January 20, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E71 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

A STARK ASSESSMENT: U.S. REP- The World spoke with Stark in early Octo- ues implied by the UU Principles, especially RESENTATIVE PETE STARK ber, as rumors of the possible impeachment the principle about equity and compassion in SPEAKS OUT ON HEALTHCARE of a president swirled around the capital. social relations? But aside from a few pro forma remarks PS: If you assume we have some obligation AND WELFARE REFORM about the presidential woes (‘‘His behavior is to help those who can’t help themselves, if despicable, but nothing in it rises to the that’s a role of society, then supporters of HON. JOHN LEWIS level of impeachment’’), our conversation the welfare reform bill trample on those val- OF GEORGIA mainly stuck to healthcare and welfare, the ues. ‘‘I’m not sure that’s the government’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES areas where Stark has made his mark in gov- job,’’ they would say. ‘‘It’s the church’s job ernment. or it’s your job. Just don’t take my money. Tuesday, January 19, 1999 World: You have strong feelings about the I give my cleaning lady food scraps for her Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I insert welfare reform bill. Do the specifics of the family and my castaway clothes to dress her the following for printing in the RECORD: bill imply a particular theory of poverty? children. I put money in the poor box. What PS: They imply that if you’re poor, it’s more do you want?’’ [From the World, Jan.–Feb. 1999] your fault, and if I’m not poor, it’s because The bill we reported out, the president’s (By David Reich) I belong to the right religion or have the bill, was motivated by the belief that paying When President Clinton signed the Per- right genes. That the poor are poor by money to people on public assistance was, sonal Responsibility and Work Opportunity choice, and we ought not to have to worry one, squandering public funds and, two, pre- Reconciliation Act of 1996 more commonly about them. It’s akin to how people felt venting us from lowering the taxes on the known as the welfare reform bill, US Rep. about lepers early in this century. overtaxed rich. I used to try and hammer at Fortney Pete Stark didn’t make a secret of World: Does the welfare reform law also some of my colleagues, and occasionally, his displeasure. ‘‘The president sold out chil- imply any thinking about women and their when I could show them they were harming dren to get reelected. He’s no better than the role in the world? children, they would relent a little, or at Republicans,’’ fumed Stark, a longtime uni- PS: Ronald Reagan for years defined wel- least they would blush. tarian Universalist whose voting record in fare cheat as a black woman in a white er- World: Did you shame anyone into chang- Congress regularly wins him 100 percent rat- mine cape driving a white El Dorado con- ing his or her vote or making some conces- ings from groups like the AFL–CIO and vertible and commonly seen in food check- sions on the language of the bill? Americans for Democratic Action. out lines using food stamps to buy caviar PS: We got a few concessions but not One of the Congress’s resident experts on and filet mignon and champagne and then many. Allowing a young woman to complete health and welfare policy, the northern Cali- getting in her car and driving on to the next high school before she had to look for a job, fornia Democrat has earned a reputation for supermarket to load up again. And I want to because she’d be more productive with a high outspokenness, often showing a talent for tell you she was sighted by no less than 150 school education—you could maybe shame colorful invective, not to say name-calling. of my constituents in various supermarkets them into technicalities like that. But be- First elected to the House as an anti-Viet- back in my district. They were all nuts. yond that they were convinced that if you nam War ‘‘bomb-thrower‘‘ (his term) in 1972, They were hallucinating. But they believed just got off the dole and went to work, you Stark has called Clinton healthcare guru Ira this garbage. would grow into—a Republican, I suppose. Magaziner ‘‘a latter-day Rasputin’’ and And then you’ve got the myth that, as one World: It’s been pointed out often that House Speaker Newt Gingrich ‘‘a messianic of my Republican neighbors put it, ‘‘these many people who supported the bill believe, megalomaniac.’’ When the American Medical welfare women are nothing but breeders’’—a as a matter of religious conviction, that Association lobbied Congress to raise Medi- different class of humanity. women should be at home raising kids, yet World: You raised the idea of belonging to care payments to physicians, Stark, who the bill doesn’t apply this standard to poor ‘‘the right religion.’’ Do these views of poor chaired the Health Subcommittee of the women. Can the bill’s supporters resolve that people, and poor women in particular, come powerful House Ways and Means Committee, apparent contradiction? out of people’s religious training? PS: Yes, I hate to lay out for you what called them ‘‘greedy troglodytes,’’ PS: No, my sense of what makes a reac- you’re obviously missing. The bill’s support- unleashing a $600,000 AMA donation to tionary is that it’s a person younger than ers would say that if a woman had been mar- Stark’s next Republican opponent. me, a 40- or 50-year-old man who comes to re- ‘‘I’ve gotten in a lot of trouble speaking ried and the family had stayed together as alize he isn’t going to become vice president my mind,’’ the congressman admits with a God intended, with a father around to bring of his firm. His kids aren’t going to get into rueful smile. For all his outspokenness on home the bacon, then the mother could stay Stanford or Harvard or make the crew team. politics, Stark appears to have a droll sense home and do the household chores and raise His wife is not very attractive-looking. His of himself, and he tends to talk softly, his the children. They miss the fact that they sex life is gone, and he’s run to flab and alco- voice often trailing off at the ends of phrases haven’t divided the economic pie in such a hol. or sentences. World: So it’s disappointment. manner that the father can make enough Back in the 1960s, as a 30-something banker PS: Yes. And when the expectations you’ve money to support mother and child. and nominal member of the Berkeley, Cali- been brought up with are not within your Now, I do think young children benefit fornia, Unitarian Universalist congregation, grasp, you look around for a scapegoat. ‘‘It’s grandly, beyond belief, by having a mother Stark upped his commitment to the UU these big-spending congressmen’’ or ‘‘It’s in full-time attendance for at least the first movement after his minister asked him to these women who have children just to get four years of life. But given the reality that give financial advice to Berkeley’s Starr my tax dollar. The reason I’m not rich is a single mother has to work, you have to King School for the Ministry. ‘‘I think I was that I pay so much in taxes; the reason my move to the idea of reasonable care for that sandbagged,’’ he theorizes. After a day of children don’t respect me is that the moral mother’s child. And by reasonable care I do poring over Starr King’s books (‘‘The place fabric has been torn apart by schools that not mean a day care worker on minimum was going broke,’’ he says), he was invited by fail to teach religion.’’ wage who’s had four hours of instruction and their board chair to serve as the seminary’s And then there’s a group that I’ve learned doesn’t know enough to wash his or her treasurer. ‘‘I said, ‘Okay,’ ’’ Stark recalls. He to call the modern-day Pharisees, people hands after changing diapers and before feed- said, ‘Then you have to join the board,’ I from the right wing of the Republican party ing the kid. Or who’s been hired without a said, ‘I don’t know. I guess I could.’ ’’ who have decided the laws of the temple are criminal check to screen out pedophiles. Be- The UUing of Pete Stark culminated at his the laws of the land. cause it’s that bad. first board meeting, when the long-serving World: Then religion figures into it, after World: Did the welfare system as it existed board chair announced his resignation and all. before the 1996 bill need reform? Stark, to his astonishment, found himself PS: Oh, yeah, but to me that’s a religion of PS: Sure. The Stark theory—which I used elected to take the old chair’s place. ‘‘There convenience. In my book those are people to peddle a thousand years ago, when I I was,’’ he reminisces, his long, slim body with little intellect who listen to the Bible chaired the House Public Assistance Com- curled up in a wing chair in a corner of his on the radio when they’re driving the tractor mittee—is that people have to be allowed to Capitol Hill office. ‘‘And I presided over a or whatever. But I do credit them with being fail and try again and again—and again. We change in leadership and then spent a lot of seven-day-a-week activists unlike so many can’t let people starve, but they’ve got to time raising a lot of money for it and actu- other Christians. learn to budget money and not spend it all ally in the process had a lot of fun and met World: Going back to the welfare reform on frivolous things. So I’d have cashed out a lot of terrific people.’’ bill itself, how does it comport with the val- many of the benefits. For instance, instead

∑ 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. E72 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999 of giving you food stamps worth 50 bucks, rolls. What’s happened to the people who PS: I’d like to blame it on Ira Magaziner why don’t I give you the 50 bucks? The the- leave the rolls? What’s happened to the kids? and all the monkey business that went on at ory behind food stamps was that you’d be so The number of children in poverty is start- the White House—the secret meetings and irresponsible you’d buy caviar and wine and ing to go up—substantially, even when their this hundred-person panel that ignored the beer and cigarettes and not have any money family has gotten off welfare and is working. legislative process. Their proposal became left for tuna fish and rice. And that kind of World: One of the arguments in favor of the discredited before it ever got to Congress. We voucher doesn’t give you the chance to learn. welfare bill involved ‘‘devolution.’’ Do you paid no attention to it. My subcommittee We did a study, good Lord, in the 1960s in accept the general proposition that states wrote our own bill which accomplished what Contra Costa County, California. Our church can provide welfare better than the federal the president said he wanted. It provided was involved, along with the United Crusade government? universal coverage, it was budget-neutral, charity, and some federal money went into PS: Well, the states were always doing it, and it was paid for on a progressive basis. it, too. We identified in the community some under federal guidelines. Now we’ve taken World: And it did that by expanding Medi- people who had never held a regular job—ei- away the guidelines and given the states care? ther women who had done day work or men money with some broad limitations. PS: Basically it required every employer who were nominally, say, real estate brokers I have no problem with local communities to pay, in effect, an increase in the minimum but hadn’t sold a house in years. And in this running public assistance programs. They’re wage, to provide either a payment of so study we took maybe 20 of them and made much closer to the people and much more much an hour or add insurance. And if they them community organizers—without much concerned, and somebody from Brooklyn couldn’t buy private-insurance at a price to do but with an office and a job title. All doesn’t know squat about what’s needed in equivalent to the minimum wage increase, this was to study what happened to those Monroe County, Wyoming, where an Indian they could buy into Medicare—at no cost to people when they had regular hours and a reservation may be the sole source of your the government, on a budget-neutral basis. regular paycheck, having come from a neigh- poverty population. But I want some stand- But the bill allowed private insurance to ards—minimum standards for day care, mini- borhood where people didn’t necessarily continue, with the government as insurer of mum standards for job training. I’m talking leave for the office at every morning at 7:30. last resort. And we found that these people suddenly about support standards, not punishment We got it out of committee by a vote or became leaders, that people in the neighbor- standards. two, but then on the House floor, we couldn’t World: And the current bill has only pun- hood came to them for advice. They even get any Republican votes. They unified ishment standards? talked about going into politics, just because PS: Basically. It’s a threat, it’s a time against it, so we never had the votes to bring of the fact that they fit into the structure limit, it’s a plank to walk. it up. and what that did for their self-image and World: What about the idea that welfare re- The Harry and Louise ads beat us badly. their neighbors’ image of them. form would save the government money? People were convinced that government reg- Another part of that program: in the poor- How much money has been saved? ulation was bad, per se. It was just the begin- est parts of our community people were PS: I can get the budget figures for you, ning of the free market in medical care, given loans to start new stores—wig shops but I suspect we haven’t saved one cent. I which we’re seeing the culmination of now in and fingernail parlors and liquor stores and mean, do homeless people cost us? What is the for-profit HMOs and the Medicare choice sub shops and soul food places and barbecue the cost in increased crime? We’re building plans that are collapsing like houses of cards pits. The stores had little economic value jails like they’re going out of style. Does the all over the country. But back in 1993 the but lots of social value. They were places welfare bill have anything to do with that? I idea was ‘‘Let the free market decide. HMOs where children of the families who owned don’t know, but I wouldn’t make the case will be created. They’ll make a profit, they’ll them went after school, and people didn’t that they’re unrelated. give people what they want. People will vote sleep or piss in the doorways or leave their So if you take the societal costs—are we with their feet and the free market will bottles there because the street with these saving? And it’s such a minuscule part of the apply its wonderful choice.’’ shops became a community that had some budget anyway. It’s like foreign aid. I could World: Did that bill’s defeat doom univer- cohesion—though when the funds were cut get standing applause in my district by say- sal healthcare for a long time to come? back, it reverted to boarded-up shops. ing, ‘‘I don’t like foreign aid.’’ And if I ask PS: It certainly doomed it for this decade World: Are you suggesting that this kind people what we’re spending on it, they say, and things are only getting worse. We now of program might work for current welfare ‘‘Billions, billions!’’ We spend diddly on for- have a couple of million more people unin- recipients? eign aid. The same is true for welfare. Any sured. We’re up to about 43.5 million unin- PS: Absolutely. I don’t believe for a one of the Defense Department’s bomber pro- sured, and we were talking about 41 million minute that 99 percent of people, given the grams far exceeds the total cost of welfare. back in 1993. And people on employer-paid opportunity, wouldn’t work. They see you World: Is there any hope of improving the health plans are either paying higher copays and me and whoever—the cop on the beat, country’s welfare system in the short of me- or getting more and more restricted benefits. the school teacher, the factory worker, the dium term, given that the 1996 bill did have Plus early retirement benefits are disappear- sales clerk—going to work. People want to bipartisan support? ing so that if people retire before 65, they be part of that. It’s just like kids won’t stay PS: It had precious little bipartisan sup- often can’t get affordable insurance. It will home from school for very long. That’s port, but it had the president. No, I don’t have to get just a little worse before we’ll where the other kids are, that’s where they think we’re apt to make changes. And what’s have a popular rebellion. We’re seeing in the talk about their social lives. That’s where fascinating is that with the turn in global managed care bill of rights issue where peo- the athletics are. And so it is with adults: events our economy may have peaked out. ple are today. To me, that’s the most potent they want to be part of the fun, of the ac- We may be heading down. And while this force out there in the public. tion. welfare reform may have worked in a boom- World: In both areas we’ve been discussing Inefficient as some people’s labor may be, ing economy, when the economy turns down, assistance to the poor and health insurance, as a last resort, bring them to work in the those grants to the states won’t begin to the US government is taking less respon- government. It would be so much more effi- cover what we’ll need. sibility than virtually all the other indus- cient than having to pay caseworkers and World: If Congress isn’t likely to do any- trial democracies. making sure they’re spending their welfare thing, what can people in religious commu- PS: Why take just democracies? Even in checks the right way. Give them a living nities do to make sure the system is hu- the fascist countries, everybody’s got wage, damn it. They’ll learn. And given mane? healthcare. We are the only nation extant time, their efficiency as economic engines PS: They can get active at the state and that doesn’t offer healthcare to everybody. will improve. local level. Various states may do better Take our neighbor Canada. There is no World: Do you have a clear sense of how things or have better programs or more hu- more conservative government on this con- the changes in the system are affecting wel- mane programs. And the lower the level of tinent, north or south. I’ve heard the fare clients so far? jurisdiction, the easier it is to make the wealthiest right-wing Canadian government PS: No, and I’m having a major fight with change, whether it’s in local schools or local minister say: ‘‘I went to private prep our own administration over it. Olivia Gold- social service delivery programs. schools, but it never would occur to us Cana- en, who until recently headed up the family, The other thing is to take the lead in going dians to jump the queue, go to the head of youth, and children office in the Health and to court. It’s the courts that have saved us the line in healthcare. We believe healthcare Human Services Department, sat there time after time—in education, women’s is universal. Now, we fight about spending blithely and told me ‘‘Welfare reform is rights, abortion rights. We need to look for levels, we fight about the bureaucracy, and working!’’ I said. ‘‘Olivia, what do you mean those occasions where a welfare agency does we fight about how we’re working the pay- it’s working?’’ ‘‘Well, people all over the something illegal—and there will be some— ment system.’’ But they don’t question it. country have told me—’’ ‘‘How many?’’ and take up the cause of children whose civil World: In the US we do question it—the ‘‘Maybe 12.’’ I said, ‘‘Are you kidding? You’ve rights are being violated. right to healthcare, that is, Why? talked to maybe 12 people?’’ World: Let’s shift over to healthcare. In the PS: It’s connected with this idea of inde- They won’t give us the statistics. They 1992 presidential campaign, the idea of a uni- pendence. Where do we get the militias from, say, ‘‘The states don’t want to give them to versal healthcare plan was seen as very pop- and those yahoos who run around in soldier us.’’ All we know—the only figures we have— ular with the voters. Why did the Clinton suits and shoot paint guns at each other? is how many people are being ticked off the health plan fail? World: The frontier ethos? CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E73 PS: Maybe, maybe. And the American Med- MASS IMMIGRATION REDUCTION LEGISLATION TO RAISE THE MAN- ical Association is not exactly exempt from ACT DATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR blame. The physicians are the most U.S. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICERS antigovernment group of all. They’re the highest paid profession in America by far, FROM 57 TO 60 and so they are protecting their economic in- HON. BOB STUMP terests. Though the government now looks a OF ARIZONA HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. little better to them than the insurance in- OF OHIO dustry because they have more control over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES government than over the insurance compa- nies. Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Look, the country was barely ready for Medicare when that went through. It just Mr. STUMP. Mr. Speaker, on January 6, Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, on January made it through Congress by a few votes. with the support of 48 original cosponsors, I 6, 1999 I introduced legislation to change the There are some of us who would have liked introduced the Mass Immigration Reduction mandatory retirement age for U.S. Capitol Po- to see it include nursing home or long-term Act. My bill, formerly called the Immigration lice Officers from 57 to 60. It is identical to convalescent care. That can only be done legislation I introduced in the last Congress, through social insurance, but people won’t Moratorium Act, provides for a significant, but temporary, cut in legal immigration to the and I urge all of my colleagues to support this admit it. They say, ‘‘There’s got to be a bet- important bill. ter way.’’ It’s a mantra. On healthcare: United States. As every Member of Congress knows, the ‘‘There’s got to be a better way.’’ Education: Mr. Speaker, I believe that many Members ‘‘There’s got to be a better way.’’ Capitol Police is one of the most professional They’ve yet to say it for defense though. of this body would be surprised to learn that and dedicated law enforcement agencies in I’m waiting for them to privatize the Defense the immigrant population is now growing faster the country. They perform a vital and impor- Department and turn it over to Pinkerton. than at any time in our nation's history. The tant function. The force is blessed to have a Although in a way they have. There’s a number of immigrants living in the United large number of experienced and highly com- bunch of retired generals right outside the States has almost tripled since 1970, from 9.6 petent officers. Unfortunately, every year doz- Beltway making millions of dollars of gov- million to 26.3 million. This profusion in immi- ernment money training the armed forces in ens of officers are forced to leave the force Bosnia. I was there and what a bunch of grants has a profound and costly impact on because of the mandatory retirement rule. crackpots! They’ve got these former drill our way of life. For example, the net annual Many of these officers are in excellent phys- sergeants over there, including people out to current fiscal burden imposed on native ical condition. Most important, they possess a try to start wars on our ticket. households at all levels of government by im- wealth of experience and savvy that is difficult, World: A few more short questions. Have migrant households nationally is estimated to if not impossible, to replace. the culture and atmosphere of the House range from $14.8 to $20.2 billion. As troubling, Raising the mandatory retirement age from changed in the years since you arrived here? PS: Yes, though I spent 22 years in the ma- the poverty rate for immigrants is nearly 50 57 to 60 will provide the Capitol Police with jority and now four in the minority, so I may percent higher than that of natives. This sug- the flexibility necessary to retain experienced, just be remembering good old days that gests that our immigration policies are not only highly competent and dedicated officers. It will weren’t so good. Back when I was trying to unfair to citizens, but are a disservice to immi- enhance and improve security by ensuring end the Vietnam War. I was in just as much grants who come here looking for a better, that the force experiences a slower rate of of a minority as I am now, and I didn’t have more prosperous way of life. As federal legis- turnover. a subcommittee chair to give me any power lators, we have an obligation to take a serious or leverage. I introduce this legislation at a time when On the other hand, look at the country look at our immigration policies and the prob- the Capitol Police is struggling to increase the now. Look at TV talk shows—they argue and lems that stem from them. It is our duty to de- size of its force in the face of an increased shout and scream, and then they call it jour- vise an immigration system that is in our na- workload. For example, I have spoken to a nalism. Maybe we’re just following in their tion's best interest. number of officers who are routinely working footsteps. up to 56 hours of overtime a month. Plans by World: Is it a spiritual challenge for you to Under my proposed legislation, immigration have to work with, or at least alongside, peo- would be limited to the spouses and minor the Capitol Police Board to hire an additional ple with whom you disagree, sometimes vio- children of U.S. citizens, 25,000 refugees, 260 officers will not fully alleviate this serious lently? 5,000 employment-based priority workers and problem. Raising the retirement age will cer- PS: Yes, and I don’t a very good job. My a limited number of immigrants currently wait- tainly help to reduce the workload of the force. wife says, ‘‘When you retire, why don’t you Should this legislation become law, Capitol become an ambassador?’’ And I say, ‘‘Diplo- ing in the immigration backlog. The changes would expire after five years, provided no ad- Police officers between the ages of 57 and 60 macy doesn’t run deep in these genes.’’ But would still have to meet the standard require- it’s tough if you internalize your politics and verse impact would result from an immigration believe in them. increase. Total immigration under my bill ments to remain on the force, including pro- Still, I like legislating—to make it all would be around 300,000 per year, down from ficiency on the shooting range. work, to take all the pieces that are pushing the current level of about one million annually. This legislation is a commonsense measure on you, to make the legislation fit, to ac- I should emphasize that my bill is not intended that will go a long way in improving and en- commodate and accomplish a goal. It really hancing what is already one of the finest law makes the job kind of fascinating. I once re- to serve as a permanent long-term immigra- tion policy. It would provide a lull in legal immi- enforcement agencies in the world. Once formed the part of the income tax bill that again, I urge my colleagues to support this bill. applies to life insurance, and that’s one of gration, during which time we would have an the most arcane and complex parts of the tax opportunity to reevaluate America's immigra- f bill. It was fun—bringing people together and tion needs and set up more appropriate condi- DISTINGUISHED INDIVIDUALS getting something like that. And actually tions under which immigrants may become FROM INDIANA’S FIRST CON- writing that health bill was fun. permanent residents of the United States. But not now. We don’t have any committee GRESSIONAL DISTRICT hearings or meetings anymore. It’s all done In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me stress that in back rooms. Under the Democratic leader- we should continue to welcome immigrants to HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY ship we used to go into the back room, but our great country. However, we should do so OF INDIANA there were a lot of us in the room. Now they under a well-regulated policy that is based IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES write bills in the speaker’s office and avoid upon America's needs and interests. Cur- the committee system. I mean, it’s done Tuesday, January 19, 1999 deals. We’re not doing any legislating, or not rently, we lack such a policy. Our system al- very much. lows for unmanageable levels of immigrants Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, as we cele- World: Do you think about quitting? with little regard for the impact the levels have brate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., PS: No, I don’t think about quitting. I’d on our limited ability to absorb and assimilate and reflect on his life and work, we are re- consider doing something else, but I don’t newcomers. I strongly urge my colleagues to minded of the challenges that democracy know what that is. Secretary of health and examine our immigration system and ask poses to us and the delicacy of liberty. Dr. human services? Sure, but don’t hold your breath until I’m offered the job. Even in the themselves whether it is in the best interests King's life and, unfortunately, his vicious mur- minority, being in the Congress is fascinat- of their constituents to continue the unprece- der, remind us that we must continually work ing, and as long as my health and faculties dented trend of mass immigration. I encourage and, if necessary, fight to secure and protect hold out. * * * I mean, I’m not much inter- Members to support my bill, and look forward our freedoms. Dr. King, in his courage to act, ested in shuffleboard or model airplanes. to productive debate on this important issue. his willingness to meet challenges, and his E74 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999 ability to achieve, embodied all that is good Though very different in nature, the achieve- to these restrictions, no junkets are allowed. A and true in that battle for liberty. ments of all these individuals reflect many of remarkable number of special interest groups The spirit of Dr. King lives on in many of the the same attributes that Dr. King possessed, still offer all-expense-paid trips for members of citizens in communities throughout our nation. as well as the values he advocated. Like Dr. Congress and their staff. In my office, these It lives on in the people whose actions reflect King, these individuals saw challenges and invitations are rejected. the spirit of dedication and achievement that rose to the occasion. They set goals and After voluntarily imposing my own Gift Ban, will help move our country into the future. In worked to achieve them. Mr. Speaker, I urge I supported legislation to institute a Gift Ban particular, several distinguished individuals you and my other colleagues to join me in that applied to all House Members and their from Indiana's First Congressional District will commending their initiative, determination and staff. This new House-wide policy went into ef- be recognized during the 20th Annual Dr. Mar- dedication. fect on January 1, 1996. I was proud to sup- tin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on f port this much needed reform in the House of Monday, January 18, 1999, at the Gary Gen- Representatives. However today, I am sad- esis Center in Gary, Indiana. In the past year, IN SUPPORT OF AMERICAN INDIAN dened to learn that House leadership has cho- these individuals have, in their own ways, HEALTH & SERVICES sen to take steps backward in our reform ef- acted with courage, met challenges, and used forts. The legislation quickly passed on the their abilities to reach goals and enhance their HON. LOIS CAPPS House floor today, without the opportunity for communities. OF CALIFORNIA opposition from Members, begins to unravel Former Gary City Councilman Roosevelt IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the policy we enacted two years ago. Weak- Haywood will be honored with the 1999 Tuesday, January 19, 1999 ening the reforms we previously supported un- ``Marcher's Award'' for his contributions to the dermines our previous efforts and gives the struggle for equality of civil rights. As a leader Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in American people reason to question our mo- of the Fair Share Organization, he worked dili- support of American Indian Health & Services. tives. Had I been given the opportunity to vote gently in his fight for the civil rights of all mi- American Indian Health & Services is a non- on this motion Mr. Speaker, I would have norities. In addition, Mr. Clifford Minton will re- profit organization that has been providing voted against diluting the House Gift Ban. ceive the prestigious 1999 Dr. Martin Luther needed health services to Native Americans in f King, Jr. ``Drum Major Award'' for his outstand- Santa Barbara County since 1995. The mis- ing contributions to fighting segregation. sion of the organization is to improve the CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MONT- Clifford was one of the founders of the Fron- health and general welfare status of urban GOMERY COUNTY SENIOR YOUTH tiers International Civic Club and is the former American Indians by providing quality com- ORCHESTRA Director of the Urban League of Northwest In- prehensive health services that are culturally diana. Both Roosevelt Haywood and Clifford appropriate, accessible and socially respon- HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA Minton should be applauded for their civil sive. The organization serves all members of OF MARYLAND rights efforts in Northwest Indiana. tribes and nations in an atmosphere that re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would also like to recognize several Gary spects individuality, culture and identity. Tolleston Junior High School students: Tynese American Indian Health & Services is cele- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Anderson; Kenneth Bonner; Breone Dupre; brating five years of care and has received Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to LaKisha Girder; LeYona Greer; Katina Federal, State, County and private funding to honor the 115 outstanding young men and Haaland-Ramer; Floyd Hobson; Leah John- provide alcohol and substance abuse counsel- women in the Montgomery County Senior son; Ayashia Muhammad; Brooklyn Rogers; ing, medical and dental care, youth programs, Youth Orchestra. The members of this illus- Brannon Smith; Mason Smith; Whitney Sulli- elders programs, benefits counseling and dis- trious group have been selected to represent van; Sheena Tinner; Phyllis Walker; and ease prevention. Montgomery County and the state of Maryland Courtney Williams. These students are mem- As a nurse, I am very pleased to join the at the American Celebration of Music which bers of the Tolleston Junior High School Spell Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers in will take place in Austria from June 18±27, Bowl Team, which won its fifth consecutive celebrating five outstanding years of care. 1999. State Spell Bowl Championship. The team's f The Montgomery County Senior Youth Or- success is also a credit to the outstanding chestra is one of a very select group of musi- ability and leadership of its teachers. In par- HOUSE GIFT RULE AMENDMENT cal organizations in the United States who will ticular, Margaret Hymes and Janice Williams be celebrating the rich musical and cultural should be commended for the devotion they SPEECH OF heritage of Austria, and observing the centen- have demonstrated as coaches for the HON. BOB FRANKS nial of Johann Strauss. Under the direction of Tolleston Junior High Spell Bowl Team. Addi- OF NEW JERSEY Olivia W. Gutoff, the orchestra will perform in tionally, Tolleston Principal Lucille Upshaw IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Austria's four imperial cities: Vienna, Salzburg, and Dr. Mary Guinn, Gary Superintendent of Innsbruck and Graz. Schools, should be recognized for their sup- Wednesday, January 6, 1999 One of the oldest youth orchestra programs port. The accomplishments of these outstand- Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I in the country, the Montgomery County Youth ing individuals are a reflection of their hard rise today in strong opposition to the weaken- Orchestra program was founded in 1946. It work and dedication to scholarship. Their ing of the Gift Ban in the House of Represent- enjoys an international reputation, having per- scholastic effort and rigorous approach to atives. formed in England, Wales, Switzerland, and at learning have made them the best in the state. For the past several years, the American the Mid-West International Band and Orches- They have also brought pride to themselves, people have become increasingly concerned tra Clinic, the Music Educators National Con- their families, their schools and their commu- about the power of special interests in Wash- ference, the Music Educators National Con- nities. ington. They believe, sometimes correctly, that ference Eastern Division Conference and the Additionally, I would like to take this oppor- the day-to-day relationship between lobbyists Maryland Music Educators Conference. The tunity to commend Miss Andrea Ledbetter of and Members of Congress is simply too cozy. Montgomery County Youth Orchestra's sum- Gary, Indiana. She has been selected for the This has caused many Americans to wonder mer music program led to the formation of the People to People Student Ambassador Pro- whose agenda is being pursued in Washing- Maryland Center for the Arts, which is now op- gram as part of the delegation going to New ton, the public's interest or the special inter- erated by the Maryland State Department of Zealand. The roots of the Student Ambas- ests? Education. Over the years, the Montgomery sador Program reach back to 1956, when U.S. For this reason, in October of 1995, I volun- County Youth Orchestra program has grown President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded Peo- tarily instituted a Zero Tolerance Gift Ban on from one orchestra to four. These four are the ple to People. He believed that individuals my office. Under this policy, my office no String Ensemble, Preparatory, Junior and Sen- reaching out in friendship to citizens of other longer accepts any gifts from either constitu- ior Orchestra. countries could contribute significantly to world ents or special interests. All gifts that I or Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the outstanding peace. This is an excellent opportunity for An- members of my staff receive have been re- young men and women of the Montgomery drea to experience unparalleled opportunities turned or donated to a local charity. Meals County Senior Youth Orchestra and their con- for personal growth through an enriching pro- paid by lobbyists are outlawed under my pol- ductor, Mrs. Olivia Gutoff. I thank them for the gram of educational and cultural interaction in icy as well, and so are free tickets to sporting honor which has been bestowed upon Mary- another country. or commercialized cultural events. In addition land as they represent us at the American CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E75 Celebration of Music. I know they will rep- vides comprehensive information on entertain- Mr. Speaker, as you can witness by this resent my wonderful state, and my district, ment, business and consumer information af- long list of public service and generosity to the very well. fecting the LA area. In addition, it provides people of Allen County, Judge Evans will be f travel and tourism information, as well as traf- sorely missed after his retirement from the fic assistance. More importantly, it also pro- bench. I do know that he will continue to work STUDENT PROTECTION FROM vides free exposure for organizations to adver- on worthwhile community projects during his SEXUAL ABUSE ACT OF 1999 tise their philanthropic and cultural events. well deserved retirement. I commend Judge In offering a venue for various public service Evans and wish him and his wife, Joyce, all HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON organizations, it provides these groups with an the best in this New Year. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA opportunity to share their services and infor- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mation with a large audience they might not otherwise reach. IN MEMORY OF A. LEON Tuesday, January 19, 1999 LA.com offers something for everyone look- HIGGINBOTHAM, JR. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I introduce the ing for everything from critical information in or Student Protection from Sexual Abuse Act of around Los Angeles, to entertainment and so- HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS 1999 today because the U.S. Supreme Court cial happenings. In establishing this site, David OF MARYLAND has asked for Congressional guidance on Ezra and Marty Mizrahi have provided to a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whether we intend Title IX to allow damages valuable resource the people who visit and Tuesday, January 19, 1999 live in Los Angeles by which they can be in- and/or injunctive relief when a 9th grade stu- Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay formed of important occurrences throughout dent is sexually assaulted and harassed. Like tribute to A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. the four Members of the Supreme Court in the the city. Higginbotham, a noted civil rights defender Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, closely divided 1998 opinion, Gebser v. Largo who went on to become one of the country's please join me in commending these gentle- Vista School District, I believe that Congress most prominent African-American judges, re- intended damages and injunctive relief when a men. These innovative entrepreneurs are pav- cently died in Boston after suffering several child is sexually assaulted by a teacher while ing the way for other cities to follow in dis- strokes. He was 70. in school. I agree with Justice Stevens and the seminating important information among the Throughout his life, as a judge and scholar, dissenting justices, as well as the Department community. Mr. Higginbotham was known as a passionate of Education, that the Court's own prior rulings f defender of civil rights. The late Supreme and the statute itself allows damages without SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JUDGE Court Justice Thurgood Marshall once called meeting criteria that virtually guaranteed no JOHN R. EVANS UPON HIS RE- him ``a great lawyer and a very great judge.'' Title IX remedy. The majority of the Court, TIREMENT FROM PUBLIC SERV- A native of Trenton, N.J., Higginbotham however, concluded that it needed ``further di- ICE earned his law degree at Yale Law School. rection from Congress.'' In 1962, President John F. Kennedy named This bill provides that guidance. I believe him to the Federal Trade Commission, making that no Member would want to be responsible HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY him the FTC's first African-American commis- for the bizarre and unacceptable result that OF OHIO sioner. sexual harassment is now covered when a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Higginbotham served as president of the principal harasses a teacher but not when a Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Philadelphia chapter of the National Associa- teacher assaults or harasses an underaged Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a tion for the Advancement of Colored People student. I do not believe that Congress intends true public servant and long time friend, Judge (NAACP) from 1960±1962. for a school system to be able to virtually im- John Evans of Lima, Ohio. Judge Evans has In 1964, Higginbotham was appointed to the munize itself from damages even though a served the good people of America and of U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of teacher repeatedly has had intercourse with a Ohio ever since joining the United States Pennsylvania, becoming the third African- ninth grader. Further, my bill not only protects Army Infantry in November of 1953. American federal district judge. Four years later, President Lyndon Johnson a child and her parents, but the school system Judge Evans was born in Lima on January appointed him vice chairman of the National as well by limiting damages to compensatory 11, 1928. Upon his completion of high school Commission on the Causes and Prevention of damages. in 1945, Judge Evans went on to Miami Uni- Violence, to investigate the urban riots of the The Court says it's our fault. Twenty-seven versity, Oxford, Ohio where he graduated with 1960's. The resulting Kerner Report blamed years ago, when Title IX was written, Con- a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. the growing polarization between blacks and gress did not foresee what we see clearly In 1949, he entered Ohio Northern University whites for the violence. today: cases of teacher-student sexual abuse Law School where he received his degree in Higgonbotham again broke new ground in are arising fast and often. The ball is in our jurisprudence. While honorably serving in the 1969 when he became Yale's first African- court, and this is not child's play. The Su- United States Army he was awarded the American trustee. preme Court in the Gebser decision has given American Spirit Honor Medal. After completing In 1977, he was appointed by President the Congress a virtual summons to remedy, his military service, he returned to Lima where Jimmy Carter as judge of the 3rd U.S. Circuit or, if you prefer, to update our own language he entered private practice on January 2, Court of Appeals. In 1989, he became chief to correct a glaring child abuse gap in our law. 1955. Beginning January 1957, he served as judge of the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Ap- I ask for bipartisan support on this the Stu- Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Allen Coun- peals, which covers Pennsylvania, New Jersey dent Protection from Sexual Abuse Act of ty, Ohio until January 1962 when he became and Delaware. 1999 and for passage this year. The earlier Director of Law for the City of Lima. Moreover, He retired from the bench in 1993 and be- we do so, the sooner school systems will take Judge Evans was Solicitor of the Village of came a public service professor of jurispru- action to prevent sexual abuse of children Spencerville, Ohio. dence at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School committed to their charge, thus eliminating the In January 1963, Judge Evans became a of Government. need for court suits. partner in the law firm of Gooding, Evans & At the request of South African leader Nel- f Huffman, where he practiced until January son Mandela, Higginbotham became an inter- 1987. Judge Evans was elected to the Third national mediator for issues surrounding the TRIBUTE TO LA.COM District Court of Appeals and took his oath of 1994 national elections in which all South Afri- office in February the same year. cans could participate for the first time. HON. BRAD SHERMAN In addition to his professional responsibil- Mr. Higginbotham was awarded the nation's OF CALIFORNIA ities and family, which include his wife, Joyce, highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and three sons, Judge Evans has served as of Freedom in 1995, a year after he was hon- trustee of the Ohio Forestry Association, a ored with the Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Tuesday, January 19, 1999 member of the Board of the Lima Symphony Award. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Orchestra, trustee of Woodlawn Cemetery As- In 1995, the American Association of Uni- pay tribute to LA.com and its founders, David sociation and a member of the advisory com- versity Professors appointed Higginbotham to Ezra and Martin Mizrahi. mittee of the Ohio Biological Survey. He also its panel to investigate the University of Cali- As more and more Americans turn to the served as a member of the Civil Service fornia Board of Regents' decision to end race- web as a source of information, LA.com pro- Board for the City of Lima. based affirmative action. E76 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999 Recently, Mr. Higginbotham urged the our democracy. I believe this bill is a step in tended and enacted had proceeded on House Judiciary Committee not to impeach the right direction. I am proud to have Rep- course. President Clinton. ``Perjury has graduations. resentatives ALLEN and HINCHEY joining me as $460 million is a lot of money for seniors Some are serious, some are less,'' he testifed. original co-sponsors, and I hope that many of facing medical problems. Hopefully, HCFA's ``If the president broke the 55-mph speed limit you will add your support to this effort to im- Y2K corrections will proceed on schedule and and said under oath he was going 49, that prove the quality of congressional campaigns. beneficiaries can begin saving money in 2001 would not be an impeachable high crime. And f when the HOPD changes are implemented. neither is this.'' But in case there are problems, seniors could Mr. Higginbotham is also acclaimed for his SOFT MONEY BAN continue to see higher costs than they should multivolume study of race, ``Race and the well into year 2000. American Legal Process.'' In those books, he HON. PATSY T. MINK This is a relatively simple problem to fix. I examined how colonial law was linked to slav- OF HAWAII am introducing a bill today that will deliver on ery and racism, and examined how the post IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the BBA's promise to seniors of nearly half a emancipation legal system continued to per- billion in savings in 1999. I urge the Ways and Tuesday, January 19, 1999 petuate oppression of blacks. Means and Senate Finance Committees to At the time of his death, Higginbotham was Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, last ses- consider this proposal on an emergency basis. working on an autobiography. sion, we came close to passing meaningful It will have no cost of MedicareÐbut it will He leaves his wife, Evelyn Brooks campaign finance reform that would have put provide much needed relief from HOPD over- Higginbotham, a professor of history and Afro- integrity back in our election laws. Unfortu- charges. It has the support of the Administra- American studies at Harvard; two daughters, nately, the final bill died in the House and the tion. Karen and Nia; and two sons, Stephen and 1998 elections were business as usual. Following is a technical explanation of the Kenneth. When we look at the numbers of the 1998 problem and the solution. Again, Mr. Speaker, f election, they tell us the whole story: that we should not get lost in the turgidness of the money decided the winners and losers of the RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘CODE issueÐwe should just keep our eyes on the elections. OF ELECTION ETHICS’’ fact that the half billion in promised savings According to the Center for Responsive Pol- can still be achieved. itics, in 94 percent of Senate races and 95 HON. JOHN ELIAS BALDACCI PROPOSAL TO REDUCE MEDICARE OUTPATIENT percent of U.S. House races, the candidate DEPARTMENT COINSURANCE OF MAINE who spent the most money was the winner on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CURRENT LAW election day. In the House of Representatives, Coinsurance for hospital outpatient de- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 incumbent re-election rate was 98 percentÐ partment (OPD) services is currently based Mr. BALDACCI. Mr. Speaker, most cam- the highest rate since 1988 and one of the on 20 percent of a hospital’s charge. Under paign reform efforts are focused on the financ- highest this century. This re-election rate was the prospective payment system (PPS) for ing aspect. This is an important issue, and I directly attributed to the amount of money hospital OPD services, coinsurance will no have been a strong proponent of moving for- spent. longer be based on charges. Instead, base co- ward with campaign finance reform. However, We have got to take a stand now. If we do payment amounts will be established for not, the race for money will only continue to each group of services based on the national while the American people are tired of the median of charges for services in the group abuses in our campaign finance system, they grow and grow. in 1996 and updated to 1999. These copayment are equally tired of the negative campaigns We can argue on the numerous provisions amounts will be frozen until such time as co- that seem to have become the norm. The tone that should be included in comprehensive insurance represents 20 percent of the total of campaignsÐas well as their financingÐhas campaign finance reform, but one thing we fee schedule amount. If the OPD PPS were an impact on public trust in government and should all agree on is the banning of soft implemented in 1999, calculation of the co- citizen participation in the electoral process. money to National Parties. payment amounts in such a fashion would For that reason, I am today re-introducing My bill simply does that. It places the same result in coinsurance savings of $460 million limits on the contributions to the National Par- for beneficiaries in 1999. legislation that would encourage congressional HCFA, however, will not be able to imple- candidates to abide by a ``Code of Election ties as is currently in effect for contributions ment the OPD PPS in 1999 due to the inten- Ethics.'' It is based on the Maine Code of made to all candidates for federal office. sive efforts and resources that must be de- Election Conduct, which was developed by the Let's ban soft money this year. Let's take a voted to achieving year 2000 compliance. It Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy stand and restore confidence in our govern- will be implemented as soon as possible after at the University of Maine and the Center for ment. January 1, 2000. In the absence of the OPD Global Ethics in Camden, Maine. During the f PPS, coinsurance will continue to be based 1996 and 1998 general elections, all Maine on 20 percent of charges. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION Gubernatorial and Congressional candidates PROPOSAL TO HELP MEDICARE BENE- agreed to abide by the state Code. The Code Beginning on January 1, 1999 and until FICIARIES HURT BY Y2K COM- worked well, and Maine voters benefited from such time as the OPD PPS is implemented, PUTER DELAYS IN HOSPITAL coinsurance would be based on a specified generally positive, issue-based campaigns. OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT PAY- percentage of charges, which will be lower Maine's voter participation rate was among the MENT REFORM than 20 percent. The specified percentage highest in the nation. (e.g., 18% or 17.5%) would be calculated by This Code of Election Ethics asks can- the Secretary and specified in law so that didates to be ``honest, fair, respectful, respon- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK the beneficiaries, in aggregate, would sible and compassionate'' in their campaigns. OF CALIFORNIA achieve coinsurance savings equal to $460 The bill requires the Clerk of the House and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES million in 1999. These savings are equal to the amount that would have been saved by the Secretary of the Senate to make public the Tuesday, January 19, 1999 names of candidates who have agreed to the beneficiaries in 1999 if the OPD PPS were im- plemented. Code. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, a number of Medicare provisions in the Balanced Budget The Medicare payment, however, would I believe that the American people want a continue to be calculated as if coinsurance campaign system they can be proud of. This Act have been delayed because of the Year were still based on 20 percent of charges. In has to include two parts. First, we must clean 2000 computer ``bug'' problem. One delay in- so doing, the beneficiary coinsurance savings up the way in which campaigns are financed. volves postponing reforms in the way Medi- are not passed on to the Medicare program And second, we must elevate the level of the care pays for beneficiaries who receive serv- as a cost. Instead, the loss will be absorbed debate between candidates, to ensure that we ices in hospital outpatient departments by hospitals, which is the same outcome that engage in civilized and substantive cam- (HOPDs). would have occurred in 1999 under the OPD paigns. The Code of Election Ethics will serve This is as complicated and Byzantine an PPS. Under this proposal, hospitals would not be as a reminder to candidates, and provide the area of payment policy as exists in Medi- able to recoup their losses by increasing public with a yardstick by which to measure careÐbut the bottom line is that the delay will their charges. In fact, increasing their the performance of candidates. cost seniors and the disabled $460 million in charges would result in a further loss. This is Something must be done to enhance peo- 1999 compared to what they would have because higher charges cause an increase in ple's confidence in government and faith in saved if the HOPD reform that Congress in- coinsurance but an offsetting reduction in CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E77 the Medicare payment since coinsurance is [From the Washington Times, Jan. 18, 1999] impeachment, and to these unfair, partisan subtracted out in order to determine the INDIA CONTINUES TO RESTRICT RELIGIOUS proceedings which deny Members the right to Medicare payment. Furthermore, since the FREEDOM vote on the alternative of censure. Medicare payment is calculated as if coin- (By Gurmit Singh Aulakh) Mr. Speaker, we are all disappointed by the surance is 20% (rather than 18%), the Medi- Thank you for your editorial (‘‘Mother Te- President's actions. The President himself has care payment would go down by more than resa’s children,’’ Jan. 10) exposing more than admitted that he acted improperly and then the increase in the coinsurance payment 90 attacks on Christians since the Bharatiya (which is based on a lower percentage). misled the public, his family, his staff, and oth- Janata Party (BJP) came to power last year. ers about those actions. These attacks show that religious freedom in This debate today, however, is not simply f India is a myth. Just when we thought the recent wave of about whether the President did something SIKH LEADER WRITES ON attacks on Christians in India was over, your wrong, or even whether he did something ille- REPRESSION OF CHRISTIANS editorial exposed the burning of two more gal. Rather, the issue before us today is what, churches by Hindu mobs affiliated with the if any, action Congress should take in re- Vishwa Hindu Parishad, part of the sponse. Specifically, the Members of the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, a militant House are being asked whether we believe OF NEW YORK Hindu nationalist organization that is also that President Clinton's actions were so egre- the parent organization of the ruling (BJP). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is not just Christians who have suffered gious that he should be impeached and re- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 from persecution and violence in the hands moved from office. I do not believe that these of the Indian government. Sikhs and Mus- misdeeds merit impeachment. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, as you know, lims, among others, have been victimized as Impeachment is a statement by Congress there has been a recent wave of attacks by well. In August 1997, Narinder Singh, a that the President is unable to carry out the Hindu Nationalists on Christian churches, spokesman for the Golden Temple in Amrit- responsibilities of his office, or that he cannot prayer halls, and schools. This has followed sar, the center and seat of the Sikh religion, be trusted to do so. The Constitution specifies the killings of priests, the raping of four nuns told National Public Radio: ‘‘The Indian gov- ``Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and by a Hindu mob described by the Hindu Na- ernment, all the time they boast that they’re democratic, they’re secular, but they Misdemeanors'' as the proper grounds for im- tionalist VHP as ``patriotic youth.'' Just this have nothing to do with a democracy, they peachment. Impeachment, by removing the week, more churches have been attacked. No have nothing to do with secularism. They nation's highest elected official, nullifies a vote action has been taken to stop the religious vi- try to crush Sikhs just to please the major- made by the American peopleÐin President olence. This situation has made it clear to the ity.’’ Clinton's case twiceÐand I believe that it world that India's claims of democracy and The Indian government has killed more should only be undertaken in the most dire of secularism are fraudulent. than 200,000 Christians since 1947. It has also circumstances. Impeachment has historically murdered more than 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, In this light, it was encouraging to see a let- over 60,000 Muslims in Kashmir since 1988 been understood to be an option that should ter in the January 18 issue of the Washington and tens of thousands of other religious and only be exercised when continuation of the Times by Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President ethnic minorities. The most revered mosque President in office presents a clear and seri- of the council of Khalistan, that addresses this in India has been destroyed to build a Hindu ous threat to our nation or our constitutional issue. We all know Dr. Aulakh to be a tough temple. Police murdered the highest Sikh form of government. I do not believe that the and fair advocate of independence for the spiritual and religious leader, Akal Takht President's offenses reach the threshold for Sikhs in Khalistan, who have also come under Jathedar Gurdev Singh Kaunke, and human impeachment. rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. There the tyranny of Indian ``secularism.'' I would Rather, I believe that censure of the Presi- are police witnesses to both of these crimes. dent by the House and Senate is a more ap- recommend to my colleagues that they read The U.S. State Department reported that be- Dr. Aulakh's letter. It will give them a lot of in- tween 1992 and 1994 the Indian government propriate punishment. Censure would reflect formation on the reality of religious repression paid more than 41,000 cash bounties to police for all time Congress and the public's dis- in India. As Dr. Aulakh wrote, ``These attacks for killing Sikhs. Plainclothes police con- approval of the President's behavior, and it show that religious freedom in India is a tinue to occupy the Golden Temple. There would balance the need to punish the Presi- myth.'' have been more than 200 reported atrocities dent with the public's desire to have him finish Christians, Sikhs, and Muslims have suf- against Sikhs since the Akali/Dal/BJP gov- out his term. ernment took power in March 1997. fered at the hands of India's ruling elite. As Some have suggested that censure would It is not just the BJP that has practiced allow the president to escape punishment for the letter shows, they are all being murdered religious tyranny in pursuit of a Hindu the- his misdeeds. That isn't the case. Others by the Indian government. That government ocracy in India. Many of these incidents has paid more than 41,000 cash bounties to came under the rule of the Congress Party. argue that censure of President Clinton, like police officers for killing Sikhs. Meanwhile, No matter who is in power, the minorities in the censure of President Andrew Jackson, Amnesty International and other independent India suffer from severe oppression. The only could be overturned and would therefore be solution is to support self-determination for meaningless. To them, I can only observe that human-rights monitors have been kept out of the peoples and nations of South Asia, so Americans are not fools. I believe that Ameri- India since 1978, even longer than Communist they can live in freedom, peace, prosperity cans in coming years will judge President Clin- Cuba has kept them out. and security. ton, as well as the Members of the 105th Con- A country that kills its minorities for their India is not a single country; it is a poly- gress, wisely and with the perspective that ethnic or religious identity is not a fit recipient glot empire that was thrown together by the only time can bring to this contentious issue. of American support. As the only superpower British for their political convenience. Its breakup is inevitable. As the world’s only su- Let us hope that each of us here today will be and the leader of the world, we have a duty able to meet history's more objective scrutiny. to do whatever we can to support the cause perpower, the United States has a respon- sibility to make sure this process is peaceful, Consequently, I will vote today against im- of freedom in South Asia. as it was for the Soviet Union and Czecho- peachment. It is unfortunate and unfair that We should cut off American aid and trade to slovakia. Otherwise, a Bosnia will be created my colleagues and I will not be given the op- India until human rights, including religious lib- in South Asia. portunity to vote on a censure motion. I be- erty, are secure and regularly practiced. We Thank you for exposing the true nature of lieve that we should have that choice. The Re- India’s ‘‘secular democracy.’’ Exposing these should declare India a violator of religious publican leadership is apparently afraid that a freedom and impose the sanctions appropriate brutal practices will help bring true freedom to South Asia. number of their Members, if given the oppor- to that status. And to ensure the safety of reli- tunity, would vote for censure and against im- gious and political freedom in South Asia, we f peachment. should declare our support for the 17 freedom HOUSE CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. I will vote in favor of any procedural motions movements within India's borders. We can 611—IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTION to allow a vote on censure, but I have little start by calling for full self-determination for hope that such efforts will prevail. The majority the Sikhs of Khalistan, the Muslims of Kash- HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE leadership has made it known that all Repub- mir, and the Christians of Nagaland. These licans must support procedural votes on im- OF PENNSYLVANIA steps will help bring the people of South Asia peachment and censure, and that they will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the kind of freedom that we in America enjoy. face serious repercussions if they do not toe Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce Dr. Tuesday, January 19, 1999 the line. That is unfortunate. Every Member Aulakh's letter in the January 18 Washington Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in op- should be allowed to freely vote his or her Times into the RECORD. position to this resolution, to these articles of conscience on an important question like this. E78 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999 History will long remember what we do here CRIME STOPPERS RESOLUTIONS Workplace. This section establishes a grant today. These may be the most significant for a national clearinghouse and resource cen- votes that we ever cast. They may be the HON. PATSY T. MINK ter to provide information and assistance to votes by which many of us are remembered, OF HAWAII employers and labor organizations in their ef- and they will likely define our own individual IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forts to develop and implement responses to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual legacies as well as the President's. I urge my Tuesday, January 19, 1999 colleagues to bear that in mind when they assault. Also found in this section is a tax vote today. Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, today I credit for businesses implementing workplace am introducing a resolution recognizing the safety programs to combat violence against f success of Crime Stoppers worldwide. women as well as establishing Victim's Em- Originally beginning in Albuquerque, New ployment Rights which prohibits employers IN MEMORY OF CHRISTINA Mexico 23 years ago, today there are over from taking adverse job actions against an WILLIAMS 1,000 Crime Stoppers chapters throughout the employee because they are the victim of vio- world. Crime Stoppers International was es- lent crime. tablished to support a worldwide network of The legislation makes important strides in HON. SAM FARR Crime Stoppers programs. It provides a forum improving the lives of not only women, but for leadership and training as well as fosters children as well. Title II, Limiting the Effects of OF CALIFORNIA cooperation and information exchange be- Violence on Children, provides grants to cre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween local Crime Stoppers programs across ate safe havens for children of victims of do- the globe. mestic violence. Children who witness domes- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Crime Stoppers is based on the principle tic violence are at a high risk of anxiety and that ``someone other than the criminal has in- depression, and exhibit more aggressive, anti- Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise formation that can solve a crime.'' Crime Stop- social, inhibited and fearful behaviors. This today with a heavy heart and profound sad- pers combats the three major problems faced title helps to ensure that children are protected ness. I am overcome by the emotions I feel as by law enforcement in generating that informa- from the effects of witnessing acts of domestic both a father and a Member of Congress. tion: fear of reprisal, an attitude of apathy, and violence. Also, this title will provide funds to On June 12, 1998, Christina Williams dis- reluctance to get involved. By offering ano- train child welfare workers to recognize the appeared from her California neighborhood. nymity to people who provide information and signs of domestic violence and sexual assault Now seven months of waiting and worry have by paying rewards Crime Stoppers combats in the home. come to a sad end. This weekend we will bury these problems leading to arrest of the crimi- Title III of VAWA '99 works to prevent sex- Christina. nal. ual assault against women. It establishes a National Resource Center on Sexual Assault Our community knows now that what should This formula has resulted in a commendable as well as increases funds for rape prevention have been a perfectly innocent, completely record of success. Crime Stoppers programs and education. This title also includes the lan- safe activity for a 13-year-oldÐwalking the worldwide have solved over half a million guage of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act family dogÐturned into something so horrible, crimes and recovered over 3 billion dollars worth of stolen property and narcotics. which amends federal hate crimes legislation so unimaginable, that we tremble to think of to permit federal prosecution for bias crimes the fate that Christina met. I urge my colleagues to join me in recogniz- ing the success of Crime Stoppers and ap- based on gender, sexual orientation, or dis- The coming weeks and continuing investiga- plaud Crime Stoppers International in its work ability. Furthermore, language concerning the tion will provide some answers. But we must to bring Crime Stoppers chapters worldwide prevention of custodial sexual assault by cor- ask greater ones. together to fight crime. rectional staff will make sexual conduct be- tween all prison custodial staff and inmates a Each and every one of us must ask what f we can do to make this world a safer place for federal crime and establish measures to en- children. As an elected official, I know there THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN sure that those convicted of such crimes are are limits to what the law can do and the trag- ACT OF 1999 prevented from becoming correctional staff in edies it can prevent. But I vow before you the future. The Violence Against Women Act of 1999 today that I will do all I can as a Congress- HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. includes other important provisions such as OF MICHIGAN man, a citizen and as a parent. the rescheduling and classification of date- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One of my first tasks is to thank the count- rape drugs; establishing grants for improved less volunteers who have come to the aid of Tuesday, January 19, 1999 legal advocacy and representation of victims Christina's family during this tremendously Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, every year of sexual violence; and provisions to protect painful ordeal. My heart is with the friends, rel- nearly 1.5 million women are the victims of do- battered immigrant women. atives, community members and law enforce- mestic violence. Today I am proud to intro- Nearly one in every three adult women ex- ment officials who now face this tragedy after duce the Violence Against Women Act of perience at least one physical assault by a such dedication. 1999. I am joined by Congresswomen CON- partner during adulthood. I urge my colleagues Yet our greater responsibility remains. We STANCE A. MORELLA and LUCILLE ROYBAL-AL- to join me in the fight to protect women from sexual abuse and violence. I encourage all must join Christina's parents, Alice and Mi- LARD, along with 89 other original co-sponsors. Members to become a co-sponsor of this leg- chael, and the Williams family in the great Together, we take the first step that will make islation and work towards passage of the Vio- challenge that lies before them. Those who America safer for women. lence Against Women Act of 1999. loved Christina have vowed to make her mem- Nearly 5 years ago, Congress passed the ory a call to action. To turn their anger and original Violence Against Women Act. In the THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF pain into a mission to make our country a safe original legislation, funding was provided for 1999 place to raise loved, secure children. battered women's shelters and rape crisis cen- SECTION BY SECTION JANUARY 1999 ters as well as establishing a domestic vio- TITLE I.—Continuing the Commitment of My fellow Members of Congress, you must lence hotline. Now we must work to continue the Violence Against Women Act pledge that our federal government will do ev- those commitments. Subtitle A. Law Enforcement and Prosecu- erything in its legislative and fiscal powers to I am hopeful for passage of this legislation tion Grants to Combat Violence Against bring a halt to crimes against children, espe- in the 106th Congress. Last year, significant Women—reauthorizes and amends STOP grants to increase funds and to ensure that cially those whose whereabouts are still un- portions of this legislation were unanimously known. Only then will every parent and every domestic violence and sexual assault advo- agreed to by the House of Representatives as cates are involved in planning and imple- child live in a world made safer by Christina's an amendment to the Child Protection and mentation of programs; proposes new for- ordeal. Sexual Predators Punishment Act of 1998. I mula—35% to victim services, 20% each to To all watching us today, I ask for your con- feel confident that this Congress can see fit to prosecution and law enforcement, 10% to tinued prayers for the Williamses and the ex- not only follow that lead, but do even more for state courts, and 15% discretionary with lan- tended family that is the Central Coast of Cali- guage to ensure that there will be no harm victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence to existing programs. fornia. And I ask you to join us, when it is time and rape. Subtitle B. National Domestic Violence to move from the mourning and grief, in the One of the key titles of this landmark legis- Hotline—reauthorizes funding for the Na- challenge that lies before us. lation is Violence Against Women and the tional Domestic Violence Hotline; includes CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E79 additional oversight and review prior to re- Subtitle D. Domestic Violence and Chil- grants to law enforcement for failure to com- authorization. dren—Sense of Congress calling for reforms ply with the 1994 VAWA’s full faith and cred- Subtitle C. Battered Women’s Shelters and of States laws on domestic violence and it provisions with significant safeguards to Services—amends Family Violence Preven- child custody. allow law enforcement to come into compli- tion and Services Act to authorize $1 billion Subtitle E. Child Welfare Workers Train- ance before a penalty is assessed. to battered women’s shelters over the next ing on Domestic Violence and Sexual As- Subtitle C. Victims of Abuse Insurance five years; includes additional oversight and sault—provides grants to enable child wel- Protection—prohibits discrimination in review; caps spending for training and tech- fare service agencies to train staff and mod- issuing and administering insurance policies nical assistance by State coalitions with the ify policies, procedures, and programs for the to victims of domestic violence with uniform remaining money going to domestic violence purpose of recognizing domestic violence and protection from insurance discrimination. programs; adds new proposals for training sexual assault as serious problems that Subtitle D. National Summit on Sports and technical assistance; allots money for threaten the safety and well-being of its and Violence—Sense of Congress that a na- tribal domestic violence coalitions. child and adult victims. tional summit of sports, community, and Subtitle D. Grants for Community Initia- Subtitle F. Child Abuse Accounability— media leaders with expertise in anti-violence tives—reauthorizes and increases funding for permits private employee pension benefits to advocacy and youth advocacy should be con- grants for community initiatives; includes be assigned to satisfy a judgment against a vened to develop a plan to deter acts of vio- additional oversight. person for physically, sexually or emotion- lence. Subtitle E. Education and Training for ally abusing a child. Subtitle E. Keeping Firearms from Intoxi- cated Persons—adds intoxication to the list Judges and Court Personnel—reauthorizes TITLE III.—Sexual Assault Prevention funding for federal and state judicial train- of grounds for prohibiting sale of firearms. Subtitle A. Rape Prevention Education— Subtitle F. Access to Safety and Advo- ing on violence against women; adds a train- establishes a National Resource Center on cacy—issues grants to provide legal assist- ing component on domestic violence and Sexual Assault; increases funds for rape pre- ance, lay advocacy and referral services to child abuse in custody determinations. vention and education; helps States provide victims of domestic violence who have inad- Subtitle F. Grants to Encourage Arrest technical assistance, information dissemina- equate access to sufficient financial re- Policies—reauthorizes funding for implemen- tion and educational programs; allots money sources for appropriate legal assistance; in- tation of proarrest policies in domestic vio- for the creation of tribal sexual assault coa- cludes set-aside for tribes. lence cases; coordinates computer tracking litions. Subtitle G. Strengthening Enforcement to of cases to ensure communication among po- Subtitle B. Standards of Practice and Reduce Violence Against Women—amends lice, prosecution and courts; strengthens Training for Sexual Assault Examinations— the Interstate Domestic Violence Statute to legal advocacy programs for victims; adds directs the Attorney General and the Sec- make it a crime to commit domestic vio- set-aside for tribes. retary of Health and Human Services to lence or to violate a protection order in the Subtitle G. Rural Domestic Violence and evaluate existing standards of training, prac- course of travel in interstate commerce; Child Abuse Enforcement—reauthorizes tice and payment of forensic examinations criminalizes stalking in the course of travel funding for the establishment of cooperative and to recommend a national protocol. in interstate commerce. efforts among law enforcement, prosecutors Subtitle C. Violence Against Women Subtitle H. Disclosure Protections—pro- and victim advocacy groups to provide inves- Training for Health Professions—amends tects victims fleeing domestic violence from tigation, prosecution, counseling, treatment, Title VII and Title VIII of the Public Health disclosure of their whereabouts through the and education with respect to domestic vio- Services Act to give priority in funding to federal child support locator service. lence and child abuse in rural communities; medical and training programs that require TITLE V.—Violence Against Women in the adds set-aside for tribes. students to be trained in identifying, treat- Military System Subtitle H. National Stalker and Domestic ing, and referring patents who are the vic- Subtitle A. Civilian Jurisdiction for Violence Reduction—reauthorizes funding tims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Crimes of Sexual Assault and Domestice Vio- for the improvement of local, State and na- Subtitle D. Prevention of Custodial Sexual lence—makes an employee or dependant of tional crime databases for tracking stalking Assault by Correctional Staff—directs the the military who commits an act while out- and domestic violence. Attorney General to establish guidelines re- side the United States that would be a pun- Subtitle I. Federal Victims’ Counselors— garding the prevention of custodial sexual ishable domestic violence or sexual assault reauthorizes funding for Victim/Witness misconduct in prisons; prohibits individuals offense if perpetrated within the United Counselors in the prosecution of sex crimes who have been convicted of or found civilly States subject to the same punishment as if and domestic violence under federal law. liable for sexual midconduct from becoming it had been committed in the United States. Subtitle J. Education and Prevention correctional staff; criminalizes sexual con- Subtitle B. Transitional Compensation and Grants to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, duct between correctional staff and pris- Health Care for Abused Dependents of Mem- Homeless, and Street Youth—reauthorizes oners. bers of the Armed Forces—allows a resump- funding for street-based outreach, education, Subtitle E. Hate Crimes Prevention— tion of transitional compensation benefits to treatment counseling and referral of run- amends federal hate crimes legislation to an abused dependant who temporarily rec- away, homeless, and street youth who have permit federal prosecution for bias crimes onciles with the batterer. been abused or are at risk of abuse; includes based on gender, sexual orientation, and dis- Subtitle C. Confidentiality of Records—di- additional oversight mechanisms. ability; funds additional FBI and law en- rects the Secretary of Defense to adopt regu- Subtitle K. Victims of Child Abuse Pro- forcement personnel to assist State and local lations that provide confidentiality of com- grams—reauthorizes funding for Court-ap- law enforcement. munications between a military dependent pointed Special Advocates for victims of Subtitle F. Rescheduling and Classifica- who is a victim of sexual harassment, sexual child abuse, for training programs on child tion of Date-Rape Drugs—directs the Attor- assault or domestic violence and the victim’s abuse for judicial personnel and attorneys, ney General to amend the Controlled Sub- therapist, counselor, or advocate. for closed-circuit televising and video taping stances Act by transferring flunitrazepam to TITLE VI.—Preventing Violence Against of child testimony to protect the child from schedule I and by adding Gamma y- Women in Underserved Communities the trauma of facing the abuser in court; in- hydroxybutyrate to schdule I and ketamine Subtitle A. Older Women’s Protection from cludes additional oversight mechanisms. hydrochloride to schedule III. Violence—authorizes law school clinical pro- Subtitle G. Access to Safety and Advocacy TITLE II.—Limiting the Effects of Violence grams on domestic violence against older for Victims of Sexual Assault—makes grants on Children women; authorizes training programs for law available to enhance safety and justice for Subtitle A. Safe Havens for Children— enforcement offices, social services and victims of sexual violence through access to grants to establish and operate supervised health providers on domestic violence the justice system and improved legal advo- visitation centers to facilitate child visita- against older women; authorizes community cacy and representation. tion and visitation exchange. initiatives to combat domestic violence Subtitle B.. Violence Against Women Pre- TITLE IV.—Domestic Violence Prevention against older women; authorizes outreach vention in Schools—grants to school systems Subtitle A. Domestic Violence and Sexual programs targeted to older women who are to develop, modify and implement policies Assault Victims’ Housing—amends the victims of domestic violence. and programs in elementary, middle, and McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to make Subtitle B. Protection Against Violence secondary schools which address domestic vi- funding available for transitional housing and Abuse for Women with Disabilities—en- olence, sexual assault and stalking. services for domestic violence victims, in- sures inclusion of women with disabilities in Subtitle C. Family Safety—amends the cluding rental assistance for battered women existing domestic violence and sexual as- criminal component of the Parental Kidnap- seeking to establish permanent housing sep- sault programs; provides for judicial training ing Prevention Act (PKPA) to provide de- arate from their abuser. on issues of violence against women with dis- fenses in domestic violence and child sexual Subtitle B. Full Faith and Credit for Pro- abilities; authorizes training program for so- assault cases; amends the civil full faith and tection Orders—clarifies VAWA’s full faith cial service and health care providers; au- credit provisions of PKPA to include domes- and credit provisions to ensure meaningful thorizes research and technical assistance to tic violence, child sexual assault and stalk- enforcement by States and Tribes; provides service providers. ing as factors in determining what state has grants to States and Tribes to improve en- Subtitle C. Battered Immigrant Women— jurisdiction of a custody case. forcement and record keeping; reduces Byrne Allows for adjustment of status for VAWA E80 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999 self-petitioners; prevents changes in abuser’s TITLE VIII.—Violence Against Women INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION status from undermining victim’s petitions; Intervention, Prevention and Educational TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE provides for numerous waivers and excep- Research ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, tions to inadmissibility for VAWA eligible Directs the Attorney General and the Sec- COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY applicants; improves access to VAWA for retary of Health and Human Services to es- ACT OF 1980 battered immigrant women whose spouse is a tablish a multi-agency task force to coordi- member of the armed forces, who are mar- nate research on violence against women; ried to bigamists, and/or are the victims of provides grants to support research on HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN elder abuse; allows for discretionary waivers causes of violence against women and the ef- OF NEW JERSEY for good moral character determinations; re- fectiveness of education, prevention and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moves public charge for VAWA applicants; intervention programs; provides grants to gives VAWA applicants access to work au- address gaps in research on violence against Tuesday, January 19, 1999 thorization; allows VAWA applicants access women, particularly violence against women Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to food stamps, housing and legal services; in underserved communities and instances today to introduce legislation to amend the trains judges, immigration officials, armed where domestic violence is a factor in a di- forces supervisors and police on VAWA im- Comprehensive Environmental Response, vorce/child custody case; mandates a study Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 migration provisions. and report by the U.S. Sentencing Commis- Subtitle D. Conforming Amendments to sion on sentences given in crimes of domes- (CERCLA). My bill would restrict the liability of the Violence Against Women Act—amends tic violence; issues grants to conduct re- local educational agencies in the clean-up of the definitions of underserved in the Family search on the experiences of women and girls Superfund sites. Violence Prevention and Services Act and in the health care, judicial and social serv- Mr. Speaker, this change makes sense the Omnibus Crime Control and Law En- ices systems who become pregnant as a re- given the fact that hundreds of school boards forcement Act in order to create consistent sult of sexual assault; authorizes a study and use of the term. are affected. In New Jersey alone, 57 school report on the uniformity of laws among TITLE VII.—Violence Against Women and districts have been affected by Superfund's li- States and their effectiveness in prosecuting ability reach and have been assessed for li- the Workplace rape and sexual assault offenses; directs the Subtitle A. National Clearinghouse on Do- Secretary of Health and Human Services and ability under Superfund. According to the Na- mestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the the Attorney General to establish three re- tional School Boards Association, over 200 Workplace Grant—establishes a clearing- search centers to develop and coordinate re- school districts nationwide have been named house and resource center to give informa- search on violence against women. as defendants in lawsuits related to Superfund tion and assistance to employers and labor cases. organizations in their efforts to develop and f Most often, school boards dispose of ordi- implement responses to assist victims of do- nary garbageÐpapers, pencils, or school mestic violence and sexual assault. TRIBUTE TO FLORA WALKER lunches. These materials are hardly toxic or Subtitle B. Victims’ Employment Rights— prohibits employers from taking adverse job hazardous, and in all cases, the waste is dis- actions against an employee because they HON. SANDER M. LEVIN posed of legally. In one case in New Jersey, are the victim of violent crime. involving the Gloucester Environmental Man- Subtitle C. Workplace Violence Against OF MICHIGAN agement Services Landfill (GEMS), 53 school Women Prevention Tax Credit—provides tax IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boards were assessed $15,000 each, not in- credits to businesses implementing work- cluding additional money associated with legal Tuesday, January 19, 1999 place safety programs to combat violence costs. As a result of the tangled Superfund li- against women. ability web, these precious dollars in a Subtitle D. Battered Women’s Employment Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Ms. Protection—ensures eligibility for unem- Flora Walker, Past President of Michigan's school's budget were diverted away from edu- ployment compensation to women separated American Federation of State, County and Mu- cating children and into the Superfund coffers. from their jobs due to circumstances di- nicipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 25 on Mr. Speaker, that is why I am introducing rectly resulting from domestic violence; re- the occasion of her retirement. this legislation today, to exempt school boards quires employers who already provide leave Flo Walker has served this organization as from Superfund liability. I believe that my bill to employees to allow employees to use that President with dedication and devotion for the will help schools use their money the most ef- leave for the purpose of dealing with domes- fective way possible: in the classrooms. tic violence and its aftermath; allows women past six years, and will be honored at a retire- f to use their family and medical leave or ex- ment tribute on January 29, 1999. While at the helm she has contributed to building a strong isting leave under State law or a private ben- INTRODUCTION OF THE RONALD V. and united statewide Council, and forgoing a efits program to deal with domestic abuse, DELLUMS FEDERAL BUILDING including going to the doctor for domestic renewal of solidarity and unity of purpose. BILL violence injuries, seeking legal remedies, in- Under Flo Walker's leadership, numerous cluding court appearances, seeking orders of programs and initiatives were developed which protection or meeting with a lawyer; pro- look toward the 21st century. These include HON. GEORGE MILLER vides for training of personnel involved in as- OF CALIFORNIA sessing unemployment claims based on do- streamlining and updating the Arbitration De- mestic violence. partment; overhauling the entire Council 25's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Subtitle E. Education and Training Grants legal operation; adding more Council servicing Tuesday, January 19, 1999 to Promote Responses to Violence Against staff and new computer equipment, and devel- Women—authorizes grants for developing, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. oping a new Web page. Speaker, today I am introducing legislation to testing, presenting and disseminating model Flo Walker has led the Council in the pur- programs to provide education and training name the Federal building in Oakland, CA to individuals who are likely to come in con- chase of an additional building in Flint, the Or- after our distinguished former colleague Ron- tact with victims of domestic violence and ganizing Annex, and the former Chamber of ald V. Dellums. sexual assault in the course of their employ- Commerce Building in Detroit. The Detroit Ron came to Congress in 1971 with a plan ment, including campus personnel, justice building includes an auditorium, and a radio/ to change the system and improve the Nation. system professionals (including guardians ad television studio. In many ways he accomplished just that. He litem, probation, parole and others), mental And the list goes on with the expansion of saved us from many weapons systems that health professionals, clergy, caseworkers, su- Council 25's Education Department, offering pervisors, administrators and administrative we did not need, could not afford, and prob- law judges who are involved in federal and seminars and workshops for its members, and ably could not control. And more than any state benefit programs. instituting an annual charitable golf outing to other Member of Congress, he helped to Subtitle F. Workers’ Compensation—Sense benefit the Mental Health Association. Ms. clearly illustrate how an overfed military budg- of Congress that worker’s compensation ben- Walker has also led efforts to increase voter et was literally starving our children, our efits should be provided to women that have awareness and participation in the electoral schools, and our communities. He brought the been injured in the workplace, including full process. titans of apartheid to their knees and dragged compensation for physical and non-physical injuries, and that women who survive crimes Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me a reluctant American Government along the such as rape, domestic violence and sexual in expressing our gratitude to Flora Walker for way. He fought for the civil rights of all Ameri- assault at work should be able to pursue so much that has been accomplished under cans. other legal actions, based on the employers her presidency, and to wish her good health Ron Dellums was truly a unique Member of role in the workplace violence. and happiness for the future. Congress. His passion was his fuel, but his CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E81 passion did not blind him. He was clear, inci- G. Clement in 1955. His friendship to my fam- Mr. Speaker, the process to provide federal sive, instructional, and inspirational. He was a ily over the years has been invaluable. As a recognition to Native American tribes simply tireless champion for peace and justice. Ron young man I admired William Snodgrass for takes too long. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Dellums will always be remembered as one of his work ethic, his tremendous loyalty to has been completing an average of 1.3 peti- Congress' great orators, colorfully and friends and family, and his dedication to the tions per year. At this rate, it will take over 100 articulately dancing in the well of the House to State of Tennessee. Today, I continue to ad- years to resolve questions on all tribes which draw support for his positions. mire him for these same qualities. have expressed an intent to be recognized. Naming this Federal building in Oakland for Mr. Snodgrass has faithfully served the citi- Mr. Speaker, the current process does not Ron Dellums will serve as an opportunity to zens of the State of Tennessee for the past provide petitioners with due processÐfor ex- rededicate ourselves to the challenges that fifty-two years. His achievements have not ample, the opportunity to cross examine wit- our colleague championed. If we learn to carry gone unnoticed, for William Snodgrass has nesses and on-the-record hearings. The same the convictions of a more just society with us been recognized by his peers as well, receiv- experts who conduct research on a petitioner's to work every day as he did, perhaps we will ing the Outstanding Municipal Performance case are also the ``judge and jury'' in the proc- be able to make America an even better place Audit Award from the Council on Municipal ess! and the world a bit safer. Performance in 1980; the Donald L. In 1996, in the case of Greene v. Babbitt, I would like to thank my colleague from Cali- Scantlebury Memorial Award for Distinguished 943 F. Supp. 1278 (W. Dist. Wash), the fed- eral court found that the current procedures fornia, JERRY LEWIS, for his coauthorship of Leadership in Financial Management for Joint this bill, and the 104 members who are origi- Financial Improvement Program in 1988, the for recognition were ``marred by both lengthy delays and a pattern of serious procedural due nal cosponsors. In addition, I extend my Distinguished Leadership Award from the As- process violations. The decision to recognize thanks to the members of the House who ap- sociation of Government Accountants in 1988; the Samish took over twenty-five years, and proved this bill in the 105th Congress. Unfortu- and the Award for Excellence in Governmental the Department has twice disregarded the pro- nately we were not able to secure passage of Auditor Training Seminars from Government cedures mandated by the APA, the Constitu- the bill before the end of the session. But I in- Finance Officers Association in 1988. tion, and this Court,'' (p. 1288). Among other troduce this legislation again today with con- William Snodgrass has served as an out- statements contained in Judge Thomas Zilly's fidence that it will reach the President's desk standing example of faithfulness to his peers, opinion were: ``The Samish people's quest for for signature. Ron will finally be recognized his family, and the citizens of Tennessee. I federal recognition as an Indian tribe has a with a fitting monument for his 27 years of wish him the best in his retirement. f protracted and tortuous history . . . made service to this institution and to our country. more difficult by excessive delays and govern- The people who will go in and out of this INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION mental misconduct.'' (p. 1281) And again at building with Ron's name on it can take pride pp. 1288±1289, ``Under these limited cir- in knowing that he cared about them, he HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA cumstances, where the agency has repeatedly fought for them, and he left a mark in Con- OF AMERICAN SAMOA demonstrated a complete lack of regard for gress and in this country in their names. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the substantive and procedural rights of the f Tuesday, January 19, 1999 petitioning party, and the agency's decision maker has failed to maintain her role as an HONORING MR. WILLIAM R. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise impartial and disinterested adjudicator . . .'' SNODGRASS, FOR HIS SERVICE today to introduce a bill to provide improved Sadly, the Samish's administrative and legal AS THE COMPTROLLER OF THE administrative procedures for the Federal rec- conflictÐmuch of which was at public ex- TREASURY FOR THE STATE OF ognition to certain Indian groups. TENNESSEE Mr. Speaker, I have been working on this penseÐcould have been avoided were it not issue now for over seven years. In 1994, the for a clerical error of the Bureau of Indian Af- House passed similar legislation but that effort fairs which 29 years ago, inadvertently left the HON. BOB CLEMENT Samish Tribe's name off the list of recognized OF TENNESSEE died in the Senate. Although this legislation was defeated in the House late last year, we tribes in Washington. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES With a record like this, it is little wonder that are still faced with an expensive, unfair proc- many tribes have lost faith in the Govern- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 ess through which Indian groups seeking fed- ment's recent recognition procedures. Presi- Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in eral recognition must go. I still wish to help ad- dent Clinton has acknowledged the problem. honor of Mr. William R. Snodgrass, and his dress the historical wrongs that the two hun- In a 1996 letter to the Chinook Tribe of Wash- service to the State of Tennessee, as Comp- dred unrecognized tribes in this nation have ington, the President wrote, ``I agree that the troller of the Treasury. faced. This bill streamlines the existing proce- current federal acknowledgment process must Mr. Snodgrass will retire from the State of dures for extending federal recognition to In- be improved.'' He said that some progress has Tennessee after fifty-two years of faithful serv- dian tribes, removes the tremendous bureau- been made, ``but much more must be done.'' ice, on January 22, 1999. Forty-four of the cratic maze and subjective standards the Bu- To those who say we should retain the cur- fifty-two years he served as the Comptroller of reau of Indian Affairs has placed against rec- rent criteria, and not permit tribes which have the Treasury, which is an unprecedented feat. ognizing Indian tribes, but also provides due been rejected under the current administrative He will be greatly missed. process, equity and fairness to the whole procedure to apply for reconsideration, I say Mr. Snodgrass, a native Tennessean from problem of Indian recognition. read the Greene case. It is rare that a court White County, Tennessee, was elected Comp- Mr. Speaker, a broad coalition of unrecog- is so critical of an executive agency, but in this troller of the Treasury by the Tennessee Gen- nized Indian tribes has advocated reform for case there clearly is a problem. This bill ad- eral Assembly in January 1955, and contin- years for several reasons. First, the BIA's dresses the problem directly. ually reelected each successive General As- budget limitations over the years have, in fact, Mr. Speaker, the legislation I am introducing sembly through the 100th General Assembly, created a certain bias against recognizing new today will eliminate the above concerns by es- after which he announced his retirement. Indian tribes. Second, the process has always tablishing an independent three member com- William Snodgrass graduated from David been too expensive, costing some tribes well mission which will work within the Department Lipscomb College in 1942, and then left for over $500,000, and most of these tribes just of the Interior to review petitions for recogni- service in the U.S. Military forces from 1943± do not have this kind of money to spend. I tion. This legislation will provide tribes with the 1946. Upon returning from his tour of duty, he need not remind my colleagues of the fact that opportunity for public, trial-type hearings and continued his education, and received a B.S. Native American Indians today have the worst sets strict time limits for action on pending pe- in Accounting from the University of Ten- statistics in the nation when it comes to edu- titions. In addition, the bill streamlines and nessee in 1947. He began his career as an cation, economic activity and social develop- makes more objective the federal recognition appointed research assistant at the University ment. Indeed, Mr. Speaker, the recognition criteria by aligning them with the legal stand- of Tennessee the same year. In 1953, Mr. process for the First Americans has been an ards in place prior to 1978, as laid out by the Snodgrass was appointed director of Budget embarrassment to our government and cer- father of Indian Law, Felix S. Cohen in 1942. and director of Local Finance for the State of tainly to the people of America. If only the Some have expressed concern that this bill Tennessee. American people can ever feel and realize the will open the door for more tribes to conduct William Snodgrass began his service as pain and suffering that the Native Americans gambling operations on new reservations. Comptroller of the Treasury for the state of have long endured, there would probably be While I cannot say that no new gambling oper- Tennessee under my father, Governor Frank another American revolution. ations will result from this bill, I do believe that E82 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999 this bill will have only a minimal impact in this way we can do this is to close a loophole The EPA subcontractors, instead of bringing area. I would like to remind my colleagues where candidates may obtain unlimited, unse- in clean fill to top the asbestos on the family's that: unlike state-sponsored gaming oper- cured loans from banks to finance their cam- property, brought in contaminated soil from ations, Indian gaming is highly regulated by paigns. Banks are able to bankroll their cho- another site. This horrendous mistake has the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act; before sen candidates by obtaining a mere signature added additional years to the cleanup. gaming can be conducted, the tribes must on a loan form without obtaining security for Mr. Speaker, again, I believe that the Army reach an agreement with the state in which repayment, as is customary in their normal Corps is far better equipped to handle the de- the gaming would be conducted; under IGRA course of business. In effect, candidates fa- tails of the physical cleanup and to oversee (the Indian Gaming and Regulatory Act) gam- vored by a bank and its officers are given an the contracting work of these Superfund sites. ing can only be conducted on land held in unfair advantage. This mistake in Millington added not only time trust by the federal government; and any gam- The legislation I have introduced today puts and money, but additional grief for a family ing profits can only be used for tribal develop- an end to that. Under this legislation, banks who wanted nothing less than to raise their ment, such as water and sewer systems, will no longer be able to circumvent the cur- children in the home of their dreams. I believe schools, and housing. rent prohibition against making direct contribu- that my bill would prevent more situations like The point I want to make is even if an In- tions to candidates. this and improve the efficiency of site clean- dian group wanted to obtain recognition to Specifically, this legislation: prohibits all fed- ups. start a gambling operation, they couldn't do it eral candidates from receiving an unsecured f just for that purpose. Ninety percent of the loan; requires repayment of any existing unse- substance of the current criteria are un- cured loan within 90 days of this bill's enact- MILOSEVIC DEFIES INTER- changed in the bill before us today. For a ment; and prohibits candidates who have such NATIONAL COMMUNITY ON group to obtain federal recognition, it would unsecured loans from accepting personal KOSOVO still have to prove its origins, cultural heritage, funds from a board member or officer of the existence of governmental structure, and ev- bank holding the loan. erything else currently required. I urge my colleagues to join me in closing HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Should that burden be overcome, a tribe this loophole. Lets not allow banks to bankroll OF NEW YORK would need a reservation or land held in trust any election.This ability of banks, using de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by the federal government. This bill makes no positors' money to advance moneys to a cho- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 effort to provide land to any group being rec- sen candidate is wrong and invites corruption. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, this past week- ognized. I urge my colleagues to co-sponsor my legisla- If the land issue is overcome, under the In- end we once again heard of despicable, un- tion that outlaws this practice. speakable crimes committed by Serbian police dian Gaming Regulatory Act, a tribe cannot f conduct gaming operations unless it has an against unarmed men, women, and children. agreement to do so with the state government. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION More than 40 ethnic Albanians were murdered A prior Congress put this into the law in an ef- TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE in cold blood in the village of Racak in south- fort to balance the rights of the states to con- ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, ern Kosovo. Now, in further defiance, trol gambling activity within its borders, and COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY Milosevic has ordered Ambassador William the rights of sovereign tribal nations to con- ACT OF 1980 Walker, the American diplomat who heads the duct activities on their land. The difficulty in OSCE's Kosovo Verification Mission (KVM) to obtaining gaming compacts with states made HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN leave Serbia. the national news for months last year be- Milosevic's actions represent a complete OF NEW JERSEY rupture of the agreement he reached with Am- cause of the almost absolute veto power the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES states have under current law. The U.S. Su- bassador Richard Holbrooke, an agreement preme Court affirmed this reading of the law in Tuesday, January 19, 1999 that led to the withdrawal of a NATO threat to Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Florida, 517 U.S. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise bomb Serbia. Unless the international commu- 44 (1996). today to introduce legislation to amend the nity responds to these acts, our word and our I want to emphasize this pointÐthis is not a Comprehensive Environmental Response, credibility will be deemed to be utterly worth- gambling bill, this is a bill to create a fair, ob- Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 less, and Milosevic will believe he can commit jective process by which Indian groups can be (CERCLA). My bill would remove the authority further atrocities with impunity. evaluated for possible federal recognition. for contracting oversight from the purview of I returned yesterday with a senior Congres- Mr. Speaker, this bill is not perfect in every the Environmental Protection Agency and sional delegation that I led to meet with our form, but it is the result of many hours of con- place it solely under the jurisdiction of the friends and allies in Europe. We were briefed sultations. I have sought to work with the Army Corps of Engineers. by General Wes Clark, the Supreme Allied tribes and with the Administration to come up Mr. Speaker, this change makes sense Commander for Europe, who told us that with sound, careful changes that recognize the given the expertise of each agency. The Army Milosevic will never respond to anything other historical struggles the unrecognized tribes Corps of Engineers is far better suited to han- than the credible threat of force. General Clark have gone through, yet at the same time rec- dle contracting work and oversight of construc- is at present in Belgrade awaiting a meeting to ognizes the hard work the Bureau of Indian tion at a Superfund site than the more tech- deliver a strong message to Milosevic. Affairs has done lately in making positive nical, environmental orientation of the EPA. If Milosevic does not immediately fully com- changes through regulations to address these The reason why I am introducing this legis- ply with the agreement he made with Ambas- problems. We have reached agreement on al- lation today is in direct response to an incident sador Holbrooke, the international community most every major issue, and these changes that happened in my district during an already must respond swiftly and forcefully. We must have been incorporated into this bill. lengthy and tumultuous cleanup. Hopefully, not allow the situation in Kosovo to continue to In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I hope we can passage of this legislation will prevent future deteriorate, nor allow the humanitarian situa- take final action on the issue of Indian rec- situations, such as the one I am about to de- tion there to return to the point of disaster that ognition before this century ends and start the scribe, from happening again. we experienced last summer. next century by addressing at least some of The asbestos dump site in Millington, NJ is f the wrongs of the past two centuries. comprised of two residential farms and part of f the Great Swamp National Wildlife Reserve. It INDIA REPUBLIC DAY BANNING UNSECURED LOANS IN contains large amounts of asbestos that was FEDERAL CAMPAIGNS dumped on the property. On one of these two HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. residential sites, the homeowners (a family of OF NEW JERSEY five), were involved in a lengthy clean-up with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PATSY T. MINK the EPA and had been relocated several OF HAWAII times, for months at a time. The EPA had con- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tracted out for the construction of the design. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, January 19, 1999 The EPA's contractor then hired a subcontrac- pay tribute to one of the most important dates Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, we must tor, with a less than perfect track history, to on the calendar for the people of India, as well restore accountability to our elections. One complete construction of the design. as for the people of Indian descent who have CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E83 settled in the U.S. and around the world. Jan- atmosphere for new economic relations. At the Today, Reps. FILNER, PELOSI, GUTIERREZ, uary 26 is Republic Day, an occasion that in- same time, I hope that we can continue to and I am introducing legislation to require the spires pride and patriotism for the people of build upon educational, cultural and other peo- Department of Energy to move the tailings to India. ple to people ties that have developed be- a safe location. Once this has been accom- On January 26, 1950, India became a re- tween our two countries. I look forward to see- plished, the Attorney General would be public devoted to the principles of democracy ing the Indian-American community, more than charged with ascertaining the extent of the and secularism. At that time, Dr. Rajendra one million strong, continue to serve as a Atlas Corporation liability, and its parent com- Prasad was elected as the nation's first presi- human ``bridge'' between our two countries. panies, to secure reimbursement as appro- dent. Since then, despite the challenges of In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me again con- priate. sustaining economic development while rec- gratulate the people of India on the occasion f onciling her many ethnic, religious and linguis- of Republic Day. I hope that 1999 will witness tic communities, India has stuck to the path of a U.S.-India relationship that lives up to the A WORD OF PRAISE AND THANKS free and fair elections, a multi-party political great potential offered by our shared commit- TO CAROLE KING, DAVID BALL, system and the orderly transfer of power from ment to democracy. AND MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER one government to its successor. f Mr. Speaker, India's population of nearly a MOVE RADIOACTIVE WASTES HON. JOHN P. MURTHA billion people represents approximately one- OF PENNSYLVANIA sixth of the human race. The people of India FROM COLORADO RIVER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have lived under a democratic form of govern- ment for more than half a century. In 1997, HON. GEORGE MILLER Tuesday, January 19, 1999 worldwide attention was focused on India as OF CALIFORNIA Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, during Christ- she celebrated the 50th anniversary of her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mas week I went with Senator Daniel K. independence. But, many Americans remain Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Inouye and Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen to largely unfamiliar with the anniversary that In- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. the Middle East to congratulate our troops on dians celebrate today. Yet, Mr. Speaker, it Speaker, ten and a half million tons of toxic the great work they've done in the region and should be noted that there is a rich tradition of wastes generated by the now-defunct Atlas to let them know America was remembering shared values between the United States and Mine are stored in a tailings pond located im- their efforts during the Holidays when so many India. India derived key aspects of her Con- mediately adjacent to the Colorado River near had to be away from their families. stitution, particularly its statement of Fun- Moab, Utah. These tailings are radioactive and We found wonderful morale among the damental Rights, from our own Bill of Rights. contain high concentrations of ammonia, ar- troops and a strong commitment to continuing India and the United States both proclaimed senic, lead, vanadium, selenium, mercury, mo- to meet U.S. goals in the region. their independence from British colonial rule. lybdenum, nickel, and other toxic metals left I also want to praise three entertainers who The Indian independence movement under the by the leaching process used to separate ura- gave up part of their Holidays to join us. As leadership of Mahatma Gandhi had strong nium from ore. we visited in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and moral support from American intellectuals, po- The tailings pond, built in the 1950's, is not abroad the USS Enterprise, the troops were litical leaders and journalists. Just yesterday, lined, and as a result, these radioactive and entertained by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Carole we paid tribute to one of our greatest Amer- toxic wastes are seeping down through the King, and David Ball. The troops thoroughly ican leaders, Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King aquifer into the Colorado River. Water from enjoyed meeting the entertainers and listening derived many of his ideas of non-violent resist- the Colorado River makes up a significant part to their music. Several soldiers commented on ance to injustice from the teachings and the of the drinking water supply for Los Angeles, how much the show brightened their holidays actions of Mahatma Gandhi. Last year, Mr. San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson, noting it was the highlight of the last 41¤2 Speaker, I am proud that legislation was ap- and is used additionally to irrigate hundreds of months. proved by Congress and signed by the Presi- thousands of acres of agricultural lands. More- These three patriotic Americans gave up dent authorizing the Government of India to over, the tailings pond, which has been des- part of their Christmas Week to deliver a mes- establish a memorial to honor Mahatma Gan- ignated as critical habitat for four endangered sage of support and concern to our troops. dhi here in Washington, D.C., near the Indian species, is situated between Canyonlands and They clearly showed their support for our Na- Embassy on Embassy Row. The proposed Arches National Parks. tion, our troops, and our spirit of uniting as statue will no doubt be a most fitting addition Leaving a huge, leaking tailings pile adja- Americans. to the landscape of our nation's capital. cent to the Colorado River does not make We left on a Sunday, returned on Christmas Mr. Speaker, there is a growing need for sense. In the event of flood, the Colorado Eve, and were greeted by an ice storm that India and the United States, the two largest River could easily be contaminated. Lacking made travel difficult. Carole King traveled from democracies of the world, to come closer and regulatory and financial alternatives, the Nu- Washington back to Idaho by air, then drove work together on a wide variety of initiatives. clear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is ready three hours to her home; David Ball missed India and the U.S. do not always agree on to approve the Atlas Corporation's inadequate his flight home, drove to Baltimore, and finally every issue, as we saw in 1998. But I regret plan to reclaim the site by simply placing a dirt got to Nashville the next morning; Mary that the scant coverage that India receives in cap over the top of the pile rather than by re- Chapin Carpenter lives in the Washington our media, and even from our top policy mak- quiring removal to a safer location. This plan area, but it's the second straight Christmas ers, tends to focus only on the disagreements. will not stop contamination of the Colorado she's visited troops, last year in Italy, Macedo- In fact, our national interests coincide on many River, which is expected to continue for hun- nia, and Bosnia. of the most important concerns, such as fight- dreds of years. It's a pleasure for me to recognize the com- ing the scourge of international terrorism and Moving the tailings will remove the source of mitment and caring of these three fine Ameri- controlling the transfer of nuclear and other the contamination. By placing the tailings in a cans, and to restate the thanks of our troops weapons technology to unstable regimes. more modern and technologically safe situa- and our Nation for their patriotism. Given India's size and long-term record of tion, the threats from earthquakes, high water, f democratic stability, I believe that India should flooding will be eliminated. In every similar be made a permanent member of the United case under the jurisdiction of the Department TRIBUTE TO KRISTINA KIEHL Nations Security CouncilÐa goal that I hope of Energy, uranium tailings have been moved the United States will come to support. India's away from riverbeds to lined and protected HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON vast middle class represents a significant and areas. Sadly, the NRC has seems determined OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA growing market for U.S. trade, while the coun- to perpetuate rather than resolve this dan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try's infrastructure needs represent a tremen- gerous situation in the case of the Atlas site. dous opportunity for many American firms, The National Park Service, the Environ- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 large, small and mid-size. U.S. sanctions im- mental Protection Agency, the Fish and Wild- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to posed on India last year have subsequently life Service, and many state and local govern- join many Americans across the country who been relaxed, and I believe we should con- ment agencies have all expressed concerns would want to honor Kristina Kiehl, a founder tinue to work to preserve or re-start economic about the quality of scientific data and infor- and co-chair of Voters for Choice. Later this relations that have developed during this dec- mation upon which NRC decisions have been week, we will celebrate the 26th anniversary ade of major change, while creating a positive based. of the historic Supreme Court decision, Roe v. E84 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999

Wade. Kristina Kiehl, a Californian, will cele- progress, by eroding the incentives for the the input of Representative HOWARD BERMAN, brate her 50th birthday on Saturday, January continued investment needed to maintain and the new Ranking Member of the Subcommit- 23. Kristina has spent most of those 50 years build upon the U.S. lead in world markets for tee, as this legislation moves forward. working to ensure reproductive choice, equal- electronic information resources. The Collections of Information Antipiracy Act ity and human rights for all Americans, regard- Producers are also concerned that several is a balanced proposal. It is aimed at actual or less of race, sex, ethnic background, sexual recent cases may also cast doubt on the abil- threatened competitive injury from misappro- orientation or, other characteristics irrelevant ity of a proprietor to use contractual provisions priation of collections of information or their to merit. to protect itself against unfair competition from contents, not at uses which do not affect mar- As a founder of Voters for Choice, a na- such ``free riders.'' In cyberspace, techno- ketability or competitiveness. The goal is to tional bi-partisan organization dedicated to logical developments represent a threat as stimulate the creation of even more collec- protecting and expanding reproductive choice well as an opportunity for collections of infor- tions, and to encourage even more competi- for women, Kristina has been a pioneer in pro- mation, just as for other kinds of works. Copy- tion among them. The bill avoids conferring tecting the reproductive rights and health of ing factual material from another's proprietary any monopoly on facts, or taking any other women. With her leadership, Voters for Choice collection, and rearranging it to form a com- steps that might be inconsistent with these has helped to develop leaders across our peting information productionÐjust the kind of goals. country on choice issues; to educate Ameri- behaviors that copyright protection may not ef- This legislation provides the basis for legis- cans about reproductive issues; and to train fectively preventÐis cheaper and easier than lative activity on an important and complex advocates for this important work. For 18 ever through digital technology that is now in subject. I look forward to hearing the sugges- years, Voters for Choice has been a superbly widespread use. More and more we are see- tions and reactions of interested parties, and effective organization that has led the fight for ing actual instances where American compa- of my colleagues. many women's health issues, in no small part nies fall victim to such piracy, or where they because of Kristina's commitment, dedication, refrain from placing complete collections into f energy and leadership. the public discourse, for fear of piracy. THE RETURN OF THE ‘‘LINCOLN When all these factors are added together, Mr. Speaker, I am especially pleased and BANNER’’ TO NORWICH, CON- the bottom line is clear: it is time to consider very proud to honor and recognize the accom- NECTICUT plishments of Kristina Kiehl, a national leader new federal legislation to protect developers who has dedicated her life to improving the who place their materials in interstate com- health and protecting the reproductive rights of merce against piracy and unfair competition, HON. SAM GEJDENSON Americans. I urge my colleagues in this House and thus encourage continued investment in OF CONNECTICUT to join me in saluting Kristina Kiehl. the production and distribution of valuable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f commercial collections of information. Tuesday, January 19, 1999 While copyright, on the federal level, and COLLECTIONS OF INFORMATION state contract law underlying licensing agree- Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ANTIPIRACY ACT ments remain essential tools for protecting the commemorate a momentous event in the his- enormous investment in collections of informa- tory of Norwich, Connecticut. On January 22, HON. HOWARD COBLE tion, there are gaps in the protection that can 1999, the fully-restored ``Lincoln Banner'' will OF NORTH CAROLINA best be filled by a new federal statute which be unveiled. The story surrounding the discov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will complement copyright law. The ``Collec- ery and restoration of this 138 year old artifact tions of Information Antipiracy Act'' would pro- is a testament to the spirit of volunteerism and Tuesday, January 19, 1999 hibit the misappropriation of valuable commer- pride in our history which have long distin- Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud cial collections of information by unscrupulous guished Americans. to introduce the ``Collections of Information competitors who grab data collected by others, The ``Lincoln Banner'' is so named because Antipiracy Act,'' a bill to encourage continued repackage it, and market a product that threat- it depicts Abraham Lincoln, without his beard, investment in the production and distribution of ens competitive injury to the original collection. at approximately age 51 on a 6 by 8 foot silk valuable new collections of information. This new federal protection is modeled in part banner. A portrait of Lincoln graces the center Electronic collections, and other collections on the Lanham Act, which already makes of the banner and is surrounded by the follow- of factual material, are absolutely indispen- similar kinds of unfair competition a civil wrong ing inscriptionÐ``In hoc signo Vincemus. Ubi sable to the American economy on the verge under federal law. Importantly, this bill main- Libertas, Ibi Patria''Ðwhich roughly translates of the new century. These information prod- tains existing protections for collections of in- to ``In this sign we are victorious. One for lib- ucts put a wealth of data at the fingertips of formation afforded by copyright and contract erty under the fatherland.'' ``Norwich'' is in- business people, professionals, scientists, rights. It is intended to supplement these legal scribed in capital letters across the bottom. scholars, and consumers, and enable them to rights, not replace them. The origins and exact use of the banner are retrieve from this haystack of information the Throughout the last session of Congress, known conclusively only to history herself. specific factual needle that they need to solve we worked countless hours trying to fashion a However, most in Norwich believe it was pro- a particular economic, research, or edu- bill that would be acceptable to all interested duced for Lincoln's presidential campaign and cational problem. Whether they focus on finan- parties. Some would like to see stronger pro- displayed during his visit to the community on cial, scientific, legal, medical, bibliographic, tections, while others advocate no legislation March 9, 1860. Mr. Lincoln did not come to news, or other information, collections of infor- at all. I promise once again to listen to every Norwich seeking support for his election. In- mation are essential tools for improving pro- constructive suggestion, and use every effort stead, he came to help a fellow RepublicanÐ ductivity, advancing education and training, to craft a solution which bridges the producer Governor William BuckinghamÐwho was and creating a more informed citizenry. They and user communities. But I am committed to seeking reelection. Local historians believe the are also the linchpins of a dynamic commer- seeing this valuable legislation become law. banner hung outside the Wauregan Hotel cial information industry in the United States. While this bill is almost identical to the legis- where Lincoln stayed. Developing, compiling, distributing, and lation which passed the House of Representa- Following Mr. Lincoln's visit, the banner es- maintaining commercially significant collec- tives last Congress, I have made changes to sentially vanished for more than 135 years. tions requires substantial investments of time, clarify and embody fair use, and to address Then, in 1997, officials in Norwich received a personnel, and money. Information companies the issue of perpetual protection. These two telephone call from an auction house in my must dedicate massive resources when gath- changes address key concerns voiced by the state indicating that it had recently been con- ering and verifying factual material, presenting nonprofit scientific, educational, and research tacted by an individual who wished to sell the it in a user-friendly way, and keeping it current communities during our consideration last banner. A spontaneous, grassroots effort, initi- for and useful to customers. U.S. firms have term. ated by John Marasco, a city employee, who been the world leaders in this field. They have During the last Congress, we were able to went on local radio station WICH with person- brought to market a wide range of valuable pass the legislation through the House of Rep- ality Johnny London to urge listeners to con- collections of information that meet the infor- resentatives not once, but twice. I look forward tribute, raised nearly $41,000 from residents, mation needs of businesses, professionals, re- to working with Senator ORRIN HATCH and businesses and others in the community. As a searchers, and consumers worldwide. But sev- Senator PATRICK LEAHY, who have indicated result of this tremendous amount of support, eral recent legal and technological develop- this necessary legislation will be a priority for the City was able to purchase the banner and ments threaten to cast a pall over this them this legislative session. I also welcome bring it back to its rightful home. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E85 After nearly 140 years, the banner was in 2000. This necessary bill can lead us to pre- consistently blocked any attempt to amend or poor condition. It was torn and tattered and in serving plants that many of our ecosystems replace the law during the past two Con- need of restoration. With more assistance cannot afford to lose. gresses. Written to encourage settlement of from the community and significant support f the West during the last century, the Mining from the City of Norwich, a group formed to Law of 1872 provides an automatic legal right preserve the bannerÐthe Norwich-Lincoln TRIBUTE TO THE NEW HAVEN to our Nation's hard rock mineral wealth to Homecoming CommitteeÐwas able to send it LIONS CLUB those interested in developing it. The law is to be expertly restored by the Textile Con- long overdue for a major overhaul to save tax- servation Center at the American Textile Mu- HON. DAVID E. BONIOR payers and the environment from further seum in Lowell, Massachusetts. On January OF MICHIGAN losses. 22, the banner will be returned permanently to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This antiquated relic allows mining operators nearly unlimited access to our Nation's hard Norwich. It will become the centerpiece of an Tuesday, January 19, 1999 exhibit at the Slater Museum entitled ``Nor- rock minerals, no matter what other values wich, Lincoln and the Civil War.'' After the ex- Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to (such as fish and wildlife habitat) may also be hibit closes, the banner will be displayed in have the opportunity to recognize the achieve- present. The law lets mining companies ex- City Hall for all to see. ments of a very special organization. I ask my tract the minerals without paying a royalty or Mr. Speaker, the return of the ``Lincoln Ban- colleagues to join me in saluting the Lions other production fee to the Federal Govern- ner'' to Norwich brings the community full cir- Club of New Haven, Michigan as they cele- ment. Finally, the lucky prospector who dis- cle and closes an important loop in its history. brate their 50th Anniversary on January 23, covers gold or another hard rock mineral has The effort to purchase and preserve the ban- 1999. the right to ``patent'' (purchase) the land and ner demonstrates that pride in the community In 1948, the New Haven Lions Club was or- the minerals without paying fair market value. and our heritage is alive and well in American ganized by the Richmond Lions Club and Since Ulysses S. Grant signed the law in today. I believe President Lincoln would be chartered with thirty-three members. Though 1872, American taxpayers have lost about 3.2 proud of, and probably more than a little hum- their membership has grown and changed, million acres of public land containing more bled by, the community's efforts to preserve their goal has remained the same: to dedicate than $231 billion in gold, silver and valuable an important part of the past. I know I speak their talents to people in need. During the minerals without benefit of royalties or other for the entire community when I say ``Wel- 1996±97 year they assisted other local clubs fees. This is corporate welfare that subsidizes come Back, Mr. President.'' in building a fully handicapped accessible cot- both foreign and domestic mining companies f tage at the Bear Lake Lions Visually Impaired and should be stopped. Youth Camp. In 1983, the club organized the Under the 1872 mining law, the U.S. cannot INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION New Haven Goodfellows. Each year during collect a royalty or fee on the production value the holidays, they assist many families by pro- of hard rock minerals extracted from public HON. PATSY T. MINK viding food and toys for the children. The club lands. This differs from Federal policy toward OF HAWAII is dedicated to community service through coal, oil and gas industries operating on public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their membership. lands, the laws and regulations of state gov- During the last fifty year, members of the ernments, and leasing arrangements in the Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Lions Club have contributed their time and re- private sector. The U.S. collects a 12.5 per- Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, today I sources to the betterment of their community. cent royalty on coal, oil and gas (and an even am introducing the Plant Genetic Conservation Among their many contributions include build- higher royalty is collected from offshore petro- Appropriations Act of 2000 that provides $1.5 ing the Lenox Library, purchasing eye exams leum development). The Federal Government million for a genetic plant conservation project and glasses for area residents, sponsoring the collects production royalties on ``leasable min- that collects and preserves genetic material Lioness Club, and funding scholarships for erals'' such as phosphate, potassium, sodium from our Nation's endangered plants. New Haven High School graduates. The mem- and sulphur. We also require a royalty on all While the Fish and Wildlife Service contin- bers have also been strong supporters of Boy minerals extracted from ``acquired lands,'' ues to make strides in battling the war against Scouts, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and which are lands that the federal government further extinction of endangered species, we Leader Dogs for the Blind. The club has has purchased, condemned or received as a must do more. As of 1997 when I originally in- loaned out wheel chairs, walkers, crutches, gift. troduced this legislation, there were 513 plants canes and hospital beds. I would like to thank All western States collect a royalty or pro- listed as Endangered and 101 as threatened all of the members, past and present, who duction fee from minerals removed from State under the Endangered Species Act. Today, have donated their various talents to improve lands, collecting between 2 percent and 10 there are 567 plants listed as endangered and the quality of life in the New Haven commu- percent on the gross income from mineral pro- 135 as threatened. The need to supplement nity. duction. Besides a royalty, 10 western States the Fish and Wildlife Services work is critical. The self sacrificing qualities of the Lions also collect a severance tax on certain min- I believe a crucial part of the solution to Club members are what makes our commu- erals extracted from any land in the States, save our endangered species is the genetic nities successful. I ask my colleagues to join whether it is Federal, State or privately-owned. plant conservation project, which can help me in wishing the Lions Club of New Haven On private lands, royalties are usually similar save and catalog genetic material for later a Joyful 50th Anniversary. Their legacy of pub- to those imposed on federal and state lands propagation. As genetic technology develops, lic service is sure to last well beyond another and are usually set at 2 percent to 8 percent we will have saved the essential materials fifty years. of gross income. necessary to restore plant populations. f As Stuart Udall, former Secretary of the In- The Plant Genetic Conservation Appropria- terior, has noted, hard rock mining has made tions Act of 2000 requests $1.5 million for ac- OVERDUE FOR OVERALL—THE many men wealthy, built great corporations tivities such as rare plant monitoring and sam- MINING LAW OF 1872 and caused cities to spring up in the wilder- pling, seed bank upgrade and curation, propa- ness. But this prosperity has come with a gation of endangered plant collections, ex- HON. GEORGE MILLER price. Over the past century, irresponsible and panded greenhouse capacity, nursery con- OF CALIFORNIA unwise mining operators have devastated over struction, cryogenic storage research, and in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES half a million acres of landÐby acting without vitro storage expansion. thought for the future or by simply walking In my home state of Hawaii, the endangered Tuesday, January 19, 1999 away from played-out mines. According to the plant population sadly comprises 46 percent of Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the total U.S. plants listed as endangered. And Speaker, later this year, on May 10, the Gen- mine wastes have polluted more than 12,000 our endangered plant list continues to grow. eral Mining Law will be 127 years oldÐyet, it miles of our Nation's waterways and 180,000 We cannot afford to wait any longer. By allo- remains on the books without change in re- acres of lakes and reservoirs. Abandoned cating the resources and allowing scientists to gard to gold, silver and other ``hard rock'' min- mines threaten public safety and health while collect the genetic samples now, we can en- erals. Lack of Congressional action to reform creating long-lasting environmental hazards. sure our endangered plants will survive. this archaic law is indefensibleÐalbeit a testa- Toxic mine wastes endanger people, destroy I strongly urge my colleagues to support the ment to the strength of the mining industry's aquatic habitat, and contaminate vital ground Plant Genetic Conservation Appropriations Act influence on certain key Members who have water resources. The Mineral Policy Center E86 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999 estimates that clean-up will cost between $32 vey. In 1994, the House and Senate came accomplishments of Tony Governale and in billion and $72 billion. close during a Conference to crafting an ac- extending condolences to his wife, Helen, and The only mining law reform bill Congress ceptable agreement only to be derailed by the his fine family. It is my hope that Tony's family has sent to the President in recent years was threat of a filibuster during the last days of the can take comfort in the realization that his im- part of the fiscal year 1995 budget reconcili- session. The mining industry and a few Sen- portant contributions to our community are an ation bill that President Clinton properly vetoed ators have repeatedly blocked reform from en- outstanding and a fitting memorial to him for in December 1995, for reasons well beyond actment during the last decade. generations to come. the scope of the 1872 mining law. That reform The 106th Congress should impose a rea- f proposal, which all of the longtime mining re- sonable net smelter royalty on hard rock min- form advocates opposed, would have reserved erals extracted from public lands, dedicating INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL a 5 percent ``net proceeds'' royalty on future the revenues to cleaning up abandoned mine FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IM- mining operations on public lands. But, it also sites, permanently extend the $100 rental fee, PROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 provided so many exorbitant and absurd loop- and close the depletion allowance loophole. holes that most mines could have avoided f HON. ROB PORTMAN paying the royalty. Therefore, the Congres- OF OHIO TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional Budget Office (CBO) scored the royalty GOVERNALE at just $12 million over seven years as com- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 pared to nearly $420 million attributed to the HON. TOM LANTOS Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to day royalty provision passed on a 3±1 margin by with my colleague, Mr. HOYER, to introduce the House in 1993. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Federal Financial Assistance Management Today, I am introducing three bills, in addi- Improvement Act of 1999. Mr. Speaker, this tion to Rep. Nick Rahall's (D±WVA) com- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 bill is identical to legislation sponsored by prehensive bill to reform the Mining Law of Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my col- Senator Glenn and THOMPSON that passed the 1872. These three bills, identical to ones that leagues to join me today in paying tribute to Senate in the unanimous consent in the wan- former Senator Dale Bumpers (D±AR) and I Anthony S. Governale, one of San Mateo ing hours of last Session. introduced in the 105th Congress would: County's most dedicated public servants. Tony Mr. Speaker, I often hear from state and (1) Impose a 5 percent net smelter return passed away on December 29, 1998, leaving local governments and constituents involved in royalty on all hard rock minerals mined from behind a legacy of community service that non-profit organizations who, in an attempt to public lands, eliminate patents, and perma- made a significant difference in the lives of in- gain assistance for many worthy programs, nently extend the rental fee, numerable Bay Area residents. He will be are frustrated by the miles of red tape, regula- (2) Impose a sliding scale net proceeds rec- sorely missed by all of us who knew him and tions and duplicative procedures they encoun- lamation fee on all hard rock minerals mined all of us who benefited from his lifetime of ter. Applying for the grant is not the only prob- from lands that have been removed from the public service. lem. The administrative and reporting require- public domain under the 1872 Mining Law, Many people talk about the frustration of ments attached to certain grants often makes and politics and about the inability of a single indi- these entities question the cost effectiveness (3) Close the depletion allowance loophole vidual to effect change through government. of entering the program in the first place. on all lands subject to the 1872 Mining Law. Tony Governale's life stands as a strong re- To address this concern we have introduced Reservation of a royalty would mean that buttal to these skeptics. Tony did not merely this short and straight forward legislation. It re- Americans would receive a fair return on the talk about building a more vibrant America for quires relevant Federal agencies, with over- extraction of hard rock minerals from public his children and grandchildrenÐhe volun- sight from OMB, to develop plans within 18 lands. teered his time and his considerable energy months that do the following: streamline appli- Imposition of a reclamation fee on lands re- and his insight on behalf of political candidates cation, administrative, and reporting require- moved from the public domain under the 1872 who shared his progressive beliefs. He mas- ments; develop a uniform application (or set of law would give the public a fair return on the terminded a number of important campaigns, applications) for related programs; develop value of hard rock minerals mined from those and he served for some time as the president and expand the use of electronic applications lands. All these revenues would be used to of the San Mateo County Democratic Council. and reporting via the Internet; demonstrate clean up the environment disaster we inherited When his reputation as a community leader interagency coordination in simplifying require- from past mining operators. provided him with the opportunity to assist his ments for cross-cutting programs; and set an- The majority refused to even hold hearings beloved City of San Bruno in an official capac- nual goals to further the purposes of the Act. on these bills during the last Congress, in- ity, he seized that challenge. Tony served as Agencies would consult with outside parties in stead focusing on crushing Clinton administra- a member of the City Council for eight years, the development of the plans. Plans and fol- tion policies that would have made miners ac- and for two years of that time he served as low-up annual reports would be submitted to countable for their actions and decreased the mayor. He was a key figure in guiding San Congress and the Director and could be in- level of environmental destruction that accom- Bruno through a decade of growth and cluded as part of other management reports panies mining activities. I therefore call on progress. His commitment to performing his required under law. Chairman Young to allow these bills a fair and public responsibilities, as well as his tireless In addition to overseeing and coordinating open hearing this year. efforts to reach out and involve the entire agency activities, OMB would be responsible Now is the time to act. The Federal royalty community in the decisions of its government, for developing common rules that cut across base is already small and is rapidly diminish- made him one of San Mateo County's most program and agency lines by creating a re- ing as mining operations go to patent. The beloved citizens. lease form that allows grant information to be GAO believes that nearly $65 billion worth of Tony's public service was by no means con- shared by programs. The bill sunsets in five gold, silver, copper, and certain other hard fined to politics and government. As the long- years and The National Academy for Public rock minerals still exist in economically recov- time executive director of the Daly City-Colma Administrators (NAPA) would submit an eval- erable reserves on western Federal lands. Chamber of Commerce, he used his organiza- uation just prior to its sunsetting. But, the longer Congress delays, the smaller tional skills and persuasive talents to foster The bill builds on past efforts to improve the royalty base will become as ever more the development of one of California's most program performance through the Government mining conglomerates push through the patent dynamic business areas. He was instrumental Performance Results Act and to reduce Fed- process. in the establishment of the San Mateo County eral burdens through the Paperwork Reduction Mining reform is long overdue. The effort to Health Center Foundation, which raises funds & Unfunded Mandates Acts. It has been en- update the 1872 law has enjoyed vigorous, bi- to improve the lives of patients at the San dorsed by state and local organizations such partisan support in the House of Representa- Mateo County General Hospital. He served on as the National Governors Association, the tives for many years. Public opinionÐeven in the governing board of the Shelter Network of National Conference of State Legislators, the Western states with large mining activitiesÐis San Mateo County, on the Board of Directors National Association of Counties, and the Na- strongly in favor of mining reform that includes of the San Mateo County Fair, and as an ac- tional League of Cities. I want to thank the a royalty that raises substantial revenues to be tive participant in many other civic organiza- gentleman from Maryland, Mr. HOYER and the used for abandoned mine clean-up. Four out tions throughout the Bay Area. other original cosponsors for joining me in this of five Americans support mining reform, ac- Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join effort and I encourage my colleagues to join in cording to a 1994 nationwide bipartisan sur- me in acknowledging the extraordinary life and support of this bipartisan effort. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E87 INTRODUCTION OF THE TRADE EXPLANATION OF THE TRADE FAIRNESS ACT OF rial in Miami Beach in memory of former FAIRNESS ACT OF 1999 1999 Miami Beach Commissioner Abe Resnick who (INTRODUCED BY CONGRESSMAN RALPH REGULA) passed away late last year after decades of HON. RALPH REGULA The Emergency Steel Relief Act of 1999 is great contributions to the South Florida com- one option to enhance U.S. law to better re- munity. OF OHIO spond to surges of foreign imports that in- Commissioner Resnick's life exemplifies the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES jure U.S. industries and their workers. This achievement of the American dream through legislation makes prospective changes in Tuesday, January 19, 1999 U.S. trade laws to bring these laws in line hard work, perseverance and dedication. Born with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules in Lithuania in 1924, Commissioner Resnick Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, as you are was a survivor of the Holocaust after success- aware, steel imports continues to pour into the and establishes an import monitoring pro- gram for steel. fully escaping from a Nazi concentration camp United States at very low prices and are The Trade Fairness Act of 1999 consists of in Lithuania. Not forgetting those who continue threatening steel worker jobs and the health of the following two sections: first, the legisla- suffering under Nazi repression, he joined the the U.S. steel industry. tion lowers the threshold for establishing in- Resistance and bravely fought to defeat the As was acknowledged in the President's re- jury in safeguard actions under Section 201 Nazi regime. Commissioner Resnick later left of the 1974 Trade Act; and second, it estab- cent steel report, this is a severe crisis that Europe with his family to settle in Cuba where has resulted in a 30 percent surge in steel im- lishes an import monitoring program to monitor the amount of foreign steel coming years later he had to flee repression again, ports during the first 10 months of 1998 and into the U.S. on a more timely basis. this time from the Communist regime of Fidel has resulted in the loss of 10,000 steel worker 1. Safeguard Actions: The legislation Castro. jobs. amends Section 201 of the 1974 Trade Act, Arriving in the United States, he soon began Surprisingly, the President's steel report which allows the President to provide appro- a prominent and successful career as a lead- does not contain any significant measures that priate relief to a U.S. industry if the Inter- ing real estate developer in South Florida, will provide immediate relief to the industry national Trade Commission (ITC) finds that while remaining an active participant of the and protect steel worker jobs. the industry has been seriously injured and Jewish and Cuban-American communities of that injury has been substantially caused by The report only rehashes discussions he imports. South Florida. One of his achievements was and administration officials have had with of- Current law requires that imports are a the realization of the construction of a Holo- fending country officials asking them to cut substantial cause of injury to U.S. industry. caust Memorial in Miami Beach that will for- back on their steel exports to the U.S., and re- Our WTO obligation requires only that im- ever serve as a shrine to all those who per- vises measures that have been taken to expe- ports be a cause of injury (i.e. it need not be ished in that tragic period of human history. dite recent trade cases. a ‘substantial’ cause). The bill deletes the In 1985, Mr. Resnick was elected as com- The only new proposals in the President's term ‘substantial’ from the causation stand- missioner of the city of Miami Beach and later ard. report are $300 million in tax relief for steel also served as vice-mayor of the city where he Current law requires that imports are ‘‘not continued his good works for the progress of companies allowing them to carry back losses less than any other cause’’ of injury. This is for 5 years, and a high level administration co- an unnecessarily high standard. The bill our community. South Florida will forever remember the ordinator to assist communities once they clarifies that in order to gain relief there positive and lasting contributions of Commis- have already suffered job losses. only needs to be a causal link between im- sioner Abe Resnick. Since the administration does not appear ports and the injury. The bill also includes in U.S. law the fac- f ready to take decisive and immediate action to tors to be considered by the ITC, as estab- solve the steel import crisis, it is up to the lished by the WTO, to determine whether the TRIBUTE TO FORMER CALIFORNIA Congress to look at various options. U.S. industry has suffered serious injury. STATE SENATOR QUENTIN L. I am introducing today the Trade Fairness These factors include: the rate and amount KOPP Act of 1999 which is but one option in trying of the increase in imports of the product con- to solve the steel import crisis. It may not be cerned in absolute and relative terms; the share of the domestic market taken by in- HON. TOM LANTOS the most expeditious option, but the bill con- OF CALIFORNIA tains two provisions that would significantly im- creased imports; changes in the levels of sales; production; productivity; capacity uti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prove current law to better respond to import lization; profits and losses; and, employ- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 surges. ment. The bill lowers the threshold for establishing 2. Steel Import Monitoring Program: The Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my col- injury in safeguard actions under section 201 bill establishes a steel import permit and leagues to join me today in paying tribute to of the 1974 Trade Act to bring the standard in monitoring program. In order to gain relief one of the most remarkable legislators in the line with World Trade Organization rules. Sec- under U.S. trade laws, domestic industries history of the great golden State of Califor- tion 201 allows the President to provide appro- must demonstrate that unfairly traded im- niaÐthe Honorable Quentin L. Kopp. ports have caused injury. This requires com- An independent by political affiliation and by priate relief, including duties and quotas, when plex factual and economic analysis of import personal nature, Quentin Kopp is a San Fran- an industry is injured by import surges. The in- data. Currently, such data has not been cisco institution. His 27 years in public office jury standard in this type of action should not available on a timely basis. This data has be- began with his service as a member of the remain unjustifiably high, thereby precluding come public several months after the im- San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He has the use of section 201 to respond to import ports have arrived in the U.S., thus allowing unfairly traded imports to cause significant served on virtually every local government pol- surges. icy-making body in the Bay Area, in addition to Second, the bill establishes a steel import damage in many cases before the data is available for even a preliminary analysis. his accomplished career as a practicing trial permit and monitoring program, similar to pro- The steel import permit and monitoring lawyer. Quentin's record includes a herculean grams in Canada and Mexico. This monitoring system, which is modeled on similar systems effort to bring the 1985 Superbowl and the program will provide the Administration and in- currently in use in Canada and Mexico, summer Olympic Games to our area. He con- dustry with timely import data to determine would allow the U.S. government to receive tinued his distinguished public service as a more quickly if the marketplace is being dis- and analyze critical import data in a more member of the California State Senate, where timely manner and allow industry to deter- rupted by unfair imports. his prodigious 12-year tenure was only cur- This bill represents only one option. You will mine more quickly whether unfair imports are disrupting the market. tailed this past year by voter-mandated term see other bills introduced in the near future re- limits. sponding to the steel import crisis, including a f A fiscal conservative, Quentin guards the bill I am drafting to require the President to MIAMI BEACH REMEMBERS public purse as zealously as he guards his negotiate Voluntary Restraint Agreements with COMMISSIONER ABE RISNICK own. He is a public reformer who has insisted offending nations. This program was extremely upon open government, campaigns that fully effective in the 1980's in allowing the industry HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN disclose contributions, and the elimination of to restructure and become world competitive. conflicts of interest. Furthermore, he pos- OF FLORIDA But, even the most competitive industry can- sesses a vocabulary that dwarfs Noah Web- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not compete against unfair imports. We must ster's and a rhetorical style that rival Daniel look for an effective solution to stop these un- Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Webster's. He is rightly renowned for his abil- fair steel imports. Below is a more detailed ex- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, a spe- ity to simultaneously please, baffle, inspire, planation of the Trade Fairness Act of 1999. cial tribute was held at the Holocaust Memo- and incite his loyal constituency. E88 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999 Mr. Speaker, as Chairman of the State Sen- ``vouchering out'' of what little affordable hous- (9) the shortage of affordable housing ate Committee on Transportation, Quentin ing remains. dwelling units results in low-income house- Kopp has amassed an enviable legislative Some States are allocating resources to holds that are not able to acquire low-cost rental units paying large proportions of their record: creation of the California High Speed save federally subsidized housing for the fu- income for rent; and Rail Authority, development of the 1989 Trans- ture. In Minnesota, where 10 percent of the (10) in 1995, 82 percent of low-income renter portation Blueprint for the 21st Century, co- roughly 50,000 units of assisted housing are households were paying more than 30 percent ordination of public transit agencies in the San at risk, $10 million was appropriated for 1999 of their incomes for rent and utilities. Francisco Bay Area, and securing funding for for an Affordable Rental Investment Fund to fi- (b) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this the seismic retrofitting of the Bay Area's nance the acquisition, rehabilitation and debt Act— (1) to promote the preservation of afford- bridges. Senator Kopp's longtime and articu- restructuring of federally assisted rental prop- able housing units by providing matching late advocacy of the extension of the Bay erty and for making equity take-out loans. This grants to States that have developed and Area Rapid Transit system to San Francisco laudable effort, however, is only one State and funded programs for the preservation of pri- International AirportÐa critical issue which has even there, the resources allocated cannot vately owned housing that is affordable to involved many of our colleagues in this match the great need for affordable housing, low-income families and persons and was HouseÐhas been vital in assuring Bay Area especially for seniors and those with special produced for such purpose with Federal as- residents their desire to have Bart to the Air- needs. sistance; (2) to minimize the involuntary displace- port! This Vento bill recognizes these kinds of ment of tenants who are currently residing Quentin Kopp's imposing height, unforget- commitments and matches them with two Fed- in such housing, many of whom are elderly table visage, and booming voice, infused with eral dollars for every State dollar. While I sup- or disabled persons; and tones of his native Syracuse, New York, her- port funding for the Federal Low Income (3) to continue the partnerships among the alds his legendary tardy public appearances. Housing Preservation and Resident Home- Federal Government, State and local govern- But all of us have found that it is worth the ownership Act (LIHPRHA), if there is not to be ments, and the private sector in operating wait to hear Quentin's views on public issues. funding, perhaps this new Housing Preserva- and assisting housing that is affordable to low-income Americans. He has an innate understanding of Abraham tion Matching Grant can encourage a forestall- SECTION 3. AUTHORITY. Provides the Sec- Lincoln's caution that ``you cannot please all of ment of prepayment, which places low-income retary of HUD with the authority to make the people all of the time,'' and this has pro- families at risk of losing their homes. With en- grants to the States for low-income housing duced in him the predilection for honest and actment of this bill this year, we could provide preservation. unedited dialogue which is so appreciated by a benchmark for States and local communities SECTION 4. USE OF GRANTS. (a) IN GEN- his constituents. to work from and with as they produce their ERAL.—Grants can only be used for assist- Mr. Speaker, the legislative branch's loss is own initiatives to avert this pending national ance for acquisition, preservation incentives, operating cost, and capital expenditures for the judicial branch's gain. Senator Quentin crisis in affordable housing. the housing projects that meet the require- Kopp is now addressed as the Honorable A section-by-section of the bill follows: ments in (b), (c) or (d) below. Quentin Kopp, Judge of the Superior Court of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.—The short title of (b) PROJECTS WITH HUD-INSURED MORT- San Mateo County, a position to which he was the Act is the ‘‘Housing Preservation Match- GAGES. appointed on January 2 of this year. Quentin ing Grant Act of 1999’’ (1) The project is financed by a loan or does not need the judicial robe to augment his SECTION 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE—(a) mortgage that is—(A) insured or held by the commanding, magisterial presence, but all of FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that—(1) more Secretary under 221(d)(3) of National Housing Act and receiving loan management assist- us in San Mateo County will benefit from his than 55,300 affordable housing dwelling units in the United States have been lost through ance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act willingness to exercise wit and wisdom in his termination of low income affordability re- of 1937 due to a conversions for section 101 of new post. quirements, which usually involves the pre- the Housing and Urban Development Act of It is my sincere wish, Mr. Speaker, that payment of the outstanding principal bal- 1965; (B) insured or held by the Secretary and Judge Kopp will find intellectual satisfaction, ance under the mortgage on the project in bears interest at a rate determined under professional fulfillment and personal happiness which such units are located; 221(d)(5) of the National Housing Act; (C) in- in this new opportunity to continue his public (2) more than 265,000 affordable housing sured, assisted, or held by the Secretary or a service. dwelling units in the United States are cur- State or State Agency under Section 236 of the National Housing Act; or (D) held by the f rently at risk of prepayment; (3) the loss of the privately owned, feder- Secretary and formerly insured under a pro- INTRODUCTION OF THE HOUSING ally assisted affordable housing, which is oc- gram referred to in (A), (B) or (C); curring during a period when rents for unas- (2) the project is subject to an uncondi- PRESERVATION MATCHING tional waiver of, with respect to the mort- GRANT OF 1999 sisted housing are increasing and few units of additional affordable housing are being de- gage referred to in paragraph (1)— veloped, will cause unacceptable harm on (A) all rights to any prepayment of the HON. BRUCE F. VENTO current tenants of affordable housing and mortgage; and (B) all rights to any vol- untary termination of the mortage insurance OF MINNESOTA will precipitate a national crisis in the sup- ply of housing for low-income households; contract for the mortgage; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (4) the demand for affordable housing far (3) the owner of the project has entered Tuesday, January 19, 1999 exceeds the supply of such housing, as evi- into binding commitments (applicable to any subsequent owner) to extend all low-income Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- denced by studies in 1998 that found that (A) 5,300,000 households (one-seventh of all rent- affordability restrictions imposed because of ducing the Housing Preservation Matching ers in the Nation) have worst-case housing any contract for project-based assistance for Grant of 1999, which would authorize the Sec- needs; and (B) the number of families with at the project. (c) PROJECTS WITH SECTION 8 PROJECT- retary of HUD to make grants to States to least one full-time worker and having worst- BASED ASSISTANCE. A project meets the re- supplement State assistance for the preserva- case housing needs increased from 1991 to quirements under this subsection only if— tion of affordable housing for low-income fami- 1995 by 265,000 (24 percent) to almost 1,400,000; (1) the project is subject to a contract for lies. The bill would allocate resources to (5) the shortage of affordable housing in project-based assistance; and match the efforts of States in preserving af- the United States reached a record high in (2) the owner has entered into binding com- fordable housing units across this Nation. With 1995, when the number of low-income house- mitments (applicable to any subsequent holds exceeded the number of low-cost rental this kind of commitment, the Federal Govern- owner) to extend such assistance for a maxi- dwelling units by 4,400,000; mum period under law and to extend any ment would be able to help States and more (6) between 1990 and 1995, the shortage of importantly, communities to achieve the long- low-income affordability restrictions appli- affordable housing in the United States in- cable to the project. term preservation of those housing units as af- creased by 1,000,000 dwelling units, as the (d) PROJECTS PURCHASED BY RESIDENTS.—A fordable housing. supply of low-cost units decreased by 100,000 project meets the requirements under this We are facing a dire situation with regard to and the number of low-income renter house- subsection only if the project— affordable housing needs in this country. Low- holds increased by 900,000; (1) is or was eligible housing under to moderate-income residents receiving hous- (7) there are nearly 2 low-income renters in LIHPRHA of 1990; and the United States for every low-cost rental ing assistance are on the cusp of a crisis and (2) has been purchased by a resident coun- dwelling unit; cil for the housing or is approved by HUD for Congress must act to attempt to avert the (8) 2 of every 3 low-income renters receive such purchase, for conversion to homeowner- breakdown and loss of the national public and no housing assistance and about 2,000,000 ship housing as under LIHPRHA of 1990. assisted housing stock. Without preservation, low-income households remain on waiting (e) COMBINATION OF ASSISTANCE.—Notwith- the best of the worst case scenarios is a lists for affordable housing; standing subsection (a), any project that is CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E89 otherwise eligible for assistance with grant this legislation is critically needed at this day lawyers stand ready to haul any official amounts under (b) or (c) and also meets the and hour. It is time for Congress to stand up English legislation into court, I believe that we requirements of the (1) in either of the other and reaffirm that this nation of immigrants re- must accept the fact that Congress will be subsections—that is, it is a 221(d)(3), 221(d)(5), or a 236 building, or, is subject to a quires the unity of a national language. continually forced to revisit this issue until we contract for project-based assistance—will Mr. Speaker, for over 200 years, America successfully add the ELA to our Constitution. be eligible for such assistance only if it com- has made a home for immigrants from all over The path of a Constitutional amendment is plies with all the requirements under the the globe. The newest American citizen is not easy. The Founding Fathers made certain other subsection. considered just as good an American as the that only the most important issues could suc- SECTION 5. GRANT AMOUNT LIMITATION.— citizen whose ancestors can be traced to the ceed in achieving Constitutional protection. The Secretary can limit grants to States Mayflower. The United States has managed to Mr. Speaker, I submit that preserving our based upon the proportion of such State’s accomplish what few nations have even dared national unity through making English this Na- need compared to the aggregate need among to attempt: we are one nation even though tion's official language is just such a critical all States approved for such assistance for such a fiscal year. each of us may have ancestors who fought issue. Look around the world. Neighbor fights SECTION 6. MATCHING REQUIREMENT.—(a) IN against each other in generations past. with neighbor even when they speak a com- GENERAL—The Secretary of HUD cannot This has been made possible by our com- mon language. Linguistic divisions swiftly lead make a grant that exceeds twice the amount mon flag and our common language. The im- to other divisions. the State certifies that the State will con- migrant struggling to learn English in order to Mr. Speaker, if the ELA is adopted, states tribute for a fiscal year, or has contributed become a citizen is an ancestor of many of like my own will save money. Under our cur- since January 1, 1999, from non-Federal the Members of this House. The child of immi- rent laws, the minute an immigrant sets foot sources for preservation of affordable hous- grants, going to school, learning English and on U.S. soil, he and his family are entitled to ing as described in Section 4(a). (b) TREATMENT OF PREVIOUS CONTRIBU- playing baseball is the ancestor of many of us a multitude of government services, each pro- TIONS.—Any portion of amounts contributed as well. And others here are that child a few vided in that immigrant's native tongue. When after 1.1.99, that are counted for a fiscal years later, having the honor of representing their children start school, we cannot give year, may not be counted for any subsequent many other Americans as a U.S. Congress- them English classesÐinstead California and fiscal year. man. other States must provide schooling to these (c) TREATMENT OF TAX CREDITS.—Low In- Learning English was not always easy. And children in the language of their parents. Bilin- come Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and pro- America has not always lived up to its high gual education alone is an unfunded $8 billion ceeds from the sale of tax-exempt bonds ideal that we are E Pluribus UnumÐ``out of shall not be considered non-federal sources mandate on State and local taxpayers. for purposes of this section. many, one.'' But for most of our Nation's his- There is a sense in this body when the time SECTION 7. TREATMENT OF SUBSIDY tory, the English language was both the lan- has come for certain legislation. I submit that LAYERING REQUIREMENTS.—Neither section 6 guage of opportunity and the language of the time has indeed come for the English Lan- nor any other provision of this Act should unity. guage Amendment and I urge its adoption. prevent using the Low Income Housing Tax During the 1960's, the notion of our com- f Credit in connection with housing assisted mon language came under attack. There were under this Act, subject to following Section those who felt America had nothing worthy of INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 168, THE 102(d) of the HUD Reform of 1989 and section pride. Some of these people gave the impres- GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL 911 of the Housing and Community Develop- sion that they did not think the United States RECREATION AREA BOUNDARY ment Act of 1992. ADJUSTMENT ACT SECTION 8. APPLICATIONS.—The Secretary of America itself was a good idea. shall provide for States to submit applica- While those days are over, many of the tions for grants under this Act with such in- ideas of that period are part of federal law. HON. TOM LANTOS formation and certifications that are nec- One of the most divisive of those notions was OF CALIFORNIA essary. government multilingualism and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SECTION 9. DEFINITIONS.—For this Act, the multiculturalism. These ideas have infiltrated Tuesday, January 19, 1999 following definitions apply: government at all levels. Yet these ideas were (1) LOW-INCOME AFFORDABILITY RESTRIC- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, the Golden Gate TIONS.—With respect to a housing project, opposed and then and remain opposed to now any limitations imposed by regulation or by a vast majority of Americans. National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is a true agreement on rents for tenants of the Mr. Speaker, I believe we would all concede national treasure. It provides open space and project, rent contributions for tennis of the that notions like bilingual ballots and bilingual recreation in the midst of a densely populated project, or income-eligibility for occupany in education were well meant when they were urban area, and it is one of our Nation's most the project. proposed. But also believe that it is time that heavily used national parks. I urge my col- (2) PROJECT-BASED ASSISTANCE.—Is as de- we ended this failed experiment in official leagues to support my legislation, H.R. 168, fined in section 16(c) of the U.S. Housing Act multilingualism. which would expand the boundaries of the of 1937, except that such term includes as- GGNRA to include an additional 1,300 critical sistance under any successor programs to I believe this experiment should be ended the programs referred to in that section. because government multilingualism is divi- acres of land adjacent to existing GGNRA (3) SECRETARY.—Means the Secretary of sive. It seems that no amount of translation parkland. the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- services is ever sufficient. Michigan offers its Mr. Speaker, this legislation has the biparti- opment. driver test in 20 languages. There are 100 lan- san support of the entire Bay Area Congres- (4) STATE.—Means the States of the U.S., guages spoken in the Chicago school system. sional Delegation. Joining me as cosponsors DC, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Is- Yet hard-pressed taxpayers know that they of this legislation are our colleagues NANCY lands, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American are one lawsuit away from yet another manda- PELOSI, ANNA ESHOO, TOM CAMPBELL, GEORGE Samoa, and any other territory or possession MILLER, LYNN WOOLSEY, PETE STARK, ELLEN of the U.S. tory translation requirement. TAUSCHER, BARBARA LEE, and ZOE LOFGREN. SECTION 10. Gives the Secretary authority There are those who say that this amend- to issue any necessary regulations. ment is not necessary. I would remind them H.R. 168, the Golden Gate National Recre- SECTION 11. Authorizes such sums as nec- that right across the street the Supreme Court ation Area Boundary Adjustment Act, will per- essary from 2000 through 2004 for grants will decide whether any official English legisla- mit the National Park Service to acquire care- under this Act. tion is Constitutional. Even though we may de- fully selected critical natural areas in San f sire less comprehensive approaches to this Mateo County, primarily in the area around the issue, the actions of this Court, or a future City of Pacifica. National Park Service officials ENGLISH LANGUAGE AMENDMENT Court, may well undercut any official English in the Bay Area conducted a boundary study legislation short of the English Language to evaluate the desirability of including addi- HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE Amendment (ELA). tional lands in and around Pacifica within the OF CALIFORNIA In 1996, I spoke with pride on behalf of the GGNRA. During the preparation of the Park IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES official English bill originally introduced by my Service study, a public forum was held to colleague from the great State of California, gather comments from area residents, and Tuesday, January 19, 1999 Duke Cunningham. That was a good bill and local input was reflected in the final study. The Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today would have made a good beginning. Pacifica City Council adopted a resolution en- to introduce the English Language Amend- However, given that groups like the Amer- dorsing the addition of these areas to the ment to the Constitution. It is my belief that ican Civil Liberties Union with their legions of GGNRA. The GGNRA and the Point Reyes E90 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 20, 1999 National Seashore Advisory Commission also access to existing trails and beach paths and cludes over a thousand acres of pristine sec- urged the addition of these new areas to the would protect important ecosystems from en- ond-growth redwoods and evergreen forests park. croaching development. adjacent to the Crystal Springs watershed in Mr. Speaker, this legislation has the strong The GGNRA Boundary Adjustment Act the mid-Peninsula. The Federal Government support of local environmental advocacy and would also permit the inclusion of beautiful paid one-half of the cost of acquiring the preservation groups. The Loma Prieta Chapter headlands along the coast into GGNRA. The Phleger Estate. The other half of the cost was of the Sierra Club contacted me to express coastal headlands of San Pedro Point, the paid for through private contributions raised by support for this important legislation. In a letter Rockaway Headland, Northern Coastal Bluffs, the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). Our endorsing this bill, the Sierra Club wrote that and the Bowl & Fish would be included in the distinguished colleague, Congresswoman ``by expanding the boundaries of the GGNRA, GGNRA under this legislation. These parcels the legislation would allow acquisition of par- would offer park visitors scenic panoramas up ANNA ESHOO, played a key role in winning cels which are natural extensions of the park.'' and down the coast, views of tide pools and congressional approval of the Federal Govern- The letter continued that this legislation ``would offshore rocks, sweeping views of GGNRA ment's share of the purchase. The Phleger protect both views and habitats as well as pro- ridges to the east, as well as additional access Estate is now part of the GGNRA and it has vide additional recreational opportunities for to the Pacific Ocean. become an important hiking and recreation local residents as well as visitors to the Bay Mr. Speaker, throughout my service in Con- area on the Peninsula. Area. The open spaces and the vistas from gress, I have had a strong interest in preserv- Mr. Speaker, preserving our country's these sites are national treasures and it is ap- ing the unique natural areas of the Peninsula. unique natural areas must be one of our high- propriate to include them in the Golden Gate In the early 1980's, I fought for the inclusion est national priorities, and it is one of my high- National Recreation Area. By including them in in GGNRA of Sweeney Ridge, which includes est priorities as a Member of Congress. We GGNRA, visitors to the Bay Area will be given the site from which Spanish explorers first must preserve and protect these areas for our a chance to experience their wonder.'' sighted the San Francisco Bay in the 18th H.R. 168 would expand the boundary of century. The ridge affords a unique panorama children and our grandchildren today or they GGNRA to permit the inclusion of lands di- of the entire Bay. In 1984, in the face of a will be lost forever. Adding these new lands in rectly adjacent to existing parkland as well as long and hard battle waged by myself and and around Pacifica to the GGNRA will allow nearby lands along the Pacific Ocean. The former Congressmen Leo Ryan and Phil Bur- us to protect these fragile areas from develop- upper parcels of land offer beautiful vistas, ton, the Reagan Administration acquiesced, ment or other inappropriate uses which would sweeping coastal views, and spectacular and Sweeney Ridge became a part of our pro- destroy the scenic beauty and natural char- headland scenery. Inclusion of these lands tected natural heritage. acter of this key part of the Bay Area. I urge would also protect the important habitats of In the early 1990's, I authored and secured my colleagues to support passage of H.R. several species of rare or endangered plants passage of legislation to add the Phleger Es- 168, the Golden Gate National Recreation and animals. The legislation offers improved tate to the GGNRA. The Phleger Estate in- Area Boundary Adjustment Act. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E91 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 9:30 a.m. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, 1999 and pending nominations. Budget SD–215 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Governmental Affairs To hold hearings on S. 92, to provide for 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- JANUARY 25 biennial budget process and a biennial tem for a computerized schedule of all 10 a.m. appropriations process and to enhance meetings and hearings of Senate com- Budget oversight and the performance of the mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- To hold hearings on national defense Federal Government; and S. 93, to im- tees, and committees of conference. budget issues. prove and strengthen the budget proc- This title requires all such committees SD–608 ess. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily SD–106 Digest—designated by the Rules com- JANUARY 26 Energy and Natural Resources mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Time to be announced To hold oversight hearings on the im- of the meetings, when scheduled, and Finance pacts of outer continental shelf activ- any cancellations or changes in the To hold hearings on U.S. trade policy ity on coastal states and communities. meetings as they occur. issues, focusing on international eco- SH–216 As an additional procedure along nomic and export promotion programs. with the computerization of this infor- SD–215 JANUARY 28 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily 9:30 a.m. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Time to be announced Digest will prepare this information for To hold hearings to examine opportuni- Finance printing in the Extensions of Remarks ties to improve education. To continue hearings on U.S. trade pol- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SD–430 icy issues, focusing on labor and envi- on Monday and Wednesday of each ronmental standards. week. JANUARY 27 SD–215 Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Time to be announced 9 a.m. January 21, 1999 may be found in the Finance Energy and Natural Resources Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. To continue hearings on U.S. trade pol- To hold oversight hearings on the state of the petroleum industry. MEETINGS SCHEDULED icy issues, focusing on agricultural, service and manufacturing programs SH–216 and the U.S. steel industry during the JANUARY 22 global financial crisis. FEBRUARY 10 9:30 a.m. SD–215 8:30 a.m. Budget 8:30 a.m. Judiciary To resume hearings on certain Social Se- Judiciary Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competi- curity issues in the 21st Century. Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competi- tion Subcommittee SD–608 tion Subcommittee To hold hearings to review competition 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the and antitrust issues relating to the Finance Echostar/MCI satellite-cable competi- Telecom Act. To hold an organizational meeting; and tion deal. SD–22 to consider the proposed Miscellaneous SD–226