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LEGISLATION TO CONTROL THE water supplies and fish populations gets barrel and fresh bread was available only on INFESTATION OF THE WATERS worse. the weekends. OF THE UNITED STATES BY Congressman NOWAK's "Nonindigenous Over the years, of course, modern conven­ THE ZEBRA MUSSEL Aquatic Nuisance Act of 1990" looks toward iences such as prepackaged goods and proc­ solving this problem for the Great Lakes as essed foods were incorporated into the HON. ROBERT W. DAVIS well as other infested U.S. waters. Mr. NOWAK stores' inventories, but it was the personal OF MICHIGAN mandates Coast Guard regulations directing service and the heartfelt caring for their neigh­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mid-ocean ballast water exchange or other bors that kept people coming back to Click's measures to control infestation of U.S. waters Wednesday, March 7, 1990 Store. with unwelcome visitors. Violations of these I want to extend to the entire Click family Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, today I join my col­ requirements will result in a $25,000 penalty. my sincere hope for a happy and healthy re­ league, Congressman NOWAK of New York, in In addition, this bill establishes groups to co­ tirement. I would also like to request that the the introduction of legislation that will lead to ordinate research on aquatic nuisance spe­ attached newspaper article be inserted in the control the infestation of the waters of the cies, including a Great Lakes Regional Com­ United States by the zebra mussel. RECORD as a tribute to a family that serves as mission. The Nowak bill also declares the a sterling example of the hardy, honest, and The zebra mussel, a tiny aquatic animal, is zebra mussel an injurious species under title causing tremendous problems in the lower sincere people whose efforts were so essen­ 18 of the United States Code, which should tial to the success of our great country. Great Lakes. The thumb-nail sized vermin further discourage interstate transport of this originated in the Caspian and Black Seas. It menace. Finally, the bill authorizes almost $8 [From the Covington Leader, Feb. 7, 19901 entered the Great Lakes when freighters from million to implement the outlined programs. THE CLICKS BEGIN RETIREMENT Europe emptied their infested ballast waters in As a cosponsor of this bill, I agree with its Click Brother Grocery at the corner of Lake St. Clair. underlying concepts: First, that exotic aquatic Idaville-Beaver Road and Dunlap Road is Since 1986, the exotic species has spread species are wreaking havoc on our waters, in­ now only a memory. Alfred Click and his through the Detroit River, Lake Erie, and Lake cluding the Great Lakes; second, that action twin brother, Winfred, closed the store in Ontario. It probably won't be long before the will be necessary by the Coast Guard to stop December, following 56 years of operation! zebra mussel shows up in Lakes Michigan, further importation of harmful aquatic orga­ The business was begun in 1933, the same Huron, and Superior. nisms into U.S. waters; and third, that addi­ year Alfred and Katherine were married. The creatures multiply at an alarming rate; a The first building, across the road from the tional research is needed to develop ways to present structure, was a small, frame build­ single female zebra mussel can spawn about control existing exotic species infestation. As 40,000 offspring. They attach themselves to ing, reminiscent of the "old West" construc­ ranking member of the House Merchant tion. anything solid: boats, piers, rocks, and pipes Marine and Fisheries Committee, I have "We started the business on a shoestring," serving municipal water and sewer systems. pledged to Congressman NOWAK that I will smiled Mr. Click. "We had $400. We bought Last summer Monroe, Ml, came within hours work with Congressman DENNIS HERTEL, the store license and went to Memphis to of losing its water supply because millions of chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceanogra­ Davis Mize Company to buy our merchan­ mussels clogged the city's 10-mile-long intake phy and Great Lakes, to work toward the dise." pipe. goals of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance "We bought vinegar in a barrel," added Also at risk are Great Lakes fish popula­ Act. For example, Mr. HERTEL and I will be of­ Mrs. Click. "It· had a pump attached so we tions because the mussel consumes huge could measure a quart or gallon for the cus­ fering an amendment to the National Oceanic tomer. Sugar, coffee, beans and rice also amount of plankton and algae-the first links and Atmospheric Administration authorization in the lakes' food chain. Depriving local spe­ came in 50 and 100 pound quantities and bill for fiscal year 1991 which earmarks $3 mil­ were weighed for the customer.' ~ cies of food threatens the region's $2 billion lion for zebra mussel control research as part During these early days, there was no commercial fishing industry, not to mention of the Natiooal Sea Grant College Program. electricity. Therefore, there was no milk in the billions of tourism dollars generated I urge my colleagues in the House-espe­ a country store. Bread could be bought only through sport fishing. cially those representing Great Lakes dis­ on the weekends. So far, researchers have not devised a tricts-to support measures to eliminate this Packaging, as well as price, has certainly method to eradicate the zebra mussel that is scourge from our waters. changed. Mr. Click remembers that sugar both safe and effective. I'm hopeful this bill sold for 10 cents a pound; 100 pounds of will do just that. navy beans for $2.75; 196 pounds of flour in Last year, President Bush signed into law THE CLICKS BEGIN a wooden barrel for under $5; and kerosene my bill to control the discharge of ballast RETIREMENT · for 10 cents a gallon. Sack tobacco was five water into the Great Lakes. The Coast Guard and 10 cents and candy, with no wrappers, less than one cent. Candy bars and cokes, has the authority to control the importation of HON. JOHNS. TANNER with no deposit, were five cents each. harmful species via vessels. However, what OF TENNESSEE "From the porch of the old store," contin­ may be needed is a requirement forcing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ued Mr. Click, "I have seen as many as 400 oceangoing vessels to dump their potentially rabbits hanging. People from the communi­ contaminated ballast water before they enter Wednesday, March 7, 1990 ty would kill the rabbits. We would buy the St. Lawrence Seaway and take on cleaner Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, Alfred and Win­ them and resell them to a man who would water so that any viable exotic species are fred Click ended an era recently when they come by, dress them and take them to the not introduced into the Great Lakes. The closed the store they operated with their curb market in Memphis.'' Coast Guard will be reporting to the Congress wives and families for 56 years in Tipton "We also bought eggs from our customers in June on their suggestions for controlling the County, TN. The Click family stores were fix­ for 10 to 15 cents a dozen," remarked Mrs. Click. importation of alien species by vessels. tures in the ldaville and Dunlap communities. The Clicks were also livestock dealers and The measures offered by the Coast Guard For many years, they provided the necessi­ raised their own beef for the store after will help us to prevent future episodes such as ties for rural families from hoop cheese to electricity was installed in 1937. These were the zebra mussel, river ruffe, and alewife. But shoes and yard goods. They started their op­ the days before the government required now we must concentrate on how to eradicate eration in 1933 before electricity came to their that the beef be inspected and a USDA this existing problem before the effect on local community when vinegar was bought by the stamp placed on the product.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3807 NEW BUILDING The Clicks are quite unique and are CFrom the Housing Affairs Letter, Dec. 15, A large, modern building was built across among the fortunate few. They have been 1989] the road at the present location in 1949. able to stay right on their land, operate a FHA HOME FuND SHOWS SIGNS OF MENDING However, two years later, the building business and provide for their livelihood. burned. That same year the Click Brothers They live on a farm within sight of the The past year has been a season of discon­ bought the J.H. Barrett store at Idaville and store, which is built on land, originally part tent for FHA, with disclosure of a $4.2 bil­ named it Click Brothers No. 2. Winfred of the farm. Mr. Click has also traded live­ lion loss in fiscal 1988, abuses by closing began operation of this store and they also stock for many years. agents and multifamily coinsurers, and de­ rebuilt the original store, which Alfred and OTHER INTERESTS faults by major coinsurance companies. Katherine continued to run. But latest figures indicate the Mutual They are members of the Sharon Associ­ Mortgage Insurance Fund, FHA's largest A spacious, brick building was erected and ate Reformed Presbyterian Church, which still exists today. The large plate glass win­ and supposedly self-sustaining fund, may be is also located across the road from the on the mend. dows allow a view of the entire intersection, store. Mr. Click serves as a deacon, officer along with the covered gasoline pumps. The Number of claims paid, defaults, and fore­ and former Sunday School teacher. closures all declined during the 1989 fiscal wooden floors, shelves and glass-enclosed He has served on the Tipton County counters lend a warm atmosphere. A large year ended Sept. 30. Early returns for fiscal Quarterly Court, now known as Tipton 1990 show improvement too. assortment of meats and sandwich materials County Legislative Commission, for 30 were displayed in the large meat cooler, Claims paid are down 5% in fiscal 1989 to years. he also served on the board of direc­ 90,927. During first 2 months of fiscal 1990 across the back of the store. tors of the Tipton County Hospital from "An area in the back was also the gather­ claims paid are 5% lower at 13,989 than 1960 till it was purchased by the Baptist Me­ same period in fiscal 1989. ing place for many of the neighbors to visit morial Hospital. and 'shoot the breeze'," related Mr. Click. An analyst with the Mortgage Bankers Other areas of service are the Dunlap Or­ Ass'n tells HAL that claim payments will "This is the main thing I will miss about re­ phanage Board and Tipton County Farm tiring." likely fall further as economic conditions in Bureau board of directors. Oil Patch states improve and the HUD ad­ Another "fixture" of the store is their When the bowling alley was opened in the dog, "Black Jack", which the Clicks call the ministrative changes take hold. present location of The Covington Leader, HUD reform bill passed by Congress Argentina, Mr. Todman is a former envoy to of our nation's most serious problems. the reduced tensions with the Soviet Union. Higher education is especially important My sense is that a significant peace dividend Denmark, Spain, Chad, Guinea, and Costa in helping America meet the economic chal­ is some years off. It will take time to scale Rica, and holds the singular distinction as the lenge we face in the 1990s and beyond. At a back our global commitments and to make only American Ambassador to have served in time when our economic competition is cutbacks in a fair and efficient manner. six countries. In recognition of a lifetime of ex­ strengthening, only an estimated 10% of Moreover, there will be competing calls for emplary service, he was designated by Presi­ new workers have the skills required by the use of any peace dividend. In recent three-fourths of the jobs expected to be dent George Bush last year to hold the per­ years, there have been many unmet nation­ sonal diplomatic rank of Career Ambassador, available between now and the year 2000. al and international needs. For America to be competitive, we will have Negative Perceptions About Higher Edu­ the most lofty in the diplomatic corps, re­ to become more productive, and that means cation: Another obstacle to expanding feder­ served for no more than five American Am­ paying more attention to education. al support for higher education is the grow­ bassadors at any one time. In the hierarchy of Meeting the Needs of Higher Education: ing public perception that higher education diplomats, he ranks no less than a five-star The federal role in higher education has is aloof and is not as efficient and accounta­ general. traditionally had three components: guaran­ ble as it should be. Several developments He has spent almost 40 years building that teeing equal educational opportunity, sup­ have led to this: First, schools have sharply career which we honor today as a monument porting research, and helping upgrade edu­ increased tuition in recent years, far beyond cational facilities. Almost two-thirds of fed­ what was needed to keep up with inflation. of achievement. Without rancor or bombast, eral higher education money goes for stu­ Many people feel that schools will charge he has deftly negotiated the perilous courses dent aid (especially for lower-income stu­ whatever they can as long as they keep get­ of domestic and world politics to serve our dents>: about one-third pays for research; ting applicants. I am bothered by the effect Nation while constructing bridges of under­ and a small portion goes to meet school that the tuition increases have on access to standing and good will toward our foreign operational and instructional costs. For higher education. Second, taxpayers have neighbors. 1991, President Bush has proposed $10.5 bil­ shouldered enormous costs from student So it was on his second ambassadorial as­ lion basically keeping programs up with in­ loan defaults. Defaults account for 37% of signment in Guinea, where President Sekou flation. federal student loan costs; at more than 500 Despite the large share of federal educa­ schools the default rate exceeds 50%. That Toure, frustrated and angered by the rigors of tion dollars going· for student aid, I am con­ makes it difficult to defend the current stu­ dealings with the U.S. bureaucracy, persisted cerned that our efforts are still inadequate. dent aid program, much less significantly in public attacks against the United States. Since 1980, tuition has outpaced inflation by expand it. Third, there is limited account­ Ambassador Todman, upon his arrival at his more than 35%, while federal assistance has ability for how much students are actually new post took the matter squarely in hand by increased only 3% over inflation. Especially learning. We now even read of consumer­ dealing with President T cure directly and troublesome has been the shift in federal fraud suits being filed by college graduates forthrightly. I quote Ambassador Todman from aid from grants to loans: students graduat­ who feel they were not provided an ade­ ing in 1991 will average more than $11,000 quate education. Other concerns are alcohol an article in Ebony magazine: in education debts. A number of proposals and drugs on campus, and the very low "I moved into that situation of really great to expand assistance are under review, in­ graduation rates of athletes at many major tension and managed to establish communi­ cluding payments for national service, universities. cations and trust with Sekou T cure. He knew March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3809 that I wouldn't lie to him. I said, 'Look, I'll Ambassador Todman is the recipient of nu­ [From the Omaha World-Herald, Mar. make a pledge to you. Don't go on the air with merous awards, including the Presidential Dis­ 2, 1990] things that make you look smaller and take tinguished Service and Meritorious Service LoNG MEMORIES IN EUROPE away from your stature. If you hear that we Awards, the National Public Service Award West German officials could eliminate an have done anything, · call me day or night, and and the State Department's Superior Service unnecessary concern by making it clear they if I have an answer I will give it to you. If I Honor Award. He has also been decorated by have no intention of trying to take back don't have an answer, give me 24 hours and the governments of Denmark, Spain, Chad, former German territory that is now part of I'll get one for you and I will tell you the truth.' and the Virgin Islands. He received his B.A. Poland. Unfortunately, the Bonn govern­ That put an end to the public attacks." ment has appeared to keep its options open from Inter-American University in Puerto Rico in recent days. The wisdom exhibited during tough assign­ and M.A. from Syracuse University. Poles are understandably concerned when ments in Africa, in Guinea and earlier in the In the midst of all his achievements, Am­ West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl Republic of Chad, where he held his first am­ bassador Todman has always kept in mind takes the position, as he did in Washington bassadorial post in 1966, were products of the task of providing the opportunities for recently, that the border question is still nearly 15 years in the Foreign Service. Am­ others to follow in his footsteps. With a par­ open. He said that he will not try to regain bassador Todman began his diplomatic career the lost territory but added that the "ques­ ticular eye to opening the doors to foreign tion will be settled definitely by a freely in 1952 as the India-Ceylon-Nepal desk officer service racial minorities and to women, he has in the Bureau of Near Eastern and South elected, all German government." served on various committees and shown per­ German reunification could bring peace Eastern Affairs. He also served with the sonal encouragement and leadership to new­ and stability to Central Europe. But not if it United Nations Secretariat, as an international comers. becomes an excuse for the nations of relations officer; adviser to various United Whenever he departs the diplomatic corps, Europe to resume territorial squabbles that States delegations to the United Nations. He Terence Todman will leave behind a legacy of have been going on since the Middle Ages. also served in staff positions in New Delhi, Polish Prime Minister Tadeusz great achievements as well as a generation of Beirut and Tunis. He was charge d'affaires in Mazowiecki has urged that Poland's current new diplomats to follow in his very large foot­ Togo and country director for Kenya, T anza­ border along the Oder and Neisse Rivers be steps. made permanent. A united Germany, he nia, Uganda, and the Seychelles. says, should formally relinquish any claim During his travels, Ambassador Todman, for to prewar German territory that is now whom "languages come as easily as walking," CHANGE IN CENTRAL EUROPE under Polish control. according to a friend, became fluent in Span­ CAUSES THE UNITED STATES About one-third of Poland consists of ter­ ish, French, Russian, and Arabic. Spain's King ritory that belonged to Germany before TO RETHINK ITS FOREIGN World War II. Poland was given that land as Juan Carlos once remarked to him that he POLICY was glad the ambassador spoke the language partial compensation for an even larger area of Polish territory that was annexed by the so that they never needed an interpreter Soviet Union. present and thus, in conversations between HON. DOUG BEREUTER Some people might consider Mazowiecki's them, there were no witnesses. OF NEBRASKA concerns overstated. West Germany is a Ambassador Tedman's facility with lan­ multiparty democracy, a member of NATO guages, of course, was not the only attribute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and a successful partner in the European that led to his trailblazing assignments, as the Wednesday, March 7, 1990 Economic Community. It has displayed no territorial ambitions. first Black American Ambassador to a Latin Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, change is oc­ American country, to Costa Rica in 1975. But Europeans have long memories, and curring in central Europe at the breathtaking the history of German expansionism hasn't Later in 1978, he was appointed by President pace. Nations such as Czechoslovakia, Hun­ been easy for the victims of that expansion­ Carter to Spain, becoming the first black Am­ gary, East Germany, and Poland are in the . ism to forget. bassador to a class-1 embassy. process of casting off their old totalitarian sys­ President Bush has wisely taken the posi­ His attitude toward the host country reflect­ tion that the current border should be tems and embracing democracy and a free ed a spirit of respect for the host populace. maintained. He said the United States is market economy. He spoke of his Costa Rica assignment to the committed to that position as part of the While this is a time of great hope, there are Miami Herald: 1975 Helsinki Final Act agreement. It would also enormous risks. There is an ever present be well if Chancellor Kohl were just as "I think it's important to let the Costa risk that the newly democratic nations will turn straightforward. German voters shouldn't Ricans know that we are interested and that to xenophobic nationalism, or will begin to be encouraged to think that gobbling up a it's important to be in touch with the people, large chunk of Poland is an option. not only in government but others," the Am­ make territorial demands upon its neighbors. bassador said. Likewise, there is a danger that the Central European nations will be unable to make the [From the Lincoln Wisconsin Cuba. have appeared in Nebraska newspapers. In district for almost 30 years, and Henry P. Ambassador Terence Todman was born on the March 2 edition of the Omaha World- Smith III, who served from New York from March 13, 1926, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, . Herald, an editorial entitled "Long Memories 1965 to 1975. Both have additional creden­ in Europe" examines the risks of stability that tials: Reuss was deputy general counsel of and raised along with 13 brothers and sisters the Marshall Plan in 1949, and Smith is by his mother Rachel Callwood, who is 91. His are caused by possible German territorial de­ chairman of the board of the Association to four children are successful in their own right. mands on Poland. In the Lincoln Journal of Unite the Democracies. The oldest, Terence, Jr., is a corporate lawyer the same day, an editorial entitled "Use Old, Many citizens have forgotten, or never in New York City; Patricia Ann, an assistant Not New, Marshall Plan in Coming to Aid of knew, that the Marshall Plan of 1948, professor and clinical psychologist at the Uni­ East Europe" provides sensible reminders re­ through which U.S. aid helped to rebuild versity of the Virgin Islands; Kathryne, the garding the role of the United States in an as­ Europe after World War II, was intended to sistance package. These editorials make a assist Eastern Europe as well as Western, mother of four children and formerly a banker, and even the Soviet Union. lives in Puerto Rico; Michael is corporate con­ useful contribution to the current debate on George C. Marshall, secretary of state for troller for a computer company and resides in circumstances and events in Central Europe, whom the plan was named, said at the his­ Belgium. He is married to the former Doris and I would request they be inserted in the toric Harvard speech in which he an­ Weston. RECORD. nounced it: "Our policy is not directed 3810 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 7, 1990 against any country or doctrine but against people. Walking down the street of the city, tion to be, or what to think. They rape their hunger, poverty, desperation and chaos." what do you see? People. Dark people or people not only because they violate the Intending to participate, Poland and light people• • •a Jewish person entering a people's freedom to choose but because they Czechoslovakia sent delegates to a Paris Chinese restaurant, a barebacked construc­ make even the most moral acts immoral by meeting, but Soviet dictator Josef Stalin or­ tion worker lifting a cinder block, an Indian forcing the people to take part in them in dered them home. man dancing the tarantella, and a woman at the same way that making love becomes Writing in the Christian Science Monitor, a podium speaking out for the rights of rape when it is forced. Reuss and Smith propose the original plan AIDS patients. All under the collective title I am proud of America because She allows be reauthorized by Congress and a new ap­ of Americans. Not people hindered by injus­ me to be who I am. She allows me to speak propriation made. This time, they suggest, tice or oppression, but rather people pro­ out for what I believe in: whether it is Germany Virginia. 8 million tons of newsprint are thrown away Voice of Democracy Chairman Vincent Oes­ Compare that with the other nations of each year. Newsprint has become the largest terle, Cochairperson Rhoda Zwicker, Com­ today where religious and racial inequality identifiable item in our landfills today. Discard­ mander John Devane, and Post President Lor­ still burn strong. Such nations such as ed newspapers reduce our landfill capacity by South Africa and their policies of apartheid, raine Oltedal. Russian discrimination against the Jews, 30 million cubic feet a year. The newspaper Subsequent to winning the Albertson Post's and in Czechoslovakia where last April industry's reluctance to utilize recycled news­ competition, Jennifer went on to win the thousands of Roman Catholics rioted for re­ print is an issue that must be addressed. Nassau County and New York State competi­ ligious toleration. Many were killed at the Communities throughout the country have tions. She recently participated in the national fangs of dogs and greater than 200 were ar­ become active in efforts to recycle newsprint, competition held in Washington, DC. rested. There are no Martin Luther King, yet some of the Nation's largest newspapers Jr.'s to lead the people of these nations and Mr. Speaker, for the benefit of my col­ won't do their share. Today, I am introducing leagues, I insert Jennifer Muller's insightful to speak out for them. Especially when speaking out in itself is a crime. legislation to impose an excise tax on news­ and eloquent essay into the record: But in America, you don't have to be a papers which fail to utilize recycled newsprint ESSAY BY JENNIFER ROSE MULLER OF ROSLYN Martin Luther King, Jr. or a Caesar Chavez by 1995. HIGH SCHOOL to have an effect. Just last week, I joined Many of the factors that contribute to our My grandfather used to tell me "Home is hands with other Americans to protest municipal solid waste problem vary due to the the place where you hang your heart." I Japan's actions because they recently violat­ would add, "Home is also a place, where you ed an international pact to stop whaling. I individual needs and characteristics of a par­ can take off your shoes, recline and be your­ signed petitions and wrote a letter to Presi­ ticular region. There are, however, aspects of self." Although in order to maintain your dent Bush asking him to put the pressure the solid waste dilemma that can be ad­ home, you may have to do a few chores, it is on Japan to stop the slaughter. In what dressed on a national level. Recycling news­ always worthwhile because home is a place other nation could I voice my opinion so print is an essential and practical step in ad­ where you can speak your mind and be com­ loudly and so directly? Perhaps I might dressing an irresponsible and ultimately de­ fortable • • •. I can sincerely say that Amer­ have an effect on American foreign policy. structive trend. I urge my colleagues to join ica is my home. On November 24, I will take part in an anti­ Although it is a cliche to say that America fur march. My voice will be heard! me in seeing that the industry which gener­ is the land of purple mountains and amber But many other nations, whether they are ates the materials that saturate the Nation's waves of grain, She is more than her sce­ tyrannical or oppressive, rape their people solid waste stream actively participate in re­ nery. America is about her people. Real by telling them where to live, what occupa- covery efforts. March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3811 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF LEGISLATION IM­ Congressmen CONTE, OWENS, and I intro­ how to manage waste in Antarctica, at the POSING ADDITIONAL TAX ON NEWSPAPERS duced on February 7, 1990, the Antarctic Pro­ 15th consultative meeting in October 1989, NOT USING RECYCLED NEWSPRINT tection and Conservation Act of 1990 (H.R. the Antarctic Treaty Parties agreed to a series PRESENT LAW 3977). I am pleased that Congressmen of recommendations on waste disposal, The taxable income derived from the CONTE, OWENS, STUDDS, HERTEL, SCHAEFER, marine pollution, and environmental monitor­ trade or business of publishing a newspaper and ECKART have joined me in sponsoring this ing, among other measures. To its credit, the is subject to Federal income tax in the same legislation. United States initiated most of these recom­ manner as tax is imposed on the taxable H.R. 3977 addressed the important ques­ income derived from any other trade or mendations. However, there is no reason why business. No additional tax is imposed on tions of whether U.S. citizens should conduct the United States should not be one of the the income derived from the trade or busi­ mining activities in Antarctica, whether tourism first nations to implement these recommenda­ ness of publishing a newspaper if such news­ that might harm wildlife and ongoing scientific tions, which otherwise do not become binding paper does not consist partially of recycled experiments requires additional regulation, and until they are officially approved by all Antarc­ newsprint. whether fishery management plans need to be tic Treaty contracting parties. EXPLANATION OF PROVISION developed to prevent overfishing. To comple­ In the United States, measures agreed to by Under the bill, a tax , in accordance with the manage specially protected areas or sites of designate multiple use planning areas in which advice and assistance of the Administrator special scientific interest. various activities need to be coordinated. of the Environmental Protection Agency This section also requires the President to The bill amends the Antarctic Conservation , must prepare and annually update a direct the Secretary of State, in consulta­ Act by establishing specific deadlines by waste management plan for Antarctica. The tion with the Coast Guard, to take steps which the Director of NSF, with the advice plan must include, among other items, a within the International Maritime Organi­ and assistance of the Administrator of EPA, schedule for cleaning up U.S. existing waste zation to designate the waters surrounding must issue pollutant designation and dis­ disposal sites and abandoned work sites. Antarctica as a special area under Annexes I NSF must designate a senior-level waste and V of MARPOL. charge regulations. As the NSF general coun­ management official to implement the plan. Sec. 6. Environmental Monitoring. This sel's report points out, the pollutant designa­ The Director, with the advice and assist­ section adds a new section 16 to the Antarc­ tion provision in the ACA is not discretionary ance of EPA, is to issue regulations prescrib­ tic Conservation Act on environmental mon­ but has not been implemented by the Director. ing waste management practices for U.S. ac- itoring. The Under Secretary of Commerce March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3813 for Oceans and Atmosphere Iran and Iraq ended the law has effectively ensured the confiden­ dollars is "a drop in the bucket." I will their tragic war. tiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper use of answer with the old proverb: "A trip around Each of these results was a goal-and a consumer reports, as was intended by the consequence-of American foreign policy. the world starts with a single step". 91 st Congress that enacted the law. In order I am, I think, a quiet and peaceful man, At considerable cost and, at times, loss of life, Americans have responded with firm­ to answer that question, the subcommittee I but I am angered by the four angels of chair, the Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs death. I will fight them with every means at ness to tyrants and extremists over the my disposal. You, I know, are all engaged in years, providing a polestar by which down­ and Coinage, held a lengthy hearing last Sep­ this battle at this very moment. Let us join trodden and oppressed nations could chart a tember. We received testimony from repre­ forces-all of us-men and women of good course toward freedom. sentatives of every group with an interest in will all over the world. Vaclav Havel, the playwright-president of this issue, including consumers, the reporting Together we can achieve victory. Czechoslovakia, alluded to that U.S. role during his recent speech to Congress. He industry, users of reports, and both the Chair­ said the best thing America could do for his man of the Federal Trade Commission and OMAHA WORLD HERALD NOTES country would be to help the Soviet Union the Special Adviser to the President on Con­ A RUN OF ACHIEVEMENTS FOR build a democracy. sumer Affairs. U.S. FOREIGN POLICY Then he gave his American hosts a quick Many problems with the Fair Credit Report­ lesson in history: "Twice in this century," ing Act were raised by the witnesses at our he said, "the world has been threatened by hearing and many suggestions were made for HON. DOUG BEREUTER catastrophe. Twice this catastrophe was changes to the law. We heard a lot about the OF NEBRASKA born in Europe, and twice you Americans lack of consumer knowledge of both the law IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES along with others were called upon to save Europe, the whole world and yourselves." and the reporting system. We heard that con­ Wednesday, March 7, 1990 His explanation of the Cold War was clear sumers are unaware that credit information Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, last week's and descriptive. Speaking of the origins of they think of as confidential is used to place election in Nicaragua was a dramatic and stir­ the Cold War, he said: "Europe became the them on lists sold to persons with whom they ring reaffirmation of the democratic process. point of friction between these two powers, have never dealt. We heard about inaccura­ Voter participation was overwhelming-the and thus it turned into a single enormous cies in consumer reports. No one suggested arsenal divided into two parts. In this proc­ we do away with the act; instead, the issue final results are likely to show that more than ess, one half of the arsenal became part of 90 percent of registered voters did in fact that nightmarish power, while the other, was how much do we need to change the law vote. The election of Mrs. Chamorro holds the the free part, bordering on the ocean and to ensure its effective operation in today's promise of peace after more than a decade of having no wish to be driven into it, was com­ world. strife and conflict. pelled, together with you, to build a compli­ My conclusion from the hearing was that The electoral victory of the democratic op­ cated security system to which we probably the Fair Credit Reporting Act needs some real position in Nicaragua comes at the same time owe the fact that we still exist." attention. The bill we introduce today, the that remarkable changes are taking place in Havel, like others who are leading the Consumer Credit Protection Amendments of Panama, in central Europe, in the Soviet quest for freedom elsewhere in the world, 1990, is a comprehensive bill designed to ad­ admires the heroes of American freedom. dress a range of issues. Title I would amend Union, in Afghanistan, in Chile, in South Havel said: "When Thomas Jefferson Africa, in Namibia, and in many other loca­ wrote that governments are instituted the Fair Credit Reporting Act in a number of tions worldwide. In short, there has been an among men deriving their just powers from ways. Title II incorporates H.R. 56, the Credit unprecedented level of positive change in the consent of the governed, it was a simple Repair Organizations Act, introduced by the recent months. and important act of the human spirit. former chairman of the Subcommittee on Con- March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3815 sumer Affairs and Coinage, Mr. ANNUNZIO of was initially requested. Also clarifies that reinvestigations and to make such records Illinois. use of a consumer report in connection with available upon request. To very briefly summarize, title I of our bill a rental or check cashing application is cov­ Adds requirement that a reporting agency would give consumers greater awareness of ered by the FCRA. that refuses to reinvestigate because it finds Prohibits reporting agencies from provid­ the consumer's dispute to be frivolous or ir­ how reporting agencies get information and ing information from a consumer's file in relevant must send the consumer written who may be allowed to access that informa­ connection with a credit or business transac­ notice that includes various specified infor­ tion once it is in agency files. The bill would tion not initiated by the consumer unless mation. ensure that consumers are better informed as either the consumer directly authorizes pro­ Adds requirement that upon completion to their rights under the Federal law and how viding the report or two requirements are of a reinvestigation the reporting agency to exercise those rights. Consumer's control met: first, the consumer must already have must send the consumer written notice that over how information about them is used had notice that information may be used in includes various specified information. would be increased by the bill's requirement connection with transactions the consumer Modifies current law so that a reporting has not initiated; second, the consumer agency would be required to include a con­ that consumers be given an opportunity to must have had an opportunity to register sumer's statement of dispute in reports sub­ register lack of consent to furnishing informa­ lack of consent to such use and failed to so sequent to reinvestigation. tion for solicitation purposes. And consumers register. Expands group of recipients of reports to would have the right to one free copy of their SEC. 103. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO OBSOLETE whom the consumer may request the re­ report annually. Additional requirements would INFORMATION. porting agency to send notice after a rein­ be imposed on reporting agencies, users of Creates an exception to the rule on re­ vestigation from those who received the reports, and persons who furnish consumer in­ porting of consumer bankruptcies so that report in the six months prior to the rein­ formation to reporting agencies so that the chapter 13 bankruptcies would be report­ vestigation to those who received it in the purposes of the original law could be better able for only 7 years. prior year. met. Title II of the bill would place certain re­ Modifies current rule on reporting of neg­ SEC. 107. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CHARGES. strictions on credit repair clinics and would re­ ative information so that shorter periods Inserts limit of eight dollars on amount quire them to disclose basic information to would apply for overdue payments informa­ that a reporting agency may charge a con­ tion. sumer for a copy of their report. consumers about the cost and nature of their Eliminates current exceptions to obsolete Adds provision that gives consumers the services. information rules for reports in connection right to receive one free copy of their report Mr. Speaker, in 1977, the Privacy Protection with credit, insurance, or employment over annually. Study Commission concluded in its final report certain dollars amounts. Prohibits reporting agencies from impos­ that we live in an information society and that SEC. 104. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO COMPLIANCE ing charges on consumers for any reason while Americans cherish their privacy, they are PROCEDURES. other than supplying consumer reports not willing to reveal information when they can Prohibits reporting agencies from barring already required to be provided without see a clear benefit to be gained. An example users of consumer reports from disclosing charge. of one such benefit is access to credit oppor­ the contents of a report to the consumer. SEC. 108. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO PUBLIC tunities. Nevertheless, while some diminish­ Requires reporting agencies to maintain RECORD INFORMATION. detailed records of procedures they follow Requires reporting agencies to specify the ment of control over private information may source and the date public record informa­ be the price we pay for living in a society with to meet the law's requirement of maximum possible accuracy and to make such records tion was initially reported whenever the numerous credit opportunities available to us, available upon request. agency includes such information in a this must never mean that we give up all ex­ Requires reporting agencies to maintain report. pectation of privacy. I hope that the bill we in­ detailed records of purposes certified by SEC. 109. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO DUTIES OF troduce today will go a long way to returning users in requesting reports and to make USERS OF CONSUMER REPORTS. control to the hands of consumers and thus such records available upon request. Increases number of situations that trig­ protecting the privacy of every one of us. Requires reporting agencies to make avail­ ger the required notice from a user of a Following is a section-by-section analysis of able, upon request, certain specified infor­ report to a consumer when a report was the bill: mation about the agency itself such as any used in taking action negatively impacting toll-free telephone number and all places the consumer. . Title II incorporates H.R. Requires the reporting agency to make the disclosure of the consumer report to the reasons for the adverse action, the names 56, the Credit Repair Organizations Act, in and addresses of the three largest consumer its entirety. consumer in writing. Deletes the current provision that only reporting agencies, and a summary of con­ SECTION BY SECTION SUMMARY the nature and substance of information on sumer rights and remedies under the FCRA. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. "CONSUMER file about the consumer need be furnished SEC. 110. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CIVIL LI- CREDIT PROTECTION AMEND­ to the consumer and requires instead that ABILITY. MENTS OF 1990.'' all information in the file be furnished. Adds persons who furnish information to TITLE I-FAIR CREDIT REPORTING Expands the current requirement that the a reporting agency to the list of persons cov­ AMENDMENTS consumer be told of any recipients of the ered by the present civil liability provisions SEC. 101. DEFINITION OF ADVERSE ACTION. report so that the consumer will also be for both willful and negligent noncompli­ Adds definition of "adverse action" to given specified identifying information ance. serve as trigger for the notice a user of a about such recipients. SEC. 111. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO ADMINISTRA­ consumer report must give a consumer Adds a requirement that every time a con­ TIVE ENFORCEMENT. when a report is used as the basis for a deci­ sumer receives any disclosure mandated by Increases power of Federal Trade Com­ sion negatively impacting the consumer as the FCRA the consumer must also be given mission to enforce the FCRA with required under section 615 of the FCRA. a written summary of consumer rights and civil penalties. The definition incorporates by reference remedies guaranteed by the FCRA. Grants authority to the FTC to promul­ the definition of adverse action used in the SEC. 106. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO PROCE­ gate regulations implementing the FCRA. Equal Credit Opportunity Act along with all DURES IN CASE OF THE DISPUTED AC­ Requires the FTC to submit an annual the triggering instances already in the CURACY OF ANY INFORMATION IN A report to Congress containing certain speci­ FCRA. In addition, the definition covers CONSUMER'S FILE. fied information such as number of con­ any other action negatively impacting the Amends current requirement that a rein­ sumer complaints received. consumer that is based on a consumer vestigation of disputed report information SEC. 112. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO RESPONSI· report. take place within a reasonable time by im­ BILITIES OF PERSONS WHO FURNISH SEC. 102. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO PERMISSI­ posing a time limit of thirty days on reinves­ INFORMATION TO CONSUMER RE­ BLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER RE­ tigations. A reinvestigation may take longer PORTING AGENCIES. PORTS. than thirty days if certain requirements are Creates new section with requirements for Clarifies that a consumer report may not met by the reporting agency. persons who furnish information to con­ be used for any purpose beyond the single Requires reporting agencies to maintain sumer reporting agencies. First, such per­ permissible purpose for which the report detailed records of procedures followed in sons must provide a disclosure to consumers 3816 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 7, 1990 before furnishing any information about Secti(m 408. Noncompliance with this Father Olivares became an activist almost the consumers to any reporting agencies. title. by accident, when acting as supervisor for a Second, persons who furnish information to Declares as void and unenforceable any seminarian who asked to work in the grape reporting agencies must follow reasonable boycott with the farmworkers. He met Cesar procedures to ensure maximum possible ac­ waiver by a consumer of rights provided curacy of such information. Detailed under this Act. States that any contract Chavez and came in close and continuous records of such procedures must be main­ that does not comply with the Act will be in contact with the farmworkers themselves. The tained and made available upon request. violation of this Act. enthusiasm and determination of the farm­ Section 409. Civil liability. worker struggle, the liturgical celebrations at SEC. 113. EFFEGrlVE DATE. Gives consumers the right to sue credit repair organizations for actual damages, ad­ the union conventions, weddings, baptisms, Sets effective date for 180 days after en­ but especially the burial of their martyrs was actment. ditional statutory damages the court may allow, and attorneys fees, and permits both the rich soil that nurtured the seed of social individual and class actions. justice planted in his soul. TITLE II-CREDIT REPAIR Section 410. Jurisdiction of courts; limita­ ORGANIZATIONS ACT Over the years, Father Olivares has had a tion of actions. major impact on issues affecting east Los An­ Allows suits for violations of the Act to be SEC. 201. REGULATION OF CREDIT REPAIR ORGANI­ brought in any Federal or State court geles. To list but a few: Car insurance rates, ZATIONS. housing reinvestment in the community by Creates a new title IV to the Consumer within two years of the date of violation or Credit Protection Act entitled "Credit two years after the consumer's discovery of corporations doing business there, reduction Repair Organizations." the violations if the defendant had con­ in gang violence, quality education, public Section 401. Short title. "Credit Repair cealed the violation. transportation, higher minimum wage, and Organizations Act." Section 411. Administrative enforcement. rights of immigrants. Section 402. Findings and purpose. Empowers the FTC to administratively enforce the Act. La Placita Church has always been a place Finds that certain companies that offer to of refuge for those in need, both spiritual and help consumers repair their credit ratings Section 412. Relation to State law. prey on consumers who can least afford it. Preempts State laws only to the extent material. The social office extends services of Establishes that the purpose of the act is that they are inconsistent with the Act. emergency housing, food, transportation, rent to provide consumers with the information SEC. 202. EFFEGrIVE DATE. subsidy, and many others to the hundreds that necessary to make informed buying deci­ Sets the effective date for 90 days after pass through its doors each day. Every night, sions regarding services provided by credit enactment. 200 or more men are allowed to come out of repair organizations and to protect consum­ the cold and sleep in the church hall. As ers from unfair practices in the sale and promotion of such services. means allow, these men at times are given Section 403. Definitions. REV. LUIS OLIVARES, C.M.F., food, clothing, and job opportunities. The Defines several terms used in the Act. De­ RECOGNITION FOR OUT­ influx of those needing refuge dramatically in­ fines "credit repair organizations" as any STANDING COMMUNITY LEAD­ creased since 1982, when the violence in persons who offer to help consumers im­ ERSHIP Central America forced ever increasing num­ prove their credit histories or ratings or obtain consumer credit. the President should convey to the Government. Regular infantry and Liberian se­ Government of Liberia the concerns of the curity forces were subsequently dispatched to HON. JOHNS. TANNER United States about human rights abuses in counter the insurgency, and as a result of Liberia since 1980, especially the recent kill­ continued fighting, hundreds of innocent Libe­ OF TENNESSEE ing of unarmed civilians by Liberian Gov­ rian civilians and government officials have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment troops; been slain. CB> the President should urge the Govern­ Wednesday, March 7, 1990 Media reports and international human ment of Liberia to quickly resolve the con­ Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to flict in a manner which permits the thou­ rights organizations estimated that over 200 sands of Liberian refugees to return to their persons, particularly members of the Mano express my congratulations to Mr. Turner Kirk­ homes; and Gio tribes who have been singled out on land from Union City, a lifelong friend who has the President should provide all neces­ the basis of their ethnic origins, have been received the Lifetime Achievement Award sary support to efforts by the United Na­ killed indiscriminately by both Liberian troops from the National Alliance of Sporting Gun tions High Commissioner for Refugees and and rebels throughout the campaign. Accord­ Dealers. Turner is only the third person to re­ other relevant international and private vol­ ing to estimates of the United Nations High ceive this prestigious award and it was truly untary organizations to meet the urgent hu­ well deserved. manitarian needs of Liberian refugees in Commission for Refugees and other relief or­ neighboring countries; ganizations, the fighting has also resulted in Mr. Kirkland has devoted much of his life to CD> the President should not permit any the flight of more than 140,000 Liberian na­ developing an unparalleled expertise in fire­ United States military advisors to accompa­ tionals from their homes in Nimba Province arms and antique weapons. He built his com­ ny Liberian troops in fighting the insurgen­ into the Republics of Cote d'Ivoire and pany, the Dixie Gun Works in Union City, from cy in Nimba County; a hobby into one of the most extensive collec­ CE) the President should consider recent Guinea. The United States Congress and previous tions of firearms in the country. Walking into events in Nimba County in making the as­ the Dixie Gun Works showroom is like step­ administrations have often expressed con­ sessment, related to human rights in Libe­ ping back into time. ria, required by section 549 of the Foreign cerns about the lack of regard for internation­ One can view a collection of firearms that Operations, Export Financing, and Related ally recognized human rights in Liberia. Just date back to 1500. It ranges from firearms Programs Appropriations Act, 1990; last week, the Bush administration in its Coun­ used in the civil war in England to Gatling CF) in the event that the suspension of try Reports on Human Rights Practices, also foreign assistance to the Republic of Liberia guns and reproduction models of hundreds of is no longer required by those provisions of charged the Liberian Government with exten­ antique weapons. law which restrict foreign assistance to sive human rights violations. But Turner Kirkland's inventory is more than countries which are in default on foreign as­ My colleague, Congressman TED WEISS, just a collection. Dixie Gun Works is also a sistance loans (commonly known as the and I have introduced a resolution condemn­ highly successful business that sells to cus­ Brooke amendment), the President should ing the actions taken by both parties to the not resume military assistance to the Re­ tomers all over the world. He is recognized conflict and calling on the Liberian Govern­ widely by gun enthusiasts as an expert. public of Liberia until the Government of ment to take swift action to resolve the matter Liberia has- The recent award presented to Turner Kirk­ (i) ended the indiscriminate killing of ci­ in a manner that would permit the thousands land is well deserved. It recognizes a unique vilians by Liberian troops in Nimba County; of refugees safe passage back to their career to which he has devoted his life. I (ii) instituted a fair· and impartial inquiry homes. The resolution also urges the Liberian extend to him my warmest congratulations, into human rights abuses in Nimba County Government to allow international human and ask that a recent newspaper article on and allowed credible international human rights organizations to make an impartial in­ him be inserted in the RECORD. rights organizations complete access to the quiry into human rights abuses, and take affected regions; [From the Union City Daily Messenger, (iii) taken steps to investigate and pros­ steps to prosecute individuals responsible for Feb. 20, 19901 ecute those individuals, including members those crimes. Finally, the resolution calls on President Bush to support all necessary ef­ PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL HONOR BESTOWED ON of the Liberian armed forces, guilty of LoCAL GUN DEALER human rights abuses; and forts to provide any humanitarian assistance Civ> made substantial progress in promot­ to the Liberian refugees, and continue the (By John Brannon) ing the safe return of refugees to Nimba suspension of all United States military aid Everything you ever wanted to know County; and until these human rights concerns have been about guns is right here in Union City. CG> the Government of Liberia should Did you know some models of those vi­ honor its commitment to hold scheduled adequately addressed. cious little Derringer pistols have four elections in 1991 and ensure circumstances The Eastern European and southern Africa stacked barrels? Or that a Springfield rifle in Liberia that are conducive to a free and phenomena have set the stage for a new era used by the U.S. Army is a collector's item? fair election process. in international relations, one which places Turner Kirkland knows. Other folks know human rights as a top priority for every gov­ he knows. ernment. The result of Liberia's lack of Kirkland went to Las Vegas recently to re­ HUMAN RIGHTS IN LIBERIA progress in improving human rights conditions ceive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Alliance of Sporting Gun Deal­ over the years has been a sharp decline in ers attending the Shooting and Hunting HON. DONALD M. PAYNE United States assistance, but that is no longer Outdoor Exhibition Show at the Sahara OF NEW JERSEY sufficient leverage. Liberia's intransigence re­ Hotel. Only two other men have received quires that Congress take immediate steps to the lifetime achievement award-Roy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES convey our concerns regarding that nation's Weatherby and Bill Ruger, both of Los An­ Wednesday, March 7, 1990 human rights conditions in the strongest geles, both well-known riflemen. A prestigious honor? "I'll let you decide Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, manner. Military assistance is our best lever­ that," Kirkland says in his polite manner. since the overthrow of William Tolbert's ad­ aging tool, therefore we should use it. Kirkland is the retired chairman of the ministration in 1980, the government of Last Wednesday, President Vaclav Havel board of Dixie Gun Works, a bustling Union Samuel K. Doe has held a tight grip over the defined our foreign policy challenge for the City business he built from a personal lives of the Liberian people. Following the 1990's best, when he said, "the salvation of hobby that spans all the way back to 1931. coup d'etat, Doe's junta suspended his prede­ this human world lies nowhere else than in His enchantment with firearms began Dec. the human heart, in the human power to re­ 9, 1931, when he was a fifth-grader at the cessor's constitution and imposed martial law. old Central School in Union City. The Doe government had pledged to restore flect, in human meekness and in human re­ Kirkland is 69 and a native of Union City. .a civilian government and impose democratic sponsibility." Our close historical ties with Li­ His expertise in firearms is known far and elections by 1985, but to date his regime has beria underscores our responsibility to the Li­ wide, and his sage counsel is often sought by not yielded even these fundamental rights. berian people-we should not let them down. gun enthusiasts. March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3819 He will surprise you, this soft-spoken gen­ the Queen Anne's War in 1700, and the first free, fair, and honest contested election tleman with silver-white hair who loves to American Revolutionary War in 1776," in that nation's history, the people voted over­ wear a sporty coat, white shirt and sport Kirkland said. whelmingly to replace the Sandinista regime bow tie. He is undoubtedly a walking, talk­ One of the most popular firearms is the ing encyclopedia of American and foreign Kentucky Rifle, he said. There were mil­ that has ruled Nicaragua with an iron hand for firearms, and has quite a grasp of history. lions of them made," he said. "It was a over a decade. He may abruptly. turn and ask, "What was shooting and hunting gun. The barrel is 40 Although Daniel Ortega has declared his the period of Frederick the Great?" Don't to 44 inches long, and the stock was 14 willingness to permit an orderly transition of be surprised if he's the only one in the inches long. It fired a 40-or 50-caliber ball. power, major hurdles remain. In the first place, crowd who knows. He associates historical They don't hit squirrels with it lots of times, it is by no means certain that the Sandinistas events with firearms. they 'barked' them." will willingly surrender control of the security Just inside the entrance of Dixie Gun Barked squirrels? "Right. Sometimes they forces and the army, particularly since Mrs. Works on south Reelfoot Avenue is a star­ hit right next to a squirrel, and the bark of tling sight-three Gatling guns. You've seen the tree would pop up and sting the squir­ Chamorro has pledged to reduce and control them in John Wayne movies, when the Cav­ rel," Kirkland said. these traditional sources of Sandinista power. alry arrives just in the nick of time to save Kirkland has some thoughts about young In addition, there are signs that the Sandinis­ the wagon train. One of the Gatling guns on people and firearms. He said youngsters tas may resist the privatization of inefficient display is a model 1890 from the Colt under age 15 handling a firearm should government industries. If Mrs. Chamorro is armory at Hartford, Conn. It fires a 45-cali­ always be supervised by an adult. "After successful in effecting these reforms, the ex­ ber slug. A Gatling gun is an awesome thing that age, he should be mature enough to isting Sandinista power base will be dramati­ to see. know the dangers of a firearm," he said. "I cally undercut. Nearby is a rack of books that includes would suggest the father and mother take Mr. Speaker, the March 2, 1990, edition of manuals about army uniform regulations in their kids out and shoot into a tree or board the 1840s and 1850s. In the selection is Kirk­ or watermelon so they can see what a bullet the Omaha World Herald examines the risks land's book, "Seven Derringers of the Mis­ does when it hits." faced by the newly democratic regime of Mrs. sissippi Valley." Life could have taken another turn for Chamorro. In an editorial entitled "Danger Still In his personal library in his office are Kirkland had he not made a decision many Lurks in Nicaragua," the World-Herald warns: 1,200 books. Among them are "Patchboxes years ago to leave selling and turn his head "That the Sandinistas are still trying to hold and Barrelmarks-the Kentucky Rifle" and to firearms. He was a salesman for the on makes them appear particularly out of "The Encyclopedia of Modern Firearms­ President Jewelry and Novelty Co., of New touch with the workings of democracy-and, Parts and Assembly." York. Kirkland's territory was Arkansas and consequently, makes them particularly danger­ "I got my first gun in 1931," he said. "I Tennessee, which he describes as "the worst have it written right here in my Boy Scout territory you can have-too long and too ous." I would commend this essay to my col­ diary." He pici:.s up a weathered and worn narrow." leagues, and ask that it be inserted into the little book, flips the page. "Here it is," he So he resigned. Did he miss selling? RECORD. said. Sure enough, it's there, in juvenile "Nope, never missed it," he said. "I couldn't DANGER STILL LURKS IN NICARAGUA script, in pencil-Dec. 9, 1931: "I saw an old have been any worse off. I didn't have any Former President Carter has, by most ac­ pistol at school." And, Dec. 10, 1931: "I money either way." counts, made a major contribution in setting bought an old pistol." the stage for the Sandinistas to hand over The old pistol, he said, was an 1849 per­ HOUSE CONCURRENT the government to Violeta Chamorro, the cussion Colt, and he paid 75 cents for it. winner of Nicaragua's recent presidential "That was too high for that gun, though," RESOLUTION 279 election. But the deed is not yet done. The he said. "It was a 'dug' gun. It'd been dug election could still be stolen by hard-line out of the ground and was rusted." HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Marxists in the government and the army. The 1849 percussion Colt is not a rarity, Carter helped persuade Daniel Ortega to he said, "I've got a dozen of them right OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accept defeat, and he helped persuade Mrs. now," he said. Chamorro to avoid statements that would From the experience with that one pistol, Wednesday, March 7, 1990 inflame Ortega's backers in the tense hours he began collecting guns. Now, 58 years after the announcement of the results. later, he's still at it. Meanwhile, he's made Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, on March 1, 1990, I introduced House Concurrent Resolu­ Now, however, Ortega's people are making his mark as an entrepreneur in the firearms demands that conflict with Mrs. Chamorro's world, perhaps best known for contributions tion 279, expressing the sense of Congress program. She wants the privatization of in­ to the black-powder firearms market. He that Federal support for local drug enforce­ efficient government-owned industries. The does business not just nationwide, but ment should be increased substantially and Sandinistas want her to guarantee that in­ worldwide. Some of his customers are Civil that a mechanism for direct funding to local dustries will remain nationalized. She wants War re-enactor groups in England, Australia governments should be developed. to repeal the draft and reduce the size of and Europe. "They have skirmishes, and the army. The Sandinistas want to keep Civil War battles are re-fought, just like re­ When the bill was introduced, there were 13 original cosponsors and when printed only 12 control of the army. enactors over here," Kirkland said. "They While Ortega has said he will turn over appeared. Representative JIM MOODY from even have Wild West towns where they play his office, he adds that those who voted for shoot'em up." Wisconsin was inadvertently left out as an UNO were wrong and that the Sandinistas Like other gun owners, Civil War re-enac­ original cosponsor. I would like to state for the will be the party of the future in Nicaragua. tors need firearms of the period, or repro­ record that Mr. MOODY who has long been The party that loses a democratic election ductions, anyWay. They also needed various supportive of the committee's work is an origi­ is in no position to dictate the terms of the parts for their firearms and sometimes transition. That the Sandinistas are still repair. Reproductions of firearms are in nal cosponsor of this resolution and should be commended for his work in this area. trying to hold on makes them appear par­ abundance at Dixie. You feel you've walked ticularly out of touch with the workings of back in time when you meander among the democracy-and, consequently, makes them racks of muzzle-loaders, some with sharp ENTHUSIASM OVER THE NICA­ particularly dangerous. and sinister bayonets. In 1955, Kirkland pro­ duced the first machine-made muzzle-load­ RAGUAN ELECTION RESULTS MUST BE TEMPERED WITH ing gun. Later he produced the first gun kit. A TRIBUTE TO DOMINIC FURCO If you want to talk rare guns, ask about CAUTION the most prized of all-the 1800 Butet shot­ OF WEST HAVEN, CT gun. "I've got one here," he said. "It's un­ HON. DOUG BEREUTER fired, with much gold inlaid all over it, with HON. BRUCE A. MORRISON a charcoal blue barrel, in pristine condi­ OF NEBRASKA tion," he said. Its value? "Close to $75,000," IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CONNECTICUT he said. Wednesday, March 7, 1990 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES But shucks, firearms from the 1800s is Wednesday, March 7, 1990 just a start, historically speaking. "We have Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, the dramatic several categories of guns," he said. "From success of the UNO coalition in the recent Mr. MORRISON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak­ the year 1500 to about 1900. That includes Nicaraguan election is a stirring victory for the er, I rise today to salute a Connecticut resi­ guns from the civil war in England in 1545, forces of democracy. In what is certainly the dent who has devoted his life to improving the 3820 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 7, 1990 livelihoods of his fellow workers. Last October COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, United States assistance to Israel HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 26, at a ceremony for his retirement from the in fiscal year 1989-Continued Community Health Care Plan [CHCP], I pre­ Washington, DC, January 29, 1990. Hon. JAMES A. BAKER III, [In millions of dollars] sented Dominic Furco with a Certificate of Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State, Special Congressional Recognition for: his Washington, D. C. Multinational force and observ­ longtime commitment to labor. Today, I want DEAR MR. SECRETARY: I write to request ers cash transfer...... 1,200.0 West Haven. has started work on such a listing. I hope Interest earned on lump sum Dom resumed his printer's apprenticeship this project can be completed soon. cash transfer...... 76. 7 with the Wilson H. Lee Co. of Orange when I am interested in all forms of assistance, Refugee assistance : the greater New Haven Central Labor Council. Science...... 13.0 For 15 of these years, he was a member of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Industrial research and Washington, DC, March 1, 1990. the executive board. development...... 14.4 DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I am replying to your Agricultural research Retirement has not changed Dom's commit­ January 29 letter requesting a detailed list­ ment to labor. He now spends much of his and development ...... 7 .5 ing of all types of direct assistance provided VOA/RFE/RL transmitter time with the Labor History Association, taping to Israel by the United States government. relay station...... 30.04 interviews with older and retired workers and Enclosed is the listing you requested. Loans/Guarantees: gathering pictures and relics for the associa­ Please contact me again if you need clarifi­ Ex-Im Bank: tions archives. H·e also will be cochairman of cation of any of the items listed. Intermediary loans...... 16.8 Sincerely, Medium-term guarantees.. 2.9 the newly formed Retiree's Council of the JANET G. MULLINS, Greater New Haven Central Labor Council. Short-term insurance Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. coverage...... 33.2 Mr. Speaker, Dom has championed the rights of workers in the New Haven area for Total non military ...... 1,440.19 over 40 years. I congratulate and thank him Grand total...... 3,742.1 on behalf of all those who have benefited United States assistance to Israel from his unselfish work. He has earned his re­ infiscal year 1989 1 Preliminary. tirement many times over, and I wish him con­ NoTE:-lsraeli refinancing of part of its FMS Cin millions of dollars] debt saves Israel about $150,000,000 per year in tinued health and happiness. interest payments. Source. 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March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3821 ing a range of social and cultural activities The bill also improves the disclosures con­ Congress have spoken out forcefully on this under the auspices of the Catholic Youth Or­ sumers receive about their rights under the issue. We must continue to get the message ganization. Through perseverance and charis­ Fair Credit Reporting Act, and consumers for to the world that the Iranian Government's ma, he became one of the first to provide the first time will have guaranteed access to persecution of the Baha'is is barbaric and in­ meaningful services for Hispanic youth in the all the information in their credit report. tolerable. San Fernando Valley. The legislation also ensures that if consum­ For the last 20 years, Lou has been a ers challenge the information contained in member of the NACHC and was elected presi­ their report, the disputed information will be dent in 1978. During that time he has served dealt with in a timely manner. Specifically, A CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE TO on several key committees and is currently a there will be a 30-day limit on these reinvesti­ TOM COULTER member of the Homeless Health Care Task gations. Consumers who are waiting to re­ Force. ceive approval on loan will not be delayed un­ Through Lou's leadership, the North East necessarily because of a mistake on their HON.GLENNM.ANDERSON Valley Health Corp., was conceived and the credit report. OF CALIFORNIA organization is now responsible for providing The bill also incorporates Chairman ANNUN­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES services to over 35,000 indigent individuals. z1o's critically needed legislation on so-called Wednesday, March 7, 1990 credit repair organizations. These provisions Lou has also been active with the American Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today will regulate these credit repair firms which for Red Cross and has participated in White to bring to the attention of my colleagues one House Conferences on Children and Youth, a large fee will offer to fix a consumer's credit report. of the most caring, giving, and loving men the Mexican-American problems and food, nutri­ good Lord has ever put on this Earth. While tion, and health concerns. Consumers already have the right to dispute inaccurate information in their files and re­ Tom Coulter is no longer with us, his life Lou and his wife, Sophia, are proud parents stands as a testimonial to God's meaning of to eight children. quest a reinvestigation, and the Annunzio pro­ visions will provide consumers with some the "Golden Rule." He did not strive to do Mr. Speaker, It is my distinct pleasure and unto others as he did unto himself, he did privilege to ask my colleagues to join me in needed protection and disclosures when they contract with a credit repair organization to more for others than for himself. My wife Lee, acclaiming Lou Garcia, a community leader and I, both had the pleasure of knowing Tom, and a role model for all. assist them. This bill is a practical response to a number and working with him during the founding and of pressing problems. I urge my colleagues to early development of the Wilmington Boys CONSUMER CREDIT PROTEC­ join with me in supporting this legislation, and and Girls Club. The club was but one of the TION AMENDMENTS OF 1990 I look forward to working with Mr. LEHMAN on groups that benefited from Tom's time. this bill in subcommittee. We are often reminded that life is finite, HON. DAVID E. PRICE however, the spirit of Tom Coulter, as mani­ fested through his actions while on this Earth, OF NORTH CAROLINA will remain forever. I am a better person today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IRANIAN PERSECUTION OF for having known him. Wednesday, March 7, 1990 BAHA'IS In an effort to better acquaint my colleagues Mr. PRICE. Mr. Speaker, our Nation's credit with the life of Tom Coulter, I submit the fol­ reporting system is critical for ensuring that fi­ HON. HENRY J. HYDE lowing article from the February 28, 1990, edi­ nancial institutions and other commercial enti­ OF ILLINOIS tion of the San Pedro News Pilot, written by ties make prudent decisions about whether to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my friend Bob Beck. lend money, provide employment, or approve Wednesday, March 7, 1990 CLUB REMEMBERS TOM COULTER a rental application, to name only a few exam­ Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I am glad to join Tom Coulter was a caring man. ples. However, at the same time it is also im­ He cared for his community. with my colleagues in focusing renewed atten­ He cared for his family. portant in maintaining a good credit reporting tion on the vicious crimes committed by the system to protect a consumer's right to priva­ He cared for his God. Government of Iran against the Baha'is, a reli­ And he cared for his fellow man. cy and to assure that reports are processed in gious minority group which seeks nothing That's the way I launched my presenta­ a fair and impartial manner. The Fair Credit more than the freedom to observe its faith in tion last week at a Wilmington Boys and Reporting Act of 1970 was intended to peace. Girls Club dinner where Tom was being achieve these multiple purposes, and it has I participated in the hearings held by the honored posthumously for his service to the served us well for many years. House Subcommittee on Human Rights in group and as one of its founders and long­ Unfortunately, in recent years, the ability of 1982, when spokesmen for the American time supporters. the law to protect consumers has been out­ But Tom was more than just a caring Baha'is community described the tragic perse­ man. stripped by technological changes in the credit cution launched against the Baha'is by the Is­ He was hard working, dedicated, persever­ reporting industry. Chairman RICK LEHMAN, of lamic revolutionary regime. ing, informed, intelligent and just about the House Banking Committee's Subcommit­ Those of us who took part in that hearing every one of the other jillion adjectives that tee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage, con­ learned of the imprisonment, torture, and kill­ can be applied to a person who does his best vened a hearing in September of last year ing of men, women, and even teenage girls­ to help where help is required. which clearly demonstrated the need for revi­ on account of their religious beliefs-by the He couldn't say no when someone asked to sions to the 1970 law. These revisions, many current regime in Iran. Since 1979, more than him to help launch or complete a project. witnesses argued, are necessary if we are to Even after his first heart attack, people 200 Baha'is have been killed. would call or visit and say, "I know you're continue to balance the consumer's right to The Iranian Government claimed that those not 100 percent back on your feet yet, but privacy and the industry's need for information Baha'is were political conspirators, agents of can you help ..." to make wise business decisions. the CIA or tools of the Zionist movement­ He refused few if any requests when he I am pleased to join with Mr. LEHMAN today but, significantly, they offered virtually every felt he had the expertise or the contacts to in introducing legislation incorporating many of one of those individuals their freedom, if only do the job. the suggestions brought out in this hearing. they would give up the Baha'i faith. He was the ultimate volunteer. Under this bill, credit reporting agencies would Now, we hear that pressure from the Presi­ Tom came to us from the old Wilmington be prohibited from providing information to dent and Congress have led to reduced in­ Press Journal where he had worked practi­ cally every beat, from sports to crime. He direct marketers or others without the consent stances of torture and terror. But · the State had lived practically all his life in Wilming­ of the consumer. Consumers, under this legis­ Department has reported several instances ton and had gone through the schools lation, must receive notice that their name during the past year in which Baha'is have there. He was a graduate of Banning High. may be given out for marketing purposes, and been killed by mobs who were stirred up by He joined our training program, the individual consumers will have the ability to fanatical Islamic clergymen. Copley Editorial Careers Program, and say no to this use. I am pleased that the administration and the served at several of our Copley newspapers 3822 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 7, 1990 before coming back to the Harbor Area and UNION OF COUNCILS FOR Pamyat has active branches throughout The News-Pilot. He was a sports fan, and we SOVIET JEWS REPORT ON the Russian Republic and beyond. It is the hired him as our sports editor. ANTI-SEMITISM most well-known of all the xenophobic Tom left us briefly to become the director Great Russian organizations flourishing of a halfway house for drug users in Wil­ under glasnost. It is supported through the mington, again because he felt he was HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER Soviet/Russia cultural establishment and needed and he felt like he had the right OF ILLINOIS has tentacles spread throughout the govern­ kind of help and strength to give. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and the Communist Party. He later came back to the paper and While Pamyat has the highest profile, Wednesday, March 7, 1990 there are others whose threats and actions worked on the news-side as a reporter and pose dangers to Soviet Jews. eventually was my city editor when I left to Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, a disturbing trend is developing in the Soviet Union that is One of the most vocal is the Union of begin my five-year stint in northern Illinois Writers of the Russian Republic, the most at one of our other Copley newspapers. cause for real concern; that trend is the open display of anti-Semitic attitudes. Although influential writers' organization in the He left the paper soon after my departure USSR. Anti-Semitic writers such as Valen­ to work for then 15th District City Council­ President Gorbachev's policy of glasnost has tin Rasputin, Piotr Proscurin, and Valentin man John Gibson, not because he had lost led to freedom of expression in Soviet society Pikul have been awarded high honors by his love for the news business, but because unthinkable just a few years ago, it has also the government. it gave him another opportunity to work for removed the lid from a seething cauldron of The Public Committee Against the Resto­ people. ethnic prejudice and anti-Semitism long sim­ ration of Diplomatic Relations with Israel When he came back to the newspaper sev­ mering beneath the suppressive chokehold of headed by Yevgeny Yevseyev is a Pamyat eral years later, he was our resident expert Communist doctrine. front. The Journal of the Public Committee, on where to get things done, who to contact While I do not believe that the Soviet lead­ under the editorship of Yevseyev, made the to get them done, where to start first, when ership is condoning the intolerable behavior of following claims: The December 1988 inci­ to catch them there and all the other se­ dent in which Soviet citizens hijacked a ultranationalist groups such as Pamyat and plane to Israel was deliberately created by crets of government. others, their lack of condemnation of anti­ All the time, he was working as a volun­ the Mossad to fabricate a pretext for Israel semitism at a time when Jews are increasing­ to demonstrate its friendship with the teer for numerous San Pedro and Wilming­ ly susceptible to violence is unacceptable. ton groups. I couldn't find a complete list, USSR; Israeli aid to Armenia should have Now is not the time for the Soviet government been rejected because syringes could be con­ but it must have been in the double digits. taminated with AIDS; The Society of He was photographer for some, writer for to remain silent while fear runs rampant throughout the Soviet Jewish community. In Friendship with Israel is a fifth column in others, information bank for some, mover the USSR against which all Soviet citizens and shaker for others. fact, Soviet Jews' terror would subside if President Gorbachev publicly condemned anti­ must fight. Jewish culture, which Lenin said His community hard work, the long hours to be based on Jewish nationalism, should and a family history of heart problems semitism and provided assurances that the also be combatted. ganged up on him about 1982 when he had authorities would protect them if they become his first heart attack. targets of anti-Semitic violence. KEY FIGURES: A DIVERSIFIED NETWORK But it wasn't long before he came back for At this time, I would like to submit portions Nina Adreyeva, a teacher at the Lenosovet Leningrad Technological Institute, achieved a few hours and then a little longer until he of a recently released report issued by the was almost back on regular duty-and still national prominence for her open opposi­ Union of Councils for Soviet Jews entitled tion to Gorbachev. She describes the Zionist offering his help to community organiza­ "The Increasing Danger of Anti-Semitism in conspiracy in a letter which appeared in tions. When he had his second heart attack the Soviet Union." This report provides an ex­ "Sovietskaya Russiya", alleging that, al­ and subsequent heart operations a few years cellent summary of the current rise in anti­ though Jews represent less than one per­ later, he decided to retire from the front semitism confronting Soviet Jews. This issue cent of the population, "the Academy of lines at the newspaper and to take it easy. Science, in all its branches, all the prestig­ That meant only a couple of phone calls requires our most urgent attention and I urge all Members to review this material carefully. ious professions and posts in culture, music, and visits to the paper a week, and only God law, ... are almost all Jews." She asserts and Tom knew how many help calls he an­ THE INCREASING DANGER OF ANTI-SEMITISM that Leningrad professors go to the syna­ swered from the other organizations that IN THE SOVIET UNION gogue monthly to pay Jews to defend their treasured his services. INTRODUCTION theses illegally at the University. The Wilmington Boys and Girls Club, Jews in the Soviet Union are witnesses to Vasily Belov: Also a propagator of the which he helped found about 20 years ago, the most striking rise in anti-Semitism since Judeo-Masonic conspiracy myth in his book awarded Tom the highest honor that can be the Stalin period. Amidst economic deterio­ Everything is Yet to Come, he was elected accorded by Boys Clubs of America to one ration and ethnic strife, Russian national­ to the Congress of People's Deputies on the who has served the organization with ists are reviving the tradition, endemic to slate of the Communist Party Central Com­ honors. Russian society, of scapegoating the Jew. mittee. That is the Boys Club Medallion. This report, based on evidence received by Valentin Rasputin, a noted writer and en­ I had the honor and privilege to present it the UCSJ, substantiates the growing fear of vironmental leader of the Movement for the along with Boys Club representative Gary Soviets Jews as fact. The UCSJ disagrees Preservation of Lake Baikal, is one of the Cain to Michael Coulter, Tom's son. with those who advocate the muting of re­ premier anti-Semitic writers. In addition, the boys and girls club estab­ ports of anti-Semitism in the USSR, lest Aleksandr Romanenko is a classic anti-Zi­ they fuel panic. While it is vital that we onist ideologist widely known for his Class lished a new award to be given to a person eschew the reporting of unverified rumors, Essence of Zionism, which cites anti-Semitic has demonstrated the same kind of love and to demur from giving full voice to the con­ writers such as Vladimir Begun, Yury devotion to the boys and girls club and its cerns of Soviet Jews is, in our judgment, to Ivanov, Yevgeny Yevseyev, and Vladimir goals and ideals. demean and patronize their leaders. Soviet Bolshakov. The Tom Coulter Memorial Award was Jews have always depended on spotlights, given this year to immediate past president ANTI-SEMITIC PUBLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTED not silence. ARTICLES Eleanor Montano. MAJOR ANTI-SEMITIC ORGANIZATIONS The club could not have picked a person The Journal of the Soviet Public Commit­ who more personifies the kind of service The best known manifestations of the tee Against Diplomatic Relations with Israel anti-Semitic revival has been the growth of makes false anti-Semitic claims cited earlier that Tom provided for the club or for the Pamyat Maryland and wide fingerprint search system. ecutive Dave Armstrong, the Deputy Mayor America have benefited from Dr. Muller's fore­ Establishing and training a 20-man hostage Joan Riehm, and the local directors of Solid sight and guidance in the last 18 years. The rescue team which has saved many lives Waste Management, Rudolph Davidson and fruits of his efforts in the fields of international while never having to use force to end a life­ Evelyn Waldrop, to increase public awareness relations, science, and medicine will be threatening incident. on the importance of preserving and protect­ reaped by the Nation for decades to come. Instituting the CHAPS program, including a ing the environment, and in particular about Dr. Muller's presence at the helm of Johns narcotics detecting dog which has been re­ the need to reduce and dispose of solid Hopkins will be sorely missed by the students, sponsible for uncovering many hidden caches waste. by Maryland and by the Nation. of drugs. To encourage recycling and waste reduc­ It is my pleasure to salute the achievements Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to tion, the Federal Government must help of Dr. Steven Muller and offer my best wishes personally commend my friend Chief Robert create markets for recycled materials. I hope for the future. Reber for his outstandiang performance in the we continue to move in this direction with tax service of his community. He will be sorely incentives and procurement-law changes. missed by all those who had the privilege of TRIBUTE TO ROBERT T. REBER, working with him over the years. In short, Mr. Speaker, we have only 45 days POLICE CHIEF OF THE CITY until Earth Day 1990, and we have a lot to do OF BUENA PARK in Congress. FACING UP TO THE HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN CHALLENGES OF PANAMA TRIBUTE TO DR. STEVEN OF CALIFORNIA MULLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. GEO. W. CROCKETT, JR. Wednesday, March 7, 1990 OF MICHIGAN HON. C. THOMAS McMILLEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DORNAN of California. Mr. Speaker, it OF MARYLAND Wednesday, March 7, 1990 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is with great admiration that I rise today in honoring a man of unquestionable loyalty and Mr. CROCKETT. Mr. Speaker, the prestigi­ Wednesday, March 7, 1990 dedication to his community, Mr. Robert T. ous Inter-American Dialogue-cochaired by Mr. MCMILLEN of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I Reber, former chief of police for the city of Ambassador Sol Linowitz and former Costa rise today to salute Dr. Steven Muller for his Buena Park, located in my 38th Congressional Rican President Daniel Oduber-recently contributions to the Johns Hopkins University. District of California. issued a statement of its executive committee Under his guidance, Johns Hopkins has flour­ Chief Reber began his exemplary career concerning Panama. ished and grown to unprecedented propor­ with the city of Buena Park in 1958, following The statement points out that Panama and tions. a 9-year tout in the U.S. Marine Corps. Al­ the United States now face "four key chal­ In 1972, Dr. Steven Muller was elected as though starting as a patrolman, he was soon lenges" in the aftermath of the United States president of both the Johns Hopkins Universi­ promoted to sergeant in 1961, and promoted intervention: Restoring effective control by ty and the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Muller again to lieutenant in 1962. In 1974 he Panamanian authorities over their Nation's ter­ was the first person to hold both prestigious achieved the rank of captain. And a mere 11/2 ritory; rebuilding Panama's economy; building positions since the founding president, Daniel years later, in November 1975, he became the "the core institutions of representative govern­ Coit Gilman. His 18 years of service to the chief of police. ment" and assuring "respect for political and university make him the second longest ten­ Over the following 14 years, Chief Reber civic rights"; and restoring "trust and partner­ ured president in Johns Hopkins history, was personally responsible for building the ship" in United States-Latin American rela­ second only to Daniel Coit Gilman. During his Buena Park Police Department into a respon­ tions. tenure, the Johns Hopkins University has sive force which is at the same time sensitive I am particularly concerned by one sen­ grown in diversity and size, always at the fore­ to the community's needs. Under Chief tence in the statement regarding the adminis­ front of the cutting issues of American society. Reber's leadership, the department has been tration's assistance package for Panama: March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3825 "Conspicuously absent from the assistance U.S. soldiers must be returned to their bases has left Latin America in deep depression, package is any support for rural development in Panama and their activities restricted to the wars that continue to scar Central or for health, education, and other social serv­ those necessary to protect the Canal, as America, and the mounting drug scourge. ices, all of which would benefit Panama's specified in the Canal treaties. Political and Urgent attention must also be given to the civic institutions can flourish in Panama rebuilding of institutions and procedures of poorest sectors." only if Panamanians are in charge of their hemispheric cooperation, and particularly As usual, the Inter-American Dialogue has own destiny. to developing appropriate multilateral hit the nail on the head, and I intend to work 2. Panama's economy must be rebuilt. Eco­ mechanisms for dealing with crisis situa­ to remedy this defect when the Subcommittee nomic recovery is essential for stable, demo­ tions-including through a reinvigorated on Western Hemisphere Affairs, which I have cratic development in Panama. Assistance is Organization of American States. The the honor to chair, considers the administra­ urgently needed from the United States and common problems of this Hemisphere must tion's proposal. other countries. It took nearly two months be addressed jointly-by all countries of the I urge my colleagues to study the statement before Washington lifted its economic sanc­ Americas. of the Inter-American Dialogue's executive tions against Panama, and it is disturbing that some Panamanian assets still remain committee, which follows: frozen in U.S. accounts or are being with­ A TRIBUTE TO JIM PLA~AS FACING UP TO THE CHALLENGES OF PANAMA held by U.S. companies. All such funds STATEMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF should be released immediately to Panama­ THE INTER-AMERICAN DIALOGUE, FEBRUARY nian authorities. HON. WILLIAM D. FORD 23, 1990 The Bush Administration has proposed an Panama's future today hangs in the bal­ aid package for Panama that would renew OF MICHIGAN ance. The actions during coming weeks by access to U.S. trade credits and investment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the new government of Panama, headed by guarantees-together worth about $500 mil­ President Guillermo Endara, as well as by lion. It would also provide another $500 mil­ Wednesday, March 7, 1990 the United States, may determine the coun­ lion in loans to help Panama clear up inter­ Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise est arrears with the World Bank and IMF try's course for years to come. today to honor Jim Plakas, a man of enor­ Panama's new government enjoys exten­ Ohio which contrib­ search and development projects. The total utes 9.3% of national S02 e~issions would cost of these projects is over half a billion OF OHIO be mandated an 18.7% reduction of S02 dollars. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emissions. The states of Texas and Califor­ The Ohio coal industry has built more preparation Federal tax dollars helped build TVA the punishment? and Bonneville Power systems. Some preliminary conclusions of the 10- (4) Federal tax money will be used to bail HON. MERVYN M. DYMALLY year, $500 million study shed some light on our savings and loans in Texas and Califor­ OF CALIFORNIA nia. why the rush is on. In 1987, the study con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluded: First, that regional sulfur dioxide con­ (5) Millions of Federal dollars are going to help Communist countries. Wednesday, March 7, 1990 centrations were causing no discernible Why can't we have cost sharing in Ohio? damage to crops or forests; second, the Mr. DYMALL Y. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to number of acid lakes and streams was far IS THE 1980 CLEAN AIR ACT WORKING? salute Dr. Ruth D. Carter, an orthodontist, re­ lower than the EPA had warned; and third, the Yes! Since 1973 S02 emissions from Ohio siding in Los Angeles, for her 41 years of coal-fired electric utilities have declined connections between acid rain and acid lakes over 28%. Nationwide, utility emissions have dedication to the dental profession and serv­ were statistically too weak to correlate. decreased 21.7% since 1973 despite an 85% ice to the community. Dr. Carter, a native of Mr. Speaker, the job losses in Ohio and the increase in national coal consumption. La Follette, TN, is a graduate of Meharry Med­ economic impact in the United States and in Ohio, being a high sulfur coal state, has ical College School of Dentistry, class of our balance of trade will be felt nationwide. felt the effect of the 1970 Clean Air Act 1948. Following graduation from Meharry she At this point, I include the following in the with coal production declining from 55 mil­ was engaged in practice, specializing in oral RECORD. lion tons in 1970 to 31.5 million tons in 1988. surgery and general anesthesia, until 1958 The Ohio economy suffered with this loss of THE ACID RAIN STORY coal production which would have injected when she was awarded the title of "Certified In its current session, the U.S. Congress is $750 million into the 1988 Ohio economy. In Orthodontist" by the St. Louis University considering several bills to amend the Clean addition, Ohio coal was replaced by higher School of Orthodontics. Air Act, including a proposal by President priced out of state coal, causing higher elec­ Dr. Carter's professional work experience Bush. The main thrust of the legislation is tric rates. extends literally across the country. She prac­ to cut S02 emissions by 10 million tons of IS THE $500 MILLION GOVERNMENT STUDY AU­ ticed at the St. Louis Public Health Depart­ coal-fired electric generating plants. THORIZED BY CONGRESS BEING TRASHED AND ment, St. Louis, M0-1949-55; as chief ortho­ The impact is greatest on the state of IGNORED? Ohio because Ohio is the largest coal con­ dontist with the Schoen Dental Clinic, Wil­ suming state, on a BTU basis, in the nation. Congress passed legislation in 1980 au­ mington, CA-1958-61; was president of Cal­ The problem could be solved by putting thorizing a $500 million study on Care Health Plan, providing health care serv­ scrubbers on all power plant units, but you, acid rain precipitation and in 1986 the mid­ ices to Riverside, CA-1972-73; director of term findings were released. your neighbors and the industry could not orthodontics, Kaufman Dental Clinic, Los An­ afford to pay the electric bill to cover the Acid Precipitation-Effect on Crops: Acid rain in the amounts and concentrations that geles, CA-1976-78; director and proprietor cost. In 1995, over half of Ohio's electric of the Carter Health Care Center, which pro­ generating capacity will be over 25 years occur over the entire U.S. would appear to old, exceeding half of the useful life of the have no significant effect on the yield of vided 24-hour ambulatory clinical services in electric generating units, meaning the cost most, if not all, agricultural crops. general medicine, dentistry and podiatry, Las of scrubbers would be charged over a short Acid Precipitation-Effect on Forests: As Vegas, NV-1980-83. This distinguished lady period, escalating electric bills to the point with agricultural crops, there appears to be is still engaged in her practice which is exclu­ where Ohio industry would become non­ no significant foliar effect on seedlings. sively orthodontics, and also finds the time to Since seedlings have, proportionally, more competitive causing industries to move to be a lady farmer. On her modest farm of areas with economical energy costs. sensitive leaf or needle tissue than mature trees, foliar effects on mature trees would some 150 acres, she grows avocados, grape­ There are many other questions that must fruit, and kiwi. Always willing to help others, be answered: not be expected to be more severe than on Why pass a stringent S02 emission law seedlings. Therefore, forests are probably Dr. Carter holds membership and affiliation when the $500 million study mandated by relatively unaffected by ambient acidity in with numerous professional, cultural, and civic Congress known as the National Acid Pre­ rain on their foliage at low elevations or organizations. cipitation Assessment Program to even in the midst of above-cloud-base for­ A widow, this mother of two daughters, study acid rain will not be final until De­ ests. smiles with professional satisfaction when The final report is to be completed in 1990 cember 1990? speaking of younger daughter Bekka Carter­ When balancing control legislation and it is believed to be similar to the mid­ term findings. Why waste the study? Use it Oberstone, D.D.S., who followed in her pro­ versus the preliminary results of the fessional footsteps, and is as proud of first NAPAP mid-term findings in 1986, is the to legislate in a cost-effective manner to need justified? protect Ohio electric consumers. daughter, Ann Carter-Young, who has made Is the Clean Air Act of 1970 working? WHAT IS OHIO DOING TO IMPROVE OUR AIR the military her career. What has Ohio done to clean up the QUALITY? Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct privilege and air? The people of Ohio passed a $100 million honor to ask my colleagues to join with me, What will it cost you in electric bills? Bond Issue in 1985 to finance Clean Coal and my constituents in the 31st Congressional March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3829 District of California, in acclaiming Dr. Carter a themselves. She was always ready to state Services, where, for more than 4 years, he leader in the community, and a role model for that she did not allow herself to be conquered served me and all the Committee Republicans us all. by her own misfortune; accordingly, she was a well in our efforts to produce quality defense unique inspiration to all. authorization bills under sometimes arduous LOWELL GOLDEN, A ROLE It was just last year that Margaret was conditions. MODEL FOR THE COMMUNITY named one of the outstanding residents of Prior to his service on the Committee, Steve Westchester County by the Gannett-West­ served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the chester papers. Air Force for Programs and Budget, he held HON. NORMAN F. LENT Margaret is survived by her husband Paul several positions with the Nuclear Regulatory OF NEW YORK and her daughter Mary Beth, both of whom Commission, and served in the Air Force for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reside in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. To them, 1O years upon graduation from the Air Force Wednesday, March 7, 1990 and to the many hearts and minds that Marga­ Academy. Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, so often our atten­ ret Shewmake touched, we offer our sincerest As indicated by his background and tion is focused on the actions of a small mi­ condolences. achievements, Steve is well qualified for the nority who detract from our society that we challenging and demanding job as the Army's lose sight of the significant contributions made A TRIBUTE TO BRIAN PAUL Senior Acquisition Officer, and will prove to be by dedicated residents who have devoted SCHMOYER an invaluable asset to the Army. themselves to )mproving the lives of their Along with the professional commitment in­ neighbors. HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS volved with a position like Assistant Secretary Just such a person is Lowell Golden of of the Army, is the personal and family com­ OF PENNSYLVANIA mitment that Steve's family has displayed Massapequa, NY. For the past 14 years, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lowell Golden has been an active member of throughout his career. He is very lucky to the Suburban Temple of Wantagh, which pro­ Wednesday, March 7, 1990 have the full support of his wife Nan and his vides understanding and awareness of Juda­ Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask my two sons, Brad and Andy. I'm certain they will ism and fights anti-Semitism through lectures, colleagues to join me in congratulating a continue to stand behind Steve in his new ca­ films, books and dialogs between students young Pennsylvanian who will receive his pacity with the Army. and faculty members. Eagle Scout Award on March 18. Steve will be greatly missed on the commit­ Lowell Golden has played an integral part in Brian Paul Schmoyer, a resident of tee, but I wish him great success in his future promoting interfaith awareness and under­ Kreamer, PA, has been involved in Scouting endeavors. standing of the Judaic culture, and has served since 1982. In these years, he has earned 11 as a positive role model for the youth of our skill awards, 30 merit badges, and the World TRIBUTE TO EMMETT McCALL community. His contributions have not gone Conservation Award. He has served as assist­ unnoticed, and on February 28, 1990, the ant patrol leader, senior patrol leader, scribe, HON. GUS YATRON Brotherhood of the Suburban Temple of Wan­ and is in the leadership corps. tagh bestowed upon him the Jewish Chautau­ For his Eagle project, Brian coordinated the OF PENNSYLVANIA qua Society Life Membership Award in recog­ clearing of three wooded areas along a nature IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nition of his unparalleled commitment to the trail at the Selinsgrove Center to be used as Wednesday, March 7, 1990 community. picnic areas. The work involved cutting trees, Mr. YA TRON. Mr. Speaker, today I would Mr. Speaker, President George Bush has clearing brush, and discarding debris. The like to pay tribute to a man who is truly a often spoken of the vital role that voluntarism picnic areas will be used by both staff and in­ credit to the State of Pennsylvania. The man I plays in American society. I would like to add dividuals living at the facility. am speaking of is Mr. Emmett P. McCall, who the name of Lowell Golden to the list of those In addition to these scouting activities, Brian was born, raised and continues to live in honored and remembered by this body for is active in his church and school. He is a Lansford, PA. outstanding service to the community and de­ member of the Wesley United Methodist For many years, Mr. McCall advanced the votion to the goals for which we all strive. Church where he has served in many leader­ life of his community. He managed and Men and women like Lowell Golden are ship positions. A junior at Middleburg High coached the Lansford Little League, as well indeed one of the many thousand points of School, he is a member of the Key Club, Ski as the basketball team at St. Ann Parochial light that brighten our days and illuminate our Club, Concert and Stage Bands, and is active School, providing guidance and leadership to lives. in campus life. the area's youth. He was recognized for being Mr. Speaker, the Scouting tradition is very the Marian Football Alumni Club's leading MARGARET SHEWMAKE important to our country. It teaches a love of fundraiser, and has been intimately involved in outdoors and appreciation of our environment; Heart Drives in Lansford. HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN it teaches the spirit of serving others and self Presently, Mr. McCall is a fundraiser for the respect. Simply, it teaches lessons that last Carbon County Democratic Executive Commit­ OF NEW YORK lifetime. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tee, and president of the Panther Valley I congratulate Brian on his hard work and Catholic Youth League Organization, an orga­ Wednesday, March 7, 1990 dedication. nization he has selflessly served for the past Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep 28 years. His extensive participation in com­ regret that I take this opportunity to advise our A TRIBUTE TO STEVE CONVER munity and civic affairs should serve as a re­ colleagues of the passing of Margaret Shew­ minder to us all of the tremendous impact one make. HON. WILLIAM L. DICKINSON can have upon the life of his or her communi­ Many of us met Margaret during her last OF ALABAMA ty. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, March visit to our Nation's Capital during the summer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 17, 1990, of 1989. the Pan ·~her Valley Irish-American Association Margaret was a victim of diabetes, which Wednesday, March 7, 1990 will be honoring Mr. McCall with their Sham­ rendered her crippled and blind. Upon first Mr. DICKINSON. Mr. Speaker, I would like rock Award. A main criterion for the Shamrock being stricken, Mrs. Shewmake was so self­ to take this opportunity to congratulate Steve Award is humanitarianism, and Mr. McCall conscious that she refused to leave her home. Conver on his confirmation as the Assistant possesses an abundance of this very quality. Eventually, however, her big heart took Secretary of the Army for Research, Develop­ You see, in addition to all of the other activi­ precedence. She became involved in pro­ ment and Acquisition. He will be formally ties Mr. McCall is involved with, last year he grams to help the handicapped and the home­ sworn in on March 9, and will do an exempla­ donated a kidney to his son Terry. Terry's life less. She was a common sight in Westchester ry job for the Army. was saved by his father's act of love, and County, NY, where, from her wheelchair, she Steve leaves his position as the minority now, 1 year later, father and son lead normal lectured the handicapped on how to better staff director to the Committee on Armed lives. 3830 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS March 7, 1990 Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor for me to 1940, the Sisters took the first step in what NAZARETH HOSPITAL, acknowledge Mr. McCall's actions before you has proven to be a very cl9se relationship Philadelphia, PA, January 22, 1990. and the other Members of the House of Rep­ with area residents. Hon. ROBERT A. BORSKI, Jr., resentatives, as well as the rest of the Nation. Nazareth Hospital served the city of Phila­ Philadelphia, PA. His compassion, charity, and devotion to his DEAR REPRESENTATIVE BORSKI: On March delphia during the unprecedented population 9, 1990 Nazareth Hospital will be initiating fellow man reminds us that if we all followed and housing growth of the 1950's and 1960's its Fiftieth Year of service to the residents Emmett McCall's lead, the life of every com­ and the medical and technological advance­ of Northeast Philadelphia. We are very munity would be deeply enriched. ments of the 1970's and 1980's. The addition proud of the support and consideration we of the Saint Joseph Building and the Holy have received from area residents over the PLIGHT OF DAVID MIKHALEV Family Pavilion has allowed the hospital to years and we look forward to continuing continue to accommodate these modern ad­ that relationship well into the future. vances. The Hospital has planned a full calendar HON. PETER H. KOSTMAYER of special events for the upcoming year. As OF PENNSYLVANIA More recently, the hospital initiated a neo­ part of this schedule, we would be honored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES natal intensive care unit to give infants quality if you would agree to be part of our celebra­ care that was unheard of in the past. The hos­ tion. I am anticipating that this could in­ Wednesday, March 7, 1990 pital also has the most modern emergency clude presenting or forwarding to the Presi­ Mr. KOSTMA YER. Mr. Speaker, as a co­ center in the area. Originally a 116-bed inpa­ dent of the Hospital a House Resolution/ chairman of the Congressional Call to Con­ tient facility, Nazareth Hospital is now a major Greetings noting the 50th year of service to science Vigil for Soviet Jews, sponsored by 34 7 bed medical care campus. the community. the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews, I would In addition to its successful technological If you would prefer to make a personal presentation, there are a number of events like to commence our 1990 vigil by drawing growth, Nazareth Hospital deserves even planned for the weekend of March 9-11 that attention to the plight of David Mikhalev. greater recognition for its dedicated and may fit within your schedule. For your David Mikhalev is a Soviet Jew who has been skilled medical staff and generous benefac­ review, these events are presented as fol­ refused permission to leave the Soviet Union tors and friends. The unselfish contribution of lows: since 1979. His case is an especially tragic its employees has improved the welfare and Date, time, event, place, and projected at­ one and is evidence that while glasnost poli­ livelihood of the patients they serve. tendance: cies have contributed to Soviet liberalization in Mr. Speaker, I join the citizens of Philadel­ Thurs., March 8: 12 pm-1 pm, Employee many ways, certain reforms are still badly phia in expressing gratitude to Nazareth Hos­ Luncheon, Nazareth Hosp. Cafeteria, 600- 700 employees (staggered seating). needed. pital for 50 years of its compassionate offer­ Sat., March 10: 7 pm-12 pm, 50th Anniv. David has applied repeatedly for the last 11 ings. I am sure the hospital will continue to Dinner, Curtis Center, Independence years but has consistently been refused per­ provide the city with many more years of serv­ Square West, Phila., PA, 400-500 Physi­ mission to emigrate. The Soviet government ice. cians, Board Members and Guests. has maintained that he holds state secrets NAZARETH HOSPITAL-50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO Sun., March 11: 3 pm, Mass Celebrated by from the ministry of communication, where he THE COMMUNITY Archbishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua, Mater­ worked as a mathematician. However, it is un­ The late 1930's and early 1940's presented nity BVM Church, 9222 Bustleton Avenue, doubtedly more likely that rejection of his ap­ formidable challenges to the residents of 1,000 Guests and Employees. plications originates from his service as the the city of Philadelphia. It was a time when Sun., March 11: 4:30 pm, Reception for In­ the nation was struggling to overcome a vited Guests, 9222 Bustleton Avenue, 500 vice-chairman at the Public Committee to Guests. Monitor Ovir, an organization attempting to crippling economic crisis, while at the same time preparing for its inevitable involve­ If these dates present a scheduling prob­ oversee the government's visa and emigration lem, I would like to discuss alternatives with process. ment in a world war. Against this backdrop of mankind's harshest offerings came forth you or your staff. Major special events are Mr. Mikhalev's case is especially tragic be­ one of its most compassionate. planned throughout the upcoming year; we cause he is now separated from his wife and In 1940 the Sisters of the Holy Family of would certainly accommodate your sched­ daughter, who live in the United States. They Nazareth, under the direction of Mother ule. were allowed to emigrate in 1988 so that his Mary Ignatius, founded Nazareth Hospital. I will follow up with a phone call to your daughter, age 7, could be treated for a genet­ With the opening of the Marian Pavilion on office within the next week. I have enclosed my card for your information. ic hormonal disease that was untreatable in March 9, 1940, the sisters took the first step in what has proven to be a very close rela­ Thank you for your consideration and I the Soviet Union. However Olga, his wife, was look forward to future discussions. only allowed to emigrate after divorcing David. tionship with area residents. Through the unprecedented population Sincerely, This heartbreaking story of a divided family growth and housing development of the JAMES POWERS, reminds one of the old days of calculated, bu­ 1950's and 1960's, to the medical and tech­ Director of Physician and Community reaucratic totalitarianism rather than an era of nological advancements of the 1970's and Relations. glasnost, which emphasizes freedom and 1980's, Nazareth Hospital has responded ac­ human dignity. I strongly urge my colleagues cordingly. The addition of the Saint Joseph SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS to join with me in urging the Soviet Union to Building (1963) and the Holy Family Pavil­ Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, reconsider its practices with regard to David ion <1988) has allowed the Hospital to con­ agreed to by the Senate on February Mikhalev and others who wish to emigrate tinue to accommodate these modern ad­ vances. New service offerings, such as the 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a from the Soviet Union. neonatal intensive care unit, allow the Hos­ system for a computerized schedule of pital to give even the smallest patient a all meetings and hearings of Senate TRIBUTE TO NAZARETH chance at life that was unheard of in the committees, subcommittees, joint com­ HOSPITAL past. This along with the most modern mittees, and committees of conference. emergency center in the area and addition This title requires all such committees of the MRI afford our patients the best care HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI available. to notify the Office of the Senate OF PENNSYLVANIA From its beginning as a 116-bed inpatient Daily Digest-designated by the Rules IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES facility, to its present role as a major 347 Committee-of the time, place, and bed medical care campus, Nazareth Hospital purpose of the meetings, when sched­ Wednesday, March 7, 1990 can reflect proudly upon the foundation for uled, and any cancellations or changes Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in its success-the vision and compassionate in the meetings as they occur. recognition of the 50th anniversary of Naza­ family ministry of the Sisters of the Holy As an additional procedure along reth Hospital. family of Nazareth, a dedicated and skilled with the computerization of this infor­ medical staff, the generous support of bene­ In 1940, the Sisters of the Holy Family of factors and friends, and the unselfish con­ mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Nazareth, under the direction of Mother Mary tribution of its employees who have given of Digest will prepare this information Ignatius, founded Nazareth Hospital. With the themselves for the betterment of those pa­ for printing in the Extensions of Re­ opening of the Marian Pavilion on March 9, tients that they serve. marks section of the CONGRESSIONAL March 7, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 3831 RECORD on Monday and Wednesday of MARCH 15 MARCH 21 each week. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Veterans' Affairs Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry March 8, 1990, may be found in the To hold joint hearings with the House To resume hearings on proposed legisla­ Committee on Veterans' Affairs to Daily Digest of today's RECORD. tion to strengthen and improve U.S. review legislative recommendations of agricultural programs. the Paralyzed Veterans of America, SR-332 MEETINGS SCHEDULED the Jewish War Veterans, the Ameri­ can Ex-Prisoners of War, the Blinded Appropriations Veterans Association, and the Military Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu­ MARCH9 Order of the Purple Heart. cation Subcommittee 9:30 a.m. SH-216 To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Commerce, Science, and Transportation timates for fiscal year 1991 for the De­ Science, Technology, and Space Subcom­ MARCH 20 partments of Labor, Health and mittee 9:30 a.m. Human Services, Education, and relat­ To hold hearings to review the Presi­ Appropriations ed agencies. dent's budget request for fiscal year Defense Subcommittee SD-192 1991 for the National Aeronautics and To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Governmental Affairs Space Administration in Carlsbad, Veterans of America, the Veterans of To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ New Mexico, and on proposed legisla­ World War I, and the Non-Commis­ tion to withdraw the public lands sur­ sioned Officers Association. timates for fiscal year 1991 for the rounding the WIPP site. Urban Mass Transportation Adminis­ SH-216 SD-366 10:00 a.m. tration and the Washington Metropol­ 10:00 a.m. itan Area Transit Authority. Appropriations Appropriations SD-138 Defense Subcommittee VA, BUD, and Independent Agencies Sub­ Finance To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ committee To hold hearings to examine possible timates for fiscal year 1991 for the De­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ causes for the decline of corporate partment of Defense, focusing on Air timates for fiscal year 1991 for the De­ income tax revenues, and to compare Force posture. partment of Housing and Urban De­ the U.S. corporate tax burden with SD-192 velopment. that in other industrialized countries. 2:30 p.ril. SD-138 SD-215 Appropriations 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Foreign Operations Subcommittee Appropriations Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Interior Subcommittee Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee timates for fiscal year 1991 for foreign To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ To hold hearings on proposed legislation assistance, focusing on U.S. bilateral timates for fiscal year 1991 for the Na­ to strengthen and improve agricultur­ assistance. tional Park Service, Department of al programs, focusing on conservation SD-192 the Interior, and the National Gallery issues. of Art. SR-332 APRIL4 S-128, Capitol 10:00 a.m. MARCH30 Appropriations APRIL 19 9:30 a.m. Agriculture and Related Agencies Sub­ 10:00 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources committee Appropriations Energy Research and Development Sub­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary committee timates for fiscal year 1991 for the De­ Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 639, to establish partment of Agriculture, focusing on To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ a research and development program Agricultural Stabilization and Conser­ timates for fiscal year 1991 for the for the development of a domestic hy­ vation Service, Foreign Agricultural Legal Services Corporation. drogen fuel production capability. Service, General Sales Manager, and S-146, Capitol SD-366 Soil Conservation Service. Appropriations 10:00 a.m. SD-138 Transportation Subcommittee Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ APRILS timates for fiscal year 1991 for the Agriculture and Related Agencies Sub­ Federal Railroad Administration and committee 10:00 a.m. Appropriations the National Railroad Passenger Cor­ To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ poration