15064 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS A BILL TO RENAME PART OF THE Documents were requested from several health care professions as the Health ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE Government agencies, including the Depart­ Sciences Center continues to work toward im­ REFUGE WILDERNESS IN ALAS­ ments of State and Defense, the Defense In­ proving the health status of those who live and KA telligence Agency, and the U.S. Army. While work in Suffolk County, the Long Island Re­ the Department of State has been quite forth­ gion, New York State, and the Nation as a HON. DON YOUNG coming with information, I am told that these whole. other agencies have yet to make information Mr. Speaker, the Health Center at SUNY OF ALASKA Stony Brook has provided an excellent service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES available to Honduran authorities. The sooner declassified documents can be in the Long Island region. I ask my colleagues Monday, June 24, 1996 released the better as the information they to join me in recognizing the outstanding con­ Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I am contain may serve as evidence in ongoing and tributions this institution has made. introducing legislation today which would re­ future court proceedings against rights viola­ name an existing portion of wilderness in the tions. Prompt declassification will help promote INTRODUCTION OF THE EQUAL Brooks Range of Alaska's Arctic Wildlife Ref­ the independence of the judiciary system and SURETY BOND OPPORTUNITY ACT uge the "Mollie Beattie Alaska Wilderness." strengthen democracy in Honduras. Mollie Beattie, until recently the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, combined ad­ HON. ELEANOR HOLMFS NORTON vocacy in her role as the chief steward of TRffiUTE TO THE HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA America's Federal programs for fish and wild­ SCIENCE CENTER AT SUNY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES life with a compassionate belief that people STONY BROOK Monday, June 24,1996 were an inseparable part of the natural envi­ Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today I am ronment. Mollie held a special place in her HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES pleased to introduce the Equal Surety Bond heart for the Brooks Range wilderness area of OF NEW YORK Opportunity Act [ESBOA]. The ESBOA will the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, America's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help qualified women- and minority-owned largest. This legislation provides for the nam­ Monday, June 24,1996 businesses to compete in the contracting busi­ ing of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Wil­ ness by helping them obtain adequate surety derness established in the Alaska National In­ Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in bonding. In addition, the ESBOA is directed terest Lands Conservation Act-Public Law recognition of the Health Science Center at against barriers many qualified small and 96-487-in her honor. As Mollie's knowledge SUNY Stony Brook. It began in June 1963 emerging construction firms encounter in ob­ of Alaska grew, so did her love for our unique when the New York State Committee on Medi­ taining surety bonding. areas and for the special people who choose cal Education, chaired by Malcolm Muir, Surety bonding is mandatory for bidding on to call Alaska home. I hope that her willing­ issued its reports entitled "Education for the all Federal construction work in excess of ness to try to understand my State better will Health Professions." The report reiterated the $25,000, all federally assisted construction encourage others to grow in the same way. importance of meeting the projected needs of projects in excess of $100,000, and most the health professions over the next two dec­ State and local public construction. Surety ades. It recommended that State institutions bonding requirements, however, are not re­ MORE DECLASSIFICATION NEEDED be expanded and that State institutions co­ stricted to government contracting. Increas­ FOR HONDURAS operate with the expansion planned by the pri­ ingly, private construction contracts also re­ vate institutions to educate physicians and as­ quire surety bonding. As surety bonding has HON. ELIZABElH FURSE sociated health professionals be educated in become a widespread requirement for com­ OF OREGON the concept of comprehensive medical care. petition, the inability to obtain surety bonding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a part of the implementation plan, it was can cripple a construction firm, especially a proposed that a comprehensive health small or nascent one. Monday, June 24, 1996 sciences center be developed as a part of In 1992, Congress acknowledged the impor­ Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, it was a privilege SUNY Stony Brook. tance of this issue when it passed the Small that Dr. Leo Valladares Lanza, human rights SUNY accepted the committee's rec­ Business Credit Crunch Relief Act and in­ ombudsman for the nation of Honduras, was ommendation and included in the 1964 SUNY cluded legislation to study the problem of dis­ here in Washington, DC, earlier this month. master plan, the creation of a health sciences crimination in the surety bonding field, Public He was the featured speaker at a briefing center as part of the University Center being Law 102-366, that I had introduced. The sur­ hosted here on Capitol Hill by the Congres­ developed at Stony Brook. vey provision required the General Accounting sional Human Rights Caucus, of which I am a The Health Sciences Center at Stony Brook Office [GAO] to conduct a comprehensive sur­ member. stands as a testimony to the vision and hard vey of business firms, especially those owned The Honduran Government, through its Na­ work of State and University leaders who con­ by women and minorities, to determine their tional Commission for Human Rights headed tributed to the creation of this outstanding in­ experiences in obtaining surety bonding from by Dr. Valladares, is making a concerted effort stitution. Over a very short period of time, the corporate surety firms. to identify and prosecute those persons re­ Health Sciences Center at SUNY Stony Brook The GAO completed the requested survey sponsible for human rights violations in their has established itself as an outstanding center in June 1995. The survey found that of the country in the 1980's. for research and education, and a major pro­ 12,000 small construction firms surveyed, 77 The Clinton administration is making strides vider of health care services to Suffolk County percent had never obtained bonds. In addition, in beginning the process of declassifying doc­ and the broader Nassau/Suffolk region. minority- and women-owned firms were more uments that no longer need to remain secret. To recognize this accomplishment, the likely to be asked for certain types of financial In response to a request submitted to the Health Sciences Center will hold a symposium documentation. Further, minority-owned firms United Sfates Ambassador in Tegucigalpa by entitled, "A Retrospective of the Health were also more likely to be asked to provide the Honduran Government on August 1 of last Sciences Center at the State University during collateral and meet other conditions than the year, this administration agreed to expedite the past Four Decades" on June 18, 1996. It firms not owned by minorities. the declassification of documents relevant to is hoped that this will also energize the partici­ The ESBOA bill I am introducing today is Honduras. pants to meet the challenges confronting the modeled on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act

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. June 24, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15065 of 1968 which prohibited discrimination in coaches Jim Stokes, Rich Hawks, Don household. Moreover, 81 percent of single credit practices. The ESBOA requires notifica­ Vandgrift, Richie Wyman, Sherm Blaszczyk, mothers work full time to support their chil­ tion of a contractor of the action taken on his Dennis Lankford, and Jim Dawson. Pleasure dren. or her application within 20 days of receipt of Ridge Park Principal Charles Miller, Athletic With more dual-income families, it is harder a completed bond application. If the applicant Director Russ Kline and Assistant Athletic Di­ for parents to get time off to meet with teach­ is denied bonding, the surety would also be rector Jerry Smith should be especially proud ers or attend their children's soccer games. In required, upon request, to provide a written of their team. a survey of PTA leaders, 89 percent cite the statement of specific reasons for each denied lack of time as the biggest roadblock to paren­ request. According to the National Association tal involvement. of Minority Contractors [NAMC], many minority THE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Under the bill, parents can take leave to contractors reported being turned down for a LEAVE ACT participate in or attend an activity that is spon­ bond without an explanation. When expla­ sored by a school or a community organiza­ nations are not proffered, a perception of dis­ HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER tion. Parents with children in child care crimination in the surety industry is created. OF COLORADO through high school are eligible. Parents will This perception drives minority contractors to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have the flexibility to take leave a few hours obtain sureties outside the mainstream, often Monday, June 24, 1996 at a time or longer. Federal employees are at significant additional expenses and fewer also covered under this bill. protections, placing themselves, their sub­ Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, today With all of the Federal cuts in education, the contractors, and the Government at greater am introducing the Parental Involvement question is how can we help families that want risk. Leave Act of 1996. to be more involved with their kid's education? This legislation will create an environment in There is no greater cause for this country It is time for this Congress to take a stand for which small business firms, particularly those than to strengthen the family. When we invest kids. I hope you will join me in sponsoring the owned and controlled by minorities and in children and families it provides dividends Parental Involvement Leave Act and allow par­ women, can successfully obtain adequate sur­ for life. ents to make a real investment in their chil­ ety bonding. This legislation will enable us to President Clinton and Vice President GORE dren's education. ferret out continuing biases in the industry. know this to be true. In fact, they are in Nash­ Whatever these prejudices may be, getting rid ville with their wives hosting a conference on of them will open up the industry, creating en­ families. So it is fitting that today I introduce A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF INDIAN trepreneurial and employment opportunities the Parental Involvement Leave Act, legisla­ GAMING and making the industry more competitive. I tion that strengthens the family. urge my colleagues to support this bill and This bill provides families with two very im­ HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON help abolish the artificial impediments to the portant benefits that will help assure the con­ tinued success of the American family. First, it OF NEW YORK development and survival of emerging small IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES businesses. expands coverage of the Family and Medical Leave Act to businesses with 25 or more em­ Monday, June 24, 1996 ployees. The Commission On Family and Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, Indian gaming CONGRATULATIONS TO PLEASURE Medical Leave reports that the law is working is one of the most misinterpreted issues in the RIDGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL'S well for millions of workers and their families. media and on Capitol Hill in recent memory. BASEBALL TEAM Two-thirds of covered employers have ex­ The following document reviews some of the panded their policies to come into compliance major issues currently surrounding Indian HON. MIKE WARD with FMLA. And the great majority of compa­ gaming and offers an opposing viewpoint to OF KENTUCKY nies reported no or only minor new costs. the many accepted and pervasive pro-Indian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Business have even seen increased productiv­ gaming arguments in the media and in the ity and lower worker turnover as a result of the Monday, June 24, 1996 public. Much of this material can be used to FMLA. effect a greater awareness of the true nature Mr. WARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con­ Second, it gives parents 3 days of unpaid of Indian gaming. gratulate an outstanding baseball team in my leave a year to attend activities related to their There has been explosive growth in Indian district. For the third year in a row, the Pleas­ children's education. Gaming since the passage of the Indian Gam­ ure Ridge Park Panthers baseball team took Studies show that parental involvement is a ing Regulatory Act (IGRA) in 1988. Since the the Kentucky State baseball championship key ingredient in a child's education. When Act some 200 tribes have set up 237 gaming title. families learn together, children learn better. In operations in 29 states. This trend is only in­ This outstanding team was led by head fact, one of the most accurate predictors of a creasing as more and more tribes seek per­ coach Bill Miller who has served in that posi­ student's achievement in school is not income mission to open up gaming operations. In ar­ tion for 17 years. The championship was won or social status, but the extent to which par­ guing their case, the pro-Indian Gaming in­ terests continually isolate the same few ex­ 5 to 3 against the Greenup County Mus­ ents are involved in that student's education. amples of Indian Gaming prosperity and keteers after a long-fought battle. The upset Moreover, the schools and communities champion these cases in the media and on came after a 21-game Musketeer winning also profit when families get involved. Re­ Capitol Hill. The example of the streak. search on families and education has found Mashantucket-Pequot's Foxwoods casino in Each team player gave it their all throughout that: families make critical contributions to stu­ Connecticut is somehow being mistakenly the season and their dedication paid off in the dent achievement, from earliest childhood applied universally to all Indian Gaming na­ final round. These young men deserve special through high school. tionwide. The fact is that even their darling recognition, and I am proud to have such ath­ When parents are involved at school, not Mashantucket-Pequot casino in Connecticut is destroying taxpaying businesses and hav­ letes in my district. Members of the winning just at home, children do better in school and ing a detrimental effect on the surrounding team included Simon Auter, Richard Boston, they stay in school longer. The more the rela­ communities. Darrell Davis, Matthew Fox, Adam Garris, tionship between the family and the school ap­ In 1983 the U.S. Congress established a Adam Gibson, Nathan Harp, Troy Hilpp, proaches a comprehensive, well-planned part­ 2,300-acre settlement boundary for the Shawn Hoover, Matthew Jarboe, Mickey King, nership, the higher the student achievement. Mashantucket-Pequot tribe in Connecticut. Matthew McGohon, David McGovern, Royce But it is much harder today for families to This settlement boundary outlined an area Meredith, Paul Miller, Josh Newton, Matthew find the time to participate in school activities. in which the Indians could acquire land and Page, William Pfister, Christopher Phillips, The nostalgic "Ozzie and Harriet" image no place it into trust. Under current law, this land then becomes part of the tribe's sov­ Brian Scyphers, Craig Shubert, Jeffrey longer represents the average American fam­ ereign lands and is no longer within the ju­ Szymansky, Scott Terrill, Nicklaus Waddell, ily. Today, only 7 percent of American families risdiction of state or local governments. and Bradley Williams. fit the 1950's image of breadwinner father, More notably, the land is no longer subject Special recognition should be given to head homemaker mother, and two children. Half of to taxation, zoning or environmental con­ coach Bill Miller as well as the assistant all children will spend time in a single-parent trols. Thus acquired land does not have to be 15066 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 24, 1996 reservation land and the Secretary of the In­ planning by states for future Indian Gaming management courses in preparation for the terior only requires that Indian tribes not growth impossible. Further, the Act cur­ day they reach their eighteenth birthday. At acquire land in trust for gaming purposes in rently demands that states must negotiate this time these teenagers will receive as states where they currently have no land. compacts with federally recognized tribes. much as S500,000 in trust money. It is not un­ Originally, the local communities in Con­ These states constantly find themselves on common for car dealers to park their vehi­ necticut were very supportive of this 1983 the defensive with regard to their negotiat­ cles on the reservation for eager buyers look- ruling and honestly believed that the tribe ing positions due to the ambiguity of the . ing to unload some cash. The bottom line is was owed some historical redress. But the law, the aggressiveness of the Indians, as that these tribes are getting incredibly rich subsequent loss of tax revenue and local con­ well as their misinformation agenda, and and according to the Wisconsin study, such trol has made Indian Gaming a nightmare past decisions by the courts in favor of the wealth is resulting in members quitting jobs for many communities. tribes. A state should not be charged with and young members ending their educations The Mashantucket-Pequot tribe is profit­ negotiating in bad faith if it simply wants to early. Clearly, these payments to members ing over $800 million a year from their limit a tribe's gaming operations to that of do not have long-term tribal benefits. It Foxwoods casino and the 320 members of the the state's public policy on gaming. would make better sense to apply the pro­ tribe· are becoming incredibly wealthy. Be­ The state of Wisconsin provides a good ex­ ceeds of gaming to long-term tribal benefits sides enriching themselves, the Indians have ample of the unfair advantages that Indian­ and not to payments to make specific indi­ taken the casino profits to purchase land owned businesses have over non-Indian busi­ viduals wealthy. Put simply, tribal members within these settlement boundaries and put nesses and how this is ultimately hurting are not only receiving welfare payment from them into trust. The result has been a loss of the local communities. A 1995 independent the tribe but from the federal and state gov­ property taxes to the local community and study entitled "The Economic Impact of Na­ ernment as well. loss of authority and the ability to regulate tive American Gaming in Wisconsin" by the Despite the fact that Indian Gaming is a S4 Indian Gaming expansion. The local commu­ Wisconsin Policy Research Institute showed billion a year business, the federal govern­ nity is experiencing this loss in tax revenue that the 17 Indian casinos in Wisconsin, ment continues to provide Indians with bil­ at the same time that it must spend for which gross approximately $655 million a lions in additional compensation. In this cli­ greater services to administer the increased year, are also generating an additional $60 mate of budget cuts, funding is being taken traffic and crowds that the casinos attract. million through stores, lodging and other away from other programs in order to con­ These local communities are finding it nec­ non-gaming businesses. The report docu­ tinue to fund the insulated Indian programs. essary to hire more pollee and more employ­ ments that many businesses in the local Due to the large funding of Indian programs ees in order to meet the increased traffic and economy, such as restaurants, bars and out of the Interior Appropriations bill, other road problems, as well as the increased de­ movie theaters are losing money to Indian­ Interior programs will face steep cuts as a mand for emergency services. Also included owned businesses and would experience high­ result. These forfeited programs-i.e. the Na­ in these revenue costs are the increasing er demand if nearby Indian Gaming was not tional Park Service maintenance program, number of depleted businesses. Indians are available. The study further disclosed that the Smithsonian, the National Gallery of setting up non-gaming, untaxed businesses areas in the state without casinos are losing Art, and the federal government's land-man­ and attracting consumers who would other­ about S223 million to areas where Indian agement responsibilities-have no secondary wise spend their dollars in local businesses. Gaming is present. The report estimated sources of revenue as Indian Gaming does. In response, the three cities of Ledyard, these transferred funds to be a gain of S7,882 Interior Appropriations is the sole source of North Stonington and Preston, Connecticut per tribal member. This transfer is nothing funding for these programs. Compared with formed a coalition to fight the increased more than a shift of business and money 1995 levels, forest services are being cut by practice of Indians taking lands into trust from non-Indian, taxpaying citizens and lo­ over 20% and land management accounts are and are now in court in an attempt to stop calities towards further enriching govern­ losing about 15% of their funding. The over­ Indian Gaming expansion. If Indian Gaming ment assisted tribes. Despite all the claims all result is a depleted natural resources was as beneficial to states as the Indians from the Indian lobby, this independent re­ budget which will weaken the government's claim, states would not be so unwilling to port also concludes that when all effects are ability to protect national parks and wildlife negotiate with tribes and would not go to taken into account, Indian Gaming is not refuges. Revenue from Indian Gaming is in court in an attempt to stop the expansion of even a major revenue source for the state. no way reducing the government deficit as Indian Gaming. A large majority of the proceeds from In­ Indian interests like to claim. Another typical example of the negative dian Gaming go to investments and land ac­ In addition to buying up businesses, ac­ effects of Indian Gaming is what is occurring quisitions. Contrary to what pro-Indian quiring land and enriching themselves, Indi­ in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Similar to Gaming forces would have you believe, the ans are also using their untaxed profits to what is occurring nationwide, the local Sault majority of these investments do not include influence politicians and legislation in order Ste. Marie tribe is using the substantial healthcare, charitable contributions, non­ to expand their government subsidized mo­ profits from its casinos to acquire lands and gaming related capital construction, edu­ nopolies. Using the state of California as an then transfer these lands to federal trust. cation or social services. The Mashantucket­ example, an initiative is currently in cir­ The city of Sault Ste. Marie is finding out Pequot tribe, for example, is even attempt­ culation that would allow slot machines in first hand just how powerless it is in re­ ing to expand into the Las Vegas market Palm Springs. If enough signatures are gath­ straining this uncontrolled and untaxed ex­ through heavy investments. Clearly, with ered, it will appear on the ballot on Novem­ pansion of Indian Gaming. Sault Ste. Marie these types of expend! tures, Indian Gaming ber 5, 1996. Indian tribes are using millions of is losing its tax base and losing authority, is nothing more than a business machine dollars generated by illegal gaming enter­ for example its zoning and building inspec­ that is escaping taxes. prises in California for both lobbying and tion authority, and is against the Indians In addition, many tribes make per capita campaign contributions in an attempt to taking more land. The complaint that the distributions of net profits to all enrolled make their illegal activities legal. These In­ city of Sault Ste. Marie filed with the Bu­ members of their tribes, or to a select few. dian tribes are currently offering slot ma­ reau of Indian Affairs to curb expansion of The IGRA does not require that Indian prof­ chines on their reservations despite unset­ Indian Gaming in its locality is still pending. its be devoted to collective programs of the tled lawsuits contesting their legality and These examples illustrate that many Indian tribes; therefore, in many cases, only indi­ Governor Pete Wilson's opposition to them. tribes sense the "boondoggle" nature of the viduals profit. The previously discussed 1995 Indians have manipulated the rules in Cali­ current Indian Gaming laws and, knowing a study by the Wisconsin Policy Research In­ fornia by being able to operate casinos while good deal when they see it, will employ stitute revealed that a Minnesota tribe, the non-Indian owned gaming businesses, which shrewd tactics to realize their goals. Indians Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, are regulated and taxed, are unable to oper­ are simply exploiting ambiguities and loop­ with 218 members, had given members per ate in the state. Governor Wilson and Attor­ holes in the current laws and offering revi­ capita grants of S450,000 each out of casino ney General Dan Lungren argue that Indians sionist views of Congressional intent. The In­ profits for a single year. The example of the are breaking the law by operating over 9,000 dians are succeeding in their long-term goal Yavapais tribe from Arizona illustrates an­ gaming devices, including about 8,500 slot of acquiring as much land as possible and other instance of tribal members enriching machines, at 20 California casinos on tribal putting it into trust. themselves, as has been the case for other land. These tribes are operating these de­ Changes should be made to the Indian gaming tribes across the country. The tribe vices without the benefit of any compact Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 to give states of 800 members is raking in over S100 million signed by Governor Wilson. more authority to llmitJcontrol the expan­ a year in profits from their Fort McDowell The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, an 18 sion of Indian Gaming. As the Act stands casino. In fact, the tribe is profiting so much member tribe from Indio, California, have now, which allows tribes to seek land outside that each member receives an annual divi­ given $606,282 worth in campaign contribu­ their reservations without regard to any le­ dend check of $36,000, pushing the income of tions to further their cause. Observing the gitimate land claim or settlement issue, some members to over $100,000. In addition, size of these contributions and the fact that chaos and disorder will continue, making children as young as 13 are taking financial none of the tribe's gaming profits are subject June 24, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15067 to federal or state tax, one can only imagine cases investigated and the criminals pros­ retaries of the Treasury that called for as to what extent this tribe is enriching ecuted and punished. President Clinton to renew most favored na­ themselves through their illegal gaming ac­ The 1995 Wisconsin study sums up the cur­ tion trading status for China. In the letter, tivities. The Cabazon tribe is not alone. rent Indian Gaming state· of affairs quite the former Secretaries emphasized that more Total contributions by all Indian groups in well. It makes the correct conclusion that can be achieved on contentious issues such the state reached $2,421,076 in the period public officials need to have access to more as nuclear non-proliferation, the environ­ from 1994-1995. In addition, the California In­ data on this new industry than current ment and international security by engaging dian Nation PAC contributed $658,843 from agreements allow in order to fully under­ China fully in an active trading relationship 1993-1995. Indians have also learned how to stand its impact. Most information about than by trying to isolate China. In addition, influence lawmakers and policy on the na­ the scale of this new industry is being pro­ the letter clearly demonstrates the strong tional level. Through large contributions, moted by the Indians themselves. The gov­ national interest America has in renewing savvy lobbying, a media push and by devel­ ernment and the public should not be coaxed MFN trading status for China. They note, for oping a network of advocacy groups, the In­ into permitting the Indians to operate with­ example, that China is currently one of the dians recently stopped an effort in Congress out any regulation and to expand at their fastest growing economies in the world and a to impose a tax on revenues generated by uncontrolled and ever increasing rate; espe­ recipient of S12 billion of U.S. exports that their gaming operations. These tribes also cially with their assistance in the form of support more than 170,000 U.S. jobs. In addi­ hired expensive lobbyists to further their tax dollars. This expansion is harming the tion, the U.S.-China Business Council esti­ cause. relationship and any future cooperation be­ mates that U.S. direct investment in China The uncontrolled expansion of Indian Gam­ tween the federal, state, and local govern­ totals more than S24 billion. ing makes these operations highly vulner­ ments on the one hand and tribal govern­ Yesterday, Acting USTR Charlene able to money laundering and other types of ments on the other. It is also debasing the Barshefsky announced that she had success­ illegal activity. A recent GAO study con­ good intent of the 1988 Indian Gaming Regu­ fully reached an agreement with the Chinese cluded that these casinos may become more latory Act. The law had the intention of bal­ government on measures they must take to susceptible to individuals who attempt to ancing the rights of Indians to use their land enforce the terms of our trade. These hard­ launder illegal profits due to the increased without undue interference by the state with fought measures will substantially improve amount of money wagered. This determina­ the state's concerns about controlling activi­ the protection of and market access for in­ tion is correct as Indian tribes across the ties within its borders that affect the well­ tellectual property. In addition, they reir country are experiencing a rise in crime and being of its citizens. Allowing the Indians to resent a good example of how the policy of corruption from gaming operations on their acquire land throughout the state, gain trust engagement is working. lands. Indian Gaming is not required to dis­ status, and then open up gaming operations The President has said we are now at a close its recordkeeping and most currency free of taxes, state controls and regulations cross-road in our relationship with China. On transactions as most businesses are required that apply to other businesses unfairly fa­ May 31st, the President sent his rec­ vors the Indians over the states. An attempt ommendation to Congress calling for uncon­ to do under the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970. should be made to clarify Congressional in­ This information is used by law enforcement ditional renewal of MFN trade status for tent in order to prevent further instances of China. Renewing MFN w111 continue our pol­ and regulatory agencies to ensure compli­ Indian interests taking advantage of the ance. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory icy of full engagement which is the most ef­ Act, Indian casinos are not subject to the loopholes and ambiguities in the laws, which fective means to improve its actions in a Bank Secrecy Act and report currency trans­ allow for uncontrolled Indian Gaming expan­ number of areas, including human rights. In actions pursuant to a more limited Internal sion, local government helplessness and un­ the coming days, you w111 be asked to vote Revenue Service provision. This reporting necessary litigation. The Wisconsin report on this renewal. Having closely examined correctly recommends that before additional this issue over a number of years, the bipar­ provision applies only to certain cash re­ agreements with Indians are negotiated or ceipts and includes no recordkeeping re­ tisan group of former Treasury Secretaries quirements. To date, the IRS has not com­ renegotiated, more studies should be done to concluded that renewal is strongly in Ameri­ determine Indian Gaming's true con­ ca's national interest. I urge you to consider pleted any compliance reviews of tribal casi­ sequences. Americans are entitled to know nos. This recent GAO study determined that your support for renewal of MFN for China these differences in reporting requirements the facts about the country's fastest growing in light of this distinguished group's rec­ may cause problems for law enforcement enterprise. ommendation and hope that you will reach looking for a consistent paper trail of the same conclusion. records with which to trace all gaming activ­ TEN TREASURY SECRETARIES Sincerely, ity of customers engaged in large cash trans­ RoBERT E. RUBIN, actions, as well as to help identify potential ENDORSE MFN FOR CHINA Secretary of the Treasury. money laundering activities. Currency trans­ Enclosure. action regulations and reporting require­ HON. LEE H. HAMll.TON FORMER SECRETARIES ments provide the primary deterrent to, and OF INDIANA OF THE TREASURY, means of detection of, money laundering and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 1996. corruption. Monday, June 24, 1996 The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Counties with casinos in the state of Min­ The White House, nesota experienced twice as much crime as Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I have re­ Washington, DC. counties without casinos between the years ceived a letter from Secretary of the Treasury DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: As former Secretar­ 1988 and 1994. This increase was primarily Robert Rubin enclosing another letter signed ies of the Treasury, we strongly support un­ due to crimes associated with gaming, such by all 10 living former Secretaries of the conditional renewal of our most favored na­ as fraud, theft, forgery and counterfeiting. Treasury, calling for unconditional renewal of tion trading status with China. Our relations Several members of the White Earth tribe, with China are a cornerstone to the U.S. se­ for example, have recently been indicted for most-favored-nation status for China. curity and economic interests in the Pacific. alleged corruption in connection with the These distinguished Americans-Douglas The consequences of terminating MFN would theft of funds allocated for construction of a Dillon, Henry Fowler, George Shultz, William set back prospects for progress in those rela­ casino on tribal land. Local police are bur­ Simon, Michael Blumenthal, William Miller, tions in many critical areas. dened by the crime on these Indian casinos. Donald Regan, James Baker, Nicholas Brady, U.S. exports to China are now running at As an example, they now respond to twice as and Lloyd Bentsen-have guided America's fi­ S12 billion a year. providing more than many incidents of crime at the Grand Casino nancial and economic destiny during every ad­ 170,000 American jobs. U.S. businesses al­ Mille Lacs operated by the Mille Lacs Bank ministration since President Kennedy's. ready have large investments in China. Re­ of Chippewa Indians. State authorities are Their collective wisdom and judgment voking MFN will invite almost certain retal­ powerless to subject Indian Gaming oper­ iation, costing U.S. jobs and imperiling ex­ ations with the proper limitations and con­ should not be ignored. isting investments. This would place Amer­ trols to combat crime as other businesses Mr. Speaker, I ask that Secretary Rubin's ican companies and workers at a competitive must abide by. Even when states do sign letter be inserted in the RECORD, along with disadvantage compared to our principal com­ compacts with the tribes they are helpless in the letter of the 10 former Secretaries. petitors. It is estimated that China is now monitoring the Indians to see whether they DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, the third largest economy in the world, and are abiding these compacts. In short, these Washington, DC, June 18, 1996. among the fastest growing. It is not in our authorities are unable to ensure the safety Hon. LEE H. HAMILTON, interest to handicap Americans in pursuing and integrity of Indian casinos. Taxpayers House of Representatives, this market. not only find themselves supporting Indian Washington, DC. In our view, it is important to engage programs through federal funding, they are DEAR LEE: I wanted to bring to your atten­ China fully on a number of issues. By droir also paying heavily to have these corruption tion a letter signed by all ten former Sec- ping MFN and diminishing U.S. presence, we 15068 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 247 1996 would seriously hinder our ability to influ­ zation helps women entrepreneurs become MEETINGS SCHEDULED ence China's behavior in areas such as trade, successful by holding conferences and expo­ environment, proliferation and security. Re­ sitions to help better business practices and JUNE 26 voking MFN would also jeopardize the nas­ by giving scholarships to young women. Their cent economic reforms already taking place 9:30a.m. in China. mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating Commerce, Science, and Transportation It is in America's interest to renew MFN capacity of their members and promote eco­ Science, Technology, and Space Sub­ and to remain engaged with China in all nomic development, to create innovative and committee areas of our national concern. effective changes in the business culture, to To resume hearings on S. 1726, to pro­ mote electronic commerce by facilitat­ Sincerely, build strategic alliances, coalitions and affili­ Douglas Dillon; George P. Shultz; W.M. ing the use of strong encryption. ations, and to transform public policy and influ­ SR-253 Blumenthal; Donald Regan; Nicholas F. ence opinion makers. On Long Island alone, Energy and Natural Resources Brady; Henry H. Fowler; William E. more than half of its members have close To hold hearings on S. 1804, to make Simon; William Miller; James Baker technical and other changes to the ill; Lloyd Bentsen. working relationships with a particular banker and have a current line of credit, showing that laws dealing with the territories and women-owned businesses on Long Island are freely associated States of the United States, on a proposed amendment re­ IN HONOR OF GffiL SCOUTS FROM financially sound and creditworthy. This orga­ lating to Bikini and Enewetak medical OREGON nization is very important because according care, and to hold oversight hearings on to national findings there are around 7.7 mil­ the law enforcement initiative in the HON. EUZABETH RJRSE lion women-owned businesses which provide Commonwealth of the Northern Mari­ ana Islands, and S. 1889, to authorize OF OREGON 15.5 million jobs and generate $1.4 trillion in sales. the exchange of certain lands conveyed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Phyllis Hill Slater is president of her own to the Kenai Native Association pursu­ Monday, June 24, 1996 ant to the Alaska Native Claims Set­ company, Hill Slater Inc., which is an engi­ tlement Act, and to make adjustments Ms. FURSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to neering and architectural support systems firm to the National Wilderness System. recognize nine distinguished young women located in Great Neck, Long Island, NY. She SD-366 and the organization which they represent in has been on the board of directors for many Governmental Affairs such an honorable manner: the U.S. Girl enterprises including the NAWBO, National. Business meeting, to mark up S. 1376, to Scouts. On June 1, 1996, Erika Chelsea Ben­ She is the chair and founder of both the New terminate unnecessary and inequitable son, Elizabeth Deguc, Sonja Eckhardt, Jen­ York Black Women Enterprises [BWE] and the Federal corporate subsidies, and S. 1629, to protect the rights of the States nifer Kapfer, Myola Martinez, Catherine Smith, Women Business Owners Corporations and the people from abuse by the Fed­ Julie Staton, Lynn Townsend, and Kathryn [WBOC]. eral Government, to strengthen the Vogt were recognized for their unwavering She has won many awards for her hard partnership and the intergovernmental commitment when they received the Girl Scout work to help small businesses run by women relationship between State and Federal Gold Award. ' including being a Three-time Delegate to the governments, to restrain Federal agen­ This award is the highest accolade a Girl White House Conference on Small Business cies from exceeding their authority, Scout can earn, as it represents outstanding from the Caribbean-American Chamber of and to enforce the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution. accomplishments in the areas of leadership, Commerce and Industry Inc. and winning the SD-342 community service, career planning, and per­ Pathfinder Award for Women's History Month Labor and Human Resources sonal development. This award can be earned from the town of Hempstead. Business meeting, to mark upS. 1221, to by girls between the ages of 14 and 17, in Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate authorize funds for fiscal years 1996 grades 9 through 12, and is the culmination of Phyllis Hill Slater for all she has contributed to through 2000 for the Legal Services much preparation and commitment. To receive women business owners and applaud the Corporation, S. 1400, to require the Sec­ the Gold Award, a Girl Scout must earn four NAWBO for all it has offered to women-owned retary of Labor to issue guidance as to the application of the Employee Re­ interest project patches, the Career Explo­ businesses. I wish her the best and I hope tirement Income Security Act of 1974 ration Pin, the Senior Girl Scout Leadership that she continues her efforts. to insurance company general ac­ Award, the Senior Girl Scout Challenge, and counts, and pending nominations. design and implement a Girl Scout Gold SD-430 Award project. Rules and Administration To hold hearings on proposed legislation I take this opportunity to shine the spotlight SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS on these nine remarkable young women. The authorizing funds for the Federal Elec­ tremendous efforts they have exerted and the Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tion Commission, and on campaign fi­ agreed to by the Senate on February 4, nance reform proposals. immeasurable contributions that they have SR-301 made to both their country and community 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ tem for a computerized schedule of all Indian Affairs should be applauded. To hold hearings on proposals to reform meetings and hearings of Senate com­ the Indian Child Welfare Act. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ SH-216 PHYLLIS HILL SLATER NAMED AS tees, and committees of conference. 10:00 a.m. PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL This title requires all such committees Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSI­ to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Business meeting, to mark upS. 1317, to NESS OWNERS Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ repeal the Public Ut111ty Holding Com­ mittee-of the time, place, and purpose pany Act of 1935, establish a limited of the meetings, when scheduled, and regulatory framework covering public HON. MICHAEL P. FORBFS utility holding companies, and elimi­ any cancellations or changes in the OF NEW YORK nate duplicative regulation. meetings as they occur. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SD-538 As an additional procedure along Finance Monday, June 24,1996 with the computerization of this infor­ Business meeting, to mark up S. 1795, Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Personal Responsiblity and Work 0Jr honor Phyllis Hill Slater for being elected Digest will prepare this information for portunity Act, and to consider president of the National Association of printing in the Extensions of Remarks reccommendations which it will make Women Business Owners [NAWBO]. She has section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD to the Committee on the Budget with respect to spending reductions and rev­ been an active member in NAWBO for many on Monday and Wednesday of each enue increases to meet reconciliation years including being president of the Long Is­ week. expenditures as imposed by H. Con. land Chapter from 1987 to 1989. Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Res. 178, establishing the congressional The NAWBO has been a successful influ­ June 25, 1996, may be found in the Daily budget for the United States Govern­ ence on women business owners. This organi- Digest of today's RECORD. ment for fiscal year 1997 and setting June 24, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15069 forth appropriate budgetary levels for ral resources and environmental func­ JULY16 fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and tions. 2:00p.m. 2002. SD-342 Appropriations SD-215 Judiciary Labor, Health and Human Services, and Governmental Affairs To hold hearings to examine the recent Education Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. Res. 254, express­ incidents of church burnings. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ ing the sense of the Senate regarding SH-216 timates for fiscal year 1997 for the De­ the reopening of Pennsylvania Avenue. 2:00p.m. partment of Education. SD-342 Foreign Relations SD-138 10:30 a.m. Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs Sub­ Foreign Relations committee JULY 18 Business meeting, to consider pending To continue hearings to examine pros­ 9:30a.m. calendar business. pects for peace in Afghanistan. Energy and Natural Resources SD-419 SD-106 Parks, Historic Preservation and Recre­ 1:30 p.m. ation Subcommittee Commission on Security and Cooperation To hold hearings on S. 988, to direct the JUNE 28 in Europe Secretary of the Interior to transfer To hold hearings to examine whether the 9:00a.m. administrative jurisdiction over cer­ conditions in Bosnia-Herzegovina will Judiciary tain land to the Secretary of the Army allow free and fair elections to be held To resume hearings to examine the dis­ to facilitate construction of a jetty and in mid-September and, if not, whether semination of Federal Bureau of Inves­ sand transfer system, and S. 1805, to the Dayton Agreement-mandated elec­ tigation background investigation re­ provide for the management of Voya­ tions should be postponed until such ports and other information to the geurs National Park. conditions exist. White House. SD-366 311 Cannon Building SH-216 2:00p.m. JULY25 Foreign Relations JULY 10 9:30a.m. Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs Sub­ Energy and Natural Resources 9:30a.m. Parks, Historic Preservation and Recre­ committee Energy and Natural Resources To continue hearings to examine pros­ ation Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 1877, to ensure the To hold hearings on S. 1699, to establish pects for peace in Afghanistan. proper stewardship of publicly owned SD-106 the National Cave and Karst Research assets in the Tongass National Forest Institute in the State of New Mexico, in the State of Alaska, a fair return to JUNE27 S. 1737, to protect Yellowstone Na­ the United States for public timber in tional Park, the Clarks Fork of the 9:00a.m. the Tongass, and a proper balance Yellowstone National Wild and Scenic Judiciary among multiple use interest in the River and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wil­ Business meeting, to consider pending Tongass to enhance forest health, sus­ derness Area, and S. 1809, entitled the calendar business. tainable harvest, and the general eco­ "Aleutian World War II National His­ SD-226 nomic health and growth in southeast toric Areas Act". !O:OOa.m. Alaska and the United States. SD-366 Appropriations SD-366 Treasury, Postal Service, and General Gov­ SEPTEMBER 17 ernment Subcommittee 9:30a.m. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ JULY 11 Veterans' Affairs timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Of­ 9:30a.m. To hold joint hearings with the House fice of National Drug Control Policy. Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Veterans' Affairs to re­ SD-192 To hold oversight hearings on competi­ view the legislative recommendations Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs tive change in the electric power indus­ of the American Legion. Housing Opportunity and Community De­ try, focusing on the FERC wholesale 334 Cannon Building velopment Subcommittee open access transmission rule (Order To hold hearings on restructuring the No. 888). Federal Housing Administration's in­ SD-366 CANCELLATIONS sured and assisted multifamily housing 2:00p.m. portfolio. Energy and Natural Resources JUNE 25 SD-538 Forests and Public Land Management Sub­ 10:00 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee Appropriations To hold oversight hearings on Federal To hold hearings on S. 1738, to provide Legislative Branch Subcommittee Aviation Administration safety issues. for improved access to and use of the To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ SR-253 Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilder- timates for fiscal year 1997 for the Li­ Governmental Affairs ness. brary of Congress, and the Government To hold hearings on improving manage­ SD-366 Printing Office. ment and organization in Federal natu- &-128, Capitol