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LET'S LOOK TO THE FUTURE funded mandates language to the balanced Mr. Speaker, consideration of the balanced budget amendment was not made in order by budget amendment presents Congress with a HON. CHARLES WILSON the Rules Committee. unique and historic opportunity to permanently Mr. Speaker, our amendment was substan­ OF TEXAS resolve the issue of unfunded Federal man­ tially similar to the Barton balanced budget IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dates. Our substitute amendment would have amendment (H .J. Res . 1), but with two crucial provided the assurance that Congress would Wednesday, January 25, 1995 differences. First, our amendment struck the not have met its obligations under the bal­ Mr. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, from time to three-fifths provision to raise taxes contained anced budget amendment by imposing un­ time a letter comes across my desk that in section 2 of House Joint Resolution 1. funded mandates on State and local govern­ speaks directly to the core of a problem. Re­ While I am steadfastly opposed to raising ments. Although I am disheartened that Con­ cently we received just such a letter. taxes, the controversy surrounding this provi­ gress will not act on my amendment today, I The debate over balancing the Federal sion could hamper passage in the Senate and expect that we will be revisiting this issue make it more difficult to achieve the requisite budget and finding ways to also reduce taxes should the States refuse to ratify the balanced two-thirds vote in the House of Representa­ inspired an east Texan to write to my office. budget amendment because of an absence of tives. This letter is so in tune with both present re­ a unfunded mandate provision. ality and historic precedent that I wanted to Second, our amendment includes a provi­ share it with all of you: sion prohibiting new unfunded Federal man­ dates. I strongly believe that a ban on un­ DEAR REPRESENTATIVE WILSON: I would funded mandates is essential to prevent a fu­ much prefer deficit reduction to a middle CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PA­ class tax cut. Although I would qualify, the ture Congress from balancing the Federal budget merely by shifting costs and respon­ CIFIC DAILY NEWS: 25 YEARS OF tax cut would make very little difference in EXCELLENCE my well-being. But a reduction in the Fed­ sibilities to State and local governments. eral deficit will improve my well-being and The supporters of other versions of the bal­ that of my child in the long run. anced budget amendment contend that there Please work to identify spending cuts that are only two ways to balance the budget-ei­ HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD can be applied to deficit reduction rather ther by cutting spending or increasing taxes. OF GUAM than a tax cut. But the truth is there's a third, more insidious Sincerely, option where the Congress would mandate ex­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES E.L. WRIGHT. pensive Federal programs onto State and Wednesday, January 25, 1995 I expect this letter expresses the views of local governments and require local taxpayers many people, especially those with children. It to pick up the tab. Judging from the past, it is Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, 25 years asks that we look to their future. clear that Congress will use any means avail­ ago, shortly after the gateways to Guam were This means getting the Federal ledger in the able to avoid hard budget choices. I believe opened to the world, the Guam Daily News black first. It means when we do turn to tax re­ that closing the unfunded mandates loophole published its first edition on my home district lief, the emphasis should be on deductions for is imperative to preserve the integrity of the of Guam. The paper quickly evolved into a education and career training, use of IRA's for balanced budget amendment and ensure pro­ college tuition, and other long-term invest­ solid business entity, which is important to our tection for local taxpayers. island and to the Pacific region. ments. Mr. Speaker, including an unfunded Federal Fourteen years ago I was one of a handful mandates provision as part of the balanced Now affiliated with the Gannett News Serv­ of Members who voted for President Reagan's budget amendment is the only ironclad way to ice, the Guam Daily News is better known as spending cuts, and against his tax cuts. We protect local taxpayers. Although I welcome the Pacific Daily News. It is our only daily took some flak and received bags of hate mail and support efforts to solve the unfunded paper, and a tremendous source of current for this. But I felt then, as I know now, that mandates issue by passing a statute, the sorry events. any tax cuts must come after we achieve a fact is that Congress is adept at finding ways Over the years, the P.D.N. has changed its balanced budget, not before. Trying to do both to circumvent statutory law in order to escape format, its editors, its reporters, but not its high in the early 1980's snowballed us into the from fiscal accountability. quality. The paper may not be as thick as the Additionally, it is important to note that Re­ most rapid increase in deficit spending in his­ New York Times or the Washington Post, but publican and Democratic Governors have tory. "all the news that's fit to print," manages to rightly expressed their reluctance to encour­ A strong, solvent America is in everyone's get on its pages. interest. Reaching a balanced budget should age their State legislatures to ratify a balanced be our priority now, just as it should have budget amendment without a provision specifi­ Truly part of the Guam family, the P.D.N. been 14 years ago. cally prohibiting new unfunded Federal man­ currently reaches a wider audience than any dates. The inclusion of a provision to ban un­ other island media. It overcame obstacles and funded Federal mandates would have, in my outlasted a competing paper. Throughout the CONCERNING THE RULE TO HOUSE opinion, markedly improved the chance of rati­ years, in typhoons and other natural disasters, JOINT RESOLUTION 1 fication by the States. I have always found an edition of the P.D.N. Mr. Speaker, our substitute amendment has at my doorstep. Yet, the paper means so HON. BOB FRANKS the support of the National League of Cities much more to Guahan. and the National Conference of State Legisla­ OF NEW JERSEY On important occasions, the managers and tures [NCSL]. The support of NCSL is espe­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employees of the P.D.N. constantly prove their cially noteworthy, as it is their members who Wednesday, January 25, 1995 will ultimately be deciding the fate of the bal­ keen interest in civic matters. As a member of Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, anced budget amendment. And since this rule the Guam Chamber of Commerce, the Guam today I rise in reluctant support of House Res­ precludes me from offering my substitute Olympic Committee, other nonprofit boards olution 44, the rule for the balanced budget amendment that would have protected the and commissions, President Lee Webber amendment. Although I will be voting for this States, I am skeptical whether this version of leads his staff by example. As the company rule, I am disappointed that the Franks-Condit­ the balanced budget amendment will ever be grew, it shared its success with the island. Gillmor substitute amendment adding un- ratified by the requisite 38 States. Happy 25th birthday, Pacific Daily News.

j 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. January 25, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2463 CONGRESSIONAL REFORM in exactly the same manner that they are TRIBUTE TO JONATHAN COHEN, applied to the private sector. Other key SUBWAY HERO labor laws also are currently applied to Con­ HON. LEE H. HAMILTON gress, although the methods of enforcement OF INDIANA differ somewhat from those adopted for pri­ HON. JOSE E. SERRANO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vate sector employees. Among these laws are OF NEW YORK the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Wednesday, January 25, 1995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Family and Medical Leave Act. Some laws Wednesday, January 25, 1995 insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, have not been applied to Congress simply be­ Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay January 11, 1995, into the CONGRESSIONAL cause they have no bearing on the internal tribute to Jonathan Cohen, a brave young Afri­ RECORD. operations of this institution, such as Title can American whose quick and selfless action IX of the Higher Education Act Amendments prevented a fleeing suspect from escaping a APPLYING LAWS TO CONGRESS of 1972, which deals with women's athletics As much as Hoosiers complain to me about programs. And in certain areas Members are tragic subway murder early this month. excessive government regulations, they com­ actually subject to more stringent statutory Jonathan Cohen lived in the Bronx until he plain even more about congressional exemp­ limitations than those applied to people in was 10 and attended P .S. 48 in my Congres­ tions from laws that are applied to private the private sector: examples include full pub­ sional District. He was descending the esca­ citizens and businesses. They believe Con­ lic financial disclosure, post-employment re­ lator to the platform at the 34th Street station gress should follow the same laws as private strictions, and strict limitations on outside on January 4 when he saw a man push an el­ citizens, and I agree. To address such con­ income. cerns, on the opening day of the 104th Con­ derly woman into the path of an oncoming gress the House passed unanimously the Con­ Constitutional questions have also com­ subway train. While the other onlookers froze, gressional Accountability Act, which will en­ plicated the effort to bring the legislative Mr. Cohen had the presence of mind to follow sure that Congress lives under the same laws branch into compliance. There would be con­ the man he saw commit the crime, call out to applied to private citizens. siderable potential for mischief if a Presi­ dent of one party were allowed to use his others to call the police, and then grab and BACKGROUND regulatory enforcement powers to harass or hold the suspect when he reached the token Many Members of Congress from both po­ unduly influence Members of Congress of an­ booth. litical parties and both chambers have other party. The internal operations of Con­ Mr. Speaker, when teachers at P.S. 48 read worked for years to develop a process for ap­ gress cannot be subject to regulation-and about this incident, they recalled the young plying laws to Congress that is consistent possible political manipulation-by the boy named Jonathan Cohen who had at­ with the constitutional requirement of the President. tended their school 20 years ago. After doing separation of powers. For example, a pro­ However, even with these common mis­ some checking, they were able to ascertain posal similar to the Congressional Account­ understandings and difficulties, the underly­ that the hero of January 4 was a grown-up ab111ty Act was included among the rec­ ing problem has remained: Congress has not ommendations of the bipartisan Joint Com­ version of the boy they remembered. been subject to certain laws to the maximum Mr. Speaker, on Friday, February 17, P.S. mittee on the Organization of Congress, extent feasible, and the institution must be which I co-chaired. In August 1994, legisla­ brought into full compliance in a manner 48 will hold a Black History Month program. tion almost identical to the Congressional consistent with the Constitution. The annual theme of this year's celebration, Accountability Act passed the House by a which had been established well in advance of margin of 437 to 4. Unfortunately, that pro­ PROVISIONS the events of January 4, is "Growing Better posal was blocked in the Senate in the clos­ My view is that the Congressional Ac­ Citizens." How fitting it is, Mr. Speaker, that ing days of the 103rd Congress. The House re­ countability Act will accomplish these goals Jonathan Cohen, who has grown into such an sponded in October 1994 by applying laws to without undermining the separation of pow­ itself via a change in House rules. outstanding citizen, will speak at this event. ers. As passed by the House, it contains a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me This rules change was a worthwhile accom­ number of important provisions. It will: re­ plishment. But private sector laws should be quire the direct application of private sector and the P.S. 48 community in priase of Jona­ applied as fully as possible to both the House laws, including OSHA, to Congress; create a than Cohen for the shining example he sets and Senate, and this is best accomplished by bicameral Office of Compliance to issue the for all Americans. legislation rather than a rules change in one regulations necessary to implement these chamber. Moreover, the internal House rules laws; provide that such regulations will go change could not allow for court appeals of into effect within a certain period unless INTRODUCTION OF TAX LEGISLA­ employee grievances. As a result, Congress is Congress explicitly votes otherwise; and TION TO REPEAL THE $15 MIL­ again considering legislation to end the long allow congressional employees to take their history of congressional exemptions. LION LIMITATION ON TAX EX­ complaints to court and receive compensa­ EMPT PUBLIC OUTPUTBONDS IMPORTANCE tion. There are three key reasons why it is im­ House passage of the Congressional Ac­ portant for Members of Congress to follow countability Act is not the final hurdle in HON. RICHARD E. NEAL the same laws that cover private citizens. the process of applying laws to Congress. The OF MASSACHUSETTS First, the widespread perception that Senate also has pledged quick consideration IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Members have exempted themselves from of a bill to apply laws to Congress. But the Wednesday, January 25, 1995 many laws significantly undermines public Senate bill likely will differ from the House­ confidence in Congress. This institution passed version in important ways, and the Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, loses credibility and legitimacy when people two chambers will have to agree on a single today I am reintroducing legislation to amend believe that Members are somehow "above consensus package. Still, my hope is that the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the law." Congress will settle the issue of congres­ the special $15,000,000 limitation on the Second, more fully applying laws to Con­ sional compliance early this year. gress will improve the quality of the legisla­ amount of a tax-exempt bond issue which may tion we pass. It can be difficult for Members CONCLUSION be used to provide an output facility. The in­ tent of this legislation is to treat public power to understand completely the practical im­ The application of laws to Congress is one plications of legislation when we are not key component of the overall reform agenda in the same manner as other public facilities. forced to confront these implications in our advanced by the Joint Committee on the Or­ Traditionally, States and local governments own place of work. ganization of Congress and other reform­ and other public entities have relied on the is­ And third, it is simply unfair not to extend minded Members during recent years. But re­ suance of municipal tax-free bonds to finance to congressional employees the same rights form is an ongoing process, and much work construction of a wide range of essential pub­ and protections available to those who work still needs to be done. Members should con­ elsewhere. lic facilities, including schools, roads, water tinue to work in a bipartisan fashion for and waste water treatment systems, electric COMPLEXITIES meaningful congressional reform throughout and gas utilities, hospitals, health centers, As with many congressional reform issues, the 104th Congress. The passage of a strong the issue of applying laws to Congress is reform agenda will help demonstrate that prisons, and public transit. The Tax Reform complex, and often misunderstood. For ex­ Members are serious about enhancing the Act of 1986 included numerous provisions re­ ample, many laws such as the Social Secu­ openness, effectiveness, and public credibil­ stricting the use of tax exempt bonds. These rity Act have long been applied to Congress ity of Congress. provisions were enacted in order to curb 2464 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 25, 1995 abuses in the bond community and to in­ the United States. It has 10 offices in Penn­ Excellence Award, Combat Readiness Medal, crease revenue to reduce the Federal budget sylvania, and employs a professional staff of Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air deficit. more than 300 employees. Force Longevity Service Award with four oak One of the changes made in 1986 was the A frequent speaker for professional and leaf clusters, NCO PME Graduation Ribbon extent to which private parties could benefit community service groups, John has often with one oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force from the use of facilities financed by tax-ex­ shared his financial expertise with the commu­ Training Ribbon. She enlisted in the Air Force empt bonds. Pre-1986, up to 25 percent of fa­ nity. The list of his personal and professional in 1974 as a plumber, retrained first as a tele­ cilities constructed through the issuance of affiliations and memberships is long and im­ type operator and later to go into the training tax-exempt bonds could benefit from the use pressive. It includes a seat on the board of career field. She left as chief, education and of facilities financed by tax-exempt bonds. The trustees of College Misericordia where he training section responsible for developing and Tax Reform Act of 1986 reduced this restric­ served as the vice-chairman of the board and evaluating unit training programs. tion to 10 percent for all Government bonds. chairman of the finance committee. Currently Alan A. Parlato and the former Julia A. However, a further limitation was imposed on he is serving as trustee emeritus. He has Reitano met in 1969 and were married in Au­ public power and public natural gas trans­ served from 1989 to 1990 as a trustee for gust 1971 in Rochester, NY. They have one mission facilities. The private use test for pub­ Keystone Junior College; he is a current trust­ son, Christopher, a daughter-in-law, Heather, lic power is the lesser of 10 percent of $15 ee of King's College and sits on the Wilkes and two grandsons, Zakk and Storm. Alan's million. No other entities are subject to the $15 University Presidents Council. proud parents are Russell and June Parlato of million private-use test. John came to Wilkes-Barre in 1959 to at­ Irondequoit, NY. Julia's equally proud parents The removal of the $15 million cap would tend King's College and made the Wyoming are Joe and Theresa Reitano of Greece, NY. place public power on equal footing with other Valley his home. He and his wife, Sharon, are Mr. Speaker, please join me and their family public facilities. The additional restriction on the proud parents of two sons, John Ill, a sec­ in thanking the Parlato family for their alle­ public power hampers the ability of these enti­ ond-year law student, and Scott, who attends giance to and brave service for our Nation. ties to buy and sell power in the open market. Wilkes University. In addition, the restriction constrains public Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join with the power entities from building units of a size Strauss Lodge in honoring John Randolph, Jr., AGREE TO DISAGREE IN BIPARTI­ which allow them to gain economies of scale. for his dedication to his profession and to his SAN EFFORT TO GET THE PEO­ In 1989, the Anthony Commission on Public community. I applaud the lodge's choice of PLE'S WORK DONE Finance, chaired by former Rep. Beryl An­ John Randolph as this year's recipient of this thony issued a report entitled "Preserving the prestigious award. HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Federal-State-Local Partnership: The Role of OF TEXAS Tax-Exempt Financing." The Commission rec­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ommended the elimination of the $15 million SALUTE TO THE PARLATOS FOR Wednesday, January 25, 1995 public power limit. The bottom line is that this THEIR SERVICE IN THE U.S. AIR restriction is not only discriminatory, but it FORCE Ms. JACKSON-LEE. Mr. Speaker, when the drives up the cost of power to consumers of President of the United States addressed this public systems. HON. LOUISE MciNTOSH SLAUGHTER body last night during his annual remarks on On June 23, 1993, the U.S. Department of OF NEW YORK the State of the Union, he expressed his de­ Treasury testified before the Subcommittee on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sire to put partisan politics aside and to work Select Revenue of the Ways and Means Com­ with this new Congress in accomplishing the Wednesday, January 25, 1995 mittee and addressed this legislation. Leslie B. goals of the Nation. We should hasten to ac­ Samuels, Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cept this challenge. said, "There does not appear to be a reason to salute Julie and Alan Parlato from Roch­ The President's message was a forthright to treat (these) output facilities more harshly ester, NY for their accredited service in the affirmation of America's working men and than other output facilities. As a practical mat­ U.S. Air Force on the occasion of their retire­ women. He acknowledges that despite eco­ ter, the $15 million output limit of current law ment at the Offutt AFB on November 18, nomic recovery, too many families are still may have little effect other than to create an 1994. working harder for less. President Clinton out­ incentive for public power issues to operate in­ In SMSgt. Alan A. Parlato's 24 years in the lined his strategy for preparing the American efficiently." Air Force he earned a SAC master technician people to face the demands of today's econ­ The legislation will remove the $15 million patch and a SAC master aircraft and muni­ omy by raising family incomes. In an effort to cap and treat public power like other public fa­ tions maintenance badge. His decorations and reach parity in wages, he proposed raising the cilities and I urge my colleagues to join me in awards include the Meritorious Service Medal minimum wage. He further outlined the pro­ cosponsoring this legislation. with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Com­ posals of his Middle-Class Bill of Rights-a mendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air proposal which will help middle-class families Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Out­ meet the costs of raising and educating their JOHN M. RANDOLPH, JR., HON­ standing Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster, children, obtaining training for higher paying ORED WITH COMMUNITY SERV­ Air Force Organizational Excellence Award jobs, purchasing a first home, or for the care ICE AWARD with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Good Con­ of an elderly parent. Let us use the Presi­ duct Medal with seven oak leaf clusters, Na­ dent's words and ideas as a framework for HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI tional Defense Service Medal with bronze star, legislative action. We cannot afford to allow OF PENNSYLVANIA Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with his passionate directives to simply pass IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Longevity Serv­ through these halls as wishful rhetoric. We ice Award with five oak leaf clusters, NCO must act now. Wednesday, January 25 , 1995 PME Graduation Ribbon with one oak leaf President Clinton's new covenant of rights Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased cluster, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Rib­ and responsibilities between the Federal Gov­ today to have the opportunity to recognize the bon, and the Air Force training ribbon. He en­ ernment and the American people is a pre­ accomplishments of a highly respected leader listed in the Air Force in 1971 as a grand radio scription for new hope. I agree that the Gov­ and my personal friend, John M. Randolph, Jr. repairman and left as a maintenance oper­ ernment must help people obtain the nec­ Mr. Randolph will be honored by the Wilkes­ ations superintendent and logistics group re­ essary tools to improve the quality of their Barre community on February 19 at the pres­ source advisor. lives. But I further believe that people must tigious Lincoln Day Dinner sponsored by the In Master Sergeant Julie A. Parlato's 20 play a role in building not only their own lives, B'nai B'rith S.J. Strauss Lodge. years in the Air Force her decorations and but in building and strengthening their commu­ Mr. Randolph, a graduate of King's College, awards include the Defense Meritorious Serv­ nities and their country. To do this, we need is a senior partner in the accounting firm of ice Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal to reform our welfare state into a system that Parente, Randolph , Orlando, Carey and Asso­ with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Out­ rewards work and responsibility; we must con­ ciates, which is the 25th largest CPA firm in standing Unit Award, Air Force Organizational tinue the fight against crime; and we should January 25~ 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2465 build upon the principles of the AmeriCorps tonight from the historic legislative cham­ ing us to a 30 percent reduction, to put more national service program. ber in Trenton, one of the oldest in the na­ money in the hands of families like yours. We are a nation of people-united to work tion. Speaking to you this evening is a tre­ The results have been solid: State revenues are up even from the income tax-and 60 for many of the same causes. But when we mendous honor for all of us here in New Jer­ sey. thousand more New Jerseyans are at work disagree, it does not mean that we are fun­ It is appropriate that we have come to­ today than were a year ago-making this damentally different creatures. We simply dis­ gether tonight in Trenton. On Christmas year our best year for job creation since 1988. agree. It's that simple. For this Nation to move morning in 1776, George Washington crossed And we did it all under a balanced budget forward, we must learn to agree to disagree the icy Delaware River and surprised King amendment to our state's constitution. and move beyond party lines to work toward George's mercenaries in their barracks In November, the revolution came to the health and well being of all. Thank you, here-on these grounds. The Battle of Tren­ Washington. Mr. President, for your inspiring words of en­ ton was a turning point in the American Now people want less government, lower taxes, and less spending from the federal couragement. Revolution. Just as that revolution two centuries ago government. began in the colonies, there is a revolution People want results. sweeping America today, begun not in Wash­ In both houses of Congress, the Republican TRIBUTE TO NEWPORT HARBOR party has been elected, like many of us in HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ington, D.C., but in the states. In Wisconsin, in Ohio, in Massachusetts, in South Caro­ the states were on an agenda of change: lina, in California. The American people are We 're committed to reforming welfare-to HON. CHRISTOPHER COX seeking freedom in a new revolution that encourage people to work, and to stop chil­ OF CALIFORNIA began before I ever came to office. dren from having children. We want to force the government to live IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is a revolution of ideas, one in which the within its means by stopping runaway spend­ Wednesday, January 25, 1995 voters are given a clear choice between big­ ger or smaller government, higher or lower ing and balancing the federal budget. Mr. COX of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise taxes, more or less spending. We want to lower taxes for families and today to pay tribute to the Newport Harbor It is a revolution about a free and sov­ make it easier to achieve the American ereign people saying they want power to re­ Dream-to save money, buy a home and send High School football team, which completed its the kids to college. first undefeated season in 64 years by winning turn to them from their state houses, their county governments, their city halls. We're going to stop violent criminals in the California Interscholastic Federation cham­ the tracks-with real prison time for repeat pionship title. In elections all across America, the voters offenders and a workable death penalty. Led by Head Coach Jeff Brinkley, the Sail­ have chosen smaller government, lower taxes We must send a message to our young peo­ and less spending. ple that crime doesn't pay. ors' triumphant season was the culmination of They rejected the tyranny of expanding an extraordinary year for these young men . It And we're going to slash those unnecessary welfare-state policies, the arrogance of big­ regulations that strangle small business in was a year that was marked not only by nota­ ger and bigger government. The frustration ble individual accomplishments and exemplary America, to make it easier to create more of one size-fits-all answers. jobs and pay better wages and become more team play but also by a tremendous sense of In a word, they have chosen freedom. competitive in the global marketplace. courage and determination rarely seen in prep They elected leaders like Governor Bill We intend to create a new era of hope and football. The coaching staff, t.he players, the Weld of Massachusetts-who, in his first opportunity for all Americans. fans all made their dream a reality. month in office, cut state spending by 1.7 bil­ Many of these ideas are the same ones Gov­ Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I lion dollars. Since then, he's cut taxes five ernors have been enacting here in the states. ask my colleagues to join with me in saluting times and brought Massachusetts the third­ Time after time, Republicans and Demo­ lowest unemployment rate in the nation. crats-have found that things work better the Newport High School football team and to And Governor Pete Wilson, who has al­ congratulate their championship year. when states and communities set their own ready reformed health care in California­ priorities, rather than being bossed around using market forces to guarantee access for by bureaucrats in Washington. millions of uninsured and made health care GOVERNOR WHITMAN'S SPEECH TO Our colleagues on Capitol Hill are facing more affordable !or small businesses. the same opposition we did-the same cries THE NATION They elected governors who said we should of "it can't be done" from the Washington­ have a smaller, more efficient government­ knows-best crowd. People who think govern­ HON. BOB FRANKS and they meant it. Like Governor Tommy ment can't be too big and that there is vir­ OF NEW JERSEY Thompson in Wisconsin-he's cut spending, tue in raising taxes. cut taxes, and led the most comprehensive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Well, there's nothing virtuous about rais­ welfare reform movement in the country. ing taxes. There's nothing heroic about pre­ Wednesday, January 25, 1995 And Governor Fife Symington, who be­ serving a welfare system that entraps people. Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, came one of several Republican governors to And there's nothing high-minded about wast­ last night New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd cut tax every year they were in office and ing other people's money on Big Government see their economies boom. spending sprees. Whitman delivered the Republican response to In state after state, the revolution of ideas the President's State of the Union Address We overcame the same objections, the took hold. same stalling and distortion, the same from the historic assembly chamber in Tren­ By 1994, Governor George Allen reformed footdragging. We've heard it all. And in the ton. the criminal justice system and abolished end, we have won the battle of ideas in our As my colleagues are aware, Governor parole in Virginia. states. Whitman has a growing national reputation for And the same month Bill Clinton signed Now it's time to win the battle of ideas in cutting taxes, slashing onerous regulations, the largest tax increases in American his­ Washington. and eliminating unnecessary spending. She tory, Governor John Engler signed the larg­ If the people's agenda is to succeed in Con­ has demonstrated the leadership, determina­ est tax cut in Michigan history, helping gress, everyone needs to work together. bring the lowest unemployment rate to the tion, and guts to govern effectively. She has And while at times tonight some of the state in twenty years. President's ideas sounded pretty Republican, proven that government can be smaller and Here in New Jersey-like so many other the fact remains that he has been opposed to less costly and still be responsive to the peo­ governors-! was told my tax-cutting poli­ the Balanced Budget Amendment-he pro­ ple it serves. cies were a "gimmick." I heard we couldn't posed even more government spending-and Mr. Speaker, many political pundits are tout­ do it-that it was "impossible"-that it he imposed the biggest tax increase in Amer­ ing Governor Whitman as a possible Vice would " hurt the economy." ican history. Presidential nominee, and rightly so. Governor But I had given my word to the people of It's clear that your votes in November Whitman's successful policies are a model New Jersey that we would cut their taxes. sounded a warning to the President. If he has that should be adopted nationally. And we did. changed his big government agenda, we say I commend Mrs. Whitman on her excellent In the first year, with the help of the New great-join us as we change America. Jersey legislature, we cut business taxes. Republicans welcome your ideas for mak­ speech last night. Below is the text of the We reduced income taxes not once but ing government not bigger but smaller. Governor's speech for my colleagues' review. twice. We lowered state spending-not reck­ As we move forward in the next two years, STATE OF THE UNION RESPONSE lessly-but carefully and fairly .. the President and Congress should be re­ Good evening. I'm Christie Whitman, Gov­ Just yesterday, I announced a third wave minded that success is not measured in the ernor of New Jersey, and I am addressing you of income tax cuts-another 15 percent, tak- number of laws passed, but in the results. 2466 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 25, 1995 Is government serving the people better? Then, in the afternoon when things seem to cleaners, truckers, farmers, and wood finish­ Are neighborhoods safer? be slowing down, Myk Powell hits the air ers. Are families stronger? waves. If you need a little humor, albeit Unfunded mandates have imposed costs and inflexible rules on governments and Are children learning more? tongue-in-cheek, to keep going, Myk, gives Are we better prepared to meet the future? business. They often dictate priorities to Do we have more freedom? you exactly that, a little humor. He'd be proud those who must comply without considering The election in November was a beginning, of me for stealing that joke. But seriously their views. But since many of the laws and not an end-and we are committed to fulfill­ folks . . .. regulations in question prevent discrimina­ ing the verdict of the voters and enacting Myk carries on the same important role of tion, promote worker safety, and protect our agenda of hope for the families of Amer­ channeling emotion, conveying information, health, safety, and the environment, the pro­ ica. Change is hard. But we're going to work and encouraging debate. He has that rare gift posals to reduce unfunded mandates must be hard. of being able to intelligently sprinkle humor approached with great care. The challenge is We will keep faith with America. to alleviate the financial burden of unfunded We will keep our word. throughout his show. From his Uncle Myk-ie mandates without letting the worthy objec­ We will do what you elected us to do. alter ego to his hilarious commercials. Myk tives slip away. We will give you results. can tease an audience immediately after caus­ FEDERAL BUDGET CUTS ing them to question their stance on important On election day you gave us your trust. We The major impetus behind growing federal accept your mandate. issues. mandates is the federal budget deficit. In the President Clinton, you must accept it as Beyond all the talk, NEWSTALK K-57 fea­ 1960s and 1970s, federal money to state and well. tures the Island's only radio news team guided local governments grew steadily as a per­ Put the principles of smaller, more effec­ by news pro, Patty Arroyo, the island's only centage of state and local outlays, peaking tive government into action. Reduce spend­ on-the-go Shakespearian traffic reporter, Jef­ at 27% in 1978. More recently, the federal ing and cut taxes. ferson Cronin, and knowledgeable news an­ government's response to budget deficits has Two weeks ago, in my State of the State been to reduce its share of state and local aid address to the people of New Jersey, I made chors and reporters. Yes, we the radio listeners on Guam are to about 18% of their budgets. But mandates them a pledge which, in closing, I would now did not decrease, and local costs escalated. like to make to the American people on be­ fortunate indeed. The naysayers said you'd half of the Republican Party. By the time run out of things to talk about. Ten years later, CONGRESSIONAL ACTION President Clinton makes his next State of we continue to enjoy the fine programs which There is broad support in Congress to curb unfunded mandates. At a minimum, the the Union address: K-57 radio offers today and, we hope, for House and Senate should be required to take We will have lower taxes. many years to come. We will have more efficient government. a separate vote on any measure that would We will have a stronger America. place costs on state or local governments. Without such a vote, the House bill's "no We will have more faith in our politics, FEDERAL MANDATES more pride in our states and communities, money, no mandate" provision would require and more confidence in ourselves. the federal government to provide funds for We will go forward together, as one family HON. LEE H. HAMILTON new mandates. Before Congress takes action with many faces, building a future with op­ OF INDIANA on a bill, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) would have to determine if the costs of portunity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A future with security. the proposed legislation would exceed $50 A future based on mutual respect and re­ Wednesday, January 25, 1995 million for states and localities, or $100 mil­ sponsibility. lion for the much larger private sector. For Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bills that exceed these thresholds, any one And most of all, a future filled with hope­ insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, for our children and our children's children. Member of Congress could demand a separate Thank you very much and God bless Amer­ January 25, 1995 into the CONGRESSIONAL vote on whether or not to impose an un­ ica. RECORD. funded mandate. FEDERAL MANDATES In addition, federal agencies would be pro­ Local officials and small business owners hibited from imposing unauthorized costs on CONGRATULATIONS TO SORENSON in Indiana often tell me of the difficulty states and localities when issuing new regu­ BROADCASTING FOR 13 YEARS they have paying for unfunded federal man­ lations. There would also be reports to Con­ dates. One of their top priorities is to limit gress on the costs incurred by state and local OF EXCELLENCE AND 10 YEARS governments and the private sector in meet­ OF GREAT TALK RADIO the ability of Congress to shift costs to busi­ nesses or state and local governments by re­ ing existing mandates. quiring them to meet certain federal stand­ DRAWBACKS HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD ards. I agree. Congress is responding to these There are, however, several drawbacks to OF GUAM concerns by considering a bill this week in any blanket prohibition on federal mandates. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both the Senate and the House to limit the First, civil rights advocates fear restrictions practice of imposing unfunded federal man­ on mandates could gut constitutional rights Wednesday, January 25, 1995 dates. This bill is similar to legislation I co­ and anti-discrimination laws. Thus, the Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, in my sponsored in 1993. measure should not apply to laws protecting In the past, state and local governments constitutional rights. It should also exempt home district of Guam, we have many fine have been told they must do things such as laws to protect against fraud, provide emer­ radio personalities and journalists. One of the provide safe drinking water, reduce asbestos gency assistance, and protect national secu­ island's communications corporations has hazards, or impose tough criminal penalties. rity. Second, eliminating mandates may been around for the last 13 years, and has Businesses were required to improve work­ make it more difficult to apply worthy exist­ been the only all talk radio station on our is­ place standards, protect their customers ing health and safety standards. Third, pro­ land for the last 10 years. The company is from fraud or abuse, and comply with numer­ tection from mandates should apply equally known as Sorenson Broadcasting, and its all ous environmental regulations. The objec­ to the public and private sector. For exam­ talk radio station is NEWSTALK: K-57. Since tives of these federal requirements are al­ ple, local governments should not be exempt most always worthy: clean water, safer there is only one all talk station on our local from labor safety laws just because the fed­ roads, trustworthy banks, or consumer pro­ eral government does not subsidize their im­ radio dial, K-57 is more like an electronic vil­ tection. But collectively they often drain plementation. Fourth, the analysis of man­ lage meeting which convenes every day. funds from local governments and discourage dates should include potential benefits as The mornings are very alive with one of business growth. For example, compliance well as costs. It would be shortsighted to Guam's solid citizens, Jon Anderson. This is with the Clean Water Act is expected to cost abolish public health requirements that pay morning talk radio at its finest. For 4 hours be­ state and local governments $32 billion this for themselves many times over in long-term ginning at 6 a.m., Anderson engages, encour­ year. By one estimate, compliance with health care savings. Fifth, estimating the ef­ ages, stimulates, and informs. Jon Anderson twelve other federal mandates will cost $33.7 fect of complex legislation is extremely dif­ billion over the next five years. In all, fed­ is the most well-known voice throughout all ficult. Calculating direct and indirect costs eral mandates consume an average of 12.3% of a mandate is so exacting that analysts segments of Guam's varied communities. He of local revenue. In the private sector, an will be hard-pressed to present accurate fig­ has been concerned with island issues for EPA study found that environmental compli­ ures. many years now, and Guam is enhanced by ance costs can at times exceed profits for While this bill is not perfect, it is a good his show and his concern. some small businesses, including many dry start in dealing with the complex problem of January 25, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2467 unfunded mandates. It can and will be im­ ductible IRA. These limits would be gradually Mr. Marcelino Serna of El Paso, TX. My bill proved over time. A major flaw in the bill is lifted over time. The $2,000 contribution limit would make the late Mr. Serna eligible for the that it delays taking effect until October. We will be indexed for inflation in $500 increments award from the .Army of the Congressional should curb unfunded mandates now, not in the year in which the indexed amount ex­ Medal of Honor by stipulation that the regula­ later. ceeds the next $500 increase. tion which says that a nomination for that CONCLUSION The legislation creates a new kind of IRA award must be filed within 2 years of the acts The unfunded mandates bill will cause option. Taxpayers will be offered a new choice above and beyond the call of duty should be Congress to think twice before shifting costs of IRA. Under this new type of IRA, contribu­ waived in this case. In my judgment, Mr. to local governments and businesses. It will shift power from the federal government to tions will not be deductible, but if the assets Serna deserves that medal just a surely as the states, and provide businesses and local remain in the account for at least 5 years, all anyone who has ever been so honored. officials a forum to discuss the cost-effec­ income will be tax free when it is withdrawn. Marcelino Serna served in the U.S. Army tiveness of rules with federal regulators be­ A 10 percent penalty will apply to early with­ from 1917 to 1919. He was born in Chihuahua fore rules take effect. These costs will now drawals, unless one of the five exceptions is City, in the Mexican State of Chihuahua in be considered as an integral part of the legis­ met. 1896. He died February 29, 1992 at the age lative process. Members who approve legisla­ The legislation includes a provision which I of 95. He had held his U.S. citizenship since tion without funding will be required to ex­ believe is very important. The bill allows 1924. Seventy-one years ago, Mr. Serna was plain their actions to those faced with the spouses who work at home to contribute up to costs of compliance. awarded the Army's second highest award for Government that works better and costs $2,000 to their own IRA to the extent of their valor in combat, the Distinguished Service less must consider all costs, including those own income. In addition, the legislation waives Cross. He was decorated with the highest mili­ incurred by the private sector, and encour­ the 10 percent penalty on early withdrawals if tary medals of Italy and France. The descrip­ age cooperation among all levels of govern­ the funds are used to buy a first home, to pay tions of his exploits on the battlefields of Bel­ ment. We accomplish little if we balance the educational expenses, to cover catastrophic gium and France read like casebooks of hero­ federal budget with unfunded mandates on health care costs, during long periods of un­ ism. In recovering froin wounds suffered to­ the backs of others. Enactment of unfunded employment, or to purchase of long-term care mandate legislation will be an important ward the end of the war, he was personally step in improving the performance of govern­ insurance. Similar penalty withdrawal rules will decorated by General John "Black Jack" Per­ ment. apply to 401 (k) and 403(b) employer-spon­ shing. sored plans. Some have speculated that Mr. Serna was We have to encourage individuals to save not awarded the Medal of Honor because he INTRODUCTION OF SUPER IRA for their retirement. I believe this legislation is was a buck private for most of the war, be­ LEGISLATION a step in the right direction. I urge you to sup­ cause he was not a citizen of this country at port this legislation. the time or because he could not speak Eng­ HON. RICHARD E. NEAL lish well. I hope that none of these reasons were ever given by anyone in a position of au­ OF MASSACHUSETTS SOUTH BRONX MENTAL HEALTH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thority in these matters. They are insulting and COUNCIL, INC. PATIENT REC­ they have no basis in law. Wednesday, January 25, 1995 OGNITION AND EMPOWERMENT This bill, once enacted, would begin to right Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, today Mr. Thomas DAY a wrong, and to correct an oversight. I urge and I are introducing the Savings and Invest­ the committee of jurisdiction to take up the ment Act of 1995, commonly referred to as the HON. JOSE E. SERRANO legislation as rapidly as possible so that the Super IRA bill. Since I have been a Member OF NEW YORK Army may look at the merits of this case. of Congress, I have been very concerned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R.- about our low national savings rate. I share Wednesday, January 25, 1995 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ the belief of chairman Alan Greenspan of the Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resentatives of the United States of America in Federal Reserve that our low national savings Congress assembled, That the time limitations pay tribute to the South Bronx Mental Health rate is our number one economic problem. specified in section 3744(b) of title 10, United The savings rate has declined significantly Council, Inc., which this Friday will celebrate States Code, shall not apply with respect to since the 1950s. In 1993, U.S. net national its fourth annual "Patient Recognition and the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor saving was only 2. 7 percent of net national Empowerment Day." under section 3741 of such title to the late The South Bronx Mental Health Council is a product, compared to 12.3 percent in 1950. In Marcelino Serna of El Paso, Texas, for acts community based organization which provides of heroism performed while serving as a pri­ a recent study, Professors R. Glenn Hubbard treatment and mental health services to the vate in the United States Army during World and Jonathan Skinner concluded raising the local population and to area schools and sen­ War I. Individual Retirement Account (IRA) contribu­ ior centers. tion limit would increase net national savings While it is important, and appropriate, to by $4 for every dollar lost in government tax THE NATIONAL DIVIDEND PLAN recognize the care givers who provide these revenue. Professors Hubbard and Skinner be­ services, it is even more important that those lieve the decline in the national savings rate is individuals who have made special efforts to HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN a cause for serious concern because of the overcome their challenges also receive our at­ OF LOUISIANA links between saving, capital formation, pro­ tention and support. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ductivity, and American living standards. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me I believe the purpose of this legislation is to Wednesday, January 25, 1995 in saluting our friends at the South Bronx increase our national savings rate. IRAs are a Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, for much of the Mental Health Council, who on Friday, Janu­ proven tool to boost our savings. Most con­ 103d Congress we were occupied with con­ ary 27 will celebrate the fourth annual Patient tributions to IRAs are made by middle income cerns over the Federal budget deficit; we de­ Recognition and Empowerment Day. families. All Americans should be able to con­ bated numerous and varied ideas to limit tribute to IRAs. We need to provide individuals spending or raise revenue or accept some with an incentive to save for their retirement. TRIBUTE TO THE LATE combinations of the two. The common goal The U.S. personal saving rate dropped from MARCELINO SERNA has been to reduce the deficit-a deficit that 5.2 percent of GOP in 1960-1980 to 3.4 per­ both liberals and conservatives, Republicans cent in 1991-1994. HON. RONALD D. COLEMAN and Democrats, see as a threat to our national Under this legislation, all Americans would OF TEXAS economic health and long-term stability. We be eligible for fully deductible IRAs. Current IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grappled with constitutional amendments to law only allows those taxpayers who are not gain a mandatory balanced budget and each covered by any other pension arrangement, Wednesday, January 25, 1995 appropriation bill seems to bring new attempts and whose income does not exceed $40,000 Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ to impose generic limits. We saw bills to cut ($25,000 singles) to be eligible for a fully de- troducing legislation to posthumously honor spending across the board, to target programs 2468 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 25, 1995 ranging from the tea tasters to the 81 bomber, lea-Federal corporate income tax reve­ America's Federal enterprise can grow as the all in an effort to get the deficit under control. nues--be returned directly to the people of nation grows, and even meet important new Through all this, Mr. Speaker, we have not America, the source of that might. It was, needs. But the practice of responding to spe­ for its day, a radical national "employee cial interests, "oiling" the hundreds of utilized the most effective resource this Nation stock ownership plan." In a simpler time, a squeaky wheels that now make up not only has to accomplish this critical task. We have time of only marginal deficits, and occa­ our Federal programs but the way that we not given the American voter a tangible stake sional surpluses , it was just a way to "in­ legislate, will have to pass the "means" test: in this Country's financial progress. The Na­ vest" each voting citizen with a stake in in­ Is it worth it if it means that my dividend is tional Dividend Plan [NDP], an idea born in creasing the economic might of the nation­ reduced? Some demands will meet that test: the fifties in the mind and heart of John J. emphasizing American industry-and by par­ certainly challenges to our national sov­ Perry, Jr., and which I have introduced as ticipating in the political process-reg­ ereignty or national interests around the istered voters would become actors in "grow­ world which may demand defense expendi­ H.R. 430, does just that. tures, unusual events such as the disasters The NDP doesn't just encourage citizen in­ ing" America. The National Dividend Plan is majestic in which have occasionally resulted in our peo­ volvement-involvement is guaranteed its simplicity: ple demonstrating that we are the most com­ through the sharing of the Federal profits of passionate nation on earth, and other events 1. Create a National Dividend Trust Fund, corporate enterprise. This profit sharing · is ' which may call on our enlightened self-inter­ financed primarily by Federal income taxes est to meet out national interest. achieved by redirecting revenue collected from ' on corporate profits and capital gains taxes; the corporate income tax from Federal coffers ; America is a nation built on a free econ­ distribute the revenues from the Fund, quar­ omy, but its economy is no longer free-it is directly back to those who generated it: The terly, equally to all registered voters, tax­ captive to the 35 years of deficits since the American labor force. This would be done only free last balanced budget. Only the people of in years when the budget is balanced or in 2. Impose a five-year spending freeze on the America, whose self-interest and generosity surplus, giving all voting citizens a direct stake Federal government as the Fund is estab­ generated the budgetary nightmare we now in the outcome of the Federa~ budgeting proc­ lished and adjustments are made in Federal face wake up and bring a bright new day. ess. budgeting. The National Dividend Plan gives Ameri­ ca's voters not only the opportunity to con­ John Perry is a successful businessman 3. To eliminate, and restrain, Federal defi­ tinue to generously meet national needs, but and philanthropist. He recently wrote of the cits, provide that no distributions from the the self-interest to demand that those needs NDP and I want to share his thoughts with my Trust Fund be made to individuals until the 1 meet the test of being measured by the light colleagues. I hope it will help persuade each Federal budget is in surplus--because each of day. And legislators, who now seek shelter of you to join me in this effort. registered citizen-voter is equally entitled to in the "discipline" of a hazy Constitutional Fund distributions, each citizen, rich or Amendment will find the glow of a new day poor, becomes equally vested with an inter­ of enlightened voter participation in the THE NATIONAL DIVIDEND PLAN: IT'S TIME est in critically weighing Federal program­ (By John H. Perry, Jr.) budget process. H.R. 430, legislation imple­ ming. menting a National Dividend Plan, is before "It's spending, stupid!" 4. Eliminate the double taxation of cor­ the 104th Congress. It's time that we as vot­ For Fiscal Year 1996, the President's budg­ porate dividends for stockholders. ers demand of our legislators that they not et proposes spending of $1.518 trillion-that's 5. Freeze the corporate tax at current rates only return to the citizenry a means by $2,880,000 every minute of every day. And we to provide economic stab1l1ty. which to measure their economic manage­ will pile up an additional $176 billion of debt Polls have consistently shown results ment of America, but also a share of the even while we are paying net interest of which indicate that the American public rec­ means which measures the economic $198.8 billion on our existing national debt of ognizes the need to limit spending and to strength of America. $4.6 trillion. Think of it, how would you balance our national budget. Individuals spend $48,000 a second next year? More im­ know that they must balance their check­ portantly, how could you do that knowing books or face declining living standards and CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EX- that it adds $335,000 a minute to your debt limited options for future activity. At the PRESSING THE SENSE OF CON­ even whUe you pay $378,000 a minute in in­ same time. political realities have encour­ GRESS WITH RESPECT ·TO THE terest on existing debt. aged legislators to respond to special inter­ If, resorting to the sport metaphor which est constituencies rather than to make the RECONCILIATION OF NORTH .. AND dominates much political discussion these tough choices necessary to live within our SOUTH KOREA days, it's "Three strikes and you're out!" means. why is the hottest debate topic on Capitol The National Dividend Plan, by giving HON. SCOTI MciNNIS Hill these days the Balanced Budget Con­ every registered voter a stake in controlling OF COLORADO stitutional Amendment? We're already out Federal spending, will enforce. discipline IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the box. where it belongs: in the relationship between Congress swung-and missed-with the voters and their voices in Washington. With­ Wednesday, January 25, 1995 Budget Impoundment and Control Act, it out a meaningful incentive for voters to de­ Mr. MciNNIS. Mr. Speaker, the Administra­ swung and missed again with Gramm-Rud­ mand discipline in Federal spending on the tion has in recent months claimed several for­ man-Hollings, and then, called strike three­ part of legislators, legislators have no incen­ eign policy victories. However, American tax­ the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, not tive to practice meaningful discipline. payers should recognize that one of these vic­ only did spending continue, but taxes were More to the point, since a properly estab­ increased. lished National Dividend Plan would elimi­ tories, the recent· accord between the United Members of the Congress, House and Sen­ nate deficit spending within a few years, a States and Communist North Korea, may ate, are again earnestly discussing the need five year period is built into th~ legislation, prove extremely costly. for discipline in spending, but build account­ the American voter becomes a stakeholder The Administration has hailed the agree­ ing devices into a proposed Constitutional in the economic success of America's busi­ ment as the beginning of the end of a perilous Amendment which will also provide loop­ ness enterprise. nuclear crisis. But, the nuclear crisis appears holes for minorities who would on the one Buying American becomes not only a far from over since North Korea is not required hand expand revenue and on the other limit statement of faith in America's businesses to dismantle all its nuclear facilities for at least spending. and industry, it also gives each voter a re­ 10 years. The Administration has played down Instead of recognizing the fut111ty of 535 turn on his or her investment of time and en­ Members of Congress trying to restrain ergy to the success of our nation's produc­ the concessions the United States must pro­ themselves from doing what 260 million tive enterprise. And, because America will vide to North Korea within this "gentlemen's Americans want them to do, it's time that become more productive it will continue to agreement". Additionally, the Administration we create an environment in which 260 mil­ be the most successful exporter of national appears to have slighted the traditionally close lion people demand that the 535 do what goods and services in the world. United States coordination with our democratic needs to be done. Finally, of course, it is important to un­ and reliable ally, South Korea. The National Dividend Plan provides not derstand that, while the proceeds of the Na­ Under the agreement, which was signed on only the opportunity, but also the demand. tional Dividend are not taxable, the earned October 21, the United States will organize a After forty years "in the wilderness," it is an income of citizens is. A vibrant economy will idea whose time has surely come. In 1952, continue to generate Federal funds to meet consortium including South Korea and Japan having found seme success for myself as I truly national needs-and the growth of to supply North Korea with two light-water re­ pursued the American dream, I proposed a business and industry generated by increases actors. These reactors are less useful for program by which the public revenue from in productivity and the competitiveness of bomb-making than the North's existing tech­ the profits of the industrial might of Amer- American goods and services will mean that nology. In return, North Korea will freeze its January 25, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2469 nuclear program and promise to open its nu­ Today, I, along with my colleagues Rep­ ences with homespun stories; where actor/ clear sites eventually to inspection. resentatives KIM (CA) and SOLOMON (NY), politicians put their egos on display. A serious flaw is that the accord allows have introduced a concurrent resolution which The floor's voting consoles are its only practical use. Almost no work is done there. North Korea to postpone Unfted Nation's "spe­ outlines several steps I think the Administra­ cial inspections" of its nuclear sites until one tion should take to strengthen the United WHERE BUSINESS IS DONE of the light-water reactors is nearly in place, a States-North Korea Agreed Framework. Like­ To understand Congress, you must look at process that will take at least 5 years-and wise, Senators MURKOWSKI, SIMON, ROBB and the subcommittee politics. probably longer. There weren't too many stories Wednesday HELMS have introduced identical legislation in about Rep. John Myers' first day as chair­ These inspections are necessary to deter­ the other body. man of the House Appropriations sub­ mine whether Pyongyang has extracted weap­ I urge my colleagues in the House to join committee on energy and water. ons-grade plutonium for it~ spent-fuel stock. me by cosponsoring this very important con­ Here, courtesy, congeniality and We should take into account, though, that in current resolution. By taking these steps, the collegiaJjty prevailed on a panel that con­ the last two years, Pyongyang has concluded agreement between the United States and the trols about $20 billion in federal spending. nuclear agreements with both the United Na­ heavily armed North Korean regime may ulti­ That's $20 BILLION for water control and en­ ergy programs. tions International Atomic Energy Agency mately be a success. (IAEA) and Seoul that it has failed to fulfill. Instead of the contentiousness that spilled The Administration offered North Korea eco­ on the House floor, you saw Myers receive a gracious introduction from the former chair­ nomic and political benefits and granted the UNDERSTANDING CONGRESS man, Rep. Tom Bevill, D-Ala. North up to 10 years, or longer, to fulfill Handing Myers the gavel, Bevill joked that pledges it has already refusecf to honor. HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. he would have to get used to sitting in the While these light-water reactors are being OF INDIANA smaller chair instead of the high-backed assembled, a process that will take a decade chairman's seat he had used for 18 years. or more, the United States-led consortium will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Myers jokingly replied that he had sold the provide North Korea with free crude oil as an Wednesday, January 25, 1995 chair, which got a laugh from Bevill. The truth is that Myers, out of respect for alternative energy source, gradually reduce Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, "Oh what gift to trade barriers, work toward exchanging diplo­ Bevill, had the chair removed from the room give us to see ourselves as others see us."­ altogether. Bevill had previously mentioned matic missions and provide a negative security Robert Burns. to Myers that he would miss the comfort of assurance. Following is an article from the Indianapolis the big chair during interminable hearings. · Both Tokyo and Seoul officially welcomed Star. So Myers got rid of it a,nd took a small the agreement. However, the accord is draw­ PARTISAN SPATS HAVE LITTLE TO DO WITH chair himself. ing fire from South Korea's opposition Demo­ REAL WORK OF THE HOUSE Myers' act carried deep symbolism, and it cratic party (DP) as well as from conservatives didn't go unnoticed by Bevill. (By George Stuteville) with the majority party, the Democratic Liberal In subcommittees, members of Congress Party (DLP). The DP is decrying the cost to WASHINGTON.-Republicans and Democrats get to know each other. It's where most of in Congress had been handling each other Seoul of two light-water reactors, estimated as the unglamorous legislative work gets done. with kid gloves until last week. Then they Subcommittee politics are local, and a mem­ high as $4 billion, and the requirement to pay dragged out the old battle-sqarred partisan ber's standing with his or her subcommittee for the crude oil that is supposed to serve as boxing gloves left over from the last session, is far more important than the bluster of the North Korea's alternative energy supply. Con­ laced them up and started duking it out. floor. servative members of the DLP similarly op­ But a brawl had been brewing for a few And in Myers' subcommittee, bipartisan­ pose the high price tag and the generous days. ship occupies the biggest chair. delays offered to the North. There is growing Since the start of the session, Democrats popular South Korean sentiment that North had been using their morning speeches on TEEN PREGNANCY Korea has outmaneuvered Washington and the floor to attack the Republicans' Contract With America or complain about Republicans marginalized the South's input into this issue. cutting them out of legislation. It sounded HON. LEE H. HAMILTON This agreement may jeopardize an alliance like old times-except Democrats are the OF INDIANA that has been very close and productive for chief winners now. · IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many years. I believe we must move to reaf­ Then on Wednesday, Rep. Carrie Meek, D­ firm the importance of close United States co­ Fla., ignited the melee with an innocuous Wednesday, January 25, 1995 ordination with the South Korean Government. comment about House Speaker Newt Ging­ Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to rich, ~a., and his potentially lucrative The Administration should take steps to insert my Washington report for Wednesday, guarantee that the implementation of the book deal. Said Meek: "Exactly who does this speaker really work for? Is it the Amer­ January 18, 1995, into the CONG~ESSIONAL agreement is linked to substantive progress in RECORD. the reconciliation of North and South Korea. ican people or his New York publishing house?" TEEN PREGNANCY To that end, the Administration should develop Wham! Rep. Bob Walker, R-Pa., one of the There is no doubt that all of us should be specific timetables for achieving measures most incendiary House members when his concerned about the number of teenagers which will reduce tensions between North and party was in the minority, demanded that having babies. These young people must South Korea. For example, specific timetables Meek's comment be stricken from the overcome formidable obstacles in order to should be developed for the prompt dismantle­ record. In Walker's corner, acting Speaker become independent adults capable of sup­ ment of North Korea's nuclear processing fa­ Cliff Stearns, R-Fla., ruled Meek was out of porting themselves and their fam111es. All cility. Timetables for the establishment of liai­ order. too often they fail, with dire consequences son offices between North and South Korea In minutes, representatives of both stripes not only for parents and children but for so­ cleared out of their offices -and committee ciety. should be developed. Mutual nuclear facility meetings like baseball players emptying the TRENDS inspections between North and South Korea dugouts for a donnybrook over an umpire's The U.S. has one of the highest teen preg­ should be initiated. Furthermore, the Adminis­ call. Then they put the issue to a vote and, nancy rates of any western industrialized na­ tration should develop timetables for the es­ on strict party lines, 217-178, the Republican tion. Before the end of their teenage years, tablishment of a North-South joint military majority prevailed. 43% of girls become pregnant. commission to discuss steps to reduce ten­ It was a nasty moment. It got plenty of While the birth rate for adolescents has sions between North and South Korea. play in newspapers and on radio and TV. generally declined in the last 30 years, births The Administration should immediately ap­ But it wasn't indicative of what really hap­ to unmarried adolescents have steadily point a presidential envoy to deal directly with pened in Congress. risen. In 1992, over half a million teens gave the real leadership in Pyongyang. This presi­ To understand Congress, you must see the birth, and 71% of them were unmarried. In House chambers as political theater. Re­ dential envoy should be respected and experi­ 1991, 10% of all births in Indiana were to sin­ moved from political reality, the floor is gle teens, compared to nine percent of all enced in negotiating with Koreans. One of the where actor/politicians deliver ideological births nationally. envoy's first actions should be to call on the soliloquies; where actor/politicians engage in While the number of unmarried teens giv­ North to resume substantive, high-level talks witty and well-planned dialogue; where ing birth has increased, the likelihood that with Seoul immediately actor/politicians play for hometown audi- they will place their children for adoption 2470 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 25, 1995 has decreased. Furthermore, in most cases, better future. Those who feel that their fu­ crucial moment, and as a result a human life the fathers of children born to teen mothers ture goals would be jeopardized by becoming was saved. are adults. a parent too early have real incentives to Mr. Speaker. I ask the House to join me in CONSEQUENCES delay parenting. Those who feel that they congratulations and thanks to Mr. Howard The escalating rate of out-of-wedlock teen have no future do not. A number of private programs aimed at encouraging young people Stern for his wonderful humanitarian achieve­ pregnancies has disturbing consequences. ment. First, teen mothers are more likely to be to stay in school and pursue postsecondary economically disadvantaged before child­ education have shown promise. Second, we should develop ways to support birth, and usually remain poor after bearing PREMIER LIEN CHAN a child. Two-thirds of never-married mothers families of teenage parents without creating now raise their children in poverty. Many incentives for out-of-wedlock births. The teens who become pregnant do not finish challenge is to help the children of teen par­ HON. DONALD M. PAYNE high school, and lack the skills necessary to ents without making out-of-wedlock child­ OF NEW JERSEY find secure employment. Unmarried teens bearing an attractive alternative. Fathers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are also less likely to receive financial sup­ must be held responsible for the support of port from the father. their children. We must strengthen efforts to Wednesday, January 25, 1995 Second, the human costs of teen pregnancy establish paternity at birth and collect child Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, are substantial. Teen mothers are likely to support. the attached paper entitled "Premier Lien have another child, usually within two Some have suggested cutting off govern­ Chan: His Views and Ideals" was sent to me ment assistance to teen parents. But what years. These parents are even less likely to by Winston L. Yang of Seton Hall University, finish high school or to marry. In addition, happens to the children? I believe we should their children tend to fare worse than those require teen parents to live at home and stay my alma mater. from two-parent families on measures of in school in order to receive government as­ I feel it is a most impressive paper and health, education, and emotional and behav­ sistance. Some teen parents, of course, come would like to share it with my colleagues. ioral adjustment. from abusive or unstable households and will PREMIER LIEN CHAN: IDS VIEWS AND IDEALS The strain of too-early childbearing on ad­ not be able to live at home. For these chil­ (By Winston L. Yang) olescent mothers is significant. They are dren, we should establish community-based Lien Chan has served as Premier of the Re­ more likely to describe their children as facilities to house and support young fami­ public of China (ROC) for almost two years. "difficult," and are less likely than older lies while the mother completes school or During the past two years he has made sig­ mothers to provide adequate intellectual job training. nificant contributions to Taiwan's mod­ stimulation and emotional support. And teen Raising children is not easy. even for ma­ ernization, democratization, and reform. mothers also receive good prenatal care less ture adults. It is extraordinarily difficult for As a determined, formidable leader, Lien frequently than their older counterparts. young people who are still growing up them­ Chan meets challenges well. Noteworthy aca­ Consequently, they have a higher rate of pre­ selves. I believe that we must emphasize to demic accomplishments, broad administra­ mature birth and low-birthweight babies. teenagers that youthfulness does not absolve tive experience and a pragmatic approach to Lastly. children of teen parents are much them from responsibility for their actions. governance are the foundation of his open­ more likely to become teen parents them­ At the same time, we have an obligation to mindedness and tolerance, which are so sore­ selves-creating a cycle of poverty that is help young parents who are struggling to ly needed in a democratic and pluralistic so­ difficult to break. raise their children. ciety. These traits are vital to the fulfill­ Not surprisingly, the costs to the public of ment of constitutional democracy in the Re­ teenage childbearing are substantial. Three­ public of China. Lien defines his Cabinet as a quarters of single teenage mothers begin re­ TRIBUTE TO HOWARD STERN "multifaceted government," and holds the ceiving Aid to Families with Dependent Chil­ view that all administrative organs must dren (AFDC) within five years of the birth of maintain political neutrality and act in ac­ their first child. Nearly half of long-term HON. JOSE E. SERRANO cordance with the law, so that a fair environ­ welfare recipients are women who gave birth OF NEW YORK ment for competition among political par­ before age 17. One study has concluded that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties can be ensured and a model of political over half of the total costs of AFDC, Medic­ pluralism upheld within a constitutional aid, and food stamps is attributable to Wednesday, January 25, 1995 framework. households begun by teen births, totaling $34 Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, on December As a champion of free-market economics, billion in 1992. 7 of last year a truly remarkable event took Lien believes that the market should be the WHAT CAN BE DONE? place in New York City. A young man from the primary force in determining the direction There is no question that teenage parents Bronx climbed over the guard rail of the of economic growth. But he also believes the bear daunting responsibilities, and many of government is duty-bound to assist and en­ them try very hard to be good parents. But George Washington Bridge with the intention courage Taiwan's businesses. Government there is also no question that we must do of jumping to his death. He had brought with support, he argues, helps entrepreneurs to more to lessen the toll of teenage childbear­ him a cellular telephone to place one last, create wealth and earn profits that can be ing. desperate telephone call. shared with society. First, we must bring down the rate of teen­ Mr. Speaker, that telephone call-to New The Premier is committed to improving age pregnancy. We need to make teens better York radio personality Howard Stern-saved the welfare of the island's disadvantaged understand that their actions have very seri­ the young man's life. In one of his most impor­ groups, including persons of low-income, the ous consequences for which they are ulti­ disabled, laborers and farmers, aborigines, mately responsible. Many people say that it tant performances, Howard Stern talked to the and retired servicemen. He has established is futile to try to persuade teens to abstain young man and kept him smiling and engaged programs to solve the social problems aris­ from sex. But in my view, we have no other until help could arrive. ing from the widening gap between Taiwan's choice. Teens receive a lot of pressure to en­ Mr. Speaker, such is the popularity of Mr. rich and poor. gage in sex, and we need to create some pres­ Stern's radio program, that it was Stern's audi­ As a statesman, the scholarly Premier rep­ sure in the other direction. National leaders, ence which came to the rescue. A listener resents the progressive, moderate, reform­ the entertainment industry, and sports fig­ named Helen Trimble, who heard the event minded native forces and exhibits a sense of pragmatism and flexibility so necessary to ures should all be part of such an effort, as unfold on her radio while driving on the bridge, should churches, schools, and most of all, prudent governance. Idealistic, visionary, parents. Teens need to know about the risks pulled her car over at the sight of Prince and and broad-minded, he nevertheless detests of premature sexual activity-not just preg­ enveloped him in a bear hug. Port Authority empty talk and demands concrete actions nancy, but also AIDS and other sexually police Lt. Stanley Bleeker, hearing the ex­ and realistic programs. Lien is personally in­ transmitted diseases. This message must be change between Howard Stern and the jumper volved in policy-making and major decision­ coupled with efforts to provide teens with on his radio, immediately sent officers to the making, but he promotes the democratiza­ the information, confidence and skills they scene. The young man was soon brought to tion of authority. He continues to delegate need to make good decisions. Parents must safety. more powers and responsibilities to his min­ isters that previous premiers. Inefficiency, teach their children about responsible deci­ Mr. Speaker, it is rare that an individual has sion-making and sex. The message should be factionalism, corruption, selfishness, rejec­ clear: becoming a parent as a teen is a bad this great an impact upon another's life. On tion of criticisms, and bureaucratic snobbery deal for their children. this occasion, Howard Stern came face to face are the very problems he intends to reduce. More difficult, but equally important, is to with a situation for which no one can prepare. Rejecting the Government's internal divi­ give disadvantaged teens some hope for a Mr. Stern's humanity showed through at this sion and confrontation, the democratic-' January 25, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2471 minded Lien stresses the need for coordina­ county's Drunk Driving Task Force and a past The super IRA, with its elimination of the 10 tion, cooperation, and consensus (the three president of the Port Hueneme Chamber of percent early withdrawal penalty for withdraw­ C's). With a strong sense of responsibility, he Commerce. als for education, medical costs, buying scorns personal dictatorship in the post of Jim Daniels, a Port Hueneme resident for homes, long-term care and times of unemploy­ premier, and advocates coordinated team work. As a scholarly statesman, he expects more than 40 years, spent 8 of those years on ment, provides a savings vehicle which gives thorough investigations and research to be the city council and has more than lived up to working families the liquidity they want and the foundation of decisions. Fearless of ob­ the designation he earned back in 1963, Port may need. With both parties now endorsing stacles, setbacks, and difficulties, Lien ac­ Hueneme Citizen of the Year. the IRA as a means of helping middle income cepts challenges and rejects a defeatist atti­ With Dorill and Ken, he helped the council Americans, I hope my colleagues will join me tude. His primary concern is the prosperous develop the city's cultural center and the Ray in cosponsoring the Super IRA. future of the ROC. Idealist yet pragmatic, Prueter Library, helped supervise the renova­ flexible yet firm on principles, he is strongly tion of the Orvene Carpenter Community Cen­ attached to the soil of Taiwan. But though ter and the badly needed widening of Pleasant profoundly rooted in Taiwan and committed REPUBLICAN MANDATE WITH THE to the " Taiwanization" of the island, he is Valley Road. In addition to his council duties, nevertheless deeply concerned with the fu­ Jim has played a leadership role in many PEOPLE ture of China and the ultimate reunification community groups and advisory boards. of Taiwan and the mainland. His forthright Mr. Speaker, these three men have made a HON. RON PACKARD leadership style does not hinder his consider­ difference in their community, the county and ation or acceptance of different views and their State through their hard work and dedica­ OF CALIFORNIA ideas that will enhance the lives of the Tai­ tion. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wan people. A champion of reform, democratization, their efforts today and wishing them all the Wednesday, January 25, 1995 best in the future. Taiwanization, and native rule, Lien Chan Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, the President represents a new generation of moderate, dedicated, pragmatic, well-educated, highly­ covered a lot of ground last night. The Presi­ experienced, and internationally-minded na­ THE "SUPER IRA" PROPOSAL dent indicated that he heard the voters' mes­ tive leaders in the dawn of a new era. He is sage for change and seemed to try to bridge the very kind of leader who will be able to HON. ~LUAM M. THOMAS the gap between where his agenda was going lead Taiwan through its very difficult transi­ OF CALIFORNIA and where Congress in now headed. How­ tion to a highly developed, thoroughly mod­ ever, the American people know that the devil IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernized, and fully democratized society-in­ is in the details. The American people are deed, this is Lien's historic task and chosen Wednesday, January 25 , 1995 mission. tired of empty promises and unrealistic rhet­ Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I am very oric. They want results. Our Republican Con­ pleased that a consensus is finally emerging tract With America Delivers just that-an ag­ SALUTE TO DORILL B. WRIGHT, in favor of restoring the utility of Individual Re­ gressive agenda for change. KEN HESS, AND JAMES DANIELS tirement Accounts. President Clinton wants The people rejected liberal, big government them back and so do many Members of this "business as usual" in November. They over­ HON. ELTON GALLEGLY body. whelmingly endorsed our Contract With Amer­ OF CALIFORNIA As the sponsor of the House super IRA pro­ ica. We welcome the President to join us in posal being introduced today and the cospon­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES passing that contract. sor of prior bills, I have long felt we need to Republicans have a specific, positive man­ Wednesday, January 25, 1995 give ordinary Americans more reasons to save date with America-less spending, less regu­ Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in for their own retirement. The Individual Retire­ lation, and less government. On the very first recognition of three selfless and tireless public ment Account is one of the best savings in­ day of the new Congress, we changed the servants who, for many years, have made it centives we have ever developed. way Congress does business. This week we their business to make life better for the peo­ The need to expand savings is clear. Ameri­ continue to change the business Congress ple of Port Hueneme. cans typically save less than people in other does. Dorill B. Wright, Ken Hess, and James Dan­ countries and the effect of their habit is clear. Republicans will continue to keep their iels have spent a combined total of 44 years A Merrill Lynch survey shows half of American promise with the people by passing a bal­ on the Port Hueneme City Council and, as families have less than $1,000 in net financial anced budget amendment and unfunded man­ anyone who has held locally elected office assets. Even those within 10 years of retire­ dates legislation. We are going to stay fo­ knows, these years were filled with countless ment {ages 55 to 64) only have $6,880 in net cused on our mandate with the American peo­ meetings, weekend obligations and late night financial assets such as checking, savings, ple. We are committed to moving forward with phone calls. IRAs or 401 {k) savings. the contract we made with the voters of Amer­ But the commitment of these three officials Another survey shows that the 76 million ica. to their friends and neighbors in Port Hue­ Americans in the Baby Boomer group are sav­ neme hardly ended with their official city du­ ing at rates far below what they need to main­ ties. All three took additional steps to even fur­ tain their standard of living after retirement. ther involve themselves in a variety of county When we consider the prospect that Social UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM and statewide activities that benefitted a much Security may run out of funds early in the next ACT larger constituency. century, the security of the Baby Boomers Dorill Wright, for whom the city named its looks poor indeed. We need to develop sav­ cultural center in 1988, served on the council ings incentives that will make them more se­ HON. JOHN D. DINGELL for 24 years, 16 as mayor. cure. I strongly support the use of the Individ­ OF MICHIGAN A past director and president of the Port ual Retirement Account for that purpose. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hueneme Chamber of Commerce, he has A 1991 Money Magazine reader survey Wednesday, January 25, 1995 served on the Ventura County grand jury, the shows how popular the super IRA truly is with California Coastal Commission, local hospital the people we want to serve. 97 percent said Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, as the House boards and a wide variety of civic and govern­ they would contribute to IRAs if IRAs were re­ continues to debate H.R. 5, the Unfunded mental groups far too numerous to list individ­ stored; the remaining 3 percent were largely Mandates Reform Act, I think it is important ually. already retired. People made it clear they that we consider some of the insights dis­ Ken Hess, who served on the council for 12 would contribute new savings to their IRA. IRA cussed in an article which appeared in the years, has also been an active and involved popularity cut across all income groups. Washington Post on January 22. member of his community. He has been a The Super IRA gives Americans an oppor­ I commend this article to my colleagues and member and chairman of the Ventura County tunity to have deductible IRAs or an IRA Plus · hope that reflection on the facts will yield a Association of Governments, a member of the account in which earnings would be tax-free. more common sense mandates relief bill. 2472 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 25, 1995 [From the Washington Post, January 22, Obey said it was proper for states such as program for the poor, the federal govern­ 1995] California, Florida, Texas and New York to ment pays nearly 60 percent of the overall GOVERNORS BITE HELPING HAND IN MANDATES demand the federal government do more to costs and, in the cases of poor states, as FIGHT-FEDERAL PAYMENTS, BREAKS ON defray the financial impact of refugees and much as 79 percent. TAXES SUBSIDIZE STATES illegal immigrants. Beginning in the late 1980s, states were confronted by slackening tax revenues and (By Dan Morgan) In fact, the Justice Department has begun expediting payments of $33.4 million to Cali­ recession-driven demands on social services. California Gov. Pete Wilson (R) has scored fornia, and smaller amounts to six other Many responded not by tightening belts but political points with voters and fellow gov­ states, to help cover costs of imprisoning il­ by using a loophole in Medicaid rules to ex­ ernors by blasting the federal government legal immigrants, the Los Angeles Times re­ tract billions of additional federal Medicaid for making his state pay the medical, edu­ ported in October. dollars from Washington. cational and correctional costs of illegal im­ But Obey said Wilson " ought to be Federal Medicaid payments to states under migrants-who he says are in California only ashamed of himself coming here with his an obscure program that subsidizes hospitals because of the failure of federal immigration hand out for federal aid because [flood vic­ treating large numbers of low-income pa­ policy. tims] in his state are suffering the con­ tients went from $300 million in 1989 to $10.8 Wilson contends, Washington should pick sequences of decisions by local zoning and billion in 1992, while there was little increase up the bill. in state money going into health care. But when it comes to paying California's 10 building authorities." Obey, who said he was fighting mad about New Hampshire, for example, used the no­ percent share of the costs of rebuilding pub­ strings-attached federal money to prop up lic facilities after the 1994 Los Angeles earth­ California's slowness in coming up with its share of earthquake money, said this week the state budget and avoid imposing new quake, Wilson is the deadbeat. California taxes. voters in June defeated a ballot initiative to he will introduce legislation that would re­ An August General Accounting Office re­ raise the money. Wilson, who promised to place the current practice of direct federal port concluded some states " used illusory cut state taxes despite a budget deficit, owes aid for disasters with a private insurance approaches to shift the costs of the Medicaid Washington $90 million and has yet to say plan into which states would contribute program to the federal government." how he will come up with the money. their own money, with premiums based on a Many other benefits the states receive The federal government, by contrast, has risk assessment. from the federal government are not readily shelled out or obligated nearly $1.2 billion of Some legislators say the implications for apparent, but are well known to governors $2.8 billion promised for repairs of facilities local jurisdictions of the GOP-backed con­ and county executives. from buildings to sewer lines, and Wilson is stitutional amendment to require a balanced For example, the federal government re­ seeking another $500 million in federal relief federal budget by 2002 are far more dire than turns half of the revenues it receives from as a result of the recent mudslides and floods whatever relief a reduction in unfunded man­ the sale of minerals, timber and other com­ in the state. dates might provide. modities on public lands-a total of $1.3 bil­ Such broad-based federal assistance to "To think, as many Republicans do, that lion a year-to states, counties and local every state represents the other side of the the federal government can just get out of road and school districts. Portions of what is debate about the financial burdens the fed­ all of this-nothing in health care, nothing left is allocated to fighting fires, killing eral government places on states, counties in welfare, nothing in highways and let the predators and eradicating troublesome weeds and cities. While governors and the Repub­ states and locals go off on their own-that's such as the creosote bush. lican majority in Congress press for legisla­ crazy. You pass a balanced budget amend­ People should not be "slapping [Washing­ tion that will make it more difficult for Con­ ment, let me tell you, there won't be any ton] with one hand while they have the other gress to impose rules and regulations that flood aid anymore and there won't be any hand out," a House Democratic congres­ cost local jurisdictions money, local govern­ earthquake aid. Maybe that's what we want sional aide said. ments continue to take for granted enor­ to do," House Minority Leader Richard A. mous federal subsidies and benefits. Gephardt (D-Mo.) said recently. Federal grants to state and local govern­ If Congress does pass a balanced budget INTRODUCTION OF THE SECURI­ ment this year will total $230 billion, and amendment and begins implementing it with TIES LITIGATION EQUITY ACT will account for nearly a fifth of state budg­ deep spending cuts, states would be hard OF 1995 ets. The payments include the $5 million al­ pressed to maintain the same level of serv­ located to the "distance learning and medi­ ices without increasing taxes substantially, cal link program" benefiting rural commu­ according to data published in the current HON. NORMAN Y. MINETA nities and the $89 billion it pays out under issue of Newsweek. OF CALIFORNIA Medicaid for the medical care, rehabilitation Louisiana, home state of Rep. Bob Living­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and nursing home bills of poor or, elderly ston (R), chairman of the House Appropria­ Wednesday, January 25, 1995 state residents. tions Committee, would have to raise its The tax exemption of state and municipal taxes by 27.8 percent to keep up. Mr. MINETA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in­ bonds, and the deductibility of most state Other poor states such as Mississippi and troduce the Securities Litigation Equity Act of and local taxes under federal income tax law Tennessee would not be far behind. Richer 1995 for myself and my colleague, ANNA will be worth another $68.9 billion in 1995, ac­ states, including Maryland and Virginia, ESHOO. cording to the Office of Management and would feel relatively little effect. We do so with the understanding the impor­ Budget. "We as a nation collectively decide to tance of a securities litigation system that al­ By issuing bonds on which interest pay­ achieve a certain objective, which can be lows private citizens to bring suit for securities paid for at the national level or in some com­ ments are exempt from federal taxes, local fraud. The securities suit, when used properly, jurisdictions can pay less interest to borrow­ bination of the state and local level," said ers than if the income were taxed. Allowing Robert D. Reischauer, director of the Con­ protects the integrity of the market and guards taxpayers to deduct local income and prop­ gressional Budget Office. individuals against reckless and criminal be­ erty taxes make it easier for cities, states The real issue, he added, is whether the havior by people who invest their money. and counties to raise revenues. federal government is imposing obligations Those investments could be a retirement fund In addition, the federal government sub­ on local jurisdictions which they would or a child's education fund or a down payment sidizes local governments in dozens of hidden choose not to provide on their own. on a home. In any case, the investor deserves ways, such as allowing states to shift parts In the case of laws requiring local jurisdic­ the right to legally challenge fraudulent behav­ of existing health programs into Medicaid, tions to meet certain environmental, safety qualifying them for federal matching funds. or health standards, the federal government ior where it truly exists. This is the part of the story that Demo­ has often backed up its mandates with large However, Mr. Speaker, the system has crats and some Republicans in Congress say sums of money covering most, if not all, of strayed from that honorable intent. Knee-jerk is not getting through in the debate over un­ the costs. reaction suits filed by attorneys working with funded mandates, which are federal require­ Since passage of the Clean Water Act of professional plaintiffs have severely con­ ments that states take certain actions but 1972, the federal government has spent more stricted the flow of information emerging from for which the federal government provides no than $60 billion on local water and sewer technology industry leaders. More importantly, money. projects. More recently, the federal crime the costs incurred by high-risk industries have "The issue of unfunded mandates is very bill passed last year calls for the federal gov­ gone up. This is extremely disturbing when legitimate," said Rep. David R. Obey (D­ ernment to spend billions over six years to Wis.), ranking member of the House appro­ pay for hiring 100,000 new police officers and you consider the high costs these companies priations Committee. "But you have to dis­ building more prisons. face naturally because of the types of services tinguish between what's legitimate and what Although governors have been complaining they provide. These costs, in the form of high­ isn't." about rising costs of the Medicaid health er insurance premiums, legal fees and out of January 25, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2473 court settlements, result in less capital for the gether on Sunday morning at which there was have incorporated some of their suggestions R&D investments U.S. high-tech companies a family prayer and each family member re­ within this legislation. use to maintain their position at the cutting cited a Bible verse. Mr. Williams has always Mr. Speaker, section 2 of my bill would re­ edge of the world market. been a dedicated breadwinner for his family­ duce boating deaths and serious accidents re­ For these reasons , securities litigation re­ at times holding multiple jobs simultaneously lated to alcohol use. Section 2 requires the form is a top priority for our Nation's high tech­ and commuting over 100 miles daily to work. Coast Guard to develop a program in co­ nology community. Since 1988, 19 of Silicon For several years, he successfully managed operation with State officials to reduce boating Valley's 30 largest companies have been hit the local candy store. Mr. Williams also accidents by concentrating enforcement of with securities suits. Even the most hardened worked as a manager in the manufacturing BWI laws in areas where many boating acci­ cynics cannot believe that nearly two-thirds of field. After this schedule became too strenu­ dents have occurred. Several States have im­ Northern California's largest high tech compa­ ous, Mr. Williams decided to become a share­ plemented successful programs of this type , nies are guilty of fraud. Rather, we support the cropper and lived in various parts of Columbus and national cooperative effort would reduce contention of companies in our districts that County. In addition to love for God, Mr. Wil­ boating accidents across the Nation. Section 3 and 4 are related to the use of there exist fundamental flaws in our securities liams has always stressed the importance of personal floatation devices onboard rec­ litigation system. These flaws reward abusive hard work, discipline, and education, although reational boats and personal watercraft. Sec­ and frivolous suits, and cost our Nation's most his formal education did not extend beyond tion 3 requires children 12 years of age and competitive industries millions of dollars in the sixth grade. younger to wear personal floatation devices, legal fees and forced settlements every year. Mr. Williams recently celebrated his 85th unless they are in enclosed cabins on the It is for these reasons that we introduce this birthday. In these, his sunset years, he is now boat. Section 4 requires the Coast Guard to legislation. The reforms we are proposing in­ able to spend more time with his family and subm it to Congress a plan to approve full clude a moderate but substantive package of enjoying his hobbies, which include gardening inflationable life jackets for use by certain indi­ reforms that will address the systematic incen­ and freezing the vegetables he grows. Re­ viduals under appropriate conditions. tives for abuse and retain the rights of individ­ cently, Mr. Williams has become a very good According to Texas State boating officials, uals to bring legal action where appropriate. fisherman under the tutelage of his nephew, 71 people drowned in boating accidents in our Our legislation would address the major Paul. Mr. Williams has also continued his life­ State last year. Based on their educated anal­ problems that currently exist in the system by: time involvement in the politics and civic mat­ ysis, these boating officials believe that more Eliminating liability for companies when a ters of the community and surrounding areas. than 50 percent of those Americans would not stock broker or analyst distributes inaccurate Although Mr. Williams does not have enor­ have lost their lives if they had been wearing information not attributed to the company. mous tangible richness, he considers himself personal floatation devices. Reforming the pleading, burden of proof and to be a wealthy man . His wealth is evidenced Sections 5 and 6 would improve the infor­ discovery processes; by the respect that other members of the com­ mation that is received by Federal and State Giving greater control of the litigation to the munity have for him, the love of his family, boating officials on recreational boating acci­ plaintiffs over the attorneys; and and his place in the Kingdom. dents. Section 5 implements a recent sugges­ Eliminating many of the abusive practices tion by the National Transportation Safety currently used by the plaintiff's bar. Board and requires the Coast Guard to imple­ It is my hope that as the Commerce Com­ INTRODUCTION OF THE REC- ment an information system for boating acci­ mittee marks up legislation for consideration REATIONAL BOA TING SAFETY dent information similar to the one presently by the whole House, it will accept a substan­ ACT OF 1995 operated by the National Highway Traffic tial number of the provisions in our bill-some Safety Administration that compiles highway of which are new, and many of which have re­ HON. JACK FIELDS accident information. Section 6 requires the ceived the benefits of close public scrutiny. Coast Guard to submit a plan to appropriate Recognizing that a gap currently exists be­ OF T EXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congressional committees to increase report­ tween offered legislative proposals, we care­ ing of boating accidents nationally. fully crafted this legislation so that it can be Wednesday, January 25 , 1995 Sections 7 and 8 of my bill require manda­ supported by Members from both parties, both Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, safety is tory boating safety education under certain cir­ bodies of Congress, and the key industries the primary concern of the millions of rec­ cumstances. Section 7 requires individuals and associations affected by these practices. reational boaters across this Nation. The bill I who violate the BWI laws to complete a boat­ am introducing today would increase the level ing safety course that is acceptable to the TRIBUTE TO CASEY HEADRICK of safety enjoyed by recreational boaters by Coast Guard. Section 8 requires the Coast WILLIAMS increasing the penalties for boating while in­ Guard to develop a plan for education and toxicated [BWI]. requiring children to wear per­ certification of individuals who operate rec­ sonal flotation devices onboard vessels and reational vessels. After we have experience HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS personal watercraft, and requiring the Coast with this program nationally, we may find that OF NEW YORK Guard to develop plans related to mandatory we can increase the age of individuals subject IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boating education and certification, and boat­ to these education requirements to gradually Wednesday, January 25 , 1995 ing accident reporting. educate the entire boating public. . Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. Speaker, during the last Congress, the Mr. Speaker, this bill contains extremely val­ pay tribute to Mr. Casey Headrick Williams, Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee uable changes to the laws designed to protect Sr., born on January 1, 1910, to the late Jim on Coast Guard and Navigation conducted an the safety of our waterways. I urge my col­ and Betty Williams in Cerro Gardo, NC. As a oversight hearing on the National Transpor­ leagues to support early action on this impor­ young teen, Casey gained a reputation for tation Safety Board's [NTSB] recreational tant piece of legislation so that we can help to being an excellent baseball player and trav­ boating safety study. In that study, NTSB ensure that more people do not lose their lives eled throughout the State competing in base­ found that alcohol use was involved in at least on our Nation's waterways. ball. half of all boating accidents and that 85 per­ In 1925, the Williams family moved to cent of those who drown in recreational boat­ IN RECOGNITION OF ANITA Chadbourn, NC where they immediately be­ ing accidents were not wearing personal flota­ SEMJEN came members of the Mount Moriah Baptist tion devices [PFD's]. Church. Shortly after moving to Chadbourn, In their conclusions, NTSB recommended HON. TOM LANTOS Casey, met Leila Lewis, the oldest daughter of that comprehensive BWI laws be imple­ OF CALIFORNIA Arch and Princess (Pennie) Lewis; and, on mented, that minimum recreational boating IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 1929, Casey and Leila were united safety standards be established, and that in­ in holy matrimony. This union was blessed formation about fatal or serious boating acci­ Wednesday , January 25 , 1995 with 16 children. dents be submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Williams is completely dedicated to his I support many of the recommendations of honor and commend Ms. Anita Semjen, direc­ family. The family always had breakfast to- the National Transportation Safety Board and tor of the Cultural Exchange Foundation, for 2474 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 25, 1995 her exceptional efforts in keeping alive the Kari has been active in the PTA's at Ellen He established a general law practice in memories of the victims of the Holocaust. Glasgow Middle School and Pinecrest School. Caruthersville, MO in 1936. That same year Ms. Semjen is currently the director of the She is an active Brownie leader in Falls he was elected city attorney, a position he Cultural Exchange Foundation, a Washington, Church and a member of St. Anthony's Catho­ held for 3 years. In 1939, he was appointed D.C.-based, non-profit organization promoting lic Church. city counselor. He was city counselor until Hungarian-American cultural exchanges. Her Last year Mrs. Kelly was appointed to the 1942 when he went to serve in the U.S. Army most recent effort involve "Victims and Per­ Fairfax County Civil Service Commission, a Air Corps, in 1946 he was commissioned a petrators," an exhibition which is scheduled to body which adjudicates disputes in the Fairfax major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. be shown in Budapest, Hungary on February County government and makes recommenda­ After his military service, Henley served as 26, 1995. Following its presentation at the Bu­ tions on civil service policy. judge of the 38th Judicial Circuit from October dapest Jewish Museum, the works will be dis­ Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me 1955 to February 1960. Afterwards returning played in several major United States cities, in honoring Kari Kelley, an outstanding moth­ to private practice forming the firm Henley and eventually entering the collection of the United er, attorney, civic activist and civil service Fowlkes. States Holocaust Memorial Museum. commissioner as her friends and community Appointed chairman of the Missouri State "Victims and Perpetrators" presents the leaders honor her on Saturday, January 28, Highway Commission in December 1961 , a works of llka Gedo and Gyorgy Roman, artists 1995, at the Morse Estate in Falls Church. position he served until April 1964 when he who lived through the Hungarian Holocaust, in was appointed to the Missouri Supreme Court. which some 500,000 Hungarian Jews were Originally appointed by Governor John M. Dal­ taken to German concentration camps and TRIBUTE TO THOMAS J. STEWART, ton, Henley remained on the court for a 12- murdered. llka Gedo's drawings from the Bu­ JR. year term that ended in December 1978. From dapest ghettos expose painful memories of 1969 throughout 1971, he served the court as the past. HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY Chief Justice. Gyorgy Roman, reputedly Hungary's most OF CONNECTICUT Judge Henley also belonged to, and led, emulated artist, has sketched scenes from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many civic and fraternal organizations within court proceedings of the war criminal trials. Wednesday, January 25 , 1995 his community. He was an active member of Ms. Anita Semjen found Roman's sketch work the Presbyterian Church. Other organizations through a combination of determination and Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of Thomas J. Stewart, include, Caruthersville Lodge No. 461, A.F. & luck, which has led to its first ever public A.M.; and Missouri Consistory No. 1, M.R.S.; showing in "Victims and Perpetrators." Both Jr., who is retiring this month after 33 years of service with the Social Security Administration. the Moolah Temple, St. Louis; Post 88 of the artists' works are unique for their extraordinary American Legion in Pemiscot County; the insight coupled with their artistic value and inti­ Tom began his career with the Social Secu­ rity Administration in 1961 and worked in nu­ American Bar Association; and the Missouri macy of perception. Bar Association; the 38th Judicial Circuit Bar Ms. Semjen demonstrates an admirable un­ merous offices in various capacities through­ out the State of Connecticut. Most recently, he Association; the Caruthersville Rotary Club; derstanding of the arts and peoples of both the Caruthersville Board of Education; the the United States and Hungary. At a time served as liaison for Connecticut's congres­ sional delegation. Pemiscot County Chapter of the American when innocent peoples still fall victim to reli­ Red Cross. gious and ethnic persecution, Ms. Semjen's It was in that role that I had the opportunity to observe the commitment that Mr. Stewart A devoted person in all he undertook, Judge exhibition rekindles our often passive con­ Henley will be missed by all who knew him. I science. had to the constituency he served. He under­ stood how important Social Security was in urge my colleagues to join me in my condo­ Therefore, today, Mr. Speaker, more than lences to the family that he leaves. Survivors 50 years after the tragedy of the Hungarian their lives and he endeavored diligently to make sure that they received accurate and include three daughters, Sally Kate Sisson, Holocaust, I invite my colleagues to join me in Lynda Wayne Walters, and Karen Janet honoring the diligent efforts of Anita Semjen in timely responses to their inquiries. The high standard of service that Tom maintained is an Currie; one son, Joseph Oliver Henley, and reminding us of the grievous memories of the three grandchildren. past and of the lessons history teaches us in example for all of us in public service to emu­ the interminable fight against cruelty and op­ late. pression. I am honored to rise in tribute to the years THE MEXICAN BAILOUT of dedicated service rendered by Federal em­ ployee Thomas J. Stewart, Jr. His three and TRIBUTE TO CAROL LYNN KELLEY one-half decades of professionalism constitute HON. BOB BARR a legacy that is unparalleled. His talents and OF GEORGIA HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS record of excellence will be greatly missed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF VIRGINIA Wednesday , January 25, 1995 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO JUSTICE FRED L. Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, why are the Amer­ Wednesday , January 25, 1995 HENLEY ican people being asked to bail out the Mexi­ Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning can economy to the tune of $40 billion? to pay tribute to one of our outstanding citi­ HON. IKE SKELTON Despite listening for 2 hours to administra­ zens in Virginia's Eleventh Congressional Dis­ OF MISSOURI tion officials this morning at the Banking Com­ mittee hearing, I still fail to understand why we trict, Carol Lynn Kelley of Lake Barcroft. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carol, known as "Kari" to her friends, was should be expected to put the full faith and born 40 years ago in Woonsocket, Rl, to Mar­ Wednesday, January 25, 1995 credit of the United States on the line for a garet and Stacia Klara. A 1972 graduate from Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to country that has a long and painful past of un­ Woonsocket High School, she graduated from pay tribute to former Missouri Supreme Court disciplined financial mismanagement. Vassar College in 1976, and obtained her law ·chief Justice Fred L. Henley, who recently I cannot support some hastily slapped-to­ degree from Case Western University School passed away in Jefferson City, MO. Born Oc­ gether financial deal, especially in the absence of Law in Cleveland in 1979. She practiced tober 25, 1911, in Caruthersville, MO, Chief of the President providing a coherent policy. law in Cleveland until 1985, when she moved Justice Henley was an outstanding Missourian The President has an obligation to formulate a to Fairfax County, VA. who served many appointments within the viable program that will guarantee Mexico's in­ After being admitted to the Virginia Bar she Missouri justice system. flationary policies won't put Main Street Amer­ practiced law in Northern Virginia from 1986 to In 1934, he received his bachelor of laws ica another $40 billion in the hole. Last night 1992. At that time Kari decided to devote degree from Cumberland University in Leb­ all he said was-we need to bail out Mexico. more time to her two young daughters, Eliza­ anon, TN. In 1935 he was admitted to the Mis­ On top of all his rhetoric last night, the Presi­ beth (Lizzy) and Allison and the community souri bar. Ten years later he was admitted to dent spoke to the importance of the Nation where she and her husband Tim make their the bar of the Supreme Court of the United pulling together and making sacrifices for the home. States. greater good. I think it is unconscionable to January 25, 1995 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 2475 ask 262 million Americans to bail out Mexico's FIFTY YEARS OF MATRIMONY Gene and Vera have been blessed with a ruling elite. wonderful family and are the proud parents of Many Latin American countries, and not just HON. MICHAEL P. FORBF.S a son, Dennis, married to Patricia, and a daughter, Lynn, married to Peter. They are the Mexico, have dismal track records when it OF NEW YORK proud and devoted grandparents of three comes to paying back loans, whether they are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 25, 1995 beautiful granddaughters, Cheryl Ann from private, international or governmental Cannataro, Dana Lynne Nowick, and Kerry sources. It is no secret that Mexico has a stat­ Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, a romance out Lynn Nowick. ist economy, that has tenaciously clung to that of the lore of Hollywood has now reached 50 Gene and Vera's enthusiasm, generosity, legacy since independence. The bottom line is years in my home district in Smithtown, Long good humor, and fellowship have touched all Island. Eugene A. Cannataro and Vera Ditta that statist economies do not work. They are who have come to know them. They are were married on February 4, 1945 at Sts. Phil­ financially unstable and unreliable. known to many for their love of life and family. ip and James Church in St. James on a Congratulations and best wishes for health This bailout idea looks more and more to snowy Sunday. and happiness today and for many years to During their 50 years of marriage, the hall­ me like the first of what may be many more come. payments on a bad NAFTA de·al. mark of their lives has been a relationship based on mutual respect, family, and God.