E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 106th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 146 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2000 No. 68 House of Representatives The House met at 10:30 a.m. and was PRAYER nication from the Clerk of the House of called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Representatives: pore (Mrs. BIGGERT). Coughlin, offered the following prayer: OFFICE OF THE CLERK, f God and Father of all nations, con- U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tinue to guide the destiny of these Washington, DC, May 30, 2000. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, United States. Bless the Members of TEMPORE The Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, this House. You are their Counselor Washington, DC. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- and Guide. Give them satisfaction in DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- fore the House the following commu- their work, for You are the joy of those mission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of nication from the Speaker: who are faith-filled, and the glory of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- WASHINGTON, DC, the humble. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- June 6, 2000. May all their deliberations give rise sage from the Secretary of the Senate on I hereby appoint the Honorable JUDY to understanding and further the cause May 26, 2000 at 11:10 a.m. BIGGERT to act as Speaker pro tempore on That the Senate passed without amend- of equal justice. May their determina- ment H.R. 3293; that the Senate passed with- this day. tions be honored and respected, and J. DENNIS HASTERT, out amendment H.R. 4489; that the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives. renew the hope of freedom in the heart passed without amendment H. Con. Res. 280; of the world. that the Senate passed without amendment f In You we place our trust, for we be- H. Con. Res. 302. MORNING HOUR DEBATES lieve You have called us to serve this With best wishes, I am Nation. By Your divine inspiration we Sincerely, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- will reach the destiny You have in JEFF TRANDAHL, ant to the order of the House of Janu- Clerk of the House. mind for us, for You live now and for- ary 19, 1999, the Chair will now recog- ever. Amen. nize Members from lists submitted by f the majority and minority leaders for f morning hour debates. The Chair will THE JOURNAL COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF alternate recognition between the par- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The MEMBER OF THE HONORABLE ties, with each party limited to not to Chair has examined the Journal of the CHARLES F. BASS, MEMBER OF exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, last day’s proceedings and announces CONGRESS except the majority leader, the minor- to the House her approval thereof. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. fore the House the following commu- nal stands approved. nication from Darwin Cusack, Chief of f f Staff to the Honorable CHARLES F. RECESS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BASS, Member of Congress: The SPEAKER pro tempore. There HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the Washington, DC, May 30, 2000. being no requests for morning hour de- gentleman from Texas (Mr. LAMPSON) Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, bates, pursuant to clause 12, rule I, the come forward and lead the House in the Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Wash- Chair declares the House in recess until Pledge of Allegiance. ington, DC. noon today. Mr. LAMPSON led the Pledge of Alle- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to formally no- Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 31 giance as follows: tify you, pursuant to rule VIII of the Rules minutes a.m.) the House stood in recess I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the of the House of Representatives, that I have until noon. United States of America, and to the Repub- been served with a grand jury subpoena for documents issued by the U.S. District Court f lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. for the District of New Hampshire. After consultation with the Office of Gen- b 1200 f eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- AFTER RECESS COMMUNICATION FROM THE ance with the subpoena is consistent with CLERK OF THE HOUSE the precedents and privileges of the House. The recess having expired, the House Sincerely, was called to order by the Speaker pro The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- DARWIN CUSACK, tempore (Mrs. BIGGERT) at noon. fore the House the following commu- Chief of Staff.

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VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.000 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ries to the Hague Convention to abide ington Opera in Washington, D.C., as PRO TEMPORE by that agreement. Just within the the National Opera. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The past 3 weeks, I have heard amazing The Clerk read as follows: Chair desires to announce that pursu- news from two different parents whose H.R. 4542 ant to clause 4 of rule I, the Speaker cases this Congress has brought to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- pro tempore signed the following en- light. resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, rolled bills on Thursday, June 1, 2000: One of those parents, Jim Rinnaman, saw his daughter 3 weeks ago for the SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. H.R. 3293, to amend the law that au- The Washington Opera, organized under thorized the Vietnam Veterans Memo- first time in 4 years. Another, Paul Marinkovich, is bringing his son home the laws of the District of Columbia, is des- rial to authorize the placement within ignated as the ‘‘National Opera’’. after 3 years of searching. the site of the Memorial of a plaque to SEC. 2. REFERENCES. honor those Vietnam veterans who died Madam Speaker, these parents are Any reference in a law, map, regulation, after their service in the Vietnam war, being reunited with their children be- document, paper or other record of the but as a direct result of that service; cause of the work that Congress is United States to the Washington Opera re- H.R. 4489, to amend section 110 of the doing and the pressure that these coun- ferred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi- tries are feeling from our Government a reference to the ‘‘National Opera’’. grant Responsibility Act of 1996, and and from the media. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- for other purposes. On behalf of American parents, I ant to the rule, the gentleman from want to thank my colleagues for pass- Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING) and the f ing H. Con. Res. 293 and urge them to gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. TRIBUTE TO BOB HOPE continue working with me on this very FATTAH) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given important issue. By continuing to take from Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING). permission to address the House for 1 action and raise awareness, we can minute and to revise and extend his re- bring our children home. GENERAL LEAVE marks.) f Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, ask unanimous consent that all Mem- JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CANNOT bers may have 5 legislative days within today we honor the U.S. servicemen HANDLE TRUTH who participated in the invasion of which to revise and extend their re- Western Europe by the Allies on June (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was marks on H.R. 4542. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 6, 1944. It is only fitting, however, that given permission to address the House objection to the request of the gen- we pay special tribute to a gentleman for 1 minute and to revise and extend tleman from Pennsylvania? who is admired by millions of our vet- his remarks.) There was no objection. erans. Mr. TRAFICANT. Madam Speaker, an Iranian defector said Iran was re- Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I Bob Hope is beloved for his tireless yield myself such time as I may con- efforts to entertain U.S. troops around sponsible for the bombing of Pan Am 103, not Libya. sume. the globe, from World War II to the Madam Speaker, I rise in support of Persian Gulf War. No kidding, Sherlock. The whole world was told that years ago, but the H.R. 4542, to designate the Washington As one of the countless soldiers that Opera in Washington, D.C., as the Na- he entertained during Vietnam and Justice Department turned their back. Reports said that Iran hired the Syr- tional Opera. Desert Storm, I know personally of the The beginnings of the Washington ians and the Syrians recruited terror- positive impact that his visits made to Opera were unusual, as it was founded ists from all around the world. uplift our spirits. by a music critic, Day Thorpe, of the Beam me up. Those two Libyans may Last week, Americans were saddened now defunct Washington Star, along have been mules in general, but they to learn of the legendary entertainer’s with a few others who decided that the are scapegoats specifically. illness requiring a stay at the Eisen- Nation’s capital should have an oper- I yield back the fact that from Waco hower Medical Center, near his home, atic enterprise of its own. to Ruby Ridge to now Pan Am 103, the in Palm Springs. In the early years, the Washington Justice Department just cannot handle With his devoted and loving wife, Opera was limited by financial and the truth. I also yield back the fact, Delores, by his side, Mr. Hope is recov- practical constraints to no more than my colleagues, that if these two Liby- ering, and the family has asked that one or two productions per year. Since ans masterminded the bombing of Pan everyone keep Mr. Hope in their pray- that time, the Washington Opera has Am 103, they would have choked on a ers. grown and prospered. Today, it is the chicken bone years ago in Kadafi’s cell. Mr. Hope, from those of us who were resident opera company of the Kennedy blessed by your courage and commit- f Center, due primarily to the artistic ment to our efforts around the globe, excellence of the ensemble. may God bless you. And, Mr. Hope, we ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE In addition to performances, the all hope that you get well soon, and Washington Opera has created several our best wishes go out to you and your The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- education and community programs family. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair that serve a broad and diverse popu- f announces that she will postpone fur- lation. These outreach programs are ther proceedings today on each motion dedicated to enhancing the lives and INTERNATIONAL ABDUCTION to suspend the rules on which a re- learning of the children and adults of (Mr. LAMPSON asked and was given corded vote or the yeas and nays are the greater Washington region, devel- permission to address the House for 1 ordered, or on which the vote is ob- oping future audiences, and making the minute.) jected to under clause 6 of rule XX. experience of opera available to those Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, I Any record votes on postponed ques- who otherwise have limited access to rise today to talk about the issue of tions will be taken after debate has this art form. international child abduction. For 3 concluded on all motions to suspend Through these programs, the Wash- months now, I have been coming to the the rules but not before 6 p.m. today. ington Opera has made extensive out- floor to tell the story of children who f reach to the Washington, D.C. area have been abducted abroad. I have also public schools and to the community been holding public events and intro- DESIGNATING WASHINGTON at large. These programs have reached duced a resolution with my friend the OPERA IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AS more than 150,000 individuals and have gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT). NATIONAL OPERA been driven by the idea that ‘‘learning Well, all of this work is beginning to Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I by doing’’ is a highly effective way to pay off. On Tuesday, May 22, the House move to suspend the rules and pass the spark young children’s interest in the passed H. Con. Res. 293, urging signato- bill (H.R. 4542) to designate the Wash- arts.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.005 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3873 The number and scope of program- seen even at the world's top houses.'' The From its humble beginnings under ming has grown to 22 programs that company is also renowned for the number and the stewardship of music critic Day provide performance experiences, cur- quality of its new productions, its discovery Thorpe, when a lack of funds limited riculum enhancement activities, in- and nurturing of important young talent, and them to two performances a year, the school artist and docent visits, profes- the international collaboration system it has pi- Opera has consistently grown both in sional development opportunities for oneered with leading foreign companies. stature and in size. In 1980, the Wash- teachers and young artists, interactive Since 1980, the company has grown from a ington Opera had a total of 16 perform- family-oriented presentations, and total of 16 yearly performances of four operas ances of four operas with an operating more. to 80 yearly performances of eight operas, budget of $2 million. Throughout the Under the stewardship of Artistic Di- while the budget has increased from $2 million 1990s, the Opera has truly emerged as a rector Placido Domingo, the Wash- to more than $25 million per year. The com- world class institution and has grown ington Opera has achieved the stature pany has averaged 98 percent attendance to 80 performances of eight operas with of a world-class company and plays to over the last fourteen seasonsÐa remarkable an annual budget of more than $25 mil- standing-room-only audiences at the sales record. It now earns approximately 65 lion. Kennedy Center Opera House and Ei- percent of its total budget through ticket sales, The great success the company has senhower Theater. raising the remaining 35 percent through con- enjoyed is a credit both to its manage- I would like to mention a personal tributions from the individuals, corporations, ment and the support it has received note about this Artistic Director and foundations. A sign of fiscal strength, this from the Washington metropolitan Placido Domingo. When my daughter, ratio of earned to contributed income is the community. Over the last 14 seasons, at 17, was playing the professional highest of any opera company in the country. the company has averaged a remark- tour, I did not have the money to send The Washington Opera has requested this able 98 percent attendance, with 65 per- a coach or anybody in the family, so I legislation designating it as the ``National cent of its revenue coming from ticket gave her a lot of advice about not pay- Opera.'' There are precedents for granting pri- sales. The remaining 35 percent of the ing too much attention to anybody, vate or quasi-private entities a ``national'' des- budget is provided by individual and particularly men, as she moved from ignation. For example, the National Aquarium corporate donations. The ratio of 65 the Italian Open to the Swiss Open to in Baltimore and the National Aviary in Pitts- earned to 35 contributed is evidence of the German Open and then to the burgh both received their ``national'' designa- the company’s fiscal strength and is French Open. And when she was leav- tion through acts of Congress. Such a des- the highest in the Nation. ing the French Open to go to the Paris ignation does not bring with it federal funding The Washington Opera has earned its Open, she apparently was standing or a federal subsidy. Rather, it grants the enti- position of leadership in the musical there in tears and this gentleman ty national prominence, which may increase world without the crucial government asked her what was her problem? And ticket sales and improve fundraising pros- support that is typical in most world she said, well, my luggage went the pects. capitals, in a city without the strong other way and I have to play the first I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- business base that helps fund many round of the French Open as soon as I tion and to vote ``yes'' on final passage. U.S. opera companies. The company get to Paris. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- has been a leader through its commit- The gentleman said, well, the first ance of my time. ment to sustain new American operas thing we have to do is put you in first Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I by presenting them in crucial second class because you cannot be cramped yield myself such time as I may con- productions, giving these new works up back there and then go play tennis. sume. life beyond the short span of their pre- Well, if the father had known that, Madam Speaker, it is an honor to be miers. It leads by championing lesser- he really would have been upset about able to rise in support of the legisla- known works of significant musical some man moving her to first class. tion of my colleague. H.R. 4542, which worth rarely presented on today’s When she got to Paris, the gentleman would change the name of the Wash- opera stages. It has been hailed for its gave her a hundred dollars. And she ington Opera to the National Opera, is work with operas on the epic scale. As said, Well, I cannot take that. And he a piece of legislation that our side sup- the British magazine Opera now re- said, well, how will you play? You only ports wholeheartedly. cently stated, ‘‘The Washington Opera have your racket and your sneakers. b is carving out a new area of expertise, You will have to buy clothing. 1215 staging grand spectacles to exacting When she came back and we were sit- This opera was born in 1956, which standards with precision and power not ting there as a family watching tele- was the year I was born. It has moved often seen at the world’s top houses.’’ vision, Placido Domingo and Johnny from two performances to now over 80 The company is also renowned for Denver were doing a couple of the performances a year with an attend- the number and quality of its produc- duets that they have done, and she ance rate of 98 percent or better, and I tions, its discovery and nurturing of said, Dad, that is the man that put me want to compliment my chairman for important young talent and the inter- in first class and that is the man who offering this legislation. I think it is an national collaboration system it has gave me the $100. And it was Placido appropriate designation to change the pioneered with leading foreign compa- Domingo. And I understand that is typ- name. nies. ical of him. It is a world-renowned opera; and to One of the greatest contributions to The Washington Opera has earned its have the designation of the National the D.C. metro area have come from position of leadership in the musical Opera, I think, is most appropriate. the company’s educational outreach world without the government support Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- program. Reaching out beyond the typical in most world capitals. The ance of my time. bounds of the opera community, the company has been a leader through its Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I Washington Opera has made a con- commitment to sustain new American yield such time as he may consume to certed effort to bring the arts to stu- operas by presenting them in crucial the gentleman from Northern Virginia dents around the region. As budgets for second productions, giving these new (Mr. DAVIS), an opera buff. arts education have continually works life beyond the short span of (Mr. DAVIS of Virginia asked and shrunk, it is more important than ever their premieres. It leads by cham- was given permission to revise and ex- that private institutions have what pioning the lesser known works of sig- tend his remarks.) limited government support can be pro- nificant musical work rarely presented Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Madam vided to reach our school-aged chil- on today’s opera stages. Speaker, I rise today to support H.R. dren. It is with that goal in mind that It has been hailed for its work with operas 4542, the bill to designate the Wash- I strongly support the passage of H.R. on the epic scale. As the British magazine ington Opera as the National Opera. 4542 and ask my colleagues to do the Opera Now recently stated, ``The Washington Since its founding in 1956, the Opera same. I want to thank the gentleman Opera is carving out a new area of expertise has been providing enrichment and arts from Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING) for . . . staging grand spectacles to exacting education to the Washington Metro- his leadership on this issue and shep- standards with precision and power not often politan area. herding this bill to the House floor.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.044 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3874 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I from the District, 35 percent are from company is a reflection of our Nation's com- yield such time as she may consume to Maryland, 25 percent are from Virginia. mitment to the arts. the gentlewoman from the District of It is particularly appropriate that As a cosponsor of H.R. 4542, I stand in Columbia (Ms. NORTON). the chairman would rise to support support of this bill to designate the Wash- Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I this bill, because this is in many ways ington Opera as the National Opera and urge thank the gentleman from Pennsyl- a quintessential educational enter- my colleagues to support this legislation. vania (Mr. FATTAH) for yielding me the prise. We now know increasingly as we Mr. DICKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of time. Madam Speaker, may I say that learn more about the brain and its H.R. 4542, a bill to designate the Washington the chairman of the committee intro- functions that music can be important Opera in Washington, DC, as the National duced the last speaker as an opera buff; in the intellectual as well as the social Opera. The Washington Opera has an impres- the gentleman is better known in this development of students. When the sive history that has earned its position as one House as a baseball buff, but we are Washington Opera Company comes to of opera's premier venues. pleased to rank the gentleman to the the Congress of the United States not The Washington Opera continued to grow rank of opera lovers. with its hands out for money but to and flourish. In 1980, the company has grown In any case, Madam Speaker, great ask that it be given a name that will from a total of 16 performances and 4 operas capitals normally have great cultural help it raise money, I strongly urge to 80 performances and 8 operas, while the institutions. I regret to say that for a that the Congress give it the public budget has increased from $2 million to more very long time, the Nation’s capital did recognition that will help the Wash- than $25 million. In 1980, the opera did not not have great cultural institutions. As ington Opera Company grow as a na- own a single opera set; by the spring of 2000 a fourth generation Washingtonian, I tional opera company and will help it the company had originated and built 61 new must say that growing up in the Na- bring opera to increasing millions of productions, becoming one of the most prolific tion’s capital was like growing up in a citizens of the United States. producing companies in the United States. cultural desert. The only great com- Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I The Washington Opera prides itself by pro- pany was the National Symphony Or- yield myself such time as I may con- viding world-class productions for its audi- chestra, and I am pleased that now the sume. ences. The Washington Opera became the Congress would name the Washington I would like to just reiterate my sup- first American Opera Company to produce a Opera the National Opera. port for this legislation. This opera repertory season in two separate theaters. I think this is most appropriate, par- raises over $25 million annually in pri- Giving performances in the 2,200 seat Opera ticularly when we consider that this is vate support, but I do believe that the House and the more intimate 1,100 seat Ei- senhower theaters allow the company to per- not a Nation that subsidizes the arts new designation as provided in this leg- form in settings that reflect each opera's prop- very greatly; and the very least, it islation hopefully will provide addi- seems to me that we can do is recog- er acoustical ambiance. tional impetus for those who want to Along with providing quality entertainment, nize the arts in this way. support the continuation of a great Twenty-five million visitors come to The Washington Opera contributes to the edu- cultural institution. I want to com- cation and diversity of the community. The the Nation’s capital every year, many pliment, again, the gentleman from of them the constituents of Members of Education and Community Programs serve a Pennsylvania and also the gentle- diverse population of public, private and the the House and Senate. As the Wash- woman from the District of Columbia ington Opera becomes the National home school students that are 31% Anglo, for this legislation. 27% African-American, 33% Latino, and 8% Opera, I believe that the national Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support Asian. Roughly 70% of those served by Wash- Opera will set an example for the coun- of H.R. 4542, a bill designating the Wash- ington Opera programs are students between try and will welcome millions who ington Opera in Washington, DC, as the Na- the ages 5 to 18 of various needs and abili- would otherwise not be inclined to at- tional Opera. This opera company is known ties. Adults constitute the remaining 30%, of tend the opera. for the number and quality of new productions, Throughout the world, the reputation which 40% are senior citizens. discovery and nurturing of important young tal- Among other programs, The Washington of this company, particularly since ent, and an international collaboration system Opera has developed teaching methods that Placido Domingo became the artistic with leading foreign companies. provide educators with tools to engage stu- director, is generally regarded as a The Washington Opera has achieved the dents in the learning process. At a young age, world-class company. It plays to stand- stature of a world class company and plays to students learn about the value of the arts. ing-room-only audiences. It raises its standing-room only audiences at the Kennedy There are 22 programs each providing per- own money. Now it asks very little of Center Opera House and Eisenhower Theater. formance experiences, curricular enhancement us. It asks that we give it a name that Like so many other institutions in Washington, activities and professional development oppor- will help it raise more of its own the opera attracts, entertains, and educates tunities for both teachers and young artists. money. I would like to bring to the at- people from all over the world. These programs foster enthusiasm and help tention of Members something of what The company has averaged 98% attend- enrich our youths' educational experience. the Washington Opera Company does in ance over the last fourteen season. It now Under the jurisdiction of Artistic Director its immediate area because it has very earns approximately 65% of its total budget Placido Domingo, The Washington Opera's energetic education and community through ticket sales, raising the remaining reputation continues to increase. The Wash- programs that serve public, private, 35% through contributions from individuals, ington Opera plays to standing-room-only au- and home-schooled students through- corporations, and foundations. diences at the Kennedy Center Opera House out the region, 31 percent Anglo, 27 A sign of fiscal strength, this ratio of earned and Eisenhower Theater. The Washington percent African American, 33 percent to contributed income is the highest of any Opera has earned its position of leadership in Latino, 8 percent Asian, roughly re- opera company in the country. Beyond the the musical world without the critical govern- flecting the population of the region. 70 value of music itself, increasing evidence clari- mental support typically offered to most world percent of those served by these edu- fies the role of music in the intellectual and so- capitals, in a city without the strong business cation and community programs are cial development of our community. base that helps fund many U.S.. opera com- between the ages of 5 and 18. Of the re- The opera allows people to cross language panies. maining 30 percent who are adults, 40 and cultural barriers, increase understanding, The Washington Opera has requested this percent are senior citizens. and build tolerance in a multi-cultural setting. legislation to designate The Washington Here is an opera company which has The Washington Opera remains true to its Opera as the ``National Opera.'' There are reached to every age group, every eth- mission of presenting the highest quality opera precedents for granting private entities a ``na- nic group, and every section of the re- in the Nation's Capital, broadening public un- tional'' designation. For example, the National gion. Now as the National Opera Com- derstanding and awareness of opera, and Aquarium in Baltimore and the National Aviary pany, it will welcome people to come maintaining opera as a living art form. in Pittsburgh both received their ``national'' from all over the country. Its edu- Mr. Speaker, for over 40 years this opera designation through acts of Congress. Such a cation and community programs target company has been a beacon of light not only designation does not bring with it federal fund- adults and students throughout the for the Washington, DC community, but also ing or a federal subsidy. grades K through 12 and particularly for the entire Nation. People from all over the This change will grant the group further underserved populations. 40 percent are United States and the world realize this opera prominence, which, in turn, may expand ticket

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.009 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3875 sales, improve fundraising capabilities and 229) expressing the sense of Congress (3) for promoting musical excellence most importantly, broaden the opera's commu- regarding the United States Congres- throughout the educational system, from nity programs in an effort to influence a great- sional Philharmonic Society and its pre-school through post-graduate, and en- mission of promoting musical excel- couraging people of all ages to commit to the er breadth of individuals. love and expression of musical performance. Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- lence throughout the educational sys- port of H.R. 4542, a bill to designate the tem and encouraging people of all ages The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Washington Opera in Washington, D.C., as to commit to the love and expression of Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING) and the the National Opera. musical performance. When first approached about the redesigna- The Clerk read as follows: gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. FATTAH) each will control 20 minutes. tion by Artistic Director Placido Domingo, I H. CON. RES. 229 The Chair recognizes the gentleman thought of the Bard's famous line, ``What's in Whereas in February 1996, several Senators from Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING). a name? That which we call a rose by any and members of the House of Representa- tives participated in a performance of the Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I other name would smell as sweet.'' yield myself such time as I may con- However, this ``national'' designation will aid Broadway musical ‘‘1776’’, a story depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independ- sume. the Washington Opera in furthering their posi- ence; I rise in support of House Concurrent tion of leadership in the musical world. Found- Whereas in April 1996 several Senators and Resolution 229 expressing the sense of ed in 1956, the Washington Opera has members of the House of Representatives Congress regarding the United States achieved the stature of a world class company met with Maestro Martin Piecuch, the music Congressional Philharmonic Society and plays to standing room only audiences at director of the musical ‘‘1776’’, and formed and its dual mission, promoting musi- the United States Congressional Choral Soci- the Kennedy Center Opera House and the Ei- cal excellence throughout the edu- senhower Theater. ety; Whereas on May 20, 1998, the United States cational system and encouraging peo- In the spring of 2000, the company had Congressional Choral Society debuted at St. ple of all ages to commit to the love originated 61 new productions, becoming one Joseph’s Church on Capitol Hill, with stand- and expression of musical performance. of the most prolific producing companies in the ing ovations following its rendition of the In February 1996, several Members of United States. In addition, the company has ‘‘Song of Democracy’’ and the ‘‘Battle Hymn Congress participated in the perform- averaged 98 percent attendance over the last of the Republic’’; ance of the Broadway musical 1776, a fourteen seasons. Whereas on March 13, 1999, the United story depicting the signing of the Dec- The Washington Opera has always recog- States Congressional Philharmonic Orches- laration of Independence. I practiced tra String Quartet played before the Ambas- nized that their service to the nation does not sador to the United States from Canada at and rehearsed and then was unable to end with each production. Instead, Wash- the Embassy of Canada in the District of Co- participate. The Members of Congress ington Opera's Education and Community Pro- lumbia; so enjoyed this experience that as an grams department dedicates itself to enhanc- Whereas on March 19, 1999, the United outgrowth, the United States Congres- ing the lives and learning of children and States Congressional Choral Society ap- sional Choral Society was founded in adults by making the experience of opera peared in performance at the Washington April 1996. The Congressional Choral available to those who otherwise have limited National Cathedral; Society is composed of Members, staff access to the art form. The Washington Opera Whereas on May 13, 1999, the United States and friends of the United States Con- Congressional Philharmonic Orchestra has made extensive outreach efforts to area String Quartet played before a gathering of gress. In fact, I have also performed public schools and to the greater Washington Ambassadors at the Benjamin Franklin Dip- with the choral society. community at large. Through their OperAccess lomatic Reception Room of the United On May 20, 1998, the Congressional program, they have actively involved members States Department of State; Choral Society debuted along with the of our community who are visually, physically, Whereas the United States Congressional Washington Symphony Orchestra at or audibly impaired. By devoting themselves to Philharmonic Society is approved as a St. Joseph’s Church on Capitol Hill broadening the public's understanding and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the In- with standing ovations following their ternal Revenue Code and is a corporation in rendition of the Song of Democracy awareness of opera, the company has served good standing under the laws of the State of as the leader in maintaining opera as a living Delaware; and the Battle Hymn of the Republic. art form in America. Whereas the United States Congressional The marriage of the Congressional Cho- The National Opera designation will serve to Philharmonic Society will offer free concerts ral Society and the Washington Sym- facilitate the company's fundraising efforts and to the public in the Washington metropoli- phony Orchestra gave birth to the idea ticket sales, as well as oblige the company, tan area; and the eventual reality of a congres- even more than in the past, to become the Whereas the United States Congressional sional Philharmonic orchestra. The Philharmonic Society will encourage the de- United States Congressional Phil- cradle for American opera. velopment of young musical talent across I urge my colleagues to please support H.R. the United States by providing educational harmonic Society is the institution 4542 and to designate the Washington Opera programs for schools across the nation and principally responsible for the forma- as the National Opera. establishing internships and scholarships; tion, development, and operation of the Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I and United States Congressional Phil- yield back the balance of my time. Whereas the United States Congressional harmonic Orchestra and the United Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I Philharmonic Society envisions holding a se- States Congressional Choral Society yield back the balance of my time. ries of concerts focusing on themes such as which, I might add, I have chaired in Celebrations of America, Salutes to the all 15 years of its existence. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. States, a Great Americans series, and an BIGGERT). The question is on the mo- International Congressional Concert series: The vision of the Congressional Phil- tion offered by the gentleman from Now, therefore, be it harmonic Society is to become the ar- Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING) that the Resolved by the House of Representatives (the tistic voice of America through the House suspend the rules and pass the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of the international language of music. The bill, H.R. 4542. Congress that the United States Congres- society will do that by encouraging The question was taken; and (two- sional Philharmonic Society should be congressional Members, staff, and applauded— friends of the United States Congress thirds having voted in favor thereof) (1) for organizing two musical groups, the the rules were suspended and the bill United States Congressional Choral Society to use their musical resources and tal- was passed. and the United States Congressional Phil- ents. Given those talents and re- A motion to reconsider was laid on harmonic Orchestra; sources, the society can accept invita- the table. (2) for having as its mission the promotion tions to present musical programs and f of patriotism, freedom, democracy, and un- intends to present musical perform- derstanding of American culture through ances that will enrich lives all across SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING sponsorship, management, and support of America with patriotic and classical these groups and their derivative ensembles CONGRESSIONAL PHILHARMONIC presentations. SOCIETY as they communicate through the inter- national language of music in concerts and The mission of the Congressional Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I other multimedia performances in the Dis- Philharmonic Society is to promote move to suspend the rules and agree to trict of Columbia and throughout the United patriotism, freedom, democracy, un- the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. States and the world; and derstanding, and world peace through

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House Concurrent Resolution 229 is plays a vital role in accomplishing The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. simple and straightforward. It notes these goals. BIGGERT). The question is on the mo- that the Congressional Philharmonic The United States Congressional tion offered by the gentleman from Society is approved as a 501(c)3 non- Philharmonic Society has created its Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING) that the profit organization under the Internal own unique and appropriate mission House suspend the rules and agree to Revenue Code, offers free concerts to which promotes patriotism, freedom, the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. the public in the Washington metro- democracy, and understanding of 229. politan area, and encourages the devel- American culture through sponsorship, The question was taken; and (two- opment of young musical talent across management, and support of these thirds having voted in favor thereof) the United States by providing intern- groups and their derivative ensembles the rules were suspended and the con- ships, scholarships, and educational as they communicate through the current resolution was agreed to. programs for schools across the Nation. international language of music in con- A motion to reconsider was laid on This resolution states that it is the sense of certs and other multimedia perform- the table. the Congress that the United States Congres- ances in the United States and the f sional Philharmonic Society should be ap- world. GENERAL LEAVE plauded for having as its mission the pro- Under the organization of Maestro motion of patriotism, freedom, democracy, and Martin Piecuch, the Congressional Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I ask understanding of American culture through the Philharmonic Society has quickly es- unanimous consent that all Members international language of music; and for pro- tablished itself as a voice of freedom may have 5 legislative days within moting musical excellence throughout the edu- and democracy through the art of which to revise and extend their re- cational system, and encouraging people of all music. Maestro Piecuch can be credited marks on H. Con. Res. 229. ages to commit to the love and expression of with planting the seed for the Congres- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there musical performance. sional Philharmonic Society when he objection to the request of the gen- I would like to thank the gentleman from Vir- directed the Broadway musical 1776 at tleman from Pennsylvania? giniaÐMr. DAVISÐfor introducing this resolu- DAR Constitution Hall in March of 1995 There was no objection. tion, and I would urge my colleagues to sup- in which 12 Members of Congress f port House Concurrent Resolution 229 and the played roles as the Founding Fathers RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE Congressional Philharmonic Society. of this great Nation. OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC b As the music director and conductor 1230 Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I move Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I of the Washington Symphony Orches- tra, the maestro has played a great to suspend the rules and agree to the reserve the balance of my time. resolution (H. Res. 509) recognizing the Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I role in the world of music for the citi- zens of Northern Virginia. He has importance of African-American music yield myself such time as I may con- to global culture and calling on the sume. served as resident conductor, orchestra manager, and chorus manager at Wolf people of the United States to study, I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 229, reflect on, and celebrate African-Amer- and I am again amazed at the multi- Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts and held the position of music di- ican music, as amended. talented nature of the chairman of the The Clerk read as follows: Committee on Education and the rector and conductor with the Alexan- H. RES. 509 Workforce. I was not aware that he dria Choral Society. The United States Congressional Whereas artists, songwriters, producers, also performed in these organizations engineers, educators, executives, and other beyond his work on the committee of Philharmonic Society has developed a concert series to promote democracy professionals in the music industry provide setting a national education policy, inspiration and leadership through their cre- but he is truly a Renaissance man. and peace throughout the world. Most ation of music, dissemination of educational Madam Speaker, I support the legis- recently, on May 13, 2000, the String information, and financial contributions to lation and the prime sponsor of it, the Quartet of the United States Congres- charitable and community-based organiza- gentleman from Virginia (Mr. DAVIS). sional Philharmonic Orchestra per- tions; We came to the Congress together, and formed in the United States Depart- Whereas African-American music is indige- I hold him in high esteem. ment of State Diplomatic Reception nous to the United States and originates Room before the ambassadors to Amer- from African genres of music; Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Whereas African-American genres of music ance of my time. ica representing the South African De- such as gospel, blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I velopment countries. rap, the Motown sound, and hip-hop have yield such time as he may consume to I would also like to thank former their roots in the African-American experi- the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. United States Senator Charles Percy ence; DAVIS). for his support of the Congressional Whereas African-American music has a Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Philharmonic Society. Senator Percy’s pervasive influence on dance, fashion, lan- Speaker, I thank the gentleman for leadership and guidance have played a guage, art, literature, cinema, media, adver- yielding me this time, and I appreciate great role in Society’s formation. tisements, and other aspects of culture; Madam Speaker, the United States Whereas the prominence of African-Amer- his efforts in bringing this bill to the ican music in the 20th century has reawak- floor. Congressional Philharmonic Society is ened interest in the legacy and heritage of I rise today as the proud sponsor of a living example of how our country’s the art form of African-American music; H. Con. Res. 229, which expresses the principles of freedom and liberty can Whereas African-American music embodies sense of Congress regarding the United be showcased to the entire world the strong presence of, and significant con- States Philharmonic Society and its through music. I urge all Members to tributions made by, African-Americans in mission of promoting musical excel- join us in supporting this resolution. the music industry and society as a whole; lence throughout the educational sys- Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I Whereas the multibillion dollar African- yield myself such time as I may con- American music industry contributes great- tem and encouraging people of all ages ly to the domestic and worldwide economy; to commit to the joy and expression of sume. Whereas African-American music has a musical performance. I do want to mention that the Cap- positive impact on and broad appeal to di- I believe that all Americans should itol Hill Choral Society which I chair verse groups, both nationally and inter- have the opportunity to participate in was the brainchild of Betty Buchanan nationally; and

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Whereas in 1979 President Carter recog- appeal to diverse groups, both nation- Pennsylvania, Chairman GOODLING, and the nized June as African-American Music ally and internationally. gentleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. FATTAH, for Month, and President Clinton subsequently Madam Speaker, this resolution is their fine work in crafting this resolution and recognized June as African-American Music very simple. We want to rightly recog- Month: Now, therefore, be it also for allowing me to insert language into Resolved, That the House of nize and celebrate the magnificent con- this bill recognizing the importance of the Representatives— tributions that African-American Motown Sound. (1) recognizes the importance of the con- music has provided, not only in shap- Motown, as many of us will remember, tributions of African-American music to ing the social and political fabric of Madam Speaker, is the recording label started global culture and the positive impact of Af- our Nation, but to the global culture as in Detroit, Michigan back in 1959. rican-American music on global commerce; well. The Motown story is the story of Berry and I commend the gentleman from Gordy, Jr., who was born in Detroit, Michigan (2) calls on the people of the United States Pennsylvania for his leadership in au- on November 28, 1929. He was the seventh to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, thoring this legislation, and I urge my of eight children of Berry, Sr. and Bertha and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and im- portance of African-American music. colleagues to vote in its support. Gordy who themselves moved to Detroit from Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- the South. After being drafted into the Army in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ance of my time. 1951, he obtained his high school equivalency ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I degree while in the Army. When Berry got out Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING) and the yield myself such time as I may con- of the Army 1953, he opened a jazz-oriented gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. sume. record store called the 3±D Record Mart with FATTAH) each will control 20 minutes. I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 509. his family's help. By 1955, the store had failed The Chair recognizes the gentleman I would like to thank the chairman of and Berry was working on the Ford auto- from Pennsylvania (Mr. GOODLING). the committee for facilitating this leg- mobile assembly line. While working on the GENERAL LEAVE islation’s appearance here on the floor, line, Berry constantly wrote songs, submitting Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I and I would share with him again that them to magazines, contests, and singers. His ask unanimous consent that all Mem- we look forward to welcoming the Re- first break as a songwriter came in 1957 when bers may have 5 legislative days within publican National Convention in Phila- Jackie Wilson recorded ``Reet Petite'', a song which to revise and extend their re- delphia. It is the first time our city he, his sister Gwen and Billy Davis (under the marks on H. Res. 509. will be hosting a convention in the last pseudonym of Tyran Carlo) had written. ``Reet The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 50 years. Petite'' became a modest hit and netted Berry objection to the request of the gen- Philadelphia is an appropriate place $1,000 for the song. The rest, as they say, is tleman from Pennsylvania? for either of our national parties to historyÐa wonderful history of African-Amer- There was no objection. meet because it is the founding city of ican contributions to American music and cul- Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I our country in which the document ture. yield myself such time as I may con- that was referred to earlier, the Dec- The list of entertainers that share their roots sume. laration of Independence, was penned. in Motown is long and incredibly distinguished. I rise today in support of H. Res. 509 Notwithstanding a few people who do Their music forms an integral part of the offered by the gentleman from Penn- not live in our city who may come to a American experience. This list includes Jackie sylvania (Mr. FATTAH), a very impor- sporting event and not act appro- Wilson, the Miracles, the Four Tops, tant member of our Committee on Edu- priately, the citizens of our city have Marvelettes, Martha and the Vandellas, cation and the Workforce. I particu- agreed that they are going to be Re- Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, larly want to call to all of my col- publicans for a whole week when they Stevie Wonder, Mary Wells, Mickey Steven- leagues’ attention that the gentleman come for the convention. son, Smokey Robinson, Holland-Dozier-Hol- has indicated that we will have a most Then, on this particular legislation, land, the Funk Brothers, Gladys Knight and memorable and enjoyable meeting in Philadelphia has played and continues the Pips, the Isley Brothers, Diana Ross and the City of Brotherly Love when our to play, a very important role in the the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, convention meets there. He has assured development of African-American the Jackson 5, the Commodores, and Lionel me that the bad name that the city music from the Philadelphia Sound, Ritchie to name only a few. Motown afforded gets on sporting events from time to and Marian Anderson, and a host of these and many other talented performers the time has nothing to do with the people others. This year I have introduced opportunity to showcase their music to all of of the City of Brotherly Love. I think this resolution, particularly in honor America. he said they come from across the of the late great Grover Washington, In 1970 Motown established a new sub- river, the ones that cause the trouble. Jr. and Curtis Mayfield who both have sidiary label called Black Forum that released Now he is in trouble with the people passed, but the contributions of Afri- the historical speeches of Dr. Martin Luther across the river. can Americans in the field of music are King Jr., Stokely Carmichael and black poets Madam Speaker, African-American well known; and they go through all of such as Langston Hughes and Margaret Dan- music has been a part of the American the different types of music, from gos- ner. The Motown label continues to thrive and global culture for decades. From pel to jazz to hip-hop and the like. today, ensuring that future generations will be glorious gospel blues, jazz, rhythm and Madam Speaker, I want to thank the able to enjoy this rich musical tradition. blues to rap and hip-hop, African- majority, particularly the chairman, For ready information about Motown I would American music has influenced all as- for allowing this resolution. It is im- like to express a special thank you to Mike pects of our society in the form of portant because, in this month of June Callahan and his web page, http:// dance, fashion, language, art, lit- under the leadership of the Inter- www.bsnpubs.com/motownstory.html. I would erature, cinema, media, and advertise- national African-American Music Asso- also like to recommend and thank the web site ments. ciation under the leadership of Diana of the Recording Institute Of Detroit at http:// Throughout time, African-American Williams, there will be an important www.recordingeq.com/motown.htm. There you artists, songwriters, educators, and acknowledgment, and this dates back can find a photo essay tour of the Motown other professionals in the music indus- decades now from Jimmy Carter up Historical Museum guided by Robert Dennis, try have provided inspiration and lead- through President Bill Clinton, ac- Former Mastering Supervisor, Motown. For the ership through their creation of music, knowledging this month, and I think it museum's excellent photos I would like to dissemination of educational informa- is appropriate that the Congress does thank Nick David for REQ and the Motown tion, and financial contributions to likewise. I want to thank all of my col- Historical Museum. An in-person visit is al- charitable and community-based orga- leagues and hope for favorable consid- ways better. You can contact the museum at nizations that had allowed African- eration of this resolution. (313) 875±2264. American music to embody the strong Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker. I The Motown Historical Museum is housed in presence of and significant contribu- rise today to express my support for House two adjacent and connected buildings at 2648 tions made by African Americans. All Resolution 509 which extolls the contributions West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan. in all, African-American music has of African-American music to American cul- These are the two original buildings out of the made a positive impact on and a broad ture. I would like to thank the gentleman from eight West Grand Boulevard buildings that

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.006 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3878 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 Motown owned on the boulevard in the 1985 to 1993. When the President called I would like to commend him for tak- 1960'sÐbefore the company moved its head- on him, Aspin continued his hard work ing the leadership to bring this meas- quarters to a ten-story office building on to improve our Nation’s security by ure before the House today to honor a Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. The serving as the U.S. Secretary of De- distinguished son of the State of Wis- Motown Studio A remained at Hitsville, USA. fense from 1993 to 1994. This dedicated consin and a friend of mine, Les Aspin. In light of Motown's historic musical con- public servant passed away, unfortu- While a member of the Democratic tribution, I felt it necessary that we include rec- nately, on May 21, 1995 at the age of 56. Party, Les was a person who took his ognition of the Motown Sound in this resolu- Wisconsinites are very proud of Con- responsibilities as a United States Rep- tion and highlight a fantastic chapter of the gressman Aspin and all that he has resentative, not as a party representa- Detroit area's place in history. Congratulations done for Wisconsin’s First District and tive, seriously. He often broke party and thank you to Motown! the Nation. I believe that it would be ranks to take actions that he felt were Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I appropriate to honor the late Congress- right, and his leadership influenced yield back the balance of my time. man Aspin by naming the U.S. Post Of- many others in this body, so that it Mr. GOODLING. Madam Speaker, I fice in Janesville, Wisconsin, my own ended up being quite effective. encourage all of my colleagues to sup- hometown, as the Les Aspin Post Office I can remember myself wondering port this legislation, and I yield back Building. Aspin’s former Janesville of- whether it made sense for us to get in- the balance of my time. fice had been housed in the old Janes- volved in military action in the Gulf at The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ville Post Office downtown, which is the time of that crisis, when Kuwait question is on the motion offered by now the Keeley Pharmacy, for over 2 was invaded, or whether we should, as the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. decades. many counseled at the time, rely on an GOODLING) that the House suspend the As the Congressman who currently embargo, which is still in effect, to rules and agree to the resolution, H. serves the First Congressional District, bring down Saddam Hussein and roll Res. 509, as amended. and as a member of the opposite party back the troops. Les took the well of this House and The question was taken. that Congressman Aspin served from, I repeatedly urged us to use military Mr. GOODLING. Madam. Speaker, on believe that this still would be a fitting force, overwhelming military force, that I demand the yeas and nays. tribute to Congressman Aspin, espe- and predicted that if we marshalled The yeas and nays were ordered. cially since this marks the 30th anni- that force it would not be effectively The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- versary to the year he was first elected resisted, and we would have, and gasps ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the to this congressional seat. went from the crowd, if any casualties, Chair’s prior announcement, further Les Aspin embodied honest public casualties in the hundreds, not the proceedings on this motion will be service and his example continues to postponed. thousands. inspire Members of Congress today. I At the time, people were predicting a f thank the gentleman from New York quagmire and tens of thousands of LES ASPIN POST OFFICE (Mr. MCHUGH), the chairman of the American troops and allied troops los- BUILDING Subcommittee on Postal Service, and ing their lives. While it did not seem to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. BUR- many that plausible at the time, Les Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam TON), the chairman of the Committee Speaker, I move to suspend the rules proved to be absolutely right. His coun- on Government Reform, for their co- sel by a narrow vote was followed, and and pass the bill (H.R. 4241) to des- operation and leadership in bringing ignate the facility of the United States we did roll back the invasion of Ku- this bill to the floor today, and I would wait, and set an example that we hope Postal Service located at 1818 Milton urge my colleagues to honor a great Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin, as the will deter others from taking similar American statesman who gave much to action. ‘‘Les Aspin Post Office Building’’. this institution and to support H.R. He broke ranks from the military The Clerk read as follows: 4241. community in opposing the B–2 weap- H.R. 4241 Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ons system. He broke ranks again with Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ance of my time. party orthodoxy in supporting, but in a resentatives of the United States of America in b 1245 moderate way, the SDI, Strategic De- Congress assembled, fense Initiative, feeling that we should SECTION 1. LES ASPIN POST OFFICE BUILDING. Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I not try in Congress to cut it off, we (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the yield myself such time as I may con- should not throw money at it, but we United States Postal Service located at 1818 sume. Milton Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin, should invest in research in that area, Madam Speaker, I rise in support of as we could prudently and as the de- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Les H.R. 4241, joining my colleague, the Aspin Post Office Building’’. fense community indicated could be gentleman from the great State of Wis- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, absorbed. map, regulation, document, paper, or other consin (Mr. RYAN). He was well respected, a former edu- record of the United States to the facility re- Les Aspin was a leader here in this cator, an economist at the Marquette ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Congress for many, many years dealing University, and a person who has been be a reference to the ‘‘Les Aspin Post Office with issues related to national defense honored by Marquette University; Building’’. and the Armed Forces, but moreover, there is the Aspin Institute here in this The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- was a public servant who provided an city, which trains many young people ant to the rule, the gentleman from extraordinary level of leadership to our who come out to learn about govern- Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN) and the gen- Nation. He is someone who, as is obvi- ment. I have been pleased to have a tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. ous by the sponsorship of this bill, who number of Aspin Institute scholars in FATTAH) each will control 20 minutes. enjoyed respect and support on both my own office. Others in Congress I The Chair recognizes the gentleman sides of the aisle. I would like to com- think can say the same. from Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN). pliment the gentleman for the intro- I really am very, very pleased that Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam duction. my colleague and the worthy successor Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Madam Speaker, we look forward to of former Defense Secretary and may consume. favorable, if not unanimous, support former Representative Les Aspin, Former Congressman Les Aspin for this bill. former chairman of the Committee on faithfully served the people of Wiscon- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Armed Services, has chosen to honor sin’s First Congressional District for ance of my time. Mr. Aspin in this way. over 20 years as their elected represent- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam ative. During his time in Congress, he Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- was a credit to this institution we now tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI). tlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. serve in. A former U.S. Army captain, Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, I thank MORELLA). Aspin served as the chairman of the my colleague, the gentleman from Wis- Mrs. MORELLA. Madam Speaker, I Committee on Armed Services from consin, for yielding time to me. thank the gentleman for yielding time

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His intellect and He started off with a great education, City Council has passed a resolution af- perspective are sorely missed. certainly, having gone through the firming the designation of this Post Of- Wisconsin has sent a number of nationally Milwaukee schools, entering higher fice. known historical leaders to represent them in education, and then he became a pro- Madam Speaker, I ask passage of this Washington. Robert LaFollette, Melvin Laird, fessor, serving very well. He went measure. Bill Proxmire and Gaylord Nelson to name just through the staff positions where he Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong sup- a few. Without question, Les Aspin's name worked for Senator Proxmire. He also port of H.R. 4241, legislation designating the must be certainly added to this list. United States Post Office in Janesville, Wis- worked for Walter Heller, who was the Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join my col- consin as the ``Les Aspin Post Office Build- chairman of President Kennedy’s Coun- leagues in paying tribute to former Congress- ing.'' cil on Economic Advisors. man, Les Aspin. Also, he served as a captain in the Les Aspin was a larger-than-life political United States Army. He was an eco- icon who represented Wisconsin's 1st Con- Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today in nomic adviser to the Secretary of De- gressional District in the U.S. House of Rep- support of H.R. 4241, to rename the Janes- fense. Then he was elected to the House resentatives from 1971 to 1993. After being ville, Wisconsin, Post Office the Les Aspin of Representatives in the 92nd Con- successfully reelected in 1992, Les was ap- Post Office Building. gress. Then he was reelected to the 11 pointed by President Bill Clinton to become I served with Les from 1985 until 1993, succeeding Congresses, serving, there- this nation's 18th Secretary of Defense, a po- when he left to serve the Clinton Administra- fore, from 1971 in January until he re- sition he held until February 3, 1994. tion as Secretary of Defense. Les was an in- signed in January of 1993. Les accomplished much in his nearly 57 credibly talented public servant with a mind While serving here in Congress, he years. Born in Milwaukee, Les received a B.A. that worked quickly and saw the complexity of was a member of the Committee on from Yale University in 1960, an M.A. from problems, both near-term and long-term. He Armed Forces, and he was its chairman Oxford University in 1962 where he was a was an amazing man who never lost touch from the 99th through the 102nd Con- Rhodes Scholar, and earned a Ph.D. in eco- with the people he represented. He could talk gresses. We then know he became Sec- nomics from MIT in 1965. As an officer in the to farmers and mechanics as easily as he retary of Defense until his resignation U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, Les served as talked to presidents and prime ministers, a in 1994. a systems analyst in the Pentagon under Sec- trait I greatly admire. He never lost a political Additionally, from August, 1994, until retary of Defense Robert McNamara. In 1970, race and worked his entire life to make this his death at the age of 57 in 1995, he after first contemplating running for other state country a better place to live. was professor of international policy, offices, Les was elected to the House of Rep- I think he surprised us all when he chal- Washington Center for Government, resentatives, where he served for the next 22 lenged Mel Price for the Chairmanship of the Marquette University. He was also years. House Armed Services Committee, but for the chair of the Foreign Intelligence Advi- Once in the House, Les soon developed a face of the House Representatives, it was in- sory Board and of the Commission on special interest and expertise in defense mat- deed a good thing. Les brought a new mind- the Roles and Capabilities of the ters. In 1985, as a junior member of the set and new way of thinking to the different United States Intelligence Community. House Committee on Armed Services, Les problems that we faced as a country in the I want to point out, Madam Speaker, leap-frogged Members much more senior to aftermath of the Cold War. He served in the that here is a man who, from the begin- become chair of this powerful committee. As Army for 2 years and understood the nature of ning of his career until the very end at chair, Les proved to be a straight shooter, not the animal. age 57, devoted himself in so many one to always toe his party's political line. Les As the Secretary of Defense, he led the ef- ways to the greatness of our country. was a strong early supporter of the Persian forts to address the Quadrennial Defense Re- He was indeed a patriot and a public Gulf War, predicting in advance that the U.S.'s view to assess the needs of our military on a servant. military force would drive the Iraqis from Ku- regular basis. From this effort came the philos- I want to congratulate our colleague, wait. In a paper written prior to the war, Les ophy that the United States may well need to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. stated that the United States could win a quick fight two wars in the not-too-distant future and RYAN), sponsor of the legislation, hav- military victory with light casualties. The accu- in the course of that scenario, a rogue state ing introduced it in recognition of his racy of his prediction lent credence to his al- could easily attack the United States or exer- predecessor, Les Aspin, who served this ready strong reputation. As chair, Les' sentinel cise acts of terrorism against us. Les dubbed Nation and his constituency for many work on reshaping the Armed Forces after the the U.S. strategy scenario in this instance as years with great ability, dedication, demise of the Soviet Union was instrumental ``win-hold-win.'' If the U.S. was indeed in the and finesse. I think he is indeed deserv- in the formation of post-Cold War strategies two-war scenario, Les devised a strategy that ing of having the Post Office located on and policies for this nation. would win one war, hold our ground on a sec- 1818 Milton Avenue in Janesville, Wis- In turn, Presidential candidate Bill Clinton ond war, and win the third. consin, named after him. I urge all our relied on Les for his wisdom and once elected colleagues to support this measure. named him as his first defense secretary. Dur- Thankfully, we have not seen this worst- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam ing his tenure at the Pentagon, Les dealt with case scenario, fighting on two fronts and hold- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I such weighty issues as base closures, a ing a third, but we have seen terrorism against may consume. shrinking Pentagon budget, and the growing the U.S. interests around the world, and des- Just to briefly reiterate, Madam threat of regional conflicts. As Secretary, Les potism in Europe (again) required our military Speaker, Les Aspin served the First will always be remembered for instituting the response there. Les Aspin's ideas changed Congressional District for 22 years; ``bottom-up'' review which took the first hard the way the House Armed Services Com- served as Secretary of Defense, was a look at the organizational structure of the mili- mittee operated and changed the way the scholar, was a professor and academic. tary in a post-Cold War world. United States assessed threats and disposed He was known as a good statesman, as After leaving the Pentagon in early 1994, of resources. an honest man. Les joined the faculty of Marquette University's Les Aspin made this a better country and Whether we agreed or disagreed on a international affairs program in Washington, was wholly dedicated to public service. I am given issue with Les Aspin, we always D.C. In March 1995, be became a member of proud that we will be naming the Janesville knew that he thought issues through, the Commission on Roles and Missions. In Post Office after this great American. I hope and that he was going to give good May, President Clinton chose him as chairman Les Aspin's name on the building will inspire service to the First Congressional Dis- of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advi- pride in the young people in his community trict of Wisconsin. He was a gifted sory Board. In March 1995, he began work as who did not have the opportunity to know this statesman. His memory will live on for chairman of still another study group, this on politically savvy, academically gifted creative quite a while. the Roles and Capabilities of the Intelligence thinker. We thought it would be especially fit- Community. Shortly thereafter, on May 21, Mr. KLECZKA. Madam Speaker, I rise today ting that the Janesville, Wisconsin, 1995, he died of a stroke. in support of H.R. 4241, legislation which will

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.020 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3880 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 rename the post office in Janesville, Wis- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Madam The Congressional Budget Office has consin, as the ``Les Aspin Post Office Build- Speaker, I yield back the balance of reviewed H.R. 3030 and estimates that ing.'' my time. the enactment of the bill would have One of Wisconsin's favorite son's Les Aspin The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. no significant impact on the Federal served his home state with distinction during BIGGERT). The question is on the mo- budget. Spending by the Postal Service his eleven terms as Congressman from the tion offered by the gentleman from is classified as off-budget, and thus is First District. He went on to serve the Clinton Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN) that the House not subject to pay-as-you-go proce- Administration as its first Secretary of De- suspend the rules and pass the bill, dures. fense. He served his home state and his H.R. 4241. Mr. McHugh studied at Mount St. country with great honor. The question was taken. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Mary- Les began and ended his professional ca- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam land, the State that I represent. He reer as a professor at Marquette University in Speaker, on that I demand the yeas graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1960 Milwaukee. The university's Washington pro- and nays. and was the President of the student gram, which brings students to our Nation's The yeas and nays were ordered. body. He then received his Juris Doctor capitol to experience firsthand the way our The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from Villanova Law School, where he government works, was renamed in 1996 the ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the was the editor of the Law Review. He Les Aspin Center for Government in his honor. Chair’s prior announcement, further was city prosecutor in Ithaca, prac- I know Les would be proud to know that the proceedings on this motion will be ticed law in Ithaca, New York, and was institute which bears his name is building upon postponed. district attorney in Tompkins County, his legacy by teaching future generations of f New York. Matthew McHugh was the prede- leaders about the values of civic involvement MATTHEW F. MCHUGH POST cessor of the gentleman from New York and public service. OFFICE Madam Speaker, throughout Les' service to (Mr. HINCHEY) to Congress, and rep- Mrs. MORELLA. Madam Speaker, I resented the 27th and 28th Congres- his country, his love and commitment to his move to suspend the rules and pass the home state remained deep and unwavering. sional Districts of New York. Rep- bill (H.R. 3030) to designate the facility resentative McHugh was elected to Today we have the opportunity to further rec- of the United States Postal Service lo- ognize the outstanding achievements of one of Congress in 1975 and he served until cated at 757 Warren Road in Ithaca, 1992. He served on the Committee on our former colleagues who left us far too soon. New York, as the ‘‘Matthew F. McHugh Renaming the post office in Janesville as the Appropriations, the Subcommittee on Post Office’’. Foreign Operations, Export Financing Les Aspin Post Office Building is a fitting trib- The Clerk read as follows: ute to a man who served Wisconsin so well. and Related Programs, and the Sub- H.R. 3030 committee on Rural Development, Ag- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Madam Speaker, I Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- riculture and Related Agencies from rise today as an original cosponsor and strong resentatives of the United States of America in 1978 to 1992. support of H.R. 4241 which designates the fa- Congress assembled, He served on numerous other com- cility of the U.S. Postal Service located at SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. mittees and organizations while in the 1818 Milton Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin, (a) IN GENERAL.—The facility of the United House, such as the Permanent Select as the Les Aspin Post Office Building. States Postal Service located at 757 Warren Committee on Intelligence, where he Road in Ithaca, New York, shall be known I had the distinguished honor of serving with was chairman of the Subcommittee on Mr. Aspin. As a fellow Wisconsinite, I admired and designated as the ‘‘Matthew F. McHugh Post Office’’. Legislation. He was acting chairman of his dedication to public service that was evi- the Committee on Standards of Official dent throughout his tenure; not only as a (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other Conduct, and he served on the Select Member of the House of Representatives, but record of the United States to the facility re- Committee on Children, Youth, and as Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Families; the Committee on Veterans President's Intelligence Advisory Board, to be a reference to the ‘‘Matthew F. McHugh Affairs; the Committee on Agriculture; name just a few. Post Office’’. the Committee on the Interior; the Secretary Aspin did not begin his life's de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Arms Control and Foreign Policy Cau- votion to the public in the political arena. He ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from cus; and as the chairman of the Demo- served this country in the U.S. Army from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA) and the gen- cratic Study Group. 1966 to 1968. He then entered politics and tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. After leaving the House, Mr. McHugh went on to served in this body from 1971 to FATTAH) each will control 20 minutes. continued his participation in improv- 1993. He served as the Chairman of the The Chair recognizes the gentle- ing our Nation and the world. He is House Armed Services Committee from 1985 woman from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA). presently the counselor to the presi- to 1993. He was then appointed by President GENERAL LEAVE dent of the World Bank in Washington, Clinton as his first Secretary of Defense. Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I ask D.C., a position he assumed in 1993. Secretary Aspin was known to share his unanimous consent that all Members Prior to that, he was vice president, knowledge and passion for America in many may have 5 legislative days within university counsel, and secretary to circles. He continued his outreach by serving which to revise and extend their re- the Corporation of Cornell University as a distinguished professor for Marquette marks on H.R. 3030. in Ithaca, New York. He continues to University in Milwaukee, WI, and in Wash- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there serve in various capacities in organiza- ington, DC. The naming of the Marquette Uni- objection to the request of the gentle- tions, such as the National Endowment versity Washington program, the Les Aspin woman from Maryland? for Democracy, the Central and East Center for Government, recognized his service There was no objection. European Law Initiative of the Amer- to this program. Mrs. MORELLA. Madam Speaker, I ican Bar Association, the International Secretary Aspin brought his love for his yield myself such time as I may con- Crisis Group. work and his sense of humor into her personal sume. He is president of the Association of life as well. As an avid dog lover, my fellow Madam Speaker, our distinguished Former Members of Congress, Bread for Wisconsinite named his dog ``Junket,'' and colleague, the gentleman from New the World, New York State Regents Junket was equally comfortable and welcome York (Mr. HINCHEY), has introduced the Commission on Higher Education, the in the office and at home. bill before us, H.R. 3030. Pursuant to Board of Consulters of the Villanova I believe that H.R. 4241 is a fitting tribute to the policy of the Committee on Gov- School of Law, and Chairman of the a man who gave tirelessly to the people he ernment Reform, the entire House dele- Board of Trustees of Mount St. Mary’s represented in Wisconsin during his tenure as gation of the State of New York has co- College. Congressman and the country during his ten- sponsored this legislation. I had the pleasure of serving with Mr. ure as Secretary of Defense. I am honored to The bill designates the facility of the McHugh and traveling with him inter- speak in support of H.R. 4241 and believe that United States Postal Service located at nationally in pursuit of the best inter- the recognition it would lend to Secretary 757 Warren Road in Ithaca, New York, ests of our country with foreign affairs, Aspin, is well deserved. as the Matthew F. McHugh Post Office. and it is a great pleasure to be able to

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.021 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3881 speak on behalf of this bill to name the In 1974, he was enlisted to run for the in the early 1960s when we were both post office the Matthew F. McHugh House seat which was then being va- students there. Above and beyond Post Office. cated by former Representative How- being students together, we were coun- I urge our colleagues to support H.R. ard Robison, a very distinguished Re- selors at that time to the under- 3030, honoring our former colleague by publican who held that seat for a good graduate students at Villanova Univer- naming that postal facility at 757 War- many years and who was retiring at sity. I also came to know his lovely ren Road in Ithaca, New York, as the that moment. Matt McHugh won that wife, Alanna, then. They were dating Matthew F. McHugh Post Office. seat and served the district admirably at that time. And when we talk about Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- and well for 18 years. a great human being, we have to think ance of my time. When he retired from the House, he of two human beings, both Matt and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without was widely praised by Members of both his wonderful wife, Alanna. objection, the gentleman from New parties as well as in the press for his From the very first day I knew him, York (Mr. HINCHEY) will control the thoughtfulness, his fairness, and his in- through all of our 18 years in Congress time of the gentleman from Pennsyl- tegrity. A national columnist, upon the together to today, there is no one I vania (Mr. FATTAH). news of his retirement, wrote that have ever respected more, both profes- There was no objection. Matt McHugh was an example of ‘‘the sionally and personally. Matt was the Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I best the House can offer.’’ Our ranking type of individual at law school who yield myself such time as I may con- member, the gentleman from Wis- never had a bad word to say about any- sume. consin (Mr. OBEY) said, and I quote, ‘‘In one. If he had a bad thought, he kept it Madam Speaker, it gives me a great my view, there is no Member of this to himself. He only spoke well of oth- deal of pleasure to speak on behalf of House who more aptly sums up what ers. He was a kind man, a gentle man this initiative, which will name the public service ought to be all about as a law student. postal facility in Ithaca, New York, than does Matt McHugh.’’ Mr. Speaker, I remember the tremen- after my dear friend, colleague, and Throughout his years in Congress, he dous job he did when he was the dis- predecessor, the Honorable Matthew F. made Ithaca his home. Ithacans con- trict attorney in Tompkins County at McHugh. tinue to take pride in having sent a the time of the uprisings at Cornell, It gives me particular pleasure to do man of such distinction to the House of and he handled it so judiciously, so ap- so following the statements that have Representatives, and community lead- propriately. been just made by the gentlewoman ers there have told me that they wel- He was elected to Congress in the from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA), whose great Watergate year, 1974. He was one come such a permanent commemora- service with Mr. McHugh overlapped. of the ‘‘Watergate Babies,’’ and so was tion of Matt and his years of public I know that Matt holds the gentle- I. We were elected at the same time, service. Although he was never the woman from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA) and we came to Congress on the same kind of man to seek such honors, I in great respect and affection, as do I, day. and I know very well that he would be know that he deserves recognition and As Members, we always like to dou- very pleased if he were in this room this permanent commemoration of the ble check ourselves. Are we doing now to have just heard the very lovely service he gave will remind people of something right? Are we doing some- and kind and warm remarks that she the fine example he set. thing wrong? And I always wanted to Naming the new Ithaca post office in made about him, as I was just a mo- know how Matt McHugh was going to his honor is one small way in which we ment ago. vote on an issue, because if his inclina- can acknowledge his years of hard b 1300 tions were the same as mine, I felt work, dedication, and commitment to pretty secure in my conviction. And if I want to thank the gentlewoman the people of New York’s 26th Congres- his inclinations differed from mine, from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA) very sional District. that would give me pause and concern, much for what she has just said. I owe a special thanks also to the because I trusted his judgment and Also, I want to say that I too am gentleman from New York (Mr. HOUGH- knew that he was, perhaps more than honored to stand before you today to TON), our friend and colleague, in whose anything else, an intellectually honest urge our support, the support of all the district the post office lies, as well as person. Members of the House, for H.R. 3030, to the gentleman from New York He was not a partisan. Sure, he was a which would rename the new post of- (Chairman MCHUGH) for his assistance Democrat more than Republican; he la- fice building in Ithaca, New York, in in bringing this bill to the House. The beled himself as such. But he was not a honor of former Representative Mat- gentleman from New York (Mr. HOUGH- partisan Democrat. He approached thew F. McHugh. TON) served with Matt here for a num- each and every issue on its merits. Matt was my predecessor in the ber of years. They were, during that There are not too many individuals House, and I know many people here service, good friends; and they con- we can say that of. He did not try to who served with him. He served with tinue to be good friends to this day. fool others. He tried to give the total distinction for nine terms as a member Matt still provides service for the truth, not just a half-truth that would of the Committee on Appropriations country, as the gentlewoman from serve his own purposes. But perhaps for 14 years. Matt championed issues Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA) has said, in most importantly, he never attempted like hunger in Africa that brought him his position as vice president and coun- to fool himself. And the most difficult no particular glory and no attention. sel to the president of the World Bank. thing in the world is being honest with He was a passionate advocate for those He was, in fact, a distinguished Mem- yourself. who could not adequately defend them- ber of this House; indeed, as many peo- So when we honor Matt McHugh, we selves and a voice for meeting our ple referred to him during his service are honoring one of the best persons international responsibilities in a hu- here, a man of the House. And he con- who has ever served in this House. I am mane way. tinues to be a strong, dedicated, faith- just grateful that he has continued to In his present position at the World ful citizen of the United States. We all perform public service since he retired Bank, and his many volunteer efforts, owe him a great thanks for his service as a Member. When he and I first knew he remains a strong, dedicated leader to the country. each other, we were counselors to stu- in securing human rights for all. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the dents. Now he is the counselor to the Matt’s road to Congress began like gentleman from New York (Mr. LA- president of the World Bank. And in many Members, with a career in law. FALCE). that sense, he is not just affecting mil- He first moved to Ithaca, New York, in (Mr. LAFALCE asked and was given lions of people in the world, or billions, 1968 to join a law firm in that city. permission to revise and extend his re- as we in Congress do, but virtually Just 1 year later, he was elected as marks.) every person in the world in his posi- Tompkins County’s district attorney, Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I prob- tion as counselor to the president of making him the first Democrat to hold ably knew Matt McHugh for longer the World Bank. a county-wide elected office there in than anybody in this body, because I Matt would be the first to say that decades. first met him at Villanova Law School having one’s name carved in stone is

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:13 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.023 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 not a true measure of the person or of be noble; that elected officials had not proceedings on this motion will be his impact on the world. But I and only intelligence and insight, but they postponed. many others will take considerable had integrity and ethics, fairness, and f pleasure in knowing that high above in the case of Matt McHugh, grace. b 1315 Cayuga’s waters for decades to come, His wife, Alanna, and his wonderful Matt’s name will be seen by millions of daughters, played a key role in all of SHARK FINNING PROHIBITION ACT Ithacans and other New Yorkers. And his life. He was proud of them and they Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I parents will tell their children, Matt were proud of him, and he showed what move to suspend the rules and pass the McHugh? Oh, he is probably the best a family in politics could do together. bill (H.R. 3535) to amend the Magnuson- public servant this town, this county, Mr. Speaker, having lived in Ithaca Stevens Fishery Conservation and this State has ever known. for 10 years, and I think the only Cor- Management Act to eliminate the Mr. Speaker, I hope you and all our nell alumnus in this body at the wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice colleagues will join me in supporting present time, I know that all Ithacans of shark finning, as amended. this honor for one of the best Members will be proud that a post office in their The Clerk read as follows: of Congress our institution has ever city will be named after Matt McHugh. H.R. 3535 known, Matt McHugh. Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 myself such time as I may consume. resentatives of the United States of America in minutes to the gentleman from San Mr. Speaker, I also want to thank Congress assembled, Diego, California (Mr. FILNER). our friends, the gentleman from New SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I thank York (Mr. LAFALCE) and the gentleman This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Shark Finning the gentleman from New York for from California (Mr. FILNER), for their Prohibition Act’’. yielding me this time, and I thank him words about our dear friend, Matt SEC. 2. PURPOSE. for introducing this motion for a great McHugh. I also want to express my The purpose of this Act is to eliminate the former Member of our body. I thank deep appreciation to the gentlewoman wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice of shark also the gentlewoman from Maryland from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA) for the finning and to reduce the high mortality levels (Mrs. MORELLA) and the gentleman wonderful and very thoughtful things associated with shark finning in waters of the from New York (Mr. HOUGHTON) for that she said about our friend and col- United States. their support of this issue. league, Matt McHugh, as well. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON REMOVING SHARK FIN AND DISCARDING SHARK CARCASS Mr. Speaker, I have the honor of ris- Having followed him here to the AT SEA. ing in support of this measure to name House, I can say also without hesi- Section 307 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery the post office in Ithaca after Matthew tation or fear of conviction that he set, Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. McHugh. We have heard a lot about his while he was here, a very high standard 1857) is amended— legislative accomplishments, his work indeed and he continues to set a high (1) in subparagraph (N) by striking ‘‘or’’ after in the Committee on Appropriations, standard in his continuing public serv- the semicolon at the end; his work at the World Bank. I had the ice at the World Bank. (2) in subparagraph (O) by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and privilege of meeting Matt McHugh be- We in New York are very, very proud (3) by adding at the end the following: fore he held any of those offices, a lit- of this man and the service that he has ‘‘(P)(i) to remove any of the fins of a shark tle after the gentleman from New York rendered to our State and to the coun- (including the tail) and discard the carcass of (Mr. LAFALCE) knew him. try. It is with a great deal of pride that the shark at sea; I was a student at Cornell in 1968 I offer this measure to the other Mem- ‘‘(ii) to have custody, control, or possession of when Matt McHugh was the Ithaca city bers of the House. any such fin aboard a fishing vessel without the prosecutor. ‘‘Town and gown’’ relations Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance corresponding carcass; or between Cornell and Ithaca were never of my time. ‘‘(iii) to land any such fin without the cor- responding carcass;’’. very good, but in 1968 at the height of Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I yield tensions around this country and at myself such time as I may consume. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the Cornell campus, literally uprisings, Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased that PEASE). Pursuant to the rule, the gen- the tensions were even worse. And yet the gentleman from New York (Mr. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHER- the Ithaca city prosecutor was re- HINCHEY) has introduced this resolu- WOOD) and the gentleman from Cali- spected by students at Cornell, and he tion to name this post office. During fornia (Mr. GEORGE MILLER) each will respected us as students. my time with Matt McHugh here in the control 20 minutes. It was that mutual respect and that House of Representatives, I will also The Chair recognizes the gentleman mutual sense of good feeling which has say that I found him to be fair, open- from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). characterized the career of Matt minded, warm, bipartisan, and a very GENERAL LEAVE McHugh ever since that day. committed professional. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ask At 30 years old, he was elected the I am pleased that he is continuing unanimous consent that all Members first Democratic district attorney for with his work with the World Bank, be- may have 5 legislative days within Tompkins County, New York. Many cause he is helping those who are op- which to revise and extend their re- students at Cornell, including myself, pressed and those who need the Bank’s marks and include extraneous material worked in that first campaign for Matt services in other countries. on H.R. 3535. McHugh. The respect that he earned in So, Mr. Speaker, I urge this body to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that job, as the gentleman from New vote for H.R. 3030, to name the post of- objection to the request of the gen- York (Mr. LAFALCE) intimated earlier, fice the ‘‘Matthew F. McHugh Post Of- tleman from Pennsylvania? led to his election to Congress in 1974, fice.’’ There was no objection. again, as the first Democrat from that Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield area in a very, very long time. of my time. myself such time as I may consume. Now, Matt McHugh was the kind of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. Speaker I rise in support of H.R. man who kept up his relationships. He PEASE). The question is on the motion 3535, the Shark Finning Prohibition was never a man who was unfriendly; offered by the gentlewoman from Act, introduced by the gentleman from always a gracious, sharing, caring indi- Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA) that the California (Mr. CUNNINGHAM). This leg- vidual. I kept my relations with him as House suspend the rules and pass the islation amends the Magnuson-Stevens a Hill staffer in the 1970s and 80’s. And bill, H.R. 3030. Fishery Conservation and Management what we are saying today, those who The question was taken. Act to prohibit the removal of shark knew him and those who served with Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, on fins, including the tail, and then dis- him, is that Matt McHugh saw politics that I demand the yeas and nays. card the carcass into the sea; to pro- as a noble profession. Everybody who The yeas and nays were ordered. hibit having the custody, control, or knows Matt McHugh, and knew him as The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- possession of any such fin aboard a an elected official, learned that, in ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the fishing vessel without the cor- fact, politicians, elected officials, could Chair’s prior announcement, further responding carcass; and to prohibit the

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.049 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3883 landing of such fins without the cor- waiian Affairs, which had direct inter- stances. It is the most visible symptom of a responding carcass. est into this issue; the American larger problem: a lack of comprehensive The practice of shark finning is Sportfishing Association; Recreational management for sharks in U.S. Pacific wa- ters. The history of poorly or unmanaged wasteful and wrong. In addition, the Fishing Alliance; the Sports Fishing shark fisheries around the world is unequivo- practice of shark finning is incon- Association of California; the Cousteau cal: rapid decline followed by collapse. sistent with rules governing the har- Society; Western Pacific Fisheries Coa- Sharks are not managed in U.S. Central and vest of sharks on the East Coast, in the lition. Western Pacific waters, and with increased Gulf of Mexico, and in the Caribbean. I would like to underscore, Mr. fishing pressure there may be rapidly grow- This legislation will make shark fin- Speaker, that, according to the Na- ing problems. ning illegal in all U.S. waters. tional Marine Fishery Service, in 1992, We urge your office to take whatever ac- tion is necessary to immediately end the de- The Subcommittee on Fisheries Con- there was only 2,289 sharks taken. In structive practice of shark finning in U.S. servation, Wildlife and Oceans reported just a short time, one can see the waters and encourage WESPAC to develop a H.R. 3535 by voice vote with one growth of the shark finning and the comprehensive fishery management plan for amendment on May 18, 2000. The full numbers that have actually been re- sharks that will, among other things: Committee on Resources then reported leased. Over 78,000 sharks had been 1. Immediately prohibit the finning of the bill without amendment by voice taken and only 982 were released. sharks; 2. Immediately reduce shark mortality lev- vote on May 24. This is a noncontrover- H.R. 3535 will establish America as a els by requiring the live release of all by- sial bill that should be supported by all worldwide leader in shark and con- catch or ‘‘incidentally caught’’ animals Members. servation efforts. brought to the boat alive; Members may remember that the I would like to thank my colleagues. 3. Immediately reduce the bycatch of House reported a nonbinding resolution When I came to Congress, I did not sharks; on this issue in October of last year start off banning hunting and fishing 4. Prevent overfishing by quickly estab- lishing precautionary commercial and rec- which expresses the sense of Congress and unsportsmanlike conduct on cer- reational quotas for sharks until a final com- that the practice of shark finning is a tain issues. But since then, the tuna- prehensive management plan is adopted that wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice dolphin bill, protecting elephants, snow ensures the future health of the population. that could lead to overfishing of shark geese, the MSCP, which provides quar- Given the dramatic increase in the number resources. ters for endangered species and such, of sharks killed in the Hawaiian long line The resolution further encouraged this is good scientific basis for this par- fishery, WESPAC should cap shark mortality Federal and State fishery managers to ticular bill. I would like to thank my at 1994 levels as a minimum interim action, promptly and permanently end the pending the outcome of new population as- colleagues for the support in a bipar- sessments. practice of shark finning in all Federal tisan support for this particular bill. Thank you for your attention to this ur- and State waters in the Pacific. Re- Mr. Speaker, I include the following gent matter. grettably, this has not occurred; and letters for the RECORD, as follow: DAVID WILMONT, Ph.D., this legislation is, therefore, necessary. OCEAN WILDLIFE CAMPAIGN, Ocean Wildlife Campaign. I urge an aye vote on this important Washington, DC, September 22, 1999. CAROL SAFINA, Ph.D., conservation legislation. Hon. RANDY CUNNINGHAM, National Audubon Society. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he House of Representatives, LISA SPEER, may consume to the gentleman from Washington, DC. Natural Resources Defense Council. TOM GRASSO, California (Mr. CUNNINGHAM). DEAR REPRESENTATIVE CUNNINGHAM: We are writing to express serious concern re- World Wildlife Fund. (Mr. CUNNINGHAM asked and was SONJA FORDHAM, given permission to revise and extend garding the management and health of shark populations in U.S. Pacific waters, specifi- Center for Marine Conservation. his remarks, and include extraneous cally in areas under the jurisdiction of the KEN HINMAN, material.) Western Pacific Regional Fishery Manage- National Coalition for Marine Conservation. Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I ment Council (WESPAC). Driven by the ELLEN PIKITCH, Ph.D., would like to thank the individuals international demand for shark fin soup, the Wildlife Conservation Society. from the Committee on Resources, the practice of shark finning—cutting of a STATE OF HAWAII gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. shark’s fins and discarding its carcass back OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, SAXTON), the gentleman from Alaska into the ocean—is a rapidly growing problem that is directly responsible for huge in- Honolulu, HI, February 3, 2000. (Mr. YOUNG), the gentleman from Cali- creases in the number of sharks killed annu- Hon. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM, fornia (Mr. GEORGE MILLER), and the ally and appalling waste of this nation’s liv- Rayburn House Office Building, gentleman from Hawaii (Mr. ABER- ing marine resources. The National Marine Washington, DC. DEAR CONGRESSMAN CUNNINGHAM: The pur- CROMBIE). Fisheries Service has prohibited shark fin- pose of this letter is to strongly endorse H.R. I read in a magazine where sharks ning in the U.S. Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, 3535, which you recently introduced, banning and Caribbean. It is time to ban finning in had literally been caught, the fin taken shark finning in areas where the Magnuson- the Pacific. off, and then the sharks dumped back Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- Between 1991 and 1998, the number of into the water still alive. I am a sports- ment Act has jurisdiction. man. I love to hunt and fish. But I also sharks ‘‘retained’’ by the Hawaii-based As you are no doubt aware, there has been swordfish and tuna longline fleet jumped like management and preservation, and considerable outcry among the Native Ha- from 2,289 and 60,857 annually. In 1998, over 98 waiian population, as well as the population I do not like horrific practices when it percent of these sharks were killed for their comes to animals. at large in Hawaii, about the practice of fins to meet the demand for shark fin soup. shark finning. Currently there are five bills The committee has seen fit to bring Because shark fins typically comprise only that have been introduced in our legislature first a resolution and now this bill, Mr. one to give percent of a shark’s bodyweight, to address a ban of Shark finning in waters Speaker. This legislation before the 95 to 99 percent of the shark is going to in which the State has jurisdiction. House today will establish scientif- waste. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to Because Hawaiian culture is integrally tied ically environmentally sound and re- overfishing because of their ‘‘life history to the health, abundance, and access to in- sponsible standards for all American characteristics’’—slow growth, late sexual digenous natural resources, Hawaiians have maturity, and the production of few young. fisheries in this particular issue. always strived to play a stewardship role by Once depleted, a population may take dec- sound management and protection of the The Shark Finning Prohibition Act ades to recover. natural environment on which the culture has broad bipartisan support. It is The National Marine Fisheries Service, relies. Unfortunately, Hawaii is constantly strongly supported by Ocean Wildlife conservationists, fishermen, scientists, and endangered by the imposition of Western be- Campaign, the coalition includes Cen- the public have pressured MESPAC to end liefs, customs, religions, and economic de- ter for Marine Conservation, National the practice of shark finning. Nevertheless, sires which do not necessarily hold similar Audubon Society, National Coalition of WESPAC and the State of Hawaii recently views about the importance of the natural Marine Conservation, Natural Re- failed to take action to end or control fin- environment. Taking a small portion of a ning. shark or any animal and wasting the remain- sources Defense Council, Wildlife Con- This issue of shark finning is characterized der clearly runs counter to the Hawaiian servation Society, and the World Wild- by a dangerous lack of management, ramp- stewardship views. Traditional use of sharks life Fund. It is also supported by the ant waste, and egregious inconsistencies in Hawaiian cultural meant utilization of State of Hawaii and the Office of Ha- with U.S. domestic and international policy the entire animal.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.030 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3884 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 Equally as important to Hawaiians is the than 60,000 sharks were caught and ever, we know that the demand for cultural and spiritual significance of the killed in 1998 alone, and 98 percent of shark fins from the Pacific Ocean is shark itself. Many Hawaiian families hold those sharks were killed simply for dramatically increasing. According to the shark in special esteem as the physical their fins, or less than 5 percent of the National Marine Fisheries Service, manifestation (called kinolau) of their fam- ily guardian (aumakua), who was also re- their body weight, and then the shark more than 60,000 Pacific sharks were garded as a family ancestor. There are many was dumped overboard to die. This is killed in 1998. Almost 100,000 of these other kinolau in Hawaiian culture, including wrong. It is culturally wrong. It is sharks were killed solely for their fins. the owl, lizard, dog, rocks, and clouds. Imag- morally wrong. It is certainly wrong in Mr. Speaker, as an original cosponsor ine the uproar that would arise if the Spot- terms of the laws of conservation and of H.R. 3535, I urge swift passage of this ted Owl were to be taken, even as ‘‘bycatch’’ maintaining this species. legislation to immediately end repul- for its wings. The intensity of feeling about In addition, shark finning is incon- sive shark finning. shark finning among Hawaiians is magnified sistent with U.S. policy, both domesti- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise a hundred-fold because of the special spir- itual significance of the shark. To hurt or cally and internationally. In the today in strong support of H.R. 3535, the destroy the shark wantonly and inten- United States, it is contrary to the Shark Finning Prohibition Act. tionally is for many families equivalent to Magnuson Act which requires fisher- In the continental United States, there is ob- desecrating one’s own ancestors and herit- man to reduce bycatch and the mor- viously a strong feeling that shark finning is a age. In summary, as recently noted by Ha- tality of bycatch that cannot be avoid- wasteful, abhorrent practice which has no waiian cultural practitioner Charles ed. Given that 85 percent of the sharks place in U.S. waters. It is seen as contrary to Kauluwehi Maxwell, the practice of shark caught are alive when they reach the current effort to maintain ecological balance in finning is ‘‘very offensive’’ to Hawaiians. our oceans, and wasteful in that less than 5% Our Mahalo for your interest in this mat- boats, prohibiting the finning of these ter. We hope that the legislation will be re- sharks will reduce bycatch by signifi- of a shark's mass is comprised of its fins, with ported out by the House Committee on Re- cant amounts. the rest of the carcass thrown back into the sources, and approved by the full House and The Shark Finning Prohibition Act water unused. Many feel that the trade-off be- the Senate. If we can be of further assist- will not prevent U.S. fishermen from tween the loss of life for the benefit of a good- ance, please do not hesitate to contact me or harvesting sharks, bringing them to tasting soup, much of which is consumed in Jerry B. Norris, our Federal Desk Officer at shore, and then using the fins or any of Asia, balanced against the amount of waste (808) 594–1758. the other parts of the shark. Instead, it and the importance of the fishery is tipped sig- Sincerely, would simply prevent cutting off of the nificantly in favor of the fishery. COLETTE Y. MACHADO, I understand the economic incentives which Chair, Committee on Legislative fins and disposal of carcass at sea, or and Government Affairs. the transport or landing of fins har- drive this activity. A small cup of shark fin vested in this manner by another fish- soup costs $100 in parts of Asia and is con- AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION, ing vessel. sidered a delicacy just as much as chocolate- Alexandria, VA, September 23, 1999. This is good legislation. The House covered ants, snails, and horse meat are in Hon. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM, should support it. We should put an end other cultures. House of Representatives, to these kinds of very narrow and Most of the sharks caught and finned in Ha- Washington, DC. waii-area waters are a bycatch from long-line DEAR DUKE CUNNINGHAM: On behalf of the greedy practices by some nations that nearly 500 members of the American devastate, in this case, the shark spe- fishing boats which are targeting tuna and Sportfishing Association, I wish to express cies, but it is rampant in other parts of swordfish. But sharks are not the only bycatch my strong support for your resolution to ban the world with respect to other species. or miscellaneous fish caught and then dis- the wasteful practice of shark finning. I com- This is a good legislation. The House carded as waste because they do not have mend your initiative in tackling this impor- should support it. the same market value as tuna or swordfish, tant, yet easily dismissed issue. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance and I do not find it particularly reassuring that For far too long, we have neglected to take we are addressing the blue shark problem and action to stop this most unsportsmanlike of my time. fishing activity. We now know that the best Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield ignoring a problem of much greater magnitude shark is not a dead shark; that these oft ma- 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from with other miscellaneous fish. The killing of ligned fish play critical roles in preserving Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA). these fish just because they are unwanted balance in the marine ecosystem. Healthy Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I should be of no less of concern to all of us. shark populations help maintain robust fish- thank the gentleman from Pennsyl- We should also be addressing that problem, eries. Your effort to ban finning will not vania for yielding me this time. but are not because we do not have adequate only benefit depressed shark populations, Mr. Speaker, I do rise in strong sup- stock assessments of most stocks. Part of the but many other species of commercially and port of H.R. 3535, the Shark Finning blame for this lies with the National Marine recreationally important fish. Thank you for your leadership in this area. Prohibition Act. I do want to thank the Fishery Service for not requesting additional Sincerely, gentleman from California (Mr. funding to carry out this research, but part of Hon. MIKE HAYDEN, CUNNINGHAM) for introducing this the problem lies with the Congress as well, for President/CEO. measure, and I want to thank the Com- not funding this important work. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. mittee on Resources for expeditiously Obviously the United States alone cannot Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time approving the legislation which we adequately address the problem of shark fin- as I may consume. have found out is certainly needed. ning, as many other countries participate in Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support H.R. 3535 would bring an end to the this fishery as well. The United States is re- of H.R. 3535, the Shark Finning Prohi- abhorrent wasteful and unsportsman- sponsible for only a very small percentage of bition Act that is authored by the gen- like practice of shark finning in Amer- this industry, and I hope the Administration ad- tleman from California (Mr. ican waters. The legislation will ban dresses this subject through international trea- Cunningham) who just spoke in the both the act of shark finning and the ty. In the Pacific, the management commission well. possession of shark fins without a being developed by the Multilateral High level Shark finning is currently one of the shark carcass. Conference would be appropriate. most visible and controversial con- Mr. Speaker, for those who are unfa- As introduced, this legislation did not ad- servation issues in the waters of the miliar with the practice, the repugnant dress the issue of transshipment of shark fins Pacific Ocean. While the practice of act of shark finning is a removal of a through U.S. ports. The practice of shark fin- finning has already been banned in shark’s fins and subsequent dumping of ning in international waters by foreign fishing Federal waters in the Atlantic, Gulf of the dying or dead shark back into the vessels, and then shipping the fins from U.S. Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as ocean. It is a wasteful and environ- ports to foreign countries, is significant. To waters of 11 coastal States, it remains mentally harmful practice. The legisla- partially address this problem, I offered an unregulated in the Pacific. tion to ban shark finning is strongly amendment in Subcommittee to prohibit this As a result, and because of the strong supported by a coalition of environ- practice, and I want to thank the majority for demand and the high price of shark fins mental and recreational organizations. accepting that amendment. I hope that our in Asia, the harvest of shark fins in the U.S. law currently prohibits shark next step will be to address the issue of shark Pacific has increased over the past 7 finning in the Federal waters of the fins transshipped through U.S. ports as bond- years by more than 2,000 percent. More U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. How- ed cargo. In response to a question I asked

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:13 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.018 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3885 the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Manage- (2) LIMITATION.— ceipts shall be used for purposes for which ment Council earlier this year, the Council re- (A) RETAINED SURFACE RIGHTS.—The Sec- the Project was authorized and for financing ported that approximately 200 tons of dried retary shall retain title to the surface estate the portion of operations, maintenance, and (but not the mineral estate) of such acquired replacement of the Summer Dam which, shark fins are transported through U.S. Pacific lands which are located under the footprint prior to conveyance, was the responsibility ports as bonded cargo. of Brantley and Avalon dams or any other of the Bureau of Reclamation, with the ex- There are groups in the Pacific that support project dam or reservoir division structure. ception of major maintenance programs in a ban on shark finning; however, the Western (B) STORAGE AND FLOW EASEMENT.—The progress prior to conveyance which shall be Pacific Fishery Management Council, the enti- Secretary shall retain storage and flow ease- funded through the cost share formulas in ty tasked by law with management of the fish- ments for any tracts located under the max- place at the time of conveyance. The District eries in the U.S. Central and Western Pacific imum spillway elevations of Avalon and shall continue to adhere to the current Bu- Ocean, has repeatedly said that there is insuf- Brantley Reservoirs. reau of Reclamation mineral leasing stipula- (b) ACQUIRED LANDS DESCRIBED.—The lands ficient data on which to make that decision. tions for the Carlsbad Project. referred to in subsection (a) are those lands (c) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS PAID INTO While I do not agree with the Western Pacific (including the surface and mineral estate) in RECLAMATION FUND.— Council on this one issue, I do wish to ac- Eddy County, New Mexico, described as the (1) EXISTING RECEIPTS.—Receipts in the knowledge the Council's work in including pe- acquired lands and in section (7) of the ‘‘Sta- reclamation fund on the date of enactment lagic sharks in its management of pelagic fish- tus of Lands and Title Report: Carlsbad of this Act which exist as construction cred- eries dating as far back as 1987. To its credit, Project’’ as reported by the Bureau of Rec- its to the Carlsbad Project under the terms the Council has also taken aggressive con- lamation in 1978. of the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired (c) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONVEY- Lands (30 U.S.C. 351–359) shall be deposited in servation action in many other areas since it ANCE.—Any conveyance of the acquired lands was established. the General Treasury and credited to deficit under this Act shall be subject to the fol- reduction or retirement of the Federal debt. I want to thank Congressmen CUNNINGHAM, lowing terms and conditions: (2) RECEIPTS AFTER ENACTMENT.—Of the re- Chairman, DON YOUNG and SAXTON, and Con- (1) MANAGEMENT AND USE, GENERALLY.— ceipts from mineral and grazing leases, li- gressman GEORGE MILLER for the active roles The conveyed lands shall continue to be censes, and permits on acquired lands to be they have taken in moving this legislation for- managed and used by the District for the conveyed under section 2, that are received ward, and I look forward to seeing the pas- purposes for which the Carlsbad Project was by the United States after the date of enact- authorized, based on historic operations and ment and before the date of conveyance— sage of the bill later today. consistent with the management of other ad- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield (A) not to exceed $200,000 shall be available jacent project lands. to the Secretary for the actual costs of im- back the balance of my time. (2) ASSUMED RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.—Ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The plementing this Act with any additional cept as provided in paragraph (3), the Dis- costs shared equally between the Secretary question is on the motion offered by trict shall assume all rights and obligations and the District; and the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. of the United States under— (B) the remainder shall be deposited into SHERWOOD) that the House suspend the (A) the agreement dated July 28, 1994, be- the General Treasury of the United States rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3535, as tween the United States and the Director, and credited to deficit reduction or retire- amended. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ment of the Federal debt. (Document No. 2–LM–40–00640), relating to The question was taken. management of certain lands near Brantley SEC. 4. VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION PRACTICES. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on Reservoir for fish and wildlife purposes; and Nothing in this Act shall be construed to that I demand the yeas and nays. (B) the agreement dated March 9, 1977, be- limit the ability of the District to volun- The yeas and nays were ordered. tween the United States and the New Mexico tarily implement water conservation prac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Department of Energy, Minerals, and Nat- tices. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ural Resources (Contract No. 7–07–57–X0888) Chair’s prior announcement, further for the management and operation of SEC. 5. LIABILITY. Brantley Lake State Park. Effective on the date of conveyance of any proceedings on this motion will be lands and facilities authorized by this Act, postponed. (3) EXCEPTIONS.—In relation to agreements referred to in paragraph (2)— the United States shall not be held liable by f (A) the District shall not be obligated for any court for damages of any kind arising CARLSBAD IRRIGATION PROJECT any financial support agreed to by the Sec- out of any act, omission, or occurrence relat- ing to the conveyed property, except for ACQUIRED LAND TRANSFER ACT retary, or the Secretary’s designee, in either agreement; and damages caused by acts of negligence com- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I (B) the District shall not be entitled to any mitted by the United States or by its em- move to suspend the rules and pass the receipts for revenues generated as a result of ployees, agents, or contractors, prior to con- Senate bill (S. 291) to convey certain either agreement. veyance. Nothing in this section shall be real property within the Carlsbad (d) COMPLETION OF CONVEYANCE.—If the considered to increase the liability of the Secretary does not complete the conveyance United States beyond that provided under Project in New Mexico to the Carlsbad within 180 days from the date of enactment chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, Irrigation District. of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a re- popularly known as the Federal Tort Claims The Clerk read as follows: port to the Congress within 30 days after Act. S. 291 that period that includes a detailed expla- SEC. 6. FUTURE BENEFITS. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- nation of problems that have been encoun- Effective upon transfer, the lands and fa- resentatives of the United States of America in tered in completing the conveyance, and spe- cilities transferred pursuant to this Act shall Congress assembled, cific steps that the Secretary has taken or not be entitled to receive any further Rec- will take to complete the conveyance. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. lamation benefits pursuant to the Reclama- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Carlsbad Ir- SEC. 3. LEASE MANAGEMENT AND PAST REVE- tion Act of June 17, 1902, and Acts supple- NUES COLLECTED FROM THE AC- rigation Project Acquired Land Transfer mentary thereof or amendatory thereto at- QUIRED LANDS. tributable to their status as part of a Rec- Act’’. (a) IDENTIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION OF lamation Project. SEC. 2. CONVEYANCE. LEASEHOLDERS.—Within 120 days after the (a) LANDS AND FACILITIES.— date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in of the Interior shall— ant to the rule, the gentleman from paragraph (2), and subject to subsection (c), (1) provide to the District a written identi- Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) and the the Secretary of the Interior (in this Act re- fication of all mineral and grazing leases in gentleman from California (Mr. ferred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) may convey to effect on the acquired lands on the date of GEORGE MILLER) each will control 20 the Carlsbad Irrigation District (a quasi-mu- enactment of this Act; and minutes. nicipal corporation formed under the laws of (2) notify all leaseholders of the convey- the State of New Mexico and in this Act re- ance authorized by this Act. The Chair recognizes the gentleman ferred to as the ‘‘District’’), all right, title, (b) MANAGEMENT OF MINERAL AND GRAZING from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). and interest of the United States in and to LEASES, LICENSES, AND PERMITS.—The Dis- GENERAL LEAVE the lands described in subsection (b) (in this trict shall assume all rights and obligations Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ask Act referred to as the ‘‘acquired lands’’) and of the United States for all mineral and graz- unanimous consent that all Members all interests the United States holds in the ing leases, licenses, and permits existing on irrigation and drainage system of the Carls- the acquired lands conveyed under section 2, may have 5 legislative days within bad Project and all related lands including and shall be entitled to any receipts from which to revise and extend their re- ditch rider houses, maintenance shop and such leases, licenses, and permits accruing marks and include extraneous material buildings, and Pecos River Flume. after the date of conveyance. All such re- on S. 291.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.022 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3886 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there can devolve the Federal rule and the DOOLITTLE), the gentleman from Alas- objection to the request of the gen- local decision-making process the bet- ka (Chairman YOUNG), and the gen- tleman from Pennsylvania? ter the management will be. tleman from California (Mr. GEORGE There was no objection. Now, for a history and justification. MILLER) and the gentleman from Cali- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield In 1905, the U.S. purchased acquired fornia (Mr. DOOLEY). For without each myself such time as I may consume. lands from the Pecos Irrigation Com- of their assistance, what has been a Mr. Speaker, S. 291, the Carlsbad Irri- pany. The amount paid for these lands long road would have been considerably gation Project Acquired Land Transfer or the methodology of repayment were longer. Act, introduced by Senator DOMENICI of contained within the Carlsbad Irriga- In closing, I would be remiss to not New Mexico, is the companion bill to tion District’s repayment obligations mention the fine work of the majority H.R. 1019, introduced by the gentleman to the United States. staff, Bob Faber and Josh Johnson, and from New Mexico (Mr. SKEEN), my es- b 1330 minority staffer Steve Lanich. We all teemed colleague, that was reported know and appreciate the support the from the Committee on Resources last The district has repaid all the project costs attributed to them, which in- staff provides. year. Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge passage For the last 6 years, the Sub- cludes the acquired lands. Their obliga- of S. 291. committee on Water and Power has tions have been met in full. As a single- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of pursued legislation to shrink the size purpose project, the district received my time. and scope of the Federal Government no repayment credits for flood control, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. through the defederalization of Bureau recreation or other project bene- Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time of Reclamation assets. ficiaries. S. 291 continues this defederalization The 1924 Fact Finders Act requires as I may consume. process by authorizing the Secretary of all revenues, except minerals generated Mr. Speaker, it is with great admira- the Interior to convey to the Carlsbad from the acquired lands, to be used by tion and great respect and high regard Irrigation District all right, title, and the district for the project and the 1939 for my colleague, the gentleman from interest of the United States in and to Minerals Leasing Act permits all min- New Mexico (Mr. SKEEN), that I rise in the acquired lands and all interest the eral receipts to be used by the district support of the Carlsbad Irrigation United States holds in the irrigation for district purposes. Both of these acts Project Acquired Lands Transfer Act. and drainage system of the Carlsbad apply whether the district is paid out Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance project and all related land. The Carls- or not. of my time. bad project is a paid-out, single pur- In 1991, the district completed its re- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. pose irrigation project delivering payment obligations. Almost $2.5 mil- PEASE). The question is on the motion stored water to approximately 25,000 lion has accumulated in the Reclama- offered by the gentleman from Penn- acres of farmland in southeastern New tion Fund on behalf of CID and are cur- sylvania (Mr. SKEEN) that the House Mexico. rently available to offset new construc- suspend the rules and pass the Senate This bill is one of several working tion costs. Over 90 years of precedent bill, S. 291. their way through the House and Sen- and several Solicitor Generals reports The question was taken. ate. It is the expectation of the com- clearly recognize the District’s right to Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. mittee that the Senate will accelerate all revenues from the acquired lands. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas its work on the other transfer bills However, and as a sign of good will to and nays. that currently await action in the Sen- mistaken opposition, the district is The yeas and nays were ordered. ate. waiving its justified right to the $2 mil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I yield the balance of lion and allows it to be credited to- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the my time to the gentleman from New wards the national deficit or debt re- Chair’s prior announcement, further Mexico (Mr. SKEEN), the author of the duction. That ought to be interesting. proceedings on this motion will be House version of the Carlsbad transfer, The district is also accepting the postponed. and ask unanimous consent that he be O&M costs of Sumner Dam, which is f permitted to control that time. currently the taxpayers’ responsibility, WELLTON-MOHAWK TRANSFER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and is accepting full responsibility for ACT objection to the request of the gen- the conveyed lands and facilities. In tleman from Pennsylvania? addition, the district can only use reve- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I There was no objection. nues for maintenance and improve- move to suspend the rules and pass the Mr. SKEEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ments of the project. Senate bill (S. 356) to authorize the self such time as I may consume. The district is also waiving future Secretary of the Interior to convey cer- Mr. Speaker, I rise in enthusiastic eligibility for additional reclamation tain works, facilities, and titles of the and strong support of S. 291, the Carls- benefits for the conveyed lands and fa- Gila Project, and designated lands bad Irrigation Project Acquired Land cilities. And simply put, the district is within or adjacent to the Gila Project, Transfer Act. S. 291 was introduced by accepting the costs of the project and to the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Senator DOMENICI and Senator BINGA- saving taxpayer dollars in the process. Drainage District, and for other pur- MAN of New Mexico and is the com- The responsible approach on behalf of poses. panion bill to H.R. 1019, legislation taxpayers is absolution of the tax- The Clerk read as follows: that I introduced, which passed the payers’ future monetary obligations; S. 356 Committee on Resources early last and that is accomplished by passage of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- year. In fact, I have introduced a this legislation, which requires the dis- resentatives of the United States of America in version of H.R. 1019 each of the last trict’s acceptance of financial responsi- Congress assembled, three Congresses only to run into some bility. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. form of legislative or political brick The State, the county, the city of This Act may be referred to as the wall each time. Carlsbad have soundly endorsed the ‘‘Wellton-Mohawk Transfer Act’’. Ideally, I would have preferred to be legislation. The administration sup- SEC. 2. TRANSFER. debating H.R. 1019 right now in lieu of ports the legislation. And most impor- The Secretary of the Interior (‘‘Sec- S. 291, as I believe that H.R. 1019 is a tantly, I support the bill. retary’’) is authorized to carry out the terms stronger bill and will serve the inter- Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the dis- of the Memorandum of Agreement No. 8–AA– ests of Congress and the Carlsbad Irri- trict manager, Tom Davis; board chair- 34–WAO14 (‘‘Agreement’’) dated July 10, 1998 gation District best. However, discre- man L.A. Johnson; Bill Ahrens; and the between the Secretary and the Wellton-Mo- hawk Irrigation and Drainage District (‘‘Dis- tion is the better part of valor, and I remainder of the board and members of trict’’) providing for the transfer of works, will be pleased to finally send this bill the district for their patience and faith facilities, and lands to the District, includ- to the President for his signature. in the process. ing conveyance of Acquired Lands, Public After all, Senate 291 does continue Finally, I would like to thank the Lands, and Withdrawn Lands, as defined in my long-held belief that the more we gentleman from California (Chairman the Agreement.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 06:21 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.033 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3887 SEC. 3. WATER AND POWER CONTRACTS. the District all right, title and interest (1) relates to Pine Island Unit NC–01 lo- Notwithstanding the transfer, the Sec- of the United States to the Facilities, cated in Currituck and Dare Counties, North retary and the Secretary of Energy shall pro- works and lands to be conveyed and Carolina; and vide for and deliver Colorado River water transferred to the District.’’ (2) is included in a set of maps entitled and Parker-Davis Project Priority Use ‘‘Coastal Barrier Resources System’’, dated Power to the District in accordance with the It is the expectation of the com- October 24, 1990, revised on October 23, 1992, terms of existing contracts with the District, mittee that the Senate will accelerate and referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal including any amendments or supplements its work on other transfer bills that Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(a)). thereto or extensions thereof and as provided are currently awaiting action in the (c) AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary of the In- under section 2 of the Agreement. Senate. The committee expects that terior shall keep the replacement map re- SEC. 4. SAVINGS. the Bureau of Reclamation will adhere ferred to in subsection (a) on file and avail- Nothing in this Act shall affect any obliga- to their memorandum of agreement able for inspection in accordance with sec- tions under the Colorado River Basin Salin- with the district signed on July 10, tion 4(b) of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(b)). ity Control Act (Public Law 93–320, 43 U.S.C. 1998. 1571). Mr. Speaker, I request an aye vote on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- SEC. 5. REPORT. the bill. ant to the rule, the gentleman from If transfer of works, facilities, and lands Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) and the pursuant to the Agreement has not occurred gentleman from California (Mr. by July 1, 2000, the Secretary shall report on my time. GEORGE MILLER) each will control 20 the status of the transfer as provided in sec- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. tion 5 of the Agreement. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION. as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise There are authorized to be appropriated in support of S. 356, the Wellton-Mo- from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). such sums as may be necessary to carry out hawk Transfer Act. The Wellton-Mo- GENERAL LEAVE the provisions of this Act. hawk has fully repaid its project costs. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ask The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The district and the bureau signed a unanimous consent that all Members ant to the rule, the gentleman from memorandum of agreement 2 years ago may have 5 legislative days within Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) and the that covers the details of the transfer which to revise and extend their re- gentleman from California (Mr. of title. marks and include extraneous material GEORGE MILLER) each will control 20 The project facilities that will be on H.R. 4435. minutes. transferred under legislation no longer The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The Chair recognizes the gentleman provide benefits to the United States, objection to the request of the gen- from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). and it is appropriate that the local dis- tleman from Pennsylvania? trict assume full responsibility for There was no objection. GENERAL LEAVE Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield these facilities. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ask myself such time as I may consume. I urge my colleagues to support this unanimous consent that all Members Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4435, introduced by legislation. may have 5 legislative days within our colleague, the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance which to revise and extend their re- North Carolina (Mr. JONES), corrects a marks and include extraneous material of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mistake that was made in delineating on S. 356. the boundary of Coastal Barrier Re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. sources System Unit NC01. objection to the request of the gen- The Coastal Barrier Resources Sys- SHERWOOD) that the House suspend the tleman from Pennsylvania? tem consists of units located on unde- rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 356. There was no objection. veloped coastal barriers and delineated Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield The question was taken. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. on maps adapted by Congress. myself such time as I may consume. Land included in the system is not Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Mr. Speaker, S. 356, the Wellton-Mo- acquired by the Government, and the and nays. hawk Transfer Act, introduced by Sen- act does not prevent or regulate devel- The yeas and nays were ordered. ator KYL of Arizona, is a companion opment on private lands. The act does bill to H.R. 841 introduced by the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the prohibit the use of Federal develop- tlewoman from Hawaii (Mrs. MINK) Chair’s prior announcement, further mental assistance, including Federal that was reported from the Committee flood insurance, on property included on Resources last year. proceedings on this motion will be postponed. in the system. S. 356 continues the defederalization Unit NC01 was originally created in f process by conveying certain works, fa- 1990 to incorporate property owned by cilities, and titles of the Gila Project CLARIFYING CERTAIN BOUND- the National Audubon Society and the and designated lands to the Wellton- ARIES OF COASTAL BARRIER RE- surrounding associated aquatic habi- Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage Dis- SOURCES SYSTEM tat. Unfortunately, a significant trict in Arizona. Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I amount of privately and publicly Wellton-Mohawk has fully repaid its move to suspend the rules and pass the owned developed property was inad- project costs. On July 10, 1998, the dis- bill (H.R. 4435) to clarify certain bound- vertently, or incorrectly, included trict and the bureau signed a memo- aries on the map relating to Unit NC01 within its boundary. randum of agreement that covers the of the Coastal Barrier Resources Sys- In 1992, Congress directed the Sec- details of the transfer of title. It in- tem, as amended. retary of the Interior to redraw the cludes transfer of lands between the The Clerk read as follows: boundary to fix these problems. That Federal Government and the district, H.R. 4435 new map again failed to accurately including the acquisition of additional portray the boundary of the Audubon lands for exchange. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Sanctuary, and the unit continued to All transfers will be at fair market Congress assembled, include privately owned development value. No change in the project oper- SECTION 1. REPLACEMENT OF COASTAL BAR- property. ation is contemplated by the transfer RIER RESOURCES SYSTEM MAP. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4435 removes the and the district will continue to limit (a) IN GENERAL.—The map described in sub- incorrectly labeled private property irrigated acreage to 62,875 acres. The section (b) is replaced, in the maps depicting and adds associated aquatic habitat transfer would include all facilities and the Coastal Barrier Resources System that that was incorrectly left out of the works for which full repayment has are referred to in section 4(a) of the Coastal unit in 1992. been made. Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. 3503(a)), by The Fish and Wildlife Service sup- the map entitled ‘‘Pine Island Unit NC–01’’ ‘‘The goal of Reclamation and the and dated May 1, 2000. ports this change. I commend the gen- District is that within 180 days of the (b) DESCRIPTION OF REPLACED MAP.—The tleman from North Carolina (Mr. execution of the Title Transfer Con- map described in this subsection is the map JONES) for his efforts in correcting this tract, the Secretary shall convey to that— error and urge an aye vote on H.R. 4435.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:13 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.010 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3888 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance study shall include examination of hydrol- the legislation. I want to commend and of my time. ogy, manmade impacts on wetlands, species thank our colleague, the gentlewoman Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. succession, and imbalances in natural habi- from Hawaii (Mrs. MINK), for bringing Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time tat in the refuge. the deterioration of this refuge to the (b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after as I may consume. amounts are first available to implement attention of the committee. (Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California this section, the Secretary shall complete I think I and most members of the asked and was given permission to re- the study under subsection (a) and report to committee were very disappointed to vise and extend his remarks.) the Congress findings, conclusions, and rec- learn the extent to which this refuge, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. ommendations of the study. the largest freshwater pond in the en- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— tire State of Hawaii, could have legislation to change the boundaries of There are authorized to be appropriated to reached such a degraded condition. the Secretary $250,000 to carry out this sec- I think this legislation will be impor- the Coastal Barrier Resource System tion. Unit established under the Coastal Bar- tant in turning that around, and I urge The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- rier Resources Act known as NC01. my colleagues to support this legisla- ant to the rule, the gentleman from I believe that it is important that we tion. Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) and the contain the so-called technical correc- Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise in gentleman from California (Mr. tions bills that we have seen in our support of H.R. 3176. GEORGE MILLER) each will control 20 committee to address those problems I want to thank Chairman YOUNG, Ranking minutes. that are clear inaccuracies. I believe Member Mr. MILLER of the Resources Com- The Chair recognizes the gentleman that this legislation does that. And it mittee and Subcommittee Chairman SAXTON from Pennsylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD). is also incumbent that those of us on and Ranking Member Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA of the committee not use those technical GENERAL LEAVE the Fisheries Subcommittee for their efforts to corrections to go for unintended Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ask bring the bill to the floor today. I introduced H.R. 3176 on October 28, changes and make sure that they are unanimous consent that all Members 1999. The legislation requires the Secretary of held at a minimum. I think that this may have 5 legislative days within the Interior to conduct a study to determine legislation does that. which to revise and extend their re- ways of restoring the natural wetlands condi- We see a lot of efforts from time to marks and include extraneous material tions in Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. time to use boundary changes to do on H.R. 3176. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The study would include an examination of hy- more than make these technical cor- objection to the request of the gen- drology, manmade impacts on wetlands, spe- rections, but this legislation does not tleman from Pennsylvania? cies succession and imbalances in natural do that. I think that this is consistent There was no objection. habitat in the refuge. The legislation author- with the original intent of the Con- Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield izes $250,000 to conduct the study. The study gress, and I urge passage of this legisla- myself such time as I may consume. would be reported to Congress not later than tion. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3176 addresses an on- one year after funds for the study are made Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance going water management problem at available. of my time. the Kealia National Wildlife Refuge on The Refuge is located on the island of Maui The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Maui, Hawaii. This bill was introduced and is part of the Mai Nui National Wildlife question is on the motion offered by by our colleague, the gentlewoman Refuge Complex. It was established in 1992 the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. from Hawaii (Mrs. MINK). and consists of 691 acres. The pond itself is SHERWOOD) that the House suspend the The legislation directs the Secretary the largest natural pond in Hawaii, and covers rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4435, as of Interior to study the serious water between 400 and 500 acres at its greatest ex- amended. management problems that currently tent during the wet season. The pond is home The question was taken. exist at the 700-acre refuge. The refuge of two endangered native Hawaiian birds, the Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. was created in 1992 to conserve habitat Hawaiian stilt and the Hawaiian coot. The Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas for endangered birds and to provide a pond also provides food and shelter for nu- and nays. wintering sanctuary for a variety of merous migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. The yeas and nays were ordered. waterfowl species. Human activity over the years has signifi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Regrettably, the Fish and Wildlife cantly changed the nature of the pond. In the ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Service has failed to provide the nec- early 1900's the pond had a depth of between Chair’s prior announcement, further essary resources to manage the water six and eight feet. Over the years grazing and proceedings on this motion will be fluctuations. As a result of changes in agricultural use of the land above the pond in- postponed. the landscape, this refuge experiences creased the runoff of sedimentation. Between f the frequent dry-ups which result in 1925 and 1930 the pond was used as a rub- DIRECTING A STUDY TO RESTORE dust storms, fish kills, and problems bish dump, further reducing the depth of the KEALIA POND NATIONAL WILD- with nuisance insects. These problems pond. In 1970 twenty-five acres of land north LIFE REFUGE, HAWAII have a negative economic and health of the pond were converted to a commercial impact on the people who live near the aquaculture operation. Dikes were built, water Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I refuge. impounded and a well dug. move to suspend the rules and pass the All these activities have had a deleterious bill (H.R. 3176) to direct the Secretary b 1345 effect on the natural habitat of the pond. of the Interior to conduct a study to This bill directs the Secretary of the Now the pond has an average depth of only determine ways of restoring the nat- Interior to study the water problems at one foot. As the depth of the pond decreased ural wetlands conditions in the Kealia the refuge and come up with a plan for the pond increasingly lost the ability to carry Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii. addressing the management needs off sediments. Sand carried into the pond from The Clerk read as follows: within 1 year. H.R. 3176 is non- adjacent dunes that otherwise would have H.R. 3176 controversial, and I urge an aye vote. been flushed away now stays in the pond fur- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ther reducing the depth. resentatives of the United States of America in my time. The shallow depth of the pond permits it to Congress assembled, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. dry up quickly. The natural trade winds of the SECTION 1. STUDY OF KEALIA POND NATIONAL Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time area then cause great clouds of dust to arise. WILDLIFE REFUGE, HAWAII. as I may consume. The dust blows into the homes, eyes and (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the In- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support lungs of nearby residents. The dust causes terior, acting through the Director of the of H.R. 3176, to provide for the study of burning eyes and residents worry that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in consultation with the Director of the United the deterioration that has taken place cause may be that the dust contains fertilizer States Geological Survey, shall conduct a on Kealia Pond National Wildlife Ref- and chemical residue from agricultural runoff study to determine ways of restoring the uge on the Island of Maui. and unknown chemicals from materials depos- natural wetlands conditions in the Kealia The gentleman from Pennsylvania ited during the period the pond was used as Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii. The (Mr. SHERWOOD) has properly explained a dump.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:13 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.038 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3889 The introduction of non-native species has b 1800 Duncan Kucinich Riley also changed the ecology of the pond. The Dunn Kuykendall Rivers AFTER RECESS Edwards LaFalce Rodriguez spotted wing midge was first identified in Ha- Ehlers LaHood Roemer waii in 1945. The midge has found the pond The recess having expired, the House Ehrlich Lampson Rogan to be an extremely attractive habitat. A study was called to order by the Speaker pro Emerson Lantos Rogers Engel Largent Rohrabacher tempore (Mr. OSE) at 6 p.m. by Ducks Unlimited estimated that on any Eshoo Larson Rothman given day during the wet season there may be f Etheridge Latham Roybal-Allard as many as 200 million adult and near-adult Evans LaTourette Rush midges During midge season the uninitiated ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Everett Lazio Ryan (WI) PRO TEMPORE Ewing Leach Ryun (KS) visitor may think the refuge is on fire at dawn Farr Lee Sabo or dusk, with smoldering fires throwing up The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Fattah Levin Sanders swirling clouds of smoke. But it is not smoke. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Filner Lewis (CA) Sandlin Fletcher Lewis (GA) Sanford It is clouds of midges swarming. will now put the question on the first Foley Lewis (KY) Sawyer The midge swarms invade surrounding resi- four motions to suspend the rules on Forbes Linder Saxton dences. The midges are small enough to go which further proceedings were post- Fossella Lipinski Scarborough Fowler LoBiondo Schaffer through screens and some residents have poned earlier today in the order in Frank (MA) Lowey Schakowsky been reduced to keeping their lights out in a which those motions were entertained. Frelinghuysen Lucas (KY) Scott vain effort to keep the invaders away. Motor- Votes will be taken in the following Frost Lucas (OK) Sensenbrenner ists report that their cars are covered with order: House Resolution 509, by the Gallegly Luther Serrano Ganske Maloney (CT) Sessions squashed midges when driving in the area. yeas and nays; H.R. 4241, by the yeas Gejdenson Maloney (NY) Shadegg Kealia Pond is also home to non-native and nays; H.R. 3030, by the yeas and Gekas Manzullo Shaw tilapia. These fish make up 90 percent of the nays; and H.R. 3535, by the yeas and Gephardt Martinez Shays Gibbons Mascara Sherman fish population of the pond. They do more nays. Gilchrest Matsui Sherwood damage than good for the wetlands. When the The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes Gillmor McCarthy (MO) Shimkus pond dries up there are massive fish die offs. the time for any electronic vote after Gilman McCarthy (NY) Shows the first such vote in this series. Gonzalez McCrery Shuster In 1996 Maui correctional inmates, working Goode McDermott Simpson under the direction of the pond's on-site man- The remaining four votes will be Goodlatte McGovern Sisisky ager, removed 14 tons of dead and rotting fish postponed until tomorrow. Goodling McHugh Skeen from the refuge. Gordon McInnis Slaughter f Goss McIntyre Smith (NJ) There have been studies of aspects of the Graham McKeon Smith (TX) ecology of the pond done over the years, both RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE Granger McKinney Smith (WA) in the public and private sector. However, the OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC Green (TX) Meehan Snyder Green (WI) Meeks (NY) Souder studies have frequently concentrated on one The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gutierrez Mica Spence aspect of the problem or another. There has pending business is the question of sus- Gutknecht Millender- Spratt been no study directed at restoring Kealia pending the rules and agreeing to the Hall (OH) McDonald Stabenow Hall (TX) Miller (FL) Stark Pond to its natural state. resolution, House Resolution 509, as Hansen Miller, Gary Stearns H.R. 3176 requires a study to identify ways amended. Hastings (FL) Miller, George Stenholm of dealing with these man-made plagues of The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Hastings (WA) Minge Strickland dust, bugs and rotting fish. My constituents tion. Hayes Mink Stump Hayworth Moakley Stupak recognize the value of the pond and its con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hefley Mollohan Sununu tribution to preserving native Hawaiian endan- question is on the motion offered by Herger Moore Talent gered species. They want to see Kealia Pond the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Hill (IN) Moran (KS) Tancredo Hill (MT) Moran (VA) Tanner restored to its natural state with its native GOODLING) that the House suspend the Hinchey Morella Tauscher fauna. rules and agree to the resolution, Hinojosa Murtha Taylor (NC) Passage of H.R. 3176 will get the answers House Resolution 509, as amended, on Hobson Myrick Thomas which the yeas and nays are ordered. Hoeffel Nadler Thompson (CA) needed to restore Kealia Pond. Hoekstra Napolitano Thompson (MS) Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. The vote was taken by electronic de- Holden Nethercutt Thornberry Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance vice, and there were—yeas 382, nays 0, Holt Ney Thune of my time. not voting 52, as follows: Hooley Northup Thurman Horn Nussle Tiahrt Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I yield [Roll No. 234] Hostettler Oberstar Tierney back the balance of my time. YEAS—382 Hoyer Obey Toomey The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Hulshof Olver Towns Abercrombie Blumenauer Clyburn Hunter Ortiz Traficant PEASE). The question is on the motion Ackerman Blunt Coble Hutchinson Ose Turner offered by the gentleman from Penn- Aderholt Boehlert Collins Hyde Owens Udall (CO) Allen Boehner Combest sylvania (Mr. SHERWOOD) that the Inslee Oxley Upton Andrews Bonilla Cox Isakson Packard Velazquez House suspend the rules and pass the Archer Bonior Coyne Istook Pallone Visclosky bill, H.R. 3176. Armey Bono Cramer Jackson (IL) Paul Walden The question was taken. Baca Borski Crane Jackson-Lee Pease Walsh Bachus Boswell Crowley (TX) Pelosi Wamp Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on Baird Boucher Cubin Jenkins Peterson (MN) Waters that I demand the yeas and nays. Baker Boyd Cummings John Peterson (PA) Watkins The yeas and nays were ordered. Baldacci Brady (PA) Cunningham Johnson, E. B. Petri Watt (NC) Baldwin Brown (FL) Danner Johnson, Sam Phelps Watts (OK) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Ballenger Brown (OH) Davis (FL) Jones (NC) Pickering Weiner ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Barcia Bryant Davis (IL) Kanjorski Pickett Weldon (FL) Chair’s prior announcement, further Barr Burr Davis (VA) Kaptur Pombo Weldon (PA) Barrett (NE) Burton Deal Kasich Pomeroy Weller proceedings on this motion will be Barrett (WI) Buyer DeFazio Kelly Porter Wexler postponed. Bartlett Callahan DeGette Kennedy Portman Weygand Barton Calvert Delahunt Kildee Pryce (OH) Whitfield Bass Camp DeLauro f Kilpatrick Quinn Wicker Bateman Canady DeLay Kind (WI) Radanovich Wilson Becerra Cannon DeMint King (NY) Rahall Wolf Bentsen Capps Deutsch RECESS Kingston Ramstad Woolsey Bereuter Capuano Diaz-Balart Kleczka Rangel Wu The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Berkley Cardin Dickey Klink Regula Wynn Berman Carson Dicks ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- Knollenberg Reyes Young (AK) Berry Castle Dingell Kolbe Reynolds Young (FL) clares the House in recess until 6 p.m. Biggert Chabot Dixon Accordingly (at 1 o’clock and 46 min- Bilbray Chenoweth-Hage Doggett NOT VOTING—52 Bilirakis Clay Dooley utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Bishop Clayton Doolittle Bliley Campbell Coburn until 6 p.m. Blagojevich Clement Dreier Brady (TX) Chambliss Condit

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.027 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3890 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 Conyers Markey Royce Campbell Hinojosa Nethercutt Towns Watkins Wicker Cook McCollum Salmon Canady Hobson Ney Traficant Watt (NC) Wilson Cooksey McIntosh Sanchez Cannon Hoeffel Northup Turner Watts (OK) Wise Costello McNulty Skelton Capps Hoekstra Nussle Udall (CO) Weiner Wolf Doyle Meek (FL) Smith (MI) Capuano Holden Oberstar Upton Weldon (FL) Woolsey English Menendez Sweeney Cardin Holt Obey Velazquez Weldon (PA) Wu Ford Metcalf Tauzin Carson Hooley Olver Visclosky Weller Wynn Franks (NJ) Neal Taylor (MS) Castle Horn Ortiz Walden Wexler Young (AK) Greenwood Norwood Terry Chabot Hostettler Ose Wamp Weygand Young (FL) Hilleary Pascrell Udall (NM) Clay Hoyer Owens Waters Whitfield Hilliard Pastor Vento Clayton Hulshof Oxley Houghton Payne Vitter Clement Hunter Packard NAYS—6 Jefferson Pitts Waxman Clyburn Hutchinson Pallone Chenoweth-Hage Cunningham Scarborough Johnson (CT) Price (NC) Wise Coble Hyde Paul Collins Sanford Walsh Jones (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Combest Inslee Pease Lofgren Roukema Conyers Isakson Pelosi NOT VOTING—50 Cox Istook Peterson (MN) Bliley Jefferson Price (NC) b 1822 Coyne Jackson (IL) Peterson (PA) Burton Johnson (CT) Ros-Lehtinen Mr. STRICKLAND changed his vote Cramer Jackson-Lee Petri Chambliss Jones (OH) Roukema Crane (TX) Phelps Coburn Markey Royce from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Crowley Jenkins Pickering Condit McCollum Salmon So (two-thirds having voted in favor Cubin John Pickett Cook McIntosh Sanchez thereof) the rules were suspended and Cummings Johnson, E. B. Pombo Cooksey McNulty Sherwood Danner Johnson, Sam Pomeroy Costello Meek (FL) Skelton the resolution, as amended, was agreed Davis (FL) Jones (NC) Porter Doyle Menendez Smith (MI) to. Davis (IL) Kanjorski Portman English Metcalf Sweeney The result of the vote was announced Davis (VA) Kaptur Pryce (OH) Foley Morella Tauzin as above recorded. Deal Kasich Quinn Ford Neal Taylor (MS) DeFazio Kelly Radanovich Franks (NJ) Norwood Udall (NM) A motion to reconsider was laid on DeGette Kennedy Rahall Greenwood Pascrell Vento the table. Delahunt Kildee Ramstad Hilleary Pastor Vitter Stated for: DeLauro Kilpatrick Rangel Hilliard Payne Waxman Houghton Pitts Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably DeLay Kind (WI) Regula DeMint King (NY) Reyes detained during rollcall Vote 234. Had I been Deutsch Kingston Reynolds b 1830 present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Diaz-Balart Kleczka Riley Dickey Klink Rivers So (two-thirds having voted in favor f Dicks Knollenberg Rodriguez thereof) the rules were suspended and Dingell Kolbe Roemer the bill was passed. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Dixon Kucinich Rogan The result of the vote was announced PRO TEMPORE Doggett Kuykendall Rogers Dooley LaFalce Rohrabacher as above recorded. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Doolittle LaHood Rothman A motion to reconsider was laid on OSE). Pursuant to the provisions of Dreier Lampson Roybal-Allard the table. clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair an- Duncan Lantos Rush Stated for: nounces that he will reduce to a min- Dunn Largent Ryan (WI) Edwards Larson Ryun (KS) Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 235 imum of 5 minutes the period of time Ehlers Latham Sabo had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' LaTourette within which a vote by electronic de- Ehrlich Sanders f vice may be taken on each additional Emerson Lazio Sandlin Engel Leach Sawyer motion to suspend the rules on which Eshoo Lee Saxton MATTHEW F. MCHUGH POST the Chair has postponed further pro- Etheridge Levin Schaffer OFFICE ceedings. Evans Lewis (CA) Schakowsky Everett Lewis (GA) Scott The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. f Ewing Lewis (KY) Sensenbrenner OSE). The pending business is the ques- Farr Linder Serrano tion of suspending the rules and pass- LES ASPIN POST OFFICE Fattah Lipinski Sessions ing the bill, H.R. 3030. BUILDING Filner LoBiondo Shadegg Fletcher Lofgren Shaw The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Forbes Lowey Shays The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pending business is the question of sus- Fossella Lucas (KY) Sherman question is on the motion offered by Fowler Lucas (OK) Shimkus pending the rules and passing the bill, Frank (MA) Luther Shows the gentlewoman from Maryland (Mrs. H.R. 4241. Frelinghuysen Maloney (CT) Shuster MORELLA) that the House suspend the The Clerk read the title of the bill. Frost Maloney (NY) Simpson rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3030, on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gallegly Manzullo Sisisky Ganske Martinez Skeen which the yeas and nays are ordered. question is on the motion offered by Gejdenson Mascara Slaughter This will be a 5-minute vote. the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Gekas Matsui Smith (NJ) The vote was taken by electronic de- RYAN) that the House suspend the rules Gephardt McCarthy (MO) Smith (TX) vice, and there were—yeas 385, nays 2, Gibbons McCarthy (NY) Smith (WA) and pass the bill, H.R. 4241, on which Gilchrest McCrery Snyder not voting 47, as follows: the yeas and nays are ordered. Gillmor McDermott Souder [Roll No. 236] Gilman McGovern Spence The vote was taken by electronic de- YEAS—385 vice, and there were—yeas 378, nays 6, Gonzalez McHugh Spratt Goode McInnis Stabenow Abercrombie Bereuter Brown (OH) not voting 50, as follows: Goodlatte McIntyre Stark Ackerman Berkley Bryant [Roll No. 235] Goodling McKeon Stearns Aderholt Berman Burr Gordon McKinney Stenholm Allen Berry Burton YEAS—378 Goss Meehan Strickland Andrews Biggert Buyer Abercrombie Bartlett Boehner Graham Meeks (NY) Stump Archer Bilbray Callahan Ackerman Barton Bonilla Granger Mica Stupak Armey Bilirakis Calvert Aderholt Bass Bonior Green (TX) Millender- Sununu Baca Bishop Camp Allen Bateman Bono Green (WI) McDonald Talent Bachus Blagojevich Campbell Andrews Becerra Borski Gutierrez Miller (FL) Tancredo Baird Blumenauer Canady Archer Bentsen Boswell Gutknecht Miller, Gary Tanner Baker Blunt Cannon Armey Bereuter Boucher Hall (OH) Miller, George Tauscher Baldacci Boehlert Capps Baca Berkley Boyd Hall (TX) Minge Taylor (NC) Baldwin Boehner Capuano Bachus Berman Brady (PA) Hansen Mink Terry Ballenger Bonilla Cardin Baird Berry Brady (TX) Hastings (FL) Moakley Thomas Barcia Bonior Carson Baker Biggert Brown (FL) Hastings (WA) Mollohan Thompson (CA) Barr Bono Castle Baldacci Bilbray Brown (OH) Hayes Moore Thompson (MS) Barrett (NE) Borski Chabot Baldwin Bilirakis Bryant Hayworth Moran (KS) Thornberry Barrett (WI) Boswell Clay Ballenger Bishop Burr Hefley Moran (VA) Thune Bartlett Boucher Clayton Barcia Blagojevich Buyer Herger Murtha Thurman Barton Boyd Clement Barr Blumenauer Callahan Hill (IN) Myrick Tiahrt Bass Brady (PA) Clyburn Barrett (NE) Blunt Calvert Hill (MT) Nadler Tierney Becerra Brady (TX) Coble Barrett (WI) Boehlert Camp Hinchey Napolitano Toomey Bentsen Brown (FL) Collins

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.031 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3891 Combest Hutchinson Paul Wamp Weldon (PA) Wise Dingell Klink Reynolds Conyers Hyde Pease Waters Weller Wolf Dixon Knollenberg Riley Cox Inslee Pelosi Watkins Wexler Woolsey Doggett Kolbe Rivers Coyne Isakson Peterson (MN) Watt (NC) Weygand Wu Dooley Kucinich Rodriguez Cramer Istook Peterson (PA) Watts (OK) Whitfield Wynn Doolittle Kuykendall Roemer Crane Jackson (IL) Petri Weiner Wicker Young (AK) Dreier LaFalce Rogan Crowley Jackson-Lee Phelps Weldon (FL) Wilson Young (FL) Duncan LaHood Rogers Cubin (TX) Pickering Dunn Lampson Rohrabacher Cummings Jenkins Pickett NAYS—2 Edwards Lantos Ros-Lehtinen Cunningham John Pombo Chenoweth-Hage Sanford Ehlers Largent Rothman Danner Johnson, E. B. Pomeroy Ehrlich Larson Rush Davis (FL) Johnson, Sam Porter NOT VOTING—47 Emerson Latham Ryan (WI) Davis (IL) Jones (NC) Portman Bateman Jefferson Payne Engel LaTourette Ryun (KS) Davis (VA) Kanjorski Price (NC) Bliley Johnson (CT) Pitts Eshoo Lazio Sabo Deal Kaptur Pryce (OH) Chambliss Jones (OH) Roukema Etheridge Lee Sanders DeFazio Kasich Quinn Coburn Markey Royce Evans Levin Sandlin DeGette Kelly Radanovich Condit McCollum Salmon Everett Lewis (CA) Sanford Delahunt Kennedy Rahall Cook McIntosh Sanchez Ewing Lewis (GA) Sawyer DeLauro Kildee Ramstad Cooksey McNulty Skelton Farr Lewis (KY) Saxton DeLay Kilpatrick Rangel Costello Meek (FL) Smith (MI) Fattah Linder Scarborough DeMint Kind (WI) Regula Doyle Menendez Sweeney Filner Lipinski Schaffer Deutsch King (NY) Reyes English Morella Tauzin Fletcher LoBiondo Schakowsky Diaz-Balart Kingston Reynolds Ford Murtha Taylor (MS) Foley Lofgren Scott Dickey Kleczka Riley Franks (NJ) Neal Udall (NM) Forbes Lowey Sensenbrenner Dicks Klink Rivers Greenwood Norwood Vento Fossella Lucas (KY) Serrano Dingell Knollenberg Rodriguez Hilleary Nussle Vitter Fowler Lucas (OK) Sessions Dixon Kolbe Roemer Hilliard Pascrell Waxman Frank (MA) Luther Shadegg Doggett Kucinich Rogan Houghton Pastor Frelinghuysen Maloney (CT) Shaw Dooley Kuykendall Rogers Frost Maloney (NY) Shays Doolittle LaFalce Rohrabacher b 1838 Gallegly Manzullo Sherman Dreier LaHood Ros-Lehtinen Ganske Martinez Sherwood Shimkus Duncan Lampson Rothman So (two-thirds having voted in favor Gejdenson Mascara Shows Dunn Lantos Roybal-Allard thereof) the rules were suspended and Gekas Matsui Shuster Edwards Largent Rush Gephardt McCarthy (MO) the bill was passed. Simpson Ehlers Larson Ryan (WI) Gibbons McCarthy (NY) The result of the vote was announced Sisisky Ehrlich Latham Ryun (KS) Gilchrest McCrery Skeen Emerson LaTourette Sabo as above recorded. Gillmor McDermott Slaughter Engel Lazio Sanders A motion to reconsider was laid on Gilman McGovern Smith (NJ) Eshoo Leach Sandlin Gonzalez McHugh the table. Smith (TX) Etheridge Lee Sawyer Goode McInnis Smith (WA) Evans Levin Saxton f Goodlatte McIntyre Snyder Everett Lewis (CA) Scarborough Goodling McKeon SHARK FINNING PROHIBITION ACT Souder Ewing Lewis (GA) Schaffer Gordon McKinney Spence Farr Lewis (KY) Schakowsky The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Goss Meehan Spratt Fattah Linder Scott Graham Meeks (NY) pending business is the question of sus- Stabenow Filner Lipinski Sensenbrenner Granger Metcalf Stark Fletcher LoBiondo Serrano pending the rules and passing the bill, Green (TX) Mica Stearns Foley Lofgren Sessions H.R. 3535, as amended. Green (WI) Millender- Stenholm Forbes Lowey Shadegg The Clerk read the title of the bill. Gutierrez McDonald Strickland Fossella Lucas (KY) Shaw Gutknecht Miller (FL) Stump Fowler Lucas (OK) Shays The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hall (OH) Miller, Gary Stupak Frank (MA) Luther Sherman question is on the motion offered by Hall (TX) Miller, George Sununu Frelinghuysen Maloney (CT) Sherwood the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Hansen Minge Talent Frost Maloney (NY) Shimkus Hastings (FL) Mink SHERWOOD) that the House suspend the Tancredo Gallegly Manzullo Shows Hastings (WA) Moakley Tanner Ganske Martinez Shuster rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3535, as Hayes Mollohan Tauscher Gejdenson Mascara Simpson amended, on which the yeas and nays Hayworth Moore Taylor (NC) Gekas Matsui Sisisky are ordered. Hefley Moran (KS) Terry Gephardt McCarthy (MO) Skeen Herger Moran (VA) Thomas Gibbons McCarthy (NY) Slaughter This will be a 5-minute vote. Hill (IN) Morella Thompson (CA) Gilchrest McCrery Smith (NJ) The vote was taken by electronic de- Hill (MT) Murtha Thompson (MS) Gillmor McDermott Smith (TX) vice, and there were—yeas 390, nays 1, Hinchey Myrick Thornberry Gilman McGovern Smith (WA) Hinojosa Nadler not voting 43, as follows: Thune Gonzalez McHugh Snyder Hobson Napolitano Thurman Goode McInnis Souder [Roll No. 237] Hoeffel Neal Tiahrt Goodlatte McIntyre Spence Hoekstra Nethercutt YEAS—390 Tierney Goodling McKeon Spratt Holden Ney Toomey Gordon McKinney Stabenow Abercrombie Blagojevich Chenoweth-Hage Holt Northup Towns Goss Meehan Stark Ackerman Blumenauer Clay Hooley Nussle Traficant Graham Meeks (NY) Stearns Aderholt Blunt Clayton Horn Oberstar Turner Granger Metcalf Stenholm Allen Boehlert Clement Hostettler Obey Udall (CO) Green (TX) Mica Strickland Andrews Boehner Clyburn Hoyer Olver Upton Green (WI) Millender- Stump Archer Bonilla Coble Hulshof Ortiz Velazquez Gutierrez McDonald Stupak Armey Bonior Collins Hunter Ose Visclosky Gutknecht Miller (FL) Sununu Baca Bono Combest Hutchinson Owens Walden Hall (OH) Miller, Gary Talent Bachus Borski Conyers Hyde Oxley Walsh Hall (TX) Miller, George Tancredo Baird Boswell Cox Inslee Packard Wamp Hansen Minge Tanner Baker Boucher Coyne Isakson Pallone Waters Hastings (FL) Mink Tauscher Baldacci Boyd Cramer Istook Pease Watkins Hastings (WA) Moakley Taylor (NC) Baldwin Brady (PA) Crane Jackson (IL) Pelosi Watt (NC) Hayes Mollohan Terry Ballenger Brady (TX) Crowley Jackson-Lee Peterson (MN) Watts (OK) Hayworth Moore Thomas Barcia Brown (FL) Cubin (TX) Peterson (PA) Weiner Hefley Moran (KS) Thompson (CA) Barr Brown (OH) Cummings Jenkins Petri Weldon (FL) Herger Moran (VA) Thompson (MS) Barrett (NE) Bryant Cunningham John Phelps Weldon (PA) Hill (IN) Myrick Thornberry Barrett (WI) Burr Danner Johnson (CT) Pickering Weller Hill (MT) Nadler Thune Bartlett Burton Davis (FL) Johnson, E. B. Pickett Wexler Hinchey Napolitano Thurman Barton Buyer Davis (IL) Johnson, Sam Pombo Weygand Hinojosa Nethercutt Tiahrt Bass Callahan Davis (VA) Jones (NC) Pomeroy Whitfield Hobson Ney Tierney Bateman Calvert Deal Kanjorski Porter Wicker Hoeffel Northup Toomey Becerra Camp DeFazio Kaptur Portman Wilson Hoekstra Oberstar Towns Bentsen Campbell DeGette Kasich Price (NC) Wise Holden Obey Traficant Bereuter Canady Delahunt Kelly Pryce (OH) Wolf Holt Olver Turner Berkley Cannon DeLauro Kennedy Quinn Woolsey Hooley Ortiz Udall (CO) Berman Capps DeLay Kildee Radanovich Wu Horn Ose Upton Berry Capuano DeMint Kilpatrick Rahall Wynn Hostettler Owens Velazquez Biggert Cardin Deutsch Kind (WI) Ramstad Young (AK) Hoyer Oxley Visclosky Bilbray Carson Diaz-Balart King (NY) Rangel Young (FL) Hulshof Packard Walden Bilirakis Castle Dickey Kingston Regula Hunter Pallone Walsh Bishop Chabot Dicks Kleczka Reyes

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.024 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3892 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 NAYS—1 retary’’) shall, to the maximum extent prac- served under subsection (a) for a fiscal year not Paul ticable, establish an Internet-based system that later than December 1 of that fiscal year. enables agricultural producers to access all (c) USE OF FUNDS.— NOT VOTING—43 forms of the agencies of the Department of Agri- (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Funds reserved under Bliley Jefferson Roybal-Allard culture (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Depart- subsection (a) shall be used to establish the Chambliss Jones (OH) Royce ment’’) specified in subsection (b). Internet-based system required under section 2 Coburn Leach Salmon (b) APPLICABILITY.—The agencies referred to and to expand the system as required by section Condit Markey Sanchez in subsection (a) are the following: 3. Cook McCollum Skelton (1) The Farm Service Agency. (2) MAINTENANCE.—Once the system is estab- Cooksey McIntosh Smith (MI) (2) The Natural Resources Conservation Serv- lished and operational, reserved amounts shall Costello McNulty Sweeney Doyle Meek (FL) Tauzin ice. be used for maintenance and improvement of the English Menendez Taylor (MS) (3) The rural development components of the system. Ford Norwood Udall (NM) Department included in the Secretary’s service (d) RETURN OF FUNDS.—Funds reserved under Franks (NJ) Pascrell Vento center initiative regarding State and field office subsection (a) and unobligated at the end of the Greenwood Pastor Vitter collocation implemented pursuant to section 215 fiscal year shall be returned to the agency from Hilleary Payne Waxman of the Department of Agriculture Reorganiza- which the funds were reserved, to remain avail- Hilliard Pitts tion Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6915). able until expended. Houghton Roukema (4) The agricultural producer programs com- SEC. 5. FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE CORPORA- b 1845 ponent of the Commodity Credit Corporation ad- TION AND RISK MANAGEMENT AGEN- ministered by the Farm Service Agency and the CY. So (two-thirds having voted in favor Natural Resources Conservation Service. (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than December 1, thereof), the rules were suspended and (c) IMPLEMENTATION.—In carrying out sub- 2000, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation the bill, as amended, was passed. section (a), the Secretary shall— and the Risk Management Agency shall submit The result of the vote was announced (1) provide a method by which agricultural to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of as above recorded. producers may— Representatives and the Committee on Agri- The motion to reconsider was laid on (A) download from the Internet the forms of culture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a the table. the agencies specified in subsection (b); and plan, that is consistent with this Act, to allow (B) submit completed forms via electronic fac- agricultural producers to— f simile, mail, or similar means; (1) obtain, over the Internet, from approved (2) redesign the forms by incorporating into PERSONAL EXPLANATION insurance providers all forms and other infor- the forms user-friendly formats and self-help mation concerning the program under the juris- Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, during rollcall guidance materials; and diction of the Corporation and Agency in which votes Nos. 234, 235, 236, and 237, I was un- (3) ensure that the agencies specified in sub- the agricultural producer is a participant; and avoidably detained. Had I been present, I section (b)— (2) file electronically all paperwork required (A) use computer hardware and software that would have voted ``aye'' on all four votes. for participation in the program. is compatible among the agencies and will oper- (b) ADMINISTRATION.—The plan shall— f ate in a common computing environment; and (1) conform to sections 2(c) and 3(b); and (B) develop common Internet user-interface lo- (2) prescribe— REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER cations and applications to consolidate the (A) the location and type of data to be made AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 4006 agencies’ news, information, and program mate- available to agricultural producers; Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I ask rials. (B) the location where agricultural producers unanimous consent that the gentleman (d) PROGRESS REPORTS.—Not later than 180 can electronically file their paperwork; and days after the date of enactment of this Act, the (C) the responsibilities of the applicable par- from Pennsylvania (Mr. WELDON) be re- Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that ties, including agricultural producers, the Risk moved as a cosponsor of H.R. 4006. describes the progress made toward imple- Management Agency, the Federal Crop Insur- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. menting the Internet-based system required ance Corporation, approved insurance pro- OSE). Is there objection to the request under this section. viders, crop insurance agents, and brokers. of the gentleman from Georgia? SEC. 3. ACCESSING INFORMATION AND FILING (c) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than Decem- There was no objection. OVER THE INTERNET. ber 1, 2001, the Federal Crop Insurance Corpora- tion and the Risk Management Agency shall f (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance complete implementation of the plan submitted FREEDOM TO E-FILE ACT with subsection (b), the Secretary shall expand under subsection (a). implementation of the Internet-based system es- SEC. 6. CONFIDENTIALITY. Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ask tablished under section 2 by enabling agricul- In carrying out this Act, the Secretary— unanimous consent to take from the tural producers to access and file all forms and, (1) may not make available any information Speaker’s table the Senate bill (S. 777) at the option of the Secretary, selected records over the Internet that would otherwise not be to require the Department of Agri- and information of the agencies of the Depart- available for release under section 552 or 552a of culture to establish an electronic filing ment specified in section 2(b). title 5, United States Code; and and retrieval system to enable the pub- (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—In carrying out sub- (2) shall ensure, to the maximum extent prac- ticable, that the confidentiality of persons is lic to file all required paperwork elec- section (a), the Secretary shall ensure that an agricultural producer is able— maintained. tronically with the Department and to (1) to file electronically or in paper form, at Mr. LAHOOD (during the reading). have access to public information on the option of the agricultural producer, all Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent farm programs, quarterly trade, eco- forms required by agencies of the Department that the Senate amendment to the nomic, and production reports, and specified in section 2(b); House amendments be considered as other similar information, with a Sen- (2) to file electronically or in paper form, at read and printed in the RECORD. ate amendment to the House amend- the option of the agricultural producer, all doc- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ments thereto, and concur in the Sen- umentation required by agencies of the Depart- objection to the request of the gen- ate amendment. ment specified in section 2(b) and determined appropriate by the Secretary; and tleman from Illinois? The Clerk read the title of the Senate (3) to access information of the Department There was no objection. bill. concerning farm programs, quarterly trade, eco- Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to sup- The Clerk read the Senate amend- nomic, and production reports, and other simi- port the House in concurring with the Senate ment to the House amendments, as fol- lar production agriculture information that is amendment and passing S. 777, otherwise lows: readily available to the public in paper form. known as, the Freedom to E-File bill. Senate amendment to House amendments: SEC. 4. AVAILABILITY OF AGENCY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDS. I have long been a proponent of initiatives In lieu of the matter proposed to be in- at USDA to provide better service to farmers serted by the House amendment to the text (a) RESERVATION OF FUNDS.—From funds of the bill, insert: made available for agencies of the Department and ranchers through streamlining and the use specified in section 2(b) for information tech- of new technologies, while at the same time SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. nology or information resource management, the saving taxpayer dollars. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Freedom to E- Secretary shall reserve from those agencies’ ap- File Act’’. Growing numbers of farmers and ranchers plicable accounts a total amount equal to not are using home computers. This fact, coupled SEC. 2. ELECTRONIC FILING AND RETRIEVAL. more than the following: (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (1) For fiscal year 2001, $3,000,000. with budget demands, is putting enormous after the date of enactment of this Act, in ac- (2) For each subsequent fiscal year, $2,000,000. pressure on USDA's field service employees. cordance with subsection (c), the Secretary of (b) TIME FOR RESERVATION.—The Secretary It is therefore imperative that USDA take ad- Agriculture (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Sec- shall notify Congress of the amount to be re- vantage of the internet for the efficiencies it

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.028 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3893 can offer. Doing so will benefit overworked (5) Charles M. Schulz drew every frame of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there field service staff, save taxpayer dollars, and ‘‘Peanuts’’ strip, which ran 7 days a week, since objection to the request of the gen- allow farmers and ranchers to spend more it was created in October 1950. This is rare dedi- tleman from Iowa? cation in the field of comic illustration. There was no objection. time on their operations and less time visiting (6) The ‘‘Peanuts’’ comic strip appeared in USDA offices. 2,600 newspapers around the world daily until The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there For these reasons, I believe USDA must im- January 3, 2000, and on Sundays until February objection to the original request of the prove electronic access to its programs and 13, 2000, and reached approximately 335,000,000 gentleman from Iowa? services. Consequently, I support S. 777, the readers every day in 20 different languages, There was no objection. Freedom to E-File bill. making Charles M. Schulz the most successful A motion to reconsider was laid on While I support the goals of this bill, I would comic illustrator in the world. the table. (7) Charles M. Schulz’s television special, ‘‘A prefer a more comprehensive look at USDA f Charlie Brown Christmas’’, has run for 34 con- reorganization and modernization. Unfortu- secutive years. In all, more than 60 animated GENERAL LEAVE nately, it appears that changes at USDA are specials have been created based on ‘‘Peanuts’’ only going to be made on an incremental characters. Four feature films, 1,400 books, and Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- basis. a hit Broadway musical about the ‘‘Peanuts’’ imous consent that all Members may Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- characters have also been produced. have 5 legislative days within which to port this bill. (8) Charles M. Schulz was a leader in the field revise and extend their remarks on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there of comic illustration and in his community. He H.R. 3642. objection to the initial request of the paved the way for other artists in this field over The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the last 50 years and continues to be praised for objection to the request of the gen- gentleman from Illinois? his outstanding achievements. There was no objection. (9) Charles M. Schulz gave back to his com- tleman from Iowa? The motion to reconsider is laid on munity in many ways, including owning and There was no objection. the table. operating Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa f f Rosa, California. The arena has become a favor- COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF AS- ite gathering spot for people of all ages. Charles GENERAL LEAVE M. Schulz also financed a yearly ice show that SISTANT OF HON. GEORGE drew crowds from all over the San Francisco RADANOVICH, MEMBER OF CON- Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I ask Bay Area. GRESS unanimous consent that all Members (10) Charles M. Schulz gave the Nation a may have 5 legislative days within The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- unique sense of optimism, purpose, and pride. fore the House the following commu- which to revise and extend their re- Whether through the Great Pumpkin Patch, the marks on S. 777. Kite Eating Tree, Lucy’s Psychiatric Help nication from Michelle Giannetta, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Stand, or Snoopy’s adventures with the Red Staff Assistant of the Honorable objection to the request of the gen- Baron, ‘‘Peanuts’’ embodied human GEORGE RADANOVICH, Member of Con- tleman from Illinois? vulnerabilities, emotions, and potential. gress: (11) Charles M. Schulz’s lifetime of work There was no objection. May 26, 2000. linked generations of Americans and became a Hon. DENNIS J. HASTERT, f part of the fabric of our national culture. Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives. AUTHORIZING PRESIDENT TO SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules AWARD GOLD MEDAL ON BE- (a) AWARD AUTHORIZED.—The President is authorized to award posthumously, on behalf of of the House of Representatives, that I have HALF OF CONGRESS TO the Congress, a gold medal of appropriate design been served with a subpoena for testimony CHARLES M. SCHULZ to Charles M. Schulz in recognition of his last- and documents issued by the United States Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- ing artistic contributions to the Nation and the District Court for the Eastern District of world. California. imous consent to take from the Speak- Afer consultation with the Office of Gen- er’s table the bill (H.R. 3642) to author- (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For the purpose of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Sec- eral Counsel, I will make the determinations ize the President to award a gold medal retary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act re- required by Rule VIII. on behalf of the Congress to Charles M. ferred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall strike a gold Sincerely, Schulz in recognition of his lasting ar- medal with suitable emblems, devices, and in- MICHELLE GIANNETTA, tistic contributions to the Nation and scriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. Staff Assistant. the world, with Senate amendments SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. f thereto, and concur in the Senate Under such regulations as the Secretary may SPECIAL ORDERS amendments. prescribe, the Secretary may strike and sell du- The Clerk read the title of the bill. plicates in bronze of the gold medal struck The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under The Clerk read the Senate amend- under section 2 at a price sufficient to cover the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- costs of the medals, including labor, materials, ments, as follows: uary 6, 1999, and under a previous order dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, and of the House, the following Members Senate amendments: the cost of the gold medal. will be recognized for 5 minutes each. Strike out all after the enacting clause and SEC. 4. NATIONAL MEDALS. f insert: The medals struck under this Act are national SECTION 1. FINDINGS. medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, DISTURBING TRENDS IN THE The Congress finds the following: United States Code. MIDDLE EAST (1) Charles M. Schulz was born on November SEC. 5. FUNDING AND PROCEEDS OF SALE. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a 26, 1922, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Carl (a) AUTHORIZATION.—There is authorized to and Dena Schulz. be charged against the United States Mint Pub- previous order of the House, the gen- (2) Charles M. Schulz served his country in lic Enterprise Fund an amount not to exceed tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. World War II, working his way up from infan- $30,000 to pay for the cost of the medals author- FRANK) is recognized for 5 minutes. tryman to staff sergeant and eventually leading ized by this Act. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. a machine gun squad. He kept morale high by (b) PROCEEDS OF SALE.—Amounts received Speaker, I want to talk about some dis- decorating fellow soldiers’ letters home with car- from the sale of duplicate bronze medals under toons of barracks life. turbing trends in the Middle East. I ad- section 3 shall be deposited in the United States mire enormously the commitment of (3) After returning from the war, Charles M. Mint Public Enterprise Fund. Schulz returned to his love for illustration, and Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘An Act to Prime Minister Barak of Israel to try took a job with ‘‘Timeless Topix’’. He also took authorize the President to award post- to find a peaceful solution to many of a second job as an art instructor. Eventually, humously a gold medal on behalf of the Con- the disputes that have troubled the re- his hard work paid off when the Saturday gress to Charles M. Schulz in recognition of gion. I believe historically the record is Evening Post began purchasing a number of his his lasting artistic contributions to the Na- very clear that Israel sought it first to single comic panels. tion and the world, and for other purposes.’’. live in peace with its neighbors. It was (4) It was in his first weekly comic strip, ‘‘L’il Folks’’, that Charlie Brown was born. That Mr. LEACH (during the reading). Mr. forced to resort to armed conflict to comic strip, which was eventually renamed Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that defend itself. ‘‘Peanuts’’, became the sole focus of Charles M. the Senate amendments be considered Prime Minister Barak to his credit Schulz’s career. as read and printed in theRECORD. has been willing now after 50 years and

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:15 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.032 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3894 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 more of conflict to take some risks for with Prime Minister Begin in the the necessity of addressing this ques- peace. That is not always unanimously Sinai, engaged in more withdrawal tion publicly. ‘‘Bounty Offered for Kill- agreed upon within Israel. Israel is, as from territory it had been forced to ing Agent of Border Patrol,’’ Houston we know, the only genuine democracy fight to conquer than almost any na- Chronicle, today, Tuesday, June 6, 2000. in this part of the world. The people of tion I can think of. And I am talking The reason I come to the floor of the Israel are contentious in some ways as now about turning it over to the en- House is to condemn any such attempt befits people in a democracy when im- emies, not with a period of demili- to put a bounty or to ask for an assas- portant issues are at stake. And Prime tarization. It is not like America, the sination of any of America’s law en- Minister Barak to me is an admirable allies keeping Germany in a very sub- forcement officers or, for that matter, example of an elected official who is ordinate position for a long time that anyone in the United States who are trying to lead in the direction that he was not being occupied. It was simply lawfully performing their duties. thinks is important. turned over in many cases, and to see This request for a bounty on a Border And in so doing, he has espoused the negative reactions from Syria, Patrol agent has been asked for by some positions that he believes and I from people in the south of Lebanon, Mexican activist Carlos Ibarra Perez. believe will lead to a lasting peace if the more extremists there and within Certainly, the border between the they meet with an appropriate re- the Palestinian community, is very State of Texas and the other border sponse from those with whom he seeks troubling to me. States and Mexico has had some trou- to negotiate. What is especially trou- I admire the willingness of Prime bling times. Yes, there has been an in- bling to me has been the negative re- Minister Barak to persevere. I believe fusion of illegal immigrants. There sponses his initiatives have drawn. he does this because he understands have been acts that have been acted His offer to withdraw from the Golan what is truly in his country’s long- upon by citizens illegally trying to pro- Heights is really by historical stand- term interests. I hope the United tect their properties. But I think that ards an extraordinarily generous one. States Government will continue to be it is important for those of us who have Very few nations which have won this a strong supporter and partner of Israel responsibility and oversight over law sort of strategic territory and battle and, in particular, make it clear to the enforcement personnel throughout this have voluntarily given it up, even in extent that Israel does withdraw from Nation to condemn this heinous re- the face of the kind of hostility that some of these areas, potentially expos- quest, to indicate that there is no rea- Syria has evinced towards Israel. But ing itself to some of the problems that son that anyone should call for a boun- Prime Minister Barak, taking a re- might come up that the United States ty and for an act to assassinate or kill quest politically based on his military will continue to be a reliable partner. another human being and particularly judgment, which obviously everyone But it has to be noted that the kind of in this instance. who knows him respects, was willing to negativism, the kind of extreme hos- This also calls for this Congress to make a deal with the Syrians in which tility which Prime Minister Barak’s act expeditiously to provide the extra Israel would have given up that very openness has called from on the part of funding that will necessitate or provide large strategic amount of territory many Arabs cannot be helpful. for extra Border Patrol along that bor- with some safeguards, and essentially, I admire, as I said, Prime Minister der. In addition, I will be asking the De- President Assad of Syria refused any Barak for not being deterred by this. partment of Justice to provide more kind of reasonable deal. He is not allowing the extremists to FBI agents in that area to ensure that Interestingly, had Assad agreed to undermine his efforts, but they ought this may be what I believe it is, an idle the deal, it would have been controver- to understand and people elsewhere threat. But no life should be taken for sial within, as real as having given too ought to understand that there is a granted. And though we have much to much to Syria, but Syria would not ac- price to be paid for this. So I hope, Mr. do at the border to protect all the indi- cept that. For years, people have been Speaker, that as Prime Minister Barak viduals who are there, Border Patrol, urging Israel to withdraw from Leb- goes forward in partnership with the those who see the necessity to come anon. There is a U.N. resolution that U.S., we will begin to see responsible into this country illegally, and that is says Israel should withdraw from Leb- leaders in the Arab world exercise the kind of reciprocal approach that the wrong, but to protect the area and the anon. When the negotiations with people who live there and the lives of Assad ended, because I believe of prime minister’s courage deserves. f people who are in the midst of that, if Assad’s unreasonable hostility, Prime you will, confusion. Minister Barak again courageously The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gen- But to be able to sit idly by while said, I will withdraw unilaterally from someone calls for the assassination of a tleman from Texas (Mr. PAUL) is recog- Israel; and one of the most extraor- Border Patrol agent, any Border Patrol dinarily depressing reactions I have nized for 5 minutes. (Mr. PAUL addressed the House. His agent, is intolerable and should not be seen people who had for years had been accepted. pressing Israel to withdraw then began remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) I am asking that we continue to to attack Israel for withdrawing uni- monitor that area, that the Depart- f laterally, as if they needed permission ment of Justice keeps a watchful eye, to do what people had been berating CONDEMNING A BOUNTY OFFERED that more funds are provided for Bor- them for not doing. FOR BORDER PATROL AGENTS der Patrol agents, along with more And what happened when Israel with- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a training, and that increased law en- drew was an outburst of hostility and previous order of the House, the gentle- forcement is added to that area to en- of inappropriate behavior in much of woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) sure the protection of the protectors. Lebanon which can only strengthen the is recognized for 5 minutes. There is no excuse that we should hands of those who believe within Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. stand idly by, as I have indicated, Israel that Prime Minister Barak has Speaker, under ordinary cir- while these kinds of threats are made been making a mistake. So in these cumstances, I would not rise to the whether or not this is a citizen of Mex- two important areas with regard to floor of the House to discuss as delicate ico. And let me applaud the leadership Syria and to Lebanon, you have an an issue as this if we had been briefed of Mexico and the foreign policy rep- elected official, a democratic leader of by law enforcement officials, the De- resentatives of Mexico who have, like- his country, taking some risks for partment of Justice or the Border Pa- wise, condemned this travesty. peace and being met with an extraor- trol, for the issue is so troubling that I But this kind of public display of dis- dinarily hostile reaction; and then, fi- do not even think Americans would respect for the law and disrespect for nally, we had a few weeks ago violence want this kind of terrible proposal to human life is not to be tolerated; and I, on the part of many in the Palestinian be promoted. for one, will not tolerate this kind of areas, including gunfire between the bounty being set upon law enforcement b Palestinian authority in Israel. 1900 officers who are doing their job. Again, I want to stress Israel has in But the fact that article was in the I am shamed that this has even hap- the past couple of decades beginning Houston Chronicle today brings me to pened. I ask for Carlos Ibarra Perez to

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.063 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3895 withdraw such a request. I ask for CLEAR Act allows for the posting of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a those who even may be thinking of it reports and issue briefs prepared by the previous order of the House, the gentle- to not even dare. And I ask the law en- Congressional Research Service for woman from Idaho (Mrs. CHENOWETH- forcement of this country to provide Members of Congress on Member and HAGE) is recognized for 5 minutes. the necessary protection and support committee Web sites. The American (Mrs. CHENOWETH-HAGE addressed for these law enforcement officers, the people, students, teachers, small busi- the House. Her remarks will appear U.S. Border Patrol, who are doing sim- nessmen, farmers should be able to get hereafter in the Extensions of Re- ply their job. this information and facts on which we marks.) f as Congress base our decisions. f As we work to secure the future of CLEAR ACT OF 2000 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a our country, it is important to provide previous order of the House, the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the people with the greatest informa- tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. OSE). Under a previous order of the tion possible about their Government. WELDON) is recognized for 5 minutes. House, the gentleman from South This is a common sense next step in re- (Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania ad- Carolina (Mr. DEMINT) is recognized for forming our Government and returning dressed the House. His remarks will ap- 5 minutes. decisions and freedom to the people. pear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, as chair- This in no way changes the primary marks.) man of the Citizen Legislators Caucus purpose of the Congressional Research f and on behalf of many of my colleagues Service, which is to serve Congress; but in the Caucus, I am proud to introduce it gives an additional window to the REVISIONS TO ALLOCATION FOR today the Citizen Legislature Em- citizens to understand the workings of HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPRO- powerment through Access to Re- their Government and see some of the PRIATIONS sources bill, or, more simply, the resources we have available. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a CLEAR Act of 2000. There is an entire library of re- previous order of the House, the gen- The Citizen Legislators Caucus was sources we could be making available tleman from Ohio (Mr. KASICH) is rec- established to enhance the effective- to citizens, information we have at our ognized for 5 minutes. ness of term-limited Members of Con- fingertips and often mail out to our Mr. KASICH. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Sec. gress through a positive and construc- constituents on a regular basis; and yet 314 of the Congressional Budget Act, I hereby tive agenda. One of the priorities of our these resources cannot now be made submit for printing in the Congressional Members is working with other Mem- available to American citizens in the Record revisions to the allocation for the bers of Congress to advance legislation same timely and complete manner on House Committee on Appropriations pursuant that encourages citizen representation the Web. to House Report 106±623 totaling and citizen involvement in Govern- This legislation that I am intro- $1,271,000,000 in additional new budget au- ment. ducing today moves such sharing of in- thority and $723,000,000 in additional outlays. Citizen legislators are the lifeblood formation by Members to the public This will change the allocation to the House of a representative democracy. I am into the next century. I am pleased Committee on Appropriations to honored to serve with so many honor- that many of my colleagues are taking $601,681,000,000 in budget authority and able men and women in this body who advantage of the Internet with their $625,915,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year have put aside successful careers in committees and often Web pages to 2001. Budgetary aggregates will increase to other areas of life to come here for a provide citizens with hearing tran- $1,529,886,000,000 in budget authority and short time to represent their districts scripts and testimonies and copies of $1,495,136,000,000 in outlays for fiscal year and serve their country. Doctors, law- the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. 2001. yers, farmers, teachers, small business- As we move into the 21st century, I As reported to the House, H.R. 4577, the men, people from all walks of life come believe reports prepared by the Con- bill making fiscal year 2001 appropriations for here for a time to help secure the fu- gressional Research Service should be the Department of Labor, Health and Human ture of our country and then return included, as well. Services, Education and Related Agencies, in- We live in an a democracy, a govern- home to move on to other areas of cludes $801,000,000 in budget authority and ment of the people, by the people, and service. $315,000,000 in outlays for emergencies; for the people; and we must give a clear I believe such an attitude of service $450,000,000 in budget authority and view of what is going on in the Govern- and representation is in keeping with $396,000,000 in outlays for continuing dis- ment to the people. That is why we are the best examples of our Founding Fa- ability reviews; and, $20,000,000 in budget au- introducing the CLEAR Act today. thers, as embodied most profoundly in thority and $12,000,000 in outlays for adoption I look forward to working with the the life of George Washington. Presi- incentive payments. Congressional Research Service, the dent Washington held his positions of These adjustments shall apply while the leg- gentleman from California (Chairman leadership in our country, including islation is under consideration and shall take THOMAS), and the Committee on House the presidency, as something with effect upon final enactment of the legislation. Administration and other interested which he was entrusted for a limited Questions may be directed to Dan Kowalski or Members of Congress to make what we time, not for a lifetime. Jim Bates at 67270. do a lot clearer to our voters and con- Our country is a democracy, and a f well-informed citizenry is the most im- tinue to reform our Congress as we portant asset of any democracy. Over move into the new millennium. HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN IN the past few years, we have worked to f TEXAS put in place a number of important re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under forms that have changed the way Con- previous order of the House, the gen- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- gress works, giving greater informa- tleman from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER) is uary 6, 1999, the gentlewoman from tion, access, and control to the people. recognized for 5 minutes. Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) is We have cut committee sizes, we have (Mr. VITTER addressed the House. recognized for 60 minutes as the des- imposed term limits on committee His remarks will appear hereafter in ignee of the minority leader. chairman, and made common sense de- the Extensions of Remarks.) Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of cisions, such as Congress abiding by f Texas. Mr. Speaker, for the 60 minutes, the same laws as the rest of the coun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a we plan to address the House on health try must live under. previous order of the House, the gen- care for children in Texas. I will be As we move into the 21st century, the tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is joined by several Members. Internet provides an incredible oppor- recognized for 5 minutes. My colleagues can see, Mr. Speaker, tunity for Congress to continue our re- (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed that this ad has a child that has on form agenda. We must open the door to the House. His remarks will appear boxing gloves. Our children should not Congress for the citizens to see more of hereafter in the Extensions of Re- have to fight to get health care cov- what we do and why we do it. The marks.) erage that they truly deserve.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:15 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.066 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 A child born in the year 2000 is far Nation’s average? The reason is due to Healthy Kids. CHIP provides services more likely to grow up healthy and to a Texas Government that chooses not such as hospital care, surgery, x-rays, reach adulthood than a child that was to take advantage of the government therapies, prescription drugs, mental born in 1900. Over the past 100 years, funding that will allow many children health and substance abuse treatment, our Nation’s scientific, technological, to be insured. emergency services, eye tests and and financial resources have built the I just read a news clipping here talk- glasses, dental care and regular health most advanced health care system in ing about the millions of dollars that is care checkups and vaccinations. the world. But the doors of health care turned back or unused in the Federal For Texas, CHIP is funded from the still remain shut to some. Government simply because we have proceeds of our tobacco settlement Millions of children have inadequate not enrolled these children. It is unfor- with the tobacco companies a couple of medical care. Ensuring that every child tunate that we have a Government so years ago. It is critically important in in our Nation receives the best possible benign in Texas that will not enroll the our State because Texas has the high- health care, we must have a top pri- children. est rate of uninsured in the country. Unfortunately, Texas has the Nation’s ority in this Nation. To a large extent, b 1915 health status is still determined by second highest number of uninsured race, language, culture, geography, and As a matter of fact, Texas can expand children. The worst problem we have is economics. its Medicaid coverage to the age of 18 that not enough parents are using this In general, children in low-income and cover those whose income is up to great program. communities get sick more often from 300 percent of the Federal poverty South Texas, in particular, has car- preventable acute and infectious ill- level. Presently, Texas only covers ried the burden of uninsured children nesses, such as measles, conjunctivitis, children up to age 18 and whose income for many years. About 1.4 million of and ear infections. Low-income chil- is 100 percent of the Federal poverty Texas’ 5.8 million children lack health dren and teens are also more likely to level with title XXI funds. There is insurance, but 470,000 of them are now suffer from chronic medical conditions, something grossly inadequate about eligible for coverage under CHIP. Al- such as diabetes and asthma. These are how we take care of our children and most one-fourth, or 109,000, of the the leading causes of school absences. their health care in Texas. Over half of newly-eligible kids live on the Texas- In fact, the sharpest increases in all States have expanded the coverage Mexico border. When children do not asthma rates are among the urban to 200 percent and beyond. have the health insurance, they have youth. Very prevalent. Despite the tre- The next chart shows income eligi- to rely on costly medical treatment at mendous advances in medical tech- bility levels for children 1 and older in the last minute. This threatens the nology and public health, millions of Medicaid and separate State programs. child’s future well-being. But now we children have less of a chance to grow This chart shows that most States have a true opportunity to change up healthy and strong because of un- have expanded health care coverage to that. CHIP will give a lot of children equal access to health care. children in title XXI funds. This cov- the opportunity to lead healthy lives Texas is a perfect example. Children erage is provided through Medicaid ex- without the fear of getting sick. without health insurance or a regular pansions and/or separate insurance pro- Let me share a quote from a lady source of health care are more likely to grams. Why, then, Texas? Ten States from my district who recently went seek care from emergency rooms and offer Medicaid to those with incomes through the enrollment process. She clinics, which have long waits to see a up to 150 percent of the Federal pov- said: ‘‘My husband and I are hard- provider, limited follow-up, and little erty level. Texas falls within that cat- working middle-income people who to no health education about preven- egory. Texas falls at the bottom. Our were disqualified from Medicaid be- tive strategies or ways to manage a children fall at the bottom. cause I became employed. We have two chronic illness. There are several colleagues that I incomes, and we can’t afford insurance. Compared with insured children, un- have here, Mr. Speaker, who will also Now we are told by the TexCare Part- insured children are up to eight times make comments on whether or not our nership we will have insurance for our less likely to have a regular source of children are being treated fairly if they children with low premiums and low care, four times more likely to delay have to simply fight for the health care copayments that we can afford. My seeking care, nearly three times less they deserve. children have health care when they likely to have seen a provider in the I yield to the gentleman from Texas. need it.’’ last past year, and five times more Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I thank CHIP was first implemented in 1998 likely to use emergency room as a reg- the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. to address a national crisis, almost 12 ular place of care. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) for the work million children that were without in- There is no question that insurance that she is doing, and I agree with her surance. In Texas, we are now able to is key to maintaining health. When opening remarks that our children offer insurance to approximately half a Medicaid was initiated in 1965, infant should not have to fight to get the million children that otherwise would mortality rates began to decrease, and health care coverage that they deserve. have none. While we can make this that continues today. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to announce offer, it is up to each parent or guard- The health insurance status of chil- that for the first time, a Children’s ian to enroll or at least inquire about dren through age 18 in Texas compared Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, is getting their children in this program. to that of the rest of the country. On available in South Texas. CHIP is low- Believe it or not, the hardest part of this next chart, imagine 100 children cost health insurance provided under a the CHIP program is getting parents to from Texas standing in front of us, 54 State-subsidized insurance program. enroll their children. Most parents of these children are insured through Any Texas uninsured children, need to take advantage of this genu- private employer-based policies; 24 per- newborns through age 18, are eligible. inely great program. I want to stress cent are uninsured; 22 percent are cov- All costs are flexible and based on fam- that even if a parent has never quali- ered through Medicaid. This equals to ily income. For example, a family of fied for health insurance for their chil- about 1.4 million of the 6 million chil- four qualifies if the household income dren before, now they can. CHIP solves dren in Texas without health insur- is $34,000 or less. If they make more the cost problem for many Texas fami- ance. than that, they can qualify for greatly lies. In CHIP, many families will only On our next chart, just imagine 100 reduced insurance through another pay an annual fee of $15 to cover all children from all over the country program, Texas Healthy Kids. their children in this plan. Some high- standing in front of us. Sixty-four per- The CHIP operates like a health er-income families will pay monthly cent of these children are insured maintenance organization, or HMO. It premiums of $15 or maybe $18 which through private employer-based pro- is run by the TexCare Partnership covers all children in the family. Most grams; 21 are covered through Medi- which partners with all 254 Texas coun- families will also have copayments for care; 15 are uninsured. ties to sponsor services through one of doctor/dental visits, prescription drugs, Why is it that Texas’s percentage of three different plans. One is CHIP, two and emergency care. And families must uninsured children is higher than the is Medicaid, and three is the Texas reenroll their children once a year.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.073 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3897 Mr. Speaker, children can only get lies with income levels not covered by or they live a long ways from where this insurance if their parents apply. I the Medicaid program. Funded with they might be able to get health care hope all parents listening will take the Federal block grant dollars and State relief, it is usually the lowest income initiative and make certain their chil- matching dollars, S–CHIP is a health which means usually the least well dren are enrolled. The application insurance program for children in fam- educated. process is simple and straightforward. ilies who make too much money to be Has Texas taken on any leadership or Any Texan can call my office in eligible for Medicaid but who cannot responsibility to try to be sure that we McAllen or in Beeville to get the num- afford other private insurance options. can spread the word to the persons who ber for the CHIP hotline. If parents Mr. Speaker, Texas gained a major are eligible? want local assistance or information in victory during the 1999 legislative ses- Mr. LAMPSON. We certainly should my congressional district, they can sion when it passed S–CHIP. This State be. We need to spread that word, be- call my office for that number or visit program will help affordable health in- cause what it is doing it is encouraging any public library in Hidalgo County or surance for families earning up to 200 people to go into the most expensive in Bee County to pick up a bilingual percent of the Federal poverty level. areas to seek the care that they need. brochure and application. The Federal Government currently al- That may be a hospital emergency Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of lows coverage to children as high as 300 room. A hospital in my hometown and Texas. Could the gentleman tell me percent. Together, these programs pro- other hospitals within my district are why we are just beginning to talk vide many uninsured children in Texas grossly strapped right now because of about this information since this has with quality health care. the closing of so many, just as an ex- been available for a while? While the combination of S–CHIP and ample, rural health care facilities that Mr. HINOJOSA. It has been a fight to Medicaid offers powerful opportunities have lost their ability to continue to get the Texas leadership in the legisla- to reduce the percentage of uninsured offer services across this country. ture to move the decision-makers to children in the United States, we can As this group of people, the children get this enrollment process going. I do more. Despite the recently passed S– about which we are speaking right know that in my office we have been CHIP program, my home State still has now, also find their way into these fighting on this for at least 18 months. the second highest rate of uninsured same facilities, we are driving the cost I can assure the gentlewoman that I children in the country. At the present of health care up to the point where it am delighted to see it finally get start- time, there is a pressing and is causing others not to have access. ed, because it will stop the suffering of undisputable need for eligibility re- Where we can do something about it many of the working families that I forms and aggressive outreach to low- and help fix this problem and make it represent in the 15th District. income families in Texas. Statistics easier for those to gain the access that Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of show that Texas is ineffective in re- they so richly deserve and that we Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen- taining low-income kids on Medicaid. want them to have so that their health tleman from Texas (Mr. LAMPSON). Part of this failure can be attributed to does not have an adverse effect on the Mr. LAMPSON. I thank the gentle- the red tape that unnecessarily bur- rest of us in society, then certainly we woman from Texas for yielding. Mr. dens the neediest families in Texas. ought to be taking the opportunity to Speaker, I rise to address this issue of The bureaucratic hurdles that must be do it. children’s health insurance. I want to overcome to receive Medicaid eligi- b 1930 commend the gentlewoman from Texas bility in Texas include a face-to-face (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON) for the interview, an assets test, no contin- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of work that she is doing in this regard, uous eligibility, and no presumptive Texas. Mr. Speaker, according to the the gentleman from Texas (Mr. eligibility. New York Times, on Sunday, May 21 of HINOJOSA), and the other Members that Fortunately, Texas has been given this year, Texas had not spent any of we are going to be hearing from. As a the opportunity to adopt less restric- the dollars allocated to take care of government worker, I am guaranteed tive methods for counting income and these children that are poor. that my children will have access to assets for family Medicaid. Without Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, if the quality health care. This knowledge these changes, enrollment will con- gentlewoman will yield, that is obvi- brings me some peace of mind. As it tinue to be difficult and complex for ously very, very, very wrong. We have stands, many parents in my home applicant families that are referred to the opportunity to help children, we State of Texas do not have this same Medicaid, many of whom will have a have the opportunity to help people, peace of mind. In fact, many children child eligible for CHIP and another one and if we cannot reach out and let who are eligible for State or Federal eligible for Medicaid. them know, and make certain that programs are needlessly foregoing Texas can make the system more they know about the programs that quality health care or receiving care in navigable by implementing a few sim- can provide a better quality of life, expensive emergency situations only. ple changes. These changes include then we make serious mistakes. That As a Member of Congress and as a fa- eliminating the assets test for chil- is why I commend the gentlewoman for ther, I believe that every family de- dren’s Medicaid, ending the require- the work that she is doing in trying to serves to share the peace of mind that ment for face-to-face application, accomplish just that task. I have today. That is why I am working adopting uniform statewide docu- We can make a difference in people’s to reform the current children’s health mentation and verification options for lives if the word can reach them, if we care insurance system. Medicaid and Medicaid and Texas CHIP, and, finally, can do the things that help make their the new State Children’s Health Insur- adopting 12-month continuous eligi- task a little bit easier in getting the ance Program, S–CHIP, are the two bility for children’s Medicaid. quality of care that they need and de- key publicly funded health insurance At a time of unprecedented pros- serve. I thank the gentlewoman for programs that offer coverage for low- perity, it is untenable for children to doing that, and I thank her for sharing income adolescents in Texas today. not have access to basic health care. the time this evening. Medicaid provides health insurance Even more absurd is the fact that Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of coverage for more than 40 million indi- many of these sick children are eligible Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gen- viduals, mostly women, children and for State and Federal health insurance tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON- adolescents, at an annual cost of about programs. The time to act is now. We LEE). $154 billion in combined Federal and cannot sit idly by and watch our chil- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. State funds. dren suffer needlessly. The solution is Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for In addition to these funds, S–CHIP in our hands. this emphasis on a very important made available approximately $48 bil- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of issue. To even begin to think of the lion in Federal funds over 10 years to Texas. Mr. Speaker, this has been great need of children with respect to help States expand health insurance available now for at least 2 years. We health care and not respond to their coverage to low-income children and have already talked about the fact that need seems to be a travesty and a trag- youth. S–CHIP works to subsidize fami- when people have a language problem edy.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.075 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 I could not help but listen to the dia- ices, for counseling services, knowing it seems like we are lacking a great logue that the gentlewoman had with full well that we need to keep working deal of compassion, and the gentle- our colleague, the gentleman from toward parity, that is also health care woman has hit the nail on the head. Texas (Mr. LAMPSON). It seems cer- that parents need. Healthy children make healthy adults. tainly that there has been a problem So we can see that the CHIPS pro- Children are apt to get all manner of with the leadership from the executive gram is long overdue in our commu- childhood diseases and ailments. Asth- of the State of Texas and particularly nity. To avoid a logistical nightmare ma is one of the most devastating the Texas Department of Health. Al- for both the State and parents, Texas childhood diseases that lead into adult though there may be other issues that should act as quickly as possible to im- asthma. We do have a problem in our they have excelled on, this is one that plement changes in children’s Medicare respective communities with air qual- has seen a great vacuum in leadership. eligibility. To reinforce what has been ity. We are fighting that problem well I remember following the work of the said, we need to eliminate the access now. In fact, as the gentlewoman well State legislature, and many of the leg- test for children’s Medicaid. Texas now knows, she was one of the supporters, islators from the urban centers had to makes parents of Medicaid-eligible and I continue to support, the Mickey work very hard to ensure that the children document not just income, but Leland Toxic Center that is located in funding for the CHIPs program in- also the value of savings, IRAs, auto- the Texas Medical Center that deals cluded children beyond the age of 12. mobiles, and valuables. There is a lot with air quality standards and does the The initial effort by the Texas Depart- better way to do it, and we can utilize research on respiratory diseases. We ment of Health and the governor’s of- the Federal law that is used by the find that many children have them. fice was to only provide these CHIP Federal Government in 40 States, plus I believe that there is no compassion monies for children up to 12, and many the District of Columbia. in this State if we cannot get the of them with the encouragement of It is important to drop the require- CHIPS program implemented to pro- many of us in Congress and the ques- ment for face-to-face applications, re- vide for the children of this State when tioning of many of us in Congress, certification interviews, because we re- the program has been passed by this asked the question: Do you mean a alize that parents are very busy. We Congress under the Balanced Budget child does not get sick after age 13? should allow mail-in applications. This Act since 1997. This is now the year It seems to me an outrage. I want to is not required by Federal law. Thirty- 2000. Why does not the State of Texas, applaud those legislators who took the eight States, plus the District of Co- 43rd, if you will, in the care of mental leadership and demanded that they ad- lumbia, allow mail-ins. So it is impor- health and some very low number, I dress the question of the needs of good tant that as we deal with the elimi- know, in the care of health period hav- health care, like Sylvester Turner and nation of assets which are not required ing the highest number of uninsured Rodney Ellis and Garnett Coleman and by the Federal Government, nor re- cannot provide the CHIPS program for I am sure that I am leaving out many quired by 40 States, we can then make their children. I think that we need to others around the State, who were ac- more easier, if you will, the ability for show a great deal more compassion on tively involved in pressing the point these parents to apply and become eli- behalf of Texas children and the Na- that we needed to have this kind of gible for CHIP. tion’s children and ensure that these funding for children beyond the age of The main point that I think we are children do have insurance to make children. trying to impress upon our State and them healthy children and then Mr. Speaker, it has already been said the focus of this Special Order that I healthy adults. that Texas is at the bottom of retain- think is so very important is our chil- Mr. Speaker, I am happy to rise in support ing low-income kids on Medicaid since dren are voiceless. Their parents are of our nation's increased investment in welfare reform in 1996. It also has been fighting for them, but they are the childcare in the form of insurance coverage. A noted that Texas has the highest rate ones who every time a ballot is cast, a serious oversight has occurred when studies of uninsured in the country, and Texas child cannot vote, yet they are in need and statistics show a large portion of children has the second highest rate of unin- of the good health care that this that are not covered by medical insurance. sured children in the Nation. But what CHIPS program would allow. Nationally, over 11 million of our nation's also needs to be noted is that right now Mr. Speaker, I would hope that the childrenÐone in seven of those children living in the State of Texas, some 500,000 chil- State of Texas would see the value of in the United States are uninsured. Two-thirds dren qualify for CHIP, and that means, responding to the needs of our children of these children live in families with income that symbol that the gentlewoman has, and quickly eliminate the complicated below 200 percent of the poverty level the picture of that baby that says, do process that keeps this CHIPS program ($33,400 for a family of four in 1999). our children have to really fight, or from being implemented. I think it is Many escape through the cracks simply be- should our children have to really fight important that we get leadership from cause they do not fit the description policy to get good health care. With 500,000 the State, and I think it is most impor- makers have in regards to poverty. Low-in- children already qualifying for CHIP, it tant that the Texas Department of come uninsured children typically live in two- seems that we are behind the times in Health establish a focus that says in a parent, working households and have little moving forward to ensure that this certain period of time, we will ensure contact with the welfare system. program works. It is well known that that the CHIPS program is working In the same instance, families who are Texas has been slow compared to other throughout the entire State, and that below standard income have the misfortune of States in implementing CHIP. that needs to be done now. being undereducated regarding the health This is not to say that we do not Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of benefits they and their children have access to have some very committed health pro- Texas. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming my through their entitled aide. Forty-one percent fessionals in our own local commu- time, statistics tell us that more and of parents of these eligible uninsured children nities who have been begging for the more children are being absent from postponed seeking medical care for their off- CHIP program to be implemented. school because of asthma, and yet, it spring because they could not afford it. Children enrolled in Texas CHIP can has been determined that we have one A much-needed solution for adolescents get a comprehensive benefits package of the worst environments in the Na- who need insurance comes in the form of which include eye exams and glasses, tion, so bad that Oklahoma is com- Medicaid and the new State Children's Health prescription drugs and limited dental plaining that we are polluting parts of Insurance Program (CHIP). These two key or- checkups and therapy, all of the items Oklahoma. If we have this available ganizations are publicly funded health insur- that provide for a healthy child. and not making any effort to cover the ance programs that offer coverage for low-in- Just last week in my district, Sen- children while we are also providing an come adolescents. ator PAUL WELLSTONE and myself held environment that is conducive to mak- These programs enacted by Congress more hearings on mental health. I know we ing them even more unhealthy, what than thirty years apart, both augment and do not have mental health parity, but does this tell us? Is there any compas- complement each other. While each has dis- to hear the parents of children come sion in Texas? tinctly different characteristics, together they forward and cry out for needed services Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. offer a powerful opportunity to reduce the per- in mental health for diagnostic serv- Speaker, if the gentlewoman will yield, centage of uninsured adolescents in the

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.077 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3899 United States and to increase adolescents' ac- Texas has the second highest rate of unin- and assets for family Medicaid; for example, cess to health care. sured children in the nation. states can increase earned income disregards, I must ask that as my colleagues deliberate There are 1.4 million uninsured children in and alter or eliminate asset tests. this week on the real and necessary benefits TexasÐ600,000 are eligible for, but not in Texas has been slow compared to other of the defense appropriations to our nation's Medicaid; nearly 500,000 qualify for CHIP. states in implementing CHIP. security, that they also consider the benefit to Texas attempt to combats the number of Children enrolled in Texas CHIP will get a domestic security, which is created by their uninsured children by combining the options comprehensive benefits packageÐincludes support of health care for all of our nation's available to states in order to expand health eye exams and glasses, prescription drugs, youth. insurance coverage. Texas' combination in- and limited dental check-ups, and therapy. Medicaid provides health insurance cov- cludes the expansion of Medicaid and state- CHIP does not serve as an alternative to erage for more than 40 million individualsÐ designed, non-Medicaid programs. Medicaid for those families, who based on most are women, children, and adolescentsÐ At present time, there is a need for eligibility their income, are eligible for Medicaid. at an annual cost of about $154 billion in com- reforms and aggressive outreach for low-in- Adopt 12-month continuous eligibility for bined federal and state funds. come health programs in Texas. children's Medicaid. Children enrolled in Texas Eligibility for Medicaid is determined by each Texas is at the bottom of retaining low-in- CHIP stay enrolled for 12 months, regardless state according to its specific guidelines. How- come kids on Medicaid since welfare reform in of any changes in income during that period. ever, the federal government specifies the 1996. In Texas Medicaid, parents must report any in- mandatory eligibility categories and the op- 193,400 Texas children fell off the Medicaid come change within 10 days, and Medicaid is tional eligibility categories. rolls during the past three years, a 14.2 per- cut off the next month if the new family in- Medicaid is significantly affected by several cent decline. come is too high for Medicaid. Twelve-month of the mandatory and optional eligibility cat- Medicaid data collected finds an increase in eligibility for Children's Medicaid is a state op- egories. the number of people enrolled in Medicaid in tion Congress created when it passed CHIP. The State Children's Health Insurance Pro- June 1999 compared to June 1998, but the This was done in an effort to allow for identical gram made available approximately $48 billion magnitude of this success rate is dampened policies in Medicaid and CHIP, and promote in federal funds over ten years to help states due to the decline of Medicaid in nine statesÐ continuity of health care. Fifteen states have expand health insurance coverage to low-in- one of them was Texas. adopted continuous eligibility for Children's come children and youth. The status quo in Texas is that children (up Medicaid, and Ohio will begin the policy July Federal law permits states to use CHIP to age 19) in families with incomes at or under 2000. funds to expand coverage in three ways: 100 percent of the federal poverty income Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of through Medicaid expansions; state-designed, level (FPL, $14,140 for a family of 3) can qual- Texas. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentle- non-Medicaid programs; or a combination of ify for Medicaid. woman very much. these two approaches. Drop the requirement for face-to-face appli- I yield to the gentleman from Texas SCHIP, is funded with federal block grant cation/re-certification interviews for children's (Mr. BENTSEN). dollars and state matching dollars, as a health Medicaid. (Allow mail-in applications.) This is Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I thank insurance program for children in families who not required by federal law, and 38 states plus the gentlewoman for yielding. make too much money for Medicaid, but who the District of Columbia allow mail-in applica- Let me first start out by com- cannot afford other private insurance options. tion for children. Three states also allow com- mending the gentlewoman for having SCHIP has extended coverage to an addi- munity-based enrollment outside the welfare this Special Order to talk about the tional 2 million children who do not qualify for office. CHIPs program and the need for great- Medicaid. Yet millions of children are believed Adopt and publicize for children's Medicaid er access to health care for children in to be eligible for these programs, but remain the same simple, flexible documentation and this country. As the gentlewoman uninsured. verification options used for Texas CHIP. To knows, back in 1997, we were part of an Uninsured youth will benefit from Medicaid make a joint mail-in application feasible, chil- effort to start the CHIPs program, this and CHIP only if the states in which they live was a Federal effort. I was pleased to dren's Medicaid and CHIP must accept the chose to extend eligibility and if states then be a member of the House Committee same documents for income and other re- work to enroll them. This requires more than on the Budget when the 1997 Balanced quired verifications. Children's Medicaid docu- working with funding for these programs. It en- Budget Act, the reconciliation bill, was mentation should be identical statewide, to tails communicating to the community that crafted and ultimately passed and needs the service that something is available. make a true joint CHIP-Medicaid mail-in appli- signed by the President. I think there SCHIP benefits depend heavily on program cation possible. Federal law allows states to is a certain amount of credit that is design and state discretion. States currently reduce income documentation for children's due the President as well for his stead- cover children whose family incomes range Medicaid in any way, or even to eliminate it in fast support for this program. generally from below the Federal poverty level favor of using third-party verification. Seven It is correct that unfortunately, our (FPL) to as high as 300 percent of poverty. states require no income documentation for State, and as a proud Texan I have to Even when adolescents are enrolled in in- children's Medicaid. say it is unfortunate that our State surance programs that provide comprehensive To avoid a logistical nightmare for both the was a little late in getting a CHIPs pro- benefits, a number of other factors influenced state and parents, Texas should as quickly as gram up and running. The legislature, whether adolescents actually receive the serv- possible implement changes in children's Med- which meets biennially, did not get a ices they need. These include affordability, icaid eligibility. Without these critical changes, chance to take this up or did not confidentiality, and availability of providers with enrollment will be difficult and complex for the choose to take this up until 1999. expertise and experience in caring for adoles- many applicant families that are referred to I think it is a little ironic when some cents. MedicaidÐmany of whom will have one child of us were saying that the legislature In Texas the rate of uninsured is higher than eligible for CHIP, and another eligible for Med- should move on this, that the governor any other state in the country. In particular icaid. States already implementing CHIP re- perhaps should call a special session to Texas has the second highest rate of unin- port that large proportions of applicants end address this very popular bipartisan sured children in the nation. In an attempt to up in Medicaid. The changes needed are as program, that with fear that Texas combat this high rating the state of Texas has follows: might ultimately lose some funds, we combined the options available to states in Eliminate the assets test for children's Med- now see that the other body has de- order to expand health insurance coverage. icaid. Texas now makes parents of Medicaid- cided to borrow from some of the funds This combination includes expansion of Med- eligible children document not just income, but that Congress set aside back in 1997 icaid and state-designed, non-Medicaid pro- also the value of savings, IRAs, automobiles, from the tobacco tax for this. We do grams. and valuables, etc. The test is not required by know that Congresses have a way Texas covers children whose family in- federal law, and 40 states plus the District of sometimes of borrowing and failing to comes range from below the FPL to 200 per- Columbia have already dropped in for chil- repay those funds. So I am a little cent of poverty. The Federal government al- dren. nervous that Texas might lose out as a lows coverage to children as high as 300 per- Recent federal law changes allow states to result of that. cent. cover parents in families with children up to Mr. Speaker, I watched with great in- TEXASÐSTATISTICS any income limit the state chooses. terest when our legislature had the de- Texas has the highest rate of uninsured in Texas has been given the choice to adopt bate over whether to cover at 150 per- the country. less restrictive methods for counting income cent or 200 percent of the poverty level.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.064 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 I think the legislature, under the lead- for something along the lines of 20,000 care services, or as their initial health ership of Speaker Pete Laney, did the emergency room visits a year. They get care provider. That does not have to right thing in going to 200 percent, and about 60,000. Why do they get so many? be, and it should not have to be. that will begin to address what is real- They get so many because they have a We have too many children who are ly a health care crisis in Texas and a lot of children who do not have health not getting any kind of attention in health care crisis across the country insurance who are getting ambulatory Texas. We cannot allow this to con- with uninsured children. care, who are getting primary care in tinue. It is ironic that we talk about When we were doing the 1997 act, we the emergency room. how great we are, this big, wonderful estimated that there were 10 million What is wrong about that? Well, one, State, with the greatest prosperity in children across the country without in- it overwhelms the system, but the the history of the State. We have all of surance; about 3 million of those are other problem is the cost structure. As these children starting out, without Medicaid-eligible children and the rest the gentlewoman well knows from her the availability of health care, a full are children of working families who professional career before Congress, the life perhaps with chronic illnesses be- make too much money to be in the cost structure is much higher in the cause they do not have access to the Medicaid program but do not get emergency room. A lot of these kids care that they deserve, and they can health insurance through the work- who could have gotten more preventive have it. They would have it if we had a force or choose not to take it but can- care if they had been receiving regular Texas government that had enough not afford to buy it on their own. primary care, and from the Federal compassion to enroll them in the pro- Now, with respect to that, as my col- standpoint, and this is something that gram. league from Houston just talked about, those of us in the Congress, as stewards Nobody wishes to be poor, no one in terms of the Medicaid program, of the Federal taxpayer and the budget, wishes to be uneducated, no one wishes there is no question that we could do a should be concerned about is the way to be a long ways from various health much better job of enrolling children that is funded are two ways. care outlets. But when that happens, in Medicaid. I have offered, and I think One, it is funded by the hospitals the entire State ought to have access the gentlewoman is a cosponsor, a bill, picking up the cost any way they can, to that care. They need to be informed H.R. 1298, that would give schools the and the other is the Federal Govern- and they need to be enrolled. This is ability to grant presumptive eligibility ment picks up 100 percent of the tab simply not the time to turn our heads for children who might be eligible, who through the disproportionate share and pretend this is not going on. It is are eligible for Medicaid, in the same program. not the time to simply say to poor way that the 1997 act gave that to Fed- kids, get back, be quiet, you might b 1945 eral health care workers. make us look bad. Our colleague, the gentlewoman from This becomes a big problem, because We have got to give attention to these poor kids who are kids of work- Colorado (Ms. DEGETTE) has a bill that the States share the Medicaid program would extend that same ability to with the Federal government, as the ing parents, low-income parents, who grant presumptive eligibility to what gentlewoman knows, and at least they do not have access to health care that are called SCHIP workers, State Chil- could be picking up 40 percent of the taxpayers are willing to pay for. The dren’S Health Insurance workers as tab for these 800,000 kids in Texas who money is available. Texas has access to the money and refuses to use it. Is that well, so that we would have the ability ought to be in the program, rather compassion, I ask the Members? Is this of not only enrolling children in the than having the Federal government America? This is not what we stand CHIPs program, but also enrolling pick up the entire tab. here and fight for, and what we fund those children who are Medicaid eligi- As the gentlewoman knows, we re- duced the Medicaid DSH program in each day. ble in the Medicaid program. We tried to be very sure that when One of the unfortunate facts of our the 1997 Act. We were able to hold the welfare reform came, that our poor home State of Texas is that we lead the line in Texas because of the good work kids would not fall through the cracks. Nation in the number of Medicaid-eli- she did and others in the delegation. But it only makes sense that we ought We did our part at this level. It is time gible children who are not enrolled in for the State of Texas to look up and to enroll these kids in the Medicaid the program, about 800,000 kids in acknowledge that though we have program, we ought to get full enroll- Texas who should be in the Medicaid much wealth, we have the largest num- ment in the CHIP program. In the long program. ber of poor kids being neglected. In a Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of run, it will be cheaper than having to State where you can hardly breathe Texas. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming my continue to fund huge dollars through the air, we have kids who are getting the DSH program. time, there has been a whole legisla- their lungs injured every day simply Beyond the bottom line aspect, it is tive session that has come and gone because they do not have access to care the right thing to do, because we want since these dollars have been available, that has been paid for. We simply to have healthy kids in Texas, we want and as of May 21 of this year, we had refuse to use it. not used any of the dollars allocated to have healthy kids across this coun- Mr. Speaker, I call upon all of my for Texas. Can the gentleman think of try. It is the compassionate conserv- colleagues to join me in making a plea any reason why we have denied these ative thing to do, but it is not enough to the State of Texas, my home State. children the right to health care when to care. It is to care enough to do it. I was born in the State and I know the there is nothing standing in the way The gentlewoman is on the right State. I served there in the House and between them and health care enroll- track with her special order. We have in the Senate. This callousness must ment? much more work to do in this area. We not continue, and certainly we must Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, if the need the leadership to get this done, to not allow it to spread in this Nation. gentlewoman would yield, we hear get these kids enrolled, to make the Mr. Speaker, I include for the from some that we should not be pass- changes in the Medicaid law so that we RECORD the statement of the gen- ing new laws, we ought to be enforcing can get more kids in there, and we will tleman from Texas (Mr. GREEN). the laws that we have, but sometimes have a healthier and a stronger society The statement referred to is as fol- we find from some of the people who by it. I commend the gentlewoman for lows: say that they are not enforcing the having this special order. Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is laws that are on their books, and this Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of hard to believe that, here in the world's richest is one that ought to be enforced. Texas. Mr. Speaker, the gentleman country, one in seven American children does That gets to the point that I was from Texas (Mr. GREEN) could not be not have health insurance. making on Medicaid, why this is im- here, but he left a statement. I notice Yet, in the midst of our Nation's longest and portant. I represent the largest medical in the statement, in his congressional strongest economic expansion, the health of center in the world, has the largest district, which is also in the Houston over 11 million of our children is being jeop- children’s hospital, Texas Children’s area, at least 70 percent of the children ardized. Hospital, in my district. They have an in the Aldine School District rely on In the Houston region, over a quarter million emergency room that was built I think the school nurse for primary health children are uninsured.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.079 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3901 In my Congressional district, at least 70% of surance program for children at or below 200 they must go seven states (Texas included) children in the Aldine Independent School Dis- percent of the federal poverty line. expanded coverage to only 100 percent of the trict rely on the school nurse for primary This will provide health insurance for as quickly as possible implement changes in healthcare services or as their initial 500,124 Texas children through age 18. In my Children's Medicaid eligibility. healthcare provider. region, this means 90,802 children will have Texas can take steps now to reduce it's Our children deserve better. health insurance. state government bureaucracy. For example, Congress created Medicaid, and later the While this is a good development, we still the state could: new Children's Health Insurance Program have a long way to go. Eliminate the assets test for children's Med- (CHIP), to offer coverage for low-income chil- Other states are further along in providing icaid. Texas now makes parents of Medicaid- dren. health coverage for children. In the first year eligible children document not just income, but These two programs are an investment in of the program, Texas expanded coverage for also the value of savings, IRAs, automobiles, good healthÐan investment that pays divi- 58,286 children. By comparison, Alabama en- and valuables. dends in the long term because prevention rolled 38,980 children; California enrolled The test is not required by federal law, and saves taxpayers money. 222,351 children; Florida enrolled 154,594 40 states plus the District to Columbia have They have reduced the percentage of unin- children; Georgia enrolled 47,581 children; already dropped it for children. sured children and parents in the United Massachusetts enrolled 67,852 children; Mis- Texas could also drop the requirement for States. And, they have increased access to souri enrolled 49,529 children; New Jersey en- face-to-face application/recertification inter- quality health care services. rolled 75,652 children; New York 521,301 chil- views for children's Medicaid and allow mail-in Medicaid provides health insurance cov- dren; North Carolina enrolled 57,300 children; applications. erage for more than 40 million individualsÐ Ohio enrolled 83,688 children; and South Thirty-eight states plus the District of Colum- mostly women, children, and adolescentsÐat Carolina enrolled 45,737 children. bia allow mail-in application for children. Three an annual cost of about $154 billion in com- Of the states that chose to create a sepa- states also allow community-based enrollment bined federal and state funds. rate children's health program, many are ex- outside the welfare office. Eligibility for Medicaid is determined by each tending coverage to more children than is Texas could adopt for children's Medicaid state according to its specific guidelines. Texas, including California at 250 percent; the same simple, flexible documentation and States have wide discrepancy in deter- Connecticut at 300 percent; New Jersey at verification options used for Texas CHIP. To mining what optional benefits will be given, 350 percent; Vermont at 300 percent; and make a joint mail-in application feasible, chil- who will be eligible for those benefits and the Washington at 250 percent. dren's Medicaid and CHIP must accept the procedure used to grant the benefits. Texas can do more. And we should do same documents for income and other re- While Medicaid has benefited the poorest of more. We have the highest rate of uninsured quired verifications. the poor, it has not been able to address a persons in the country. Federal law allows states to reduce income second group of uninsuredÐthe working poor. And, Texas has the second highest rate of documentation for children's Medicaid in any In 1997, Congress passed the Children's uninsured children in the nation. Over 41% of way, or even to eliminate it in favor of using Health Insurance Program or CHIP, which parents of eligible uninsured children post- third-party verification. Seven states require no made available approximately $48 billion in poned seeking medical care for their child be- income documentation for children's Medicaid. federal funds over ten years to help states ex- cause they could not afford it. The state could adopt 12-month continuous pand health insurance coverage to low-income There are 1.4 million uninsured children in eligibility for children's Medicaid. Children en- children and youth. TexasÐ600,000 are eligible for, but not in rolled in Texas CHIP stay enrolled for 12 Federal law permits states to use CHIP Medicaid; nearly 500,000 qualify for CHIP. months, regardless of any changes in income funds to expand coverage in three ways: Texas covers children whose family in- during that period. through Medicaid expansions; state-designed, comes range from below the federal poverty In Texas Medicaid, parents must report any non-Medicaid programs; or a combination of level to 200% of the federal poverty level. Yet income change within 10 days, and Medicaid these two approaches. the Federal government allows coverage to is cut off the next month if the new family in- CHIP, funded with federal block grant dol- children as high as 300%. come is too high for Medicaid. lars and state matching dollars, is a health in- Texas, like the rest of the nation, could do Texas could also adopt twelve-month eligi- surance program for children in families who more to conduct an aggressive outreach to bility for Children's MedicaidÐthis continuous make too much money for Medicaid, but who ensure that eligible children receive the serv- eligibility is a state option Congress created cannot afford other private insurance options. ices they need. when it passed CHIP. Fifteen states have CHIP has extended coverage to an addi- New outreach is clearly neededÐnow, more adopted continuous eligibility for Children's tional 2 million children who do not qualify for than ever. Like many states, after federal wel- Medicaid, and Ohio will begin the policy in Medicaid. Yet millions of children are believed fare reform was enacted in 1996, we saw a July 2000. to be eligible for these programs, but remain huge drop in the number of persons applying Hopefully, my colleagues in the state legis- uninsured. for and participating in Medicaid. 193,400 lature will consider some of these ideas as Uninsured children will benefit from Med- Texas children fell off the Medicaid rolls during they continue their push to expand health care icaid and CHIP only if the states in which they the past three years, a 14.2% decline. to the uninsured. live chose to extend eligibility and if states Because these two programs are no longer Thanks to their efforts, Texas has done then work to enroll them. linked, many lower-income persons do not re- many good things in the past year to reduce States currently cover children whose family alize that they are eligible for health insurance. the number of uninsured children. We can cer- incomes range generally from below the Fed- Unfortunately, Texas is the worst state in tainly do more. I am hopeful that successful eral poverty level (FPL) to as high as 300% of the Nation in terms of retaining low-income state partnerships like Medicaid and CHIP will poverty. kids on Medicaid. be used by the state to their full potential. While some states moved very quickly to in- And, a recent New York Times article shows f sure low-income children, Texas did not. In that Texas has used none of the federal funds EDUCATION IN AMERICA AND the first year in which funds were available, it is entitled to for outreach. We can do better. PUBLIC SCHOOL REFORM the State of Texas expanded Medicaid cov- Why are so many persons not receiving the erage for children at or below 100 percent of Medicaid and CHIP services they're entitled The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the federal poverty line. to? SHERWOOD). Under the Speaker’s an- This resulted in 58,286 children ages 15±18 Red tape burdens the neediest families in nounced policy of January 6, 1999, the having insurance. More than 102,000 re- Texas. gentleman from Colorado (Mr. SCHAF- mained uninsured, even though they were eli- Medicaid program eligibility requirements in FER) is recognized for 60 minutes as the gible for coverage under the old federal Med- Texas include: designee of the majority leader. icaid rules. This was a very slow start. A Face-to-face interview Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I in- However, thanks to the efforts of the Texas An Asset test tend to be joined here in a few minutes Legislature during the 76th Legislative Ses- No continuous eligibilityÐfamilies must peri- by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. sion, our state is making progress. odically re-enroll HOEKSTRA) and possibly some other Because of the efforts of Senator John No presumptive eligibilityÐeven if families Members of the House as well. Whitmore and Representative Kevin Bailey, have proven that they are eligible for another Mr. Speaker, we had the occasion Texas created a separate children's health in- program with the same income guidelines, today of holding a field hearing in St.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.068 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 Paul, Minnesota, and I want to talk a try a new way of educating, trying to, the hands of parents, rather than the little bit about the content of that for example, break the mold of edu- hands of government workers, is what hearing, and also some other issues cation delivery in a community, it is makes all the difference in this par- that are critical with respect to edu- often motivated by test scores that are ticular venue of education reform; and cation in America in and public school insufficient to meet the needs of the it is why charter schools work well reform in general. parents that consider charter schools. generally throughout the country, and Mr. Speaker, the hearing was held, as Sometimes it is a management-re- why almost every charter school in I mentioned, in St. Paul this morning. lated issue. In many cases we have America has a substantial waiting list It was conducted by the gentleman heard, for example, there is a strong of customers that would like to be edu- from Michigan (Mr. HOEKSTRA). The desire to treat teachers like real pro- cated in those schools. subcommittee that conducted the hear- fessionals. Too often the union wage That is the case in Minnesota as well. ing was the Subcommittee on Over- scale that is at play in most States When a charter school fails or does not sight and Investigations of the Com- around the country prevents teachers meet those objectives, the doors close. mittee on Education and the Work- from being treated like real profes- So the question ought to be for all of force, the committee that deals with sionals. Consequently, most teachers us here, if we look at charter schools as most of the investigations not only are paid in a way where the absolute these microcosms of education re- that we have conducted with respect to best teacher in a district is com- search, of experimentation at some waste, fraud, and abuse in the Depart- pensated on the same basis as the abso- times certainly, but as laboratories of ment of Education, but also focusing lute worst teacher in a district. sorts where different educational meth- on research and investigation into dif- So often we find education profes- ods are tested, we ought to also con- ferent innovative activities in public sionals and parents who believe that sider the customer-driven impacts that schools; finding out what works, for ex- their children learn best in a profes- charter schools are subject to and ask ample, and what does not work; finding sional learning environment, where ourselves when will we ever start ap- out and learning more and witnessing teachers are treated like professionals plying the same kind of standards to firsthand some of the innovative ideas rather than all treated the same, as the rest of government-owned schools that are taking place throughout the though there is no distinction between in general? fifty States under the leadership of them. Mr. Speaker, what I mean by that is that when a regular government-owned Governors and State legislators and b 2000 other more local leaders. or public school fails to meet the needs Today we met with the Super- Charter schools are flourishing of local parents and raise the academic intendent of Schools and some State throughout the country. We are seeing standards and the opportunity for chil- legislators and some others who are more and more of them. That is cer- dren, those are kind of handled admin- leading the way in education reform tainly the case in Minnesota, as pro- istratively. But the children who are in and providing some great examples in vided in the testimony to the com- those schools are frequently trapped the State of Minnesota. That just adds, mittee today. I think they said there there, their parents having virtually no Mr. Speaker, to the collection of data are somewhere on the order of 60 or 70 opportunity or no choice to go some- and information that we have been as- charter schools, somewhere in that where else or leave. Consequently, sembling from throughout the country. neighborhood, I do not remember the there really is no recourse for those The subcommittee has been now to 21 number exactly, charter schools that parents; no consequence for a school different States analyzing the various exist now in Minnesota. Some have that is not meeting the needs of its education reform efforts that are tak- closed, which is something that we community. ing place in those States. should actually focus on a little bit to- So we ought to ask ourselves why, if One of the topics that was discussed night. charter schools and the presence of at great length this morning at the These charters, these contracts, are competition and parent-driven meas- hearing was charter schools. Charter usually for a limited duration and pe- urements of quality results in about 4 schools really got their start in the riod of time, at the end of which the percent of charter schools failing, why State of Minnesota. The idea had been contract ends or expires and must be is there no equivalent measurement discussed and had been bantered renewed between the charter applicant with the regular government-owned around in the halls of State legisla- and the school district. If the charter schools? And that is something we tures throughout the country from has met all of the objectives and the ought to explore and we ought to per- time to time prior to that. I think it goals that it outlined in the original haps provide. Because what really was in 1991 that Minnesota became the application, then the charters presum- drives the agenda in regular commu- first State to pass charter school legis- ably will be continued. Sometimes nity schools and government-owned in- lation. there are political battles that prevent stitutions and neighborhoods, regular Charter schools are public schools. that from occurring, but for all intents public schools as we know them, is the They are still funded by the govern- and purposes they are generally ap- particular attributes that are assem- ment, run by the government. In fact, proved if they met the objectives that bled there: the principal that was as- they are owned by the government, but they initially set out to achieve. signed there by the district and the they are managed and operated often But if a charter school fails to meet teachers that were hired there by a in different ways, largely defined by a those objectives, they frequently find school district. Then the parents of the specific contract or a charter, as it is themselves shut down, put out of busi- children who happen to live in a par- called; hence the name ‘‘charter ness. Often it does not even take that ticular neighborhood pick these school schools.’’ long for the renewal question to be for a variety of reasons. That contract is one that is usually raised. Often it comes down to a mat- The school curriculum, the way it is proposed by a group of parents, some- ter of cash flow. If charter schools can- managed, the way it is organized, and times a group of teachers, sometimes not satisfy customers, in other words if the way it is funded frequently have an organization of some sort. In many they cannot satisfy the parents of little to do with why a family decided cases, charter schools are established those children, who care about them to live in a neighborhood, let alone be by existing public education institu- the most, in a way that convinces enrolled in a particular education es- tions that find particular difficulty those parents that the education of tablishment and education institution. with the policies, rules, regulations, or their child is being accomplished, well, So it was an interesting hearing be- funding mechanisms of the State they then they simply go somewhere else cause the message that was given to are in or the district that they fall and the cash flow dwindles and the members of the subcommittee was that under. That usually constitutes the charter school cannot survive. Washington ought to go slow when it need or the origin of the charter. It is always unfortunate to see a comes to charter schools. Charter What motivates these groups and school fail, but it is important that it schools were created at the State level. these operations or individuals and occur. And that competitive notion, They were inspired by local initiative. parents to venture off on their own and that level of accountability placed in They were a response to the demands

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:15 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.082 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3903 of customers and the responsiveness of Federal mandates that we are imposing as it is doing, and imposes this man- State legislators, primarily, in Min- on our local school districts. date, a very costly one, a prudent one, nesota, California, and Colorado and in This week, Mr. Speaker, we are going but a very costly one, and does not live other States since then, those early to be considering the Labor-HHS-Edu- up to its end of the bargain, what we do days in the early 1990s. cation bill. That is the bill that funds is take every dollar out of those local Mr. Speaker, it is a response that is all the Federal Government education education needs and put it towards working and is providing a remarkable programs. Well, what I find is unique chasing an unfunded Federal mandate. education opportunity for many, many and interesting is that for the last 30 So every time Madison and Wash- children across the country. years we have been doing this, and ington impose this mandate on our ‘‘Keep your hands off of these schools then some, is that in 1975 Congress schools on a year-to-year basis, every for a while,’’ is the way I would sum- passed a law, a good law, the Individ- time a school board in Janesville, Wis- marize today’s message on charter uals With Disabilities Education Act. consin, wants to come up with a new schools. There are efforts here in Wash- Everybody calls this IDEA. Well, what innovative program, a new innovative ington to try to address some of the that law basically did was to say that idea to treat the unique needs and problems that charter schools are con- all children with disabilities should re- problems of our schools in Janesville or fronting, namely start-up costs and ceive a quality education. Beloit or Kenosha or Colorado, every getting themselves off the ground. That is a very prudent measure, and dollar we send is a dollar taken out of Finding a way to organize an education a law that I think the gentleman from local control, a dollar taken out of that institution from scratch is a very dif- Colorado and I both support. But what local resource decision-making. ficult endeavor indeed. Finding a build- they did in that law was say that the By imposing these unfunded man- ing to house a charter school is a crit- Federal Government would fund 40 per- dates, as we are doing in IDEA, on our ical challenge as well. cent of IDEA spending in our local local school districts, we are taking So there is a temptation on behalf of schools and that the State government money away from local decision-mak- those of us here in Washington who would then fund the remaining 60 per- ing. want to see charter schools succeed to cent. So a local school district would Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, will reach into the Federal coffers and find not have to pay for the educational the gentleman yield? Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. I yield to ways to get funds from Washington, mandate being imposed on local school the gentleman from Colorado. D.C., to help these local problems; and districts. Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, that that is a good problem to be concerned Mr. Speaker, that was 1975. That just was the second point I wanted to get about. That is a sentiment that I find is not the case today. Today, in the into, because we also heard today at gratifying; and I am encouraged by it, First District of Wisconsin, Janesville, that subcommittee hearing in St. Paul that there are people here who want to Beloit, Racine, Kenosha, they are get- from State Representative Alice help charter schools. ting about 7 percent of the funding for Seagren of the Minnesota House of But the concern voiced today on be- IDEA. Now, nationwide, the average is Representatives. Alice was a very ar- half of those who actually run those about 12 percent, because this Congress ticulate spokeswoman for not only the schools was one of appreciation for and a couple before have doubled the charter school movement, but when it Federal concern, but a well-placed fear commitment to IDEA under the new came to the discussion of whether the of the mandates that typically follow majority in Congress. But that is just Federal Government ought to provide the Federal funds that come out of not enough. additional funding for school construc- Washington. Mr. Speaker, I would like to give a tion at the local level. I say a ‘‘well-placed fear’’ because quick illustration of what this un- She said, ‘‘That is a nice thought and that is the history, in fact, of the Fed- funded mandate does to our local we appreciate the sentiment, but if you eral involvement in education. Every schools. Many of us, and I know the really want to help our schools, fully time something good happens in edu- gentleman from Colorado is a leader in fund the mandate under the IDEA.’’ cation, people here in Washington want this, are advocates for local control. I, Going back to the 1970s, the gen- to celebrate it and then become a part and many others, believe that the edu- tleman is right. This is a mandate that of it, and politicians just cannot resist cational decisions should best be left to was really handed down by the Su- the temptation for claiming credit for those who know our children the best: preme Court. And for those of us who it. The best way people have in Wash- teachers, parents, administrators. are conservatives, and we are now ington, it seems, to show compassion As a former Secretary of Education, joined by the gentleman from Michigan and concern for something that works Bill Bennett, once said: ‘‘Education is (Mr. HOEKSTRA), as the three of us here well is by dishing out lots of cash. Ulti- the moral obligation and responsibility are, we believe that the role of the U.S. mately, the cash gets attached to Fed- of the parent, the ethical responsibility Department of Education ought to be eral rules, Federal guidelines, Federal of the teacher, and the constitutional minimal when it comes to managing regulations and pretty soon that enter- responsibility of the State.’’ our local schools. The IDEA program is prise that was a good idea, that started But an education with respect to probably the one Federal program out as a remarkable reform, perhaps a IDEA, it specifically is a Federal man- where we have an obligation to put the transformation of education, becomes date that forces our local schools to cash forward for it, primarily because co-opted by the Federal Government. pay for this. But when the local school the Supreme Court has interpreted the That was the concern voiced by some districts come in and have to pay for Constitution in a way that suggests we of the most forceful charter school ad- this, where is Washington? In my case, have to. vocates that we heard from this morn- where is Madison, the State govern- But the gentleman is right. What ing in our hearing in Minneapolis. ment? They are nowhere to be found. started out as a program where the Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from Local school districts are being stuck Federal Government promised to fund Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN), my colleague, with the bill. 40 percent of the total cost of imple- has joined me on the floor. He has What this means is that local control menting the Individuals With Disabil- heard a little bit of the discussion, and is atrophying. Local control is being ities Education Act, under the Clinton I yield the floor to him. sucked out of our schools because our and Gore administration that percent- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, local school boards or property taxes age was dropped all the way down to 6 I thank the gentleman from Colorado are being driven toward chasing un- percent. We fought for the last 5 or 6 (Mr. SCHAFFER) for his leadership on funded mandates from Washington. years here as a Republican majority in education in the Committee on Edu- In a State like Wisconsin where we the House and in the Senate to bump cation and the Workforce. He is one of have a revenue cap on education spend- that up. We have got it up to I think it the bright, shining stars in Congress on ing and our education budget, it is even was 12 last year. It is scheduled to go pushing for education reform. I just felt more. So when we have a revenue up to about 15 this year. But it is still wanted to come down and join him in cap on what we can spend on edu- far short of the 40 percent. this discussion about education. Spe- cation, on how high property taxes can Mr. Speaker, getting us up to 40 per- cifically, about the kinds of unfunded go, and then Washington comes along, cent ought to be our top priority, and

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.083 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 I know we are all united in our agree- tleman from Michigan (Mr. HOEKSTRA), simply say that, if we are going to be ment on that point. another education reformer. And I increasing programs from the Depart- Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. If the gen- would like to include the gentleman ment of Education which already dupli- tleman would yield, so when the gen- from Michigan in the conversation, but cates other programs by 800 percent, tleman is saying that the President, I would like to inform my colleagues of why do not we first take care of the un- the Clinton administration dropped the an amendment that I have pending in funded mandates we have right now. commitment to the Individuals With the Committee on Rules right now that Why do we not first pay our bills and Disabilities Education Act, did general recognizes the fact that Washington tell our local school districts, we want Federal education spending drop at the has been creating new programs, grow- you to at indicate the resources. We same time? ing new programs, putting new strings want you to make the decisions in our Mr. SCHAFFER. Not at all. General on these programs, and diminishing the schools, in our classrooms, in our education funding has increased dra- commitment to IDEA. I have an school districts. matically. But the priority of this one amendment which seeks to try and put That is why I am hoping that this mandate that the Supreme Court has some more money within the existing amendment will be made in order by tasked this body with funding has gone appropriations bill into Individuals the Committee on Rules so we can have in the opposite direction and has actu- with Disabilities Education Act to try a demonstration of our commitment on ally been reduced in funding. and help toward funding that unfunded the floor of Congress for trying to get Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. What we mandate. to this unfunded mandate, for saying have been seeing with this administra- What I found is if one looks at the no to growing new programs, duplica- tion, and the gentleman should correct 21st Century Learning Centers, it is a tive programs by the tune of 800 per- me if I am wrong, is the fact that they new program that started in 1995. In cent, and getting to this unfunded have lessened our commitment. They tracking this program, it was a pro- mandate. have gone away from funding the un- gram conceived of, authored by, and Mr. HOEKSTRA. Will the gentleman funded mandate we are imposing on passed by a Republican Congressman from Colorado (Mr. SCHAFFER) yield? local schools, to funding more Federal from Wisconsin where I come from, Mr. SCHAFFER. I yield to the gen- education programs that have even Steve Gunderson, who is no longer tleman from Michigan. more strings attached to them, which serving in Congress. Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I, tie the hands of local education deci- He passed that program at that time along with three of our other col- sion-makers, and give us even more un- to do this, to open up schools, specifi- leagues, had a great hearing in Min- funded mandates in our schools? cally high schools, to rural areas who nesota today. It really builds on what Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, the do not have those kinds of facilities we have learned. I think today was the gentleman is precisely right. One of the from other means. Meaning if one is in 21st State that we have gone to, the expert witnesses we heard from today, rural western Wisconsin, one does not 23rd field hearing that we have gone to Dr. Karen Effrem, who is an M.D., a pe- have a YMCA, one does not have a li- people at the local and at the State diatrician, put that figure at about 70 brary or village hall, allow the commu- level. We have asked them what is percent Federal mandate percentage. nity as a large to use the swimming working in education and then really, She said, paraphrasing her words: es- pool of a high school, the library of a and we should maybe do this in future sentially, what Washington is doing to hearings, to give us a grade as to how States is providing somewhere around 6 high school, the computer lab of a high Washington is either helping them or to 7 percent of the total funding that school after schools, during summers. assisting them in getting them and en- actually gets to a classroom, and in ex- That program was funded with $750,000 abling them to get done what they change for that is attaching about 75 to basically keep the schools open for percent of all the rules, regulations, these purposes. Guess what that is want to get done at the local level. I think one of the witnesses that we and mandates that a local school has funded at now in this bill, $600 million. had today, I do not remember exactly to deal with. We have seen an 800 percent increase in the funding for the 21st Century Learn- which one it was, maybe the gentleman b 2015 ing Centers. from Colorado (Mr. SCHAFFER) does, So the effect of the Clinton-Gore ad- The other point is this, Congressman who said when one takes a look at the ministration in Washington on edu- Gunderson, who actually offered this, system that we have created here in cation is just as the gentleman from came to the committee fairly recently Washington, of hundreds of different Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN) has described. It and said, This program does not look programs, hundreds of different man- has been one to pump more cash into anything like the program I wrote dates, and the number that we have the Department of Education, not to when I passed it into law. This program heard today was, we get 6 percent of classrooms, but to the Department, the has gone well beyond its scope and in- the money from Washington, we get 70 bureaucracy, to spread that bureauc- tent. This program has nothing to do percent of the rules and the regula- racy wider and to more and more Fed- with its original intent. It is over- tions. eral programs, none of which work funded. Its mandate is much, much That is not outlandish. I mean, con- very well. I might add that the end re- larger. Now it is duplicating other Fed- sistently when we go from one State to sult at the end of the day is that the eral programs we have in the Federal the next, Ohio, they have documented few important legitimate programs Government from the Department of it. They said we get 7 percent of our that Washington ought to be concerned Education. money from Washington, we get 50 per- about, Individuals with Disabilities So we have another duplicative pro- cent of the mandates, 50 percent of the Education Act being primary, is dif- gram from the Department of Edu- paperwork. So that is consistent from fused in this morass of waste, fraud, cation. It has gone beyond its original all the States that we have talked to. and abuse of bureaucratic expendi- mandate. It has grown 800 percent in But one of the people said, ‘‘Only you tures. The taxpayers are getting very the last 6 years when we are still send- in Washington could come up with a little for their education funding when ing this unfunded mandate on our local system that looks like this. If you are we talk about dollars that come to school districts, and we still have kids actually focused on kids, if you were Washington. with disabilities who are being edu- focused on results, which is kids learn- Our goal is to try to shrink the size cated, and one is almost pitting those ing, you would have a very different set of the Federal government, reduce its kinds of kids against all other kids in of programs and requirements. Only a influence on managing the day-to-day schools when Washington continues to system that is focused on process, you activities in classrooms, and give the send this unfunded mandate to our know, that this is what we want to resources to where the local leaders school districts. have happen and this funding stream tell us they need it most, Individuals What my amendment would do is and a system that measures process with Disabilities Education Act being take half of the money from this new rather than kids learning is what we paramount. growing program that duplicates other have created here in Washington.’’ Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, programs and put it into Individuals Again, we heard it in Minnesota I see we have been joined by the gen- with Disabilities Education Act, and today. We have heard it at every single

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.085 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3905 State that we have gone to; that is, the whatever, and also we want to focus on Now, all of a sudden, to get our money formula for kids’ learning, parental in- getting 95 cents of every Federal edu- back, we are going to have to change volvement, number one. That is the cation dollar into the classroom. So our program. Well, up until today, we key. A focus on basic academics. there is a whole series of things that did not even know that Minnesota had Again, we have got a charter school we can talk about as we continue that kind of a strategy in place. today talking, traditional public through this hour. Mr. SCHAFFER. That is precisely schools talking about a focus on basic I yield back to the gentleman from right. I want to go back to the gen- academics. You have to provide a safe Colorado (Mr. SCHAFFER) to either tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN) and and a drug-free school. You cannot build on some of these thoughts or on his proposal because I assure him, he is have learning go on where kids are con- some other ideas that he may have. going to have lots of support here on cerned about their safety or they are Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, first of the floor for an amendment that moves concerned about what their colleagues all, I want to express my appreciation to fully fund IDEA at the expense of or their peers are doing in the class- to the gentleman from Minnesota lower priorities that are funded or pro- room or in the hallways. You have to (Chairman HOEKSTRA) for holding that posed to be funded in the education focus on getting dollars into the class- hearing in Minnesota. I, as a member budget. room. That consistently is the formula. of the subcommittee, have benefited I think there will be other proposals The gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. greatly just by having the chance to like that, because we are a long, long RYAN) is talking about we have got travel to many communities through- way from being just up to the 40 per- this program, we have got that pro- out the country and hear the various cent. When we say full funding, we are gram, what have we learned? We ideas that have been invented in States only talking about 40 percent of the learned that, when one has got hun- with respect to school reform, but to total cost of the program. This is ex- dreds of education programs, one has also have the opportunity to hear the pensive. got streams of paperwork of bureauc- frequency and the consistency of the I do not think any of us deny that racy; that every time Wisconsin, message my colleagues just described. those who suffer from various, whether Michigan, or Minnesota sends dollars It does not matter whether we are in it is behavioral disorder or learning to Washington for education they have Minnesota, in Florida, in Colorado, or disability of some other case or so on, got to come back to us begging to get in California, the message never really that those individuals, those students some of their money back. changes with respect to the Federal in- deserve an equal opportunity and ac- We then give it to them. We give it to volvement in education; that is, we cess to quality education. We think them with a whole string of mandates really appreciate all you folks back that is important. That ought to be a so they end up spending it on things there in Washington caring about national priority. The Supreme Court they do not necessarily believe are schools, but stop trying to run them has certainly established it as a na- their priorities. Instead of getting a from out there. You do not know the tional priority. dollar back for every dollar that they names of our kids. You do not even Our point, though, is if we really be- send here, when one calculates all the know the names of the schools that we lieve that, if we really are sincere in paperwork, all of the bureaucracy, all have here much less know about the our belief that all children deserve to these types of things, we believe that specific qualities of a neighborhood or learn, and no child should be left be- at most they get 60 cents back. the needs of a specific community. hind, then we cannot just come up with Maybe sometime later as we go Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman the rules and expect somebody else to through the process there are some from Minnesota (Mr. HOEKSTRA). pay. That is what is going on in Amer- other things that we can talk about. Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I ica today. So we just want to get up to We can talk about exactly how effec- think the best example today was we our commitment to pay 40 percent of tive the bureaucracy is here in Wash- know that most States or many States, the cost associated with these Federal ington. I think it is over 30, 33, 35 States, have mandates. We are not even close. We This is a Department that now, for 2 embarked on a charter school initia- are at about 15 percent today. years in a row, has failed its audit, tive. We have gone around and we have But the direction of the amendment meaning that it cannot come back to heard and we recognize each State is of the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Congress, it cannot come back to the different. This week we are going to RYAN) is really the ultimate local con- American people, the people that fund embark here in Congress on a program trol, because the tremendous cost asso- this agency, and say we have been very to help charter schools. Part of that is ciated with complying with the Indi- careful in managing your money and going to be a school construction pro- viduals with Disabilities Education Act we can tell you exactly where it goes. gram. The State representative from steals dollars from every other impor- We know for 2 years they failed their Minnesota. tant priority that might exist in the audit. We know that for at least 3 more Mr. SCHAFFER. That was represent- State of Wisconsin, the State of Michi- years, they will not be able to get a ative Alice Seagren was her name. gan, my State of Colorado, and all clean audit. Mr. HOEKSTRA. Ms. Seagren said, States. If we just focus on getting the We all know that, in that kind of en- Before you go off on this construction dollars to the one priority we know we vironment, there have been a number program, giving us construction have to deal with through the concept of opportunities for waste, fraud, and money, let me tell you what we are of fungibility, that frees up funds for abuse. We can maybe outline what doing here in Minnesota. We do not everything that is important. some of those are later on as we go build schools. We do lease plans. So if So for those States, the gentleman through this process. Then we can also you come up with a construction pro- mentioned the 21st Century Learning talk about what some of our priorities gram for charter schools in Wash- Centers earlier, for those States that are for addressing this issue. ington, D.C., I am telling you right believe 21st Century Learning Centers My colleagues have already men- now that here is one State where this are what they want and important in tioned one, which is let us fully fund only does not work, it flies directly in that State, paying for IDEA frees up and meet the commitments that we the face of the strategy that we have the cash to buy 21st Century Learning have made to local school districts by put in place for charter schools in our Centers. But in my State, it might be increasing and meeting our commit- State. So what is going to happen is something else. It might be teacher ment on IDEA. people from Minnesota are sending pay in my State which is a high pri- We can talk about eliminating bu- money to Washington, and we are not ority for us. reaucracy and red tape through the Ed- going to be able to get any of it back b Flex program, giving school districts unless we let you in Washington 2030 more flexibility through the State, the change our strategy for funding char- Funding IDEA is a way to provide straight A’s program where we give ter schools. We think we have got a better pay for teachers. And other them the money and say you decide pretty good system. We think it makes States they want to lower the property whether you want to hire teachers, sense. It is not perfect, but this works taxes to make it more business friend- train teachers, reduce class size, or for us, and this is what we want to do. ly, and fully funding IDEA frees up

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:15 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.087 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3906 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 funds to lower the property taxes in necessary. And you know why? It is be- ciate that. The theme of local control other States. cause they are chasing unfunded Fed- is really at the core of our reform ef- So the key and the strength of the eral mandates. That is really the crux forts that we are pushing here. I want argument that I think the gentleman of the matter. to yield back to the gentleman from has in his favor when he comes to the I noticed that all of these new pro- Michigan (Mr. HOEKSTRA), and I am floor with that amendment is that grams that are coming up here in hoping I can persuade him to reflect a fully funding IDEA really is at the Washington through the administra- little bit and share with the Members heart of local control in Washington, tion and the Department of Education here and those that are monitoring to- and it ought to be. It seems look pretty good to a politician in night’s proceedings about the testi- counterintuitive to some. Here we are Washington. You do not get a lot of po- mony of John Scribante, who is the as conservatives talking about pouring litical kudos when you simply say let businessman who was at the hearing money into a program. The reason it us put more money on unfunded Fed- this morning, who started out in his works and the reason it is a conserv- eral mandates that has been around testimony, I know he referred to the ative idea is because it does have a lib- since 1975. You get more press, you get Minnesota State constitution which erating effect on States. It focuses our more notoriety, you sound more talks about the responsibility of the emphasis here on Washington more proeducation, when you stand up here State of Minnesota for educating all of narrowly than what the Clinton/Gore and have a press conference saying I the children in Minnesota in order to administration has tried to do by dif- have this brand new program or this preserve their liberty and by focusing fusing dollars to so many programs new program or this new program. But on their intelligence. He focused on that do not work, and it ultimately re- what actually ends up happening is that word and underscored the word in- sults in more dollars getting to chil- each of these new programs takes on a telligence; and he said that is not dren, which is what we are for. life of their own. They put new man- skills, it is intelligence. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, dates on our local school districts; they He spoke of the importance of the in- If the gentleman will yield, the gen- tell the administrators how to dot tellect and the training of the young tleman has interpreted my amendment every I, how to cross every T. It is a minds of Minnesota, how critical it is precisely correct. I have had the oppor- cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all mandate to maintain their liberty, that is not on all of our schools, regardless of the tunity as a freshman Member to have an idea he thought of; but it is one that uniqueness, regardless of the individual many, many, many meetings with he saw fit to reference from Min- problems they may have; and it comes school board members, superintend- nesota’s State constitution. And I was at the expense of funding a mandate ents, teachers, administrators, all the moved by his patriotic compassion at that the Supreme Court said we have different school districts in the district one point in his testimony in which he to fund, that current law says we have I represent. I have an educational advi- spoke about the devastating impact to fund, a mandate that we should that the Federal Government is having sory board with these types of people fund. in preventing Minnesota from achiev- on there, including parents and home That is why I think it is important ing its constitutional objectives. schoolers, to talk about these issues. I that as we look at our spending prior- I am wondering if the gentleman get the same thing over and over, let ities in any budget in Congress, you from Michigan can comment further on us do our job. prioritize; and that is why I am trying that. Go ahead. Just in the district I represent, they to pass an amendment to prioritize this Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I also have vastly different needs, vastly dif- unfunded mandate before going down wanted to build on the comments of ferent problems. In one end, in Keno- the road of creating new programs or our colleague from Wisconsin (Mr. sha, you have different problems; in expedientially increasing new pro- RYAN) because he said some very nice the other end, in Janesville you have grams that are actually duplicative of things about us in awakening the call far different problems, let alone the other programs. If we fund unfunded for educational reform. I do not think problems that may exist in Harlem or mandates like IDEA, you can have a we have done that. What we have done East L.A. or Sante Fe, New Mexico. safe drug-free program in every district is we have kind of provided an echo The point is we have a very vast and if you wanted. You could have 21st cen- chamber for what people at the local different country. tury learning centers in every school level are demanding. They want their We have a priority of educating our district if you want it. schools back. They know the names of children, but the problems we are expe- But guess what, the decision would their kids. They know what is best for riencing in our school districts are so not be made by politicians in Wash- their kids. Governor Carlson today different. There are so many different ington who can take credit for it. It talked about going back into his public ideas out there, so many different solu- would be made by local decision-mak- school in the Bronx. We have been to tions out there. By funding IDEA, you ers, school board members, administra- the Bronx. We have had hearings there. free up that decision-making power. So tors, parents, teachers. That is what I do not know if we went through the when I bring an amendment to the the whole debate is about, whether we litany with the gentleman from Wis- floor, which I am hoping the Com- want Washington to micromanage edu- consin (Mr. RYAN) of the places where mittee on Rules will allow me to do, by cation or we want our local people, we have been; but it was almost every funding IDEA or getting closer to those who know our kids the best, the place that he outlined, we have been meeting that mandate, you are not just names of our schools, to manage edu- there. I mean, we have been in to Albu- voting against one program to put cation. That is what it is really all querque. We have been into L.A. We money into another, you are voting for about. have been to the Bronx. We have been all those programs out there that could I just want to say it is a pleasure to to Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis. be created, if school districts did not be here on the floor of Congress with We have been all over the place. have to chase these unfunded man- two of the leaders in education reform, The response we continually get is dates. the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. from local officials and local parents, You are voting for freeing up the SCHAFFER), the gentleman from Michi- and they do not exactly say it this hands of parents, teachers, and admin- gan (Mr. HOEKSTRA). They have really way; but what they do say in so many istrators to get involved in their school set the trend, set the way for education words is Washington has gotten to the districts, to tackle problems, to ad- reform in America. They have wakened point where you want to build our dress the needs that we have in our in- up the call for reform for education in schools, you are going to give us 6 per- dividual school districts. As a Member America, and they have really done cent of what it takes to build a school, of Congress, when you vote to fund this country a great service by high- but we will give you the regulations to IDEA, to free up those local resources, lighting some of the waste, fraud, and tell you exactly how to build the whole reduce property taxes, find the prob- abuse that is occurring at our Depart- thing. You want to hire our teachers. lems and address them. My school dis- ment of Education. I just really ap- You want to train our teachers. You tricts that I represent right now can- plaud the gentlemen for that. want to develop our curriculum; you not do that. They do not have the re- Mr. SCHAFFER. I thank the gen- want to teach our kids history, set his- sources to do the things they think are tleman for the nice comments. I appre- tory standards; you want to teach

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.089 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3907 them about art. You want to have every child, whether they come from a thing that really impressed me, vir- school health clinics. You want to buy family of privilege or a family of pov- tually everybody who testified today our technology. You want to feed our erty, every child deserves a first-rate did not talk about preserving the sta- kids breakfast. You want to feed our education in this country today. tus quo or protecting certain vested in- kids lunch. You want to do after-school The truth of the matter is, and we all terest. It was not about protecting, you programs. You want to develop safe know this, people on all sides of the po- know, these rights and so forth. It real- and drug free programs, and this is just litical aisles of every spectrum philo- ly was all about what can we do to im- a small litany of the programs. But sophically, we all know that too many prove the quality of education for kids. after you give us 6 percent of each of kids today are being cheated by the And it was not us versus them. Unfor- the dollars required for each of these system, and we in Washington cannot tunately, what we hear so many times programs and you burden on a whole completely change everything, but I in the debate about education, both set of rules and regulations, then you think we can make some reforms. And here in Washington and around the step back and say, but other than that, the gentleman is making reforms, and country, sort of a trench warfare men- it is your school. I want to thank the gentleman for that tality. I think, again, one of the witnesses and we see it happening. I want to congratulate Dr. Keith today said that, and we were talking I was so impressed, and I have Dixon, who is a superintendent of about the school-to-work program, it is worked for many years with Governor schools in Faribault in my district, and like we have received $16 million from Ernie Carlson, now former Governor he came to us from Colorado, and I was Washington to conduct our school-to- Carlson; but his testimony today was so impressed with him, because, you work program, but receiving that $16 powerful. I think the only regret I have know, he did not get into this debate million has really driven about a half a is that more Americans did not get a about charter schools versus public billion dollars of State spending, State chance to actually see and hear that schools versus private schools. His con- spending that came from the Min- testimony today because it was from cern was for the kids. He said to us nesota taxpayers and went to the State the heart. He grew up in a tough sec- that he really considered himself the government. And I think this is what tion of New York. He told us about superintendent of all of the children in Mr. Scribante was talking about say- PS36. He told us about what it was like the district, and it was his job to see ing, we love our kids. We want control when he was growing up, but the great that they got a chance. And for some of our schools, and we want our schools thing was he told us what is happening kids maybe it worked out better for to be focused on developing the skills today with the right leadership, with them and their parents that they got of each and every child in our commu- the right flexibility, allowing that new to charter schools. nity. And the quote that he had from principal there to control his school, to He said some of them went to charter Winston Churchill, I think he is going motivate his teachers, to motivate schools part of the day and part of the to get us that so that we get it right, those students; and, guess what, the re- day they went to the public schools, sults are there. but maybe my colleague from Min- and some went to the public schools Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, if the nesota (Mr. GUTKNECHT) has it, but it is part of the day and part of the day the gentleman will just yield, PS36 is Pub- really saying, this battle of who con- lic School 36. private schools, but they are working trols our schools is important enough Mr. GUTKNECHT. Yes. out arrangements; but it is all about to fight and debate today, because now Mr. HOEKSTRA. For those who may what is best for the kids. is when we can still have an impact, be observing or watching this discus- Mr. HOEKSTRA. If the gentleman where there really is still a lot of local sion, not knowing what is PS36, it is a will yield, I thought he was a wonder- control, but where that has been erod- public school. It is Public School 36 ful breath of fresh air in how he viewed ing. that Governor Carlson went to in the that job, in saying, I am a super- I will yield to my colleague from Bronx. When we were there, we were intendent for all the kids; and I recog- Minnesota, who maybe has the quote not at Public School 36, but probably a nize that, you know, my traditional right there. He is smiling. He must very rough neighborhood, probably low public school may not be the best for have it. I appreciate the gentleman income; and he talked about some of all of the kids in this district each and very much being a wonderful host the kids who would come to school and every day, and so what I am doing is, today, helping us get an excellent set the first thing they would get from in the business world we call it mass of witnesses. I think we had 10 or 11 their principal each and every day was customization. witnesses in Bloomington, I guess we kind of talking about what happened at b 2045 were at today, and just excellent testi- night because a number of them may He says, I am using the resources mony that I think really helped us. I have had a rough night. yield to my colleague. So it is a tough part of New York that I have been given and I am going Mr. GUTKNECHT. Let me, first of City, and this principal and this public to help parents put together a struc- all, say I thank the gentleman, and school has gone in and they have em- tured program that matches the needs second I do not have that quote; but I braced these kids and are really mak- of every child. And so, if some of the do have it in my office now, and I will ing a difference; and what the gen- parents believe that home schooling, be sharing it from time to time. He tleman said, what the gentleman saw for whatever reason, is best for their quoted Winston Churchill, though; and today in Minnesota, I think that is kids, you know, if they come through I think the point was well taken. what the gentleman from Colorado and they want to use the school for Let me give you a simplier quote (Mr. SCHAFFER) and I have had the op- band, for some extracurricular or ad- from Winston Churchill, it is one actu- portunity to see around the country, is vanced science classes, we are going to ally my wife needlepointed for me on that you get to the local level, these be there and we are going to open the my office wall, and it is simple, it says, parents, these administrators, these door and we are going to work that out ‘‘Success is never permanent. Failure legislators, they have got a passion for for the parents. is never fatal. The only thing that real- their kids. And it is the same for the charter ly counts is courage.’’ They absolutely have a passion for and the parochial. It really was a dem- And what we saw today in Minnesota, their kids, and they are kind of, you onstration of what he said, a super- and I cannot thank the gentleman know, wanting us to get out of the way intendent for all of the kids in the dis- enough, I left that meeting so excited so that they can really do and help for trict. And what I would guess they are about the future of education, not just these kids, and Governor Carlson’s pub- doing in that district is just building a in Minnesota, but around the country, lic school 36 is just one phenomenal ex- phenomenal partnership and a phe- because it renewed my belief that ample where they are having great suc- nomenal loyalty in that community Americans do care. They care about cess, not because of what we are doing, with all of these groups coming to- their kids, and they want to make cer- but because they are going in and tak- gether, with the focal point being the tain that every child, and this was ing the leadership. kids, not home schooling, not charter what really came through with vir- Mr. GUTKNECHT. If the gentleman schools, not public schools, not paro- tually all of the testimony today, that would yield back, and that was the chial schools, but they are developing a

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.090 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 trusting relationship between all of the So I want to thank my colleagues for still remember the first hearing or one providers of services to these kids that coming to Minnesota. I thought the of the first hearings that we did. We says, let us keep the kids and learning hearing was excellent. As I say, the did a run through California. And then at the center, let us put aside our dif- only regret that I had was that we did as we were doing the education at a ferences and let us come together and not get more people at that hearing so crossroads hearing, we also did a hear- make sure that we have a relationship more people could see what is really ing and we did it in California and we that enables us to be creative to meet happening in places like Minnesota. We met with a number of the college presi- the needs. would love to have our colleagues come dents or the deans of various univer- I thought it was awesome testimony. back and perhaps bring some of those sities in California. And it was right Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, it folks into Washington to share with after this process had started and as we absolutely was. I would bet long money some of our colleagues what really is were gathering the data. In one of and short odds that all the kids in happening in terms of educational re- these initial hearings, the deans came Faribault are going to benefit from form in Minnesota. in and said, you know, one of the pro- that kind of an attitude. Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, the grams that we need more funding for is But the other thing I wanted to men- constituents of my colleague were per- for remedial education. And we kind of tion about Governor Carlson, he said fect people to testify; and Minnesota get a startled look on our face, and something really profound; and that is turned out to be a perfect place to hold these are from some prestigious col- that, for too long in public education the hearing that we did because their leges telling us that they need more and education in general, we have comments were reflective, I think, of money for remedial education. And we measured quality education by inputs. the same kind of comments that we hear that from two or three of these have heard throughout the country. And he sort of reversed. Maybe it is be- experts from the colleges and we fi- But one of the interesting perspec- cause he came from PS–36. Maybe it is nally say, excuse me, why does a pres- tives that I think we probably spend because he was State auditor. But tigious university with high academic when he was governor, he said, we bet- more time on in Minnesota than most other States is on the topic of the standards and high entrance require- ter start measuring outputs. Because ments, what do they need money from we have all labored under this Lake School to Work Program, which passed in 1994 by Congress. It was a program us for for remedial education? Woebegone mentality that all our chil- The answer is, well, 25 percent of the that was inspired by the Nation’s de- dren were above average, and that is students that are coming to college sire to see schoolchildren graduating not necessarily true. And when we today are not ready for college require- with the skills necessary to help them began to actually test the students, we ments. And what does that mean? It become more gainfully employed and began to find out they were not doing meant that they were not at an 8th or nearly as well in many of the areas as ready to go to work. And so, as classically happens here in 10th grade level for reading, writing, we thought they were doing. Washington, there is a legitimate need and math. And so, it is one of those key And so, we are starting to measure that is identified by the country; and criteria again for successful schools is, quality now in Minnesota not by how we throw lots of money at it in Wash- rather than overlaying a whole new much we put into the process, and we ington. Now, this was before we took system on to our education, which is put an awful lot of money in public the majority. This was when the Demo- focusing on developing the skills to education in the State of Minnesota, as crats ran the House, and we saw even work, the emphasis should be on teach- my colleagues do in Colorado and in more of that then. But create a new ing our kids and getting them basic Michigan, as well. But we want to find program, throw hundreds of millions of academics. out how well the students really are dollars into a program called School to We have seen that on international doing in terms of learning. And I think Work; and these dollars were funneled standards, international comparisons. that if we focus on the students, if we back to the States and once again the We are not doing well enough on our focus on the children, and if we focus States were told, if you want your kids learning the basics. So before we on outputs, what we are really getting money back, you have to spend it the go off and try to dilute this process any out for the resources we put into it, I way we tell you to. further, let us focus on basic aca- think in the long run the real winners The School to Work Program is demics. are going to be the children. something that is in full force today in I do not know if the gentleman was So the testimony today was excel- all 50 States. It is a mandatory pro- in Arkansas when we went to Arkansas lent. I cannot thank my colleagues gram, there is no voluntary quality in Little Rock when we were at Central enough. I came away charged up re- about it, that even from the very High School. minded that the Forefathers were even young ages of kindergarten starts ori- Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I was smarter than we thought they were enting more and more students toward not there. when they created the system that we workplace skills. And the concern we Mr. HOEKSTRA. Again, it was fas- have today where each State becomes heard voiced today was that that focus cinating. The school in Arkansas that the laboratory of democracy. on workplace skills often comes at the gets some of the highest test scores, we We are seeing this happening in expense of developing one’s intellect in asked them the question, Why are you places like Milwaukee and in Min- an academic approach to learning. getting such high test scores? Because nesota and all around the country from This is a complaint we are hearing they were the lowest funded school in governors, State legislators, private more and more about. The School to the State? The answer was, We only nonprofit groups. We heard from a Work Program, again, built around the have the time, energy, and money to number of them. The Executive Direc- right motives and identification of a focus on basic academics. tor of Partnership for Choice and Edu- very legitimate problem that occurs, Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, I cation spoke to us. Kids for Scholar- but the solution is one that deempha- thank the gentleman from Michigan ship Fund. They are offering 1,200 sizes academic performance and aca- (Mr. HOEKSTRA) for joining us in this scholarships a year now in the State of demic progress in schools and moves special order. I see we are almost out of Minnesota to poor kids to go to the the focus to actually an objective that time. I hope this topic of School to school of their choice. And we heard is outside even the Department of Edu- Work is one we will be able to spend from some parents excellent testimony cation, that includes the Department more time on and explore the impact of the benefits of allowing students to of Labor, where this morning the Medi- that it has had in other States. I sus- have that kind of choice. care program is involved in School to pect the testimony we heard in Min- So I really came away with a re- Work. And it is kind of a comprehen- nesota is similar to the impact to that newed optimism that Americans do sive Government effort to try to which we would hear from other care about education, they do care change the way we have educated our States. And it is one example where, about the children, and, in places like children for hundreds of years in Amer- once again, Washington is diffusing the Minnesota, there are a lot of people ica. emphasis of education on academic doing the right things and, ultimately, Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, and learning in a knowledge-based edu- the kids will be the beneficiaries. that is going on at the same time. I cation.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.092 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3909 We need to stop that, really, and we here, stood and delivered the State of that control the economy. To say that need to start allowing schools to focus the Union address and rallied America it all happened according to a plan is on what they believe to be important to spend more and more on our defense. to dangerously rewrite history. While I talk about the Reagan ad- locally. b 2100 f ministration and the collapse of the He never told us it was offense. He Soviet Union, it leads naturally to a VARIOUS ISSUES OF THE DAY said it was necessary to prevent Soviet discussion of Star Wars, an issue that The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. expansion, not some secret plan to is still before us. Just because the So- WALDEN of Oregon). Under the Speak- force the Soviet Union into collapse. viet Union is no longer intact does not er’s announced policy of January 6, Ronald Reagan came before the Amer- mean that we are safe. In fact, the 1999, the gentleman from California ican people and told us the Soviet world is more complicated and more (Mr. SHERMAN) is recognized for 60 min- Union was a powerful threat and would dangerous. There are those who have utes. remain so for quite some time. He come before this House and suggested Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, a few urged us to embark upon military ex- that the world does not have to be a minutes ago I became aware that this penditure projects, some of which dangerous place if only we developed a hour of time to speak before this House would last a decade or 2 decades be- missile defense system. was available. I thought about it for a cause, he told us, the Soviet Union was Now, Mr. Speaker, I would like to see moment. I am confident that my pres- a threat. Now, those who claim to be us continue to research in this area, ence here will not adversely affect the Ronald Reagan’s ideological descend- and when our technology has advanced ratings of other cable television shows, ants, some who claim to be his friends, to the point where we can provide some many of which are made in our area. tell us it was all a lie, that Ronald reasonable defense at reasonable cost, And so I figured I would take this op- Reagan knew that the Soviet Union deployment is certainly called for. But portunity even though I have not had had corroded from the inside, that he let us not fool the American people. the chance to prepare and my remarks knew that these expenditures were not Those that cannot hit us with an may not be quite as crisp as I would necessary to defend us but rather were ICBM, those who cannot hit us with an like. part of a secret plan to force the Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile will I would like to address a number of Union to spend more and more on its be able to smuggle nuclear weapons different topics that I have been think- defense in a dangerous game in which into our cities no matter how effective ing about, particularly over this last the Soviet Union would be faced either our missile shield. A nuclear weapon is district work period. The first is an odd with the prospect of launching a nu- about the size of a person, some small- attempt by those who claim to love clear strike or consenting to an arms er than a child. And anyone who has Ronald Reagan to rewrite the history race that it could not win, an arms been in Southern California or prob- of the fall of the Soviet Union. race launched against it by a Reagan ably just about any major city in this We know what the real history was. administration with a secret plan to country is aware that every year hun- The Soviet Union looked powerful. We drive it into destruction. Ronald dreds of thousands, every day thou- spent on our defense, fearful of Soviet Reagan never told us that we were en- sands of illegal immigrants are snuck aggression and expansion, and Ronald gaged in such an effort. Ronald Reagan Reagan led us in those efforts. across our border not just from the Our deficit grew. We tightened our never told us that we were trying to southern border but the northern as belts domestically. We did so because push the Soviet Union to destruction, well; that illegal drugs are smuggled we were told that the Soviet Union that they would face a moment at into America with relative ease, and could expand, that it was powerful, which they would blame us and would this is by people being paid a few hun- that it could emerge as the most pow- realize that either they would launch a dred dollars to sneak a person into the erful nation on Earth. military strike or go into the dustbin United States, marijuana importers or In 1991, to the surprise of just about of history. smugglers, criminals bringing in bales everyone both inside and outside the He never told us this, because he of marijuana for a few thousand dollars Soviet Union, the Soviet Union began never believed it; and the Soviet Union in compensation. to collapse. That is what really hap- in its dying hours did not believe it, ei- How difficult would it be to sneak a pened. ther. The Soviets knew that their sys- nuclear weapon into an American city? It is kind of disconcerting to think tem collapsed of its own weight. Only A nuclear weapon smaller than a child that all the experts in all the capitals retroactive American arrogance would does not need ventilation, does not did not foresee such an enormously im- say that the other superpower col- need to be fed. Children who are smug- portant event. And experts are reluc- lapsed because of something we did gled into America scream and cry. Nu- tant to admit that they cannot always here in Washington, D.C. clear weapons would not. So imagine see the future. But what is worse is The fact of the matter is Communism that we had a perfect defense against that those who have come to idolize does not work, and in the last decade Iranian or Iraqi or North Korean mis- Ronald Reagan have started to rewrite or two, both Communist giants have siles. What would those countries do? history. ceased to embrace their ideology; and They would smuggle a weapon or two In their rewriting of history, Ronald without that ideology they have ceased into an American city, hire or kidnap Reagan foresaw as early as the early to be exporters of Communism, ceased an American scientist to come look at 1980s that, within a decade, the Soviet to have confidence in Communism, and it, detain that American scientist until Union could be pushed into the dust it has shaken them to their roots. Are it could be moved to another apart- bin of history, that Reagan knew that we going to say that Communism lost ment or another city, and inform our the Soviet Union had begun to corrode favor in the Soviet Union because of government that in some apartment, in from the inside and far from being a American hostility and Communist some city, in some State in this coun- challenge to the United States, in fact, ideology lost favor in China because of try, there was a nuclear weapon in the it was a nation that could not survive. American friendship? That either custody of someone reporting to Bagh- These supposed supporters of Ronald friendship or hostility from America dad or to Tehran. Reagan ascribe to him an omniscience creates the same result? I think not. I would like to see a defensive shield and all-knowingness, that they think is Communism does not work. Russia and shielding us from intercontinental bal- complimentary. China realized it. This forced a crisis of listic missiles. But let us not fool the In fact, what these supporters of confidence in both places. The Soviet American people. That is just one Reagan are doing are besmirching Ron- Union not being one nation but rather small element of our defense. And if we ald Reagan’s character, attacking his an amalgam of nations held together spend a trillion dollars building a roof honesty, and telling us that our former by a failed ideology collapsed, and over a building that has no walls, we President is a liar to the American peo- China has moved from the ideology of will have been misallocating resources. ple. Communism to the ideology of nation- I am not sure that we can police our Time and again, President Reagan alism overseen by a relatively small borders well enough to prevent nuclear came before us in this hall, I was not group of oligarchs and local potentates weapons from being smuggled here, but

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.093 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 I do know that a missile defense shield Iran has said, well, we need help in the World Bank. The U.S. voted is of only modest use as long as our stopping these ships. All Iran has to do against that loan, but we certainly did borders remain porous. is announce that those countries that not tell our European allies that we We need to focus our attention on the are enforcing the U.N. blockade are al- would take their votes in favor of that rogue states that are currently devel- lowed into Iranian coastal waters, al- loan as a reason to perhaps reexamine oping nuclear weapons and might be lowed within 12 miles of its coast, and other aspects of our foreign policy. We willing to use them even if they faced we will be able to shut down these ille- were good losers. We accepted the de- the threat of annihilation from our nu- gal Iraqi oil exports. But instead, Iran feat. This calls into question how we clear weapons. And we need to cut off lets the tankers go by the checkpoint provide foreign aid. money, investment funds, from going and claims they cannot do anything to Mr. Speaker, I have come to this to the regimes of North Korea, Iran stop it and will not let United Nations floor in the past to support American and Iraq, because all three of those ships or, rather, American and British foreign aid. I think we should do what countries are trying to develop nuclear ships detailed to enforce the U.N. we can to help the Third World de- weapons. blockade, will not allow them in their velop, to help the poorest people on North Korea has agreed to stop its coastal waters. this planet survive. But the recent ac- program, and I leave them aside. We Mr. Speaker, this is a dangerous situ- tion by the World Bank threatens can discuss them separately at a dif- ation; and it shows that our policy to- America’s support for foreign aid. That ferent time. But let us focus for a while ward Iran, especially in the last 2 support is not all that deep to begin on the two great enemies or rivals that months, has been mistaken. Two with, but how do we go back to our dis- we face in Southwest Asia. We do need months ago, the Secretary of State an- tricts and explain that America par- to prevent the government in Baghdad nounced unilaterally, without really ticipates in the World Bank, its capital and the government in Tehran from much consultation with Congress at was provided in significant part by the getting their hands on money. When all, certainly without any congres- American taxpayer, and the World investment capital flows into those sional encouragement or approval, the Bank disbursed $231 million of loans to two countries, when money is loaned to Secretary of State announced that the Iran; money that is fungible, money them, money is given to them, export United States would allow Iran to ex- that allows the Iranians to spend their markets are given to them, when Iraq port to the United States pistachios, oil resources and oil revenues on their is allowed to sell its oil and not spend carpets, caviar, dried fruit; and many military programs? This is going to be the money on food for its people, then people joked, how important could that a hard sell. money is in the hands of those who be. Mr. Speaker, sometime this month would wish to develop nuclear weapons Mr. Speaker, first it is symbolically we will be dealing with the foreign ops and whom as I have pointed out will important, because if America will do appropriations bill. At that point, we face little difficulty in smuggling them business with Iran, business as usual, if will be asked to appropriate hundreds into the United States. Unfortunately, America will open its markets to these of millions of dollars to the IDA pro- our efforts to stem the flow of money nonenergy exports of Iran, then how gram administered by the World Bank. to Tehran and Baghdad have been set can we turn to Europe and Japan and We have to be aware that money of the back in several different ways. tell them not to do business as usual United States disbursed to that pro- Today, Mr. Speaker, it was revealed with Iran on a bigger scale? How can gram could be lent on a concessionary that Iran, having suffered hundreds of we today turn to Japan and Germany basis, could be lent at very low interest thousands of casualties in a war of ag- and tell them to stop buying Iranian rates, pay-us-when-you-feel-like-it oil because Iran is clearly complicit in gression launched by Iraq 2 decades terms, to such countries as North the illegal export of Iraqi oil? Cer- ago, now is allowing Iraq to use its Korea or Sudan, or any other country tainly it weakens our position. coastal waters to evade the U.N. block- that claims to have a good project and ade, evade U.N. sanctions, sell a billion b 2115 is very poor. dollars perhaps every year of oil, and These exports, these non-energy ex- North Korea and Sudan are very poor this would not be money in the oil-for- ports from Iran, are important to Iran. because of the evil of their govern- food program controlled by the United They are its major non-energy exports. ments, not because of a lack of world Nations. This is money directly into They pale into insignificance in dollar aid. How are we going to go back to our the hands of the Iraqi military. amount compared to oil, but reflect on constituents and say, these hundreds of Mr. Speaker, we could spend a tril- this: Iran will always get the world millions of dollars were turned over to lion dollars on a missile defense sys- price for its oil. Nothing we do is going an international organization free to tem, but if we do not stop those oil to change by one penny the amount of make loans to some of the most evil tankers from leaving the Strait of revenue Iran gets for every barrel that nations or evil governments, I want to Hormuz, if we do not prevent that oil it exports to a world thirsty for its oil. stress evil governments, on this plan- from being exported, we are literally In contrast, those other exports, the et? allowing Saddam Hussein to build nu- carpets, pistachios, et cetera, those ex- Better we appropriate these same clear weapons and then we can worry ports need every market they can find funds, and I do not want to see a reduc- about how to keep them out of the to try to push up the price, and by tion, I want to see, if anything, an in- United States. What concerns me, Mr. opening up our markets we invigorate crease in our foreign aid, and provide Speaker, is that our policy toward Iran the world market for those Iranian ex- these same funds to entities under the has been ineffective. The ineffective- ports, exports as to which there is no control of the United States govern- ness is shown today by Iran allowing fixed world price, exports that are im- ment or entities where we at least have that Iraqi oil to be exported. portant to the Iranian economy. Some a veto power, so these funds are loaned Now, we are told that the ships that 5 million people, it is reported, work in or given only for projects in countries come from Iran down into the Persian the Iranian carpet industry. That is that have some minimal respect for Gulf pass a checkpoint controlled by just one of the four imports. human rights? the revolutionary guard. We are told We would think that today the State I look forward to working with Mem- the revolutionary guard does not re- Department would react, react to these bers of the relevant subcommittee and port to the President of Iran, and so we illegal shipments through Iranian wa- of the Committee on Appropriations to should not get bent out of shape if they ters and cut off Iran’s access to Amer- see what we can do to make sure that allow those oil tankers into their ica’s markets. My fear is that that will when we go back to our districts and coastal waters. The fact remains that not happen. Every time there is an op- defend foreign aid, we can say that all in Iran, the president is not the head of portunity to make a unilateral conces- U.S. tax dollars are going for projects their government or military. The su- sion to Iran, we seem to do it and do it in countries that we can support. preme leader is. That leader controls quickly, unilateral concession after Mr. Speaker, this is an additional those revolutionary guards, and those unilateral concession. reason why the loan to Iran was not guards have allowed those tankers to The latest pat on the back that Iran only a poor decision but one that was use Iranian coastal waters. has received is a $231 million loan from ill-timed, as well. Not only does Iran

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.095 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3911 today, a few days after the loan, decide wills become operative, do not pay a a family, people who are called upon to to facilitate Iraqi evasion of U.N. sanc- penny of estate tax. This is a tax paid get off of welfare and to enter the work tions, not only does Iran sponsor ter- by only 11⁄2 percent of all the families force, and we tell them, we are going to rorism and is on the State Department in America. Yet, to read some of the take a chunk of your money, of your terrorism list, not only is Iran, along letters, to listen to some of the rhet- paycheck, to support the social secu- with Iraq, one of the two greatest oric on this floor, we would think that rity system, and I support the social threats for possible destruction of the estate tax was the most burden- security system. We are going to im- American cities at such time as they some tax on American working fami- pose an income tax. We are not going develop nuclear weapons, but Iran a lies. to give you a tax credit for the social year and a half ago decided to continue Estates of under $2 million will, after security tax you pay, and we will give its oppression of its small Jewish com- the current law becomes hopefully ef- you no tax credit for the State sales munity, just as it oppresses those of fective, pay absolutely nothing, as long tax that you pay. the Baha’i faith. as some law and estate planning docu- People who make less than $10 an The Iranian government since its ments are drafted in advance. Mr. hour are paying a lot of tax. What revolution has executed on trumped up Speaker, I introduced a bill that made about them? Are they affected by in- charges 17 members of its small Jewish this law I think less burdensome on centives? Are we to say that the ability community. Well over half of that upper middle class American families, to leave the second $10 million to your community has fled, and now 13 Jews and said that $2 million could be left by kids 20 or 30 years from now is what is are on trial in the city of Shiraz on the a man and wife or a husband and wife, uppermost on the minds of somebody most trumped up charges in trials that to their children with no estate tax, building a business, but that the size of would have made Josef Stalin ashamed, even if they did not prepare a bunch of today’s paycheck is irrelevant to a per- trials where the only evidence is the estate planning documents in advance. son who is working two jobs? I do not apparently tortured or coerced confes- This bill was designed to liberate think so. sions of the defendants in which the de- widows and widowers from these by- Yes, all taxes have an adverse impact fendants confessed to crimes they passed trusts, complicated legal docu- on incentive, the incentive to work, could not possibly have committed. ments, almost required of them by our the incentive to participate in the Mr. Speaker, here in the United current estate tax law. But that bill economy. But I venture that there is a States we live in a multi-ethnic, multi- did not get a hearing because there is far worse effect on our economy from cultural society in which people of any an effort here not to liberate upper taxing those who make less than $10 an ethnic or religious group may be found middle class families, and of course, hour than taxing those who have more in our national security agencies, and those of lesser means are already ex- than $10 million. yes, may be found among those few empt, but not to liberate upper middle b 2130 who commit espionage. class families from the estate tax and Mr. Speaker, we have had British- from the burdens of doing estate plan- I would also point out that before we American spies, we have had Jewish- ning. The plan here is to abolish this cut the estate tax, before we eliminate American spies, we have allegedly had estate tax altogether. the estate tax, we ought to make sure Chinese-American spies. Anybody of The estate tax is a painful tax. It is that we are not endangering Social Se- any ethnic group could find themselves a bad tax. I hate the tax. I hate all curity, that we are not putting our- in a position where they are the taxes. Every single one of them is pain- selves in a position when we will not be custodians of our national secrets. Iran ful. There is no way for the Federal able to provide any pharmaceuticals to is just the opposite. No one of the Jew- government to get money that does not those who are on Medicare, some who ish faith is allowed near anything of have a bad effect on those who are re- need $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 a year of any military or national security sig- quired to pay. pharmaceuticals to survive. nificance whatsoever. The question is not whether the es- Mr. Speaker, they retired believing Mr. Speaker, these 13 are accused of tate tax is a bad tax, but whether it is they had Social Security and now find spying for the CIA, and I put forward our worst tax. I ask Members, is a tax that they are insecure, find that they that we could not be the world’s only 1 do not have the wherewithal to pay for superpower, we could not have emerged that 98 ⁄2 percent of all Americans are the pharmaceuticals that they need to in this powerful position, if our CIA exempt from, is that our worst tax? Or survive. went to Iran looking for spies and de- is it an income tax and a FICA tax that Mr. Speaker, what will come before cided to hire people from the small eth- falls so heavily on the working poor? this House on Friday is a bill to repeal nic group that are prohibited from get- Must we first eliminate a tax that falls the estate tax before we have made So- ting anywhere near any of the informa- chiefly on those with estates over $10 cial Security secure, before we have tion our CIA might be interested in. million, or must we first eliminate These charges are absurd. The World taxes on those who are making $10 an made Medicare recipients secure. Bank loan to Iran, as this trial con- hour or less? Should it be $10 million Every Medicare recipient today knows tinues, was the kind of mistake that and more, or $10 an hour or less? Where that tomorrow they could be diagnosed imperils American support for foreign should we focus our generosity? Where with a disease requiring $5,000 or $10,000 aid and American support for the should we focus our tax cuts? a year of pharmaceuticals for which World Bank, and imperils a relation- Mr. Speaker, there is an earned in- they will get no Federal aid; and we are ship that has recently been celebrated come tax credit, but it is not available told that the most important thing we by the President in his farewell tour, to many of the working poor, and is can do with the available Federal funds farewell as President tour of Europe, not available to any that do not have is to deal with a tax that falls most involving ties that are certainly dis- children in their homes. So we have a significantly on those with more than rupted when European nations say, we situation where we are told that the es- $10 million. will ignore the trial of the 13 Jews in tate tax diminishes the incentive to Mr. Speaker, I suggest that we need Shiraz, we will ignore Iran’s other work because somebody working at age to explore a number of avenues. Now, I problems, and when they will force the 40 or age 50 or age 60 is thinking ahead do not want to ignore the adverse ef- World Bank to take American capital to the point when their estate plan fects of the estate tax. It does make it and money borrowed on the strength of would become effective, in their more difficult to leave a business or a American capital and hijack that eighties or nineties, thinking ahead to family farm to the next generation. money to Tehran. what the estate tax law might be at And we hear statistics about how busi- Mr. Speaker, I would now like to that point, knocking off work early nesses are not always left intact to the shift my focus to a bill that will come and going to the golf course. next generation and we are told that it before this House I believe on Friday, Maybe it is happening, maybe it is is the estate tax. and that is a bill to repeal the estate not. But let us talk also about the ef- It is not always the estate tax. The tax. fect that our current taxes have on the son or daughter of a farmer does not At the outset, let me stress that 98 working poor, people who are called necessarily want to farm. The owner percent of all Americans, when their upon to work the second job to support who builds a business from nothing to

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.098 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3912 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 a $50 million business may find that his might make major contributions, the who put the money in and continue to sons and daughters feel themselves un- estate tax comes up every time. Not fund the Social Security payments to qualified or just disinterested in con- with every person, but certainly in those who are receiving checks today, tinuing to own that business. There is every hour or two. people whose tax dollars, FICA con- no proof that family businesses will The reason for that is that this tax tributions were used to pay the prior stay in families if only we reduce taxes does fall upon those who can most af- generation’s benefits. on those with assets of over $10 mil- ford to come to fundraisers. I think The proposal that the governor has lion. that we in this House need to pass cam- put forward is to take one-sixth of the Finally, Mr. Speaker, one little se- paign finance reform for a lot of rea- money, virtually, that is now going cret about the estate tax. No one will sons, but one of them is that we spend into the regular Social Security Trust tell it to us. That is that at every too much time at fundraisers, and we Fund and divert it into special assets major hospital complex, nonprofit hos- hear too often too repeatedly from that owned by those who contribute the pital, at every major university in this 11⁄2 percent of Americans who pay the funds. I wish we could promise that. I country, if we abolish the estate tax, estate tax, who happen to be the same wish we could do that. But before we the buildings will not have names. I am 11⁄2 percent of Americans who donate start bestowing multitrillion dollar not saying that we will not be able to the most money for political cam- benefits, new benefits, why do we not find our way around campus. That is paigns. make sure that the program can con- not the problem. The problem is that Mr. Speaker, if we do not stop and tinue to pay the existing benefits? gifts, major gifts to our universities think about it, if we do not filter it Another huge benefit promised by and hospitals will slow to a trickle. out, we are going to come to the con- the governor of Texas is that if one If we go to any campus today, we see clusion if one serves in this House that were to die before reaching 65, their this building is named after the Smith the whole country is concerned about family gets a huge check from Social family and that building is named after the estate tax, because in the average Security. Or if they were to die at age the Cohen family and we wonder why. month we hear about it five, 10, 20 68 or 69 or 70, before they have received The answer is simple. The families in- times. We have to remember that every their actuarial expected benefit, the volved made huge gifts to the univer- one of those times was not out at the family receives a giant benefit. That is a wonderful promise. I wish I sity, huge gifts to the hospital, moti- community Little League, was not at a could make that promise. I would be a vated in part by the fact that those visitation to a senior center, was not lot more popular if I made that prom- gifts will not be subject to the estate at a widely publicized town hall, but in ise. But what do we do to those who tax. nine out of 10 cases, or maybe 10 out of live to 90 or 100? Do we say that those Charitable giving at the low end, the 10 cases, it was through a friend that is who live less than their average life $5 and $10 put in the collection plate, a supporter of either us or our col- span get their money back and those would not be affected by a repeal of the leagues here. that live longer than the average life estate tax. But at the high end, when Yes, if we serve in this House, we span stop receiving benefits? There is people are bequeathing millions of dol- need to keep in touch with people, and no solution offered by the governor of lars to universities that in their gra- sometimes that is thrown askew when Texas. Two huge benefits promised; no ciousness choose to name buildings the fundraising burdens and the time source of revenue to pay for them. A after the donors, at the high end where commitments of that are imposed upon sixth roughly of the money diverted. people make gifts that are income tax us. Let us make Social Security secure, deductible in their 80s, knowing that Mr. Speaker, I would like to com- and then we can focus on whether we not only do they get an income tax de- ment just briefly on Governor Bush’s Social Security plan and some of the can do better. duction today but perhaps if they die Mr. Speaker, I have talked about a rhetoric surrounding that plan. Gov- in their 90s they get estate tax relief as number of topics. Topics that are com- ernor Bush has turned to young people well, those gifts are motivated by the plex topics that I do not get enough and said that they only get a 1 or 2 per- fact that 60 or 70 percent of the gift’s time to study about, read about; and it cent return for the money they put in value is represented by a tax deduc- leaves me longing for a greater level of tion. That $5 million Smith building Social Security. What he has not said intelligence. Mr. Speaker, there are cost the Smith family only 30 percent is that the first two generations to par- those working on greater levels of in- of $5 million. ticipate in Social Security did incred- telligence today. There are those en- What is going to happen when we re- ibly well. Social Security brought us gaged in silicon chip engineering who peal the estate tax? The universities out of the Depression as much as any are creating more intelligent machines and hospitals will be here saying: now, program. And the first two generations all the time. And there will come a Congress, you have to appropriate to participate in that program contrib- time when the silicon chip-driven ma- some special money for us. But how uted for only a portion of their work- chines rival humans in intelligence. will we do that? We will cut our own ing lives and received the benefits, ben- There are genetic engineers mapping revenues by $17 billion a year. The col- efits that many are still receiving the human genome and within a few leges, the universities, the hospitals today in their 80s and 90s. decades they may be in a position to will not come here and tell us about So what does this mean? It means create a more intelligent human being, this because essentially they do not that today’s Social Security tax is pay- perhaps one that could have dealt with want to bite the hand that feeds them. ing for our grandparents’ retirement. all of the topics confronting this Con- Speaking of the hand that feeds This was never a pension system where gress with greater wisdom than I have them, I have had a lot of town halls in our money is saved exclusively for us. been able to muster. my district. I have heard hundreds of Rather, our money is being used to There are those dealing with questions, hundreds of complaints. I fund the retirement of those who went nanotechnology, technology where am out in the community almost every before, just as their money went to things are manipulated at the atomic day that I am in California. Mr. Speak- fund the retirement of those who went and molecular levels, technologies that er, at these public gatherings, I cannot before, and we can trace it back to the offer a chance to engineer either from remember a single occasion when Depression generation. biological materials or from electronic someone has come up and said: let us Now, we are told that the new gen- materials or from a combination of the abolish the estate tax. eration does not have to contribute to two a level of intelligence way beyond Mr. Speaker, I hate to admit it, but pay for the previous generation’s re- today’s computers, way beyond today’s it is a sin of which virtually everyone tirement. We are going to have their animals, and perhaps way beyond to- in this House suffers or is guilty. I also money diverted into separate indi- day’s humans. spend time raising money for my cam- vidual accounts and that anything else Speaking of intelligent humans, on paign and for the campaigns of my col- would be unfair. Mr. Speaker, we can- August 7, 1939, Albert Einstein wrote to leagues. Not a day goes by, or not even not simultaneously take all the funds President Roosevelt and brought to his a couple hours go by. If a couple of that are coming into Social Security attention clearly and crisply the im- hours are spent talking to those who and say that is the money of the people portance that nuclear technology

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.100 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3913 might have for the future of the world. or simply more docile than the average ment of Defense for the fiscal year end- In just a few years, that nuclear tech- human form, and we are told to imag- ing September 30, 2001, and for other nology literally exploded. What was ine a race invented for slavery. I think purposes, which was referred to the the high and unusual science of 1939 be- all of us recoil at the ethics of that. House Calendar and ordered to be came the public policy issue of 1945 and But will we recoil with the same printed. beyond. level of revulsion if the nearly as intel- f We today are still wrestling with the ligent as human or perhaps as intel- political, the international, and the ligent as human docile race is engi- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- ethical issues of nuclear power and, of neered from canine DNA or simian VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF course, nuclear weapons. DNA, perhaps someday if we are not H.R. 4577, DEPARTMENTS OF Would it not have been great if we careful, human DNA? But not only may LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN had gotten a bit more of a head start? there be genetic engineering that in- SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND Would it not have been good for hu- vents those entities which some would RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- mankind if the scientists had come to wish to enslave, genetic engineering, TION BILL, 2001 us 20 or 30 years before the nuclear whether it starts with simian DNA or Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, from the Com- weapons were created and told the human DNA, could very well invent a mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- world’s political leaders that the genie level of intelligence well beyond that leged report (Rept. No. 106–653) on the will soon be leaving the bottle and it is of any of us here, perhaps even beyond resolution (H. Res. 515) providing for time to develop a code of ethics and that of the Albert Einstein I quoted consideration of the bill (H.R. 4577) central understandings that will fit the earlier. Then how should human kind making appropriations for the Depart- new technology? react? ments of Labor, Health and Human That which can be done with genetic b 2145 Services, and Education, and related engineering may also be done with sil- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Now, some more than 50 years after icon chip engineering. A book I have tember 30, 2001, and for other purposes, nuclear weapons, we are still strug- not had a chance to read bears the in- which was referred to the House Cal- gling with the ethical issues that they teresting title the Age of Spiritual Ma- endar and ordered to be printed. create. Well, I do not know how many chines. How many decades is it before f years we have before what I refer to as the computer screen lights up with the remembered intelligence poses even question, am I alive? Why am I here? REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- more severe ethical issues for us than Should there be any ethical limitations VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF nuclear weapons do. on creating computers with intel- H.R. 3605, SAN RAFAEL LEGACY Let me bring a few of them to our at- ligence, not just to balance our check- DISTRICT AND NATIONAL CON- tention. I know this may sound like books or to figure the trajectory of the SERVATION ACT science fiction today, but I do not rocket, but computers intelligent Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, from the Com- think anyone familiar with science enough to ask the spiritual questions? mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- would say that these are not real possi- I do not know. I do know that it will leged report (Rept. No. 106–654) on the bilities. I am not saying this decade, take a panel of Einsteins to give us resolution (H. Res. 516) providing for maybe not next decade, maybe not in some guidance as to what our laws consideration of the bill (H.R. 3605) to the lifetime of those of us who have should be. This is going to be a tough establish the San Rafael Western Leg- lost our hair, but certainly within the issue. lifetime of some of the younger folks in I am going to propose probably next acy District in the State of Utah, and the back of the room. Congress, if I am fortunate enough to for other purposes, which was referred First, we will see genetic engineering be here, if there is interest by some of to the House Calendar and ordered to that will either create or offer to cre- my colleagues, perhaps we could work be printed. ate our slaves or our masters. Today on it this month or next month, that f dogs are a man’s and woman’s best we create a national commission on ILLEGAL NARCOTICS friend. They are great pets, and a few the ethics of engineered intelligence to of them are engaged in work, shep- try to give some guidance to those law- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. herding sheep, for example. Today’s makers that will come after us in deal- TANCREDO). Under the Speaker’s an- dogs have been bred, not genetically ing with the issues of silicon or carbon- nounced policy of January 6, 1999, the engineered, just bred to be friendly, based intelligence that approach or ex- gentleman from Florida (Mr. MICA) is docile, and obedient. ceed that of today’s human being. recognized for 60 minutes. There are a few who think it raises I do not know how to deal with these Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I come to ethical issues, but most of us view a issues. It is a tradition in this town the floor as we return from the Memo- dog’s intelligence as below that of self- that, when one does not know what to rial Day work recess and am again awareness and consciousness and are do, one creates a commission. There is pleased to appear before the House and quite happy to have dogs that are obe- also a tradition in this town to wait my colleagues to talk about what I dient, docile. till the last minute, to wait till some consider the most important subject But what happens when the genetic development is going to impair jobs in facing this country and this Congress engineers start developing more intel- our own districts before we get serious and that is the problem of illegal nar- ligent canines? What happens when we about the issue. I would say that these cotics. start having dogs as intelligent or are issues, and there are others as well During this recess, as chair of the more intelligence than apes? Fortu- that we ought to try to tackle at least oversight and investigation Sub- nately, I do not think we are going to at the thinking stage at the earliest committee on Criminal, Justice, Drug face this issue in the next decade. But possible time. Policy and Human Resources of the we are going to face it this century, f House of Representatives, I had the op- and we are probably going to face it be- portunity to continue our series of fore we figure out what to do with it. REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- hearings, both here in the Congress the At what point must we recognize VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF day before we left and adjourned and other life forms as being protected by H.R. 4576, DEPARTMENT OF DE- then during this holiday recess to con- our Constitution? How intelligent must FENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, duct three national field hearings. a genetically engineered animal be to 2001 One of those was in New Orleans at be worthy of our protection and re- Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, from the Com- the request of the gentleman from Lou- spect? I do not know. mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- isiana (Mr. VITTER), also a member of Likewise, we have seen many science leged report (Rept. No. 106–652) on the the Subcommittee on Criminal, Jus- fiction shows where scientists start resolution (H. Res. 514) providing for tice, Drug Policy and Human Re- with human DNA and deliberately try consideration of the bill (H.R. 4576) sources, to look at a drug testing pro- to create a being that is less intelligent making appropriations for the Depart- gram that had been instituted in some

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.102 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3914 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 of the private schools and is being ex- the neighborhood of 52,000 Americans cation come out at the same time that panded to the public schools in New Or- lost their lives the last year as a result we had this hearing in Orlando. leans. That hearing was conducted dur- of direct and indirect deaths. We had planned the hearing in ad- ing the recess. As a result of direct deaths, the last vance of this publication, but certainly Then we moved our field hearings to statistic that we have is 1998, and that the problem that we heard in Orlando Orlando, my own backyard, the area figure was 15,973 Americans lost their with Ecstasy and designer drugs, unfor- immediately south of me where we con- lives. It is only to be compared to the tunately, in this article, for those of us ducted a field hearing on the subject of external conflicts in which we have who will read it, will disclose, in fact, club drugs and designer drugs and their lost so many Americans. that Ecstasy and designer drugs are impact now in central Florida, the So it is fitting that in the light of now rampant across the United States. State of Florida, and across the Na- Memorial Day that we remember those Club drugs, those drugs that are in tion. who lost their lives in service to this dance and rave clubs in central Florida Then we conducted a third hearing in great Nation, but it is sad to come and around the country now, where the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area, ac- back and face the reality of tens of sometimes parents think that their tually in the city of Mesquite outside thousands of Americans dying at the children are going to a dance or a of Dallas at the request of the gen- hands and at the call and at the de- music concert or activity where there tleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS). We struction of illegal narcotics across our is security, where there is no alcohol, looked at an area that had been hard land. these places that seem and sound se- cure have now turned, according to tes- hit by narcotics, illegal narcotics, pri- b 2200 marily heroin, looked at the trend in timony we have had, into major illegal narcotic trafficking, particu- The toll in dead and destroyed fami- sources of illegal designer drugs for our larly some of the designer drugs, meth- lies goes on and on. We have conducted young people. amphetamine, and focused our atten- field hearings across the Nation in the In Florida, the head of our State of- fice of drug control policy, Jim tion on what that community had done past year and a half since I have as- McDonough, testified that we lost 200 in successful treatment and prevention sumed the chairmanship and this re- individuals in Florida in the last sev- education, community-based programs sponsibility. I am concerned that this eral years to designer and club drugs to deal with the problem of illegal nar- situation may be getting even worse, and overdoses of these new fancy nar- cotics and drug abuse. rather than better. cotics. So we have had a full schedule, and Tonight I want to talk about where I do not think I have ever seen a tonight I want to update my colleagues we are, some of the things we learned in our field hearings, where we can go more insidious threat to this country and the American people on where we than what we face probably in the next stand in our efforts to combat illegal from here, what we have done in the past that was correct, and what we year, not only from external heroin narcotics. and cocaine coming in to the United Now, today is the 6th of June, and we have done most recently that has been States in unprecedented quantities and come back from Memorial Day, a time incorrect, and what path we need to follow to get this situation under con- waves. And I will talk about how we when we remembered those who fought got ourselves into that situation. Now and died in service to this country to trol. But, again, we have a very, very serious situation. It was brought to we find the threat of these designer our great Nation. We remember today drugs, Ecstasy, coming in also through of course D-Day, such a memorable day light in the hearing that was conducted in my own backyard in central Florida. every conceivable means, huge quan- in the history of the country, the be- tities coming in from the Netherlands, ginning of the end of World War II The last hearing we held focused on the last year and a half. That hearing which has had lax laws relating to nar- when thousands of Americans died on cotics distribution and consumption; focused on the number of deaths from the beaches of Normandy in attempt- huge quantities coming in from Mex- heroin overdoses, which unfortunately ing to bring the Second World War to ico, our neighbor to the south, which continues to rise and even the number an end. we have given free and open trade ac- of admissions from overdoses of heroin As we remember each of those fallen cess to the United States and to our continues to rise dramatically. The heroes on Memorial Day and remember markets. this day, we must realize that these in- only reason we have not had more Also the problem of methamphet- dividuals gave up their lives for service deaths, I am told by medical and law amine, which really was not on the to this country and respect their great enforcement experts, is that they have charts some 6 years ago or 7 years ago, sacrifice and always honor that great developed better techniques to save our and now we see an epidemic of meth- sacrifice. young people. And those who suffer amphetamine from the West Coast, to Tonight our country does not face from overdoses, they do not fall victim; the East Coast, from the North to the the threat of a Cold War, of nuclear but, nonetheless, we have even greater South, methamphetamine with con- bombs possibly being rained from a So- numbers of deaths from heroin. sequences on individuals, that puts viet Union. We still have many exter- We have taken a measure to create a crack to shame. The crack epidemic nal threats. But today we face probably high intensity drug traffic area, which that we had in the 1980s was brought the most serious domestic threat since is just getting underway the last year under control by the Reagan adminis- the very founding of this Nation. The and a half in central Florida, and that tration. And this crack that caused toll continues to mount. may well be expanded up until Jack- people to do such bizarre actions, com- I asked my staff to research the num- sonville and go through Orlando to mit such bizarre crimes is nothing ber of American dead in some of the Tampa, combined with the Miami compared to what we are seeing around wars. In World War I, 117,000, nearly HIDTA and Puerto Rican HIDTA, high this country with methamphetamine. 117,000 Americans lost their lives. In intensity drug traffic area, Federal des- It is hitting the rural areas. We are World War II, over 408,000 Americans ignation by Federal law that allows going out to Iowa to conduct a hearing lost their lives. In the Korean War, every possible Federal asset to be com- at the request of the representative some 52,246 Americans died in service bined with State, local, other law en- from Iowa (Mr. Latham), the heartland of their country. The Vietnam War, forcement efforts, to go after traf- and core of America. Minnesota, an- some 58,219. In the Persian Gulf con- fickers, certainly, a Federal responsi- other area filled full of family and tra- flict in the past decade, 363 Americans bility. But even with those efforts un- dition is now also ravaged by meth- gave their life in those battles. derway, the incidents of death by her- amphetamine. It is incredible to note the loss of life oin are still dramatically high. We conducted a hearing several directly and indirectly to illegal nar- Now we have learned about and we weeks ago and had for the first time cotics. Our Drug Czar, head of the Na- focused our hearing on club drugs, de- the Federal Sentencing Commission in, tional Office of Drug Control Policy, signer drugs and particularly Ecstasy. and the Sentencing Commission pro- Barry McCaffrey, testified before our The cover of this week’s Time maga- vided us with some charts, which I Subcommittee on Criminal, Justice, zine features Ecstasy, and it was ironic would like to put up and have my col- Drug Policy and Human Resources in that we would have this national publi- leagues and the speaker pay attention

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:15 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.105 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3915 to for a minute, this problem has got- The drug czar’s office was slashed Post. It says, ‘‘Antidrug Efforts Stalls ten entirely out of control since 1992. from 120 positions to some 30 positions in Colombia.’’ And it is ironic that on We look at the crack problem that we in 1993. The use of the military for the same page they have ‘‘U.S. Calls had, and I mentioned in the 1980s that interdiction to stop drugs most cost ef- Peruvian Election Invalid.’’ was brought under control and rather fectively from their source before they This shows two great failures of this limited. got into the country, and our military administration. First, we begged, we If we look at this chart in two areas, people must understand, do not become pleaded with this President since 1994, in 1992, at the end of the Bush adminis- involved in drug enforcement, they when they started first of all closing tration, Bush and Reagan had done an provide surveillance information; that down the sharing of information with incredible job in bringing that situa- information is given to source coun- Peru and Colombia and other countries tion under control. Methamphetamine tries, and the source countries go after that were sources of hard narcotics, we in 1992, and again, I did not produce the drug traffickers. That is the pat- pleaded with them to continue allow- this chart, this was given by the Fed- tern, and that is what can work, ing that surveillance information to be eral Sentencing Commission to our worked so effectively in the Bush and given. subcommittee, there is almost no meth Reagan administration, no question Liberals from this administration on the chart in 1992. about it. and others who went into these various If we go to 1993, we see the spread of They chose another path. This is, agencies, including the Department of crack, the appearance of methamphet- again, the result, another chart show- Defense, came up with a cockamamie, amine. In 1994, you have to remember ing what took place from almost, and I am not sure, for the benefit of the some of the situations which we devel- again, if we went back to 1992, we had Speaker and the stenographer, how oped; this is the end of the Bush and no methamphetamine on this chart and ‘‘cockamamie’’ is spelled, but a Reagan administration. This is the be- two spots of crack showing up. 1996, cockamamie opinion was drafted by ginning of the Clinton/Gore just say this is the result of that policy. 1997, these liberals that we could no longer maybe to drugs. Here is just say no era. almost the entire country now en- share that information and they closed Here is the just say maybe. Here is the gulfed, finishing the job in 1998 and down the surveillance, they closed down stopping us providing that infor- appointment of a chief health officer of 1999. the United States, Jocelyn Elders, who These are some of the most dramatic mation and, basically, shut down the shoot-down policies that these coun- said to our children, if it feels good, do charts, again, ever supplied, I think, to tries had adopted. it, the just say maybe generation. Congress showing the failure of a pol- Here we see the beginning of the When we would provide these coun- icy of this Congress, and the damage meth epidemic, the cocaine, the crack tries information on drugs leaving that was done in a 2-year, 3-year period reappearance. Again, these charts are their source, they would, in fact, send by this administration. just absolutely dramatic and revealing. their pilot out after warning and shoot I can only say to those that think the 1994, in 1993, they began the closedown down drug traffickers. It worked. It war on drugs is a failure to, again, of the war on drugs. worked in the Bush administration. It During the break, I was home and please look at this chart. worked in the Reagan administration. heard one of our local councilmen, who And no matter how I stand, if I got And we saw this decline. is also an active Democrat, say that up on top of this and looked down, if I I always ask, how many people have well, in fact, the problem is the war on look at it from the side, or if I get un- HD TVs? Not many people have HD drugs is a failure, and we just have not derneath, these are the facts. The TVs. That is because there is not a big put enough money into treatment. source is the University of Michigan. supply of HD TVs, there is a very small Let me just, if I may, show how much In the Reagan administration, we see supply available and the price is very money we have put in treatment. Here the long-term prevalence of drug use high. is 1991, 1992, even in the Bush adminis- taking a decline; in the Bush adminis- With the policy of closing down the tration in these eras, we had put tration, a dramatic decline. war on drugs, you would not have your money into treatment. In almost every I have not doctored these. I have not planes shot down, if the surveillance is succeeding year and from this point on touched these. These were presented to prohibited, which it was by this admin- here, we have almost doubled the our subcommittee. For any illicit drug, istration, and that mistake was made amount of money in treatment. this is probably the best barometer back in 1994 and 1995 and only cor- At the same time, this administra- that is produced on this. You look at rected after a bipartisan effort, every- tion began the employment of an un- the Clinton administration, you look one in the House who dealt with this precedented number of people, and at the emphasis of putting all of the issue knew the great mistake that was even the White House Executive Office money into treatment, closing down made, the damage that was made, and of the President with such recent drug the enforcement or closing down the we changed the law and allowed that use histories that they could not pass interdiction, closing down the source information to be shared. security checks, the situation was so country, failing to stop drugs at their And then in the last 2 or 3 years, we bad that, in fact, the Secret Service re- source, closing down the drug czar’s op- see the same pattern over and over quired a drug testing program be insti- eration, as we knew it, and these are again. This administration has failed tuted before they would grant addi- the results. to provide the interdiction effort. The tional clearances to these individuals. So this, my friends, is not failure. Department of Defense does not have We ended up with an administration This is success. This is a reduction. the will. And I just thought of this the that began the dismantling of the war This is failure. It is incredible to see other day. Have my colleagues ever on drugs, cutting, with a Democrat- that where the Republicans took over, heard the President of the United controlled House of Representatives, and even with the thwarting of this ad- States mention the war on drugs? Have the entire executive branch, the presi- ministration blocking the new major- we ever heard Bill Clinton, the Chief dency, the House and the Senate, the ity’s efforts to stop drugs at their Executive Officer, from this podium, in other body, by huge majorities, from source, to regain the cooperation and a joint session of Congress or in any 1993 to 1995 controlled this whole proc- use of the military for surveillance public forum? I cannot recall. ess. They began the dismantling of the purposes, and going after tough pros- At one time I know that a search was war on drugs. ecution on some of the things that we done on one of these Nexus searches to The money that had previously been have done, have we even begun to sta- see how many times he had mentioned used, the funds that had been pre- bilize this in the last several years. illegal narcotics or an effort to deal viously used for stopping drugs at their with the drug problem; and, in fact, it b source called international programs 2215 is almost the lowest recorded of any or funds were cut in half, gutted by, But now I submit that the situation President. That is why we see the lack again, a White House and a Democrat- is again getting out of hand, and for of leadership from the White House and controlled Congress bent on just going several specific reasons. not only the lack of leadership and the for treatment, ignoring a war on drugs, First, during the holidays, the head- message that is sent to our young peo- closing down on a war on drugs. line is very telling in The Washington ple and our population, but also the

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:15 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.107 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3916 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 policy and the policy is an antidrug ef- fire. And that was a situation he inher- main routes. And Colombia is another fort stalled in Colombia. ited, brought the cocaine trafficking disaster. The two foreign policy disas- Why did it stall? This administration under control, brought down the ter- ters unparalleled in the history of this never brought up until the last minute, rorism that disrupted so many lives, hemisphere. Billions spent there, noth- almost to the week of the presentation and stabilized the economy so a mother ing spent there, creating a market, cre- of the budget, their proposal for deal- would not have to make a decision ating a source for drug trafficking. ing with this problem in Colombia. whether she fed four children and let There was almost no heroin produced Now, when the gentleman from Illi- one die. in 1993 in January when this President nois (Mr. HASTERT) chaired the sub- This is the type of foreign policy. took office, President Clinton; and this committee responsible for trying to Even the President of the United is now the source of some 75 percent of deal with that narcotics problem, he States’s representative in Peru wrote the heroin killing kids in Orlando and actually was the chair of the sub- this administration and said, your pol- Plano, Texas and California; Chicago; committee that had this responsibility icy for, and this is the policy of a sec- and New York. And now it is transiting in the last Congress, he began restora- ond time, they made the mistake in through the country, where we spent $3 tion in several countries and was able 1994 and 1993 by stopping the surveil- billion in nation building, in estab- to get in Peru and Bolivia efforts start- lance information, they stopped it lishing a judicial system and electoral ed. They have eliminated between 55 again, and the President’s representa- processes that have been, in fact, a and 60 percent of the cocaine produc- tive, the ambassador of the United farce. tion in both of those countries, suc- States of America, appointed by the It is the bad leading, the bad destroy- cessful programs. President of the United States, said, ing American business activity there, That is why I thought this was ironic this is a mistake in a report that was forcing the whole island, at least this that the U.S. calls the Peruvian elec- given to me in December by GAO, the half, which is Haiti, of Dominica, the tion invalid. I think they backed off General Accounting Office. I asked for island nation of Haiti into a welfare today. But here, this administration, a report from an impartial panel to see state supported by U.S. taxpayers, one instead of praising President Fujimori, what was going on. of the saddest chapters in failed policy is condemning President Fujimori. So mistake after mistake, error after of this administration. Why in the world would we take a error, has been made. And then what was not diverted here, president who has stabilized the coun- Now, again, in the 1980s, we had most the Defense Department will tell you try, and I can tell my colleagues first- of the cocaine coming in from South was diverted to Kosovo, to Bosnia, to hand because I flew into Lima, Peru in America and from Peru and Bolivia. the other many deployments of this ad- 1990, the end of 1993, with the airport About 95 percent of it really was com- ministration. sandbagged, with people sleeping in the ing in from those two countries. We What are the results of these poli- streets, with chaos, with thousands of were able to stem that. We were able to cies? For the first time again, we are displaced Indian population, hungry bring down the prevalence of drug use. seeing with the blocking of aid to Co- people, I will never forget going to a This is the new picture; and we have al- lombia, and I must say that at this village outside of Lima and meeting a most all of the cocaine, probably 80 to point the Republicans must take some peasant woman and she had five chil- 90 percent of the cocaine, now being heat in the United States Senate, the dren and the interpreter told me what produced in Colombia. other body, and some blame and re- she was saying, and she said that her Now, in 6 or 7 years, we managed to sponsibility for blocking the aid. The difficulty, her problem, was she only turn Colombia from a transit and traf- House did act and had a package ready had enough food for four of those chil- ficking country into a producing coun- to go to aid Colombia to get additional dren so she had to choose which child try. Fortunately, the policies of the resources. The other body did not act not to feed that would die. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT) with the speed they should have. But This is the situation that President and the new Republican majority were again, there is some justification be- Fujimori inherited, complete chaos, 60, instituted at very low cost, $20 million, cause the President dragged his heels 70 percent of the cocaine coming into $30 million, $40 million in those source in getting this request to the Congress. the United States produced in that countries to stop incredible volumes of b country. Here is someone who brought cocaine coming into the United States. 2230 law and order, who calmed a country But what happened is the Clinton ad- This is what is happening now. We that was in total disruption, and here ministration blocked aid, blocked heli- are seeing a resurgence of cocaine. The is this administration condemning him copters, blocked equipment again be- chart that I showed just a few minutes for a candidate who called not to have cause the liberals in the administra- ago showed the crack coming in. Crack a runoff election and would not commit tion said, oh, we cannot harm the hair is part of the cocaine trafficking. This to a date certain. on the back of any leftist, Marxist gue- was presented to us by the Customs Could you imagine the Republicans rilla. It does not matter if they, in fact, Service. These are boats mostly com- saying, we will not have a runoff elec- were trafficking and supporting their ing through Haiti with literally tons of tion or the Democrats in this country guerilla activities through the sale of cocaine which is smuggled in through saying we will not have a runoff elec- illegal narcotics that were coming into the hulls of these vessels. This is 706 tion or do not have a runoff election, the United States. pounds of cocaine seized. This is just and we will figure out at some time So now we have really, protected by what they are seizing, January 31, 2000. when the election will be? This is a the Clinton-Gore administration, Co- This is another vessel, 1,083 pounds of slap in the face to President Fujimori lombia with no resources. It is almost cocaine coming in at the beginning of who has done an incredible job of first farcical what has happened. And until February. Another one, February 5, 539 stabilizing that country. the first couple of months of this year pounds of cocaine. Another one, Feb- I remember going down when I took were we able to get to the National Po- ruary 10, 226 pounds of cocaine, most of over chairmanship of this responsi- lice three Blackhawk helicopters, it coming into the United States bility on our drug policy and trying to which we have been pleading and beg- through Haiti, some of it being trans- put these programs back together both ging for 4 or 5 years to get down to Co- shipped through Puerto Rico, the Ba- with the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. lombia. hamas and into Florida. We are seeing HASTERT) and myself when I assumed We knew what was going to happen, an unprecedented amount of cocaine this chair and met with President and it happened. This administration again for the first time coming in. Fujimori, I was stunned at Lima, I was ignored it. They sent the military as- We are seeing an unprecedented stunned at the countryside, at the sets to Haiti. Ironically, Haiti is now amount of methamphetamine labs. order, the ability of people to conduct one of the biggest traffickers in the Most of the meth we hear about is tied their daily business, of glass every- Caribbean, lawless killing. We have one to Mexican gangs, Mexican drug deal- where, which everything had been corrupted administration replacing an- ers and chemical dealers who are sell- boarded, people sleeping in the alley- other one. After billions of American ing the precursors or organizing the lab ways, bombs going off at night, gun- taxpayer dollars, this is now one of the efforts. We have had testimony that

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 06:15 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.108 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3917 their operations from Mexico extend, country and are used for these illicit see we are well on our way to breaking of course, through Texas, through purposes; but we must do an even bet- the records of 1999, and we are only Oklahoma. We heard testimony that ter job of education and prevention. partially through the year. What is in- from 60 labs in the Oklahoma area that Treatment is fine, but treatment as- teresting is we conducted this hearing the FBI controls Oklahoma and Texas, sumes that someone is already ad- in Orlando; we moved to New Orleans. there is now over 1,000 labs that have dicted and a victim. If we fought World I heard the same scenario being laid been busted. In Iowa, the heartland War II and we only treated victims, we out by the district attorney there, again of America. On the West Coast in did not invent the equipment that we Harry Connick, and others who testi- Sacramento, up in the north central did, the bomb that we did to go after fied, local sheriffs, the same problem is area, incredible amounts of meth- the source, we did not stop the produc- being repeated. Then we went on to amphetamine all the way down to the tion of the German rockets, if we did Dallas and we hear the Dallas-Fort base of California with methamphet- not stop their war machine, we never Worth area also being victimized by de- amine. Methamphetamine we have would have brought the war under con- signer drugs and incredible increases in done hearings on. trol. The war on drugs, it does not take activity. I want to digress for a minute and a rocket scientist to figure out, you One of the problems that we have had talk about methamphetamine. Because stop the drugs at their source. This in this administration, not only a fail- I do not think we have ever seen a also, though, as I have said, is a much ure in closing down some of the war on more damaging substance than meth- more insidious threat than anything drugs, again, source country interdic- amphetamine. These are some charts we have seen, again with Ecstasy, tion, the drug czar’s office, getting provided to us by the National Drug In- again with methamphetamine, again that back up and running full speed, stitute. Dr. Leschner presented these with GHB, and I believe it is GHB, I which I might say Barry McCaffrey is before our subcommittee, showing the really do not know that much other doing his best. General McCaffrey in- normal brain with dopamine which than what I have heard at the last herited a disaster from Lee Brown who helps with the brain function which is hearings about this new drug. should have been run out of office, who shown in the bright yellow. This is the This is another drug that has an in- dismantled the drug czar’s office, did normal brain. The second is a brain credible consequence in its use. People the most damage of any public official that has had a small amount of meth- are using it, mixing it with alcohol and probably in the history of the United amphetamine. The third is someone ad- dropping dead. The difference with States, just an incredible disaster. dicted to methamphetamine. The last GHB is that there is almost no trace Barry McCaffrey and others like my- one is someone who has Parkinson’s left in the blood stream. There is al- self are now stuck with trying to bring Disease in a serious stage. most no trace left in the body to de- us out of this morass. This drug, methamphetamine, does tect. So it is a much more insidious One of the additional policy failures incredible things to human beings. It drug; it is a deadly drug, and people are we have had, I talked about Haiti, the causes the most bizarre actions. This is dying from it; and we do not even know nation-building effort and now a dis- what chemically happens to the brain they are dying. We had expert testi- aster, one of the major sources of drug and destroys the brain function. It is mony that tells us because it dissipates transit operations. This administration not something that can be regenerated. from the body that what happens is the knew that Panama was going to cease This is permanent damage. This is only way that you can really detect it our military operations in Panama. damage so severe that mothers and fa- is by doing a dissection of the brain Panama was key to the war on drugs thers abandon their children not to re- and an autopsy after death and finding because all of the forward operating lo- claim them, as we found in testimony minute traces of this substance. cations were centered from Panama. in California, where in a small county But we are facing with these designer This little yellow dot here represents some 600 addicted to methamphet- drugs an incredible challenge to this and is right over Panama. We had How- amine, only a handful were even capa- Nation, to our young people, to par- ard Air Force Base, part of the $10.5 ble or could take back or would take ents. Parents have no idea about these billion in assets that we turned over to back their children. This is what hap- drugs that are out there and again the Panamanians last year. May 1 of pens to the brain. Meth is absolutely a available in these clubs that sound like last year was an important date, about destructive substance and again causes they would be something that you a year ago. The U.S. knew this was people to commit the most bizarre ac- could securely send your children to going to happen, but this administra- tions. The worst case we heard was a with no alcohol, with security posted, tion failed to negotiate with Panama mother and father that tortured their with other limits. Yet these clubs, and not for continued military use but for child and then boiled the child to fi- we now have the term club drugs and continued use of drug surveillance nally kill the child. Again, just incred- we have this wide variety of small tab- flights, because this was such a key ibly bizarre acts that are committed on lets and pills. Some of them we saw at area, and it covered this whole area this drug. the hearing that were presented in the very cost effectively. We had also built Mr. Speaker, we are facing a very, Orlando hearing by this drug enforce- the infrastructure, billions of dollars very difficult situation. When you have ment and customs agency that had for those bases, and we could have in in one small locale 1,000 meth labs and been seized that are small pills with de- fact even leased them for a small this methamphetamine being produced signer emblems, designer emblems of amount of money. Instead, the talks by recipes provided over the Internet, Nike, of other trademarks that are im- collapsed. Instead, the administration by people experimenting and getting posed, and the drugs have such an at- was left in the cold and they quickly substances from their drug stores, tractive appearance and seem almost scurried to the Department of Defense chemicals, and then the larger prob- harmless that now our young people and Department of State to find other lem, the Mexican meth dealers and get- are being victimized by even the ap- locations. Now, that is a responsible ting the precursor chemicals from pre- pearance of these drugs. Again, the thing to do. It was irresponsible in the dominantly Mexico, China, and the dramatic rise in death in Florida has fashion it was done because it was de- Netherlands according to testimony we been recounted, and the deaths that we layed. We called them before our com- have had. cannot count because of, again, drugs mittee even before I was chair of this We are facing an incredible challenge like GHB that are almost impossible to subcommittee; said, are things getting with these narcotics coming into the detect. in place, are you ready, are you negoti- United States. I am convinced, too, Again, I think it is important that ating with the Panamanians, could we given the ability to produce these we look at what is happening. Our not just keep the drug operations out drugs domestically, such as meth- hearing focused on that in Orlando. of there, this forward operation going amphetamine, and we can do our best, This chart talks about a comparison and do it cost effectively with cutting we have a responsibility to do our best of designer drugs and other drug a deal with the Panamanians? to control the precursor chemicals and overdoses and shows in 1999, this would In fact, what happened is it all fell find them before they come into the be other drugs and this is designer apart. We were totally asked to leave, country and then as they come into the drugs in the year 2000 so far to date, we kicked out of Panama. Even Barry

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.111 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3918 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 McCaffrey told me that corrupt tenders the figures in 1991, 1992, and 1993. This United States in his many deployments by the Panamanians allowed the Chi- would be the end of the Bush adminis- in Haiti diverting resources from this nese to take control of the two port ac- tration, the beginning of the Clinton anti-narcotics effort to nationbuilding tivities and the U.S. was excluded from administration. while our people are falling like flies, any flights as of May 1. Members will see the dramatic drop, particularly our young people. So as of May 1 last year, we have had the dramatic drop here. In fact, we are If Members do not believe those a wide-open field day for drug traf- barely at, and with the efforts of the charts, there is a 1999 GAO report that fickers because the United States, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT), I requested that shows in fact that in Department of Defense and the State who was able to fund additional money 1992–1993, the beginning of the Clinton Department, have been handicapped in when he had responsibility for chairing administration, dramatic drops oc- getting these forward-operating loca- drug policy, we are barely back at the curred in this. tions, drug surveillance operations levels at the end of the Bush-Reagan First is the total use of DOD assets in back in place. administration when these programs the war on drugs. This is, again, not b 2245 were gutted. produced by me but the General Ac- As we gut these programs, it is inter- counting Office; overall assets down When we do not have that informa- esting, and we turn to treatment, and dramatically. tion, we have this huge supply. Re- we saw the graphs on treatment, we see This next line in red, the DOD, down member what I said about HDTVs? Not again in the Reagan-Bush era that this dramatically. The Coast Guard was up too many people have them because is a lifetime annual and 30-day drug slightly, but also leveled off here. there is not a big supply. Well, on use, and we see it declining in the Bush Mr. Speaker, I will continue next every street in this country we can find and Reagan administration. We see it week on more information relating to cocaine in unprecedented quantities on a steep incline, and again, this is our efforts to stem illegal narcotics today. On every street in this country the policy of success of this adminis- and drug abuse in this country. we can find heroin in unprecedented tration. f quantities today, because we have an We only see here where we began, incredible supply. again, the Republican and new major- LEAVE OF ABSENCE Just doing treatment, as this admin- ity takeover, some slight change. But I By unanimous consent, leave of ab- istration put its eggs all in the treat- will tell the Members that this chart, if sence was granted to: ment basket, it just does not cut it. We we continue and not stop drugs coming Mr. MCNULTY (at the request of Mr. have to stop some of this supply from in from Colombia, not stop drugs com- GEPHARDT) for today on account of per- its source. We know it is coming from ing in from their source, not inter- sonal reasons. Colombia. dicting drugs, not stopping the pre- Ms. SANCHEZ (at the request of Mr. The American taxpayers are now cursor chemicals that allow the pro- GEPHARDT) for today on account of offi- stuck with the bill in trying to put to- duction of deeper drugs and meth- cial business. gether this operation in a piecemeal amphetamine, Mr. Speaker, we are Mr. PASTOR (at the request of Mr. fashion with a base in Ecuador, a base about to have this again go off the GEPHARDT) for today on account of ill- in Curacao and Aruba, and possibly a charts. The damage to our 12th graders ness in the family. base in El Salvador. Unfortunately, the and others will be unbelievable. Mr. VENTO (at the request of Mr. price tag will probably be $100 million. This is long-term trend of prevalence GEPHARDT) for today and the balance of Ecuador, in a recent hearing we con- of heroin use, and also produced by the the month on account of illness. ducted, and we will be talking about University of Michigan. We see in the Mr. JEFFERSON (at the request of Mr. this again in a hearing on Friday with Reagan administration pretty much a GEPHARDT) for today on account of offi- the Department of Defense and Depart- flat line, some downturn, another cial business. ment of State, it will not be until 2002 downturn in the Bush administration. Mr. ENGLISH (at the request of Mr. that this runway, which is incapable of In the Clinton administration, it is off ARMEY) for today on account of a death supporting some of the aircraft that we the charts. I did not make these charts. in the family. need to do this surveillance work, it We enlarged them. This obviously is a Mr. GREENWOOD (at the request of Mr. will not be until 2002 until that is in story of failure. This is success. ARMEY) for today and June 7 on ac- place, so that is one reason we have Now, any administration like the count of personal reasons. tons of this stuff coming in unchecked. Clinton administration that can get us Mr. HILLEARY (at the request of Mr. In Aruba, we do have some flights long-term trends on prevalence of her- ARMEY) for today on account of per- going out of Aruba. Unfortunately, oin use going up like that, that is a sonal reasons. they take off from a commercial field, success. That means that the war on Mr. SMITH of Michigan (at the re- and our staff has said that sometimes drugs was a failure, but this is a suc- quest of Mr. ARMEY) for today and the these flights are even delayed. cess. Again, we see the first bleep balance of the week on account of Now we have a problem with Ven- there, again after some of the policies emergency eye surgery. ezuela, who has thumbed its nose at of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. f the President of the United States, at HASTERT), the new Republican adminis- the United States’ efforts to conduct tration of the Congress took over, not SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED surveillance flights in Venezuelan air- of the executive branch. By unanimous consent, permission to space or pursue traffickers, even when Again, we see in the Reagan era, this address the House, following the legis- we provide them with information. is long-term prevalence use of cocaine, lative program and any special orders In the final area, we have two 10-year and in the Bush era a dramatic success. heretofore entered, was granted to: contracts here. We will be investing This is the beginning of the Andean (The following Members (at the re- that money for 10 years, and again, not strategy, stopping the cocaine at its quest of Mr. LAMPSON) to revise and ex- up until 2002. The last location that source. This was the Vice President’s tend their remarks and include extra- they have suggested and recently task force that Vice President Bush neous material:) signed an agreement, but I believe it led. This is blue lightning and other Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, for 5 has not been approved by the El Sal- initiatives to go after this stuff. minutes, today. vador parliament, is a location in El This did not work, Mr. Speaker. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, for 5 min- Salvador. So we have three that will These are imaginary downturn lines, utes, today. not be in place for a long time. More but then we see the Clinton adminis- (The following Members (at the re- drugs will be coming into the country. tration, and I would be afraid to re- quest of Mr. DEMINT) to revise and ex- It is another disaster at our doorstep. chart this given what we now know tend their remarks and include extra- Let me again look at, if we can, the about the Clinton administration di- neous material:) money that was spent for interdiction verting assets, with Vice President Mr. PAUL, for 5 minutes, today. and also international programs, which Gore sending AWACs to Alaska to look Mr. VITTER, for 5 minutes, today. is source country programs. These are for oil spills, the President of the Mr. DEMINT, for 5 minutes, today.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.112 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3919 Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, 7879. A letter from the Acting Secretary, 7892. A letter from the President and today, June 7 and 13. Department of the Navy, transmitting the Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United Mr. METCALF, for 5 minutes, June 7, Secretary’s determination and findings that States, transmitting a report involving U.S. 8, and 9. it is in the public interest to use other than exports to Malaysia, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. competitive procedures for a specific pro- 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking Mrs. CHENOWETH-HAGE, for 5 minutes, curement, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(7); to and Financial Services. today. the Committee on Armed Services. 7893. A letter from the Director, Office of Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, for 5 7880. A letter from the Under Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- minutes, today. Acquisition and Technology, Department of ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- Mr. KASICH, for 5 minutes, today. Defense, transmitting a report on Federally tion’s final rule—Asset and Liability Backup Funded Research and Development Centers Program (RIN: 3064–AC23) received April 5, f Estimated FY 2001 Staff-years of Technical 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the BILLS PRESENTED TO THE Effort (STE), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2367nt.; to Committee on Banking and Financial Serv- ices. PRESIDENT the Committee on Armed Services. 7881. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 7894. A letter from the Director, Office of Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee Health Affairs, Department of Defense, Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- on House Administration, reported transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘Dental Care ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- that that committee did on this day For Active Duty Military Family Members tion’s final rule—Activities and Investments 18 Years of Age and Under’’; to the Com- of Insured State Banks (RIN: 3064–AC38) re- present to the President, for his ap- ceived April 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. proval, bills of the House of the fol- mittee on Armed Services. 7882. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking lowing titles: Health Affairs, Department of Defense, and Financial Services. H.R. 4489. To amend section 110 of the Ille- transmitting a report describing the scope of 7895. A letter from the Managing Director, gal Immigration Reform and Immigration preventive health care benefits to all eligible Federal Housing Finance Board, transmit- Responsibility Act of 1996, and for other pur- TRICARE beneficiaries; to the Committee on ting the Board’s final rule—Amendment of poses. Armed Services. Membership Regulation and Advances Regu- H.R. 3293. To amend the law that author- 7883. A letter from the Under Secretary, lation [No. 2000–10] (RIN: 3069–AA94) received ized the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to au- Department of Defense, transmitting a re- March 22, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. thorize the placement within the site of the port entitled, ‘‘Distribution of DoD Depot 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking memorial of a plaque to honor those Viet- Maintenance Workloads Fiscal Years 2000 and Financial Services. 7896. A letter from the Managing Director, nam veterans who died after their service in Through 2004’’; to the Committee on Armed Federal Housing Finance Board, transmit- the Vietnam war, but as a direct result of Services. ting the Board’s final rule—Devolution of that service. 7884. A letter from the Under Secretary, Corporate Governance Responsibilities [No. Acquisition and Technology, Department of f 2000–09] (RIN: 3069–AA–96) received March 22, Defense, transmitting a interim response to 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Department of Defense missions and ADJOURNMENT Committee on Banking and Financial Serv- functions review report under OMB Circular Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I move that ices. A–76; to the Committee on Armed Services. 7897. A letter from the Managing Director, the House do now adjourn. 7885. A letter from the Acting Director, De- Federal Housing Finance Board, transmit- The motion was agreed to; accord- fense Procurement, Department of Defense, ting the Board’s final rule—Determination of ingly (at 10 o’clock and 54 minutes transmitting the Department’s final rule— Appropriate Present-Value Factors Associ- p.m.), the House adjourned until to- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Sup- ated With Payments Made by the Federal morrow, Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at 10 plement; Manufacturing Technology Pro- Home Loan Banks to the Resolution Funding a.m. gram [DFARS Case 99–D302] received April Corporation [No. 2000–15] (RIN: 3069–AA92) re- 13, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to f ceived April 24, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Armed Services. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking 7886. A letter from the Acting Director, De- and Financial Services. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, fense Procurement, Department of Defense, ETC. 7898. A letter from the Secretary, BCP, Di- transmitting the Department’s final rule— vision of Financial Practices, Federal Trade Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Sup- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s communications were taken from the plement; Caribbean Basin Countries [DFARS final rule—Advisory Opinion Regarding the Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Case 2000–D006] received April 13, 2000, pursu- Fair Debt Collection Practives Act—received ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 7875. A letter from the Director, Office of April 24, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Armed Services. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking Regulatory Management and Information, 7887. A letter from the Directors of Con- and Financial Services. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- gressional Budget Office and Office of Man- 7899. A letter from the Chairman, National ting the Agency’s final rule—Fenhexamid; agement and Budget, transmitting a joint re- Credit Union Administration, transmitting Pesticide Tolerances [OPP–300991; FRL–6553– port on the National Defense Function (050) the 1999 Annual Report of the National Cred- 7] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received April 7, 2000, pur- outlays for Fiscal Year 2001, pursuant to 10 it Union Administration, pursuant to 12 suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- U.S.C. 226(a); to the Committee on Armed U.S.C. 1752a(d); to the Committee on Bank- mittee on Agriculture. Services. ing and Financial Services. 7876. A communication from the President 7888. A letter from the Secretary of De- 7900. A letter from the Chairman, National of the United States, transmitting requests fense, transmitting the approved retirement Credit Union Administration, transmitting for Fiscal Year 2001 budget amendments for and advancement to the grade of Lieutenant the 1999 annual report regarding activities the Departments of Agriculture, Energy, General Phillip J. Ford, United States Air related to credit practices, pursuant to 12 Health and Human Services, and State; Force; to the Committee on Armed Services. U.S.C. 1752a(d); to the Committee on Bank- International Assistance Programs; the Cor- 7889. A letter from the Secretary of Trans- ing and Financial Services. poration for National and Community Serv- portation, transmitting the annual report of 7901. A letter from the Director, Office of ice; the Merit Systems Protection Board; the the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for Thrift Supervision, transmitting the Preser- National Archives and Records Administra- Fiscal Year 1999; to the Committee on Armed vation of Minority Savings Institutions An- tion; and, the National Capital Planning Services. nual Report to Congress for 1999; to the Com- Commission; (H. Doc. No. 106—251); to the 7890. A letter from the Senior Banking mittee on Banking and Financial Services. Committee on Appropriations and ordered to Counsel, Office of General Counsel, Depart- 7902. A letter from the Director, Office of be printed. ment of the Treasury, transmitting the De- Management and Budget, transmitting the 7877. A letter from the Principal Deputy partment’s final rule—Bank Holding Compa- OMB Cost Estimate For Pay-As-You-Go Cal- Under the Secretary of Defense, Comptroller, nies and Change in Bank Control (RIN: 1505– culations; to the Committee on the Budget. Department of Defense, transmitting a re- AA78) received March 29, 2000, pursuant to 5 7903. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, port of a violation of the Antideficiency Act U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on transmitting the Department’s annual re- by the Department of the Air Force; to the Banking and Financial Services. port to Congress on the FY 1998 program op- Committee on Appropriations. 7891. A letter from the Assistant General erations of the Office of Workers’ Compensa- 7878. A letter from the Director, Defense Counsel for Regulations, Department of tion Programs (OWCP), the administration Finance and Accounting Service, Depart- Housing and Urban Development, transmit- of the Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA), the ment of Defense, transmitting notification ting the Department’s final rule—Single Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensa- that the Defense Finance and Accounting Family Mortage Insurance; Appraiser Roster tion Act (LHWCA), and the Federal Employ- Service is initiating an A–76 cost comparison Removal Procedures [Docket No. FR–4429–F– ees’ Compensation Act for the period October study of the Security Assistance Accounting 03] (RIN: 2502–AH29) received April 5, 2000, 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998, pursuant function, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2461; to the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to 30 U.S.C. 936(b); to the Committee on Edu- Committee on Armed Services. mittee on Banking and Financial Services. cation and the Workforce.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06JN7.116 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3920 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 7904. A letter from the Acting Assistant Promulgation of Implementation Plan; Indi- 7924. A letter from the Director, Office of General Counsel for Regulations, Office of ana [IN99–1a; FRL–6573–7] received April 13, Regulatory Management and Information, Postsecondary Education, Department of 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Education, transmitting the Department’s Committee on Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and final rule—Teacher Quality Enhancement 7916. A letter from the Director, Office of Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Grants Program—received April 6, 2000, pur- Regulatory Management and Information, California State Implementation Plan Revi- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- sion, Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control mittee on Education and the Workforce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Protection of District and Mojave Desert Air Quality Man- 7905. A letter from the Acting Assistant Stratospheric Ozone [FRL–6575–7] received agement District [CA231–0227a; FRL–6570–9] Secretary for Postsecondary Education, De- April 7, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); received April 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. partment of Education, transmitting the De- to the Committee on Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. partment’s final rule—Teacher Quality En- 7917. A letter from the Director, Office of 7925. A letter from the Director, Office of hancement Grants Program—received April Regulatory Management and Information, Regulatory Management and Information, 10, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Committee on Education and the Work- ting the Agency’s final rule—Revisions to ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and force. the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treat- Promulgation of Implementation Plans 7906. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, ment Rule (IESWTR), the State 1 Disinfect- Georgia: Approval of Revisions to the Geor- Department of Education, transmitting the ants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule gia State Implementation Plan: Transpor- Department’s final rule—Projects With In- (Stage 1DBPR), and Revisions to State Pri- tation Conformity Interagency Memo- dustry (RIN: 1820–AB45) received April 10, macy Requirements to Implement the Safe randum of Agreement [GA–48–200010(a); FRL– 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments 6573–5] received April 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 Committee on Education and the Workforce. [FRL–6575–9] (RIN: 2040–AD43) received April U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7907. A letter from the Assistant General 7, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Commerce. Counsel for Regulations, Department of Edu- the Committee on Commerce. 7926. A letter from the Director, Office of cation, transmitting the Department’s final 7918. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, rule—Federal Perkins Loan Program—re- Regulatory Managment and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ceived April 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Transportation 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education ting the Agency’s final rule—Standards of Conformity Amendment: Deletion of Grace and the Workforce. Performance for New Stationary Sources Period [FRL–6574–7] (RIN: 2060–AI76) received 7908. A letter from the Assistant General (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for April 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Counsel for Regulations, Office of Special Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP); Dele- to the Committee on Commerce. Education and Rehabilitative Services, De- gation of Authority to the States of Iowa; 7927. A letter from the Director, Office of partment of Education, transmitting the De- Kansas; Missouri; Nebraska; LINCOLN–Lan- Regulatory Management and Information, partment’s final rule—Projects With Indus- caster County, Nebraska; and City of Omaha, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- try (RIN: 1820–AB45) received April 3, 2000, Nebraska [FRL–6577–1] received April 10, ting the Agency’s final rule—Interim Final pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Determination that State has Corrected the mittee on Education and the Workforce. Committee on Commerce. Plan Deficiency and Stay of Sanctions; 7919. A letter from the Director, Office of 7909. A letter from the Chairman, National Phoenix PM–10 Nonattainment Area, Ari- Regulatory Management and Information, Council on the Humanities, transmitting the zona [AZ092–002; FRL–6575–2] received April Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Federal Council on the Arts and the Human- 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ities’ twenty-fourth annual report on the the Committee on Commerce. Promulgation of State Plans For Designated 7928. A letter from the Director, Office of Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program for Facilities and Pollutants: Connecticut; Plan Regulatory Management and Information, Fiscal Year 1999, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 959(c); for Controlling MWC Emissions From Exist- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to the Committee on Education and the ing MWC Plants [Docket No. CT–055–7214A; ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Workforce. FRL–6577–3] received April 10, 2000, pursuant Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- 7910. A letter from the Administrator, En- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tion Plans; Massachusetts; Revised VOC ergy Information Administration, transmit- Commerce. Rules [MA063–01–7200a; A–1–FRL–6574–7A] re- ting the Energy Information Administra- 7920. A letter from the Director, Office of ceived April 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion’s ‘‘International Energy Outlook 2000,’’ Regulatory Management and Information, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 790f(a)(2); to the Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 7929. A letter from the Deputy Chief, Indus- mittee on Commerce. ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and try Analysis Division, Federal Communica- 7911. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for tions Commission, transmitting the Com- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Dela- mission’s final rule—Local Competition and mitting the 1999 annual report on the Loan ware; Control of Emissions from Existing Boardband Reporting [CC Docket No. 99–301] Repayment Program for Research Generally, Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Inciner- received April 6, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2541—1(i); to the Com- ators [DE040–1023a; FRL–6577–7] received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. mittee on Commerce. April 10, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7930. A letter from the Director, Office of 7912. A letter from the Assistant General 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Counsel for Regulatory Law, Western Area 7921. A letter from the Director, Office of Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Power Administration, Department of En- Regulatory Management and Information, final rule—Voluntary Submission of Per- ergy, transmitting the Department’s final Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- formance Indicator Data [NRC Regulatory rule—Energy Planning and Management ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Issue Summary 2000–08] received April 6, Program; Integrated Resource Planning Ap- Promulgation of State Plans for Designated 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the proval Criteria (RIN: 1901–AA84) received Facilities and Pollutants: Mississippi [MS23– Committee on Commerce. April 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 200015a; FRL–6574–3] received April 5, 2000, 7931. A letter from the Director, Office of to the Committee on Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory 7913. A letter from the National Committee mittee on Commerce. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s on Vital and Health Statistics, Department 7922. A letter from the Director, Office of final rule—Use of Risk-Informed Decision- of Health and Human Services, transmitting Regulatory Management and Information, making in License Amendment Reviews the Third Annual Report to Congress on the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- [NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2000–07] re- Implementation of the Adminstrative Sim- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ceived April 6, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. plification Provisions of the Health Insur- Promulgation of State Implementation 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. ance Portability and Accountability Act, Plans, California—South Coast [CA–237–0221; 7932. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear pursuant to Public Law 104—191, section 263 FRL–6570–7] received April 5, 2000, pursuant Waste Technical Review Board, transmitting (110 Stat. 2033); to the Committee on Com- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Board’s report entitled ‘‘Report to the merce. Commerce. U.S. Congress and the Secretary of Energy— 7914. A letter from the Director, Regula- 7923. A letter from the Director, Office of 1999 Findings and Recommendations,’’ pursu- tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, Regulatory Management and Information, ant to 42 U.S.C. 10268; to the Committee on Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Commerce. transmitting the Department’s final rule— ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 7933. A letter from the Lieutenant General, Removal of Designated Journals; Confirma- Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for USA, Director, Defense Security Cooperation tion of Effective Dates [Docket No. 99N–4957] Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Alle- Agency, transmitting notification con- received April 6, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. gheny County, Pennsylvania; Control of cerning the Department of the Air Force’s 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Emissions from Existing Hospital/Medical/ Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance 7915. A letter from the Director, Office of Infectious Waste Incinerators [PA152–4099a; (LOA) to Israel for defense articles and serv- Regulatory Management and Information, FRL–6571–5] received April 5, 2000, pursuant ices (Transmittal No. 00–43), pursuant to 22 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on Inter- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Commerce. national Relations.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L06JN7.000 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3921 7934. A letter from the Lieutenant General, Fiscal Year 1999; to the Committee on Gov- 7963. A letter from the Director, Office of USA, Director, Defense Security Cooperation ernment Reform. Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Agency, transmitting notification con- 7946. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, fice’s final rule—Prevailing Rate Systems; cerning the Department of the Air Force’s Civil Works, Department of the Army, trans- Abolishment of the King, WA, Non- proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance mitting the Annual Financial Report for Fis- appropriated Fund Wage Area (RIN: 3206– (LOA) to the Taipei Economic and Cultural cal Year 1999; to the Committee on Govern- AI75) received April 4, 2000, pursuant to 5 Representative Office in the United States ment Reform. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Gov- for defense articles and services (Trans- 7947. A letter from the Chief Financial Offi- ernment Reform. mittal No. 00–41), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. cer, Department of Energy, transmitting the 7964. A letter from the The Special Coun- 2776(b); to the Committee on International Fiscal Year 1999 Accountability Report; to sel, Office of Special Counsel, transmitting Relations. the Committee on Government Reform. the Annual Performance Report for Fiscal 7935. A letter from the Lieutenant General, 7948. A letter from the Administrator, En- Year 1999; to the Committee on Government USA, Director, Defense Security Cooperation vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- Reform. Agency, transmitting notification con- ting the Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Perform- 7965. A letter from the Secretary of the cerning the Department of the Air Force’s ance Report; to the Committee on Govern- Treasury, transmitting the FY 1999 Annual proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance ment Reform. Performance Report; to the Committee on (LOA) to the Taipei Economic and Cultural 7949. A letter from the Acting Director of Government Reform. Representative Office in the United States Communications and Legislative Affairs, 7966. A letter from the Secretary of the for defense articles and services (Trans- Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- Treasury, transmitting the Financial Report mittal No. 00–42), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. sion, transmitting the Fiscal Year 1999 An- of the United States Government for the Fis- 2776(b); to the Committee on International nual Performance Report and Fiscal Year cal Year 1999; to the Committee on Govern- ment Reform. Relations. 2000 Annual Performance Plan; to the Com- 7967. A letter from the Secretary of Hous- 7936. A letter from the Under Secretary, mittee on Government Reform. ing and Urban Development, transmitting Acquisition and Technology, Department of 7950. A letter from the Chairman, Federal the Government National Mortgage Associa- Defense, transmitting a copy of Transmittal Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting tion’s (GNMA) management report, pursuant No. 14–99 which constitutes a Request for the 1999 Program Performance Report; to the to 31 U.S.C. 9106; to the Committee on Gov- Final Approval for the Memorandum of Committee on Government Reform. 7951. A letter from the Director, Federal ernment Reform. Agreement with Canada and the United 7968. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, Emergency Management Agency, transmit- Kingdom concerning Chemical, Biological transmitting the Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Re- ting the Fiscal Year 2001 Annual Perform- and Radiological (CBR) Defense Material, port on Performance and Accountablity; to ance Plan; to the Committee on Government pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the Com- the Committee on Government Reform. mittee on International Relations. Reform. 7969. A letter from the Secretary of Trans- 7937. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 7952. A letter from the Chairman, Federal portation, transmitting the Fiscal Year 2001 for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Labor Relations Authority, transmitting the Performance Plan combined with the Fiscal transmitting a report on chemical and bio- Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Program Perform- Year 1999 Performance Report; to the Com- logical weapons proliferation control efforts ance Report; to the Committee on Govern- mittee on Government Reform. for the period of February 1, 1999 to January ment Reform. 7970. A letter from the Director, U.S. Trade 31, 2000, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 5606; to the 7953. A letter from the Chairman, Federal and Development Agency, transmitting the Committee on International Relations. Maritime Commission, transmitting the An- Annual Performance Report for FY 1999; to 7938. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- nual Program Performance Report for FY the Committee on Government Reform. viser for Treaty Affairs, Department of 1999; to the Committee on Government Re- 7971. A letter from the Secretary of Com- State, transmitting Copies of international form. merce, transmitting the 1999 Biennial report agreements, other than treaties, entered into 7954. A letter from the Director, Holocaust with respect to the Striped Bass Research by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. Memorial Museum, transmitting the Annual Study, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1851; to the 112b(a); to the Committee on International Performance Report for Fiscal Year 1999; to Committee on Resources. Relations. the Committee on Government Reform. 7972. A letter from the Deputy Associate 7939. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 7955. A letter from the Administrator, Na- Director for Royalty Management, Minerals for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- Management Service, Department of the In- transmitting the President’s Determination tion, transmitting the Fiscal Year 1999 Per- terior, transmitting notification of proposed No. 2000–16, regarding certification of the 26 formance Report; to the Committee on Gov- refunds of offshore lease revenues where a re- major illicit drug producing and transit ernment Reform. fund or recoupment is appropriate, pursuant countries; to the Committee on Inter- 7956. A letter from the Archivist of the to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Re- national Relations. United States, National Archives and sources. 7940. A letter from the Chairman, Occupa- Records Administration, transmitting the 7973. A letter from the Director, Fish and tional Safety and Health Review Commis- Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Performance Report; Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, sion, transmitting the 1999 annual reports on to the Committee on Government Reform. transmitting the Department’s final rule— activities of the Occupational Safety and 7957. A letter from the Chairman, National Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Health Review Commission, pursuant to 29 Capital Planning Commission, transmitting Plants; Determination of Threatened Status U.S.C. 675; to the Committee on Government the Commission’s annual report fulfilling for the Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel Reform. the reporting requirements of the Inspector (RIN: 1018–AE84) received April 3, 2000, pursu- 7941. A letter from the Comptroller Gen- General Act of 1978 (IG Act), as amended, and ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee eral, General Accounting Office, transmit- the Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity on Resources. ting List of all reports issued or released by Act, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. 7974. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- the GAO in March 2000, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. Act) section 5(b); to the Committee on Gov- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Ma- 719(h); to the Committee on Government Re- ernment Reform. rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and form. 7958. A letter from the Executive Director, Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 7942. A letter from the Federal Co-Chair- National Council on Disability, transmitting the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of man, Appalachian Regional Commission, the Annual Performance Report Fiscal Year the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; transmitting the FY 2001 Performance Plan 1999; to the Committee on Government Re- Atka MACKeral in the Central Aleutian Dis- and the Annual Performance Report for FY form. trict of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands 1999; to the Committee on Government Re- 7959. A letter from the Chairman, National [Docket No. 000211040–0040–01; I.D. 040300A] form. Credit Union Administration, transmitting received April 10, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7943. A letter from the Chairman, Broad- the 1999 Performance Plan and the Annual 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. casting Board of Governors, transmitting a Plan for 2000; to the Committee on Govern- 7975. A letter from the Deputy Assistant copy of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- ment Reform. Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmos- ernors’ 1999 Annual Report, pursuant to 22 7960. A letter from the Director, National pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- U.S.C. 6204; to the Committee on Govern- Gallery of Art, transmitting the Annual Pro- ministration’s final rule—Sea Grant Minor- ment Reform. gram Performance Report for FY 1999; to the ity Serving Institutions Partnership Pro- 7944. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee on Government Reform. gram: Request for Proposals for FY 2000 Committee For Purchase From People Who 7961. A letter from the Chairman and Gen- [Docket No. 000218045–0045–01] (RIN: 0648– Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting eral Counsel, National Labor Relations ZA80) received March 21, 2000, pursuant to 5 the Committee’s final rule—Procurement Board, transmitting the Performance Pro- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- List: Additions and Deletions—received April gram Report for Fiscal Year 1999; to the sources. 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Committee on Government Reform. 7976. A letter from the Director, Office of the Committee on Government Reform. 7962. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- 7945. A letter from the Chairman, Defense Personnel Management, transmitting the eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- Nuclear Facilities Board, transmitting the Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Performance Report; pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- Annual Program Performance Report for to the Committee on Government Reform. ministration’s final rule—Fisheries of the

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L06JN7.000 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3922 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pol- lishment of Jet Routes; AK [Airspace Docket 7996. A letter from the Program Analyst, lock in the West Yakutat District in the No. 98–AAL–13] (RIN: 2120–AA66) received FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 000211039–0039–01; April 10, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- I.D. 033100A] received April 10, 2000, pursuant 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Se- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. ries Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Resources. 7987. A letter from the Regulations Officer, Engines [Docket No. 99–NM–125–AD; Amend- 7977. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- FHA, Department of Transportation, trans- ment 39–11431; AD 99–24–07] (RIN: 2120–AA64) fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- mitting the Department’s final rule—Federal received April 10, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Definition 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mitting the Administration’s final rule— of the Commercial Motor Vehicle [FHWA tation and Infrastructure. Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Docket No. FHWA 97–2858] (RIN: 2125–AE22) 7997. A letter from the Program Analyst, Off Alaska; Pollock Within the Shelikof received April 10, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Strait Conservation Area in the Gulf of Alas- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- ka [Docket No. 000211039–0039–01; I.D. 032300A] tation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney PW received April 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7988. A letter from the Program Analyst, 4000 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 97– 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- ANE–55–AD; Amendment 39–11220; AD 99–15– 7978. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- 01] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received April 10, 2000, trator for Fisheries, National Marine Fish- fication of the Dimensions of the Grand Can- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- eries Service, National Oceanic and Atmos- yon National Park Special Flight Rules Area mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- pheric Administration, transmitting the Ad- and Flight Free Zones [Docket No. FAA–99– ture. ministration’s final rule—Fisheries of the 5926 NM 3–27–00; Amendment No. 93–80 NM 3– 7998. A letter from the Program Analyst, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlan- 28–00] (RIN: 2120–AG74) received April 11, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- tic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Committee on Transportation and Infra- worthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Amendment 9 [Docket No. 991008273–0070–02; structure. Inc. Models SA226–T, SA226–T(B), SA226–AT, I.D. 062399B] (RIN: 0648–AK89) received April 7989. A letter from the Program Analyst, and SA226–TC Airplanes [Docket No. 99–CE– 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 15–AD; Amendment 39–11348; AD 99–21–05] the Committee on Resources. mitting the Department’s final rule—Com- (RIN: 2120–AA64) received April 10, 2000, pur- 7979. A letter from the Acting Assistant mercial Air Tour Limitation in the Grand suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Administrator for Fisheries, National Ma- Canyon National Park Special Flight Rules mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Area [Docket No. FAA–99–5927; Amdt. No. 93– ture. Atmospheric Administration, transmitting 81; NM–3–28–00] (RIN: 2120–AG73) received 7999. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries off April 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- West Coast States and in the Western Pa- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- cific; Western Pacific Pelagic Fisheries; Ha- tation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de waii-based Pelagic Longline Fishery Line 7990. A letter from the Program Analyst, Aeronautica, S.A. (EMBRAER), Model EMB– Clipper and Dipnet Requirement; Guidelines FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 145 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99–NM–203– for Handling of Sea Turtles Brought Aboard mitting the Department’s final rule—Estab- AD; Amendment 39–11655; AD 2000–07–01] Hawaii-based Pelagic Longline Vessels lishment of Colored Federal Airways; AK (RIN: 2120–AA64) received April 10, 2000, pur- [Docket No. 000214041–0081–02; I.D. 012100C] [Airspace Docket No. 98–AAL–15] (RIN: 2120– suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- (RIN: 0648–AN50) received April 4, 2000, pursu- AA66) received April 10, 2000, pursuant to 5 mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ture. on Resources. Transportation and Infrastructure. 8000. A letter from the Program Analyst, 7980. A letter from the Acting Assistant 7991. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Administrator for Fisheries, National Ma- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- rine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and mitting the Department’s final rule—Modi- worthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737–200, Atmospheric Administration, transmitting fication of Class E Airspace; Delaware, OH -200C, -300, and -400 Series Airplanes [Docket the Administration’s final rule—Fisheries of [Airspace Docket No. 98–AGL–37] received No. 99–NM–84–AD; Amendment 39–11654; AD the Northeastern United States; Spiny April 10, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2000–06–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received April 10, Dogfish Fishery Management Plan [Docket 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the No. 990713189–9335–02; I.D. 060899B] (RIN: 0648– tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- AK79) received April 4, 2000, pursuant to 5 7992. A letter from the Program Analyst, structure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 8001. A letter from the Program Analyst, sources. mitting the Department’s final rule—Stand- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 7981. A letter from the Attorney General, ard Instrument Approach Procedures; Mis- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- transmitting the FY 1999 Annual Account- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29977; worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas ability Report; to the Committee on the Ju- Amdt. No. 1985] received April 10, 2000, pursu- Model MD–11 Series Airplanes [Docket No. diciary. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 2000–NM–86–AD; Amendment 39–11656; AD 7982. A letter from the Assistant Attorney on Transportation and Infrastructure. 2000–07–02] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received April 10, General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- 7993. A letter from the Program Analyst, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the partment of Justice, transmitting a report FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Committee on Transportation and Infra- on Forensic DNA Laboratory Improvement mitting the Department’s final rule—Stand- structure. Program, Phase 4 for Fiscal Year 1999; to the ard Instrument Approach Procedures; Mis- 8002. A letter from the Program Analyst, Committee on the Judiciary. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29976; FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 7983. A letter from the Chief Financial Offi- Amdt. No. 1984] received April 10, 2000, pursu- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- cer, Paralyzed Veterans of America, trans- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee worthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas mitting a copy of the annual audit report of on Transportation and Infrastructure. Model DC–9, DC–9–80, and C–9 (Military) Se- the Paralyzed Veterans of America for the 7994. A letter from the Program Analyst, ries Airplanes; and Model MD–90 Airplanes fiscal years ended September 30, 1998 and FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- [Docket No. 98–NM–147–AD; Amendment 39– 1999, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 1166; to the Com- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 11208; AD 99–13–13] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received mittee on the Judiciary. worthiness Directives; The New Piper Air- April 10, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7984. A letter from the Director, The Fed- craft, Inc. J–2 Series Airplanes That Are 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- eral Judicial Center, transmitting the Fed- Eqipped With Wings Lift Struts [Docket No. tation and Infrastructure. eral Judicial Center’s Annual Report for 99–CE–13–AD; Amendment 39–11479; AD 99–26– 8003. A letter from the Program Analyst, 1999, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 623(b); to the Com- 19] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received April 10, 2000, FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mittee on the Judiciary. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 7985. A letter from the Administrator, Fed- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- worthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter eral Aviation Administration, transmitting ture. Company Model R44 Helicopters [Docket No. the fourth annual report of actions the Fed- 7995. A letter from the Program Analyst, 99–SW–08–AD; Amendment 39–11657; AD 2000– eral Aviation Administration has taken in FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- 07–03] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received April 10, response to Section 304 of the Federal Avia- mitting the Department’s final rule—Air- 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tion Administration Authorization Act of worthiness Directives; Fokker Model F27 Committee on Transportation and Infra- 1994, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 40101nt.; to the Mark 050 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99– structure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- NM–317–AD; Amendment 39–11459; AD 99–25– 8004. A letter from the Director, Office of structure. 16] (RIN: 2120–AA64) received April 10, 2000, Regulatory Management and Information, 7986. A letter from the Program Analyst, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ting the Agency’s final rule—Guidance for mitting the Department’s final rule—Estab- ture. Developing TMDLs in California EPA Region

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L06JN7.000 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3923 9—received April 13, 2000, pursuant to 5 8015. A communication from the President 8026. A letter from the Assistant Secretary U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of the United States, transmitting notifica- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Transportation and Infrastructure. tion of his determination that a continu- transmitting Presidential Determination 8005. A letter from the Director, Office of ation of a waiver currently in effect for the 2000–19, the President has exercised the au- Regulatory Management and Information, Republic of Belarus will substantially pro- thority provided to him and has issued the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mote the objectives of section 402, of the required determination to waive certain re- ting the Agency’s final rule—Withdrawl of Trade Act of 1974, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. strictions on the maintenance of a Palestine Certain Federal Human Health and Aquatic 2432(c) and (d); (H. Doc. No. 106—254); to the Liberation Organization (PLO) Office and on Life Water Quality Criteria Applicable to Committee on Ways and Means and ordered expenditure of PLO funds for a period of six Rhode Island, Vermont, the District of Co- to be printed. months; jointly to the Committees on Inter- lumbia, Kansas and Idaho [FRL–6576–2] re- 8016. A letter from the Regulatory Policy national Relations and Appropriations. ceived April 7, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Officer, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and 8027. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Firearms, transmitting the Bureau’s final for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, tation and Infrastructure. rule—Floor Stocks Tax for Cigarettes (99R– transmitting a Memorandum of Justifica- 8006. A letter from the Director, Office of 259P) [T.D. ATF–423] (RIN: 1512–AB95) re- tion: Nonproliferation and Disarmament Regulatory Management and Information, ceived April 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fund (First Submission for FY 00); jointly to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Committees on International Relations ting the Agency’s final rule—EPA Review Means. and Appropriations. and Approval of State and Tribal Water 8017. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 8028. A letter from the President, U.S. In- Quality Standards [FRL–6571–7] (RIN: 2040– Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and stitute of Peace, transmitting the audit of AD33) received April 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 Firearms, transmitting the Bureau’s final the Institute’s accounts for the fiscal year U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rule—Yountville Viticultural Area (98R–28P) 1999 conducted by certified accountants from Transportation and Infrastructure. [TD ATF–410; RE: Notice No. 864] (RIN: 1512– the firm of Ernst & Young, pursuant to 22 8007. A letter from the Chairman, Federal AA07) received April 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4611; jointly to the Committees on Maritime Commission, transmitting the 38th U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations and Education and Annual Report of the Federal Maritime Com- Ways and Means. the Workforce. mission for fiscal year 1999, pursuant to 46 8018. A letter from the Chief, Regulations 8029. A letter from the Director, Office of U.S.C. app. 1118; to the Committee on Trans- Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- portation and Infrastructure. Firearms, transmitting the Bureau’s final ance Corporation, transmitting a listing of 8008. A letter from the Chairman, Bureau rule—Chiles Valley Viticultural Area (96F– one property covered by the Coastal Barrier of Consumer Complaints and Licensing, Fed- 111) [TD ATF–408; Re: Notice No. 858] (RIN: Improvement Act of 1990; jointly to the Com- eral Maritime Commission, transmitting the 1512–AA07) received April 5, 2000, pursuant to mittees on Resources and Banking and Fi- Commission’s final rule—In the Matter of a 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on nancial Services. Single Individual Contemporaneously Acting Ways and Means. 8030. A letter from the Secretary of the In- as the Qualifying Individual for Both an 8019. A letter from the Regulatory Policy terior, transmitting a legislative proposal Ocean Freight Forwarder and a Non-vessel- Officer, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and entitled, ‘‘Coalfields Security Act of 2000’’; operating Common Carrier [Docket No. 99– Firearms, Department of the Treasury, jointly to the Committees on Resources and 23] received March 21, 2000, pursuant to 5 transmitting the Department’s final rule— Ways and Means. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Increase in Tax on Tobacco Products and 8031. A letter from the the Commissioners, Transportation and Infrastructure. Cigarette Papers and Tubes [99R–88P] [T.D. the National Commission on Terrorism, 8009. A letter from the Deputy Adminis- ATF–420] (RIN: 1512–AB88) received April 5, transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘Countering trator, General Services Administration, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the The Changing Threat Of International Ter- transmitting informational copy of a lease Committee on Ways and Means. rorism,’’ pursuant to Public Law 105—277; (H. prospectus for FY 2001, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 8020. A letter from the Acting Assistant Doc. No. 106—250); jointly to the Committees 606(a); to the Committee on Transportation Secretary for Import Administration, Inter- on the Judiciary and International Rela- and Infrastructure. national Trade Administration, Department tions, and ordered to be printed. 8010. A letter from the Administrator, Gen- of Commerce, transmitting the Department’s eral Services Administration, transmitting final rule—Amended Regulation Concerning f an informational copy of the the lease pro- the Revocation of Antidumping and Counter- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON spectus for the Federal Bureau of Investiga- vailing Duty Orders [Docket No. 990521142– PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS tion, Cleveland, OH, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 9252–02] (RIN: 0625–AA54) received April 6, 606(a); to the Committee on Transportation 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of and Infrastructure. Committee on Ways and Means. committees were delivered to the Clerk 8011. A letter from the Secretary of Trans- 8021. A letter from the Chief, Regulations for printing and reference to the proper portation, transmitting a report on the Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting calendar, as follows: Coast Guard’s regulations concerning oils, the Service’s final rule—Charitable Split- including animal fats and vegetable oils, Dollar Insurance Reporting Requirements [Pursuant to the order of the House on May 25, carry out the intent of the Edible Oil Regu- [Notice 2000–24] received April 6, 2000, pursu- 2000 the following reports were filed on June latory Reform Act (P.L. 104–324) Section 1130 ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 1, 2000] of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996 on Ways and Means. Mr. LEWIS of California: Committee on (P.L. 104–324) directs the Secretary of Trans- 8022. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Appropriations. H.R. 4576. A bill making ap- portation to submit these annual reports; to Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting propriations for the Department of Defense the Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Service’s final rule—Department Stores for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, structure. Indexes [Rev. Rul. 2000–21] received April 3, and for other purposes (Rept. 106–644). Re- 8012. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ferred to the Committee of the Whole House transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘Uniformed Committee on Ways and Means. on the State of the Union. Services Employment and Reemployment 8023. A letter from the Secretary of Health Mr. PORTER: Committee on Appropria- Rights Act of 1994 (USERA) Annual Report and Human Services, transmitting the 1999 tions. H.R. 4577. A bill making appropria- to Congress For Fiscal Year 1999’’; to the Report on the Analysis of the Impact on Wel- tions for the Department of Labor, Health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. fare Recidivism of PRWORA Child Support and Human Services, and Education, and re- 8013. A communication from the President Arrears Distribution Policy Changes; to the lated agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- of the United States, transmitting notifica- Committee on Ways and Means. tember 30, 2001, and for other purposes (Rept. tion of his determination that continuation 8024. A letter from the Regulations Officer, 106–645). Referred to the Committee of the of the waiver currently in effect for Vietnam Social Security Administration, transmit- Whole House on the State of the Union. will substantially promote the objectives of ting the Administration’s final rule—Federal Mr. REGULA: Committee on Appropria- section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974, pursuant Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance tions. H.R. 4578. A bill making appropria- to 19 U.S.C. 2432(c) and (d); (H. Doc. No. 106— and Supplemental Security Income for the tions for the Department of the Interior and 252); to the Committee on Ways and Means Aged, Blind, and Disabled; Determining Dis- related agencies for the fiscal year ending and ordered to be printed. ability and Blindness; Classification of September 30, 2001, and for other purposes 8014. A communication from the President ‘‘Age’’ as a Vocational Factor [Regulations (Rept. 106–646). Referred to the Committee of of the United States, transmitting notifica- Nos. 4 and 16] (RIN: 0960–AE 96) received the Whole House on the State of the Union. tion of his determination that a continu- April 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE ation of a waiver currently in efect for the to the Committee on Ways and Means. [The following action occurred on May 26, 2000] People’s Republic of China will substantially 8025. A letter from the Secretary of De- Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the promote the objectives of section 402, of the fense, transmitting a notification of the des- Trade Act of 1974, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. ignation of operations in East Timor are ex- Committee on Ways and Means dis- 2432(c) and (d); (H. Doc. No. 106—253); to the pected to exceed $50 million; jointly to the charged. H.R. 1070 referred to the Com- Committee on Ways and Means and ordered Committees on Armed Services and Inter- mittee of the Whole House on the State to be printed. national Relations. of the Union.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L06JN7.000 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3924 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 [Submitted June 6, 2000] By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself and ing and various other military purposes; to Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Re- Mr. WU): the Committee on the Judiciary. sources. H.R. 3605. A bill to establish the San H.R. 4580. A bill to provide further protec- By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Rafael Western Legacy District in the State tions for the watershed of the Little Sandy H.R. 4589. A bill to direct the Adminis- of Utah, and for other purposes; with an River as part of the Bull Run Watershed trator of the Environmental Protection amendment (Rept. 106–647). Referred to the Management Unit, Oregon, and for other Agency to establish an eleventh region of the Committee of the Whole House on the State purposes; to the Committee on Resources, Environmental Protection Agency, com- of the Union. and in addition to the Committee on Agri- prised solely of the State of Alaska; to the Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Re- culture, for a period to be subsequently de- Committee on Resources. sources. H.R. 4435. A bill to clarify certain termined by the Speaker, in each case for By Mr. GUTIERREZ (for himself, Mr. boundaries on the map relating to Unit NC01 consideration of such provisions as fall with- BACA, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. MENENDEZ, of the Coastal Barrier Resources System in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. (Rept. 106–648). Referred to the Committee of cerned. REYES, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, and Ms. ROY- the Whole House on the State of the Union. By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN (for herself, BAL-ALLARD): Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Re- Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. HILLIARD, H.R. 4590. A bill to amend the Immigration sources. H.R. 3176. A bill to direct the Sec- Ms. CARSON, Mrs. CLAYTON, Ms. and Nationality Act to establish special pro- retary of the Interior to conduct a study to BROWN of Florida, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE cedures for the filing and consideration of determine ways of restoring the natural wet- JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. asylum applications by alien children who lands conditions in the Kealia Pond National PAYNE, Ms. LEE, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- are unaccompanied by a parent or guardian Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii (Rept. 106–649). Re- nois, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, and for the detention of any alien children ferred to the Committee of the Whole House Mr. CLAY, Mr. OWENS, Mr. CUMMINGS, unaccompained by a parent or guardian; to on the State of the Union. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. CON- the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Re- YERS, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. By Mr. ROHRABACHER: sources. H.R. 3535. A bill to amend the Mag- TOWNS, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, H.J. Res. 99. A joint resolution dis- nuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Ms. WATERS, Mr. WYNN, Mr. SCOTT, approving the extension of the waiver au- Management Act to eliminate the wasteful Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, thority contained in section 402(c) of the and unsportsmanlike practice of shark fin- Mr. RANGEL, Mr. FORD, Ms. MCKIN- Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam; to ning; with an amendment (Rept. 106–650). Re- NEY, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. MEEKS of the Committee on Ways and Means. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House New York, Mr. DIXON, Mr. FATTAH, By Mr. ROEMER: on the State of the Union. Mrs. MEEK of Florida, and Mr. WATT H. Con. Res. 344. Concurrent resolution per- Mr. ARCHER: Committee on Ways and of North Carolina): mitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol Means. H.R. 8. A bill to amend the Internal H.R. 4581. A bill to authorize the Home- for a ceremony to present the Congressional Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the estate ward Bound Foundation to establish the Gold Medal to Father Theodore Hesburgh; to and gift taxes over a 10-year period; with an Middle Passage National Monument; to the the Committee on House Administration. amendment (Rept. 106–651). Referred to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. ROGAN: Committee of the Whole House on the State By Mr. DEMINT (for himself, Mr. CAN- H. Con. Res. 345. Concurrent resolution ex- of the Union. ADY of Florida, Mrs. CHENOWETH- pressing the sense of the Congress regarding Mrs. MYRICK: Committee on Rules. House the need for cataloging and maintaining pub- Resolution 514. Resolution providing for con- HAGE, Mr. COBURN, Mr. METCALF, Mr. lic memorials commemorating military con- sideration of the bill (H.R. 4576) making ap- SALMON, Mr. SANFORD, Mr. flicts of the United States and the service of propriations for the Department of Defense TANCREDO, and Mr. TOOMEY): H.R. 4582. A bill to provide Internet access individuals in the Armed Forces; to the Com- for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, to congressional documents, including cer- mittee on Resources. and for other purposes (Rept. 106–652). Re- tain Congressional Research Service publica- By Mr. WYNN: ferred to the House Calendar. Ms. PRYCE of Ohio: Committee on Rules. tions, and for other purposes; to the Com- H. Con. Res. 346. Concurrent resolution House Resolution 515. Resolution providing mittee on House Administration. concerning the establishment of a permanent for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4577) mak- By Mr. HANSEN: United Nations security force; to the Com- ing appropriations for the Department of H.R. 4583. A bill to extend the authoriza- mittee on International Relations. Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- tion for the Air Force Memorial Foundation f cation, and related agencies for fiscal year to establish a memorial in the District of Co- ending September 30, 2001, and for other pur- lumbia or its environs; to the Committee on MEMORIALS poses (Rept. 106–653). Referred to the House Resources. Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials Calendar. By Mr. LAFALCE: were presented and referred as follows: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee H.R. 4584. A bill to require insured deposi- 317. The SPEAKER presented a memorial on Rules. House Resolution 516. Resolution tory institutions to make affordable trans- of the Legislature of the State of Kansas, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. action accounts available to their customers, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 3605) to establish the San Rafael Western and for other purposes; to the Committee on 5050 urging Congress to pass legislation al- Legacy District in the State of Utah, and for Banking and Financial Services. lowing state-inspected meat and meat prod- other purposes (Rept. 106–654). Referred to By Mr. LEACH: ucts to be shipped interstate and to pass leg- the House Calendar. H.R. 4585. A bill to strengthen consumers’ control over the use and disclosure of their islation increasing the number of poultry to f health information by financial institutions, be slaughtered at home and offered for sale TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED and for other purposes; to the Committee on to the consumer; to the Committee on Agri- BILL Banking and Financial Services, and in addi- culture. tion to the Committee on Commerce, for a 318. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the fol- period to be subsequently determined by the the State of Wisconsin, relative to 1999 Sen- lowing action was taken by the Speak- Speaker, in each case for consideration of ate Joint Resolution 13 memorializing Con- er: such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- gress to amend the Federal Meat Inspection [The following action occurred on May 26, 2000} tion of the committee concerned. Act to allow for the interstate shipment of H.R. 984. Referral to the Committees on By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mrs. state-inspected meat; to the Committee on International Relations, Banking and Finan- CAPPS, Mr. LUTHER, and Mr. EVANS): Agriculture. cial Services, the Judiciary, and Armed H.R. 4586. A bill to amend the Consumer 319. Also, a memorial of the General As- Services extended for a period ending not Product Safety Act and the Federal Haz- sembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, later than June 7, 2000. ardous Substances Act regarding repair, re- relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 125 H.R. 1656. Referral to the Committees on placement, or refund actions, civil penalties, memorializing Congress to restore quality Commerce and Education and the Workforce and criminal penalties under those Acts; to health care to active duty and retired mili- extended for a period ending not later than the Committee on Commerce. tary personnel and their families; to the June 7, 2000. By Ms. MCKINNEY: Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 4587. A bill to authorize the Broad- 320. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the f casting Board of Governors to make avail- State of Iowa, relative to Senate Joint Reso- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS able to the Institute for Media Development lution No. 107 memorializing the United States Department of Defense, the United Under clause 2 of rule XII, public certain materials of the Voice of America; to the Committee on International Relations. States Army, and the United States Con- bills and resolutions were introduced By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: gress to place production work at the Rock and severally referred, as follows: H.R. 4588. A bill to amend the Radiation Island Arsenal, and to consider increased uti- By Mr. HANSEN: Exposure Compensation Act to include work- lization of the Arsenal’s facilities, so that H.R. 4579. A bill to provide for the ex- ers who were employed on Amchitka Island, the capabilities of the Rock Island Arsenal, change of certain lands within the State of Alaska, in the construction and maintenance and economic vitality of the surrounding re- Utah; to the Committee on Resources. of deep shafts for underground nuclear test- gion, may be utilized to the fullest extent

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.034 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3925 possible; to the Committee on Armed Serv- 330. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of H.R. 49: Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. HOLT, and Mr. ices. the State of Utah, relative to House Concur- MEEHAN. 321. Also, a memorial of the General As- rent Resolution No. 3 memorializing the H.R. 207: Mr. HOYER. sembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States Congress to immediately in- H.R. 220: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 92 crease the tax-exempt private activity vol- H.R. 229: Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. BOUCHER, and memorializing the United States Congress ume cap and the allocation of low-income Mr. STARK. and the United States Department of the housing tax credits available to Utah to lev- H.R. 460: Mr. CALVERT, Mr. OWENS, Mr. Army to select Fort Belvoir as the site of the els that would fully restore the tax-exempt CARDIN, and Ms. KILPATRICK. United States Army Museum; to the Com- private activity bond volume cap purchasing H.R. 483: Ms. WOOLSEY. mittee on Armed Services. power of the states to levels that would off- H.R. 488: Ms. LOFGREN. 322. Also, a memorial of the General As- set the diluted effects of inflation since 1987, H.R. 531: Mr. GUTKNECHT and Mr. WYNN. sembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to index increases for these resources to H.R. 534: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. HORN, and Mr. relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 222 inflation in future years; to the Committee JEFFERSON. H.R. 583: Mr. GORDON. memorializing the United States Congress to on Ways and Means. H.R. 632: Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. WATT of North increase funding for Historically Black Col- 331. Also, a memorial of the General As- Carolina, Mr. SAWYER, and Mr. SAXTON. leges and Universities (HBCUs) and financial sembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, H.R. 742: Ms. BERKLEY. aid for middle income students; to the Com- relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 35 H.R. 860: Ms. BROWN of Florida. mittee on Education and the Workforce. memorializing the Congress of the United 323. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the H.R. 1020: Mr. MASCARA, Mr. HALL of Ohio, States to enact ‘‘The Keep Our Promise to State of Missouri, relative to Senate Resolu- Mr. WYNN, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. GILLMOR, America’s Military Retirees Act’’; jointly to tion No. 1034 memorializing the President Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. WAMP, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. the Committees on Armed Services and Gov- and the Congress of the United States to pro- SAXTON, and Mr. ALLEN. ernment Reform. vide the full forty-percent federal share of H.R. 1053: Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. SABO, and Mr. 332. Also, a memorial of the General As- funding for special education programs so LANTOS. that Missouri and other states participating sembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, H.R. 1080: Ms. NORTON. in these critical programs will not be re- relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 255 H.R. 1179: Mr. NORWOOD. quired to take funding from other vital state memorializing Congress to protect Virginia’s H.R. 1216: Mr. RODRIGUEZ. and local programs in order to fund this un- dairy industry by approving the Southern H.R. 1227: Mr. HILLIARD. derfunded federal mandate; to the Com- Dairy Compact and ensuring that the federal H.R. 1248: Mr. COYNE. mittee on Education and the Workforce. Clean Water Act is implemented in a way H.R. 1322: Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. OSE, Mr. 324. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of that does not place an undue burden on CONDIT, Mr. COBLE, Mr. FORD, Mr. LEACH, Ms. the State of Utah, relative to House Joint farmers; jointly to the Committees on the DANNER, and Mr. JOHN. Resolution No. 10 memorializing the Presi- Judiciary and Transportation and Infra- H.R. 1382: Mr. SAXTON. dent and the Congress to authorize humani- structure. H.R. 1396: Mr. CROWLEY, Mrs. CAPPS, and tarian assistance to the people of Taiwan 333. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. and urging the President to seek public re- the State of Washington, relative to Senate H.R. 1494: Mr. RILEY and Mr. THORNBERRY. nunciation from China of any potential use Joint Memorial No. 8017 memorializing the H.R. 1532: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1623: Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky. of force by China against Taiwan; and af- President of the United States and the Con- H.R. 1634: Mr. BAKER. firming that Taiwan’s future should be re- gress to provide federal assistance in ensur- H.R. 1640: Mr. TIERNEY. solved peacefully; to the Committee on ing pipeline safety; jointly to the Commit- H.R. 1732: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. International Relations. tees on Transportation and Infrastructure H.R. 1795: Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. 325. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of and Commerce. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. GUTKNECHT, and the State of Arizona, relative to Senate Con- 334. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Mr. BLUMENAUER. current Resolution 1001 proposing amend- the State of Idaho, relative to Senate Joint H.R. 1871: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. ments to the Constitution of Arizona; Resolution No. 109 memorializing the Presi- H.R. 1914: Mr. NETHERCUTT. amending article X, sections 1 through 4, 7 dent of the United States and the Congress H.R. 1926: Mrs. ROUKEMA. and 10, Constitution of Arizona; amending of the United States to enact federal legisla- H.R. 2129: Mr. WAMP, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. article X, Constitution of Arizona, by adding tion to increase Medicare reimbursements to RUSH, Mr. COOK, and Mr. GORDON. sections 12, 13 and 14; Relating to State levels allowing providers to fully recover the H.R. 2298: Mr. WYNN. Lands; to the Committee on Resources. actual costs of providing necessary health H.R. 2341: Mr. WEXLER, Mr. NUSSLE, Mr. 326. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of care services to Medicare eligible patients; MOAKLEY, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, MS. NORTON, the State of Arizona, relative to House Con- jointly to the Committees on Ways and Mr. NEAL of Masssachusetts, Mr. MEEHAN, current Memorial 2003 memorializing the Means and Commerce. and Mr. MCHUGH. President, the Secretary of the Interior and 335. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the H.R. 2355: Mr. BORSKI. the Congress of the United States to take ac- State of New Hampshire, relative to Senate H.R. 2451: Mr. JOHN. tion to prevent the designation of any addi- Resolution No. 14 memorializing the Con- H.R. 2485: Mr. SCHAFFER. tional National Monuments or Forest Serv- gress of the United States to repeal the new H.R. 2499: Ms. WOOLSEY. ice roadless areas in this state without full 25 percent Weatherization Program match H.R. 2512: Mr. LARSON. public participation and an express act of requirement scheduled to go into effect in H.R. 2528: Mr. CALVERT. Congress; to the Committee on Resources. 2001, which would place states like New H.R. 2586: Mr. ALLEN. 327. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Hampshire at potential risk of loss of all fed- H.R. 2631: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. GOODE, and Mr. the State of Arizona, relative to House Joint eral funding for this valuable program and to DOYLE. Resolution 2001 denouncing the establish- support increased funding for much-needed H.R. 2697: Mr. WYNN. ment of new national monuments in the federal programs, so that states can best as- H.R. 2733: Mr. WYNN. State of Arizona without full public partici- sist residents and businesses to decrease H.R. 2739: Mr. MCGOVERN. pation, consent and approval of local govern- their fuel consumption and afford essential H.R. 2741: Mr. WYNN, Mr. LANTOS, and Ms. ments, the Arizona Legislature, the Gov- heating costs; jointly to the Committees on LOFGREN. ernor and Congress; to the Committee on Re- Commerce, International Relations, and H.R. 2790: Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. LEE, Mr. sources. PASCRELL, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. TRAFICANT, 328. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Education and the Workforce. Mr. WAMP, and Mr. STARK. f the State of Idaho, relative to Senate Joint H.R. 2807: Mr. WYNN. Memorial No. 108 urging the President of the PRIVATE BILLS AND H.R. 2883: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. United States and the Congress of the United H.R. 2892: Mr. COYNE and Mr. WAMP. States to enact federal legislation to provide RESOLUTIONS H.R. 2909: Mr. CASTLE and Mr. HINCHEY. full deductibility from federal income taxes Under clause 3 of rule XII, H.R. 2919: Mr. KINGSTON. of health insurance premiums for individ- H.R. 2966: Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. FORD introduced a bill (H.R. 4591) to uals, the self-employed and small groups; to H.R. 3006: Mr. NADLER. provide for the reliquidation of certain en- the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3083: Ms. KILPATRICK. tries of steel wire rods; which was referred to 329. Also, a memorial of the General As- H.R. 3102: Mr. LIPINSKI and Mr. RUSH. the Committee on Ways and Means. sembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, H.R. 3142: Mr. WYNN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and relative to Senate Joint Resolution No. 98 f Mr. HILLIARD. memorializing the Congress of the United H.R. 3144: Mr. JOHN. States to amend that portion of the Trade ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 3161: Mr. GORDON. Act of 1974 establishing the North American Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3235: Mrs. TAUSCHER and Mr. SHER- Free Trade Agreement Transitional Adjust- MAN. were added to public bills and resolu- ment Assistance Program to extend the max- H.R. 3294: Mr. SANDLIN. imum time period for receipt of benefits tions as follows: H.R. 3301: Mr. COYNE, Mr. THOMPSON of from 52 weeks to 78 weeks; to the Committee H.R. 8: Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. MALONEY of California, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Mr. on Ways and Means. Connecticut, and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. GILCHREST.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 06:21 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L06JN7.001 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 H.R. 3315: Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. STRICKLAND, H.R. 4357: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM and Mr. UNDERWOOD. fornia, Ms. LEE, Mr. NADLER, Mr. HALL of PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 3433: Mr. STARK, Ms. STABENOW, Ms. Ohio, Ms. NORTON, and Mrs. LOWEY. ESHOO, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. KUYKENDALL, Ms. H.R. 4361: Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. KLINK, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors LOFGREN, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. FORBES, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. HUTCHINSON, were deleted from public bills and reso- ACKERMAN, Mr. GEJDENSON, and Mr. Mr. PETRI, and Mr. MCGOVERN. lutions as follows: WEYGAND. H.R. 4384: Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. GILMAN, H.R. 4006: Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3485: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. Mr. GEKAS, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. f MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. JONES of LOBIONDO, Mr. FROST, and Mr. CHABOT. North Carolina, Ms. DANNER, Mr. WOLF, Mr. PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 3540: Mr. WELLER. SHOWS, Mr. EVANS, Mr. SPRATT, Mrs. THUR- H.R. 3546: Mr. PICKETT, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. MAN, Mr. WAXMAN, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions ISAKSON, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, Ms. NORTON. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. ETHERIDGE, and papers were laid on the clerk’s H.R. 3576: Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. ROYCE, and Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mrs. MALONEY of desk and referred as follows: Mr. COMBEST. New York, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. SAW- 86. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H.R. 3580: Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. YER, Mr. FROST, Mr. BLILEY, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. City of Cordova, relative to Resolution No. RAMSTAD, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Ms. CARSON, REYNOLDS, Mr. FLETCHER, Mr. MCINNIS, Mr. 04–00–17 supporting the Conservation and Re- Mr. SCARBOROUGH, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. VIS- STUPAK, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. UPTON, Mr. investment Act of 1999 H.R. 701 and S. 2123; CLOSKY, Mr. BERRY, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. jointly to the Committees on Agriculture, CUMMINGS, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mr. DICKEY, ORTIZ, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. Resources, and the Budget. and Mr. BEREUTER. FOSSELLA, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. DOOLEY of Cali- 87. Also, a petition of Kodiak Island Bor- H.R. 3590: Mr. LEWIS of California. fornia, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. ough, relative to Resolution No. 2000–13 sup- H.R. 3609: Mr. ADERHOLT. BARRETT of Wisconsin, and Ms. MILLENDER- porting the Conservation and Reinvestment H.R. 3634: Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. HOLT, and Ms. MCDONALD. Act of 1999 H.R. 701 and S. 2123; jointly to the JACKSON-LEE of Texas. H.R. 4393: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. WAMP. Committees on Resources, Agriculture, and H.R. 3663: Mr. HUTCHINSON and Mr. HOYER. H.R. 4395: Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. LEWIS of the Budget. H.R. 3677: Mr. SANFORD and Mr. WOLF. Georgia, and Mr. DOYLE. 88. Also, a petition of Downers Grove Board H.R. 3688: Mr. HORN, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- H.R. 4442: Mr. GILCHREST and Mr. KENNEDY of Park Commissioners, relative to Resolu- vania, Mr. FORBES, and Mr. GANSKE. of Rhode Island. tion No. 00–3 urging Congress to pass HR 701/ H.R. 3694: Mr. BAKER. H.R. 4453: Ms. NORTON, Mr. NADLER, Ms. S 2123 the Conservation Reinvestment Act H.R. 3766: Mr. NADLER and Mr. SAXTON. MCKINNEY, and Mr. BROWN of Ohio. (CARA) during its session in 2000; jointly to H.R. 4467: Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. H.R. 3817: Mr. HUNTER. the Committees on Resources, Agriculture, ISTOOK, Mr. BARR of Georgia, Ms. CARSON, H.R. 3825: Mr. CLAY. and the Budget. H.R. 3826: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. Mr. DOYLE, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BARRETT of Ne- f PASTOR, Mr. FILNER, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. braska, Mr. LATHAM, and Mr. EDWARDS. BACA, and Mr. BOUCHER. H.R. 4470: Mr. MATSUI, Mr. SHAW, and Mr. AMENDMENTS H.R. 3836: Mr. LAHOOD. FOLEY. H.R. 3896: Ms. STABENOW and Mr. WU. H.R. 4471: Mr. SALMON, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- H.R. 3918: Mr. BONILLA, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. ROEMER, posed amendments were submitted as DEAL of Georgia, and Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. JOHN, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. follows: H.R. 4042: Mr. COOK and Mr. LANTOS. KIND, and Mr. FORD. H.R. 3605 H.R. 4118: Mr. MENENDEZ. H.R. 4483: Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD and OFFERED BY: MR. HINCHEY H.R. 4149: Mr. ENGEL and Mr. MARKEY. Mrs. THURMAN. H.R. 4176: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. RANGEL, H.R. 4492: Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. DAVIS of Vir- AMENDMENT NO. 1: At the end of the bill, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. ginia, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. LAHOOD, Mrs. add the following new title: MCGOVERN, and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. KELLY, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. OWENS, TITLE III—WILDERNESS H.R. 4196: Mr. HASTINGS of Washington. Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. PRICE of North SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE. H.R. 4206: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. EVANS, and Carolina, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. SWEENEY, This title may be cited as the ‘‘San Rafael Mr. SANDLIN. Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. Swell Region Wilderness Act of 2000’’. H.R. 4209: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. DELAURO, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. WYNN, Mr. FROST, H.R. 4214: Ms. STABENOW, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, SEC. 302. DESIGNATION. WYNN, and Mr. SAXTON. Mr. SAXTON, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. BROWN of (a) IN GENERAL.—In furtherance of the pur- H.R. 4219: Mr. GOODLING, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. Ohio. poses of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et DOYLE, Mr. VISCLOSKY, and Mr. ALLEN. H.R. 4537: Mr. TIAHRT. seq.), certain public lands in Utah, com- H.R. 4239: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H.R. 4539: Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey and prising approximately 1,054,800 acres as gen- Texas, Mr. FORD, Mr. RUSH, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. ROGAN. erally depicted on a map entitled ‘‘Proposed Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. WYNN, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. H.R. 4542: Mr. HOYER. Wilderness within San Rafael Swell Region’’ H.R. 4547: Mr. HOBSON. BECERRA, Mr. OLIVER, Mr. OWENS, Mr. and dated March, 2000, and as specified in H.R. 4549: Mr. HILLIARD. TIERNEY, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. NAD- subsection (b) of this section, are hereby des- H.R. 4560: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota and LER, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. FROST, Mr. ignated as wilderness and therefore as com- Mr. RADANOVICH. DICKS, and Mr. DOYLE. ponents of the National Wilderness Preserva- H.R. 4567: Mr. WYNN, Mr. LARSON, Mr. H.R. 4245: Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. SNYDER, tion System. PALLONE, MR. OWENS, and Ms. DELAURO. Mr. WYNN, and Mr. SAXTON. (b) WILDERNESS AREAS.—The areas des- H.J. Res. 56: Mr. ACKERMAN. ignated as wilderness by subsection (a) are as H.R. 4246: Mr. ANDREWS. H. Con. Res. 238: Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. follows: H.R. 4257: Mr. CALVERT and Mr. COMBEST. H. Con. Res. 285: Mr. FOLEY and Mr. AN- (1) The lands identified as ‘‘Sids Mountain’’ H.R. 4259: Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. DREWS. and ‘‘Eagle Canyon’’ on the map referred to BAIRD, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. GILCHREST, and H. Con. Res. 306: Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. in subsection (a), comprising approximately Mr. MCGOVERN. GILCHREST, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. 112,000 acres, which shall be known as ‘‘Sids H.R. 4271: Mr. SALMON, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, BOUCHER, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. NADLER, Ms. Mountain-Eagle Canyon Wilderness’’. and Mr. KUCINICH. DELAURO, Mr. LATOURETTE, and Mr. LUCAS H.R. 4272: Mr. SALMON, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, of Kentucky. (2) The lands identified as ‘‘Mexican Moun- and Mr. KUCINICH. H. Con. Res. 308: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. tain’’ on the map referred to in subsection H.R. 4273: Mr. SALMON, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, H. Con. Res. 332: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. (a), comprising approximately 99,000 acres, and Mr. KUCINICH. H. Con. Res. 341: Mr. HOLT, Mr. MEEHAN, which shall be known as ‘‘Mexican Mountain H.R. 4274: Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. OWENS, and Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Wilderness’’. and Mr. JEFFERSON. H. Con. Res. 343: Mr. FILNER, Mrs. JONES of (3) The lands identified as ‘‘Muddy Creek’’ H.R. 4277: Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. RAHALL, and Ohio, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. HILL- on the map referred to in subsection (a), Mr. PASTOR. IARD, and Mr. ENGEL. comprising approximately 235,000 acres, H.R. 4298: Mr. POMBO. H. Res. 37: Mr. BACA. which shall be known as ‘‘Muddy Creek Wil- H.R. 4301: Mr. GORDON, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. H. Res. 238: Mr. WYNN. derness’’. EWING, and Ms. LEE. H. Res. 398: Mr. LARSON, Ms. NORTON, Mr. (4) The lands identified as ‘‘Wild Horse H.R. 4320: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. Mesa’’ on the map referred to in subsection DICKS, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr. LAZIO, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. (a), comprising approximately 91,000 acres, DOYLE, and Mr. NADLER. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. COX, Mr. CAMP- which shall be known as ‘‘Wild Horse Mesa H.R. 4328: Mr. FROST, Mr. FILNER, Mr. SNY- BELL, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DEUTSCH, and Mr. Wilderness’’. DER, and Mr. GILCHREST. SHAYS. (5) The lands identified as ‘‘Factory Butte’’ H.R. 4329: Mr. FOLEY and Mr. MCNULTY. H. Res. 461: Mr. HOYER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. on the map referred to in subsection (a), H.R. 4334: Mr. WYNN and Mr. SAXTON. NADLER, and Ms. MCKINNEY. comprising approximately 25,000 acres, which

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.039 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3927 shall be known as ‘‘Factory Butte Wilder- Areas shall be administered by the Secretary H.R. 4461 ness’’. in accordance with the provisions of the Wil- OFFERED BY: MR. ANDREWS (6) The lands identified as ‘‘Red Desert’’ derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except AMENDMENT NO. 23: At the end of title VII and ‘‘Capital Reef Adjacent Units’’ on the that— of the bill, add the following new section: map referred to in subsection (a), comprising (1) any reference in such provisions to the SEC. 753. Section 502(h) of the Housing Act approximately 40,000 acres, which shall be effective date of the Wilderness Act is of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1472(h)) is amended by add- known as ‘‘Red Desert Wilderness’’. deemed to be a reference to the effective ing at the end the following new paragraph: (7) The lands identified as ‘‘Price River- date of this Act; and ‘‘(13) GUARANTEES FOR REFINANCING Humbug’’ on the map referred to in sub- (2) any reference in such provisions to the LOANS.—Upon the request of the borrower, section (a), comprising approximately 99,000 Secretary of Agriculture is deemed to be a the Secretary shall, to the extent provided in acres, which shall be known as ‘‘Price River- reference to the Secretary of the Interior. appropriation Acts, guarantee a loan that is Humbug Wilderness’’. (b) FURTHER ACQUISITIONS.—Any lands made to refinance an existing loan that is (8) The lands identified as ‘‘Lost Spring within the boundaries of any of the Wilder- made under this section or guaranteed under Wash’’ on the map referred to in subsection ness Areas that are acquired by the United this subsection, and that the Secretary de- (a), comprising approximately 35,000 acres, States after the date of the enactment of termines complies with the following re- which shall be known as ‘‘Lost Spring Wash this Act shall become part of the relevant quirements: Wilderness’’. Wilderness Area and shall be managed in ac- ‘‘(A) INTEREST RATE.—The refinancing loan (9) The lands identified as ‘‘Mussentuchit cordance with all the provisions of this Act shall have a rate of interest that is fixed Badlands’’ on the map referred to in sub- and other laws applicable to such a Wilder- over the term of the loan and does not ex- section (a), comprising approximately 25,000 ness Area. ceed the interest rate of the loan being refi- acres, which shall be known as the nanced. ‘‘Mussentuchit Badlands Wilderness’’. SEC. 305. NO BUFFER ZONES. ‘‘(B) SECURITY.—The refinancing loan shall The Congress does not intend for the des- (10) The lands identified as ‘‘Rock Canyon’’ be secured by the same single-family resi- ignation of the Wilderness Areas by this Act on the map referred to in subsection (a), dence as was the loan being refinanced, to lead to the creation of protective perim- comprising approximately 17,000 acres, which which shall be owned by the borrower and eters or buffer zones around any Wilderness shall be known as ‘‘Rock Canyon Wilder- occupied by the borrower as the principal Area. The fact that nonwilderness activities ness’’. residence of the borrower. (11) The lands identified as ‘‘Molen Reef’’ or uses can be seen or heard from areas with- ‘‘(C) AMOUNT.—The principal obligation in a Wilderness Area shall not, of itself, pre- on the map referred to in subsection (a), under the refinancing loan shall not exceed clude such activities or uses up to the bound- comprising approximately 33,000 acres, which an amount equal to the sum of the balance of ary of the Wilderness Area. shall be known as ‘‘Molen Reef Wilderness’’. the loan being refinanced and such closing (12) The lands identified as ‘‘Limestone SEC. 306. DEFINITIONS. costs as may be authorized by the Secretary, Cliffs’’ on the map referred to in subsection As used in this title: which shall include a discount not exceeding (a), comprising approximately 24,000 acres, (1) PUBLIC LANDS.—The term ‘‘public 2 basis points and an origination fee not ex- which shall be known as ‘‘Limestone Cliffs lands’’ has the same meaning as that term ceeding such amount as the Secretary shall Wilderness’’. has in section 103(e) of the Federal Land Pol- prescribe. (13) The lands identified as ‘‘Jones Bench’’ icy and Management Act of 1976. on the map referred to in subsection (a), The provisions of the last sentence of para- (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ graph (1) and paragraphs (2), (5), (6)(A), (7), comprising approximately 2,800 acres, which means the Secretary of the Interior. shall be known as ‘‘Jones Bench Wilderness’’. and (9) shall apply to loans guaranteed under (3) WILDERNESS AREA.—The term ‘‘Wilder- this subsection, and no other provisions of (14) The lands identified as ‘‘Hondu Coun- ness Area’’ or ‘‘Wilderness Areas’’ means one try’’ on the map referred to in subsection (a), paragraphs (1) through (12) shall apply to or more of the areas specified in section such loans.’’. comprising approximately 20,000 acres, which 302(b). shall be known as ‘‘Hondu Country Wilder- H.R. 4576 ness’’. H.R. 3605 OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO (15) The lands identified as ‘‘Devil’s Can- OFFERED BY: MR. HOLT AMENDMENT NO. 1: Page 2, line 15, insert yon’’ on the map referred to in subsection AMENDMENT NO. 2: Strike section 202(b) and ‘‘(increased by $1,500,000)’’ after the dollar (a), comprising approximately 23,000 acres, insert the following: amount. which shall be known as ‘‘Devil’s Canyon Page 3, line 3, insert ‘‘(increased by (b) USES.— Wilderness’’. $197,500,000)’’ after the dollar amount. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall allow (16) The lands identified as ‘‘Upper Muddy Page 3, line 15, insert ‘‘(increased by only such uses of the Conservation Area as Creek’’ on the map referred to in subsection $1,500,000)’’ after the dollar amount. the Secretary finds will further the purposes (a), comprising approximately 19,000 acres, Page 4, line 3, insert ‘‘(increased by for which the Conservation Area is estab- which shall be known as ‘‘Upper Muddy $45,000,000)’’ after the dollar amount. lished. Creek Wilderness’’. Page 8, line 22, insert ‘‘(increased by (2) MOTORIZED VEHICLES.—Except where $168,000,000)’’ after the dollar amount. (17) The lands identified as ‘‘Cedar Moun- needed for administrative purposes or to re- Page 9, line 4, insert ‘‘(increased by tain’’ on the map referred to in subsection spond to an emergency— $68,000,000)’’ after the dollar amount. (a), comprising approximately 15,000 acres, (A) no motorized vehicles shall be per- Page 9, line 14, insert ‘‘(increased by which shall be known as ‘‘Cedar Mountain mitted in any wilderness study area or other $414,400,000)’’ after the dollar amount. Wilderness’’. roadless area within the Conservation Area; Page 10, line 2, insert ‘‘(increased by (18) The lands identified as ‘‘San Rafael and $34,100,000)’’ after the dollar amount. Swell Reef’’ on the map referred to in sub- (B) use of motorized vehicles on other Page 28, line 15, insert ‘‘(reduced by section (a), comprising approximately 105,000 lands within the Conservation Area shall be $930,000,000)’’ after the dollar amount. acres, which shall be known as ‘‘San Rafael permitted only on roads and trails des- H.R. 4576 Swell Reef Wilderness’’. ignated for use of motorized vehicles as part OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO SEC. 303. MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION. of the management plan prepared pursuant AMENDMENT NO. 2: Page 28, line 15, insert As soon as practicable after the date of the to subsection (f). ‘‘(reduced by $930,000,000)’’ after the dollar enactment of this Act, a map and a legal de- amount. scription for each of the Wilderness Areas H.R. 3605 H.R. 4576 shall be filed by the Secretary with the Com- OFFERED BY: MR. UDALL OF COLORADO mittee on Energy and Natural Resources of OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO AMENDMENT NO. 3: In the last subsection of the Senate and the Committee on Resources AMENDMENT NO. 3: At the end of the bill, of the House of Representatives. Each such section 202 (relating to wilderness Acts), insert after the last section (preceding the map and legal description shall have the strike the final period and insert the fol- short title) the following new section: same force and effect as if included in this lowing: ‘‘, and in order to maintain the op- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Act, except that the Secretary, as appro- tions of Congress with regard to possible fu- in this Act may be used to enter into a con- priate, may correct clerical and typo- ture designation of lands as wilderness, the tract with an entity that has submitted in- graphical errors in such legal description and public lands in the San Rafael area, com- formation to the Secretary of Defense, pur- map. Such map and legal description for prising approximately 1,054,800 acres as gen- suant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, each such Wilderness Area shall be on file erally depicted on a map entitled ‘Wilderness that the entity has, on a total of three or and available for public inspection in the of- Study Lands Within San Rafael Swell Re- more occasions after the date of the enact- fices of the Director and Utah State Direc- gion’ and dated April, 2000, shall be adminis- ment of this Act, either been convicted of, or tor, Bureau of Land Management, Depart- tered by the Secretary in accordance with had a civil judgment rendered against it ment of the Interior. section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and for— SEC. 304. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS Management Act of 1976, so as not to impair (1) commission of fraud or a criminal of- AREAS. the suitability of such areas for preservation fense in connection with obtaining, attempt- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing of wilderness until Congress determines oth- ing to obtain, or performing a Federal, rights and to subsection (b), the Wilderness erwise.’’. State, or local contract or subcontract;

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 05:36 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN7.046 pfrm06 PsN: H06PT1 H3928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 6, 2000 (2) violation of Federal or State antitrust tential termination liability in connection for the conduct of research into the possible statutes relating to the submission of offers with the B–2 Link 16/Center Instrument Dis- health effect of exposure to low levels of haz- for contracts; or play/In-Flight Replanner program; and ardous chemicals, including chemical war- (3) commission of embezzlement, theft, for- (3) if any Act hereafter appropriates an fare agents and other substances and the in- gery, bribery, falsification or destruction of amount for the B–2 Link 16/Center Instru- dividual susceptibility of humans to such ex- records, making false statements, or receiv- ment Display/In-Flight Replanner program posure under environmentally controlled ing stolen property. for fiscal year 2001 or fiscal year 2002, the conditions, and for the conduct of such re- H.R. 4576 Secretary of Defense shall make such search, especially among persons who served amount available for obligation not later on active duty in the Southwest Asia theater OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO than 60 days after the date of the enactment of operations during the Persian Gulf War. AMENDMENT NO. 4: At the end of the bill, of such Act. The grant shall be made in consultation with insert after the last section (preceding the H.R. 4576 the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the short title) the following new section: Secretary of Health and Human Services. OFFERED BY: MR. HOSTETTLER SEC. ll. None of the funds made available The institution to which the grant is to be in this Act may be used to enter into a con- AMENDMENT NO. 7: At the end of title VIII made shall be selected through established tract with an entity for which a total of 3 or (page 116, after line 22) insert the following acquisition procedures. more convictions or civil judgments are ren- new section: dered (as determined using information SEC. ll. (a) PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF (b) SELECTION CRITERIA.—To be eligible to available to the Secretary of Defense pursu- FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PREFERENCE.—None of be selected for a grant under subsection (a), ant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation) the funds made available in this Act may be an institution must meet each of the fol- after the date of the enactment of this Act used to give or withhold a preference to a lowing requirements: for— marketer or vendor of firearms or ammuni- (1) Be an academic medical center and be (1) commission of fraud or a criminal of- tion based on whether the manufacturer or affiliated with, and in close proximity to, a fense in connection with obtaining, attempt- vendor is a party to a covered agreement. Department of Defense medical and a De- ing to obtain, or performing a Federal, (b) COVERED AGREEMENT DEFINED.—For partment of Veterans Affairs medical center. State, or local contract or subcontract; purposes of this section, the term ‘‘covered (2) Enter into an agreement with the Sec- (2) violation of Federal or State antitrust agreement’’ means any agreement requiring retary of Defense to ensure that research statutes relating to the submission of offers a person engaged in a business licensed under personnel of those affiliated medical facili- for contracts; chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to ties and other relevant Federal personnel (3) commission of embezzlement, theft, for- abide by a designated code of conduct, oper- may have access to the facility to carry out gery, bribery, falsification or destruction of ating practice, or product design respecting research. records, making false statements, or receiv- importing, manufacturing, or dealing in fire- (3) Have demonstrated potential or ability ing stolen property; or arms or ammunition. to ensure the participation of scientific per- sonnel with expertise in research on possible (4) commission of any other offense indi- H.R. 4576 cating a lack of business integrity or busi- chemical sensitivities to low-level exposure OFFERED BY: MR. KUCINICH ness honesty that seriously or directly af- to hazardous chemicals and other sub- fects the present responsibility of a Govern- AMENDMENT NO. 8: Page 33, line 5, insert stances. ment contractor or subcontractor. ‘‘(reduced by $174,024,000)’’ after the dollar (4) Have immediate access to sophisticated amount. physiological imaging (including functional H.R. 4576 Page 35, lines 10 and 11, insert ‘‘(increased brain imaging) and other innovative research OFFERED BY: MR. DEFAZIO by $174,024,000)’’ after the dollar amount. technology that could better define the pos- AMENDMENT NO. 5: At the end of the bill, H.R. 4576 sible health effects of low-level exposure to hazardous chemicals and other substances insert after the last section (preceding the OFFERED BY: MR. KUCINICH short title) the following new section: and lead to new therapies. AMENDMENT NO. 9: At the end of the bill SEC. ll. None of the funds made available (before the short title), insert the following: (c) PARTICIPATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF in this Act may be used to enter into a con- EFENSE SEC. 8119. Of the amount provided in title D .—The Secretary of Defense shall tract with an entity for which a conviction ensure that each element of the Department or civil judgment is rendered (as determined IV for ‘‘Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide’’, not more than of Defense provides to the medical research using information available to the Secretary institution that is awarded the grant under of Defense pursuant to the Federal Acquisi- 1,566,214,000 shall be available for the Na- tional Missile Defense program. subsection (a) any information possessed by tion Regulation) for— that element on hazardous agents and mate- (1) commission of fraud or a criminal of- (b) The amount provided in title IV for ‘‘Research, Development, Test, and Evalua- rials to which members of the Armed Forces fense in connection with obtaining, attempt- may have been exposed as a result of service ing to obtain, or performing a Federal, tion, Defense-Wide’’ is hereby reduced by $174,024,000. in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf State, or local contract or subcontract; War and on the effects upon humans of such (2) violation of Federal or State antitrust H.R. 4576 exposure. To the extent available, the infor- statutes relating to the submission of offers OFFERED BY: MR. MARKEY mation provided shall include unit designa- for contracts; AMENDMENT NO. 10: At the end of the bill tions, locations, and times for those in- (3) commission of embezzlement, theft, for- (before the short title), insert the following: stances in which such exposure is alleged to gery, bribery, falsification or destruction of SEC. 8119. (a) None of the funds appro- have occurred. records, making false statements, or receiv- priated or otherwise made available in title (d) REPORTS TO CONGRESS.—Not later than ing stolen property; or III of this Act may be obligated or expended (4) commission of any other offense indi- October 1, 2002, and annually thereafter for for procurement for the National Missile De- the period that research described in sub- cating a lack of business integrity or busi- fense program. ness honesty that seriously or directly af- section (a) is being carried out at the facility (b) The amount provided in title III for constructed with the grant made under this fects the present responsibility of a Govern- ‘‘Procurement, Defense-Wide’’ is hereby re- ment contractor or subcontractor. section, the Secretary shall submit to the duced by $74,530,000. congressional defense committees a report H.R. 4576 H.R. 4576 on the results during the year preceding the OFFERED BY: MR. DICKS OFFERED BY: MR. SANDERS report of the research and studies carried out under the grant. AMENDMENT NO. 6: At the end of the bill, AMENDMENT NO. 11: At the end of title VIII insert after the last section (preceding the (page 116, after line 22) insert the following H.R. 4577 short title) the following new section: new section: SEC. ll. Notwithstanding any other pro- SEC. ll. GRANT TO SUPPORT RESEARCH ON EX- OFFERED BY: MR. ANDREWS vision of law— POSURE TO HAZARDOUS AGENTS AMENDMENT NO. 1: Page 84, after line 21, in- (1) from amounts made available for Re- AND MATERIALS BY MILITARY PER- search, Development, Test and Evaluation, SONNEL WHO SERVED IN THE PER- sert the following: Air Force in this Act and the Department of SIAN GULF WAR. SEC. 518. None of the funds appropriated or Defense Appropriations Act, 2000 (Public Law (a) GRANT TO SUPPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF otherwise made available by title III of this 106–79), an aggregate amount of $99,700,000 RESEARCH FACILITY TO STUDY LOW-LEVEL Act may be used to prohibit a State voca- (less any proportional general reduction re- CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES.—Of the amounts tional rehabilitation agency, for purposes of quired by law and any reduction required for made available in this Act for research, de- reimbursement for the agency under the Re- the Small Business Innovative Research pro- velopment, test, and evaluation, the Sec- habilitation Act of 1973, from counting a gram) shall be available only for the retary of Defense shall make a grant in the blind or visually-impaired person as success- B–2 Link 16/Center Instrument Display/In- amount of $1,650,000 to a medical research in- fully rehabilitated under such Act if the per- Flight Replanner program; stitution for the purpose of initial construc- son is placed in a noncompetitive or non- (2) the Secretary of the Air Force hereafter tion and equipping of a specialized environ- integrated employment setting at the Fed- shall not be required to obligate funds for po- mental medical facility at that institution eral minimum wage or higher.

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H.R. 4577 vision, and by increasing the amount made SEC. ll. None of the funds made available OFFERED BY: MR. GARY MILLER OF available under the heading ‘‘DEPARTMENT in this Act may be used to promulgate or CALIFORNIA OF EDUCATION—SPECIAL EDUCATION’’ for adopt any final standard under section AMENDMENT NO. 2: Page 64, after line 6, in- grants to States, by $16,000,000. 1173(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. sert the following: H.R. 4577 1320d–2(b)). SEC. 306. The amounts otherwise provided by this title are revised by decreasing the OFFERED BY: MR. PAUL amount made available under the heading AMENDMENT NO. 3: At the end of the bill, ‘‘DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION—EDU- insert after the last section (preceding the CATION REFORM’’ for ready to learn tele- short title) the following new section:

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Vol. 146 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2000 No. 68 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was MORNING BUSINESS the minimum wage, and the juvenile called to order by the President pro The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under justice bill. tempore [Mr. THURMOND]. the previous order, there will now be a A number of these matters have been languishing, waiting for the conference PRAYER period for the transaction of morning business, not to extend beyond the committees to act. We have all had our The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John hour of 12:30 p.m., with Senators per- time at home, and we are ready to go. Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: mitted to speak for up to 5 minutes We hope we can move forward, I repeat, Gracious God, yesterday was the each. with the appropriations bills and these eighty-first anniversary of the passage The Senator from Idaho is recog- matters I have outlined. of the nineteenth amendment estab- nized. f lishing women’s suffrage. Thank You for the heroines of our heritage as we f BUILDING A BIPARTISAN celebrate progress in the rights of SCHEDULE COMPROMISE women in our society. We thank You Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, today the Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I cer- for the impact of women on American Senate will be in a period of morning tainly concur with my colleague that I history. We praise You for our founding business, as the Chair has mentioned, hope we can move forward on these Pilgrim foremothers and the role they until 12:30 p.m., with Senator DURBIN critical issues. We are now working served in establishing our Nation, for and Senator THOMAS in control of 1 hard at accomplishing some of those the strategic role of women in the bat- hour each. efforts. As he mentioned, the con- tle for independence, for the incredible Following morning business, the Sen- ference on the Patients’ Bill of Rights courage of women who helped push ate will recess for the weekly party is at work. We hope we can build a bi- back the frontier, for the suffragettes conferences. As a reminder, the official partisan compromise as necessary to who fought for the right to vote and Senate picture will be taken at 2:15 produce that kind of program and law the place of women in our society, for p.m. today. I encourage my colleagues and protection for the American con- the dynamic women who have given to be prompt in an attempt to com- sumers of health care. crucial leadership in each period of our plete the photo in a timely manner. There is a great deal of work to be history. When the Senate reconvenes, it is done. I hope we can come together in a Today, Gracious God, we give You hoped the Senate can begin consider- united and bipartisan way to resolve thanks for the women who serve here ation of the Department of Defense au- some of these issues, to move the ap- in the Senate: for the outstanding thorization bill. Senators who intend propriations bills forward, to make women Senators, for the women who to offer amendments to this important sure we complete our business in a serve as officers and in strategic posi- legislation are encouraged to keep timely manner. tions in the ongoing work of the Sen- their amendments germane in an effort Of course, I understand, as I think ate, and for the many women through- to complete action on the bill prior to my colleague from Nevada under- out the Senate family who glorify You the end of the week. stands, that is going to take coopera- by their loyalty and excellence. I thank my colleagues. tion from both sides. Tragically, and In Your holy name we pray. Amen. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- sadly, we got into a bit of a nonproduc- f sistant minority leader is recognized. tive period prior to the Memorial Day PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f recess. I hope the recess has cleared the air and we can come back in a produc- The Honorable GEORGE V. VOINOVICH, ITEMS TO ACCOMPLISH BEFORE tive way. a Senator from the State of Ohio, led THE JULY 4 RECESS the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: f Mr. REID. Mr. President, I look for- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ward to this period of time prior to the MEASURES PLACED ON THE United States of America, and to the Repub- CALENDAR—S. 2645 AND H.R. 3244 lic for which it stands, one nation under God, July 4 recess, as does the entire minor- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ity. We are hopeful we can make Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I under- f progress on the appropriations bills, stand there are two bills at the desk which certainly need to be accom- due for their second reading. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME plished. Also, I hope there will be an The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. opportunity to do something about the clerk will read the bills by title. VOINOVICH). Under the previous order, Patients’ Bill of Rights, prescription The assistant legislative clerk read the leadership time is reserved. drugs; that we can complete work on as follows:

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And searches and seizures. . . .’’ The fifth persons, especially into sex trade, slavery, they will deliver an injection that will amendment protects against being ‘‘de- and slavery-like conditions in the United kill him. prived of life, liberty, or property, States and countries around the world Mr. President, I rise today to invite without due process of law. . . .’’ The through prevention, through prosecution and my colleagues to consider the wisdom sixth amendment guarantees that ‘‘the enforcement against the traffickers, and of this action. accused shall enjoy the right . . . to through protection and assistance to victims More and more Americans, including of trafficking. have the assistance of counsel for his prosecutors, police, and those fighting defense.’’ And the eighth amendment Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I object to on the front lines of the battle against prohibits ‘‘cruel and unusual punish- further proceeding on these bills at crime, are rethinking the fairness, the ments.’’ this time. efficacy, and the freedom from error of Our system of government is deeply The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the death penalty. Senator LEAHY, a grounded in the defense of the indi- the rule, the bills will be placed on the former federal prosecutor, has intro- vidual against the power of the govern- calendar. duced the Innocence Protection Act, of ment. Our Nation has a proud tradition The Senator from South Carolina is which I am proud to be a cosponsor. of safeguarding the rights of its citi- recognized. Congressman DELAHUNT and Congress- zens. (The remarks of Mr. THURMOND and man LAHOOD have introduced the same But more and more, we are finding Mr. DURBIN pertaining to the introduc- bill in the House. Congressman DELA- that when a person’s very life is at tion of S.J. Res. 46 are located in to- HUNT, also a former prosecutor, is con- stake, our system of justice is failing day’s RECORD under ‘‘Statements on In- cerned that our current system of ad- to live up to the standards that the troduced Bills and Joint Resolution.’’) ministering the death penalty is far American people demand and expect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under from just. He has said: ‘‘If you spent 20 More and more, Americans are finding the previous order, the time until 11 years in the criminal justice system, reason to believe that we have a justice a.m. is under the control of the Sen- you would be very concerned about system that can, and does, make mis- ator from Illinois, Mr. DURBIN, or his what goes on.’’ takes. designee. In my own home state of Wisconsin, Americans’ sense of justice demands Mr. GREGG addressed the Chair. that if new evidence becomes available The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- at least eleven active and former state that could shed light on the guilt or in- ator from New Hampshire is recog- and Federal prosecutors have said that nocence of a defendant, then the de- nized. executions do not deter crime and Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask could result in executing the innocent. fendant should be given the oppor- unanimous consent that at 12 o’clock I Michael McCann, the well-respected tunity to present it. Unfortunately, ap- be allowed to speak for 15 minutes in District Attorney of Milwaukee Coun- parently, the people of New York and morning business. ty, has said that prosecution is a Illinois are the only ones who under- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without human enterprise bound to have mis- stand this. They have enacted laws al- objection, it is so ordered. takes. lowing convicted offenders access to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. President, police—the people on the biological evidence used at trial imous consent that the time between the front lines of the battle against and modern DNA testing. 12:15 and 12:30 be reserved for myself. crime—are coming out against the If you are on death row in a state The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without death penalty. They are finding that it other than Illinois or New York, you objection, it is so ordered. is bad for law enforcement. Recently, might be able to show a court evidence Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I yield when police chiefs were asked about of your guilt or innocence based on new to the Senator from Wisconsin. the death penalty, they said that it was DNA tests. But your ability to do so The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- counterproductive. Capital cases are rests on whether you’re lucky enough ator from Wisconsin. incredibly resource-intensive. They do to get a prosecutor to agree to the test Mr. FEINGOLD. Thank you, Mr. not yield a reduction in crime propor- or convince a court that it should be President. I thank the Senator from Il- tional to other, more moderate law-en- done. Or, as we have seen very re- linois. forcement activities. cently, your ability to show your inno- f A former police chief of Madison, cence may rest with the decision of the Wisconsin, for example, has said that governor. And that raises the risk of a THE NEED FOR A MORATORIUM he fears that the death penalty would political decision, not necessarily one ON EXECUTIONS make police officers’ jobs more dan- that is based solely on fairness or jus- Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, the gerous, not less so. He expressed con- tice. Federal Government has not executed cern that a suspect’s incentive to sur- Mr. President, I am not surprised a person in the name of people of the render peacefully is diminished when that both Texas Governor George Bush United States of America since 1963. the government has plans to execute. and Virginia Governor James Gilmore For 37 years, we as a people have not Ours is a system of justice founded are no longer confident that every pris- taken that fateful, irreversible step. I on fairness and due process. The Fram- oner on death row in their states is rise today because all that is appar- ers of our democracy had a healthy dis- guilty and has had full access to the ently about to change. trust for the power of the state when courts. Allowing death row inmates the Since January, I have come to the arrayed against the individual. Many benefit of a modern DNA test is the Senate floor several times to urge my of the lawyers in the early United fair and just thing to do. But scores of colleagues to support a moratorium on States of America had on their shelf a other death row inmates, in Texas, in executions and a review of the adminis- copy of William Blackstone’s Com- Virginia, and around the country, may tration of capital punishment. Mr. mentaries on the Laws of England, also have evidence exonerating them. President, the need for that morato- where it is written: ‘‘For the law holds, They may have DNA evidence. Or they rium has now become more urgent. that it is better that ten guilty persons may have other exonerating evidence. During the Senate recess just ended, escape, than that one innocent suffer.’’ We must ensure that all inmates with a Federal judge in Texas set a date for And Benjamin Franklin wrote, ‘‘That meritorious claims of innocence have the execution of Juan Raul Garza. In it is better 100 guilty Persons should their day in court. But, among prob- only two months, on August 5, he could escape than that one innocent Person lems in our criminal justice system, become the first prisoner that the Fed- should suffer. . . .’’ the lack of full access to DNA testing eral Government has put to death since Our Constitution and Bill of Rights is, unfortunately, just the tip of the 1963. reflect this concern for the protection iceberg.

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In 1995, the When we do not exercise that skep- cannot be assured a fair trial unless Texas Court of Criminal Appeals re- ticism, when we rush to execute with counsel is provided for him.’’ The Court jected his claim of ineffective assist- ever growing speed, we contribute to, in Gideon wrote: ance. Burdine’s case is now before the rather than detract from, a culture of From the very beginning, our state and na- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Cir- violence. It deprives us of the greatness tional constitutions and laws have laid great cuit. that is America. We are better than emphasis on procedural and substantive safe- As Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis this. guards designed to assure fair trials before said of the Burdine case on ABC’s This And so, Mr. President, the time has impartial tribunals in which every defendant come to pause. That is why today, in stands equal before the law. This noble ideal Week this past Sunday, ‘‘That is a na- cannot be realized if the poor man charged tional embarrassment.’’ Incredulously, the light of the scheduling of the first with crime has to face his accusers without Senator Ellis lamented: ‘‘[T]he Texas Federal execution in almost 40 years, a lawyer to assist him. Court of Criminal Appeals ruled appar- and in light of the growing awareness And, in cases since then, for example ently that you can be Rip Van Winkle that there are fundamental flaws in the 1988 case of McCoy v. Court of Ap- and still be a pretty good attorney.’’ our system of justice, I urge my Col- peals, the Supreme Court has ruled Two years after his death, lawyer Joe leagues to join me in the National that: ‘‘It is . . . settled law that an indi- Cannon remains a courthouse legend. Death Penalty Moratorium Act, which gent defendant has the same right to In a span of about 10 years, twelve of I introduced along with Senators LEVIN effective representation by an active his indigent clients went to death row. and WELLSTONE. advocate as a defendant who can afford Americans’ sense of justice demands This bill is a common sense, modest to retain counsel of his or her choice.’’ that the poor, as well as the rich, proposal. It merely calls a temporary But, Mr. President, more and more, should get their day in court. Even halt to executions while a national, we are finding counsel that fail the death penalty supporters like Reverend blue ribbon commission thoroughly ex- standard of adequacy. Drunk lawyers. Pat Robertson recognize that this ulti- amines the administration of capital Sleeping lawyers. Lawyers who never mate punishment appears reserved for punishment. The bill simply calls for a cross-examined. Lawyers whose first the poor. pause and a study. That is not too trial is a trial where the client’s life is The machinery of death is badly bro- much to ask, when the lives of inno- on the line. Lawyers who have been ken. Since the 1970s, 87 people sitting cent people hang in the balance. subsequently disbarred. on death row were later proven inno- When an airplane careens off a run- We would never allow a podiatrist to cent. That means that for every seven way, the Federal government steps in perform heart surgery. And we would executions, we’ve found one person in- to review what went wrong. This Na- never allow a surgeon to perform sur- nocent. But remember, this is after tion’s system of capital punishment gery while drunk, or to fall asleep dur- they were on death row. Eight of the 87 has veered seriously off-course. It is ing surgery. But courts, over and over people later proven innocent relied on now clear that it is replete with errors. again, have upheld convictions where modern DNA testing to prove their in- The time has come to pause and the defendants’ lawyers were not quali- nocence. But access to DNA testing study what is wrong. The time has fied to represent them, slept through plainly tells only a small part of the come to pause and ensure that our sys- trial, or were drunk in court. story of the mistakes in our criminal tem is fair and just. Take the case of the lawyer Joe Can- justice system. The remaining 79 inno- Our American tradition of fairness non. In 1979, one Mr. Carl Johnson was cent people gained their release based and due process demands it. Reverence convicted of murder and sent to death on other kinds of evidence—evidence for our democracy’s protection of the row by a Texas state court. During like recanted witness testimony. individual against the state compels as trial, his lead counsel, Joe Cannon, was Sometimes, it is evidence that an in- much. The American people’s love of often asleep. Cannon’s co-counsel, Phil- effective attorney fails to introduce at justice deserves no less. ip Scardino, was two years out of law trial. Take the case of Gregory Wilhoit. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I com- school and recalls the whole experience In 1987, an Oklahoma court sentenced mend my colleague from the State of as ‘‘frightening.’’ He said, ‘‘All I could Wilhoit to die for the murder of his es- Wisconsin. He is a person of principle. do was nudge him sometimes and try tranged wife. The key evidence for the He comes to the floor of the Senate and to wake him up.’’ Johnson’s appellate prosecution was expert testimony that reminds Members, whether in support attorney, David Dow, said the trial a bite mark on the victim matched of or in opposition to the death pen- transcript gives the impression that Wilhoit’s. The defense never called an alty, it is fundamental to the American there was no one in the courtroom de- expert to challenge the prosecution’s system of justice that we insist on fair- fending Johnson. It ‘‘goes on for pages dental expert. The court of appeals ness. and pages, and there is not a whisper granted a new trial, recognizing that In my State of Illinois, some 13 peo- from anyone representing him.’’ Mr. Wilhoit had ineffective legal represen- ple who were on death row preparing to Johnson was executed in 1995, the 12th tation. The appellate court noted that be executed by the State of Illinois execution under Governor Bush’s his counsel was ‘‘suffering from alcohol were found by scientific testing to be watch. dependence and abuse, and brain dam- innocent and were released. Because of Now as ‘‘frightening’’ as this sounds, age during his representation.’’ Wilhoit that, the Governor of our State, a Re- the same attorney continued to work describes his former attorney as ‘‘a publican, George Ryan, made what I capital cases. drunk’’ and recalls several occasions consider to be an important and coura- Like the majority of inmates on when the attorney threw up in the geous decision. He suspended the death Texas’ death row, Calvin Burdine could judge’s chambers. After spending six penalty in my home State of Illinois. not afford an attorney, so the court years on death row, Wilhoit was exon- The Senator from Wisconsin, Mr. paid a lawyer to represent him, and erated after 11 experts—11 experts—tes- FEINGOLD, reminds Members that the that lawyer again was Joe Cannon. tified that the teeth marks did not experience in Illinois is not unique. In Five years after Johnson’s trial, and match. State after State, we have found people this time without co-counsel, Cannon Mr. President, I hate to say it, but who have been called to justice and represented Burdine, and again slept this is the worst of government gone have received virtually no representa- through crucial moments of the trial. amok. People understand that the gov- tion before the court of law. In the The clerk for the trial judge said Can- ernment can make mistakes in other most serious possible cases under our non ‘‘was asleep for long periods of areas. They can only expect as much system of justice, these men have been time during the questioning of wit- here. Columnist George Will recently sentenced to death. In many cases,

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The State of Texas, I be- right to have guaranteed DNA testing. Since Columbine High School, thou- lieve, leads the Nation in the number f sands of Americans have been killed by of executions, and the State of Texas LEGISLATIVE AGENDA gunfire. Until we act, Democrats in the has no public defender system. So in Senate will, each day, read the names the State of Texas, if you are a crimi- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, in the of some, just some, who lost their lives nal defendant facing a capital crime time that remains in morning business, to gun violence in the past year and which could result in execution, it is which I will share with my colleague will continue to do so every day the literally a gamble, a crapshoot as to from California, we will address several Senate is in session. the person who will represent you to of the issues which still remain before In the names of those who died, we defend your life. this session of Congress. Many of us are will continue this fight, and in the In cases that have been cited by Sen- just returning from a Memorial Day names of their families who still grieve break which we spent with our families ator FEINGOLD, some of the most in- their losses, we will continue to re- competent attorneys in America have back in our States, trying to acquaint member these victims of gun violence. been assigned this responsibility. In ourselves with the concerns of people Following are the names of some of our State of Illinois, we found these at- and the concerns about issues we face the people who were killed by gunfire 1 torneys to be not well versed in law; we here in Washington. year ago today, on June 6, 1999, at a One of the concerns in the State of Il- found them to be lazy; we found them time after the Senate passed gun safety linois and in the city of Chicago con- to be derelict in their duty, and in legislation: tinues to be gun violence. This is still Earnest Barnes, 38, Atlanta, GA; some cases, a person’s life was at a phenomenon which is almost unique- Quentin A. Brown, 29, Chicago, IL; Dex- stake. ly American and which is tragic in its Again, I commend my colleague from ter J. Caruthers, 46, Gary, IN; George proportion. To think we lose 12 or 13 the State of Wisconsin for his state- Cook, 19, Minneapolis, MN; Don Fer- children every day to gun violence, guson, 80, Oakland, CA; Juan J. ment. It is a reminder to all, whether that is a sad reminder of what hap- we support the death penalty—as I do— pened at Columbine High School in Gonzales, 28, Oklahoma City, OK; Mark or we oppose it, that we in this country Littleton, CO, a little over a year ago, S. Hansher, 33, Madison, WI; Joseph believe in a system that is based on when some 13 students were killed at Jainski, 34, Philadelphia, PA; Maurice fairness and justice. that school. It is merely one instance Lewis, 29, Philadelphia, PA; Donald I have introduced legislation to give of a situation which repeats itself Norrod, 67, Akron, OH; Allen Ringgold, to all Federal prisoners who were sub- every single day. 23, Baltimore, MD; Lawanza Robertson, jected to capital punishment the same It has been more than a year since 18, Detroit, MI; Agapito Rodriquez, 32, right for DNA testing that exists in my that tragedy, but still this Congress re- Dallas, TX; Jonathan Shields, 31, State of Illinois. There are similar bills fuses to act on sensible gun safety leg- Washington, DC; Clarence Veasley, 44, introduced by my colleagues. I hope islation. I remind those who are fol- St. Louis, MO; Kirk Watkins, Detroit, that all, conservative and liberals lowing this debate, the proposal for MI. alike, Democrats and Republicans, will this gun safety legislation is hardly In addition, since the Senate was not at least adhere to the basic standard of radical. If people are going to buy a in session this year from May 26 to justice when it comes to cases of this gun from a gun dealer in America, they June 5, I ask unanimous consent the seriousness and this magnitude. are subjected to a background check. names be printed in the RECORD of Mr. FEINGOLD. Will the Senator We want to know if they are criminals. some of those who were killed by gun- yield? We want to know if they have a history fire last year on the days from May 26 Mr. DURBIN. I am happy to yield to of violent crime or violent mental ill- through June 5: the Senator. ness or if they are too young to buy a There being no objection, the mate- Mr. FEINGOLD. I thank the Senator gun—basic questions. I understand rial was ordered to be printed in the and take my hat off to him and to our that, as of last year, over 250,000 would- RECORD, as follows: neighbor to the south, the State of Illi- be purchasers of guns were denied that MAY 26, 1999 nois. Without the leadership of Illinois, opportunity as a result of a simple Demarcus Clark, 22, Atlanta, GA. which had the courage to admit that it background check. Delmar Guyton, 23, Detroit, MI. had a problem, this entire issue would Did they turn around and buy a gun Shawn Timothy Hamilton, 35, Washington, not be receiving the kind of examina- on the street? It is possible. But we DC. tion occurring across the country. should not make it easy for them. It James Johnson, 24, Denver, CO. That is to the Senator’s credit, to that should not be automatic. In fact, I hope William Partlow, 26, Charlotte, NC. of the Governor, and to all the people in many instances, having been denied Shayne Worcester, San Francisco, CA. of your State. at a gun dealer, they could not find a MAY 27, 1999 The bill I have introduced is modeled gun nor should they have been able to. Steve T. Fleming, 27, New Orleans, LA. exactly after the pattern followed in Il- We believe applying the same standard Bruce Harvard, 19, Pittsburgh, PA. Kewan McKinnie, 19, Detroit, MI. linois; that is, the calling of a morato- of gun safety legislation to gun shows rium by a Governor who is, or at least Victorria Moore, 41, San Antonio, TX. just makes common sense. Bobby Piggle, 39, Kansas City, MO. has been, a death penalty supporter, So that is part of the gun safety leg- Ramona Richins, 47, Salt Lake City, UT. and then the appointing of a very dis- islation we passed in the Senate by a Kevin Sellers, 25, Baltimore, MD. tinguished blue-ribbon commission, in- vote of 49–49, and a tie-breaking vote Termell Wollen, 31, Detroit, MI. cluding our former wonderful col- was cast by Vice President AL GORE. Unidentified male, 24, Norfolk, VA. league, Paul Simon, and including both That bill left the Senate over 8 months Unidentified male, 25, Norfolk, VA. pro- and anti-death penalty people. ago, went over to the House of Rep- MAY 28, 1999 Under Illinois’ leadership, there will resentatives where it was emasculated Raymond Adams, 30, Philadelphia, PA. be this kind of pause and examination by the gun lobby, where the National Carrillo Ambbrocio, 32, Houston, TX. that is open to people of any view on Rifle Association would not accept the Luz Balbona, 59, Miami-Dade County, FL. the death penalty, to simply make sure Jimmy Cottingham, 30, Washington, DC. basic idea that we should check on the Armando Garcia, 16, San Bernardino, CA. that system is fixed. backgrounds of people who buy guns at Ignacio Gonzalez, Sr., 42, Chicago, IL. As the Senator pointed out, Illinois gun shows. Terrell Hatfield, 21, Seattle, WA. could not possibly be the only State The National Rifle Association be- Donnell Holmes, 25, Miami-Dade County, that has this problem. In fact, I predict lieves those who go into gun shows FL.

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He was throwing water bal- Bruce Goldberg, 39, Philadelphia, PA. Donald Carver, 43, Toledo, OH. Joseph Jenkins, 22, Charleston, SC. Carlos Casaway, 23, Detroit, MI. loons. And the teacher said: Listen, Dil Kahn, 57, Houston, TX. Christopher Earl, 26, Knoxville, TN. you are just going to have to leave Roberto Lauret, 30, Miami-Dade County, Fitzroy Farguharson, 35, Miami-Dade school. You don’t belong here. We don’t FL. County, FL. have tolerance for this kind of behav- Craig Nelson, 34, Philadelphia, PA. Al Jenkins, 28, Oakland, CA. ior. Gregory Ramseth, 33, Seattle, WA. Derek D. Miller, 24, Memphis, TN. The child left school, went home; he Cesar Quevedo, 24, Pittsubrgh, PA. James Thurston, III, 19, Miami-Dade Coun- told someone he was going to get a ty, FL. Juan D. Rodriguez, 48, Houston, TX. Roger Vincent, 44, Mesquite, TX. Earl Roos, 25, Oakland, CA. gun. The child who was told this didn’t Unidentified male, 35, Long Beach, CA. Jose J. Santoyo, 20, Chicago, IL. believe it. Sure enough, he went to his Abimbola Whitlock, 20, Oakland, CA. grandfather’s stash of guns and got MAY 30, 1999 JUNE 5, 1999 one. It had no safety lock on it. He re- Lawrence Albeniaic, 45, New Orleans, LA. Ryan Bailey, 19, Baltimore, MD. Nancy Linda Akers, 45, Washington, DC. turned, and he killed a very wonderful, Maxine Bedell, 82, Rochester, NY. Jeffrey Blash, 24, Miami-Dade County, FL. kind family man, a teacher at the Melco Botache, 33, Miami-Dade County, Mary Kathleen Brady, 35, Cincinnati, OH. prime of his life, in his thirties. FL. Franco D. Davis, 22, Chicago, IL. Then we had the incident in Queens Henry Carter, 48, Detroit, MI. Patrick Dewar, 35, Philadelphia, PA. where a disgruntled employee essen- Anthony Fletcher, 45, Macon, GA. Savatore Damico, 33, Baltimore, MD. tially executed people who worked at a Lovell Daniely, 27, Philadelphia, PA. Walter Hill, 38, Detroit, MI. Alice Hough, 54, Miami-Dade County, FL. Wendy’s. David Davidson, 38, St. Louis, MO. What do we do here? Nothing. We do Frank Evans, 18, Chicago, IL. Maurice Jiles, 18, Gary, IN. Rico Montgomery, 24, Detroit, MI. Fernando Perez, 29, Houston, TX. nothing. I am listening for the major- Antonio Munoz, 17, Providence, RI. Joseph Swinnie, 18, Washington, DC. ity leader. We already passed these Phyllis Robinson, 38, Chicago, IL. Victor Temores-Martinez, 30, Chicago, IL. amendments in the Senate, and the Brandy Smith, 18, Houston, TX. Shaun Tilghman, 24, Boston, MA. amendments are languishing in the MAY 31, 1999 Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, at the committee. I say to my friend, what Elizabeth K. Burlan, 55, New Orleans, LA. National Rifle Association convention, are the American people to think about Anthony Clay, 40, Atlanta, GA. when it was brought up as an issue that this inaction? I would like him to com- Gregory Clay, 40, Atlanta, GA. so many young people are killed every ment on that. Then I have another Edward Meno, 26, Oakland, CA. single day by gunfire in America, in ad- question about the NRA convention. Daron D. Mitchell, 18, Akron, OH. dition to those who are not so young, If my friend could comment, because Miriam Moses, 78, Miami-Dade County, FL. the people at the National Rifle Asso- he feels so strongly about this, what Shane Newton, 26, Detroit, MI. ciation dismissed it and said these are Curtis Smith, 26, Cincinnati, OH. are the American people thinking Anthony Wilson, 40, Philadelphia, PA. teenage gang bangers and drug crimi- about the Senate and Congress, con- Unidentified male, 18, Newark, NJ. nals and you just have to expect, in the trolled by Republicans, who do nothing culture in which they live, they are JUNE 1, 1999 about the issue of the killing of our going to kill one another. Jouvito Bravo, 19, Houston, TX. people at a far greater rate than our Allen R. Darrington, 17, Kansas City, MO. As I read this list of people ranging soldiers died in Vietnam? We have a Martha Enrichez, 21, Dallas, TX. in age from 80 years to 18, it is clear war in our streets. What do you think Antoine Fowler, 21, Charlotte, NC. that the victims of gun violence are they should do about it? Bruce Green, 36, Baltimore, MD. not just those who were involved in Mr. DURBIN. I can say to the Sen- Jewel Harvey, 49, Dallas, TX. crime in the inner city. Frankly, it in- ator from California, as people across Johnny Howard, 26, Atlanta, GA. volved Americans across the board; the Nation refuse to vote in elections Stephen Karawan, 53, Miami-Dade County, Americans—black, white, and brown— and lose respect for those who are FL. Michael Kitchins, 36, Dallas, TX. of virtually every age group. To dis- elected to public office, it is a clear in- Eric Lewis, 21, Detroit, MI. miss this, as the National Rifle Asso- dication, as far as I am concerned, that Jamont Simmons, 22, Rochester, NY. ciation did, as something we should not they do not believe we are responsive. Jerona Stewart, 15, Washington, DC. care about I think is evidence of their They do not believe we are listening. D’Andre Tizeno, San Francisco, CA. insensitivity to this issue of gun vio- They do not believe the problems that Irene Zaragoza, 47, Houston, TX. lence. families face across America are prob- Unidentified male, 39, Honolulu, HI. Mrs. BOXER. Will the Senator yield lems we share. They think we are some Unidentified male, 26, Nashville, TN. for a couple questions? sort of political elite that really is out JUNE 2, 1999 Mr. DURBIN. I am happy to yield to of touch with the world. Corey Ball, 28, San Antonio, TX. the Senator from California. They understand in the cities and the Clarence A. Bellinger, 30, Chicago, IL. Mrs. BOXER. I thank the Senator suburbs across Illinois that gun vio- Barbara Clark, 35, Chicago, IL. from Illinois for reading these names Carlton Copeland, 23, Atlanta, GA. lence is an issue that affects so many Felipe Cruz, 26, Dallas, TX. into the RECORD, for putting a human lives. They wonder how people can be William Floyd, 18, Washington, DC. face on what is a national tragedy. He elected to the Senate and not try to do Raymond Gonzales, 33, San Bernardino, experienced this at home, and I did as something about it. CA. well in California. I know the Senator from California Fairway Huntington, 41, Memphis, TN. People are wondering just exactly agrees with me that even passing this Craig Kallevig, 41, Minneapolis, MN. what we are doing. Since Columbine, gun safety legislation will not elimi- Seven Lomax, 30, Philadelphia, PA. we agreed to five sensible gun amend- nate gun violence, but we hope it will Brian Meridith, 36, Mesquite, TX. ments, one of them to close the gun James Nelson, 23, Baltimore, MD. reduce it. Cecilia Pagaduan, 44, Daly City, CA. show loophole, which would make it It is a commonsense approach to re- Edwin Pagaduan, 44, Daly City, CA. very difficult, if not impossible, for ducing the ownership of guns by people Mario Anthony Phillips, 26, St. Paul, MN. criminals and children and people who who should not own them. I believe— Ricky Salizar, 12, Roswell, NM. are mentally unbalanced to buy guns and I am sure the Senator from Cali- Kahlil J. Smith, 19, Memphis, TN. at gun shows; also, for example, to fornia does, too—those who use guns JUNE 3, 1999 make sure that all handguns are sold legally and safely, such as sportsmen Alberto Acosta, 36, Miami-Dade County, with safety locks, so if kids get hold of and hunters, should be allowed to do FL. a gun, there is no discharge of a bullet. so, but I do not agree with the National

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It is dangerous to start the prospect of Vice President GORE be- es and synagogues in the State of attacking people in such a way, and I coming President and continuing that Texas. That strikes me as a ridiculous hope we can keep our disagreements tradition of supporting sensible gun situation. over the issues rather than attack a safety legislation. They want George Mrs. BOXER. Amusement parks as Vice President who is simply reflecting W. Bush. They want their man in the well. the views of 80 percent of the people. White House. They want to help pick Mr. DURBIN. Amusement parks. When we hear the NRA executive the Supreme Court. You can bet as an Think about the situation and wonder say: When George Bush is elected, we American, I am concerned that will in- how in the world can we have a safer are going to operate out of the White crease the incidence of gun violence in America if we have this proliferation of House—that sends chills up and down our country. guns that is, obviously, supported by my spine. No group should operate out Mrs. BOXER. I thank my friend for Governor Bush, as well as the National of the White House, whether it is Sarah raising the issue of the Supreme Court. Rifle Association. Democrats and Re- and Jim Brady’s gun control group or I should have raised it myself. He is so publicans should be listening to fami- the NRA. For them to say when George right on that point. The Supreme lies across this country. Bush is elected they are going to work Court up to now has, in fact, said it is To think gun violence has become so out of the White House is a frightening OK for Congress to work on gun laws commonplace that we have accepted it thought to me. that keep guns out of the hands of is a sad testament on this great Na- I hope the American people will tune criminals and children, and that it is tion. If one looks at gun violence sta- in to this and not say all the can- not, in fact, a violation of the second tistics and says ‘‘that is life,’’ no, it is didates are alike and not say all of us amendment because we say: Sure, if not. That is life in America. That is are alike. They are not going to find us you are responsible and you need to not life in any other country in the perfect, that is for sure. No one is per- have a gun and you have a reason to world. Virtually every civilized coun- fect. Doesn’t my friend believe this is have it—for recreation or to defend try in the world has basic gun safety an issue where there are serious dif- your family—and you are a responsible laws and gun control laws to keep guns ferences between the two parties? gun owner, that is one situation. But if out of the hands of those who would Mr. DURBIN. I say to the Senator you are a criminal, you are mentally misuse them and out of the hands of from California that she has answered unbalanced, if you walk in and buy a children. We live in a country where a her own question: Why is the National gun, by the way, when you are high on disgruntled 13- or 14-year-old goes Rifle Association attacking the Demo- drugs or alcohol, this is not going to be home and finds grandpa’s gun, goes cratic candidate for President? They good for this Nation. The Supreme back to school, and kills a teacher. made it clear. The chairman of their Court up to now has upheld our ability That is not commonplace anyplace in organization, a gentleman from Iowa to regulate. the world but for the United States, whose name I do not have handy, made There is no question that with the which I do not think we should accept, this announcement—in fact, it has NRA operating out of the George Bush and our failure to do anything about it been videotaped and replayed—where White House, we are going to see in the feeds into the cynicism of America’s he said: Listen, the choice for the Na- Congress not only a lack of future voters and citizenry who think we are tional Rifle Association in this Presi- progress on controlling these guns and elected to solve problems in this coun- dential race is clear. If George Bush is who has these guns, but we are going to try. When we do not respond, it is no elected President of the United States, see the Supreme Court tilt and say: wonder they lose faith in the process. the National Rifle Association will Congress, you have no business dealing Mrs. BOXER. I say to my friend, have its man in the White House. with this issue. what is extremely frustrating is the The Senator from California does not I ask my friend this: If we have no talk we hear: Gee, it does not make exaggerate. That is exactly what he other role to play, shouldn’t it be that any difference who gets elected. I want said. we protect the health and the safety of to make a point straight from the What does it mean to have your per- the people of this country? I know we shoulder, and I am known for that. The son in the White House next to the are trying to get a Patients’ Bill of fact is, every single Democrat voted for President? It means gun safety legisla- Rights. This is another issue for which these sensible gun measures, except tion does not have a chance. Not a sin- we are fighting hard because that is one, and we had just a few on the other gle thing is going to be passed by Con- our sacred obligation, if nothing else. side join us. gress that will not be vetoed by George We can have the greatest economy in There is a difference. I ask my friend W. Bush. the world, the best economy in the if he happened to hear the NRA con- Secondly, I hope the Senator from world, people can be working and thriv- vention speeches that were made or if California will also reflect on this, and ing, but if some child goes home and he read them, and, if so, what he that is, it is likely in the next Presi- gets his grandpa’s gun and shoots a thought. I was, frankly, stunned at the dency two or three Supreme Court Jus- beautiful teacher in the head, if some all-out personal attack on AL GORE tices will be nominated. The National disgruntled employee who has a crimi- that I heard. I have no objection to Rifle Association is going to have its nal record can get a gun at a gun show, people having differences. If they want voice in that process if George Bush is what good does it do if you have the everyone to carry a concealed weapon, elected President. They will decide best job and the best future in the that is their choice to make that deci- whether or not the Supreme Court Jus- world? sion. I do not think we want to see an tice nominee passes their litmus test, My friend has read the names of peo- America that is a shootout at the OK which basically says we should sell ple shot down in the prime of their Corral. I do not think that is going to guns in this country with no questions lives. We are supposed to live to our make our country great. But if some- asked. seventies, and a lot of these people are body thinks that we all ought to pack That is not a decision for 4 years; it shot down in their teens, in their a weapon, that is their right, but to is a decision for decades because if the twenties, or in their thirties. personally attack the Vice President Supreme Court has a majority of that My friend is so right to raise this because he supports sensible gun con- point of view, that is going to affect issue of the Supreme Court. I thank trol laws—which, by the way, are sup- the laws that are approved virtually him so much for engaging in this col- ported by 80 percent of the people—to across the board at the State and Fed- loquy. make this a personal, vicious attack on eral level. I know this talk is hard talk. By the AL GORE—and I read Wayne LaPierre’s When the National Rifle Association way, it certainly raises our names to speech and I read Charlton Heston’s at their convention starts ranting and the NRA; and that is not easy for us,

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I am proud to say every single that someone who wants to be involved lican Congressman who is standing up Democrat, many of whom absolutely in a clinical trial of a new experi- to the Republican majority in the Sen- believe, as we do, in the right to gun mental drug for cancer, for example, ate, who is standing up to the insur- ownership, have stood strong and said that might save their life, cannot be ance industry, who is standing with the we must keep guns out of the hands of denied that opportunity by a health in- Democrats and with American fami- children, the mentally unbalanced, and surance company; that our access to lies. As on gun safety legislation, this people with criminal records. emergency rooms will not be denied be- health legislation, important to fami- I say this to my friend: This is a fight cause of the decisions of health insur- lies across America, has been stalled we are going to wage on this floor. We ance company clerks. and blockaded by the Senate Repub- are not going to let George Bush hide We had a vote on the floor of the Sen- lican leadership. They do not want to behind the fact that he says nice ate. Overwhelmingly, the American even address the issues that families things. I am amazed that the polls people support what I have said. We across America care about. don’t reflect that people know what he lost the vote but not because we did You step back and say: Why in the stands for, making it possible to carry not have support for our position. world do men and women run to be a concealed weapon into a church—we Three hundred organizations supported Members of this Senate if they are not had a horrible massacre in a Texas the Democratic position on the Pa- willing to at least debate the major church—or into hospitals. Why do you tients’ Bill of Rights, every major med- issues, if not pass legislation to help need a gun in a hospital—explain that ical group in America. The nurses sup- families? But time and time and time to me—a place of healing, a place of ported our position. The doctors sup- again, the Senate majority has block- peaceful recuperation? ported our position. Hospitals sup- aded, stopped, and stalled every effort Why do you need a gun in a church? ported our position. Yet we lost be- to deal with issues of health and safe- Why do you need a gun in a hospital? cause one special interest group on the ty. What about an amusement park where other side prevailed—the insurance And those are not the only ones. As there are so many kids around? This companies. They are the ones that are to an increase in the minimum wage, makes no sense. He did it because the making the profit out of these deci- this is one of the most disgraceful NRA wanted it done. We have to speak sions that take quality care away from things that has happened to Congress the truth here if we are worth any- families, which exalt the bottom line in the last 10 or 12 years. It used to be thing. of profits, and ignore basic health care when it came time for an increase in I thank my friend for speaking the needs. the minimum wage—under President truth, for reading the names of those This miserable bill that passed out of Reagan, for example, it was done with who died, and for bringing this issue the Senate is headed over to the House little fanfare and little debate. It was day after day to the floor of the Sen- of Representatives. I am happy to re- done on a bipartisan basis. We all be- ate. I will be by his side. port to you that a substantial number lieved that the men and women who Mr. DURBIN. I thank the Senator of House Republicans said they were got up and went to work every day in from California. She has made a point, not going to scrape and bow to the in- America for a basic minimum wage de- too, that I would like to follow up on. surance industry; that they would served an increase periodically to re- We have addressed this issue of the stand with American families and med- flect the cost of living. safety of American families, to make ical professionals so we have rights, a But the Republican-dominated Con- sure that we try to do everything that Patients’ Bill of Rights for America. gress refuses to allow us to increase is reasonable to reduce gun violence. They passed a good bill, the Dingell- this minimum wage. And 350,000 people There is also an issue of health not Norwood bill. JOHN DINGELL of Michi- in my State of Illinois got up this only related to gun violence but in a gan is legendary here on Capitol Hill. morning and went to work for a min- larger context. We have several meas- Congressman CHARLIE NORWOOD is rel- imum wage—$5.15 an hour—with vir- ures that are pending on Capitol Hill atively new but is a Republican who tually no benefit protection. that have been languishing for months: has had the courage to stand up and I agree with Senator KENNEDY, Sen- prescription drug benefits, which we say: I think it is only right to say no to ator DASCHLE, and so many others, support. We believe that under Medi- the insurance companies and yes to that we should increase this minimum care the elderly and the disabled American families on a Patients’ Bill wage as a matter of basic decency a should have a prescription drug ben- of Rights. dollar an hour—50 cents a year for 2 efit. To accomplish that, it is certainly Let me read to you what Congress- years—so people who are trying to going to involve bipartisan coopera- man NORWOOD said a few days ago keep their families together, trying to tion. But we have seen no leadership, about the situation that has occurred maintain their own standard of living, none whatsoever, in this Congress. where the Senate passed the insurance have a chance to do it with an in- What are they waiting for? We are industry bill and the House passed one creased minimum wage. Again, the Re- now in the month of June. We are talk- that will help American families; and publican leadership in Congress refuses ing about resolving a lot of the major nothing has happened since. This is to let us bring up this issue of the min- issues before our August recess for the what he said on May 25: imum wage. conventions. In this short period of I’m here today to say time’s up on the con- Time and time again—gun safety leg- time, can we find the political will to ference committee. We’ve waited eight islation, a prescription drug benefit address a prescription drug benefit? months for this committee to approve a com- under Medicare, a Patients’ Bill of Let me add another that has been promise bill. Senate Republicans— Rights to protect families when they languishing for months: the Patients’ This is a Congressman who is a Re- have the most basic and fundamental Bill of Rights, which basically says publican who is saying this about his concerns about their health, and a min- that each one of us, as individuals and colleagues in the Senate: imum wage—these issues have been members of a family, should be able to Senate Republicans have yet to even offer stalled because the Republican leader- walk into a doctor’s office and listen a compromise liability proposal—they have ship refuses to bring them up for a carefully to that medical professional, only demanded that the House Conferees vote. They know the American people receive their diagnosis and their rec- abandon their position. support it but there are special interest ommendation, and follow it and not be He goes on to say: groups that oppose each and every one second-guessed by some insurance com- If we don’t get a bill, or at least a ten- of them. pany. tative agreement in writing by the week we The National Rifle Association has I think that is so fundamental and so come back from Memorial Day, we must told them: Put the bar on the door. We basic—that a woman who has an obste- move past the conference. don’t want any gun safety legislation. trician following her pregnancy, who Congressman NORWOOD said: The insurance companies have told

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My has told them they don’t want a pre- me. These are not partisan issues. friend said $800 billion; it is $1 trillion. scription drug benefit to help the elder- These are issues of right and wrong. The projected on-budget surplus, if the ly and the disabled pay for drugs they These are issues of fairness. economy continues to do well—and you need to survive. When it comes to the I really think my friend has con- never can count on that, but we cer- minimum wage, some people in the nected the dots on several of these tainly hope so—is $877 billion, which business community have said: We issues—the gun issue, the Patients’ of leaves a $2.7 trillion deficit. We are don’t want to pay anything more than Bill of Rights, prescription drugs, min- going to go back into the bad days. $5.15 an hour. And we don’t care what imum wage. What do these have in So not only are George W. Bush and impact it has on the employees. common? They are all issues that mat- the Republican Party not wanting to That is the state of play that reflects ter to America’s families, the way we act and make life better by moving for- the values and reflects the choice the live, and the kind of life we have. They ward on the issues about which we American people will have in this com- are crucial issues. No matter what hap- talked—the gun issue, prescription ing election as to whether they want to pens in the Senate when the majority drugs, the Patients’ Bill of Rights, and see the Republican majority continue leader brings legislation forward—or the minimum wage. So not only won’t in Congress and stop this basic legisla- doesn’t—whether we do nothing or we they change for the good, they want to tion so important to every American do something, we are going to come go back, and we are going to be facing family. home with these issues and talk about these horrific deficits, a national debt them, and we are going to organize Mrs. BOXER. Will my friend yield on that will start to soar again, the mar- around these issues. Otherwise, I don’t that point? kets will react with high interest rates, think we deserve to be here if we are si- Mr. DURBIN. I am happy to yield. and we will be back into the deepest lent in the face of inaction. Mrs. BOXER. Again, I thank my trouble. We will be bailing ourselves friend for connecting the dots. To those I thank my friend again for taking this time and for engaging in this col- out. Americans who say there is no dif- I have to say again that by looking ference between the parties, there are loquy. (Mr. ENZI assumed the chair.) at this entire choice we have in this no issues in this election, that it is a Mr. DURBIN. We have not only ad- election, it is very interesting. As I lis- matter of who has the best smile, I say dressed the major legislative issues ten to my friend, I realize what we that is not what it is about. bottled up and stalled in this Repub- face. We face a situation where either It is about issues that impact mil- lican Congress—gun safety legislation, we are going to go forward on certain lions and millions of Americans; 30,000 Patients’ Bill of Rights, prescription issues but keep fiscal responsibility, or Americans die every year of gunshots. drug benefits, increasing the minimum not move on crucial issues that are My friend pointed out that about 13 a wage. We should listen as well to the really life-and-death issues and go back day of those are children—children. rhetoric coming from the Republican to the days of horrible economic times. The Democrats are saying we need sen- candidate for President, George W. We all remember when President sible gun laws, and our Republican Bush, who is suggesting a massive tax Bush went to Japan and threw up his friends are saying we don’t need any- cut of over $2 trillion over 9 years. He hands and said: What are we going to thing, just hang it up in the conference is also now suggesting a change in So- do? We are in deep trouble. Help us. committee and say a few words here cial Security that will cost over $800 That was not a high point in Amer- and let’s move on. We will not let that billion over 9 years—$2.8 trillion that ican life. Now, with the Clinton-Gore issue die, if you will, nor the Patients’ he has suggested we spend over the team, we are leading the world, but we Bill of Rights and prescription drugs. next 9 years, when we are told by ex- will only continue if we don’t go back Again, it is about millions of people. perts in Washington that the surplus to those bad old days of deficits. What always fascinates me is my we have to deal with is about $800 bil- I thank my friend. friends on the Republican side—oh, lion. What the Presidential candidate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- they are tough on law and order. And I on the Republican side is suggesting is ator’s time has expired. The next hour agree with them. I am as tough as they that he wants to return to the era of is under the control of the Senator come. I will support the death penalty deficit spending, where we will, over 9 from Wyoming. for heinous crimes. But when an HMO years, go $2 trillion more in debt. The Senator from Wyoming is recog- kills a patient because they won’t ap- We can all recall that when President nized. prove the appropriate test—and I have Reagan was elected in 1980, we started f seen it time and time again in my on this course of action which led to THE SENATE’S AGENDA State, where tests for cancer were de- increasing our national debt to over $6 nied because they were expensive diag- trillion. We had more debt accumu- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, we will nostic tests, and HMOs wind up essen- lated during the Reagan-George Her- go to the Senator from Minnesota tially killing a patient because they bert Walker Bush years than we had in shortly and then the Senator from got treatment too late—they let them the entire previous history of the Texas and then the Senator from off the hook: We don’t want the right United States. Now to carry on this Idaho. In the meantime, while they are to sue. Let these people just walk away fine tradition, Gov. George W. Bush is coming, let me say I have briefly lis- with maybe a slap on their wrists. suggesting we go back to deficit spend- tened to my friends on the other side of Where is the outrage? Where is the ing, $2 trillion more in debt, to give tax the aisle, interestingly enough, com- outrage when people die because of breaks to wealthy people, to change plaining about not getting anywhere. medical malpractice or an HMO not Social Security in a risky way. Let me talk a little bit about that. willing to invest in our people? I think that is another fundamental We have been here on the floor now Take the issue of minimum wage, issue. If we are going to deal with for some time talking about the kinds where people are actually living in pov- America’s economy to keep it moving of things people want to do in this erty. For goodness’ sake, some in our forward, if we are going to bring about country; for instance, education—ele- military are on food stamps. Yet our the changes we need to make America mentary and secondary education. We friends on the other side will vote for a better place to live, we certainly had to pull that after a whole week of luxury jets to ferry around the gen- don’t need to return to deficit spend- discussion and debate because our erals. I don’t know where the shame is. ing. I think that is a critical issue that friends on the other side of the aisle I don’t know where the outrage is. I affects everything we do on Capitol didn’t want to move forward. They can only say that this is where it is Hill. wanted to bring up the same things

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By about Social Security, a little bit enough dollars collected in the system 2015, taxes are going to have to be about the military and doing some to pay the benefits the Government has raised to cash in these IOUs in order to things for security that we ought to do promised. If the Congress does nothing, pay the benefits at that time. for this country. Frankly, I think some Social Security benefits will have to be You hear a lot of Senators and others of us get weary of the same litany reduced as much as one-third or more saying the system is solvent until 2037. every day and going back and forth on over the next 25 years. That is only if we can raise taxes on the same thing. We have already talked The biggest risk to Social Security is workers to pay those benefits. That is about gun control; we have gun control to do nothing. And there are those who the only way it can remain solvent. pending. We have talked about Pa- are willing to stick their heads in the Congress is going to have to take ac- tients’ Bill of Rights; it is pending. It sand maybe to get by another election tion. The Social Security trust fund is is out there in conference committee. and to ignore the problems facing So- going to be broke in 2037 unless we What we need to do is address ourselves cial Security. have the dollars to cash in those IOUs. to some of the issues that are here. Let me go through some of these The reason is our pay-as-you-go retire- You can see that I get just a little bit things very quickly. ment system cannot meet the chal- excited about this. But we have an op- When Franklin Delano Roosevelt in- lenge of the demographic change. portunity to do some things. We have troduced Social Security in 1935, he In 1940, there were about 100 working to do some things on this floor, and we had concerns that it would only be run for every retiree. Today, there are a need to move forward and stop this by the Government. He wanted part of little over 2.5. By the year 2025, there business of holding up everything so we it to be private accounts. In fact, there will be fewer than 2. In 1940, with 100 can talk about trying to make issues was many Americans who were allowed people working, you only had to pay for the election instead of trying to to stay outside of Social Security. In $10 a month to pay for a $1,000 benefit. find solutions. fact, there have been a number of state Today, it is over $400. And we are going I yield to my friend, the Senator and local governments over the years— to ask our grandchildren to pay $500 or from Minnesota. as late as 1981—that saw this loophole, more in order to meet this obligation The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- opted out of Social Security, and cre- of retirement benefits. ator from Minnesota. ated their own personal retirement ac- If you look over the next 75 years, it Mr. GRAMS. Thank you very much, counts. None of them, by the way, has is going down like a rock. There is $21.6 Mr. President. failed; all have been successful. By that trillion in unfunded liabilities. In other I thank my colleague from Wyoming I mean they are paying better benefits words, the benefits the Government for all his good work in trying to keep to their retirees than Social Security has promised to pay—$21.6 trillion—are us focused on the issues about which is paying to our retirees today. short of revenues we need to pay those we are concerned. President Roosevelt also said that benefits. f there should be a three-legged stool for How are we going to make them up? Americans’ retirement: personal sav- There are a couple of choices. We can ORDER OF PROCEDURE ings, pension, and Social Security. So- raise taxes and tinker a little bit with Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I ask cial Security is just one of the legs. It the system. But you cannot tinker unanimous consent that following the was never meant to be the sole source with $21.6 trillion deficit. They can cut official Senate photo, the Senate begin of retirement benefits. But for millions benefits by a third of what retirees can consideration of S. 2549, the Depart- of Americans today—when they are expect to get. Or they can raise the re- ment of Defense authorization bill. paying an average tax bill of nearly 40 tirement age. But that will not be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without percent of their wages in taxes, then enough to make up the $21.6 trillion in objection, it is so ordered. they try to raise their family; buy deficits over the next 75 years if we Mr. GRAMS. I thank the Chair. food, clothing, shelter; put a little don’t do make hard choice to save the f money away for vacations, and for edu- system. cation for their kids, et cetera—they My plan, the Personal Security and THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL do not have money left to save for Wealth in Retirement Act, has a tran- SECURITY their retirement. If you work for an sitional cost as well. But it is the cost Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I want to employer that doesn’t have a pension we have to pay anyway. It would cost take time today to again talk about or 401(k), your only source of retire- about $13 trillion for us to make the what I think is one of the most impor- ment is Social Security. Clearly, So- transition to go from the Social Secu- tant issues facing Americans this year, cial Security has stretched to its limit. rity system we know today to total and probably in the next few years; Right now, 78 million baby boomers personal retirement accounts. In other that is, what is the future of Social Se- are ready to hit the system by the year words, we are moving to a system curity? How are we going to make sure 2008. The majority of Americans—near- where you have control over your re- we have a safe and sound retirement ly 90 percent—retire at the age of 62, tirement—not Washington—you decide system not only for those on retire- not at 65. We are going to see baby when to retire, how much you want ment today and those about to retire, boomers bumping into the system be- save and where you want to invest and but also for our children and our grand- ginning as early as 2008. Social Secu- how you want to control over your ac- children? rity spending will exceed tax revenues count. I have held around the State of Min- by 2015. In reality, we have signed our name nesota more than 50 townhall meetings We hear about all of these surpluses to a long-term contract that says we trying to outline the problems facing in Social Security and the trust fund. are going to guarantee retirement ben- Social Security today, and a plan I But the truth is there is nothing in efits for Americans forever. There is a have introduced called the Personal the trust fund but IOUs. Senator FRITZ cost because we have dug ourselves Security and Wealth in Retirement HOLLINGS of South Carolina says there into a hole. Somehow we have to dig Act, which would move from a pay-as- is no trust, and there are no funds in ourselves out. There is no free lunch. you-go system to a fully-funded, mar- the Social Security trust funds. He is People around here can ignore it, but ket-based personal retirement ac- right. there is no free lunch. We are going to counts. By 2015 there will be no more sur- have to find a way to finance ourselves When you look back at the last 65 pluses. In other words, if we are col- to reach our goals to have a safe, solid, years of Social Security, it has basi- lecting $100 today and only spending and solvent Social Security system.

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But all he is talking has their name on it. There is not. You has made a statement—he doesn’t want about is adding more IOUs, not build- don’t have one dollar set aside for your to do anything. He wants status quo, ing assets in the Social Security trust retirement today. The only thing you he wants to tinker with the system. funds. Instead, today, we have over $800 can hope, in our pay-as-you-go system, That means, again, raise your taxes billion of IOUs, but in 15 years, he is that when you retire there are peo- even more. wants to have $3.5 trillion worth of ple working so we can deduct money We need to make sure we protect cur- IOUs—no real assets, but IOUs. from their check to pay your benefit. It rent and future beneficiaries. Anyone Again, the only way you can get is a pay-as-you-go system. The money on Social Security, about to retire, or those IOUs cashed in is to go to the we bring in the first of June will be who wants to stay with it, should be taxpayers and get more taxes from paid out in benefits by the end of June. able to so do. It is your option; we will them. It is a pay-as-you-go system, with no guarantee those benefits. Don’t be con- To keep paying Social Security bene- accumulation of wealth, no real assets, cerned about it. We will hear scare tac- fits, we are going to probably have to no compounding of interest. tics that somehow this plan is not look at least at doubling the FICA By the way, we talk about these IOUs going to work, we are only going to rob tax—the withholding tax—within the in the trust fund that will make the the elderly, and we will not have a safe near future; not 15.3 percent. By the system solvent. In the President’s own Social Security. That is hogwash. We year of 2025 or 2030, we could see our budget, he included this paragraph: will always guarantee those benefits. payroll tax rates increase to 25 percent These balances are available to finance Allow freedom of choice. If you want to 30 percent of wages—nearly doubling future benefit payments and other to have a personal retirement account, the FICA tax in order to maintain the trust fund expenditures. you should have that option as well. current benefits we promised. The IOUs are there to pay for the The Government should not stand in I ask many of our senior citizens at funds or payments to other expendi- your way and say, no, we are going to our town meetings to raise their hands tures, ‘‘but only in a bookkeeping keep you locked up in a system that if they think they have good retire- sense.’’ will pay you little or nothing on your ment benefits from Social Security. If In other words, they are not real. return. you talk about a $700 check a month, Members on the floor will say: We have Preserve the safety net. Again, I have or a $680 check a month, or $1,100 a the IOUs. That is great, ‘‘but only in a heard the scare tactics that there are month, this is not good retirement. bookkeeping sense.’’ There is nothing no safety nets in the PRAs. That is a This is not the retirement I want. I there. lie. Under our plan we have the same don’t think this is the retirement we You can place a million-dollar IOU in safety nets as Social Security. We have want to leave to our children. But in your checking account and see how survivors benefits, disability benefits, order to maintain even that system, we many checks your banker allows to be built into the program. It is the same are going to impose taxes on the next written against the IOU. None, until thing, but our plan pays dividends and generation. If you have 25 percent in you put money in the account. higher returns than Social Security. FICA taxes, then you add on the aver- ‘‘They are claims on the Treasury, The bottom line is we have the same age Federal Government tax of 28 per- that, when redeemed, will have to be fi- safety nets. cent or 53 percent, and then add in nanced by raising taxes, borrowing Make Americans better off, not worse Minnesota sales tax of 8.5 percent, you from the public, or reducing benefits or off. Today, nearly 20 percent of Ameri- are at 62 percent. Then add in sales other expenditures.’’ cans, when they retire, retire into pov- taxes, property and excise taxes—I Do we want to reduce Social Security erty, because Social Security is all mean every tax you can think of—our benefits or cut education, transpor- they have—or very little else—and it is kids are going to be paying taxes that tation, or health care? If we don’t not enough to keep them off the pov- approach 70 percent of their income. make some hard choices now we will be erty. Our system says when you retire Mr. President, is this the kind of future faced with tougher decisions later. you will have a minimum of 150 percent we want to leave our kids because we We have these IOUs because the gov- of poverty. Right now, the poverty for stick our head in the sand and do not ernment spent all the surplus in the single individuals is about $8,400 a want to face our problems? Social Security Trust Funds. The first year. Our plan says you have to have at Why is Social Security a bad invest- step to save Social Security is to stop least $12,800 a year to retire. We make ment today? If a taxpayer retired in the government spending Americans’ sure you don’t retire into poverty. The 1960, they probably got back all the retirement dollars for nothing but people most affected are elderly women money they paid in in 18 months. It their retirement, to keep the dollars and widows. The Social Security sys- was a tremendous return for the early outside the hands of the big spenders in tem today discriminates against retirees. Today, an average person re- Washington and to make sure we set women. Again, we will hear stories tiring will get less than 2 percent re- aside the surplus funds today. We have that PRAs discriminate against turn on his or her money paid into the not done it in the past. It needs to be women. That is not true. The current system. Our minority population is ac- done. I have introduced a second system is the culprit. Changing the tually getting a negative rate of return lockbox that says if our estimates are system will improve retirement for today. They are in fact subsidizing the wrong—best faith estimates on what millions of Americans today, including rest of us. The markets have paid back we spend and what we bring in—if we our elderly ladies. nearly 11 percent, but when we filter are honest and do not want to spend a Create a fully funded system. Make out inflation, it is better than a 7 per- dime of Social Security, if the esti- sure if you have an option for private cent annual return in the market. mates are wrong and we overspend, we retirement accounts, you can do that. What would any person rather have? need to go back and lower everybody’s Most importantly, no tax increases, no If an investment counselor said: I can budget across the board. Perhaps take tinkering with the system. up a plan, but it will not pay very good, a .003-percent reduction so we don’t I introduced my plan, the Personal less than 2 percent, so anyone 50 or have to go into the trust fund, and we Security and Wealth in Retirement younger, by the time they retire, it will not spend a dime of Social Secu- Act, in the last Congress and the 106th. will be a negative; or we can put tax- rity. I will keep introducing this plan until payers in a new plan paying 7, 8, 11, 12 Mr. President, I have six principles we do something on it. percent, what will you do? There will for saving Social Security. I began How does the plan work for retire- not be many at the desk signing up for working on this 7 years ago. I intro- ment options? Workers may divert 10

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Somebody making $30,000 a year now would have had Social Security, she Chile, 18 years ago, privatized their pays $3,720 into Social Security. Our would have been under the poverty system because their system was much plan says $3,000 goes into a personal re- level. She said: Thank God, some wise like ours. Franklin Delano Roosevelt tirement account. At the end of the men privatized Social Security here. If and the brains in Washington did not year, you don’t just have a promise, I had regular Social Security, I would create Social Security. It was modeled you actually have a savings book that be broke. and copied from something that Otto has $3,000 cash, plus interest. The other The city of San Diego also has PRAs, Von Bismark put out in 1880. We adopt- 2.4 percent, $720, goes into the SSA, So- a government employee, 35 years old, ed it almost exactly. So did Chile and cial Security Administration, to help contributes 6 percent into the PRAs. just about every other country around fund part of the financing plan for After 35 years, they would receive a the world. Chile, had the same prob- those who want to stay on Social Secu- $3,000-per-month retirement benefit. lems or worse than what we are facing rity, to guarantee their benefits. Under Social Security, he would re- today. It went to bankrupt. They had Right now in personal retirement ac- ceive only $1,077 a month in benefits. to privatize their plan. counts, someone earning $36,000 a year I know the Senator from California By the way, 95 percent of the Chilean pays in the maximum to Social Secu- said on the floor recently that personal workers have opted into the personal rity, and receives $1,280 a month as a retirement accounts are too risky and retirement accounts. Their return last maximum benefit. Take just 10 percent we cannot damage the foundation of year was 11.3 percent. Ours, again, were of that income, put it into an average Social Security. But last year, and I less than 2 percent. market account, you will have a ben- want to read this, the Senator from British workers have chosen to go efit of $6,514 a month. That is a big dif- California—this is Senator BARBARA into PRAs. They have what they call ference, five times better under the pri- BOXER along with Senator DIANNE their second tier Social Security, vate retirement account than what So- FEINSTEIN and Senator TED KENNEDY, where they can opt from the Social Se- cial Security would pay. In addition, sent a letter to the President saying: curity System, like we have, into per- the safety nets are there for survivor ‘‘Millions of our constituents will re- sonal retirement accounts. In Britain, and disability benefits. Don’t let any- ceive higher retirement benefits’’— so far two-thirds of all British workers body say that somehow this isn’t as They are talking about the city of San have opted into personal retirement ac- good or better. Diego—‘‘higher benefits from their cur- counts. They have enjoyed, over the Looking at the returns, people are past 5 years, a better than 10 percent talking about maybe 2 percent of your rent public pensions than they would return on their money. By the way, the Social Security. After 40 years at 2 per- under Social Security.’’ pool of retirement in their retirement cent, you will have $171,000 in the ac- In other words, they were telling the accounts in Britain exceeds $1.4 tril- count, plus reduced benefits from So- President to leave San Diego alone be- lion. That is how much now they have cial Security. So at least with partial cause the President’s plan for saving put away in their accounts. That is reform plan, a citizen is better off and Social Security included taking 1 per- more than the total GDP of Britain, would have a little bit of reduced ben- cent, pooling the investments, but he and it is more than all other private in- efit from Social Security but will have also would take all these with private vestments in all the other European $171,000 in the bank. Under my plan, accounts off the table and put them all countries combined. So it shows you you would have $855,000 based on a into Social Security. She did not like $36,000 income; $855,000 would have been that. She says: the power of private retirement ac- put away for your retirement. Mr. President, millions of our constituents counts, and the accumulation of The family with median income of who will receive higher retirement benefits wealth. $58,000, putting away 2 percent has from their current public pensions than they Many people say: I have worked for $278,000 in the bank, and a reduced So- would under Social Security, are appealing 30 years. I can’t give up what I have cial Security benefit. Again, better to their elected Representatives in Wash- paid into Social Security. ington and we respectfully urge you to honor than what we have now. But you could We have a recognition bond. The the original legislative intent underpinning Government knows exactly how much have $1.4 million in a savings account the Social Security system— in your name, cash, estate money, if you have paid in. If you have paid in That was to exclude these people you could put aside 10 percent of your $20,000, if you paid in $40,000, if you paid from Social Security, exclude this pro- salary. in $90,000, we know. We would give you It is being done across the country. I vision from your reform and leave San a recognition bond, plus interest upon discussed people in Galvaston, TX, Diego alone, they were saying. retirement. with private retirement accounts who My question is, if the retirement ac- Mr. President, we must take care of got the OK from Social Security to counts in San Diego are better than today’s Social Security recipients. If have their own retirement accounts in Social Security, why can’t you and I an individual chooses to remain in the 1981. Social Security death benefits? enjoy a similar system? But if Social current system, we must guarantee My dad died at 61, we got $253. That is Security is better, as Senator BOXER, their benefits. There is no increase in what Social Security offers. Senator FEINSTEIN, and Senator KEN- age of retirement, no cuts in benefits, Galveston County that has their own NEDY will support, then why don’t they no ifs, ands, or buts, and no raising of private retirement accounts, receive an want the citizens who work for the city taxes. average $75,000 death benefit. of San Diego to have that same ben- The plan preserves the safety net, as Disability benefits for Social Secu- efit? A good question. I said, for survivors benefits and dis- rity is $1,280; and Galveston, TX, is I know I do not have much time left. ability benefits. Poverty, as I said, rec- $2,749. Mr. President, how much time do I ognized that $8,240 a year—you have to What about retirement benefits? So- have remaining? have $12,400, so you would not retire cial Security, a maximum on this aver- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time into poverty, again, as nearly 20 per- age income is $1,280; Galveston County, until the hour of 12 noon is under the cent of our Americans do. Funds that nearly $4,800. control of the Senator from Wyoming. manage PRAs are required to buy the By the way, Galveston has a conserv- He yielded you the time you needed. life and disability insurance to provide ative retirement plan, they invest very Mr. GRAMS. I will go through this the safety nets I have talked about. conservatively and they still pay those quickly. I know we have others want- For those who would come up short— much better returns. ing to speak. and those would be very few—if you One lady, by the way, named Wendy As I said, this is not an experiment. could not get $12,400 a year, we would Cohill, her husband died at 44 of a This is being done around the world. come in and say we will fill your glass

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Also, leagues, our Democratic colleagues Inchon, the forces that landed on Nor- a Federal personal retirement invest- bashing Governor Bush’s reform plan, mandy Beach 56 years ago today truly ment board would oversee it for safety its popularity is increasing among changed the course of history. When we and soundness to make sure your re- workers. hear the term ‘‘D-Day,’’ we reflect on tirement funds are there, and are safe. I heard one say: I don’t come out that awful and incredible day on Nor- Investment companies that manage here and bash it. I want to study every- mandy Beach with reverence for what PRAs would be required to have an in- thing and I want to look over all of was accomplished and for all that was surance plan to pay at least a min- these plans. lost, and with respect the people who imum of 2.5 percent. That would be a He hasn’t even seen the Governor’s were there—those who did not survive floor. Again, that is much better than plan. He doesn’t really know what Vice and those who did. Social Security, but at least it is a President AL GORE has got. But yet he Thousands of young Americans died guarantee if something would go wrong favors AL GORE over Governor Bush. that day establishing that small beach- you would at least have that as your Recent polls show most Americans head on the continent of Europe. With- investment. support the idea of personal retirement in a year, the Allied forces went on to In addition, you decide when you accounts. In fact, if you are under 40 crush the Nazi war regime and brought want to retire. As I said, right now the years old, more young people believe in forth on the European Continent an Government controls your retirement. UFOs than that they are going to get unprecedented period of peace. They tell you exactly how much they Social Security; 90-some percent of Today, we look back on that time are going to take out of your check, young people under 30 would opt into and we remember and respect what was they tell you exactly the day you can personal retirement accounts. done. retire, and then they tell you what I believe a national consensus can be When the cold war ended, the Wall they are going to give you in benefits. reached on ways to save and strength- came down and the Warsaw Pact dis- In our plan, you have those controls. en Social Security. There will always banded. The United States began to You make your retirement decisions. be a retirement system in this country. draw down forces from Europe for the As soon as you can buy an annuity that What kind of system are we going to first time since we had gone in on D- will keep you 150 percent over poverty, leave for our children and grand- Day and established a presence, and set you have met your requirement. You children? For many of us, if we are 50 up the plan to help our vanquished are not going to be a ward of the state. years old, 55 years old, or older, we enemy. You ensured your future. You can stop. might have been condemned to the cur- Military strategists began to talk of You can do what you want. You can ar- rent system without time left in our new missions for NATO. They spoke of range regular withdrawals, for the working lives to change or take the op- the need for NATO to go ‘‘out of area amounts that are above that require- tion in the personal retirement ac- or out of business,’’ implying that un- ment. To buy this minimum benefit, counts. We can tell our children and less NATO could find a new reason to you would need about $125,000 in your grandchildren we want to leave a 70- exist after the end of the Cold War, account. If you are an average worker percent tax system for them, we want there may be no reason for it to exist with earnings of $30,000, you would to leave them a plan that might guar- at all. have $855,000 in your account, so you antee they will get less benefits, pay can use that other $750,000 any way you more into it, and will have to wait That new mission began to come into want. longer to retire, or we can leave them focus in the Balkans five years ago If you have a family, you could have an option for them to invest in their when the United States committed $1.4 million. What are you going to do own retirement and have personal re- peacekeeping forces to Bosnia to en- with the other $1.2 million. You can do tirement accounts. force the provisions of the Dayton whatever you want with that money; The numbers show Americans over- Peace Accords. that is yours. You decide how you whelmingly say: I am smart enough to What was conceived by the adminis- withdraw it. If you want to go to Eu- handle my future. tration as a one-year mission to ac- rope? Write a check. Buy a new car? There are many in Washington who complish specific military objectives is You can do it. Give it to your kid. You believe you are not smart enough; you now in its fifth year—with greatly ex- can do it. may be smart enough to earn your panded civilian nation-building objec- In divorce cases, PRAs are treated as money, but you are not smart enough tives and no end in sight to the deploy- common property. Upon death, PRAs to put it aside for your retirement and ment. go to heirs without estate taxes; no only Washington can step in and help Today we are on the eve of another capital gains, so that at least you have you out. That’s wrong. Our plan em- anniversary in the search for new created an estate, and this $1.2 million power working Americans and offers NATO missions. One year ago, on June or $700,000 or whatever you had in your better options and gives you control 10, NATO halted the bombing in Serbia account is your money. over your retirement. and Kosovo. As in Bosnia, we again Going back to Social Security, when I thank the Chair. I yield the floor. have deployed thousands of American you die, you get a $253 death benefit. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who forces to yet another Balkan quagmire Under this, you get a death benefit in yields time? The Chair recognizes the with unclear objectives—and there is our plan, a minimum, plus you would Senator from Texas. no end in sight to the Kosovo mission, get what is left in your estate, what- Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, is either. This time the ethnic groups we ever it might be. You can pass it on to there any procedural motion I need to seek to reconcile have not tired of the your heirs, your spouse, your kids, make to move forward? killing, apparently, and it continues as your church—wealth that you cannot The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time our soldiers stand by helpless to deter pass on today because the Government is under the control of the Senator murder. takes all those benefits. from Wyoming until the hour of 12 The General Accounting Office esti- Again, the bottom line is, no new noon. mates that the cost of our Balkan taxes for this system. We do have a re- Mrs. HUTCHISON. I thank the Chair. peacekeeping missions in Bosnia and sponsibility to bail ourselves out, but Mr. President, 56 years ago today, Kosovo now tops $23 billion. We have we are not taxing the system. Retire- 176,000 allied soldiers landed on the become mired in the problem, unable ment income is going to be there beaches of Normandy in what was the to stand back and assess where we are. whether you stay with Social Security, largest invasion in history. The oper- Nor are we able to look at the situa- or if you choose to build a personal re- ation was officially known as Oper- tion and say we must have a strategy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4519 We know what this has cost our economic engine certainly reflects the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- country: For the past five years, re- best that mankind has to offer. How- ator’s time has expired. cruiting and retention problems in the ever, a superpower’s core responsibility Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I ask U.S. military services have been exac- is not to right every wrong, but to pre- unanimous consent that I be allowed to erbated by endless peacekeeping mis- serve its strength for those challenges proceed for 15 minutes. sions. Our armed services today are not that only a superpower can address. Mr. GREGG. Reserving the right to up to their congressionally mandated The United States must know when object, what was the Senator’s request? troop strength; they are at least 6,000 to encourage capable allies and proxies Mr. CRAIG. I asked to proceed for 15 short. to address contingencies that fall short minutes. I had yielded some time to As the world’s only superpower, we of that standard. Instead, time and the chairman of the Armed Services have a responsibility to lead. America again, our military readiness to ad- Committee. led when the parties first came to- dress potential threats—such as North Mr. GREGG. I suggest the absence of gether in Dayton, but the Dayton Korea, mainland China, Iraq—has been a quorum. Peace Accords simply stopped the diverted to contingency provisions on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fighting. We did not create conditions the periphery of our nation’s security clerk will call the roll. that could actually solve the problem concerns. The legislative clerk proceed to call without the presence of thousands of America’s peacekeeping burden in the roll. outside forces. We ended the hos- the 1990s has resulted in two of our Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask tilities—and we should be respectful of Army divisions reporting themselves unanimous consent that the order for that achievement—but we did not cre- unfit for combat. the quorum call be rescinded. ate effective economic and political We can achieve more in the Balkans The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without structures. than a peace enforced at bayonet tip. objection, it is so ordered. That must be our goal for a lasting We ought to tie our continued financial Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I thank peace. As one American military support to a comprehensive regional the Senator from Idaho for his cour- peacekeeper said to me on a recent settlement, to substantial military tesy. I ask unanimous consent that he visit, ‘‘Everyone’s job in Bosnia is to withdrawal from the region and to a be allowed to proceed after I have com- work on the problems we face, but no firm policy of encouraging the Euro- pleted my statement. one seems to have the responsibility peans to do more—with our support, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for actually solving those problems.’’ which will always be there. objection, it is so ordered. We need to search for ways to solve Any NATO member can patrol the f these problems. Today I am intro- Balkans, but only the United States SIERRA LEONE ducing legislation to authorize funds to can defend NATO. That is the role of a reconvene the parties to the Dayton superpower, and that is the role of a Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I want to Peace Accords that ended the Bosnia strong and reliable ally. speak about the issue of what is hap- conflict, those who were involved in As we take up the armed services pening in Africa, specifically in Sierra the Rambouillet talks that failed to budget this week, I hope we can take Leone. Recently, I have become in- avert the conflict in Kosovo and other on the role that is the responsibility of volved in this issue because, as chair- regional entities. We must review our the Senate and try to put some long- man of the Commerce, Justice, State, progress to date. If we cannot do that, term potential peace into play. I am and the Judiciary Subcommittee, we how can we call ourselves leaders? not saying I know what the outcome of have jurisdiction over the funds that We must look for a long-term settle- any kind of conference should be. But I flow to the U.N. for peacekeeping ac- ment based on greater self-determina- do know it is our responsibility to call tivity. In order to adequately do the tion for the governed and less by out- such a conference and begin to assess job as chairman of that subcommittee, side powers. That may involve tai- where we are; to look with vision to our job involves oversight of those loring current borders to fit the facts the future and set the standard that funds, to make sure they are being on the ground. It will create conditions must be set for the lasting peace that used effectively. After all, they are of genuine stability, reconstruction we want and hope for and will work for American tax dollars; Congress has and prosperity. It will allow us, in a re- and support in the Balkans. control of the purse strings; and we sponsible way, to set some timetables, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have a major role in how those dollars some measurements for success, and, Chair recognizes the Senator from are spent. hopefully, to begin turning over these Idaho. I recognize fully, as all Members of peacekeeping responsibilities to our Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, the unani- Congress do, that the key individual European allies within a reasonable mous consent agreement that we are who sets foreign policy is our Presi- time frame. operating under takes us through 12 dent. Even though we may disagree We must have self-determination noon, does it not? with our President, he does have that that works. The current policy wagers The PRESIDING OFFICER. It takes priority position. But there are, obvi- America’s reputation, prestige and will us through 12:30. ously, issues on which the Congress has on a mirage of multicultural democ- Mr. CRAIG. Through 12:30? a role in foreign policy—very signifi- racy in the Balkans. We are trying to The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is cant issues. One of them happens to be create governments that ignore his- a unanimous consent agreement that the funding of peacekeeping activities tory, nationality and ethnicity. Elec- Senator GREGG be given the time from and the role the United States should tions have been held in which refugees 12 to 12:15, and Senator REID the time play in that. So I have had very serious were bused into disputed regions to from 12:15 to 12:30. concerns about our policies in Sierra vote for elected officials who cannot Mr. CRAIG. I yield the floor to my Leone specifically—on a number of serve because they are unable to return colleague, the chairman of the Armed peacekeeping activities, but specifi- to their prewar homes. Services Committee, Senator WARNER, cally our policies in Sierra Leone. This American officers spend their days for a statement before I resume my is because of a number of issues that deciding which vehicles can travel time. have been raised there. down which roads, and escorting Serb The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Last year, the United States, regret- families in hostile Albanian territory Chair recognizes the Senator from Vir- tably, played a key role in imposing to the dentist and back or to the li- ginia. the Lome Accord on a brutalized Sierra brary and back. Mr. WARNER. I thank my distin- Leone. The accord granted a total am- This effort is diverting the United guished colleague. nesty to the Revolutionary United States from its global responsibilities. (The remarks of Mr. WARNER and Mr. Front, RUF, which is basically a gang We occupy a unique place in the world CRAIG pertaining to the introduction of of thugs that murders, rapes, and muti- today, standing astride history’s path S. 2669 are located in today’s RECORD lates people. Just about everybody in as the most powerful nation that ever under ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills their path has come under their severe may have existed. Our supercharged and Joint Resolutions.’’) act of violence. In fact, they actually

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They have justment in American policy in Sierra term international effort will be needed to been terrorizing the country of Sierra Leone. I congratulate him for it. help build viable institutions in Sierra Leone. There is no question about that. First, he notes in his opening para- Leone. It will take time, but in the long run, Their leader, Foday Sankoh, and his graph that he has taken this issue and the rest of the effort will be unsuccessful if lieutenants, as part of the Lome agree- walked it through the administration it is not accompanied by this component. ment, as part of the understanding of and that he has support for his letter However, this cannot start until the situa- the Lome agreement—and this is why tion is stabilized, and there is no present from Secretary Albright, National Se- funding request for this function. Fifth (this it was such a horrendous agreement— curity Adviser Berger, and the head of is a point I failed to mention in our meeting) were given top spots in the ‘‘transi- the OMB, Jack Lew. Reading para- we must develop a corresponding political tion’’ government and guaranteed RUF graphs from his letter: strategy for dealing appropriately with Libe- control over the Sierra Leone diamond You asked for a letter encapsulating our ria’s President, Charles Taylor, and with the mines, which is basically the core of discussion on Sierra Leone and Congo. After illicit diamond trade that fuels conflict and the element of how they generate their close consultation with Secretary Albright, criminality in the region. revenues. let me review where we stand on each issue: That is a reading of two of the major It is inexcusable that we were party First, Sierra Leone. Let me posit five prin- paragraphs in this letter. to the Lome agreement and that we ciples that we will use to govern our policy. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- First, the United States does not believe therefore empowered these war crimi- that Foday Sankoh should play any role sent the letter be printed in the nals to take office and to have control whatsoever in the future political process in RECORD. over basically the only significant eco- Sierra Leone, and we will continue to press There being no objection, the mate- nomic resource of the country of Sierra this point. He must be held accountable for rial was ordered to be printed in the Leone. So I was more than upset about his actions. RECORD, as follows: this. I believed it was essentially a sur- This is a significant change in policy, THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE render in the face of criminal violence. in my opinion, and it is a positive one. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO As a result, I did put a hold —not tech- Second, we strongly support the British THE UNITED NATIONS, nically a hold, but I actually refused to military presence in Sierra Leone, which has May 30, 2000. approve a transfer of peacekeeping played a key role in restoring a measure of Hon. JUDD GREGG, funds for the Sierra Leone initiative. I stability to Freetown. We are discussing U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. began exploring alternatives to this, with the British their continuing role, and on May 23 London announced an important DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Allow me to thank what I believed was an extraordinarily training program for Sierra Leone army, you again for your courtesy and for our ex- unjust accord. In response to my con- something that they will undertake at their change of views on peacekeeping issues. I cerns, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. own expense outside the U.N. system. know the Secretary also appreciates your discussion with her on May 20, and I would Holbrooke and his staff took on the dif- This, again, is positive news that the ficult task of crafting a better ap- like to follow up on both conversations. I British will be a stabilizing force there, have shared our discussions with Secretary proach to this issue. which will be armed and know how to Since my ‘‘hold’’ became news, I have Albright, Sandy Berger, and Jack Lew, all of defend itself. whom expressed their appreciation of your been sharply criticized by some, in- Third, the objective should be to ensure decision to release the funds for Kosovo and cluding some in the U.N. and the State that regional and international forces in Si- for your readiness to meet with the Aus- Department, and even—not even, but erra Leone, together with the armed forces tralian Ambassador to resolve the East not surprisingly, really—the Wash- of the government of Sierra Leone, have the Timor peacekeeping ‘‘hold.’’ ington Post, which recently accused capacity to disrupt RUF control of Sierra You asked for a letter encapsulating our me of ‘‘playing at foreign policy,’’ im- Leone’s diamond producing areas, the main discussion on Sierra Leone and Congo. After plying that serious students of world source of RUF income. Completely elimi- close consultation with Secretary Albright, nating them as a military force is not likely let me review where we stand on each issue: affairs would not question U.S. support First, Sierra Leone. Let me posit five prin- for the Lome Accord. I simply point to be possible as an acceptable cost, but sharply reducing their sources of financial ciples that we will use to govern our policy. out that I think a lot of serious stu- support and restricting their capability to First, the United States does not believe dents of foreign policy question the de- threaten the people or government of Sierra that Foday Sankoh should play any role cision to support that accord. Leone is within reach of sufficient numbers whatsoever in the future political process in Meanwhile, in Sierra Leone itself, of properly trained, equipped, and well-led Sierra Leone, and we will continue to press the RUF, as a result of Lome in large troops and is vitally important. this point. He must be held accountable for part, continued to terrorize civilians That is to paraphrase a much more his actions. Second, we strongly support the and even challenge the U.N. peace- British military presence in Sierra Leone, robust mission directive and portfolio which has played a key role in restoring a keepers. By last month, the RUF was and is exactly what needs to be done. measure of stability to Freetown. We are dis- marching on Freetown in complete vio- The most likely nations to carry the bur- cussing with the British their continuing lation of the Lome Accord. In fact, of den would be Nigeria and Ghana, with the role, and on May 23 London announced an course, they have humiliated the U.N. backing of other ECOWAS states. Other na- important training program for the Sierra mission in Sierra Leone, which was tions who are already rushing troops to Si- Leone army, something that they will under- supposed to disarm them. It actually erra Leone include India, Jordan and Ban- take at their own expense outside the UN ended up being disarmed by them, and gladesh. Most potential troop contributors system. Third, the objective should be to en- much of the military equipment that is from the region are likely to require better sure that regional and international forces equipment and training if they are to con- in Sierra Leone, together with the armed being used there by the RUF is U.N. tribute meaningfully. Pentagon and EUCOM forces of the Government of Sierra Leone, equipment taken from U.N. advisers. assessment teams are studying the issue ur- have the capacity to disrupt RUF control of Thus, the mission of the U.N., as a re- gently. If our objectives are to be accom- Sierra Leone’s diamond producing areas, the sult of being an outgrowth of the Lome plished, the U.S. will need to be ready, with main source of RUF income. Completely Accords, which were so disgraceful, is congressional support and funding, to pro- eliminating them as a military force is not in disarray. Today, all that stands be- vide our share of international effort to pro- likely to be possible at an acceptable cost, tween the RUF and total control of Si- vide equipment and training to those who but sharply reducing their sources of finan- erra Leone is the British and Nigerian are willing to do the military job—including cial support and restricting their capability the government of Sierra Leone and other to threaten the people or Government of Si- troops who have come in to try to sta- countries in the region. Any direct training erra Leone is within reach of sufficient num- bilize the situation. of contributing country troops by U.S. mili- bers of properly trained, equipped, and well- And what of the U.S. policy? Fol- tary personnel would be done outside Sierra led troops and is vitally important. lowing our most recent meeting 2 Leone and no U.S. combat troops would be The most likely nations to carry the bur- weeks ago, Ambassador Holbrooke has deployed to Sierra Leone. We will have to den would be Nigeria and Ghana, with the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4521 backing of other ECOWAS states. Other na- As we both said to you, neither the Sec- Leone and the region, Ambassador tions who are already rushing troops to Si- retary nor I are certain that Lusaka will Holbrooke’s plan seeks a ‘‘political erra Leone include India, Jordan and Ban- succeed. But we are certain that Lusaka will strategy for dealing appropriately with gladesh. Most potential troop contributors fail if the UN does not take the next series Liberia’s President, Charles Taylor, from the region are likely to require better of steps to support it, as called for by all par- equipment and training if they are to con- ties. The recent progress supports this view, and with the illicit diamond trade that tribute meaningfully. Pentagon and EUCOM I believe. fuels conflict and criminality in the re- assessment teams are studying the issue ur- For the United States, this will require the gion.’’ The RUF is in large part Tay- gently. If our objectives are to be accom- unblocking of $41 million of reprogrammed lor’s proxy. Under Lome, Taylor’s suc- plished, the U.S. will need to be ready, with peacekeeping funds for the current fiscal cess in seizing the riches of Sierra congressional support and funding, to pro- year for Congo. We believe that this request Leone could invite a similar attack on vide our share of an international effort to does not put our national prestige on the Guinea. line; it is a UN operation (with no U.S. provide equipment and training to those who Lome is dead. The U.S. will not turn are willing to do the military job—including troops in the UN operation). However, if we the governments of Sierra Leone and other do not pay our share, we are concerned that a blind eye to the rape of a people and countries in the region. Any direct training the UN will be unable to bring in adequate a land. We will demand that brutal of contributing country troops by U.S. mili- and properly equipped troops, and the result- thugs are held accountable for their tary personnel would be done outside Sierra ing failure of the mission will be attributed, atrocities, and regional trouble-mak- Leone and no U.S. combat troops would be however unfairly, to the United States. ers. deployed to Sierra Leone. We will have to Our arrears on the current operation in Si- Why the change? I do not flatter my- work out the relationship between such an erra Leone limit our ability to promote ef- self that my ‘‘hold’’ did all of this, but fectively the critical policy objectives out- operation and the UN, recognizing that for it did give those of us who opposed the many countries a UN role is preferable—but lined in this letter. More broadly, failure to we must ensure that the mandate is robust. pay our share of these missions risks seri- Lome Accord a chance to right a ter- Fourth, since there is virtually no real gov- ously undermining our all-out effort to carry rible wrong. And to his credit, Ambas- ernment structure left in Sierra Leone, if the the Helms-Biden reform package, on which sador Holbrooke has crafted a forceful security situation can be stabilized a longer we are making real progress. You will note plan, and vetted it through the inter- term international effort will be needed to several recent news articles regarding our agency process in record time. It is a help build viable institutions in Sierra forward movement on a wide range of issues, plan that I believe Americans can and Leone. It will take time, but in the long run, including the admission of Israel to a UN re- gional grouping (after 40 years!), the new should support, and can be proud of. the rest of the effort will be unsuccessful if Therefore, I am releasing my hold on it is not accompanied by this component. GAO report that shows UN progress, and the However, this cannot start until the situa- first debate in 27 years on revising the UN the $50,000,000 owed the U.N. for peace- tion is stabilized, and there is no present peacekeeping scale. All this forward move- keeping in Sierra Leone. I will also funding request for this function. Fifth (this ment will greatly benefit from your support press ahead to ensure that my provi- is a point I failed to mention in our meeting) and I thank you for your thoughtful involve- sion blocking the illicit sale of dia- we must develop a corresponding political ment in this process. monds from Sierra Leone and other strategy for dealing appropriately with Libe- I hope this letter is responsive to your re- war-torn countries is included in the quest. If I can be of any further assistance, ria’s President, Charles Taylor, and with the final version of the fiscal year 2001 illicit diamond trade that fuels conflict and please do not hesitate to contact me or my criminality in the region. colleagues in the State Department. military construction appropriations On the Congo, the problems are still Sincerely, bill. Finally, I look forward to working daunting, but there has been some real RICHARD C. HOLBROOKE. with Ambassador Holbrooke and his movement since I first discussed this issue Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, this let- staff to ensure that the strategy laid with you in late February: ter obviously, in my opinion, is a very out in his letter is supported by Con- (A) On May 4, in my presence, the Kabila positive step in the redirection of gress. Government signed the Status of Forces I thank the Chair. I thank the Sen- Agreement with the UN—an essential pre- American policy in Sierra Leone. I con- condition for any UN deployment; gratulate Ambassador Holbrooke for ator from Idaho for his courtesy. (B) Kabila has said he would accept South organizing the letter. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The African troops; Whereas the Article V and IX of the Chair recognizes the Senator from (C) The Lusaka parties signed a new cease- Lome Accord granted Foday Sankoh Idaho. fire agreement effective April 14, calming the Vice Presidency of Sierra Leone Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, thank you the situation on the ground considerably; very much. (D) The UN Security Council Mission nego- and an ‘‘absolute and free pardon,’’ tiated on May 8 a cease-fire between the Ambassador Holbrooke’s plan makes it f Ugandans and Rwandans who were fighting clear that Foday Sankoh can play no THE SECOND AMENDMENT in Kisangani (Congo’s third largest, and per- role in the politics or government of Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I appear haps most strategic, city); Regional leaders Sierra Leone and that ‘‘he must be held on the floor to speak about a provision subsequently secured agreement between accountable for his actions.’’ This Rwanda and Uganda on a detailed disengage- of the Constitution of our country that when as late as a month ago State De- ment plan; has been under nearly constant attack partment officials were still being (E) The Presidents of Rwanda and Uganda for 8 years. In fact, we heard on the asked for immediate UN assistance in sup- quoted as saying that Sankoh’s ‘‘voice floor this morning two Senators speak port of demilitarizing Kisangani; was positive’’ and that he ‘‘has a about provisions in law that would (F) All the parties to the war in the Congo chance to play a positive role.’’ Now, alter a constitutional right. have asked for the UN observer mission as we will recognize him for what he is, a soon as possible to implement the Lusaka The provision I am talking about is Ceasefire Agreement; war criminal, and treat him as such. part of our Bill of Rights—the first 10 Whereas Annex 1 and Articles V and (G) The South Africans sent a high-level amendments to our Constitution— VII of the Lome Accord left Foday military mission in New York to discuss which protect our most basic rights their role in Congo, and the Pakistanis Sankoh and the RUF in control of Si- from being stripped away by an overly (among others) are about to send troops. The erra Leone’s diamonds, Ambassador zealous government, including rights South Africans met with a joint State Pen- Holbrooke’s plan rightly strips Sankoh that all Americans hold dear: tagon-NSC team to discuss close coordina- of his chairmanship of the diamond tion. The freedom to worship according to Of course, not all the news from Congo is control board and insists that ‘‘allied’’ one’s conscience; positive. While progressing, the political dia- forces ‘‘have the capacity to disrupt The freedom to speak or to write logue called for by Lusaka is off to a slow RUF control of Sierra Leone’s diamond whatever we might think; start; the UN and the OAU military observer producing areas, the main source of The freedom to criticize our Govern- missions have not meshed sufficiently; some RUF income.’’ Under Lome, peace- ment; of the rebels still violate the cease-fire on keepers did no more than oversee the And, the freedom to assemble peace- occasion; and there are many other lesser looting of Sierra Leone. Now, inter- problems. Still there is a real desire for some fully. resolution to these issues by most parties. national troops will fight alongside Among the safeguards of these funda- What is required next is a step-by-step test local forces to expel the RUF from the mental rights, we find the Second of their commitments to implement their diamond fields. Amendment. Let me read it clearly: own ‘‘African agreement for an African prob- Whereas the Lome Accord was silent A well regulated Militia, being necessary lem.’’ This is one of our highest priorities. on root causes of violence in Sierra to the security of a free State, the right of

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The framers of saying here and across America simply for the ‘‘security of a free State,’’ and our Constitution understood this clear- isn’t true and the facts bear that out. that ‘‘the right of the people to keep ly. Therefore, they did not merely ac- We are not debating the tragedy. We and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.’’ knowledge that the right exists. They are debating facts at this moment. What we heard this morning was an denied Congress the power to infringe They cannot come up with 2.5 million effort to infringe upon that right. upon that right. gun crimes. But clearly, through sur- Some—even of my colleagues—will Under the social contract that is the veys, we can come up with 2.5 million read what I have just quoted from our Constitution of the United States, the crimes thwarted every year when Constitution quite differently. They American people have told Congress someone used a gun in defense of them- might read ‘‘A well regulated Militia,’’ explicitly that we do not have the au- selves or their property. In many cases, and stop there and declare that ‘‘the thority to abolish the American peo- armed citizens not only thwarted right of the people to keep and bear ple’s right to defend themselves. Fur- crime, but they held the suspect until Arms’’ actually means that it is a right ther, the framers said not only does the the authorities arrived and placed that of our Government to keep and bear Congress not have the power to abolish person in custody. Stories of people defending them- arms because they associate the mili- that right, but Congress may not even selves with guns do not make the tia with the government. Yet, under infringe upon that right. That is what nightly news. It just simply isn’t news this standard, the Bill of Rights would our Constitution says. That is what the in America. It isn’t hot. It isn’t excit- protect only the right of a government Second Amendment clearly lays out. ing. It is American. Sometimes when to speak, or the right of a government Our Founding Fathers wrote the Sec- people act in an American way, it sim- to criticize itself, if you were taking ond Amendment to tell us that a free ply isn’t reportable in our country any- that same argument and transposing it state cannot exist if the people are de- more. So the national news media over the first amendment. In fact, the nied the right or the means to defend Bill of Rights protects the rights of doesn’t follow it. themselves. Yet two of the school shootings that people from being infringed upon by Let me repeat that because it is so have brought gun issues to the fore- Government—not the other way fundamental to our freedom. A free front in the last year, in Pearl, MS, around. state cannot exist, our free state of the and Edinboro, PA, were stopped by Of course, we know that our Found- United States collectively, cannot peaceful gun owners using their weap- ing Fathers in their effort to ratify the exist without the right of the people to ons to subdue the killer until the po- Constitution could not convince the defend themselves. This is the meaning lice arrived. How did that get missed in citizens to accept it until the Bill of of the Second Amendment. Over the the story? It was mentioned once, in Rights was established to assure the years a lot of our citizens and many passing, and then ignored as people ran citizenry that we were protecting the politicians have tried to nudge that to the floor of the Senate to talk about citizens from Government instead of definition around. But contrary to the tragedy of the killing. Of course government from the citizens. what the media and the President say, the killing was a tragedy, but it was Others say that the Second Amend- the right to keep and bear arms is as also heroic that someone used their ment merely protects hunting and important today as it was 200 years constitutional right to save lives in the sport shooting. They see shooting com- ago. process. petitions and hunting for food as the Every day in this country thousands A third school shooting in Spring- only legitimate uses of guns, and, of peaceful, law-abiding Americans use field, OR, was stopped because some therefore, conclude that the Second guns to defend themselves, their fami- parents took time to teach their child Amendment is no impediment to re- lies, and their property. Oftentimes, the wise use of guns. So when that stricting gun use to those purposes. complete strangers are protected by young man heard a particular sound You can hear it in the way President that citizen who steps up and stops the coming from the gun, he was able to Clinton assures hunters that his gun thief or the stalker or the rapist or the rush the shooter, because he knew that control proposals that will not trample murderer from going at that citizen. gun had run out of ammunition. He was on recreation—though his proposals According to the FBI, criminals used used to guns. He was around them. He certainly walk all over their rights. guns in 1998 380,000 times across Amer- subdued the shooter and saved poten- In fact, the Second Amendment does ica. Yet research indicates that peace- tially many other lives. We have recog- not merely protect sport shooting and ful, law-abiding Americans, using their nized him nationally for that heroic hunting, though it certainly does that. constitutional right, used a gun to pre- act, that young high school student of Nor does the second amendment exist vent 2.5 million crimes in America that Springfield, OR. to protect the government’s right to year and nearly every year. In fact, I For some reason, my colleagues on bear arms. believe the benefits of protecting the the other side of the aisle never want The framers of our Constitution people’s right to keep and bear arms to tell these stories. They only want to wrote the Second Amendment with a far outweighs the destruction wrought say, after a crisis such as this, ‘‘Pass a greater purpose. by criminals and firearms accidents. new gun control law and call 9–1–1.’’ They made the Second Amendment The Centers for Disease Control report Yet these stories are essential to our the law of the land because it has 32,000 Americans died from firearm in- understanding of the right of people to something very particular to say about juries in 1997; under any estimate, that keep and bear arms. the rights of every man and every is a tragedy. Unfortunately, the Cen- I will share a few of these stories woman, and about the relationship of ters for Disease Control do not keep right now. Shawnra Pence, a 29-year- every man and every woman to his or data on the number of lives that were old mother from Sequim, WA, home her Government. That is: The first saved when guns were used in a defen- alone with one of her children, heard right of every human being, the right sive manner. an intruder break into the house. She of self-defense. Yet if we were to survey the public took her .9 mm, took her child to the Let me repeat that: The first right of every year, we would find 400,000 Amer- bedroom, and when the 18-year-old every human being is the right of self- icans report they used a gun in a way criminal broke into the bedroom, she defense. Without that right, all other that almost certainly saved either said, ‘‘Get out of my house, I have a rights are meaningless. The right of their life or someone else’s. Is that es- gun, get out now.’’ He left and the po- self-defense is not something the gov- timate too high? Perhaps. I hope it is, lice caught him. She saved her life and ernment bestows upon its citizens. It is because every time a life is saved from her child’s life. It made one brief story an inalienable right, older than the violence, that means that someone was in the Peninsula Daily news in Sequim, Constitution itself. It existed prior to threatening a life with violence. But WA.

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Mr. President, I ask through the top of the bus and this Stanley Horn and his wife, tied up the unanimous consent I be recognized for child killer walked away. couple at knife-point, and demanded to 15 minutes. When I discovered what had hap- know where the couple kept some cash. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pened, I thought to myself, that cannot While Mrs. Horn was directing the rob- objection, it is so ordered. be. We are turning child killers over to ber, Mr. Horn wriggled free from his re- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, with private companies to be transported straints, retrieved his handgun, shot great respect to my colleague from across the country? But it is true. Then the intruder, and then called the po- Idaho, and I did not come to the floor I discovered the record of these compa- lice. The intruder, Jason McCulley, of the Senate to talk about this, let me nies. You can be a retired sheriff and subsequently died. If some Senators on say when any of my colleagues stand call your brother-in-law and say: Let’s the other side of the aisle had their up and talk about gun control issues buy a mini van and let’s go into the way, perhaps the Horns would have that the minority wishes to pursue—let business of transporting criminals. In been killed and Jason McCulley would me explain in a sentence or so what we fact, in one state, a man and his wife have walked away. are trying to do. It is not to restrict showed up with a little mini van to Earlier today, we heard the Senator the opportunity of anyone in this coun- pick up five convicted murderers. The from Illinios and the Senator from try who has the right to own a gun. We warden of the penitentiary said: You California read the names people killed are trying to close the gun show loop- have to be kidding me. They weren’t by guns in America. Some day they hole to prevent convicted felons from kidding. That is who the State hired to may read the name Jason McCulley. I getting a gun. transport these murderers. And of doubt they will tell you how he died, Go to a gun store to buy a gun in this course the murderers escaped in short however, because it doesn’t advance country and you must run your name order. their goal of destroying the Second through an instant check because we What I have discovered is we have Amendment. But As Paul Harvey do not want convicted felons to have private companies being hired by State might say: Now you know the rest of weapons. They cannot, by law, possess and local governments to transport the story. weapons. Go to a gun store and you violent criminals around the country, Every 13 seconds this story is re- have to run your name through an in- and those companies have no require- peated across America. Every 13 sec- stant check. If it comes up that you ment to meet any standards at all. onds in America someone uses a gun to are a convicted felon, you do not get That doesn’t make any sense. stop a crime. Why do our opponents the gun. But go to a gun show on a Sat- I have introduced a piece of legisla- never tell these stories? Why do the en- urday morning as a convicted felon and tion I call Jeanna’s Bill that says if emies of the right to keep and bear buy a gun and you do not have to have any local or State government is going arms ignore this reality that is relived your name checked against anything. to contract with a private company to by 2.5 million Americans every year? Go get your gun at a gun show, if you haul a violent criminal, they must Why is it that all we hear from them are a convicted felon and want a weap- meet some basic standards. They must is, ‘‘Pass a new gun control law, and, on. We are trying to close that loop- meet some regulations. If you haul by the way, call 9–1–1.’’ hole. toxic waste, you must meet regula- I encourage all listening today, if you Every American should support clos- tions. Haul cattle, you must meet regu- have heard of someone using their Sec- ing that loophole and should support it lations. Haul circus animals, you must ond Amendment rights to prevent a now. That does not affect any law-abid- meet regulations. But some of our crime, to save a life, to protect another ing citizen’s right to own a gun. All it States and local governments are will- life, then send us your story. There are does is says let’s keep guns out of the ing to turn killers over to private com- people here who desperately need to hands of felons. No one in this Chamber panies who have no such standards to hear this in Washington, right here on should believe convicted felons ought meet at all. Capitol Hill. This is a story that should to be able to go into a gun show and I received a letter in the last few be played out every day in the press gain access to a weapon they are not days from the Governor of Nevada. I but isn’t. So let’s play it out, right by law entitled to have. want to say I pass him my com- here on the floor of the Senate. Send I did not come to the floor to speak pliments. The Governor of Nevada was me those stories from your local news- about that, but I did want to respond sending a convicted murderer named papers about that law-abiding citizen to the pejorative suggestion that peo- James Prestridge to North Dakota for who used his constitutional right of ple on this side of the aisle want to in- safekeeping under the Prisoners Ex- self-defense. Send that story to me, jure the rights of law-abiding citizens change Agreement. Mr. Prestridge, Senator LARRY CRAIG, Washington, DC, to possess weapons. That is just wrong. along with another fellow convicted of 20510, or send it to your own Senator. We are trying to close a loophole that armed robbery, was being hauled to Let him or her know the rest of the every American ought to support clos- North Dakota by a company that is story of America’s constitutional ing—to keep felons from getting guns. called Extraditions International. rights. f Mr. Prestridge, this convicted mur- I ask unanimous consent to proceed derer, escaped, as did John Doran, an for one more moment. INTERSTATE PRISONER armed robber. Mr. Doran was found The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without TRANSFERS just south of the Mexican border with a objection, it is so ordered. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, this is a bullet through his brain, and Mr. Mr. CRAIG. Having said all of this, picture of a man named Kyle Bell. This Prestridge was recently apprehended. I let there be no mistake. Guns are not brutal criminal killed Jeanna North, wrote to the Governor of Nevada and for everyone. We restrict children’s ac- an 11-year-old girl from Fargo, ND. said: I hope if you still intend to send cess to guns and we restrict criminals’ After being convicted and impris- this convicted murderer to North Da- access to guns, but we must not tol- oned, Kyle Bell escaped. How did he es- kota you will do it through the U.S. erate politicians who tell us that the cape? When North Dakota authorities Marshals Service. They will haul vio- Second Amendment only protects the were going to transport him to a prison lent offenders anywhere across this right to hunt. We must not tolerate out of State for safekeeping, a prison country for a flat fee and they don’t politicians who infringe upon our right in the State of Oregon, they contracted lose them. to defend ourselves from thieves and with a private company called I got a letter back from the Governor stalkers and rapists and murderers. TransCor to haul him there. As he was of Nevada. He said:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4524 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 In response to your request that Nevada we don’t like the way they behave, so deal with the broader appropriations stop using private transport companies, we are going to slap economic sanc- issues that do not include this provi- please be advised our prison system has tions on these countries and we have sion. ceased its business relationship with Extra- ditions International and that all of this included sanctions on the shipment of We have spent a lot of time on this State’s out of state inmate transfers are now food and medicine. So countries such issue. This country is wrong in apply- as Libya, Iran, Cuba, North Korea, and being staffed by our prison system. ing sanctions with respect to food and others, are in a circumstance of having Good for him. He said, incidentally, medicine shipments to countries such economic sanctions enacted against Mr. Prestridge is now not going to be as Cuba. Yes, Cuba. sent to North Dakota. Good for us. them to punish them, and we have in- But good for him that he changed the cluded in those sanctions food and I was in Cuba last year. I have no policy. In our State, in the most recent medicine. truck with the Castro government. I days, the company that let this fellow A group of us are trying to change think the Cuban government and its go, the company whose negligence al- that. We do not think it is the moral economic system have collapsed. But lowed a convicted child killer to walk thing to do. What is this country doing, the sanctions that exist with respect to away and evade authorities for some saying to others that we will not allow this country’s actions against Cuba months, settled with the State for them to have access to food and medi- have represented Fidel Castro’s great- $50,000. The State sent them a bill for cine? Taking aim at dictators and est excuse to the Cuban people. He $102,000 and the company said: We hurting poor people, sick people, and says: Of course my economy does not won’t pay it. We’d pay you $50,000. And hungry people is hardly something work; of course my country is in trou- then the State says this company is a about which we ought to be proud. This ble. The United States has had its fist pretty good company and we will use is not a moral policy. around our neck for 40 years. them again. I come from a farm State, so I care My State is making a mistake, in my about having access to these markets It is Fidel Castro’s greatest excuse, judgment. I would like every State to as well. I admit that. Aside from the in my judgment, for an economic sys- make a decision when they are going to market side of this, which is impor- tem that has failed Cuba. It does not transport violent criminals around this tant—after all, these countries against make sense, in my judgment, for us to country, do it with law enforcement of- whom we have sanctions on food and exact a penalty on the Cuban people, ficials, do it with the U.S. Marshals medicine represent almost 11 percent on poor people, on hungry people, and Service. They will do it for a flat fee of the world’s wheat markets, and we on sick people in Cuba, in North Korea, and then some American family won’t have said to our farmers: By the way, and elsewhere to continue these absurd have to worry that, when they pull up 11 percent of the world’s wheat market sanctions on food and medicine. at a gas station, next to them at the is off limits to you. Why? Because we We can have a broader discussion at pump is a mini van with two inexperi- decided we do not like these countries some other time about whether the em- enced folks hauling three murderers. and we are going to make them pay a bargo that exists with Cuba ought to be What is that about, in terms of public price. Part of the price we are going to lifted. That is a different subject, a safety? exact is the ability for them to access broader subject. Incidentally, I have It seems to me we ought to have food and medicine from the United enough common sense in this country strong feelings about that as well. This States. is a narrower issue: Do we believe it ap- when we have convicted someone of Of course, other countries access it propriate to continue sanctions with killing children, when we have con- from Canada, Europe, or others. We are victed someone of murder or violent the country that decides to withhold respect to the shipment of food and crimes, at least we ought not to turn food and medicine from these coun- medicine to countries such as Cuba, them into the arms of someone inexpe- tries. North Korea, Iran, and others? The an- rienced in the private sector, a com- Last year, we had a vote in the Sen- swer ought to be a resounding no. pany that has to meet no standards at ate on that. Senator ASHCROFT, I, and My colleague, Senator SLADE GORTON all with which to transport them. That many others who pushed to repeal the from the State of Washington, is in the doesn’t make any sense to me. sanction on food and medicine won Chamber. He was a cosponsor of this in So I say to the Governor of Nevada: with 70 out of 100 votes. We were hi- Good for you. It is the right decision. I the Senate Appropriations Committee. jacked by the House of Representatives He, I, and JOHN ASHCROFT have issued a would say to our State: Change your in conference. I was one of the con- mind. Decide this company should not statement that says to all within hear- ferees. They just flat out hijacked us. ing distance that if you think you are haul violent offenders in North Dakota When it was clear to them we were and that when you are going to trans- going to hijack this issue again this going to win the issue in conference, year, think again, because we have 70 port a violent offender, the U.S. Mar- they adjourned the conference, never shals Service ought to be used to do it. votes in the Senate that say we ought I say to every State official across to see them again, and they stripped not use food and medicine as a weapon, the provision. and we intend to insist this year that this country: Until we get in place I offered the same provision in the basic standards these companies must Senate Appropriations Committee, and we prevail on this issue. meet, you ought not use them for it is now in the Agriculture appropria- I cannot speak for anybody else, but transporting violent offenders. Were I a tions bill. That is coming to the floor the statement we issued is pretty self- chief executive of a State, I would not of the Senate. We have 70 Senators who explanatory. I am here to give fair use them anyway because I do not said they think it is wrong to continue warning to those who want to do what think people who kill children, as in sanctions on food and medicine. The they did last year that it is going to be the case of Kyle Bell, ought to be message in the Senate is: Stop using a pretty difficult proposition if they in- turned over to anyone other than law food as a weapon. It is the right mes- tend to hijack this issue. We have the enforcement authorities to transport sage. them to another place of incarceration. votes. Vote on it in the Senate, and it There are a lot of people in the House will pass by an overwhelming margin. f of Representatives who apparently are Allow a vote in the House, and it will SANCTIONS ON EXPORT OF FOOD willing to do that except for Cuba; pass by an overwhelming margin. The AND MEDICINE Cuba is a special case, and they will only way those who want to defeat this Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I want not withdraw sanctions on food and proposition because it contains Cuba— to speak about an issue that is of great medicine with respect to Cuba. In fact, which is an irrational position, for importance to my State and to all agri- that is what derailed it last year. those who think through this a little cultural producers around the country. I am one person, but I tell my col- leagues that I am not going to allow, bit—the only way they can possibly de- That is the issue of the sanctions on feat it is to try to use some hijinks in food and medicine that now exist in to the extent I can prevent it, the hi- the process to avoid an up-or-down our relationships with some countries jacking of this issue again this year by vote. around the world. just two or three people who decide Our country has been in the habit of they are going to strip this provision I and others intend to see we have a saying: We don’t like certain countries, and then have the House and Senate full opportunity to have votes in the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4525 House and the Senate on it. If the Mr. WARNER. I am ready to proceed. military medical program to, in the fu- House leadership does what it did last I ask my distinguished friend and ture, encompass retirees over age 65. I year, I say to them: Fair warning, I am colleague from Michigan if he is like- shall address this later, and I am sure going to be here on the floor of the wise ready to go. the Senator from Michigan is aware I Senate objecting to a whole series of Mr. LEVIN. We are indeed. I thank would like to have that as the first things. We need to straighten this out the Senator. amendment up. That was my under- now. This country, at this time, on this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The standing. issue, says we will no longer use sanc- clerk will report the bill by title. Mr. LEVIN. If the Senator will with- tions with respect to the shipment of The assistant legislative clerk read hold on any unanimous consent request food and medicine. It does not work, it as follows: relative to that, I am trying to see if is not a moral policy, and it ought to A bill (S. 2549) to authorize appropriations we have been informed of it. Of course, stop now. for fiscal year 2001 for military activities of the Senator has a right to offer it. I yield the floor. the Department of Defense, for military con- Mr. WARNER. I am not able to hear struction, and for defense activities of the f Department of Energy, to prescribe per- my colleague. sonnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I wonder, CONCLUSION OF MORNING Armed Forces, and for other purposes. is this the amendment to which the BUSINESS AMENDMENT NO. 3173 Senator made reference this morning? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under (Purpose: To extend eligibility for medical Mr. WARNER. The Senator is cor- the previous order, morning business is care under CHAMPUS and TRICARE to rect. concluded. persons over age 64) Mr. REID. Mr. President, is there a unanimous consent request pending f Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I send an amendment to the desk and ask for now? RECESS its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The PRESIDING OFFICER. The none. Mr. LEVIN. I believe the only request the previous order, the Senate stands clerk will report. either pending, or perhaps already in recess until the hour of 2:15 p.m. The legislative clerk read as follows: granted, is to withhold reading of the Thereupon, at 12:47 p.m., the Senate The Senator from Virginia [Mr. WARNER], amendment. Is that correct? recessed until 2:30 p.m.; whereupon, the for himself, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. THURMOND, Mr. INHOFE, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. KERRY, Mrs. Mr. WARNER. Yes. Senate reassembled when called to HUTCHISON, and Mr. MURKOWSKI, proposes an Mr. LEVIN. Is my understanding cor- order by the President pro tempore. amendment numbered 3173. rect that this amendment will be set f Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask aside temporarily for opening state- SENATE PHOTOGRAPH unanimous consent that reading of the ments to be given? amendment be dispensed with. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, that is Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, if I could The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without correct. ask our colleagues to take their seats, objection, it is so ordered. Mr. LEVIN. I thank the Senator. then we will begin a series of photo- The amendment is as follows: Mr. WARNER. Does the Democratic graphs. Please, stay in place until we Strike sections 701 through 704 and insert whip desire to be recognized? are given the all-clear sign. If you can the following: Mr. REID. No. go ahead and be seated, we will be able SEC. 701. CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR Mr. WARNER. This amendment was to determine exactly which Senators CHAMPUS UPON THE ATTAINMENT shared beforehand with my colleague may still be missing. OF 65 YEARS OF AGE. (a) ELIGIBILITY OF MEDICARE ELIGIBLE PER- from Michigan. f SONS.—Section 1086(d) of title 10, United Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I don’t know of any understanding, but the STEVE BENZA States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting chairman has a right, of course, to Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, as we pre- the following: offer an amendment. We just under- pare to have this photograph taken, I ‘‘(2) The prohibition contained in para- stand that this amendment now is to note that the Senate photographer, graph (1) shall not apply to a person referred be temporarily laid aside so the open- who has been with the Senate some 32 to in subsection (c) who— ‘‘(A) is enrolled in the supplementary med- ing statements can be given. The Sen- years, Steve Benza, is preparing to re- ical insurance program under part B of such ator has a right to offer an amendment tire. Steve started out as a page. He title (42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.); and at any time he wishes. worked in the Architect’s Office. He ‘‘(B) in the case of a person under 65 years Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, this is worked in the Senate Post Office. He of age, is entitled to hospital insurance bene- the amendment about which I spoke on worked in the photo lab. And for years fits under part A of title XVIII of the Social the floor earlier this morning. I think he has taken photographs of us in var- Security Act pursuant to subparagraph (A) colleagues have had an opportunity to ious and sundry places, some of which or (C) of section 226(b)(2) of such Act (42 inform themselves about it. It is my we would not like to recount but we U.S.C. 426(b)(2)) or section 226A(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 426–1(a)).’’; and hope that a number will desire to be will remember warmly. (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘paragraph cosponsors. We have a number of co- I ask my colleagues, before we begin (1) who satisfy only the criteria specified in sponsors right now. these series of photographs, to express subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2), This amendment relates to the con- our appreciation to Steve Benza for his but not subparagraph (C) of such paragraph,’’ tinuing work of the Armed Services 32 years of service to the institution. and inserting ‘‘subparagraph (B) of para- Committee with regard to the neces- [Applause.] graph (2) who do not satisfy the condition sity to provide a health care program (Thereupon, the official Senate pho- specified in subparagraph (A) of such para- for retirees over 65. As the Presiding tograph was taken.) graph’’. (b) EXTENSION OF TRICARE SENIOR PRIME Officer well knows, the committee has The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.—Paragraph (4) of addressed this in several increments, INHOFE). The Senator from Virginia. section 1896(b) of the Social Security Act (42 and now with another amendment by Mr. WARNER. Would the Chair kind- U.S.C. 1395ggg(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘3- the Senator from Virginia, which I ly advise the Senate with regard to the year period beginning on January 1, 1998’’ offer on behalf of many. I want to rec- pending business. and inserting ‘‘period beginning on January ognize that this is a subject that has 1, 1998, and ending on December 31, 2002’’. quite properly gained the attention of f (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.—(1) The amendments a number of colleagues. I know Senator NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2001. MCCAIN, on our side of the aisle, and TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 (2) The amendment made by subsection (b) Senator HUTCHISON have worked on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The shall take effect on the date of the enact- this subject of health care. In no way pending business is consideration of ment of this Act. do I indicate that anyone—certainly the Defense authorization bill, S. 2549, Mr. WARNER. This is an amendment not myself—has been the principal; we which the clerk will report. relating to the change in the existing have all worked together as a team.

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This bill con- of whom are deployed at this very mo- (DOD) must plan and allocate resources tains the much-needed increases in de- ment in harm’s way across this world, to meet future threats, ongoing mili- fense funding and critical initiatives, should not fall victim to any partisan tary operations and deployments from including in the area of recruiting and debate and certainly no election year the Balkans to Southwest Asia to East retention. Retention is one of the most politics. We have done that in the past. Timor continue to demand significant serious problems we have facing us I hope we will not do it on this bill and resources in the short term and the today in our current military, as well in the future. foreseeable future. as recruiting. This bill, in the collec- We should keep in mind that Mem- The National Defense Authorization tive judgment of the committee, goes a bers of the Senate have always recog- Act for Fiscal Year 2001 authorizes a long way toward helping to alleviate nized the importance of the annual De- total of $309.8 billion for defense spend- the problems we have and to improve fense authorization bill, and in the past ing—$4.5 billion above the President’s those critical areas in our defense. we have put our partisan concerns request—and provides authority and It is most appropriate that we begin aside for the good of the Nation. I re- guidance to the Defense Department to this discussion today, on June 6, the mind colleagues that the Senate has address the critical readiness, mod- 56th anniversary of D-Day. Today, passed a Defense authorization bill ernization, and recruiting and reten- America recalls the heroic acts of brav- every year since the authorization tion problems facing our military. ery and valor demonstrated on the process began in 1961, some nearly 40 For over a decade, our defense budg- beaches of France and the many who years. The House this year had a ets have been based on constrained paid the price in life and limb for lib- strong, resounding vote of 353 yeas to funding, not on the threats facing the erty and freedom. And how proud we 100-some-odd nays. So that is a clear nation or the military strategy nec- are, as the Senate, to have as the indication of the strength of the House essary to meet those threats. The re- President pro tempore the distin- and the Senate bills and the need for sult of this is evident today in con- guished senior Senator from South these bills to be brought into law. tinuing critical problems with recruit- Carolina, STROM THURMOND, among us. At this time of increased tension ing and retention, declining readiness He, of course, crossed the beaches of D- around the world, at this time of un- ratings, and aging equipment. Day 56 years ago. He addressed the precedented deployments of U.S. mili- Last year, the Congress reversed the Senate earlier today on that subject. tary personnel around the globe, we downward trend in defense spending by As we look to the future and the de- must show our support for our troops. approving a defense authorization bill fense of this Nation, we must never for- Accordingly, I urge all Members to ab- which, for the first time in 14 years, in- get what may be required, and indeed stain from offering nondefense-related cluded a real increase in the authorized what was required, of so many—over amendments and to join in a bipartisan level of defense spending. This year, we 1,400 American servicemen, not to effort to pass this Defense authoriza- continue that momentum with the bill speak of our allies; they had casualties tion bill, to send a strong signal of sup- before the Senate the second year of in- also. But 1,400 American servicemen port to our brave troops, wherever they creased authorization levels. As I stat- died on June 6, 1944, on the beaches of are in the world, for risking their lives ed earlier, the authorized level of $309.8 France, and thousands more were at the very moment we address this billion in this bill is $4.5 billion above wounded. They did it to restore free- legislation, risking to safeguard free- the President’s request and consistent dom to so many nations and people all dom of our allies, our friends, and in- with this year’s concurrent budget res- through Europe—freedom that had been taken away by Hitler and the Axis deed those of us here at home. The olution. The fiscal year 2001 funding forces. problems and the threats facing the level also represents a real increase in I begin by expressing my thanks to home front have increased to where defense spending of 4.4 percent from the ranking member, Senator LEVIN. they are greater today than I ever en- the fiscal year 2000 appropriated level. We came to the Senate together 21 visioned in my life. The funding we have provided is pri- years ago. We have worked as partners The national security challenges that marily going for modernization and on this bill and have produced a bipar- the United States will face in the new readiness and for other benefits for the tisan product that will strengthen the millennium are many and diverse—new men and women of the military. The security of the United States, in the adversaries, unknown adversaries, new committee authorized $63.28 billion in collective judgment of all members of weapons, and unknown weapons. A procurement funding, a $3.0 billion in- the Armed Services Committee, and very complex threat faces us at home crease over the President’s budget. Op- improve the quality of life of our men and our forces forward deployed. It is erations and maintenance was funded and women in uniform and, most espe- important that we remain vigilant, for- at $109.2 billion, with $1.5 billion added cially, for their families. ward thinking, and prepared to address to the primary readiness accounts. Re- I also applaud our subcommittee these challenges. search, development, test and evalua- chairmen, ranking members, and all Just days ago the National Commis- tion was budgeted at $39.31 billion, a members of the Committee for their sion on Terrorism, established by Con- $1.45 billion increase over the Presi- fine work throughout this year. I will gress in 1998, issued its report, ‘‘Coun- dent’s budget request. put in the RECORD elsewhere the vol- tering the Changing Threat of Inter- The committee’s support for addi- ume of hearings, special meetings, the national Terrorism’’. I would like to tional funding for defense is based on prolonged markup sessions that led to quote from the Report’s executive sum- an in-depth analysis of the threats fac- the work product for which we labored mary: ‘‘Today’s terrorists seek to in- ing U.S. interests, and testimony from in the Senate today. flict mass causalities, and they are at- senior military leaders on the many A special thanks to our committee tempting to do so both overseas and on shortfalls in the defense budget. staff. What a superb professional American soil. They are less dependent While the cold war has been over for staff—not only this year and last year, on state sponsorship and are, instead, nearly a decade, it is evident that the but throughout the 22 years I have been forming loose, transnational affili- world remains a complex and violent privileged to be on this committee. ations based on religious or ideolog- place. The greatest threat to our na- Under many distinguished chairmen ical—regrettably I have to use that tional security today is instability; in- and ranking members, we have had the word, ‘‘a common hatred’’—affinity stability fueled by ethnic, religious, most nonpartisan and the hardest- and a common hatred of the United and racial animosities that have ex- working staff in the Senate. I salute States. This makes terrorist attacks isted for centuries, but are now result- Colonel Les Brownlee, David Lyles, and more difficult to detect and prevent.’’ ing in conflicts fought with the weap- the personal staff of the committee We must be prepared to respond to this ons of modern warfare. Many have members for their invaluable work threat and I look forward to reviewing turned to the United States, as the sole which led to the creation of this bill. the numerous recommendations con- remaining superpower, to resolve the

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In this bill, the committee included nation does not bestow invulnerability; Collectively, their reports to the Con- initiatives that ensure our active duty in fact, it may make us a larger target gress became the unimpeachable voice personnel and their families receive for those who don’t share our interest, that made Americans sit up and take quality health care and initiatives that values, or beliefs.’’ notice. The chiefs were heard across fulfill our commitment to military re- U.S. military forces are involved in the land. Our nation echoed back: we tirees, including extending TriCare overseas deployments at an unprece- believe you, you have the people’s sup- Prime to families of service members dented rate. Currently, our troops are port. assigned to remote locations, elimi- involved in over 10 contingency oper- The military service chiefs have tes- nating copayments for service received ations around the globe. Unfortu- tified that they have a remaining under the TriCare Prime, and author- nately, there appears to be no relief in shortfall in funding of $9.0 billion for izing a comprehensive retail and na- sight for most of these operations. At fiscal year 2000, a requirement for an tional mail order pharmacy benefit for an October 1999 hearing of the com- additional $15.5 billion above the budg- all eligible beneficiaries, including mittee, the Chairman of the Joint et request to meet shortfalls in readi- Medicare-eligible beneficiaries with no Chiefs of Staff, General Hugh Shelton, ness and modernization for fiscal year enrollment fee or deductible. stated that, ‘‘Two factors that erode 2001, and a requirement for an addi- I will elaborate on the pharmacy ben- military readiness are the pace of oper- tional $85.0 billion in the future years efit. Prescription medication is the ations and funding shortfalls. There is Defense Program. major unmet need of the military re- no doubt that the force is much small- This bill adds $3.8 billion to the tiree. I believe this bill meets that er than it was a decade ago, and also President’s budget request to specifi- need. This bill for the first time pro- much busier.’’ cally pay for items identified by the vides an entitlement for a comprehen- Over the past decade, our active duty Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff sive drug benefit for all military bene- manpower has been reduced by nearly a and the Service chiefs as necessary re- ficiaries, including those who are Medi- third, active Army divisions have been quirements: necessary requirements care eligible. reduced by almost 50 percent, and the that were not funded by the President’s Hopefully, I will add my amendment number of Navy ships has been reduced request. which will further enhance this whole from 567 to 316. During this same pe- As I said earlier, the high operations package of retiree benefits, particu- riod, our troops have been involved in tempo of our armed forces is having a larly for those over 65. At the appro- 50 military operations worldwide. By negative impact on recruiting and re- priate time, I will ask to turn to that comparison, from the end of the Viet- tention. Last year, the committee took amendment. nam war in 1975 until 1989, U.S. mili- action to provide a pay raise and a Other quality-of-life initiatives of tary forces were engaged in only 20 package of retirement reforms and re- note in this bill are a 3.7-percent pay such military deployments. tention incentives in an effort to re- raise for military personnel effective This unprecedented rate of overseas cruit and retain highly qualified per- January 1, 2001, and a provision that di- deployments is one of the primary fac- sonnel. The committee has received rects the Department to implement the tors contributing to the severe prob- testimony that these changes are hav- Thrift Savings Plan for military per- lems we are having with recruiting and ing a positive impact on recruiting and sonnel not later than 180 days after en- retaining quality personnel, and with retention efforts. actment of this act. We put similar maintaining adequate readiness of the This year, the committee has focused provisions in last year’s bill but gave existing force. We have tried to address its ‘‘quality of life’’ efforts on improv- the discretion to the Department. This these issues in the bill before the Sen- ing military health care for our active year, we have been forthright and we ate. duty and retired personnel and their direct action on that program. It has also affected our readiness, as families. Last year, NATO conducted its first the Presiding Officer well knows as Earlier this year, I announced my in- large-scale offensive military operation chairman of the subcommittee with tention to join with the majority lead- with the 78-day air war campaign—and the primary jurisdiction of readiness. er and others to tackle the long-stand- it was associated with other military I want to pause for a moment and ac- ing problems with the military health operations and was not exclusive to knowledge the Chairman of the Joint care system. air—on behalf of the beleaguered and Chiefs of Staff and the Service Chiefs— I wish to acknowledge the full co- persecuted peoples of Kosovo. The les- the Chief of Naval Operations, the Air operation of my distinguished col- sons learned from that operation ad- Force Chief of Staff, the Army Chief of league, Mr. LEVIN, and the Members on dressed during a series of committee Staff, and the Commandant of the Ma- his side of the aisle. It has truly been hearings highlighted not only short- rine Corps—for their role in helping to a bipartisan effort. We have heard in- falls in weapon systems and intel- reverse the decline in defense spending. creasing complaints, especially from ligence programs but also the complex- I cannot think of one single factor that over 56 retirement communities. ities of engaging in coalition oper- added greater emphasis not only this While the Congress was taking some ations. year but last year to the increase in de- steps in the past to try to improve the As noted in the combined testimony fense spending—not one fact greater health care system, it was time for a of Operation Allied Force Commanders, than their honest, forthright profes- major assault on this problem. And we Gen. Wesley Clark, Adm. James Ellis, sional and personal assessments which have done more than establish a beach- and Lt. Gen. Mike Short, the Kosovo were given this committee time and head. I used that term months ago campaign: time in formalized hearings, and indeed when I laid down the first piece of leg- . . . required [that] we adopt military doc- in private consultations. I commend islation with our distinguished major- trine and strategy to strike a balance be- them. They have ably represented their ity leader, Mr. LOTT. tween maintaining allied cohesion, striking troops. The bill before the Senate today is key elements of the Yugoslav Armed Forces, There is no group of leaders more re- but the first step, I hope, in what will minimizing losses of allied aircraft and crew, sponsible for stopping this downward be a continuing process to fulfill our and containing collateral damage. trend than the Chiefs. commitment of quality health care for Of paramount concern to the com- On three separate occasions, October all military personnel—active duty, re- mittee this year was applying the les- 6, 1998, January 5, 1999, and October 26, tired, as well as their families. sons learned from the air campaign 1999, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs The Secretary of Defense, the Chair- over Kosovo to our defense budget to of Staff and the Service Chiefs came man of the Joint Chiefs, and the serv- ensure the future preparedness of the

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The Department of Defense and reconnaissance assets based on les- mass destruction or mass disruption in has not been as aggressive as has the sons learned from the Kosovo conflict. the United States, this bill does the Senate on this issue. Over 38,000 combat sorties were con- following: I would like to briefly highlight some ducted during the Kosovo air cam- It adds $76.8 million for initiatives to of the other major funding initiatives paign—and I proudly say, for all na- address the threat of cyberattack, in- and provisions of the bill. tions that participated, some seven na- cluding establishment of an Informa- First, we strengthen the Joint Strike tions flew—with no combat casualties tion Security Scholarship Program to Fighter Program by significantly in- and some heroic rescue operations. encourage recruitment and retention of creasing funding for the demonstration While the committee understands that Department of Defense personnel with and validation phase of this program no military operation is without risk, computer network security skills. This while removing funding for the engi- limiting the risk to military personnel is a program in which I have had a neering, manufacture, and develop- is an important goal. Every day, ad- great deal of interest. I do hope the ment phase in the fiscal year 2001. vances in technology such as com- Members will work with me on this. We It increases the shipbuilding budget puting and telecommunications are have this massive people program, by $603.2 million to over $12 billion. I being integrated into warfighting maybe $20 or $30 million just to begin commend the chairman and ranking equipment. to give incentives for young people to member of that committee, the Sen- The committee believes the Defense go into cyberspace terrorism. What ator from Maine. This is a very essen- Department must further pursue these better evidence do we need than this tial investment, an increase in spend- technological advances in an effort to love note that floated around, causing ing, if we are ever to hope to maintain provide advanced warfighting capabili- billions of dollars of loss to the econ- just a 300-ship Navy. ties, while at the same time limiting omy in this country for the shutdown It authorizes $98.2 million for mili- the risk to military personnel. To this of computers. tary space programs and technologies, end, this legislation directs the DOD to Second, there is the creation of an in- $22 million for strategic nuclear deliv- aggressively develop and field un- stitute for defense computer security ery vehicle modernization, and $190 manned combat systems in the air and and information protection to conduct million for national and military intel- on the ground so that within 10 years research and critical technology devel- ligence programs. one-third of our operation of these type opment and to facilitate the exchange We support the Army transformation aircraft would be unmanned, and with- of information between the govern- initiative and we add additional re- in 15 years one-third of our ground ment and the private sector, and shar- sources that support research and de- combat vehicles would be unmanned. ing of information to try and meet this velopment efforts designed to lead to The committee also added $246.3 mil- common threat. the future development of that force. lion to accelerate technologies leading Further, we added $418 million for Congress has to help the Army. They to the development and fielding of re- ballistic missile defense programs, in- have some very bold initiatives, but motely controlled air combat vehicles cluding $129 million for National Mis- the funding profile for these initiatives and remotely controlled ground com- sile Defense Risk Reduction, $92.4 mil- in the outyears has a degree of uncer- bat vehicles. lion for the Air Forces Airborne Laser tainty which troubles this Senator. As demonstrated in Kosovo, our Program, $60 million for the Navy The- But we will try to do our best to work Armed Forces are the best prepared in ater-Wide Missile Defense Program, $15 with the distinguished Chief of Staff, the world. They can beat the enemy on million for the Atmospheric Inter- the Secretary, and others, in trying to any battlefield. I don’t say that with ceptor Technology Program, $8 million move the Army along in its projected arrogance. It is factual. Our enemies, for the Arrow System Improvement transformation program. certainly those that can be identified, Program, $15 million for the Tactical We included provisions supporting, know that. It is the ones that we can’t High Energy Laser Program, and $30 under certain conditions, the agree- identify—the growing number we can- million for the Space-Based Laser Pro- ment reached between the Department not identify, that we cannot antici- gram. of Defense and the government of Puer- pate—that pose the greatest threat. This is a serious threat to our home- to Rico that is intended to restore rela- Current and future potential adver- land, the intercontinental ballistic tions between the people of Vieques saries must fully understand, however, missiles. We are forging ahead. I wish and the Navy and provide for the con- our military capability. Many are now we could be stronger in our efforts. tinuation of live fire training on this intent on carrying the battle right here I will, with others, try everlastingly island. I commend the former Pre- at home in the continental limits of to increase our strength to try to ap- siding Officer, the Senator from Okla- the United States of America either by proach these things and solve these homa, for his unrelenting efforts, many ballistic missile attack or attacks with problems—because we are defenseless. visits down to that region to work on chemical or biological agents or Americans think we spent $300.9 billion this problem. through cyberterrorism. That is where this year and $300 billion previous We increased funding for military we are soft, soft in the underbelly of years and that we have some defense. construction and family housing pro- this great Nation. Recently, retired We do not. We are absolutely defense- grams by $430 million to $8.46 billion. Deputy Secretary of Defense John less against these intercontinental bal- We authorized $1.27 billion for the en- Hamre characterized domestic pre- listic missiles, particularly the ones vironmental restoration accounts to paredness as ‘‘the mission of the dec- that might be fired by a rogue state or enhance environmental cleanup of ade.’’ I agree with that distinguished terrorist state or, indeed, an accidental military facilities. former public servant. firing. It could decimate any of our We required the Secretary of Defense, The military services play a critical great cities or, indeed, rural areas. in consultation with the Secretary of and important role in domestic pre- (Mr. HAGEL assumed the chair.) Energy, to: paredness for such attacks. Should Mr. WARNER. Last, we added $25 No. 1, develop long-range plans for some madman or terrorist release a million for five additional Weapons of the sustainment and modernization for chemical biological agent on the civil- Mass Destruction-Civil Support teams U.S. strategic nuclear forces and; ian population at home—or, indeed, at formerly known as RAID teams. This No. 2, to conduct a comprehensive re- a military base that could be a target— will result in a total of 32 of these view of the nuclear posture of the the Defense Department must be pre- teams by the end of fiscal year 2001. It United States for the next 5 to 10 years. pared to assist the first responders, is the committee’s intent to support That is an essential program. We whether they are volunteer firemen, the establishment of these teams for must get that evaluation. We have not

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While I commend the fense to improve the quality of life for security by reducing the threat of pro- President—he did the best he could at the men and women of our Armed liferation of weapons of mass destruc- the recent summit—it would have been Forces and their families, and to trans- tion from Russia or from rogue nations advisable if this Nation had conducted form our military to ensure they are with which Russia may otherwise be one of these essential programs to capable of meeting the threats to tempted to form closer ties in the ab- make an analysis of the threat—what American security in the 21st century. sence of these programs. we have in our inventory, the inven- I am particularly pleased the bill While some restrictive language has tories of the other nations of the would implement the administration’s been included in the bill, I am hopeful world—and, therefore, have a better proposal to address shortcomings in this language will not undermine the idea of exactly where this country the health care we provide for our mili- effectiveness of the programs. I am dis- stands today and what it faces in the tary personnel and retirees. Indeed, the appointed the committee chose not to future. bill would go a step further than the provide $100 million for a new, long- These are but a few of the highlights administration proposed and provide a term Russian nonproliferation program of the many initiatives included in this prescription drug benefit for military at the Department of Energy. bill. The subcommittee chairmen are retirees. This program would allow the De- truly the architects of this bill. They I am appalled, and I hope most of us partment of Energy to accelerate the will discuss in greater detail the provi- are appalled, by the rising cost of phar- closure of portions of Russian nuclear sions in their respective subcommit- maceuticals in this country and by the weapons complexes and secure addi- tees. Each should be congratulated for growing gap between the prices paid for tional nuclear materials. I am hopeful, their study and hard work, together drugs by our citizens and people who with the help of other Senators, we can with their ranking members. live in other countries. We have taken address this issue in the course of our I urge my colleagues to support rapid an important first step in this bill in debate on the Senate floor or perhaps passage of this bill. We need to send a agreeing to address the problem for in conference. strong signal of support to our Armed military retirees. But it is my hope, The committee bill would authorize Forces in the field, at sea, and those perhaps during the course of this bill, $85 million of military construction who have gone before them in the line and surely before the end of this Con- sought in fiscal year 2001 by the admin- of duty. We are trustees of this great gress, we will be able to provide a simi- istration to begin construction of a na- Nation and we are given that trust by lar benefit for Medicare beneficiaries tional missile defense site. The Presi- generation after generation after gen- whether they are military retirees or dent’s budget explains this request as eration of Americans who have gone otherwise. All of our seniors—all of our follows: from the shores of our Nation to defend seniors—should have an opportunity to The budget includes sufficient funding so the cause of freedom in farflung places purchase prescription drugs and not be that if the administration decides in 2000 to of the world. These are outstanding precluded by an inability to pay the proceed with deployment of a limited sys- men and women now serving in uni- outrageous costs which prescription tem, the resources will be available to quick- form. We have an obligation to them as drugs now present to too many of our ly proceed toward a 2005 initial capability. previous Congresses have had obliga- seniors. I emphasize the word ‘‘if.’’ It is my tions to other generations, engaged in The committee also made the right understanding that this funding is pro- the preserving of our freedom. decision in supporting the Army trans- vided consistent with the President’s I, once again, thank my distin- formation plan that was put forward by request in the event the President de- guished colleague, the senior Senator Secretary of the Army Caldera, and cides to proceed with the deployment from Michigan, for his work on this Army Chief of Staff General Shinseki. of a limited national missile defense. committee—indeed, nonpartisan hard The committee concluded the Army As indicated in the President’s budget, work—and the wonderful staff. We put needs to transform itself into a lighter, this decision will be based on an assess- this bill together. more lethal, survivable and tactically ment of four factors: one, the assess- I thank the Senator and yield the mobile force, and we approved all the ment of the threat; two, the status of floor. funds that were requested by the Army technology based on an initial series of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for that purpose. In fact, we even added flight tests and the proposed system’s ator from Michigan. some research money that the Army operational effectiveness; three, the Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I am said would help the long-term trans- cost of the system; and four, the impli- pleased to join with the chairman of formation process. cations of going forward with a na- the Armed Services Committee in At the same time, we have instructed tional missile defense deployment in bringing the National Defense Author- the Army to prepare a detailed road- terms of the overall strategic environ- ization Act for fiscal year 2001 to the map for the transformation initiative, ment and our arms control objectives, floor. The bill is the product of several and to conduct appropriate testing and including efforts to achieve further re- months of bipartisan work on the part experimentation to ensure the trans- ductions in strategic nuclear arms of our committee. I am, indeed, pleased formation effort is successful. under START II and III. to join with him in bringing this bill to The Department has made a strong As our chairman said, the committee the floor. commitment to the Joint Strike Fight- spent a great deal of time addressing This year the President added $12 bil- er Program and the committee sup- the status of training exercises by lion in defense spending to last year’s ports that effort. While our bill recog- Navy and Marine Corps personnel on appropriated levels. The congressional nizes that slippage in the test schedule the island of Vieques. As we all know, budget resolution added an additional is virtually certain to result in a delay training on Vieques was suspended last $4.5 billion. For the most part, the of the next milestone decision, we re- year after the tragic death of a secu- committee chose to spend the money main open to reprogramming of funds rity guard at the training range. The wisely. More than three-quarters of the to enable the Department to make that Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of money added by the budget resolution decision in the year 2001, if it proves Naval Operations, and others have tes- would be used to meet needs that are possible to meet a tighter schedule. tified before the committee that there identified as priorities by the Joint I am also pleased the bill reported by is no adequate substitute for the live- Chiefs, or to accelerate items that are the Armed Services Committee pro- fire training on the island of Vieques. included in the future years’ defense vides full funding for the Department Earlier this year, the President en- plan. of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduc- tered into an agreement with the Gov- I may not agree with every provision tion Program and the three ongoing ernor of Puerto Rico which establishes in the bill—I do not—but S. 2549 overall Department of Energy cooperative pro- an orderly process for what we all hope is a sound bill that basically continues grams with Russia and other countries will be the resumption of such train- the bipartisan partnership between the of the former Soviet Union. These pro- ing. As of today, the Commonwealth of Congress and the administration. This grams serve as one of the cornerstones Puerto Rico has lived up to its obliga- bill would build on the budget that was of our relationship with Russia and tions under the agreement. The Navy

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Dual-hatting is commonplace will allow us to put the controversial During the course of our markup, the throughout the Government and has history of this institution behind us committee considered proposed legisla- been legally permissible since we re- while we look instead to the future. tion which would have been incon- pealed the Dual Office Holding Act of Second, the bill contains an amend- sistent with this agreement. In my 1894 more than 35 years ago. Moreover, ment I offered to prohibit the Depart- view, unilateral changes to or actions the Secretary provided our committee ment of Defense from selling to the in violation of the terms of the agree- with a legal opinion which concluded general public any armor-piercing am- ment at a time when the government that such dual-hatting is permissible. munition or armor-piercing compo- of Puerto Rico is living up to its obli- In any case, the prohibition on reor- nents that may have been declared ex- gations under the agreement would ganization is completely unnecessary cess to the Department’s needs. have sent exactly the wrong signal. in light of the express prohibition on This prohibition was enacted on a 1- Such changes would have offended dual-hatting. The reorganization prohi- year basis in last year’s Defense Appro- many citizens of Vieques and others bition would go far beyond its stated priations Act, and Senator DURBIN has throughout Puerto Rico, undermining purpose of addressing dual-hatting, and introduced a bill in the Senate to make the efforts of the Navy and this com- it would prohibit the Secretary of En- the ban permanent. There is no pos- mittee to eventually resume live-fire ergy from even establishing, altering, sible justification for selling armor- training on Vieques. or consolidating any organizational piercing ammunition to the general In the end, the committee included unit, component, or function of the public. I am pleased that we have legislation that would implement the NNSA regardless of demands of effi- taken this step toward enacting the provisions of the agreement that call ciency or accountability. ban into permanent law. for limited economic assistance and Last year, the President’s Foreign Again, I thank Senator WARNER for holding a referendum on the island of Intelligence Advisory Board reported his work as chairman of the com- Vieques. With regard to the other ele- that the Department of Energy’s nu- mittee. There are a lot of provisions in ment of the agreement—the transfer of clear weapons complex had become or- the bill, and there will be, I am sure, a specific land to Puerto Rico under cer- ganizationally ‘‘dysfunctional.’’ Much lot of amendments which will be of- tain circumstances—the legislation is of this organization remains unchanged fered in the course of our deliberations silent, deferring congressional action despite its transfer to the new NNSA. on the Senate floor. I think we all look until a later date. Yet the provision added in our com- forward to a full debate on all of the While I would have preferred to fully mittee would prohibit the Secretary issues that will be presented to us. implement the agreement between the from addressing that problem. I am wondering if Senator WARNER is President and the Governor of Puerto In short, the Department of Energy on the floor. Rico at this time, avoiding unilateral organization provisions not only fail to Mr. WARNER. Yes. changes to the terms of the agreement address the problems identified by its Mr. LEVIN. I make a parliamentary was the next best outcome. In light of sponsors, which is the dual-hatting inquiry as to whether or not amend- the position taken on the floor of the problem, but go way beyond that and ment No. 3173, which is the pending House, I expect we will have an oppor- thereby undermine the ability of the amendment, is subject to a point of tunity to further consider this issue in Secretary of Energy to address many of order and, if so, what point of order. conference. the concerns that led to the enactment The PRESIDING OFFICER. The One area where I am very dis- of last year’s legislation in the first pending amendment that the Senator appointed with the outcome of the place. inquires on violates section 302(f) of the markup is the organization of the De- I am also disappointed that the bill Budget Act. partment of Energy. Last year, the Na- does not contain a base closure provi- Mr. LEVIN. This amendment was tional Defense Authorization Act con- sion. Last year, as this year, the top presented to us this morning. I think tained provisions reorganizing the De- military and civilian leadership of the we should make an effort to see if we partment of Energy’s nuclear weapons Department of Defense came to us and can’t bring this amendment somehow complex by creating a new ‘‘semi-au- told us that more base closures are or other into compliance with the tonomous’’ National Nuclear Security critical to saving billions of dollars Budget Act so we can accomplish the Administration, NNSA, within the De- needed to meet our future national se- important provisions that are in this partment of Energy. These provisions, curity needs. Year after year, some amendment. This is a goal which has which were added in conference, were Members express concerns about short- been sought on a bipartisan basis to try inconsistent with legislation passed in falls in the defense budget and then re- to improve the provision of health care the Senate by a vote of 96–1 and went ject the one measure that would do the services to our retirees. far beyond anything that was even con- most to help the Department address I think it is in all of our interests to sidered by the House. those shortfalls in the long term. see if we can’t find a way that we can The Secretary of Energy dual-hatted Secretary Cohen said recently his make this come into compliance with a number of key NNSA employees, au- biggest disappointment as Secretary the Budget Act. I am particularly sen- thorizing them to serve concurrently has been that the Department of De- sitive to the Budget Act’s provisions. I in both NNSA positions and DOE posi- fense still has too much overhead and am not sure Senator DOMENICI is with tions outside the NNSA. Although the that he has not been able to persuade us today. I believe he was absent dur- provisions establishing the NNSA did his former colleagues—meaning us— ing the picture, for reasons with which not contain any provision prohibiting that they are going to have to have we are familiar. In that case, I am won- dual-hatting, many members of our more base closures. Authorizing a new dering whether or not, because of the committee believed this approach was round of base closures is an issue of po- Budget Act implications of this amend- inconsistent with the legislation. litical will to meet our long-term secu- ment, the Senator might be willing to This bill responds to that perceived rity needs. In the course of our debate set this aside so we can determine if violation of the statute with provisions on this bill, Senator MCCAIN and I plan there are ways of achieving these im- that would, one, prohibit the Depart- to again offer an amendment to allow portant goals consistent with the ment of Energy from paying any NNSA more base closures. Budget Act. officials who are dual-hatted and, two, Finally, I will mention two other Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I say to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from issues. First, the bill contains a provi- my good friend, I will try to accommo- changing the organization of the NNSA sion that would replace the School of date you on that because it is a very in any way. These are unprecedented the Americas with a new Western important amendment. I would like to

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I The committee added over $700 million reversed the downward trend in defense would very much appreciate the com- for programs identified as shortfalls spending by increasing this year’s ments of my colleague. during the Kosovo conflict. It increased funding by $4.5 billion over the Presi- It had been my intention to give it to key readiness programs such as ammu- dent’s request, for a funding level of you a little earlier today, but I think it nition, spare parts, base operations and $309.8 billion. This results in a 4.4 per- began to get to your people around 11 training by more than $1.5 billion. Al- cent increase in real growth from last or 12 o’clock. It had been my intention though these are significant improve- year’s appropriated level. to bring it up. That is not a fact in any ments, we cannot be satisfied with Last year as the Personnel Sub- way I wish to conceal. But anyway, these increases and must ensure con- committee chairman, I had the oppor- tinued robust funding increases for that did not come to the attention of tunity to oversee the first major pay these programs in future bills. the Senator from Michigan. raise for our military in almost 20 So, yes, we will work on this because Since the fall of the Berlin Wall our Nation has faced ever changing years. Now, I have the great privilege in fairness to our colleagues—and I an- to serve as the chairman of the Stra- ticipate an overwhelming majority of threats. Among these are the spread of nuclear weapons and other weapons of tegic Subcommittee. While it is a tall the Senate would like to support the order to fill the shoes of Senator BOB objectives of this amendment—we mass destruction, international ter- rorism, and the ever increasing sophis- SMITH as subcommittee chair, I believe should address what could be done to the subcommittee has had a very suc- the amendment. tication of weapons in the hands of countries throughout the world. To cessful and productive session. Just I acknowledge that a point of order like last year with Senator CLELAND, it does lie, and at the appropriate time I counter these threats the committee added $78.8 million in the Emerging is always rewarding to have a dedi- would ask for the waiver. Yes. The an- cated ranking member like Senator swer is, we will see what we can do. So Threats Subcommittee accounts. These resources will fund critical research LANDRIEU. I want to thank her, as well I suggest as follows, that we allow as all the members of the sub- other colleagues—the President pro into new technology, while at the same time provide for the reduction and se- committee, for all the hard work they tempore, a member of our committee, put into this bill. the former chairman wishes to address curity of the nuclear and chemical ar- The Strategic Subcommittee has the bill, and the Senator from Colorado senals of the former Soviet Union. It is oversight and program authority over wishes to address the bill. There may money wisely spent and deserves our the following areas: (1) ballistic and be others. full support. cruise missile defense; (2) national se- So let us have some brief opening I have previously congratulated the curity space; (3) strategic nuclear de- statements by our two colleagues, and chairman and ranking member for livery systems; (4) military intel- I will adjust the procedure at the re- their work on this bill. Before closing, ligence; and (5) Department of energy quest of the Senator from Michigan. I want to congratulate each of the sub- Mr. LEVIN. That procedure would be committee chairmen—Senator INHOFE, (DOE) activities regarding the nuclear fine. I welcome hearing from our good Senator SNOWE, Senator SANTORUM, weapons stockpile, nuclear waste friends, including our former chairman, Senator ROBERTS, Senator ALLARD and cleanup, and other defense activities. and then perhaps we will lay this aside Senator HUTCHINSON—and their rank- During the last year, the sub- so we can try to make it in compliance, ing members for their contribution to committee held four hearings. this bill. Their leadership and work if possible, with the Budget Act. I wel- The first was on our national and provided the foundation for this legis- come the comments of the chairman. theater missile defense programs which The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lation. Finally, I believe it is impor- showed that the DOD continues to have ator from South Carolina. tant that we recognize Les Brownlee a funding-constrained ballistic missile Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, as and David Lyles for their leadership of defense (BMD) program. In this year’s the Senate begins consideration of the a very professional and bipartisan budget, the administration finally in- national defense authorization bill for staff. creased the funding for the National This national defense authorization fiscal year 2001, I join my colleagues on Missile Defense (NMD) program, but we bill is a strong and sound bill. I intend the Armed Services Committee in con- found that all of the Ballistic Missile to support it and urge my colleagues to gratulating Chairman WARNER and the Defense Organization’s or BMDO’s join me in showing our strong support ranking member, Senator LEVIN, on major acquisition programs remain un- for the bill and our men and women in their leadership in preparing a strong derfunded. Plus, we were very con- uniform. cerned about the lack of funding for bipartisan defense bill, which passed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the research and development tech- the Committee by an overwhelming 19– ator from Colorado. 1 vote. Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I thank nology programs. That is why in this bill we recommend substantial in- The national defense authorization Chairman WARNER for allowing me the bill for fiscal year 2001 ensures that our opportunity to speak in strong support creases in funding for ballistic missile Armed Forces can continue to carry of this essential bill for our men and defense programs and technologies. out their global responsibilities by fo- women in the armed services. I believe We also had a hearing regarding our cusing on readiness, future national se- it to be very fitting that we bring up S. national security space issues where we curity threats, and quality of life. I am 2549, the fiscal year 2001 Department of identified a number of areas in which especially pleased with the focus on the Defense Authorization Act, only 9 days budget constraints have caused DOD to quality of life issues. Our military per- after Memorial Day. insufficiently fund key space programs sonnel and their families are expected This bill should always be more than and technologies and technology devel- to make great sacrifices and they de- just a funding mechanism for today’s opment. We also learned from our ex- serve adequate compensation. There- military but a fitting tribute and to tensive post-Kosovo conflict hearings fore, I strongly support the 3.7 percent show our appreciation for those who that intelligence processing and dis- pay raise, the significant improve- served, are serving, and will serve in semination was insufficient to meet ments in military health care, espe- the future. some of our warfighting requirements. cially those impacting our military re- The Defense bill is entirely too im- That is why we recommended funding tirees and their families. These are portant to be mired in politics. We increases for the National Imagery and critical provisions, which when coupled must respect our military and provide Mapping Agency to improve the im- with the additional family housing and them the best Defense authorization agery tasking, processing, exploitation barracks construction, will result in a bill we can. and dissemination process.

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The subcommittee million for the Space Based Laser pro- These incentives are needed in order to also authorized funds for the Defense gram; a $129 million increase for NMD mitigate the anticipated high attrition Nuclear Facility Safety Board, an inde- risk reduction; an increase of $60 mil- rate of certain federal employees with pendent agency responsible for exter- lion for Navy Theater Wide; and extra critical skills. nal oversight of safety at DOE defense $8 million for the Arrow System Im- Also, the bill fully funds the Chem- nuclear facilities. provement Program; and for the Tac- ical Demilitarization Program at over We held the first congressional hear- tical High Energy Program an increase $1 billion, while fully funding the mili- ing to assess the programs of the newly of $15 million. tary construction for the Pueblo Chem- established National Nuclear Security For the Department of Energy pro- ical Depot at $10.6 million. For Pueb- Administration or the NNSA. We re- grams, the budget structure we have lo’s destruction of their chemical main concerned about the science- proposed for DOE is slightly different agents, there is a provision which pro- based stockpile stewardship program from the Administration’s request. We vides for the destruction of the chem- and the fact that it could be 15 years recommend that all activities of the ical agents at Pueblo either by inciner- before the DOE stockpile stewardship NNSA appear in a single budgetary ation or any technology through the program can be evaluated as an accept- provision, as required by section 3251 of Assembled Chemical Weapons Assess- able substitute for underground nu- the National Defense Authorization ment on or before May 1, 2000. The pro- clear testing. We are also concerned Act of FY 2000. The bill has an increase vision is to expedite the destruction ac- about the slow pace in re-establishing of $87 million to the programs within tivities by using one of the tech- pit manufacturing and tritium produc- the NNSA, which is an increase of nologies listed in the National Envi- tion capabilities and any long-term re- $331.0 million over last year. ronmental Policy Act documents for quirements or plans for modernization In DOE’s Environmental Manage- the Pueblo Chemical Depot. of its aging weapon production plans. ment account, we decrease the author- Plus, there are $34 million for the The fourth hearing was in the area of ization by $132.0 million. However, I procurement of precision targeting environmental management. I am en- want to stress that this bill still in- pods for the Air National Guard and I couraged that DOE continues to make creases the environmental manage- expect these funds to be used for such progress in focusing its resources on ment account by more than $350 mil- procurement. closure of a limited number of sites and lion over last year’s appropriated Mr. President, I want to thank Chair- facilities. However, just like in the amount. In addition, we decrease the man WARNER for the opportunity to area of space and missile defense, I am other defense account by $88.8 million point out some of the highlights in the very concerned that funding requests and move the Formerly Utilized Sites bill which the Strategic Subcommittee for science and technology develop- Remedial Action Program account to a has oversight and to congratulate him ment continues to drop. DOE needs a non-defense account, reflecting a de- and Senator LEVIN in the bipartisan vigorous research and development crease of $140 million. Finally, the bill way this bill was developed and ask program in order to meet its acceler- also provides $34 million to continue that all Senators strongly support S. ated cleanup and closure goals. progress on restoring tritium produc- In response to these needs, the Stra- 2549. I also want to thank Eric tion. tegic Subcommittee has a net budget Thoemmes, Paul Longsworth, Tom I would like to mention an important authority increase of $266.7 million McKenzie, and Tom Moore of the Stra- highlight of the Authorization bill out- above the President’s budget. This in- tegic Subcommittee, all the Armed side of the Strategic Subcommittee. cludes an increase of $530.3 million to Services Committee staff, and Doug I want to commend the new Per- Flanders of my staff for all their long the DOD account and a decrease of sonnel Subcommittee chairman, Sen- $263.6 million to DOE accounts. hours and hard work they put into this ator HUTCHINSON, for his work on the In the DOD accounts, there is a net important bill. comprehensive health care provisions increase of $418.6 billion for the Bal- Finally, one of Congresses main re- in the bill. There are many significant listic Missile Defense programs, an in- sponsibilities is to provide for the com- improvements to the TRICARE pro- crease of $98.2 million for advanced mon defense of the United States and I space technology, an increase of $190.0 gram for active duty family members. am proud of what this bill provides for million for tactical and national intel- The bill includes a comprehensive re- our men and women in uniform. We ligence programs, and an increase of tail and national mail order pharmacy must not be blinded by political mo- approximately $22 million for strategic program for eligible beneficiaries, with tives when it comes to our men and forces. no enrollment fees or deductible. This women in the Armed Services. I look There are two provisions which I results in the first medical entitlement forward to moving this bill through the would like to highlight which pertain for the military Medicare eligible pop- Senate, out of conference and to the to the future of our nuclear forces. ulation. I am also very happy with the President in order to quickly provide First, we have a provision which re- extensions and expansions of the Medi- the much needed and much deserved re- quires the Secretary of Defense, in con- care subvention program to major med- sources for our military. To our Armed sultation with the Secretary of Energy, ical centers and in the number of sites Services, I say this bill is a tribute to to conduct an updated nuclear posture for the Federal Employees Health Ben- your dedication and hard work. review. It has been since 1994 since the efit demonstration program. I yield the floor. last nuclear posture review. This is im- Lastly, I would like to point out a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- portant piece of the puzzle when deter- few items specific to Colorado. The De- ator from Virginia. mining the future shape of our nuclear fense Authorization Act fully funds Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank forces. Rocky Flats at $673 million. Plus, we my distinguished colleague. It is a The second provision requires the require that all safeguard and security great pleasure to work with him. He Secretary of Defense, in consultation activities to be managed by Rocky has one of the toughest assignments as with the Secretary of Energy, to de- Flats, and not at DOE headquarter or- subcommittee chairman, and he does it velop a long range plan for the ganization, in order to ensure that fu- very ably. I thank him. sustainment and modernization of the ture savings will be used for additional Mr. ALLARD. I thank the chairman. U.S. strategic nuclear forces. We are Rocky Flats cleanup. There is also a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- concerned that neither Department has provision asking for a report on, as ator from Arkansas. a long term vision beyond their current well as encouraging the Secretary of Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. President, I modernization efforts. Energy to use, the authority provided rise to strongly support the speedy A few budget items I would like to in last years DOD authorization bill adoption of the National Defense Au- highlight include: an increase of $92.4 which allowed him to use prior year thorization Act for fiscal year 2001.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4533 I join my colleagues on the com- recruiters. If the high school continues are a number of key recommendations. mittee in expressing my appreciation to deny equal access to military re- The foremost of these provisions is the to Chairman WARNER for the out- cruiters, the Secretary of Defense will pharmacy benefit for Medicare-eligible standing job he has done in his work on then send a letter to the Governor no- beneficiaries to which Senator ALLARD this bill. tifying him of the denial and request- alluded in his remarks. This is the first I commend Senator ALLARD for the ing assistance in obtaining access for time Medicare-eligible military retir- great work he has done as chairman of military recruiters. ees have an entitlement to military the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, If, after the efforts of the Secretary health care. for the work he did on the Personnel of Defense and the Governor, the high In addition, prescription drugs rep- Subcommittee prior to my ascension to school continues to deny access to resent the largest unmet need of Medi- that post, and for the assistance he has military recruiters, the Secretary of care-eligible beneficiaries. I will be given me; I express my appreciation for Defense will notify the congressional speaking on the Warner-Hutchinson that. delegation of the high school that has amendment, when that is offered, re- As chairman of the Personnel Sub- not complied with the statute we will garding health care and what we are committee, I worked closely with Sen- enact with the passage of this bill. Of doing for our men and women in uni- ator MAX CLELAND, our ranking mem- course, if the school board votes not to form. ber, to develop a package that is re- restrict access of military recruiters, I am very proud of this bill and sponsive to the manpower readiness the services and the Secretary of De- pleased with what the committee has needs of the military services, that fense will not be required to go through put together. It will provide the re- supports the numerous quality of life the procedures I just described. sources the military services need to improvements for our service men and I believe requiring school boards to maximize their readiness and to im- women, their families, and their retire- take that affirmative vote and to do so prove the quality of life for active and ment communities, and that reflects publicly in the light of their constitu- retired military personnel and their the budget realities we have today and encies will really eliminate this prob- families. will face in the future. lem that has posed such an obstacle to I express my gratitude to Charlie The subcommittee focused on the our military recruiters. In our hear- Abell, committee staff, for the out- challenges of recruiting and retention ings, we heard from frontline military standing work he has done in the past during each of our hearings this year. recruiters that the biggest obstacle and for the service he has again per- Even the health care hearing really fo- they have is actually having access to formed to our country and to the com- cused on that area of recruitment and be able to make their case to young mittee. I appreciate his work, along retention and the impact of what we do people in our schools today. with other members of the committee in the area of health care on our future Another initiative to support recruit- staff. I especially thank my personal retention and recruiting ability. ing is a pilot program in which the staff, Michael Ralsky, for the work he This bill will have a positive impact Army could use motor sports to pro- has done not only on behalf of our on both recruiting and retention as mote recruiting, implement a program country and our national security but those who might serve and those who of recruiting in conjunction with voca- for the State of Arkansas. This is a are serving see our commitment to pro- tional schools and community colleges, good bill worthy of the support of the vide the health care benefits promised and a pilot program using contract per- Senate. I am pleased to be supporting to those who serve with a full military sonnel to supplement active recruiters. it. career. Another important recommendation I again thank Chairman WARNER for I am very pleased with this bill. I am in this mark is the expansion of JROTC his leadership in putting this bill to- proud of this bill. I believe these initia- programs. We have added $12 million to gether. tives will result in improved recruiting expand the JROTC programs. We com- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. GOR- and retention within the military serv- bine it with the funds in the budget re- TON). The Senator from Virginia. ices. quest. This will maximize the services’ Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank The bill supports the administra- ability to expand JROTC during fiscal my colleague for his thoughtful re- tion’s request for an active duty end year 2001. marks, most particularly the remarks strength of 1,381,600, and reserve I am proud to be able to support directed at the staff and other mem- strength of 847,436, more than this ad- these important programs that teach bers of the committee. He is a hard- ministration requested. responsibility, leadership, and ethics working subcommittee chairman, and On military personnel policy, there and assist the military in recruiting. In he is tackling the problem of recruit- are a number of recommendations in- fact, it has been one of the most effec- ing and retention. We will hear further tended to support the recruiting and tive tools the military has in recruit- from the Senator as we proceed with retention and personnel management ing high school students. this bill. of the services. Among the most note- Our major recommendations include I ask unanimous consent we proceed worthy is a provision, that would be ef- a 3.7-percent pay raise for military per- briefly to discuss the pending amend- fective July 1, 2002, requiring high sonnel and a revision of the basic al- ment, and then we will proceed to an schools to provide military recruiters lowance for housing to permit the Sec- amendment to be offered by Senator the same access to the campus, to stu- retary of Defense to pay 100 percent of MCCAIN on food stamps, if that is dent directors, to student lists and in- the average local housing costs and en- agreeable as procedure. I say to my col- formation as they provide the colleges, sure that housing allowance rates are league, we are moving expeditiously, universities, and private sector em- not reduced while permitting increases with Senator ROBERT KERREY anxious ployers unless its governing body, the that local housing costs dictate. to come to the floor. school board, decides by a majority The bill directs the Secretary of De- I am not suggesting we will vote on vote to deny military recruiters access fense to implement the Thrift Savings the Warner amendment. We will dis- to the high school. Plan for active and reserve forces not cuss it, and when Senator MCCAIN Currently, there are literally hun- later than 180 days after enactment. comes to the floor, we will take up that dreds of high schools that have made Making mandatory the provision of the amendment. My understanding is he decisions—usually on the basis of the Thrift Savings Plan will be a very posi- desires less than half an hour. The Sen- superintendent or the principal—to tive recruiting and retention tool in as- ator can indicate the time the other deny access to military recruiters. For sisting the military services in attract- side desires, and then we will proceed those school boards that do not vote to ing highly qualified personnel and en- to rollcall vote and possibly go to the limit access to military recruiters, the couraging them to remain until retire- Kerrey amendment. proposed modification in the bill re- ment. Mr. LEVIN. That is fine. tains the original requirement that the This year, the committee focused on AMENDMENT NO. 3173 services must send a general or flag of- improving health care for active, re- Mr. WARNER. I thank the Senator ficer to visit high schools within 120 serve, and retired military personnel from Michigan. He indicated to the days of the denial of access to military and their families. In health care, there Senator from Virginia that the pending

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We will show imme- bers. Who made the commitment is ir- fective recruiters that we have in diately what we intend to do. relevant. America today. They do not cost us In the meantime, I will discuss the I have some personal recollection. I anything. Yet it is those ladies and amendment until Senator MCCAIN was on active duty for a brief time to- gentlemen who served this Nation who comes to the floor. ward the conclusion of World War II, go out and talk to the youngsters. The I have introduced this amendment and then I had a second tour of active youngsters look up to them. The today to change the existing military duty during the Korean conflict— youngsters trust them. They look up to medical program to encompass in the again, less than 2 years. Nevertheless, I the veterans. They have been there. future retirees over 65. This amend- was surrounded by military people. I They have done it. They help tremen- ment provides uninterrupted access to remember well the inducements given dously helpful in recruiting. So there both TRICARE and CHAMPUS for at the conclusion of World War II when are many reasons for making these military retirees and their families so many desired to return to civilian health care improvements. without regard to age. life, requests to stay on active duty; The amendment is a quantum leap Let me use the term ‘‘retirees.’’ the same thing during the Korean con- ahead of the provisions already in com- Those following this debate might not flict—stay on active duty; continue; mittee markup at the desk. While the fully understand. We are talking about give the military the opportunity to markup includes the comprehensive men and women in the Armed Forces show you a career pattern. Part of drug benefit regardless of age, the who put in the necessary number of those representations included the amendment goes further and provides years of active service or reserve serv- health care package. uninterrupted access to complete ice or guard service, whatever the case Our committee has made a deter- health care services. As a result of may be, to meet the criteria of the var- mination—and indeed it is a bipartisan these initiatives, all military retirees, ious frameworks of law to qualify them decision—that we would fix the issue of irrespective of age, will now enjoy the for a retirement for such services as health care for our retirees this year. same health care benefits. they render. That is the class of indi- We started with a series of bills, step In town hall meetings, as I said, I lis- viduals being referred to. It does not by step by step. I have acknowledged tened carefully to the health care con- include persons, such as myself, who my gratitude, and indeed other mem- cerns of the military, particularly have short tours of military duties; it bers of the committee acknowledge those over 65. We have all done that. does not apply to me. When we use the their gratitude, for what the military The constant theme that runs through term ‘‘retirees,’’ it is only for those retirees did in bringing to our atten- their requests is that once they have who, by virtue of their services, met tion certain inadequacies of steps we reached the point at which they are eli- the statutory requirements and are eli- had taken. Step by step, we have im- gible for Medicare, they are no longer gible to receive retirement benefits. proved the benefits, in this particular guaranteed care from the military Beginning in World War II, promises phase of legislation, in this fiscal year. health care system. This discrimina- were made to military members that We are going to achieve a very signifi- tory characteristic of our current they and their families would be pro- cant improvement to the health care health care system has been in effect vided health care if they served a full benefit, particularly if that amend- since 1964. It reduces retiree medical career. Of course, we certainly included ment is adopted by the Senate. benefits and requires a significant active duty and to some limited extent The amendment I bring to the floor change in the manner in which health the reserve and guard for military repeals the restriction barring 65 or care is obtained at a point in the lives health care. We are talking about that older military retirees and their fami- of our older military retirees when sta- category of persons I have just de- lies from continued access to the mili- bility and confidence and respect and scribed. tary health care system. If included, indeed the love of the community is Subsequent legislation was enacted this provision will provide an equal most needed. This is an amendment which cut off medical benefits for those benefit for all military health care sys- which in effect repeals the 1964 law. over age 65, leaving them to depend on tem beneficiaries, retirees, reservists, In order to permit the Department of the Medicare system, which, in their guardsmen, and their families. This Defense to plan for restoring the health judgment and in the judgment of oth- puts all beneficiaries in the same class. care benefit to all retirees, my provi- ers, has proven insufficient, and in It is expensive, but I think it is es- sion would be effective on October 1, other ways it is a breach of promise. sential we do this to keep the faith 2001. While some may advocate an ear- So there are many underlying rea- with military retirees. I have had lier effective date, it is simply not fea- sons for the legislation I am proposing many meetings with both active and sible to expand the medical coverage to and the most important is equity. The retired military on the health care the 1.8 million Medicare-eligible retir- reputation of those in the military who issue. I conducted town hall meetings, ees overnight. gave the promise—not knowing there discussions with groups who have come The amendment eliminates the con- wasn’t any statutory foundation— to my office, and I have listened to fusing and ineffective transfer of funds made promises concerning medical those who have attended the Armed from Medicare to the Department of care to induce individuals to provide a Services Committee hearings regarding Defense. Military retirees will not be minimum, say, 20 years of service in their views. They filled the room on a required to pay the high cost of addi- most instances, to enable them to have number of occasions. They have come tional basic or supplemental insurance a career in the U.S. military. from all areas of the country to talk premiums to ensure their health care Not meeting the commitment to pro- about this. They are not seeking it needs. Military readiness will not be vide medical care is a breach of prom- solely for themselves. They are seeking adversely impacted, and our commit- ise made on behalf of our Nation. We to preserve the image of the U.S. mili- ment to those who serve their full ca- have to correct it. These individuals tary so the young people today who are reer will be fulfilled. devoted a significant portion of their considering joining at the recruiting What is apparent to me is that the lives, their careers, in service to our stations—going through our ROTC, will of the Congress, reflecting the will country. I recognize with profound sor- NROTC, the AROTC, all of these pro- of the Nation, is that now is the time row how we broke the promise to these grams—will consider a military career. to act on this issue. Access to military retirees, certainly when we passed leg- When they go back home they hear health care has reached a crisis point. islation in the early 1960s. We rectify it the oldtimers say: Watch out, they With the reduction in the number of today. broke a promise to me on health care. military hospitals and with the growth

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Let me These beneficiaries should be assured whether he will support it, support it really underscore the word, in regard that their health care needs will be in the sense of extending it beyond to education, in something called ‘‘cy- met. 2003, support it in the budget requests bersecurity,’’ that will continue to pro- I am well aware of the legislative al- to provide the additional funds and vide meaningful solutions far into the ternatives that have been proposed to whatever is necessary to make the in- future. Senator WARNER’s initiative— address military retiree health care frastructure of our military able to what I refer to as the Roberts-Warner needs. I have struggled to examine the support this program. initiative, and the distinguished chair- most acute needs of these beneficiaries That is what we are working on. Mo- man refers to it as the Warner-Roberts and have struggled to develop a plan mentarily I will ask my amendment be initiative—he has embarked through that equally benefits all our retirees, modified. I yield the floor. his leadership and through his research not just those fortunate enough to live The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on a whole series of scholarships in in- near a military medical facility, or ator from Kansas. formation security to attract our those fortunate enough to be selected Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, it is young people, the best and brightest; through some sort of lottery to be al- my intention to speak for about 10 not to rely on those who come to us lowed to participate in the various minutes in reference to the National from foreign countries with ever-in- pilot programs now underway. My goal Defense Authorization Act. I thank the creasing higher immigration quotas. is to provide health care through a distinguished chairman of the Armed We must bring the next generation on means that is available to all bene- Services Committee, Senator WARNER, to have this expertise. So these Warner ficiaries, in an equitable and complete for his outstanding leadership in the scholarships in regard to information manner. past year. I also thank the distin- security for the Department of Defense As I have made it clear throughout guished ranking member, Senator will have far-reaching and, most im- the year, improving the military LEVIN, for his leadership as well. portant, positive effects in this situa- health care has been the Committee’s This is a good, solid, and positive ef- tion. top quality of life initiative this year. fort in behalf of our national defense. Second, I want to talk about the ter- We have listened. We have, with bipar- As a subcommittee chairman, I am par- rorist threats to our citizens and our tisan support, enhanced our earlier leg- ticularly proud of the work we were service members. It shows no sign of islation to include full pharmacy bene- able to accomplish in the sub- diminishing. Especially in regard to fits. The amendment now before the committee that we call the Emerging the weeks that led up to the millen- Congress complements those earlier ef- Threats and Capabilities Sub- nium celebration, numerous individ- forts and provides an equitable medical committee. I would like to review the uals who were suspected of planning benefit, one that is not based on age. It key provisions contained in this act terrorist attacks directed at U.S. citi- is time to act. that fell under the jurisdiction of the zens were arrested in the United States At the suggestion of my distin- Emerging Threats Subcommittee. and abroad. guished colleague, to avoid a point of As the chairman has pointed out, as This is a threat from state actors and order, I am looking at not changing the well as the distinguished Senator from nonstate actors all over the world; and fundamental provisions in the amend- Michigan, in the last year, what we with the proliferation of weapons of ment but limiting it to two or possibly call information warfare, and what mass destruction, the threat of a ter- three fiscal years. That will bring us some call cyberthreats—and the Amer- rorist attack with a chemical, biologi- within the constraints of the budget ican public is certainly becoming much cal, or nuclear weapon is increasing at resolution. That is an important step. I more aware of that situation—to the an alarming rate. appreciate my colleague bringing this United States, including the Depart- to our attention. ment of Defense, have increased very We asked the experts who came be- It will have another effect. It will en- dramatically. The Department of De- fore the Emerging Threats Sub- able the Congress, and initially our fense reported that these attacks on committee, the experts whose job it is committee, to go in, in depth, and Defense Department systems increased to determine what represents a vital study this amendment because it is from under 6,000 in 1998, only 2 years national security risk: What keeps you going to have a very significant impact ago, to over 22,000 in 1999. That figure up at night? What makes you really on the existing infrastructure that is is doing nothing but dramatically in- worry in regard to a vital national se- caring for the existing active duty and creasing and there is every indication curity threat? military retirees under 65. We cannot that this trend is going to continue. Their response was largely along two fully calculate, no matter how hard we From a national economic standpoint lines of concern: one, in regard to the look into this, what that impact would in regard to private industry, we are cyberattacks which we are already ex- be. In my own judgment, it will require very susceptible and we are very vul- periencing in private industry and the the Congress to step forward and pro- nerable. In regard to our national secu- Pentagon experiences every day, and vide funds, maybe some legislation, to rity, we are very vulnerable. I remain the other one was biological attacks. It help the existing infrastructure absorb concerned that many important, what is so easy to use, whether it be a state the over-65 retirees as they return to we call information assurance pro- actor or a nonstate actor or anybody what was justly promised them when grams, designed to protect against connected with organized crime or any they signed up. such cyberattacks, basically remain individual who wants to cause a great So this amendment has the advan- underfunded by the Department of De- deal of trouble. tages of laying it out, giving a reason- fense. For example, at the hearing be- We, as a nation, must continue to de- able period of time for the Department fore the Subcommittee on Emerging tect and try to deter such attacks, but and for the Congress to examine it and Threats and Capabilities, as of this if such an attack happens, we must be determine what we have to give by way spring witnesses from the Department prepared to deal with the con- of additional support. once again confirmed that such funding sequences. We call this consequence Also—I say this with no political mo- shortfalls remain significant and pre- management. We in Kansas, just to the tive whatsoever—it should become and sented a list of almost $500 million in north of Oklahoma City, full well know will become, in my judgment, an issue unfunded requirements in this area. what kind of a tragedy can occur in re- in the Presidential campaign. I am Obviously that is a considerable gard to consequence management. Stop quite certain the retirees will say to amount of money. When you compare and think a minute about a terrorist both candidates: Look here, the Senate it to the ever-increasing threats and threat and what could happen in our of the United States included this pro- vuneralabilities, you can see just how urban areas or, for that matter, any- vision. It went over to the conference important this is. where in the country, and my col- with the House. It survived. It was For these reasons, we have included leagues can understand the seriousness signed into law by the President. But it $76.8 million in this bill not only for to- of this problem.

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I am troubled by it might be considered an oxymoron. It additional $35 million for these efforts. this progress achieved in light of this is not the case with Ms. Farrell. With- This year we continue a comprehen- significant investment. We are not out her leadership and expertise and sive review, initiated last year, of the going to scrap the program, but we being just as tenacious as she can be, activities of the Department of Defense must do better. we would never have increased the to combat terrorism. Obviously, our In March, the GAO testified that the science and technology budget by more goal is to make the Department efforts costs associated with achieving the than 9 percent over the President’s in this critical area more visible and threat reduction will continue to in- budget. She does an amazing job. certainly better organized. In fact, at a crease due primarily to the following I would also like to thank Ed Edens subcommittee hearing, leading Depart- facts: Russia’s inability to pay its and Joe Sixeas, who is affectionately ment of Defense witnesses testified to, share of the costs of these programs, called Andy, for their work in regard to No. 1, what their jurisdiction is; No. 2, and we are certainly working in that the counterterrorism efforts we are what they have been doing; No. 3, what regard with our Russian counterparts; conducting, more especially with the they plan to do and what their budget Russia’s basic reluctance to provide RAID teams that we now say are CST requirements are; and if, in fact, they the United States with needed access teams; Chuck Alsup in regard to the could ask us for their priority con- to its sensitive facilities. I was in Rus- joint experimentation initiative; Cord cerns, what would they be. sia last August attempting to gain Sterling, who has been in Central Before this hearing, I asked them to greater access. We will continue those America, South America, virtually sit in the order of their chain of com- efforts. mand to figure out who was in charge To help solve those problems, this every country where we have a threat and is this effort being properly coordi- mark contains several initiatives to in regard to drugs, working overtime. nated and shared, and what about com- obtain greater Russian commitment In regard to cyberattacks, Eric munication. They looked at one an- and necessary access to ensure these Thoemmes, does an outstanding job. He other. There were four witnesses and programs will have a greater chance of really has to keep up with that and has nobody knew who was at the top of the attaining their stated objectives, and if done a super job. Then on the coopera- chain of command. Hello, we have a big we do that, these programs will attain tive threat reduction programs, Mary problem in that respect. even further widespread support and Alice Hayward. We included in the markup a provi- they can be a success. All of these folks have done an out- sion to address this. When I say ‘‘we,’’ I call the attention of my colleagues standing job. Their minority counter- I include the distinguished ranking to a modest, but extremely important, parts have done likewise. We are only member of the subcommittee, Senator initiative in this bill with widespread as good as our staff. In this regard, I BINGAMAN, and the distinguished Sen- bipartisan interest that will lead to a want to pay personal thanks to the ator whose efforts, in part, led to the major joint field experiment in 2002. I staff. creation of the subcommittee, Senator do not know of any commitment that I urge the adoption of this legisla- LIEBERMAN. will be undertaken in the future by any tion. We have also worked to increase the of our military services that will not Mr. President, I yield the floor. capabilities of the Department of De- be joint. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- fense to assist in the event of a ter- This experiment will evaluate visions ator from Arizona. rorist attack on U.S. soil involving the of our military services for future com- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I have use of a weapon of mass destruction. bat forces and ensure they can be an amendment. This bill also authorizes over $1 bil- brought together effectively for joint Mr. WARNER. Before the Senator lion, again to support the Russian military operations to deter and proceeds, I express my gratitude to our threat reduction and nonproliferation counter the emerging threats to our distinguished chairman of the Emerg- efforts. During the post-cold-war dec- national security. I am talking about ing Threats Subcommittee for a mar- ade, the U.S. Government has spent—I the fact that we lack interoperability. velous job. I commend the Senator for do not think too many of my col- I know the services and the service giving his staff due recognition for leagues recognize this; I know not too chiefs say we have this interoper- their wonderful work. It is a vital sub- many of our American citizens under- ability. With all due respect to the committee. It is on the absolute cut- stand this, but during the post-cold- service chiefs and others, we do not ting edge of everything we have to be war decade, the U.S. Government has have that ability to the degree we need doing in the Senate. spent over $4.7 billion in the former So- it. That is why we feel we must press I thank the Senator and yield the viet Union to reduce the threat posed ahead with a major joint field experi- floor. by the possible proliferation of weap- ment if we possibly can. It is abso- Mr. ROBERTS. I thank the Senator. ons of mass destruction and weapons- lutely essential. AMENDMENT NO. 3179 usable nuclear materials and scientific Finally, my colleagues will find in expertise. After nearly a decade of this recommendation an affirmation of (Purpose: To establish a special subsistence working in Russia and the other states the subcommittee’s strong support of allowance for certain members of the uni- formed services who are eligible to receive of the former Soviet Union, commit- the Defense Science and Technology food stamp assistance) ting ourselves to future efforts, we Program. This bill includes an in- Mr. MCCAIN. I have amendment No. crease—I emphasize, an increase—of thought it was important for us to re- 3179 at the desk and ask for its imme- $446 million to science and technology. view what these programs have diate consideration. achieved. That is a 9-percent increase over the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Senator LEVIN has spoken eloquently President’s budget request. It is this objection to laying aside the pending of the need for the continuation of this investment that will provide for future effort and the intent of the effort. I capabilities to deal with emerging amendment? share his commitment, but I am con- threats to our national security. Without objection, it is so ordered. cerned that for all the good intentions This is a solid effort; it is a positive The clerk will report the amendment. and all the significant investment that effort. It will meet the objective within The bill clerk read as follows: has been made, the return of reducing the constraints of the defense budget The Senator from Arizona [Mr. MCCAIN] the threat has been too small relative for the work assigned to the Emerging proposes an amendment numbered 3179. to the $4.7 billion. We can do better. Threats and Capabilities Sub- Mr. MCCAIN. I ask unanimous con- For example, the General Accounting committee. I urge approval of this leg- sent that reading of the amendment be Office found that $481.2 million has islation. dispensed with.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4537 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 402a of title urday, they give away what they collect to objection, it is so ordered. 37, United States Code, shall take effect on needy, eager Marine families. The amendment is as follows: the first day of the first month that begins Their efforts reflect a cold reality for thou- on or after the date of the enactment of this sands of low-ranking men and women in uni- On page 206, between lines 15 and 16, insert Act. form assigned to high-priced Washington and the following: (c) ANNUAL REPORT.—(1) Not later than elsewhere: Military salaries, never substan- SEC. 610. SPECIAL SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE March 1 of each year after 2000, the Comp- tial, often fall far short of what they need. FOR MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO RE- ‘‘We’re talking about the basics of life CEIVE FOOD STAMP ASSISTANCE. troller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report setting forth the here, and they don’t have it,’’ said Lisa (a) ALLOWANCE.—(1) Chapter 7 of title 37, Joles, a Marine wife who created the volun- United States Code, is amended by inserting number of members of the uniformed serv- teer network two years ago. ‘‘Sometimes, after section 402 the following new section: ices who are eligible for assistance under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). they don’t have a thing. I didn’t know how ‘‘§ 402a. Special subsistence allowance (2) In preparing the report, the Comptroller large the problem was until I got to ‘‘(a) ENTITLEMENT.—(1) Upon the applica- General shall consult with the Secretary of Quantico.’’ tion of an eligible member of a uniformed Defense, the Secretary of Transportation Of the 40,000 enlisted soldiers, Marines, service described in subsection (b), the Sec- (with respect to the Coast Guard), the Sec- sailors and airmen based in the area, many retary concerned shall pay the member a retary of Health and Human Services (with feel compelled to work part-time or even special subsistence allowance for each month respect to the commissioned corps of the full-time civilian jobs to supplement what for which the member is eligible to receive Public Health Service), and the Secretary of their country pays them, according to mili- food stamp assistance. Commerce (with respect to the commis- tary families and officials. Hundreds more, ‘‘(2) In determining the eligibility of a sioned officers of the National Oceanic and especially low-ranking troops with families, member to receive food stamp assistance for Atmospheric Administration), who shall pro- rely on food stamps or other forms of federal purposes of this section, the amount of any vide the Comptroller General with any infor- assistance. Many depend on the charity of special subsistence allowance paid the mem- mation that the Comptroller General deter- their fellow troops. ber under this section shall not be taken into mines necessary to prepare the report. ‘‘How can we send members of the military account. (3) No report is required under this sub- to Kosovo and expect them to do their job if ‘‘(b) COVERED MEMBERS.—An enlisted mem- section after March 1, 2005. they’re concerned about the family being ber referred to in subsection (a) is an en- able to afford new school shoes?’’ said Syd- listed member in pay grade E–5 or below. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask for ney Hickey, a spokesman for the National ‘‘(c) TERMINATION OF ENTITLEMENT.—The the yeas and nays on the amendment. Military Family Association in Alexandria. entitlement of a member to receive payment The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Since 1982, military salaries have fallen of a special subsistence allowance termi- sufficient second? nearly 14 percent behind civilian pay, ac- nates upon the occurrence of any of the fol- There is a sufficient second. cording to federal figures. Congress has ten- lowing events: The yeas and nays were ordered. tatively approved a 4.8 percent pay raise to ‘‘(1) Termination of eligibility for food Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, this take effect Jan. 1; many service members stamp assistance. amendment would provide the funding will receive a second raise six months later. ‘‘(2) Payment of the special subsistence al- But the raises still will leave a military-ci- lowance for 12 consecutive months. necessary to end the food stamp mili- vilian gap of more than 11 percent, according ‘‘(3) Promotion of the member to a higher tary. I come to the floor with this pro- to studies. The situation is particularly hard grade. posal which I introduced in March. Two of families—and 53 percent of the enlisted ‘‘(4) Transfer of the member in a perma- months ago, I offered an amendment to force nationally is married. nent change of station. the congressional budget resolution for ‘‘A single Marine, with due diligence, can ‘‘(d) REESTABLISHED ENTITLEMENT.—(1) fiscal years 2001 through 2005. The Sen- get by,’’ said Thomas Loughlin, who heads After a termination of a member’s entitle- ate adopted an amendment then to se- the Marine Corps Community Services at ment to the special subsistence allowance Quantico. ‘‘The real problem is people with under subsection (c), the Secretary con- cure funding to end the ‘‘food stamp families. It’s a sad indictment of society that cerned shall resume payment of the special military’’ by a vote of 99–0. somebody who’s willing to give his life for subsistence allowance to the member if the I would expect a similar vote, but I his country gets paid close to minimum Secretary determines, upon further applica- think it is important that we get Mem- wage.’’ tion of the member, that the member is eli- bers on record to try to rectify what is Pentagon officials acknowledge that some gible to receive food stamps. really a very deplorable and unaccept- service members face severe hardships, not ‘‘(2) Payments resumed under this sub- able situation, and that is, our junior only in the Washington area but also in section shall terminate under subsection (c) enlisted service personnel, mostly in other parts of the country. But they insist upon the occurrence of an event described in that such cases do not reflect conditions for that subsection after the resumption of the the pay grades E1 through E5 are on the vast majority of troops, and they point payments. food stamps. to statistics showing that junior enlisted ‘‘(3) The number of times that payments Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- service members earn more than the general are resumed under this subsection is unlim- sent that several articles in the Wash- population of high school-educated 18- to 23- ited. ington Post, and several other news- year-olds. ‘‘(e) DOCUMENTATION OF ELIGIBILITY.—A papers—the Memphis Commercial Ap- At the same time, the officials said that member of the uniformed services applying peal, the London Sunday Telegraph—be improving pay is critical to Pentagon efforts for the special subsistence allowance under to solve problems in retaining people in the printed in the RECORD. this section shall furnish the Secretary con- armed forces. ‘‘A lot of our troops are wait- cerned with such evidence of the member’s There being no objection, the mate- ing to see what happens with the pay pack- eligibility for food stamp assistance as the rial was ordered to be printed in the age,’’ said Rudy de Leon, undersecretary of Secretary may require in connection with RECORD, as follows: defense for personnel and readiness. the application. [From the Washington Post, July 20, 1999] Military pay varies considerably by rank, ‘‘(f) AMOUNT OF ALLOWANCE.—The monthly length of service and other factors. A single FEELING THE PINCH OF A MILITARY SALARY; amount of the special subsistence allowance Marine private first class, for example, FOR SOME FAMILIES, PAY DOESN’T COVER under this section is $180. would earn base pay of $1,075 a month, plus THE BASICS ‘‘(g) RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC ALLOWANCE a subsistence allowance of $225 a month for FOR SUBSISTENCE.—The special subsistence (By Steve Vogel) food. Those living off base also receive a allowance under this section is in addition to On a muggy Saturday at Quantico Marine housing allowance that varies by jurisdiction the basic allowance for subsistence under Corps Base, about two dozen Marines and and would be $612 for someone living near section 402 of this title. family members quietly poked through piles Quantico. ‘‘(h) FOOD STAMP ASSISTANCE DEFINED.—In of discarded furniture, clothing and house- In addition, members of the armed forces this section, the term ‘food stamp assist- hold goods in what has become a weekly rit- receive some benefits, such as medical care, ance’ means assistance under the Food ual at the big Northern Virginia installation. at a fraction of the cost for most civilians. Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). Those who defend the nation were trying Commissaries offer items that are 30 percent ‘‘(i) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—No spe- to make ends meet. cheaper than at civilian stores, according to cial subsistence allowance may be made At 8 a.m., the patch of lawn was covered Pentagon figures. Service members also do under this section for any month beginning with beds, tables, dressers and desks. Within not pay federal taxes on their food and hous- after September 30, 2005.’’. 45 minutes, almost all the furniture was ing allowances. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of gone. The price was right—everything was A recent Pentagon study found that, over- such chapter is amended by inserting after free. all, only 450 of the 1.4 million members of the the item relating to section 402 the fol- The items had been gathered by volunteers armed forces were living at or below the na- lowing: who go ‘‘trashing’’ every Tuesday, scouring tional poverty level, which is $413,332 for a ‘‘402a. Special subsistence allowance.’’. garbage left at curbs on the base. Every Sat- family of three.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4538 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 But advocates for military families said ‘‘The cost of living will eat you alive,’’ said The Defense Department has ordered an- that the statistics and benefits do not reflect Sgt. Edna Jackson-Jones, a Marine at other study on its food stamp families, the how difficult it is for many men and women Quantico who tried to find affordable hous- third since 1991. Defense spokesman Susan to both serve their country and live com- ing near the base but instead lives with her Hansen said incremental pay raises sched- fortably in peacetime. three children in an apartment in Fred- uled through 2005 and a proposed major boost ‘‘We believe there are an awful lot of fami- ericksburg. ‘‘I had to go further south be- in the housing allowance should help allevi- lies who are living at the wire, and fre- cause it’s cheaper down there.’’ ate cost-of-living problems for everyone. quently fall over it,’’ Hickey said. Quantico offers classes in budgeting and ‘‘But I think we’ve seen in the past that Several evenings each week, as soon as he buying cars and directs needy Marines to the food stamp issue is more a function of finishes duty at Quantico, Lance Cpl. Harry emergency aid, but officials say it is difficult larger families for junior personnel than Schein darts off base, picks up his 14-month- to assist all those facing difficulties. other demographic groups,’’ Hansen said. old son from day care and drops him off with ‘‘We have a lot of problems reaching out to Food stamp recipient Shauntrel Linton the boy’s mother. them, because many times, they don’t want says her husband joined the Army specifi- Then he drives up I–95 to Arlington and you to know they have a problem,’’ said Maj. cally because she was pregnant with their joins a group of Marines who moonlight by Kim Hunter, deputy director of Marine Com- first child. Her father was in the military, moving office furniture until about 11 p.m. munity Services. ‘‘It’s not their nature.’’ and they assumed joining the Army would On Saturdays and Sundays, he works from 4 One result is that members of the military cover their young family’s costs. ‘‘I think I p.m. until midnight as a security guard in routinely work second jobs, often without thought he’d be making the same amount as Alexandria. permission from superiors, military officials my dad,’’ she said. ‘‘Most of the Marines I know are living acknowledged. Enlisted men and women sell The military doesn’t want to encourage check to check and barely making it by and goods at Potomac Mills, flip hamburgers at people who are young and at low levels in have to get some kind of supplement,’’ said fast-food restaurants, do construction work, the military to have many children, said Schein, whose pretax paycheck is $2,168 a deliver packages for UPS. Steven Kosiak of the defense-oriented Center month, including housing and food allow- ‘‘Seems like everybody who’s been here a for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. ances. That, he said, does not cover his $595- while has a part-time job,’’ said Marine Although raising all military salaries costs a-month apartment in Dale City; gas; car in- Lance Cpl. Robert Hayes, who has a second more than just taking care of the food-stamp surance; and day care, clothes and food for job as a mover. ‘‘You really don’t have population, targeting special financial con- his son, Devantre. On top of his part-time work, Schein has enough money to make it to the next pay- sideration to potential food-stamp recipients had to turn to the government’s Women, In- check otherwise.’’ creates the problem of different pay for the fants and Children nutrition program, which same work. ‘‘But having said that, nobody provides federal vouchers so he can buy for- [From the Commercial Appeal, Memphis, wants to think there are military people who mula, juice and baby cereal. The Navy-Ma- TN, Mar. 5, 2000] are so underpaid they are resorting to food rine Corps Relief Society also gave him sev- ON HOME FRONT, MILITARY FAMILIES stamps,’’ Kosiak said. ‘‘This is not an eral hundred dollars in commissary vouchers STRUGGLE WITH LOW PAY unsolvable problem, but it is complicated.’’ to buy food. (By Kim Cobb, Houston Chronicle) The last Defense Department study, con- ducted in 1995, found that 59 percent of mili- ‘‘All the pride in the world, all the awe Quotesha Austin is tired of being poor. It is people have when they see a Marine, all that tary food stamp recipients were living on the not what she expected as an Army wife. base. Most of that group would not be eligi- isn’t going to pay the bills,’’ said Schein, 22. Her husband, Pfc, Gary Austin, spends his The Queens, N.Y., native said that he ble for food stamps, the study speculated, if days training at sprawling Fort Hood, where the agencies that administer them were able joined the Marines to make his parents he drives a lumbering, tank-like vehicle proud but that he is likely to leave when his to fully measure ‘‘hidden compensation,’’ called a Bradley. He is paid $1,171 a month like on-post housing. enlistment runs out next year. ‘‘As much as before taxes, a couple hundred dollars in sub- I love being a Marine, monetarily, I can’t,’’ Those conducting the study found that an sistence pay and a housing subsidy that does additional 41 percent of recipients were col- he said. not cover the rent for his family. Military installations do not generally lecting food stamps even though they lived ‘‘That spells broke,’’ Quotesha Austin says track how many troops receive public assist- off base and their housing allowances were dryly. They can’t afford a car, and she can’t ance. But many officials who work with low- calculated as part of their gross pay. The find a job that pays enough to cover day care income service members in the Washington study determined that of 4,900 food stamp for her two children. area said that the problem is significant and families living off base, only 1,100 should In November, she began collecting food has grown worse in recent years. qualify for food stamps, based on income and stamps, and the Austins joined the list of an Many soldiers ‘‘can only afford food, cloth- family size. estimated 12,000 military families who do the ing and shelter and getting to work,’’ said At the lowest end of the scale, an enlisted same. Brenda Robbins, an Army Community Serv- man or woman at the pay grade of E–1 earns More than $13 million in food stamps was ices worker at Walter Reed Army Medical $1,005.49 per month in base pay. The largest redeemed last year in military com- Center. ‘‘Saving is almost obsolete.’’ percentage of servicemen and women draw- A recent survey of 165 soldiers at Walter missaries. There is no way to measure how ing food stamps are at the slightly higher E– Reed found that 41 percent were using some many were redeemed by military families in 4 pay grade, which starts at $1,242.90 per form of public or private charity, according civilian supermarkets. month for those with less than two years of to Bill Swisher, a spokesman. Although food stamp recipients are less service. Commissaries at Fort Belvoir, Fort Meade, than 1 percent of the nation’s 1.4 million The military got a 4.8 percent raise in Jan- Fort Myer, Andrews Air Force Base, service members, the issue has embarrassed uary for every person in uniform. Seventy- Quantico and Patuxent River Naval Air Sta- some officials who claim to be supporters of five percent of all service members will re- tion collected more than $800,000 worth of the military and has erupted as an emotional ceive another pay increase in July, although food stamps and WIC vouchers last year, ac- campaign topic for GOP presidential hope- it’s targeted to midgrade and noncommis- cording to the Defense Commissary Agency. fuls George W. Bush and John McCain. sioned officers. More than $21 million worth of WIC vouch- They argue it is an outrage that men and ers were redeemed at military commissaries women who put their lives on the line for [From the London Sunday Telegraph, Oct. last year, according to Pentagon figures. their country must seek help to feed their 31, 1999] Nearly 12,000 service members—less than 1 families. For its part, the Defense Department has U.S. SOLDIERS RELY ON CHARITY TO SUPPORT percent of the force—received food stamps in FAMILIES 1995, the last year a study was conducted. studied the food stamp issue and dismissed it ‘‘I think it stinks, really, that a member of as too costly to fix in light of the relatively (By David Wastell) the armed forces has to go to food stamps,’’ small number of military families eligible Thousands of American soldiers serving in said Lance Cpl. Damon Durre, 25. But that’s for food stamps. the world’s most powerful armed forces are what the Quantico Marine did after finding But the military has another problem— so poorly paid that they are having to de- he could not support his wife and two chil- how to recruit and retain good people when pend on charity to provide their families dren on his take-home pay. jobs are plentiful and the economy is strong. with basic household necessities. Service members in this area do not re- The Senate Armed Services Committee met The spectacle of America’s defenders ceive cost-of-living adjustments in their pay, recently to discuss the subject. standing in line at social service offices, or unlike those in New York, San Francisco and Many advocates for better military pay raking through discarded furniture to find Boston. Washington does not qualify as a point to a 13 percent gap between overall beds for themselves and toys for their chil- high-cost area under a formula used by the military pay and that for comparable civil- dren, has horrified the nation and is emerg- military. ian jobs. The defense-oriented Center for ing as a potent issue in the forthcoming Housing allowances are adjusted according Strategic and Budgetary Assessments be- presidential election. to jurisdiction, but many service members lieves the gap is exaggerated but concludes Although military authorities insist that say it is not enough to cope with area rents, that increasing pay and benefits to some de- the problem is small, and only affecting and many end up living 40 or 50 miles from gree is a reasonable response to recruitment young men with unusually large families, their duty stations. problems. soldiers’ wives and welfare organisations say

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4539 that many more service personnel are strug- pleted his basic training, said: ‘‘We slept on cently because although he had his food gling to make ends meet—but are too proud the floor for three weeks before I got up the stamps, he did not have with him an official to seek the help which they need. guts to call someone.’’ Almost all the fur- card stating he was entitled to them. Tony Bradshaw, a 19-year-old lance-cor- niture in their two-bedroom home was subse- poral at Quantico, a US Marine base 30 miles quently given to them by an organization These are just demonstrations of a south of Washington, who has been receiving called Help—Help Enlisted Lives Prosper. situation that exists in our Armed food stamps—vouchers that can be ex- Mrs. Miller and her husband also reluc- Forces today; that is, that approxi- changed for goods at shops—for the past two tantly decided to apply for food stamps. But mately 6,300 service members receive months, said: ‘‘It’s very hard to realise and after three separate visits to a social serv- food stamps. That is an unofficial DOD admit it. I have to do whatever I can to pro- ices office outside the base, during the last of report, while the General Accounting vide for my family. But I did not expect it to which they were forced to wait for three Office and Congressional Research be like this when I joined up.’’ hours, they gave up because they could not A family of three—with one child and the endure the humiliation. Service place the number at nearly wife not working—would qualify for food Mrs. Miller said: ‘‘My mother was on food 13,500. There is some disparity with the stamps if their pre-tax income is less than stamps and I never wanted to be on them numbers, but the fact is that there are $873 (£528) per month. A two-child family myself. This isn’t what my husband’s re- still thousands on food stamps. Obvi- would qualify on income less than $1,176 cruiter led us to expect.’’ Lisa Joles, 35, the ously, I believe this is a national dis- (£705) per month, rising to $2086 (pounds 1252) energetic founder of Help and the wife of a grace and it needs to be repaired. for a family with five children. local marine, has become an unofficial wel- Food stamps worth $142 a month have fare officer for many of the young families The amendment will cost approxi- helped eke out the $1,000 monthly pay cheque who arrive on the base, often to set up home mately $28 million over 5 years. That is on which L/Cpl Bradshaw, his wife Tenille for the first time. an average of less than $6 million per and their two young children must live in a She encourages them to apply for food year, to pay for an additional allow- small, tin house in the middle of the base. stamps and other welfare benefits. She has ance of $180 a month to military fami- Mrs. Bradshaw said: ‘‘Without food stamps also worked hard to publicise the problem, lies who are eligible for food stamps. my children would not be having much of a something which has not endeared her to the Additionally, the Congressional Budget Christmas.’’ marines’ authorities. They have their own Office estimates that this amendment But the system can be humiliating. De- support system which Mrs. Joles insists she spite having no other means of paying, L/Cpl is trying to complement. They point out would save millions of dollars in the Bradshaw was not allowed to buy a loaf of that any problems are not unique to Food Stamp Program by removing bread at the base’s military supermarket re- Quantico. service members from the food stamp cently because although he had his food Most weekends Mrs. Joles and her hus- rolls for good. stamps, he did not have with him an official band, Baron, an infantryman, distribute As we know, in recent years military large quantities of furniture, clothing and card stating he was entitled to them. A long pay increases have barely kept pace line of other shoppers, many of them fellow other household goods which have been do- marines, saw him being refused. nated either by better-off marines or by with inflation. But last year there was Denis McFeely, food stamps programme sympathisers. a significant increase, including a pay manager at the nearest social services office Families like the Bradshaws and the Mil- raise for admirals and generals, who re- to the base, said: ‘‘The coupons identify an lers have equipped most of their homes that ceived a 17-percent pay raise last year. individual in a check-out queue as being on way. Last week L/Cpl Eric Clay and his fam- And enlisted families continue to line a low income. Other people look to see what ily—wife Alisha and children Kelsey, aged up for free food and furniture. is being bought with their tax dollars. The three and one-year-old Emily—were praising programme has a sigma attached to it.’’ Mrs. Joles as they sifted through the mound I was pleased to hear the prospective That is one reason why the true number of of material she had gathered in a shed be- Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral US servicemen and their families entitled to hind her house. Vern Clark, support a food stamp sti- receive food stamps is almost certainly far Mrs. Joles also organises small squads of pend when he testified before the Sen- higher than the 12,000 who actually do so. wives to do temporary work for local em- ate Armed Services Committee on May The problem for young recruits to the ployers, helping boost their families; income. 16. Admiral Clark was asked by Chair- American forces is that many in the junior But she is no soft touch: if the women do not enlisted ranks earn only just over $1,000 a learn how to manage the extra money they man WARNER if he was concerned that month before tax. Even after allowing for earn she will not ask them back. She said: ‘‘I a food stamp stipend would create an free—if rudimentary—housing and other ben- don’t want them coming back two weeks inequity between service members who efits, a package that may be adequate for later saying they don’t have enough money qualify for food stamps and those who single soldiers puts those with even small to buy diapers. do not. Admiral Clark stated: families well below the official American ‘‘I am teaching them to take care of their My view is that it is far, far more impor- poverty line. young man—that he belongs to the country— Military pay has fallen behind the rest of and if the country needs him, he will go. If tant to not have our people on food stamps the American economy as a result of budget his family is in chaos the marines are not than it is to have a small inequity.... This squeezes over the last decade, and a recent getting 100 per cent from him.’’ is the kind of thing that speaks volumes, much more than a few dollars that are in- vote by Congress to grant a 4.8 per cent in- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, these are crease from January still leaves a wide gap. volved in it, about . . . how important we stories concerning the lifestyles of the think they are. I support any measure that Senator John McCain, who is trying to beat service men and women in the mili- George W. Bush for the republican presi- would put us in a position where we do not dential nomination, is repeatedly raising the tary. One in the Washington Post arti- ever have to have a single Sailor on food subject in his election campaign. cle of July 20 concerns Quantico Ma- stamps. He said: ‘‘These enlisted service members rine Corps Base in Virginia. One of the I commend Admiral Clark for his proudly wear their uniforms on our behalf, enlisted marines says: clear thinking and his support of a ready to make the ultimate sacrifice. They I think it stinks, really, that a member of measure that will reflect whether or are the very same Americans sent into the armed forces has to go to food stamps,’’ harm’s way in recent years in Somalia, Bos- not we care fundamentally for our said Lance Cpl. Damon Durre, 25. But that is service members. Admiral Clark is nia, Haiti, Kosovo and now East Timor. They what the Quantico Marine did after finding have a right to a decent salary.’’ he could not support his wife and two chil- right. We need to rectify this problem. It is a sentiment shared by many at dren on his take-home pay. There is no provision in the bill at this Quantico, where 7,200 marines, many of them In the London Sunday Telegraph time concerning the food stamp issue. officers in training, live and work inside the I might point out, this amendment is sprawling, 10 square-mile base with a small there is a story: civilian town at its centre. Although the Food stamps worth $142 a month have supported by The American Legion, the base boasts a marina and a leafy golf course, helped eke out the $1,000 monthly pay check Veterans of Foreign Wars, the National frequented by the marines’ upper echelons, on which L/Cpl Bradshaw, his wife Tenille Association for Uniformed Services, living conditions for lower ranks are more and their two young children must live in a the Disabled American Veterans, The down-to-earth. small, tin house in the middle of the base. Retired Officer’s Association, and In one case a young soldier, his wife and Mrs. Bradshaw said: ‘‘Without food stamps every enlisted association or organiza- their baby lived without furniture in their my children would not be having much of a tion that specifically supports enlisted newly-allotted house for three weeks before Christmas.’’ contacting a voluntary group in desperation. But the system can be humiliating. De- service member issues in the Military Tobias Miller, 18, who arrived at the base spite having no other means of paying, L/Cpl Coalition and in the National Military/ in March from Missouri with her husband Bradshaw was not allowed to buy a loaf of Veterans Alliance. These associations Mike, a lance-corporal, shortly after he com- bread at the base’s military supermarket re- include the Non Commissioned Officers

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I think there is some com- Reserve Association. aware, as he points out, that this is a parability between those two situa- During the budget resolution, I problem, although the reason why we tions, although not an absolute one. I talked for a long time about this prob- chose $180 a month was so that while it hope the chairman takes my point lem in the military. We are talking would not completely close the gap, here. about, I believe, a $290-some billion au- which is higher than that between the Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I do. Of thorization. We are talking about now two ranks he just stated, far more im- course, that is strictly a question of an additional $6 million a year to han- portant than that—I can only quote professionalism in the aviation com- dle a problem which has received enor- the prospective Chief of Naval Oper- munity to which the Senator has given mous publicity, enormous visibility. In ations, Admiral Vern Clark, when a lifetime of service. It is critical that the view of officers and enlisted alike, asked by Chairman WARNER this past they get higher pay, not only for flight it is a problem that has caused a great May 16, a few weeks ago, about this but for retention purposes, than other impact on the morale of the men and exact issue he raises. The response of officer segments. I have to chuckle. In women in the military, whether they the prospective Chief of Naval Oper- what little military experience I have, happen to be on food stamps or not. ations was: I was an electrician’s mate third class. I urge adoption of the amendment. My view is that it is far, far more impor- I am not sure I could have qualified for I thank my colleague, Senator WAR- tant to not have our people on food stamps a bosun’s mate. than it is to have a small inequity.... This NER, the chairman of the committee, Mr. MCCAIN. Today, you could have is the kind of thing that speaks volumes, for allowing me to offer this amend- much more than a few dollars that are in- a lieutenant who is an aviator making ment at this time. volved in it, about . . . how important we more money than a nonaviator officer, Mr. President, I yield the floor. think they are. I support any measure that an E1 or E2 ranked senior to that per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- would put us in a position where we do not son because of the criticality of keep- ator from Virginia. ever have to have a single Sailor on food ing those people in the Navy. Mr. WARNER. I thank my colleague. stamps. Mr. WARNER. The Senator is right, This is an initiative on which he has Also, as I mentioned in my remarks the electronic technician people, and worked for some time. earlier, every enlisted association: the so forth. I wish to ask him a question or two. Noncommissioned Officers Association, The second question is—and it is in- I intend to support it. I think we need the Retired Enlisted Association, the teresting—you were quoting from the a little clarification on one or two Fleet Reserve Association, the Air future Chief of Naval Operations—in- points. Force Sergeants Association, et cetera, deed, an outstanding professional. He I commend him for bringing this up. who are also aware of this situation, says he would rather not have people I commend him for his determination still because of the gravity of the prob- on food stamps. Isn’t that what he to address this issue, and not only this lems, support this $180-a-month in- said? year but in past years. crease for those who are on food Mr. MCCAIN. He said: It was passed by our committee, this stamps. My view is that it is far, far more impor- basic language, in last year’s bill; am I Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank tant to not have our people on food stamps not correct? my colleague. Indeed, we will have to than it is to have a small inequity.... Mr. MCCAIN. That is basically cor- call upon those organizations to help The Commandant of the Marine rect. explain this because it is going to pose Corps and the current Chief of Naval Mr. WARNER. Fine. some problems. But like others, we Operations also share those views. Mr. MCCAIN. I ask unanimous con- have to deal with it. Mr. WARNER. It is important as part sent to engage in a brief colloquy with Mr. MCCAIN. If I may respond briefly of this colloquy that we lay the founda- the chairman. to my friend, Senator WARNER was in- tion that the Senator was very careful The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without volved in this many years ago when we in arriving at his pay levels—not to objection, it is so ordered. had enormous retention problems in bump sergeant, or jump over it, which Mr. WARNER. This question of pay the military, especially in what we call I think was wise. In doing so, would I inversion, let me just sort of describe critical rates—those who had special- not be correct in saying you will not it. You have a sergeant who has served ized skills and talents. The chairman eliminate all food stamp cases? In all 5 or 6 years. He has a wife and two chil- was involved in this because we decided probability, the efforts, if adopted and dren. And then a private comes into his we would give higher pay to people who signed into law, will still leave some on platoon, and he has a number of chil- were of the same time or even less time food stamps. Would I be correct? dren, which enables him to qualify for in the military because they had spe- Mr. MCCAIN. It is not clear because food stamps. cial skills. And they are today, and we have gotten two or three different Now we add a certain sum of money, were then, receiving higher pay be- estimates, I say to the Senator from which the Senator proposes, and the cause of the special skills and the need Virginia. Several experts say this will salary of the private is coming right up to retain those people with special largely eliminate the problem. There very close to the salary of the ser- skills. are others who say there will still be a geant. Now, the Senator knows from I have always felt that the backbone few remaining, but all agree this would his long experience in the military— of the Navy was the bosun’s mate. Yet eliminate the overwhelming majority and my experience is far more modest we find in the Navy that the bosun’s of service members on food stamps. than our distinguished colleague from mate is the lowest paid, while the elec- Mr. WARNER. It is going to have my Arizona, but having served in the De- tronic technician, the computer spe- support. Mr. President, those are the partment of Defense, I have watched cialist, and others, who are of equal questions I had in mind. I thank the for many years this question of pay be- rank—or rate, to be accurate—receive Senator for the colloquy. cause pay has a tremendous signifi- a much higher salary. We did that for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cance not only to the military person practical reasons, which was that it ator from Michigan is recognized. who wears the uniform, but to the wife was an absolute criticality of main- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I com- and family. It is a matter of pride. It is taining people in the Navy and other mend my good friend from Arizona for recognition for his length of service, branches of the military who had these his tremendous sensitivity to the issue for his professionalism, which by virtue critical skills. We are sort of doing the that he raises. We still have service of that length of service is greater than same thing here. We are trying to cor- members who are receiving food the younger people coming on. How do rect the morale problem that exists stamps and that should not be the case.

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In will have to review the situation after essarily absent. 1991, there were 19,400 service members we see what the result of this amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. L. receiving food stamps. That number ment is once it is enacted into law. CHAFEE). Are there any other Senators went to 11,900 in 1995, and then in 1999 I thank both Senator WARNER and in the Chamber who desire to vote? it went to 6,300. That number—which is Senator LEVIN. I yield the floor. The result was announced—yeas 93, the latest we have—does not include The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- nays 0, as follows: the fiscal year 1999 or a later pay raise. ator from Virginia. [Rollcall Vote No. 116 Leg.] So we have at least some good news in Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, mo- YEAS—93 this area, which is that the number of mentarily I believe the Senator from Abraham Fitzgerald McCain service personnel on food stamps has Arizona will ask for the yeas and nays. Akaka Frist McConnell been reduced by about two-thirds since The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas Allard Gorton Mikulski 1991. and nays have already been ordered. Ashcroft Graham Moynihan As a percentage of our total force, Mr. WARNER. I thank the Senator. Baucus Gramm Murkowski Bayh Grams Murray the percentage has been cut roughly in I want to work with Senator LEVIN to Bennett Grassley Nickles half, from .9 percent in 1991 to .45 per- see if we can order the sequencing of Bingaman Gregg Reed cent in 1999. So there has been signifi- amendments this afternoon to accom- Bond Hagel Reid cant improvement. Senator MCCAIN is modate the Senate. We will have the Boxer Harkin Robb Brownback Hatch Roberts absolutely right. We still have 6,300 McCain vote. We will decide on that Bryan Helms Rockefeller service members on food stamps. We time in a few minutes. I have talked to Bunning Hollings Roth should not be in that situation. He is our distinguished colleague from Ne- Burns Hutchinson Santorum Byrd Hutchison Sarbanes pointing out to this body again that we braska, Mr. KERREY. He has a very im- Campbell Inhofe Schumer should try to do something about it. portant amendment. He just indicated Chafee, L. Inouye Sessions The informal estimate we get is that to this manager that he is willing to Cleland Jeffords Shelby his amendment will help. It will not bring it up and have a vote on it to- Cochran Johnson Smith (NH) Collins Kennedy Smith (OR) eliminate the number of people who we night. Is that correct? Conrad Kerrey Snowe have on food stamps, but it will reduce Mr. KERREY. That is correct, unless Coverdell Kerry Specter by somewhat that number of 6,300. I am the chairman is going to accept the Craig Kohl Stevens Daschle Kyl Thomas going to support it on that basis. amendment. DeWine Leahy Thompson Again, I commend the Senator from Mr. WARNER. I am not prepared to Dorgan Levin Thurmond Arizona for his constant raising of this accept the amendment. Durbin Lieberman Torricelli issue until we can try to finally resolve Mr. KERREY. Perhaps we can avoid Edwards Lincoln Voinovich Enzi Lott Warner this problem. the vote after he hears my argument. I Feingold Lugar Wellstone There is one little wrinkle in here am prepared to send an amendment to Feinstein Mack Wyden which is sort of an irony, I guess. the desk and schedule a vote on it this NOT VOTING—7 Maybe that is the best it is. For in- evening. That is fine. I am ready to go stance, if you take a typical E4 with Biden Dodd Lautenberg as soon as we vote on the McCain Breaux Domenici three dependents who lives on base in amendment. Crapo Landrieu Government housing, he will get the Mr. WARNER. I ask my colleague if The amendment (No. 3179) was agreed food stamps because he doesn’t have a he has any comment to make. to. housing allowance. The person under Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I suggest Mr. WARNER. I move to reconsider this proposal who might be a similar the absence of a quorum. the vote. E4 with the same number of dependents The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. LEVIN. I move to lay that mo- gets a housing allowance if he lives off clerk will call the roll. tion on the table. base, and it is that housing allowance The senior assistant bill clerk pro- The motion to lay on the table was which pushes him above the eligibility ceeded to call the roll. agreed to. level for food stamps. Yet, because that Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask housing allowance may be inadequate unanimous consent that the order for AMENDMENT NO. 3173, AS MODIFIED to pay for housing, he may actually be the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, first, I in greater need for the food stamps The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without modify the pending amendment, the than the person who is on base. How- objection, it is so ordered. Warner amendment No. 3173. I send to ever, that is something we will just Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, the the desk the amendment, as modified. have to try to work with. We have to managers will address the question of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The try to make this work the best we pos- how we proceed from here at the con- amendment is so modified. sibly can to reduce the number of fur- clusion of the vote on the McCain The amendment, as modified, is as ther service members who are receiv- amendment. Let us proceed. I would follows: ing food stamps. suggest the yeas and nays have been Strike sections 701 through 704 and insert Again, I thank Senator MCCAIN for ordered. the following: his constancy, his commitment, his The PRESIDING OFFICER. The yeas SEC. 701. CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR dedication, and his passion to this and nays have been ordered. CHAMPUS UPON THE ATTAINMENT Mr. WARNER. Let’s proceed with the OF 65 YEARS OF AGE. issue. He is right, as he so often is in (a) ELIGIBILITY OF MEDICARE ELIGIBLE PER- terms of what this goal must be, which vote. SONS.—Section 1086(d) of title 10, United is to remove members in the services The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there States Code, is amended— from receiving food stamps. They further debate? If not, the question is (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting should not need food stamps. We ought on agreeing to the McCain amendment. the following: to be able to pay them enough and give The yeas and nays have been ordered. ‘‘(2) The prohibition contained in para- them enough of a housing allowance so The clerk will call the roll. graph (1) shall not apply to a person referred there is no need for them to receive The assistant legislative clerk called to in subsection (c) who— ‘‘(A) is enrolled in the supplementary med- food stamps. the roll. Mr. NICKLES. I announce that the ical insurance program under part B of such I commend him. I will be supporting title (42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.); and this amendment. Senator from New Mexico (Mr. DOMEN- ‘‘(B) in the case of a person under 65 years The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ICI) and the Senator from Idaho (Mr. of age, is entitled to hospital insurance bene- ator from Arizona. CRAPO) are necessarily absent. fits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I thank Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- Security Act pursuant to subparagraph (A) the chairman and the ranking member ator from Delaware (Mr. BIDEN), the or (C) of section 226(b)(2) of such Act (42

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They want this Congress specified in subparagraph (A) of such para- ington would be recognized prior to to improve pipeline standards this graph’’. Senator KERREY, and that that time year. This Congress—this year. (b) EXTENSION OF TRICARE SENIOR PRIME would not come out of any time indi- I believe we have a moral obligation DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.—Paragraph (4) of cated. to do everything we can to meet the section 1896(b) of the Social Security Act (42 Mr. WARNER. I have no objection to parents’ wishes and to protect every- U.S.C. 1395ggg(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘3- that. one else from pipeline hazards. That is year period beginning on January 1, 1998’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without why I have been working to raise the and inserting ‘‘period beginning on January objection, it is so ordered. 1, 1998, and ending on December 31, 2001’’. safety standards for oil and gas pipe- Mr. WARNER. I thank the Chair and (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.—(1) The amendments lines. made by subsection (a) shall take effect on thank my colleagues for working out There are 2.2 million miles of pipe- October 1, 2001 and terminates September 30, this UC. lines running across the country. They 2004. If I could just make an announce- run near our schools, our homes, and (2) The amendment made by subsection (b) ment, in light of this agreement, there our communities. shall take effect on the date of the enact- will be no further votes tonight. How- They perform a vital service. They ment of this Act. ever, Members should be aware that at bring us the energy we need to fuel our Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I be- least two, and up to four, back-to-back cars and heat our homes. lieve my distinguished colleague from votes will occur sometime tomorrow But at the same time, they are not as Michigan has a request, and then I will commencing at around 12:30 p.m. safe as they could be. We have a re- present a UC request to the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sponsibility to pass a bill this year Mr. LEVIN. I ask unanimous consent ator from Washington. that will protect families from the dan- that the Senator from Washington be Mrs. MURRAY. I thank the Chair and gers of unsafe pipelines. recognized for 8 minutes as in morning thank my colleagues for yielding me To be honest, I—like many Ameri- business. this time. cans—was not aware of those dangers Mr. WARNER. Could I put in a UC re- f until the accident in my State. quest before that? ANNIVERSARY OF THE But as I spent months learning about Would the Senator forbear and allow BELLINGHAM PIPELINE ACCIDENT pipelines, I found that the accident in me to put in a UC request? my State was not a rare event. Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I rise Mr. President, in consultation with Since 1986, there have been more today to mark a solemn occasion in the the majority leader, the Democratic than 5,700 pipeline accidents in this lives of the people of my home State of leader, and my colleague, Senator country, 325 deaths, 1,500 injuries, and Washington. LEVIN—while I had hoped we could con- almost $1 billion in environmental tinue with votes tonight—we have now Many of my colleagues have heard me talk on the Senate floor about pipe- damage. reached the following recommendation On average there is one pipeline acci- in the form of a UC request. line safety. Today I want to remind everyone of dent every day in this country, and 6 I ask unanimous consent that the the reason I have become such a strong million hazardous gallons are spilled Senator from Virginia be recognized to advocate for improving pipeline safety. into our environment every year. modify his amendment, and following June 10—one year ago, coming up That is why back in January I intro- the modification of the amendment, this Saturday—will be the first anni- duced my own pipeline safety bill—the the amendment be laid aside and Sen- versary of a horrible pipeline accident Pipeline Safety Act of 2000. I want to ator ROBERT KERREY be recognized to in Bellingham, WA. thank the Members who have signed on offer an amendment relative to stra- In that accident, a gasoline pipeline as cosponsors—Senators INOUYE, GOR- tegic forces, and immediately following ruptured and released more than 275,000 TON, WYDEN, LAUTENBERG, and BAYH. the reporting by the clerk, the Senator gallons of gasoline into Whatcom I want my colleagues to know, in the from Virginia be recognized to offer a Creek. That gasoline caught fire and 4 months since I introduced my pipe- second-degree amendment. line safety bill, at least 20 States have sent a fireball racing 11⁄2 miles down I further ask consent that following the creek side. It created a plume of experienced pipeline accidents. In addi- the debate tonight, there be 90 minutes black smoke that rose more than 20,000 tion to my bill, pipeline safety meas- additional beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the feet into the air. ures have been offered by Senate Com- strategic forces issue, to be equally di- Two 10-year-old boys and a young merce Committee Chairman JOHN vided in the usual form, and following man were enjoying the outdoors on MCCAIN and by the administration. that debate, the amendments be laid that quiet summer afternoon. Trag- I am pleased that all of the current aside. ically, they died as a result of that proposals touch on five key areas of I also ask consent that following that pipeline rupture. pipeline safety. First, all of these bills debate, the Senate resume the amend- Three families in Bellingham, WA, recognize the need to improve pipeline ment of the Senator from Virginia, will never be the same because of the inspection and accident prevention amendment No. 3173, and it be laid events that took place on June 10, 1999. practices, second, they recognize the aside in order for Senator JOHNSON to As we mark this anniversary, we can need to develop and invest in new safe- offer a similar amendment, and there never forget the lives that were lost. ty and inspection technology, third— be 2 hours, equally divided, total, for For just a moment I want to ask my and importantly—they expand the debate on both amendments, and fol- colleagues and the American people to Public’s right to know about problems lowing that debate, the Senate proceed pay tribute to those young lives; Wade with pipelines in their neighborhoods, to vote in relation to the amendments. King, Stephen Tsiorvas, and Liam fourth, they recognize that States can I also ask consent that there be no Wood. I also want to honor their par- be better partners in improving pipe- amendments in order to either of the ents—who have endured a loss that no line safety. Finally, these bills increase four amendments described above, or family should have to experience. funding for new State and Federal pipe- the language proposed to be stricken, They have shown such strength and line safety programs. and there be 2 minutes for explanation courage. They have led the charge for I thank Senator MCCAIN for the prior to each vote. The voting order for safer pipelines, and their advocacy has strong personal interest he has taken tomorrow would be as follows: Warner made a difference. in this issue. I thank him for the very amendment No. 3173; Johnson amend- Their courage was clear to everyone effective way he has worked to move ment; Warner second degree to Kerrey; who attended the Senate Commerce this legislation forward. The Senate

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Mr. President, I send ommendation made by the Secretary of De- fense under paragraph (1), may waive the members of the Senate Commerce an amendment to the desk and ask for limitation referred to in that paragraph if Committee to come up with a man- its immediate consideration. the President determines that it is in the na- ager’s package that will meet the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tional security interests of the United States standards we have outlined and will be clerk will report. to do so.’’. acceptable to as many members as pos- The legislative clerk read as follows: Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, I ask sible. The Senator from Nebraska [Mr. KERREY], for the yeas and nays on this amend- As we work here in the Senate on for himself, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. ment. this important legislation, I want to ARKIN ERRY URBIN H , Mr. K , and Mr. D , pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a encourage my colleagues in the House poses an amendment numbered 3183. sufficient second? of Representatives to move forward Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, I ask There is a sufficient second. quickly on their legislation so this unanimous consent that reading of the The yeas and nays were ordered. Congress can pass a bill this year. amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- One of the things that has been so The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ator from Nebraska is recognized. important over the past year is that so objection, it is so ordered. Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, in 1998, many people have come together to im- The amendment is as follows: prove pipeline safety. And while I don’t the Congress, for the first time in the Strike section 1017 and insert the fol- history of strategic nuclear weapons have time to thank them all, I do want lowing: policy, imposed upon a President a lim- to mention a few. SEC. 1017. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON RETIRE- First among them is Bellingham’s MENT OR DISMANTLEMENT OF itation on what that President could Mayor Mark Asmundson, who has done STRATEGIC NUCLEAR DELIVERY do in terms of reducing nuclear weap- more to educate the public and legisla- SYSTEMS IN EXCESS OF MILITARY ons. It imposed a floor at the START I REQUIREMENTS. tors about pipeline safety than anyone levels, which is roughly 6,000 strategic Section 1302 of the National Defense Au- nuclear weapons. It said the President I know. thorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public I also want to recognize Transpor- Law 105–85; 111 Stat. 1948) is repealed. could not go below 6,000, unless and tation Secretary Rodney Slater who until the Duma ratified START II. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stationed a pipeline inspector in my Last year, when I attempted to elimi- ator from Virginia. State after the accident, and DOT In- nate this restriction—which I believe is spector General Kenneth Mead, who AMENDMENT NO. 3184 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3183 putting a position upon an Executive issued a report at my request on the Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I send a that would be very difficult to sustain Office of Pipeline Safety. second-degree amendment to the desk if we were discussing this in the clear I also thank the President and the and ask for its immediate consider- light of day, if it was understood by the Vice President for their leadership. ation. American people that this was what we In particular, the Vice President The PRESIDING OFFICER. The were doing—many people on that side took the time to learn about this issue clerk will report. of the aisle said: We believe this lan- when he was in my State. He recog- The legislative clerk read as follows: guage will put pressure upon the Duma nizes its importance, and he sent the The Senator from Virginia [Mr. WARNER] to ratify START II. The argument car- administration’s pipeline safety bill to proposes an amendment numbered 3184 to ried the day in a close vote of 54–46; the the Senate. amendment No. 3183. current policy was sustained. The lan- I also thank the rest of the Wash- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask guage in the current law is section 1302 ington State delegation—which has unanimous consent that reading of the of the National Defense Authorization come together across party lines to ad- amendment be dispensed with. Act. It references that section 1017 of dress this issue—particularly my col- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this particular legislation we are con- league Senator GORTON, along with objection, it is so ordered. sidering right now was held in law. Representatives from our delegtion. The amendment is as follows: Well, since that time, the Duma has And of course, I want to recognize In lieu of the language proposed to be in- ratified START II. I expected to bring Washington State Governor, Gary serted, insert the following: this language to the floor this year Locke, for the work he has done to ‘‘SEC. 1017. CORRECTION OF SCOPE OF WAIVER with open arms. It worked. We put in a raise pipeline standards in our State. AUTHORITY FOR LIMITATION ON RE- floor and said the United States could Mr. President, one year has passed TIREMENT OR DISMANTLEMENT OF not go any lower, declared victory, and since the accident in Bellingham, WA, STRATEGIC NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS; AUTHORITY TO WAIVE the Duma ratified START II. Instead, that you can see on the chart behind LIMITATION we have an alternative proposal the me. ‘‘(a) Section 1302(b) of the National Defense We have made some progress, but we Senator from Virginia has offered that Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub- has a certain amount of appeal because need to finish the job. lic Law 105–85; 111 Stat. 1948), as amended by We need to pass a strong pipeline section 1501(a) of the National Defense Au- it requires a strategic review of our nu- safety bill this year. We owe it to the thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public clear force structure. After that re- people of Bellingham, the victim’s fam- Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 806), is further amended view, it gives the President authority, ilies, and to the American people. As by striking ‘‘the application of the limita- subject to what the review says, to we mark the 1-year anniversary of the tion in effect under paragraph (1)(B) or (3) of waive the provisions of 1302 if the subsection (a), as the case may be,’’ and in- President says it is in the national se- Bellingham explosion, we must answer serting ‘‘the application of the limitation in the call of the families with a strong curity interest to do so. effect under subsection (a) to a strategic nu- It still puts us in a position—whether bill. Nothing can ease the pain of this clear delivery system’’. anniversary for so many people in my ‘‘(b) AUTHORITY TO WAIVE LIMITATION ON it is President Clinton or, if Vice Presi- State, but we can and we must use this RETIREMENT OR DISMANTLEMENT OF STRA- dent GORE wins the election, President occasion to enact stronger pipeline TEGIC NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS.—After GORE or, if Governor Bush wins, Presi- safety standards. the submission of the report on the results of dent Bush—the President will be pre- I yield the floor. the nuclear posture review to Congress under vented by Congress from reducing nu- section 1015(c)— f clear weapons below the START I lev- ‘‘(1) the Secretary of Defense shall, taking els, below 6,000, unless the President of NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- into consideration the results of the review, the United States can accelerate a submit to the President a recommendation TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR strategic review. I guess that is pos- 2001—Continued regarding whether the President should waive the limitation on the retirement or sible. I would like to find out from the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- dismantlement of strategic nuclear delivery authors of this second degree if that is ator from Nebraska is recognized. systems in section 1302 of the National De- their understanding. In other words,

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A MEMORIAL DAY OBLIGATION just serving the people of the State of Could the President accelerate that re- Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I Nebraska but in the State of Nebraska view on this particular question? If would like to carry out an obligation I is an effort and an organization known not, whoever the next President is, made on Memorial Day at the Arling- as STRATCOM. STRATCOM’s entire they are going to be held up at least ton National Cemetery services. mission is to operate the strategic nu- until December of 2001 from doing so. This statement was presented at the clear force. The current STRATCOM That makes complete sense for Amer- Arlington National Cemetery memo- CINC and I have a very good relation- ica to do, in my judgment. rial service by the Flying Tigers of the ship, as I have with all other CINCs, be- One of the most compelling things 14th Air Force Association. It was in cause this mission is very important to that happened on this subject prior to the form of a prayer that was entitled, the people of the State of Nebraska and our leaving for our Memorial Day re- ‘‘Empty Cockpit; To our Departed to the people of the United States of cess was a remarkable speech given by Comrade.’’ America. I have had the opportunity on the likely Republican nominee for His is a place no one can take, many occasions to be briefed, and I can President, Governor Bush, followed by The void he leaves cannot be filled, state to my colleagues that we get our a speech at the Naval Academy given For the mark he made, stays, fresh on us, money’s worth. These men and women by Vice President GORE, the likely Although his heart has stilled. work very hard. They are tireless in Democratic nominee for President. The Though the years pursue their relentless the execution of their duties. They comments, which I found to be very course, want to make certain they follow the striking and very encouraging, indicate And images are replaced, command and the orders that are given a significant shift in our policy if the And memories grow dim and fade, by the people’s leaders—in this case, Republican nominee has any influence And time obscures that familiar face, the Commander in Chief—who instruct And even a name be forgot, over the Republican Party platform. STRATCOM on what to do through a Governor George Bush, surrounded And the things he said, and did, And lives more noble may come and go, Presidential directive. They are fol- by the preeminent thinkers on the Re- But what he was cannot be hid. lowing orders. publican side on nuclear strategy— The lessons he unknowingly taught, They put together target require- former National Security Chief Brent By being what he was, ments. They put together a list of re- Scowcroft, former Chairman of the Have certainly changed the lives he met, quirements that are called SIOP. SIOP Joint Chiefs Colin Powell, former Sec- As his life touched ours. determines what targeting is being retary of State George Shultz, and So that the course which they now take, done. Then it comes back to us, and it former Secretary of State Henry Kis- Points somehow higher than before, says this is what we need in order to singer—they were all there standing A true and gently comrade, follow the civilian orders. They come with Governor Bush as he said the fol- Has opened an unknown door. to us and say these are the resources lowing: So although his life on Earth is done, we need in order to be able to accom- America should rethink the requirements His heritage will not rust, plish that objective. for nuclear deterrence in a new security en- For parts of him, that was, remain, It is very important for us to follow vironment. The premise of the Cold War nu- And live on as part of us. that because often times it will turn to clear targeting should no longer dictate the I thank the Chair. I made a commit- the military. We turn to the size of our arsenal. As President, I will ask ment to repeat that here on the floor of STRATCOM and say such things as: the Secretary of Defense to conduct an as- the Senate. I appreciate the time. sessment of our nuclear force posture and de- Tell us the minimum level of deter- termine how best to meet our security needs. Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, it is rence. They come back and say: The While the exact number of weapons can only somewhat difficult to get back to the minimum level is 2,500. We have to come from such assessment, I will pursue the somewhat arcane subject of how many have 2,500 warheads. lowest possible numbers consistent with our nuclear weapons are needed after lis- Remember, that 2,500 number comes national security. tening to the recitation of the Senator as a consequence of an order they have If Governor Bush were President from Alaska of a short, very moving been given by a Presidential directive. today, he would not think very kindly statement that in many ways gets to They have been given an order. That is of Congress coming along and saying: the heart of the mood we ought to be in where it comes from. Change those re- We don’t think you have been in office when we are discussing our defense au- quirements and the number of war- long enough; 9 years is not long thorization bill, which is not just try- heads is going to be changed. It may be enough, so we are going to ask you to ing to answer the question how we au- that a Presidential directive comes and do an additional review before you do thorize and defend the United States of says we need more. I do not know. But what you say you are going to do here. America but how we give honor to right now, without the lengthy re- It is an interference on the part of Con- those who have given the highest and view—I appreciate the lengthy force gress at a time, in my view, that the most in service to this country. structure review that is in this author- President ought to be doing exactly I appreciate very much the presen- ization. That is basically the sub- what Governor Bush is suggesting; that tation by the Senator from Alaska of stitute—that we have a lengthy review is, to break out of the Cold War think- that memorial because I think it puts that is going to be done. ing, and has us saying we have to us indeed in the correct mood, which I urge my colleagues to think of sev- maintain our parity with the Russians; is, we ought to be writing this law so as eral things. otherwise, it is not going to be possible to enable all of us to take action to de- One, the Russians, first of all, are no to get the kind of arms control agree- fend the United States of America longer the military threat they were in ments we want to get. against all enemies, foreign and domes- the cold war. It is a democratic nation. I must say, I find much to be com- tic, without regard to some previous They have had three elections. They mended in many things I have heard on ideology that we have held onto for a just elected their second President. We the other side of the aisle having to do long time. have partnerships with them in many with missile defense, believing that in We ought to do the right thing and different areas. We want their experi- an era when we begin to reduce nuclear not worry about whether or not we are ment in democracy and free markets to weapons, accidental and unauthorized going to find ourselves subject to criti- succeed. launches from rogue nations, or the cism as a consequence of some group The chairman of the Armed Services threat of them, are likely to increase saying we didn’t do enough, or we have Committee said earlier he believes the as we draw down our nuclear forces. done too much, and so on and so forth. No. 1 threat to the United States of

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We are talking about hun- an economy run by a central govern- missile defense system because the dreds in this case. ment—a Politburo—to a political sys- Russians aren’t going to launch 10 or Imagine the Russians are only going tem that is not limited to a single 20. The Russians aren’t going to launch to hit the United States with 160 nu- party but one that has selected its a relatively small number of not very clear weapons averaging 150 to 300 kilo- leadership. They are trying to make a accurate missiles, as rogue nations tons each. I don’t need a complicated, successful transition. They need the might. They have very highly accurate detailed year-long strategic review to partnership and they need the assist- missile systems and large numbers of determine that 160 nuclear weapons ance of the world’s leading democracy them. They would launch in the hun- hitting the United States of America to make that likely to occur. dreds, or perhaps in the thousands, would not just do slight damage; they No. 1, we are dealing with a dramati- based upon a warning that may be in- would cause massive damage to our cally different political situation. This accurate. economy, to our political structures, to is not the Soviet Union. It is Russia we We are increasing the risk when we our social structures. They would are talking about. force the President to maintain at a produce monstrous losses to us. No. 2, everybody who assesses Russia START I level at a time when the Rus- Ask Alan Greenspan what it would do right now understands that as a con- sians are saying we can’t afford to to the economy. He seems to be the most trusted person right now in try- sequence of the catastrophic failure of maintain at that level and begging us ing to get American people to be con- the Communist economic system, and to come to some kind of an agreement cerned about things going on in the as a consequence of a number of other that enables them to go to lower levels. things associated with the decisions The last argument: Again, if you world. It would produce tremendous and devastating losses. made by their political leaders, they take a commonsense approach to this The same is true with Russia. Mr. have barely enough money to be able and just say what the targeting re- President, 160 nuclear weapons inside to make payroll for a dramatically re- quirements are. of Russia would reduce Russia to a duced military, let alone be able to al- A long time ago, or 6 months ago, state of chaos. It wouldn’t just damage locate the resources—though they are much of this was classified. But in- their leadership and eliminate their modernizing in certain areas—and creasing amounts of it are making leadership. It would do exactly the op- their ability to provide the early warn- their way into the public record. posite, in my view, of what we would It is a very interesting problem be- ing that is necessary is woefully defi- desire. It would produce the very polit- cause, again, the number of nuclear cient and is weakening every single ical instability and chaos we seek to day, leading up to the possibility of in- warheads begins as a consequence of a avoid. As a consequence, it likely creasing the likelihood of a false warn- Presidential directive. It goes to would not be selected as an option, ing to their leadership. STRATCOM. That Presidential direc- thereby producing, again, one of the One of the things the President and tive is then fairly precise language. great paradoxes of maintaining a de- President Putin agreed on is that we But it still doesn’t tell the exact num- fense system where we authorize $15 to are going to have this site in Russia for ber. It gives them a set of instructions $20 billion of scarce resources. the first time. But the Russians are that they then follow. They produce The chairman of the committee going to be provided data that comes what is called a SIOP. That SIOP has talked earlier about the possible need from U.S. computer analysis. They are been read by a very small number of to allocate additional money for retir- not going to get it through their own elected representatives. Very few elect- ees’ medical care. There is no question system, or through their own overhead ed people look at the targeting require- we look across the current conven- system, or through their own elec- ment. tional forces and we don’t have to look tronic surveillance; they are going to Recently, we have seen in published far to find a situation where we are fly- get it from us. accounts some information which gives ing the wings off the planes. We are It is likely to give them slightly us some idea of the size of our capacity having a difficult time sustaining lev- more confidence. But it is not going to and the deadliness of our capacity. els of readiness. We are short on the give them the kind of confidence that I believe as well it is an unwise con- conventional side. At a time when we is necessary when decisions have to be clusion that we ought to maintain at are short, I don’t believe we ought to made very rapidly not to put a launch our current level. be expending precious resources into against the United States even though The Russian nuclear target of a 2,500 areas that are likely to be unnecessary the warning they get may be a false force structure would be slightly under or that are unlikely to be used. warning. the START II. START II would take us I am arguing the President ought to The second thing colleagues need to to 3,000. The Pentagon says we need go to lower levels. The President may understand as we think about impos- 2,500 warheads. Again, that is based disagree with me. In fact, up until now, ing—that was a fundamental change in upon the Pentagon taking the Presi- the President has disagreed with me 1998—for the first time on the Presi- dential directive they have been given and hasn’t gone to lower levels. That is dent that ‘‘thou’’ cannot go below the at 2,500. why I was pleasantly surprised at that START I agreements, even though We have 1,100 nuclear weapons we part of Governor Bush’s speech prior to President Bush did it very successfully would put on nuclear sites, 3,500 on the Memorial Day recess where he said in 1991, is that we were not going to conventional weapon sites, 160 on lead- we ought to scrap the old cold war allow this President to do it in last ership, and 500 nuclear weapons on war- thinking. I agree. We need to assess year’s debate. It was because we were supporting industry. what kind of weapons system we need putting pressure on the Duma to rat- These numbers tend to dull our to keep the people of the United States ify. This year, it is a different argu- thinking, making it difficult to assess of America safe in light of the new po- ment that is being used; we are impos- just what it is we are talking about. litical realities—not in light of the old ing upon the President an unusual and Let’s reverse it. Say the Russians mutual assured destruction reality, in unprecedented restriction at a time have targeted American territory with light of the new political realities. when Russia is not able to come up 160 nuclear weapons. They don’t have a I believe without extensive and ex- with the resources they need to main- nuclear weapon in the strategic arsenal pensive nuclear review, we would reach tain the level at 6,000. They are begging that is less than the 15-kiloton weapon a conclusion of significantly lowering. us to go to 1,500. dropped on Hiroshima. We dropped two I don’t believe this Congress under any It may not be in our interest to go to weapons in 1945 that ended the war in circumstance, whether the President 1,500, but it is unquestionably in our in- the Pacific. We had a vested interest in agrees with me or not, should be im- terest to assist them to go to lower lev- that. My uncle was killed in the Phil- posing this kind of restriction. It ties

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Bush would only do that after he had Chiefs of Staff, in 1997, reviewing the I said earlier to the distinguished received the advice and counsel of the minimal deterrent level, did not ref- Senator from Virginia, I was hoping Department of Defense, and presum- erence that minimal deterrent level to perhaps my amendment would be ac- ably his own Secretary. But Members the rest of the conventional forces. cepted, declare victory, and we shake of the Joint Chiefs would still be car- This is a conventional Army officer hands and say we had a good argument rying forward, a number of them, from who is the Chairman of the Joint and there is no need to go further. In- one administration to the other, and he Chiefs of Staff. My guess is that was a deed, I ask the Senator from Virginia, would carefully counsel with them as pretty detailed review. In fact, he came it may be that what I ought to do is he moved forward. to the conclusion at that time that vote for the Senator’s substitute, de- My point is, that study cannot be 2,500 is the minimal level that is nec- pending on what it is the Senator pro- done in 30, 60, or 90 days, in my judg- essary. posed to do. In this amendment, it ap- ment, nor should it be done. Let’s face Mr. WARNER. The Senator repeat- pears to be that the President would it; we have elections coming this No- edly says he presumes. I am not here to have the authority to waive the re- vember. We have the heat that accom- act on presumptions. What I do know is strictions of 1302 after a comprehensive panies any election from the debates the realities, and particularly the po- review was done. However, in the lan- that take place between the candidates litical realities that face this Nation of guage of the Senator’s amendment, it and, most specifically, the Presidential an election and a new President. In my merely says this is supposed to be done candidates. To try to overlay a deci- opinion, it is the wiser course of action concurrently with the quadrennial re- sion of that magnitude and try to have to defer such decisions as this until the view and due to operate in 2001. a report generated in 30, 40, 60, 90 days next President is in office; he has his Does the Senator mean, therefore, is not, in my judgment, the wise thing quadrennial review; he has his detailed that President Clinton couldn’t ask to do. study of our strategic arsenal. Then Secretary Cohen and Secretary Rich- Mr. KERREY. I appreciate that, but those decisions. ardson to do an accelerated comprehen- there is nothing in the Senator’s Mr. KERREY. Let me get this cor- sive review of the nuclear force struc- amendment that would prevent—— rectly. So the intent of this amend- ture, and, as a consequence of that re- Mr. WARNER. I beg your pardon? ment is to prevent President Clinton Mr. KERREY. Let’s say Governor view, say perhaps the President says: I from making any decision and to—— Bush is elected and he comes into of- want to go to 5500, I want to go below Mr. WARNER. We cannot block this fice and says I have Brent Scowcroft, because I think on that basis I could President. Nor would we try. get the Russians to agree to accept Henry Kissinger, George Schultz, and Mr. KERREY. That is precisely what Colin Powell. They have done a review changes in ABM that might even be ac- section 1302 does. Section 1302 says the from November to January and they ceptable to the Senator from Virginia President cannot go below the START have made a recommendation to go to —would that sort of accelerated review I levels. For the first time, it restricted lower levels. Does the amendment of be possible? It appears it would be in and tied the hands of a President in his the Senator allow a President-elect the language of the Senator’s amend- own decisionmaking about strategic ment. Bush to do that in short order? Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, there is forces. That is what it did. I sought to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. strike it last year and was told the ALLARD). The Senator from Virginia. no constraint on the next President, be concern was the Duma might not ratify Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank it President Bush or President Gore, START II. They have done that. my colleague. within which time—I mean it is not I remember so well when the Senator next December. He can do it before It seems to me the language gives the brought this up last year. This is a se- next December. President, this President—I am asking rious effort by one of the most serious, Mr. KERREY. If that is the case, if it the question because it affects whether conscientious Senators with whom I does not restrict the next President, it or not I simply just declare victory have ever been privileged to serve and does not restrict this President. He myself and support your second-degree one for whom I have the highest per- could also do it. I have had a briefing amendment. If your second-degree sonal and professional regard. As I said on the review that was done in 1997, amendment gives the President the some months ago, this Senator, too, prior to the Helsinki meeting between flexibility to waive, if he says, ‘‘I have will miss him. President Clinton and President already done that review and I will We are not trying to abridge, so to Yeltsin. That was a detailed review on submit to Congress the review that was speak, the right of President Clinton. the minimal deterrent level necessary, done by General Shalikashvili in 1997,’’ He is the President of the United done by General Shalikashvili. I be- it may be we have agreement here. But States. Until the last day, the last lieve the chairman has had a briefing if you are saying the intent of the hour, the last minute of his term of of- of that as well. That was a pretty in- amendment is to say President Clin- fice, he is entitled to exercise the pow- depth review, was it not? Do you regard ton, after having been Commander in ers given to him under the Constitu- that as a good review? Chief for 7 years, is not sufficiently tion. As the Senator knows so well, Mr. WARNER. I am not here to pre- prepared to make this decision, we being a student of foreign and inter- judge that review. I think it was done need a further review before he can national affairs, the Constitution des- very carefully. But let me bring to the make it, then I couldn’t support the ignates the President of the United attention of my distinguished col- second degree. States as that individual who is our league, who spent great heroism in his Mr. WARNER. I certainly cannot chief foreign policy advisor, nego- career in the military himself, you rely on a 1997 review as being up to tiator, the home realm authority that should not try to make a decision with date. Much has occurred in those 2 goes with the Presidency. reference to the strategic capabilities years, indeed over 2 years, to where we I don’t wish to be critical, but I will of this country without reference, as are today. be factual. The President simply did needed in the quadrennial review, to Let me give one example. The Rus- not, in the course of his administra- the convention. In other words, you sians are strapped financially. One of tion, avail himself of the opportunity cannot just look at that in isolation. It the principal motivations to go to a to do the indepth type of study that I has to be examined in the context of lower level, on behalf of the Russians, and other colleagues think is necessary the totality of our military assets, and is they simply do not have the finan- before any decision of the type the Sen- the quadrennial review has to be done cial resources to maintain their exist- ator describes be made. and upgraded. ing arsenals—the readiness, the safety,

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They are very accu- tant amendment. Let me start by al- ment and then we can perhaps continue rate; they are very sophisticated; and lowing those who are following the this colloquy. Is that an option? they are very reliable. We have 1,100 amendment to understand what it is Mr. KERREY. That would be an op- nuclear targets. That is to say the Rus- our distinguished colleague wishes to tion for me. sians hold nuclear weapons. So 1,100 of do. By his amendment, he wishes to re- Mr. President, let me finish my our nuclear warheads —and we do not peal the limitation on retirement or statement, and I will yield to the Sen- have one under 100 kilotons—are going dismantlement of strategic nuclear de- ator from Virginia. to be targeted on 1,100 Russian nuclear livery systems in excess of military re- Mr. WARNER. Fine. sites. quirements. ‘‘Section 1302 of the Na- Mr. KERREY. I am anxious to hear Then there are conventional sites, tional Defense Authorization Act for the statement. As I said, it may be—ex- conventional weapons sites—500 tar- fiscal year 1998 is repealed.’’ pecting that the chairman, the Senator gets; 500 targets. I urge my colleagues The thrust of what he is trying to re- from Virginia, after listening to last to get a map out of Russia and try to peal limits the President of the United year’s debate, would merely this year come up with 500 targets on top of 1,100 States to certain levels of strategic declare victory and allow this provi- targets of nuclear weapon sites. Part of systems. Are we agreed on that? Does sion to be struck, it may be I should this debate needs to be done in the the Senator have a copy? declare victory and accept this amend- open so we can do a commonsense Mr. KERREY. My amendment simply ment, if it does not restrict the Com- check as to whether or not we have says: mander in Chief who has had plenty of more than we actually need, again Strike section 1017 and insert the fol- time to review it—and he may not. As forcing the Russians to maintain more lowing: I said, up to now he hasn’t agreed that than they can control. Sec. 1017. Repeal of Limitation on Retire- going to lower levels in exchange for Mr. President, 160 leadership targets. ment or Dismantlement— ABM is a good strategy—and he may These are the guys to whom we talk. Mr. WARNER. Does the Senator have not. It may all be moot as far as I We have a meeting with them: Presi- a copy of section 1017 he can print in know. But if it does not restrict this dent Putin, would you agree to modify the RECORD? President, or the incoming President, ABM? And oh, by the way, we have 160 Mr. KERREY. It is 1017 of the author- to make a determination prior to De- nuclear weapons of 100 kilotons or ization— cember 2001, it may be that I should de- more targeted on you and all the rest Mr. WARNER. I understand that. The clare victory and go home as well. of the Russian leadership. Try to come repeal of the limitation in a previous I want to repeat something I tried up with 160 targets. Get a Russian map authorization act of 1998—does the Sen- earlier to discuss. I do not think it is out and put 160 targets up, or 500 tar- ator have a copy of 1998? Mr. KERREY. Section 1302 of the De- very well understood by many Mem- gets, on something called war-sup- fense Authorization Act. bers of Congress. I certainly do not porting industry. This is all published Mr. WARNER. Section 1302 of 1998. I think it is very well understood by the accounts. This is not me coming out of American people. I say that with great left mine in the office inadvertently. the Intelligence Committee or some Mr. KERREY. Staff is searching, try- respect. It has been a voyage that has top secret briefing; this is now pub- ing to get an answer. I do have it. produced some surprising discoveries lished accounts of this targeting. It is Mr. WARNER. My distinguished on my part as well. I am not suggesting vital for the American people to under- ranking member is always prepared. I am smarter, more informed than any- stand that; otherwise they are going to We want to make sure the Senator body else. I am merely saying I spent say to the Congress: Just keep doing from Nebraska has a copy. time on this. what you are doing; it seems to be Mr. KERREY. The answer is yes. The I am deeply concerned that the working. Senator from Virginia and I are look- threat to the United States of America The longer we continue doing what ing at, I believe, the same thing. of an accidental and unauthorized we are doing, the more likely it is that Mr. WARNER. That is correct. We launch from Russia goes up every sin- the horrible, unimaginable disaster oc- are looking at the conference report for gle day that we maintain the force curs and that is an accidental unau- the 1998 authorization bill on page 330, structure as high as we currently have. thorized launch against the United section 1302, ‘‘Limitation on Retire- We have plenty of safety. We have States of America on the people of ment or Dismantlement of Strategic plenty of redundancy. We have plenty America and that the people suffer as a Nuclear Delivery Systems.’’ of capacity to tell whether we are actu- result. Mr. KERREY. I am looking at the ally being attacked or whether the sig- I have no idea if President Clinton public law. nals are false. would do an expedited review and say: Mr. WARNER. It is the same thing. The Russians do not have any of that I am going to try to strike a deal with Mr. KERREY. My guess is it is pretty or they have a declining amount of it. President Putin that will allow us to close. We are forcing them to maintain at go to lower levels of ABM to solve the Public Law 105–85 says: levels, in my view, that are increasing stalemate we have over missile de- (a) Funding Limitation.—Funds available the danger to the people of the United fense. He may not take the option. to the Department of Defense may not be ob- States of America. The danger is en- Whether he takes the option or not, I ligated or expended during fiscal year 1998 hanced as a consequence of our sort of believe it is unwise for us to be tying for retiring or dismantling, or for preparing presuming maybe there is no real risk. the hands of President Clinton. I think to retire or dismantle, any of the following I put these numbers out. This is the it would be unwise to tie the hands of strategic nuclear delivery systems below the specified levels: minimal level. This is what the Pen- President Gore, President Bush, or any (1) 71 B–52H bomber aircraft. tagon said in 1997. It is what the Pen- President in this fashion. We had never (2) 18 Trident ballistic missile submarines. tagon is currently saying is still valid: done it up to 1998. There may have been I note that under current law, I be- That the minimal level we need in the a compelling argument prior to the lieve you have given flexibility to go number of warheads is 2,500. The reason Duma’s ratification of START II, but from 18 to 14; at least you have allowed we need 2,500 is, according to the peo- there is no longer a compelling argu- it to happen. ple who do the targeting—again, they ment, in my view, and it would be a (3) 500 Minuteman III intercontinental bal- are doing the targeting based upon a mistake for us to have this continuing listic missiles. Presidential directive, presumably limitation. (4) 50 Peacekeeper intercontinental bal- evaluated by the Congress after we do I yield the floor. listic missiles.

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Yes, I do. guished Senator. To suggest that the United States, that Mr. WARNER. Fine, and that is pre- I want to follow up on what the Sen- our citizens, are safer with more war- cisely what the Senator wants to take ator from Nebraska said, and I strongly heads and more active missiles being out. support what the Senator from Ne- left in place, with an army that is not Mr. KERREY. Yes. braska is trying to achieve. I ask the being paid, with command and control Mr. WARNER. Let us frame the argu- Senator from Virginia if he will agree ment from that. Congress has already that is disintegrating and degrading, is done it. The question is: Should we that START II was signed by the a very hard thing for me to understand. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, if I continue, if we put this into permanent United States of America and was rati- law now, so it is permanent? Am I not fied. might reply, I raised that issue earlier. correct on that? Mr. WARNER. Factual. One of the reasons, motivations for the Mr. KERREY. The Senator is correct. Mr. KERRY. And the Senator agrees Russians to drive to lower figures as Mr. WARNER. The Senator from Vir- that now START II has also been rati- soon as they can possibly get there is ginia comes along and says there could fied by the Russian Duma. the inability fiscally to maintain their be merit in waiving this and a future Mr. WARNER. But with certain ap- own structure in a readiness posture, President should have the option to pendages thereto. which equates to what they have had in waive it, provided he does certain pre- Mr. KERRY. I agree. I understand. years past. liminary steps as outlined in the The Senator is correct. The Russian Mr. KERRY. I agree. amendment of the Senator of Virginia. Duma ratified START II with the un- Mr. WARNER. That is a risk. Are we agreeable with that interpreta- derstanding that they had to have the Mr. KERRY. But I ask my colleague, tion? successor states to the ABM Treaty ul- if you understand their economic need, Mr. KERREY. No, I would be agree- timately recognized by the United because they cannot maintain the war- able if the Senator from Virginia States, and there are a series of bilat- heads properly, and we are worried says—— eral agreements they want us to ratify, about accidental launch, how can you Mr. WARNER. We may not agree, but and because the Senator from North then want to prohibit the President of do we understand that is what I am en- Carolina, the chairman of the Foreign the United States from conceivably deavoring to do? Relations Committee, is fundamentally making us safer by wanting to mutu- Mr. KERREY. That may be what you opposed to these changes, we are stuck. ally move to a level where we are both are endeavoring to do, but I am not But the larger interests of the United safer because we have a number of mis- sure your amendment does it. You are States of America are to make the siles that are able to be maintained saying with your amendment that you world and this country safer. properly and the balance of power is want to make certain President Clin- We decided, as a matter of policy, I correct? ton cannot do it but future Presidents say to the Senator from Virginia, that Mr. WARNER. I give to my colleague could. the world will be safer if we move to re- two responses: No. 1—and I am not try- Mr. WARNER. What I am saying, duce weapons to the levels of START ing to be critical of this President’s ad- practically speaking, is I do not think II. In fact, it is the policy of the United ministration—why didn’t they do that President Clinton can do it in a judi- States of America now to engage in ne- several years ago? Because the deterio- cious and effective way, given the time gotiations toward START III, but no ration of the infrastructure and the fi- limitations between now and the end of one whom I know, who is rational at nancial situation in Russia has been an his term of office. least—and I absolutely include the dis- ongoing situation for several years. It Mr. KERREY. That is an interpreta- tinguished chairman of the Armed commenced under Yeltsin. tion on which perhaps we should have a Services Committee as among the most Mr. KERRY. Absolutely. colloquy. If we can reach a conclusion rational and most thoughtful people on Mr. WARNER. Why didn’t your Presi- that the President could do an effective this subject—nobody is suggesting that dent take those initiatives several review in short order, it may be, as I we would not want to reduce from the years ago? said, that I am going to declare victory level of 6,000-plus warheads and try to What I am saying to you now is, be- and go home and maybe support your fore this President or any other Presi- second-degree amendment. move in the direction of START II. I assume the Senator agrees. dent begins to make an assessment of a Mr. WARNER. In the first place, the magnitude such as this, they better law of the land is still intact until the Mr. WARNER. I simply say to my distinguished colleague, before this have in place an up-to-date analysis. Senate and, indeed, the House are in That is essentially what I am saying. conference and the President signs this Senator expresses a view on that, I want to see a new quadrennial review, For the record, I would like to read bill. At the moment, the law of the from the George W. Bush statement: land precludes him from doing that. as well as a new analysis of our stra- tegic system. I will not commit to any As President, I will ask the Secretary of What I am trying to offer is a rel- Defense to conduct an assessment on our nu- evant course of action whereby the numbers at this time until I see that. clear posture and determine how best to next President has the opportunity to That is essentially what our candidate meet our security needs. While the exact address this situation in the context of George W. Bush has said. number of weapons can come only from such a fresh QDR and a fresh up-to-date Mr. KERRY. I interpret what the an assessment, I will pursue the lowest pos- analysis of all the strategic threats, candidate, George W. Bush, said some- sible number consistent with our national what the other nations possess, and the what differently, and I read his speech security. like. That is effectively what I am try- closely the other day. Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, it is iron- ing to do. It was my understanding he said he is ic that a Democrat would be here inter- Mr. KERREY. By effectively doing prepared to unilaterally reduce weap- preting the words of the putative Re- that, you are also saying that the cur- ons no matter what the Russians do. publican nominee. But let me say to rent QDR, the current evaluation, is He also wants to accompany that with my colleague, he very clearly talked not valid; that the analysis that was a fairly robust national missile defense about unilateral reductions. His father, done in 1997 by General Shalikashvili is system. President Bush, also was supportive of not valid? I again say to my colleague, I think and negotiated the policy of START II Mr. WARNER. I say it is outdated. the Senator from Nebraska is on tar- and wanted to move in that direction. Mr. President, 1994 is when the last as- get. Look, the former Soviet Union, Now START II takes us down to 3,000 sessment was made. what remains of it, Russia, has an ex- warheads. I do not know anybody in

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May I ask the distin- I would like to present my amend- United States have a number of targets guished Senator from Virginia, with all ment at an appropriate time. Has the that are well taken care of by the cur- his years of experience—he has been on presentation of the presenter, the dis- rent levels of START II, which is why the inside of these negotiations; there tinguished Senator from Nebraska, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Pentagon, is nobody with a stronger career with concluded? and everybody signed off on it. respect to this—can he really say to Is this an appropriate juncture, be- In today’s world, in a non-cold-war me, in this current climate, with the cause I don’t want to encroach on the world, the greatest threat is a rusty problems of the Russians in reducing opportunity for him to fully give his freighter hobbling its way into New and maintaining their current weap- presentation? York Harbor, or nearby, and has the ons, he can really envision the scenario Mr. KERREY. The Senator is not en- potential to launch a cruise missile at which would require us to reverse a croaching. I stand by and look forward us, or the greater threat is some group builddown to the 3,000 level? to his argument. of terrorists assembling in New York Mr. WARNER. First, I thank my col- Mr. WARNER. I see the distinguished the multiple parts of a nuclear weapon league for his comments with regard to chairman of the subcommittee on stra- and holding us hostage, or, as we saw me. But, No. 1, I never commented on tegic affairs seeking some recognition. in Japan with the sarin gas attack, ter- SIOPs. I think that is a classification I would like to accommodate him. I rorists who want to cripple the commu- that should not in any way be have had more than adequate oppor- nity through chemical or biological breached. tunity to debate these points. warfare. Mr. ALLARD. Will the Senator from Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I want Those threats chill me far more than Virginia yield? to point out that the Strategic Sub- the concept of reducing to 3,000 weap- Mr. WARNER. Let me finish. Then, committee, which I chair, has been re- ons over the course of the next years. not addressing the SIOPs in any way— alizing that times are changing and we It is going to happen. No matter what I think you understand why we should need to reevaluate and reassess our nu- the Senator from Virginia says about not do that—I believe that it is unwise, clear forces. In fact, if you look in the the next quadrennial review, I am will- given the current posture of the studies bill, we have set up a couple of studies: ing to bet my seat in the Senate that and the fact that on the face they are a revised nuclear posture review in sec- this country is going to move, together not up to date—certainly there has tion 1015. Another is a plan for a long- with others, to reduce the levels of been no revelation that these studies term sustainment of modernization of weapons to at least 3,000. The debate are up to date—that we should be mak- U.S. strategic nuclear forces in section today is not whether we ought to be at ing decisions with regard to numbers 1016. 3,000. The debate today is whether or at this time. I simply will not put my We recognize that times are chang- not 1,000, 1,500, 2,200 to 2,500 are the ap- finger on any particular number. Your ing. But this is very serious business. propriate levels. assumption is reasonable, but I am not When you are talking about a balance So why on Earth we would want to going to accede to it. of power between the United States hobble the ability of the President of Mr. KERRY. Let me say to my and the rest of the world—and in this the United States to make this country friend, he talks about the law of the particular case, Russia, the former safer by reducing to the level already land. When you sign a treaty and the U.S.S.R.—we are talking about very se- agreed upon by Republican and Demo- Senate has ratified it, it is the law of rious business. I don’t think this deci- crat negotiators alike is absolutely be- the land. Technically speaking, under sion should be made by one person. yond me. international law, it is the law of the That is why we have set up this posture Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I sim- land when you sign it. When it is rati- review process. We suggested it in the ply say to my colleague, the Congress fied, it is even more so the law of the bill we have introduced in the full com- has done it. Why do we want to hobble? land. mittee and now it is part of the bill. They did it. Last year our colleague I realize that technically speaking Apparently, this sort of mantle was brought up the amendment, vigorously the SALT II does not, in effect, go into picked up by Presidential candidate argued it, and it was defeated. So Con- full effect until we pass on the codicils. George W. Bush. An important part of gress did it again. But that is such a technicality in the his comments is that there be a pos- Mr. KERRY. There was a reason, Mr. context of what we are trying to ture review, a careful analysis of where President. It is because the Russian achieve in the world. We are the leader we are with our nuclear forces. I think Duma had not ratified. Everybody un- of the free world. We used to be the your amendment is carrying forward derstood the rationale for that. But most important force in the world for with what the Strategic Subcommittee now they have ratified it. And the only nonproliferation efforts. We used to suggests and the Armed Services Com- restraint on our moving to a safer make the most important efforts to try mittee and even candidate for the Pres- world is the fact that the Senate For- to encourage other countries to toe the idency George W. Bush. eign Relations chairman is unwilling line on nuclear weapons. I support the chairman in his amend- to bring it to the floor. If we are now going to suggest that ment to ask for a posture review before Mr. WARNER. I am not going to sin- having put into law and ratified a trea- we move forward. If I am not a cospon- gle out the Foreign Relations chair- ty, we are unwilling to reduce these sor on that amendment, I will ask that man, but I make the following observa- levels of nuclear weapons at a time we I be added because I think it is very tion. That is, this is the law of the know Russia is growing more and more important. No matter who is President, land. We are giving the opportunity to unsafe in its capacity to maintain I don’t think one single person should the next President to do the necessary them, we are not acting in the inter- be making these decisions without a studies. ests of the American people and mak- careful review from those people who Supposing President Clinton took ing them safer. know what they are doing in the De- such actions, which under the Con- I say respectfully to my friend from partment of Defense. stitution I presume he can—except Virginia, in the next 6 months there is As I understand the chairman’s that the law is pretty explicit here, un- ample opportunity for any President to amendment, it does call for that very less it is repealed—and laid down a set step in, a new President, and say: I do careful review. There is one thing I of numbers which the next President, not want to continue these levels. But would like to comment on before I whomever it may be, finds unaccept- we have an opportunity here to make yield. The Warner substitute amend- able after he does the requisite studies, the law of the land on this bill in effect ment, as I understand it, would provide

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The amendment of the Sen- President Clinton can’t do it. If it is of Senator WARNER does that. I think ator from Nebraska, as I understand it, Bush or GORE, fine, they can do it, but it is certainly compatible and con- would not be consistent with the policy Clinton can’t. I think that is a signal sistent with what the committee has enunciated by Governor Bush, nor that we are not willing—for example, been thinking in terms of the studies would it satisfy the concerns that Con- the Senator said earlier President Bush they think are necessary, both in long- gress has raised for the last 5 years. It signed START II after the November term as well as short-term posturing would lead to misguided and unin- election and authorized troops to go to with the nuclear forces. Personally, I formed reductions, in my view, rather Somalia late in his term. We under- think probably there is going to be an than a force posture based on careful stood it was late in his term and that opportunity for us to reduce some of review of all our strategic require- he might not have won the election, our nuclear forces. But it has to be ments and how these relate to our but, by gosh, the President had the au- done with a lot of forethought and overall national military policy. I thority to make these decisions right careful study. I don’t think we are think the chairman is headed in the up to the end of his term. This amend- going to solve that on the Senate floor. right direction. ment seems to be saying, although I I think it is going to take people who Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, if I think the language of the amend- know and understand all the details of may, I will make one observation and ment—I am trying to ascertain wheth- the program—both ours as well as then I will step back. This provision in er or not I should vote for this amend- throughout the world—to make this the bill that is currently before the ment because it appears the language decision. I don’t think it can be made Senate was done in, first, the sub- would allow the President to do an ex- quickly. committee of which the Senator is pedited review. It doesn’t say he can’t Mr. KERREY. The Senator’s answer chairman. have it done earlier. It may be that the is yes, for a new President. He could do Mr. ALLARD. That is correct. Senator’s intent is to prevent Presi- it as long as he is satisfied with the Mr. WARNER. It was brought to a dent Clinton from doing it. But I don’t definition of ‘‘careful review.’’ He could markup, at which time any Senators believe the language of the amendment do it prior to December of 2001. Accord- on that side of the aisle could have ob- does that. ing to this amendment, it has to be jected to it. There was no objection. In The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- submitted by 2001. So a careful review fact, as I have looked at the record, it ator from Colorado has the floor. could be done before December 2001. was accepted and voted on unani- Mr. ALLARD. I thought the Senator I am trying to get the Senator to mously by the entire committee, rec- from Virginia was controlling the time. talk me into voting for his amendment. ognizing the importance of having such Mr. KERREY. I ask the Senator from That is what I am attempting to do a review done timely before any anal- Colorado, is it his understanding that here. If the answer is yes, as it appears to be, you may not want President ysis could be made as to future levels this language would prevent a Presi- Clinton to make the decision. By the of weaponry; am I not correct? dent Bush from doing a review that Mr. ALLARD. That is correct. This could be done in 60 days from, let’s say, way, I think it is unlikely that he will. issue was not brought up in sub- either the time of his election or the He hasn’t thus far. I just think it would not be a good committee or full committee that I re- time he is sworn in as President? thing for us to say that we are going to call. Would it prevent an expedited review? put a restriction on this President that Mr. LEVIN. If the Senator will yield Say he has Colin Powell or former Na- we are not going to put on the Presi- on that narrow point, this language tional Security Adviser Brent Scow- croft and Henry Kissinger and George dent-elect, whoever that happens to be. was significantly amended in com- Mr. ALLARD. I would like to respond Shultz advising him, and the four of mittee, if I may say so. It wasn’t of- to that. On page 4 of the Warner them say we believe he ought to go to fered in that form. It was amended. amendment, it says after submission of This language here is not the issue. 5,000, and the Secretary of Energy is a report, consult with the new Con- The issue is that the amendment of the going to notify Bush on February 1; gress in subsection (c). Senator from Virginia says that this would your amendment preclude that? I think if those positions are met, we President and the next President can- Mr. ALLARD. In my view, and the can move forward. not take an action until after a certain way I read the amendment—and I Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, if I action is taken at the end of 2001. That think you are missing the main point might interject myself, as this is was never discussed in committee. It is of the amendment—is that you have a drawn, I can easily amend it so that not part—— careful review before making a deci- the next President can bring about the Mr. WARNER. Any time before. It sion. From a practical standpoint, necessary infrastructure of studies and doesn’t limit it to the end of 2001. It hopefully, it is not going to be an easy have them completed on a timetable to could be done earlier on. decision arrived at. If you are using accelerate it so it is not tied to Decem- Mr. LEVIN. Oh, it can be? February as an example, I think it may ber. The way this is drawn, it is due in Mr. WARNER. With the next Presi- be possible, because if you look into it, December. But I do not interpret that dent. it says after the quadrennial review of to preclude an earlier assessment by Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, if the 2001. the next President. Senator will yield on that, the lan- Mr. KERREY. No. It says concurrent, What I say to the Senator most re- guage of the Senator’s amendment which, as I read the language of this spectfully is, practically speaking, doesn’t say that. That was the question amendment, would cause me not to under the current administration you I was going to ask the Senator from vote for it. It doesn’t preclude Presi- have several years in which to do this Colorado. It doesn’t preclude the Presi- dent Clinton or Bush or GORE from say- work and bring it up to date. It simply dent from doing a review before De- ing we can finish that part of the re- has not been done. cember 2001. The Senator from Virginia view faster than the rest of the review I just think, practically speaking, was saying so long as it is GORE or and have the Secretary of Energy sub- this President would be ill-advised to Bush, it is OK; but if it is Clinton, it is mit it to Congress for congressional try in the remaining period of a few not. consideration. By the way, you can months to do this type of important This is June 6, the day Franklin strike this provision and there is no thing and to have these studies sud- Delano Roosevelt, while going through guarantee at all that President Clinton denly brought up. a Presidential campaign, authorized is going to take any action. He hasn’t Mr. KERREY. First of all, I think it the landing on the beaches of Nor- thus far. He hasn’t asked for authority. would be a very unwise thing to do.

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Among the things that have to be saw a threat to this Nation. And if he That is the review that Congress now considered, for example, in bringing had a policy, I would agree with that requires of the President every 4 years. the number of warheads down, are two policy. I was not going to prevent him It is a very long set of requirements things: First, though we all talk in from doing it simply because it would that take all of the defense needs of the terms of warheads, the Senator from be late. I think that would be inadvis- country into account in a coordinated, Nebraska knows and the chairman of able. structured way. the Armed Services Committee knows I look at the language of the amend- It is in that context that I believe, that isn’t what we really count. We ment. I don’t see any need to do in the incidentally, Governor Bush would count delivery systems. Those delivery amendment what the Senator is say- probably want to have this review systems include ICBMs, missiles on ing. It seems to me that the language done. I can’t speak for Governor Bush. submarines, and bombers, which are of the amendment says it has to be But I am certain after having talked to the three legs of the triad that deliver submitted by December 2001, but also him that he has in mind approaching the warheads. there is language in there precluding our defense structure generally in a Here is just one consideration that President Clinton, if he could, to accel- somewhat different way than the past goes into this equation. The United erate a review if he chose to. administration has. He has some dif- States has a need to project its conven- I am trying to get the Senator to ferent strategies in mind. tional forces. We are the superpower of talk me into voting for his amendment My guess is that he would want the the world. We try to keep peace in because it seems to me the language of nuclear review to be done consistent parts of the world when other nations his amendment would allow the Presi- with the quadrennial review so that cannot do so because among other dent, if he chose to, to do the review the Nuclear Posture Review would be things, we have the reach to get to just as President-elect Bush or Presi- coordinated with the quadrennial re- those places. We recently involved dent-elect GORE could do. view. That is precisely what the War- those forces in Kosovo, and before that Mr. WARNER. I think the Senator ner amendment calls for. It says: we did it in the gulf war. In both cases from Nebraska has carefully pointed The secretary of defense shall submit to we used our bomber forces. out that some clarification of this De- Congress in unclassified and classified forms Some of these bomber forces, such as cember timeframe is desirable. I will as necessary a report on the result of the Nu- the B–2 bomber, clearly count in terms begin to draft it immediately and hope clear Posture Review concurrently with the of strategic warheads. If we were to he can accept some. Quadrennial Defense Review due in Decem- bring the strategic warheads down too Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, it is not ber of 2001. far, the result of that would be to take desirable, if the Senator from Virginia The Senator from Nebraska is quite out of service bombers which we need seeks to get additional support. I am correct. That report would be acceler- not just for strategic purposes but for saying that as long as he keeps the lan- ated some. As a practical matter, how- conventional purposes as well. guage the way it is right now, I can in- ever, it is not going to be accelerated That is why this gets to be a pretty terpret this in a way that allows Presi- to the point that would occur in the complicated matter and why it dent Clinton to do so if he chooses. year 2000, and as a result it would, in shouldn’t be done quickly. It certainly Again, I say to my good friends on that fact, occur during the next administra- shouldn’t be done merely for political side that President Clinton hasn’t indi- tion—not this administration, the way reasons. I am not suggesting that any cated any desire to do so. the amendment is written, at least as I President would do that. Why would we want to draft this read it. That is why clearly a Nuclear Pos- amendment so that it prevented an ex- While it does not tie the Nuclear Pos- ture Review is critical to any proposal isting President from doing something ture Review to a specific date, it does that the President would make in this that a new President could do if the ex- say that it should be submitted concur- regard or any decision he would an- isting President hasn’t demonstrated rently with the QDR, whenever that nounce. Because you are talking about any willingness to do so in the first happens to be submitted. the interrelationship between conven- place? I think that is the answer to the Sen- tional and strategic forces, you should It seems to me if Congress is saying ator’s question. I think this is a very tie this to the QDR as well. we just do not trust this particular reasonable approach. I hope the Sen- That is why the Warner amendment President, and we are not going to ator will support the amendment for very wisely says the Nuclear Posture allow him to do that, it is a very bad that reason. Review, and the quadrennial review signal. It signals to people that may I again go back to primarily the should be submitted concurrently, and have a bad intent toward the United point that was made, and that is that that when they are, the President States of America that they might be we have two different approaches. One could make a decision to reduce our able to get away with things. They relies on just the certification of the warheads below that called for by this might be able to do things in this cur- President that he thinks this is a good agreement. rent environment as a consequence of thing to do. The other specifically re- One more point in response to a point Congress not willing to allow what nor- quires him to do the Nuclear Posture that the Senator from Massachusetts mally the Commander in Chief would Review and the quadrennial review and made earlier. The inference of his re- be allowed to do. to submit those two concurrently. marks was now that START II has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Then the President can, if need be, been ratified by both the United States Chair recognizes the Senator from Ari- bring the force structure down. and Russia, there is no reason why we zona. I would like to make one other point, can’t bring these warhead numbers Mr. KYL. Mr. President, as a cospon- if I could. If the Senator from Nebraska down. But that is not true. START II sor of the Warner amendment, maybe I wishes to interrupt me, that is fine. has not been ratified unconditionally can offer a little solace to my col- The second point I want to make is by the Duma. The Duma in Russia rati- league from Nebraska, which I think is this: There is a tendency to speak in fied START II with conditions, and consistent with the intent of the chair- just sort of hypothetical terms about until those conditions are satisfied, man of the Armed Services Committee. numbers: Well, 6,000 is a lot or 3,000 Russia will not submit its articles of First of all, as the Senator from Col- seems more reasonable. ratification. They will not become ef- orado pointed out, the primary point of What everyone really needs to under- fective. Until they are deposited with the Warner amendment is to ensure stand is that we are talking about one the appropriate international body, that two specific studies are done; that of the most complex sets of inter- and I believe it is Geneva, Switzerland,

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We are at a stalemate in terms of don’t want to speak for the administra- We are talking about a force struc- START II. That is why it is inaccurate tion. I am not on the Armed Services ture which has to be maintained, sub- to argue that since both countries have Committee so I haven’t been there ject to being changed either by treaty now ratified START II, the President when they made the presentations, but when ratified becomes the law of the might as well bring the numbers down. I have, as a consequence of being pro- land, or by a subsequent law. That is not true. There may be good voked to do so, requested a briefing What this language does, as I under- reason to bring those numbers down ir- from STRATCOM that was given to stand it, and I think I partly agree respective of START II, but it is not an General Shalikashvili in 1997 and was with the Senator from Arizona, is that argument that because both countries presented to the Armed Services Com- he could not lower the force structure have ratified START II, now the Presi- mittee. I believe both the chairman until that Quadrennial Defense Review dent should bring the warhead numbers and ranking member received that and Nuclear Posture Review are sub- down. In point of fact, START II has briefing, as well. I am satisfied that is mitted. I think that is the way the not yet been legally ratified by Russia. a current analysis. I am satisfied that amendment reads. The bottom line is I agree with Presi- it needs relatively little attention. However, I think I agree with what dent Bush. I take it, to some extent I don’t agree with what the chairman the Senator from Virginia suggested based upon what I know of Senator has said, saying that the President has before, which is if that Quadrennial De- KERREY’s comments, that we ought to not been evaluating this over the last 7 fense Review and Nuclear Posture Re- make a determination which makes years. He has arms control negotiators. view is submitted before December of sense for America. The world is dif- In fact, he has resisted pressure from 2001, at that point this waiver could be ferent now than it used to be. The this side of the aisle to do the very exercised by a President. President ought to, upon proper re- thing I am talking about right now. He Mr. KYL. That is exactly my under- view, determine the size of our nuclear has been unwilling to do it; he has been standing, too. That is precisely the strategic forces. unwilling to go lower, to do the thing way I think it reads. Where I think perhaps we may have a that President Bush did in 1991. Mr. LEVIN. Will the Senator yield disagreement, although perhaps he now I am not certain, even if this section for a question? is convinced, is that rather than sim- were stricken, that the President Mr. KERREY. I am pleased to yield. ply saying the President can have that would take any action, but I am not Mr. LEVIN. What is interesting to authority and can exercise it irrespec- willing to accept that there hasn’t been me is that there has been an argument tive of what the Congress did last year a sufficient amount of review done on from the Senator from Virginia and in passing the law that said no, rather this, and I think it would be unwise, as our good friend from Arizona that than taking that approach, it makes I hear now, not only restricting Presi- there should be a review; until there is much more sense to ensure that the dent Clinton but restricting President- a review, there should not be a reduc- tion in our force from START I levels. President makes this decision with the elect Bush or President-elect GORE. calm, cool reflection of the quadrennial Earlier in a colloquy with the author Mr. WARNER. That is correct. Mr. LEVIN. There was a review in review and the strategic nuclear pos- of the amendment, it seemed there was 1994—1994. In 1994, the START II level ture review having been done. When some flexibility. But I hear the Senator was deemed to be adequate by the those two things are done and sub- from Arizona saying, no, there is not; chiefs. There was a nuclear posture re- mitted concurrently, it will be an ap- it would have to be submitted concur- view in 1994. propriate time for the President then rent with the quadrennial review, Then, in 1996, we come along and say to make this decision. which is expected in December of 2001, Mr. KERREY. First, I appreciate you can’t go to START II levels. You and it may not be done 2001. It could have to stay with START I levels, we very much the statement of the Sen- take longer than December of 2001. We ator from Arizona. We have been to- said, by law—by law. are saying that the current President So we had this thoughtful Nuclear gether on a number of occasions before and future Presidents could not, if they Posture Review that took place in 1994, the intelligence committee and in the got an attractive offer from the Rus- but we won’t let a Commander in Chief public environment talking about the sians to accept the kind of modifica- implement that Nuclear Posture Re- threat of the missiles, especially from tions in ABM that permit a vigorous view, which was thoughtfully carried rogue states. I have enjoyed those asso- deployment of missile defense along out and which supported the START II ciations very much. the lines of what Governor Bush is He is quite right; the systems are ex- levels in 1994 because we came along a talking about, this would prohibit Gov- year and a half later and said you have tremely complicated. We do talk about ernor Bush from doing that unless we warheads and we ought to focus on the to stick with the START I levels. came in and changed the law again. Now the chiefs are very much op- platforms. One of the problems is that I think we should not be tying the posed to that requirement in law that it is very rare we have a chance to hands of the President in these kinds of restricts us to START I levels, the focus on any of these. It is debated too negotiations. What current law does, as higher levels, and doesn’t allow a Com- little, in my view. These are not bul- modified by the Senator from Virginia, mander in Chief to go to the START II lets; these are very complicated sys- is to untie it slightly, but as I under- levels. They have written us, and they tems. If you are the STRATCOM, you stand it now and if the Senator from have testified. Here is General Shelton: have a Presidential directive that tells Virginia agrees regarding the expla- you what you are supposed to do. I would definitely oppose inclusion of any nation of the Senator from Arizona in language that mandates specific force struc- Again, that is where it all begins, with an earlier evaluation, that could not be ture levels. a Presidential directive and a PPD 60 done, but only submitted concurrent General Shelton: that was updated during the Clinton with the submission of the quadrennial The Service Chiefs and I feel it is time to administration. You set forth talents. review. consider options that will reduce the stra- You are the CINC in charge of this. Mr. LEVIN. Will the Senator yield? tegic forces to the levels recommended by You have ICBMs, submarine launch Mr. KERREY. I yield. the Nuclear Posture Review. ballistic missiles; you have your bomb- Mr. LEVIN. My understanding is the That was 1994. He went on: ers at your disposal; and you are calcu- Senator from Arizona and the Senator The START I legislative restraint will lating whether they will be reliable, from Virginia would have to make a need to be removed before we can pursue whether they are available, whether decision on this because it is his these options. Major costs will be incurred if they will be able to do what that Presi- amendment. But my understanding is we remain at START I levels.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4553 So we required that they stick at and serous review done. What the lieve strongly—and this amendment re- START I levels, in 1996. And then some amendment does is it ties the hands of cites it—that certain steps should be of us now are critical of the Com- a President, this President and the taken before any President makes such mander in Chief for not going to a dif- President-elect, if we have to wait for important decisions with regard to the ferent force structure. We are saying: it to be submitted concurrently with numbers in our future arsenals. Well, that’s the law. We passed the law. the quadrennial review, and it weakens Mr. President, under the unanimous We require him to stay at the START him as a consequence. It says to the consent agreement, this debate can I levels. And now some of us criticize people who are negotiating with him, if continue tomorrow. I think we have him for trying to do something precipi- an offer is put on the table by this had an excellent debate. I think we tously, without adequate study. President that is different from what have narrowed, for the benefit of the There was an adequate study. It was the current law allows, he cannot do it. Senate, where the differences are on called a Nuclear Posture Review in He can’t sit down and negotiate with the two sides. 1994, which said the START II levels President Putin to go to lower levels in Unless my colleague from Colorado were adequate for the security of this exchange for a modification of ABM be- has further to say on this amendment, country. We will not let him go to the cause the law prevents him from doing I will proceed to do another amend- START II levels. Then, as my good it. ment at this time. friend from Nebraska points out, in It weakens an incumbent President. Mr. LEVIN. Will the Senator yield 1997 there was an additional review. I That is exactly what it does. I think for just one procedural question? do not think any of us want to suggest that is what it is intended to do. That Mr. WARNER. Yes, of course. the chiefs did not do a thoughtful re- is what it will successfully accomplish. Mr. LEVIN. Is it the intention, then, view in 1997, saying we could safely go, I don’t think—in fact, I know—from of the Senator from Virginia to modify in a START III agreement, to a lower my experience of the Senator from Vir- his pending amendment? level than START II. But we are stuck ginia that is precisely the opposite of Mr. WARNER. I thank the Senator at START I. We are at START I levels. the sort of thing he would want. He from Michigan. It is not my intention Now we are saying we will let the next would avoid it. I am going to listen to to modify the amendment of the Sen- President go to a lower level than the answer of the Senator from Vir- ator from Virginia at the desk at this START I, but not this, because we ginia and then come back in the morn- time. want it to be thoughtful, when we had ing to hear even more. Mr. LEVIN. The modification I was a thoughtful review in 1994. We will not But in the spirit of bipartisanship, I referring to was not a technical modi- let them go on. We had a thoughtful re- understand the Senator from Virginia fication to comply with the unanimous view in 1997 to which we won’t let him is going to be offering later, perhaps, consent agreement. The modification I go. an amendment that would provide was referring to is whether the Senator Of course, it should be thoughtful. some resources for the operation of a from Virginia is intending to modify We have had two of them right in the World War II memorial. any of the language relative to that RECORD, right before us, that we are Mr. WARNER. That is my intention. 2001 date. saying, in the Kerrey amendment, to Mr. KERREY. I would like to be Mr. WARNER. At this time I do not which we ought to allow a Commander added as a cosponsor of that. think it is necessary. I will ask the in Chief to go. We have the Chiefs say- Mr. WARNER. At long last, he is Chair, for the purposes of clarity, is the ing they want the option to go to the joining me. I am going to do that as amendment of the Senator from Vir- START II levels. Unless we say the soon as the opportunity presents itself. ginia in order? I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, it is. chiefs do not act thoughtfully—and I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. WARNER. There was some con- do not think anybody in this Chamber ator from Arizona. wants to take that position—then it Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I believe the cern, technically, heretofore that it seems to me we should allow a Com- question of the Senator from Michigan was not. mander in Chief to go to the thoughtful through the Senator from Nebraska to Mr. LEVIN. That is correct. Posture Review level of 1994 and the the Senator from Virginia is whether Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, we will thoughtful 1997 level. he agreed with me. lay aside this amendment for the time So the first thing we need to do is in- My interpretation is simply the lan- being. terpret what this amendment means. I guage of the amendment which says The PRESIDING OFFICER. The do not know if Senator WARNER agrees that the Nuclear Posture Review shall unanimous consent agreement we are with this, but I think Senator KYL has be submitted concurrently with the operating under at the present time suggested the way I phrased that inter- quadrennial review, which is due in De- does not contemplate any additional pretation was accurate. I would be ask- cember—— amendments, so it would require unan- ing a question, even though Senator Mr. WARNER. No later than. imous consent. KERREY has the floor, of Senator WAR- Mr. KYL. No later than December Mr. WARNER. That is correct. I am NER, whether he agrees with Senator 2001. It could be, therefore, submitted simply at this point in time asking my KYL’s interpretation of the Warner prior to that date. It all depends upon colleague for unanimous consent that I amendment. when the QDR would be submitted. But can send to the desk an amendment re- Mr. KERREY. Let me ask Senator it does have to be at the same time. lating to the World War II veterans me- WARNER the question. If I could just make one other point, morial. Mr. WARNER. I ask my colleague to I am advised by staff that the last The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there restate his position for clarity, and quadrennial review did not include a objection? then I will clearly indicate. review of the nuclear posture. So the Mr. LEVIN. Reserving the right to Mr. KERREY. In answering the ques- last Nuclear Posture Review was in object, we just need a few minutes to tion of the Senator from Michigan, fact in 1994. look at it. We just received it. that portion that was directed to me at Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, my col- Mr. WARNER. Why don’t we put in a least, first of all I say you are right. I league is correct on that. I can verify brief quorum call, Mr. President. think the question is, Do we need an that. And I agree with his interpreta- I suggest the absence of a quorum. additional review, more than we have tion of my amendment. It is as simple The PRESIDING OFFICER. The already had, to support a President if as that. clerk will call the roll. the President decides to go at lower Mr. LEVIN. I think I did say the Nu- The bill clerk proceeded to call the levels? That is what this amendment clear Posture Review of 1994, which was roll. says. This amendment says we need ad- a thoughtful review which supports Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask ditional review and it needs to be more START II levels. The Commander has unanimous consent that the order for thoughtful than we have had thus far. been precluded from going to that by the quorum call be rescinded I am prepared to say, with the little our law. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. I know—you know more than I on this Mr. WARNER. It comes down to a ALLARD). Without objection, it is so or- subject—that we have had thoughtful very practical application, that we be- dered.

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What a fitting day, those who were on the battlefronts in amendment to the desk and ask for its the 56th anniversary of D-Day. I called the Pacific and in Europe. immediate consideration. Senator Dole, after consultation with a So it was America’s generation of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without number of my colleagues, most specifi- uniformed and those civilians here at objection, the clerk will report. cally those colleagues in addition to home who fought courageously and The bill clerk read as follows: myself who served in World War II, to sacrificed in so many ways to make The Senator from Virginia [Mr. WARNER], get their concurrence in a decision that victory assured against tyranny. for himself, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. THURMOND, Mr. I had made sometime earlier to the ef- The memorial campaign currently is INOUYE, Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. fect that I thought Congress should progressing toward raising the $139.6 ROTH, Mr. HELMS, Mr. MOYNIHAN, Mr. LAU- participate in the funding of a portion million needed to build this lasting me- TENBERG, Mr. GORTON, Mr. AKAKA, and Mr. of this memorial, a relatively small KERREY, proposes an amendment numbered morial to the generation that con- 3189. portion that remains to be raised to quered tyranny in the 20th century. reach the goal. I asked Senator Dole to Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask While the campaign is very close to the come today, which he did several hours unanimous consent that reading of the goal, we in the Congress now have an ago. We met. We reached concurrence amendment be dispensed with. opportunity to show our support and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without on the following language, which I will add our shoulder to the wheel. objection, it is so ordered. address to the Senate. The site on The National Mall has This is becoming a campaign to build The amendment is as follows: been chosen, preliminary design ap- this memorial. It is all America. It is proved, and the intent is to break On page 613, after line 12, insert the fol- lowing: extraordinary. I was very heavily in- ground on Veterans Day weekend, this volved in the funding, the legislation SEC. 3403. DISPOSAL OF TITANIUM. November. Since the private sector is (a) DISPOSAL REQUIRED.—Subject to sub- and other aspects of the Vietnam Vet- generously donating the funds needed section (b), the President shall, by Sep- erans Memorial, spent 2 or 3 years be- to design, construct, and maintain the tember 30, 2010, dispose of 30,000 short tons of fore, in fact, or more working with the memorial—over $120 million as of titanium contained in the National Defense courageous group that envisioned that today—I believe it is appropriate for Stockpile so as to result in receipts to the magnificent memorial. I can remember Congress also to support the memorial United States in a total amount that is not when it was just a glimmer in our eyes, campaign. less than $180,000,000. the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. I The amendment I introduce tonight, (b) MINIMIZATION OF DISRUPTION AND think there were 10,000 different de- LOSS.—The President may not dispose of ti- together with my distinguished col- tanium under subsection (a) to the extent signs that came in. I remember going league from Michigan, Mr. LEVIN, will that the disposal will result in— out to Andrews Air Force Base where show the support of Congress for this (1) undue disruption of the usual markets all the designs for the Vietnam Vet- important project. Specifically, the of producers, processors, and consumers of erans Memorial were posted. We had a amendment provides for $6 million to titanium; or group of experts examine them. the American Battle Monuments Com- (2) avoidable loss to the United States. Finally, the experts came down on mission from the revenues of sale of ti- (c) TREATMENT OF RECEIPTS.—Notwith- the design which is the current wall. It tanium from the national defense standing section 9 of the Strategic and Crit- was designed by a young architectural ical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. stockpile—nonappropriated funds, Mr. 98h), funds received as a result of the dis- student or just a graduate, 21 years old. President. The $6 million should be posal of titanium under subsection (a) shall It was as if the hand of providence used to complete all necessary require- be applied as follows: $174,000,000 to defray reached down and touched those indi- ments for the design of, the costs of health care benefit improvement viduals who started that campaign, groundbreaking for, construction of, for retired military personnel; and $6,000,000 who saw it through at times when we maintenance of, and dedication of the for transfer to the American Battle Monu- didn’t have $5 in the bank and we World War II memorial. ments Commission for deposit in the fund es- worked to rescue it. Then this brilliant The Commission plans to complete tablished under section 2113 of title 36, woman, Maya Lin, created the design United States Code, for the World War II me- construction and dedicate the memo- morial authorized by section 1 of Public Law out of 10,000 submissions. So much for rial on Veterans Day, 2002. We cannot 103–32 (107 Stat. 90). that history. wait a moment longer to show our sup- (d) WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL.—(1) The I have a very modest association port for this project. It is astonishing amount transferred to the American Battle with Senator Dole and others who are that over 1,000 men and women each Monuments Commission under subsection (c) working on this, but I am happy to day who proudly wore the uniform, of shall be used to complete all necessary re- present this to the Senate tonight as that 16 million total, are passing on to quirements for the design of, ground break- America’s campaign. Citizens across their great rewards—1,000 a day who ing for, construction of, maintenance of, and our land, corporations, foundations, dedication of the World War II memorial. die. Now it is the hour for Congress to The Commission shall determine how the veterans groups, civic, fraternal, pro- act and put our shoulder to the wheel amount shall be apportioned among such fessional organizations and State legis- to give our expression, along with all purposes. latures, yes, indeed, State legislatures, other Americans, for this great project. (2) Any funds not necessary for the pur- have generously contributed to this I yield the floor. poses set forth in paragraph (1) shall be important cause. Hundreds of thou- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- transferred to and deposited in the general sands of individual Americans, young ator from Michigan is recognized. fund of the Treasury. and old, are rallying behind the oppor- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I con- (e) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER DISPOSAL AU- tunity to say thank you to a genera- gratulate and thank the Senator from THORITY.—The disposal authority provided in subsection (a) is new disposal authority and tion of Americans from the World War Virginia for his leadership in this mat- is in addition to, and shall not affect, any II generation. It is to the military men ter. This is a relatively small contribu- other disposal authority provided by law re- and women who wore the uniforms, but tion from the people, acting through garding materials in the National Defense I, as a young person who went into the its Congress. The private sector is Stockpile. service in January 1945, remember the funding 95 percent of this effort. This is Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, our be- war was raging, the Battle of the Bulge really symbolic almost, but it is an im- loved former colleague, former major- had not been completed yet. The cam- portant contribution. It symbolizes ity leader, Senator Dole, and others paign in Iwo Jima was about to start. where the heart of this institution, this have been very active in raising funds The whole of America was involved in Congress, is, and reflects where the to build a memorial to those who that war, whether you were in uniform American people are because they served in World War II. I have been in or whether you were on the home front. would, I think, applaud what the good

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4555 Senator from Virginia is doing here to- something which people just put into Mr. LEVIN. I move to lay that mo- night, and I am happy to join. I thank the war effort, either scrapped or used tion on the table. him. He points out many things that I in some way. The motion to lay on the table was won’t amplify, given the hour, except This is a special tribute to those of agreed to. to say it is surely the right day today, our colleagues, including yourself, who Mr. WARNER. I thank my distin- this 56th anniversary of D-Day. were in World War II. I know you are guished colleague for joining me and When he talks about how the Amer- going to list them. But as this honor for his kind remarks about our col- ican people who participated in that ef- roll of heroes is read by the Senator leagues. fort are all being honored, surely first from Virginia, I think we are all going Mr. President, we have made some and foremost are our veterans, but all to stand very proud that we have so accomplishments today. The hour is 8 the American people who are behind many Members still in this body who o’clock, and we started promptly at them; it is such an important point for served in World War II and, of course, about 2:45. I thank all who participated all of us to remember. many who did serve in this body who in moving this. We have an order for I remember as a kid the minute, lit- served in World War II who are also tomorrow which lays out the work. tle contribution we kids were making, being honored. Senator Dole, of course, f going around the streets looking for is very much in the lead in this effort, MORNING BUSINESS wrappers that we could peel off the foil, but so many others came before us who put it together in a little ball of metal, are currently in this body who served. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask and then, with all the little balls of How many are there who served in unanimous consent that the Senate metal, put together a tank or an air- this body? proceed to a period of morning business plane. But first and foremost, obvi- Mr. WARNER. I have spoken to every with Senators permitted to speak up to ously, it is the veterans, those who one of them today. I will read their 10 minutes each. didn’t come back and those who did. names in the order of seniority of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I thank the Senator from Virginia for Senate: Senator THURMOND, who objection, it is so ordered. doing this. I don’t know if he listed all crossed the beaches on D-Day. He did it f the cosponsors. in a glider, and it crashed, he was in- TRIBUTE TO THE RESERVE OFFI- Mr. WARNER. I was about to do that. jured, but he went on and took up his CERS ASSOCIATION OF THE It is so hard for the current generation duties despite that. Senator INOUYE is UNITED STATES ON THE OCCA- of people to remember that period. one of the most highly decorated Mem- SION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY Both of us do. I happen to have been in bers of the Senate. The President up- OF THE ASSOCIATION’S CON- uniform. I remember where we had a graded his decoration from the Distin- GRESSIONAL CHARTER little book of stamps, savings bonds, guished Service Cross to the Medal of and you put your quarter stamps in. Honor; is that correct? Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, it is You were rationing butter, meat, shoes Mr. LEVIN. That is correct. It will be with a great deal of professional pleas- and clothing. We never thought about presented in a ceremony this month at ure and personal pride that I rise today it. It was our way of backing the men the White House. That was something to honor an organization in which I am and women in uniform. I remember it Senator INOUYE was not even aware of a life member and served as the 21st was 3 gallons, I think, a week of gaso- until he read about it. national president nearly 50 years ago. line that you had. My father was a doc- Mr. WARNER. No. There is not a The organization of which I speak is tor, and I remember that doctors had more modest Member of the Senate. our neighbor across First Street, the an additional allocation of gasoline so Mr. LEVIN. So true. Reserve Officers Association of the they could make hospital calls and Mr. WARNER. What a great strength United States, though it is perhaps visit homes. It was just an extraor- he has been to national defense in the best known simply by its initials— dinary hour in America, the way there 22 years we have worked on this. ROA. The association was organized in was a total effort. FRITZ HOLLINGS was in the European 1922, at the instigation of General of Mr. LEVIN. All the way down to the campaign. Senator STEVENS was an Air the Armies John J. Pershing, who was kids. Corps pilot, before there was an Air then serving as the Army’s Chief of Mr. WARNER. Yes. I remember pick- Force; he flew in the Pacific. Senator Staff. Like many others who served in ing up little bits off the cigarette packs BILL ROTH was in the Army. Senator uniform in World War I, General Per- and the tin foil. HELMS was in the Navy. Senator MOY- shing was convinced that the war could Mr. LEVIN. We used to flatten cans. NIHAN was in the Navy, and he was have been significantly shortened or After we were done with a can of food, proud to call me Secretary of the Navy. avoided altogether if an adequate pool we would take off the other end that I was just a petty officer third class. of trained officers had existed at the hadn’t been opened, put it in a box, Senator LAUTENBERG served. Senator time. Taking his sentiments to heart, flatten the can, and carry in the boxes GORTON served in the Army right at 140 Reserve officers met at Washing- of tins. the end. Senator AKAKA served. I was a ton’s Willard Hotel and organized the Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, does young sailor, and we were trained dur- Reserve Officers Association. It was the Senator remember the collection of ing the invasion of Japan, and the war largely through the dedicated efforts of scrap metal? I will never forget it. In ended very precipitously. this voluntary organization and its those days, the Nation’s Capital, where Mr. LEVIN. Senator Bob KERREY also members that the United States estab- we lived, had great big trash trucks, wanted to be added as a cosponsor. lished its Officer Reserve Corps, which and the trucks ran overtime. They Mr. WARNER. Senator Robert was to supply the great majority of would come down the street, and peo- KERREY is a Medal of Honor winner. We America’s trained officers in the days ple would come out and put all kinds of will add him as a cosponsor. I ask leading up to World War II. It is appro- scrap metal in the trucks. I remember unanimous consent that they all be priate for the Senate to note that these the person who lived across from me made cosponsors, along with myself first ROA members were citizen-sol- came out with an armful of magnifi- and Senator LEVIN. diers who clearly saw the approaching cent guns—shotguns and rifles that be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without storm clouds. They pushed the nation longed to her husband—and the trash objection, it is so ordered. toward an unprecedented level of pre- guys looked at them and just threw Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I urge war preparedness that arguably saved them in the truck. I don’t know that adoption of the amendment. lives and formed the very foundations those guns ever got to the scrap heap, The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there of the great victories of democracy but I remember that as if it were yes- is no further debate on the amendment, that were to follow. terday. the amendment is agreed to. With the end of the war, the ROA re- Mr. LEVIN. I saw letters of President The amendment (No. 3189) was agreed sumed its normal operations, raising Roosevelt the other day thanking peo- to. and maintaining the nation’s aware- ple for their donations—I think it was Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I move ness of the role and contributions of its of telescopes; I am not sure. It was to reconsider the vote. military forces in the uneasy post-war

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Mr. President, I rise INTO THE MISSISSIPPI SPORTS mote the development and execution today to pay tribute to a life of service HALL OF FAME thereof.’’ devoted to defending the values and Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I rise today For 50 years, the ROA has followed ideals of our nation. On July 1, 2000 the to congratulate my close friend, Robert that guidance, and taken the lead in country will lose to retirement its Dep- Khayat. On March 9, 2000, Chancellor rigorously advocating a strong and via- uty Commander in Chief of the United Khayat was inducted into the Mis- ble national defense posture for our na- States Strategic Command, Lieutenant sissippi Sports Hall of Fame. I want to tion. The ROA has worked to support General Phillip J. Ford, USAF. recognize Chancellor Khayat not just concepts that have strengthened our Through his leadership, General Ford because of his recent induction into ability to preserve our freedom and to has taken the United States and U.S. this prestigious group, but also for his advance our national interests across Strategic Command into a new world dedication to the State of Mississippi. the world. It worked to revitalize and environment. During his career, his Robert Khayat played college base- fund the Selective Service System, guidance and foresight helped see the ball and football at our mutual alma support our Cold War allies, and focus U.S. Military into the new millennium. mater, the University of Mississippi. the weight of public opinion in favor of Throughout a career that spans four Playing catcher for Ole Miss, he led the our national commitment during the decades, General Ford has commanded team to two consecutive SEC Baseball Gulf War and expanding NATO. It has the 8th Air Force, the 384th Bomb Championships. A two-time All SEC played a major role in persuading the Wing, and the 524th Bomb Squadron. As player, Bob Khayat earned three let- Congress to provide more than $15 bil- commander of the 384th at McConnell ters in his sophomore, junior, and sen- lion in critically needed equipment for Air Force Base, Kansas, he transformed ior years. our nation’s Reserve components. In and entire installation to bring in and During Bob Khayat’s college football addition, the ROA has also clearly un- support a new B–1 bomber wing. Gen- career he demonstrated a definitive derstood that not all ideas are good eral Ford has also served as com- leadership role. At the position of ideas. It successfully opposed efforts to mandant of the Air Command and Staff place-kicker, ‘‘Golden Toe,’’ as he was combine the Army Reserve and Na- College and held key staff positions at called, led the Rebels’ extraordinary tional Guard, and to disestablish the the Headquarters of the U.S. Air Force, football team to many a victory. His Coast Guard, and Air Force Reserves, Military Airlift Command, Air Mobil- name is forever in the University of as well as the Selective Service System ity Command and Strategic Air Com- Mississippi’s history books as one of and the commissioned officer corps of mand. the greatest place kickers to set foot the National Oceanic and Atmospheric As the nation’s top bomber com- on the Ole Miss campus. Coach John Administration. mander supporting the United States Vaught’s team secured many victories Mr. President, the ROA has, for the Central Command, General Ford di- because of Bob Khayat’s athletic abil- past 78 years, proven itself to be a rected an unprecedented global power ity. He was selected as the place-kicker strong and articulate voice in the halls strike against Iraq during Operation on the Ole Miss Team of the Century. of Congress and the corridors of gov- DESERT FOX. Despite tactical and After graduating from Ole Miss, Bob ernment for all our service members. It weapon system limitations, his bomb- Khayat played professional football for has lived up to its charter and sup- ers succeeded in retargeting their air the Washington Redskins. In his time ported the cause of national defense in launched cruise missiles while airborne with the Redskins he scored 204 points, seasons when it has not been popular to and en route to their targets. His tied the all-time Redskins record for do so. It has established an enviable forces delivered their weapons on time most field goals made in a single game, reputation for nonpartisan expertise and on target, guaranteeing mission and was voted into the Pro Bowl. In and even-handed advocacy, a reputa- success. recognition of his great achievements, tion that has grown and flourished as As Deputy Commander in Chief of the NFL presented Bob Khayat with defense issues have become ever more the United States Strategic Command, the 1998 Career Achievement Award for complex in these days of the Total and as a strong proponent of an endur- his accomplishments on and off the Force Policy. The ROA enjoys the con- ing, stable, strategic relationship with field. fidence of the Congress and of the De- Russia, General Ford championed the While performing in the NFL, Robert partment of Defense. Its successful leg- Defense Department’s cooperative Khayat pursued his law degree at the islative efforts have made it a valued threat reduction activities, to include University of Mississippi Law School. partner in the formulation and devel- military-to-military contacts. General opment of the annual defense bills and After graduating third in his class and in building broad, bipartisan support Ford’s historic military-to-military ex- earning his Juris Doctorate degree in for our men and women in uniform. changes with senior Russian nuclear 1966, Bob Khayat entered private prac- Over the years I have learned that seri- commanders built a legacy of respect, tice in Pascagoula, Mississippi. In 1969 ous debate on any issue dealing with mutual understanding and cooperation. he became a law professor at Ole Miss. our Reserve forces is not complete The general’s insight in planning and From 1980 to 1981, Bob Khayat took a until we have heard from the ROA. As evaluating the command’s communica- leave of absence to pursue a Masters of the number of members of Congress tion capabilities assured the nation Law degree, which he received from with personal military experience has that the communication between the Yale Law School. Returning to teach declined, the importance of ROA’s con- President, Secretary of Defense, Joint at Ole Miss Law School, he was pro- tribution to developing our military Chiefs and men and women at the helm moted to Associate Dean before serving policy has increased exponentially. The of ballistic missile submarines, inter- as Vice Chancellor for University Af- ROA has played and will continue to continental ballistic missiles and nu- fairs in 1984. In 1994 he served as in- play a crucial role in shaping the de- clear bombers remained intact despite terim athletic director before becom- bate over the appropriate roles and Y2K concerns. His efforts will have an ing the University of Mississippi’s 15th missions of our Armed Forces. The na- enduring, positive impact on strategic Chancellor. tion is most fortunate to have such an stability for many years to come. Chancellor Robert Khayat plays an asset to call upon. We should all be Lieutenant General Ford and his instrumental role for the State of Mis- grateful. wife, Kris leave the military after a sissippi. He is known for his tireless Mr. President, I urge all Senators to distinguished 34 year career serving leadership which he has exemplified as join me in congratulating the Reserve their nation. The people of the United a student, an athlete, a professor and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4557 finally as Chancellor of the University on as an eternal flame. I was deeply apy as one of its clinical trial sites. Ju- of Mississippi. Chancellor Khayat’s saddened to hear the news of his death. dith says that, within five weeks, she character is a tremendous asset to Ole Dr. Washington’s reputation for hard had less swelling in her fingers and she Miss. As a person, he is a role model for work and academic excellence set an had more energy. As she puts it, she is all who know him. example which will continue to inspire in ‘‘go mode.’’ I am happy to report Mr. President, on behalf of my fellow greatness in the men and women of that Judith has resumed writing, takes Mississippians, I would like to com- Mississippi. Such a reputation is the daily walks with her family without mend Chancellor Khayat for his leader- greatest tribute to a man’s life. His in- stopping at every street corner, and ship, his accomplishments, and his con- sight on predicting the needs of future truly believes that this treatment has tinued dedication to making our home students helped to mold Alcorn State changed her life. state a better place. While I am recog- University into one of Mississippi’s Judith is fortunate in that her insur- nizing Chancellor Khayat for his induc- great universities. ance plan covers the cost of Enbrel, tion into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Mr. President, Mississippians and with a small co-payment. Medicare, on Fame, his many talents and abilities Americans are grateful for Dr. Wash- the other hand, does not allow cov- distinguish him in countless other ington’s public service, and I commend erage of self-administered injectable areas as well. him for his leadership and accomplish- drugs. It covers only drugs that are ad- f ments. ministered in a physician’s office. That means that many Medicare bene- f IN MEMORY OF DR. WALTER ficiaries are going without treatment WASHINGTON ACCESS TO INNOVATION FOR because they can’t afford it them- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, today I rise MEDICARE PATIENTS ACT selves, or that they are treated with a to remember an admirable person and a Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, we therapy that is covered but may not be devoted educator, Dr. Walter Wash- are so fortunate to live in an era when the most appropriate or effective treat- ington. Dr. Washington served as a modern medical breakthroughs are an ment. That doesn’t make sense. I am classroom teacher, assistant principal, almost common occurrence. Every day very proud that most of the break- Dean of Utica Junior College, Presi- brings new research and insight into throughs in medicine today were in- dent of Utica Junior College for twelve the human body and diseases that, un- vented in the United States. But break- years, and served as President of fortunately, affect our friends, fami- throughs alone aren’t enough—I be- Alcorn State University from 1969 to lies, co-workers, and ourselves. For ex- lieve that every American ought to 1994. Dr. Washington retired as Presi- ample, there are several wonderful new have access to those breakthroughs. dent of Alcorn State University on therapies that help people with chronic Medicare patients are certainly no ex- June 30, 1994, and was subsequently diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, ception. named President Emeritus by the Mis- multiple sclerosis, and Hepatitis C live It is gratifying that this legislation sissippi Board of Trustees of State In- more active and pain-free lives. I am is supported by a broad range of stitutions of Higher Learning. proud to be an original co-sponsor of women, senior, minority, religious, During his tenure as both an educa- the Access to Innovation for Medicare rural, and health professional organiza- tor and administrator, Dr. Washington Patients Act (S. 2644), which would ex- tions like the Alliance for Aging Re- was a leader in the State of Mississippi tend Medicare coverage to new self-in- search, the American Public Health As- and throughout the country. He was a jected biological therapies for these sociation, the National Farmers Union, mentor to all who met him, and he set chronic diseases. the Older Women’s League (OWL), the a high standard for his successors. His One of the most important things I National Hispanic Council on Aging, impact on Mississippi was evident in do as a United States Senator is listen and more than a dozen other organiza- his work as a representative of the to the people and the stories of their tions. OWL, the only national member- state on several national commissions. lives. The story of one of my constitu- ship organization that works on the As a man of many talents, he served ents, Judith Levinson of Rockville, issues unique to midlife and older on the Advisory Council of the Na- Maryland, is a compelling example of women, has stressed the importance of tional Urban League’s Black Executive access to innovative medical treat- the power of these new therapies. Ju- Exchange Program and the U.S. Presi- ments for older women and urged Con- dith was diagnosed with rheumatoid dent’s Advisory Council on Historically gress to recognize that ‘‘73% of women arthritis (RA) when she was 40 years Black Colleges and Universities. In on Medicare have two or more concur- old. At first, her fingers and toes 1982, he was awarded the Outstanding rent chronic conditions, which often swelled up and sent sharp pains into Presidential Cluster Citation by Presi- lead to limitations in the activities of her arms and shoulders. Over the next dent Ronald Reagan. daily living and the need for long-term few years, she had multiple surgeries Dr. Washington was a member of sev- care. In order to improve the health of to place artificial knuckles in her fin- eral professional organizations, includ- women suffering with chronic diseases gers, to fuse her thumbs, and to replace ing Kappa Delta Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, . . . Congress should extend Medicare and Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. He both of her wrists with steel rods. Her coverage to self-administered inject- served as president of the Mississippi feet have also been affected. Judith had ables.’’ Teachers Association and held mem- six surgeries on her feet because bone Mr. President, we must ensure that bership in the Mississippi Association deterioration made walking very dif- Medicare beneficiaries have access to of Educators and the national Edu- ficult and painful. She now wears a size promising and innovative new thera- cation Association. 2 shoe because so much bone has been pies. This legislation will help thou- Dr. Washington married his college removed from her feet. Unfortunately, sands of people living with chronic con- sweetheart, the former Carolyn Carter, Judith’s suffering did not end with the ditions like RA, MS, and Hepatitis C in 1949. In addition to his devotion to surgeries. During recovery, her hands live better, happier, and more produc- his wife, he was involved in many com- had to be placed in cages in order to tive lives. I urge my colleagues to join munity organizations. Dr. Washington heal properly—which made her com- Senators GORTON, MURRAY, myself and received the Silver Beaver Award from pletely dependent on others for daily the other co-sponsors in supporting it. activities. On a scale of 1 to 10, Judith the Boy Scouts of America, the Distin- f guished Service Award and Distin- rated her daily pain as an 8. guished Alumni Award from Peabody In January of 1999, Judith’s doctor THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE College, and the Service to Humanity prescribed a new self-injectable drug Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the Award from Mississippi College. He was called Enbrel, which had just been ap- close of business yesterday, Monday, listed among Ebony’s 100 Most Influen- proved by the Food and Drug Adminis- June 5, 2000, the Federal debt stood at tial Black Americans in 1974, 1975, and tration (FDA) for the treatment of ad- $5,642,401,863,301.59 (Five trillion, six 1976, and was selected Mississippi Man- vanced RA. I am proud to add that the hundred forty-two billion, four hundred of-the-Year in Education in 1981. Johns Hopkins University’s Division of one million, eight hundred sixty-three Dr. Washington passed away on De- Rheumatology was instrumental in the thousand, three hundred one dollars cember 1, 1999, but his legacy will live development of this breakthrough ther- and fifty-nine cents).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 Five years ago, June 5, 1995, the Fed- oriented. When they saw me, one of them how disadvantaging the kids. But Ilene and I eral debt stood at $4,903,928,000,000 said, ‘‘Excuse me, are you the man who decided a long time ago to let our kids find (Four trillion, nine hundred three bil- unlocks the meeting room?’’ their way in this world without toting the I did an intellectual double-take and then, bag of race. They are lucky, of course, to lion, nine hundred twenty-eight mil- with my racial hackles rising, answered with have grown up after the great achievements lion). as much irritation as I could pack into my of the civil rights movement, which changed Ten years ago, June 5, 1990, the Fed- voice: ‘‘No, I’m not the man who unlocks the America’s heart as much as its laws. But we eral debt stood at $3,127,410,000,000 rooms.’’ have made sure that the central question for (Three trillion, one hundred twenty- The two men shrank back and I walked on, our children, since the moment they came seven billion, four hundred ten mil- fuming to myself about how racial profiling into this world, has always been who are lion). is practiced every day in subtle forms by you, not what are you. When we ignore ap- peals to group identity and focus instead on Fifteen years ago, June 5, 1985, the people who would otherwise piously condemn it in state troopers working the New Jersey individuals and their individual humanity, Federal debt stood at $1,776,269,000,000 Turnpike. As I stalked toward the garage, I we are inviting the principles of justice (One trillion, seven hundred seventy- didn’t feel uplifted by my righteous anger. present since the American founding to come six billion, two hundred sixty-nine mil- On the contrary, I felt crushed by it. It was inside our contemporary American homes. lion). a heavy burden, so heavy, in fact, that I I won’t pretend this is always easy. While Twenty-five years ago, June 5, 1975, stopped and stood there for a minute, sag- a senior at college, I fell in love with an ef- fervescent white woman named Ilene. When the Federal debt stood at ging under its weight. Then I tried to see myself through the eyes of the two old men Ilene’s parents first learned how serious we $522,954,000,000 (Five hundred twenty- were about each other, they reacted with dis- two billion, nine hundred fifty-four I’d just run into: someone who was black, yes, but more importantly, someone without may and spent long hours on the phone try- million) which reflects a debt increase luggage, striding purposefully out of the ele- ing to keep the relationship from developing further. Hoping for support from my own rel- of more than $5 trillion— vator as if on a mission, dressed in a semi- atives, I went home one weekend and told $5,119,447,863,301.59 (Five trillion, one uniform of blazer and gray slacks. hundred nineteen billion, four hundred I turned around and retraced my steps. Mom (the grandmother who had raised me) about Ilene. She was cold and negative. forty-seven million, eight hundred ‘‘What made you think I was the guy who unlocks the meeting rooms?’’ I asked when I ‘‘Why can’t you find yourself a nice colored sixty-three thousand, three hundred girl?’’ she blurted out. I walked out of the caught up with them. one dollars and fifty-nine cents) during ‘‘You were dressed a little like a hotel em- house and didn’t contact her for a long time the past 25 years. ployee, sir,’’ the one who had spoken earlier afterward. Ilene and I now felt secretive and embat- said in a genuinely deferential way. ‘‘Believe f tled. Marrying ‘‘outside your race’’ was no me, I meant no insult.’’ easy decision in 1962. I knew that Ilene had ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ‘‘Well, I hope you’ll forgive me for being no qualms about challenging social norms, abrupt,’’ I said, and after a quick handshake but I was less sure that she could deal with I headed back to the garage, feeling im- A RETROSPECTIVE ON RACE exclusion by her family, which seemed to me mensely relieved. a real possibility. Nonetheless, she said yes ∑ Mr. GRAMM. Mr. President, I wish to If we are to lay this burden down for good, when I proposed, and we were married, with we must be committed to letting go of racial no family members present. share with my colleagues a moving classifications—not getting beyond race by autobiographical article written by I called Mom the day after and told her. taking race more into account, as Supreme She apologized for what she’d said earlier. Ward Connerly. Mr. Connerly’s intel- Court Justice Harry Blackmun disastrously Ilene’s parents were not so quick to alter ligence and personal experience with advised, but just getting beyond race period their position. For months, the lines of com- racism blend together into a truly in- as a foundation for public policy. munication were down. Sometimes I came sightful analysis and I encourage my Yet, I know that race is a scar in America. home from work and found Ilene sitting on colleagues to read about Mr. I first saw this scar at the beginning of my the couch crying. Connerly’s uniquely American story. life in the segregated South. Black people Finally her parents agreed to see her, but should not deny that this mark exists: it is not me. I drove her up to their house and Mr. President, I ask that the article part of our connection to America. But we waited in the car while she went in. As the which appeared in the June 2000 edition should also resist all of those, black and hours passed, I seethed. At one point I start- of The American Enterprise be printed white, who want to rip open that scar and ed the engine and took off, but I didn’t know in the RECORD. make race a raw and angry wound that con- the area and so, after circling the block, LAYING DOWN THE BURDEN OF RACE tinues to define and divide us. came back and parked again. When Ilene fi- Left to their own devices, I believe, Ameri- nally came out of the house, she just cried (By Ward Connerly) cans will eventually merge and melt into for nearly the entire return trip. Not long ago, after I’d given a speech in each other. Throughout our history, there Today, people would rush to hold Ilene’s Hartford, Connecticut, I saw a black man has been a constant intermingling of peo- parents guilty of racism. with a determined look on his face working ple—even during the long apartheid of seg- But even when I was smoldering with re- his way toward me through the crowd. I regation and Jim Crow. It is malicious as sentment, I knew it wasn’t that simple. steeled myself for another abrasive encoun- well as unreasonable not to acknowledge These were good people—hard working, seri- ter of the kind I’ve come to expect over the that in our own time the conditions for ous, upstanding. They were people, more- past few years. But once this man reached anger have diminished and the conditions for over, who had produced my wife, a person me he stuck out his hand and said thought- connection have improved. without a racist bone in her body. In a sense, fully, ‘‘You know, I was thinking about some We all know the compelling statistics I could sympathize with my new in-laws; of the things you said tonight. It occurred to about the improvements in black life: in- there were no blacks in their daily life, and me that black people have just got to learn creased social and vocational mobility, in- they lived in a small town where everyone to lay down the burden. It’s like we grew up creased personal prestige and political knew everything about everyone else. Our marriage was a leap nothing in her parents’ carrying a bag filled with heavy weights on power. But of all the positive data that have our shoulders. We just have to stop totin’ lives had prepared them to take. accumulated since the Civil Rights Act of But their reaction to me still rankled. that bag.’’ 1964—when America finally decided to leave After having to wait in the car that after- I agreed with him. I knew as he did exactly its racial past behind—the finding that gives noon I vowed never to go near their house what was in this bag: weakness and guilt, me most hope is the recent survey showing again. anger, and self-hatred. that nearly 90 percent of all teenagers in For a long time we didn’t see Ilene’s par- I have made a commitment not to tote ra- America report having at least one close per- ents. But we did see her Aunt Markeeta and cial grievances, because the status of victim sonal friend of another race. Uncle Glen. They were wonderful people. is so seductive and so available to anyone My wife Ilene is white. I have two racially Glen, dead now, was a salt-of-the-earth type with certain facial features or a certain cast mixed children and three grandchildren, two who worked in a sawmill, and Markeeta had to his skin. But laying down these burdens of whose bloodlines are even more mixed as a personality as piquant as her name. They can be tricky, as I was reminded not long a result of my son’s marriage to a woman of integrated us into their circle of friends, who after this Connecticut meeting. I had just half-Asian descent. So my own personal ex- became our friends too. In those healing checked into the St. Francis Hotel in San perience tells me that the passageway to days, we all functioned as an extended fam- Francisco to attend an annual dinner as that place where all racial division ends goes ily. master of ceremonies. After getting to my directly through the human heart. If I had to pick the moment when our fam- room, I realized that I’d left my briefcase in Not long ago, Mike Wallace came to Cali- ily problems began to resolve themselves if the car and started to go back to the hotel fornia to interview Ilene and me for a seg- would be the day our son Marc was born. parking garage for it. As I was getting off ment on ‘‘60 Minutes.’’ He seemed shocked Not long after, we were invited to come for the basement elevator, I ran into a couple of when I told him that race wasn’t a big topic a visit. This time I was included in the invi- elderly white men who seemed a little dis- in our family. He implied that we were some- tation. I remember sitting stiffly through

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(William, for in- was watering the lawn when he walked into gradually thawed into welcome. stance, was always known as ‘‘Red,’’ because the yard. There was no single dramatic moment that of this Indian look and coloring.) But what- ‘‘Is Miss Mary here?’’ my father asked. completed the reconciliation; no cathartic ever their exact coloration or facial charac- Bert said yes. conversation in which we all explored our teristics, they all had ‘‘colored’’ on their ‘‘Go get her,’’ he ordered. Bert went in to get Mom, who appeared on guilt and misconceptions. Instead, we just birth certificates. In Louisiana in those the porch wiping her hands on her apron. got on with our lives, nurturing the relation- days, being ‘‘colored’’ was not just a matter ‘‘I’m giving them back to you, Miss Mary,’’ ship that had been born along with my son. of blood; it was also a question of what Roy said, gesturing at my sobbing mother It grew faster than he did. Within a year we neighborhood you lived in and what people and at me, the miserable child in her arms. were on our way to becoming what we are you associated with. ‘‘Colored’’ is on my ‘‘I want to be with Lucy.’’ now—a close-knit, supportive family. Today, birth certificate. Always composed in a crisis, Mom looked my relationship with my in-laws could not The Sonieas’ race problem came not only at him without visible emotion and said, be better. I love them very much, and they from whites but from blacks too. Leesville’s ‘‘Thank you for bringing them.’’ let me know that the feeling is mutual. social boundaries were reasonably porous, A few days later he brought my red wagon The moral is clear. Distance exaggerates but if you were falling down through the over. Then Roy Connerly vanished from my difference and breeds mistrust; closeness cracks rather than moving up, as the life. breaks down suspicion and produces connec- Sonieas were doing after Eli died, you at- Later on I learned that Roy Connerly even- tion. My life so far tells me that our future tracted notice. My grandmother often re- tually got rid of Lucy and, at the age of 39, as a nation is with connection. called how her new neighbors in Bartley entered a relationship with a 15-year-old girl Most people call me a black man. In fact, Quarters called her and her children ‘‘high named Clementine and had a couple of kids I’m black in the same way that Tiger Woods yellers,’’ a term coined by white Southern by her. But nothing more than that for over and so many other Americans are black—by racists but used with equal venom by blacks 50 years. Then, just a couple of years ago, a the ‘‘one drop of blood’’ rule used by yester- too. In fact, Mom’s kids had so much trouble writer doing a profile on me for the New day’s segregationists and today’s racial that officials tried to convince them to York Times called one day. ideologues. In my case, the formula has more transfer out of the school to escape the ra- ‘‘Are you sitting down?’’ he asked melo- or less equal elements of French Canadian, cial animosity. This experience left some of dramatically. Choctaw, African, and Irish American. But my relatives with hard feelings that never I asked him what was up. He said that in just reciting the fractions provides no in- really went away. During the campaign for his research about my background he had sight about the richness of life produced by California’s Proposition 209, for instance, discovered that my father was still alive, 84 the sum of the parts. when I was being accused of selling out ‘‘my years old, and living in Leesville. The writer A journalist for the New York Times once people,’’ my Aunt Bert got annoyed one day gave me his phone number. described my bloodline as being right out of and said, ‘‘When we lived back in Leesville, I didn’t do anything about it for a long a Faulkner novel. He was right. And my fam- they didn’t want to be our ‘‘brothers and sis- time. Then, in the fall of 1998, I was invited ily was always trying to understand how the ters’; they didn’t own us as ‘their people’ to debate former Congressman William Gray strands of DNA dangling down through his- then; so why do they think we owe them at Tulane University in New Orleans. One of tory had created their individual selves. something now because of skin color? the things that made me accept was how They had their share of guilty secrets and My biological mother Grace, Bert’s little close it was to Leesville. But I didn’t actu- agonized over the consequences of bad blood, sister, was the youngest of Mom’s children. I ally decide to go there until after the speech. whatever its racial origin. But in their ac- wish I had more memories of her. I have only I came back to the hotel, rented a car, and tions, they, like Faulkner’s characters, one sharp image in my mind: a face resting got directions from the concierge. treated race and other presumed borders be- in satin in a casket. Old photographs show It was a four-hour drive in a dreary rain. I tween people as being permeable. my mother as a beautiful woman with a full, warned myself not to surrender to counter- I grew up with my mother’s people. My exotic face. But she wasn’t beautiful lying feit sentiment that would make a fool of maternal grand-father was Eli Soniea, a there with a waxy, preserved look, certainly both me and my father. I stopped on the outskirts of town and mixed-blood Cajun born in the tiny Lou- not to a terrified four-year-old dragged up to called from a convenience store. My father’s isiana town of Sulphur. He eventually set- the front of the church to pay his last re- wife Clementine answered. I told her who I tled in Leesville, not far from the Texas bor- spects. I still remember standing there look- was and asked if I could come by and see der, a sleepy town with hazy foothills ing at her with my cousin Ora holding my him. There were muffled voices on the other stretching behind it like a movie backdrop. hand to keep me from bolting as the pande- end of the line, then she came back on and Eli died ten years before I was born, and I monium of a Southern black funeral—women said that I should stay put and she’d send never knew him. But photographs of him yelling, crying, fainting, and lying palsied on someone out to lead me to the house. have always intrigued me. He was light the floor—rose to a crescendo all around me. A few minutes later, a couple of young men skinned, had straight black hair, and a seri- According to family legend, she died of a in a beat-up blue car came by and motioned ous look. I’ve been told he spoke a pidgin stroke. But I suspect that this claim was at me. I followed them down the main street French and English and was an ambitious really just my family’s way of explaining and over railroad tracks to a run-down man. He worked as a carpenter, sometimes away something infinitely more complex. neighborhood of narrow houses and potholed ran a construction gang, and amassed Two other facts about my mother’s life may roads without sidewalks. enough money to buy some land and build a have had something to do with her early We got out of the car and went into a tiny, restaurant and bar in Leesville, He was evi- passing. First, she had been in a serious car shuttered house whose living room was dently a no-nonsense type who didn’t like accident that left her with a steel plate in illumined only by a small television set. I in- anyone, especially his own kin, putting on her head. And secondly, she had been phys- troduced myself to Clementine, and we airs. ically abused by my father. talked about my father for a minute or two. Eli’s wife, my grandmother Mary Smith— I didn’t find this out until I was in my fif- She emphasized that the man I was about to or ‘‘Mom,’’ as I always called her—was half ties. The information accidentally escaped meet was very old, quite ill, and easily con- Irish and half Choctaw. This latter element during a conversation with my Aunt Bert, fused. was clearly evident in her high cheekbones who said, when the subject of my father When she led me into the bedroom, I saw and broad features, and in the bloom of her came up, ‘‘You know, your Uncle Arthur him, sunk down in the mattress, a bag of young womanhood she was sometimes re- once said, excuse the expression, ‘That son of bones. His hands and feet were gnarled and ferred to as an ‘‘Indian Princess.’’ Mom was a bitch once took out a gun and shot at knobby with arthritis, but in his face I saw born and raised in Texas. She married Eli me!’ ’’ Soniea as a result of an ‘‘arrangement’’ bro- my own reflection. I asked her why. I touched his arm: ‘‘How are you feeling kered by her parents, after which he brought ‘‘Because Arthur told your father that if he today?’’ her to Louisiana. ever beat your mother again he’d kill him, He looked up at me uncomprehendingly: In their early life together, the two of and your father got out a gun.’’ ‘‘All right.’’ them lived in that part of Leesville known as I guess Roy Connerly was what they called ‘‘You know who I am?’’ ‘‘Dago Quarters’’ because of the large num- a ‘‘fancy man’’ back then. Judging from his Seeing that he was lost in a fog, Clem- ber of Italian immigrants. After Eli’s early photos, he was quite handsome, with light entine said, ‘‘It’s Billy,’’ using my childhood death—when I was growing up you didn’t ask skin and a wicked smile, and a reputation as nickname. He looked at her, then at me. why or how someone died; the mere fact of it a gambler, a drinker, and a womanizer. He ‘‘Oh, Billy,’’ the voice was thin and waver- ended all discussion—Mary’s only income worked odd jobs, but it seems that his real ing. ‘‘How long you’re staying?’’ was from the restaurant and bar he had profession was chasing women. I’ve been told I told him I couldn’t stay long. built, which she leased to people who did so many times about the day he got tired of There was an awkward silence as I waited business with the servicemen from the near- me and my mother and turned us in at my for him to say something. But he just stared

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In the name of protecting our ‘‘No,’’ he replied uncertainly. maintains much of its original char- communities, and our families, they ‘‘Did you ever try and get in touch with acter, despite more than 200 years of left behind their own communities, and me?’’ steady development in the area. During their own families. ‘‘No,’’ he looked at me blankly. the Revolutionary War, General George As a tribute to these four officers, ‘‘Did you ever even care what happened to Washington and his troops were Mr. President, I would like to have me?’’ thought to have marched along the their names inserted into the CONGRES- ‘‘No.’’ road, and, during the Civil War, sol- At this point Clementine intervened: ‘‘I SIONAL RECORD: diers settled at Camp Brandywine, now don’t even think he knows what you’re ask- Officer Leslie (Les) Keely of the Flint ing.’’ the location of an intersection on the I stood there a moment, resigning myself Pike. Police Department, Trooper Frederick to the situation. I would never get an expla- Along its route, not only will you Hardy, Michigan State Police, Detroit nation for his absence from my life. Then Jo- find world renown tourist attractions, Post, Trooper Rick Lee Johnson, seph, one of the young men who’d guided me including Winterthur Museum, Hagley Michigan State Police, Paw Paw Post, to the house and who I now realized was my Museum and Longwood Gardens, but Officer Gary Priess, DeWitt Township half-brother, beckoned me out of the room. also historic villages, numerous inns, Police. In the hallway, he asked if I’d like to visit farms, parks and mills. Within the I do this not only on behalf of myself, some of my other relatives living nearby. I Kennett Pike Corridor, over 30 sites are said yes and he took me outside. We crossed but on behalf of all of my constituents, the street to a narrow house where an elder- already listed on the National Register as a symbol of our appreciation and our ly woman was waiting for us. Joseph intro- of Historic Places, with many more gratitude for the work that law en- duced her to me as my Aunt Ethel. She cor- sites in the corridor also eligible for forcement officers do every day dially invited us in. the historic designation. throughout the State of Michigan. Ethel had married my father’s brother and In addition to its historic and cul- While this is a small gesture, I hope it served as the family’s unofficial archivist tural relevance, the Kennett Pike has will hold some meaning to their fami- and historian. As we talked, she asked if I been designated a greenway by the lies and their fellow officers.∑ knew anything about my father’s family. I State of Delaware. A ride along the said no. Ethel showed me some photos. She Pike reveals a beautiful landscape of told me that his mother, born in 1890, was f named Fannie Self Conerly, and that they rolling hills, forests and a state park. The Kennett Pike is truly a gem spelled it with one n then. She said that TRIBUTE TO JOHN P. SPUTZ Fannie’s mother was Sarah Ford Lovely, among the ever increasingly populated who had died at the age of 98, when I was a suburban landscape of the middle At- ∑ Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, it boy. This woman, my great-grandmother, lantic region. is a distinct honor for me to pay trib- had been born a slave. In the Fall of 1999, the State of Dela- ute to John P. Sputz on the occasion of After I walked back to my father’s house ware received a grant from the Federal his retirement from BAE Systems and sat for a while beside him. I stood and Highway Administration, in the North America. said, ‘‘I’ve got to be going. You take care of amount of $140,000, to establish a state yourself.’’ scenic byways program. A roadway can Mr. President, for more than four ‘‘You too,’’ he said to me. ‘‘You ever com- decades, John has devoted his life to ing back this way again, Billy?’’ only be nominated for a national scenic I smiled and waved and left without an- byway designation after it has been serving this country’s defense needs. swering, and without asking him the one designated on the state level. Under John’s leadership, he and I question that was still on my mind: Did you It is my hope that the State will act worked together to further the efforts beat my mother like they say? Did you has- quickly and implement its scenic by- of the Link-16 program. This program, ten her death and thus deprive me of both of ways program, so I can continue my ef- which includes systems that use se- you? forts to see that Route 52, the Kennett cure, anti-jam, line-of-sight data radio On the drive back to New Orleans I Pike, is designated the first national communications, has moved from the thought about my discoveries—this sickly scenic byway in the State of Dela- research phase in 1971 to a major De- old man who was my life’s most intimate ∑ stranger; the fact that his blood and mine ware. fense Department program in the 1990s. had once been owned by another human f Thanks to John, this program is about to go into service for the Army, Navy being. I felt subtly altered, but still the A TRIBUTE TO LAW same. My father’s gift to me, if you could and Air Force as well as for our allies call it that, was a deeper realization that it ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS in NATO and elsewhere. is not the life we’re given that counts, but ∑ Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, on John was also responsible for devel- the life we make of the life we’re given.∑ June 9, 2000, at the annual State Con- oping and expanding programs like the ference of the Fraternal Order of Police f F–22 advanced tactical fighter pro- in Lansing, Michigan, there will be a DELAWARE RT. 52—KENNETT PIKE, gram, the Joint Striker Fighter Pro- memorial service honoring seventy- NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY DES- gram and the programmable digital four law enforcement officers who have IGNATION radio technologies that will one day re- died over the past year, four of whom place all legacy radios with cost-effec- ∑ Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise died in the line of duty. I rise today in tive and flexible communications sys- today to offer my continued endorse- their memory, and to thank them post- ment for the Federal Highway Admin- humously for their many courageous tems. istration’s National Scenic Byways efforts. Mr. President, John’s commitment to Program, and to express my support There is perhaps no greater sign of BAE Systems North America is unsur- for the Kennett Pike Preservation dedication to a community than risk- passed. Even after retiring, John will Committee’s efforts to seek both state ing one’s life to protect it. Law en- continue serving his company as Presi- and federal scenic byways designation forcement officers do this on a daily dent of MIDSCO, a multi-national joint for Route 52, the Kennett Pike, in New basis. They risk their lives to ensure venture company which helped manage Castle County, Delaware. that our streets and our neighborhoods the development of the MIDS Program. The National Scenic Byways Pro- are safe. We must not let ourselves for- I hope the example that John set will gram recognizes roadways that exhibit get the incredible dedication that these inspire BAE Systems North America to outstanding examples of scenic, his- men and women have to the people achieve even higher goals. I know I toric, recreational, cultural, archeo- they protect. Theirs should not be a speak for everyone who knows John logical or natural qualities along their thankless job. when I thank him for his dedication to routes. The Kennett Pike boasts a Mr. President, the comfort, the pro- our country and wish him the very best number of cultural, scenic, historic and tection, and the safety that we enjoy in the future.∑

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4561 AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSO- Americans and to promote conserva- conservation at the local, national and CIATION LIFETIME ACHIEVE- tion through the Bass Pro Shops.∑ international levels. Beginning with MENT AWARD f the Peace Corps in 1971, Marc also served for nine years in a variety of po- ∑ Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I am A TRIBUTE TO LAW sitions with the Heritage Recreation pleased to recognize the winner of the ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS American Sportfishing Association’s and Conservation Service before join- ∑ Lifetime Achievement Award, Mr. Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, on ing the National Park Service. He Johnny Morris, who is also a friend of June 9, 2000, at the annual State Con- quickly advanced to top management mine. This award is being given to ference of the Fraternal Order of Police jobs in four Parks including Golden Johnny today in recognition of his out- in Lansing, Michigan, there will be a Gate National Recreation Area, Point standing lifetime contribution to memorial service honoring 70 active Reyes National Seashore and Virgin Is- sportfishing. and associate members of the F.O.P. In lands National Park where he made Johnny Morris is the founder of Bass addition, four law enforcement officers substantial contributions to improving Pro Shops, which offers anglers and who gave the ultimate sacrifice, dying park facilities, protecting park re- sportsmen the same equipment that in the line of duty, will also be hon- sources and developing highly profes- the tournament professionals use. His ored. I rise today in their memory, and sional work forces. business has expanded from its original to thank them posthumously for their I came to know Marc in 1993 shortly store to include eight additional shops, many courageous efforts. after he came to Maryland from Virgin There is perhaps no greater sign of a catalog, a line of Bass Pro products Islands National Park. I had invited In- dedication to a community than risk- and a wholesale operation that supplies terior Secretary Bruce Babbitt to join ing one’s life to protect it. Law en- more than 7,000 independent sporting me on a tour of Assateague Island and forcement officers do this on a daily goods stores in the United States and to officially dedicate the Beach-to-Bay basis. They risk their lives to ensure several foreign countries. Indian Trail as a National Recreational that our streets and our neighborhoods Since 1970, Johnny has provided a Trail. Marc served as host and Master are safe. We must not let ourselves for- place for sportsmen, and the entire of Ceremonies for the visit and I was get the incredible dedication that these family, to outfit their outdoor and immediately impressed not only by his men and women have to the people sporting activities. Because of my love professionalism, but by the knowledge for the outdoors and fishing, the Bass they protect. Theirs should not be a and vision which he had for Assateague Pro Shops has long been one of my fa- thankless job. after such a short period on the job. vorite places in Springfield to visit. I Mr. President, the comfort, the pro- Over the past seven years, I have had am not alone. The Bass Pro Shops is tection, and the safety that we enjoy the opportunity and privilege to work one of Missouri’s top tourist sites, at- often comes at a very high price to the closely with Superintendent Koenings tracting over three and a half million law enforcement officers themselves. and members of his staff at Assateague visitors a year. Last year, in the State of Michigan, in efforts to restore the north end of In addition to outfitting anglers, four officers were killed in the line of the island, construct a new pedestrian/ Johnny donates ten percent of Bass duty. In the name of protecting our bicycle bridge, protect the seashore Pro Shops’ earnings to conservation ef- communities, and our families, they from encroaching development, and de- forts, which benefit fishing areas far left behind their own communities, and velop the new Coastal Ecology Teach- beyond Missouri’s borders. Johnny be- their own families. ing and Research Laboratory. I know lieves ‘‘the future of the sport and of As a tribute to these four officers, from personal experience that these our business depends more on conserva- Mr. President, I would like to have initiatives would not be taking place, tion and how we manage our natural their names inserted into the CONGRES- but for his persistent efforts, energy resources than absolutely anything SIONAL RECORD: Officer Leslie (Les) and innovation. In addition to these else.’’ To further that belief, Johnny is Keely of the Flint Police Department, projects, under Marc’s leadership, an outspoken supporter of not-for-prof- Trooper Frederick Hardy, Michigan Assateague’s barrier island visitors it and youth organizations that sup- State Police, Detroit Post, Trooper center was expanded and improved, a port or raise awareness of conservation Rick Lee Johnson, Michigan State Po- new Administrative facility was con- issues. Organizations such as the Mis- lice, Paw Paw Post, Officer Gary structed, and new partnerships were souri Beautification Association, which Priess, DeWitt Township Police. formed to develop water trails and pro- helps clean up trash along Missouri’s I do this not only on behalf of myself, mote other eco-tourism opportunities roadways and riverbanks, and ‘‘Oper- but on behalf of all of my constituents, in the area. ation Game Thief,’’ a program as a symbol of our appreciation and our launched to curb poaching in Missouri, gratitude for the work that law en- The efforts of Marc Koenings have benefitted from Johnny Morris’ forcement officers do every day throughout his career in the National support. In March 1998, the first ever throughout the State of Michigan. Park Service have had a lasting effect World’s Fishing Fair was hosted by While this is a small gesture, I hope it not only on the parks he has worked to Bass Pro Shops, and the proceeds were will hold some meaning to their fami- protect, but on the people with whom given to Missouri forests and fisheries. lies and their fellow officers.∑ he has come in contact. He has earned I personally have witnessed Johnny’s f the respect and admiration of his col- commitment to his community leagues in the Park Service as well as through the many educational events TRIBUTE TO MARC KOENINGS the visitors and citizens in the local which Bass Pro Shops hosts. Great Out- ∑ Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise communities surrounding the parks. It doors Day, for example, brings together today to pay tribute to an accom- is my firm conviction that public serv- families to learn more about hiking, plished and respected steward of our ice is one of the most honorable fishing, archery, shooting and con- National Park System, Marc Koenings, callings, one that demands the very servation through hands-on experience. Superintendent of Assateague Island best, most dedicated efforts of those He also hosts Kids’ Fishing Fun Day in National Seashore. Marc has recently who have the opportunity to serve Springfield, an event that brings thou- been selected to head Gateway Na- their fellow citizens and country. sands of young participants to a local tional Recreation Area in New York Throughout his career Marc Koenings pond to try their hand at sportfishing. and New Jersey and I want to wish him has exemplified a steadfast commit- His efforts show that individual initia- well with this important new assign- ment to meeting this demand. I want tive to preserve one’s local environ- ment and thank him for the terrific job to extend my personal congratulations ment for future generations is not only he did in managing Assateague over and thanks for his many years of hard responsible citizenship but just plain the past seven years. work and dedication to the principal good sense. Throughout his 29-year career in pub- conservation mission of the National I commend Johnny Morris both for lic service, Marc Koenings has distin- Park Service and join with his friends receiving this award and for his efforts guished himself as a leader in natural and coworkers in wishing him and his to enrich the fishing experience for all and cultural resource management and family well with his new endeavors.∑

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In addition to weekly one-on- duce operating costs while actually im- rise today to express congratulations one sessions, the mentoring plan also proving safety and the quality of pro- to all of the team members at the Toy- includes a toastmasters club, in which duction. ota assembly plant in Georgetown, students practice speaking in front of These accomplishments were worker Kentucky, on being recognized by J.D. audiences, and a great books program, driven and accompanied a 20% reduc- Power and Associates for the high which introduces students to famous tion of OSHA incidents last year. Some quality of vehicles which they have books and authors. times efficiency comes at the expense produced. In its ten years, the program has ex- of safety or environmental responsi- It is my understanding that the perienced continual expansion, as addi- bility. This is not the case at the Mis- Georgetown assembly plant is the only tional activities have been added for soula plant. In addition to reducing in- plant in North America to win this the students. There is an awards dinner juries, the plant was able to increase award this year. Moreover, I under- each year at Second Grace to recognize paper efficiency while reducing waste, stand that all of the cars produced at students who have attained high levels energy consumption and maintenance the Georgetown plant have been of academic achievement. Christmas costs. While Montana’s wood products ranked best in their category in this and Easter parties are held each year, industry relies on renewable natural year’s J.D. Power and Associates sur- as well as the Dixon School Spring resources, we are keenly aware that vey of the best cars and trucks. Not Cleanup and Flower Planting Day. these resources must be conserved and only is it an outstanding achievement Church members also participate in used responsibly. Smurfit-Stone con- to be chosen by J.D. Power—whose school functions, including career day tainer consistently looks for ways to rankings are widely considered to be and musical programs. Finally, what make the fiber available to them go as the industry standard for new car qual- began as a summer field trip has far as possible. It makes sense from ity—to receive a Gold Plant Quality evolved into monthly Saturday field both a business and an environmental Award in recognition of outstanding trips for the mentors and their pupils. standpoint, and it is a goal that makes vehicle quality, but to receive this Mr. President, the partners are them one of the top employers in Mon- honor for the fourth time in ten years pleased with how the Adopt-a-School tana. As I mentioned, Montana has been is a truly remarkable accomplishment. Program has developed in the last ten hit extremely hard by federal restric- I commend you and all of your hard years. The program has touched the tions on the wood products industry. work in earning this award. lives of over 300 students at Dixon Ele- As a result we have lost 17 mills in News of the announcement by J.D. mentary School, and there is no meas- Montana over the last decade. These Power of the Georgetown plant’s award ure for success like that. The partners mills provided jobs for thousands of follows closely on the announcement look forward to its continued develop- families and numerous communities. by Toyota that the company hit a ment in the coming years. In addition, While times are extremely tough, Mon- milestone with a record-breaking pro- efforts will be made by the two church- tanans involved in the industry still duction of 1 million vehicles in North es, along with Dixon Elementary take great pride in what they do. This America. A significant amount of the School, to develop a training program is reflected in the honor recently be- credit for this accomplishment, too, to share the Adopt-a-School program stowed on the Missoula Smurfit-Stone belongs to the hard-working folks at with other faith-based communities in- Container paper mill. Clearly, this mill the Georgetown facility, and I want to terested in serving our children in deserves recognition not only by their congratulate you on this achievement, urban schools. Mr. President, I applaud the efforts parent group, but by Congress as well.∑ as well. of the many people whose hard work I am proud of the relationship be- f over the last ten years has made this tween Toyota Motor Manufacturing birthday celebration possible. Each NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. year, when the partners renew their WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS Since Kentucky made its original in- commitment to this program, it is a GREATER DETROIT CHAPTER vestment in Toyota in 1986, the state testament to the bridges that can be CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVER- has realized a 36.8 percent annual rate built when people simply reach out to SARY of return, and has benefited greatly one another. On behalf of the entire ∑ Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise from the more than $5 billion which United States Senate, I would like to today to recognize the National Asso- Toyota has invested statewide. Most of wish the Adopt-a-School Program a ciation of Women Business Owners all, though, I am proud of the work happy 10th Anniversary, and continued Greater Detroit Chapter, which tonight being done by the Kentuckians who success in the future.∑ will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. work at the Toyota plant. On behalf of f Since 1980, members of the Greater De- myself and my colleagues in the United troit Chapter have maintained their States Senate, congratulations again SMURFIT-STONE CONTAINER’S commitment not only to helping fellow ∑ on your significant achievement. MISSOULA MILL NAMED PLANT women business owners throughout f OF THE YEAR Michigan, but also to helping the com- ∑ Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise munities in which these businesses re- 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE today to bring your attention to the side. ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM fact that the Smurfit-Stone Container In its twenty years, the Greater De- ∑ Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, in Plant in Missoula, Montana has re- troit Chapter, originally the Michigan May of 1990, the Second Grace United ceived the Jefferson Smurfit Group Chapter, has done much to publicize Methodist Church of Detroit and the Worldwide Award as plant of the year. the efforts of women business owners, First United Methodist Church of As you know, Montana’s wood prod- and to create alliances between women Northville collaborated to ‘‘adopt’’ a ucts industry has been hit extremely business owners in the State of Michi- Detroit Public School, Dixon Elemen- hard with federal regulation and the gan. In 1982, chapter members orga- tary School. On June 16, 2000, the two lack of available federal fiber to keep nized the first statewide conference for churches, one metropolitan and one our mills running. Despite these hard- women business owners, during which suburban, will celebrate the tenth an- ships, our mill workers and managers awards were given to women business niversary not only of the Adopt-a- continue to take great pride in their owners in the following categories: Pio- School Program, but also of their work and continue to do the best with neer, Innovator, Dedication to Women unique relationship. I rise today to the hand they have been dealt. Business Owners and Community Serv- commemorate this occasion. The result is that Missoula’s ice. The primary emphasis of the Adopt- Smurfit-Stone Container employees In bringing women business owners a-School Program is the mentoring have ensured that their mill rose above together from throughout the state,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4563 the chapter makes it easier for mem- Washington. Earlier this week, I co- of China in response to the illegal sale, bers to work together on a local level. sponsored Senate Resolution 311, a res- transfer, or misuse of certain controlled In 1994, NAWBO North, a networking olution urging the President to adopt a goods, services, or technology, and for other purposes. group of Northern Oakland County policy in support of the five percent H.R. 3244. An act to combat trafficking of members, was formed. In the years federal procurement goal, and to en- persons, especially into the sex trade, slav- since, following the successful model of courage the heads of the federal depart- ery, and slavery-like conditions in the NAWBO North, satellites have been es- ments and agencies to undertake a con- United States and countries around the tablished in Plymouth, Detroit, Ster- certed effort to meet this five percent world through prevention, through prosecu- ling Heights, Brighton, Southfield and goal before the end of the fiscal year tion and enforcement against traffickers, Ann Arbor. Involvement in a satellite 2000. I strongly hope that this action on and through protection and assistance to victims of trafficking. allows chapter members to work with my part and the part of my colleagues one another to benefit the community. will lead to an increased procurement f Currently, 89 percent of chapter mem- for women owned businesses this fiscal EXECUTIVE AND OTHER bers donate money to charities, 76 per- year. COMMUNICATIONS cent volunteer their time to local orga- Mr. President, I applaud the many The following communications were nizations, 65 percent serve on local members of the National Association of laid before the Senate, together with boards, and 61 percent mentor other Women Business Owners Greater De- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- women. troit Chapter on the great work they uments, which were referred as indi- The Greater Detroit Chapter of the are doing for women business owners cated: NAWBO has also established many pro- throughout the State of Michigan. I EC–9119. A communication from the Okla- grams to assist women owned busi- feel that there is much more we can do homa City National Memorial Trust trans- nesses. In 1990, the Greater Detroit here in Washington to support them, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a Chapter helped to launch the EXCELI and I hope that changes will be made, final rule entitled ‘‘Rules and Regulations (The Initiative for Entrepreneurial Ex- and followed through upon, in this re- for Oklahoma City National Memorial’’, re- cellence) Project in Detroit, along with gard. On behalf of the entire United ceived May 22, 2000; to the Committee on En- ergy and Natural Resources. corporate partner Deloitte and Touche, States Senate, I wish the greater De- EC–9120. A communication from the Office the Small Business Administration, troit Chapter a happy 20th Anniver- of Surface Mining, Department of the Inte- NAWBO’s National Foundation and the sary, and continued success in the fu- rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- YWCA. In 1994, the chapter took over ture.∑ port of a rule entitled ‘‘Indiana Regulatory Program’’ (SPATS No. IN–147–FOR), received sole responsibility of this program. f In 1993, Huntington Banks of Michi- May 23, 2000; to the Committee on Energy gan entered into a partnership with the MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT and Natural Resources. EC–9121. A communication from the Office chapter to offer market-rate financing Messages from the President of the of Surface Mining, Department of the Inte- to chapter member companies through United States were communicated to rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- a special lending process for service the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his port of a rule entitled ‘‘Oklahoma Regu- businesses. And in June of 1996, secretaries. latory Program’’ (SPATS No. OK–027–FOR), received May 23, 2000; to the Committee on Comerica Bank announced its Power EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Perks Program, in which ideas, re- Energy and Natural Resources. As in executive session the Presiding EC–9122. A communication from the Bu- sources, and benefits are provided ex- Officer laid before the Senate messages reau of Export Administration, Department clusively to NAWBO members. Over from the President of the United of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the next two years, Comerica invested States submitting a withdrawal and the report of a final rule entitled ‘‘Revisions approximately $10 million in the pro- sundry nominations which were re- and Clarifications to the Export Administra- gram. ferred to the appropriate committees. tion Regulations; Commerce Control List’’ Mr. President, women-owned small (RIN0694–AB86), received May 22, 2000; to the (The nominations received today are businesses are the fastest growing seg- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban printed at the end of the Senate pro- ment of the business community. By Affairs. ceedings.) EC–9123. A communication from the Legis- the year 2010, they will make up more lative and Regulatory Activities Division, f than one-half of all businesses in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency United States. Traveling through the MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of State of Michigan I know that women RECEIVED ON MAY 30, 2000 a final rule entitled ‘‘Privacy of Consumer business owners are working very hard Financial Information’’ (RIN1557–AB77), re- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED to be successful. The twentieth anni- ceived May 22, 2000; to the Committee on versary of the National Association of A message from the House of Rep- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. resentatives, delivered during the ad- EC–9124. A communication from the Agri- Women Business Owners Greater De- cultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vege- troit Chapter is certainly evidence of journment of the Senate, announced that the Speaker has signed the fol- table Programs, Department of Agriculture this. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of And this incredible growth has been lowing enrolled bills: a rule entitled ‘‘Milk in the New England accomplished in spite of some dis- H.R. 4489. An act to amend section 110 of and Other Marketing Areas; Order Amending advantages. For example, it is clear the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi- the Orders; Correction’’ (Docket Number that the federal government does not grant Responsibility Act of 1996, and for DA–97–12), received May 22, 2000; to the Com- other purposes. mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- do business with a representative per- H.R. 3293. An act to amend the law that au- estry. centage of women-owned businesses. thorized the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to EC–9125. A communication from the Agri- This issue was brought to my attention authorize the placement within the site of cultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vege- by NAWBO members at a Small Busi- the memorial of a plaque to honor those table Programs, Department of Agriculture ness Committee meeting I held last Au- Vietnam veterans who died after their serv- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of gust in Troy, Michigan. ice in the Vietnam war, but as a direct result a rule entitled ‘‘Marketing Order Regulating Mr. President, in 1994, the Federal of that service. the Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in The enrolled bills were signed subse- the Far West; Revision of the Salable Quan- Acquisition Streamlining Act estab- tity and Allotment Percentage for Class 3 lished a modest five percent goal of quently by the President pro tempore (Native) Spearmint Oil for the 1999–2000 Mar- federal procurement dollars for women- (Mr. THURMOND). keting Year’’ (Docket Number FV00–985–3 owned businesses. Last year, though, f FIR), received May 22, 2000; to the Com- women-owned businesses received only mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- 2.4 percent of the total dollar value of MEASURES PLACED ON THE estry. all prime federal contracts. CALENDAR EC–9126. A communication from the Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Mr. President, these standards have The following bills were read the sec- Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, to change. There are too many women ond time, and placed on the calendar: Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- in this nation working too hard, only S. 2645. A bill to provide for the application ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to not find the proper support from of certain measures to the People’s Republic titled ‘‘Tebufenozide; Benzoic Acid, 3,5-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 dimethyl1 - (1,1 ,-dimethylethyl) -2 - (4- Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, and TRICARE; to extend the TRICARE Sen- ethylbenzoyl) hydrazide; Pesticide Toler- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ior Prime demonstration program in con- ance’’ (FRL # 6555–1), received May 19, 2000; ting, pursuant to law, the report of a final junction with the extension of eligibility to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of under CHAMPUS and TRICARE to such per- and Forestry. Implementation Plans; Oregon’’ (FRL # 6601– sons, and for other purposes; to the Com- EC–9127. A communication from the Office 1), received May 22, 2000; to the Committee mittee on Armed Services. of Regulatory Management and Information, on Environment and Public Works. By Mr. THOMAS: Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, EC–9135. A communication from the Fed- S. 2670. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- eral Trade Commission transmitting a report United States Code, to require major rules of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a final entitled ‘‘Privacy Online: Fair Information agencies to be approved by Congress in order rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Practices in the Electronic Marketplace’’; to to take effect, and for other purposes; to the Air Quality Implementation Plans; Colorado; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Committee on Governmental Affairs. Designation of Areas for Air Quality Plan- Transportation. By Mr. ASHCROFT: ning Purposes, Canon City’’ (FRL # 6706–5), EC–9136. A communication from the Fed- S. 2671. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- received May 23, 2000; to the Committee on eral Aviation Administration, Department of enue Code of 1986 to promote pension oppor- Environment and Public Works. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to tunities for women, and for other purposes; EC–9128. A communication from the Office law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard to the Committee on Finance. of Regulatory Management and Information, Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscella- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: S. 2672. A bill to provide for the convey- Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, neous Amendments (44); Amdt. No. 1989 (5–4/ ance of various reclamation projects to local Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 5–18)’’ (RIN2120–AA65) (2000–0027), received water authorities; to the Committee on En- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a final May 18, 2000; to the Committee on Com- ergy and Natural Resources. rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of merce, Science, and Transportation. Implementation Plans; California State Im- By Mr. REID: EC–9137. A communication from the Fed- S. 2673. A bill to direct the Secretary of the plementation Plan Revision, Bay Area Air eral Aviation Administration, Department of Quality Management District, South Coast Interior to convey certain land to Eureka Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to County, Nevada, for continued use as ceme- Air Quality Management District, San Diego law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard County Air Pollution Control District, and teries; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscella- ural Resources. Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control neous Amendments (127); Amdt. No. 1990 (5–4/ By Mr. VOINOVICH (for himself and District’’ (FRL # 6585–9), received May 23, 5–18)’’ (RIN2120–AA65) (2000–0026), received Mr. DEWINE): 2000; to the Committee on Environment and May 18, 2000; to the Committee on Com- S. 2674. A bill to amend title 5, United Public Works. merce, Science, and Transportation. States Code to provide for realignment of the EC–9129. A communication from the Office EC–9138. A communication from the Fed- Department of Defense workforce; to the of Regulatory Management and Information, eral Aviation Administration, Department of Committee on Governmental Affairs. Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to By Ms. SNOWE (for herself and Ms. MI- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard KULSKI): ting, pursuant to law, the report of a final Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscella- S. 2675. A bill to establish an Office on rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards neous Amendments (87); Amdt. No. 1992 (5–18/ Women’s Health within the Department of for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Cat- 5–22)’’ (RIN2120–AA65) (2000–0028), received Health and Human Services; to the Com- egories’’ (FRL # 6706–1), received May 23, May 18, 2000; to the Committee on Com- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and 2000; to the Committee on Environment and merce, Science, and Transportation. Pensions. Public Works. EC–9139. A communication from the Fed- By Mr. HUTCHINSON (for himself, Mr. EC–9130. A communication from the Office eral Aviation Administration, Department of GREGG, Mr. ENZI, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. of Regulatory Management and Information, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to SESSIONS, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. KYL, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prohibi- Mr. NICKLES, Mr. HELMS, Mr. ALLARD, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tion Against Certain Flights Within the Ter- Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire, and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a final ritory and Airspace of Ethiopia; Docket No. Mr. INHOFE): rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards 2000–7340 (5–16/5–18)’’ (RIN2120–AH01), received S. 2676. A bill to amend the National Labor for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Cat- May 18, 2000; to the Committee on Com- Relations Act to provide for inflation adjust- egories’’ (FRL # 6706–2), received May 23, merce, Science, and Transportation. ments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresh- 2000; to the Committee on Environment and EC–9140. A communication from the Fed- olds of the National Labor Relations Board; Public Works. eral Aviation Administration, Department of to the Committee on Health, Education, EC–9131. A communication from the Office Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Labor, and Pensions. of Regulatory Management and Information, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision By Mr. FRIST (for himself, Mr. FEIN- Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, to the Legal Description of the Hayward Air GOLD, and Mr. HELMS): Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Termination Class D Airspace Area, CA; S. 2677. A bill to restrict assistance until ting, pursuant to law, the report of a final Docket No. 00–AWP–4 (5–2/5–22)’’ (RIN2120– certain conditions are satisfied and to sup- rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of AA66) (2000–0115), received May 22, 2000; to port democratic and economic transition in State Air Quality Plans for Designated Fa- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Zimbabwe; to the Committee on Foreign Re- cilities and Pollutants; Allegheny County, Transportation. lations. Pennsylvania; Control of Emissions from Ex- By Mr. BRYAN (for himself, Mr. MUR- isting Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste In- f KOWSKI, Mr. REID, and Mr. ALLARD): cinerators; Correction’’ (FRL # 6705–7), re- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES S. 2678. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ceived May 22, 2000; to the Committee on En- enue Code of 1986 to treat gold, silver, and vironment and Public Works. The following reports of committees platinum, in either coin or bar, in the same EC–9132. A communication from the Office were submitted: manner as stocks and bonds for purposes of of Regulatory Management and Information, By. Mr. CAMPBELL, from the Committee the maximum capital gain rate for individ- Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, on Indian Affairs, with an amendment in the uals; to the Committee on Finance. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- nature of a substitute and an amendment to By Mr. DASCHLE (for Mr. BREAUX): ting, pursuant to law, the report of a final the title: S. 2679. A bill to suspend temporarily the rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of duty on stainless steel rail car body shells; S. 1507: A bill to authorize the integration Implementation Plans; Ohio; Designation of to the Committee on Finance. and consolidation of alcohol and substance Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes, By Mrs. HUTCHISON: programs and services provided by Indian Ohio’’ (FRL # 6701–8), received May 22, 2000; S. 2680. A bill to authorize such sums as tribal governments, and for other purposes to the Committee on Environment and Pub- may be necessary for a Balkan Stabilization (Rept. No. 106–306). lic Works. Conference as convened by the United States EC–9133. A communication from the Office f and to express the sense of Congress that the of Regulatory Management and Information, president should convene such a conference Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND to consider all outstanding issues related to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- JOINT RESOLUTIONS the execution of the Dayton Accords and the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a final The following bills and joint resolu- peace agreement with Serbia that ended Op- rule entitled ‘‘Removal of the Maximum tions were introduced, read the first eration Allied Force; to the Committee on Contaminant Level Goal for Chloroform and second times by unanimous con- Foreign Relations. from the National Primary Drinking Water By Mr. DASCHLE (for Mr. BREAUX): Regulations’’ (FRL # 6705–4), received May sent, and referred as indicated: S. 2681. A bill to suspend temporarily the 22, 2000; to the Committee on Environment By Mr. WARNER: duty on stainless steel rail care body shells; and Public Works. S. 2669. A bill to amend title 10, United to the Committee on Finance. EC–9134. A communication from the Office States Code, to extend to persons over age 64 By Mr. BIDEN (for himself and Mrs. of Regulatory Management and Information, eligibility for medical care under CHAMPUS BOXER):

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4565 S. 2682. A bill to authorize the Broad- I have gone back and carefully exam- strengthen its ability to serve all retir- casting Board of Governors to make avail- ined these issues. There is no statutory ees. This bill eliminates the confusing able to the Institute for Medial Development foundation providing for entitlement and ineffective transfer of funds from certain materials of the Voice of America; to to military health care benefits. It does Medicare to the Department of De- the Committee on Foreign Relations. By Ms. SNOWE: not exist. It is a myth. But good faith fense. Military retirees will not be re- S. 2683. A bill to deauthorize a portion of representation was made to these quired to pay the high cost of addi- the project for navigation, Kennebunk River, members. Who made the commitment tional basic or supplemental insurance Maine; to the Committee on Environment is irrelevant. I know personally that premiums to ensure their health care and Public Works. these representations were made. I needs are met. Military readiness will By Ms. SNOWE: served in the military and heard the not be adversely impacted and our S. 2684. A bill to redesignate and reauthor- same promises. commitment to those who served a full ize as anchorage certain portions of the My Committee has made a deter- career will be fulfilled. project for navigation, Narraguagus River, mination, a bipartisan decision, that In order to permit the Department of Milbridge, Maine; to the Committee on Envi- ronment and Public Works. we would fix the issue of health care Defense to plan for restoring the health By Mr. THURMOND: for our older retirees, this year. We care benefit to all retirees, my bill S.J. Res. 46. A joint resolution commemo- have started with a series of bills, would be effective on October 1, 2001. rating the 225th Birthday of the United strengthening them as we went along, While some may advocate an earlier ef- States Army; to the Committee on the Judi- listening to those beneficiaries who use fective date, it is simply not feasible to ciary. the system. The legislation I bring to expand the medical coverage to the 1.8 By Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire: the floor today repeals the restriction million Medicare-eligible retirees over- S.J. Res. 47. A joint resolution dis- barring 65 and older military retirees night. approving the extension of the waiver au- thority contained in section 402(c) of the and their families from continued ac- What is apparent to me is that the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam; to cess to the military health care sys- will of the Congress, reflecting the will the Committee on Finance. tem. If enacted, this legislation will of the Nation, is that now is the time to act on this issue. My bill would f provide an equal benefit for all mili- tary health care system beneficiaries, eliminate the discriminatory practice SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND retirees, reservists, guardsmen and that caused concern among our mili- SENATE RESOLUTIONS families. This puts all beneficiaries in tary retirees and will restore full bene- The following concurrent resolutions the same class. It is fairly expensive, fits of the military health care system and Senate resolutions were read, and but we need to do it. to all retirees. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: The legislation is a quantum leap Access to military health care has reached a crisis point. With the reduc- By Mr. GORTON (for himself, Mr. FEIN- over the provisions included in the GOLD, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Committee markup of the annual De- tion in the number of military hos- Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. SESSIONS): fense bill. While the markup includes a pitals and with the growth in the re- S. Con. Res. 119. A concurrent resolution comprehensive drug benefit regardless tiree population, addressing the health commending the Republic of Croatia for the of age, the legislation goes further and care needs of our older retirees has be- conduct of its parliamentary and presi- provides uninterrupted access to com- come increasingly difficult. These dential elections; to the Committee on For- plete health care services. beneficiaries should be assured that eign Relations. As a result of my initiatives, all mili- their health care needs will be met. f tary retirees, irrespective of age, will They were promised a healthcare ben- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED now enjoy the same health care ben- efit, they served to earn a benefit, and BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS efit. our country needs to fulfill the com- In Town Hall meetings, I have lis- mitments that were made to them. By Mr. WARNER: tened carefully to the health care con- I am well aware of the legislative al- S. 2669. A bill to amend title 10, cerns of military retirees—particularly ternatives that have been proposed to United States Code, to extend to per- those over age 65 who have lost their address military retiree health care sons over age 64 eligibility for medical entitlement to health care within the needs. I have struggled to examine the care under CHAMPUS and TRICARE; current military health care system. most acute needs of these beneficiaries to extend the TRICARE Senior Prime The constant theme that runs through and have struggled to develop a plan demonstration program in conjunction their requests is that, once they reach that equally benefits all our retirees, with the extension of eligibility under the point at which they are eligible for not just those fortunate enough to live CHAMPUS and TRICARE to such per- Medicare, they are no longer guaran- near a military medical facility, or sons, and for other purposes; to the teed care from the military health care those fortunate enough to be selected Committee on Armed Services. system. This discriminatory char- through some sort of lottery to be al- LEGISLATION REGARDING MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE acteristic of our current system—that lowed to participate in the various MILITARY RETIREES has been in effect since 1964—reduces pilot programs now underway. My goal Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, today I retiree medical benefits and requires a is to provide health care through a am introducing a bill, S. 2669, to afford significant change in the manner in means that is available to all bene- members the opportunity to examine which health care is obtained at a ficiaries, in an equitable and complete the issues related to the complicated point in the lives of our older military manner. military medical program. We desire to retirees when stability and confidence As I have made it clear throughout change the existing program to encom- are most important. This bill, in effect, the year, improving the military pass, in the future, retirees over age 65. repeals the 1964 law. health care system has been the Com- Beginning in World War II promises The bill that I am proposing today mittee’s top quality of life initiative were made to military members that would eliminate the current discrimi- this year. My Committee has held they and their families would be pro- nation based on age and would permit hearings and listened to a variety of vided health care if they served a full military retirees and their dependents beneficiary representatives. I have career. Subsequent legislation was en- to be served by the military health traveled throughout my state and lis- acted which cut off medical benefits at care system throughout their lives. tened to the concerns of retirees. I con- age 65, leaving them to depend on the Under my proposal, it would not mat- ducted an extensive town hall meeting Medicare system, which has provided ter whether the military retiree is 47 in Norfolk in March. I have met with to be inefficient. This is a breach of years old or 77 years old. He or she will many retirees and their representa- promise made on behalf of our country be covered by the military health care tives at my office, during my travels, to retirees who devoted a significant system while on active duty and and even in social settings. I have lis- portion of their lives with careers in throughout their retirement. No new tened. service to their country. I recognize systems will be required, although the This extensive review has allowed me with profound sorrow how we broke existing military system may require to examine carefully how to approach this promise to these retirees. assistance from the Congress to this issue. The number one priority I

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S. 2087 also addressed a graph’’. and disapprove virtually all federal number of other issues with the mili- (b) EXTENSION OF TRICARE SENIOR PRIME agency rules. Unfortunately, the prom- tary health care system including some DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.—Paragraph (4) of ise of the Act has not been fulfilled. critical improvements to the TRICARE section 1896(b) of the Social Security Act (42 Between 1996 and 1999, 12,269 non- program for both active duty and retir- U.S.C. 1395ggg(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘3- year period beginning on January 1, 1998’’ major rules and 186 major rules were ees and their family members. I appre- and inserting ‘‘period beginning on January submitted to Congress by federal agen- ciate the bipartisan support of so many 1, 1998, and ending on December 31, 2002’’. cies. Only seven joint resolutions of of my colleagues in crafting and intro- (c) REPEAL OF RELATED DEMONSTRATION disapproval were introduced, per- ducing this critical first step. PROGRAM.—Section 702 of the National De- taining to five rules. None passed ei- In my many meetings with retirees, fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 ther House. In fact, none have even (Public Law 102–484; 106 Stat. 2431; 10 U.S.C. and through discussions with my col- been debated on the floor of either leagues, I came to understand the need 1079 note) is repealed. (d) EFFECTIVE DATES.—(1) Except as pro- House. to further enhance S. 2087. I proposed vided in paragraph (2), the amendments The legislation I introduce today will amendments to the budget resolution made by this section shall take effect on Oc- address the flaws in the Congressional to increase the funding available to ad- tober 1, 2001. Review Act and restore the proper bal- (2) The amendment made by subsection (b) dress retiree health care needs. Then, ance between the congressional and ex- again with bipartisan support, I crafted shall take effect on the date of the enact- ment of this Act. ecutive branches when it comes to a new piece of legislation which im- rule-making. The Congressional Regu- proved and enhanced the pharmacy By Mr. THOMAS: latory Review Reform Act will require provisions of the original legislation. S. 2670. A bill to amend chapter 8 of all major rules (those with a $100 mil- With special assistance from Senator title 5, United States Code, to require lion annual impact as defined by the SNOWE and Senator KENNEDY, the new major rules of agencies to be approved Office of Management in consultation S. 2486 included an enhanced pharmacy by Congress in order to take effect, and with GAO) to be approved by Congress benefit with no enrollment fees, that for other purposes; to the Committee before they take effect. If Congress dis- included both retail and mail order on Governmental Affairs. approves a rule, an agency will be pre- programs. This improved legislation THE CONGRESSIONAL REGULATORY REVIEW cluded from proposing the same or addressed the major unmet need of re- REFORM ACT OF 2000 similar rule for a period of 6 months. A tirees, access to pharmaceuticals, and ∑ Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I rise rule may be given interim effectiveness provides an equitable benefit, one that today to introduce legislation to curb if the President determines and cer- is not discriminatory based on age. Federal over-regulation by the execu- tifies that a rule should take effect be- This legislation was included during tive branch of Government and to re- Committee consideration of the Fiscal cause of an imminent threat to health store congressional accountability for and safety or emergency (this decision Year 2001 National Defense Authoriza- the regulatory process. tion Bill, with the overwhelming sup- is not judicially reviewable). Finally, The annual regulatory costs of the the president is authorized to estab- port of Committee members. Federal Government on the private The bill now before the Congress lish, by executive order a program for sector have been estimated to be $200– the systematic review of agency rules. compliments my earlier efforts and $800 billion annually. The pace and I believe that congressional review those of the Committee. This bill, in scope of over-regulation has acceler- and accountability for federal regula- conjunction with the provisions in the ated under the Clinton Administration. tions will improve efficiency and lessen Defense Authorization Bill, would pro- For example, the IRS has tried to raise vide a complete health care benefit for taxes administratively, the EPA has federal government intervention in the all military retirees. I urge my col- exceeded its authority with the Clean daily lives of the American people. leagues to support this important leg- Water Action Plan and the National Congress cannot allow the Executive islation. Park Service is trying to eliminate Branch to continue to legislate Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- snowmobile use in our national parks, through rules and regulations. Con- sent that the bill and my statement be all without congressional authoriza- gress must be responsible. Congress printed in the RECORD. tion. Increasingly, we have found that must take back its constitutionally There being no objection, the bill was this administration tries to advance granted authority over the rule-mak- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as through regulation and executive order ing process. follows: an agenda it cannot get done through This is not a partisan issue. Supreme S. 2669 the normal legislative process. In fact, Court Justice Stephen Breyer sug- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- there are currently 137 major regula- gested this idea as long ago as 1984. Nor resentatives of the United States of America in tions in the works that will each have is the purpose of this legislation to Congress assembled, at least a $100 million cost. That means overturn a great number of rules sub- SECTION 1. CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR mitted by agencies. It is intended to in- CHAMPUS UPON THE ATTAINMENT these new regulations will impose at OF 65 YEARS OF AGE. least a $13.7 billion yearly impact on crease incentives regulators have to re- (a) ELIGIBILITY OF MEDICARE ELIGIBLE PER- the economy. spond to the views of the general pub- SONS.—Section 1086(d) of title 10, United Unfortunately, Congress has allowed lic, rather than narrow interests and to States Code, is amended— this to happen. For years Congress has make Congress and the president more (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting delegated its most fundamental respon- politically accountable for the result- the following: ing rules. ‘‘(2) The prohibition contained in para- sibility—the creation of laws—to the graph (1) shall not apply to a person referred executive branch. Consequently, rather Mr. President, I am hopeful my col- to in subsection (c) who— than just enforce laws, these unelected leagues will join me in supporting this ‘‘(A) is enrolled in the supplementary med- bureaucrats now also write the laws. commonsense, good government re- ical insurance program under part B of such These regulatory bureaucracies have form.∑ title (42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.); and often been called the fourth branch of ‘‘(B) in the case of a person under 65 years Government. This fourth branch has By Mr. ASHCROFT: of age, is entitled to hospital insurance bene- misinterpreted, undercut and directly S. 2671. A bill to amend the Internal fits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act pursuant to subparagraph (A) contradicted the will of Congress time Revenue Code of 1986 to promote pen- or (C) of section 226(b)(2) of such Act (42 and time again. It is well past time to sion opportunities for women, and for U.S.C. 426(b)(2)) or section 226A(a) of such end this ‘‘regulation without represen- other purposes; to the Committee on Act (42 U.S.C. 426–1(a)).’’; and tation.’’ Finance.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4567 THE PENSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN’S nately women, who have often spent pension, compared with 47 percent of EQUALITY IN RETIREMENT ACT less time in the workplace, have less men. In addition, the pensions that Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise time in which to make the required women do receive are significantly less today to introduce the Pension Oppor- ‘catch-up’ contributions that will help than those of men—$4,200 for women, tunities for Women’s Equality in Re- create a stable and secure retirement. on average, compared with $7,800 for tirement (POWER) Act of 2000. This This process is made even harder by ex- men. legislation is important because the isting rules that limit the amounts of I hope that the Senate will take current tax code often fails to give the catch-up contributions. quick action on this matter, to help women—especially women who take Given the difficulties women, espe- American women provide for safe and time off to raise children—sufficient cially unmarried women, face in their secure retirements. opportunities to earn a large enough retirement years, I believe that it is pension to guarantee their financial se- time for the Congress to step up and to By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: S. 2672. A bill to provide for the con- curity in retirement. ensure that retirement security law veyance of various reclamation The facts demonstrate that women provides for higher contribution limits projects to local water authorities; to need help in building pensions for their for working women, easier catch-up to the Committee on Energy and Natural future. In America today, two-thirds of make up for years women missed in the Resources. women over 65 have no pension other labor force, and increased portability than Social Security. This translates of pensions. THE SUGAR PINE DAM AND RESERVOIR CONVEYANCE ACT into 300,000 women in my home state of The POWER Act of 2000 will do three ∑ Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I Missouri and 14 million women nation- major things: First, the bill will in- am pleased to introduce this bill today wide. At the same time, the median in- crease contribution limits, allowing which will provide for the transfer of come from assets for women age 65 and workers to contribute more money to the Sugar Pine Dam and Reservoir over is only $860 a year. Retirement is retirement accounts during their work- Project in the Central Valley Project often compared to a three-legged stool, ing years, thereby ensuring that their to the Forest Hills Public Utility Dis- with the three legs being pensions, sav- retirements will be more secure. ings, and Social Security. Now, every- For workers who are over fifty, the trict. I continue to support the transfer one knows what happens to a three bill allows additional pension contribu- of the Bureau of Reclamation projects legged stool when one of the legs is tions of up to 50 percent more than al- to the local water districts which oper- missing: it falls over. But these statis- lowed under current law. This provi- ate and benefit from them. This bill is important in one other tics shows that many, too many, Amer- sion is particularly helpful to women way. The language in this bill will cor- ican women are trying to manage their who leave the labor force to raise their rect the financial inequity that affects retirements on only one leg of the children, and then want to ‘‘catch-up’’ CVP beneficiaries. Some of the costs of stool. when they are older by increasing their constructing Bureau of Reclamation As a result of the lack of pensions contributions in the years leading up projects have been allocated to other and relatively low savings among to retirement. This bill also requires CVP contractors even though the American women, older women are employers to vest employees earlier, so projects have never been operationally twice as likely as older men to be liv- that women, who have shorter average integrated into the CVP. Thus, Irriga- ing near or below the federal poverty job tenures, can accrue pension bene- tion and Municipal and Industrial threshold. Further, the poverty rates fits earlier. (M&I) contractors such as Contra Costa for widows, divorced women, and never- The bill’s third section eases port- Water District, East Bay MUD, Santa married women are significantly high- ability of pensions among workers who Clara Valley Water District, Sac- er than the rate for all elderly women. switch jobs. The bill eases rollovers ramento MUD, City of Fresno and a The 20 million elderly American and requires that rollovers apply to all number of others have incurred sub- women—including 440,000 in Missouri— retirement plans. In addition, the bill stantial costs without ever receiving carry an extremely high risk of pov- extends pension rollovers to include any benefit. erty. post-tax as well as pre-tax distribu- This bill has the bipartisan support The causes for this risk can be found tions, and calls for the post-tax dis- of Congressman GEORGE MILLER and in the tax code and pension rules. One tributions to be accounted for sepa- JOHN DOOLITTLE in the House. And I of the key elements of pension building rately. can think of no opposition to assisting is called vesting. Employees cannot These provisions are not controver- Forest Hills Public Utility District and build pension assets until they vest, or sial. They have all passed both the Sen- other M&I contractors with this legis- serve at a particular job for a redeter- ate and the House of Representatives lation.∑ mined amount of time, often 5 years. as part of the Taxpayer Refund and Re- Employers have a perfectly good rea- lief Act. President Clinton vetoed that By Mr. REID: son for vesting requirements—they earlier bill. I disagree with the Presi- S. 2673. A bill to direct the Secretary want to encourage job stability—and dent, but he is entitled to his opinion. of the Interior to convey certain land there is no inherent bias in these re- On these provisions, however, it is im- to Eureka County, Nevada, for contin- quirements. But the effect of these re- possible to claim that these female- ued use as cemeteries, to the Com- quirements is to make it harder for friendly provisions will cost too much mittee on Energy and Natural Re- women to build up pension assets. The money. The provisions in this bill will sources. reason for this is that the median job help all workers save more for retire- THE EUREKA COUNTY CEMETERY CONVEYANCE tenure for women is 3.8 years, well ment, and develop larger pensions for ACT below the median job tenure for men, their golden years. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today as well as the 5 years most pension This bill will particularly help to introduce the Eureka County Ceme- plans require for vesting. women, who face a much greater risk tery Conveyance Act. Another problem women face is that of poverty. While the POWER Act will The settlement of Beowawe, Nevada 59 percent of women have not figured help both women and men save for re- was destination and home to pioneers out how much they need to save for re- tirement, it will correct specific pen- that settled the isolated high desert of tirement. When workers, men and sion inequalities in the current law the central Great Basin. The inhab- women alike, are younger, they are fre- that particularly hurt women. Mis- itants of this community set aside a quently not thinking of how much they souri’s nearly 900,000 working women specific community cemetery to pro- need to save for retirement. Younger certainly will benefit through en- vide the final resting place for friends workers are concerned with mortgages, hanced opportunities to create finan- and family who passed away. The early school loans, children’s needs. When cial security for retirement. In Mis- settlers established and managed the these workers get older, and start souri, 65 percent of working age women cemetery in the late 1800’s. The thinking about retirement, they often are in the paid labor force. According Beowawe cemetery is on land currently increase the amount of money they to the Missouri Women’s Council, only managed by the Bureau of Land Man- will put away for retirement. Unfortu- 26 percent of older women receive a agement (BLM).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4568 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 The site of these historic cemetery THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN ment of Defense the assistance it needs was established prior to the creation of WORKFORCE REALIGNMENT ACT OF 2000 to shape the ‘‘skills mix’’ of the cur- the BLM as an agency. The BLM was ∑ Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, the rent workforce in order to address created in 1946. Under current law, the Federal Government is facing a little- shortfalls brought about by years of agency must sell the encumbered land known, yet serious problem that jeop- downsizing. Our bill will also help the at fair market value to this commu- ardizes its ability to provide services to Department meet its needs for new nity. My bill provides for conveyance the American people—a crisis in skills in emerging technological and of this cemetery to Eureka County, at human capital. The federal workforce professional areas. no cost. It is unconscionable to me has endured years of downsizing, hiring Another area of concern for the De- that this community would have to freezes, and inadequate investment in partment of Defense—as well as many buy their ancestors back from the Fed- the dedicated men and women who other federal agencies—is the serious eral government. comprise the federal civil service. As a demographic challenges that exist in I sincerely hope that members of result, the Federal Government is ill- its workforce. The average Defense De- Congress recognize the benefit to the equipped to compete with the private partment employee is 45 years old, and local community that the conveyances sector for a new generation of tech- more than a third of the Department’s would provide and pass this legislation. nology-savvy workers to replace the workforce is age 51 or older. In the De- I ask unanimous consent that the nearly 900,000 ‘‘baby boomers’’ who will partment of the Air Force, for example, full text of the bill be printed in the be eligible for retirement from the civil 45 percent of the workforce will be eli- RECORD. service in the next 5 years. gible for either regular retirement or There being no objection, the bill was To meet that challenge, I rise today early retirement by 2005. ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as to introduce legislation, along with my Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in follows: friend and colleague from Ohio, Sen- Dayton, OH, is an excellent example of S. 2673 ator MIKE DEWINE, that will help one the demographic challenge facing mili- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- critical department of our Federal tary installations across the country. resentatives of the United States of America in Government—the Department of De- Wright-Patterson is the headquarters Congress assembled, fense—get a head start in addressing of the Air Force Materiel Command, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. its future workforce needs. Our bill, and employs 22,700 civilian federal Congress finds that— the ‘‘Department of Defense Civilian workers. By 2005, 60 percent of the (1) the historical use by settlers and trav- Workforce Realignment Act of 2000,’’ elers since the late 1800’s of the cemetery Base’s civilian workforce will be eligi- known as ‘‘Maiden’s Grave Cemetery’’ in provides the Department of Defense ble for either regular retirement or Beowawe, Nevada, predates incorporation of with greater flexibility to adequately early retirement. Although a mass exo- the land on which the cemetery is situated manage its civilian workforce and dus of all retirement-eligible employ- within the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land align its human capital to meet the de- ees is not anticipated, there is a gen- Management; and mands of the post-cold-war environ- uine concern that a significant portion (2) it is appropriate that that use be con- ment. of the Wright-Patterson civilian work- tinued through local public ownership of the During the last decade, the Depart- force, including hundreds of key lead- parcel rather than through the permitting ment of Defense underwent a massive ers and employees with crucial exper- process of the Federal agency. civilian workforce downsizing program SEC. 2. CONVEYANCE TO EUREKA COUNTY, NE- tise, could decide to retire, leaving the VADA. that saw a cut of more than 280,000 po- remaining workforce without experi- (a) CONVEYANCE.—The Secretary of the In- sitions. In addition, the Defense De- enced leadership and absent essential terior, acting through the Director of the partment—like other federal depart- institutional knowledge. Bureau of Land Management (referred to in ments—was subject to hiring restric- This combination of factors poses a this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’), shall con- tions. Taken together, these two fac- serious challenge to the long-term ef- vey, without consideration, subject to valid tors have inhibited the development of fectiveness of the civilian component existing rights, to Eureka County, Nevada mid-level career, civilian professionals; of the Defense Department, and by im- (referred to in this section as the ‘‘county’’), all right, title, and interest of the United the men and women who serve a vital plication, the national security of the States in and to the parcel of land described role in the management and develop- United States. in subsection (b). ment of our nation’s military. The ex- Military base leaders, and indeed the (b) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The parcel of tent of this problem is exhibited in the entire Defense establishment, need to land referred to in subsection (a) is the par- fact that right now, the Department is be given the flexibility to hire new em- cel of public land (including any improve- seriously understaffed in certain key ployees so they can begin to develop ments on the land) known as ‘‘Maiden’s occupations, such as computer experts another generation of civilian leaders Grave Cemetery’’, consisting of approxi- and foreign language specialists. The and employees who will be able to pro- mately 10 acres and more particularly de- scribed as S1/2NE1/4SW1/4SW1/4, N1/2SE1/ lack of such professionals has the po- vide critical support to our men and 4SW1/4SW1/4 of section 10, T.31N., R.49E., tential to affect the Defense Depart- women in uniform. Mount Diablo Meridian. ment’s ability to respond effectively That is the purpose of the legislation (c) USE OF LAND.— and rapidly to military threats to our we are introducing today. The Depart- (1) IN GENERAL.—The county shall continue nation. ment of Defense Civilian Workforce Re- the use of the parcel conveyed under sub- The need to address the pending alignment Act addresses the current section (a) as a cemetery. human capital crisis in the federal imbalance between the federal work- (2) REVERSION.—If the Secretary, after no- workforce is increasingly apparent, as force and the skills needed to run the tice to the county and an opportunity for a hearing, makes a finding that the county has more and more leaders acknowledge Federal Government in the 21st cen- discontinued the use of the parcel conveyed that our past policies did not consider tury, as well as the age imbalance be- under subsection (a) as a cemetery, title to future federal workforce needs. Indeed, tween new employees and the potential the parcel shall revert to the Secretary. in testimony before the Oversight of mass retirement of senior public em- (d) RIGHT-OF-WAY.—At the time of the con- Government Management Sub- ployees in the next 5 years. If we wait veyance under subsection (a), the Secretary committee, which I chair, the head of for this ‘‘retirement bubble’’ to burst shall grant the county a right-of-way allow- the General Accounting Office, Comp- before we begin to hire new employees, ing access for persons desiring to visit the cemetery and other cemetery purposes over troller General David Walker, stated, then not only will we be woefully an appropriate access route. ‘‘(I)n cutting back on the hiring of new understaffed in a number of key areas, staff in order to reduce the number of but we will have fewer seasoned indi- By Mr. VOINOVICH (for himself their employees, agencies also reduced viduals left in the federal workforce and Mr. DEWINE): the influx of new people with the new who can provide training and men- S. 2674. A bill to amend title 5, competencies needed to sustain excel- toring. United States Code to provide for re- lence.’’ The provisions in our bill will allow alignment of the Department of De- The bill that Senator DEWINE and I the Defense Department to conduct a fense workforce; to the Committee on are introducing today will help respond smoother transition by bringing new Governmental Affairs. to these concerns by giving the Depart- employees into the Department over

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The new employees rated from the service after completing 25 titled to an immediate annuity under this will have the opportunity to work with years of service or after becoming 50 years of subchapter if the employee is eligible for the and learn from their more experienced age and completing 20 years of service is en- annuity under paragraph (2) or (3). colleagues, and invaluable institu- titled to an immediate annuity under this ‘‘(2)(A) An employee referred to in para- subchapter if the employee is eligible for the graph (1) is eligible for an immediate annu- tional knowledge will be passed along. annuity under paragraph (2) or (3). ity under this paragraph if the employee— While this proposal does not address ‘‘(2)(A) An employee referred to in para- ‘‘(i) is separated from the service involun- all of the human capital needs of the graph (1) is eligible for an immediate annu- tarily other than for cause; and Defense Department, it will help en- ity under this paragraph if the employee— ‘‘(ii) has not declined a reasonable offer of sure that the Department of Defense ‘‘(i) is separated from the service involun- another position in the Department of De- recruits and retains a quality civilian tarily other than for cause; and fense for which the employee is qualified, workforce so that our Armed Forces ‘‘(ii) has not declined a reasonable offer of which is not lower than 2 grades (or pay lev- another position in the Department of De- may remain the best in the world. It is els) below the employee’s grade (or pay fense for which the employee is qualified, level), and which is within the employee’s extremely important to the future vi- which is not lower than 2 grades (or pay lev- commuting area. tality of the Department’s civilian els) below the employee’s grade (or pay ‘‘(B) For the purposes of paragraph workforce and the national security of level), and which is within the employee’s (2)(A)(i), a separation for failure to accept a the United States that we address the commuting area. directed reassignment to a position outside human capital crisis while we have the ‘‘(B) For the purposes of paragraph the commuting area of the employee con- opportunity. I urge my colleagues to (2)(A)(i), a separation for failure to accept a cerned or to accompany a position outside of directed reassignment to a position outside support this legislation. such area pursuant to a transfer of function the commuting area of the employee con- may not be considered to be a removal for Thank you, Mr. President. I ask cerned or to accompany a position outside of unanimous consent that the bill be cause. such area pursuant to a transfer of function ‘‘(3) An employee referred to in paragraph printed in full in the RECORD. may not be considered to be a removal for (1) is eligible for an immediate annuity There being no objection, the bill was cause. under this paragraph if the employee satis- ‘‘(3) An employee referred to in paragraph ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as fies all of the following conditions: (1) is eligible for an immediate annuity follows: ‘‘(A) The employee is separated from the under this paragraph if the employee satis- service voluntarily during a period in which S. 2674 fies all of the following conditions: the organization within the Department of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(A) The employee is separated from the Defense in which the employee is serving is resentatives of the United States of America in service voluntarily during a period in which undergoing a major organizational adjust- Congress assembled, the organization within the Department of ment, as determined by the Secretary of De- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Defense in which the employee is serving is fense. undergoing a major organizational adjust- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department ‘‘(B) The employee has been employed con- ment, as determined by the Secretary of De- of Defense Civilian Workforce Realignment tinuously by the Department of Defense for fense. Act of 2000’’. more than 30 days before the date on which ‘‘(B) The employee has been employed con- SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR VOL- the head of the employee’s organization re- tinuously by the Department of Defense for UNTARY SEPARATIONS IN REDUC- quests the determinations required under TIONS IN FORCE. more than 30 days before the date on which subparagraph (A). Section 3502(f)(5) of title 5, United States the head of the employee’s organization re- ‘‘(C) The employee is serving under an ap- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘September 30, quests the determinations required under pointment that is not limited by time. 2001’’ and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2005’’. subparagraph (A). ‘‘(D) The employee is not in receipt of a de- ‘‘(C) The employee is serving under an ap- SEC. 3. EXTENSION, REVISION, AND EXPANSION cision notice of involuntary separation for OF AUTHORITIES FOR USE OF VOL- pointment that is not limited by time. misconduct or unacceptable performance. UNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE ‘‘(D) The employee is not in receipt of a de- ‘‘(E) The employee is within the scope of PAY AND VOLUNTARY EARLY RE- cision notice of involuntary separation for an offer of voluntary early retirement, as de- TIREMENT. misconduct or unacceptable performance. fined on the basis of one or more of the fol- (a) EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY.—Subsection ‘‘(E) The employee is within the scope of lowing objective criteria: (e) of section 5597 of title 5, United States an offer of voluntary early retirement, as de- ‘‘(i) One or more organizational units. Code, is amended by striking ‘‘September 30, fined on the basis of one or more of the fol- ‘‘(ii) One or more occupational groups, se- 2003’’ and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2005’’. lowing objective criteria: ries, or levels. (b) REVISION AND ADDITION OF PURPOSES ‘‘(i) One or more organizational units. ‘‘(iii) One or more geographical locations. FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE VSIP.—Sub- ‘‘(ii) One or more occupational groups, se- ‘‘(iv) Any other similar criteria that the section (b) of such section is amended by in- ries, or levels. Secretary of Defense determines appropriate. serting after ‘‘transfer of function,’’ the fol- ‘‘(iii) One or more geographical locations. ‘‘(4) The determinations necessary for es- lowing: ‘‘restructuring of the workforce (to ‘‘(iv) Any other similar criteria that the tablishing the eligibility of a person for an meet mission needs, to achieve one or more Secretary of Defense determines appropriate. strength reductions, to correct skill imbal- ‘‘(4) The determinations necessary for es- immediate annuity under paragraph (2) or (3) ances, or to reduce the number of high-grade, tablishing the eligibility of a person for an shall be made in accordance with regulations managerial, or supervisory positions),’’. immediate annuity under paragraph (2) or (3) prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. (c) INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS.—Subsection shall be made in accordance with regulations ‘‘(5) In this subsection, the term ‘major or- (d) of such section is amended— prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. ganizational adjustment’ means any of the (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting ‘‘(5) In this subsection, the term ‘major or- following: the following: ganizational adjustment’ means any of the ‘‘(A) A major reorganization. ‘‘(1) shall be paid in a lump-sum or in in- following: ‘‘(B) A major reduction in force. stallments;’’; ‘‘(A) A major reorganization. ‘‘(C) A major transfer of function. (2) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- ‘‘(B) A major reduction in force. ‘‘(D) A workforce restructuring— graph (3); ‘‘(C) A major transfer of function. ‘‘(i) to meet mission needs; (3) by striking the period at the end of ‘‘(D) A workforce restructuring— ‘‘(ii) to achieve one or more reductions in paragraph (4) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ‘‘(i) to meet mission needs; strength; (4) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(ii) to achieve one or more reductions in ‘‘(iii) to correct skill imbalances; or ‘‘(5) if paid in installments, shall cease to strength; ‘‘(iv) to reduce the number of high-grade, be paid upon the recipient’s acceptance of ‘‘(iii) to correct skill imbalances; or managerial, supervisory, or similar posi- employment by the Federal Government as ‘‘(iv) to reduce the number of high-grade, tions.’’. described in subsection (g)(1).’’. managerial, supervisory, or similar posi- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—(1) Section SEC. 4. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYEE tions.’’. 8339(h) of such title is amended by striking VOLUNTARY EARLY RETIREMENT (b) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYS- out ‘‘or ( j)’’ in the first sentence and insert- AUTHORITY. TEM.—Section 8414 of such title is amended— ing ‘‘( j), or (o)’’. (a) CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.— (1) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by inserting ‘‘ex- (2) Section 8464(a)(1)(A)(i) of such title is Section 8336 of title 5, United States Code, is cept in the case of an employee described in amended by striking out ‘‘or (b)(1)(B)’’ and ‘‘, amended— subsection (d)(1),’’ after ‘‘(B)’’; and (b)(1)(B), or (d)’’. (1) in subsection (d)(2), by inserting ‘‘ex- (2) by adding at the end the following: (d) EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY.—The cept in the case of an employee described in ‘‘(d)(1) An employee of the Department of amendments made by this section— subsection (o)(1),’’ after ‘‘(2)’’; and Defense who, before October 1, 2005, is sepa- (1) shall take effect on October 1, 2000; and (2) by adding at the end the following: rated from the service after completing 25 (2) shall apply with respect to an approval ‘‘(o)(1) An employee of the Department of years of service or after becoming 50 years of for voluntary early retirement made on or Defense who, before October 1, 2005, is sepa- age and completing 20 years of service is en- after that date.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4570 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 SEC. 5. RESTRICTIONS ON PAYMENTS FOR ACA- situation at Wright-Patterson Air breakthroughs that will keep our pilots DEMIC TRAINING. Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. What we safe and our nation secure. (a) SOURCES OF POSTSECONDARY EDU- have seen there is a rather large micro- I am pleased that the Department of CATION.—Subsection (a) of section 4107 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— cosm of a current and growing problem the Air Force and the Department of (1) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of paragraph that affects the civilian workforce Defense have expressed the need for (1); throughout our defense infrastructure. workforce realignment legislation. I (2) by striking the period at the end of At Wright-Patterson, this problem believe the legislation Senator VOINO- paragraph (2) and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and threatens to diminish significantly the VICH and I are introducing today will (3) by adding at the end the following: pool of talented experts in critical re- meet the concerns they have expressed ‘‘(3) any course of postsecondary education search and development fields. As I not just to us, but also to other mem- that is administered or conducted by an in- have often said, Wright-Patterson is bers of the House and Senate. stitution not accredited by a national or re- the brain power behind our air power, I want to thank Senator VOINOVICH gional accrediting body (except in the case of a course or institution for which standards and is the central reason why our Air for his efforts and leadership on his leg- for accrediting do not exist or are deter- Force is second to none in techno- islation, and also want to extend my mined by the head of the employee’s agency logical and aeronautical superiority. appreciation to his staff, especially as being inappropriate), regardless of wheth- Wright-Patterson has already lost a Aric Newhouse and Andrew Richard- er the course is provided by means of class- significant number of people who con- son, for their hard work. The Miami room instruction, electronic instruction, or stituted that brain power as a result of Valley community also has been of otherwise.’’. Cold War downsizing. In the last decade great help in demonstrating the impor- (b) WAIVER OF RESTRICTION ON DEGREE alone, 8,000 positions at Wright-Patter- tance of this issue not just to Wright- TRAINING.—Subsection (b)(1) of such section is amended by striking ‘‘if necessary’’ and all son have been lost. For the entire De- Patterson but also to the entire region that follows through the end and inserting partment of Defense, approximately and the nation. ‘‘if the training provides an opportunity for 280,000 positions were lost during the I urge my colleagues to support this an employee of the agency to obtain an aca- same period. At the same time we were legislation. demic degree pursuant to a planned, system- downsizing, hiring restrictions pre- atic, and coordinated program of profes- vented the Defense Department from By Ms. SNOWE (for herself and sional development approved by the head of establishing a foundation of younger Ms. MIKULSKI): the agency.’’. innovators. In short, the combination S. 2675. A bill to establish an Office (c) CONFORMING AND CLERICAL AMEND- of downsizing, retirement, and a hiring on Women’s Health within the Depart- MENTS.—The heading for such section is ment of Health and Human Services; to amended to read as follows: freeze has left a shallow talent pool of young skilled workers. the Committee on Health, Education, ‘‘§ 4107. Restrictions’’. The statistics tell the story. Today, Labor, and Pensions. (3) The item relating to such section in the for example, nearly one out of 10 civil- WOMEN’S HEALTH OFFICE ACT OF 2000 table of sections at the beginning of chapter ∑ 41 of title 5, United States Code, is amended ian workers at Wright-Patterson’s Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise to read as follows: Aeronautical Systems Center are under today to introduce the Women’s Health ‘‘4107. Restrictions.’’. the age of 35, while more than one- Office Act of 2000 and I am pleased to third of the workforce is over the age be joined on this legislation by my SEC. 6. STRATEGIC PLAN. of 50. In less than five years, more than friend and colleague, Senator BARBARA (a) REQUIREMENT FOR PLAN.—Not later than six months after the date of the enact- half of this workforce will be eligible MIKULSKI. Companion legislation to ment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense for retirement, but only 2.5 percent this bill has been introduced in the shall submit to the appropriate committees will be under the age of 35. This trend House by Congresswomen CONNIE of Congress a strategic plan for the exercise is typical for all civilian functions at MORELLA and CAROLYN MALONEY. of the authorities provided or extended by Wright-Patterson. The Women’s Health Office Act of the amendments made by this Act. The plan The Department of Defense Civilian 2000 provides permanent authorization shall include an estimate of the number of Workforce Realignment Act would ex- for offices of women’s health in five Department of Defense employees that would tend, revise and expand the Defense De- federal agencies: the Department of be affected by the uses of authorities as de- scribed in the plan. partment’s limited authority to use Health and Human Services (HHS); the (b) CONSISTENCY WITH DOD PERFORMANCE voluntary incentive pay and voluntary Centers for Disease Control and Pre- AND REVIEW STRATEGIC PLAN.—The strategic early retirement. Our bill would allow vention (CDC); the Agency for Health plan submitted under subsection (a) shall be for the Department to utilize the added Care Research and Quality (AHRQ); the consistent with the strategic plan of the De- authority to restructure the civilian Health Resources and Services Admin- partment of Defense that is in effect under workforce to meet missions needs and istration (HRSA); and the Food and section 306 of title 5, United States Code. to correct skill imbalances. Given the Drug Administration (FDA). (c) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES.—For the significant numbers of eligible federal Currently, only two women’s health purposes of this section, the appropriate committees of Congress are as follows: retirees the Department will face in offices in the federal government have (1) The Committee on Armed Services and just a few short years, this legislation statutory authorization: the Office of the Committee on Governmental Affairs of would give the Department the ability Research on Women’s Health at the the Senate. to better manage this extraordinary National Institutes of Health (NIH) and (2) The Committee on Armed Services and transition period. Just as important, the Office for Women’s Services within the Committee on Government Reform of this smoother transition period would the Substance Abuse and Mental the House of Representatives.∑ allow for better and more effective de- Health Services Administration Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, today velopment of our younger workers, who (SAMHSA). Senator VOINOVICH and I are intro- will have a better chance to learn and For too many years, women’s health ducing the Department of Defense Ci- gain from the expertise of the older care needs were ignored or poorly un- vilian Workforce Realignment Act of generation of innovators. derstood, and women were systemati- 2000. This legislation is designed to The legislation we are introducing, cally excluded from important health give the Department of Defense some fundamentally for Wright-Patterson research. One famous medical study on of the administrative flexibility it Air Force Base, is about maintaining breast cancer examined hundreds of needs to shape the civilian workforce technological superiority. That superi- men. Another federally-funded study to meet the tremendous national de- ority is the foundation of future Air examined the ability of aspirin to pre- fense challenges that face our nation Force dominance in the skies. It’s that vent heart attacks in 20,000 medical well into this century. simple. Weakening that foundation doctors, all of whom were men, despite My colleague from Ohio and I, along places the lives of our pilots and the se- the fact that heart disease is the lead- with our Ohio colleagues in the House, curity of our nation at risk. Our legis- ing cause among women. Mr. HOBSON and Mr. HALL have been lation is a positive step toward rebuild- Today, members of Congress and the working on this issue for almost two ing and strengthening that foundation American public understand the impor- years. What has fostered this bipar- with an investment in those who will tance of ensuring that both genders tisan unity is the current workforce make tomorrow’s discoveries and benefit equally from medical research

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4571 and health care services. Unfortu- trials, but our commitment to women’s ∑ Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise nately, equity does not yet exist in health this is not about quotas and to join my good friend and colleague, health care, and we have a long way to numbers. It is about real scientific ad- Senator SNOWE, to introduce the Wom- go. Knowledge about appropriate vances that will improve our knowl- en’s Health Office Act of 2000. I’m courses of treatment for women lags edge about women’s health. At a time pleased to join Senator SNOWE in intro- far behind that for men for many dis- when we are on track to double funding ducing this bill because it establishes eases. For years, research into diseases for NIH, it is troubling that the agency an important framework to address that predominantly affect women, such has still failed to fully implement both women’s health within the Department as breast cancer, went grossly under- its own guidelines and Congress’s direc- of Health and Human Services (DHHS). funded. And many women do not have tive for sex-based analysis. And as a re- Historically, women’s health needs access to reproductive and other vital sult, women continue to be short- were ignored or inadequately addressed health services. changed by federal research efforts. by the medical establishment and the Throughout my tenure in the House The crux of the matter is that NIH’s government. It is really only in the and Senate, I have worked hard to ex- problems exist despite the fact that it last ten years that the health of pose and eliminate this health care has an Office of Women’s Health that is women has begun to receive more at- gender gap and improve women’s ac- codified in law. If NIH is having prob- tention. A 1990 General Accounting Of- cess to affordable, quality health serv- lems, imagine the difficulties we will fice (GAO) report acknowledged the ices. Ten years, ago, as co-chairs of the have in continuing the focus on wom- historical pattern of neglect of women Congressional Caucus for Women’s en’s health in offices that don’t have in health research, and especially the Issues (CCWI), Representative Pat this legislative mandate, and that may exclusion of women as research sub- Schroeder and I, along with Represent- change focus with a new HHS Sec- jects in many clinical trials. This was retary or Agency Director. ative HENRY WAXMAN, called for a GAO unacceptable. Women make up half or Offices of Women’s Health across the more of the population and must be investigation into the inclusion of Public Health Service are charged with adequately included in clinical re- women and minorities in medical re- coordinating women’s health activities search. That’s why I fought to estab- search at the National Institutes of and monitoring progress on women’s lish the Office of Research on Women’s Health. health issues within their respective This study documented the wide- Health (ORWH) at the National Insti- agencies, and they have been successful spread exclusion of women from med- tutes of Health (NIH) ten years ago. We in making federal programs and poli- ical research, and spurred the Caucus needed to ensure that women were in- cies more responsive to women’s health cluded in clinical research, so that we to introduce the first Women’s Health issues. Unfortunately, all of the good would know how treatments for a par- Equity Act (WHEA) in 1990. This com- work these offices are doing is not prehensive legislation provided Con- guaranteed in Public Health Service ticular disease or condition would af- gress with its first broad, forward-look- authorizing law. Providing statutory fect women. Would men and women ing health agenda designed to redress authorization for federal women’s react the same way to a particular the historical inequities that face health offices is a critical step in en- treatment for heart disease? We had no women in medical research, prevention suring that women’s health research way of knowing because women were and services. will continue to receive the attention not being included in clinical trials. Three years later Congress enacted While the ORWH began its work in it requires in future years. legislation mandating the inclusion of Codifying these offices of women’s 1990, I wanted to ensure that it stayed women and minorities in clinical trials health is important for several reasons: at NIH and had the necessary authority at NIH through the National Institutes First, it re-emphasizes Congress’s com- to carry out its mission of ensuring of Health Revitalization Act of 1993 mitment to focusing on women’s that women were included in clinical (P.L. 103–43). Also included in the NIH health. Second, it ensures that Agen- research. That’s why I authored legis- Revitalization Act was language estab- cies will enact Congress’s intent with lation in 1990 and 1991 to formally es- lishing the NIH Office of Research on good faith. Finally, it ensures that ap- tablish the ORWH in the Office of the Women’s Health—language based on propriations will be available in future Director of NIH. These provisions were my original Office of Women’s Health years to fulfill these commitments. later enacted into law in the NIH Revi- bill that was introduced in the 104th By statutorily creating Offices of talization Act of 1993. Congress. Women’s Health, the Deputy Assistant Last year, Senator HARKIN, Senator And yet, despite all the progress that Secretary for Women’s Health will be SNOWE, and I requested that GAO ex- we have made, there is still a long way able to better monitor various Public amine how well the NIH and ORWH to go on women’s health care issues. Health Service agencies and advise was carrying out the mandates under Last month, the GAO released a re- them on scientific, legal, ethical and the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993. The port—a ten-year update—on the status policy issues. Agencies would establish results were mixed. While NIH had of women’s research at NIH (‘‘NIH Has a Coordinating Committee on Women’s made substantial progress in ensuring Increased Its Efforts to Include Women Health to identify and prioritize which the inclusion of women in clinical re- in Research,’’ published on May 2, women’s health projects should be con- search, it had made less progress in en- 2000). This report found that since the ducted. This will also provide a mecha- couraging the analysis of study find- first GAO report and the 1993 legisla- nism for coordination within and ings by sex. This means that women tion, NIH has made significant progress across these agencies, and with the pri- are being included in clinical trials, toward including women as subjects in vate sector. But most importantly, this but we are not able to fully reap the both intramural and external clinical bill will ensure the presence of endur- benefits of inclusion because analysis trials. ing offices dedicated to addressing the of how interventions affect men and However, the report notes that the ongoing needs and gaps in research pol- women is not being done. While the Institutes have made less progress in icy, programs, and education and train- NIH is taking steps to address this, we implementing the requirement that ing in women’s health. are missing information from research certain clinical trials be designed and Improving the health of American done over the last few years about how carried out to permit valid analysis by women requires a far greater under- the outcomes of the research varied or sex, which could reveal whether inter- standing of women’s health needs and not for men and women. ventions affect women and men dif- conditions, and ongoing evaluation in NIH is but one agency in the DHHS. ferently. The GAO found that NIH re- the areas of research, education, pre- Other agencies in DHHS do not even searchers will include women in their vention, treatment and the delivery of have women’s health offices. How are trials—but then they will either not do services. I urge my colleagues to join these other agencies addressing wom- analysis on the basis of sex, or if no dif- Senator MIKULSKI and me in supporting en’s health? Only NIH and the Sub- ference was found, they will not pub- this legislation, to help ensure that stance Abuse and Mental Health Serv- lish the sex-based results. women’s health will never again be a ices Administration (SAMHSA) have NIH has done a good job of improving missing page in America’s medical statutory authorization for offices participation of women in clinical textbook.∑ dedicated to women’s health. Other

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 agencies in HHS have a hodgepodge of I believe that this bill will establish [From the Dallas Morning News, Apr. 28, women’s health offices or advisors/co- a valuable and consistent framework 2000] ordinators, some of whom have experi- for addressing women’s health in the MIKE HUCKABEE: GOVERNMENT’S FLAWED enced cuts in their funding. For exam- Department of Health and Human PURSUIT OF MICROSOFT ple, funding for the Food and Drug Ad- Services. It will help to ensure that (By Mike Huckabee, Governor of Arkansas) ministration’s (FDA) Office of Women’s women’s health research will continue As a lifelong Southerner, I am proud our Health has decreased from $2 million in to have the resources it needs in the region is known for its hospitality and com- mon sense. It seems the Justice Department Fiscal Year 1995 to $1.6 million in Fis- coming years. This bill is a priority of cal Year 2000. In addition, funding for could use a little of both in the handling of the Women’s Health Research Coali- its antitrust suit against the Microsoft Corp. the Centers for Disease Control and tion. The Coalition is comprised of When Federal Judge Thomas Penfield Prevention’s (CDC) Office of Women’s nearly three dozen academic centers, Jackson recently issued his ruling, he gave Health was cut more than 10% between voluntary health associations and credence to the flawed logic upon which the Fiscal Year 1999 and Fiscal Year 2000. membership organizations with a government has built its case. I believe we need a consistent and That flawed logic should have precluded strong focus on women’s health re- the federal government from bringing the comprehensive approach to address the search and gender-based biology. I en- needs of women’s health in the DHHS. case in the first place. Washington bureau- courage my colleagues to join Senator crats shouldn’t be in the business of choosing This bill that I join Senator SNOWE in SNOWE and myself in supporting and winners and losers in the private sector. introducing today would do just that. cosponsoring this important legislation That responsibility belongs to consumers. The Women’s Health Office Act of 2000 for women.∑ The government’s theory behind the case would provide authorization for wom- is that America’s high-technology industry en’s health offices in DHHS, CDC, the By Mr. HUTCHINSON (for him- has been victimized by Microsoft’s stifling FDA, the Agency for Healthcare Re- competition and squelching innovation. self, Mr. GREGG, Mr. ENZI, Mr. search and Quality (AHRQ), and the Every piece of the federal government’s the- HAGEL, Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. Health Resources and Serivces Admin- ory is an insult to the free-enterprise system HUTCHISON, Mr. KYL, Mr. NICK- istration (HRSA). and the will of consumers. LES, Mr. HELMS, Mr. ALLARD, First, there is no more competitive indus- This legislation establishes an impor- try in the world than America’s high-tech tant framework and build on existing Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire, and Mr. INHOFE): market. That is as true today as it was be- efforts. The HHS Office on Women’s fore the federal government’s five-year, $30 Health would take over all functions S. 2676. A bill to amend the National million attempt to regulate free enterprise. which previously belonged to the cur- Labor Relations Act to provide for in- There are thousands of companies selling rent Office of Women’s Health of the flation adjustments to the mandatory software products today, far more than at Public Health Service. The HHS Office jurisdiction thresholds of the National the start of the trial. would be headed by a Deputy Assistant Labor Relations Board; to the Com- And in the time since the federal govern- Secretary for Women’s Health who mittee on Health, Education, Labor, ment and 19 state attorneys general filed and Pensions. their suit, America’s technology industry would also chair an HHS Coordinating has produced one-third of the nation’s eco- Committee on Women’s Heath. The re- LEGISLATION REGARDING INFLATION ADJUST- nomic growth. sponsibilities of the HHS Office would MENTS TO MANDATORY JURISDICTION THRESH- Those facts hardly would support the gov- include establishing short and long- OLDS OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ernment’s characterization of the informa- term goals, advising the Secretary of BOARD tion technology industry as a shell of its HHS on women’s health issues, moni- ∑ Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. President, I former self. toring and facilitating coordination ask unanimous consent that the bill As for innovation, consider the change in and additional material be printed in the simple matter of personal computing and stimulating HHS activities on since 1995. In 1995, the personal computer was women’s health, establishing a na- the RECORD. just starting to have its potential realized tional Women’s Health Information There being no objection, the mate- with the development—among other innova- Center to facilitate exchange of and ac- rial was ordered to be printed in the tions—of Windows 95. Just as Windows 95 has cess to women’s health information, RECORD, as follows: since been rendered obsolete by Microsoft and coordinating private sector efforts S. 2676 itself, so now is the debate beginning about to promote women’s health. the future of the personal computer as we Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- know it. Many believe the PC soon will be re- Under this legislation, the Offices of resentatives of the United States of America in Women’s Health in CDC, FDA, HRSA, placed by Internet-based appliances in Congress assembled, phones, televisions and hand-held computing and AHRQ would be housed in the of- SECTION 1. INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO MAN- devices. The technology industry in 2000 fice of the head of each agency and be DATORY JURISDICTION THRESH- looks nothing like it did in 1995. headed by a Director appointed by the OLDS OF NATIONAL LABOR RELA- Just as many of the technologies of the head of the respective agency. The of- TIONS BOARD. mid-’90s now are obsolete, so are the issues fices would assess the current level of Section 14(c)(1) of the National Labor Rela- the government has raised in this case. The activity on women’s health in the tions Act (29 U.S.C. 164(c)(1)) is amended to high-tech market has moved—and will con- read as follows: agency; establish short-term and long- tinue to move—too quickly for any govern- ‘‘(c)(1)(A) MANDATORY JURISDICTION.—The term goals for women’s health and co- ment to keep tabs on it through regulation. Board shall assert jurisdiction over any By the time federal bureaucrats get around ordinate women’s health activities in labor dispute involving any class or category to fixing rules, the market will change them. the agency; identify women’s health of employers over which it would assert ju- That is the way of the new economy, built on projects to support or conduct; consult risdiction under the standards prevailing on competition, innovation and customer serv- with appropriate outside groups on the August 1, 1959, with the financial threshold ice. agency’s policy regarding women; serve amounts adjusted for inflation under sub- The federal government’s case against on HHS’ Coordinating Committee on paragraph (B). Microsoft attacks all three principles. Women’s Health; and establish and ‘‘(B) INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS.—The Board, Instead of the self-regulating competition head a coordinating committee on beginning on October 1, 2000, and not less that has enabled Microsoft to lead the tech- often than every 5 years thereafter, shall ad- nology industry to its current heights, the women’s health within the agency to just each of the financial threshold amounts government favors either breaking up the identify womens’ health needs and referred to in subparagraph (A) for inflation, company or regulating away its freedom to make recommendations to the head of using as the base period the later of (i) the innovate and compete. The federal govern- the agency. The FDA office would also most recent calendar quarter ending before ment’s ‘‘remedy’’ would insert bureaucrats have specific duties regarding women the financial threshold amount was estab- into the technology market in ways never and clinical trials. All the offices, in- lished, or (ii) the calendar quarter ending before imagined. Those Washington bureau- cluding the HHS Office beginning no June 30, 1959. The inflation adjustments shall crats would be involved in questions of prod- later than Jan. 31. 2002, would submit a be determined using changes in the Con- uct design and marketing. That would em- sumer Price Index for all urban consumers power pencil-pushing Beltway bureaucrats to report every two years to the appro- published by the Department of Labor and second-guess innocent computer program- priate Congressional committees docu- shall be rounded to the nearest $10,000. The mers and entrepreneurs. The new arrange- menting activities accomplished. In ad- Board shall prescribe any regulations nec- ment would enable regulators to pick win- dition, the bill authorizes appropria- essary for making the inflation adjust- ners and losers in the marketplace, stripping tions for all the offices through 2005 ments.’’. consumers of their rights.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4573 In a free market, it is consumers, not bu- heads of state—some of whom have democratic institutions. With the vir- reaucrats, who should control the destinies shown great commitment to democ- tual end of support from international of individual industries and companies. In re- racy and racial reconciliation in their lending institutions and economic aid, sponse to consumers’ influence over the mar- own countries—are unhappily muted, we have precious few ‘‘sticks’’ at our ket, companies have lowered prices, created new products and focused on customer serv- even seemingly compelled to support disposal. The ‘‘carrots’’ are real, ices. The government’s scheme would negate President Mugabe’s antics. through. We must use them to commu- those market forces. It also would preclude Yet the near paralysis of the United nicate that democracy brings imme- the industry and the government from work- States is of greatest concern. Over diate benefits and to entice and gener- ing together to bridge the digital divide, 10,000 Zimbabwean troops from the thin ously shore up any gains made, includ- since the industry probably would be forced green line which keeps Laurent Kabila ing progress on real land reform. In the to raise prices to account for new regulatory in power in the Democratic Republic of 20 years since independence, land re- compliance costs. Higher prices would pro- Congo. The volatile Kabila, in turn, de- form, which is broadly supported in hibit low-income families from enjoying termines whether or not the war in newer technologies, so poor families would Zimbabwe and among donors, has been remain behind the technological curve. Congo ends peacefully—a goal to which slow and has benefitted ruling party in- The Justice Department has wasted the the administration has staked consid- siders. taxpayers’ money and attacked the interests erable political capital during ‘‘the It is critical that the United States of consumers, from the case’s inception to month of Africa’’ at the United Na- be clear about its support for peaceful the intentional failure of government law- tions. Thus, President Mugabe has pre- democratic transition in Zimbabwe. yers to settle the case to the reckless break- sented us with a ludicrous choice be- That fact must be communicated to up scheme it hatched to punish Microsoft. tween support for democracy in the Zimbabwean government in no un- The suit is a deliberate attempt by the gov- ernment to circumvent the economic author- Zimbabwe and the chance to prevent certain terms, and to the Zimbabwean ity of consumers and entrepreneurs in the Kabila from plunging Congo back into people. They should know that we back free market. It seems the least the federal full scale war. The United States is fro- them in their struggle for democracy. government could show the American people zen lest we provoke them. But it must be more than just words. would be a little bit of hospitality and com- Relatively small Zimbabwe’s ability The United States should be prepared mon sense on this issue.∑ to direct the fate of Congo and the en- to meet the needs of those fighting for tire central African region is testa- democracy, and to be there to assist By Mr. FRIST (for himself and ment to its weight on the continent them should they have the opportunity Mr. FEINGOLD): and why its internal chaos is reason for to govern. S. 2677. A bill to restrict assistance great concern. Zimbabwe can be a force Mr. President, to that end, Senators until certain conditions are satisfied for good or bad in southern Africa, the FEINGOLD and HELMS have joined me in and to support democratic and eco- region which will in turn, drive either introducing the Zimbabwe Democracy nomic transition in Zimbabwe; to the the progress or further demise of the Act. The legislation contains several Committee on Foreign Relations. entire continent south of the Sahara. critical democratic support mecha- LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE POLITICAL AND Zimbabwe is currently a driving force nisms which we should act quickly to ECONOMIC REFORM IN ZIMBABWE for its demise. The best chance to re- put in place. ∑ Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, on its sur- verse that is through support for the First, it unequivocally states the pol- face, the turmoil and death toll of democratic forces challenging a leader icy of the United States is to support Zimbabwe’s brutal farm invasions is an whose increasingly destructive acts im- the people of Zimbabwe in their strug- economic and racial battle. At its core, peril the continent. The United States’ gles to effect peaceful, democratic it is an engineered effort to distract policy imperative in Zimbabwe could change, achieve broad-based and equi- from the government’s assault on a be- not be clearer, but we are seemingly table economic growth, and restore the sieged democratic opposition move- unprepared to take the necessary steps rule of law. ment. The crisis in Zimbabwe has pro- to aggressively defend democracy and It suspends bilateral assistance to found implications for Africa far be- our national interests. the government of Zimbabwe; suspends yond the killings and lawlessness nec- First, the United States must be will- any debt reduction measures for the essary to sustain it. It has the poten- ing to ‘‘decouple’’ our support for de- government of Zimbabwe; and in- tial to fundamentally compromise the mocracy in Zimbabwe from the war in structs the U.S. executive directors of future of the entire region and the Congo. As in any hostage situation, the multilateral lending institutions to United States’ most basic interests you never let the captor dictate the vote against the extension of any cred- there. But it is a crisis which we are terms. That will require commitment it or benefits to the government of ill-prepared to address, and time is not of considerable political capital and Zimbabwe until rule of law and demo- on our side. diplomatic muscle. It will require tak- cratic institutions are restored. President Robert Mugabe’s orches- ing some necessary risks. It includes explicit exceptions for hu- tration and blessing of the invasions of Second, the United States should not manitarian, health and democracy sup- predominantly white-owned commer- wait until after ballots are cast for par- port programs. It authorizes a legal as- cial farms—the backbone of liament on June 24 and 25 to declare sistance fund for individuals and insti- Zimbabwe’s export economy—by so- whether the elections were ‘‘free and tutions which are suffering under the called war veterans is actually a fair’’ or even ‘‘flawed but representa- breakdown of rule of law. The legal fees shrewd maneuver to disguise behind tive.’’ The government’s attempt to for torture victims, independent media the veil of a racial drama his relentless steal the election now through vio- supporting free speech and other demo- attack on the democratic institutions lence, intimidation, and brazen manip- cratic institutions challenging election and rule of law in Zimbabwe. By suc- ulation of procedures are in daily news results or undemocratic laws can be cessfully casting the issue as one of reports. Silence on that point makes us paid from the funds. race rather than his own lawlessness. accomplices in its attempts to main- It provides new authority for broad- President Mugabe has paralyzed the tain its grip on power and false pre- casting of objective and reliable news very forces which should otherwise call tense of democracy. More insidious, the to listeners in Zimbabwe. his bluff. world is helping to pave the way for It doubles next year’s funding for de- Most notable among the paralyzed the same deception and violence in the mocracy programs in Zimbabwe. are other African heads of state—and critical 2002 presidential elections by It expresses the sense of the Senate Kofi Annan. The deliberate introduc- essentially demonstrating how little that the United States should support tion of a racial element to the con- we expect when it comes to democracy election observers to the parliamen- troversy has left them in an untenable in Africa. It stands in shameful con- tary and presidential elections. position: if they dare criticize behavior trast to our expectations and actions It prepares the United States to act they find outrageous or even dan- in South Africa in 1994. decisively to support democracy. If the gerous, they would seemingly side Third, we must explicitly link inter- President certifies to Congress that against black Africans on behalf of national financial support and coopera- rule of law has been restored, freedom ‘‘colonial’’ whites. Thus neighboring tion with Zimbabwe to the fate of its of speech and association is respected,

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Mr. President, today I (a) AUTHORITY.— am introducing, along with Senator (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the provisions army is under civilian control, a series of this Act, the Broadcasting Board of Gov- BOXER, a bill to authorize the Broad- of programs to support democratic ernors (in this Act referred to as the transition and aggressively promote casting Board of Governors to make ‘‘Board’’) is authorized to make available to economic recovery are initiated: available to a private entity archival the Institute for Media Development (in this Suspended assistance is restored. materials from the Africa Division of Act referred to as the ‘‘Institute’’), at the re- the Voice of America. This bill is also The Secretary of Treasury is directed quest of the Institute, previously broadcast being introduced today in the other audio and video materials produced by the to undertake a review of Zimbabwe’s body by Representative CYNTHIA Africa Division of the Voice of America. bilateral debt for the purposes of elimi- MCKINNEY, who initiated this proposal (2) DEPOSIT OF MATERIALS.—Upon the re- nation of that debt to the greatest ex- and asked me to introduce the Senate quest of the Institute and the approval of the tent possible. version of the bill. Board, materials made available under para- It directs the U.S. executive directors The bill authorizes the Broadcasting graph (1) may be deposited with the Univer- at the multilateral institutions to pro- Board of Governors to make available sity of California, Los Angeles, or such other appropriate institution of higher education pose and support programs for the to the Institute for Media Develop- elimination of Zimbabwe’s multilateral (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher ment, a non-profit organization, archi- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)) that debt, and that those institutions ini- val materials of the Africa Division of is approved by the Board for such purpose. tiate programs to support rapid eco- the Voice of America (VOA). These ma- (3) SUPERSEDES EXISTING LAW.—Materials nomic recovery and the stabilization of terials, currently stored at the VOA in made available under paragraph (1) may be the Zimbabwe dollar. analog form, will be put into modern provided notwithstanding section 501 of the It allocates an initial US$16 million digital form and made available to United States Information and Educational for alternative land reform programs scholars through the University of Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1461) and sec- under the Inception Phase of the Land California, Los Angeles, and any other tion 208 of the Foreign Relations Authoriza- institution of higher learning approved tion Act, Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 (22 U.S.C. Reform and Resettlement Program— 1461–1a). including acquisition and resettlement by the Board. (b) LIMITATIONS.— costs. I believe this is a very useful public- (1) AUTHORIZED PURPOSES.—Materials made It directs the establishment of a private partnership that will result in available under this Act shall be used only ‘‘Southern Africa Finance Center’’ in a positive benefit to scholars of African for academic and research purposes and may Zimbabwe which will serve as a joint studies. As I am sure my colleagues are not be used for public or commercial broad- office for the Export-Import Bank, the aware, the Voice of America is not cast purposes. (2) PRIOR AGREEMENT REQUIRED.—Before Overseas Private Investment Corpora- broadcast in the United States. Pro- grams which may be of interest to stu- making available materials under subsection tion, and the Trade Development Agen- (a)(1), the Board shall enter into an agree- cy to pursue, facilitate and underwrite dents and scholars of African politics, history, literature and foreign policy ment with the Institute providing for— American private investment in (A) reimbursement of the Board for any ex- are often inaccessible. Moreover, there Zimbabwe and the region. penses involved in making such materials is no systematic means, much less the available; Mr. President, the future stability of funds, to make such archival material Zimbabwe is in the United States na- (B) the establishment of guidelines by the available. And once the programs are Institute for the archiving and use of the tional interest. That future is depend- aired, there is no guarantee that the materials to ensure that copyrighted works ent on the viability of the democratic analog tape on which they are recorded contained in those materials will not be used legal and economic institutions in will be preserved. History may literally in a manner that would violate the copyright Zimbabwe which are currently under be lost, if news shows and interviews laws of the United States (including inter- assault. It is clear that the United with prominent figures in various Afri- national copyright conventions to which the States must support those individuals can countries are not preserved. Stor- United States is a party); (C) the indemnification of the United and institutions, both during the cur- ing these recordings in a central ar- rent assaults and especially if they States by the Institute in the event that any chive should prove invaluable in years use of the materials results in violation of gain in elections. to come. the copyright laws of the United States (in- This legislation offers clear support There will be no cost to the U.S. Gov- cluding international copyright conventions for democratic institutions and the ernment. The bill requires that the to which the United States is a party); rule of law now, and it provides aggres- government be reimbursed for any ex- (D) the authority of the Board to termi- sive future United States economic and penses it incurs in making such mate- nate the agreement if the provisions of para- institutional support for a transition rials available, and for the indem- graph (1) are violated; and to democracy, including real land re- nification of the government in the (E) any other terms and conditions relat- form based on equitable distribution event that the materials are used in a ing to the materials that the Board considers manner that violates the copyright appropriate. and title to the land. (c) CREDITING OF REIMBURSEMENTS TO laws of the United States. I would not In the end, President Mugabe may BOARD APPROPRIATIONS ACCOUNT.—Any reim- simply dismiss all international and in- anticipate that such copyright viola- bursement of the Board under subsection (b) ternal pressure. He has both the power tions will occur, because the bill also shall be deposited as an offsetting collection to do so and increasingly seems to have makes clear that materials made avail- to the currently applicable appropriation ac- the inclination, despite the costs. Even able may be used only for academic and count of the Board. so, the United States cannot be intimi- research purposes and may not be used SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY. dated or compromised. We must act de- for public or commercial broadcast The authority provided under this Act cisively and quickly to support the purposes. shall cease to have effect on the date that is I am pleased that the chairman of 5 years after the date of enactment of this democratic institutions upon which he the Committee on Foreign Relations Act.∑ is waging war. It is upon the fate of has agreed to place this legislation on those institutions and individuals the agenda of the committee later this By Ms. SNOWE: which so much of Africa’s future de- S. 2683. A bill to deauthorize a por- ∑ week. I hope the Committee, and then pends. the full Senate, will give its approval. tion of the project for navigation, I ask unanimous consent that the bill Kennebunk River, Maine; to the Com- By Mr. BIDEN (for himself and be printed at this point in the RECORD. mittee on Environment and Public Mrs. BOXER): There being no objection, the bill was Works. S. 2682. A bill to authorize the Broad- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as casting Board of Governors to make follows: By Ms. SNOWE: available to the Institute for Medial S. 2682 S. 2684. A bill to redesignate and re- Development certain materials of the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- authorize as anchorage certain por- Voice of America; to the Committee on resentatives of the United States of America in tions of the project for navigation, Foreign Relations. Congress assembled, Narraguagus River, Milbridge, Maine;

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The back over those 225 years and see clear- teer again, as he just promised that he first piece of legislation pertains to the ly that the forming of the colonial would. I thank the Senator again. Narraguagus River dredge in Milbridge Army was the prelude to the birth of S.J. RES. 46 and will reauthorize former Corps our nation. As the Army’s slogan for Whereas on June 14, 1775, the Second Con- project areas so as to design a portion this commemoration says, it was the tinental Congress, representing the citizens of the 11-foot channel as anchorage. ‘‘Birth of an army and the birth of free- of 13 American colonies, authorized the es- The town has provided the Corps with dom.’’ tablishment of the Continental Army; Like Members of this body, to be a Whereas the collective expression of the harbor use data that indicates that the pursuit of personal freedom that caused the 11-foot channel need only be dredged to soldier is to believe in something other than what we can achieve for ourselves authorization and organization of the United 9 feet. States Army led to our Nation’s Declaration I have already requested $30,000 for as individuals. I am proud to help cele- of Independence and the codification of our FY01 Energy and Water appropriations brate the Army birthday, marking basic principles and values in the Constitu- to complete plans and specifications more than two centuries of selfless tion of the United States; for a maintenance dredge of the 11-, 9- service to the United States of Amer- Whereas for the past 225 years, our Army’s and 6-foot channel from Narraguagus ica. More than 42 million Americans central purpose has been to fight and win wars that were typically fought and won on Bay to the town landings and the 6-foot have raised their right hands to take an oath, both in times of crisis and in distant, foreign battlefields, while at home, anchorages in Milbridge. The project the Army provided for the Nation’s security; serves the important commercial fish- times of peace. Whereas whatever the mission, the Nation ing and lobstering fleet, acquaculture As I introduce this resolution, I ask turns to its Army for decisive victory, re- that each of you please join me next operations, and fish packing facility, gardless of whether those are measured in month to extend the heartfelt thanks and a small recreational fleet. the defeat of foreign Army forces or the The second bill concerns the of this Congress to each and every sol- timely delivery of humanitarian assistance at home or abroad; Kennebunk River in Kennebunkport dier for their outstanding service to our nation! Whereas the 172 battle streamers carried that deauthorizes a small elongated Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- on the Army’s flag are testament to the section of the Federal Navigation sent that the text of the joint resolu- valor, commitment, and sacrifice of those Channel. Not only would this allow who have served and fought under its banner; tion be printed in the RECORD. much needed moorings from a nearby Whereas Valley Forge, New Orleans, Mex- There being no objection, the joint ico City, Gettysburg, Verdun, Bataan, Nor- marina to remain where they have resolution was ordered to be printed in been positioned, but most importantly, mandy, Pusan, Ia Drang Valley, Grenada, the RECORD, as follows: Panama, and Kuwait are but a few of the the deauthorization would be the last Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I want places where American soldiers have won ex- piece needed so that the important to take a moment to note that Senator traordinary distinction and respect for our dredge project can go forward. THURMOND, who took the floor and in- Nation and our Army; This is a very active channel, Mr. troduced a joint resolution com- Whereas ‘‘Duty, Honor, Country’’ are more President, and the dredge is extremely mending our Armed Forces, is someone than mere words, they are the creed by which the American soldier lives and serves; important for the safe passage not only who should also be commended person- for fishermen, but also for the tour Whereas while no one can predict the ally today. This is the 56th anniversary cause, location, or magnitude of future bat- boats, transporting up to 150 people, of Senator THURMOND’s landing in the tles, there is one certainty — American sol- which go in and out of the busy harbor D–Day invasion. diers of character, selflessly serving the Na- area throughout the spring, summer As we consider the construction of tion, will continue to be the credentials of and fall months. Anyone who has been the museum in New Orleans, LA, to our Army; to the ‘‘Port’’ during the heavy tourist pay tribute to those soldiers and all Whereas the Army is prepared to answer season can tell you it is a very popular those involved in the D–Day invasion, the Nation’s call, and such calls have been attraction, particularly the tour boat we should take a moment on the floor increasing in number and disparity in recent years; trips that take tourists out past the of the Senate to pay tribute to our col- Whereas the threats are less distinct and breakwater for a view of the Maine league from South Carolina, who had less predictable than the past, but more com- coastline. The New England District such a distinguished career in the mili- plex and just as real and dangerous; Corps has given its approval for the de- tary. It is almost inconceivable to Whereas our Army, the world’s most capa- authorization as has the town and the think he was there as a volunteer to fly ble and respected ground force, is in the Joint River Commission. a glider into the D–Day invasion—prob- midst of an unparalleled transformation as it I look forward to the speedy passage ably one of the more dangerous assign- prepares for the new challenges of the next century and a different world; of these two non-controversial bills ments of the men and women in uni- Whereas future forces will be prepared to separately and to support their inclu- form who made that invasion such a conduct quick, decisive, highly sophisticated sion into legislation reauthorizing the success. The fact that he is here today operations anywhere, anytime; and Water Resources Development Act, or is a tribute to not only his longevity, Whereas our Army will be ready to fight WRDA, for which passage is being con- but his continued dedication to this and win our Nation’s call to service at home sidered in this Congress.∑ country. and abroad: Now, therefore, be it On behalf of a generation—frankly, I Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- By Mr. THURMOND: wasn’t born when that occurred but resentatives of the United States of America in S.J. Res. 46. A joint resolution com- Congress assembled, That Congress— have been the beneficiary of that vic- (1) recognizes the valor, commitment, and memorating the 225th birthday of the tory—I say to my colleague from South sacrifice that American soldiers have made United States Army; to the Committee Carolina that we are in deepest debt to throughout the history of the Nation; on the Judiciary. him for his personal service to this (2) commends the United States Army and COMMEMORATING JUNE 6, 2000, AS THE UNITED country, and for his courage in partici- American soldiers for 225 years of selfless STATES ARMY’S 225TH BIRTHDAY pating in that D–Day invasion. I com- service; and Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, mend not only him but also all of those (3) calls upon the President to issue a proc- today on the anniversary of D–Day, who made that invasion such a success, lamation recognizing the 225th birthday of June 6th, 1944, I have the great privi- and hope that on this 56th anniversary the United States Army and calling upon the people of the United States to observe that lege to introduce a joint resolution all of the people involved, and their anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and honoring the United States Army on families who waited expectantly to activities. its 225th birthday. hear the results of that invasion, will Before there was a United States of be remembered in the thoughts and By Mr. SMITH of New Hamp- America, there was an American Army, prayers of every American family. shire:

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This Presidential waiv- names of the Senator from New Mexico ∑ Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. er should be overturned by the Con- (Mr. DOMENICI), the Senator from Geor- President, I rise to introduce a resolu- gress, as is our right under the law.∑ gia (Mr. CLELAND), the Senator from tion concerning our trade relationship f Maryland (Ms. MIKULSKI), and the Sen- with the Socialist Republic of Viet- ator from West Virginia (Mr. ROCKE- nam. On June 2, 2000, the President of ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS FELLER) were added as cosponsors of S. the United States formally rec- S. 459 1159, a bill to provide grants and con- ommended a waiver of the application At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, his tracts to local educational agencies to of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to name was added as a cosponsor of S. initiate, expand, and improve physical Vietnam. I am deeply troubled by the 459, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- education programs for all kinder- President’s decision to grant this waiv- enue Code of 1986 to increase the State garten through 12th grade students. er in light of Vietnam’s continuing ceiling on private activity bonds. poor record on human rights. One need S. 1227 S. 620 only look at the 1999 U.S. State De- At the request of Mr. L. CHAFEE, the At the request of Mr. SARBANES, the partment report on human rights prac- name of the Senator from Minnesota name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. tices in Vietnam to recognize that the (Mr. WELLSTONE) was added as a co- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. Vietnamese Government once again sponsor of S. 1227, a bill to amend title 620, a bill to grant a Federal charter to has failed to meet recognized standards IV of the Personal Responsibility and Korean War Veterans Association, In- with respect to such fundamental Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act corporated, and for other purposes. rights as freedom of emigration, free- of 1996 to provide States with the op- dom of speech and freedom of religion, S. 656 tion to allow legal immigrant pregnant to name only a few, which are so often At the request of Mr. REED, the women and children to be eligible for taken for granted in our great country. names of the Senator from Rhode Is- medical assistance under the medical I would like to quote from this re- land (Mr. L. CHAFEE) and the Senator program, and for other purposes. vealing report to emphasize my point. from Louisiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) were S. 1446 The State Department declared the fol- added as cosponsors of S. 656, a bill to At the request of Mr. LOTT, the name lowing regarding Vietnam: ‘‘The Gov- provide for the adjustment of status of of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. KYL) ernment’s human rights record re- certain nationals of Liberia to that of was added as a cosponsor of S. 1446, a mained poor; . . . and serious problems lawful permanent residence. bill to amend the Internal Revenue remain . . . The Government continued S. 784 Code of 1986 to allow an additional ad- to repress basic political and some reli- At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, vance refunding of bonds originally gious freedoms and to commit numer- the names of the Senator from Indiana issued to finance governmental facili- ous abuses . . . the Government arbi- (Mr. LUGAR) and the Senator from ties used for essential governmental trarily arrested and detained citizens, Rhode Island (Mr. REED) were added as functions. including detention for peaceful ex- cosponsors of S. 784, a bill to establish S. 1487 pression of political and religious views a demonstration project to study and At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the . . . The Government significantly re- provide coverage of routine patient names of the Senator from Massachu- stricts freedom of speech, the press, as- care costs for medicare beneficiaries setts (Mr. KERRY), the Senator from sembly, and association . . . The Gov- with cancer who are enrolled in an ap- Idaho (Mr. CRAPO), and the Senator ernment restricts freedom of religion proved clinical trial program. from Illinois (Mr. DURBIN) were added and significantly restricts the oper- S. 818 as cosponsors of S. 1487, a bill to pro- ation of religious organizations other At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the vide for excellence in economic edu- than those entities approved by the name of the Senator from South Caro- cation, and for other purposes. State . . . Citizens’ access to passports lina (Mr. THURMOND) was added as a co- S. 1709 frequently was constrained by factors sponsor of S. 818, a bill to require the At the request of Mr. KYL, the name outside the law, such as bribery and Secretary of Health and Human Serv- of the Senator from Texas (Mr. GRAMM) corruption. Refugee and immigrant ices to conduct a study of the mor- was added as a cosponsor of S. 1709, a visa applicants sometimes encountered tality and adverse outcome rates of bill to provide Federal reimbursement local officials who arbitrarily delayed medicare patients related to the provi- for indirect costs relating to the incar- or denied passports based on personal sion of anesthesia services. ceration of illegal aliens and for emer- animosities or on the officials’ percep- S. 1016 gency health services furnished to un- tion that an applicant did not meet At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the documented aliens. program criteria or in order to extort a name of the Senator from North Da- bribe.’’ The list of violations outlined S. 1716 kota (Mr. DORGAN) was added as a co- by our State Department goes on, but I At the request of Mr. TORRICELLI, the sponsor of S. 1016, a bill to provide col- will stop here. name of the Senator from Connecticut Mr. President, the resolution I have lective bargaining for rights for public (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of introduced keeps faith with the origi- safety officers employed by States or S. 1716, a bill to amend the Federal In- nal Congressional intent of the Trade their political subdivisions. secticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1974. Our dedication to funda- S. 1020 Act to require local educational agen- mental human rights must be resolute, At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the cies and schools to implement inte- even when it means one powerful inter- name of the Senator from Minnesota grated pest management systems to est group or another does not get its (Mr. GRAMS) was added as a cosponsor minimize the use of pesticides in way. Unfortunately, the President’s de- of S. 1020, a bill to amend chapter 1 of schools and to provide parents, guard- cision to grant this waiver once again title 9, United States Code, to provide ians, and employees with notice of the undermines the United States’ long- for greater fairness in the arbitration use of pesticides in schools, and for standing dedication to human rights process relating to motor vehicle fran- other purposes. and sends a message to the rest of the chise contracts. S. 1717 world that the United States is more S. 1110 At the request of Mr. BOND, the interested in profits over principles. At the request of Mr. LOTT, the name names of the Senator from Missouri Finally, rewarding Communist Viet- of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- (Mr. ASHCROFT) and the Senator from

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S. 2322 cosponsors of S. 1717, a bill to amend 2062, a bill to amend chapter 4 of title At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the title XXI of the Social Security Act to 39, United States Code, to allow postal name of the Senator from Massachu- provide for coverage of pregnancy-re- patrons to contribute to funding for setts, (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- lated assistance for targeted low-in- organ and tissue donation awareness sponsor of S. 2322, a bill to amend title come pregnant women. through the voluntary purchase of cer- 37, United States Code, to establish a S. 1805 tain specially issued United States special subsistence allowance for cer- At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the postage stamps. tain members of the uniformed services name of the Senator from North Da- S. 2078 who are eligible to receive food stamp kota (Mr. DORGAN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the assistance, and for other purposes. sponsor of S. 1805, a bill to restore food name of the Senator from New Mexico, S. 2330 stamp benefits for aliens, to provide (Mr. BINGAMAN) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. ROTH, the name States with flexibility in administering sor of S. 2078, a bill to authorize the of the Senator from Maine (Ms. COL- the food stamp vehicle allowance, to President to award a gold medal on be- LINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. index the excess shelter expense deduc- half of Congress to Muhammad Ali in 2330, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- tion to inflation, to authorize addi- recognition of his outstanding athletic enue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tional appropriations to purchase and accomplishments and enduring con- tax on telephone and other commu- make available additional commodities tributions to humanity, and for other nication services. under the emergency food assistance purposes. S. 2357 program, and for other purposes. S. 2084 At the request of Mr. REID, the name S. 1851 At the request of Mr. LUGAR, the of the Senator from North Dakota (Mr. At the request of Mr. CAMPBELL, the name of the Senator from Michigan CONRAD) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of GRASSLEY) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2084, a bill to amend the Internal 2357, a bill to amend title 38, United S. 1851, a bill to amend the Elementary Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the States Code, to permit retired mem- and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to amount of the charitable deduction al- bers of the Armed Forces who have a ensure that seniors are given an oppor- lowable for contributions of food inven- service-connected disability to receive tunity to serve as mentors, tutors, and tory, and for other purposes. military retired pay concurrently with veterans’ disability compensation. volunteers for certain programs. S. 2274 S. 1883 At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the S. 2365 At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the names of the Senator from North Da- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the names of the Senator from Wisconsin kota (Mr. DORGAN), the Senator from name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. (Mr. FEINGOLD) and the Senator from Missouri (Mr. BOND), the Senator from WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added as co- Florida (Mr. GRAHAM), and the Senator 2365, a bill to amend title XVII of the sponsors of S. 1883, a bill to amend title from Hawaii (Mr. AKAKA) were added as Social Security Act to eliminate the 15 5, United States Code, to eliminate an cosponsors of S. 2274, a bill to amend percent reduction in payment rates inequity on the applicability of early title XIX of the Social Security Act to under the prospective payment system retirement eligibility requirements to provide families and disabled children for home health services. military reserve technicians. with the opportunity to purchase cov- S. 2390 S. 1900 erage under the medicaid program for At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, such children. name of the Senator form Nebraska the name of the Senator from Iowa 2308 (Mr. HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. MOYNIHAN, the of S. 2390, a bill to establish a grant of S. 1900, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from North Caro- program that provides incentives for Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit lina (Mr. HELMS) was added as a co- States to enact mandatory minimum to holders of qualified bonds issued by sponsor of S. 2308, a bill to amend title sentences for certain firearms offenses, Amtrak, and for other purposes. XIX of the Social Security Act to as- and for other purposes. S. 1941 sure preservation of safety net hos- S. 2408 At the request of Mr. DODD, the name pitals through maintenance of the At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the of the Senator from Montana (Mr. Medicaid disproportionate share hos- names of the Senator from New Mexico BURNS) was added as a cosponsor of S. pital program. (Mr. DOMENICI) and the Senator from 1941, a bill to amend the Federal Fire S. 2311 Texas (Mrs. HUTCHISON) were added as Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to At the request of Mr. JEFFORDS, the cosponsors of S. 2408, a bill to authorize authorize the Director of the Federal names of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. the President to award a gold medal on Emergency Management Agency to HUTCHISON), the Senator from Oregon behalf of the Congress to the Navajo provide assistance to fire departments (Mr. SMITH), the Senator from Missouri Code Talkers in recognition of their and fire prevention organizations for (Mr. BOND), the Senator from Pennsyl- contributions to the Nation. the purpose of protecting the public vania (Mr. SANTORUM), and the Senator S. 2413 and firefighting personnel against fire from Maine (Ms. SNOWE) were added as and fire-related hazards. cosponsors of S. 2311, supra. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the S. 2003 At the request of Mr. LEAHY, his name of the Senator from North Caro- At the request of Mr. JOHNSTON, the name was added as a cosponsor of S. lina (Mr. EDWARDS) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Missouri, 2311, supra. sponsor of S. 2413, a bill to amend the (Mr. ASHCROFT) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added as co- names of the Senator from California Streets Act of 1968 to clarify the proce- sponsors of S. 2003, a bill to restore (Mrs. BOXER) and the Senator from dures and conditions for the award of health care coverage to retired mem- West Virginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) were matching grants for the purchase of bers of the uniformed services. added as cosponsors of S. 2311, a bill to armor vests. S. 2061 revise and extend the Ryan White At the request of Mr. CAMPBELL, the At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the CARE Act programs under title XXVI name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. name of the Senator from Massachu- of the Public Health Service Act, to HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of setts (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a co- improve access to health care and the S. 2413, supra. sponsor of S. 2061, a bill to establish a quality of health care under such pro- S. 2459 crime prevention and computer edu- grams, and to provide for the develop- At the request of Mr. MOYNIHAN, the cation initiative. ment of increased capacity to provide name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. S. 2062 health care and related support serv- ROBB) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the ices to individuals and families with 2459, a bill to provide for the award of name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. HIV disease, and for other purposes. a gold medal on behalf of the Congress

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TION 119—COMMENDING THE RE- At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the 2514, a bill to improve benefits for PUBLIC OF CROATIA FOR THE name of the Senator from Minnesota members of the reserve components of CONDUCT OF ITS PARLIAMEN- (Mr. WELLSTONE) was added as a co- the Armed Forces and their depend- TARY AND PRESIDENTIAL ELEC- ants. sponsor of S. 2621, a bill to continue the TIONS current prohibition of military co- S. 2519 operation with the armed forces of the Mr. GORTON (for himself, Mr. FEIN- At the request of Mr. VOINOVICH, the Republic of Indonesia until the Presi- GOLD, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mrs. HUTCHISON, name of the Senator from Minnesota dent determines and certifies to the Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. SESSIONS) sub- (Mr. WELLSTONE) was added as a co- Congress that certain conditions are mitted the following concurrent resolu- sponsor of S. 2519, a bill to authorize being met. tion; which was referred to the Com- compensation and other benefits for mittee on Foreign Relations: S. 2625 employees of the Department of En- S. CON. RES. 119 ergy, its contractors, subcontractors, At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the names of the Senator from Missouri Whereas the fourth Croatian parliamen- and certain vendors who sustain illness tary elections, held on January 3, 2000, or death related to exposure to beryl- (Mr. ASHCROFT), the Senator from Mis- marked Croatia’s progress toward meeting lium, ionizing radiation, silica, or haz- souri (Mr. BOND) and the Senator from its commitments as a participating state of ardous substances in the performance Wyoming (Mr. ENZI) were added as co- the Organization on Security and Coopera- of their duties, and for other purposes. sponsors of S. 2625, a bill to amend the tion in Europe (OSCE) and as a member of Public Health Service Act to revise the the Council of Europe; S. 2585 performance standards and certifi- Whereas Croatia’s third presidential elec- At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the cation process for organ procurement tions were conducted smoothly and profes- names of the Senator from New York sionally and concluded on February 7, 2000, organizations. with the landslide election of Stipe Mesic as (Mr. MOYNIHAN), the Senator from Min- S. CON. RES. 53 the new President of the Republic of Croatia; nesota (Mr. WELLSTONE), the Senator At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the Whereas the free and fair elections in Cro- from New York (Mr. SCHUMER), and the names of the Senator from Michigan atia, and the following peaceful and orderly Senator from Maryland (Mr. SARBANES) transfer of power from the old government to (Mr. ABRAHAM) and the Senator from were added as cosponsors of S. 2585, a the new, is an example of democracy to the Minnesota (Mr. WELLSTONE) were added bill to amend titles IV and XX of the people of other nations in the region and a as cosponsors of S. Con. Res. 53, a con- Social Security Act to restore funding major contribution to the democratic devel- current resolution condemning all prej- for the Social Security Block Grant, to opment of southeastern Europe; and udice against individuals of Asian and Whereas the people of Croatia have made restore the ability of the States to Pacific Island ancestry in the United clear that they want Croatia to take its transfer up to 10 percent of TANF funds States and supporting political and rightful place in the family of European de- to carry out activities under such civic participation by such individuals mocracies and to develop a closer and more block grant, and to require an annual throughout the United States. constructive relationship with the Euro-At- report on such activities by the Sec- lantic community of democratic nations: retary of Health and Human Services. S. CON. RES. 113 Now, therefore, be it At the request of Mr. MOYNIHAN, the Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- S. 2586 name of the Senator from Maryland resentatives concurring), That it is the sense At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- of the Congress that— name of the Senator from Minnesota sor of S. Con. Res. 113, a concurrent (1) the people of the Republic of Croatia are to be congratulated on the successful (Mr. WELLSTONE) was added as a co- resolution expressing the sense of the elections and the outgoing Government of sponsor of S. 2586, a bill to reduce the Congress in recognition of the 10th an- backlog in the processing of immigra- Croatia is to be commended for the demo- niversary of the free and fair elections cratic standards with which it managed the tion benefit applications and to make in Burma and the urgent need to im- elections; improvements to infrastructure nec- prove the democratic and human rights (2) the United States should support the ef- essary for the effective provision of im- of the people of Burma. forts of the new Government of Croatia to migration services, and for other pur- increase its work on refugee return, privat- S. CON. RES. 118 poses. ization reform, media reform, and further co- At the request of Mr. HELMS, the operation with the International Criminal S. 2589 names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) to At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the FITZGERALD) and the Senator from set an example to other countries in the re- name of the Senator from Nebraska Michigan (Mr. ABRAHAM) were added as gion; (Mr. HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor cosponsors of S. Con. Res. 118, a con- (3) the Congress strongly supports Cro- atia’s commitment to democracy and will of S. 2589, a bill to amend the Federal current resolution commemorating the Deposit Insurance Act to require peri- give its full support to the efforts of the new 60th anniversary of the execution of Government of Croatia to fully implement odic cost of living adjustments to the Polish captives by Soviet authorities democratic reforms; maximum amount of deposit insurance in April and May 1940. (4) the United States should continue to available under the Act, and for other S. RES. 260 promote Croatian-American economic, polit- purposes. ical, and military relations and to recognize At the request of Mr. BOND, the Croatia as a loyal partner in south central S. 2601 names of the Senator from Connecticut Europe; and At the request of Mr. ASHCROFT, the (Mr. DODD), the Senator from North (5) taking into consideration Croatia’s con- names of the Senator from Michigan Carolina (Mr. EDWARDS), the Senator tributions as a committed partner in the re- (Mr. ABRAHAM) and the Senator from from South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON), and gion, the Congress recommends establishing Georgia (Mr. COVERDELL) were added as the Senator from Minnesota (Mr. a strategic partnership with the Republic of Croatia and supports the serious consider- cosponsors of S. 2601, a bill to amend WELLSTONE) were added as cosponsors ation of Croatia’s candidacy for membership the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to of S. Res. 260, a resolution to express in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s exclude from the gross income of an the sense of the Senate that the Fed- Partnership for Peace program and its can- employee any employer provided home eral investment in programs that pro- didacy for accession into the World Trade computer and internet access. vide health care services to uninsured Organization.

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Of the total amount appropriated service described in subsection (b), the Sec- by title II under the heading ‘‘AIRCRAFT PRO- retary concerned shall pay the member a CUREMENT, ARMY’’ for the procurement of C– special subsistence allowance for each month NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- 212 short takeoff and landing, fixed-wing air- for which the member is eligible to receive TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 craft, $15,000,000 may be used for the procure- food stamp assistance. ment of C–212 short takeoff and landing, ‘‘(2) In determining the eligibility of a fixed-wing aircraft for the Army National member to receive food stamp assistance for WARNER (AND OTHERS) Guard for the use of Special Forces Groups of purposes of this section, the amount of any AMENDMENT NO. 3173 the Army National Guard. special subsistence allowance paid the mem- ber under this section shall not be taken into Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. LOTT, AMENDMENT NO. 3175 account. Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. THURMOND, Mr. On page 109, between lines 11 and 12, insert ‘‘(b) COVERED MEMBERS.—An enlisted mem- INHOFE, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. KERRY, Mrs. the following: ber referred to in subsection (a) is an en- SEC. 8126. In addition to other amounts ap- HUTCHISON, and Mr. MURKOWSKI) pro- listed member in pay grade E–5 or below. propriated by title IV under the heading posed an amendment to the bill (S. ‘‘(c) TERMINATION OF ENTITLEMENT.—The ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVAL- entitlement of a member to receive payment 2549) to authorize appropriations for UATION, NAVY’’, there is hereby appropriated of a special subsistence allowance termi- fiscal year 2001 for military activities for the purposes under that heading nates upon the occurrence of any of the fol- of the Department of Defense, for mili- $2,000,000: Provided, That such amount shall lowing events: tary construction, and for defense ac- be available for continued design and anal- ‘‘(1) Termination of eligibility for food tivities of the Department of Energy, ysis under the reentry systems applications stamp assistance. to prescribe personnel strengths for program for the advanced technology vehi- ‘‘(2) Payment of the special subsistence al- cle. such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, lowance for 12 consecutive months. and for other purposes; as follows: ‘‘(3) Promotion of the member to a higher AMENDMENT NO. 3176 grade. Strike sections 701 through 704 and insert On page 109, between lines 11 and 12, insert ‘‘(4) Transfer of the member in a perma- the following: the following: nent change of station. SEC. 701. CONDITIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR SEC. 8126. In addition to other amounts ap- ‘‘(d) REESTABLISHED ENTITLEMENT.—(1) CHAMPUS UPON THE ATTAINMENT propriated by title IV under the heading After a termination of a member’s entitle- OF 65 YEARS OF AGE. ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVAL- ment to the special subsistence allowance (a) ELIGIBILITY OF MEDICARE ELIGIBLE PER- UATION, DEFENSE-WIDE’’, there is hereby ap- under subsection (c), the Secretary con- SONS.—Section 1086(d) of title 10, United propriated for the purposes under that head- cerned shall resume payment of the special States Code, is amended— ing $6,000,000: Provided, That such amount subsistence allowance to the member if the (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting shall be available for the initial production Secretary determines, upon further applica- the following: of units of the ALGL / STRIKER to facilitate tion of the member, that the member is eli- ‘‘(2) The prohibition contained in para- early fielding of the ALGL / STRIKER to spe- gible to receive food stamps. graph (1) shall not apply to a person referred cial operations forces. ‘‘(2) Payments resumed under this sub- to in subsection (c) who— section shall terminate under subsection (c) ‘‘(A) is enrolled in the supplementary med- AMENDMENT NO. 3177 upon the occurrence of an event described in ical insurance program under part B of such On page 109, between lines 11 and 12, insert that subsection after the resumption of the title (42 U.S.C. 1395j et seq.); and the following: payments. ‘‘(B) in the case of a person under 65 years SEC. 8126. In addition to other amounts ap- ‘‘(3) The number of times that payments of age, is entitled to hospital insurance bene- propriated by title IV under the heading are resumed under this subsection is unlim- fits under part A of title XVIII of the Social ‘‘RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVAL- ited. Security Act pursuant to subparagraph (A) UATION, NAVY’’, there is hereby appropriated ‘‘(e) DOCUMENTATION OF ELIGIBILITY.—A or (C) of section 226(b)(2) of such Act (42 for the purposes under that heading member of the uniformed services applying U.S.C. 426(b)(2)) or section 226A(a) of such $2,000,000: Provided, That such amount shall for the special subsistence allowance under Act (42 U.S.C. 426–1(a)).’’; and be available for the Marine Corps advanced this section shall furnish the Secretary con- (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘paragraph technology demonstration program for the cerned with such evidence of the member’s (1) who satisfy only the criteria specified in delivery of the prototype units of the ALGL / eligibility for food stamp assistance as the subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2), STRIKER for testing and evaluation by the Secretary may require in connection with but not subparagraph (C) of such paragraph,’’ Marine Corps that, except for this section, the application. and inserting ‘‘subparagraph (B) of para- would otherwise be an unfunded requirement ‘‘(f) AMOUNT OF ALLOWANCE.—The monthly graph (2) who do not satisfy the condition of the Marine Corps. amount of the special subsistence allowance specified in subparagraph (A) of such para- under this section is $180. graph’’. AMENDMENT NO. 3178 ‘‘(g) RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC ALLOWANCE (b) EXTENSION OF TRICARE SENIOR PRIME On page 109, between lines 11 and 12, insert FOR SUBSISTENCE.—The special subsistence DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.—Paragraph (4) of the following: allowance under this section is in addition to section 1896(b) of the Social Security Act (42 SEC. 8126. In addition to other amounts ap- the basic allowance for subsistence under U.S.C. 1395ggg(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘3- propriated by title III under the heading section 402 of this title. year period beginning on January 1, 1998’’ ‘‘PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-WIDE’’, there is ‘‘(h) FOOD STAMP ASSISTANCE DEFINED.—In and inserting ‘‘period beginning on January hereby appropriated for the purposes under this section, the term ‘food stamp assist- 1, 1998, and ending on December 31, 2002’’. that heading $7,000,000: Provided, That such ance’ means assistance under the Food (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.—(1) The amendments amount shall be available for the procure- made by subsection (a) shall take effect on ment of the integrated bridge system for spe- Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). October 1, 2001. cial warfare rigid inflatable boats under the ‘‘(i) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—No spe- (2) The amendment made by subsection (b) Special Operations Forces Combatant Craft cial subsistence allowance may be made shall take effect on the date of the enact- Systems program. under this section for any month beginning ment of this Act. after September 30, 2005.’’. (2) The table of sections at the beginning of NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- such chapter is amended by inserting after DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 the item relating to section 402 the fol- APPROPRIATIONS ACT 2001 lowing: ‘‘402a. Special subsistence allowance.’’. MCCAIN AMENDMENT NO. 3179 (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 402a of title COLLINS AMENDMENTS NOS. 3174– Mr. MCCAIN proposed an amendment 3178 37, United States Code, shall take effect on to the bill, S. 2549, supra; as follows: the first day of the first month that begins (Ordered to lie on the table.) On page 206, between lines 15 and 16, insert on or after the date of the enactment of this Ms. COLLINS submitted five amend- the following: Act. ments intended to be proposed by her SEC. 610. SPECIAL SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE (c) ANNUAL REPORT.—(1) Not later than to the bill (S. 2593) making appropria- FOR MEMBERS ELIGIBLE TO RE- March 1 of each year after 2000, the Comp- CEIVE FOOD STAMP ASSISTANCE. troller General of the United States shall tions for the Department of Defense for (a) ALLOWANCE.—(1) Chapter 7 of title 37, the fiscal year ending September 30, submit to Congress a report setting forth the United States Code, is amended by inserting number of members of the uniformed serv- 2001, and for other purposes; as follows: after section 402 the following new section: ices who are eligible for assistance under the AMENDMENT NO. 3174 ‘‘§ 402a. Special subsistence allowance Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). On page 109, between lines 11 and 12, insert ‘‘(a) ENTITLEMENT.—(1) Upon the applica- (2) In preparing the report, the Comptroller the following: tion of an eligible member of a uniformed General shall consult with the Secretary of

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Pay Grade 2 or less Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6

E–7 ...... 1,765.80 1,927.80 2,001.00 2,073.00 2,148.60 E–6 ...... 1,518.90 1,678.20 1,752.60 1,824.30 1,899.40 E–5 ...... 1,332.60 1,494.00 1,566.00 1,640.40 1,715.70

Over 8 Over 10 Over 12 Over 14 Over 16

E–7 ...... 2,277.80 2,350.70 2,423.20 2,495.90 2,570.90 E–6 ...... 2,022.60 2,096.40 2,168.60 2,241.90 2,294.80 E–5 ...... 1,821.00 1,893.00 1,967.10 1,967.60 1,967.60

Over 18 Over 20 Over 22 Over 24 Over 26

E–7 ...... 2,644.20 2,717.50 2,844.40 2,926.40 3,134.40 E–6 ...... 2,332.00 2,332.00 2,335.00 2,335.00 2,335.00 E–5 ...... 1,967.60 1,967.60 1,967.60 1,967.60 1,967.60

(b) APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.—The ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an annuity respect to deaths occurring on or after that amendments made by subsection (a) shall provided under section 1448(d) or 1448(f) of date. take effect as of October 1, 2000, and shall this title, the amount of the annuity shall be SEC. 648. FAMILY COVERAGE UNDER apply with respect to months beginning on determined as follows: SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE IN- or after that date. ‘‘(A) BENEFICIARY UNDER 62 YEARS OF AGE.— SURANCE. If the person receiving the annuity is under (a) INSURABLE DEPENDENTS.—Section 1965 AMENDMENT NO. 3181 62 years of age or is a dependent child when of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: On page 236, between lines 6 and 7, insert the member or former member dies, the ‘‘(10) The term ‘insurable dependent’, with the following: monthly annuity shall be the amount equal to 55 percent of the retired pay imputed to respect to a member, means the following: SEC. 646. POLICY ON INCREASING MINIMUM SUR- the member or former member. The retired ‘‘(A) The member’s spouse. VIVOR BENEFIT PLAN BASIC ANNU- ‘‘(B) A child of the member for so long as ITIES FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES AGE pay imputed to a member or former member 62 OR OLDER. is as follows: the child is unmarried and the member is providing over 50 percent of the support of It is the sense of Congress that there ‘‘(i) Except in a case described in clause the child.’’. should be enacted during the 106th Congress (ii), the retired pay to which the member or (b) INSURANCE COVERAGE.—(1) Subsection legislation that increases the minimum former member would have been entitled if the member or former member had been en- (a) of section 1967 of title 38, United States basic annuities provided under the Survivor Code, is amended to read as follows: Benefit Plan for surviving spouses of mem- titled to that pay based upon his years of ac- tive service when he died. ‘‘(a)(1) Subject to an election under para- bers of the uniformed services who are 62 graph (2), any policy of insurance purchased years of age or older. ‘‘(ii) In the case of a deceased member re- ferred to in subparagraph (A)(iii) or (B) of by the Secretary under section 1966 of this SEC. 647. SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN ANNUITIES title shall automatically insure the fol- FOR SURVIVORS OF ALL MEMBERS section 1448(d)(1) of this title, the retired pay to which the member or former member lowing persons against death: WHO DIE ON ACTIVE DUTY. ‘‘(A) In the case of any member of a uni- (a) ENTITLEMENT.—(1) Subsection (d)(1) of would have been entitled if the member had been entitled to that pay based upon a re- formed service on active duty (other than ac- section 1448 of title 10, United States Code, is tive duty for training)— amended to read as follows: tirement under section 1201 of this title (if on active duty for more than 30 days when ‘‘(i) the member; and ‘‘(1) SURVIVING SPOUSE ANNUITY.—The Sec- ‘‘(ii) each insurable dependent of the mem- retary concerned shall pay an annuity under the member died) or section 1204 of this title (if on active duty for 30 days or less when the ber. this subchapter to the surviving spouse of— ‘‘(B) Any member of a uniformed service on ‘‘(A) a member who dies on active duty member died) for a disability rated as total. ‘‘(B) BENEFICIARY 62 YEARS OF AGE OR active duty for training or inactive duty after— training scheduled in advance by competent ‘‘(i) becoming eligible to receive retired OLDER.— ‘‘(i) GENERAL RULE.—If the person receiv- authority. pay; ‘‘(C) Any member of the Ready Reserve of ‘‘(ii) qualifying for retired pay except that ing the annuity (other than a dependent child) is 62 years of age or older when the a uniformed service who meets the qualifica- he has not applied for or been granted that tions set forth in section 1965(5)(B) of this pay; or member or former member dies, the monthly annuity shall be the amount equal to 35 per- title. ‘‘(iii) completing 20 years of active service ‘‘(2)(A) A member may elect in writing not cent of the retired pay imputed to the mem- but before he is eligible to retire as a com- to be insured under this subchapter. ber or former member as described in clause missioned officer because he has not com- ‘‘(B) A member referred to in subparagraph (i) or (ii) of the second sentence of subpara- pleted 10 years of active commissioned serv- (A) may also make either or both of the fol- graph (A). ice; or lowing elections in writing: ‘‘(ii) RULE IF BENEFICIARY ELIGIBLE FOR SO- ‘‘(B) a member not described in subpara- ‘‘(i) An election not to insure a dependent CIAL SECURITY OFFSET COMPUTATION.—If the graph (A) who dies on active duty, except in spouse under this subchapter. beneficiary is eligible to have the annuity the case of a member whose death, as deter- ‘‘(ii) An election to insure none of the computed under subsection (e) and if, at the mined by the Secretary concerned— member’s children under this subchapter. ‘‘(i) is a direct result of the member’s in- time the beneficiary becomes entitled to the ‘‘(3)(A) Subject to an election under sub- tentional misconduct or willful neglect; or annuity, computation of the annuity under paragraph (B), the amount for which a per- ‘‘(ii) occurs during a period of unauthorized that subsection is more favorable to the ben- son is insured under this subchapter is as fol- absence.’’. eficiary than computation under clause (i), lows: (2) The heading for subsection (d) of such the annuity shall be computed under that ‘‘(i) In the case of a member, $200,000. section is amended by striking ‘‘RETIREMENT- subsection rather than under clause (i).’’. ‘‘(ii) In the case of a member’s spouse, the ELIGIBLE’’. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section and the amount equal to 50 percent of the amount for (b) AMOUNT OF ANNUITY.—Section 1451(c)(1) amendments made by this section shall take which the member is insured under this sub- of such title is amended to read as follows: effect on October 1, 2000, and shall apply with chapter.

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Reserves traveling to annual train- member or spouse, be evenly divisible by ‘‘(C) Each premium rate for the first policy ing duty or inactive-duty training: author- $10,000 and, in the case of a child, be evenly year shall be continued for subsequent policy ity for space-required travel’’. divisible by $5,000. years, except that the rate may be adjusted (b) SPACE-AVAILABLE TRAVEL FOR MEMBERS ‘‘(4) No dependent of a member is insured for any such subsequent policy year on the OF SELECTED RESERVE AND DEPENDENTS.— under this chapter unless the member is in- basis of the experience under the policy, as Chapter 1805 of such title is amended by add- sured under this subchapter. determined by the Secretary in advance of ing at the end the following new section: ‘‘(5) The insurance shall be effective with that policy year. respect to a member and the member’s de- ‘‘(h) Any overpayment of a premium for in- ‘‘§ 18506. Space-available travel: Selected Re- pendents on the first day of active duty or surance coverage for an insurable dependent serve; dependents active duty for training, or the beginning of of a member that is terminated under sec- ‘‘(a) ELIGIBILITY FOR SPACE-AVAILABLE a period of inactive duty training scheduled tion 1968(a)(5) of this title shall be refunded TRAVEL.—The Secretary of Defense shall pre- in advance by competent authority, or the to the member.’’. scribe regulations to allow persons described first day a member of the Ready Reserve (e) PAYMENTS OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS.— in subsection (b) to receive transportation on meets the qualifications set forth in section Section 1970 of such title is amended by add- aircraft of the Department of Defense on a 1965(5)(B) of this title, or the date certified ing at the end the following: space-available basis under the same terms by the Secretary to the Secretary concerned ‘‘(h) Any amount of insurance in force on and conditions (including terms and condi- as the date Servicemembers’ Group Life In- an insurable dependent of a member under tions applicable to travel outside the United surance under this subchapter for the class this subchapter on the date of the depend- States) as apply to members of the armed or group concerned takes effect, whichever is ent’s death shall be paid, upon the establish- forces entitled to retired pay. the later date.’’. ment of a valid claim therefor, to the mem- ‘‘(b) PERSONS ELIGIBLE.—Subsection (a) ap- (2) Subsection (c) of such section is amend- ber or, in the event of the member’s death plies to a person who is a member of the Se- ed by striking out the first sentence and in- before payment to the member can be made, lected Reserve in good standing (as deter- serting the following: ‘‘If a person eligible then to the person or persons entitled to re- mined by the Secretary concerned). for insurance under this subchapter is not so ceive payment of the proceeds of insurance ‘‘(c) DEPENDENTS.—A dependent of a person insured, or is insured for less than the max- on the member’ life under this subchapter.’’. described in subsection (b) may be provided imum amount provided for the person under (f) EFFECTIVE DATE AND INITIAL IMPLEMEN- transportation under this section on the subparagraph (A) of subsection (a)(3), by rea- TATION.—(1) This section and the amend- same basis as dependents of members of the son of an election made by a member under ments made by this section shall take effect armed forces entitled to retired pay. subparagraph (B) of that subsection, the per- on the first day of the first month that be- ‘‘(d) LIMITATION ON REQUIRED IDENTIFICA- son may thereafter be insured under this gins more than 120 days after the date of the TION.—Neither the ‘Authentication of Re- subchapter in the maximum amount or any enactment of this Act, except that paragraph serve Status for Travel Eligibility’ form (DD lesser amount elected as provided in such (2) shall take effect on the date of the enact- Form 1853), nor or any other form, other subparagraph (B) upon written application ment of this Act. than the presentation of military identifica- by the member, proof of good health of each (2) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in tion and duty orders upon request, or other person to be so insured, and compliance with consultation with the Secretaries of the methods of identification required of active such other terms and conditions as may be military departments, the Secretary of duty personnel, shall be required of reserve prescribed by the Secretary.’’. Transportation, the Secretary of Commerce component personnel using space-available (c) TERMINATION OF COVERAGE.—(1) Sub- and the Secretary of Health and Human transportation within or outside the conti- section (a) of section 1968 of such title is Services, shall take such action as is nec- nental United States under this section.’’. amended— essary to ensure that each member of the (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—The table of (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), uniformed services on active duty (other sections at the beginning of such chapter is by inserting ‘‘and any insurance thereunder than active duty for training) during the pe- amended by striking the item relating to on any insurable dependent of such a mem- riod between the date of the enactment of section 18505 and inserting the following new ber,’’ after ‘‘ any insurance thereunder on this Act and the effective date determined items: any member of the uniformed services,’’; under paragraph (1) is furnished an expla- ‘‘18505. Reserves traveling to annual training (B) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para- nation of the insurance benefits available for duty or inactive-duty training: graph (3); dependents under the amendments made by authority for space-required (C) by striking the period at the end of this section and is afforded an opportunity travel. paragraph (4) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and before such effective date to make elections ‘‘18506. Space-available travel: Selected Re- (D) by adding at the end the following: that are authorized under those amendments serve; dependents.’’. ‘‘(5) with respect to an insurable dependent to be made with respect to dependents. (d) IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS.—Regula- of the member— tions under section 18506 of title 10, United ‘‘(A) upon election made in writing by the AMENDMENT NO. 3182 States Code, as added by subsection (b), shall member to terminate the coverage; or On page 239, after line 22, add the fol- be prescribed not later than 180 days after ‘‘(B) on the earlier of— lowing: the date of the enactment of this Act. ‘‘(i) the date of the member’s death; Subtitle F—Additional Benefits For Reserves SEC. 673. BILLETING SERVICES FOR RESERVE ‘‘(ii) the date of termination of the insur- and Their Dependents MEMBERS TRAVELING FOR INAC- ance on the member’s life under this sub- TIVE DUTY TRAINING. SEC. 671. SENSE OF CONGRESS. chapter; (a) IN GENERAL.—(1) Chapter 1217 of title It is the sense of Congress that it is in the ‘‘(iii) the date of the dependent’s death; or 10, United States Code, is amended by adding national interest that the President provide ‘‘(iv) the termination of the dependent’s at the end the following new section: status as an insurable dependent of the mem- funds for the reserve components of the ‘‘§ 12604. Attendance at inactive-duty training ber. Armed Forces (including the National Guard (2) Subsection (b)(1)(A) of such section is and Reserves) that are sufficient to ensure assemblies: billeting in Department of De- amended by inserting ‘‘(to insure against that the reserve components meet the re- fense facilities death of the member only)’’ after ‘‘converted quirements specified for the reserve compo- ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY FOR BILLETING ON SAME to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance’’. nents in the National Military Strategy, in- BASIS AS ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS TRAVELING (d) PREMIUMS.—Section 1969 of such title is cluding military training. UNDER ORDERS.—The Secretary of Defense amended by adding at the end the following: SEC. 672. TRAVEL BY RESERVES ON MILITARY shall prescribe regulations authorizing a Re- ‘‘(g)(1) During any period in which any in- AIRCRAFT. serve traveling to inactive-duty training at a surable dependent of a member is insured (a) SPACE-REQUIRED TRAVEL FOR TRAVEL TO location more than 50 miles from the Re- under this subchapter, there shall be de- DUTY STATIONS INCONUS AND OCONUS.—(1) serve’s home to be eligible for billeting in ducted each month from the member’s basic Subsection (a) of section 18505 of title 10, Department of Defense facilities on the same or other pay until separation or release from United States Code, is amended to read as basis as a member of the armed forces on ac- active duty an amount determined by the follows: tive duty who is traveling under orders away Secretary (which shall be the same for all ‘‘(a) A member of a reserve component from the member’s duty station. such members) as the premium allocable to traveling to a place of annual training duty ‘‘(b) PROOF OF REASON FOR TRAVEL.—The the pay period for providing that insurance or inactive-duty training (including a place Secretary shall include in regulations under coverage. other than the member’s unit training as- subsection (a) means for establishing that a ‘‘(2)(A) The Secretary shall determine the sembly if the member is performing annual Reserve seeking billeting in Department of premium amounts to be charged for life in- training duty or inactive-duty training in Defense facilities under that subsection is

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Attendance at inactive-duty training SYSTEMS; AUTHORITY TO WAIVE (b) CONTENT OF REPORT.—The report shall LIMITATION. assemblies: billeting in Depart- include the following: ‘‘(a) Section 1302(b) of the National Defense ment of Defense facilities.’’. (1) A detailed discussion of the develop- Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Pub- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 12604 of title ment, testing, and fielding of the system, in- 10, United States Code, as added by sub- lic Law 105–85; 111 Stat. 1948), as amended by cluding the performance requirements, the section (a), shall apply with respect to peri- section 1501(a) of the National Defense Au- evaluation criteria, the funding that has ods of inactive-duty training beginning more thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public been provided for the development, testing, than 180 days after the date of the enactment Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 806), is further amended and fielding of the system, and the funding of this Act. by striking ‘‘the application of the limita- that is projected to be required for com- tion in effect under paragraph (1)(B) or (3) of SEC. 674. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM NUMBER OF pleting the development, testing, and field- subsection (a), as the case may be,’’ and in- RESERVE RETIREMENT POINTS ing of the system. THAT MAY BE CREDITED IN ANY serting ‘‘the application of the limitation in (2) The schedule that has been followed for YEAR. effect under subsection (a) to a strategic nu- the testing of the system, including the ini- Section 12733(3) of title 10, United States clear delivery system. tial operational test and evaluation and the ‘‘(b) AUTHORITY TO WAIVE LIMITATION ON Code, is amended by striking ‘‘but not more final operational testing and evaluation, to- RETIREMENT OR DISMANTLEMENT OF STRA- than’’ and all that follows and inserting ‘‘but gether with the results of the testing. TEGIC NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS.—After not more than— (3) The cost savings expected to result the submission of the report on the results of ‘‘(A) 60 days in any one year of service be- from the deployment of the system and from the nuclear posture review to Congress under fore the year of service that includes Sep- the completed implementation of the sys- section 1015(c)— tember 23, 1996; tem, together with a discussion of how the ‘‘(1) the Secretary of Defense shall, taking ‘‘(B) 75 days in the year of service that in- savings are estimated and the expected into consideration the results of the review, cludes September 23, 1996, and in any subse- schedule for the realization of the savings. submit to the President a recommendation quent year of service before the year of serv- (4) An analysis of the costs and benefits of regarding whether the President should ice that includes the date of the enactment fielding the front-end software for the sys- waive the limitation on the retirement or of the National Defense Authorization Act tem throughout all 18 geographical areas se- dismantlement of strategic nuclear delivery for Fiscal Year 2001; and lected for the original fielding of the system. systems in section 1302 National Defense Au- ‘‘(C) 90 days in the year of service that in- (c) LIMITATIONS.—(1) Not more than 25 per- thorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public cludes the date of the enactment of the Na- cent of the amount authorized to be appro- Law 105–85; 111 Stat. 1948); and tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal priated under section ll for the Defense ‘‘(2) the President, taking into consider- Year 2001.’’. Travel System may be obligated or expended ation the results of the review and the rec- SEC. 675. AUTHORITY FOR PROVISION OF LEGAL before the date on which the Secretary sub- ommendation made by the Secretary of De- SERVICES TO RESERVE COMPONENT mits the report required under subsection fense under paragraph (1), may waive the MEMBERS FOLLOWING RELEASE (a). FROM ACTIVE DUTY. limitation referred to in that paragraph if (2) Funds appropriated for the Defense (a) LEGAL SERVICES.—Section 1044(a) of the President determines that it is in the na- Travel System pursuant to the authorization title 10, United States Code, is amended— tional security interests of the United States of appropriations referred to in paragraph (1) (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- to do so.’’. may not be used for a purpose other than the graph (5); and Defense Travel System unless the Secretary (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- BENNETT AMENDMENT NO. 3185 first submits to Congress a written notifica- lowing new paragraph (4): tion of the intended use and the amount to ‘‘(4) Members of a reserve component not (Ordered to lie on the table). be so used. covered by paragraph (1) or (2), but only dur- Mr. BENNETT submitted an amend- ing a period, following a release from active ment intended to be proposed by him AMENDMENT NO. 3187 duty under a call or order to active duty for to the bill, S. 2549, supra; as follows: more than 29 days under a mobilization au- On page 545, following line 22, add the fol- On page 462, between lines 2 and 3, insert lowing: thority (as determined by the Secretary of the following: Defense), that is not in excess of twice the PART IV—OTHER CONVEYANCES SEC. 1210. ADJUSTMENT OF COMPOSITE THEO- length of time served on active duty.’’. RETICAL PERFORMANCE LEVELS OF SEC. 2876. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORMER NA- (b) DEPENDENTS.—Paragraph (5) of such HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTERS. TIONAL GROUND INTELLIGENCE section, as redesignated by subsection (a), is (a) LAYOVER PERIOD FOR NEW PERFORMANCE CENTER, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIR- amended by striking ‘‘and (3)’’ and inserting GINIA. LEVELS.—Section 1211 of the National De- ‘‘(3), and (4)’’. fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (a) CONVEYANCE AUTHORIZED.—The Admin- (c) IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS.—Regula- (50 U.S.C. App. 2404 note) is amended— istrator of General Services may convey, tions to implement the amendments made (1) in the second sentence of subsection (d), without consideration, to the City of Char- by subsections (a) and (b) shall be prescribed by striking ‘‘180’’ and inserting ‘‘60’’; and lottesville, Virginia (in this section referred not later than 180 days after the date of the (2) by adding at the end the following: to as the ‘‘City’’), all right, title, and inter- enactment of this Act. est of the United States in and to a parcel of ‘‘(g) CALCULATION OF 60-DAY PERIOD.—The 60-day period referred to in subsection (d) real property, including any improvements KERREY (AND OTHERS) shall be calculated by excluding the days on thereon, formerly occupied by the National AMENDMENT NO. 3183 which either House of Congress is not in ses- Ground Intelligence Center and known as the Jefferson Street Property. Mr. KERREY (for himself, Mr. LEVIN, sion because of an adjournment of the Con- gress sine die.’’. (b) AUTHORITY TO CONVEY WITHOUT CONSID- Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. KERRY, ERATION.—The conveyance authorized by (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments and Mr. DURBIN) proposed an amended made by subsection (a) shall apply to any subsection (a) may be made without consid- to the bill, S. 2549, supra; as follows: new composite theoretical performance level eration if the Administrator determines that Strike section 1017 and insert the fol- established for purposes of section 1211(a) of the conveyance on that basis would be in the lowing: the National Defense Authorization Act for best interests of the United States. (c) PURPOSE OF CONVEYANCE.—The convey- SEC. 1017. REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON RETIRE- Fiscal Year 1998 that is submitted by the MENT OR DISMANTLEMENT OF President pursuant to section 1211(d) of that ance authorized by subsection (a) shall be for STRATEGIC NUCLEAR DELIVERY Act on or after the date of the enactment of the purpose of permitting the City to use the SYSTEMS IN EXCESS OF MILITARY this Act. parcel, directly or through an agreement REQUIREMENTS. with a public or private entity, for economic Section 1302 of the National Defense Au- development purposes. thorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public ROBB AMENDMENTS NOS. 3186–3187 (d) REVERSIONARY INTEREST.—If, during the Law 105–85; 111 Stat. 1948) is repealed. (Ordered to lie on the table.) 5-year period beginning on the date the Ad- Mr. ROBB submitted two amend- ministrator makes the conveyance author- WARNER AMENDMENT NO. 3184 ments intended to be proposed by him ized by subsection (a), the Administrator de- termines that the conveyed real property is Mr. WARNER proposed an amend- to the bill, S. 2549, supra; as follows: not being used for a purpose specified in sub- ment to amendment No. 3183 proposed AMENDMENT NO. 3186 section (c), all right, title, and interest in by Mr. KERREY to the bill, S. 2549, On page ll, between lines ll and ll, and to the property, including any improve- supra; as follows: insert the following: ments thereon, shall revert to the United

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States, and the United States shall have the (c) TREATMENT OF RECEIPTS.—Notwith- Sec. 104. Support services required to be right of immediate entry onto the property. standing section 9 of the Strategic and Crit- health care-related. (e) INAPPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. Sec. 105. Use of grant funds for early inter- MANAGEMENT LAWS.—The conveyance au- 98h), funds received as a result of the dis- vention services. thorized by subsection (a) shall not be sub- posal of titanium under subsection (a) shall Sec. 106. Replacement of specified fiscal ject to the following: be applied as follows: $174,000,000 to defray years regarding the sunset on (1) Sections 2667 and 2696 of title 10, United the costs of health care benefit improvement expedited distribution require- States Code. for retired military personnel; and $6,000,000 ments. (2) Section 501 of the Stewart B. McKinney for transfer to the American Battle Monu- Sec. 107. Hold harmless provision. Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11411). ments Commission for deposit in the fund es- Sec. 108. Set-aside for infants, children, and (3) Sections 202 and 203 of the Federal tablished under section 2113 of title 36, women. Property and Administrative Services Act of United States Code, for the World War II me- Subtitle B—Amendments to Part B (Care 1949 (40 U.S.C. 483, 484). morial authorized by section 1 of Public Law Grant Program) (f) LIMITATION ON CERTAIN SUBSEQUENT 103–32 (107 Stat. 90). Sec. 121. State requirements concerning CONVEYANCES.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), (d) WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL.—(1) The identification of need and allo- if at any time after the Administrator makes amount transferred to the American Battle cation of resources. the conveyance authorized by subsection (a) Monuments Commission under subsection (c) Sec. 122. Quality management. the City conveys any portion of the parcel shall be used to complete all necessary re- Sec. 123. Funded entities required to have conveyed under that subsection to a private quirements for the design of, ground break- health care relationships. entity, the City shall pay to the United ing for, construction of, maintenance of, and Sec. 124. Support services required to be States an amount equal to the fair market dedication of the World War II memorial. health care-related. value (as determined by the Administrator) The Commission shall determine how the Sec. 125. Use of grant funds for early inter- of the portion conveyed at the time of its amount shall be apportioned among such vention services. conveyance under this subsection. purposes. Sec. 126. Authorization of appropriations for (2) Paragraph (1) applies to a conveyance (2) Any funds not necessary for the pur- HIV-related services for women described in that paragraph only if the Ad- poses set forth in paragraph (1) shall be and children. ministrator makes the conveyance author- transferred to and deposited in the general Sec. 127. Repeal of requirement for com- ized by subsection (a) without consideration. fund of the Treasury. pleted Institute of Medicine re- (3) The Administrator shall cover over into (e) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER DISPOSAL AU- port. the general fund of the Treasury as miscella- THORITY.—The disposal authority provided in Sec. 128. Supplement grants for certain neous receipts any amounts paid the Admin- subsection (a) is new disposal authority and States. istrator under this subsection. is in addition to, and shall not affect, any Sec. 129. Use of treatment funds. (g) DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.—The exact other disposal authority provided by law re- Sec. 130. Increase in minimum allotment. acreage and legal description of the real garding materials in the National Defense Sec. 131. Set-aside for infants, children, and property to be conveyed under subsection (a) Stockpile. women. shall be determined by a survey satisfactory Subtitle C—Amendments to Part C (Early to the Administrator. The cost of the survey RYAN WHITE CARE ACT Intervention Services) shall be borne by the City. AMENDMENTS OF 2000 Sec. 141. Amendment of heading; repeal of (h) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.— formula grant program. The Administrator may require such addi- Sec. 142. Planning and development grants. tional terms and conditions in connection JEFFORDS (AND OTHERS) Sec. 143. Authorization of appropriations for with the conveyance as the Administrator categorical grants. considers appropriate to protect the inter- AMENDMENT NO. 3190 Sec. 144. Administrative expenses ceiling; ests of the United States. Mr. WARNER (for Mr. JEFFORDS (for quality management program. himself, Mr. KENNEDY, and Mr. FRIST)) Sec. 145. Preference for certain areas. Sec. 146. Technical amendment. KERREY AMENDMENT NO. 3188 proposed an amendment to the bill (S. 2311) to revise and extend the Ryan Subtitle D—Amendments to Part D (General (Ordered to lie on the table.) White CARE Act programs under title Provisions) Mr. KERREY submitted an amend- XXVI of the Public Health Service Act, Sec. 151. Research involving women, infants, ment intended to be proposed by him children, and youth. to improve access to health care and to the bill, S. 2549, supra; as follows: Sec. 152. Limitation on administrative ex- the quality of health care under such penses. On page 368, between lines 21 and 22, insert programs, and to provide for the devel- the following: Sec. 153. Evaluations and reports. Sec. 154. Authorization of appropriations for (7) The ability of the United States to opment of increased capacity to pro- grants under parts A and B. deter a nuclear attack with strategic forces vide health care and related support at the levels proposed for a third treaty be- services to individuals and families Subtitle E—Amendments to Part F tween the United States and the Russian with HIV disease, and for other pur- (Demonstration and Training) Federation on the reduction and limitation poses; as follows: Sec. 161. Authorization of appropriations. of strategic offensive arms, with consider- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- TITLE II—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS ation being given to the estimated effect on sert the following: Sec. 201. Institute of Medicine study. the Russian Federation of a nuclear retalia- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO HIV HEALTH tion by the United States. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ryan White CARE PROGRAM CARE Act Amendments of 2000’’. Subtitle A—Amendments to Part A WARNER AMENDMENT NO. 3189 SEC. 2. REFERENCES; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (Emergency Relief Grants) Mr. WARNER proposed an amend- (a) REFERENCES.—Except as otherwise ex- SEC. 101. DUTIES OF PLANNING COUNCIL, FUND- ment to the bill, S. 2549, supra; as fol- pressly provided, whenever in this Act an ING PRIORITIES, QUALITY ASSESS- lows: amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of MENT. an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or Section 2602 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–12) is amend- On page 613, after line 12, insert the fol- other provision, the reference shall be con- ed— lowing: sidered to be made to a section or other pro- (1) in subsection (b)— SEC. 3403. DISPOSAL OF TITANIUM. vision of the Public Health Service Act (42 (A) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting before (a) DISPOSAL REQUIRED.—Subject to sub- U.S.C. 201 et seq.). the semicolon the following: ‘‘, including section (b), the President shall, by Sep- (b) Table of Contents.—The table of con- providers of housing and homeless services’’; tember 30, 2010, dispose of 30,000 short tons of tents of this Act is as follows: and titanium contained in the National Defense Sec. 1. Short title. (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘shall—’’ Stockpile so as to result in receipts to the Sec. 2. References; table of contents. and all that follows and inserting ‘‘shall United States in a total amount that is not have the responsibilities specified in sub- TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO HIV HEALTH less than $180,000,000. section (d).’’; and CARE PROGRAM (b) MINIMIZATION OF DISRUPTION AND (2) by adding at the end the following: LOSS.—The President may not dispose of ti- Subtitle A—Amendments to Part A ‘‘(d) DUTIES OF PLANNING COUNCIL.—The tanium under subsection (a) to the extent (Emergency Relief Grants) planning council established under sub- that the disposal will result in— Sec. 101. Duties of planning council, funding section (b) shall have the following duties: (1) undue disruption of the usual markets priorities, quality assessment. ‘‘(1) PRIORITIES FOR ALLOCATION OF of producers, processors, and consumers of Sec. 102. Quality management. FUNDS.—The council shall establish prior- titanium; or Sec. 103. Funded entities required to have ities for the allocation of funds within the el- (2) avoidable loss to the United States. health care relationships. igible area, including how best to meet each

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(3) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘(B) in- grantee should consider in allocating funds (a) FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR QUALITY MAN- patient case management’’ and inserting under a grant, based on the following fac- AGEMENT.—Section 2604 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–14) is ‘‘(C) INPATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT SERV- tors: amended— ICES.—Inpatient case management’’; and ‘‘(A) The size and demographic characteris- (1) by redesignating subsections (c) (4) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the tics of the population with HIV disease to be through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), re- following: served, including, subject to subsection (e), spectively; and ‘‘(B) OUTPATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES.—Out- the needs of individuals living with HIV in- (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- patient and ambulatory support services (in- fection who are not receiving HIV-related lowing: cluding case management), to the extent health services. ‘‘(c) QUALITY MANAGEMENT.— that such services facilitate, enhance, sup- ‘‘(B) The documented needs of the popu- ‘‘(1) REQUIREMENT.—The chief elected offi- port, or sustain the delivery, continuity, or lation with HIV disease with particular at- cial of an eligible area that receives a grant benefits of health services for individuals tention being given to disparities in health under this part shall provide for the estab- and families with HIV disease.’’. services among affected subgroups within lishment of a quality management program (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO APPLICA- the eligible area. to assess the extent to which medical serv- TION REQUIREMENTS.—Section 2605(a) (42 ‘‘(C) The demonstrated or probable cost ices provided to patients under the grant are U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)), as amended by section and outcome effectiveness of proposed strat- consistent with the most recent Public 102(b), is further amended— egies and interventions, to the extent that Health Service guidelines for the treatment (1) in paragraph (7) (as so redesignated), by of HIV disease and related opportunistic in- striking ‘‘and’’ at the end thereof; data are reasonably available. fection and to develop strategies for im- (2) in paragraph (8) (as so redesignated), by ‘‘(D) Priorities of the communities with provements in the access to and quality of striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’; HIV disease for whom the services are in- medical services. and tended. ‘‘(2) USE OF FUNDS.—From amounts re- (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(E) The availability of other govern- ceived under a grant awarded under this ‘‘(9) that the eligible area has procedures mental and non-governmental resources, in- part, the chief elected official of an eligible in place to ensure that services provided cluding the State medicaid plan under title area may use, for activities associated with with funds received under this part meet the XIX of the Social Security Act and the State its quality management program, not more criteria specified in section 2604(b)(1).’’. Children’s Health Insurance Program under than the lesser of— SEC. 105. USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR EARLY title XXI of such Act to cover health care ‘‘(A) 5 percent of amounts received under INTERVENTION SERVICES. costs of eligible individuals and families the grant; or (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2604(b)(1) (42 with HIV disease. ‘‘(B) $3,000,000.’’. U.S.C. 300ff–14(b)(1)), as amended by section ‘‘(F) Capacity development needs resulting (b) QUALITY MANAGEMENT REQUIRED FOR 104(a), is further amended by adding at the from gaps in the availability of HIV services ELIGIBILITY FOR GRANTS.—Section 2605(a) (42 end the following: in historically underserved low-income com- U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)) is amended— ‘‘(D) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.—Early munities. (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through intervention services as described in section ‘‘(2) COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE DELIVERY (6) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respec- 2651(b)(2), with follow-through referral, pro- PLAN.—The council shall develop a com- tively; and vided for the purpose of facilitating the ac- prehensive plan for the organization and de- (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- cess of individuals receiving the services to livery of health and support services de- lowing: HIV-related health services, but only if the scribed in section 2604. Such plan shall be ‘‘(3) that the chief elected official of the el- entity providing such services— compatible with any existing State or local igible area will satisfy all requirements ‘‘(i)(I) is receiving funds under subpara- plans regarding the provision of such serv- under section 2604(c);’’. graph (A) or (C); or ices to individuals with HIV disease. SEC. 103. FUNDED ENTITIES REQUIRED TO HAVE ‘‘(II) is an entity constituting a point of ‘‘(3) ASSESSMENT OF FUND ALLOCATION EFFI- HEALTH CARE RELATIONSHIPS. access to services, as described in section CIENCY.—The council shall assess the effi- (a) USE OF AMOUNTS.—Section 2604(e)(1) (42 2605(a)(4), that maintains a relationship with ciency of the administrative mechanism in U.S.C. 300ff–14(d)(1)) (as so redesignated by an entity described in subclause (I) and that rapidly allocating funds to the areas of section 102(a)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and is serving individuals at elevated risk of HIV greatest need within the eligible area. the State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- disease; ‘‘(4) STATEWIDE STATEMENT OF NEED.—The gram under title XXI of such Act’’ after ‘‘So- ‘‘(ii) demonstrates to the satisfaction of council shall participate in the development cial Security Act’’. the chief elected official that Federal, State, of the Statewide coordinated statement of (b) APPLICATIONS.—Section 2605(a) (42 or local funds are inadequate for the early need as initiated by the State public health U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)) is amended by inserting intervention services the entity will provide agency responsible for administering grants after paragraph (3), as added by section with funds received under this subparagraph; under part B. 102(b), the following: and ‘‘(5) COORDINATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL ‘‘(4) that funded entities within the eligible ‘‘(iii) demonstrates to the satisfaction of GRANTEES.—The council shall coordinate area that receive funds under a grant under the chief elected official that funds will be with Federal grantees providing HIV-related section 2601(a) shall maintain appropriate re- utilized under this subparagraph to supple- services within the eligible area. lationships with entities in the area served ment not supplant other funds available for ‘‘(6) COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.—The coun- that constitute key points of access to the such services in the year for which such cil shall establish methods for obtaining health care system for individuals with HIV funds are being utilized. input on community needs and priorities disease (including emergency rooms, sub- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO APPLICA- which may include public meetings, con- stance abuse treatment programs, detoxi- TION REQUIREMENTS.—Section 2605(a)(1) (42 ducting focus groups, and convening ad-hoc fication centers, adult and juvenile deten- U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)(1)) is amended— panels. tion facilities, sexually transmitted disease (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘serv- clinics, HIV counseling and testing sites, ices to individuals with HIV disease’’ and in- ‘‘(e) PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING ALLOCA- mental health programs, and homeless shel- serting ‘‘services as described in section TION PRIORITIES.— ters) and other entities under section 2652(a) 2604(b)(1)’’; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 24 months for the purpose of facilitating early interven- (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘serv- after the date of enactment of the Ryan tion for individuals newly diagnosed with ices for individuals with HIV disease’’ and in- White CARE Act Amendments of 2000, the HIV disease and individuals knowledgeable serting ‘‘services as described in section Secretary shall— of their status but not in care;’’. 2604(b)(1)’’. ‘‘(A) consult with eligible metropolitan SEC. 104. SUPPORT SERVICES REQUIRED TO BE SEC. 106. REPLACEMENT OF SPECIFIED FISCAL areas, affected communities, experts, and HEALTH CARE-RELATED. YEARS REGARDING THE SUNSET ON other appropriate individuals and entities, to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2604(b)(1) (42 EXPEDITED DISTRIBUTION RE- develop epidemiologic measures for estab- U.S.C. 300ff–14(b)(1)) is amended— QUIREMENTS. lishing the number of individuals living with (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph Section 2603(a)(2) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–13(a)(2)) is HIV disease who are not receiving HIV-re- (A), by striking ‘‘HIV-related—’’ and insert- amended by striking ‘‘for each of the fiscal lated health services; and ing ‘‘HIV-related services, as follows:’’; years 1996 through 2000’’ and inserting ‘‘for a ‘‘(B) provide advice and technical assist- (2) in subparagraph (A)— fiscal year’’. ance to planning councils with respect to the (A) by striking ‘‘outpatient’’ and all that SEC. 107. HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION. process for establishing priorities for the al- follows through ‘‘substance abuse treatment Section 2603(a)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–13(a)(4)) is location of funds under subsection (d)(1). and’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘OUT- amended to read as follows: ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—Grantees under this part PATIENT HEALTH SERVICES.—Outpatient and ‘‘(4) LIMITATION.—With respect to each of shall not be required to establish priorities ambulatory health services, including sub- fiscal years 2001 through 2005, the Secretary for individuals not in care until epidemio- stance abuse treatment,’’; and shall ensure that the amount of a grant logic measures are developed under para- (B) by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting a pe- made to an eligible area under paragraph (2) graph (1).’’. riod; for such a fiscal year is not less than an

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SET-ASIDE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, ment program to assess the extent to which Amendments of 1996 (Public Law 104–146) is AND WOMEN. medical services provided to patients under amended by inserting ‘‘before paragraph (2) Section 2604(b)(3) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–14(b)(3)) is the grant are consistent with the most re- as so redesignated’’ after ‘‘inserting’’. amended— cent Public Health Service guidelines for the (b) SERVICES.—Section 2612(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. (1) by inserting ‘‘for each population under treatment of HIV disease and related oppor- 300ff–22(a)(1)), as so designated by section this subsection’’ after ‘‘council’’; and tunistic infections and to develop strategies 121(a), is amended by striking ‘‘for individ- (2) by striking ‘‘ratio of the’’ and inserting for improvements in the access to and qual- uals with HIV disease’’ and inserting ‘‘, sub- ‘‘ratio of each’’. ity of medical services; and ject to the conditions and limitations that apply under such section’’. Subtitle B—Amendments to Part B (Care ‘‘(ii) a periodic review (such as through an (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO STATE AP- Grant Program) independent peer review) to assess the qual- ity and appropriateness of HIV-related PLICATION REQUIREMENT.—Section 2617(b)(2) SEC. 121. STATE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING health and support services provided by enti- (42 U.S.C. 300ff–27(b)(2)), as amended by sec- IDENTIFICATION OF NEED AND AL- tion 121(b), is further amended by inserting LOCATION OF RESOURCES. ties that receive funds from the State under this part;’’; after subparagraph (D) the following: (a) GENERAL USE OF GRANTS.—Section 2612 (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and ‘‘(E) an assurance that the State has proce- (42 U.S.C. 300ff–22) is amended— dures in place to ensure that services pro- (1) by striking ‘‘A State’’ and inserting (F) as subparagraphs (F) and (G), respec- tively; vided with funds received under this section ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A State’’; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D), the meet the criteria specified in section (2) in the matter following paragraph (5)— following: 2604(b)(1)(B); and’’. (A) by striking ‘‘Services’’ and inserting: ‘‘(E) an assurance that the State, through SEC. 125. USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR EARLY ‘‘(b) DELIVERY OF SERVICES.—Services’’; systems of HIV-related health services pro- INTERVENTION SERVICES. (B) by striking ‘‘paragraph (1)’’ and insert- vided under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of sec- Section 2612(a) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–22(a)), as ing ‘‘subsection (a)(1)’’; and tion 2612(a), has considered strategies for amended by section 121, is further amended— (C) by striking ‘‘paragraph (2)’’ and insert- working with providers to make optimal use (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘and’’ at ing ‘‘subsection (a)(2) and section 2613’’; of financial assistance under the State med- the end; (b) APPLICATION.—Section 2617(b) (42 U.S.C. icaid plan under title XIX of the Social Secu- (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period 300ff–27(b)) is amended— rity Act, the State Children’s Health Insur- and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (1) in paragraph (1)(C)— ance Program under title XXI of such Act, (3) by adding at the end the following: (A) by striking clause (i) and inserting the and other Federal grantees that provide HIV- ‘‘(6) to provide, through systems of HIV-re- following: related services, to maximize access to qual- lated health services provided under para- ‘‘(i) the size and demographic characteris- ity HIV-related health and support services; graphs (1), (2), and (3), early intervention tics of the population with HIV disease to be (4) in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, services, as described in section 2651(b)(2), served, except that by not later than October by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; and with follow-up referral, provided for the pur- 1, 2002, the State shall take into account the (5) in subparagraph (G), as so redesignated, pose of facilitating the access of individuals needs of individuals not in care, based on epi- by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’. receiving the services to HIV-related health demiologic measures developed by the Sec- (b) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR QUALITY services, but only if the entity providing retary in consultation with the State, af- MANAGEMENT.— such services— fected communities, experts, and other ap- (1) AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDS FOR PLAN- ‘‘(A)(i) is receiving funds under section propriate individuals (such State shall not be NING AND EVALUATION.—Section 2618(c)(3) (42 2612(a)(1); or required to establish priorities for individ- U.S.C. 300ff–28(c)(3)) is amended by inserting ‘‘(ii) is an entity constituting a point of ac- uals not in care until such epidemiologic before the period ‘‘, including not more than cess to services, as described in section measures are developed);’’; $3,000,000 for all activities associated with its 2617(b)(4), that maintains a referral relation- (B) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the quality management program’’. ship with an entity described in clause (i) end; and (2) EXCEPTION TO COMBINED CEILING ON and that is serving individuals at elevated (C) by adding at the end the following: PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION FUNDS FOR risk of HIV disease; ‘‘(v) the availability of other governmental STATES WITH SMALL GRANTS.—Paragraph (6) ‘‘(B) demonstrates to the State’s satisfac- and non-governmental resources; of section 2618(c) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–28(c)(6)) is tion that other Federal, State, or local funds ‘‘(vi) the capacity development needs re- amended to read as follows: are inadequate for the early intervention sulting in gaps in the provision of HIV serv- ‘‘(6) EXCEPTION FOR QUALITY MANAGE- services the entity will provide with funds ices in historically underserved low-income MENT.—Notwithstanding paragraph (5), a received under this paragraph; and and rural low-income communities; and State whose grant under this part for a fiscal ‘‘(C) demonstrates to the satisfaction of ‘‘(vii) the efficiency of the administrative year does not exceed $1,500,000 may use not the State that funds will be utilized under mechanism in rapidly allocating funds to the to exceed 20 percent of the amount of the this paragraph to supplement not supplant areas of greatest need within the State;’’; grant for the purposes described in para- other funds available for such services in the and graphs (3) and (4) if— year for which such funds are being uti- (2) in paragraph (2)— ‘‘(A) that portion of the amount that may lized.’’. (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ be used for such purposes in excess of 15 per- at the end; SEC. 126. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS cent of the grant is used for its quality man- FOR HIV-RELATED SERVICES FOR (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as agement program; and WOMEN AND CHILDREN. subparagraph (F); and ‘‘(B) the State submits and the Secretary Section 2625(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–33(c)(2)) is (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B), the approves a plan (in such form and containing amended by striking ‘‘fiscal years 1996 following: such information as the Secretary may pre- through 2000’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2001 ‘‘(C) an assurance that capacity develop- scribe) for use of funds for its quality man- through 2005’’. ment needs resulting from gaps in the provi- agement program.’’. SEC. 127. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR COM- sion of services in underserved low-income SEC. 123. FUNDED ENTITIES REQUIRED TO HAVE PLETED INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE and rural low-income communities will be HEALTH CARE RELATIONSHIPS. REPORT. addressed; and Section 2617(b)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–27(b)(4)), Section 2628 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–36) is repealed. ‘‘(D) with respect to fiscal year 2003 and as amended by section 122(a), is further SEC. 128. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS FOR CERTAIN subsequent fiscal years, assurances that, in amended by adding at the end the following: STATES. the planning and allocation of resources, the ‘‘(H) that funded entities maintain appro- Subpart I of part B of title XXVI of the State, through systems of HIV-related priate relationships with entities in the area Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300ff–11 health services provided under paragraphs served that constitute key points of access et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the (1), (2), and (3) of section 2612(a), will make to the health care system for individuals following: appropriate provision for the HIV-related with HIV disease (including emergency ‘‘SEC. 2622. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS. health and support service needs of individ- rooms, substance abuse treatment programs, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall uals who have been diagnosed with HIV dis- detoxification centers, adult and juvenile de- award supplemental grants to States deter- ease but who are not currently receiving tention facilities, sexually transmitted dis- mined to be eligible under subsection (b) to such services, based on the epidemiologic ease clinics, HIV counseling and testing enable such States to provide comprehensive measures developed under paragraph sites, mental health programs, and homeless services of the type described in section (1)(C)(i);’’. shelters), and other entities under section 2612(a) to supplement the services otherwise SEC. 122. QUALITY MANAGEMENT. 2652(a), for the purpose of facilitating early provided by the State under a grant under (a) STATE REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY MAN- intervention for individuals newly diagnosed this subpart in emerging communities with- AGEMENT.—Section 2617(b)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300ff– with HIV disease and individuals knowledge- in the State that are not eligible to receive 27(b)(4)) is amended— able of their status but not in care.’’. grants under part A.

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‘‘(b) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive 2618(b)(2)(H), for such fiscal year that is in shall award supplemental grants to States a supplemental grant under subsection (a) a excess of the amount appropriated to carry determined to be eligible under paragraph (2) State shall— out such part in fiscal year preceding the fis- to enable such States to increase access to ‘‘(1) be eligible to receive a grant under cal year involved; or therapeutics to treat HIV disease as provided this subpart; ‘‘(ii) $5,000,000; by the State under subsection (c)(1)(B) for in- ‘‘(2) demonstrate the existence in the State to provide funds to States for use in emerg- dividuals at or below 200 percent of the Fed- of an emerging community as defined in sub- ing communities with at least 500, but less eral poverty line. section (d)(1); and than 1000, cases of AIDS reported to and con- ‘‘(2) CRITERIA.—The Secretary shall de- ‘‘(3) submit the information described in firmed by the Director of the Centers for Dis- velop criteria for the awarding of grants subsection (c). ease Control and Prevention for the five year under paragraph (1) to States that dem- ‘‘(c) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—A State period preceding the year for which the onstrate a severe need. In determining the that desires a grant under this section shall, grant is being awarded. criteria for demonstrating State severity of as part of the State application submitted ‘‘(2) TRIGGER OF FUNDING.—This section need, the Secretary shall consider eligibility under section 2617, submit a detailed descrip- shall be effective only for fiscal years begin- standards and formulary composition. tion of the manner in which the State will ning in the first fiscal year in which the ‘‘(3) STATE REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary use amounts received under the grant and of amount appropriated under 2677 to carry out may not make a grant to a State under this the severity of need. Such description shall part B, excluding the amount appropriated subsection unless the State agrees that— include— under section 2618(b)(2)(H), exceeds by at ‘‘(A) the State will make available (di- ‘‘(1) a report concerning the dissemination least $20,000,000 the amount appropriated rectly or through donations from public or of supplemental funds under this section and under 2677 to carry out part B in fiscal year private entities) non-Federal contributions the plan for the utilization of such funds in 2000, excluding the amount appropriated toward the activities to be carried out under the emerging community; under section 2618(b)(2)(H). the grant in an amount equal to $1 for each ‘‘(2) a demonstration of the existing com- ‘‘(3) MINIMUM AMOUNT IN FUTURE YEARS.— $4 of Federal funds provided in the grant; and mitment of local resources, both financial Beginning with the first fiscal year in which ‘‘(B) the State will not impose eligibility and in-kind; amounts provided for emerging communities requirements for services or scope of benefits ‘‘(3) a demonstration that the State will under paragraph (1)(A) equals $5,000,000 and limitations under subsection (a) that are maintain HIV-related activities at a level under paragraph (1)(B) equals $5,000,000, the more restrictive than such requirements in that is equal to not less than the level of Secretary shall ensure that amounts made effect as of January 1, 2000. such activities in the State for the 1-year pe- available under this section for the types of ‘‘(4) USE AND COORDINATION.—Amounts riod preceding the fiscal year for which the emerging communities described in each made available under a grant under this sub- State is applying to receive a grant under such paragraph in subsequent fiscal years is section shall only be used by the State to this part; at least $5,000,000. provide HIV/AIDS-related medications. The ‘‘(4) a demonstration of the ability of the ‘‘(4) DISTRIBUTION.—The amount of a grant State shall coordinate the use of such State to utilize such supplemental financial awarded to a State under this section shall amounts with the amounts otherwise pro- resources in a manner that is immediately be determined by the Secretary based on the vided under this section in order to maxi- responsive and cost effective; formula described in section 2618(b)(2), ex- mize drug coverage. ‘‘(5) a demonstration that the resources cept that in applying such formula, the Sec- ‘‘(5) FUNDING.— will be allocated in accordance with the retary shall— ‘‘(A) RESERVATION OF AMOUNT.—The Sec- local demographic incidence of AIDS includ- ‘‘(A) substitute ‘1.0’ for ‘.80’ in subpara- retary shall reserve 3 percent of any amount ing appropriate allocations for services for graph (A)(ii)(I) of such section; and referred to in section 2618(b)(2)(H) that is ap- infants, children, women, and families with ‘‘(B) not consider the provisions of sub- propriated for a fiscal year, to carry out this HIV disease; paragraphs (A)(ii)(II) and (C) of such sec- subsection. ‘‘(6) a demonstration of the inclusiveness tion.’’. ‘‘(B) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—In providing of the planning process, with particular em- SEC. 129. USE OF TREATMENT FUNDS. grants under this subsection, the Secretary phasis on affected communities and individ- (a) STATE DUTIES.—Section 2616(c) (42 shall ensure that the amount of a grant to a uals with HIV disease; and U.S.C. 300ff–26(c)) is amended— State under this part is not less than the ‘‘(7) a demonstration of the manner in (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), amount the State received under this part in which the proposed services are consistent by striking ‘‘shall—’’ and inserting ‘‘shall the previous fiscal year, as a result of grants with local needs assessments and the state- use funds made available under this section provided under this subsection.’’. wide coordinated statement of need. to—’’; (c) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—Sec- ‘‘(d) DEFINITION OF EMERGING COMMUNITY.— (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through tion 2616 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–26(c)), as amended In this section, the term ‘emerging commu- (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respec- by subsection (b), is further amended by add- nity’ means a metropolitan area— tively and realigning the margins of such ing at the end the following: ‘‘(1) that is not eligible for a grant under subparagraphs appropriately; ‘‘(f) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—Notwith- part A; and (3) in subparagraph (D) (as so redesig- standing any other provision of law, ‘‘(2) for which there has been reported to nated), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; amounts made available under this section the Director of the Centers for Disease Con- (4) in subparagraph (E) (as so redesig- shall be used to supplement and not supplant trol and Prevention a cumulative total of be- nated), by striking the period and inserting other funding available to provide treat- tween 500 and 1999 cases of acquired immune ‘‘; and’’; and ments of the type that may be provided deficiency syndrome for the most recent pe- (5) by adding at the end the following: under this section.’’. riod of 5 calendar years for which such data ‘‘(F) encourage, support, and enhance ad- SEC. 130. INCREASE IN MINIMUM ALLOTMENT. herence to and compliance with treatment are available. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2618(b)(1)(A)(i) (42 regimens, including related medical moni- ‘‘(e) FUNDING.— U.S.C. 300ff–28(b)(1)(A)(i)) is amended— toring.’’; ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), (1) in subclause (I), by striking ‘‘$100,000’’ (6) by striking ‘‘In carrying’’ and inserting with respect to each fiscal year beginning and inserting ‘‘$200,000’’; and the following: with fiscal year 2001, the Secretary, to carry (2) in subclause (II), by striking ‘‘$250,000’’ ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying’’; and out this section, shall utilize— and inserting ‘‘$500,000’’. (7) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(A) the greater of— (b) TERRITORIES.—Section 2618(b)(1)(B) (42 ‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.— U.S.C. 300ff–28(b)(1)(B)) is amended by insert- ‘‘(i) 25 percent of the amount appropriated ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—No State shall use funds ing ‘‘the greater of $50,000 or’’ after ‘‘shall under 2677 to carry out part B, excluding the under paragraph (1)(F) unless the limitations be’’. amount appropriated under section on access to HIV/AIDS therapeutic regimens (c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 2618(b)(2)(H), for such fiscal year that is in as defined in subsection (e)(2) are eliminated. 2618(b)(3)(B) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–28(b)(3)(B)) is excess of the amount appropriated to carry ‘‘(B) AMOUNT OF FUNDING.—No State shall amended by striking ‘‘and the Republic of out such part in fiscal year preceding the fis- use in excess of 10 percent of the amount set- the Marshall Islands’’ and inserting ‘‘, the cal year involved; or aside for use under this section in any fiscal Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Fed- ‘‘(ii) $5,000,000; year to carry out activities under paragraph erated States of Micronesia, and the Repub- to provide funds to States for use in emerg- (1)(F) unless the State demonstrates to the lic of Palau, and only for purposes of para- ing communities with at least 1000, but less Secretary that such additional services are graph (1) the Commonwealth of Puerto than 2000, cases of AIDS as reported to and essential and in no way diminish access to Rico’’. confirmed by the Director of the Centers for therapeutics.’’. SEC. 131. SET-ASIDE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, Disease Control and Prevention for the five (b) SUPPLEMENT GRANTS.—Section 2616 (42 AND WOMEN. year period preceding the year for which the U.S.C. 300ff–26) is amended by adding at the Section 2611(b) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–21(b)) is grant is being awarded; and end the following: amended— ‘‘(B) the greater of— ‘‘(e) SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS FOR THE PROVI- (1) by inserting ‘‘for each population under ‘‘(i) 25 percent of the amount appropriated SION OF TREATMENTS.— this subsection’’ after ‘‘State shall use’’; and under 2677 to carry out part B, excluding the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made (2) by striking ‘‘ratio of the’’ and inserting amount appropriated under section available under paragraph (5), the Secretary ‘‘ratio of each’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4587 Subtitle C—Amendments to Part C (Early ministrative activities with respect to the SEC. 152. LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EX- Intervention Services) grant;’’; PENSES. SEC. 141. AMENDMENT OF HEADING; REPEAL OF (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period Section 2671 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71) is amend- FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM. and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ed— (a) AMENDMENT OF HEADING.—The heading (3) by adding at the end the following: (1) by redesignating subsections (i) and (j), of part C of title XXVI is amended to read as ‘‘(5) the applicant will provide for the es- as subsections (j) and (k), respectively; and follows: tablishment of a quality management pro- (2) by inserting after subsection (h), the ‘‘PART C—EARLY INTERVENTION AND PRIMARY gram to assess the extent to which medical following: CARE SERVICES’’. services funded under this title that are pro- ‘‘(i) LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EX- PENSES.— (b) REPEAL.—Part C of title XXVI (42 vided to patients are consistent with the U.S.C. 300ff–41 et seq.) is amended— most recent Public Health Service guidelines ‘‘(1) DETERMINATION BY SECRETARY.—Not (1) by repealing subpart I; and for the treatment of HIV disease and related later than 12 months after the date of enact- (2) by redesignating subparts II and III as opportunistic infections and that improve- ment of the Ryan White Care Act Amend- subparts I and II. ments in the access to and quality of medical ments of 2000, the Secretary, in consultation (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— services are addressed.’’. with grantees under this part, shall conduct (1) INFORMATION REGARDING RECEIPT OF SEC. 145. PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN AREAS. a review of the administrative, program sup- SERVICES.—Section 2661(a) (42 U.S.C. 300ff– Section 2651 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–51) is amended port, and direct service-related activities 61(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘unless—’’ and by adding at the end the following: that are carried out under this part to ensure all that follows through ‘‘(2) in the case of’’ ‘‘(d) PREFERENCE IN AWARDING GRANTS.—In that eligible individuals have access to qual- and inserting ‘‘unless, in the case of’’. awarding new grants under this section, the ity, HIV-related health and support services (2) ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS.—Section 2664 Secretary shall give preference to applicants and research opportunities under this part, (42 U.S.C. 300ff–64) is amended— that will use amounts received under the and to support the provision of such services. (A) in subsection (e)(5), by striking ‘‘2642(b) grant to serve areas that are determined to ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.— or’’; be rural and underserved for the purposes of ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (B) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ‘‘2642(b) providing health care to individuals infected after the expiration of the 12-month period or’’; and with HIV or diagnosed with AIDS.’’. referred to in paragraph (1) the Secretary, in (C) by striking subsection (h). SEC. 146. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT. consultation with grantees under this part, SEC. 142. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Section 2652(a) (42 U.S.C. 300ff-52(a)) is shall determine the relationship between the GRANTS. amended— costs of the activities referred to in para- (a) ALLOWING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (1) striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and in- graph (1) and the access of eligible individ- GRANT TO EXPAND ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRI- serting the following: uals to the services and research opportuni- MARY CARE SERVICES.—Section 2654(c) (42 ‘‘(1) health centers under section 330;’’; and ties described in such paragraph. U.S.C. 300ff–54(c)) is amended— (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through ‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—After a final determina- (1) in paragraph (1), to read as follows: (6) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respec- tion under subparagraph (A), the Secretary ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may pro- tively. may not make a grant under this part unless vide planning and development grants to Subtitle D—Amendments to Part D (General the grantee complies with such requirements public and nonprofit private entities for the Provisions) as may be included in such determination.’’. purpose of— SEC. 151. RESEARCH INVOLVING WOMEN, IN- SEC. 153. EVALUATIONS AND REPORTS. ‘‘(A) enabling such entities to provide HIV FANTS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH. Section 2674(c) (42 U.S.C. 399ff–74(c)) is early intervention services; or (a) ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT TO EN- amended by striking ‘‘1991 through 1995’’ and ‘‘(B) assisting such entities to expand the ROLL SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF WOMEN AND inserting ‘‘2001 through 2005’’. capacity, preparedness, and expertise to de- CHILDREN.—Section 2671(b) (42 U.S.C. 300ff– SEC. 154. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS liver primary care services to individuals 71(b)) is amended— FOR GRANTS UNDER PARTS A AND B. with HIV disease in underserved low-income (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subpara- Section 2677 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–77) is amended communities on the condition that the funds graphs (C) and (D); and to read as follows: are not used to purchase or improve land or (2) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4). ‘‘SEC. 2677. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- to purchase, construct, or permanently im- (b) INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.—Section TIONS. prove (other than minor remodeling) any 2671(d) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71(d)) is amended by ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated— building or other facility.’’; and adding at the end the following: ‘‘(1) such sums as may be necessary to (2) in paragraphs (2) and (3) by striking ‘‘(4) The applicant will provide individuals carry out part A for each of the fiscal years ‘‘paragraph (1)’’ each place that such appears with information and education on opportu- 2001 through 2005; and and inserting ‘‘paragraph (1)(A)’’. nities to participate in HIV/AIDS-related ‘‘(2) such sums as may be necessary to (b) AMOUNT; DURATION.—Section 2654(c) (42 clinical research.’’. carry out part B for each of the fiscal years U.S.C. 300ff–54(c)), as amended by subsection (c) QUALITY MANAGEMENT; ADMINISTRATIVE 2001 through 2005.’’. (a), is further amended— EXPENSES CEILING.—Section 2671(f) (42 U.S.C. (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- 300ff–71(f)) is amended— Subtitle E—Amendments to Part F graph (5); and (1) by striking the subsection heading and (Demonstration and Training) (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- designation and inserting the following: SEC. 161. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. lowing: ‘‘(f) ADMINISTRATION.— (a) SCHOOLS; CENTERS.—Section 2692(c)(1) ‘‘(4) AMOUNT AND DURATION OF GRANTS.— ‘‘(1) APPLICATION.—’’; and (42 U.S.C. 300ff–111(c)(1)) is amended by strik- ‘‘(A) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.—A (2) by adding at the end the following: ing ‘‘fiscal years 1996 through 2000’’ and in- grant under paragraph (1)(A) may be made in ‘‘(2) QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.—A serting ‘‘fiscal years 2001 through 2005’’. an amount not to exceed $50,000. grantee under this section shall implement a (b) DENTAL SCHOOLS.—Section 2692(c)(2) (42 ‘‘(B) CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT.— quality management program.’’. U.S.C. 300ff–111(c)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘(i) AMOUNT.—A grant under paragraph (d) COORDINATION.—Section 2671(g) (42 ‘‘fiscal years 1996 through 2000’’ and inserting (1)(B) may be made in an amount not to ex- U.S.C. 300ff–71(g)) is amended by adding at ‘‘fiscal years 2001 through 2005’’. ceed $150,000. the end the following: ‘‘The Secretary acting (c) DENTAL SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS.—Sec- ‘‘(ii) DURATION.—The total duration of a through the Director of NIH, shall examine tion 2692(b) of the Public Health Service Act grant under paragraph (1)(B), including any the distribution and availability of ongoing (42 U.S.C. 300ff-111(b)) is amended— renewal, may not exceed 3 years.’’. and appropriate HIV/AIDS-related research (1) in paragraph (1), by striking (c) INCREASE IN LIMITATION.—Section projects to existing sites under this section ‘‘777(b)(4)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘777(b)(4)(B) (as 2654(c)(5) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–54(c)(5)), as so redes- for purposes of enhancing and expanding vol- such section existed on the day before the ignated by subsection (b), is amended by untary access to HIV-related research, espe- date of enactment of the Health Professions striking ‘‘1 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘5 per- cially within communities that are not rea- Education Partnerships Act of 1998 (Public cent’’. sonably served by such projects. Not later Law 105-392)) and dental hygiene programs SEC. 143. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS than 12 months after the date of enactment that are accredited by the Commission on FOR CATEGORICAL GRANTS. of the Ryan White CARE Act Amendments of Dental Accreditation’’; and Section 2655 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–55) is amended 2000, the Secretary shall prepare and submit (2) in paragraph (2), by striking by striking ‘‘1996’’ and all that follows to the appropriate committees of Congress a ‘‘777(b)(4)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘777(b)(4)(B) (as through ‘‘2000’’ and inserting ‘‘2001 through report that describes the findings made by such section existed on the day before the 2005’’. the Director and the manner in which the date of enactment of the Health Professions SEC. 144. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES CEILING; conclusions based on those findings can be Education Partnerships Act of 1998 (Public QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. addressed.’’. Law 105-392))’’. Section 2664(g) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–64(g)) is (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— amended— Section 2671(j) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71(j)) is TITLE II—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (1) in paragraph (3), to read as follows: amended by striking ‘‘fiscal years 1996 SEC. 201. INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE STUDY. ‘‘(3) the applicant will not expend more through 2000’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2001 (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days than 10 percent of the grant for costs of ad- through 2005’’. after the date of enactment of this Act, the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 Secretary of Health and Human Services SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER The list is as follows: shall enter into a contract with the Institute Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, Charles S. Abell, Charles W. Alsup, Judith of Medicine for the conduct of a study con- I would like to announce for the infor- A. Ansley, John R. Barnes, Beth Ann cerning the appropriate epidemiological mation of the Senate and the public Barozie, Romie L. Brownlee, Courtney A. measures and their relationship to the fi- that a joint legislative hearing has Burke, Christine E. Cowart, Daniel J. Cox, nancing and delivery of primary care and Jr., Madelyn R. Creedon, Richard D. health-related support services for low-in- been scheduled before the Sub- DeBobes, Marie Fabrizio Dickinson, Kristin come, uninsured, and under-insured individ- committee on Water and Power, and A. Dowley, Edward E. Edens IV, Pamela L. uals with HIV disease. the Committee on Indian Affairs. The Farrell, Richard W. Fieldhouse. (b) REQUIREMENTS.— purpose of the hearing is to receive tes- Mickie Jan Gordon, Creighton Greene, Wil- (1) COMPLETION.—The study under sub- timony on S. 2508, the Colorado Ute In- liam C. Greenwalt, Gary M. Hall, Mary Alice section (a) shall be completed not later than dian Water Rights Settlement Act A. Hayward, Shekinah Z. Hill, Larry J. Hoag, 21 months after the date on which the con- Lawrence J. Lanzillotta, George W. Lauffer, tract referred to in such subsection is en- Amendments of 2000. Gerald J. Leeling, Peter K. Levine, Patricia tered into. The hearing will take place on L. Lewis, Paul M. Longsworth, David S. (2) ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED.—The study Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. in Lyles, Thomas L. MacKenzie. conducted under subsection (a) shall con- room SR–485 of the Russell Senate Of- Michael J. McCord, Ann M. Mittermeyer, sider— fice Building in Washington, D.C. Thomas C. Moore, Jennifer L. Naccari, David (A) the availability and utility of health SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER P. Nunley, Cindy Pearson, Sharen E. Reaves, outcomes measures and data for HIV pri- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, Suzanne K.L. Ross, Anita H. Rouse, Joseph mary care and support services and the ex- T. Sixeas, Cord A. Sterling, Madeline N. tent to which those measures and data could I would like to announce for the infor- Stewart, Scott W. Stucky, Eric H. be used to measure the quality of such fund- mation of the Senate and the public Thoemmes, Michele A. Traficante, Roslyne ed services; that the oversight hearing regarding D. Turner. (B) the effectiveness and efficiency of serv- the National Marine Fisheries Serv- ice delivery (including the quality of serv- ice’s draft Biological Opinion and its Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask ices, health outcomes, and resource use) potential impact on the Columbia unanimous consent that Senator within the context of a changing health care River operations, which has been pre- MCCAIN’s legislative fellow, Navy and therapeutic environment as well as the viously scheduled for Wednesday, June Comdr. Douglas J. Denneny, be granted changing epidemiology of the epidemic; 14, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. in room SD–366 of floor privileges during consideration of (C) existing and needed epidemiological S. 2549. data and other analytic tools for resource the Dirksen Senate Office Building in planning and allocation decisions, specifi- Washington, D.C. has been indefinitely The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cally for estimating severity of need of a postponed. objection, it is so ordered. community and the relationship to the allo- f Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask cations process; and unanimous consent that Mike Daly, a (D) other factors determined to be relevant AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO fellow in the office of Senator ABRA- to assessing an individual’s or community’s MEET HAM, be granted floor privileges during ability to gain and sustain access to quality COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC consideration of S. 2549. HIV services. WORKS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (c) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the date on which the study is completed Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. under subsection (a), the Secretary of Health unanimous consent that the Com- Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I ask and Human Services shall prepare and sub- mittee on Environment and Public unanimous consent that Doug Flanders mit to the appropriate committees of Con- Works be authorized to meet on Tues- of my staff have floor privileges during gress a report describing the manner in day, June 6, at 10:00 a.m., to conduct a the entire debate of S. 2549. which the conclusions and recommendations hearing to receive testimony on S. 1311, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the Institute of Medicine can be addressed and implemented. to establish Region XI of the Environ- objection, it is so ordered. mental Protection Agency. Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, I ask f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that privileges of NOTICES OF HEARINGS objection, it is so ordered. the floor be granted to the following COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS member of Senator EDWARDS’ staff: Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I ask Bob Morgan. would like to announce that the Com- unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mittee on Indian Affairs will meet dur- mittee on Foreign Relations be author- objection, it is so ordered. ing the session of the Senate on ized to meet on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. to at 11:00 a.m. mous consent Martha McSally, a fellow conduct a hearing on S. 2508, the Colo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without in my office, be granted floor privileges rado Ute Indian Water Rights Settle- objection, it is so ordered. during the Defense authorization bill, ment Act Amendments of 2000. The Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I ask S. 2549. hearing will be held in room 485, Rus- unanimous consent that the Sub- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sell Senate Building. committee on Administrative Over- objection, it is so ordered. SUBCOMMITTEE ON FORESTS AND PUBLIC LAND sight and the Courts be authorized to f MANAGEMENT meet to conduct a hearing on Tuesday, MEASURE INDEFINITELY Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I would June 6, 2000, at 11:00 a.m., in 226 Dirk- POSTPONED—S. 1650 like to announce for the public that a sen. hearing has been scheduled before the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask Subcommittee on Forests and Public objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Senate Land Management. f passage of S. 1650 be vitiated; further, The hearing will take place on Satur- the bill be indefinitely postponed. day, June 17, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. on the PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without campus of the College of Southern Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho. unanimous consent that the staff mem- f The purpose of this hearing is to con- bers of the Committee on Armed Serv- duct oversight on the proposed expan- ices appearing on the list I send to the JOINT REFERRAL sion of the Craters of the Moon Na- desk be extended the privilege of the Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, as if in tional Monument. floor during consideration of S. 2549, executive session, I ask unanimous Those who wish to submit written and further, that David Hahn, a mili- consent that the nomination of Robert statements should write to the Com- tary fellow serving in my Senate office S. Larussa, of Maryland, to be Under mittee on Energy and Natural Re- be granted floor privileges for the dura- Secretary of Commerce for Inter- sources, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. tion of S. 2549. national Trade, received on May 25, 20510. For further information, please The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2000, be jointly referred to the Com- call Mike Menge (202) 224–6170. objection, it is so ordered. mittee on Finance and the Committee

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4589 on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- States Armed Forces for the protection and Sec. 102. Quality management. fairs. service that such members provide. Sec. 103. Funded entities required to have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (9) Recognizing the many sacrifices made health care relationships. by members of the United States Armed Sec. 104. Support services required to be health objection, it is so ordered. Forces is important. care-related. f (10) It is proper to recognize and honor the Sec. 105. Use of grant funds for early interven- dedication and commitment of members of tion services. NATIONAL MILITARY the United States Armed Forces, and to Sec. 106. Replacement of specified fiscal years APPRECIATION MONTH show appreciation for all contributions made regarding the sunset on expedited distribution requirements. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask by such members since the inception of such Forces. Sec. 107. Hold harmless provision. unanimous consent that the Judiciary (b) NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION Sec. 108. Set-aside for infants, children, and Committee be discharged from further MONTH.—Chapter 1 of part A of subtitle I of women. consideration of S. 1419, and the Senate title 36, United States Code, is amended by Subtitle B—Amendments to Part B (Care Grant then proceed to its immediate consid- adding at the end the following: Program) eration. ‘‘§ 144. National Military Appreciation Month Sec. 121. State requirements concerning identi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘The President shall issue each year a fication of need and allocation of objection, it is so ordered. proclamation— resources. The clerk will report the bill by title. ‘‘(1) designating May as ‘National Military Sec. 122. Quality management. Appreciation Month’; and The assistant legislative clerk read Sec. 123. Funded entities required to have ‘‘(2) calling on the people of the United health care relationships. as follows: States to honor the dedicated service pro- Sec. 124. Support services required to be health A bill (S. 1419) to amend title 36, United vided by the members of the United States care-related. States Code, to designate May as ‘‘National Armed Forces and to observe the month with Sec. 125. Use of grant funds for early interven- Military Appreciation Month.’’ appropriate ceremonies and activities.’’. tion services. There being no objection, the Senate (c) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Sec. 126. Authorization of appropriations for tents in chapter 1 of part A of subtitle I of proceeded to consider the bill. HIV-related services for women title 36, United States Code, is amended by and children. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask inserting after the item relating to section Sec. 127. Repeal of requirement for completed unanimous consent the bill be read a 143 the following new item: Institute of Medicine report. third time and passed, the motion to ‘‘144. National Military Appreciation Sec. 128. Supplement grants for certain States. reconsider be laid upon the table, and Month.’’. Sec. 129. Use of treatment funds. Sec. 130. Increase in minimum allotment. any statements relating to the bill be f Sec. 131. Set-aside for infants, children, and printed in the RECORD. RYAN WHITE CARE ACT women. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AMENDMENTS OF 2000 Subtitle C—Amendments to Part C (Early objection, it is so ordered. Intervention Services) The bill (S. 1419) was read a third Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask Sec. 141. Amendment of heading; repeal of for- time and passed, as follows: unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of mula grant program. S. 1419 Calendar 548, S. 2311. Sec. 142. Planning and development grants. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Sec. 143. Authorization of appropriations for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The categorical grants. resentatives of the United States of America in clerk will report the bill by title. Congress assembled, Sec. 144. Administrative expenses ceiling; qual- The assistant legislative clerk read ity management program. SECTION 1. NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION as follows: MONTH. Sec. 145. Preference for certain areas. Sec. 146. Technical amendment. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the fol- A bill (S. 2311) to revise and extend the lowing findings: Ryan White CARE Act programs under title Subtitle D—Amendments to Part D (General (1) The freedom and security that citizens XXVI of the Public Health Service Act, and Provisions) for other purposes. of the United States enjoy today are direct Sec. 151. Research involving women, infants, results of the vigilance of the United States There being no objection, the Senate children, and youth. Armed Forces. proceeded to consider the bill (S. 2311) Sec. 152. Limitation on administrative expenses. (2) Recognizing contributions made by to amend the Ryan White CARE Act to Sec. 153. Evaluations and reports. members of the United States Armed Forces improve access to health care and the Sec. 154. Authorization of appropriations for will increase national awareness of the sac- quality of care under such programs, grants under parts A and B. rifices that such members have made to pre- and to provide for the development of Subtitle E—Amendments to Part F serve the freedoms and liberties that enrich increased capacity to provide health (Demonstration and Training) this Nation. Sec. 161. Authorization of appropriations. (3) It is important to preserve and foster care and related support services to in- TITLE II—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS admiration and respect for the service pro- dividuals and families with HIV dis- vided by members of the United States ease, and for related purposes, which Sec. 201. Institute of Medicine study. Armed Forces. had been reported from the Committee TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO HIV HEALTH (4) It is vital for youth in the United States on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- CARE PROGRAM to understand that the service provided by sions, with an amendment to strike all Subtitle A—Amendments to Part A members of the United States Armed Forces after the enacting clause and insert in (Emergency Relief Grants) has secured and protected the freedoms that lieu thereof the following: SEC. 101. DUTIES OF PLANNING COUNCIL, FUND- United States citizens enjoy today. ING PRIORITIES, QUALITY ASSESS- (5) Recognizing the unfailing support that SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ryan White MENT. families of members of the United States CARE Act Amendments of 2000’’. Section 2602 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–12) is amended— Armed Forces have provided to such mem- (1) in subsection (b)— SEC. 2. REFERENCES; TABLE OF CONTENTS. bers during their service and how such sup- (A) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting before (a) REFERENCES.—Except as otherwise ex- port strengthens the vitality of our Nation is the semicolon the following: ‘‘, including pro- pressly provided, whenever in this Act an important. viders of housing and homeless services’’; and amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an (6) Recognizing the role that the United (B) in paragraph (4), by striking amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other States Armed Forces plays in maintaining ‘‘shall—’’ and all that follows and inserting provision, the reference shall be considered to be the superiority of the United States as a na- ‘‘shall have the responsibilities specified in sub- made to a section or other provision of the Pub- tion and in contributing to world peace will section (d).’’; and increase awareness of all contributions made lic Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.). (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents (2) by adding at the end the following: by such Forces. ‘‘(d) DUTIES OF PLANNING COUNCIL.—The of this Act is as follows: (7) It is appropriate to recognize the impor- planning council established under subsection tance of maintaining a strong, equipped, Sec. 1. Short title. (b) shall have the following duties: Sec. 2. References; table of contents. well-educated, well-trained military for the ‘‘(1) PRIORITIES FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.— United States to safeguard freedoms, hu- TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO HIV HEALTH The council shall establish priorities for the al- manitarianism, and peacekeeping efforts CARE PROGRAM location of funds within the eligible area, in- around the world. Subtitle A—Amendments to Part A (Emergency cluding how best to meet each such priority and (8) It is proper to foster and cultivate the Relief Grants) additional factors that a grantee should con- honor and pride that citizens of the United Sec. 101. Duties of planning council, funding sider in allocating funds under a grant, based States feel towards members of the United priorities, quality assessment. on the following factors:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 6333 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 ‘‘(A) The size and demographic characteristics a quality management program to assess the ex- (1) in paragraph (7) (as so redesignated), by of the population with HIV disease to be served, tent to which medical services provided to pa- striking ‘‘and’’ at the end thereof; including, subject to subsection (e), the needs of tients under the grant are consistent with the (2) in paragraph (8) (as so redesignated), by individuals living with HIV infection who are most recent Public Health Service guidelines for striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and not receiving HIV-related health services. the treatment of HIV disease and related oppor- (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(B) The documented needs of the population tunistic infection and to develop strategies for ‘‘(9) that the eligible area has procedures in with HIV disease with particular attention improvements in the access to and quality of place to ensure that services provided with being given to disparities in health services medical services. funds received under this part meet the criteria among affected subgroups within the eligible ‘‘(2) USE OF FUNDS.—From amounts received specified in section 2604(b)(1).’’. area. under a grant awarded under this part, the SEC. 105. USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR EARLY ‘‘(C) The demonstrated or probable cost and chief elected official of an eligible area may use, INTERVENTION SERVICES. outcome effectiveness of proposed strategies and for activities associated with its quality manage- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2604(b)(1) (42 U.S.C. interventions, to the extent that data are rea- ment program, not more than the lesser of— 300ff–14(b)(1)), as amended by section 104(a), is sonably available. ‘‘(A) 5 percent of amounts received under the further amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘(D) Priorities of the communities with HIV grant; or lowing: disease for whom the services are intended. ‘‘(B) $3,000,000.’’. ‘‘(D) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.—Early ‘‘(E) The availability of other governmental (b) QUALITY MANAGEMENT REQUIRED FOR ELI- intervention services as described in section and non-governmental resources, including the GIBILITY FOR GRANTS.—Section 2605(a) (42 2651(b)(2), with follow-through referral, pro- State medicaid plan under title XIX of the So- U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)) is amended— vided for the purpose of facilitating the access cial Security Act and the State Children’s (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through of individuals receiving the services to HIV-re- Health Insurance Program under title XXI of (6) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respectively; lated health services, but only if the entity pro- such Act to cover health care costs of eligible in- and viding such services— dividuals and families with HIV disease. (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- ‘‘(i)(I) is receiving funds under subparagraph ‘‘(F) Capacity development needs resulting lowing: (A) or (C); or from gaps in the availability of HIV services in ‘‘(3) that the chief elected official of the eligi- ‘‘(II) is an entity constituting a point of ac- historically underserved low-income commu- ble area will satisfy all requirements under sec- cess to services, as described in section nities. tion 2604(c);’’. 2605(a)(4), that maintains a relationship with ‘‘(2) COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE DELIVERY SEC. 103. FUNDED ENTITIES REQUIRED TO HAVE an entity described in subclause (I) and that is HEALTH CARE RELATIONSHIPS. PLAN.—The council shall develop a comprehen- serving individuals at elevated risk of HIV dis- sive plan for the organization and delivery of (a) USE OF AMOUNTS.—Section 2604(e)(1) (42 ease; health and support services described in section U.S.C. 300ff–14(d)(1)) (as so redesignated by sec- ‘‘(ii) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the 2604. Such plan shall be compatible with any ex- tion 102(a)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and the chief elected official that Federal, State, or local isting State or local plans regarding the provi- State Children’s Health Insurance Program funds are inadequate for the early intervention sion of such services to individuals with HIV under title XXI of such Act’’ after ‘‘Social Secu- services the entity will provide with funds re- disease. rity Act’’. ceived under this subparagraph; and PPLICATIONS ‘‘(3) ASSESSMENT OF FUND ALLOCATION EFFI- (b) A .—Section 2605(a) (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(iii) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the CIENCY.—The council shall assess the efficiency 300ff–15(a)) is amended by inserting after para- chief elected official that funds will be utilized of the administrative mechanism in rapidly allo- graph (3), as added by section 102(b), the fol- under this subparagraph to supplement not sup- cating funds to the areas of greatest need within lowing: plant other funds available for such services in the eligible area. ‘‘(4) that funded entities within the eligible the year for which such funds are being uti- area that receive funds under a grant under sec- ‘‘(4) STATEWIDE STATEMENT OF NEED.—The lized.’’. council shall participate in the development of tion 2601(a) shall maintain appropriate relation- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO APPLICA- the Statewide coordinated statement of need as ships with entities in the area served that con- TION REQUIREMENTS.—Section 2605(a)(1) (42 initiated by the State public health agency re- stitute key points of access to the health care U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)(1)) is amended— sponsible for administering grants under part B. system for individuals with HIV disease (includ- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘services ing emergency rooms, substance abuse treatment ‘‘(5) COORDINATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL to individuals with HIV disease’’ and inserting programs, detoxification centers, adult and ju- GRANTEES.—The council shall coordinate with ‘‘services as described in section 2604(b)(1)’’; and Federal grantees providing HIV-related services venile detention facilities, sexually transmitted (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘services within the eligible area. disease clinics, HIV counseling and testing sites, for individuals with HIV disease’’ and inserting mental health programs, and homeless shelters) ‘‘(6) COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.—The council ‘‘services as described in section 2604(b)(1)’’. and other entities under section 2652(a) for the shall establish methods for obtaining input on SEC. 106. REPLACEMENT OF SPECIFIED FISCAL community needs and priorities which may in- purpose of facilitating early intervention for in- YEARS REGARDING THE SUNSET ON clude public meetings, conducting focus groups, dividuals newly diagnosed with HIV disease and EXPEDITED DISTRIBUTION RE- and convening ad-hoc panels. individuals knowledgeable of their status but QUIREMENTS. not in care;’’. ‘‘(e) PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING ALLOCATION Section 2603(a)(2) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–13(a)(2)) is PRIORITIES.— SEC. 104. SUPPORT SERVICES REQUIRED TO BE amended by striking ‘‘for each of the fiscal HEALTH CARE-RELATED. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 24 months years 1996 through 2000’’ and inserting ‘‘for a after the date of enactment of the Ryan White (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2604(b)(1) (42 U.S.C. fiscal year’’. CARE Act Amendments of 2000, the Secretary 300ff–14(b)(1)) is amended— SEC. 107. HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION. (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), shall— Section 2603(a)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–13(a)(4)) is by striking ‘‘HIV-related—’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) consult with eligible metropolitan areas, amended to read as follows: ‘‘HIV-related services, as follows:’’; affected communities, experts, and other appro- ‘‘(4) LIMITATION.—With respect to each of fis- (2) in subparagraph (A)— priate individuals and entities, to develop epi- cal years 2001 through 2005, the Secretary shall (A) by striking ‘‘outpatient’’ and all that fol- demiologic measures for establishing the number ensure that the amount of a grant made to an lows through ‘‘substance abuse treatment and’’ of individuals living with HIV disease who are eligible area under paragraph (2) for such a fis- and inserting the following: ‘‘OUTPATIENT not receiving HIV-related health services; and cal year is not less than an amount equal to 98 HEALTH SERVICES.—Outpatient and ambulatory ‘‘(B) provide advice and technical assistance percent of the amount the eligible area received health services, including substance abuse treat- to planning councils with respect to the process for the fiscal year preceding the year for which ment,’’; and the determination is being made.’’. for establishing priorities for the allocation of (B) by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting a pe- funds under subsection (d)(1). riod; SEC. 108. SET-ASIDE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—Grantees under this part (3) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘(B) in- AND WOMEN. shall not be required to establish priorities for patient case management’’ and inserting ‘‘(C) Section 2604(b)(3) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–14(b)(3)) is amended— individuals not in care until epidemiologic meas- INPATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.—Inpa- ures are developed under paragraph (1).’’. tient case management’’; and (1) by inserting ‘‘for each population under SEC. 102. QUALITY MANAGEMENT. (4) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the this subsection’’ after ‘‘council’’; and (a) FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR QUALITY MANAGE- following: (2) by striking ‘‘ratio of the’’ and inserting MENT.—Section 2604 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–14) is ‘‘(B) OUTPATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES.—Out- ‘‘ratio of each’’. amended— patient and ambulatory support services (in- Subtitle B—Amendments to Part B (Care (1) by redesignating subsections (c) through cluding case management), to the extent that Grant Program) (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; such services facilitate, enhance, support, or SEC. 121. STATE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING and sustain the delivery, continuity, or benefits of IDENTIFICATION OF NEED AND AL- (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- health services for individuals and families with LOCATION OF RESOURCES. lowing: HIV disease.’’. (a) GENERAL USE OF GRANTS.—Section 2612 (42 ‘‘(c) QUALITY MANAGEMENT.— (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION U.S.C. 300ff–22) is amended— ‘‘(1) REQUIREMENT.—The chief elected official REQUIREMENTS.—Section 2605(a) (42 U.S.C. (1) by striking ‘‘A State’’ and inserting ‘‘(a) IN of an eligible area that receives a grant under 300ff–15(a)), as amended by section 102(b), is GENERAL.—A State’’; and this part shall provide for the establishment of further amended— (2) in the matter following paragraph (5)—

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(4) in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, the access of individuals receiving the services 300ff–27(b)) is amended— by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; and to HIV-related health services, but only if the (1) in paragraph (1)(C)— (5) in subparagraph (G), as so redesignated, entity providing such services— (A) by striking clause (i) and inserting the fol- by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’. ‘‘(A)(i) is receiving funds under section lowing: (b) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR QUALITY 2612(a)(1); or ‘‘(i) the size and demographic characteristics MANAGEMENT.— ‘‘(ii) is an entity constituting a point of access of the population with HIV disease to be served, (1) AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDS FOR PLAN- to services, as described in section 2617(b)(4), except that by not later than October 1, 2002, NING AND EVALUATION.—Section 2618(c)(3) (42 that maintains a referral relationship with an the State shall take into account the needs of U.S.C. 300ff–28(c)(3)) is amended by inserting entity described in clause (i) and that is serving individuals not in care, based on epidemiologic before the period ‘‘, including not more than individuals at elevated risk of HIV disease; measures developed by the Secretary in con- $3,000,000 for all activities associated with its ‘‘(B) demonstrates to the State’s satisfaction sultation with the State, affected communities, quality management program’’. that other Federal, State, or local funds are in- experts, and other appropriate individuals (such (2) EXCEPTION TO COMBINED CEILING ON PLAN- adequate for the early intervention services the State shall not be required to establish priorities NING AND ADMINISTRATION FUNDS FOR STATES entity will provide with funds received under for individuals not in care until such epidemio- WITH SMALL GRANTS.—Paragraph (6) of section this paragraph; and logic measures are developed);’’; 2618(c) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–28(c)(6)) is amended to ‘‘(C) demonstrates to the satisfaction of the (B) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the read as follows: State that funds will be utilized under this end; and ‘‘(6) EXCEPTION FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT.— paragraph to supplement not supplant other (C) by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding paragraph (5), a State whose funds available for such services in the year for ‘‘(v) the availability of other governmental grant under this part for a fiscal year does not which such funds are being utilized.’’. and non-governmental resources; exceed $1,500,000 may use not to exceed 20 per- SEC. 126. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS ‘‘(vi) the capacity development needs resulting cent of the amount of the grant for the purposes FOR HIV-RELATED SERVICES FOR in gaps in the provision of HIV services in his- described in paragraphs (3) and (4) if— WOMEN AND CHILDREN. torically underserved low-income and rural low- ‘‘(A) that portion of the amount that may be Section 2625(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–33(c)(2)) is income communities; and used for such purposes in excess of 15 percent of amended by striking ‘‘fiscal years 1996 through ‘‘(vii) the efficiency of the administrative the grant is used for its quality management 2000’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2001 through mechanism in rapidly allocating funds to the program; and 2005’’. areas of greatest need within the State;’’; and ‘‘(B) the State submits and the Secretary ap- proves a plan (in such form and containing such SEC. 127. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR COM- (2) in paragraph (2)— PLETED INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ at information as the Secretary may prescribe) for REPORT. use of funds for its quality management pro- the end; Section 2628 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–36) is repealed. (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as sub- gram.’’. SEC. 128. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS FOR CERTAIN paragraph (F); and SEC. 123. FUNDED ENTITIES REQUIRED TO HAVE STATES. (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B), the HEALTH CARE RELATIONSHIPS. following: Section 2617(b)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–27(b)(4)), as Subpart I of part B of title XXVI of the Public ‘‘(C) an assurance that capacity development amended by section 122(a), is further amended Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300ff–11 et seq.) is needs resulting from gaps in the provision of by adding at the end the following: amended by adding at the end the following: services in underserved low-income and rural ‘‘(H) that funded entities maintain appro- ‘‘SEC. 2622. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS. low-income communities will be addressed; and priate relationships with entities in the area ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall award ‘‘(D) with respect to fiscal year 2003 and sub- served that constitute key points of access to the supplemental grants to States determined to be sequent fiscal years, assurances that, in the health care system for individuals with HIV dis- eligible under subsection (b) to enable such planning and allocation of resources, the State, ease (including emergency rooms, substance States to provide comprehensive services of the through systems of HIV-related health services abuse treatment programs, detoxification cen- type described in section 2612(a) to supplement provided under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of ters, adult and juvenile detention facilities, sex- the services otherwise provided by the State section 2612(a), will make appropriate provision ually transmitted disease clinics, HIV coun- under a grant under this subpart in emerging for the HIV-related health and support service seling and testing sites, mental health programs, communities within the State that are not eligi- needs of individuals who have been diagnosed and homeless shelters), and other entities under ble to receive grants under part A. with HIV disease but who are not currently re- section 2652(a), for the purpose of facilitating ‘‘(b) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive a ceiving such services, based on the epidemiologic early intervention for individuals newly diag- supplemental grant under subsection (a) a State measures developed under paragraph (1)(C)(i);’’. nosed with HIV disease and individuals knowl- shall— SEC. 122. QUALITY MANAGEMENT. edgeable of their status but not in care.’’. ‘‘(1) be eligible to receive a grant under this (a) STATE REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY MAN- SEC. 124. SUPPORT SERVICES REQUIRED TO BE subpart; AGEMENT.—Section 2617(b)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300ff– HEALTH CARE-RELATED. ‘‘(2) demonstrate the existence in the State of 27(b)(4)) is amended— (a) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section an emerging community as defined in subsection (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting 3(c)(2)(A)(iii) of the Ryan White CARE Act (d)(1); and the following: Amendments of 1996 (Public Law 104–146) is ‘‘(3) submit the information described in sub- ‘‘(C) the State will provide for— amended by inserting ‘‘before paragraph (2) as section (c). ‘‘(i) the establishment of a quality manage- so redesignated’’ after ‘‘inserting’’. ‘‘(c) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—A State that ment program to assess the extent to which med- (b) SERVICES.—Section 2612(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. desires a grant under this section shall, as part ical services provided to patients under the 300ff–22(a)(1)), as so designated by section of the State application submitted under section grant are consistent with the most recent Public 121(a), is amended by striking ‘‘for individuals 2617, submit a detailed description of the man- Health Service guidelines for the treatment of with HIV disease’’ and inserting ‘‘, subject to ner in which the State will use amounts received HIV disease and related opportunistic infections the conditions and limitations that apply under under the grant and of the severity of need. and to develop strategies for improvements in such section’’. Such description shall include— the access to and quality of medical services; (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO STATE APPLI- ‘‘(1) a report concerning the dissemination of and CATION REQUIREMENT.—Section 2617(b)(2) (42 supplemental funds under this section and the ‘‘(ii) a periodic review (such as through an U.S.C. 300ff–27(b)(2)), as amended by section plan for the utilization of such funds in the independent peer review) to assess the quality 121(b), is further amended by inserting after emerging community; and appropriateness of HIV-related health and subparagraph (D) the following: ‘‘(2) a demonstration of the existing commit- support services provided by entities that receive ‘‘(E) an assurance that the State has proce- ment of local resources, both financial and in- funds from the State under this part;’’; dures in place to ensure that services provided kind; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and with funds received under this section meet the ‘‘(3) a demonstration that the State will main- (F) as subparagraphs (F) and (G), respectively; criteria specified in section 2604(b)(1)(B); and’’. tain HIV-related activities at a level that is (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D), the SEC. 125. USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR EARLY equal to not less than the level of such activities following: INTERVENTION SERVICES. in the State for the 1-year period preceding the ‘‘(E) an assurance that the State, through Section 2612(a) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–22(a)), as fiscal year for which the State is applying to re- systems of HIV-related health services provided amended by section 121, is further amended— ceive a grant under this part; under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the ‘‘(4) a demonstration of the ability of the State 2612(a), has considered strategies for working end; to utilize such supplemental financial resources with providers to make optimal use of financial (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period in a manner that is immediately responsive and assistance under the State medicaid plan under and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and cost effective;

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‘‘(5) a demonstration that the resources will be SEC. 129. USE OF TREATMENT FUNDS. (c) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—Section allocated in accordance with the local demo- (a) STATE DUTIES.—Section 2616(c) (42 U.S.C. 2616 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–26(c)), as amended by sub- graphic incidence of AIDS including appro- 300ff–26(c)) is amended— section (b), is further amended by adding at the priate allocations for services for infants, chil- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by end the following: dren, women, and families with HIV disease; striking ‘‘shall—’’ and inserting ‘‘shall use ‘‘(f) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—Notwith- ‘‘(6) a demonstration of the inclusiveness of funds made available under this section to—’’; standing any other provision of law, amounts the planning process, with particular emphasis (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through made available under this section shall be used on affected communities and individuals with (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respec- to supplement and not supplant other funding HIV disease; and tively and realigning the margins of such sub- available to provide treatments of the type that ‘‘(7) a demonstration of the manner in which paragraphs appropriately; may be provided under this section.’’. the proposed services are consistent with local (3) in subparagraph (D) (as so redesignated), SEC. 130. INCREASE IN MINIMUM ALLOTMENT. by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; needs assessments and the statewide coordi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2618(b)(1)(A)(i) (42 (4) in subparagraph (E) (as so redesignated), nated statement of need. U.S.C. 300ff–28(b)(1)(A)(i)) is amended— ‘‘(d) DEFINITION OF EMERGING COMMUNITY.— by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’; (1) in subclause (I), by striking ‘‘$100,000’’ and In this section, the term ‘emerging community’ and inserting ‘‘$200,000’’; and (5) by adding at the end the following: means a metropolitan area— (2) in subclause (II), by striking ‘‘$250,000’’ ‘‘(F) encourage, support, and enhance adher- ‘‘(1) that is not eligible for a grant under part and inserting ‘‘$500,000’’. ence to and compliance with treatment regi- A; and (b) TERRITORIES.—Section 2618(b)(1)(B) (42 mens, including related medical monitoring.’’; ‘‘(2) for which there has been reported to the U.S.C. 300ff–28(b)(1)(B)) is amended by inserting (6) by striking ‘‘In carrying’’ and inserting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and ‘‘the greater of $50,000 or’’ after ‘‘shall be’’. the following: Prevention a cumulative total of between 500 (c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section and 1999 cases of acquired immune deficiency ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying’’; and (7) by adding at the end the following: 2618(b)(3)(B) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–28(b)(3)(B)) is syndrome for the most recent period of 5 cal- ‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.— amended by striking ‘‘and the Republic of the endar years for which such data are available. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—No State shall use funds Marshall Islands’’ and inserting ‘‘, the Republic ‘‘(e) FUNDING.— under paragraph (1)(F) unless the limitations on of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), access to HIV/AIDS therapeutic regimens as de- Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau, and with respect to each fiscal year beginning with fined in subsection (e)(2) are eliminated. only for purposes of paragraph (1) the Common- fiscal year 2001, the Secretary, to carry out this ‘‘(B) AMOUNT OF FUNDING.—No State shall use wealth of Puerto Rico’’. section, shall utilize— in excess of 10 percent of the amount set-aside SEC. 131. SET-ASIDE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, ‘‘(A) the greater of— AND WOMEN. ‘‘(i) 25 percent of the amount appropriated for use under this section in any fiscal year to Section 2611(b) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–21(b)) is under 2677 to carry out part B, excluding the carry out activities under paragraph (1)(F) un- amended— amount appropriated under section less the State demonstrates to the Secretary that (1) by inserting ‘‘for each population under 2618(b)(2)(H), for such fiscal year that is in ex- such additional services are essential and in no this subsection’’ after ‘‘State shall use’’; and cess of the amount appropriated to carry out way diminish access to therapeutics.’’. (b) SUPPLEMENT GRANTS.—Section 2616 (42 (2) by striking ‘‘ratio of the’’ and inserting such part in fiscal year preceding the fiscal year U.S.C. 300ff–26) is amended by adding at the ‘‘ratio of each’’. involved; or ‘‘(ii) $5,000,000; end the following: Subtitle C—Amendments to Part C (Early ‘‘(e) SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS FOR THE PROVI- Intervention Services) to provide funds to States for use in emerging SION OF TREATMENTS.— SEC. 141. AMENDMENT OF HEADING; REPEAL OF communities with at least 1000, but less than ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made avail- FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM. 2000, cases of AIDS as reported to and confirmed able under paragraph (5), the Secretary shall (a) AMENDMENT OF HEADING.—The heading of by the Director of the Centers for Disease Con- award supplemental grants to States determined part C of title XXVI is amended to read as fol- trol and Prevention for the five year period pre- to be eligible under paragraph (2) to enable such lows: ceding the year for which the grant is being States to increase access to therapeutics to treat awarded; and HIV disease as provided by the State under sub- ‘‘PART C—EARLY INTERVENTION AND PRIMARY ‘‘(B) the greater of— section (c)(1)(B) for individuals at or below 200 CARE SERVICES’’. ‘‘(i) 25 percent of the amount appropriated percent of the Federal poverty line. (b) REPEAL.—Part C of title XXVI (42 U.S.C. under 2677 to carry out part B, excluding the ‘‘(2) CRITERIA.—The Secretary shall develop 300ff–41 et seq.) is amended— amount appropriated under section criteria for the awarding of grants under para- (1) by repealing subpart I; and 2618(b)(2)(H), for such fiscal year that is in ex- graph (1) to States that demonstrate a severe (2) by redesignating subparts II and III as cess of the amount appropriated to carry out need. In determining the criteria for dem- subparts I and II. such part in fiscal year preceding the fiscal year onstrating State severity of need, the Secretary (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— involved; or shall consider eligibility standards and for- (1) INFORMATION REGARDING RECEIPT OF SERV- ‘‘(ii) $5,000,000; mulary composition. ICES.—Section 2661(a) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–61(a)) is to provide funds to States for use in emerging ‘‘(3) STATE REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary may amended by striking ‘‘unless—’’ and all that fol- communities with at least 500, but less than not make a grant to a State under this sub- lows through ‘‘(2) in the case of’’ and inserting 1000, cases of AIDS reported to and confirmed section unless the State agrees that— ‘‘unless, in the case of’’. by the Director of the Centers for Disease Con- ‘‘(A) the State will make available (directly or (2) ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS.—Section 2664 (42 trol and Prevention for the five year period pre- through donations from public or private enti- U.S.C. 300ff–64) is amended— ceding the year for which the grant is being ties) non-Federal contributions toward the ac- (A) in subsection (e)(5), by striking ‘‘2642(b) awarded. tivities to be carried out under the grant in an or’’; ‘‘(2) TRIGGER OF FUNDING.—This section shall amount equal to $1 for each $4 of Federal funds (B) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ‘‘2642(b) be effective only for fiscal years beginning in provided in the grant; and or’’; and the first fiscal year in which the amount appro- ‘‘(B) the State will not impose eligibility re- (C) by striking subsection (h). priated under 2677 to carry out part B, exclud- quirements for services or scope of benefits limi- SEC. 142. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ing the amount appropriated under section tations under subsection (a) that are more re- GRANTS. 2618(b)(2)(H), exceeds by at least $20,000,000 the strictive than such requirements in effect as of (a) ALLOWING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT amount appropriated under 2677 to carry out January 1, 2000. GRANT TO EXPAND ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRI- part B in fiscal year 2000, excluding the amount ‘‘(4) USE AND COORDINATION.—Amounts made MARY CARE SERVICES.—Section 2654(c) (42 appropriated under section 2618(b)(2)(H). available under a grant under this subsection U.S.C. 300ff–54(c)) is amended— ‘‘(3) MINIMUM AMOUNT IN FUTURE YEARS.—Be- shall only be used by the State to provide HIV/ (1) in paragraph (1), to read as follows: ginning with the first fiscal year in which AIDS-related medications. The State shall co- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may provide amounts provided for emerging communities ordinate the use of such amounts with the planning and development grants to public and under paragraph (1)(A) equals $5,000,000 and amounts otherwise provided under this section nonprofit private entities for the purpose of— under paragraph (1)(B) equals $5,000,000, the in order to maximize drug coverage. ‘‘(A) enabling such entities to provide HIV Secretary shall ensure that amounts made avail- ‘‘(5) FUNDING.— early intervention services; or able under this section for the types of emerging ‘‘(A) RESERVATION OF AMOUNT.—The Sec- ‘‘(B) assisting such entities to expand the ca- communities described in each such paragraph retary shall reserve 3 percent of any amount re- pacity, preparedness, and expertise to deliver in subsequent fiscal years is at least $5,000,000. ferred to in section 2618(b)(2)(H) that is appro- primary care services to individuals with HIV ‘‘(4) DISTRIBUTION.—The amount of a grant priated for a fiscal year, to carry out this sub- disease in underserved low-income communities awarded to a State under this section shall be section. on the condition that the funds are not used to determined by the Secretary based on the for- ‘‘(B) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—In providing grants purchase or improve land or to purchase, con- mula described in section 2618(b)(2), except that under this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure struct, or permanently improve (other than in applying such formula, the Secretary shall— that the amount of a grant to a State under this minor remodeling) any building or other facil- ‘‘(A) substitute ‘1.0’ for ‘.80’ in subparagraph part is not less than the amount the State re- ity.’’; and (A)(ii)(I) of such section; and ceived under this part in the previous fiscal (2) in paragraphs (2) and (3) by striking ‘‘(B) not consider the provisions of subpara- year, as a result of grants provided under this ‘‘paragraph (1)’’ each place that such appears graphs (A)(ii)(II) and (C) of such section.’’. subsection.’’. and inserting ‘‘paragraph (1)(A)’’.

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(b) AMOUNT; DURATION.—Section 2654(c) (42 (1) by striking the subsection heading and ‘‘fiscal years 1996 through 2000’’ and inserting U.S.C. 300ff–54(c)), as amended by subsection designation and inserting the following: ‘‘fiscal years 2001 through 2005’’. (a), is further amended— ‘‘(f) ADMINISTRATION.— (b) DENTAL SCHOOLS.—Section 2692(c)(2) (42 (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- ‘‘(1) APPLICATION.—’’; and U.S.C. 300ff–111(c)(2)) is amended by striking graph (5); and (2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘fiscal years 1996 through 2000’’ and inserting (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- ‘‘(2) QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.—A ‘‘fiscal years 2001 through 2005’’. lowing: grantee under this section shall implement a (c) DENTAL SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS.—Section ‘‘(4) AMOUNT AND DURATION OF GRANTS.— quality management program.’’. 2692(b) of the Public Health Service Act (42 ‘‘(A) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.—A grant (d) COORDINATION.—Section 2671(g) (42 U.S.C. U.S.C. 300ff-111(b)) is amended— under paragraph (1)(A) may be made in an 300ff–71(g)) is amended by adding at the end the (1) in paragraph (1), by striking amount not to exceed $50,000. following: ‘‘The Secretary acting through the ‘‘777(b)(4)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘777(b)(4)(B) (as ‘‘(B) CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT.— Director of NIH, shall examine the distribution such section existed on the day before the date ‘‘(i) AMOUNT.—A grant under paragraph and availability of ongoing and appropriate of enactment of the Health Professions Edu- (1)(B) may be made in an amount not to exceed HIV/AIDS-related research projects to existing cation Partnerships Act of 1998 (Public Law $150,000. sites under this section for purposes of enhanc- 105–392)) and dental hygiene programs that are ‘‘(ii) DURATION.—The total duration of a ing and expanding voluntary access to HIV-re- accredited by the Commission on Dental Accred- grant under paragraph (1)(B), including any re- lated research, especially within communities itation’’; and newal, may not exceed 3 years.’’. that are not reasonably served by such projects. (2) in paragraph (2), by striking (c) INCREASE IN LIMITATION.—Section Not later than 12 months after the date of enact- ‘‘777(b)(4)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘777(b)(4)(B) (as 2654(c)(5) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–54(c)(5)), as so redes- ment of the Ryan White CARE Act Amendments such section existed on the day before the date ignated by subsection (b), is amended by strik- of 2000, the Secretary shall prepare and submit of enactment of the Health Professions Edu- ing ‘‘1 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘5 percent’’. to the appropriate committees of Congress a re- cation Partnerships Act of 1998 (Public Law SEC. 143. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS port that describes the findings made by the Di- 105–392))’’. FOR CATEGORICAL GRANTS. rector and the manner in which the conclusions TITLE II—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Section 2655 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–55) is amended by based on those findings can be addressed.’’. SEC. 201. INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE STUDY. striking ‘‘1996’’ and all that follows through (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Sec- ‘‘2000’’ and inserting ‘‘2001 through 2005’’. tion 2671(j) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71(j)) is amended by (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- SEC. 144. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES CEILING; striking ‘‘fiscal years 1996 through 2000’’ and in- QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. serting ‘‘fiscal years 2001 through 2005’’. retary of Health and Human Services shall enter into a contract with the Institute of Medicine Section 2664(g) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–64(g)) is SEC. 152. LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EX- amended— PENSES. for the conduct of a study concerning the ap- (1) in paragraph (3), to read as follows: Section 2671 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71) is amended— propriate epidemiological measures and their re- ‘‘(3) the applicant will not expend more than (1) by redesignating subsections (i) and (j), as lationship to the financing and delivery of pri- 10 percent of the grant for costs of administra- subsections (j) and (k), respectively; and mary care and health-related support services tive activities with respect to the grant;’’; (2) by inserting after subsection (h), the fol- for low-income, uninsured, and under-insured (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period lowing: individuals with HIV disease. and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ‘‘(i) LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EX- (b) REQUIREMENTS.— (3) by adding at the end the following: PENSES.— (1) COMPLETION.—The study under subsection ‘‘(5) the applicant will provide for the estab- ‘‘(1) DETERMINATION BY SECRETARY.—Not (a) shall be completed not later than 21 months lishment of a quality management program to later than 12 months after the date of enactment after the date on which the contract referred to assess the extent to which medical services fund- of the Ryan White CARE Act Amendments of in such subsection is entered into. ed under this title that are provided to patients 2000, the Secretary, in consultation with grant- (2) ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED.—The study con- are consistent with the most recent Public ees under this part, shall conduct a review of ducted under subsection (a) shall consider— Health Service guidelines for the treatment of the administrative, program support, and direct (A) the availability and utility of health out- HIV disease and related opportunistic infections service-related activities that are carried out comes measures and data for HIV primary care and that improvements in the access to and under this part to ensure that eligible individ- and support services and the extent to which quality of medical services are addressed.’’. uals have access to quality, HIV-related health those measures and data could be used to meas- ure the quality of such funded services; SEC. 145. PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN AREAS. and support services and research opportunities (B) the effectiveness and efficiency of service Section 2651 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–51) is amended by under this part, and to support the provision of delivery (including the quality of services, adding at the end the following: such services. health outcomes, and resource use) within the ‘‘(d) PREFERENCE IN AWARDING GRANTS.—In ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.— context of a changing health care and thera- awarding new grants under this section, the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days peutic environment as well as the changing epi- Secretary shall give preference to applicants after the expiration of the 12-month period re- demiology of the epidemic; that will use amounts received under the grant ferred to in paragraph (1) the Secretary, in con- (C) existing and needed epidemiological data to serve areas that are determined to be rural sultation with grantees under this part, shall and other analytic tools for resource planning and underserved for the purposes of providing determine the relationship between the costs of and allocation decisions, specifically for esti- health care to individuals infected with HIV or the activities referred to in paragraph (1) and mating severity of need of a community and the diagnosed with AIDS.’’. the access of eligible individuals to the services relationship to the allocations process; and SEC. 146. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT. and research opportunities described in such paragraph. (D) other factors determined to be relevant to Section 2652(a) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–52(a)) is ‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—After a final determination assessing an individual’s or community’s ability amended— under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may not to gain and sustain access to quality HIV serv- (1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and in- make a grant under this part unless the grantee ices. serting the following: complies with such requirements as may be in- (c) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the ‘‘(1) health centers under section 330;’’; and cluded in such determination.’’. date on which the study is completed under sub- (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through section (a), the Secretary of Health and Human SEC. 153. EVALUATIONS AND REPORTS. (6) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively. Services shall prepare and submit to the appro- Section 2674(c) (42 U.S.C. 399ff–74(c)) is Subtitle D—Amendments to Part D (General priate committees of Congress a report describ- amended by striking ‘‘1991 through 1995’’ and Provisions) ing the manner in which the conclusions and inserting ‘‘2001 through 2005’’. SEC. 151. RESEARCH INVOLVING WOMEN, IN- recommendations of the Institute of Medicine SEC. 154. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FANTS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH. can be addressed and implemented. FOR GRANTS UNDER PARTS A AND B. (a) ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT TO ENROLL Section 2677 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–77) is amended to AMENDMENT NO. 3190 SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF WOMEN AND CHIL- read as follows: Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, Sen- DREN.—Section 2671(b) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71(b)) is ‘‘SEC. 2677. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- ator JEFFORDS has an amendment at amended— TIONS. (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subpara- the desk for himself and others. ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The graphs (C) and (D); and ‘‘(1) such sums as may be necessary to carry (2) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4). clerk will report. out part A for each of the fiscal years 2001 (b) INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.—Section The assistant legislative clerk read through 2005; and 2671(d) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71(d)) is amended by ‘‘(2) such sums as may be necessary to carry as follows: adding at the end the following: out part B for each of the fiscal years 2001 The Senator from Virginia (Mr. WARNER), ‘‘(4) The applicant will provide individuals through 2005.’’. for Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. KENNEDY and Mr. with information and education on opportuni- Subtitle E—Amendments to Part F FRIST, proposes an amendment numbered ties to participate in HIV/AIDS-related clinical 3190. research.’’. (Demonstration and Training) (c) QUALITY MANAGEMENT; ADMINISTRATIVE SEC. 161. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (The text of the amendment is print- EXPENSES CEILING.—Section 2671(f) (42 U.S.C. (a) SCHOOLS; CENTERS.—Section 2692(c)(1) (42 ed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Amend- 300ff–71(f)) is amended— U.S.C. 300ff–111(c)(1)) is amended by striking ments Submitted.’’)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, it Much has occurred to change the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions gives me great pleasure today that the course of the AIDS epidemic since the to learn whether the program has been Senate is considering the Ryan White last reauthorization. During the last successful and whether it needed to be Comprehensive AIDS Resources and reauthorization, Congressman Coburn changed. We received testimony from Emergency Act Amendments of 2000, a and our colleague, Senator FRIST, fo- Ryan White’s mother, Jeanne White, measure that will reauthorize a na- cused our attention on the needs of from Surgeon General David Satcher, tional program providing primary women living with HIV/AIDS and the from a person living with AIDS, as well health care services to people living problems associated with perinatal as state and local officials familiar with HIV and AIDS. I especially want transmission of HIV. Since then, the with the importance of this program. I to commend Senators HATCH and KEN- CARE Act has helped to dramatically especially want to commend Dr. Chris NEDY for the leadership they have pro- reduce mother-to-child transmission Grace of Vermont who testified as to vided since the inauguration of the leg- through more effective outreach, coun- the particular challenges of providing islation establishing the Ryan White seling, and voluntary testing of moth- care to people living with HIV/AIDS in programs over a decade ago. I also ers at risk for HIV infection. Between rural, and sometimes remote, parts of want to commend Senator FRIST whose 1993 and 1998, perinatal-acquired AIDS the country. It was clear from our wit- medical expertise played a critical role cases declined 74% in the U.S. In this nesses’ statements that, despite the in key provisions of the bill and con- bill, I have continued to support efforts successes, challenges remain. tinues to be an invaluable resource to to reach women in need of care for To address these challenges, we have our efforts on the range of health their HIV disease and have included developed a bill that will improve ac- issues that come before the Senate. I provisions to ensure that women, in- cess to care in underserved urban and want to recognize Senator DODD for his fants and children receive resources in rural areas. My bill will double the unwavering support for this legislation accordance with the prevalence of the minimum base funding available to and people living with HIV and AIDS. infection among them. states through the CARE Act to assist Finally, I want to acknowledge Sen- Another key success has been the them in developing systems of care for people struggling with HIV and AIDS. ator ENZI’s recognition of the growing AIDS Drug Assistance Program. This burden that AIDS and HIV have placed program has provided people with HIV The bill also includes a new supple- mental state grant to target assistance on rural communities throughout the and AIDS access to newly developed, to small and mid-sized metropolitan country and the need to address those highly effective therapeutics. Because areas to help them address the increas- gaps in services. of these drugs, people are maintaining Since its inception in 1990, the Ryan their health and living longer. The ing number of people with HIV/AIDS White program has enjoyed broad bi- AIDS death rate and the number of living outside of urban areas that re- partisan support. During the last reau- new AIDS cases have been dramati- ceive assistance under Title I of the thorization of the Ryan White CARE cally reduced. From 1996 to 1998, deaths Act. Rural and underserved areas re- Act in 1996, the measure garnered a from AIDS dropped 54% while new ceive a preference for planning, early intervention, and capacity develop- vote of 97 to 3 on its final passage. As AIDS cases have been reduced by 27%. ment grants under title III. In order to evidence that strong bipartisan support However, these treatments are very ex- assist states in expanding access to ap- continues, I am happy to report that pensive, do not provide a cure, and do propriate HIV/AIDS therapeutics to last month this reauthorization bill not work for everyone. low-income people with HIV/AIDS, a was passed unanimously out of com- AIDS, HIV, the people it infects and supplemental grant has been added to mittee. The bipartisan support for this families that it has affected are not in the news today as often as they have the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. important legislation underlines the The bill remains primarily a system been in the past. But for too many of critical need for the assistance this Act of grants to State and local jurisdic- us, this lack of bad news has created a provides across the nation. tions, thereby ensuring that grantees With this reauthorization, we mark false sense of complacency. While the can respond to local needs. States, the ten years through which the Ryan rate of decline in new AIDS cases and EMAs, and the affected communities White CARE Act has provided needed deaths is leveling off, HIV infection will still decide how to best prioritize health care and support services to HIV rates continue to rise in many areas; and address the healthcare needs of positive people around the country. Ti- becoming increasingly prevalent in their HIV-positive citizens. This bill tles I and II have provided much needed rural and underserved urban areas; and reinforces the ability of States and relief to cities and states hardest hit also among women, youth, and minor- EMAs to identify and meet local needs. by this disease, while Titles III and IV ity communities. Local and state Finally, in recognition of the chang- have had a direct role in providing healthcare systems face an increasing ing nature of the epidemic, I have healthcare services to underserved burden of disease, despite our success asked the Institute of Medicine to com- communities. Ryan White program dol- in treating and caring for people living plete a study of the financing and de- lars provide the foundation of care so with HIV and AIDS. Unfortunately, livery of primary care and support necessary in fighting this epidemic and rural and underserved urban areas are services for low income, uninsured, and have allowed States and communities often unable to address the complex under-insured individuals with HIV dis- around the country to successfully ad- medical and support services needs of ease, within 21 months after the enact- dress the needs of people affected by people with HIV infection. Thus, Ryan ment of this Act. Changes in HIV sur- HIV disease. White programs remain as vital to the veillance and case reporting, and the In a recently released report, the public health of this nation as it was in effects of these changes on program General Accounting Office found that 1990 and in 1996. As the AIDS epidemic funding, will be included in this study. CARE Act funds are reaching the in- reaches into rural areas and into un- The recommendations from this study fected groups that have typically been derserved urban communities across will help Congress and the Secretary of underserved, including the poor, the the country, this legislation will allow Health and Human Services to ensure uninsured, women, and ethnic minori- us to adapt our care systems to meet the most effective and efficient use of ties. In fact, these groups form a ma- the most urgent needs in the commu- Federal funds for HIV and AIDS care jority of CARE Act clients and are nities hardest hit by the epidemic. and support. being served by the CARE Act in high- The bill being considered today was I intend to see this bill become law er proportions than their representa- developed on a bipartisan basis, work- this year so that the people struggling tion in the AIDS population. The GAO ing with other Committee Members, to overcome the challenges of HIV and also found that CARE Act funds sup- community stakeholders and elected AIDS continue to benefit from high port a wide array of primary care and officials at the state and local levels quality medical care and access to life- support services, including the provi- from whom we sought input to ensure saving drugs. We have made incredible sion of powerful therapeutic regimens that we addressed the most important progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS for people with HIV/AIDS that have problems facing communities of people and I want to be sure that every person dramatically reduced AIDS diagnoses with HIV infection. I held a hearing in in America in need of assistance bene- and deaths. March before the Committee on fits from our tremendous advances.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4595 Many groups and individuals have SEC. 2. REFERENCES; TABLE OF CONTENTS. TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO HIV HEALTH contributed significantly to crafting (a) REFERENCES.—Except as otherwise ex- CARE PROGRAM pressly provided, whenever in this Act an this bill, but I want to acknowledge Subtitle A—Amendments to Part A amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of those at the Health Resources and (Emergency Relief Grants) Services Administration, especially Dr. an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be con- SEC. 101. DUTIES OF PLANNING COUNCIL, FUND- Joseph O’Neill, Associate Adminis- sidered to be made to a section or other pro- ING PRIORITIES, QUALITY ASSESS- trator of the HIV/AIDS bureau; John vision of the Public Health Service Act (42 MENT. Palenicek, Director of the Office of U.S.C. 201 et seq.). Section 2602 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–12) is amend- Policy and Program Development; (b) Table of Contents.—The table of con- ed— Doug Morgan, Director of the Division tents of this Act is as follows: (1) in subsection (b)— of Service Systems; and Howard Sec. 1. Short title. (A) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting before Lerner, Principal Adviser for Tele- Sec. 2. References; table of contents. the semicolon the following: ‘‘, including health and International Collabora- providers of housing and homeless services’’; TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO HIV HEALTH and tion, HIV/AIDS. All of the groups CARE PROGRAM united under the umbrella of the Na- (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘shall—’’ Subtitle A—Amendments to Part A and all that follows and inserting ‘‘shall tional Organizations Responding to (Emergency Relief Grants) have the responsibilities specified in sub- AIDS (NORA) deserve recognition. Rep- section (d).’’; and resenting a diverse community of peo- Sec. 101. Duties of planning council, funding priorities, quality assessment. (2) by adding at the end the following: ple with AIDS, CARE Act service pro- Sec. 102. Quality management. ‘‘(d) DUTIES OF PLANNING COUNCIL.—The viders, and administrative agencies, Sec. 103. Funded entities required to have planning council established under sub- NORA clearly and effectively commu- health care relationships. section (b) shall have the following duties: nicated to Congress the needs and pri- Sec. 104. Support services required to be ‘‘(1) PRIORITIES FOR ALLOCATION OF orities of their constituents. health care-related. FUNDS.—The council shall establish prior- I also want to thank several staff Sec. 105. Use of grant funds for early inter- ities for the allocation of funds within the el- members who have worked long and vention services. igible area, including how best to meet each hard to craft this bill and to address Sec. 106. Replacement of specified fiscal such priority and additional factors that a the concerns and needs of the affected years regarding the sunset on grantee should consider in allocating funds communities. Sean Donohue and Wil- expedited distribution require- under a grant, based on the following fac- tors: liam Oscar Fleming have guided this ments. Sec. 107. Hold harmless provision. ‘‘(A) The size and demographic characteris- effort from the beginning, building tics of the population with HIV disease to be Sec. 108. Set-aside for infants, children, and consensus across the many policy served, including, subject to subsection (e), women. issues, resulting in a bill that meets the needs of individuals living with HIV in- the pressing needs of people with HIV Subtitle B—Amendments to Part B (Care fection who are not receiving HIV-related and AIDS and enjoys broad bipartisan Grant Program) health services. support. Stephanie Robinson and Idalia Sec. 121. State requirements concerning ‘‘(B) The documented needs of the popu- Sanchez, for Senator KENNEDY, were identification of need and allo- lation with HIV disease with particular at- key to reaching agreement on this bill cation of resources. tention being given to disparities in health and have provided invaluable assist- Sec. 122. Quality management. services among affected subgroups within the eligible area. ance and support throughout the devel- Sec. 123. Funded entities required to have health care relationships. ‘‘(C) The demonstrated or probable cost opment of this legislation. I would also Sec. 124. Support services required to be and outcome effectiveness of proposed strat- like to recognize Dave Larson and health care-related. egies and interventions, to the extent that Mary Sumpter Johnson, of Senator Sec. 125. Use of grant funds for early inter- data are reasonably available. FRIST’s office, for their support for the vention services. ‘‘(D) Priorities of the communities with needs of rural and underserved commu- Sec. 126. Authorization of appropriations for HIV disease for whom the services are in- nities throughout the nation. Simi- HIV-related services for women tended. larly, Jeannie Ireland with Senator and children. ‘‘(E) The availability of other govern- DODD’s office, Helen Rhee, working for Sec. 127. Repeal of requirement for com- mental and non-governmental resources, in- cluding the State medicaid plan under title Senator DEWINE, Libby Rolfe, for Mr. pleted Institute of Medicine re- XIX of the Social Security Act and the State SESSIONS, and Raissa Geary and Mary port. Sec. 128. Supplement grants for certain Children’s Health Insurance Program under Jordan in Senator ENZI’s office, pro- title XXI of such Act to cover health care vided valuable input. Without the ef- States. Sec. 129. Use of treatment funds. costs of eligible individuals and families forts of these staff members, we would Sec. 130. Increase in minimum allotment. with HIV disease. not have such a strong, well-balanced, Sec. 131. Set-aside for infants, children, and ‘‘(F) Capacity development needs resulting and targeted reauthorization bill be- women. from gaps in the availability of HIV services fore us today. in historically underserved low-income com- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask Subtitle C—Amendments to Part C (Early munities. Intervention Services) unanimous consent that the amend- ‘‘(2) COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE DELIVERY ment be agreed to, the committee sub- Sec. 141. Amendment of heading; repeal of PLAN.—The council shall develop a com- formula grant program. stitute be agreed to, as amended, the prehensive plan for the organization and de- Sec. 142. Planning and development grants. livery of health and support services de- bill be read a third time and passed, Sec. 143. Authorization of appropriations for scribed in section 2604. Such plan shall be the motion to reconsider be laid upon categorical grants. compatible with any existing State or local the table, and that any statements re- Sec. 144. Administrative expenses ceiling; plans regarding the provision of such serv- lating to the bill be printed in the quality management program. ices to individuals with HIV disease. RECORD. Sec. 145. Preference for certain areas. ‘‘(3) ASSESSMENT OF FUND ALLOCATION EFFI- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Sec. 146. Technical amendment. CIENCY.—The council shall assess the effi- ciency of the administrative mechanism in objection, it is so ordered. Subtitle D—Amendments to Part D (General rapidly allocating funds to the areas of The amendment (No. 3190) was agreed Provisions) to. greatest need within the eligible area. Sec. 151. Research involving women, infants, ‘‘(4) STATEWIDE STATEMENT OF NEED.—The The committee amendment in the children, and youth. nature of a substitute, as amended, was council shall participate in the development Sec. 152. Limitation on administrative ex- of the Statewide coordinated statement of agreed to. penses. need as initiated by the State public health The bill (S. 2311), as amended, was Sec. 153. Evaluations and reports. agency responsible for administering grants passed, as follows: Sec. 154. Authorization of appropriations for under part B. S. 2311 grants under parts A and B. ‘‘(5) COORDINATION WITH OTHER FEDERAL Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Subtitle E—Amendments to Part F GRANTEES.—The council shall coordinate resentatives of the United States of America in (Demonstration and Training) with Federal grantees providing HIV-related Congress assembled, Sec. 161. Authorization of appropriations. services within the eligible area. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(6) COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.—The coun- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Ryan White TITLE II—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS cil shall establish methods for obtaining CARE Act Amendments of 2000’’. Sec. 201. Institute of Medicine study. input on community needs and priorities

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 which may include public meetings, con- fication centers, adult and juvenile deten- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘serv- ducting focus groups, and convening ad-hoc tion facilities, sexually transmitted disease ices to individuals with HIV disease’’ and in- panels. clinics, HIV counseling and testing sites, serting ‘‘services as described in section ‘‘(e) PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING ALLOCA- mental health programs, and homeless shel- 2604(b)(1)’’; and TION PRIORITIES.— ters) and other entities under section 2652(a) (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘serv- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 24 months for the purpose of facilitating early interven- ices for individuals with HIV disease’’ and in- after the date of enactment of the Ryan tion for individuals newly diagnosed with serting ‘‘services as described in section White CARE Act Amendments of 2000, the HIV disease and individuals knowledgeable 2604(b)(1)’’. Secretary shall— of their status but not in care;’’. SEC. 106. REPLACEMENT OF SPECIFIED FISCAL ‘‘(A) consult with eligible metropolitan SEC. 104. SUPPORT SERVICES REQUIRED TO BE YEARS REGARDING THE SUNSET ON areas, affected communities, experts, and HEALTH CARE-RELATED. EXPEDITED DISTRIBUTION RE- other appropriate individuals and entities, to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2604(b)(1) (42 QUIREMENTS. develop epidemiologic measures for estab- U.S.C. 300ff–14(b)(1)) is amended— Section 2603(a)(2) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–13(a)(2)) is lishing the number of individuals living with (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph amended by striking ‘‘for each of the fiscal HIV disease who are not receiving HIV-re- (A), by striking ‘‘HIV-related—’’ and insert- years 1996 through 2000’’ and inserting ‘‘for a lated health services; and ing ‘‘HIV-related services, as follows:’’; fiscal year’’. ‘‘(B) provide advice and technical assist- (2) in subparagraph (A)— SEC. 107. HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION. ance to planning councils with respect to the (A) by striking ‘‘outpatient’’ and all that Section 2603(a)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–13(a)(4)) is process for establishing priorities for the al- follows through ‘‘substance abuse treatment amended to read as follows: location of funds under subsection (d)(1). and’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘OUT- ‘‘(4) LIMITATION.—With respect to each of ‘‘(2) EXCEPTION.—Grantees under this part PATIENT HEALTH SERVICES.—Outpatient and fiscal years 2001 through 2005, the Secretary shall not be required to establish priorities ambulatory health services, including sub- shall ensure that the amount of a grant for individuals not in care until epidemio- stance abuse treatment,’’; and made to an eligible area under paragraph (2) logic measures are developed under para- (B) by striking ‘‘; and’’ and inserting a pe- for such a fiscal year is not less than an graph (1).’’. riod; amount equal to 98 percent of the amount SEC. 102. QUALITY MANAGEMENT. (3) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘(B) in- the eligible area received for the fiscal year patient case management’’ and inserting (a) FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR QUALITY MAN- preceding the year for which the determina- ‘‘(C) INPATIENT CASE MANAGEMENT SERV- AGEMENT.—Section 2604 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–14) is tion is being made.’’. ICES.—Inpatient case management’’; and amended— SEC. 108. SET-ASIDE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, (4) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the (1) by redesignating subsections (c) AND WOMEN. following: through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), re- Section 2604(b)(3) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–14(b)(3)) is ‘‘(B) OUTPATIENT SUPPORT SERVICES.—Out- spectively; and amended— patient and ambulatory support services (in- (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- (1) by inserting ‘‘for each population under cluding case management), to the extent lowing: this subsection’’ after ‘‘council’’; and that such services facilitate, enhance, sup- ‘‘(c) QUALITY MANAGEMENT.— (2) by striking ‘‘ratio of the’’ and inserting port, or sustain the delivery, continuity, or ‘‘(1) REQUIREMENT.—The chief elected offi- ‘‘ratio of each’’. benefits of health services for individuals cial of an eligible area that receives a grant Subtitle B—Amendments to Part B (Care and families with HIV disease.’’. under this part shall provide for the estab- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO APPLICA- Grant Program) lishment of a quality management program TION REQUIREMENTS.—Section 2605(a) (42 SEC. 121. STATE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING to assess the extent to which medical serv- U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)), as amended by section IDENTIFICATION OF NEED AND AL- ices provided to patients under the grant are 102(b), is further amended— LOCATION OF RESOURCES. consistent with the most recent Public (1) in paragraph (7) (as so redesignated), by (a) GENERAL USE OF GRANTS.—Section 2612 Health Service guidelines for the treatment striking ‘‘and’’ at the end thereof; (42 U.S.C. 300ff–22) is amended— of HIV disease and related opportunistic in- (2) in paragraph (8) (as so redesignated), by (1) by striking ‘‘A State’’ and inserting fection and to develop strategies for im- striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A State’’; and provements in the access to and quality of and (2) in the matter following paragraph (5)— medical services. (3) by adding at the end the following: (A) by striking ‘‘Services’’ and inserting: ‘‘(2) USE OF FUNDS.—From amounts re- ‘‘(9) that the eligible area has procedures ‘‘(b) DELIVERY OF SERVICES.—Services’’; ceived under a grant awarded under this in place to ensure that services provided (B) by striking ‘‘paragraph (1)’’ and insert- part, the chief elected official of an eligible with funds received under this part meet the ing ‘‘subsection (a)(1)’’; and area may use, for activities associated with criteria specified in section 2604(b)(1).’’. (C) by striking ‘‘paragraph (2)’’ and insert- its quality management program, not more SEC. 105. USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR EARLY ing ‘‘subsection (a)(2) and section 2613’’; than the lesser of— INTERVENTION SERVICES. (b) APPLICATION.—Section 2617(b) (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(A) 5 percent of amounts received under (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2604(b)(1) (42 300ff–27(b)) is amended— the grant; or U.S.C. 300ff–14(b)(1)), as amended by section (1) in paragraph (1)(C)— ‘‘(B) $3,000,000.’’. 104(a), is further amended by adding at the (A) by striking clause (i) and inserting the (b) QUALITY MANAGEMENT REQUIRED FOR end the following: following: ELIGIBILITY FOR GRANTS.—Section 2605(a) (42 ‘‘(D) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.—Early ‘‘(i) the size and demographic characteris- U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)) is amended— intervention services as described in section tics of the population with HIV disease to be (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through 2651(b)(2), with follow-through referral, pro- served, except that by not later than October (6) as paragraphs (5) through (8), respec- vided for the purpose of facilitating the ac- 1, 2002, the State shall take into account the tively; and cess of individuals receiving the services to needs of individuals not in care, based on epi- (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- HIV-related health services, but only if the demiologic measures developed by the Sec- lowing: entity providing such services— retary in consultation with the State, af- ‘‘(3) that the chief elected official of the el- ‘‘(i)(I) is receiving funds under subpara- fected communities, experts, and other ap- igible area will satisfy all requirements graph (A) or (C); or propriate individuals (such State shall not be under section 2604(c);’’. ‘‘(II) is an entity constituting a point of required to establish priorities for individ- SEC. 103. FUNDED ENTITIES REQUIRED TO HAVE access to services, as described in section uals not in care until such epidemiologic HEALTH CARE RELATIONSHIPS. 2605(a)(4), that maintains a relationship with measures are developed);’’; (a) USE OF AMOUNTS.—Section 2604(e)(1) (42 an entity described in subclause (I) and that (B) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the U.S.C. 300ff–14(d)(1)) (as so redesignated by is serving individuals at elevated risk of HIV end; and section 102(a)) is amended by inserting ‘‘and disease; (C) by adding at the end the following: the State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- ‘‘(ii) demonstrates to the satisfaction of ‘‘(v) the availability of other governmental gram under title XXI of such Act’’ after ‘‘So- the chief elected official that Federal, State, and non-governmental resources; cial Security Act’’. or local funds are inadequate for the early ‘‘(vi) the capacity development needs re- (b) APPLICATIONS.—Section 2605(a) (42 intervention services the entity will provide sulting in gaps in the provision of HIV serv- U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)) is amended by inserting with funds received under this subparagraph; ices in historically underserved low-income after paragraph (3), as added by section and and rural low-income communities; and 102(b), the following: ‘‘(iii) demonstrates to the satisfaction of ‘‘(vii) the efficiency of the administrative ‘‘(4) that funded entities within the eligible the chief elected official that funds will be mechanism in rapidly allocating funds to the area that receive funds under a grant under utilized under this subparagraph to supple- areas of greatest need within the State;’’; section 2601(a) shall maintain appropriate re- ment not supplant other funds available for and lationships with entities in the area served such services in the year for which such (2) in paragraph (2)— that constitute key points of access to the funds are being utilized. (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ health care system for individuals with HIV (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO APPLICA- at the end; disease (including emergency rooms, sub- TION REQUIREMENTS.—Section 2605(a)(1) (42 (B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as stance abuse treatment programs, detoxi- U.S.C. 300ff–15(a)(1)) is amended— subparagraph (F); and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4597 (C) by inserting after subparagraph (B), the ‘‘(B) the State submits and the Secretary SEC. 126. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS following: approves a plan (in such form and containing FOR HIV-RELATED SERVICES FOR ‘‘(C) an assurance that capacity develop- such information as the Secretary may pre- WOMEN AND CHILDREN. ment needs resulting from gaps in the provi- scribe) for use of funds for its quality man- Section 2625(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–33(c)(2)) is sion of services in underserved low-income agement program.’’. amended by striking ‘‘fiscal years 1996 and rural low-income communities will be through 2000’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2001 SEC. 123. FUNDED ENTITIES REQUIRED TO HAVE through 2005’’. addressed; and HEALTH CARE RELATIONSHIPS. ‘‘(D) with respect to fiscal year 2003 and SEC. 127. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR COM- subsequent fiscal years, assurances that, in Section 2617(b)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–27(b)(4)), PLETED INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE the planning and allocation of resources, the as amended by section 122(a), is further REPORT. State, through systems of HIV-related amended by adding at the end the following: Section 2628 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–36) is repealed. health services provided under paragraphs ‘‘(H) that funded entities maintain appro- SEC. 128. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS FOR CERTAIN (1), (2), and (3) of section 2612(a), will make priate relationships with entities in the area STATES. appropriate provision for the HIV-related served that constitute key points of access Subpart I of part B of title XXVI of the health and support service needs of individ- to the health care system for individuals Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300ff–11 uals who have been diagnosed with HIV dis- with HIV disease (including emergency et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the ease but who are not currently receiving rooms, substance abuse treatment programs, following: detoxification centers, adult and juvenile de- such services, based on the epidemiologic ‘‘SEC. 2622. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS. tention facilities, sexually transmitted dis- measures developed under paragraph ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall (1)(C)(i);’’. ease clinics, HIV counseling and testing sites, mental health programs, and homeless award supplemental grants to States deter- SEC. 122. QUALITY MANAGEMENT. shelters), and other entities under section mined to be eligible under subsection (b) to (a) STATE REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY MAN- 2652(a), for the purpose of facilitating early enable such States to provide comprehensive AGEMENT.—Section 2617(b)(4) (42 U.S.C. 300ff– intervention for individuals newly diagnosed services of the type described in section 27(b)(4)) is amended— with HIV disease and individuals knowledge- 2612(a) to supplement the services otherwise (1) by striking subparagraph (C) and insert- able of their status but not in care.’’. provided by the State under a grant under ing the following: this subpart in emerging communities with- ‘‘(C) the State will provide for— SEC. 124. SUPPORT SERVICES REQUIRED TO BE in the State that are not eligible to receive ‘‘(i) the establishment of a quality manage- HEALTH CARE-RELATED. grants under part A. ment program to assess the extent to which (a) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section ‘‘(b) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive medical services provided to patients under 3(c)(2)(A)(iii) of the Ryan White CARE Act a supplemental grant under subsection (a) a the grant are consistent with the most re- Amendments of 1996 (Public Law 104–146) is State shall— cent Public Health Service guidelines for the amended by inserting ‘‘before paragraph (2) ‘‘(1) be eligible to receive a grant under treatment of HIV disease and related oppor- as so redesignated’’ after ‘‘inserting’’. this subpart; tunistic infections and to develop strategies (b) SERVICES.—Section 2612(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(2) demonstrate the existence in the State for improvements in the access to and qual- 300ff–22(a)(1)), as so designated by section of an emerging community as defined in sub- ity of medical services; and 121(a), is amended by striking ‘‘for individ- section (d)(1); and ‘‘(ii) a periodic review (such as through an uals with HIV disease’’ and inserting ‘‘, sub- ‘‘(3) submit the information described in independent peer review) to assess the qual- ject to the conditions and limitations that subsection (c). ity and appropriateness of HIV-related apply under such section’’. ‘‘(c) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—A State health and support services provided by enti- that desires a grant under this section shall, (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT TO STATE AP- ties that receive funds from the State under as part of the State application submitted PLICATION REQUIREMENT.—Section 2617(b)(2) this part;’’; (42 U.S.C. 300ff–27(b)(2)), as amended by sec- under section 2617, submit a detailed descrip- (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and tion 121(b), is further amended by inserting tion of the manner in which the State will (F) as subparagraphs (F) and (G), respec- after subparagraph (D) the following: use amounts received under the grant and of tively; ‘‘(E) an assurance that the State has proce- the severity of need. Such description shall (3) by inserting after subparagraph (D), the dures in place to ensure that services pro- include— following: vided with funds received under this section ‘‘(1) a report concerning the dissemination ‘‘(E) an assurance that the State, through meet the criteria specified in section of supplemental funds under this section and systems of HIV-related health services pro- 2604(b)(1)(B); and’’. the plan for the utilization of such funds in vided under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of sec- the emerging community; tion 2612(a), has considered strategies for SEC. 125. USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR EARLY ‘‘(2) a demonstration of the existing com- working with providers to make optimal use INTERVENTION SERVICES. mitment of local resources, both financial of financial assistance under the State med- Section 2612(a) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–22(a)), as and in-kind; icaid plan under title XIX of the Social Secu- amended by section 121, is further amended— ‘‘(3) a demonstration that the State will rity Act, the State Children’s Health Insur- (1) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘and’’ at maintain HIV-related activities at a level ance Program under title XXI of such Act, the end; that is equal to not less than the level of and other Federal grantees that provide HIV- (2) in paragraph (5), by striking the period such activities in the State for the 1-year pe- related services, to maximize access to qual- and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and riod preceding the fiscal year for which the ity HIV-related health and support services; (3) by adding at the end the following: State is applying to receive a grant under (4) in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, ‘‘(6) to provide, through systems of HIV-re- this part; by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; and lated health services provided under para- ‘‘(4) a demonstration of the ability of the (5) in subparagraph (G), as so redesignated, graphs (1), (2), and (3), early intervention State to utilize such supplemental financial by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; and’’. services, as described in section 2651(b)(2), resources in a manner that is immediately (b) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR QUALITY with follow-up referral, provided for the pur- responsive and cost effective; MANAGEMENT.— pose of facilitating the access of individuals ‘‘(5) a demonstration that the resources (1) AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDS FOR PLAN- receiving the services to HIV-related health will be allocated in accordance with the NING AND EVALUATION.—Section 2618(c)(3) (42 services, but only if the entity providing local demographic incidence of AIDS includ- U.S.C. 300ff–28(c)(3)) is amended by inserting such services— ing appropriate allocations for services for before the period ‘‘, including not more than ‘‘(A)(i) is receiving funds under section infants, children, women, and families with $3,000,000 for all activities associated with its 2612(a)(1); or HIV disease; quality management program’’. ‘‘(ii) is an entity constituting a point of ac- ‘‘(6) a demonstration of the inclusiveness (2) EXCEPTION TO COMBINED CEILING ON cess to services, as described in section of the planning process, with particular em- PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION FUNDS FOR 2617(b)(4), that maintains a referral relation- phasis on affected communities and individ- STATES WITH SMALL GRANTS.—Paragraph (6) ship with an entity described in clause (i) uals with HIV disease; and of section 2618(c) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–28(c)(6)) is and that is serving individuals at elevated ‘‘(7) a demonstration of the manner in amended to read as follows: risk of HIV disease; which the proposed services are consistent ‘‘(6) EXCEPTION FOR QUALITY MANAGE- ‘‘(B) demonstrates to the State’s satisfac- with local needs assessments and the state- MENT.—Notwithstanding paragraph (5), a tion that other Federal, State, or local funds wide coordinated statement of need. State whose grant under this part for a fiscal are inadequate for the early intervention ‘‘(d) DEFINITION OF EMERGING COMMUNITY.— year does not exceed $1,500,000 may use not services the entity will provide with funds In this section, the term ‘emerging commu- to exceed 20 percent of the amount of the received under this paragraph; and nity’ means a metropolitan area— grant for the purposes described in para- ‘‘(C) demonstrates to the satisfaction of ‘‘(1) that is not eligible for a grant under graphs (3) and (4) if— the State that funds will be utilized under part A; and ‘‘(A) that portion of the amount that may this paragraph to supplement not supplant ‘‘(2) for which there has been reported to be used for such purposes in excess of 15 per- other funds available for such services in the the Director of the Centers for Disease Con- cent of the grant is used for its quality man- year for which such funds are being uti- trol and Prevention a cumulative total of be- agement program; and lized.’’. tween 500 and 1999 cases of acquired immune

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 deficiency syndrome for the most recent pe- (5) by adding at the end the following: ments of the type that may be provided riod of 5 calendar years for which such data ‘‘(F) encourage, support, and enhance ad- under this section.’’. are available. herence to and compliance with treatment SEC. 130. INCREASE IN MINIMUM ALLOTMENT. ‘‘(e) FUNDING.— regimens, including related medical moni- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2618(b)(1)(A)(i) (42 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), toring.’’; U.S.C. 300ff–28(b)(1)(A)(i)) is amended— with respect to each fiscal year beginning (6) by striking ‘‘In carrying’’ and inserting (1) in subclause (I), by striking ‘‘$100,000’’ with fiscal year 2001, the Secretary, to carry the following: and inserting ‘‘$200,000’’; and out this section, shall utilize— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying’’; and (2) in subclause (II), by striking ‘‘$250,000’’ ‘‘(A) the greater of— (7) by adding at the end the following: and inserting ‘‘$500,000’’. ‘‘(i) 25 percent of the amount appropriated ‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.— (b) TERRITORIES.—Section 2618(b)(1)(B) (42 under 2677 to carry out part B, excluding the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—No State shall use funds U.S.C. 300ff–28(b)(1)(B)) is amended by insert- amount appropriated under section under paragraph (1)(F) unless the limitations ing ‘‘the greater of $50,000 or’’ after ‘‘shall 2618(b)(2)(H), for such fiscal year that is in on access to HIV/AIDS therapeutic regimens be’’. excess of the amount appropriated to carry as defined in subsection (e)(2) are eliminated. (c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section out such part in fiscal year preceding the fis- ‘‘(B) AMOUNT OF FUNDING.—No State shall 2618(b)(3)(B) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–28(b)(3)(B)) is cal year involved; or use in excess of 10 percent of the amount set- amended by striking ‘‘and the Republic of ‘‘(ii) $5,000,000; aside for use under this section in any fiscal the Marshall Islands’’ and inserting ‘‘, the to provide funds to States for use in emerg- year to carry out activities under paragraph Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Fed- ing communities with at least 1000, but less (1)(F) unless the State demonstrates to the erated States of Micronesia, and the Repub- than 2000, cases of AIDS as reported to and Secretary that such additional services are lic of Palau, and only for purposes of para- confirmed by the Director of the Centers for essential and in no way diminish access to graph (1) the Commonwealth of Puerto Disease Control and Prevention for the five therapeutics.’’. Rico’’. year period preceding the year for which the (b) SUPPLEMENT GRANTS.—Section 2616 (42 SEC. 131. SET-ASIDE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, grant is being awarded; and U.S.C. 300ff–26) is amended by adding at the AND WOMEN. ‘‘(B) the greater of— end the following: Section 2611(b) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–21(b)) is ‘‘(i) 25 percent of the amount appropriated ‘‘(e) SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS FOR THE PROVI- amended— under 2677 to carry out part B, excluding the SION OF TREATMENTS.— (1) by inserting ‘‘for each population under amount appropriated under section ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made this subsection’’ after ‘‘State shall use’’; and 2618(b)(2)(H), for such fiscal year that is in available under paragraph (5), the Secretary (2) by striking ‘‘ratio of the’’ and inserting excess of the amount appropriated to carry shall award supplemental grants to States ‘‘ratio of each’’. out such part in fiscal year preceding the fis- determined to be eligible under paragraph (2) Subtitle C—Amendments to Part C (Early cal year involved; or to enable such States to increase access to Intervention Services) ‘‘(ii) $5,000,000; therapeutics to treat HIV disease as provided SEC. 141. AMENDMENT OF HEADING; REPEAL OF to provide funds to States for use in emerg- by the State under subsection (c)(1)(B) for in- FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM. ing communities with at least 500, but less dividuals at or below 200 percent of the Fed- (a) AMENDMENT OF HEADING.—The heading than 1000, cases of AIDS reported to and con- eral poverty line. of part C of title XXVI is amended to read as firmed by the Director of the Centers for Dis- ‘‘(2) CRITERIA.—The Secretary shall de- follows: ease Control and Prevention for the five year velop criteria for the awarding of grants ‘‘PART C—EARLY INTERVENTION AND PRIMARY period preceding the year for which the under paragraph (1) to States that dem- CARE SERVICES’’. grant is being awarded. onstrate a severe need. In determining the (b) REPEAL.—Part C of title XXVI (42 ‘‘(2) TRIGGER OF FUNDING.—This section criteria for demonstrating State severity of U.S.C. 300ff–41 et seq.) is amended— shall be effective only for fiscal years begin- need, the Secretary shall consider eligibility (1) by repealing subpart I; and ning in the first fiscal year in which the standards and formulary composition. (2) by redesignating subparts II and III as amount appropriated under 2677 to carry out ‘‘(3) STATE REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary subparts I and II. part B, excluding the amount appropriated may not make a grant to a State under this (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— under section 2618(b)(2)(H), exceeds by at subsection unless the State agrees that— (1) INFORMATION REGARDING RECEIPT OF least $20,000,000 the amount appropriated ‘‘(A) the State will make available (di- SERVICES.—Section 2661(a) (42 U.S.C. 300ff– under 2677 to carry out part B in fiscal year rectly or through donations from public or 61(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘unless—’’ and 2000, excluding the amount appropriated private entities) non-Federal contributions all that follows through ‘‘(2) in the case of’’ under section 2618(b)(2)(H). toward the activities to be carried out under and inserting ‘‘unless, in the case of’’. ‘‘(3) MINIMUM AMOUNT IN FUTURE YEARS.— the grant in an amount equal to $1 for each (2) ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS.—Section 2664 Beginning with the first fiscal year in which $4 of Federal funds provided in the grant; and (42 U.S.C. 300ff–64) is amended— amounts provided for emerging communities ‘‘(B) the State will not impose eligibility (A) in subsection (e)(5), by striking ‘‘2642(b) under paragraph (1)(A) equals $5,000,000 and requirements for services or scope of benefits or’’; under paragraph (1)(B) equals $5,000,000, the limitations under subsection (a) that are (B) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ‘‘2642(b) Secretary shall ensure that amounts made more restrictive than such requirements in or’’; and available under this section for the types of effect as of January 1, 2000. (C) by striking subsection (h). emerging communities described in each ‘‘(4) USE AND COORDINATION.—Amounts SEC. 142. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT such paragraph in subsequent fiscal years is made available under a grant under this sub- GRANTS. at least $5,000,000. section shall only be used by the State to (a) ALLOWING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ‘‘(4) DISTRIBUTION.—The amount of a grant provide HIV/AIDS-related medications. The GRANT TO EXPAND ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRI- awarded to a State under this section shall State shall coordinate the use of such MARY CARE SERVICES.—Section 2654(c) (42 be determined by the Secretary based on the amounts with the amounts otherwise pro- U.S.C. 300ff–54(c)) is amended— formula described in section 2618(b)(2), ex- vided under this section in order to maxi- (1) in paragraph (1), to read as follows: cept that in applying such formula, the Sec- mize drug coverage. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may pro- retary shall— ‘‘(5) FUNDING.— vide planning and development grants to ‘‘(A) substitute ‘1.0’ for ‘.80’ in subpara- ‘‘(A) RESERVATION OF AMOUNT.—The Sec- public and nonprofit private entities for the graph (A)(ii)(I) of such section; and retary shall reserve 3 percent of any amount purpose of— ‘‘(B) not consider the provisions of sub- referred to in section 2618(b)(2)(H) that is ap- ‘‘(A) enabling such entities to provide HIV paragraphs (A)(ii)(II) and (C) of such sec- propriated for a fiscal year, to carry out this early intervention services; or tion.’’. subsection. ‘‘(B) assisting such entities to expand the SEC. 129. USE OF TREATMENT FUNDS. ‘‘(B) MINIMUM AMOUNT.—In providing capacity, preparedness, and expertise to de- (a) STATE DUTIES.—Section 2616(c) (42 grants under this subsection, the Secretary liver primary care services to individuals U.S.C. 300ff–26(c)) is amended— shall ensure that the amount of a grant to a with HIV disease in underserved low-income (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), State under this part is not less than the communities on the condition that the funds by striking ‘‘shall—’’ and inserting ‘‘shall amount the State received under this part in are not used to purchase or improve land or use funds made available under this section the previous fiscal year, as a result of grants to purchase, construct, or permanently im- to—’’; provided under this subsection.’’. prove (other than minor remodeling) any (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (c) SUPPLEMENT AND NOT SUPPLANT.—Sec- building or other facility.’’; and (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respec- tion 2616 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–26(c)), as amended (2) in paragraphs (2) and (3) by striking tively and realigning the margins of such by subsection (b), is further amended by add- ‘‘paragraph (1)’’ each place that such appears subparagraphs appropriately; ing at the end the following: and inserting ‘‘paragraph (1)(A)’’. (3) in subparagraph (D) (as so redesig- ‘‘(f) SUPPLEMENT NOT SUPPLANT.—Notwith- (b) AMOUNT; DURATION.—Section 2654(c) (42 nated), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; standing any other provision of law, U.S.C. 300ff–54(c)), as amended by subsection (4) in subparagraph (E) (as so redesig- amounts made available under this section (a), is further amended— nated), by striking the period and inserting shall be used to supplement and not supplant (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- ‘‘; and’’; and other funding available to provide treat- graph (5); and

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AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ‘‘(A) EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.—A ‘‘(1) APPLICATION.—’’; and grant under paragraph (1)(A) may be made in (2) by adding at the end the following: (a) SCHOOLS; CENTERS.—Section 2692(c)(1) an amount not to exceed $50,000. ‘‘(2) QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.—A (42 U.S.C. 300ff–111(c)(1)) is amended by strik- ‘‘(B) CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT.— grantee under this section shall implement a ing ‘‘fiscal years 1996 through 2000’’ and in- ‘‘(i) AMOUNT.—A grant under paragraph quality management program.’’. serting ‘‘fiscal years 2001 through 2005’’. (1)(B) may be made in an amount not to ex- (d) COORDINATION.—Section 2671(g) (42 ceed $150,000. U.S.C. 300ff–71(g)) is amended by adding at (b) DENTAL SCHOOLS.—Section 2692(c)(2) (42 ‘‘(ii) DURATION.—The total duration of a the end the following: ‘‘The Secretary acting U.S.C. 300ff–111(c)(2)) is amended by striking grant under paragraph (1)(B), including any through the Director of NIH, shall examine ‘‘fiscal years 1996 through 2000’’ and inserting renewal, may not exceed 3 years.’’. the distribution and availability of ongoing ‘‘fiscal years 2001 through 2005’’. (c) INCREASE IN LIMITATION.—Section and appropriate HIV/AIDS-related research (c) DENTAL SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS.—Sec- 2654(c)(5) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–54(c)(5)), as so redes- projects to existing sites under this section tion 2692(b) of the Public Health Service Act ignated by subsection (b), is amended by for purposes of enhancing and expanding vol- (42 U.S.C. 300ff-111(b)) is amended— striking ‘‘1 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘5 per- untary access to HIV-related research, espe- cent’’. (1) in paragraph (1), by striking cially within communities that are not rea- ‘‘777(b)(4)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘777(b)(4)(B) (as SEC. 143. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS sonably served by such projects. Not later FOR CATEGORICAL GRANTS. such section existed on the day before the than 12 months after the date of enactment date of enactment of the Health Professions Section 2655 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–55) is amended of the Ryan White CARE Act Amendments of by striking ‘‘1996’’ and all that follows Education Partnerships Act of 1998 (Public 2000, the Secretary shall prepare and submit Law 105-392)) and dental hygiene programs through ‘‘2000’’ and inserting ‘‘2001 through to the appropriate committees of Congress a 2005’’. that are accredited by the Commission on report that describes the findings made by Dental Accreditation’’; and SEC. 144. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES CEILING; the Director and the manner in which the QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. (2) in paragraph (2), by striking conclusions based on those findings can be ‘‘777(b)(4)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘777(b)(4)(B) (as Section 2664(g) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–64(g)) is addressed.’’. amended— such section existed on the day before the (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— date of enactment of the Health Professions (1) in paragraph (3), to read as follows: Section 2671(j) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71(j)) is ‘‘(3) the applicant will not expend more Education Partnerships Act of 1998 (Public amended by striking ‘‘fiscal years 1996 Law 105-392))’’. than 10 percent of the grant for costs of ad- through 2000’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2001 ministrative activities with respect to the through 2005’’. TITLE II—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS grant;’’; SEC. 152. LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EX- SEC. 201. INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE STUDY. (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period PENSES. and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Section 2671 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71) is amend- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days (3) by adding at the end the following: ed— after the date of enactment of this Act, the ‘‘(5) the applicant will provide for the es- (1) by redesignating subsections (i) and (j), tablishment of a quality management pro- Secretary of Health and Human Services as subsections (j) and (k), respectively; and gram to assess the extent to which medical shall enter into a contract with the Institute (2) by inserting after subsection (h), the services funded under this title that are pro- of Medicine for the conduct of a study con- following: vided to patients are consistent with the cerning the appropriate epidemiological most recent Public Health Service guidelines ‘‘(i) LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EX- measures and their relationship to the fi- for the treatment of HIV disease and related PENSES.— nancing and delivery of primary care and opportunistic infections and that improve- ‘‘(1) DETERMINATION BY SECRETARY.—Not health-related support services for low-in- later than 12 months after the date of enact- ments in the access to and quality of medical come, uninsured, and under-insured individ- ment of the Ryan White Care Act Amend- services are addressed.’’. uals with HIV disease. ments of 2000, the Secretary, in consultation SEC. 145. PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN AREAS. with grantees under this part, shall conduct (b) REQUIREMENTS.— Section 2651 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–51) is amended a review of the administrative, program sup- (1) COMPLETION.—The study under sub- by adding at the end the following: port, and direct service-related activities section (a) shall be completed not later than ‘‘(d) PREFERENCE IN AWARDING GRANTS.—In that are carried out under this part to ensure 21 months after the date on which the con- awarding new grants under this section, the that eligible individuals have access to qual- tract referred to in such subsection is en- Secretary shall give preference to applicants ity, HIV-related health and support services tered into. that will use amounts received under the and research opportunities under this part, (2) ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED.—The study grant to serve areas that are determined to and to support the provision of such services. conducted under subsection (a) shall con- be rural and underserved for the purposes of ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.— sider— providing health care to individuals infected ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days (A) the availability and utility of health with HIV or diagnosed with AIDS.’’. after the expiration of the 12-month period outcomes measures and data for HIV pri- SEC. 146. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT. referred to in paragraph (1) the Secretary, in mary care and support services and the ex- Section 2652(a) (42 U.S.C. 300ff-52(a)) is consultation with grantees under this part, tent to which those measures and data could amended— shall determine the relationship between the be used to measure the quality of such fund- (1) striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and in- costs of the activities referred to in para- ed services; serting the following: graph (1) and the access of eligible individ- (B) the effectiveness and efficiency of serv- ‘‘(1) health centers under section 330;’’; and uals to the services and research opportuni- ice delivery (including the quality of serv- (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through ties described in such paragraph. ices, health outcomes, and resource use) (6) as paragraphs (2) through (5), respec- ‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—After a final determina- within the context of a changing health care tively. tion under subparagraph (A), the Secretary and therapeutic environment as well as the Subtitle D—Amendments to Part D (General may not make a grant under this part unless changing epidemiology of the epidemic; Provisions) the grantee complies with such requirements (C) existing and needed epidemiological SEC. 151. RESEARCH INVOLVING WOMEN, IN- as may be included in such determination.’’. data and other analytic tools for resource FANTS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH. SEC. 153. EVALUATIONS AND REPORTS. planning and allocation decisions, specifi- cally for estimating severity of need of a (a) ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT TO EN- Section 2674(c) (42 U.S.C. 399ff–74(c)) is community and the relationship to the allo- ROLL SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF WOMEN AND amended by striking ‘‘1991 through 1995’’ and cations process; and CHILDREN.—Section 2671(b) (42 U.S.C. 300ff– inserting ‘‘2001 through 2005’’. 71(b)) is amended— (D) other factors determined to be relevant (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subpara- SEC. 154. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS to assessing an individual’s or community’s FOR GRANTS UNDER PARTS A AND B. graphs (C) and (D); and ability to gain and sustain access to quality (2) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4). Section 2677 (42 U.S.C. 300ff–77) is amended HIV services. (b) INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.—Section to read as follows: (c) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after 2671(d) (42 U.S.C. 300ff–71(d)) is amended by ‘‘SEC. 2677. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- the date on which the study is completed adding at the end the following: TIONS. under subsection (a), the Secretary of Health ‘‘(4) The applicant will provide individuals ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated— with information and education on opportu- ‘‘(1) such sums as may be necessary to and Human Services shall prepare and sub- nities to participate in HIV/AIDS-related carry out part A for each of the fiscal years mit to the appropriate committees of Con- clinical research.’’. 2001 through 2005; and gress a report describing the manner in (c) QUALITY MANAGEMENT; ADMINISTRATIVE ‘‘(2) such sums as may be necessary to which the conclusions and recommendations EXPENSES CEILING.—Section 2671(f) (42 U.S.C. carry out part B for each of the fiscal years of the Institute of Medicine can be addressed 300ff–71(f)) is amended— 2001 through 2005.’’. and implemented.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 22:45 Dec 04, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2000SENATE\S06JN0.REC S06JN0 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 6, 2000 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED 2000 To be brigadier general WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask COL. BRUCE S. ASAY, 0000 To be vice admiral unanimous consent that when the Sen- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ate completes its business today, it IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- REAR ADM. JOSEPH W. DYER, 0000 CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: stand in recess until 9:30 a.m. on IN THE AIR FORCE To be major general Wednesday, June 7. I further ask unan- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRIG. GEN. PAUL W. ESSEX, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR imous consent that on Wednesday, im- FORCE UNDER TITLE 10 U.S.C., SECTION 12203: mediately following the prayer, the IN THE ARMY To be colonel Journal of proceedings be approved to THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- CATHERINE T. BACON, 0000 date, the morning hour be deemed ex- SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER KARIN G. MURPHY, 0000 TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: pired, and the time for the two leaders IN THE ARMY be reserved for their use later in the To be major general THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF day. I further ask unanimous consent BRIG. GEN. WAYNE D. MARTY, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO that the Senate then resume consider- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: ation of S. 2549, the Department of De- WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND fense authorization bill under the pre- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: To be colonel vious order. To be lieutenant general BRENT M. BOYLES, 0000 EMILE R. DUPERE, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MAJ. GEN. DAN K. MCNEILL, 0000 WILLIAM A. HOSE, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MEADE G. LONG III, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED JACK T. OGLE, 0000 f UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: FRANK J. TODERICO, 0000 To be brigadier general THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PROGRAM TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY COL. LLOYD J. AUSTIN III, 0000 AND FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT IN THE MEDICAL Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, for the COL. VINCENT E. BOLES, 0000 CORPS OR DENTAL CORPS (IDENTIFIED BY AN ASTER- information of all Senators, the Senate COL. GARY L. BORDER, 0000 ISK(*)) UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C. SECTIONS 624, 531 AND 3064: COL. THOMAS P. BOSTICK, 0000 will convene at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow and COL. HOWARD B. BROMBERG, 0000 To be colonel COL. JAMES A. COGGIN, 0000 resume debate on the Defense author- *ROBERT S. ADAMS, JR, 0000 MC COL. MICHAEL L. COMBEST, 0000 YVONNE M. ANDEJESKI, 0000 MC ization bill. Under the order, there are COL. WILLIAM C. DAVID, 0000 90 minutes of debate remaining on the COL. MARTIN E. DEMPSEY, 0000 VINCENT C. BENTLEY, 0000 MC COL. JOSEPH F. FIL, JR., 0000 BENJAMIN W. BERG, 0000 MC Kerrey amendment and the Warner sec- COL. BENJAMIN C. FREAKLEY, 0000 KENNETH A. BERTRAM, 0000 MC ond-degree amendment, both regarding COL. JOHN D. GARDNER, 0000 MARK D. BRISSETTE, 0000 MC COL. BRIAN I. GEEHAN, 0000 JAMES E. BRUCKART, 0000 MC strategic forces. Following the use or COL. RICHARD V. GERACI, 0000 RALF P. BRUECKNER, 0000 MC yielding back of time, there will be up COL. GARY L. HARRELL, 0000 CHRISHON S. BURT, 0000 DE COL. JANET E. A. HICKS, 0000 JOHN J. BUYER, JR, 0000 DE to 2 hours of debate on the Johnson and COL. JAY W. HOOD, 0000 KEVIN J. CARLIN, 0000 MC Warner amendments regarding COL. KENNETH W. HUNZEKER, 0000 JOHN D. CASLER, 0000 MC COL. CHARLES H. JACOBY, JR., 0000 EDWARD CATHRIGHT, JR, 0000 DE CHAMPUS and TRICARE. If all time is COL. GARY M. JONES, 0000 WILLIAM M. CHAMBERLIN, 0000 MC used, Senators can expect to cast up to COL. JASON K. KAMIYA, 0000 EDWARD R. CHESLA, 0000 DE COL. JAMES A. KELLEY, 0000 *RYO S. CHUN, 0000 MC four votes at approximately 1 p.m. Fur- COL. RICKY LYNCH, 0000 ELIZABETH E. CORRENTI, 0000 MC ther amendments are expected to be of- COL. BERNARDO C. NEGRETE, 0000 MARC G. COTE, 0000 MC COL. PATRICIA L. NILO, 0000 LEMUEL L. COVINGTON, 0000 DE fered and debated throughout the day. COL. F. JOSEPH PRASEK, 0000 TIMOTHY W. CRAIN, 0000 MC Therefore, additional votes could be COL. DAVID C. RALSTON, 0000 STEVEN E. CROSS, 0000 DE COL. DON T. RILEY, 0000 DAVID F. CRUDO, 0000 MC anticipated. COL. DAVID M. RODRIGUEZ, 0000 CHARLENE A. CZUSZAK, 0000 DE COL. DONALD F. SCHENK, 0000 JIMMY R. DANIELS, 0000 DE f COL. STEVEN P. SCHOOK, 0000 RANDY N. DAVIS, 0000 DE COL. GRATTON O. SEALOCK II, 0000 MICHAEL G. DORAN, 0000 DE RECESS UNTIL 9:30 A.M. COL. STEPHEN M. SEAY, 0000 JOSEPH J. DRABICK, 0000 MC TOMORROW COL. JEFFREY A. SORENSON, 0000 STEVEN L. EIKENBERG, 0000 DE COL. GUY C. SWAN III, 0000 DAVID C. ELLIOTT, 0000 MC Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, if there COL. DAVID P. VALCOURT, 0000 ROBERT B. ELLIS, 0000 MC COL. ROBERT M. WILLIAMS, 0000 WILLIAM C. ELTON, 0000 DE is no further business to come before COL. W. MONTAGUE WINFIELD, 0000 WILLIAM S. EVANS, JR, 0000 MC the Senate, I now ask that the Senate COL. RICHARD P. ZAHNER, 0000 *MICHAEL E. FARAN, 0000 MC stand in recess under the previous THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRIAN H. FEIGHNER, 0000 MC IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED TRENT C. FILLER, 0000 DE order. And I personally express my ap- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOSEPH P. FRENO, JR, 0000 DE WILLIAM B. GAMBLE, 0000 MC preciation to the Presiding Officer and To be major general JOHN M. GRIFFIES, 0000 DE others who enabled us to go well into STEVEN R. GRIMES, 0000 MC BRIG. GEN. LAWRENCE R. ADAIR, 0000 the night. JEFFREY L. HAIUM, 0000 DE BRIG. GEN. BUFORD C. BLOUNT III, 0000 KEVIN L. HALL, 0000 MC There being no objection, the Senate, BRIG. GEN. STEVEN W. BOUTELLE, 0000 DAVID K. HAYES, 0000 MC at 8:04 p.m., recessed until Wednesday, BRIG. GEN. JAMES D. BRYAN, 0000 RICHARD D. HEEKIN, 0000 MC BRIG. GEN. EDDIE CAIN, 0000 DAVID R. HILL, 0000 DE June 7, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. BRIG. GEN. JOHN P. CAVANAUGH, 0000 STEVEN D. HOKETT, 0000 DE BRIG. GEN. BANTZ J. CRADDOCK, 0000 *ISMAIL JATOI, 0000 MC f BRIG. GEN. KEITH W. DAYTON, 0000 JOHN A. JOHNSON, 0000 MC BRIG. GEN. KATHRYN G. FROST, 0000 DAVID L. JONES, 0000 MC NOMINATIONS BRIG. GEN. LARRY D. GOTTARDI, 0000 THOMAS A. JORDAN, 0000 DE BRIG. GEN. NICHOLAS P. GRANT, 0000 DANIEL S. JORGENSON, 0000 MC Executive nominations received by BRIG. GEN. STANLEY E. GREEN, 0000 RICHARD W. KRAMP, 0000 MC the Senate June 6, 2000: BRIG. GEN. CRAIG D. HACKETT, 0000 MARGOT R. KRAUSS, 0000 MC BRIG. GEN. FRANKLIN L. HAGENBECK, 0000 *STEVEN G. LANG, 0000 MC THE JUDICIARY BRIG. GEN. HUBERT L. HARTSELL, 0000 STEVEN B. LARSON, 0000 MC BRIG. GEN. GEORGE A. HIGGINS, 0000 JAMES G. MADISON, III, 0000 DE K. GARY SEBELIUS, OF KANSAS, TO BE UNITED STATES BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM J. LESZCZYNSKI, 0000 JAMES R. MALCOLM, 0000 MC DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF KANSAS, VICE G. BRIG. GEN. MICHAEL D. MAPLES, 0000 DAVID W. MARTIN, 0000 MC THOMAS VAN BEBBER, RETIRING. BRIG. GEN. THOMAS F. METZ, 0000 ROBERT R. MARTIN, 0000 MC KENNETH O. SIMON, OF ALABAMA, TO BE UNITED BRIG. GEN. DANIEL G. MONGEON, 0000 MARK E. MCCLARY, 0000 DE STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT BRIG. GEN. WILLIAM E. MORTENSEN, 0000 GEORGE B. MC CLURE, 0000 MC OF ALABAMA VICE SAM C. POINTER, JR., RETIRED. BRIG. GEN. ERIC T. OLSON, 0000 PETER L. MC EVOY, 0000 MC JOHN E. STEELE, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED STATES BRIG. GEN. RICHARD J. QUIRK III, 0000 GEORGE W. MC MILLIAN, 0000 DE DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLOR- BRIG. GEN. RICARDO S. SANCHEZ, 0000 DALIA R. MERCEDBRUNO, 0000 MC IDA VICE A NEW POSITION CREATED BY PUBLIC LAW 106– BRIG. GEN. GARY D. SPEER, 0000 GORDON B. MILLER, JR, 0000 MC 113, APPROVED NOVEMBER 29, 1999. BRIG. GEN. MITCHELL H. STEVENSON, 0000 JULIA A. MORGAN, 0000 MC BRIG. GEN. CHARLES H. SWANNACK, JR., 0000 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DAVID D. MUKAI, 0000 MC BRIG. GEN. TERRY L. TUCKER, 0000 CRIS P. MYERS, 0000 MC LISA GAYLE ROSS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BRIG. GEN. JOHN R. WOOD, 0000 STEVEN A. OLDER, 0000 MC BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE IN THE NAVY DAVID T. ORMAN, 0000 MC NANCY KILLEFER, RESIGNED. VERNON C. PARMLEY, 0000 MC LISA GAYLE ROSS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PHILLIP H. PATRIDGE, 0000 DE BE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF THE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ALAN D. PEARSON, 0000 MC TREASURY, VICE NANCY KILLEFER, RESIGNED. WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RUSSELL C. PECK, 0000 DE RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: IN THE AIR FORCE PATRICIA A. POWERS, 0000 MC To be vice admiral JON A. PROCTOR, 0000 MC THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED THOMAS J. REID III, 0000 MC STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE VICE ADM. 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HENRY B. COHEN, 0000 MC SCOTT E. KINKADE, 0000 MC MARK L. SIMMONS, 0000 MC TAMMY L. COLES, 0000 MC ELIZABETH T. KINZIE, 0000 MC CLAYTON D. SIMON, 0000 MC JOHN R. COLLINGHAM, 0000 MC HOMER E. KIRBY III, 0000 MC DARRELL E. SINGER, 0000 MC JOHN J. COMBS, 0000 MC PETER F. KIRKHAM, 0000 MC ATUL SINGH, 0000 MC AMY B. CONNORS, 0000 MC CHRISTOPHER KLEM, 0000 MC ROBERT D. SKALA, 0000 MC ELLIS O. COOPER III, 0000 MC JOHN E. KOBERT, 0000 MC JOHN F. SLOBODA, 0000 MC GEORGE L. COPPIT III, 0000 MC STACEY G. KOFF, 0000 MC MICHAEL E. SMITH, 0000 MC MARCO A. CORCHADOBARRETO, 0000 MC SEAN C. KOSKINEN, 0000 MC IDA M. SMLOPEZ, 0000 MC CORINNE F. COYNER, 0000 MC CHRISTINE M. KOVAC, 0000 MC ELIZABETH A. SNYDER, 0000 MC DONALD M. CRAWFORD, 0000 MC DANIEL L. KRASHIN, 0000 MC PRISCILLA SONGSANAND, 0000 MC SCOTT M. CROLL, 0000 MC MARY V. KRUEGER, 0000 MC BRIAN J. SONKA, 0000 MC PEDRO J. CRUZTORRES, 0000 MC GEORGE M. KYLE, 0000 MC DALE A. SPENCER, 0000 MC JUAN E. CUEBAS, 0000 MC JAVIER E. 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WILLIAM C. PALMER, 0000 ANDREW J. CRICHTON, 0000 ERIC J. KNOWLTON, 0000 CHARLES H. PANGBURN III, 0000 MITCHELL A. CRIGER, 0000 MELANIE A. KORTH, 0000 KEITH J. PAVLISCHEK, 0000 AARON M. CUNNINGHAM, 0000 DANIEL R. KREIDER, 0000 ROY A. PEARSON, 0000 WILLIAM H. CUPPLES, 0000 KENT L. KROEKER, 0000 LLOYD L. PORTERFIELD II, 0000 MATTHEW T. CURRIN, 0000 KEVIN J. KRONOVETER, 0000 ELARIO SEVERO, 0000 WARREN J. CURRY, 0000 KARL H. KUGA, 0000 BENSON M. STEIN, 0000 KEVIN J. DALY, 0000 JOHN P. LAGANA, JR., 0000 SCOTT B. STOKES, 0000 CHARLES E. DANIEL, 0000 CHARLES B. LAKEY, 0000 BRIAN P. TURCOTT, 0000 VALERIE C. DANYLUK, 0000 GEORGE LAMBERT, 0000 STEVEN B. VITALI, 0000 KEITH C. DARBY II, 0000 MARK C. LARSEN, 0000 CARL L. WALKER, 0000 JAMES M. DAVENPORT, 0000 RONAN J. LASSO II, 0000 CRAIG L. WALLEN, 0000 DOMINIC J. DEFAZIO, 0000 CHRISTIAN J. LEEUW, 0000 DAVID T. WILLIAMS, 0000 CHRISTOPHER F. DELONG, 0000 BRIAN R. LEWIS, 0000 WILLIAM F. WILLIAMS III, 0000 CHARLES R. DEZAFRA III, 0000 GLENN E. LIGHT, 0000 MARC A. WORKMAN, 0000 DANIEL J. DIMICCO, 0000 GLEN P. LINDSTROM, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS IN THE UNITED MARK D. DISS, 0000 DANIEL R. LINGMAN, 0000 STATES MARINE CORPS FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT ARTHUR A. DIXON, 0000 BRIAN L. LIPIEC, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C. SECTION 531: SIMON M. DORAN, 0000 GARY J. LOBERG, 0000 KEVIN M. DOWLING, 0000 DAVID W. LOCKNER, 0000 To be major DARREN E. DOYLE, 0000 JOHN P. LONGSHORE, 0000 MARK D. DUFFER, 0000 ERIK C. LOQUIST, 0000 TRAY J. ARDESE, 0000 GREGORY S. DUFLO, 0000 JOHN J. LUZAR, 0000 JAVIER J. BALL, 0000 JAN R. DURHAM, 0000 WILLIAM R. LYNCH, 0000 BRIAN T. BALLARD, 0000 CURTIS V. EBITZ, JR., 0000 VICTOR I. MADUKA, 0000 LLOYD E. BONZO II, 0000 LARRY R. ECK, 0000 STEPHANIE L. MALMANGER, 0000 ROBERT D. DASCH, JR., 0000 EDDIE J. EDMONDSON, JR., 0000 EUGENE A. MAMAJEK, JR., 0000 ROBERTO J. GOMEZ, 0000 GEORGES T. EGLI, 0000 MICHAEL P. MANDEL, 0000 BRIAN J. KAPPLE, 0000 PETER J. EPTON, 0000 KIRK E. MARSTON, 0000 MICHAEL F. 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OZAMBELA, 0000 ANDRE L. BROOKS, 0000 DANIEL M. IVANOVIC, 0000 STEVEN J. PACHECO, 0000 BRONCHAE M. BROWN, 0000 LEONARDO M. JAIME, 0000 KEVIN L. PAETZOLD, 0000 JASON P. BROWN, 0000 PETER J. JANOW, 0000 GEORGE E. PAPPAS, 0000 LARRY G. BROWN, 0000 EDWARD L. JEEP, 0000 RICHARD A. PARADISE, 0000 DOUGLAS J. BRUNE, 0000 DARRYL L. JELINEK, 0000 SEAN P. PATAK, 0000 MICHAEL R. BRUNNSCHWEILER, 0000 ERIC J. JESSEN, 0000 JEFFERY S. PAULL, 0000 MICHAEL D. BRYAN, 0000 MICHAEL S. JOHNSON, 0000 JEFFREY M. PAVELKO, 0000 JEROME BRYANT, 0000 CHERISH M. JOOSTBERNS, 0000 CORNELL A. PAYNE, 0000 ROBERT F. BUDA III, 0000 MICHAEL A. JUENGER, 0000 JABARI A. PAYNE, 0000 KEVIN C. BURTON, 0000 JASON W. JULIAN, 0000 DANIEL K. PENCE, 0000 ANDREW J. BUTLER, 0000 JEREMY N. JUNGREIS, 0000 CHRISTOPHER R. PERRY, 0000 GEORGE CADWALADER, JR., 0000 STEPHEN P. KAHN, 0000 GEOFFREY S. PETERS, 0000 BRIAN C. CALLAGY, 0000 MICHAEL P. KANE, 0000 ROBERT W. PETERS III, 0000 MATTHEW D. CALLAN, 0000 SEKOU S. KAREGA, 0000 ERIC J. PETERSON, 0000 FRANK R. CAMPBELL, 0000 JOHN D. KAUFFMAN, 0000 JOHN D. PETERSON, 0000 THOMAS H. CAMPBELL III, 0000 PATRICK T. KAUFMANN, 0000 DAVID H. PETTERSSON, 0000 CHAD M. CASEY, 0000 GERALD W. KEARNEY, JR., 0000 MATTHEW H. PHARES, 0000 WILLIAM J. CASLER, JR., 0000 JASON T. KEEFER, 0000 BLANDON N. PICL, 0000 DAVID M. CAVANAUGH, 0000 AARON P. KEENAN, 0000 SCOTT E. PIERCE, 0000 GREGORY L. CHANEY, 0000 JAMES A. KEISLER, 0000 DONNA L. PLEMONS, 0000 FRANCIS K. CHAWK III, 0000 KEVIN B. KELLIHER, 0000 GREGORY T. POLAND, 0000 VICTOR A. CHIN, 0000 JOHN J. KELLY, JR., 0000 TRAVIS L. POWERS, 0000 ALVIN S. CHURCH, 0000 NICOLE A. KELSEY, 0000 TIMOTHY R. POWLEDGE, 0000 DONALD J. CICOTTE, 0000 LYLE R. KENDOLL, 0000 TODD E. PRESCOTT, 0000 THOMAS G. CITRANO, 0000 JEFFREY R. KENNEY, 0000 SCOTT T. PROFFITT, 0000 PATRICK D. CLEMENTS, 0000 JOHN C. KETCHERSIDE, 0000 JAMES M. QUIRK, 0000 DANIEL H. COLEMAN, 0000 JOHN F. KIDD, 0000 EDWARD J. RAPISARDA, 0000 RAFFORD M. COLEMAN, 0000 MICHAEL B. 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JOHN REPS, 0000 MIGUEL A. AYALA, 0000 CHARLES M. HARRIS, 0000 ROBERT E. RHODE III, 0000 MICHAEL J. BABILOT, 0000 ROBERT C. HAWKINS, 0000 ANDREW M. RICE, 0000 RACHEL E. BARNEY, 0000 BRENDAN G. HEATHERMAN, 0000 THOMAS W. RICHTER, 0000 KENNETH C. BARR, 0000 MICHAEL E. HERNANDEZ, 0000 BRIAN T. RIDEOUT, 0000 FRANCIS A. BARTH III, 0000 LARRY J. HERRING, 0000 DEAN R. RIDGWAY, 0000 KENNETH W. BATTAGLIA, 0000 RALPH HERSHFELT III, 0000 ROBERT J. RITCHIE, 0000 CHRISTOPHER D. BEASLEY, 0000 CHERRONE A. HESTER, 0000 PATRICK B. RIVERA, 0000 STEPHANI M. BECK, 0000 MICHAEL D. HICKS, 0000 WILFRED RIVERA, 0000 BRIAN M. BELL, 0000 DALE A. HIGHBERGER, 0000 MELINDA L. RIZER, 0000 THEODORE C. BETHEA II, 0000 GARY E. HILL, 0000 CHESTER ROACH, 0000 BRENT W. BLAND, 0000 WILLIAM D. HILL, 0000 ANTHONY J. ROBINSON, 0000 ALDRICK C. BLUNT, 0000 CRAIG P. HIMEL, 0000 CHRISTOPHER C. ROBINSON, 0000 ROBERT J. BODISCH, JR., 0000 THOMAS A. HODGE, 0000 STEVEN ROBINSON, 0000 JAMES A. BOERIGTER, 0000 VALERIE L. 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HALL, 0000 CHRISTI L. SADDLER, 0000 JOSHUA P. ANDERSON, 0000 DAVID W. HANDY, 0000 JOHN H. SAITTA, 0000 GEORGE ANIKOW, 0000 SEAN M. HANKARD, 0000 MATTHEW D. SAMS, 0000 JOSEPH J. ATHERALL, 0000 RICHARD A. HARNEY, 0000 ROBERT M. SANCHEZ, 0000 THOMAS A. ATKINSON, 0000 DARIN K. HARPER, 0000 DONALD R. SANDERS, 0000

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ROLAND G. SARINO, 0000 KEITH S. WEINSAFT, 0000 CHRISTOPHER R. KNARR, 0000 GLENN SCHMID, 0000 APRIL K. WHITESCARVER, 0000 JAMES M. KOEHLER, 0000 DAVID E. SCHNEIDER, 0000 MICHAEL S. WILBUR, 0000 ROBERT O. KOENIG, 0000 PHILIP P. SCHRODE, 0000 WILLIAM T. WILBURN, JR., 0000 RUSSELL S. LASCINK, 0000 KARL C. SCHUMACHER, 0000 DARBY R. WILER, 0000 WILLIAM M. LENNON, 0000 CHRISTOPHER B. SHERIN, 0000 JOHN D. WILKERSON, 0000 RONALD L. LOBATO, 0000 JOHN T. SILVA, 0000 JERRY D. WILLINGHAM, 0000 JOHN M. MAYBERRY, 0000 FRANK L. SIMMONS, 0000 PETER A. WILSON, 0000 BRYAN R. MC CLUNE, 0000 MATTHEW R. SIMMONS, 0000 CRAIG A. WOLFENBARGER, 0000 WILLIAM J. MITCHELL, 0000 ELIESER R. SMITH, 0000 KENNETH P. WOODS, 0000 PHILIP T. O HARA, 0000 GARY L. SMITH, 0000 TOMMY R. WRIGHT, 0000 KYLE G. PHILLIPS, 0000 JAMES R. SMITH, 0000 JAMES L. ZEPKO, 0000 JOSHUA M. PIECZONKA, 0000 KEITH D. SMITH, 0000 THOMAS G. ZIEGLER, JR., 0000 JASON M. POPOWSKI, 0000 MIRANDA D. SMITH, 0000 To be second lieutenant DONALD J. PRITCHARD, 0000 STEVEN C. SNEE, 0000 JAMES S. PRYOR, 0000 PETER R. SOLANO, 0000 WILLIAM B. ALLEN IV, 0000 KEVIN R. ROOT, 0000 ROBERT B. SOTIRE II, 0000 DAVID W. BAAS, 0000 RICHARD M. RUSNOK, 0000 PAUL M. SPONHOLZ, 0000 JOHN W. BLACK, 0000 JESSE L. SJOBERG, 0000 JARED A. SPURLOCK, 0000 MARK D. BORTNEM, 0000 GIUSEPPE A. STAVALE, 0000 MAJOR L. STAPLES, 0000 TRENT L. BOTTIN, 0000 CHRISTOPHER T. STEELE, 0000 JASON C. STAR, 0000 VINTON C. BRUTON IV, 0000 STEVEN M. SUTEY, 0000 MICHAEL W. STEHLE, 0000 WALTER G. CARR, 0000 DEREK L. TRABAL, 0000 WILLIAM C. STOPHEL, 0000 CLINT A. CASCADEN, 0000 JASON M. WARDLOW, 0000 RONALD D. STORER, 0000 GEORGE O. CHRISTEL, 0000 ROBERT J. WEINGART, 0000 JONATHAN J. STRASBURG, 0000 DOUGLAS A. COOK, 0000 CHRISTOPHER M. WESTHOFF, 0000 ROBERT A. SUCHER, 0000 BILLY R. CORNELL, 0000 DAVID E. WESTIN, 0000 ERIC N. SWIFT, 0000 JEFFREY W. DAVIS, JR., 0000 ROBERT F. WHALEN, 0000 COLON TAYLOR III, 0000 JOHN D. DIXON, 0000 BARIAN A. WOODWARD, 0000 THOMAS M. TENNANT, 0000 TIMOTHY P. DORAN, 0000 GREGORY A. THIELE, 0000 JAMES W. EAGAN III, 0000 RAYMON F. THOMAS, JR., 0000 DAVID C. EMMEL, 0000 f NICHOLAS A. THOMPSON, 0000 ROY H. EZELL III, 0000 VIRGIL E. TINKLE, 0000 DONALD W. FAUL II, 0000 WITHDRAWAL EDMUND B. TOMLINSON, 0000 JEREMY S. FILKO, 0000 ADOLFO TORRES, 0000 BRADLEY R. FITZPATRICK, 0000 Executive message transmitted by JOSEPH M. TURGEON, 0000 SHANE R. FLOYD, 0000 TRAY A. TURNER, 0000 ANTHONY E. GIARDINO, 0000 the President to the Senate on June 6, CHRISTOPHER G. VEAL, 0000 KENNETH K. GOEDECKE, 0000 2000, withdrawing from further Senate BENJAMIN M. VENNING, 0000 CHRISTOPHER M. HAAR, 0000 CHARLIE R. VONBERGEN, 0000 JONATHAN B. HAMILTON, 0000 consideration the following nomina- BRIAN J. VONHERBULIS, 0000 JACOB R. HARRIMAN, 0000 tion: MICHAEL L. WAGNER, 0000 BENJAMIN R. HERNANDEZ, JR., 0000 WALTER J. WALLACE, 0000 EDMUND B. HIPP, 0000 THE JUDICIARY BRANDON M. WALLER, 0000 JAMES T. HOFFMANN, 0000 LAWRENCE M. WALZER, 0000 JOHN H. HOUSAND, JR., 0000 JAMES M. LYONS, OF COLORADO, TO BE UNITED GREGORY J. WARDMAN, JR., 0000 JEFFREY A. HUBLEY, 0000 STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE TENTH CIRCUIT, VICE DAREN V. WASHINGTON, 0000 IVAN F. INGRAHAM, 0000 JOHN P. MOORE, RETIRED, WHICH WAS SENT TO THE SEN- KEITH S. WATSON, 0000 KEVIN A. JACOBS, 0000 ATE ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1999.

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IN RECOGNITION OF MR. JOSEPH of positively influencing the youth of South The congregation under the leadership of BALCHUNAS Florida. Rabbi Markovitz has had many significant f achievements. First, the Hebrew School helped to produce six rabbis. In addition, the HON. PETER DEUTSCH TRIBUTE TO RABBI DR. EUGENE OF FLORIDA annual silent Kol Nidre appeal is a wonderful MARKOVITZ accomplishment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Noted for his civic involvement, the Rabbi is Tuesday, June 6, 2000 HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. active throughout the City of Clifton. He is Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in OF NEW JERSEY noted as the spiritual leader of the Clifton Jew- ish Center and as a good friend of the Clifton/ recognition of Mr. Joseph Balchunas, a fourth- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grade teacher at Fairway Elementary School Passaic community. Tuesday, June 6, 2000 in Miramar, Florida. On May 18, 2000, the Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- Florida Department of Education and the Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to leagues, Rabbi Markovitz's family and friends, Burdines Corporation acknowledged his inno- call to your attention the deeds of a remark- the Clifton Jewish Center, Passaic County, the vative teaching style by naming him Florida able person, Rabbi Dr. Eugene Markovitz of State of New Jersey and me in recognizing Teacher of the Year. I would like to congratu- Clifton, New Jersey, who will be recognized on the outstanding and invaluable service to the late Joseph on this tremendous honor, and Sunday, June 11, 2000 because of his 50 community of Rabbi Dr. Eugene Markovitz. thank him for serving as a positive role model years of service as the spiritual leader of the f for the students of Fairway Elementary. Clifton Jewish Center. It is only fitting that he RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE With over 130,000 public school teachers be honored, for he has a long history of car- OF SMALL BUSINESS AND PAY- statewide, only one person is recognized as ing, generosity and commitment to others. ING TRIBUTE TO THIS YEAR’S Florida's Teacher of the Year. To select the Rabbi Markovitz was recognized for his SMALL BUSINESS AWARD RE- one educator that epitomizes the ability to many years of leadership in Clifton, which I CIPIENTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE teach and communicate with students, the have been honored to represent in Congress Florida Department of Education appoints a since 1997, and so it is only fitting that these HON. CHARLES F. BASS words are immortalized in the annals of this selection committee of teachers, principals, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE parents, and businessmen. This year the se- greatest of all freely elected bodies. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lection committee recognized Joseph for his The 50-year relationship between Rabbi Eu- innovative teaching philosophy, for his exem- gene Markovitz and his congregation has Tuesday, June 6, 2000 plary school and community service, and most added much to the rich history of the State of Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to importantly for his ability to inspire a love of New Jersey. In addition, it has provided many have this opportunity to recognize several learning in students of diverse backgrounds years of friendship and leadership to the Clif- small businesses and small business leaders and abilities. ton and Passaic Jewish communities and the from my home state of New Hampshire. As Joseph has been teaching for only five community at-large. we all know, small businesses in the United years, making him, at age 28, a neophyte in Born in Romania, Rabbi Markovitz moved to States serve as the backbone of our economy, the long list of educators who have previously America when he was 15 years old. His fa- accounting for more than ninety-nine percent been acknowledged as Teacher of the Year. A ther, already living in the United States, of America's employers and employing fifty- native of New York City, Joseph attended brought him to this country along with his three percent of America's workforce. The role Nova Southeastern University and began mother and five siblings. His father was a of small businesses, especially in New Hamp- teaching at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary rabbi in Lexington, Massachusetts. Later in shire, is essential in strengthening our econ- in Davie before moving to his current position 1938, the family moved to New York. During omy, expanding opportunities for employers at Miramar's Fairway Elementary School. these early years he worked at Wilson's meat and employees, and providing goods and Throughout his short term of service in packers. He spent most of his youth in Coney services that are second to none. Broward County, Joseph has proven himself Island. This year, several individuals and busi- to be a hero in the eyes of his students, At Yeshiva University in New York, Rabbi nesses from New Hampshire have been rec- speaking to them on a level they can under- Markovitz received both his bachelors and ognized by the U.S. Small Business Adminis- stand. Indeed, he has found a balance be- doctorate degrees. After he was ordained he tration for their exemplary contributions to the tween teacher, authority figure, and friendÐa worked as a student rabbi in Dover, New state. At the annual ``New Hampshire's Salute balance that makes active learning fun for ev- Hampshire. It was the small steps in the be- to Small Business'' dinner and awards cere- eryone involved. ginning of his career that taught him the fun- mony, the following individuals and businesses Educators statewide will benefit from this damentals that would make him a role model will be honored for their overall promotion of amazing South Florida teacher as Joseph to the people that he now serves. small business and for their individual suc- serves as an ambassador for the Florida De- In 1950, the Rabbi moved to Clifton with his cesses during the past year: Joseph C. Leddy, CEO of Work Opportuni- partment of Education throughout the next wife Klara. The two lived in Middle Village. ties Unlimited, Inc., in Stratham, will be pre- year. In this role, Joseph will tour the state Working together with 60 to 75 other families sented with the New Hampshire Small Busi- he helped create a new Jewish congregation and share his methodology with others. This ness Person of the Year Award; award also qualifies him to be considered for in Clifton. The Clifton Jewish Center's popu- Carolyn Martin, of the Keene Sentinel, will the honor of National Teacher of the Year. larity grew throughout the years. Often attract- be presented with the New Hampshire Small Mr. Speaker, I hope my Florida colleagues ing 50 to 100 new members a year. People Business Journalist of the Year Award; will join me in praising Mr. Joseph Balchunas came from Passaic, Paterson, Newark and The Belknap County Economic Develop- for all of the wonderful things he is doing to New York. ment Council, in Laconia, will be presented help the youth of South Florida. I would like to Services for the Jewish Center used to be with the New Hampshire Small Business Fi- congratulate Joseph, along with the students held in the Grand Union on Clifton Avenue nancial Services Advocate of the Year Award; and parents of his fourth-grade class, on this and junior congregation services were in the Eileen Kennedy, of the Telegraph, in Nash- amazing accomplishment. Indeed, Fairway El- Clifton Theater. In the 1950s the Hebrew ua, will be presented with the New Hampshire ementary School and the Broward County School increased in size dramatically, so the Small Business Women in Business Advocate School Board should be very proud of Joseph building was expanded in 1958. The Jewish of the Year Award; and for the good work he is doing. In summary, I Center reached its peak in the late 1960s and Secure Care Products, Inc., in Concord, will wish Joseph all the best in his future endeav- early 1970s with 350 children attending He- be presented with the New Hampshire Small ors, and I thank him for his extraordinary work brew School each year. Business Exporter of the Year Award.

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VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.000 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E884 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased that month long pizza campaign in June. The Church to commend Carl and Martha on this Joseph, Carolyn, the Belknap County Eco- events celebrate unity and cultural diversity in joyous occasion and to share the warm wish- nomic Development Council, Eileen, and Se- a fun, spirited way. The campaign brings to- es of the citizens of Virginia's 11th Congres- cure Care Products have been recognized for gether corporate, non-profit, religious and sional District. their contributions to small business in New elected officials who come together to support Carl was born in Oregon and grew up in Hampshire. As a small business owner myself, a month of unity; understanding and apprecia- Colorado, while Martha is a native of Ala- I clearly understand how necessary small tion of cultural diversity. The Tony Modica bama. He is a Harvard graduate and was the business is to our economy, our community, Foundation and One World-One Heart, Inc. Assistant Director of Eastern Field Operations and, most important, to our way of life. New are positive examples of how private citizens for the Department of Interior's Office of Sur- Hampshire is indeed fortunate to have individ- and non-profit organizations can make a dif- face Mining. Martha attended Radcliff and is a uals and businesses of this exceptional caliber ference in the community with the support of graduate of American University. She com- as members of the small business community. business and government. pleted her Masters of Science Degree at I hope that the House will join me in extending It is for these reasons that I implore my col- Catholic University in Library and Information our congratulations to this year's small busi- leagues from both sides of the aisle to join me Science. Together, they have lived in the ness award recipients. in recognizing The Tony Modica Pizza Foun- Washington Metropolitan area for more than f dation, One World-One Heart and ``the Pizza'' thirty years. The Closes are the proud parents in proclaiming June, ``The National Taste of of two children, Carol and Stewart. NATIONAL TASTE OF PIZZA Pizza Month.'' True to their marriage vows, they have dedi- MONTH f cated their lives to each other and shared in the joys and challenges of marriage. As we HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS HONORING THE WESTCHESTER honor their fortieth anniversary, let us reflect LARIATS OF NEW YORK on their lives, their love for one another, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wish them a happy and healthy marriage in HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL the years to come. Tuesday, June 6, 2000 OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Speaker, as Carl and Martha Close cel- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, it is with the ut- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ebrate this very special occasion, I wish them, their children, and all of their family many most pleasure and privilege that I rise today to Tuesday, June 6, 2000 salute the contributions of the Tony Modica years of love and happiness. I am grateful to Pizza Dance Foundation and One World-One Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise be reminded of such a couple and to have the Heart, Inc., organizations which exemplifies today to recognize the Westchester Lariats, a opportunity to recognize such a momentous our nation's direction of unity and cultural ex- non-profit educational folk dance troupe for day in their lives. I hope that their anniversary change through inter-generational activities young boys and girls in grades 5 through 12. was spent celebrating the memories of their and programs. The organization will soon celebrate 50 years most cherished memories together. Carl and One World-One Heart, Inc., a non-profit or- of community involvement. Martha are to be commended for their commit- ganization, serves to provide access to edu- The Westchester Lariats was founded in ment to one another, and for the wonderful ex- cational, recreational, cultural and 1950 by Dr. J. Tillman Hall as an after school ample they set for their many friends and fam- intergenerational programs for participants dance club for local youth. The club has ily. I wish them many more happy and healthy from all ethnic, religious, economic and cul- evolved over the years into an important com- days together. tural backgrounds. The founders, Catherine munity program for young adults. f Laport and Steven Kaplansky have over 30 It is also a valuable cultural experience for the members of the dance troupe. They have TELEPHONE EXCISE TAX REPEAL years of experience of providing non-profit, so- ACT cial and recreational services to communities traveled extensively throughout the country performing at various venues. The Lariats at large. SPEECH OF Tony Modica came to this country as an im- have also performed in Mexico, Canada, Eu- migrant and became successful in the pizza rope and Australia. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK industry. This foundation is a means for him to Performing American swing and square OF CALIFORNIA give back to the community through a program dances, in addition to Hawaiian, European, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that benefits the elderly and the youth. Modica and Middle Eastern dances, the dance troupe Thursday, May 25, 2000 has entertained the local community for the uses pizza as an international symbol of unity. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, as one of two last fifty years. Pizza is a favorite food of both young and old Members of Congress to oppose H.R. 3916, I congratulate the Westchester Lariats on and its incorporation into a program which fea- the telephone excise tax bill, I believe there is achieving this milestone. You have provided tures song and dance makes for an enjoyable a need to explain the reasons for my vote. I joy and entertainment to many throughout the experience for all involved. The foundation has opposed H.R. 3916 because this is just an- Westchester community. I wish you continued created programs that promote unity; and en- other fiscally irresponsible way for the Repub- success. courage children to stay in school and improve licans to reduce federal revenues for the vital f their grades. After his lectures, the students programs that the working families of this and seniors socialize and are treated to pizza. SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO CARL AND country rely on. The leadership of the 106th The Tony Modica Pizza Dance Foundation MARTHA CLOSE ON THE OCCA- Congress doesn't care if it squanders $20 bil- and One World-One Heart join together every SION OF THEIR 40TH WEDDING lion in tax revenues by repealing the tele- year in June and sponsor a month-long cele- ANNIVERSARY phone excise tax because it doesn't care if we bration of unity and to raise awareness of the have enough money to save Social Security joys of life through free public activities for all HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS and Medicare for future generations. But I do ages which include lectures, song, dance and OF VIRGINIA care and did not vote to repeal the excise tax. pizza. I never heard from one constituent asking IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The concept behind the pizza campaign is a me to repeal the federal excise tax on their simple but powerful one. They are not merely Tuesday, June 6, 2000 phone service because it was a hardship. I celebrating the worldwide love of the delicacy, Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it gives did, however, hear from Bell Atlantic who will but also the theory that the pizza with its var- me great pride to rise today to pay special soon raise its phone rates and from big com- ied toppings on a round of bread is symbolic tribute to an outstanding couple from Virginia's panies asking me to lower their phone bill. of the many cultures in our society. Our cul- Eleventh Congressional District, Carl and Mar- This bill will save the average family $34 per ture, like the toppings on the pizza is very dif- tha Close. I extend my best wishes to Carl yearÐno wonder there wasn't a clamor from ferent, yet the toppings taste great on one and Martha, who marked their 40th wedding constituents demanding the repeal. I do hear foundation of bread. We as a global society anniversary on Thursday, May 18. The wed- from working families who want a better edu- have more in common than we sometimes ding anniversary was celebrated by the con- cation for their children, and from seniors who can imagine, and our differences can be gregation at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in want a Medicare prescription drug benefit. I greatly appreciated. It is this commonality Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia. also hear from families who don't have any which is embedded in the joy of life, and re- Mr. Speaker, I join together today with the health insurance for their children or who want spect for one another that is celebrated in the extended family of St. Paul's Episcopal a cleaner environment.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.002 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E885 EPA estimates it will cost billions of dollars serve as Chairman of the World War II Memo- The memorial is the right statement in the over the next twenty years for municipal rial Campaign. right place. Its design creates a special place wastewater treatment programs. This funding In addition to the excellent testimony which to commemorate the sacrifice and celebrate Senator Dole provided at this morning's hear- the victory of World War II, yet remains re- assists local governments in the construction spectful and sensitive to the vistas and park- of projects to manage municipal wastewater. ing, he wrote an excellent piece on the World like setting of its historic surroundings. This Untreated wastewater ends up in public drink- War II Memorial which was published in to- summer we will seek final approval of the ing supplies, lakes and rivers. This untreated day's Washington Post. Mr. Speaker, I submit design from the Commission of Fine Arts and water is a major source of pollution for lakes Senator Dole's article to be placed in the the National Capital Planning Commission and rivers and we need to address this prob- RECORD and I urge my colleagues to read it so that we can break ground for the memo- lem now. carefully. I also urge my colleagues to support rial on Veterans Day weekend in November. the construction and completion of the World Meanwhile, another 1,000 veterans of World Eleven million children are without health in- War II pass away every day—so quickly that surance. Children are the least expensive seg- War II Memorial honoring those who partici- in a few years there will be only a handful ment of our population to insure. Even though pated in that great conflict for the preservation left. The youngest participants in World War we all recognize this fact, Congress insists on of America's freedom. II are today in their mid-seventies—enjoying giving another freebie to corporate America [From the Washington Post, June 6, 2000] the closing chapters of their lives. These veterans deserve a memorial to pre- when we should be enacting my MediKids ONE FINAL SALUTE serve the memory of their actions against Health Insurance Act. (By Bob Dole) the tide of time. It is up to us, and the time The GOP does not have the interest of Fifty-six years ago today, American and is now. working families in mind with their legislative allied forces launched the invasion that agenda. I refuse to contribute to their continual turned the tide of World War II. What better f cause of promoting corporate interests. The time than this anniversary of D-Day to re- HONORING HARLAND AND RUTH U.S. taxpayers have told us their priorities, member that the peace we enjoy today was secured at a precious price—and to recommit JACOB and eliminating the telephone excise tax was ourselves to honor the sacrifices of the vet- not one of them. We need these revenues for erans of World War II with a memorial on HON. SCOTT McINNIS America's priorities. This bill recklessly cuts the National Mall in Washington? OF COLORADO It is testament to the overwhelming suc- $20 billion in taxes that could be used for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meaningful legislation; therefore I oppose H.R. cess of the World War II generation that we 3916. can barely imagine a conflict in which near- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 ly 300 young servicemen and women died f Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker. It is with great each day—year after year after year. Unfor- pleasure that I now wish to take this moment tunately, the veterans of that war are now FORMER SENATOR BOB DOLE to honor two individuals that I am proud to call SPEAKS FOR WORLD WAR II ME- passing away in even greater numbers. Be- fore the World War II generation is gone, we friends, Harland and Ruth Jacob. On June 4, MORIAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. owe them one last salute, and the peace of 2000, Harland and Ruth will celebrate their mind that their service will be remembered. 50th wedding anniversary. As family and HON. TOM LANTOS Our country has endured three great chal- friends gather to celebrate this wonderful oc- lenges and has emerged from each stronger OF CALIFORNIA casion, I too would like to pay tribute to the 50 and more united. The American Revolution IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES demonstrated our determination to be free, year union of these great Americans. Harland Tuesday, June 6, 2000 and the Civil War tested our will to extend and Ruth Jacob were married on June 4, 1950 that freedom to all. The third great moment in Bloomfield, Nebraska. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, this morning the of trial, confrontation and resolution oc- Harland had been attending the University Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans curred nearly 60 years ago. The struggle of of Nebraska in the months prior, but was Affairs, and International Relations of the free men and women against totalitarianism forced to return to Bloomfield to run the family Committee on Government Reform held a peaked during World War II and lingered farm when his father fell ill. While the illness hearing under the very able leadership of my through the Cold War. Freedom’s victory was deeply unfortunate, it appears that Mr. Ja- dear friend and our distinguished colleague, over tyranny is now so complete that it is easy to forget the issue was ever in doubt. cob's illness had something to do with a larger the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS), Throughout World War II, my generation plan. You see, Mr. Speaker, had Harland not which examined the status of the World War was inspired by the legacy of past defenders returned to Bloomfield because of his father's II Memorial to be built here in our nation's of freedom. Thousands of servicemen ab- illness, he never would have met his bride-to- capital. sorbed the words of the Founders etched in be Ruth at a town barbecue in the fall of 1949. The lead witness at this morning's hearing, stone on the great monuments of our na- As fate would have it, Ruth and her three sis- Mr. Speaker, was the distinguished former tion’s capital. From the memorials to ters would all later marry young men that they Majority Leader of the United States Senate, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, young GIs drew deep reserves of faith, cour- met for the first time at this fateful barbecue. the former Senator from Kansas Bob Dole. age and fortitude. These solid and silent Clearly smitten by Ruth, Harland didn't Senator Dole is a veteran of World War II and monuments did not sit idly as war raged; waste any time before seeking Ruth's hand in the Chair of the National World War II Memo- they passed on America’s noble purpose from marriageÐHarland asked Ruth to be his wife rial Campaign. one generation to the next. that Christmas. Six months later, they would Mr. Speaker, Senator Dole has selflessly No doubt future generations will be asked start their new life together as husband and served our nation for over half a century. He to mount their own defense of American wife. was seriously wounded in Italy during the final freedoms. We must act now to build a Na- After farming for about 3 years in Nebraska, tional World War II Memorial to honor the weeks of World War II. After four hard years achievements of the last generation and to Harland took a job with J.C. Penney's, where of determined effort, he was able to return to inspire future generations. We must com- he would work for the next 20 years. To- a useful and productive life in his native Kan- plete the unfinished business of World War II gether, the Jacob family moved from town to sas where he served as county attorney after before the last veterans of that great conflict townÐJ.C. Penney to J.C. PenneyÐall over completing law school. In 1960 he was elected are gone. the midwest, eventually settling in the great a member of Congress, and eight years later, Our task is nearly complete. On Veterans town of Grand Junction, Colorado. After retir- he was elected a United States Senator from Day 1995, a deserved site on the Mall between ing from Penney's many years later, Harland, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Kansas. Between 1985 and 1996, Senator Memorial was dedicated. The Capital Cam- with the support and able assistance of Ruth, Dole served as Republican leader of the Sen- paign for the National World War II Memo- started up his own carpet store in Grand Junc- ate, both as majority leader and as minority rial is closing in on the $100 million goal tion. Surviving a cycle of boom and busts that leader. His over 11 years of service as Repub- with contributions from corporations, foun- claimed the life of many a business in the lican leader was the longest of any individual dations, veterans’ groups and private citi- Grand Valley, the Jacob's store is set to cele- in the history of the United States Senate. As zens in every state of the Union. brate its 17th year in business. The business, my colleagues know, Senator Dole was the I will be accepting today a contribution of and the years of hard work put into it by Ruth more than $14 million for the memorial— Republican candidate for President of the money collected from individual Americans and Harland, is rightfully a source of great United States in the 1996 election. in Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores across pride for the Jacob's and their many friends As one of our nation's outstanding veterans the country. This generous spirit is being and family. In so many ways, Harland and of World War II, Mr. Speaker, I can think of no replicated in communities throughout Amer- Ruth Jacob's dedication to keeping their fur- individual better qualified than Bob Dole to ica. niture store afloatÐthrough good times and

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.006 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E886 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 badÐembodies the entrepreneurial spirit that Research and development is much more group, so it is only fitting that these words are makes America so great. important than drug company promotions. Our immortalized in the annals of this greatest of While the success of their carpet business nation has reaped great rewards as a result of all freely elected bodies. speaks volumes about Ruth and Harland, their pharmaceutical research. Pharmaceutical and Since 1900, the Consumers League has enduring legacy rests in their beautiful family. biotech research have led to the discovery of fought for the rights of consumers. Congress Harland and Ruth are the proud parents of lifesaving cures and treatments for ailments used ideas from CLNJ testimony in the U.S. fourÐKathy, Mike, Jean, and ToddÐthe that would have cut lives short in earlier years. Home Equity Loan Consumer Protection Act, grandparents of 14ÐKelly Paxton, Rachel But drug companies can do more. Think of all to prohibit ``rate rise surprise.'' Congress also Jacob, Jake Zambrano, Amanda Hamblin, the additional lives that could be saved if the adopted a CLNJ measure to help save homes Elissa Zambrano, Joey Pepper, Josh pharmaceutical industry dedicated the re- from foreclosure, by giving homeowners a Zambrano, Megan Lawson, Greg Jacob, Matt sources now spent on physician promotions to chance to pay their mortgages through bank- Pepper, David Pepper, Manon Jacob, Luke R&D. ruptcy payment plans. The league helps peo- Jacob, and Amelia JacobÐand the great- Mr. Speaker, Congress has a responsibility ple shop for credit with a pamphlet on low-cost grandparents of six moreÐAlexia Zambrano, to put an end to this pharmaceutical credit cards. Consumers League also helps Jerika Hamblin, Alex Zambrano, Arianna ``giftgiving'' and to encourage research and low income consumers with its ``rent to own'' Zambrano, Sydney Hamblin, and Josh development of life-saving drugs. The drug in- campaign. Zambrano. dustry's lobbying of physicians, which clearly Consumers League of New Jersey is non- As you can see, Mr. Speaker, the Jacob leads to distorted, inappropriate, overpre- partisan. CLNJ does not make endorsements family has been very blessed over the course scribing of drugs, must be brought to an end. nor does it contribute money to candidates. of the last 50 years. As my friends Harland f They give people an honest opinion, and try to and Ruth celebrate this wonderful occasion, I persuade elected officials to help consumers. want to wish them congratulations and contin- HONORING MRS. HAZEL PAHLER In the early 1900s children worked in fac- ued happiness on behalf of their many friends, tories, and many of the protections of modern family, and neighbors. Ruth and Harland, we HON. SCOTT McINNIS life which we take for granted were non- are all very proud of you! OF COLORADO existent. Consumers League struggled for 35 f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years before its original agenda of safe food, safe working conditions, prohibitions on child HALT PHARMACEUTICAL LOB- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 labor, promotion of minimum wages laws and BYING TO PHYSICIANS TO IN- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I want to ask union protections, was enacted into law as the CREASE R&D that we all pause for a moment to remember New Deal. a woman who we have lost, Hazel Pahler. CLNJ has always been ahead of the country HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Though she is gone, she will live on in the in its vision of justice. It was not until the New OF CALIFORNIA hearts of all who knew her. Deal that many of the reforms championed by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Pahler was a first lieutenant in the CLNJ became law. CLNJ was a founding Army Nurse Corps. She was laid to rest with member of the National Consumers League Tuesday, June 6, 2000 full military honors, in Grand Junction, Colo- (NCL), and worked with NCL and unions to Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I submit for the rado after her battle with cancer. Mrs. Pahler bring about change. CLNJ also took up the RECORD several examples of unsolicited drug was a nurse who witnessed the horrors of cause of the ``watch-dial'' radium poisoning of company ``freebies'' a Florida physician re- war. She was dedicated to her profession and female workers in Essex County, New Jersey. ceived in just one week. Over the years, I was able to endure all the hardships of war In the 1960s and 1970s, CLNJ leaders have received numerous examples of doctors while remaining focused on the welfare of the spoke out for consumer protection laws, credit being given free meals, cocktails, travel sub- soldiers. laws, usury limits, and enforcement of min- sidies and recreational eventsÐall financed by As a result of her untiring efforts, Mrs. imum wage and child labor laws. They looked pharmaceutical companies. Drug companies Pahler earned many awards. She has been into supermarket prices. They also went to the spend billions a year promoting their products honored with the European, African and Mid- fields to support migrant farm-workers. Rut- to physicians through these very questionable dle Eastern medals, the American Defense gers University of New Jersey has consider- tactics instead of using this money for life-sav- Medal, the Red Cross Service Pin, the World able archives about the early and middle ing research and development. War II Victory Medal and three Overseas years of CLNJ history. Last January, the Journal of the American Service Bars. She is a remarkable person that From 1985 onward CLNJ has fought for Medical Association (JAMA) found that more devoted her life to the service of others. consumer rights and basic justice. For fifteen than $11 billion is spent each year by drug Hazel Pahler is someone who will be years they promoted lower interest rates by companies promoting and marketing their missed by many. Her friends and family will publicizing lower interest credit cards. They productsÐwith about $8,000 to $13,000 spent miss the woman that they all enjoyed spend- gave away tens of thousands of credit card per year on each physician. JAMA concluded ing time with. The rest of us will miss this pamphlets. CLNJ also lamented bank merg- that present physician-industry interactions ad- woman who exemplified the selflessness that ers, which resulted in fewer choices, higher versely affects prescribing and professional so few truly possess. But, when we lose a prices for consumers and interest rates that behavior. woman such as Mrs. Pahler, being missed is never went down. In addition, CLNJ supported Additionally, a March USA Today article de- certainly no precursor to being forgotten. And the Fair Lending Coalition. They also helped scribed a growing trend among pharmaceuti- everyone who ever knew her will walk through enact New Jersey's Basic Banking law. cally-financed advertising and marketing firms life a bit differently for it. From 1986±89, CLNJ's President was a to sponsor physician continuing medical edu- f member of the Federal Reserve Board's Con- cation (CME) courses that doctors in 34 states sumer Advisory Council. The president op- need to keep their licenses. These marketing TRIBUTE TO THE CONSUMER posed ``checkhold'' delays. The common firms are paid by drug companies that often LEAGUE OF NEW JERSEY ground discovered between CL and bankers hire faculty to teach these courses to push proved to be the formula which Congress en- their sponsors' products. HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. acted into law: the Federal Reserve must Such evidence of pharmaceutical waste, the OF NEW JERSEY process checks quicker, and banks must end adverse impact of drug company gifts on pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the long holds. In addition, the president sup- scribing practices and the need for increased ported Truth in Savings, which was also en- pharmaceutical R&D led me to introduce H.R. Tuesday, June 6, 2000 acted. 4089, the Save Money for Prescription Drug Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to CLNJ fought against weakening New Jer- Research Act of 2000. My bill would deny tax call to your attention the deeds of a remark- sey's Secondary Mortgage Loan Act. When deductions to drug companies for certain gifts able organization, the Consumers League of the Legislature legalized abuses, less than and benefits provided to physicians (other New Jersey (CLNJ), which was recognized on one year later, CLNJ testified before the than product samples) and instead encourage Tuesday, May 16, 2000 because of its many United States Senate in 1987 about home eq- drug companies to use those funds for a much years of service and leadership at a dinner uity loans, or as CLNJ put it ``charge a blouse, more important useÐpharmaceutical research celebration in West Orange, New Jersey. This put a lien on your house.'' Congress banned and development. year marks the 100th anniversary of the what New Jersey had approved: the ``rate rise

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JN8.008 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E887 surprise'' (the power to change a home equity the ``We the People'' mock hearings test stu- CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2559, contract after you borrowed significant funds). dent knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. The AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTEC- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- Milford students were recognized for their ex- TION ACT OF 2000 leagues, the United States of America, the pertise on the following subject: How Did the State of New Jersey and me in recognizing Values and Principles Embodied in the Con- SPEECH OF the outstanding and invaluable service to the stitution Shape American Institutions and community of the Consumers League of New Practices? The dozen Sophomores, Juniors, Jersey. HON. EVA M. CLAYTON and Seniors competed against 50 other class- f OF NORTH CAROLINA es from throughout the nation. The team dem- HONORING MICHAEL L. PESCE onstrated a remarkable understanding of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fundamental ideals and values of American Thursday, May 25, 2000 HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS constitutional government. OF NEW YORK I had the privilege to serve as a judge for Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this year's state competition to come to Wash- strong support of the Agriculture Risk Protec- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 ington for the national competition. It was ap- tion Act (H.R. 2559) conference report. I com- mend Chairman COMBEST and Ranking Mem- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to parent to me then that the Milford High School ber STENHOLM for their efforts to craft com- honor one of Brooklyn's finest residents, Mi- students had the knowledge, team-work, and prehensive legislation which will help restore chael L. Pesce, who was recognized last night enthusiasm necessary to successfully com- at the First Tri Block Association's June meet- pete against 50 other classes from throughout the safety net for agriculture producers. ing. the nation. These students can be proud of Risk management tools such as crop or rev- Michael L. Pesce was born in the small their award winning performance. enue insurance provide protection from yield coastal town of Mola di Bari, Italy. He and his I was honored to have the team visit me or price declines within a growing and mar- family immigrated to America when he was 12 here on Capitol Hill during their trip to Wash- keting season. Indeed statistics for North years of age and settled in the Carroll Gar- ington for the national competition. I would like Carolina show that over the last ten years the dens section of Brooklyn. He attended local number of acres insured has increased from public schools and graduated from City Col- to take this opportunity to congratulate the fol- 581,764 in 1988 to 2,844,524 in 1999. Partici- lege with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. lowing students for their performance at the Justice Pesce received his J.D. Degree from national ``We the People'' competition: Adam pation is very high, with 82 percent of acres Detroit College of Law in 1969 and was admit- Berger, Jon Butt, Jenn Catherine, Vanessa covered for tobacco, 83% of acres covered for ted to the bar in 1970. He began his career Chretien, Mike Gott, Keith Holt, Pam Murphy, peanuts, and 89% covered for cotton. working for the Legal Aid Society in their David Norway, Mike Parisi, Abby Parker, Pete In 1999, $131 million in liability was paid to Hunts Point, Bronx office, handling a wide Phillips, and Ashley Standbridge. North Carolina producers who suffered crop range of civil matters. damages, first from drought and then from In 1972, he was elected to the New York f three hurricanes and subsequent historic State Assembly, representing the 52nd As- flooding in eastern North Carolina. Even with sembly District. Over the next eight years, he HONORING MR. RYAN PATTERSON served on many committees, including Labor, these payments North Carolina producers will Governmental Operations, and Higher Edu- benefit greatly from their portion of the addi- cation, and served as Chair of the Special As- HON. SCOTT McINNIS tional emergency assistance monies, which sembly Committee on Ports and Terminals. nationwide total $7.1 million over two fiscal OF COLORADO During this period, he was also a partner in years (2000 & 2001), provided by this legisla- the firm of Pesce & Levine. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. This includes $340 million for tobacco Justice Pesce was elected to the Civil Court farmers to compensate for economic losses Tuesday, June 6, 2000 in 1980, and was assigned to the Criminal along with $47 million in economic assistance Court, where he served for three years. He Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to for peanut producers, which equates to $30.50 was designated an Acting Justice of the Su- take a moment to recognize the accomplish- per ton for quota peanuts and $16 for addi- preme Court in 1984 and was elected to a full ments of an outstanding student, Ryan Patter- tional peanuts. I am especially thankful that term in 1989 from Kings and Richmond Coun- ties. In 1996, he was designated Administra- son. His innovative mind has won him a pa- we have included provisions which address tive Judge for the 2nd Judicial District. rade of awards, most recently he has won top conditions created when producers suffer mul- He has long been actively involved in Car- prize in the Colorado Science Fair. He also tiple years disasters. roll Gardens and in the wider Italian-American represented Colorado at the Intel International Additional emergence assistance provisions community. Justice Pesce serves on the Science and Engineering Fair, in which he include: Board of Directors of Amico, Inc., and is a won almost $10,000. $40 million for USDA to provide soil, water member of the Board of Directors of the Vis- His outstanding invention rightfully called iting Nurse Association of Brooklyn. In 1986, and natural conservation assistance for farm- ``Sleuthbot'' is a computerized device schools ers in the form of cost share or incentive pay- the Italian government granted Justice Pesce can use to seek out bombs or suspicious indi- the title of ``Cavaliere'' (Order of Merit). Please ments; viduals without getting put into harms way dur- join me in honoring Justice Michael L. Pesce, ing a crisis. Mr. Patterson traveled to Detroit $10 million for USDA's Farmland Protection one of Brooklyn's finest. Program f with 1,200 other students from 40 countries to compete in the Intel International Science and $34 million FY 2000 and $76 million in FY RECOGNIZING THE MILFORD HIGH Engineering Fair. His accolades from the com- 2001 for USDA to purchase additional food ‘‘WE THE PEOPLE’’ TEAM petition are extensive, but most admirable is commodities for distribution to schools partici- the $250 and a paid internship he received pating in the school lunch program HON. CHARLES F. BASS from Axonne Corp. Mr. Patterson is a model $32 million in FY 2001 available for a vari- OF NEW HAMPSHIRE for all students to follow and one that will be ety of agricultural research programs including IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sure to achieve great things for the good of those related to soil, science, forest health and Tuesday, June 6, 2000 mankind. He has proven to be an asset to his management, tobacco research for medicinal school and community. Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the purposes and reducing and managing waste ``We the People'' team from Milford High It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say con- in livestock and poultry operations. School in Milford, New Hampshire. These out- gratulations to Ryan Patterson on a truly ex- Mr. Speaker, I urge all of our colleagues to standing young students recently won an ceptional accomplishment. Due to his dedi- support and vote for the conference report. award at the ``We the People'' national finals cated service and ingenuity, it is clear that held in Washington, D.C. As you may know, Colorado is a better place.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.009 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E888 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2559, mass, and rejected the proposal as being sci- contract, and assistance under this section AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTEC- entifically unsound. that: (i) involve a consortia of experts from TION ACT Also, the term ‘‘research and develop- multiple institutions; and (ii) encourage the ment’’ means ‘‘research, development, and integration of disciplines and application of demonstration.’’ Department of Energy SPEECH OF the best technical resources. However, this (DOE) activities conducted under this Act ‘‘preference’’ is not meant to negate the re- HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. are subject to the cost-sharing provisions of quirements of Section 407(c)(2)(D) requiring section 3002 of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 OF WISCONSIN that ‘‘grants, contracts, and assistance under (Public Law 102–486). this section be awarded competitively, on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SECTION 404. COOPERATION AND COORDINATION the basis of merit, after the establishment of Thursday, May 25, 2000 IN BIOMASS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT procedures that provide for scientific peer review by an independent panel of scientific Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I Section 404 mandates cooperation and co- ordination between the Secretary of Agri- and technical peers’’. would like to provide a more detailed expla- Section 407(f) provides that in addition to nationÐincluding a section-by-section anal- culture and the Secretary of Energy with re- spect to policies and procedures that pro- funds appropriated for biomass R&D under ysisÐof the Biomass Research and Develop- mote R&D leading to the production of the general authority of the Secretary of En- ment (R&D) Act of 2000 included as Title III of biobased industrial products. In order to fa- ergy (which may also be used to carry out H.R. 2559, the Agricultural Risk Reduction cilitate this cooperation and coordination, a this Act), there are authorized to be appro- Act. senior official in each of the U.S. Depart- priated to the Department of Agriculture to The Biomass R&D Act of 2000 combines ment of Agriculture (USDA) and DOE is to carry out this Act $49.0 million for each of fiscal years 2000 through 2005. features of three separate bills that were re- be designated as a ‘‘point of contact.’’ The SECTION 408. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND ferred to the Committee on Science: Title I of points of contact are to assist in arranging FUNDS. S. 935 and H.R. 2827, the National Sustain- interlaboratory and site-specific supple- mental agreements for research, develop- To the extent administrative support and able Fuels and Chemicals Act of 1999; and ment, and demonstration projects relating to funds are not provided by other agencies H.R. 2819, the Biomass Research and Devel- biobased industrial products; serve as co- under section 408(b), section 408(a) authorizes opment Act of 1999. This important piece of chairpersons of the Board; administer the the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of legislation would help fund the research, de- Initiative; and respond in writing to each Agriculture to provide such administrative velopment, and demonstration (RD&D) nec- recommendation of the Advisory Committee. support and funds of DOE and USDA to the essary to bring to market affordable biobased SECTION 405. BIOMASS RESEARCH AND Board and the Advisory Committee as are industrial products, including fuels, chemicals, DEVELOPMENT BOARD. necessary to enable the Board and the Advi- building materials, or electric power or heat Section 405 requires the Secretaries of En- sory Committee to carry out this Act. Sec- tion 408(c) provides that not more than 4 per- produced from biomass. ergy and Agriculture to jointly establish the Biomass Research and Development Board to cent of the amount appropriated for each fis- I want to express my appreciation to many cal year under section 407(f) may be used to Members of the House and Senate for all of coordinate programs within and among de- partments and agencies of the Federal Gov- pay the administrative costs of carrying out their hard work in crafting the Biomass R&D ernment for the purpose of promoting the this Act. Act of 2000. This includes: the Ranking Minor- use of biobased industrial products. This SECTION 409. REPORTS. ity Member (Mr. HALL of Texas) and Mr. UDALL Board is to supercede the Interagency Coun- Section 409 specifies the Act’s reporting re- of Colorado of the House Committee on cil on Biobased Products and Bioenergy es- quirements, which include: (a) an initial re- Science; the Chairman (Mr. COMBEST) and tablished by Executive Order 13134. This sec- port and (b) annual reports. Ranking Minority Member (Mr. STENHOLM) of tion also specifies the Board’s: (b) member- SECTION 410. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY. the House Committee on Agriculture; the ship, (c) duties, (d) funding, and (e) frequency Section 410 terminates the authority under of meetings. Chairman (Mr. EWING) and Ranking Minority this Act on December 3 1, 2005. SECTION 406. BIOMASS RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- Member (Mr. CONDIT) of the House Committee f MENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE. on Agriculture's Subcommittee on Risk Man- agement, Research and Specialty Crops; the Section 406 establishes the Biomass Re- TRIBUTE TO SAUL ZAENTZ search and Development Technical Advisory Chairman (Mr. LUGAR) and Ranking Minority Committee, which is to supercede the Advi- Member (Mr. HARKIN) of the Senate Com- sory Committee on Biobased Products and HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Bioenergy established by Executive Order OF NEW JERSEY and the Chairman (Mr. MURKOWSKI) and 13134. This section also specifies: (b) the Ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ranking Minority Member (Mr. BINGAMAN) of visory Committee’s membership and ap- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural pointment process; (c) duties; (d) coordina- Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Resources. tion; (e) frequency of meetings; and (f) terms. With respect to terms, section 406(f) call to your attention the deeds of the ac- SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS—BIOMASS RE- specifies that members of the Advisory Com- claimed film producer, Saul Zaentz of Passaic, SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) ACT OF mittee shall be appointed for a term of 3 New Jersey, who was feted on Friday, May 2000—(TITLE IV OF H.R. 2559, THE AGRICUL- 1 years, except that—(1) ⁄3 of the members ini- 19, 2000. It is only fitting that the Second TURAL RISK REDUCTION ACT) tially appointed shall be appointed for a Ward Educational and Charitable Foundation, SECTION 401. SHORT TITLE. term of 1 year; and (2) 1⁄3 of the members ini- tially appointed shall be appointed for a Inc. in cooperation with the Passaic Board of Section 401 cites Title III as the ‘‘Biomass Education celebrate the dedication of the audi- Research and Development Act of 2000’’ term of 2 years. (hereafter, ‘‘Act’’). SECTION 407. BIOMASS RESEARCH AND torium at the William B. Cruise Memorial DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE School Number 11 as the Saul Zaentz Audito- SECTION 402. FINDINGS. . rium because of his remarkable talents and Section 2 lists 13 findings. Section 407(a) requires the Secretary of Ag- riculture and the Secretary of Energy, act- contributions to the entertainment industry and SECTION 403. DEFINITIONS. ing through their respective points of con- society as a whole. He is honored for his pro- Section 403 defines ten terms: (1) ‘‘Advi- tact and in consultation with the Biomass fessional successes and never forgetting his sory Committee,’’ (2) ‘‘Biobased Industrial Research and Development Board, to estab- roots. Product,’’ (3) ‘‘Biomass,’’ (4) ‘‘Board,’’ (5) lish and carry out a Biomass Research and Saul Zaentz was born on February 28, 1921 ‘‘Initiative,’’ (6) ‘‘Institution of Higher Edu- Development Initiative under which com- in Passaic. He has produced only eight mov- cation,’’ (7) ‘‘National Laboratory,’’ (8) petitively awarded grants, contracts, and ‘‘Point of Contact,’’ (9) ‘‘Processing,’’ and other financial assistance are provided to, or ies since 1975, yet three have won the best (10) ‘‘Research and Development.’’ entered into with, eligible entities to carry picture Oscar. These are The English Patient The term ‘‘biomass’’ means ‘‘any organic out research, development, and demonstra- (1996), Amadeus (1984), and One Flew over matter that is available on a renewable or tion on biobased industrial products. the Cuckoo's Nest (1975). In addition, his film recurring basis, including agricultural crops Other provisions of Section 407 address: (b) The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) and trees, wood and wood wastes and resi- the purposes of grants, contracts, and other was nominated for multiple Oscars. He has a dues, plants (including aquatic plants), financial assistance under this section; (c) three-film version of the J.R.R. Tolkien epic grasses, residues, fibers, and animal wastes, eligible entities; (d) uses of grants, contract, Lord of the Rings trilogy in production. The municipal wastes, and other waste mate- and assistance; (e) technology and informa- rials.’’ The conferees gave specific consider- tion transfer to agricultural users; and (f) first of the three, The Fellowship of the Ring, ation to a proposal to exclude old-growth authorization of appropriations. is due out in December of 2000. In 1978, he timber and unsegregated municipal solid Section 407(c)(2)(D) requires that pref- produced an animated film version of the waste (garbage) from the definition of bio- erence be given to applications for grants, book.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.015 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E889 The 76-year-old's effort, The English Pa- talion that had come under fire. However, ington D.C. metro area where Art was in tient, won nine Oscars. The making of The Rascon's unit was ambushed before they charge of the weather bureau at National Air- English Patient is a story in itself. Saul entered reached the besieged battalion. Through port in Arlington, Virginia. At that time, the a partnership with 20th Century Fox for the heavy gunfire and grenade blasts, Rascon weather bureau was part of the U.S. Depart- film, but the studio insisted on big-name cast- risked his life during the intense battle tending ment of Commerce and the National Oceanic ing. Unwilling to compromise, he found an- to his fallen comrades. and Atmospheric Administration had not been other backer in Miramax. Because of the size Twice Rascon jumped on wounded soldiers created. Marie was a telephone operator for of the budget, the producer also persuaded to shield them from grenades, taking the Bell Atlantic. Their commitment to public serv- the entire cast and crew to defer half their sal- shrapnel himself. He was also shot while ice, our Nation, and their neighbors are the aries until the film recouped its costs. shielding another member of his platoon. De- hallmark of their careers. In addition to winning an Oscar for The spite these wounds, he was still able to re- Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me, English Patient, Saul garnered the honorary trieve a machine gun and ammunition that their neighbors, family and friends in wishing award, the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award helped keep the enemy at bay, saving his pla- Art and Marie Schmidt a happy 70th wedding from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and toon. Rascon served his country with the ut- anniversary. I am grateful to be reminded of Sciences. This only adds to a lifetime of most diligence, and saved the lives of many. such a loving couple and to have the oppor- achievement. The special award goes to, ``cre- The wounds he suffered that day were so seri- tunity to recognize such a momentous day in ative producers whose bodies of work reflect ous that he was given last rites. their lives. Art and Marie are to be com- a consistently high quality of motion picture Alfred Rascon did survive, and despite mended for their commitment to one another, production,'' according to Academy rules. many years and the red tape of bureaucracy, and for the wonderful example they set for The audience at the 1997 Academy Awards, he was awarded the Medal of Honor this past their many friends and family. I wish them the night of his triumph, was filled with actors February. I commend his remarkable display many more happy and healthy days together. and other film professionals who have worked of bravery. His loyalty to his battalion is an in- f with Saul. They all gave him a standing ova- spiration to all. tion. I congratulate Alfred Rascon on receiving TRIBUTE TO CHERYL DOUGH- In 1937, Darryl F. Zanuck, Jr. won the first the much-deserved Medal of Honor. His heroic ERTY—FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR Thalberg Award and Saul was the 33rd win- actions that day in March saved the lives of ner. The previous time the Academy conferred his battalion. He is a great American. He went HON. SCOTT McINNIS beyond the call of duty to serve his country. the award, in 1995, it went to Clint Eastwood. OF COLORADO For that, the nation expresses its gratitude. This native of Passaic, who struggled for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years to bring The English Patient to the f Tuesday, June 6, 2000 screen, was given the Producers Guild's A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO REINHART Darryl F. Zanuck Award as producer of the ‘‘ART’’ AND MARIE SCHMIDT ON Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to year. He also received its Eastman Kodak Vi- THE OCCASION OF THEIR 70TH take this moment to congratulate Cheryl sion Award for his ``special cinematic vision'' WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Dougherty for receiving the U.S. Department and took home a Golden Laurel marking his of Education's 2000 Fulbright-Hays Scholar- movie as the best drama of the year. Although HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS ship. She is one of 30 American teachers to it is only eight years old, the guild's awards receive this prestigious award out of an appli- OF VIRGINIA cant pool of over 10,000. The scholarship will have a near perfect record for predicting the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best-picture Oscar. engage Cheryl in a six-week program that will As a producer Saul's filmography includes Tuesday, June 6, 2000 allow her to travel to Poland and Hungary. many notable productions. In addition to his Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, it gives Ms. Dougherty is no stranger to international Oscar winning ventures, he has produced At me great pleasure to rise today to pay tribute travel and education. Some of her academic Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991), The to Art and Marie Schmidt, two notable mem- travels have taken her to such destinations as Mosquito Coast (1986) and Three Warriors bers of the Northern Virginia community. On Hawaii and Japan. She is a former participant (1977). He served as Executive Producer for Wednesday, May 17, 2000, the Schmidt's of the Fulbright Memorial Scholarship program Payday (1972). In One Flew Over the Cuck- marked their 70th wedding anniversary. The where she was given the opportunity to travel oo's Nest, he took an uncredited turn as an wedding anniversary was celebrated by the and teach in Japan. Cheryl was even given actor, playing the captain on the shore when congregation at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in the opportunity to address Japanese students the boat returns. Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia. in their native language, a commendable ex- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- Mr. Speaker, I join together today with the perience. leagues, Saul's family and friends, the Second extended family of St. Paul's Episcopal She believes it is crucial to educate our Ward Educational and Charitable Foundation, Church to commend Art and Marie on this joy- youth on different cultures and customs. She Inc., the Passaic Board of Education, the City ous occasion and to share the warm wishes of is constantly encouraging her student base to of Passaic, the State of New Jersey and me the citizens of Virginia's 11th Congressional interact and become aware of these dif- in recognizing the outstanding and invaluable District. Anytime our community honors the ferences. It is not uncommon for her students achievements of Saul Zaentz. 70th anniversary of any accomplishment, it is to exchange letters or videos with students f a moment to cherish. When we then celebrate from different countries. a marriage of 70 years, a marriage of dedica- It is encouraging to honor teachers of HONORING A TRUE AMERICAN tion, patience, love, and understanding, we Cheryl's caliber. With more teachers like her, HERO, ALFRED RASCON are struck by the power and beauty of this we can continue to dissolve cultural barriers human commitment. Grand occasions such as and promote international prosperity. I am HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL this magnify the many blessings that have confident she will continue to strive for aca- OF CALIFORNIA been bestowed upon this wonderful couple. demic excellence and further the knowledge of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Schmidt's have given generously of our youth. their personal time and resources to their fam- f Tuesday, June 6, 2000 ily and to our community. Throughout their Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise lives together, they have worked hard, appre- HONORING OPHELIA YOUNG today to honor a true American hero, Medal of ciating the opportunities that life has offered PERRY Honor recipient Alfred Rascon. Rascon risked them. Art and Marie are fifty-five year resi- his own life suffering serious injury to save the dents of the Bailey's Crossroads area of HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS men of his battalion during the Vietnam War. Northern Virginia. They have witnessed the OF NEW YORK Alfred Rascon, a soft-spoken Army medic, transformation of Fairfax County from a sleepy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exhibited the type of heroism that few encoun- suburb of our Nation's Capital into a cultural Tuesday, June 6, 2000 ter in a lifetime. On March 16, 1966, Rascon and commercial destination in its own right. and his unit, a reconnaissance platoon for the The loving couple are the proud parents of Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 173rd Airborne Brigade's 1st Battalion, 503rd three children; Robert, Marilyn, and Doug. honor Ophelia Young Perry. Though a native Regiment, was advancing through the jungle After living in Kansas City, St. Louis, and of Buckingham County, Virginia, she presently in Long Khanh Province to assist another bat- Chicago, the Schmidt's moved to the Wash- resides with her mother, Thelma Jones and

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.015 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E890 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 husband, William Frank Perry Jr. in the 28, 2000). Wireless carriers and hardware fantry. In 1920 it became the 65th Infantry Bushwick section of Brooklyn, New York. They manufacturers have sponsored this initiative Regiment. have one son, William Frank Perry III. every year since 1990 to focus attention on During World War 1, the 65th Infantry pro- She is an assistant to Brooklyn Borough the benefits of responsible cell phone use. tected the Panama Canal Zone against Ger- President Howard Golden, and serves as a li- During Wireless Safety Week 2000, the wire- aison to the Brooklyn Christian community. less industry reminds customers and con- many and other opposing nations. After the She has been an active member of the sumers that safety is the most important call war, they returned to garrison duty in Puerto Berean Missionary Baptist Church in Brooklyn they will ever make. Rico. for 49 years. Ophelia has a passion for her More than 90 million people in the United During World War II, the 65th moved first to community and civic affairs. She is currently States today take advantage of the conven- Panama in January of 1943, then to France in the president of ChurchWomen United in ience, value and safety of wireless phones. September 1944. The 65th fought in several Brooklyn, an ecumenical movement of Chris- One of these 90 million is Ms. Amy Sparks, of European battlefields, including, the decisive tian women. Under Mrs. Perry's leadership, Bethlehem, New Hampshire. skirmish near the River Arno, the Ardennes the membership has increased to include over Ms. Sparks used her wireless phone twice and other key engagements along the French 700 Christian women. It is the largest unit of in one week to call for emergency assistance. CWU in the country. While on her way from school, she witnessed and Italian borders. The unit also carried out CWU sponsors many other activities to raise a car accident and immediately called emer- civil actions and security duties such as guard- funds for contributions to others in need, such gency services and offered road-side assist- ing high-ranking Nazi officials during the Nur- as it's Prison Ministry and holiday sharing pro- ance to those involved. Two days later, Amy emberg trials. gram where 2,000 bedside bags are annually again witnessed an accident. Once more she The 65th became a highly decorated unit prepared and distributed to hospitals, nursing called emergency assistance and stayed with during the second World War, with members homes and to those who are incarcerated. the drivers until help arrived on the scene. earning the Distinguished Service Cross, two The group also contributed to world wide That Amy is a Good Samaritan and heroine is Silver Stars, 90 Purple Hearts, 22 Bronze church activities. In addition to supporting the evident. Stars and 1,367 Combat Infantry Badges, Bedford-Stuyvesant Ambulance Service, re- GN Netcom has been an integral part of the cently CWU really supported the flood victims Nashua, New Hampshire community since After the war, the group returned to garrison in North Carolina. 1995, and employs over 250 highly-skilled em- duty in Puerto Rico. In response to shrewd spiritual insight, ployees. This company has grown over the On September 23, 1950, the 65th Infantry Ophelia conceived the idea for an observance last 13 years to become the world leader in Regiment entered the Korean Conflict. This centered on ``The Seven Last Words of cordless/wireless headset solutions. P. Mi- unit, the only segregated Hispanic unit in the Christ''. For 16 years, the ecumenical worship chael Fairweather, President and CEO of GN Army's history was composed mostly of native service has begun at 7:00 am on Good Friday Netcom, has long been active in helping to Puerto Ricans. In Korea the group participated and the attendance continues to grow. These educate consumers on their need to use their in nine major campaigns, saw intense action services have been held in various community wireless phones safely and responsibly. The and distinguished itself with gallant combat churches and have continued to draw over entire wireless industry deserves credit for its 3,000 worshipers. Participants travel through- strong effort to educate the American public of performances. It became one of the most out the metropolitan area and from many other the responsibility each of us has when using highly decorated army units in history. These parts of the United States to attend this annual a wireless phone while driving. honors include a United States Presidential worship celebration. In closing, I wish to commend Amy Sparks Unit Citation, a Meritorious Unit Commenda- Ophelia Perry serves as the chairperson of for her quick and admirable actions, and all tion, two Republic of Korea Presidential Unit the Development Committee of the Brooklyn GN Netcom employees for their efforts to save Citations and the Greek Gold Medal for Brav- Division of the Council of Churches. She is a lives, stop crime, summon assistance, and ery. lifetime member of the National Council of make their communities a better place to live. The men of the 65th Infantry, the Negro Women, Brooklyn section. She is also f ``Borinqueneers'' as they came to be known, a member of the Society for the Preservation of Weeksville. Ophelia has been honored and TRIBUTE TO THE 65TH INFANTRY were awarded four distinguished Service recognized for her civic work and achieve- REGIMENT FROM PUERTO RICO/ Crosses, 155 Silver Stars, 562 Bronze Stars ments. Her many awards include: ``Woman of BORINQUENEERS and 1,014 Purple Hearts among other awards. the Year''ÐThe National Conference of Chris- Borinqueneers is a word indigenous to Puerto tians and Jews; Salute to Brooklyn Women HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. Rico meaning, ``native islander.'' Leadership Humanitarian AwardÐThe Brook- OF NEW JERSEY The United States Army dissolved the 65th lyn Urban League; The Caribbean American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Infantry Regiment in 1956. On February 15, AwardÐChamber of Commerce: Outstanding Tuesday, June 6, 2000 1959 the 65th Infantry became a regiment in Service AwardÐThe Council of ChurchesÐ the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. City of New York; ``Woman of Influence''Ð Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Brooklyn YWCA; Thomas R. Fortune Commu- call to your attention to the deeds of the 65th Today the 65th Infantry continues its proud nity Service AwardÐUnity Democratic Club; Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico, which tradition of service as part of the 92nd Infantry Valiant Women AwardÐChurch Women was recognized on Friday, May 26, 2000 be- Brigade. cause of its many years of service and leader- United; The Sandy F. Ray Award; and The In 1992, the National Guard honored the Christian Service award. ship. The regiment, honored by the Puerto Rican Parade of Paterson 2000/Desfile unit with a Heritage painting. The scene de- I wish to recognize the lifelong efforts of Ä picts the regiment conducting a bayonet Ophelia Young Perry, and wish her continued Puertorriqueno, Inc. 2000, is celebrating a charge against a Chinese division in Korea on success in her future endeavors. century of service to the nation and the 50th February 2, 1951. More than 61,000 Puerto f anniversary of its participation in the Korean Conflict. Ricans served in the Korean Conflict. More RECOGNITION OF WIRELESS SAFE- The 65th Infantry Regiment was organized than 6,000 served in the 65th. In addition, TY WEEK, MISS AMY SPARKS, on March 2, 1899; one year after United more than 732 Puerto Ricans lost their lives in AND GN NETCOM States Military Forces occupied Puerto Rico Korea. during the Spanish-American War. The group Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- began as a volunteer force charged with de- HON. CHARLES F. BASS leagues, Puerto Rican Parade of Paterson fending the island. Even though it was an ac- Ä OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 2000/Desfile Puertorriqueno, Inc. 2000, Puerto IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive Army Regiment, Puerto Ricans that en- listed or were appointed as officers in the 65th Rico, the United States and me in recognizing Tuesday, June 6, 2000 could expect to spend their entire military ca- the outstanding and invaluable contributions of Mr. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to reers in Puerto Rico. the 65th Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico. have this opportunity to recognize Wireless In 1917, one year after Puerto Ricans were Throughout its 100 years of service, the 65th Safety Week 2000, which is held the week granted American citizenship, the 65th was re- has always lived up to its motto, ``Honor and leading into Memorial Day Weekend (May 22± organized as the Puerto Rican Regiment of In- Fidelity.''

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.018 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E891 S. 1402, VETERANS AND DEPEND- TRIBUTE TO NORBERT L. KANE, community. TRP's Family and Community ENTS MILLENNIUM EDUCATION AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR Programs respond to the developmental ACT AND CHICAGO CITIZEN needs of children, adults and families by build- ing upon their values and culture. Each pro- HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI gram works to build skills and create opportu- OF ILLINOIS OF TEXAS nities that promote stronger families. TRP pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grams include Esperanza Familiar (Family IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 6, 2000 Hope), Supportive Housing Programs and the Tuesday, June 6, 2000 Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Centro Familiar Guadalupano (Guadalupano Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, as an origi- pay tribute today to a dedicated educator who Family Center). The Housing Services division nal co-sponsor of the House version of this has spent the last 44 years serving the Chi- educates families on property ownership measure, I commend the House and the cago Public School (CPS) system and the issues and facilitates investment by residents House Veterans' Affairs Committee for bring- Southwest side of Chicago. This year, Norbert and financial institutions into the community. L. Kane, an Assistant Principal at Hubbard ing this long-awaited increase in education re- TRP staff provides home owner education, High School, will be retiring after 35 years of sources for veterans to quick passage. I urge client counseling and oversees the marketing the Senate to accept the House version and hard work for local students. and sales for its New Homes program. The send this bill to the President. Norbert Kane represents all that Chicago Resurrection Project also develops and ren- In this legislation, we boost Montgomery GI citizens can ask for in an educator. He is a ovates community-owned real estate in a sus- bill funding significantly. The increase is fully devoted family man, married to Delores Kane offset and will go directly to veterans to help and a father of six children. Professionally, tainable, affordable manner. TRP undertakes pay for their education. The bill would primarily Norbert excelled in the program of manage- the property acquisition, financial packaging increase the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) ben- ment for Hubbard High SchoolÐRegion 5. and construction management for its rental efit from $536 to $600 per month on October With his many organizational talents, Norbert housing and commercial developments. TRP 1, 2000, and to $720 per month on October 1, earned the respect of his many colleagues also oversees the physical, financial and ten- 2002, for full-time students, with proportionate and students. ant management of all its properties, ensuring In addition, Norbert has been honored for increases for part-time students. I am dis- the long term sustainability of the organiza- his many self-less contributions to the 3rd appointed that we cannot offer a benefit which tion's real estate projects. TRP is developing is tied to the real escalating costs of higher Congressional District and Southwest Chi- cago. For several years, Mr. Kane adminis- the economic capacity of community residents education, and plans that recognize the actual through an innovative approach to workforce growing costs of tuition should be given their tered the Combined Charities Campaign, as and business development. The Resurrection day. well as numerous blood drives. He has also served as American Legion District Com- Construction Cooperative provides entrepre- As a college professor who taught and ad- manderÐ1st Division, while being constantly neurial assistance to new and emerging con- vised students who were eligible for Mont- committed to the beautification of Hubbard gomery GI bill benefits, I know first hand the struction related businesses. The Resurrection High School. tremendous help that this program has con- Loan Fund provides working capital loans up Mr. Speaker, Hubbard High School is re- ferred upon those who have served their na- to one-hundred thousand dollars to these busi- grettably going to lose an outstanding Assist- tion. nesses. The Resurrection Employment pro- ant Principal and public servant. It gives me gram offers comprehensive support to individ- I am pleased with the additional provisions great pleasure to share Mr. Kane's accom- of S. 1402. As amended, these include: plishments with my colleagues today. Again, I uals seeking better employment. Staff pro- 1. Furnishing individuals still on active duty thank Norbert L. Kane for his many years of vides support on an individual basis, assess- who either turned down a previous opportunity service, and I wish him equal success in his ing skills and guiding participants through the to convert to the MGIB or had a zero balance retirement. job-seeking process. in their Vietnam-era Veterans' Education As- f Resurrection Project's exceptional work for sistance Program (VEAP) account, the option our community has been recognized with to pay $2,700 to convert to MGIB eligibility. THE RESURRECTION PROJECT awards such as the LaSalle Bank's Tom 2. Increasing survivors' and dependents' CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVER- Gobby Community Leadership Award, BP educational assistance benefits for full-time SARY students from $485 to $600 per month effec- Amoco Foundation's BP Amoco Leader Award tive October 1, 2000, and $720 per month ef- HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ for job creation, Bank of America's Community fective October 1, 2002, with proportionate in- OF ILLINOIS Impact Award and Fannie Mae Foundation's creases for part-time students; also authorizes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Maxwell Award of Excellence for the Produc- tion of Low Income Housing. an annual cost of living adjustment. Tuesday, June 6, 2000 4. Permiting the award of Survivors' and De- Some of TRPs accomplishments include pendents' Educational Assistance payments to Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege for me to pay tribute to the Resurrec- building 112 new homes for low and moderate be retroactive to the date of the entitling event, income families, developing a new daycare that is, service-connected death or award of tion Project (TRP) for its invaluable work cre- and after school care center for 208 children, 100 percent disability rating. ating healthy communities on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. assisting 32 local contractors to begin, de- 5. Allowing monthly educational assistance Founded on May 22, 1990 by a coalition of velop and expand their own construction busi- benefits to be paid between term, quarter, or Pilsen churches, The Resurrection Project is semester intervals of up to 8 weeks. nesses, creating a bilingual second stage an institution-based neighborhood organization housing program for homeless single mothers 6. Allowing use of MGIB benefits to pay the whose mission is to build relationships and fee for a veteran's civilian occupational licens- and generating more than twenty-five million challenge people to act on their faith and val- dollars in community investment. ing or certification examination. ues to create healthy communities through or- The added flexibility this bill would provide is ganizing, education and community develop- I have witnessed the many positive accom- crucial as more and more veterans seek high- ment. plishments of the Resurrection Project er education after their service. While this The Resurrection Project provides assist- throughout my community. The organization's does not satisfy all the problems that may be ance through community organizing, family hard work, commitment and dedication is in- out there or emerge in the future, it goes a programs, housing services, real estate devel- valuable to the people I serve. I commend the long way in boosting the finest educational opment, asset management and workforce Resurrection Project for ten years of building program for those who have served, the Mont- and business development. affordable new homes and rental housing, gomery GI bill. The Resurrection Project builds institutional helping businesses grow, challenging commu- I regret missing the vote on this important power and develops new leadership by orga- nity residents to become leaders and strength- bill, where I would have voted aye on pas- nizing through its member institutions and sage, as I was in the district attending my block club network. TRP prepares leaders to ening families through the development of new daughter's high school graduation. actively participate in the issues affecting their child care centers.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.020 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E892 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 TRIBUTE TO FERNANDO LUIS GAR- The venerable Carlos James Lozada began be ``hands on'' and enjoys seeing them ac- CIA, EURIPIDES RUBIO, JR., CAR- his tour of duty on June 11, 1967. He was tively participate in their environmental com- LOS JAMES LOZADA AND HEC- struck down, while missing, at the age of 21. munities. TOR COLON SANTIAGO He died on November 20, 1967 in Dak To, It is encouraging to see teachers of Mary's Republic of Vietnam. Part of his citation reads, stature receive awards for excellence in their HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. ``PFC Lozada apparently realized that if he prescribed academic rigor. Mary has also re- OF NEW JERSEY abandoned his position, there would be noth- ceived the Radio Shack National Teachers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing to hold back the surging North Vietnamese Award among her many accomplishments. I solders and that the entire Company with- am confident she will continue to strive for Tuesday June 6, 2000 drawal would be jeopardized. He made this academic excellence and continue to encour- Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to decision realizing that the enemy was con- age our future generations to pursue an active call your attention to the deeds of four distin- verging on three sides. His heroic deed served role in the health of their environment. guished servicemen, who were honored on as an inspiration to his comrades throughout f Friday, May 26, 2000 by the Puerto Rican Pa- Ä the ensuing four-day battle.'' His name is in- THE ADMISSION OF ISRAEL TO rade of Paterson 2000/Desfile Puertorriqueno, scribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial THE ‘‘WEOG’’ GROUP AT THE Inc. 2000 in coordination with Memorial Day. It wall panel 30E, row 45. UNITED NATIONS IS A CRITICAL is only fitting since these soldiers, Fernando Hector Colon Santiago's rank was Specialist STEP FORWARD Luis Garcia, Euripides Rubio, Jr., Carlos Fourth Class. He served in the United States James Lozada and Hector Colon Santiago are Army, Company B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry among the 3,400 plus brave men that have Division. He entered the service in New York HON. TOM LANTOS merited the Medal of Honor. The Medal of City, New York. He was born on December OF CALIFORNIA Honor is the highest award for valor in action 20, 1942 in Salinas, Puerto Rico. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES against an enemy force that can be bestowed A remarkable individual, Hector Colon Tuesday, June 6, 2000 upon an individual serving in the Armed Serv- Santiago began his tour of duty on October Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, just a few days ices of the United States. The Medal is gen- 23, 1967. He died at the age of 25 on June ago the leaders of Western Europe took an erally presented to its recipient by the Presi- 28, 1968 in Quang Tri Province, Republic of immensely important step by inviting the State dent of the United States of America in the Vietnam. A portion of his citation states, ``Spe- of Israel to join the ``Western Europe and name of Congress, it is often called the Con- cialist Fourth Class Santiago-Colon distin- Other Group'' (WEOG) at the United Nations. gressional Medal of Honor. The world lost four guished himself at the cost of his life while Membership in a regional grouping is signifi- truly remarkable people when these four brave serving as a gunner in the mortar platoon of cant at the United Nations because seats on men perished while in the line of duty. Company B. He heroically sacrificed himself to the UN Security Council and other similar ro- Fernando Luis Garcia served as a Private save the lives of those who occupied the fox- tating positions are made through regional First Class in the United States Marine Corps, hole with him, and provided them with the in- caucuses. Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Ma- spiration to continue fighting until they had Israel has been a member of the United Na- rine Division. He entered the service in San forced the enemy to retreat from the perim- tions since 1949Ðthe year after the State of Juan Puerto Rico. He was born on August 14, eter.'' His name is etched in the wall of the Israel was officially proclaimedÐbut during 1929 in Utuado, Puerto Rico. Vietnam Veterans Memorial on panel 54W, that half century, until it was invited to join the The stellar life of Fernando Luis Garcia was Row, 13. WEOG group last week, it was never a mem- cut short when he was killed in Korea on Sep- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- ber of a regional group. As a result, Israel is tember 5, 1952. An excerpt from his citation the only country in the UN never to hold one leagues, the Puerto RicanÄ Parade of Paterson notes, ``He was intrepid in his service as a 2000/Desfile Puertorriqueno, Inc. 2000, Puerto of the rotating Security Council seats. member of Company I, in action against Rico, the United States and me in recognizing Mr. Speaker, this welcome decision is one enemy aggressor forces. PFC Garcia the outstanding and invaluable achievements that many of our colleagues in the Congress unhesitatingly chose to sacrifice himself for the and sacrifices of Fernando Luis Garcia, have fought to achieve through letters, resolu- life of another Marine. His great personal valor Euripides Rubio, Jr., Carlos James Lozada tions and similar actions. Several months ago, and cool decision in the face of almost certain and Hector Colon Santiago. Each of these at my suggestion, the ambassadors in Wash- death, sustain and enhance the finest tradi- men was cited for, ``Conspicuous gallantry and ington of the countries who are members of tions of the United States Naval Services. He intrepidity at the risk of his life above and be- the WEOG group were invited to a meeting gallantly gave his life for his country.'' yond the call of duty.'' with members of the Committee on Inter- Euripides Rubio, Jr. attained the rank of f national Relations, where we pressed for the Captain in the United States Army in Head- inclusion of Israel in that regional grouping. quarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Bat- TRIBUTE TO MARY KORTE—PRESI- This important meeting made clear to our talion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, DENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCEL- friends in Western Europe the importance that RVN. He entered the service at Fort Bu- LENCE we in the Congress have given to this issue, chanan in Puerto Rico. He was born on March and I think it was essential in helping to over- 1, 1938 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. HON. SCOTT McINNIS come the ill-founded resistance to Israel's par- The military exploits of Euripides Rubio OF COLORADO ticipation in WEOG. were marked with bravery and valor. He start- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As I said to that large group of ambas- ed his tour of duty on July 10, 1966 and lost sadors attending the meeting, geographical his life on November 8, 1966 in Tay Ninh Tuesday, June 6, 2000 proximity is not a consideration since WEOG Province, Republic of Vietnam. He was 28 Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to includes, Turkey, the United States, Canada, years old. His citation shows he was feted for, take this moment to congratulate Mary Korte Australia and New Zealand, in addition to the ``Braving withering fire, aiding the wounded, for receiving the 1999 Presidential Award for countries of Western Europe. Israel's strong unhesitatingly assuming command and self- Excellence in Mathematics and Science links with Europe and North America as well lessly exposing himself to enemy fire. Captain Teaching. She is one of 200 teachers to re- as its advanced economy make its interests Rubio's singularly heroic act turned the tide of ceive this prestigious award nationally and one and policies very consistent with those of the battle, and his extraordinary leadership and of four to receive this award from Colorado. other participants in the WEOG. Israel's exclu- valor were a magnificent inspiration to his She will also receive a $7,500 grant in the sion from the Asia Group and the Middle East men.'' His name can be found on the Vietnam name of Grand Junction High School in con- subgroup is a case of blatant discrimination Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC on the junction with the award. Her dedication and and a deliberate effort to de-legitimize the wall panel 12E, row 44. enthusiasm are unsurpassed in the field of State of Israel. Carlos James Lozada served his country at math and science. Some of the countries who are members of the rank of Private First Class in the United Mary's real passion lies in educating her WEOG were particularly supportive of Israel's States Army, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, students about the environment. A class enti- participation, and I want to thank in particular 173rd Airborne Brigade. He entered the serv- tled ``River Dynamics'' is one included in her the United Kingdom, as well as the northern ice in New York City, New York. He was born curriculum. This class allows students to rigor- countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and on September 6, 1946 in Caguas, Puerto ously investigate rivers using many different Finland for their enlightened efforts on this Rico. academic skills. She encourages students to matter.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.023 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E893 Mr. Speaker, I would also like to pay tribute First, and most important to our commu- Zhou YangÐa veteran of the 1979 Democ- to many of those who have worked to bring nities and constituents, is the way in which racy Wall movement; Israel into more complete participation in the PNTR for China will help Americans economi- Bao TongÐa persecuted dissident and United Nations. cally. human rights activist; The United States representative to the UN, Many people become understandably con- Dai QuingÐan environmentalist and writer Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, has been an fused over the complexities of trade policy. who served time in prison after Tiananmen important voice for resolving this issue. He ap- However, the necessity of PNTR can be easily Square; propriately called this decision to admit Israel explained. China will soon be joining the Zhou LitaiÐa pioneering Chinese labor law- to WEOG ``the rectification of a long-standing WTO, and that is not a matter to be decided yer who represents injured workers in legal and wholly inexcusable exclusion of one coun- in Congress. However, as part of the terms of battles against Chinese companies; tryÐand one country onlyÐfrom any of the re- their accession to the WTO, China has been Even the Dalai Lama himself, probably the gional groups of the United Nations.'' required to negotiate a bilateral trade agree- most famous Chinese dissident in the world, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan also has ment with the United States. We won those supports WTO accession. personally been involved in the effort to re- negotiations. All of these people have been fighting for solve this important issue. When Israel was in- The agreement that was reached requires democracy and freedom in China on the vited to join the WEOG the Secretary General China to throw open their doors to American ground, day-to-day. They all say the same said ``this step rectifies a long-standing anom- business and agriculture. They will reduce tar- thing: Support PNTR for China. They say this aly'' which ``should pave the way for Israel to iffs on American-made products from auto- because they have seen how the annual re- participate on an equal footing with other na- mobiles and aircraft landing systems, to soy- newal of NTR for China has become a bar- tions in the main organs of the United Nations, beans and pork products. They will dramati- gaining chip for an oppressive government. and it upholds the principle, enshrined in the cally reduce existing quotas on American They have seen firsthand how engagement Charter, of equality among all member states.'' made products. They will increase the access with the United States has made China a Mr. Speaker, this temporary membership for to their domestic economy by opening up dis- more open society. They don't want to be- Israel in WEOG is not the final step for Israel's tribution and marketing channels. All of these come isolated from the world. They want to full participation in the United Nations, and I changes mean that American businesses will join us in freedom and democracy. am disappointed that the United Nations is still be able to sell more of their products to more Working to ensure human rights in China is treating Israel differently than other nations. Chinese people. At the same time, the United the right thing to do. However voting against Although Israel will be a member of WEOG, it States gives up nothing to the ChineseÐnot PNTR is not the way to do it. We need to lis- has been asked to forgo the opportunity to one single thing. There is absolutely nothing in ten to the brave people fighting the good fight take its turn holding the most influential seats, this agreement that would encourage an on the ground in China, and we need to pass such as the Security Council, for the foresee- American company to move to China. In fact PNTR. Very prominent Americans, such as able future. Also, the invitation does not in- the agreement actually gives American com- Gen. Colin Powell, Rev. Billy Graham, and clude the right to participate in European cau- panies more incentive to stay in the United President Jimmy Carter agree with this ap- cuses at United Nations regional offices in Ge- States. More exports to China means more proach. neva, Vienna, and Nairobi. The failure to in- jobs for Americans at better wages. Passing Finally, I want to stress the need for a clude Israel in Geneva caucuses is significant PNTR will change the status quo, and allow change in our relationship with China. While because the UN Human Rights Commission is us to export American products, not American we have come to see some improvement in jobs. headquartered in Geneva, and this organiza- China since the late 1970's, the Chinese gov- However, if this body fails to pass this tion has frequently taken a hostile attitude to- ernment has still remained insular, resistant to measure today, the United States will not be change, and unwilling to allow sweeping re- ward Israel. able to take advantage of that deal. The cur- Mr. Speaker, I welcome the decision of the forms. The relationship between our two coun- rent status quo will remain, and American WEOG to invite Israel to participate, but I em- tries has warmed, but it has not completely companies will find it increasingly difficult to phasize that this is only a first step. Unfortu- thawed. sell their wares to a booming Chinese market. Voting against PNTR is telling China and nately, this first step does not fully rectify the In fact, due to the fact that the European half-century of discrimination at the United Na- the rest of the world that you like things the Union, and other countries in Asia and around way they are today; that you prefer the status tions to which the State of Israel has been the world have similar agreements with China, subjected. I look forward to Israel's full partici- quo. As a an elected representative to Con- American companies will actually be worse off gress however, I cannot in good conscience pation, and I invite my colleagues to join me than they are now! The other WTO members as we continue our efforts in this regard. say that keeping the status quo with China is will be able to market their products to China best way for our country to proceed in this f more efficiently than we can, effectively shut- new millennium. AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF NON- ting the United States out of the China market. Isolation and recriminations in the face of The choice is simple: Economic stagnation DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT repression get us nowhere. One only has to and regression, or commercial growth and (NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS look next door to China to North Korea. We prosperity. We need to respond to the new TREATMENT) TO PEOPLE’S RE- cut that country off from the world fifty years global economy, driven by a technological rev- PUBLIC OF CHINA ago, and look what happened to them. North olution, with a new fair trade policy. Korea is easily one of the most unstable, irra- SPEECH OF The choice is just as clear on the issue of human rights. tional, and hostile nations on this planet. HON. TIM ROEMER It may be easy for people in Washington, Human rights and political freedoms are non- OF INDIANA D.C. to speculate what policies might be best existent, and on top of it all, their people are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the Chinese people. However, when it slowly starving to death in a massive famine. Is that what we want China to become? Do Wednesday May 24, 2000 comes to improving the human rights and po- litical freedoms of people in China, I tend to we want to shut China off from the world? Will Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, today we are place more weight on what the people in we refuse to challenge and engage the Chi- considering an incredibly important piece of China, fighting those fights every day, think is nese government? legislation, legislation that will affect the way best for themselves. I say that pursuing a policy of thoughtless our Nation and our world move into the next The following human rights advocates isolationism is not only economical suicide for millennium. However, I would like to outline strongly endorse this new policy: the American worker, it is also callously three simple points that should show why sup- Martin LeeÐchairman of the Democratic dismissive of those brave souls in China who porting Permanent Normal Trade Relations for Party of Hong Kong which struggles daily to are trying to create change and fight for China is the right thing to do, both for the ben- maintain the freedoms that are unique to that human rights. efit of the United States and the people of region; We must vote for PNTR today. We must ac- China. Those three points are the economic Xie WanjunÐchief director of the China De- tively work to make our world a better place benefits to American workers and business, mocracy Party, most of whose members are for our children. We must reach out to the Chi- the human rights benefits for the people of now in detention in China; nese and attempt to lead them down the right China, and the necessity to move forward into Nie MinzhiÐa member of the China Democ- path to embrace our values of democracy, a more productive and challenging relationship racy party who is under house arrest as we open markets, and human rights. We must with the government of China. stand in this chamber today; help them become a modern nation. The

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JN8.003 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E894 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 United States will probably be the main bene- crimes that they did not commit. Now the Ira- able person from my district, Robert Foster of ficiary of this evolution in China, but it will help nian government is showing these alleged Clifton, New Jersey, who was recognized on the Chinese people some day join our fellow- confessions on television. This vicious propa- Friday, May 12, 2000 at the Optimist Dinner ship of democratic nations with a respect for ganda is impacting Jews negatively throughout because of his many years of service and universal human rights. Iran. Jews throughout the countryÐeven Jew- leadership. The Clifton Optimist Year 2000 f ish childrenÐare experiencing harassment on Friend of Youth Award was conferred upon the street, at work, and in school. There are him at a dinner held at the Clifton Boys and CONDEMNING THE ACTIONS OF reports of anti-Jewish graffiti and fears of an Girls Club. It is only fitting that he is honored, IRAN REGARDING 13 JEWISH economic boycott of Jewish-owned shops. for he has a long history of caring, generosity CITIZENS This anti-Semitism and persecution of Jews and commitment to others. must stop, and it must stop immediately. Robert was recognized for his many years HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES The oldest Jewish Diaspora community and of leadership in Clifton, which I have been OF NEW YORK the biggest in the Middle East after Israel, honored to represent in Congress since 1997, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jews lived in peace in Iran for more than 2700 and so it is only fitting that these words are years. In 1979, there were 80,000 Jews living Tuesday, June 6, 2000 immortalized in the annals of this greatest of comfortably in Iran. Since the Islamic Revolu- all freely elected bodies. Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express tion of 1979, however, the Iranian government Each year the Clifton Optimist Club recog- my outrage about the ongoing activities in the has consistently articulated anti-Israel and nizes a special person for his work with youth. City of Shiraz, Iran. Thirteen Jewish citizens of anti-Semitic propaganda. In the last twenty This year the award is bestowed upon Robert, Iran were arrested on Passover eve in 1999 years, seventeen Jews have been executed Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Clifton. for allegedly spying for Israel and the United on charges of spying, and Jewish property has He is an excellent choice for this honor be- States, despite adamant denials from both been confiscated. Many of these executions cause he embodies the theme ``Friend of countries regarding these trumped-up allega- occurred without any trials of the accused. Youth'' with his dedicated service and affili- tions. These individuals, including rabbis, reli- Now, there are only 25,000±30,000 Jewish ations involving the children of the City of Clif- gious teachers, and community activists, have citizens, and the entire Jewish community is ton. committed no crime other than openly prac- threatened by further state sponsored religious Robert is a graduate of Springfield College ticing the Jewish religion. In Iran, members of persecution. in Springfield, Massachusetts. He received his the Jewish faith are prohibited from holding In May, we in Congress took steps to em- Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and any positions that would grant them access to phasize how seriously this sham trial will affect Leisure Services from the school in 1980. state secrets or sensitive materials; thus, there Iran's status in the world community. We From the time of his graduation, twenty is no possibility that Israel or the United States wrote to the World Bank and contacted na- years ago, until the present day, Robert has would employ 13 Jewish individuals to be tions on the bank's loan approval board to worked at the Boys and Girls Club of Clifton, spiesÐparticularly those living hundreds of urge postponement of pending loans for devel- Inc. improving the lives of young people. He miles from the capital city of Tehran. Accord- opment projects for Iran. Unfortunately, loans began his career as the Teens/Social Recre- ing to the Los Angeles-based Council of Ira- to Iran were approved for hundreds of millions ation Director of the club. In January of 1986 nian American Jewish Organizations, Iranian of dollars. Our governmentÐPresident Clinton he became the program director for the orga- officials have even admitted that the charges and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, nization. This change brought him a greater of espionage were false. ``They have never rightfully indicated that the World Bank should range of responsibility. The time spent working claimed there 13 people were spies. . . . not have made these loans to Iran at the very as the Teen/Social Recreation Director in- They were very forthright and up front about time that its government was conducting these stilled in Robert the attributes necessary for the fact that this is part of a game, and to sham trials. Nonetheless, Members of Con- him to become a stellar force in the commu- show that Iran will not be bullied and that they gress or other world leaders will not overlook nity. It was the small steps in the beginning of have ultimate control over their citizens.'' the outcome of this ``trial.'' his career that taught him the fundamentals In addition, I am a proud co-sponsor of H. The Iranian government's false accusations that would make him a role model to the Con. Res. 307, a critical resolution introduced of spying and arrests of innocent individuals youths that he now serves. by my New York colleague, Mr. BENJAMIN GIL- on these sham charges are wholly unaccept- Known for a questioning mind and an ability MAN. This important measure expresses the able. If these ludicrous charges are allowed to to get things done, Robert was promoted to sense of Congress that the Clinton Administra- stand, these innocent individuals may be his current position of Director of Operations in tion should condemn the arrest and prosecu- found guilty and executed. The government of September of 1991. He is responsible for the tion of these 13 Jewish individuals, demand Iran must know that the world community is daily operations of the Boys and Girls Club of that the fabricated charges be dropped and watching and will not stand by idly and accept Clifton. The club currently serves 2,200 youths the individuals released immediately, and en- this treatment of our contemporaries! from the ages of two and a half to seventeen. sure that Iran's treatment of this case is a Since the arrests over one year ago, the Ira- Robert continually touches the lives of the benchmark for determining the nature of cur- nian government has treated these Jewish citi- people around him. This is exemplified by his rent and future relations between the United zens in a deplorable manner and denied them club affiliations. He is a member of the Clifton States and Iran. We must work quickly and any due process. Primarily, the government Optimist Club and is a Clifton Stallions Soccer diligently to pass this important resolution. detained these innocent individuals for over Club Trustee. In addition, he is a member of one year without being charged. During that I stand here to urge the government of Iran to release all 13 wrongly imprisoned citizens the Clifton Board of Recreation. time, they were barely allowed any visitors. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- and drop all charges against these innocent Moreover, no attorney was allowed to visit or leagues, Robert's family and friends, the Boys individuals immediately. I also urge our gov- meet with the 13 Jewish citizens. Finally, the and Girls Club of Clifton, the City of Clifton ernment to continue to apply pressure to the three youngest citizens were released on bail, and me in recognizing the outstanding and in- government of Iran until this anti-Semitic be- but the other ten Jewish citizens are still being valuable service to the community of Robert havior is terminated. We must be vigilant and wrongly detained. Inherently unfair, the Foster. work tirelessly until the government of Iran has ``judge'' is also the investigator, chief interro- f gator behind bars, prosecutor, and jury in this restored freedom and respect to all its people. sham trial. These trials are devoid of public at- f TRIBUTE TO GEORGE STRAFACE— tendance; there is virtually no information or TRIBUTE TO ROBERT FOSTER, FORMER DISTRICT 51 SUPER- evidence provided, only hollow conclusionary CLIFTON OPTIMIST YEAR 2000 INTENDENT and coerced confessions without any details. FRIEND OF YOUTH AWARD Recent actions have brought further con- HON. SCOTT McINNIS cerns. Just before the ``trial'' began in early OF COLORADO May, a leading Iranian cleric delivered a ser- HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mon over state radio declaring, ``These people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are spies . . . they are Jews and are . . . Tuesday, June 6, 2000 by nature enemies of Muslims.'' Most dis- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to concerting, since the beginning of May, these Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this moment to thank George Straface for Jewish citizens are beginning to ``confess'' to call to your attention the deeds of a remark- the time he spent as Superintendent of District

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.025 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E895 51 in western Colorado. George Straface truly Holocaust. He and his wife, Blu Grenauer to set up killing squads. Businesses com- had a passion for education and it was evident Greenberg, have five children. peted to build gas chambers and crematoria in the effort he put forth. George dedicated Mr. Speaker, I ask that Rabbi Greenberg's and supply poison gas. Corporations elected to use slave labor and work people to death. nearly 20 years of his life to District 51, six of excellent remarks at the Days of Remem- Democracies chose to close their doors to them acting as Superintendent. His presence brance ceremony in the Capitol be placed in refugees and to remain indifferent and inac- will surely be missed. the RECORD, and I urge my colleagues to give tive in the face of the anguished cries for George brought to the District an ability to them thoughtful consideration. help of the victims. Hundreds of thousands of professionals and workers exercised their ca- balance all of the difficult tasks that are re- RABBI IRVING GREENBERG’S REMARKS: DAYS reer choices to seek out and deliver Jews to quired of a superintendent. He did his job to OF REMEMBRANCE—MAY 4, 2000 their cruel fate. Millions of neighbors chose the best of his ability and influenced all of the ‘‘Behold I place before your today [for your educators around him. His abilities to listen to to remain silent or to look the other way or choice] life and good, death and evil’’ (Deu- even to actively cooperate with despoliation and motivate people distinguished him in his teronomy 30:15) and death. leadership role. Not only was George able to And again: ‘‘I call heaven and earth to wit- Unchecked by counter choices, the forces accommodate the many needs of parents, ness to you: [the choice of] life and death I of death and degradation always spread their teachers, and students, but also George's have placed before you, the blessing and the focus. The Nazis set up a machinery of op- strong vision helped make the District a rep- curse; choose life so that you and your chil- pression so millions of Poles were enslaved dren may live.’’ (Deuteronomy 30:19) utable model for others around the state. and persecuted and whole cadres were seized These biblical words are more than sacred and killed. Roma/Gypsies were rounded up Mr. Straface will continue his pursuit of fur- scripture. They are the wisdom of living. thering education as he has agreed to take and tens of thousands were killed. Millions Every moment of living is a moment of of Russian POW’s were starved and brutal- the position of Head of Schools in West- choice. From the time we are born, we start ized and executed. minster, Colorado. I am sure that he will con- to die. Unless we choose to live, unless we Worldwide, Jewish leadership failed to tinue to put education as the first priority on choose to love, to create children, to build grasp the enormity of the catastrophe and to his agenda and continue to encourage edu- society, then death will win out finally. No risk all their standing to goad or dragoon action is neutral. The next food we choose to the world into acting to save lives. cators to assist students in furthering their eat is a choice of health and life or it is learning endeavors. I wish him the best of luck These were all choices of death. In a cas- harmful and a choice of death. The next word cade of such choices, humanity abandoned and thank him for his dedicated effort. we speak is a word of love, of healing, of en- millions of humans. Death reigned supreme f couragement and hope, or it is a word of and the forces of hatred killed and degraded stereotyping and degradation, of dismissal millions. REMARKS OF RABBI IRVING and death of the soul. The next act we do After the war, banks chose to deny the sur- GREENBERG AT THE DAYS OF builds society and repairs the world; or, it is vivors the return of their own bank ac- REMEMBRANCE COMMEMORA- an act of vandalism, of environmental deg- counts, and insurance companies rejected TION radation, of breaking down the world and paying for life insurance policies they had death. issued. Others opted to reject responsibility As it is with individuals so it is with soci- for this catastrophe or for healing its sur- HON. TOM LANTOS eties and nations. There are forces that can vivors. Others choose to this day to deny OF CALIFORNIA be deployed for human dignity and freedom that this tragedy even happened. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and life or these same forces can be deployed Thus in the 20th century, a realm of death to degrade and enslave, that is in the service Tuesday, June 6, 2000 was created. A decision to kill a whole peo- of death. ple—every last person—was made by a gov- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, Sixty to seventy years ago, in a tragic ernment and six million Jews died in the May 4, Members of Congress joined with rep- process we now call the Holocaust, nations Shoah. When humanity looked into the resentatives of the diplomatic corps, executive and individuals made a series of decisions abyss and realized that it now had the power and judicial branch officials and hundreds of that in sum added up to the choice of death of technology and human nature had the ca- for millions and millions. Holocaust survivors and their families to com- pacity for evil to the point of unlimited mur- Panicked by economic depression and fear der and the death of life itself. memorate the Days of Remembrance in the of social instability, millions of German vot- It would appear that the world failed to Great Rotunda of the United States Capitol. ers chose to undermine democracy. They stop the triumph of death. But death and The theme of this year's commemoration was voted for a politician promising to restore evil did not have the final word. ``The Holocaust and the New Century: The Im- them by removing the conflicts and risky Then the survivors arose. They chose not perative to Remember.'' choices of modern society, by concentrating to revenge, not to hate, not to give up in de- Even after more than half a century, Mr. power and by excluding foreigners and spair and go silently to the grave. They Speaker, it is imperative that we continue to strangers and Jews. Thereby they unleashed chose life. They chose to love, to marry, to a force of death. Fearful of making hard have children, to make new lives in new commemorate the horrors of the Holocaust in choices and of confronting an extremist, po- places. The Jewish people arose and rebuilt order to honor the memory of those victims of litical leaders chose to make a pact with the its life; it created the State of Israel where Hitler's twisted tyranny. We must also mark devil and brought Adolf Hitler to power. 250,000 survivors and millions of refugees cre- this catastrophe because mankind still has not Then legislators elected to go along with ated themselves anew. Jewry took power to learned the lessons of this horror, as evi- concentrating that power. Then the Nazis protect itself. Throughout the world, mil- denced most recently by the mass killings in chose to suppress democracy, to crush the lions, then hundreds of millions learned the Kosovo. unions and the socialists and to exclude and lesson: NEVER AGAIN should people of any Mr. Speaker, Rabbi Irving Greenberg, the isolate the Jews. Then jurists opted to go religion, of any race or color, be vulnerable along with perverted justice and bureaucrats and dependent for their dignity on the arbi- newly designated Chairman of the United decided to classify and discriminate. These trary power of others. National liberation States Holocaust Memorial Council, delivered were all choices that brought death to and the demand for self-determination a moving address at this year's Day of Re- power. These were the choices of death. spread worldwide. Then outsiders, and sec- membrance ceremony. Rabbi Greenberg was Two thousand years earlier, a great world ond-class citizens, and second-class genders appointed Chair of the Holocaust Council on religion had chosen to pursue its own en- and sexual orientations learned the lessons February 15 of this year. He previously served counter with God and salvation and its mes- of the Holocaust and determined to be free as a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial sage of love. But those great people chose to and equal by right. They chose to work for a Council's founding board from 1980 to 1988 express their spiritual liberation in the form world where human dignity would be uni- of a religious monopoly and asserted that versal and human life supported by political/ and again as a member of the board since Christianity had superceded the mother reli- cultural/legal structures by right. And tradi- 1997. He is a pioneer of Holocaust remem- gion, Judaism. This claim was followed by tional groups shifted from passive accept- brance and education in the United States and stereotyping and devaluation of the carriers ance to activity to insure that their values in the Jewish-Christian dialogue that has of the ancestral religion, the Jews. Thereby be heard and their dignity upheld. sought to revise theology in light of the Holo- Christians set the Jews up in isolation, as For decades now, more and more people caust. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard targets of hatred and stereotyping. In the have awakened to the need to learn the les- University, he is the President of the Jewish 20th century, in the hands of new pagans, sons of this catastrophe. Out of love of life, they determined to preserve the memory of Life Network in New York, and from 1974 to new secular racists, even anti-Christians, these attitudes were turned into lethal deci- the victims, of their lives, of their dignity 1997 he served as the founding President of sions to rain death and destruction on the and courage in their struggle for existence, the National Jewish Center for Learning and Jews. of their worlds that were destroyed. Thus Leadership. He also was executive director of In the Holocaust, whole societies chose they chose to reaffirm the value of life. More President Jimmy Carter's Commission on the death. Generals in the German Army chose and more religions chose to confront the

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Christianity chose life and love again and re- of the survivors, the actions of the righteous This critical step must be followed by equal asserted its own vitality as a gospel of love and the rescuers call out to us: Choose life efforts by Israel's neighbors. It is vital that all bringing healing to the world. that you and your children may live. foreign forces withdraw from Lebanese terri- This process led the United States Govern- tory, that all acts of terrorism against the peo- f ment to establish a United States Holocaust ple of Israel cease, and that southern Lebanon Memorial Museum on the national mall, and POPE JOHN PAUL II CONGRES- be given a real chance of rebuilding and re- to establish Days of Remembrance in the integrating. Southern Lebanon must never be- very week of Yom Hashoah when the sur- SIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT vivors and the victims’ families devote their come the home base for attacks against Israel days to remembering. Millions of Ameri- SPEECH OF again. cans—the vast majority not Jewish, not Congratulations again to Israel for taking Poles or Gypsies or gays or any of the Nazis’ HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ this brave step and for continuing to stand as victims whose story is told in the Museum— OF TEXAS an example of courage, vigilance, and dedica- come there to confront the painful truth. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to peace. Through this encounter, they learn how de- Tuesday, May 23, 2000 f mocracies fail, when governments turn indif- ferent, and by what process bureaucracy, Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE technology, and obedience were turned into support of H.R. 3544 which would award the AMOS C. SAUNDERS servants of death. Inwardly they pledge to Congressional Gold Medal to Pope John Paul work that this democracy shall not fail; that II. As he celebrates his 80th birthday this HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. never again will this people stand by indif- Thursday, May 25, the spiritual leader of more ferently as millions of others are degraded or OF NEW JERSEY than one billion Catholics around the world destroyed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Each of these steps represents the choice of and millions of Catholics in the United States life. deserves our nation's highest Congressional Tuesday, June 6, 2000 Everywhere, people are coming to under- honor. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to stand that the evil we have witnessed, this In the recent past, we have honored Mother call to your attention the deeds of a man model of death and degradation cannot be ig- Teresa and South African President Nelson nored or even bypassed. Rather there must whom I and countless others consider to epit- be an active response—nothing less than a Mandela. The Pope clearly serves in such omize justice and fairness, the Honorable mighty outburst of freedom, a choice to company as a global figure who continues to Amos C. Saunders of Totowa, New Jersey. universalize human dignity for life. World- make an impact on spiritual and moral leader- Judge Saunders was recognized on Monday, wide, there is a frenzy of attempts to restore ship and the struggle for equal rights and pro- May 15, 2000 at the Brownstone House in the human image of God that was defaced tection for all people. Paterson, New Jersey, because of his many and destroyed. There are urgent efforts to There is no doubt that historians of the fu- years of service and leadership in the court- clear up stereotypes in religion or culture ture will single out Pope John Paul II as one rooms of Passaic County, New Jersey. He that degrade others or may lead to indiffer- of the most influential leaders of his time. He ence to their fate. There is a powerful thrust marked the end of his stellar career when he to develop pluralism in culture, in religion, used all the modern tools in transportation and retired on March 1, 2000. It is only fitting that in political process, in economic power—to communications to personally deliver his mes- Judge Saunders be honored in the annals of prevent any concentration of power that sage of love and compassion to the far this great body for his unwavering efforts in could lead to a future choice of destruction reaches of the globe. He not only made dia- the name of the law. or suppression of others. logue, but also influenced world movements For the past 23 years Judge Amos Saun- Everywhere worldwide, these forces turn to such as the fall of Communism and the begin- ders has become one of the most well re- the study of the Holocaust. Millions seek out ning of the third millennium of Christianity on encounter with its story and people because spected Superior Court Judges in the State of the encounter evokes the forces of love, com- earth. New Jersey. Judge Saunders has presided passion, human responsibility, the forces of We are fortunate to have lived in such over criminal, civil and family courts and was life. Wherever people seek life, they draw changing times and to have had such leaders the judge in Passaic County with the most ju- strength from the bedrock of memory. Ev- as the Pontiff who recognized the ever-chang- dicial experience. Judge Saunders last sat in erywhere, humanity is driven by the goad to ing facets of life around him and took steps to the Chancery Division, in which he served for conscience which is intrinsic in Holocaust utilize necessary tools to effect change for the the last 10 years. In doing his job, Judge education. better. As he travels the world, he leads by Saunders' motto was, ``Use your common Of course the forces of death are not quies- example as a symbol of tolerance, peace and cent. Out of fear of a changing world and the sense, be practical, read all the papers and transformation of culture, intolerance re- fairness not only for Catholics, but for people listen.'' It is by these words that he served as asserts itself. Forms of fundamentalism of different faiths, ethnicity and economic sta- judge, but anyone who knows Judge Saun- which deny others their freedom of religion tus. I commend the House for bringing this ders knows that these words simply under- appear. Anti-Semitism and denial of the legislation to the floor and urge the enactment state his jurisprudential excellence. As a lead- rights of foreigners and other outsiders surge of this bill as expeditiously as possible. er in the judicial community, Judge Saunders' again. Forces of neo-Nazism and terrorism f rulings have often served as both a precedent strengthen. Not surprisingly, such forces often deny the reality of the Holocaust or be- and a resource for other judges. COMMENDING ISRAEL’S REDE- As a judge in the Chancery Division, Judge little its dimensions. PLOYMENT FROM SOUTHERN We are asked. Will there be an imperative Saunders had the opportunity to handle pro- to remember the Holocaust in the 21st cen- LEBANON bate, estate cases and injunctions. Over the tury? The answer is: As long as humanity years, however, Judge Saunders perhaps be- chooses life, then more and more people will SPEECH OF came best known as a nationally respected remember and learn the lessons of the Holo- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO expert on the legal aspects of the sport of caust. Then governments will more likely in- boxing. He handled many high profile boxing tervene to stop genocide, more likely create OF CONNECTICUT open, pluralist multi cultural societies, more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cases in his court including those of the promi- nent boxing promoters Lou and the late Dan likely deny dictators the claim that no one Wednesday, May 24, 2000 dare interfere in their internal affairs. Duva and Don King. In 1997, the International The true question is not whether humanity Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to Boxing Digest magazine listed Judge Saun- will honor the imperative to remember the vote to commend Israel for its courageous de- ders as number 16 in the list of boxing's 50 Holocaust. The true question and challenge cision to withdraw from southern Lebanon. most influential people. is: will humans rise to greatness in the Israel stands as a reminder of the courage Born in Paterson on March 9, 1934 and choice of life. Can our conscience seared by the fires of and strength of the human spiritÐand what it raised in Paterson and Fair Lawn, New Jer- Auschwitz, become an irresistible political can accomplish. Against all odds and en- sey, Judge Saunders has spent his years in force so nations will not tolerate, nay, will emies, the people of Israel have united to dedicated service to the community. Judge intervene to stop genocide? Can the model of build a strong nation. It has not been an easy Saunders received his Bachelor of Arts degree

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JN8.002 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E897 from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. district employees in addition to the employ- volunteers, but also the support of individual Upon graduation he enrolled in Columbia Law ees of Contra Costa County. and group donations, corporate and small school in New York where he received his law In 1969, the Contra Costa County Employ- business contributions, foundation grants, degree in 1958. During the first 18 years of his ees Association voted to disafffliate from the community events, and Wish Friends Inc., a career, Judge Saunders worked as a private AFL±CIO and under Henry's leadership non-profit organization that produces events civil attorney from 1959 until 1977. formed Public Employees Union, Local One. and other developmental programs to benefit In 1977, Judge Saunders was appointed to The membership has grown over the years the Foundation. the Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic from fewer than 1,000 members to over I hope that my colleagues will join me in sa- County by then Governor Brendan T. Byrne, 12,000 members. The success of this growth luting the Make-A-Wish Foundation for its ef- and took the bench on December 7, 1978. In is based upon the basic principles instituted in forts and success on the behalf of children addition to his work in the courtroom, Judge the formation of the unionÐthe members have over the past 20 years, and congratulating Saunders has served as a lecturer for the Na- a voice in how their union is run; the union or- Ralph A. Nappi, Jr., President of the Mid-At- tional Judicial College. He is also the founding ganization is founded upon democratic prin- lantic chapter of the Foundation, and the en- president of the Justice Robert L. Clifford ciples; the members have open access to the tire chapter for their tireless work in ensuring American Inn of Court. In addition, Judge General Manager and the staff, and members the fulfillment of each child's wish. Saunders served as Administrative Judge to freely participate through broad representation f the Bi-State Waterfront Commission of New on the union Board of Directors. SALUTE TO COMMANDER AL York Harbor. Mr. Speaker, Henry Clarke has been an in- BERNARD In his retirement Judge Saunders has ex- spiration and mentor to other ``independent'' pressed interest in focusing on a new career, labor organizations throughout the State of his family, his golf game, fishing and travel. In California, and he was instrumental in devel- HON. SONNY CALLAHAN March of 2000 he began work at Carlet, Garri- oping and insuring support for a statewide leg- OF ALABAMA son and Klein, LLP in Clifton, New Jersey as islative council. Henry has earned a reputation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Counsel to the Firm in Mediation and Arbitra- for being a formidable political force and also Tuesday, June 6, 2000 tion. He currently resides in Totowa with his a respected and beloved advocate on behalf Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to wife Janet, his high school sweetheart. The of his members. ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a couple, who married in 1955, has three chil- Henry Clarke has built Local One on a foun- man of outstanding accomplishment, Com- dren and three grandchildren. dation of honesty and integrity and forged pro- mander Al Bernard. As a Congressman and former mayor of fessional relationships and friendships with Commander Bernard is retiring from the Paterson, New Jersey, Mr. Speaker, I can say elected officials, administrators and members. United States Coast Guard this week, and I that Judge Amos Saunders has one of the fin- His powerful representation of his members would like to call attention to his extraordinary est judicial minds in the State of New Jersey. has always reflected his compassion for work- and meritorious service to his country. Furthermore, one of my sons, David, had the ing men and women as well as his insight into Mr. Speaker, as you know, the Coast Guard honor of serving as Judge Saunders' judicial the needs of the community and the public is an invaluable branch of the United States clerk in 1995 and 1996. I know that Judge served by Local One members. military. The men and women of our Coast Saunders has had a profound effect on his Mr. Speaker, I respectfully request that my Guard keep our waters free of narcotics and life. esteemed colleagues join me in saluting Henry illegal aliens, perform almost all of the search Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- L. Clarke, an example of honesty, integrity, and rescue missions for the United States and leagues, Judge Saunders' family and friends, and outspoken, effective advocacy on behalf provide security and safety in our waterways. the County of Passaic, the State of New Jer- of the working men and women he has so This is just a small sampling of the duties sey and me in recognizing the extraordinary ably represented for nearly 40 years. performed by the Coast Guard. We all owe dedication, commitment and enthusiasm of f them a huge debt of gratitude for the services Judge Amos C. Saunders in his service to the they provide. judiciary and to the people. TRIBUTE TO THE MAKE-A-WISH For 24 years, Commander Bernard has f FOUNDATION ON ITS 20TH ANNI- faithfully performed these and other duties in VERSARY service to our great country. Prior to donning HENRY CLARKE, DISTINGUISHED the Coast Guard uniform, Commander Ber- UNION ORGANIZER AND LEADER HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN nard was also a proud U.S. Marine, where he OF MARYLAND served as an infantryman in Southeast Asia. HON. GEORGE MILLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has spent more than half of his life in serv- OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, June 6, 2000 ice to this nation and today, we are a grateful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation for his sacrifice. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, today I pay spe- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 From his humble beginnings operating small cial tribute to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, boats as a coxswain to his assignment as liai- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its son officer to the House of Representatives in Speaker, after more than 38 years of distin- founding. A non-profit organization that has 82 Washington, Commander Bernard has per- guished service to the independent union chapters nationwide, the Foundation is the formed each and every job as a true patriot. movement and to public employees, Henry L. oldest, largest and most-respected wish-grant- He quickly rose through the ranks of the Clarke will be retiring from Public Employees ing organization in the world. Since its found- Coast Guard and in 1979, he was accepted to Union, Local One, and I rise to honor Henry ing, it has fulfilled the wishes of 60,000 chil- Officer Candidate School. After receiving his and to celebrate his lifetime commitment to dren between the ages of 2 and 18 who suffer commission, Al's first assignment was as a se- unionism. from life-threatening illnesses. curity officer at Training Center New York, In the early years of Henry's career, he was The Mid-Atlantic chapter was established in Governors Island. Just a year later, he was hired by the American Federation of Teachers 1983 by concerned Maryland citizens who had promoted to First Lieutenant and deck watch to help organize the teachers in New York heard about how the Foundation began with officer on the USCGC Courageous, in Cape City. Henry was a part of a small team of pro- the granting of a wish of a 7-year-old boy with Canaveral, Florida. He was then chosen to be gressive labor activists who organized the en- leukemia in Arizona. Since then, the Mid-At- executive officer of the USCGC Shearwater in tire teacher work force, the largest single lantic chapter has fulfilled the wishes of more Key West, Florida. In addition, he was made group of teachers in the United States at that than 3,000 children from Maryland, Delaware, the senior controller at the Pacific Area/Twelfth time. He continued to work for the AFT until Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Now USCG District Rescue Coordination Center. 1962 when he was hired by the Board of Di- one of the four largest chapters based on the From there, Al Bernard's military career sky- rectors of the Contra Costa County Employees number of wishes granted, the Mid-Atlantic rocketed. He received command of his first Association as the General Manager. Under chapter has grown from granting only three ship, the USCGC Nantucket, in Roosevelt Henry's skifful organizing efforts, membership wishes its first year, to more than 300 in the Roads, Puerto Rico. It should be noted that Al in the Association grew from 634 members to fiscal year 1998. is the first American of Puerto Rican descent 2,100 members in 4 years, and the local Deeply committed to granting the wishes of to command his own ship. agencies represented expanded to include each approved child, the Foundation depends Due to his exceptional abilities, Commander school classified employees, city and special on not only the service of more than 13,000 Bernard was relocated to Washington to serve

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.030 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 his country at USCG Headquarters. He later a humanitarian effort that required the unifica- REMARKS OF ¨ SWEDISH PRIME received command of another cutter, the tion of soldiers from many nations. American, MINISTER GORAN PERSSON AT USCGC Citrus, which was homeported in British, French, and Canadian soldiers united THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE Coos Bay, OR. After finishing another produc- in a fight for freedom and liberation of not only COMMEMORATION tive tour, he was made chief, Cutter Manage- a nation but of a multicultural, diverse con- ment Branch, Coast Guard Pacific Area in Ala- tinent. Rallied by this universal goal, General HON. TOM LANTOS meda, California. Dwight D. Eisenhower told his troops: ``We will OF CALIFORNIA While on duty in California, he was selected accept nothing less that full victory.'' Victory IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to attend the U.S. Naval War College, where for Eisenhower and the allied troops was not Tuesday, June 6, 2000 he graduated with distinction, earning a Mas- just to win, it was to uphold and give back the ter of Arts Degree in National Security and unalienable rights that Nazi tyranny stole from Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, Strategic Studies. the people. May 4, Members of Congress joined with rep- Upon graduation, Commander Bernard was resentatives of the diplomatic corps, executive The attainment of such a goal did not come given his third command, the USCGC Deci- and judicial branch officials and hundreds of without sacrifice. 6,600 Americans were killed sive in St. Petersburg, Florida; he later Holocaust survivors and their families to com- and many more wounded. crossdecked to the USCGC Resolute. memorate the Days of Remembrance in the Most recently, he was selected in 1998 to Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that all Ameri- Great Rotunda of the United States Capitol. become the liaison officer to the House of cans should join in honoring the lives that The theme of this year's commemoration was Representatives in Washington, where I can were sacrificed in that noble battle to facilitate ``The Holocaust and the New Century: The Im- personally attest he has served every man an environment in which oppression and tyr- perative to Remember.'' and woman who wears the Coast Guard uni- anny do not prevail. After more than half a century, Mr. Speaker, form with great distinction. Accordingly, I urge all of our colleagues to we must still commemorate the horrors of the Over the course of his 24 years of service join in paying tribute to this red letter day in Holocaust in order to honor the memory of to the United States, Commander Bernard has history. those victims of Hitler's twisted tyranny. At the demonstrated his versatility by serving bril- same time, we must mark this catastrophe be- liantly in both the military and legislative are- f cause mankind still has not learned the les- nas. Al Bernard has been recognized for his sons of this horror, as evidenced most re- achievements with numerous awards, such as TRIBUTE TO CATHERINE G. ANTON cently by the mass killings in Kosovo. the Bronze Star with ``V'' device for valor, the Mr. Speaker, the keynote speaker at thisÈ im- Purple Heart, and Meritorious Service Medal pressive event was His Excellency Goran with an ``O'' device. He has also received HON. RICHARD E. NEAL Persson, Prime Minister of Sweden. The se- seven Coast Guard Commendation Medals OF MASSACHUSETTS lection of Prime Minister Persson was particu- with ``O'' device, the Coast Guard Achieve- larly appropriate since he has led Sweden in ment Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its commitment to furthering Holocaust edu- various other awards. Tuesday, June 6, 2000 cation and remembrance, both in Sweden and He was also selected as the 1989 recipient internationally. Under his leadership, Sweden of the U.S. Navy League's Captain David Jar- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I hosted the 44-nation International Forum on vis award for professional competence and in- rise today to pay special tribute to Cathy the Holocaust in Stockholm last January. In spirational leadership. Anton, the Executive Director of the Safety his address at the closing session of the Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me Council of Western Massachusetts, who is Stockholm Forum the Prime Minister issued a in congratulating Commander Al Bernard on leaving the Pioneer Valley to accept a new po- very appropriate call to remembrance: ``It is an illustrious military career. Likewise, we sa- sition in Florida. For over 25 years, in both the the end of the silence, and the beginning of a lute his wonderful wife, Ann, and their two chil- human resources and safety fields, she has new millennium . . . Although we have left the dren, Jason and Bernadette, who made the consistently worked to improve the quality of century in which the Holocaust occurred, we many sacrifices military families make in sup- life of others. As she begins the next chapter must continue to study it in all its dimensions, porting their husband and father all these of her life, I ask my colleagues to join me in at all times. We must add more pieces to the years. We wish Al the best of luck in all his wishing her, her husband Dennis, and son puzzle, foster greater awareness of the future endeavors, for he is truly a fine example Geoffrey continued success. causes, acquire more knowledge about the for all Americans. The mission of the Safety Council is to edu- consequences.'' f cate and train people in business and the Mr. Speaker, Prime Minister Persson has 56TH ANNIVERSAY OF D-DAY community in the prevention of accident and had a distinguished political career in Sweden. related losses, and to influence the formulation Since 1996, he has served as Prime Minister and application of safety and health policies and Chairman of the Swedish Social Demo- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN cratic Party. He previously served as Minister OF NEW YORK and procedures in the region. Under the dedi- cated leadership of Cathy Anton, the Safety of Finance, Minister at the Ministry of Edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation, a Member of the Riksdag (Parliament), Tuesday, June 6, 2000 Council has done that and more. It has be- come the region's leading voice on health and and a local government official in Katrineholm. Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to take this safety issues in the workplace. He is married to Annika Persson, and he has opportunity to bring to the attention of our col- two daughters. leagues that today, June 6th , marks the 56th Preventing unintentional injuries on the job Prime Minister Persson's remarks at this anniversary of the D-Day invasion, known as should be a top priority for all Americans. year's Day of Remembrance ceremony were Operation Overlord. Safety and health are serious issues that ef- moving and particularly meaningful. I ask that It was 56 years ago today that a miracle of fect every person who goes to work each day. Prime Minister Persson's remarks be placed in liberation began. On that morning, democ- In both the public and private sector, we have the RECORD, and I urge my colleagues to give racy's forces landed to end the enslavement a unique responsibility to raise awareness them thoughtful consideration. of Europe. This miracle took place on the about the importance of safety protection. With millions of workers being injured or killed each DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OBSERVANCE, CAPITOL shores of Normandy, as 150,000 troops en- ROTUNDA, WASHINGTON, MAY 4, 2000 gaged in the largest amphibious invasion in year, the need for increased education and training cannot be minimized. Mr. Greenberg, Mr. Meed, Excellencies of history. Some historians have gone so far as the Diplomatic Corps, Honourable Members to acclaim the liberation effort as the greatest Mr. Speaker, during her tenure with the of the U.S. Congress, Holocaust Survivors. military invasion in the history of mankind. Re- Safety Council, Cathy Anton lead the effort to Dear Friends: Today, we meet in the Capitol gardless of the label placed on the invasion, make western Massachusetts a safer place to Roumda, in the very heart of the American the D-Day invasion unarguably 2 represents a live and work. She has made a real difference democracy. on behalf of working men and women in Here we meet to commemorate the victims noble effort to uphold democracy and free of the Holocaust and to honour survivors and mankind from the evils of oppression and tyr- Springfield and its surrounding communities. liberators. anny. As she prepares for her next professional We meet to demonstrate our strong com- Operation Overlord did not represent the challenge, I would like to express my personal mitment to make the lessons of the past a selfish interests of one nation. Rather, it was gratitude for all her efforts. living exhortation for the future.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.033 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E899 Let me begin by telling you a story handed actions today—the ones we take and the others who were forced to endure the un- down to posterity by a teacher in the ghetto ones we fail to take—that will shape the fu- thinkable. of Lodz. ture. It is you and I, all of us, united in de- Let us pick up the brother-stones, clasp A little boy, whose entire family had been termination to remember, that are the only them firmly in our hands, and realise how deported, was dawdling in the street, talking guarantees we have against the recurrence of much we will need them on our journey loudly to himself. In one fist he clutched a an evil past. through a new century. handful of small stones. Ladies and Gentlemen, there is good rea- Let us carry them with us as a constant re- First he dropped three small stones. They son to be fearful, but surely also to feel hope. minder and a challenge to never again allow hit the ground with a faint sound, then two People want to know, people want to discuss forces to grow that are capable of such evil. more, followed by another three. Then the values and ideas, people want to take respon- Thank you. little boy quickly closed his fist. In his lively sibility and learn from history. f eyes the shiny black pupils stopped racing This is the encouraging conclusion we for a moment. He said: draw from the national project initiated by COCOA BEACH 75TH ANNIVERSARY ‘‘Nine brothers like these stones we were the Swedish Government in 1997—Living His- once, all close together. Then came the first tory. The idea was to spread knowledge HON. DAVE WELDON deportation and three of the brothers didn’t about the Holocaust to young people in Swe- OF FLORIDA return, two were shot at the barbed wire den, but also to generate an active dialogue fence and three died of hunger. Can you between generations on values in general. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guess how many brother-stones are still left To support parents, teachers and students Tuesday, June 6, 2000 in my hand?’’ in this task we launched a number of Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, sev- As all children do, this boy played games projects. One of these was a book entitled to help him understand the world around Tell ye your children. The response to the enty-five years ago this month a very special him. Only his world was a world of incompre- project in general and the book in particular place in American history was founded. That hensible evil. Only his was the world of the exceeded anything we could have dreamed of. special place is the town of Cocoa Beach, Holocaust. Florida. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Holocaust was In every second Swedish home with school- no accident of history. The systematic mur- children you will find a copy of the book. It We all know that America was created out der of the Jews did not happen by chance. was not just sent there. It was ordered by the of the spirit of frontierism. Bold men and Nor did the genocide of the Roma, the mass families who waned to have a base for the women shook off the shackles of oppression murder of disabled persons or the persecu- important discussion on democratic and hu- and set forth to a new world of opportunity tion and murder of homosexuals, dissidents manistic values. I became convinced that and adventure. Today we all know about this positive experience was not unique to and Jehovah’s Witnesses. Plymouth Rock and its significance in our na- It occurred because people willed it, Sweden. In January 1998, I wrote to President Clin- tion's history. planned it and carried it through. It occurred America is still the land of frontier explorers because people made choices which allowed ton and Prime Minister Blair suggesting it to happen. It occurred, not least, because international cooperation in this field. Little and furthering the promise of freedom and ad- people remained silent. As the 21st century did I then know that only one year later, venture. I am proud to represent a town that dawns we must ask ourselves: Can we be sure nine countries—in a network known as the has been the Plymouth Rock to the stars, that the societies we build on today do not Task Force—would cooperate with such Cocoa Beach. house the very same mechanisms that made countries as the Czech Republic, Latvia, Founded 75 years ago, what started out as the Holocaust possible? Lithuania, Argentina and several others in a small, agrarian town enjoyed a pleasant, but liaison projects designed to remembrance, Dear friends, the answer is no. We cannot sleepy existence. That solitude and quiet was be sure. We have good reason to be fearful. education and research about the Holocaust. Look around you. Today, well-organized Nazi As the new millennium dawned, and the interrupted with the introduction of the U.S. groups form international networks where very first international high-level conference military's ballistic missile program after World they help each other to recruit and train new was held, it didn’t deal with economics. Nor War II. members and learn how to exploit the weak- did it deal with security and stability. Suddenly, Cocoa Beach became home for nesses of democracies, how to use terror and It dealt with fundamental values, with de- many rocket engineers, scientists and their frighten witnesses. mocracy and human dignity, with how to families who came to Florida to help the Nazis and revisionists make full and effec- confront the better memories of a horrifying United States win the Cold War. That work past in order to help shape better policies for tive use of the new information technology was only a small taste of the exciting future to spread their lies, to sell white power tomorrow’s world. It was the end of silence music and to reach potential new members and the beginning of a new millennium. which was to come. among young people in all parts of the world. Next year we will meet in Stockholm Soon the United States found that it was in Even today, Nazis march in our streets, per- again. In response to an initiative of the our nation's military and economic national in- secute, assault and murder people because of Nobel Laureate Eli Weisel, the Swedish Gov- terests to have the capability to put people their ethnic affiliation, sexual preferences or ernment will host an annual international and objects into orbit. NASA was created and beliefs. The risk we face, is that anti-demo- conference—a Stockholm Forum on Con- soon Cape Canaveral was selected to be the cratic forces continue to gain support. The science and Humanity. prime location for NASA's space launch activi- We have to conduct ourselves to the ques- danger lies in our failure to learn from his- ties. This resulted in Cocoa Beach's coming of tory, in our failure to see the connections. tion of Elie Wiesel: ‘‘Will our past become Ladies and Gentlemen, let me use the our children’s future?’’ age as a modern, thriving town on the cusp of words of a survivor, a well-known Swede, the We have to learn from the words of another a new age in human history. late Professor Jerzy Eihnorn, who passed man who has devoted his life to teach about Through Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, away less than a week ago. At the Stock- the Holocaust in order to prevent future Space Shuttle and International Space Station, holm Forum on the Holocaust in January he genocides—professor Yehuda Bauer from Cocoa Beach has been there through it all. Its said: ‘‘To remember the Holocaust is a frag- Israel and the Yad Vashem Institute. He dynamic people striving to lead the next age ile defence but still the best one against the said: of exploration into the new frontier. development of Nazism in our countries—a ‘‘I come from a people who gave the ten Many feel that without frontiers and bound- commandments to the world. Time has come reminder of Nazism’s ruthless cruelty, a re- aries to push against, America stops being minder that we must never lower our guard, to strengthen them by three additional ones, never accept Nazism as a necessary evil which we ought to adopt and commit our- what America is all about. As long as we have within a democracy.’’ selves to: thou shall not be a perpetrator; cities like Cocoa Beach leading the charge This was his message—a message for all of thou shall not be a victim; and thou shall into space, America's promise of freedom will us. He wanted us to take it with us. Because never, but never, be a bystander.’’ continue into the stars. then, he said: ‘‘our suffering has not been en- Ladies and Gentlemen, today we are gath- f tirely in vain. Then we and all those that did ered to remember. not survive, will have contributed to a better Remember, because to forget would be to JIM COLLINS: A HALF CENTURY world for coming generations.’’ We have to betray those irreplaceable people who died OF JOURNALISM take this message. and those who survived. It would be to be- We must fight Nazism, racism, anti- tray the deeds or Raoul Wallenberg and all semitism and xenophobia wherever and the others who stood up for human dignity HON. STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE whenever they rear their ugly heads. We and risked their own lives to save the lives of OF OHIO must fight them with the lessons of our past, others. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but also with our visions for tomorrow. It Remember, because to forget would be to Tuesday, June 6, 2000 will not be easy. But we have no other betray every single child who comes into choice. this world. Mr. LATOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise The future is not sealed by fate, no more Let us therefore remember a little boy in to pay tribute to Jim Collins and his 50 years than the bitter history of the past. It is our the ghetto of Lodz, and through him all the in journalism.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.036 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 While Jim has been a journalist for a half AIR FORCE MEMORIAL EXTENSION have a serious safety defect, they are required century, his interest and employment in news- ACT to report that to the government. Unfortu- papers actually dates back to 1941, when he nately, some compames are not obeying the began his career as a News-Herald delivery HON. JAMES V. HANSEN law. The CPSC estimates that in half of the boy. Jim wasn't even a teenager yet, and the OF UTAH most serious cases they deal with, the com- pany has failed to report injuries. Instead, the paper cost 6 cents for twice-weekly delivery. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES information comes to the attention of the Jim went on to graduate from Willoughby Tuesday, June 6, 2000 agency from its own investigators, from con- Union High School and Kent State University, Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to sumers, or tragically, from hospital emergency and returned to the News-Herald after receiv- introduce the Air Force Memorial Extension room reports or death certificates. ing his degree in June 1950. By then, Jim had Act. In December of 1993 the President When companies don't report, dangerous shed the title of delivery boy and begun his signed into law authorization for the Air Force products that could have been recalled or career as a cub reporter. Memorial Foundation to establish an Air Force modified remain on store shelves. They con- Mr. Speaker, I certainly don't wish to draw Memorial in the District of Columbia or its en- tinue to be sold and they stay in consumers' virons to honor the men and women who have homes where they can cause serious injury. undue attention to Jim's age, but I think it is served in the United States Air Force. This Some consumers pay a very high price for worth noting other important milestones of memorial was to comply with the provisions of a company's failure to report. 1950 so folks have some perspective about the Commemorative Works Act. For example, a 3-year-old girl died while how long Jim has been a working journalist. Among other things, the Commemorative playing on her swing. Her grandfather was The same year Jim became a reporter, Pea- Works Act provides that the legislative author- cutting weeds in the yard using a weed trim- nuts debuted, Alger Hiss was convicted, the ity for the commemorative work will expire at mer with a replacement head that was made first telephone answering machine was in- the end of the seven-year period beginning on with a metal chain. The end link broke off the vented, Diner's Club became the first credit the date of the enactment of such authority, chain and it flew through the air as if it were card, CBS began broadcasting in color, the unless a construction permit has been issued. a piece of deadly shrapnelÐtravelling 240 first leak-proof ballpoint pen was introduced by To date, no construction permit has been miles an hour. It hit his granddaughter in the temple, penetrated her skull and killed her. PaperMate, Paul Harvey began broadcasting issued. Due to unforeseen lawsuits, all work, including the fund raising for the memorial was The company didn't tell the CPSC about this nationally on radio, and Silly Putty was intro- put on hold for approximately 3 years. The death, nor did they tell the CPSC about the 40 duced. Back then, it cost 3 cents to mail a let- lawsuits have been settled and work is ready other serious injuries from chains breaking. ter, gas was 20 cents a gallon, and the aver- to re-commence regarding the memorial. How- The CPSC was forced to do its own investiga- age income was about $3,200 a year. My ever, due to the delay and the 7±year require- tion and recalled the product nationwide in guess is Jim made less than this, however, as ment of the Commemorative Works Act, time May. journalists certainly don't enter the field for is about to run out. In fact, the authority will Such failures to report result in tragic losses generous paychecks. expire on December 2 of this year unless of life and limb that are avoidable and prevent- able if compliance with reporting were higher. Jim stayed at the News-Herald until 1952, Congress passes a time extension. With considerable work already accom- Under current law, the CPSC can fine com- when he was drafted for a two-year tour of plished and the lawsuits settled the memorial panies for violating the law, but the amount of duty in the U.S. Army. After serving his coun- needs to be completed. Thus, this bill would the fine is limited by statute to a level that try with honor, Jim returned to the field of jour- extend authority to the Air Force Memorial does not sufficiently deter violations. Under nalism and eventually made it back to his Foundation to complete the well-deserved me- current law, companies can face criminal pen- home, the News-Herald. Jim has worked tire- morial. The authority would extend until 2005 alties for violating consumer product safety lessly since then and quickly ascended to the giving the Foundation the time to fulfill the final laws, but they are only misdemeanors. Under brass ring of newspaper management. He has construction and dedication of the Air Force current law, in any recall, companies provide been editor of the News-Herald since 1967, Memorial. a repair, replacement or refund for defective and has overseen its tremendous growth and f products. In most cases, the CPSC can find a good solution to the problem for consumers. development. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY But in rare cases where the product is older Over the last 50 years, Jim has received COMMISSION ENHANCED EN- and has been on the market for many years, many prestigious awards for his writing, and FORCEMENT ACT OF 2000 the company sometimes elects a refund that is his weekly column is a must-read for anyone much too small to even catch consumers' at- who cares about what's happening in the HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY tention, so the dangerous product stays on the news. He also is about the most prolific com- OF MASSACHUSETTS market. mentary writer you're likely to find, and has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To remedy these deficiencies, the legislation made his mark by offering common-sense so- would: Eliminate the cap on civil penalties for Tuesday, June 6, 2000 violations of product safety laws. lutions to state, local and national problems. Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Under current law, the CPSC cannot assess As great as Jim's accomplishments are in introduce the ``Consumer Product Safety Com- more than $1,650,000 for a related series of journalism, however, they pale in comparison mission Enhanced Enforcement Act of 2000'', violations against a company that knowingly to what he has done for our local commu- a bill intended to improve consumer safety by violates consumer product safety laws. The nities. As editor of the News-Herald, Jim has increasing compliance with existing require- legislation would eliminate this maximum civil had a constant presence in the communities ments to report hazards when they are known. penalty. Many of the cases in which the Com- the paper covers, and has always been ac- The legislation would increase the civil and mission seeks civil penalties involve very large tively involved in civic and philanthropic activi- criminal penalties that the CPSC can impose corporations that can easily absorb a $1.65 ties. He is respected by all who know him. upon firms that do not inform the Commission million fine. More substantial civil penalties when they have sold a product that could would provide a needed incentive for those Mr. Speaker, I feel honored to have known pose a substantial hazard to consumers. The companies to notify CPSC of defective prod- Jim Collins all the years I've been a public legislation would also help make some product ucts so that the agency can take timely action servant, and even a few before then. He is recalls more effective. to protect consumers. Other agencies have one of the most kind, fair, humble and caring The CPSC is the government agency that civil penalty authority with no ``cap'' on the men I've ever met. He is an exceptional jour- makes sure cribs, toys, and other products in amount of the penalty for a related series of nalist and an even better man. His word is his your home are safe, and recalls them when violations, including the Federal Trade Com- honor. On behalf of the 19th Congressional they're not. The CPSC oversees the safety of mission. District of Ohio, I congratulate Jim Collins on 15,000 different kinds of consumer products. Increase the penalty for a ``knowing and will- his 50 years in journalism, and wish him well Each year there are more than 29 million inju- ful'' criminal violation of product safety laws ries and about 22,000 deaths related to con- from a misdemeanor to a felony and eliminate as he continues to devote his life to the pro- sumer products. the requirement that the agency give notice to fession he loves so dearly. Current law provides that if companies have the company that is criminally violating the information that one of their products could law.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.038 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E901 The legislation would increase the potential death of Ernesto Antonio Puente, Jr., June 2, great success. ``This is the best day of my criminal penalties for a ``knowing and willful'' 2000, the man everyone around the world life,'' he told his parents after meeting violation of consumer product safety laws from knew as Tito Puente, the King of Mambo. His Labonte. a misdemeanor (up to one year in prison) to achievements in pursuit of a higher musical The Make-A-Wish Foundation gives children a felony (up to three years in prison). It would ground and his legendary flamboyant style fighting life-threatening illnesses a positive also increase the maximum monetary criminal have left an indelible mark on our nation's mu- break from a world of doctors, hospitals and penalty in accordance with existing criminal sical heritage. medicine. I salute the Make-A-Wish Founda- laws. These heightened penalties are com- To his fellow Puerto Rican-Americans, Tito tion's volunteers and supporters who work to mensurate with the seriousness of product Puente was more than a legend, more than make wishes come true not only in Virginia's safety violations, which can result in death or just the Mambo King. He was a trailblazer in 10th Congressional District, but literally all serious injury to children and families. Other the world of music, fusing Afro-Caribbean over the world. I invite those interested in agencies have authority to seek substantial rhythms with jazz, mambo, salsa. He created leavning more about the Foundation to contact (felony) criminal penalties for knowing and will- an explosion of inspiration for entire genera- them at 1±800±722±9474 or on the Internet at ful violations of safety requirements, including tions of aspiring musicians and for generations www.wish.org. the Food and Drug Administration for prescrip- of youths who learned by watching that it was f tion drug marketing violations and the Depart- possible to make something of yourself if you ment of Transportation for the transportation of worked hard. BETTI LIDSKY CELEBRATES 50 hazardous materials. In commemorating the late ``timbalero,'' Tito YEARS The legislation would also eliminate the re- Puente, I would also like to honor the count- quirement that the Commission give notice of less other Puerto Ricans who have enriched HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN noncompliance before seeking a criminal pen- our nation's diverse musical culture and those alty for a violation of the Consumer Product OF FLORIDA Puerto Ricans who continue to rise on the Safety Act. The notice requirement makes it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world stage. all but impossible to pursue a criminal penalty Tuesday, June 6, 2000 f for violations of the Act, even in the most seri- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would ous cases. The threat of a criminal felony IN HONOR OF THE 20TH ANNIVER- like to congratulate Betti Lidsky on her fiftieth prosecution would create an additional strong SARY OF THE MAKE-A-WISH birthday celebration. incentive for companies to report product de- FOUNDATION Betti Lidsky is an exemplary woman who fects to the Commission. personifies love and self sacrifice. As the Give CPSC the authorily to overrule the remedy chosen by a manufacturer for fixing a HON. FRANK R. WOLF mother of three children who suffer from Reti- defective product in a product recall when the OF VIRGINIA nitis Pigmentosa, an eye degenerative disease Commission determines that an alternative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which may lead to blindness, she battles val- iantly everyday to seek ways in which to in- would be in the public interest. Tuesday, June 6, 2000 Under current law, a company with a defec- crease funding for finding a cure and save the tive product that is being recalled has the right Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I am proud today eyesight of her children and others like them. to select the remedy to be offered to the pub- to honor the 20th anniversary of the Make-A- A true heroine, she selflessly devotes her time lic. The company can choose repair, replace- Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization and energy to her family, to the national Foun- ment, or refund ``less a reasonable allowance that fulfills the wishes of children fighting life- dation Fighting Blindness where she serves as for use.'' threatening illnesses. a board member, and to the South Florida The legislation would continue to permit the In 1980, a 7-year-old boy named Chris, from community where she is highly admired and company to select the remedy in a product re- Arizona, who was fighting leukemia wished to respected. call. However, the legislation would allow the be a police officer. Friends of Chris's family Betti Lidsky is an advocate whose services Commission to determine (after an opportunity worked to fulfill his wish and in April that year, and kind spirit have touched the lives of many, for a hearing) that the remedy selected by the Chris spent a day learning about being a po- and on this very special occasion, I ask that company is not in the public interest. The lice officer and was even sworn in as the first- my colleagues join me in wishing Betti Lidsky Commission may then order the company to ever and only Honorary State Trooper in Ari- a very happy fiftieth birthday. carry out an alternative program that is in the zona history. f public interest. Shortly after Chris's wish, the Make-A-Wish Sometimes companies choose a remedy in Foundation was created to help bring happi- OLDER PEOPLE DO NOT NEED a recall that does not further public safety. For ness to more children. From this humble start, CHAPERONES example, if a manufacturer chooses to refund the Make-A-Wish Foundation has grown and ``less a reasonable allowance for use'' the pur- now has 80 chapters in the United States and HON. BARNEY FRANK chase price of a product that has been on the 20 international affiliates. More than 80,000 OF MASSACHUSETTS market for a long time, the amount due con- children fighting life-threatening illnesses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumers may be so small that there is no in- worldwide have had their wishes fulfilled. Pop- centive for the consumer to take advantage of ular wishes include visiting Walt Disney theme Tuesday, June 6, 2000 the recall. This is especially true where the parks, getting home computer systems, taking Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, hazardous product is still useful to the con- family vacations, and meeting celebrities. in the May issue of SeniorScope, the news- sumer and the cost of replacement is substan- Two months ago, one of my constituents paper published by the city of New Bedford tial. Companies may choose an insubstantial had his wish fulfilled by Make-A-Wish Founda- dealing with issues of particular importance to refund even though people have been at risk tion of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. Last year, 7-year- older people, editor Rona Zable has an excel- for a number of years, thousands of products old Ryan Davidson of Ashburn, VA, was diag- lent column. Ms. Zable effectively refutes are still in use, and injuries are continuing to nosed with a life-threatening illness. It was those who would interfere with the rights of occur. In this example, a refund would do little, devastating to him and his family. older people to make their own decisions, spe- if anything, to stop consumers from using the When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked cifically in this case with regard to their choice dangerous product and the public interest Ryan what his greatest wish was, it didn't sur- to gamble if they wish in legal establishments. would not be served. prise anyone that he wanted to meet NASCAR I have been struck by the degree to which f driver Bobby Labonte. Ryan learned about people who usually respect the rights of others HONORING THE LATE ERNESTO auto racing while playing video games and be- to make their own choices make an exception ANTONIO PUENTE, JR. came an instant fan. Of all the drivers, for gambling, and for some reason, people ´ Labonte is his favorite. On April 26, Ryan, his seem often ready to use a caricature of older father Kirby, his mother Amy and his sister people as an excuse for this. Indeed, some HON. CARLOS A. ROMERO-BARCELO Mallory traveled to California where they vis- who believe that we should make a radical OF PUERTO RICO ited a NASCAR racetrack, watched the action change in the Social Security system and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES close up and met Labonte. Ryan came home have people be dependent on their stock picks Tuesday June 6, 2000 Â with loads of memories and souvenirs, includ- for retiring income draw an inexplicable line Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO. Mr. Speaker, on ing his favoriteÐan autographed collector's against letting them go to a casino every so this occasion I express our sadness over the edition of Labonte's car. Ryan's wish was a often with some of that retirement income.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.040 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 As Rona Zable trenchantly asks, ``are older about the sky high cost of prescription of Tanner's urging, efforts undertaken in Se- people perceived to be so witless, so gullible, drugs. Because, chances are, we’re more apt attle to de-segregate the public schools re- that we need to be protected from ourselves to blow the family inheritance at the drug- sulted in the First non-court ordered desegre- store counter than we are at the casinos! lest we buy too many lottery tickets or play gation plan in the United States. Jack's effec- bingo too often? . . . If Congress is really con- f tive approach blended the best of the strate- gies used by the NAACP and the student non- cerned about senior citizens, they ought to do IN TRIBUTE TO JACK EDWARD violent protests. something about the sky high cost of prescrip- TANNER tion drugs. Because, chances are, we're more John F. Kennedy, the President of the apt to blow the family inheritance at the drug- United States, invited Jack to attend the White store counter than we are at the casinos!'' HON. JIM McDERMOTT House on two different occasions. In June, Mr. Speaker, Ms. Zable is exactly right and OF WASHINGTON 1963, just after the assassination of Medgar I submit her very thoughtful essay here. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Evers, the nation was in crisis. Tanner as a leader in the Northwest, worked closely with DO YOU NEED A CHAPERONE AT THE CASINO? Tuesday, June 6, 2000 his friend Senator Warren Magnuson, the There are folks out there who are quite Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Chair of Senate Commerce Committee, to concerned about you. They worry that one of to honor my friend, Jack Edward Tanner, for help Kennedy's famous 1964 Civil Rights Bill these days, you might gamble away your his outstanding career as a federal judge and kid’s inheritance. get introduced. Equality in public accommoda- ‘‘Are Casinos Preying On Our Elders?’’ was his unwavering commitment to ensuring that tions, the core of the bill, opened the way for the headline of a recent story in the AARP all Americans are treated fairly in our judicial later legislation on voting rights, fair housing Bulletin. Noting the popularity of bingo system. Judge Tanner has set a standard of and employment. halls, lotteries and casinos, the article excellence that we all should aspire too. On Clarence Mitchell, Director of the Wash- asked, ‘‘Is it harmless entertainment? Or are May 17, 1978, the Senate of the United States ington Bureau for the NAACP said it best, ``It older Americans being targeted deliberately did unanimously consent to the nomination of is a fact that the passage of the Civil Rights by advertising and marketing efforts de- Jack Edward Tanner to serve as United States bill has come about because of the tremen- signed to ensure that they keep pumping District Judge for the Eastern and Western dous and consistent work that you and others large sums of money into the gambling in- dustry.’’ Districts of Washington. On June 2, 1978, have done to make it possible. It is true that The focus of the article was a study pub- Jack E. Tanner took the oath of office admin- there have been some magnificent contribu- lished in the Law Journal of the University istered by Marshall A. Neil, Chief Judge East- tions by Senate leaders in this fight, but it was of Illinois College of Law. The author stated ern District of Washington, in Tacoma, Wash- also you and the people that you represented that older people are at greater risk than ington. On this date, Judge Tanner has com- who used your resources to make it possible others for problem gambling because of cir- pleted 22 years on the federal judiciary. We for us to get a successful vote. Therefore, I cumstances that make them vulnerable . . . salute him as one of this nation's ``Great Na- wish to thank you and to let you know that this namely, loss of a spouse loneliness and bore- tive Sons.'' is your time of triumph.'' dom. The study concluded that ‘‘the casino As Washington's First African-American industry targets its marketing to older peo- The path to the United States District Court ple because they are reliable spenders with was paved with distinguished achievements. member of the federal judiciary, controversy leisure time to visit casinos often.’’ As the son of Trixie and Ernie Tanner, Jack did not elude Judge Tanner. Among the first Well, duh! Like—we didn’t know that? and his two siblings, Erna and Bob, were cases he decided, he drew sharp criticism: by Apparently, our legislators also believe shielded from poverty, but not injustice. As finding conditions at Walla Walla State Peni- that seniors are more at risk than other age pioneers in the Northwest, the Tanner family tentiary, as cruel and unusual punishment groups for problem gambling. Timothy A. was often singled out and later called upon for (Hoptowit case); the unconstitutionality of the Kelly, executive director of a commission ap- leadership. Like his father, young Jack ex- 1982 anti-busing initiative; and unequal pay for pointed by Congress to examine the eco- women by the State of Washington, known nomic impact of gambling, believes state and celled in sports in grade school, junior high, federal lawmakers should consider halting and at Stadium High School. For a sports ca- nationally as the Comparable Worth case. In the expansion of gambling around the nation reer, however, young Jack was born too soon, this landmark decision, Judge Tanner decided pending further research. Kelly, whose Na- in the mid-thirties the Major Leagues, for that the state's policy of paying lower salaries tional Gambling Impact Study Commission which he was ably qualified, was not yet inte- in 14,000 jobs, held predominately by women, spent two years examining the issues, says, grated by Blacks. than those paid in comparable jobs held by ‘‘We heard a lot of stories about elderly par- After serving in the United States military in men, ``overwhelmingly constituted direct, overt, ents gambling away the family inheritance.’’ one of its segregated, ``Jim Crow'' units, Jack and institutionalized discrimination.'' Aw, come on, guys. Seriously—does any returned to the waterfront as a longshoreman, In the midst of criticism, Judge Tanner con- SeniorScope reader know of any elderly par- tinued to rule on cases, by doing what he be- ent who gambled away the family inherit- while attending college at the University of ance? (Maybe some younger folks have done Puget Sound. Working on the docks in Com- lieves is right, and not for personal gain or that, but not the old folks). mencement Bay as a longshoreman provided popularity. But Father, he rules from the heart To me, this is one more instance of the the foundation for Jack's dedication to the and the law to improve the lives of others, es- Dumbing Down of Senior Citizens. Are older needs and concerns of blue-collar workers pecially those who have been historically people perceived to be so witless, so gullible, and others. This perspective has never left disenfranchised. We Thank you Judge Tanner that we need to be protected from ourselves him and it is reflected in many of his federal for Being our Shining Judicial Light. lest we buy too many lottery tickets or play decisions. On this day, June 6, 2000 and in celebration Bingo too often? Do we need Big Brother to of 22 years on the federal judiciary and for his watch over us at the blackjack tables and The headlines of the Tacoma News Tribune life-time achievements, I, JIM MCDERMOTT, as slot machines? for Sunday, December 29, 1963 feature Taco- If this sounds like I am some kind of a big- ma's Top Ten Stories and Personalities. It is United States Congressman from the Seventh time casino player, rest assured I am not. In no wonder that a photo of Jack Tanner and Congressional District, along with the entire fact, I have never set foot in Foxwoods or the controversial ``Open Housing Referendum Washington delegation, ask that the Congres- Mohegan Sun. But I defend the right of any- No. 4'' are prominent. Arguing for fair housing sional Record reflect, the ``Triumph of this Na- one over age 21 to spend their money where in 1963 brought to Tacoma, and to Wash- tive Son, the Honorable Jack E. Tanner, a they please—be it a casino, bingo hall, sports ington State, the nation's struggle for equal Tacoman, a Washingtonian and a True Amer- arena, vacation resort, ect. It so happens I ican.'' am a ‘‘shopping mall’’ person . . . and just as rights for all. f some people enjoy the socialization and buf- Jack challenged Washington State to ad- fets at Foxwoods, I enjoy the clearance sales dress de-facto segregation in schools and FAIR LAWN LIONS CLUB and food court at the Galleria Mall. housing. As local NAACP President and na- ANNIVERSARY Nor would I like it one bit if the Senate ap- tional NAACP board member, lawyer Tanner pointed a Commission to limit the expansion believed that the direct action taken by the of malls to curtail shopping by senior citi- student demonstrators in the South also would HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN zens. Or, for that matter, to limit the expan- OF NEW JERSEY be effective in the Northwest. With others, he sion of restaurants because older Americans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES led a march against discriminatory housing in are eating out too much and putting on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 weight. the Tri-cities. This was done despite the wish- If Congress is really concerned about sen- es of some Blacks, who believed they would Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ior citizens, they ought to do something be burdened rather than benefited. As a result celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fair

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.044 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E903 Lawn Lions Club which will be celebrated Milton Freeman was a warm, generous per- TRIBUTE TO DR. RONALD UZELAC June 9, 2000. son. He and his wife Phyllis befriended a For 50 years this group has been an impor- group of insecure first-year law students at tant asset to local and statewide charities, Georgetown who were friends of his daughter HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI raising in excess of $750,000. Unlike many or- Nancy, who was also attending Georgetown. OF CALIFORNIA ganizations, every dollar raised by the Fair We spent a number of wonderful evenings at Lawn Lions Club is donated to charity. their home, evenings which somehow made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Fair Lawn Lions Club founded The Fair the traumatic experience of the first months of Lawn Opportunity Center, a facility for men- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 law school a little more bearable. tally challenged adults. To this date, they re- Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to main its largest private contributor. In addition Another of Milton's four children, Dan, also a truly outstanding citizen of Sacramento, Dr. to the Opportunity Center, the Fair Lawn Lions became a lawyer and has served the U.S. Ronald Uzelac. On June 8, 2000, he will be also contribute to the Mental Health Center, House of Representatives with great distinc- retiring as Principal of Rio Americano High the Boy and Girl Scouts, the Ambulance tion for many years. Dan is currently Chief School in Sacramento, California. As his Corps, Fire Department, and several other Counsel and Parliamentarian for the House friends and co-workers gather to celebrate his groups. Judiciary Committee, a position he has held retirement, I ask all my colleagues to join with Furthermore, they financially support many under both Democratic and Republican chair- me in saluting his remarkable career. statewide services. Among these are the St. men. Joseph's School for the Blind and the Juvenile Dr. Uzelac attended California State Univer- Mr. Speaker, Milton Freeman was a good Diabetes Foundation. I commend their fervent sity, Sacramento, where he received his B.A. dedication in assisting both the community husband and father and a great American. He Degree and Teaching Credential. He contin- and the entire state of New Jersey. will be truly missed. ued his educational pursuits there and went Worldwide, The Lions Clubs International is on to receive a Master's Degree in Education f currently the largest service organization. They and his Administrative Credential. operate in 180 countries, boasting 50,000 clubs and 2,000,000 members. TRIBUTE TO SENIOR CHIEF PETTY Over the years, he has dedicated himself to I am proud to recognize the services of OFFICER JAMES HERBERT HOW- educating today's youth. He has served as an Charter Member and Past International Direc- ARD Elementary Vice Principal, Elementary Prin- tor William McCormick and Past District Gov- cipal, Junior High School Principal, and High ernor Paul A. Meyer. I encourage the Fair School Principal. Lawn Lions Club to continue their cause. They HON. ANNA G. ESHOO In these various educational posts, Dr. set a positive example for the community by OF CALIFORNIA Uzelac has accumulated a vast collection of raising money for those in need and are sure awards and citations. In 1983, he received the to remain a pillar of the community for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Administrator of the Year, Secondary Level by next 50 years and beyond. Tuesday, June 6, 2000 the Association of California School Adminis- On this, their 50th anniversary, I am proud trators. He has been recognized with the to extend my congratulations to the Fair Lawn Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ACSA Silver Star Award (Region 3) for leader- Lions Club. honor a distinguished American and dedicated ship in developing a National Blue Ribbon f veteran who passed away on March 15, 2000. School in March of 1996. In addition, he was TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MILTON V. James Herbert Howard enlisted in the the recipient of an Honorary Service Award FREEMAN United States Navy on July 7, 1942 beginning Administrator of the Year from the San Juan a period of thirty-six years of service to his be- PTA Council in April of 1996. HON. MARTIN FROST loved country. He was a veteran of World War The list of accolades for Dr. Uzelac's OF TEXAS Il. He was catapulted off aircraft carriers, schools is as extensive as his personal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transferred at sea and saw combat in the Sol- awards. Some of these include the California Tuesday, June 6, 2000 omon Islands. Distinguished Schools Award in 1988, 1990, and 1994. Also, he received national recogni- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to James Herbert Howard served aboard sev- tion from the Department of Education as a note the passing of one of the truly out- eral LSTS and was assigned to the U.S.S. National Blue Ribbon School in 1996. Further standing attorneys of the 20th century, Milton Teror until it was decommissioned in 1947. achievements include recognition as one of V. Freeman. Chief Howard served as a Quarter Master Redbook's ``American Best Schools'' in 1996. Milton Freeman died on June 3 at the age aboard such distinguished Naval Ships as the His was one of only five California schools of 88 after a long and remarkable career. He U.S.S. Ajax and the U.S.S. Ticonderoga. In recognized for overall excellence. graduated from City College of New York in 1972, Commander N.H. Kragseth wrote, In an effort to improve his schools, Dr. 1931 and received his law degree from Co- ``Chief Howard is a man of poise with an ex- Uzelac has implemented programs to ensure lumbia University in 1934, serving on the law cellent military appearance . . . that he can review. Following his graduation from law their continued success. One such program is express his ideas and communicate his in- school, Milton Freeman spent the next 12 CIVITAS: a Political Studies Academy with re- structions. He is dedicated to the United years as an attorney with the Securities and structured curriculum aligned with school-to- States Navy. He contributes to our retention, Exchange Commission. career emphasis. This has been in place since During his tenure at the SEC, Milton Free- advancement and organization and he is an 1994. individual I would most want in my unit.'' man wrote many of the regulations that imple- Over the years, Dr. Uzelac has been recog- mented the law that created the SEC, regula- James Herbert Howard was a highly valu- nized by California State Senator Patrick tions that are still in effect today. I once intro- able asset to the United States Navy. He re- Johnston, former California State Senator duced him at a meeting of my classmates at ceived numerous commendations including Leroy Greene, and myself for his tremendous Georgetown Law Center as a ``famous author'' the Good Conduct Medal and Bronze Star on leadership and dedication to the youth of Sac- and, in fact, he was just that. He was the au- July 1, 1945, January 20, 1960, and January ramento. He is a very valuable member of our thor of SEC Rule 10b±5, the heart of the 20, 1963. While Chief Howard might have community. SEC's anti-fraud regulations dealing with in- been frightened as a young man when he saw Mr. Speaker, as Dr. Uzelac's friends and co- sider trading. combat, he believed there to be a greater fear, But Milton Freeman was much more than workers gather to celebrate his retirement, I a fear of a great nation losing freedom. just a pioneering SEC lawyer. For many years am honored to pay tribute to one of Sac- he served as managing partner of Arnold and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ramento's most outstanding citizens. Dr. Porter, one of the most prestigious law firms in paying tribute to a wonderful man who lived Uzelac's contributions to Sacramento and in the nation. He also took time to defend peo- a life of purpose, who loved his country and California have indeed been commendable. I ple accused under anti-communist laws at the who believed in the United States of America ask all of my colleagues to join with me in height of the McCarthy era, one of the darkest and that we extend our deepest sympathy to wishing him and his family continued success periods in our history. his loving family. in all their future endeavors.

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06JN8.046 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 E904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 IN HONOR OF MARY KAY KOSA fidant and friend. She has touched the lives of At the University of San Francisco, John everyone in Monroe County in a meaningful has had remarkable success. Thanks to his HON. JOHN D. DINGELL and substantial way and the community will be leadership, the caliber of the faculty and stu- ever grateful for her dedication and good OF MICHIGAN dents has risen, the facilities have been up- deeds. graded, and the endowment has grown enor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to mously. At the same time, the Jesuit mission Tuesday, June 6, 2000 rise with me in tribute to a fine educator and of the University has been advanced. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to public servant, Mary Kay Kosa. We are grateful to Father John Schlegel for pay tribute to an absolutely elegant woman. f all that he has done for the University of San Mary Kay Kosa has been an educator and IN HONOR OF REVEREND JOHN P. Francisco and for the entire Bay Area. We will school administrator in the Monroe Public SCHLEGEL miss him greatly but know that it is Creighton Schools for the past 50 years. She is also a University's turn to benefit from his wisdom dedicated volunteer, community activist and and vision. As we glory in his triumphant re- HON. NANCY PELOSI turn home, we hope that he will visit San public servant who is the epitome of an in- OF CALIFORNIA Francisco often. I join my constituents in wish- volved and caring citizen. Mary Kay is admired IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by all and commands my highest respect and ing him the very best. admiration as well. Mary Kay has decided to Tuesday June 6, 2000 retire from her career in education where she Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- f currently serves as the principal of two Mon- ute to Reverend John P. Schlegel, S.J., for his RECOGNIZING CHUCK BLASKO OF roe elementary schools. She will undoubtedly 9 remarkable years as President of the Uni- THE VOGUES be missed by the Monroe Public School Sys- versity of San Francisco. Father Schlegel has tem, but I take some measure of comfort in been honored with the position of President of knowing that Mary Kay's kind and giving na- Creighton University. His many friends in the HON. RON KLINK ture will make it impossible for her to also re- San Francisco Bay Area bid him farewell with OF PENNSYLVANIA tire from her community activism. mixed emotionsÐhappy for his personal suc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Always independent and feisty, Mary Kay cess, sad that he is leaving, and forever grate- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 does not take no for an answer and will al- ful for his many accomplishments as President ways fight for what is right. In the 1950's, of the University of San Francisco. Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Mary Kay stood up to the paranoia and cen- Father Schlegel brought with him to San ognize a musical legend, Chuck Blasko of The Francisco strong academic credentials. He sorship created by McCarthyism, she contin- Vogues. A native of Turtle Creek, PA, and a holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Saint Louis ued to teach her students the truth about the resident of my congressional district, Mr. University, a B.D. degree in Theology from the world and withstood fervent attempts to stop Blasko celebrates the 35th year of the music University of London, and a Doctorate in Inter- her. A champion of the poor, underprivileged group this year. In 1965 he created the vocal national Relations from Oxford University. He and challenged, Mary Kay used her tremen- group, and is the only original member still entered the Wisconsin Province of the Society dous compassion and energy to serve as an touring and performing. of Jesus in 1963 and was ordained in 1973. During the 1960s and 1970s, the Vogues effective advocate for those who are in need He also brought a record of strong leader- recorded 16 hits on the top 40 charts, includ- and less fortunate. ship. John began his academic career as a ing 9 in the top 20. Some of their best-known While always dedicated to first educating lecturer at Creighton University in 1969. He hits include ``Turn Around, Look At Me'' and Monroe's children, Mary Kay has also man- joined Creighton's faculty in the Political aged to serve as a member and chair of sev- Science department in 1976 and also served ``Five O'Clock World.'' Few groups have ri- eral boards and commissions. The Huron Val- as Assistant Academic Vice President from valed the success of the Vogues in placing so ley Girl Scout Council, Monroe Historic Dis- 1978±1982. John went on to serve as Aca- many songs on the top 40 charts. tricts Committee, Child and Family Services demic Dean and Dean of Arts and Sciences at Led by Mr. Blasko, their harmonic vocals Board, Monroe County Mental Health Board, Rockhurst College, as Dean of the College of continue to attract fans to sellout concerts and Monroe Housing Commission, Monroe County Arts and Sciences at Marquette University, club appearances. With his outstanding talent United Way Board of Directors, Monroe City and as the Executive and Academic Vice- and love of performing, the Vogues is an en- Planning Commission, Salvation Army Advi- President at John Carrol University in Cleve- during fixture on the music scene and one of sory Council, The Art Lebow Community Cen- land. the world's top concert acts. Mr. Blasko has ter, Monroe County Opportunity Program, and Father Schlegel continued that record of been immortalized by the Vocal Music Hall of the American Association of University service and leadership while in San Francisco. Fame where fans can see photos of the group Women have all benefited from Mary Kay's John serves on the Boards of Trustees of Loy- and a set of his stage clothes. leadership and involvement. ola University in Chicago and of Xavier Uni- Despite his tremendous success, Mr. Blasko A proud and active member of the Michigan versity in Cincinnati. He is the Chair of the Ex- and his family continue to make western Education Association, Mary Kay has used her ecutive Committee of the Commonwealth Club Pennsylvania their home. As an avid fan of activism, involvement and leadership to make of California, a director of the American Inter- The Vogues, I am truly honored to have this public education better for our children. She national School of Hong Kong, and a member opportunity to acknowledge not only a fine has also utilized her talents to create a better of the Advisory Council at the California Acad- musician but a man who cares about his com- situation for generations of public school emy of Sciences. John also serves on the munity. teachers. Board of Directors of the Coro Foundation and Once again, I urge my colleagues to rise Mary Kay has been married to Edward Kosa the Association of Catholic Colleges and Uni- and recognize Mr. Blasko on his 35th anniver- for 41 years. Their loving relationship speaks versities, and on the Executive Committees of sary in the music industry. His commitment to volumes about the outstanding character of the Western College Association and the As- his family and to his music represent the finest this wonderful woman and her terrific family. sociation of Independent California Colleges qualities of the people of the Fourth Congres- Mary Kay remains a valuable advisor, con- and Universities. sional District.

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HIGHLIGHTS See Re´sum´ e of Congressional Activity. Senate tember 30, 2000, and subsequently the bill was in- Chamber Action definitely postponed. Page S4588 Routine Proceedings, pages S4507–S4605 National Defense Authorization: Senate began Measures Introduced: Sixteen bills and three reso- consideration of S. 2549, to authorize appropriations lutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2669–2684, for fiscal year 2001 for military activities of the De- S.J. Res. 46–47, and S. Con. Res. 119. partment of Defense, for military construction, and Pages S4564±65 for defense activities of the Department of Energy, Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year S. 1507, to authorize the integration and consoli- for the Armed Forces, taking action on the following dation of alcohol and substance programs and serv- amendments proposed thereto: Pages S4525±55 ices provided by Indian tribal governments, with an Adopted: amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. By a unanimous vote of 93 yeas (Vote No. 116), No. 106–306) Page S4564 McCain Amendment No. 3179, to establish a special Measures Passed: subsistence allowance for certain members of the uniformed services who are eligible to receive food National Military Appreciation Month: Com- stamp assistance. Pages S4536±41 mittee on the Judiciary was discharged from further Warner Amendment No. 3189, to require the dis- consideration of S. 1419, to amend title 36, United posal of a certain quantity of titanium from the Na- States Code, to designate May as ‘‘National Military tional Defense Stockpile. Pages S4554±55 Appreciation Month,’’ and the bill was then passed. Pending: Page S4589 Warner Modified Amendment No. 3173, to ex- Ryan White CARE Act Amendments: Senate tend eligibility for medical care under CHAMPUS passed S. 2311, to revise and extend the Ryan White and TRICARE to persons over age 64. CARE Act programs under title XXVI of the Public Pages S4525±36, S4541±42 Health Service Act, to improve access to health care Kerrey Amendment No. 3183, to repeal a limita- and the quality of health care under such programs, tion on retirement or dismantlement of strategic nu- and to provide for the development of increased ca- clear delivery systems in excess of military require- pacity to provide health care and related support ments. Pages S4543±53 services to individuals and families with HIV dis- Warner Amendment No. 3184 (to Amendment ease, after agreeing to a committee amendment in No. 3183), to provide for correction of scope of the nature of a substitute, and the following amend- waiver authority for limitation on retirement or dis- ment proposed thereto: Pages S4589±99 mantlement of strategic nuclear delivery systems, Warner (for Jeffords) Amendment No. 3190, in and authority to waive limitation. Pages S4543±53 the nature of a substitute. Pages S4593±95 A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached Measure Indefinitely Postponed/Passage Vitiated: providing for further consideration of the bill, pend- Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations FY2000: ing amendments and an amendments to be proposed Senate vitiated the October 7, 1999 passage of S. thereto, on Wednesday, June 7, 2000, with certain 1650, making appropriations for the Departments of votes to occur thereon. Page S4600 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- lowing nominations: D537

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 07:45 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D06JN0.REC pfrm12 PsN: D06JN0 D538 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 6, 2000 Lisa Gayle Ross, of the District of Columbia, to and Laurel Sweatt, Dallas, Texas, on behalf of the be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Association of Private Pension and Welfare Plans, Lisa Gayle Ross, of the District of Columbia, to both of Central and South West Corporation; Joseph be Chief Financial Officer, Department of the Treas- Perkins, Danvers, Massachusetts, on behalf of the ury. American Association of Retired Persons; Karen W. K. Gary Sebelius, of Kansas, to be United States Ferguson, Pension Rights Center, Washington, D.C.; District Judge for the District of Kansas. Sylvester J. Schieber, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Be- Kenneth O. Simon, of Alabama, to be United thesda, Maryland; and John F. Woyke, Towers States District Judge for the Northern District of Perrin, Valhalla, New York, on behalf of the United Alabama. States Chamber of Commerce. John E. Steele, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. EPA ALASKA OFFICE CREATION 2 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- 70 Army nominations in the rank of general mittee concluded hearings on S. 1311, to direct the 2 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. Administrator of the Environmental Protection Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Agency to establish an eleventh region of the Envi- Corps, and Navy. Pages S4600±05 ronmental Protection Agency, comprised solely of Nominations Withdrawn: Senate received notifica- the State of Alaska, after receiving testimony from tion of the withdrawal of the following nomination: Senator Murkowski; Romulo L. Diaz, Jr., Assistant James M. Lyons, of Colorado, to be United States Administrator for Administration and Resources Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, which was sent Management, Environmental Protection Agency; to the Senate on September 22, 1999. Page S4605 Michele D. Brown, Alaska Department of Environ- mental Conservation, and Ken Freeman, Resource Messages From the House: Page S4563 Development Council, both of Anchorage, Alaska. Measures Placed on Calendar: Page S4563 NOMINATIONS Communications: Pages S4563±64 Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded Statements on Introduced Bills: Pages S4565±76 hearings on the nomination of Michael G. Kozak, of Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4576±78 Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Amendments Submitted: Pages S4579±88 Belarus, John Martin O’Keefe, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, John F. Tefft, Notices of Hearings: Page S4588 of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Authority for Committees: Page S4588 Lithuania, and W. Robert Pearson, of Tennessee, to Additional Statements: Pages S4558±63 be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, after the nominees testified and answered questions in their Privileges of the Floor: Page S4588 own behalf. Mr. Pearson was introduced by Senator Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. Frist. (Total—116) Page S4541 Recess: Senate convened at 10 a.m., and recessed at HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER EXPORT 8:04 p.m., until 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, June 7, CONTROL 2000. (For Senate’s program, see the remarks of the Committee on Governmental Affairs: On Friday, May Acting Majority Leader in today’s Record on page 26, committee concluded hearings to examine export S4600.) control implementation issues with respect to high performance computers and the potential harm to Committee Meetings national security by requiring the decontrol of sen- sitive technologies, after receiving testimony from (Committees not listed did not meet) Harold J. Johnson, Associate Director, International Relations and Trade Issues, National Security and CASH BALANCE PENSION PLANS International Affairs Division, General Accounting Special Committee on Aging: On Monday, June 5, com- Office; Robert J. Lieberman, Assistant Inspector mittee concluded hearings to examine the impact on General for Auditing, Department of Defense; Dan older workers when employers convert from a tradi- Hoydysh, Unisys Corporation, Washington, D.C., on tional defined benefit pension plan to a cash balance behalf of the Computer Coalition for Responsible pension plan, focusing on how to promote pensions Exports; and Gary Milhollin, University of Wis- without harming participants, after receiving testi- consin Law School, Madison, on behalf of the Wis- mony from James A. Bruggeman, Tulsa, Oklahoma, consin Project on Nuclear Arms Control.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 07:45 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D06JN0.REC pfrm12 PsN: D06JN0 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D539 CAMPAIGN FINANCE both of the Public Integrity Section, and Neil Galla- Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Admin- gher, Assistant Director, National Security Division, istrative Oversight and the Courts resumed oversight Federal Bureau of Investigation, all of the Depart- hearings to examine the 1996 campaign finance in- ment of Justice; and William Esposito, former Dep- vestigations, receiving testimony from Lee J. Radek, uty Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, De- partment of Justice. Chief, and Joseph Gangloff, Principle Deputy Chief, Hearings continue on Wednesday, June 14. h House of Representatives H. Res. 515, providing for consideration of H.R. Chamber Action 4577, making appropriations for the Department of Bills Introduced: 12 public bills, H.R. 4579–4590; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 1 private bill, H.R. 4591; and 4 resolutions, H.J. and related agencies for fiscal year ending September Res. 99 and H. Con. Res. 344–346, were intro- 30, 2001 (H. Rept. 106–653); and duced. Pages H3924±25 H. Res. 516, providing for consideration of H.R. Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: 3605, to establish the San Rafael Western Legacy Filed on June 1, H.R. 4576, making appropria- District in the State of Utah (H. Rept. 106–654). tions for the Department of Defense for the fiscal Pages H3923±24 year ending September 30, 2001 (H. Rept. Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the 106–644); Speaker wherein he designated Representative Filed on June 1, H.R. 4577, making appropria- Biggert to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. tions for the Departments of Labor, Health and Page H3871 Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 (H. Recess: The House recessed at 10:31 a.m. and re- Rept. 106–645); convened at noon. Page H3871 Filed on June 1, H.R. 4578, making appropria- Recess: The House recessed at 1:46 p.m. and recon- tions for the Department of the Interior and related vened at 6 p.m. Page H3885 agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules 2001 (H. Rept. 106–646); and pass the following measures: H.R. 3605, to establish the San Rafael Western Legacy District in the State of Utah, and for other Designating the Washington, D.C. Opera as the purposes, amended (H. Rept. 106–647); National Opera: H.R. 4542, to designate the H.R. 4435, to clarify certain boundaries on the Washington Opera in Washington, D.C., as the Na- map relating to Unit NC01 of the Coastal Barrier tional Opera; Pages H3872±75 Resources System (H. Rept. 106–648); Commending the United States Congressional H.R. 3176, to direct the Secretary of the Interior Philharmonic Society: H. Con. Res. 229, expressing to conduct a study to determine ways of restoring the sense of Congress regarding the United States the natural wetlands conditions in the Kealia Pond Congressional Philharmonic Society and its mission National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii (H. Rept. of promoting musical excellence throughout the edu- 106–649); cational system and encouraging people of all ages to H.R. 3535, to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fish- commit to the love and expression of musical per- ery Conservation and Management Act to eliminate formance; Pages H3875±76 the wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice of shark finning, amended (H. Rept. 106–650); Celebrating the Importance of African-American H.R. 8, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of Music: H. Res. 509, amended, recognizing the im- 1986 to phaseout the estate and gift taxes over a 10- portance of African-American music to global cul- year period, amended (H. Rept. 106–651). ture and calling on the people of the United States H. Res. 514, providing for consideration of H.R. to study, reflect on, and celebrate African-American 4576, making appropriations for the Department of music (agreed to by a yea and nay vote of 382 yeas Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 234); 2001 (H. Rept. 106–652); Pages H3876±78, H3889±90

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 07:45 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D06JN0.REC pfrm12 PsN: D06JN0 D540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST June 6, 2000 Les Aspin Post Office Building: H.R. 4241, to similar information—clearing the measure for the designate the facility of the United States Postal President. Pages H3892±93 Service located at 1818 Milton Avenue in Janesville, Congressional Gold Medal to the Late Charles M. Wisconsin, as the ‘‘Les Aspin Post Office Building’’ Schulz: The House agreed to the Senate amend- (passed by a yea and nay vote of 378 yeas to 6 nays, ments to H.R. 3642 , to authorize the President to Roll No. 235); Pages H3878±80, H3890 award posthumously a gold medal on behalf of the Matthew F. McHugh Post Office: H.R. 3030, to Congress to Charles M. Schulz in recognition of his designate the facility of the United States Postal lasting artistic contributions to the Nation and the Service located at 757 Warren Road in Ithaca, New world—clearing the measure for the President. York, as the ‘‘Matthew F. McHugh Post Office’’ Page H3893 (passed by a yea and nay vote of 385 yeas to 2 nays, Amendments: Amendments ordered printed pursu- Roll No. 236); and Pages H3880±82, H3890±91 ant to the rule appear on pages H3926–29. Shark Finning Prohibition Act: H.R. 3535, Quorum Calls—Votes: Four yea and nay votes de- amended, to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery veloped during the proceedings of the House today Conservation and Management Act to eliminate the and appear on pages H3889–90, H3890, wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice of shark fin- H3890–91, and H3891–92. There were no quorum ning (passed by a yea and nay vote of 390 yeas to calls. 1 nay, Roll No. 237). Pages H3882±85, H3891±92 Adjournment: The House met at 10:30 a.m. and Suspensions—Further Proceedings Postponed: adjourned at 10:54 p.m. The House postponed further proceedings on the fol- lowing motions to suspend the rules that were de- Committee Meetings bated on Tuesday, June 6. Proceedings will resume COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE, AND on Wednesday, June 7. JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS Carlsbad, New Mexico Irrigation District Land Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Com- Transfer: S. 291, to convey certain real property merce, Justice, State, and Judiciary approved for full within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico to the Committee action the Commerce, Justice, State, and Carlsbad Irrigation District; Pages H3885±86 Judiciary appropriations for fiscal year 2001. Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation District, Arizona INDEPENDENT COUNSEL ACT—JUSTICE Land Transfer: S. 356, to authorize the Secretary of DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTATION the Interior to convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project, and designated lands with- Committee on Government Reform: Held a hearing on in or adjacent to the Gila Project, to the Wellton- the Justice Department’s Implementation of the Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District; Independent Counsel Act. Testimony was heard from Pages H3886±87 the following officials of the Department of Justice: Lee Radek, Public Integrity Section Chief; and Neil Pine Island Unit in Currituck and Dare Coun- Gallagher, Assistant Director for Terrorism, FBI; and ties, North Carolina Boundary Adjustment: H.R. William Esposito, former Deputy Director, FBI, De- 4435, to clarify certain boundaries on the map relat- partment of Justice. ing to Unit NC01 of the Coastal Barrier Resources System; and Page H3887 ‘‘DRUGS IN THE MAIL: HOW CAN THEY BE STOPPED?’’ Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii: H.R. 3176, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to Committee on Government Reform: On May 26, the Sub- conduct a study to determine ways of restoring the committee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and natural wetlands conditions in the Kealia Pond Na- Human Resources held a hearing on ‘‘Drugs in the Mail: How Can They be Stopped?’’ Testimony was tional Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii. Pages H3888±89 heard from the following officials of the Department Freedom to E-File Act: The House agreed to the of Justice: Joseph D. Keefe, Special Agent in Charge, Senate Amendment to the House amendments to S. DEA; and W.K. Williams, Assistant Section Chief, 777, to require the Department of Agriculture to es- Drug Section, Criminal Investigative Division, FBI; tablish an electronic filing and retrieval system to Kevin Dellicolli, Director, Cyber Smuggling, Office enable the public to file all required paperwork elec- of Investigations, U.S. Customs Service, Department tronically with the Department and to have access to of the Treasury; Kenneth Newman, Deputy Chief public information on farm programs, quarterly Postal Inspector, Criminal Investigations, U.S. Postal trade, economic, and production reports, and other Service; and public witnesses.

VerDate 01-JUN-2000 07:45 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D06JN0.REC pfrm12 PsN: D06JN0 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D541 FEDERAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LABOR, HHS, AND EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT ACT COMPLIANCE RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, an open Government Management, Information, and Tech- rule providing 1 hour of debate on H.R. 4577, mak- nology held a hearing on Compliance with the Fed- ing appropriations for the Departments of Labor, eral Financial Management Improvement Act of Health and Human Services, and Education, and re- 1996: Agencies Continue to Struggle. Testimony lated agencies for the fiscal year ending September was heard from Joshua Gotbaum, Executive Asso- 30, 2001. The rule waives all points of order against ciate Director and Controller, Office of Federal Fi- consideration of the bill. The rule provides that the nancial Management, OMB; Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, As- amendments printed in part A of the Rules Com- sistant Comptroller General, Accounting and Infor- mittee report accompanying the resolution shall be mation Management Division, GAO; Thomas P. considered as adopted. The rule waives clause 2 of Skelley, Director, Budget Service and Acting Chief rule XXI (prohibiting unauthorized or legislative Financial Officer, Department of Education; Arnold provisions in an appropriations bill) against provi- G. Holz, Chief Financial Officer, NASA; and Karen sions in the bill, as amended, except as otherwise C. Alderman, Executive Director, Joint Financial specified in the rule. The rule provides that the Management Improvement Program. amendment printed in part B of the Rules Com- mittee report may be offered only by a Member des- OVERSIGHT—AMERICAN BATTLE ignated in the report and only at the appropriate MONUMENTS COMMISSION AND THE point in the reading of the bill, shall be considered WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in Committee on Government Reform: Subcommittee on the report equally divided and controlled by the pro- National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to Relations held an oversight hearing on the American amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand Battle Monuments Commission and the World War for a division of the question in the House or in the II Memorial. Testimony was heard from David L. Committee of the Whole. The rule waives all points Clark, Director, Audit Oversight and Liaison, Ac- of order against the amendment printed in part B of counting and Information Management Division, the report. The rule also waives clause 2(e) of rule GAO; Maj. Gen. John P. Herrling, USA (Ret.), Sec- XXI (prohibiting non-emergency designated amend- retary, American Battle Monuments Commission; ments to be offered to an appropriations bill con- former Senator Robert J. Dole of Kansas, Co-Chair- taining an emergency designation) against amend- man, U.S. World War II Memorial Project; and rep- ments offered during consideration of the bill. The resentatives of veterans organizations. rule authorizes the Chair to accord priority in rec- DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record. The rule Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, an open allows the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole rule providing 1 hour of debate on H.R. 4576, mak- to postpone votes during consideration of the bill, ing appropriations for the Department of Defense for and to reduce voting time to five minutes on a post- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001. The rule poned question if the vote follows a fifteen minute waives all points of order against consideration of the vote. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recom- bill. The rule waives points of order against provi- mit with or without instructions. Testimony was sions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 heard from Representatives Porter, Upton, Ryan of of rule XXI (prohibiting unauthorized or legislative Wisconsin, Wilson, Obey, Roemer and Davis of provisions in a general appropriations bill and pro- Florida. hibiting reappropriations in a general appropriations bill). The rule authorizes the Chair to accord priority SAN RAFAEL WESTERN LEGACY DISTRICT in recognition to Members who have pre-printed AND NATIONAL CONSERVATION ACT their amendments in the Congressional Record. The Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, an open rule allows the Chairman of the Committee of the rule providing 1 hour of debate on H.R. 3605. San Whole to postpone votes during consideration of the Rafael Western Legacy District and National Con- bill, and to reduce voting time to five minutes on servation Act. The rule waives all points of order a postponed question if the vote follows a fifteen against consideration of the bill. The rule makes in minute vote. Finally, the rule provides one motion order the Committee on Resources amendment in to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony the nature of a substitute, now printed in the bill, was heard from Representatives Lewis of California as an original bill for the purpose of amendment, and Murtha. which shall be open for amendment at any point.

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H.R. 4576, DOD Ap- maintenance and operation of 18 concrete dams and weirs propriations; H.R. 4577, Labor, Health and Human that were located in the Emigrant Wilderness at the time Services, and Education Appropriations; H.R. 4461, the wilderness area was designated in that Public Law; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related H.R. 468, to establish the Saint Helena Island National Agencies Appropriations; H.R. 4516, Legislative Scenic Area; H.R. 1680, to provide for the conveyance of Branch Appropriations; and H.R. 8, Death Tax Forest Service property in Kern County, California, in ex- Elimination Act. change for county lands suitable for inclusion in Sequoia House Committees National Forest; S. 1817, to validate a conveyance of cer- tain lands located in Carlton County, Minnesota, and to Committee on Appropriations, June 7, to mark up the VA, provide for the compensation of certain original heirs; S. HUD and Independent Agencies appropriations for fiscal 1972, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to year 2001, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. the town of Dolores, Colorado, the current site of the Joe June 8, Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal Service, and Rowell Park; and S. 2111, to direct the Secretary of Agri- General Government, to mark up fiscal year 2001 appro- culture to convey for fair market value 1.06 acres of land priations, 9:30 a.m., B–308 Rayburn. Committee on Banking and Financial Services, June 7, Sub- in the San Bernardino National Forest, California, to committee on Capital Markets, Securities and Govern- KATY 101.3 FM, a California corporation, 9:30 a.m., ment Sponsored Enterprises, hearing on Capital Markets SD–366. and the New Economy, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. June 8, Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic June 8, full Committee, to mark up the following Preservation, and Recreation, to hold oversight hearings bills: H.R. 3886, International Counter-Money Laun- to review the final rules and regulations issued by the dering Act of 2000; and H.R. 4419, Internet Gambling National Park Service relating to Title IV of the National Funding Prohibition Act, 11 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998, 2:30 p.m., Committee on the Budget, June 8, hearing on the ‘‘Cor- SD–366. porate Welfare Reform Commission Act, Unjustified Committee on Foreign Relations: June 7, business meeting Business Subsidies and Legislation aimed at Addressing to consider pending calendar business, 11 a.m., SD–419. Them,’’ 12 p.m., 210 Cannon. June 7, Subcommittee on International Economic Pol- June 9, Housing and Infrastructure Task Force, hearing icy, Export and Trade Promotion, to hold oversight hear- on Government’s Failure in Disposing of Obsolete Ships, ings to examine satellite export controls, 2:30 p.m., 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. SD–419. Committee on Commerce, June 8, Subcommittee on En- June 8, Subcommittee on European Affairs, to hold ergy and Power, hearing entitled: ‘‘National Energy Pol- hearings to examine Kosovo one year after the bombing, icy: The Future of Nuclear and Coal Power in the United 10 a.m., SD–419. States,’’ 1 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: June June 8, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, 8, to hold hearings to examine gender-based wage dis- hearing on Counterfeit Bulk Drugs, 11 a.m., 2322 Ray- crimination, 10 a.m., SD–430. burn. Committee on Indian Affairs: June 7, with the Com- Committee on Government Reform, June 7 and 8, hearings mittee on Energy and Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Cancer Care for the New Millennium-Integrative On- on Water and Power, to hold joint hearings on S. 2508, cology, 1 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. June 8, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Pol- to amend the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settle- icy, and Human Resources, hearing on Counterdrug Im- ment Act of 1988 to provide for a final settlement of the plications of the U.S. Leaving Panama, 10 a.m., 2247 claims of the Colorado Ute Indian Tribes, 2:30 p.m., Rayburn. SR–485. June 8, Subcommittee on Government Management, Committee on the Judiciary: June 7, Subcommittee on Information, and Technology, oversight hearing on the Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition, to hold Implementation of the Debt Collection Improvement Act, hearings on competition and safety in the delivery of an- 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. esthesia services, 2 p.m., SD–226. Committee on the Judiciary, June 8, Subcommittee on June 8, Full Committee, business meeting to consider Commercial and Administrative Law, hearing on H.R. S. 2448, to enhance the protections of the Internet and 534, Fairness and Voluntary Arbitration Act, 10:30 a.m., the critical infrastructure of the United States; S. 353, to 2141 Rayburn. provide for class action reform; and S. 2406, to amend June 8, Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims, the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide perma- hearing on the following bills: H.R. 3295, CT–43A Fed- nent authority for entry into the United States of certain eral Employee Settlement Act; and H.R. 1371, to amend religious workers, 10 a.m., SD–226. the Federal tort claims provisions of title 28, United

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States Code, to repeal the exception for claims arising 3745, Effigy Mounds National Monument Additions Act; outside the United States, 10:45 a.m., 2226 Rayburn. and H.R. 4404, to permit the payment of medical ex- Committee on Resources, June 7, to mark up the following penses incurred by the United States Park Police in the bills: S. 439, to amend the National Forest and Public performance of duty to be made directly by the National Lands of Nevada Enhancement Act of 1988, to adjust the Park Service, to allow for waiver and indemnification in boundary of the Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada; H. R. mutual law enforcement agreements between the Na- 946, Graton Rancheria Restoration Act; S. 1374, Jackson tional Park Service and a State or political subdivision Multi-Agency Campus Act of 1999; H.R. 2773, Wekiva when required by State law, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. Wild and Scenic River Act of 1999; H.R. 2778, Taunton Committee on Rules, June 7, to consider H.R. 8, Death River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 1999; H.R. Tax Elimination Act, 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. 2833, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area Act of Committee on Small Business, June 7, hearing on Regu- 1999; H.R. 2919, National Underground Railroad Free- latory Reform Initiatives and Their Impact on Small dom Center Act; H.R. 3084, to authorize the Secretary Business, 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. of the Interior to contribute funds for the establishment June 7, Subcommittee on Rural Enterprises, Business of an interpretative center on the life and contributions Opportunities and Special Small Business Problems, hear- of President Abraham Lincoln; H.R. 3236, to authorize ing on the Future of Round II Empowerment Zones, 2 the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts with p.m., 2360 Rayburn. the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Utah, to June 8, Subcommittee on Government Programs and use Weber Basin Project facilities for the impounding, Oversight, hearing on Women in Business, 10 a.m., 2360 storage, and carriage of nonproject water for domestic, Rayburn. municipal, industrial, and other beneficial purposes; H.R. June 8, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform and Pa- 3241, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to recalculate perwork Reduction, hearing on the Quality of Regulatory the franchise fee owed by Fort Sumter Tours, Inc., a con- Analyses, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. cessioner providing service to Fort Sumter National Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, June 7, Monument in South Carolina; H.R. 3657, to provide for Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transpor- the conveyance of a small parcel of public domain land tation, hearing on Coast Guard Fiscal Year 2000 Oper- in the San Bernardino National Forest in the State of ational Cuts, 2:30 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. California; H.R. 3661, General Aviation Access Act; June 8, Subcommittee on Ground Transportation, hear- H.R. 3817, to redesignate the Big South Trail in the Co- ing on H.R. 4441, Motor Carrier Fuel Cost Equity Act manche Peak Wilderness Area of Roosevelt National For- of 2000, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. est in Colorado as the ‘‘Jaryd Atadero Legacy Trail;’’ H.R. June 8, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, 4070, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to correct a and Emergency Management, hearing on Requirements map relating to the Coastal Barrier Resources System Governing EPA Grants, 1:30 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. Unit P31, located near the city of Mexico Beach, Florida; Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, June 8, Subcommittee on H.R. 4115, to authorize appropriations for the United Oversight and Investigations, hearing on the Department States Holocaust Memorial Museum; and H.R. 4408, to of Veterans Affairs services for women veterans, 10 a.m., reauthorize the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act, 11 a.m., 1324 Longworth. 334 Cannon. June 7, Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Committee on Ways and Means, June 8, to mark up the and the Subcommittee on National Oaks and Public following measures: H.J. Res. 90, withdrawing the ap- Lands, joint oversight hearing on Fire Management on proval of the United States from the Agreement estab- Federal Lands, 2 p.m., 1334 Longworth. lishing the World Trade Organization; and the Debt Re- June 8, Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, duction and Reconciliation Act of 2000, 2 p.m., 1100 Wildlife and Oceans, hearing on the following measures: Longworth. H.R. 4286, to provide for the establishment of the Cahaba River National Refuge in Bibb County, Alabama; Joint Meetings and H.Res. 415, expressing the sense of the House of Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: June 8, Representatives that there should be established a Na- to hold hearings on the human rights situation of the tional Ocean Day to recognize the significant role the Romani minority in the OSCE region where Roma face ocean plays in the lives of the Nation’s people and the widespread discrimination in public places, education, important role the Nation’s people must play in the con- housing, and employment, as well as other human rights tinued life of the ocean, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. violations, 2 p.m., SR–485. June 8, Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Joint Economic Committee: June 7, to continue hearings Lands, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 3520, White on the High-Technology National Summit, focusing on Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act; H.R. removing barriers to the new economy, 10 a.m., SH–216.

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Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

SECOND SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive re´sume´ of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 24 through May 31, 2000 January 24 through May 31, 2000 Senate House Total Civilian nominations, totaling 308 (including 142 nominations carried Days in session ...... 59 55 . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Time in session ...... 429 hrs., 43′ 399 hrs., 11′ .. Confirmed ...... 77 Congressional Record: Unconfirmed ...... 225 Pages of proceedings ...... 4,506 3,870 . . Withdrawn ...... 6 Extensions of Remarks ...... 882 . . Other Civilian nominations, totaling 1,499 (including 778 nomina- Public bills enacted into law ...... 14 29 43 tions carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Private bills enacted into law ...... 1 . . . . Confirmed ...... 1,121 Bills in conference ...... 6 11 . . Unconfirmed ...... 378 Measures passed, total ...... 144 222 366 Senate bills ...... 36 16 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 4,967 (including 15 nominations House bills ...... 28 100 . . carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed ...... 4,961 Senate joint resolutions ...... 6 4 . . Unconfirmed ...... 3 House joint resolutions ...... 1 2 . . Returned to White House ...... 3 Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 17 7 . . House concurrent resolutions ...... 15 31 . . Army nominations, totaling 1,774 (including 204 nominations carried Simple resolutions ...... 41 62 . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Measures reported, total ...... *113 *146 259 Confirmed ...... 1,749 Senate bills ...... 71 4 . . Unconfirmed ...... 23 House bills ...... 24 86 . . Returned to White House ...... 2 Senate joint resolutions ...... 1 . . . . Navy nominations, totaling 1,666 (including 10 nominations carried House joint resolutions ...... 1 . . . . over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 4 . . . . Confirmed ...... 849 House concurrent resolutions ...... 1 7 . . Unconfirmed ...... 815 Simple resolutions ...... 11 49 . . Returned to White House ...... 2 Special reports ...... 4 4 . . Conference reports ...... 1 5 . . Marine Corps nominations, totaling 945 (including 1 nominations Measures pending on calendar ...... 201 73 . . carried over from the First Session), disposed of as follows: Confirmed ...... 910 Measures introduced, total ...... 794 1,288 2,082 Unconfirmed ...... 35 Bills ...... 670 1,058 . . Joint resolutions ...... 8 13 . . Summary Concurrent resolutions ...... 41 104 . . Simple resolutions ...... 75 113 . . Total Nominations carried over from First Session ...... 1,150 Quorum calls ...... 5 2 . . Total Nominations received this session ...... 10,009 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 115 129 . . Total Confirmed ...... 9,667 Recorded votes ...... 102 . . Total Unconfirmed ...... 1,479 Bills vetoed ...... 1 . . . . Total Withdrawn ...... 6 Vetoes overridden ...... Total Returned to White House ...... 7

* These figures include all measures reported, even if there was no accom- panying report. A total of 76 reports have been filed in the Senate, a total of 155 reports have been filed in the House.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 7 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 7

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H.R. 3605, ation of S. 2549, National Defense Authorization, with San Rafael Western Legacy District and National Con- votes to occur on certain amendments beginning at ap- servation Act (open rule, one hour of debate); proximately 1 p.m. Consideration of H.R. 4576, DOD Appropriations, FY 2001 (open rule, one hour of debate); and Consideration of H.R. 4577, Labor, HHS, and Edu- cation Appropriations, FY 2001 (open rule, one hour of debate).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gilman, Benjamin A., N.Y., E898 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E898 Gutierrez, Luis V., Ill., E891 Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E883, E886, E888, E890, E892, Bass, Charles F., N.H., E883, E887, E890 Hansen, James V., Utah, E900 E894, E896 Callahan, Sonny, Ala., E897 Klink, Ron, Pa., E904 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E904 Cardin, Benjamin L., Md., E897 Kuykendall, Steven T., Calif., E884, E889 Rodriguez, Ciro D., Tex., E891, E896 Clayton, Eva M., N.C., E887 Lantos, Tom, Calif., E885, E892, E895, E898 Roemer, Tim, Ind.,´ E893 Davis, Thomas M., Va., E884, E889 LaTourette, Steven C., Ohio, E899 Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A., Puerto Rico, E901 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E896 Lipinski, William O., Ill., E891 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E901 Deutsch, Peter, Fla., E883 McDermott, Jim, Wash., E902 Rothman, Steven R., N.J., E902 Dingell, John D., Mich., E904 McInnis, Scott, Colo., E885, E886, E887, E889, E892, Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr., Wisc., E888 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E903 E894 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E884, E886 Forbes, Michael P., N.Y., E894 Markey, Edward J., Mass., E900 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E884, E887, E889 Frank, Barney, Mass., E901 Matsui, Robert T., Calif., E903 Weldon, Dave, Fla., E899 Frost, Martin, Tex., E903 Miller, George, Calif., E897 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E901

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