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

Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2001 No. 1 House of Representatives This being the day fixed by the 20th in their counsel and gracious in their [Roll No. 1] amendment to the Constitution of the service. ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—429 United States for the meeting of the May this Congress, Lord God, be a Congress of the United States, the ALABAMA sign of unity and confidence to this Na- Members-elect of the 107th Congress Aderholt Cramer Riley tion; good news to the poor and an in- met in their Hall, and at noon were Bachus Everett called to order by the Clerk of the strument of peace in the world. Callahan Hilliard House of Representatives, Hon. Jeff Lord God, in You we trust now and ALASKA Trandahl. forever. Amen. The Chaplain, the Rev. Daniel P. Young PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Coughlin, offered the following prayer: ARIZONA Lord God, Almighty, by Your Divine The CLERK. The Members-elect and Flake Kolbe Shadegg Providence You have brought us to this their guests will please rise and join in Hayworth Pastor Stump new day. Bless us in our gathering, the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. form us by Your Word, guide us by ARKANSAS The Clerk led the Pledge of Alle- Your Spirit. giance as follows: Berry Ross The people of the United States, in Hutchinson Snyder order to form a more perfect union, es- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the tablish justice, ensure domestic tran- United States of America, and to the Repub- CALIFORNIA quility, provide for the common de- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Baca Harman Ose indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Becerra Herger Pelosi fense, promote the general welfare, and Berman Honda Pombo secure the blessings of liberty for The CLERK. Representatives-elect, Bono Horn Radanovich themselves and posterity, have acted Calvert Hunter Rohrabacher this is the day fixed by the 20th amend- according to the Constitution of this Capps Issa Roybal-Allard ment to the Constitution for the meet- Condit Lantos Royce country and by lawful elections they ing of the 107th Congress and, as the Cox Lee Sanchez have elected their representatives to Cunningham Lewis Schiff serve in this House as the 107th Con- law directs, the Clerk of the House has Davis Lofgren Sherman gress. prepared the official roll of the Rep- Dooley Matsui Solis resentatives-elect. Doolittle McKeon Tauscher Give this body an outpouring of Your Dreier Millender- Thomas Holy Spirit, that they may be wise in Certificates of election covering 435 Eshoo McDonald Thompson their judgments and serve freely the Farr Miller, Gary Waters seats in the 107th Congress have been Waxman best interests of all of the people of Filner Miller, George received by the Clerk of the House, and Gallegly Napolitano Woolsey this Nation. the names of those persons whose cre- Broaden their personal concerns that dentials show that they were regularly COLORADO they may seek the common good and elected as Representatives in accord- DeGette McInnis Tancredo always be attuned to the helpless sighs ance with the laws of their respective Hefley Schaffer Udall of the most vulnerable in our society. States or of the United States will be Clarify their vision, as they work to- CONNECTICUT called. gether in the search for the best ideas DeLauro Larson Shays and strategies to meet the greatest Without objection, the Representa- Johnson Maloney Simmons needs of our times. tives-elect will record their presence DELAWARE Bless all Members of this House, new by electronic device and their names and experienced. May their faith in will be reported in alphabetical order Castle You, Lord God, and in the destiny of by States, beginning with the State of FLORIDA this Nation, keep them humble in Your Alabama, to determine whether a Bilirakis Goss Scarborough service. quorum is present. Boyd Hastings Shaw May their families remain their deep- There was no objection. Brown Keller Stearns est love and lasting joy. Crenshaw Meek Thurman May all here who assist them in this The call was taken by electronic de- Davis Mica Weldon Diaz-Balart Miller Chamber, in congressional offices and vice, and the following Representa- Wexler Deutsch Putnam Young in committee responsibilities, be wise tives-elect responded to their names: Foley Ros-Lehtinen

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. H2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 GEORGIA Pascrell Rothman Saxton WASHINGTON Payne Roukema Smith Barr Deal Linder Baird Hastings McDermott Bishop Isakson McKinney NEW MEXICO Dicks Inslee Nethercutt Chambliss Kingston Norwood Dunn Larsen Smith Collins Lewis Udall Wilson WEST VIRGINIA HAWAII NEW YORK Capito Mollohan Rahall Abercrombie Mink Ackerman King Rangel Boehlert LaFalce Reynolds WISCONSIN IDAHO Crowley Lowey Serrano Baldwin Kind Petri Otter Simpson Engel Maloney Slaughter Barrett Kleczka Ryan Fossella McCarthy Sweeney Green Obey Sensenbrenner ILLINOIS Gilman McHugh Towns WYOMING Biggert Hyde Phelps Grucci McNulty Velazquez Blagojevich Jackson Rush Hinchey Meeks Walsh Cubin Houghton Nadler Weiner Costello Johnson Schakowsky b Crane Kirk Shimkus Israel Owens 1236 Kelly Quinn Davis LaHood Weller The CLERK. The quorum call dis- Evans Manzullo NORTH CAROLINA closes that 429 Representatives-elect INDIANA Ballenger Etheridge Myrick have responded to their name. A Burton Hostettler Souder Burr Hayes Price quorum is present. Clayton Jones Taylor Buyer Kerns Visclosky f Carson Pence Coble McIntyre Watt Hill Roemer NORTH DAKOTA ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CLERK IOWA Pomeroy The CLERK. The Clerk will state that Boswell Latham Nussle credentials, regular in form, have been Ganske Leach OHIO received showing´ the election of´ the KANSAS Boehner Kaptur Regula Honorable ANIBAL ACEVEDO-VILA as Brown Kucinich Sawyer Moore Ryun Chabot LaTourette Strickland Resident Commissioner from the Com- Moran Tiahrt Gillmor Ney Tiberi monwealth of Puerto Rico for a term of KENTUCKY Hall Oxley Traficant 4 years beginning January 3, 2001; the Hobson Portman Fletcher Lucas Rogers Jones Pryce election of the Honorable ELEANOR Lewis Northup Whitfield HOLMES NORTON as Delegate from the OKLAHOMA District of Columbia; the election of LOUISIANA Carson Largent Watkins the Honorable DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN Baker John Vitter Istook Lucas Watts Cooksey McCrery as Delegate from the Virgin Islands; Jefferson Tauzin OREGON the election of the Honorable ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA as Delegate from Amer- MAINE Blumenauer Hooley Wu DeFazio Walden ican Samoa; and the election of ROB- Allen Baldacci ERT A. UNDERWOOD as Delegate from MARYLAND PENNSYLVANIA Guam. Bartlett Ehrlich Morella Borski Greenwood Peterson f Cardin Gilchrest Wynn Brady Hart Pitts Cummings Hoyer Coyne Hoeffel Platts ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CLERK Doyle Holden Sherwood MASSACHUSETTS English Kanjorksi Shuster The CLERK. The Clerk will state that Fattah Mascara Toomey Capuano McGovern Olver since the last regular election of Rep- Gekas Murtha Weldon Delahunt Meehan Tierney resentatives to the 107th Congress, a Frank Moakley RHODE ISLAND vacancy now exists in the 32nd District Markey Neal Kennedy Langevin of the State of California, occasioned MICHIGAN by the death of the late Honorable Ju- Barcia Hoekstra Rogers SOUTH CAROLINA lian C. Dixon. Bonior Kildee Smith Brown DeMint Spence f Camp Kilpatrick Stupak Clyburn Graham Spratt Conyers Knollenberg Upton Dingell Levin SOUTH DAKOTA ELECTION OF SPEAKER Ehlers Rivers Thune The CLERK. Pursuant to law and to MINNESOTA precedent, the next order of business is TENNESSEE Gutknecht McCollum Ramstad the election of the Speaker of the Kennedy Oberstar Sabo Bryant Ford Jenkins House of Representatives for the 107th Luther Peterson Clement Gordon Tanner Duncan Hilleary Wamp Congress. MISSISSIPPI Nominations are now in order. TEXAS Pickering Taylor Wicker The Clerk recognizes the gentleman Shows Thompson Armey Frost Ortiz from Oklahoma (Mr. WATTS). Barton Gonzalez Paul Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Mr. Clerk, MISSOURI Bentsen Granger Reyes the Congress and the Nation have been Akin Emerson Hulshof Bonilla Green Rodriguez Blunt Gephardt McCarthy Brady Hall Sandlin blessed these past 2 years by the inspir- Clay Graves Skelton Combest Hinojosa Sessions ing leadership of a gentleman whose Culberson Jackson-Lee Smith only special interest in these United MONTANA DeLay Johnson, E.B. Stenholm Doggett Johnson, Sam Thornberry States of America is these United Rehberg Edwards Lampson Turner States of America. We are deeply NEBRASKA grateful for his selfless devotion to this UTAH Bereuter Osborne Terry institution and to the advancement of Cannon Hansen Matheson NEVADA the American people and the American Republic. Berkley Gibbons VERMONT Sanders Mr. Clerk, as Chairman of the Repub- NEW HAMPSHIRE lican Conference, I am directed by the Bass Sununu VIRGINIA unanimous vote of that conference to Boucher Goode Sisisky NEW JERSEY present for election to the office of the Cantor Goodlatte Wolf Speaker of the House of Representa- Andrews Holt Pallone Davis, Jo Ann Moran Ferguson LoBiondo Davis, Thomas Schrock tives for the 107th Congress the name Frelinghuysen Menendez M. Scott of the Honorable J. DENNIS HASTERT, a January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3 Representative-elect from the State of Leach Pryce (OH) Souder Strickland Towns Waxman Lewis (CA) Putnam Spence Stupak Turner Weiner Illinois. Lewis (KY) Quinn Stearns Tanner Udall (CO) Wexler The CLERK. The Clerk recognizes the Linder Radanovich Stump Tauscher Udall´ (NM) Woolsey gentleman from Texas (Mr. FROST). LoBiondo Ramstad Sununu Thompson (CA) Velazquez Wu Mr. FROST. Mr. Clerk, as Chairman Lucas (OK) Regula Sweeny Thompson (MS) Visclosky Wynn Manzullo Rehberg Tancredo Thurman Waters of the Democratic Caucus, I am di- McCrery Reynolds Tauzin Tierney Watt (NC) rected by the unanimous vote of that McHugh Riley Taylor (NC) MURTHA—1 caucus to present for election to the of- McInnis Rogers (KY) Terry fice of Speaker of the House of Rep- McKeon Rogers (MI) Thomas Taylor (MS) Mica Rohrabacher Thornberry resentatives for the 107th Congress the Miller (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Thune PRESENT—2 name of the Honorable RICHARD A. Miller, Gary Roukema Tiahrt Gephardt Hastert GEPHARDT, a Representative-elect from Moran (KS) Royce Tiberi Toomey NOT VOTING—3 the State of Missouri. Morella Ryan (WI) Myrick Ryun (KS) Traficant Gutierrez Lipinski Stark The CLERK. The Honorable J. DENNIS Nethercutt Saxton Upton HASTERT, a Representative-elect from Ney Scarborough Vitter b 1249 the State of Illinois, and the Honorable Northup Schaffer Walden Norwood Schrock Walsh The CLERK. The tellers agree in their RICHARD A. GEPHARDT, a Representa- Nussle Sensenbrenner Wamp tallies that the total number of votes tive-elect from the State of Missouri, Osborne Sessions Watkins cast for a person by name is 431, of Ose Shadegg Watts (OK) have been placed in nomination. ENNIS Otter Shaw Weldon (FL) which the Honorable J. D Are there any further nominations? Oxley Shays Weldon (PA) HASTERT of the State of Illinois has re- There being no further nominations, Paul Sherwood Weller ceived 222, the Honorable RICHARD A. the Clerk will appoint tellers. Pence Shimkus Whitfield GEPHARDT of the State of Missouri has The Clerk appoints the gentleman Peterson (PA) Shuster Wicker Petri Simmons Wilson received 206, and the Honorable JOHN P. from California (Mr. THOMAS), the gen- Pickering Simpson Wolf MURTHA of the Commonwealth of Penn- tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER), Pitts Skeen Young (AK) sylvania has received 1, with 2 voting the gentlewoman from New Jersey Platts Smith (MI) Young (FL) Pombo Smith (NJ) ‘‘present.’’ (Mrs. ROUKEMA), and the gentlewoman Portman Smith (TX) Therefore, the Honorable J. DENNIS from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR). HASTERT of the State of Illinois is duly The tellers will come forward and GEPHARDT—206 elected Speaker of the House of Rep- take their seats at the desk in front of Abercrombie Filner McIntyre resentatives for the 107th Congress, the Speaker’s rostrum. Ackerman Ford McKinney having received a majority of the votes The roll will now be called, and those Allen Frank McNulty Andrews Frost Meehan cast. responding to their names will indicate Baca Gonzalez Meek (FL) The Clerk appoints the following by surname the nominee of their Baird Gordon Meeks (NY) committee to escort the Speaker-elect choice. Baldacci Green (TX) Menendez to the Chair: The gentleman from Mis- Baldwin Hall (OH) Millender- The reading clerk will now call the Barcia Hall (TX) McDonald souri (Mr. GEPHARDT), roll. Barrett Harman Miller, George The gentleman from Texas (Mr. The tellers having taken their places, Becerra Hastings (FL) Mink ARMEY), the House proceeded to vote for the Bentsen Hill Moakley The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Berkley Hilliard Mollohan Speaker. Berman Hinchey Moore DELAY), Berry Hinojosa Moran (VA) The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. b 1330 Bishop Hoeffel Murtha BONIOR), The following is the result of the Blagojevich Holden Nadler The gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Blumenauer Holt Napolitano vote: Bonior Honda Neal WATTS), [Roll No. 2] Borski Hooley Oberstar The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Boswell Hoyer Obey FROST), HASTERT—222 Boucher Inslee Olver Aderholt Cubin Grucci Boyd Israel Ortiz The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Akin Culberson Gutknecht Brady (PA) Jackson (IL) Owens CRANE), Armey Cunningham Hansen Brown (FL) Jackson-Lee Pallone The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Bachus Davis, Jo Ann Hart Brown (OH) (TX) Pascrell HYDE), Baker Davis, Thomas Hastings (WA) Capps Jefferson Pastor Ballenger M. Hayes Capuano John Payne The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Barr Deal Hayworth Cardin Johnson, E. B. Pelosi EVANS), Bartlett DeLay Hefley Carson (IN) Jones (OH) Peterson (MN) The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LI- Barton DeMint Herger Carson (OK) Kanjorski Phelps PINSKI), Bass Diaz-Balart Hilleary Clay Kaptur Pomeroy Bereuter Doolittle Hobson Clayton Kennedy (RI) Price (NC) The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Biggert Dreier Hoekstra Clement Kildee Rahall COSTELLO), Bilirakis Duncan Horn Clyburn Kilpatrick Rangel The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Blunt Dunn Hostettler Condit Kind Reyes Boehlert Ehlers Houghton Conyers Kleczka Rivers MANZULLO), Boehner Ehrlich Hulshof Costello Kucinich Rodriguez The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Bonilla Emerson Hunter Coyne LaFalce Roemer RUSH), Bono English Hutchinson Cramer Lampson Ross The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Brady (TX) Everett Hyde Crowley Langevin Rothman Brown (SC) Ferguson Isakson Cummings Lantos Roybal-Allard LAHOOD), Bryant Flake Issa Davis (CA) Larsen (WA) Rush The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Burr Fletcher Istook Davis (FL) Larson (CT) Sabo WELLER), Burton Foley Jenkins Davis (IL) Lee Sanchez The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Buyer Fossella Johnson (CT) DeFazio Levin Sanders Callahan Frelinghuysen Johnson (IL) DeGette Lewis (GA) Sandlin JACKSON), Calvert Gallegly Johnson, Sam Delahunt Lofgren Sawyer The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Camp Ganske Jones (NC) DeLauro Lowey Schakowsky BLAGOJEVICH), Cannon Gekas Keller Deutsch Lucas (KY) Schiff Cantor Gibbons Kelly Dicks Luther Scott The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Capito Gilchrest Kennedy (MN) Dingell Maloney (CT) Serrano DAVIS), Castle Gillmor Kerns Doggett Maloney (NY) Sherman The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Chabot Gilman King (NY) Dooley Morkey Shows SHIMKUS), Chambliss Goode Kingston Doyle Mascara Sisisky Coble Goodlatte Kirk Edwards Matheson Skelton The gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. Collins Goss Knollenberg Engel Matsui Slaughter BIGGERT), Combest Graham Kolbe Eshoo McCarthy (MO) Smith (WA) The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Cooksey Granger LaHood Etheridge McCarthy (NY) Snyder PHELPS), Cox Graves Largent Evans McCollum Solis Crane Green (WI) Latham Farr McDermott Spratt The gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Crenshaw Greenwood LaTourette Fattah McGovern Stenholm SCHAKOWSKY), H4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DICK, let me say that I respect your To all those Democrats who have JOHNSON), and commitment to your principles, I re- gone out of their way to support me The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. spect and deeply admire your competi- over the last 2 years, I value your re- KIRK). tive spirit, and thank you so much for spect and your loyalty because I had to The committee will retire from the your heartfelt comments today. Thank work harder to earn it. And for the rest Chamber to escort the Speaker-elect to you very much. of my Democratic colleagues, if I have the chair. Now that the campaign is over, I not earned your respect in the last 2 b 1345 know you will put the same energy and years, I hope I can earn it in the next The Sergeant at Arms announced the determination that you demonstrated 2. I know it is not easy to have a rival Speaker-elect of the House of Rep- during the campaign in working with party lead the House’s agenda. After resentatives of the 107th Congress, who me to do the people’s business. Thank all, I, too, used to be in the minority. was escorted to the chair by the Com- you all, Democrats, Republicans, for But I gave my word that I would go out mittee of Escort. this honor, to be Speaker of the whole of my way to make sure your voices Mr. GEPHARDT. Members of the House. are heard, and my word is my bond. House, families of House Members, Today, I stand before you at the be- Our political system has endured a honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. ginning of a new year, some say the be- trial. This trial has exposed many First, I want to say that I thought a ginning of a new millennium, and cer- warts in our political process. It has few moments ago about asking for a re- tainly, the beginning of a new Con- also exposed the great strength of our count, but I decided against it. gress. Today, we swear in 41 new Mem- democracy. After all, our system is This is a day of celebration for can- bers in the House. One of our new Mem- based upon laws, not on personalities, didates and our families, and it is also bers is one of the greatest football and ultimately, our Constitution tri- a day of celebration of our continuing coaches in college football history, umphs. experiment in democracy, which we TOM OSBORNE. On the Senate side, we Our democracy is stronger also be- again have successfully achieved, even welcome nine new Senators, including cause we have two strong political par- in the face of a very close election. the first First Lady ever to run for pub- ties and a vibrant opposition. Make no What sets America apart is that de- lic office. mistake, the system of checks and bal- spite very difficult events, we decide b 1400 ances originally devised by our Found- elections by the rule of law, and we ing Fathers works, and it will continue We have a new President in the have peaceful transitions of power. to work to protect the freedom of our White House who won in the closest Mr. Speaker, I called you after the citizens. election in our Nation’s history. While election to congratulate you, and all of Many have commented about the us on the Democratic side extend our times in the past 2 years have been dif- ficult, this time of new beginnings pro- deep wounds caused by this latest po- congratulations to you and your Mem- litical competition, but it serves no bers today. vides us with new opportunity to reach out and to work with all of our col- purpose to dwell on the past. After all, We hope for a bipartisan atmosphere our country is at peace. Our economy in this new Congress, and we under- leagues to get the people’s work done. This will be my second term as is still fundamentally strong. Our peo- stand that this requires not just words, ple are united with a strength of pur- but deeds and actions. We know that Speaker of the House, but I could not have done this without the voters of Il- pose and by a desire to live the Amer- our differences on issues are heartfelt ican dream. It is only in Washington and real, but I hope the closeness of the linois’ 14th District. This past Novem- ber they elected me to my eighth term where many still have a lingering ani- margin between our parties in the Con- mosity over the political parties. gress will be viewed as an opportunity, in the House of Representatives. I want We need to get over it. We need to not a hindrance. This is the people’s to thank those people from the Fox work together to revitalize this democ- House, and we are all proud to be part Valley and environs of Illinois for racy. We need to get to the people’s of it. It is not a Republican House; it is trusting me year after year to rep- business. I have a great faith that we not a Democratic House. As a recogni- resent them in this, the people’s House, can do so. This Nation has faced great- tion of that principle, it is our hope in the Nation’s Capitol. er trials, and we have persevered and that in gestures, both small and large, I also appreciate the bipartisan sup- prospered. on the part of each of us as individuals port that I receive from our Illinois A former Speaker, a gentleman from and as leaders, we will make that prin- leadership. With us today we have the Texas by the name of Sam Rayburn, ciple a daily reality. Governor of the State of Illinois, we Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my Demo- have the mayor of the great city of once said, ‘‘I do believe when critical cratic colleagues, we honor your lead- Chicago, Richard Daley, along with hours arise, the Members of this House ership and we respect your majority. Governor Ryan. We also have the Re- will do as they have done in the past: Our pledge is to meet you halfway and, publican leader in the Illinois House of Rise to the occasion, and show to the in return, we hope that great things in Representatives. I thank them for join- world that whether Republicans or these 2 years can be accomplished for ing us today. Democrats, we are all Americans, and the American people that we serve. To my family, my wife, Jean, my two love and want to protect and defend Ladies and gentlemen of the House, sons, Josh and Ethan, I thank you for and perpetuate the institutions of this, it is my honor to present the Speaker your love, your encouragement, your the best, the mightiest, and the freest of the House of the 107th Congress, the understanding. Jean, thank you for government that ever blessed mankind gentleman from Illinois, DENNIS providing me with a good dose of mid- in all the world.’’ HASTERT. western common sense every time I He was right then, and his words ring Mr. HASTERT. I guess I really need it. And in this job, I need it often. true today. Let us show people that should not hammer it down while I am As I said 2 years ago and it is still even those who disagree can reach rea- still getting applause, but I want to true, the Fox River, not the Potomac sonable solutions for the sake of a na- thank DICK GEPHARDT for his gracious River, is still my home. My family re- tion. remarks. DICK GEPHARDT has been a minds me of that fact every day. Our new president was elected on an great leader of the House Democrats. Two years ago I stood here as the agenda to promote prosperity, oppor- He has unified his Democrat Caucus Speaker of this House, untested and tunity, and security for all Americans. over the last 2 years with unusual ef- largely unknown. While Hastert may We have a duty to consider his agenda fectiveness. He has criss-crossed the still not be a household name, I hope and to help him lead America in this Nation, doing his best to help his can- that I have earned your respect as a next Congress. didates take a majority in the House. fair and just Speaker of this House. By Two years ago I stood before you and He has worked day and night with a this election today, I am reassured said that every child should have the singular determination. I know how that I have performed the duties that right to a good education and a safe hard he has worked, because I had to have been asked of me to lead this school. We have made some progress, do my best just to keep up with him. House and do the will of the people. but we have a long way to go. January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5 In a sense, this election was all about face. We have done a good job of pro- as their representatives. There is no the education of our children. Improv- viding for more resources for our men higher honor and there is no greater re- ing education still represents one of and women in uniform, but we can do sponsibility. As we promise in solemn the Nation’s greatest challenges. Every better. It is still a dangerous world out ceremony to uphold the Constitution child must have access to a good edu- there, and our defensive capabilities by taking the oath of office, let us do cation and a safe environment. Every must improve to keep our citizens safe. so with the conviction that we renew school must be more accountable. President-elect Bush pledged to work the American government with each Every parent must have faith that his with the Congress to support our na- new Congress; that we will renew our or her child is getting the best edu- tional missile defense program and pro- efforts by working together, fighting cation possible. vide our military with the funds they about principle and searching for truth President-elect Bush spoke of ending need to stay strong. This will be a top through debate. the soft bigotry of low expectations. priority of the 107th Congress. To- Today, we are sworn in to represent We must expect more of our teachers, gether we can work with the President the people. We participate in the great- more of our parents, more of our stu- to improve our Nation’s security and est ongoing democratic ritual in the dents, and more of our schools. We to keep our citizens safe from inter- world. Let us always be mindful of our must make sure they have the re- national threats. duties to our constituents and respect- sources to do the job without wasting Finally, we have a duty to be fiscally ful of the traditions of this institution. money on more Federal bureaucracy. responsible and to take steps to keep Let us pray that God guides us in all I taught government and history at a our economy strong. The last Congress that we do in these halls; that he gives small high school in northern Illinois paid off more debt than any other Con- us the knowledge to do the people’s for 16 years. My wife taught in that gress in history. That is an amazing work, the strength to persevere, and same town for 34 years. I know first- achievement. You helped make that the wisdom to know when to listen to hand some of the problems that our happen. We are on the road to pay off what others say on this floor. May God public schools face: declining test our public debt by the year 2013. By bless this House. scores, rising dropout rates, compla- continuing to pay off debt, we keep our Now, it is my time to do the people’s cency, decreasing graduation rates. economy strong. We need to also have business, and it is my great honor to Yet, I know hundreds of teachers per- the responsibility to return surplus recognize my good friend and colleague sonally, and I know there are hundreds money back to the taxpayers with from the Committee on Commerce, of thousands of dedicated teachers who commonsense tax relief. whose legislative skills I admire so want to see our children succeed. We need to restore fairness to our much. The hundreds of Federal programs Tax Code. It is not fair to tax people I ask the Dean of the House of Rep- created to remedy the problems are not for being married. It is not fair to tax resentatives, the honorable gentleman helping. We need local solutions. If we people on every penny they earn while from Michigan (Mr. DINGELL) to admin- really want to help children learn, we they are living, and then tax them on ister the oath. need to send more dollars and decisions what they have left over when they die. Mr. DINGELL then administered the to the parents, the teachers, and the In the last Congress we made progress oath of office to Mr. HASTERT of Illi- folks who run the schools. We need to on these two tax fairness initiatives. nois, as follows: cut Washington red tape. This year, let us get it done. Do you solemnly swear that you will To show the Nation our commitment Also, there are troubling signs that support and defend the Constitution of to better schools, I will reserve the our economy is slowing down. Presi- the United States against all enemies, first House bill, H.R. 1, for President- dent-elect Bush has proposed a tax re- foreign and domestic; that you will elect Bush’s education proposal. To- lief package that will stimulate eco- bear true faith and allegiance to the gether, let us pledge to improve edu- nomic growth. I believe we have a duty same; that you take this obligation cation for all of our students. to our constituents and this country to freely, without any mental reservation Retirement security is another chal- consider this proposal. Together we can or purpose of evasion, and that you will lenge that Congress must face. Let me work with the new President to keep well and faithfully discharge the duties begin about social security. Social se- our economy strong and to give tax re- of the office on which you are about to curity is a sacred trust. Our challenge lief to all Americans. enter. So help you God. is now to keep it working far into the More than 20 years ago, I stood as a future. high school teacher before the classes Mr. DINGELL. Congratulations. In the last session of Congress we put of my high school day in and day out. Americans’ social security dollars in a I taught them about the promises and f lockbox so that government could no the possibilities of this Nation, this longer raid those funds and threaten country we call America. I taught SWEARING IN OF MEMBERS the future of the program. That helped them that in America, people work The SPEAKER. According to the social security in the short term. Now hard to achieve their dreams for their precedents, the Chair will swear in all we must look to the long term. The families, for their careers, and for their Members of the House at this time. American people deserve better than a communities. I told each student they fraction of 1 percent return on their so- If the Members will rise, the Chair could fulfill almost even their wildest will now administer the oath of office. cial security investment. If this pro- dreams if they were willing to sacrifice The Members-elect and Delegates- gram does not do better, it will not and to work for that dream. elect and the Resident Commissioner- survive. Little did I know then how fate elect rose, and the Speaker adminis- The new President and the Congress would bring me to this place and to tered the oath of office to them as fol- have both promised to save social secu- this position, the Speaker of the House. lows: rity. Now is the time to make good on But fate has also brought all of you that promise. Together we must search here. You all have sacrificed your time Do you solemnly swear that you will for a solution to a long-term problem. and your effort, and your families have support and defend the Constitution of Retirement security also means sacrificed with you, for a chance to the United States against all enemies, health care. Medicare must be modern- serve in this body. You have done so foreign and domestic; that you will ized, and that process must include because you believe that you can get bear true faith and allegiance to the prescription drug coverage for all of good things done for your constituents same; that you take this obligation our senior citizens. No senior should be and for all the American people, and freely, without any mental reservation forced to choose between putting food that by your efforts, you can make this or purpose of evasion, and that you will on the table and having access to life- even a better Nation. well and faithfully discharge the duties saving drugs. Together, we can work to of office on which you are about to b modernize Medicare. 1415 enter. So help you God. National security is another chal- Together we have a great oppor- The SPEAKER. Congratulations, you lenge that the 107th Congress must tunity to work for the American people are now Members of the 107th Congress. H6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 MAJORITY LEADER That portion of the resolution was izing the Speaker to appoint a com- Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- agreed to. mittee to notify the President of the er, as chairman of the Republican Con- AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FROST assembly of the Congress, and ask for ference, I am directed by that con- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I offer an its immediate consideration. ference to notify the House officially amendment to the remainder of the The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- that the Republican Members have se- resolution. lows: lected as their majority leader the gen- The Clerk read as follows: H. RES. 3 tleman from Texas, the Honorable Amendment offered by Mr. FROST: Resolved, That a committee of two Mem- Resolved, That Dan Turton of the District RICHARD K. ARMEY. bers be appointed by the Speaker on the part of Columbia be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk f of the House of Representatives to join with of the House of Representatives; a committee on the part of the Senate to no- MINORITY LEADER That Steve Elmendorf of the District of tify the President of the United States that Columbia be, and is hereby chosen Sergeant a quorum of each House has assembled and Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, as chair- at Arms of the House of Representatives; and Congress is ready to receive any communica- man of the Democratic Caucus, I have That Moses Mercado of the District of Co- tion that he may be pleased to make. been directed to report to the House lumbia be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Ad- The resolution was agreed to. that the Democratic Members have se- ministrative Officer of the House of Rep- A motion to reconsider was laid on lected as minority leader the gen- resentatives. the table. tleman from Missouri, the Honorable The SPEAKER. The question is on RICHARD A. GEPHARDT. the amendment offered by the gen- f f tleman from Texas (Mr. FROST). b The amendment was rejected. 1430 MAJORITY WHIP The SPEAKER. The question is on APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- the remainder of the resolution offered COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE er, as chairman of the Republican Con- by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO ference, I am directed by the con- WATTS). HOUSE RESOLUTION 3 The remainder of the resolution was ference to notify the House officially The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints that the Republican Members have se- agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on as members of the committee on the lected as their majority whip the gen- part of the House to join a committee tleman from Texas, the Honorable TOM the table. The SPEAKER. Will the officers- on the part of the Senate to notify the DELAY. President of the United States that a f elect present themselves in the well of the House? quorum of each House has been assem- MINORITY WHIP The officers-elect presented them- bled, and that Congress is ready to re- ceive any communication that he may Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, as chair- selves at the bar of the House and took be pleased to make, the gentleman man of the Democratic Caucus, I have the oath of office as follows: from Texas (Mr. ARMEY) and the gen- been directed to report to the House Do you solemnly swear that you will tleman from Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT). that the Democratic Members have se- support and defend the Constitution of lected as minority whip the gentleman the United States against all enemies, f from Michigan, the Honorable DAVID E. foreign and domestic; that you will bear true faith and allegiance to the AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO IN- BONIOR. FORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE f same; that you take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation UNITED STATES OF THE ELEC- ELECTION OF CLERK OF THE or purpose of evasion, and that you will TION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE HOUSE, SERGEANT AT ARMS, well and faithfully discharge the duties CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REP- CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFI- of the office of which you are about to RESENTATIVES CER, AND CHAPLAIN enter. So help you God. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. Mr. Speak- The SPEAKER. Congratulations. You privileged resolution (H. Res. 4) author- er, I offer a privileged resolution (H. have been sworn in as officers of the izing the Clerk to inform the President Res. 1) and ask for its immediate con- House. of the election of the Speaker and the sideration. f Clerk, and ask for its immediate con- sideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- NOTIFICATION TO SENATE lows: The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a H. RES. 1 lows: privileged resolution (H. Res. 2) to in- H. RES. 4 Resolved, That Jeffrey J. Trandahl of the form the Senate that a quorum of the State of South Dakota, be, and is hereby, Resolved, That the Clerk be instructed to chosen Clerk of the House of Representa- House has assembled and of the elec- inform the President of the United States tives; tion of the Speaker and the Clerk, and that the House of Representatives has elect- That Wilson S. Livingood of the Common- ask for its immediate consideration. ed J. Dennis Hastert, a Representative from wealth of Virginia be, and is hereby, chosen The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- the State of Illinois, Speaker; and Jeffrey J. Sergeant at Arms of the House of Represent- lows: Trandahl, a citizen of the State of South Da- atives; H. RES. 2 kota, Clerk of the House of Representatives That James M. Eagen, III, of the Common- of the One Hundred Seventh Congress. Resolved, That the Senate be informed that wealth of Pennsylvania be, and is hereby, a quorum of the House of Representatives The resolution was agreed to. chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the has assembled; that J. Dennis Hastert, a A motion to reconsider was laid on House of Representatives; and Representative from the State of Illinois, That Father Daniel P. Coughlin of the the table. has been elected Speaker; and Jeffrey J. State of Illinois, be, and is hereby, chosen f Trandahl, a citizen of the State of South Da- Chaplain of the House of Representatives. kota, has been elected Clerk of the House of RULES OF THE HOUSE Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I have an Representatives of the One Hundred Seventh amendment to the resolution, but be- Congress. Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, by direc- fore offering the amendment, I request The resolution was agreed to. tion of the House Republican Con- that there be a division of the question A motion to reconsider was laid on ference, I call up a privileged resolu- on the resolution so that we may have the table. tion (H. Res. 5) and ask for its imme- a separate vote on the Chaplain. f diate consideration. The SPEAKER. The question will be The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- divided. COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE lows: The question is on agreeing to that PRESIDENT H. RES. 5 portion of the resolution providing for Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Resolved, That the Rules of the House of the election of the Chaplain. privileged resolution (H. Res. 3) author- Representatives of the One Hundred Sixth January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7

Congress, including applicable provisions of ‘‘(9) Securities and exchanges. (m) REPORT DETAIL ON UNAUTHORIZED AP- law or concurrent resolution that con- ‘‘(10) Urban development.’’. PROPRIATIONS.—In clause 3(f)(1) of rule XIII, stituted rules of the House at the end of the (e) ENHANCED OVERSIGHT PLANNING.—In amend subdivision (B) to read as follows: One Hundred Sixth Congress, are adopted as clause 2(d)(1) of rule X, insert after subdivi- ‘‘(B) a list of all appropriations contained the Rules of the House of Representatives of sion (A) the following new subdivision (and in the bill for expenditures not currently au- the One Hundred Seventh Congress, with redesignate the succeeding subdivisions ac- thorized by law for the period concerned (ex- amendments to the standing rules as pro- cordingly): cepting classified intelligence or national se- vided in section 2, and with other orders as ‘‘(B) review specific problems with federal curity programs, projects, or activities), provided in section 3. rules, regulations, statutes, and court deci- along with a statement of the last year for SEC. 2. CHANGES IN STANDING RULES. sions that are ambiguous, arbitrary, or non- which such expenditures were authorized, sensical, or that impose severe financial bur- (a) PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS.— the level of expenditures authorized for that (1) In clause 2(b) of rule II, strike ‘‘printed dens on individuals;’’. year, the actual level of expenditures for (f) INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT.—In clause 3 of and’’. that year, and the level of appropriations in rule X, add the following new paragraph at (2) In clause 2(c)(3) of rule II, strike ‘‘print- the bill for such expenditures.’’. the end: ing and’’. (n) CORRECTIONS CALENDAR.— ‘‘(l) The Permanent Select Committee on (1) In clause 4(a)(2) of rule XIII, insert after (3) In clause 2(c)(4) of rule II, strike ‘‘print- Intelligence shall review and study on a con- subdivision (B) the following new subdivision ed’’. tinuing basis laws, programs, and activities (and redesignate the succeeding subdivisions (4) In clause 2(e) of rule II, strike ‘‘printed of the intelligence community and shall re- accordingly): and’’. view and study on an exclusive basis the ‘‘(C) a bill called from the Corrections Cal- (5) In clause 2(f)(2) of rule II strike ‘‘or sources and methods of entities described in endar under clause 6 of rule XV;’’. mail’’. clause 11(b)(1)(A).’’. (2) In clause 6(a) of rule XV, strike ‘‘that (6) In clause 2(f)(2) of rule II strike ‘‘, in (g) OVERSIGHT OF OFFICERS.— has been on the Corrections Calendar for binding of good quality,’’. (1) In clause 4(d)(1) of rule X, amend sub- three legislative days’’ and insert in lieu (b) PREPARATION OF ENROLLED BILLS.— division (A) (as redesignated) to read as fol- thereof ‘‘that is printed on the Corrections (1) In clause 2(d) of rule II, designate the lows: Calendar’’. existing text as subparagraph (1) and insert ‘‘(A) provide policy direction for the In- (o) OBJECTIONS TO EXHIBITS.—In clause 6 of thereafter the following new subparagraph: spector General and oversight of the Clerk, rule XVII, strike ‘‘its use shall be decided ‘‘(2) The Clerk shall examine all bills, Sergeant-at-Arms, Chief Administrative Of- without debate by a vote of the House’’ and amendments, and joint resolutions after pas- ficer, and Inspector General;’’. insert in lieu thereof ‘‘the Chair, in his dis- sage by the House and, in cooperation with (2) In clause 4(a) of rule II strike ‘‘policy cretion, may submit the question of its use the Senate, examine all bills and joint reso- direction and’’. to the House without debate’’. lutions that have passed both Houses to see (h) SIZE OF INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE.—In (p) POSTPONING REQUESTS FOR RECORDED that they are correctly enrolled and forth- the second sentence of clause 11(a)(1) of rule VOTES ON AMENDMENTS IN COMMITTEE OF with present those bills and joint resolutions X— WHOLE.—In clause 6 of rule XVIII, add the that originated in the House to the President (1) strike ‘‘not more than 16’’ and insert in following new paragraph at the end: in person after their signature by the Speak- lieu thereof ‘‘not more than 18’’; and ‘‘(g) The Chairman may postpone a request er and the President of the Senate, and re- (2) strike ‘‘not more than nine’’ and insert for a recorded vote on any amendment. The port to the House the fact and date of their in lieu thereof ‘‘not more than 10’’. Chairman may resume proceedings on a post- presentment.’’. (i) PRESERVING MAJORITY QUORUM REQUIRE- poned request at any time. The Chairman (2) In clause 4(d)(1) of rule X, strike sub- MENTS.—In clause 2(h)(3) of rule XI, strike may reduce to five minutes the minimum division (A), redesignate the succeeding sub- ‘‘the reporting of a measure or recommenda- time for electronic voting on any postponed divisions accordingly (and conform the sub- tion’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘one for question that follows another electronic vote division-reference in subdivision (C), as re- which the presence of a majority of the com- without intervening business, provided that designated). mittee is otherwise required’’. the minimum time for electronic voting on (c) RESPONDING TO SUBPOENAS.—In rule (j) CLARIFICATION OF HEARING PROCE- the first in any series of questions shall be 15 VIII, strike ‘‘subpoena or other judicial DURES.—In clause 2(k) of rule XI— minutes.’’. order’’ in each of the nine places it appears (1) in the caption, strike ‘‘investigative’’; (q) NAMING OF PUBLIC WORKS.—In rule XXI, and insert in lieu thereof (in each instance) (2) in subparagraph (1)— add the following new clause at the end: ‘‘judicial or administrative subpoena or judi- (A) strike ‘‘an investigative hearing’’ and ‘‘Designations of public works’’ cial order’’. insert in lieu thereof ‘‘a hearing’’; and ‘‘6. It shall not be in order to consider a (B) strike ‘‘investigation’’ and insert in (d) RENAMING OF COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE; bill, joint resolution, amendment, or con- lieu thereof ‘‘hearing’’; ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL ference report that provides for the designa- (3) in subparagraph (2), strike ‘‘to each wit- SERVICES.—In clause 1 of rule X— tion or redesignation of a public work in ness’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘to each wit- (1) strike paragraph (d); honor of an individual then serving as a ness on request’’; (2) redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, (4) in subparagraph (3) strike ‘‘investiga- (d); or Senator.’’. tive’’; and (r) MOTIONS INSTRUCTING CONFEREES.— (3) redesignate paragraph (g) as paragraph (5) in subparagraph (5)— (e) and transfer that paragraph before para- (1) In clause 7 of rule XXII, in subpara- (A) strike ‘‘an investigative hearing’’ and graph (c)(1), strike ‘‘first legislative’’. graph (f); insert in lieu thereof ‘‘a hearing’’; (4) in paragraph (f)— (2) In clause 7 of rule XXII, in subpara- (B) strike ‘‘asserted’’ and insert in lieu graph (c)(1)— (A) strike ‘‘Commerce’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘asserted by a member of the com- thereof ‘‘Energy and Commerce’’ (and con- (A) strike the dash after ‘‘privileged’’; mittee’’; and (B) strike the designations of subdivisions form the reference in clause 3(c) of rule X); (C) strike ‘‘any person’’ and insert in lieu (A) and (B); and and thereof ‘‘any person, or it is asserted by a (C) strike ‘‘; and’’ and insert in lieu thereof (B) strike subparagraph (15) and redesig- witness that the evidence or testimony that ‘‘, but only’’. nate the succeeding subparagraph accord- the witness would give at a hearing may (3) In clause 7 of rule XXII, redesignate ingly; and tend to defame, degrade, or incriminate the paragraph (d) as paragraph (e) and insert the (5) insert the following new paragraph witness’’. following new paragraph after paragraph (c): after paragraph (f): (k) CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS WITH- ‘‘(d) Instructions to conferees in a motion ‘‘(g) Committee on Financial Services. OUT ADDITIONAL LAYOVER.—In clause 3(a)(2) to instruct or in a motion to recommit to ‘‘(1) Banks and banking, including deposit of rule XIII, add the following new sentence conference may not include argument.’’. insurance and Federal monetary policy. at the end: ‘‘A supplemental report only cor- (s) REPEAL OF AUTOMATIC PUBLIC-DEBT ‘‘(2) Economic stabilization, defense pro- recting errors in the depiction of record MEASURE.— duction, renegotiation, and control of the votes under paragraph (b) may be filed under (1) Strike rule XXIII and redesignate the price of commodities, rents, and services. this subparagraph and shall not be subject to succeeding rules accordingly. ‘‘(3) Financial aid to commerce and indus- the requirement in clause 4 concerning the (2) In clause 4(f)(2) of rule X, strike ‘‘budg- try (other than transportation). availability of reports.’’. et’’ and all that follows and insert in lieu ‘‘(4) Insurance generally. (l) PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.— thereof ‘‘budget.’’. ‘‘(5) International finance. (1) In clause 3(c) of rule XIII, amend sub- (3) In clause 9(b)(2) of rule X, strike ‘‘rule ‘‘(6) International financial and monetary paragraph (4) to read as follows: XXIV’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘rule organizations. ‘‘(4) A statement of general performance XXIII’’. ‘‘(7) Money and credit, including currency goals and objectives, including outcome-re- (4) In clause 3(a)(5) of rule XI, strike ‘‘rule and the issuance of notes and redemption lated goals and objectives, for which the XXIV’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘rule thereof; gold and silver, including the coin- measure authorizes funding.’’. XXIII’’. age thereof; valuation and revaluation of the (2) In clause 4(c)(2) of rule X, strike ‘‘mat- (5) In clause 4 of rule XXIII (as redesig- dollar. ter involved’’ and all that follows and insert nated), strike ‘‘rule XXVI’’ and insert in lieu ‘‘(8) Public and private housing. in lieu thereof ‘‘matter involved.’’. thereof ‘‘rule XXV’’. H8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001

(6) In clause 5 of rule XXIII (as redesig- (7) In clause 7(f)(2) of rule X, strike ‘‘this (d) NUMBERING OF BILLS.—In the One Hun- nated), strike ‘‘rule XXVI’’ and insert in lieu paragraph’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘this dred Seventh Congress, the first 10 numbers thereof ‘‘rule XXV’’. clause’’. for bills (H.R. 1 through H.R. 10) shall be re- (7) In clause 12(a) of rule XXIII (as redesig- (8) In clause 9(g) of rule X, strike ‘‘para- served for assignment by the Speaker to nated), strike ‘‘rule XXVII’’ and insert in graph (a) of clause 6’’ and insert in lieu such bills as he may designate when intro- lieu thereof ‘‘rule XXVI’’. thereof ‘‘clause 6(a)’’. duced during the first session. (9) In clause 11(d)(1) of rule X, strike (t) PROHIBITION ON PAID EMPLOYMENT OF Mr. ARMEY (during the reading). Mr. SPOUSE.—In clause 8 of rule XXIII (as redes- ‘‘clauses 6(a), (b), and (c) and 8(a), (b), and (c) ignated), add the following new paragraph at of this rule’’ and insert in lieu thereof Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the end: ‘‘clauses 8(a), (b), and (c) and 9(a), (b), and (c) the resolution be considered as read ‘‘(c)(1) Except as specified in subparagraph of this rule’’. and printed in the RECORD. (2)— (10) In clause 2(m)(1) of rule XI, strike The SPEAKER. Is there objection to ‘‘(A) a Member, Delegate, or Resident Com- ‘‘subparagraph (2)(A)’’ and insert in lieu the request of the gentleman from missioner may not retain his spouse in a thereof ‘‘subparagraph (3)(A)’’. Texas? paid position; and (11) In clause 7(a) of rule XII, strike ‘‘All ‘‘(B) an employee of the House may not ac- other bills’’ and insert in lieu thereof There was no objection. cept compensation for work for a committee ‘‘Bills’’. The SPEAKER. The gentleman from on which his spouse serves as a member. (12) In clause 1 of rule XIV, strike ‘‘clause Texas (Mr. ARMEY) is recognized for 1 ‘‘(2) Subparagraph (1) shall not apply in the 9(a)’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘clause 8’’. hour. case of a spouse whose pertinent employ- (13) In clause 3 of rule XIV, strike ‘‘clause Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, for pur- ment predates the One Hundred Seventh 9’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘clause 8’’. (14) In clause 2(c) of rule XV, strike ‘‘print- poses of debate only, I yield the cus- Congress.’’. tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman (u) OATHS CONCERNING CLASSIFIED INFOR- ed with the signatures’’ and insert in lieu MATION.—In clause 13 of rule XXIII (as redes- thereof ‘‘published with the signatures’’. from Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT), or his ignated), add the following new sentence at (15) In clause 8(c) of rule XVIII, strike designee, pending which I yield myself the end: ‘‘The Clerk shall make signatures a ‘‘this rule’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘this such time as I may consume. During matter of public record, causing the names clause’’. consideration of the resolution, all (16) In clause 8(b) of rule XXIII (as redesig- of each Member, Delegate, or Resident Com- nated), strike ‘‘clause 7’’ and insert in lieu time yielded is for debate purposes missioner who has signed the oath during a thereof ‘‘clause 9’’ in both places where it ap- only. week (if any) to be published in a portion of pears. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- the Congressional Record designated for that sent that the time allocated to me be purpose on the last legislative day of the SEC. 3. SEPARATE ORDERS. week and making cumulative lists of such (a) STANDARDS COMMITTEE RULES.—For the controlled by the gentleman from Cali- names available each day for public inspec- One Hundred Seventh Congress, each provi- fornia (Mr. DREIER). tion in an appropriate office of the House.’’. sion of House Resolution 168 of the One Hun- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. dred Fifth Congress that was not executed as (v) ACTIVITIES OF CONSULTANTS.—In clause LAHOOD). Is there objection to the re- a change in the standing rules is hereby re- 14(b) of rule XXIII (as redesignated), add the quest of the gentleman from Texas? following new sentences at the end: ‘‘An in- affirmed (except that, notwithstanding sec- tion 13 of that resolution, the chairman and There was no objection. dividual whose services are compensated by Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield the House pursuant to a consultant contract ranking minority member of the Committee may not lobby the contracting committee or on Standards of Official Conduct may con- myself such time as I may consume. the members or staff of the contracting com- sult with an investigative subcommittee ei- (Mr. DREIER asked and was given mittee on any matter. Such an individual ther on their own initiative or on the initia- permission to revise and extend his re- may lobby other Members, Delegates, or the tive of the subcommittee, shall have access marks, and include extraneous mate- Resident Commissioner or staff of the House to information before a subcommittee with rial.) on matters outside the jurisdiction of the which they so consult, and shall not thereby be precluded from serving as full, voting Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, first of all contracting committee.’’. I would like to extend congratulations, (w) CLARIFICATION OF TERMS IN GIFT members of any adjudicatory sub- a happy new year, and my appreciation RULE.— committee). (1) In clause 4(a)(1) of rule XXV (as redesig- (b) BUDGET ENFORCEMENT.— to the majority leader for his fine lead- nated), strike ‘‘; and’’ and insert in lieu (1) During the One Hundred Seventh Con- ership. thereof a period. gress, references in section 306 of the Con- Mr. Speaker, the comprehensive (2) In clause 4(a)(2) if rule XXV (as redesig- gressional Budget Act of 1974 to a resolution changes we are proposing in H. Res. 5 nated), strike ‘‘(2) when’’ and insert in lieu shall be construed in the House of Represent- atives as references to a joint resolution. seek to build on the successful institu- thereof ‘‘(2)(A) When’’. tional reform accomplishments of the (3) After clause 4(a)(2)(A) of rule XXV (as (2) During the One Hundred Seventh Con- redesignated), insert the following new sub- gress, in the case of a reported bill or joint past 6 years, which have helped to division: resolution considered pursuant to a special make the House more accountable and ‘‘(B) When used in clause 5 of this rule, the order of business, a point of order under sec- have strengthened our ability to gov- terms ‘officer’ and ‘employee’ have the same tion 303 of the Congressional Budget Act of ern effectively and responsibly. meanings as in rule XXIII.’’. 1974 shall be determined on the basis of the As you will recall, Mr. Speaker, we text made in order as an original bill or joint (4) In clause 5(e)(1) of rule XXV (as redesig- streamlined the committee system, nated), strike ‘‘and’’ after subparagraph (1). resolution for the purpose of amendment or (5) At the end of clause 5(e)(2) of rule XXV to the text on which the previous question is made Congress compliant with anti- (as redesignated), strike the period and in- ordered directly to passage, as the case may discrimination and workplace safety sert in lieu thereof ‘‘; and’’. be. laws, established term limits for com- (6) After clause 5(e)(2) of rule XXV (as re- (3) During the One Hundred Seventh Con- mittee chairmen, completely abolished designated), insert the following new sub- gress, a provision in a bill or joint resolu- proxy voting, opened committee meet- paragraph: tion, or in an amendment thereto or a con- ings to the public and press, modern- ference report thereon, that establishes pro- ‘‘(3) the terms ‘officer’ and ‘employee’ have ized the rules of the House to make the same meanings as in rule XXIII.’’. spectively for a Federal office or position a (x) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS IN RECODIFICA- specified or minimum level of compensation them more understandable, and con- TION.— to be funded by annual discretionary appro- solidated the number of standing rules (1) In clause 3(a) of rule VII, strike ‘‘para- priations shall not be considered as pro- from 51 to 28, soon to be 27 if H. Res. 5 graph (b), clause 4,’’ and insert in lieu there- viding new entitlement authority within the is adopted. of ‘‘clause 4(b)’’. meaning of the Congressional Budget Act of Also, thanks to the leadership of our (2) In clause 5(a) of rule VII, strike ‘‘clause 1974. colleagues, the gentleman from Cali- 9’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘clause 11’’. (c) CERTAIN SUBCOMMITTEES.—Notwith- (3) In clause 7(b) of rule X, strike ‘‘under standing clause 5(d) of rule X, during the One fornia (Mr. THOMAS) and the gentleman this paragraph’’. Hundred Seventh Congress— from Michigan (Mr. EHLERS), our in- (4) In clause 7(d) of rule X, strike ‘‘this (1) the Committee on Government Reform vestments in technology are trans- paragraph’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘this may have not more than eight subcommit- forming the culture, operations, and clause’’. tees; responsibilities of Congress in a very (5) In clause 7(e) of rule X, strike ‘‘this (2) the Committee on International Rela- positive way. paragraph’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘this tions may have not more than six sub- With that having been said, I want to clause’’. committees; and (6) In clause 7(f)(1) of rule X, strike ‘‘this (3) the Committee on Transportation and describe some of the more significant paragraph’’ and insert in lieu thereof ‘‘this Infrastructure may have not more than six positive rules changes we are proposing clause’’. subcommittees. to the standing rules of the House, and January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9 those are contained in section 1 of the The transfer of any jurisdiction to The purpose of this change is to resolution. the Committee on Financial Services is strengthen the existing procedures and In an effort to reduce printing costs not intended to limit the Committee rules governing committee reports to and provide for the more timely dis- on Energy and Commerce’s jurisdiction ensure the development of more clearly tribution of them, section 2(a) of the over consumer affairs and consumer defined performance goals and objec- resolution amends clause 2 of rule II to protection matters. tives, including outcome-related goals encourage the electronic publication Likewise, existing health insurance and objectives for the programs, and to and distribution of executive branch jurisdiction is not transferred as a re- the extent possible, projects or activi- reports and House Journals and Cal- sult of this change. ties authorized under the act. endars, while still allowing Members to Furthermore, the existing jurisdic- Consistent with this intent, the receive printed copies of these docu- tions of other committees with respect statements should be similar to the ments. to matters relating to crop insurance, performance goals model established in In what is obviously one of our most Workers’ Compensation, insurance the Government Performance and Re- significant changes, Mr. Speaker, sec- anti-trust matters, disaster insurance, sults Act. More specifically, when ap- tion 2(d) of the resolution establishes a veterans’ life and health insurance, and plicable, all performance goal state- new Committee on Financial Services, national social security are not af- ments should: (1) describe goals in an which will have jurisdiction over the fected by this change. objective, quantifiable, and measurable following matters: Finally, Mr. Speaker, the changes form; (2) describe the resources re- (1) banks and banking, including de- and legislative history involving the quired to meet the goals; (3) establish posit insurance and Federal monetary Committee on Financial Services and performance indicators to measure out- policy; the Committee on Energy and Com- puts or outcomes; and (4) provide a (2) economic stabilization, defense merce do not preclude a future memo- basis for comparing actual program re- production, renegotiation, and control randum of understanding between the sults with performance goals. of the price of commodities, rents, and chairmen of these respective commit- As a result of the expanded reporting services; tees. requirements in section 2(m) of the res- The reasons for establishing a new (3) financial aid to commerce and in- olution, the amount and usefulness of Committee on Financial Services are dustry (other than transportation); information available to Members re- (4) insurance generally; compelling. It reflects the coordinated garding unauthorized appropriations (5) international finance; and comprehensive approach to finan- will be expanded. The amendment to (6) international financial and mone- cial services that is emerging in the clause 3(f)(1) of rule XIII would apply tary organizations; wake of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. to all unauthorized appropriations with (7) money and credit, including cur- It demonstrates and communicates a rency and the issuance of notes and re- level of understanding that will in- the exception of programs, projects, or demption thereof; gold and silver, in- crease market confidence in our ability activities that are classified for the cluding the coinage thereof; valuation to comprehend the increasingly inte- purpose of protecting national secu- and revaluation of the dollar; grated nature of the financial services rity. Section 2(r) amends clause 7 of rule (8) public and private housing; market. (9) securities and exchanges; and It will strengthen congressional over- XXII to prohibit the use of argument in (10) urban development. sight of financial regulators and enter- the form of a motion to instruct con- Mr. Speaker, jurisdiction over mat- prises and will put the House of Rep- ferees or a motion to recommit a con- ters relating to securities and ex- resentatives in a better position to ad- ference report. These motions are in- changes is transferred in its entirety dress the marketplace inequities structive motions, not debating mo- from the Committee on Commerce, caused by the Federal Government’s tions. Motions to instruct are debat- which will be redesignated under this slow response to change. able once they are pending before the rules change to the Committee on En- Now, Mr. Speaker, there are a num- House, but not while they are being of- ergy and Commerce, and it will be ber of other significant positive fered. Motions to recommit with in- transferred from the new Committee changes included in H.Res. 5. To en- structions are debatable during the on Energy and Commerce to this new hance oversight planning, section 2(e) hour allotted on the conference report. Committee on Financial Services. This of the resolution amends clause 2(d)(1) House Rule XXIII regarding the stat- transfer is not intended to convey to of rule X to require committees to con- utory limit on the public debt will be the Committee on Financial Services sider bills that will make candidates replaced by section 2(s) of the resolu- jurisdiction currently in the Com- for the Corrections Calendar procedure tion, and the total number of House mittee on Agriculture regarding com- in their initial legislative and over- rules will drop from 28 to 27. This will modity exchanges. sight planning process. restore accountability to the budget Furthermore, this change is not in- Section 2(g) amends clause 4(d)(1) of process by having an up or down vote tended to convey to the Committee on rule X and clause 4(a) of rule II to clar- on any statutory increase in the public Financial Services jurisdiction over ify that the Committee on House Ad- debt. matters relating to regulation and SEC ministration provides policy direction Section 2(u) of the resolution re- oversight of multi-state public utility only for the Inspector General and not quires the Clerk of the House to release holding companies and their subsidi- other officers of the House. We have information concerning Members’ exe- aries, which remain essentially mat- professional officers, and we want to cutions of the oath regarding classified ters of energy policy. give them more authority over their information. Right now there is no way Mr. Speaker, as a result of the trans- operations. to find out who has or has not signed fer of jurisdiction over matters relat- In a further attempt to improve pol- the secrecy oath. ing to securities and exchanges, redun- icy and programmatic oversight, sec- For the most part, the remaining dant jurisdiction over matters relating tion 2(1) amends clause 3(c) of rule XIII provisions of the section are technical, to bank capital markets activities gen- clause 4(c) of rule X to repeal the re- conforming, or clarifying in nature. erally and depository institutions secu- quirement that committee reports in- Section 3 of the resolution consists of rities activities, which were formerly clude a summary of oversight findings ‘‘Separate Orders’’ which do not change matters in the jurisdiction of the Com- and recommendations by the Com- any of the standing rules of the House. mittee on Banking and Financial Serv- mittee on Government Reform, if time- These are more or less housekeeping ices, have been removed from clause 1 ly submitted. provisions which deem certain actions of rule X. That requirement is replaced with a or waive the application of certain Matters relating to insurance gen- new requirement that committee re- rules of the House. erally, formerly within the jurisdiction ports include a statement of general For example, on September 18, 1997, of the redesignated Committee on En- performance goals and objectives, in- the House adopted the recommenda- ergy and Commerce, are transferred to cluding outcome-related goals and ob- tions of a 12-member bipartisan task the jurisdiction of the Committee on jectives, for which the measure author- force on ethics reform with certain Financial Services. izes funding. amendments, which included not only H10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 changes to the standing rules of the rules of the House of the 107th Congress with of the committee rules and hearing proce- House but also freestanding directives amendments as provided in section 2, and dures shall be made available to each witness to the Committee on Standards of Offi- with other orders provided in section 3. ‘‘upon request;’’ and clarify that an assertion SECTION 2. CHANGES IN STANDING RULES that evidence or testimony at a hearing may cial Conduct. tend to defame, degrade, or incriminate any Those freestanding directives address (a) Publication of Documents. The rules re- person must be made either by a Member of committee agenda, committee staff, garding the responsibilities of the Clerk of the committee or by a witness at a hearing. meetings and hearings, public disclo- the House with respect to the printing or [Rule XI, clause 2(k)] sure, requirements to constitute a methods of distributing executive branch re- (k) Certain Supplemental Reports Without ports, the House Journal and calendars of complaint, duties of the chairman and Additional Layover. A committee may file a the House are modified generically to en- supplemental report without additional lay- ranking member, investigative and ad- compass alternative forms of publication and over to correct errors in the depiction of judicatory subcommittees, standard of distribution. [Rule II, clause 2] record votes in committee. [Rule XIII, clause proof for adoption of statement of al- (b) Preparation of Enrolled Bills. The re- 3(a)(2)] leged violation, subcommittee powers, sponsibility for examining all bills, amend- (l) Performance Goals and Objectives. The due process rights of respondents, and ments and joint resolutions after passage by requirement that committee reports include committee reporting requirements. the House, and for examining all bills and a summary of oversight findings and rec- In order to have force and effect in joint resolutions that have passed both ommendations by the Committee on Govern- Houses of Congress to see that they are cor- ment Reform, if timely submitted, is re- the 107th Congress, the freestanding rectly enrolled and presented to the Presi- pealed and replaced with a new requirement provisions of H. Res. 168 are being car- dent will be transferred from the Committee that committee reports include a statement ried forward by section 3(a) of the reso- on House Administration to the Clerk of the of general performance goals and objectives, lution. House. [Rule II, clause 2(d); Rule X, clause including outcome-related goals and objec- However, notwithstanding section 13 4(d)(1)] tives, for which the measure authorizes fund- of H. Res. 168, the chairman and rank- (c) Responding to Subpoenas. The rules ad- ing. [Rule XIII, clause 3(c); rule X, clause dressing responses to the legal process are 4(c)(2)] ing minority member of the Committee (m) Report Detail on Unauthorized Appro- on Standards of Official Conduct may clarified to reflect the current interpretation that such rules apply to both judicial orders priations. The reporting requirements for consult with an investigative sub- and administrative subpoenas. [Rule VIII] unauthorized appropriations are expanded to committee either on their own initia- (d–1) Establishment of Committee on Fi- include a statement of the last year for tive or on the initiative of the sub- nancial Services. The Committee on Banking which the expenditures were authorized, the committee, shall have access to infor- and Financial Services is abolished and a level of expenditures authorized for that year, the actual level of expenditures for mation before a subcommittee with new Committee on Financial Services is es- tablished consisting of the jurisdiction of the that year, and the level of appropriations in which they so consult, and shall not the bill for such expenditures. [Rule XIII, old Committee on Banking and Financial thereby be precluded from serving as clause 3(f)(1)] Services, and jurisdiction over securities and full voting members of any adjudica- (n) Corrections Calendar. On the second exchanges and insurance generally (which is and fourth Tuesdays of a month, a bill that tory subcommittee. transferred from the Committee on Com- Section 3(c) of the resolution pro- is printed in the Corrections Calendar sec- merce). [Rule X, clause 1] tion of the daily calendar may be considered vides a limited number of exemptions (d–2) Renaming of Committee on Com- without further layover. [Rule XIII, clause to clause 5(d) of rule X regarding the merce. The Committee on Commerce is re- 4(a)(2); rule XV, clause 6(a)] limitation on the number of sub- designated as the Committee on Energy and (o) Objections to Exhibits. When the use of committees a committee may estab- Commerce. [Rule X, clause 1] an exhibit in debate is objected to, the re- lish. (e) Enhanced Oversight Planning. Commit- quirement that the question of its use be de- tees are required to include in the oversight On November 13, 1997, the House ap- cided without debate by a vote of the House plans they adopt at the beginning of each is modified to provide discretion to the Chair proved H. Res. 326, which provided an Congress a review of specific problems with to submit the question of its use to the exception for the Committee on Gov- federal rules, regulations, statutes, and House without debate. [Rule XVII, clause 6] ernment Reform to temporarily estab- court decisions that are ambiguous, arbi- (p) Postponing Requests for Recorded lish an eighth subcommittee for the re- trary, or nonsensical, or impose a severe fi- Votes on Amendments in Committee of the mainder of the 105th Congress. nancial burden on individuals. This review Whole. The current practice of providing au- H. Res. 5 in the 106th Congress al- would be the basis for the consideration of thority, through special rules, to the Chair to postpone votes on amendments in the lowed the Committee to again estab- bills that may be candidates for the Correc- tions Calendar procedure. [Rule X, clause Committee of the Whole, and to reduce vot- lish an eighth subcommittee to accom- 2(d)(1)] ing time to five minutes on a postponed modate the need for extensive over- (f) Intelligence Oversight. The Permanent question if the vote follows a fifteen minute sight over the census. Select Committee on Intelligence is to have vote, is made permanent. [Rule XVIII, clause 6] b 1445 exclusive oversight responsibility over the sources and methods of the core intelligence (q) Naming of Public Works. It shall not be Section 2(c) of this resolution grants agencies. [Rule X, clause 3] in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, the Committee on Government Reform (g) Oversight of Officers. The Committee amendment, or conference report that pro- another waiver of clause 5(d) of rule X on House Administration will provide policy vides for the designation or redesignation of direction only for the Inspector General and a public work in honor of an individual then to permit an eighth subcommittee for serving as a Member, Delegate, Resident the duration of the 107th Congress. not for other officers of the House. The Com- mittee will retain all oversight responsibil- Commissioner, or Senator. [Rule XXI] In addition, section 2(c) allows the (r) Motions Instructing Conferees. The in- ities over the Clerk, Sergeant-at-Arms, and tended operation of the rule to avoid notic- Committee on Transportation and In- Chief Administrative Officer. [Rule X, clause ing a 20-day motion to instruct on the first frastructure and the Committee on 4(d)(1)(b); rule II, clause 4(a)] legislative day of a week is restored, and the International Relations to establish six (h) Size of Intelligence Committee. The elements of privilege are restated to clarify size of the Permanent Select Committee on subcommittees notwithstanding the re- that they operate in tandem and not inde- Intelligence will be increased from not more quirement of clause 5(d)(2) of rule X pendently. Further, instructions to conferees than 16 Members to not more than 18 Mem- that a committee may have a sixth in any motion may not include argument. subcommittee if it maintains a sub- bers, of which no more than 10 may be from [Rule XXII, clause 7] committee on oversight. the same party. [Rule X, clause 11] (s) Repeal of Automatic Public-Debt Meas- (i) Preserving Majority Quorum Require- At this point, Mr. Speaker, I would ure. The rule regarding the statutory limit ments. The requirement for a majority on the public debt is repealed, and the suc- like to include for the RECORD a more quorum for ordering a measure reported, the ceeding rules are redesignated accordingly. detailed section-by-section summary, release of executive session material, the [Rule XXIII] although I doubt that that is possible, issuance of subpoenas, and determining if (t) Prohibition on Paid Employment of H. Res. 5 as well as other relevant evidence or testimony may tend to defame, Spouse. The application of the provisions of material. degrade, or incriminate any person is clari- section 3110 of Title V of the U.S. Code as it fied with conforming language. [Rule XI, SECTION-BY-SECTION SUMMARY OF H. RES. 5— relates to Members of the House is prospec- clause 2(h)(3)] tively strengthened. [Rule XXIV, clause 8 ADOPTING HOUSE RULES FOR THE 107TH CON- (j) Clarification of Hearing Procedures. (redesignated as rule XXIII, clause 8)] GRESS The procedures for committee hearings are (u) Oaths Concerning Classified Informa- SECTION 1. RESOLVED CLAUSE modified to: resolve an unintended implica- tion. The requirement that a Member, Dele- The rules of the House of Representatives tion about hearings labeled as something gate, or Resident Commissioner sign a se- for the 106th Congress are adopted as the other than investigative; clarify that a copy crecy oath before having access to classified January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11 information is modified to require the Clerk Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to a resolu- White House have is to put aside our of the House to make such signatures a mat- tion shall be construed in the House of Rep- differences and get things done. But, ter of public record, publish new signatures, resentatives as references to a joint resolu- Mr. Speaker, that mandate of coopera- if any, in the Congressional Record on the tion. In the case of reported bill or joint res- tion is not reflected in this Republican last legislative day of the week, and make olution considered pursuant to a special cumulative lists of such names available order of business, a point of order under sec- rules package. each day for public inspection in an appro- tion 303 of the Congressional Budget Act of This rules package skews committee priate office of the House. [Rule XXIV, 1974 shall be determined on the basis of the ratios so much in favor of the Repub- clause 13 (redesignated as rule XXIII)] text made in order as an original bill or joint licans that you would think they had (v) Activities of Consultants. The prohibi- resolution for the purpose of amendment or tion against representing a third party or in- won by a landslide while in fact, Mr. to the text on which the previous question is Speaker, their majority in the House is terest by individuals whose services are com- ordered directly to passage, as the case may pensated by the House pursuant to a consult- be. During the 107th Congress, a provision in less than 2 percent. Many Americans ant contract is limited to the contracting of- a bill or joint resolution, or in an amend- believe that if the Republicans in Con- fice or committee, including its staff. Such ment thereto or a conference report thereon, gress have barely more than 50 percent individuals will continue to be considered that establishes prospectively for a Federal of the vote, then the Republicans employees of the House for purposes of other office or position a specified or minimum should get no more than 51 percent of applicable provisions of the Code of Conduct. level of compensation to be funded by annual the committee slots and resources. But [Rule XXIV, clause 14 (redesignated as rule discretionary appropriations shall not be XXIII)] one look at this rules package shows considered as providing new entitlement au- that that is not the case. (w) Clarification of Terms in Gift Rule. In thority within the meaning of the Congres- the gift rule, the definition of ‘‘employee’’ is sional Budget Act of 1974. Mr. Speaker, I include for the CON- clarified to cover all employees of the House, (c) Certain Subcommittees. Notwith- GRESSIONAL RECORD the following two not the narrower meaning assigned for pur- standing clause 5(d) of rule X, during the poses of the limitations on outside earned in- charts detailing the skewed committee 107th Congress the Committee on Govern- ratios. come. [Rule XXVI, clause 4(a) and 5(e) (re- ment Reform may have not more than eight designated as rule XXV)] subcommittees; the Committee on Inter- If Republicans, with a 51.3 percent major- (x) Technical Corrections in Recodifica- national Relations may have not more than ity in the House, maintain the same commit- tion. Technical and grammatical changes are six subcommittees; and the Committee on tees at the same size they were in the 106th made throughout the rules of the House to Transportation and Infrastructure may have Congress but use a committee ratio reflect- correct changes that were made as a result not more than six subcommittees. ing the ratio in the House (and keep all Re- of the recodification of the House rules at (d) Numbering of Bills. In the 107th Con- publicans currently on each committee), the the beginning of the 106th Congress. gress, the first 10 numbers for bills (H.R. 1 following numbers of additional Democrats SECTION 3. SEPARATE ORDERS. through H.R. 10) shall be reserved for assign- would have committee seats: (a) Standards Committee Rules. The free- ment by the Speaker to such bills as he may Added standing directives of H. Res. 168 of the 105th designate when introduced during the first New Demo- Congress (sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, session. Committee ratio cratic seats 15, 16, 17, 20, and 21) regarding ethics reform Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of shall be carried forward in the 106th Con- my time. Agriculture ...... 27–26 +2 gress. However, notwithstanding section 13 Appropriations ...... 34–33 +6 of that resolution, the chairman and ranking Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Armed Services ...... 32–31 +3 myself such time as I may consume. Banking ...... 32–31 +3 minority member of the Committee on Budget ...... 24–23 +4 Standards of Official Conduct may consult Happy new year, and happy new year Commerce ...... 29–28 +4 with an investigative subcommittee either to my chairman. Education ...... 27–26 +4 Government Reform ...... 24–23 +4 on their own initiative or on the initiative of Mr. Speaker, last fall’s election was a House Administration ...... 6–5 +2 the subcommittee, shall have access to infor- record breaker. Votes for everything International Relations ...... 26–25 +2 mation before a subcommittee with whom from President down to State legisla- Judiciary ...... 21–20 +4 they so consult, and shall not thereby be pre- Resources ...... 28–27 +3 tors were closer than ever before. If the Science ...... 25–24 +2 cluded from serving as full, voting members Small Business ...... 19–18 +1 of any adjudicatory subcommittee. voters told us anything on November 7, Transportation ...... 41–40 +6 (b) Budget Enforcement. During the 107th it was we have to work together. The Veterans ...... 17–16 +2 Ways and Means ...... 23–22 +6 Congress, references in section 306 of the only mandate this Congress and the House Committee Party Ratios

Distribution of seats Difference in % Com- Members Percentage mittee ma- 106th Congress Total Seat Inde- jority com- Edge pendent pared to % Majority Minority Majority Minority House ma- (R) (D) (R) (D) jority

Total House Members ...... 435 12 223 211 51.26 48.51 1 ...... Total Committee Seats ...... 835 83 458 375 54.85 44.91 2 3.59 COMMITTEE Agriculture ...... 51 3 27 24 52.94 47.06 ...... 1.68 Appropriations ...... 61 7 34 27 55.74 44.26 ...... 4.47 Armed Services ...... 60 4 32 28 53.33 46.67 ...... 2.07 Banking and Financial Services ...... 60 5 32 27 53.33 45.00 1 2.07 Budget ...... 43 5 24 19 55.81 44.19 ...... 4.55 Commerce ...... 53 5 29 24 54.72 45.28 ...... 3.45 Education and the Workforce ...... 49 5 27 22 55.10 44.90 ...... 3.84 Government Reform ...... 44 5 24 19 54.55 43.18 1 3.28 House Administration ...... 9 3 6 3 66.87 33.33 ...... 15.40 International Relations ...... 49 3 26 23 53.06 46.94 ...... 1.80 Judiciary ...... 37 5 21 16 56.76 43.24 ...... 5.49 Resources ...... 52 4 28 24 53.85 46.15 ...... 2.58 Rules ...... 13 5 9 4 69.23 30.77 ...... 17.97 Science ...... 47 3 25 22 53.19 46.81 ...... 1.93 Small Business ...... 36 2 19 17 52.78 47.22 ...... 1.51 Standards of Official Conduct ...... 10 0 5 5 50.00 50.00 ...... ¥1.26 Transportation and Infrastructure ...... 75 7 41 34 54.67 45.33 ...... 3.40 Veterans’ Affairs ...... 31 3 17 14 54.84 45.16 ...... 3.57 Ways and Means ...... 39 7 23 16 58.97 41.03 ...... 7.71 Permanent Select on Intelligence ...... 16 2 9 7 56.25 43.75 ...... 4.99 Source for data are Congressional Yellow Book, and Vital Statistics on Congress, 1999–2000. Delegates and Resident Commissioner are included in the committee ratios. For consistency, vacancies are counted in overall total and party totals. Percentages were calculated by computer, and reflect rounding. In some instances, published source may indicate unfilled vacancy. Ratios do not reflect post-election resignations.

Last Congress when the majority seats, my Republican colleagues took Means, they took 57 percent of the party was entitled to 51 percent of the 59 percent of the seats on Ways and H12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 seats on Judiciary, and they took al- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to would observe to the Members of this most 56 percent of the seats on the support the motion to commit. If the body that the system will work if we Committee on the Budget. motion to commit passes, we will have have cooperation, conciliation, and Mr. Speaker, in addition to being un- adopted the Democratic amendments compromise. I would add to that one fair, those committee ratios denied to the rules of the 107th Congress. Our thing more: Consultation. It would be millions of Americans their right to amendments will improve the way we nice if the majority would talk to the representation on specific congres- conduct elections and ensure more fair minority about their plans and about sional committees. And my Republican committee ratios. what they are doing. It would be even colleagues are about to do that again Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of nicer if they would let us talk to them in this Congress when the majority is my time. about what we are doing here and to be even slimmer than it was last year. Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield consulted and to have an actual discus- But I think it is better to put it this such time as he may consume to the sion about what rules are going to ob- way, Mr. Speaker: If the ratios on the very distinguished chairman of the tain. committees were to reflect the ratio in Committee on the Judiciary, the gen- These rules are interesting. I have the House this Congress, 58 more tleman from Illinois (Mr. HYDE). been writing rules in this place for a Democratic districts would have their Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, the pending long time. I would note to my col- representatives seated at the com- rules package proposes to amend clause leagues that in these rules are a num- mittee tables. Even my dear friend, my 3 of rule X to give the House Perma- ber of interesting things, massive chairman, the gentleman from Cali- nent Select Committee on Intelligence changes in the jurisdiction of the Com- fornia (Mr. DREIER) signed a joint com- the ‘‘exclusive’’ authority to ‘‘review mittee on Commerce. No discussion mittee report saying, and I quote, com- the sources and methods of entities de- with the minority on that matter mittee seats should be allocated to re- scribed in clause 11(b)(1)(A).’’ Included whatsoever. No justification for what flect the overall ratio of the House. Of in that list is the National Foreign In- has been done here. We are simply in- course, that was a different time and a telligence Program as defined in sec- formed, ‘‘This is what we are going to different place. tion 3(6) of the National Security Act do to you.’’ Up until 6 years ago, my Republican of 1947. The term National Foreign In- I would observe that the jurisdiction colleagues regularly included require- telligence Program, as defined by the that is being transferred from the Com- ments for fair committee ratios in 1947 Act, ‘‘refers to all programs, mittee on Commerce is jurisdiction their rules packages. That is, Mr. projects, and activities of the intel- which was created by Sam Rayburn 60 Speaker, until they became the major- ligence community, which includes the or 70 years ago and that has been exer- ity. Mr. Speaker, while millions of Treasury Department, the Federal Bu- cised vigorously and well by the Com- Americans will lose their voice first in reau of Investigation, and other gov- mittee on Commerce all during those congressional committees, millions ernmental agencies that impact mat- times. And that never has there been a more lost their voices during this past ters within the jurisdiction of the Com- scandal in that particular line of juris- presidential election. Perhaps more im- mittee on the Judiciary.’’ See 50 U.S.C. diction because the Committee on portant than anything else we do in 401a(4). As you know, pursuant to Commerce has always seen to it that Washington would be to restore Amer- House rule X, the House Committee on the interests of the American investors ica’s confidence in the election process. the Judiciary has jurisdiction over all were protected. But, Mr. Speaker, that too is missing provisions of criminal law, espionage, I would note that the committee from this Republican rules package. and subversive activities affecting the across the hall, the Banking Com- Nowhere is there a mention of what internal security of the United States. mittee, has presided over some splen- happened during this Presidential elec- Will the adoption of these proposed did scandals in the area of banking and tion. Nowhere is there a call on Con- changes alter in any way the oversight savings and loans and has never under- gress to fix our flawed election process. jurisdiction of the Committee on the stood what was going on. Taxpayers Nowhere is there a recognition of the Judiciary? have ponied up at least $500 billion be- urgent need to restore people’s con- I yield to the gentleman from Cali- cause of the incompetence and indiffer- fidence in American elections. Mr. fornia (Mr. DREIER). ence of that committee. And now we Speaker, in just 3 days, a joint session Mr. DREIER. I thank the gentleman are transferring the jurisdiction over of Congress will count the votes of the for his inquiry. The House should know securities to the Banking Committee Presidential electors and declare the that this change is not meant to cir- so that they may conduct the business winner of the Presidential election. cumscribe in any way, shape, or form of the securities industry in precisely Millions of Americans are questioning the oversight or legislative jurisdiction the same way they have supervised the that election and demanding action. of the House Committee on the Judici- business of the banking and the savings Mr. Speaker, this rules package fails to ary. As an ardent supporter of pro- and loan industries. take any action on their behalf. grammatic oversight, it is my inten- I would simply tell my colleagues, That is why, Mr. Speaker, I am urg- tion that the Committee on the Judici- you have created the opportunity for ing my colleagues to support the ary continue to vigorously and fully splendid scandals and you have created Democratic rules package. Our rules pursue those matters within its over- something else: You have made your package includes the Republican pro- sight jurisdiction. The proposed rules choice of fools, and I should say that posals for committee ratios from the change will not hamper your oversight you should now look forward to a 102nd and the 103rd Congresses. Our efforts in this regard. splendid disaster. It is coming. rules package also takes steps to re- Mr. HYDE. I thank the gentleman for The other things which have been form our election process. It gives the his explanation. done which I think are noteworthy Committee on the Judiciary until Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield here are that you have changed the March 1 to recommend ways to ensure 5 minutes to the gentleman from rules on motions to recommit. I do not that all eligible Americans who vote Michigan (Mr. DINGELL), the dean of know whether you have done this for shall have their votes counted, espe- the House, and the ranking member of the same reason that you have made cially our military personnel who vote the Committee on Commerce. the changes in the jurisdiction of the by absentee ballots. (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given Committee on Commerce. You did that Mr. Speaker, even though the next permission to revise and extend his re- to take care of one Member. One Mem- set of Federal elections is 2 years off, marks.) ber. Not the interests of the House, not we really need to get started right Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I have the interests of the banking industry away making sure that everyone’s vote heard a great deal of talk about how or the securities industry or indeed the is counted and counted fairly. Fair this is going to be a new and a different interests of the investors of the United elections are the foundation on which and a better Congress. I have heard a States. I hope there is a good reason our democracy is built and there is lot of people tell me about how we are you have done this other than to make nothing more important than ensuring going to proceed to have bipartisanship it more difficult for the minority to ex- that this process be as fair as possible. and cooperation and conciliation. I press its will or to have this House January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H13 have votes on matters of important that are financial in nature or inci- and the committee slots available to questions. dental to a financial activity; the na- its Members elected by the American You have also done some other tional treatment of insurance compa- public, Republicans and Democrats, to things. You have continued to con- nies, auto insurance, life insurance and represent them. Simply put, there are strain the minority in its ability to property and casualty insurance. not enough committee slots available write reports critical of what they con- However, as I mentioned previously to the minority party, which now con- ceive to be wrongdoing or failures in in my statement, existing health insur- trols 49 percent of this body. Neverthe- legislation by saying to it that only 2 ance jurisdiction is not transferred as a less, the allocation of committee slots days will exist for the minority to result of this change. Furthermore, the has remained unchanged, 55 percent for come forward with complaints with the existing jurisdiction of other commit- the majority, 45 percent for the minor- content of legislation. Is this the kind tees with respect to matters relating to ity. of good will? Is this the kind of co- crop insurance, worker’s compensation, Now let me call attention to this operation, conciliation, and is it the insurance antitrust matters, veterans’ chart. It is probably a little difficult to kind of action that we are hearing life and health insurance and national understand, but what it tracks is mi- when we are talking about having com- social security are not affected by this nority representation, not majority; promise and cooperation and biparti- change. whether Democrats were in the major- sanship? I think not. If we are to work Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, let me ity or Republicans were in the major- together, and I would remind my col- ask next about some securities issues. ity. One will note, up to the 104th Con- leagues on the majority side, there are Regarding securities and exchanges, gress, when Democrats were in control, only a few seats’ difference between the does the transfer of this jurisdiction to the percentage of committee slots allo- Members on this side and on the other the Committee on Financial Services cated and the percentages in the House side. If you want to have a President include underwriting, dealing, and tracked one another. One will note who was elected by the narrowest mar- market making? that when the minority got more slots gin in history and whose tenure as a le- Mr. DREIER. Yes, that is correct. in the House, they went up. When they gitimate President is, in fact, open to Mr. CASTLE. Another question. Does got less, they went down. question because of the curious manip- it include accounting standards appli- The point is, it was fair. It was rep- ulations of the Supreme Court and be- cable to capital raising under applica- resentative and it gave to minority cause of the way in which the election ble securities laws and the Securities members the opportunity to do what in Florida was conducted and counted Act of 1933? they said they wanted to do, represent and handled to succeed and to be able Mr. DREIER. Once again, the gen- Americans. to talk about bipartisanship and co- tleman is correct. Now I would call the attention of my operation, this is not the way that you Mr. CASTLE. Does it include ex- colleagues, and I would hope the begin the affairs of this Congress. changes, investment companies, and former governor of Delaware, who is I did not intend to make an angry investment advisors? one of the fairest members in this speech, and I would like my colleagues Mr. DREIER. Yes, that is correct. House, would look at this stark con- to know this is not an angry speech. Mr. CASTLE. Does it include juris- trast; and I would say here is the 104th This is a speech of sorrow and sadness diction over the Public Utilities Hold- Congress, the 105th, the 106th, the because the majority is throwing away ing Company Act? 107th. One will note that the minority the good will that they are going to Mr. DREIER. As I mentioned pre- line has been flat lined, notwith- need to have a bipartisan Congress run viously in my statement, this change is standing the fact that we have picked with cooperation, conciliation, and not intended to convey to the Com- up in each of the last four elections ad- compromise which the American peo- mittee on Financial Services jurisdic- ditional seats and made the difference ple both need and want. tion over matters relating to regula- between the majority and minority Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 tion and SEC oversight of multistate parties smaller; but the line has not minutes to the gentleman from Dela- public utility holding companies and changed. ware (Mr. CASTLE). their subsidiaries which remain essen- The majority line has gone up in Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I would tially matters of energy policy. terms of their percentage, and the vari- like to ask some questions, perhaps in Mr. CASTLE. I thank the gentleman ance. That is not fair. It is also, I the form of a colloquy, of the chairman very much for clarification on these would say to the chairman of the Com- of the Committee on Rules about the issues. mittee on Rules, the gentleman from changes which we are facing between Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I reserve California (Mr. DREIER), contrary to committees. I am a member of the the balance of my time. his representations when he was in the Banking Committee and the details Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield minority. In my calculations, we would elude me. First about the insurance 3 minutes to the gentleman from Mary- need an additional 64 seats in order for question. In establishing the question land (Mr. HOYER), the co-chair of the us to be allocated the number of seats on financial services, this resolution Democratic Steering Committee and that we are entitled to as a result of adds a term, and I quote, ‘‘insurance the ranking member on the Committee our percentage in the minority. generally’’ to the jurisdiction of that on House Administration. What is being done is contrary to the committee. However, no such jurisdic- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, as all of us rhetoric. It will not further bipartisan- tion existed in rule X in the 106th Con- know, this House is now divided by its ship, and I would ask that that be cor- gress. narrowest margin since the 83rd Con- rected as we move ahead in the next Can you describe for me what the gress when Republicans held 221 seats few days. term ‘‘insurance generally’’ is intended and Democrats 213. Today, our Repub- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 to convey? lican friends hold a bare five-seat ma- minutes to the gentleman from jority, 221 to 212. Thus, if we are to ac- Thibodaux, Louisiana (Mr. TAUZIN). b 1500 complish anything, bipartisanship, as Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, let me Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, will the President-elect Bush talked ad nau- first acknowledge, as did the ranking gentleman yield? seam about in the campaign, is a sine minority member of the Committee on Mr. CASTLE. I yield to the gen- qua non. It cannot be mere rhetorical Commerce, our extraordinary dis- tleman from California. window dressing. appointment in the jurisdictional Mr. DREIER. Let me say, and I Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, I regret transfer from the Committee on Com- thank the gentleman for his question, to say the first day of the 107th Con- merce to this new Committee on Fi- matters relating to insurance generally gress we have missed an opportunity to nancial Services. It is important, as are intended to include matters, for ex- demonstrate our commitment to bipar- the chairman has said, to know, how- ample, that have an impact on the pol- tisanship. Since the Republicans re- ever, that memorandums of under- icy holder, the solvency of insurers or gained the majority in 1995, there has standing regarding that transfer are financial institutions that are under- been a growing disparity between the now being negotiated so that there is writing or selling insurance, activities minority’s representation in this House clarity in the transfer. H14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 Like the gentleman from Delaware that the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. posed by the majority, which I believe (Mr. CASTLE), we too had similar ques- DAVIS) and the gentlewoman from contradict the promise of working to- tions about the meaning of the juris- Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA) offered an gether in a truly bipartisan spirit be- dictional changes; and I would first ask amendment in the majority rules that cause they undermine the rights of my friend, the chairman of the Com- was rejected that would have granted Democratic Members. They also fail to mittee on Rules, the gentleman from the tax-paying residents I represent a address what I think is the most press- California (Mr. DREIER), a simple ques- vote in the Committee of the Whole. I ing issue that comes out of this trou- tion. The rules changes being consid- appreciate that there were other Mem- bled national election, and I urge all ered today will clearly transfer juris- bers of the majority that supported Members to support the Democratic al- diction over securities and exchanges this amendment. ternative to give Democrats fair rep- from the Committee on Commerce to I had hoped, after 10 years in the resentation on committees, to accu- the new Committee on Financial Serv- Congress, to get the return of the vote rately reflect the closeness of the mar- ices, and the Committee on Financial I won in 1993. The Members know me gin in the House and to give this House Services will also be accorded insur- very well. They know the city I rep- the impetus to move forward quickly ance, generally. But there is not any resent very well. So much of its busi- on electoral reforms to ensure that intent on the part of the Committee on ness comes before this body. They have every citizen’s vote in this country Rules to transfer or otherwise affect seen the city through tough times, a counts in every election from now. the jurisdiction of the Committee on city that is doing very well. They know In the last few weeks, we have heard Commerce; is that correct? me to be a cheerleader for its rights a lot of talk about bipartisanship and Mr. DREIER. That is correct. and no apologist for my city when it is about compromise, about finding con- Mr. TAUZIN. Indeed, the gentleman not doing its best. sensus and common ground. We ap- pointed out very clearly that health When a vote is won for the first time plaud the verbal commitment to bipar- care insurance and Public Utility Hold- in 200 years and then it is lost, it hurts. tisanship, but we also believe that bi- ing Company Act jurisdiction still re- May I say that I feel no personal in- partisanship must be more than just sides with the Committee on Com- jury. I am always treated with respect words. It must be backed up with deeds merce; is that correct? in this body. I have almost all of the and actions. The Republican proposal Mr. DREIER. Correct. rights of this body. I feel I belong to that changed the rules, we think, does Mr. TAUZIN. Is the chairman also in this club, but the people I represent do not meet this test. It does not change agreement that further memorandums not. They have paid the price of admis- the ratios on committees to reflect the of understanding are being worked out sion, however. They are third per cap- true makeup of the House and the will regarding issues? ita in Federal income taxes. I have the of the voters, and it does not begin to Mr. DREIER. Yes, I know discussions full vote in committee which I cast in address the issue of electoral reform, are underway right now in dealing with their name. I had thought that the lim- which I think is one of the top prior- some of these questions. ited vote would be forthcoming, par- ities of the American people. Mr. TAUZIN. Some of the questions ticularly since there is a revote if my We hope for a bipartisan atmosphere like FASB and ECNs? vote decides an issue. Yet even this in this new Congress, and I hope the closeness of the margin between our Mr. DREIER. That is correct. limited vote meant everything to D.C. parties will be viewed as an oppor- Mr. TAUZIN. Let me say on behalf of residents because it is the first time tunity, not a hindrance. This is the many members of the Committee on they have ever had a vote on the House people’s House. It is not a Republican Commerce we, of course, are extremely floor since the city was established. disappointed in this transfer. While we The limited vote, the revote provi- House; it is not a Democratic House. To advance progress, we must recog- would, of course, like to retain that ju- sion, meant that the majority had nize and practice that principle, and risdiction, we would like to retain it nothing to lose by granting these tax- the first step is to allow the commit- for a simple reason and that is because payers a vote in the Committee of the tees who do the work of the Congress the Committee on Commerce has done, Whole. The people I represent, how- to reflect the way people voted in this as the ranking minority member has ever, lost everything when they lost election. stated, an extraordinary job in rep- the vote because they lost the only resenting good policy for the stock vote they had ever had. b 1515 market and the security industries in What entitles each Member to cast We must have electoral reform. Our general, as well as for the insurance in- their vote more than anything else are alternative makes electoral reform a dustry of this country, and the record the taxes their constituents pay. The top national priority for our country to will demonstrate, I think, that the ex- limited vote I sought, with a remote reflect the will of the American people. traordinary care and concern the Com- provision, would have meant some Our proposal calls for swift action to mittee on Commerce has given to these modicum of that respect to the tax- make sure that every vote cast gets issues has created an extraordinarily paying Americans I represent. counted, including military votes. stable environment for financial trad- I hope in the years to come, while I Voices were stifled on election day. ing and for insurance. am still a Member of this House, that This is completely unacceptable. We While we regret this transfer, we ap- it will be found within the hearts of the should not have unequal voting proce- preciate the cooperation of the chair- Members and within their under- dures in any part of the country or ever man of the Committee on Rules in the standing of our country’s principles hear again about voter intimidation. It memorandum and in further clarifica- first to grant District residents the is wrong, and we should do everything tions of jurisdictional shifts. limited vote I sought in the 107th Con- in our power to right those wrongs by Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield gress and then to see to it that no working together to expand the fran- 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from the Americans who pay taxes to their gov- chise and to make sure that every vote District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON). ernment are left without full represen- cast gets counted. (Ms. NORTON asked and was given tation in the Congress of the United This is a great democracy, and in our permission to revise and extend her re- States. democracy voting is the most impor- marks.) Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I reserve tant right, so let us pledge today to Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I appre- the balance of my time. make every effort to protect the rights ciate the gentleman from Massachu- Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield of every American. setts (Mr. MOAKLEY) yielding me this 3 minutes to the gentleman from Mis- In closing, let me urge all of our col- time. souri (Mr. GEPHARDT), the Democratic leagues to support the truly bipartisan, Mr. Speaker, I welcome the Members leader in the House. truly fair, truly just package that the back as the Member who represents the (Mr. GEPHARDT asked and was Democratic Party puts before the jurisdiction where the House sits. given permission to revise and extend House. I appeal to have a discussion of Members may know that I sought re- his remarks.) all the rules changes that affect this turn of my vote in the Committee of Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise House, including the unilateral deci- the Whole this Congress. I appreciate in opposition to the rules changes pro- sion to reconstitute the Committee on January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H15 Banking and Financial Services and to Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise because she is a woman? Is it because diminish the jurisdiction of the Com- today in strong objection to the trans- she is a moderate? Or is the gentle- mittee on Commerce and the decision fer of jurisdiction over finance issues woman from New Jersey (Mrs. ROU- to narrowly draw the minority’s abil- from the Committee on Commerce to KEMA) being passed over because she ity to offer motions to recommit. the Committee on Banking and Finan- has not raised enough money for your So, vote yes on the Democratic mo- cial Services. I must say that the pol- campaign coffers? tion. Let us begin the process of elec- icy arguments behind this watershed I would say to my colleagues, it is toral reform and achieve true parity on change are very suspect. politics as usual for the Republican all of the committees of the House. Let The Committee on Banking and Fi- leadership and the 107th Congress. By us reflect in the House the decision of nancial Services has no expertise in their own hand they have written a the American people. terms of oversight of legislation in the document to govern this institution Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield area of securities or insurance. I mean which rewards conservative politics such time as he may consume to the none, zip, none. And, if it is not broken, and political fund raising at the ex- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. OXLEY). why fix it? There is no problem, so why pense of diversity and bipartisanship. I (Mr. OXLEY asked and was given are we fixing it? I will tell you, it is would urge my colleagues to oppose permission to revise and extend his re- strictly politics and nothing else. these rule changes. Vote no on the res- marks.) Serious legislative issues which were olution. Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of unresolved in the Committee on Com- Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield the Resolution and the creation of a new merce during the last Congress will 3 minutes to the gentleman from Mary- Committee on Financial Services, which incor- now be turned over to a committee land (Mr. CARDIN). porates the jurisdiction over the nations securi- (Mr. CARDIN asked and was given ties laws and the regulation of the business of with no background or understanding permission to revise and extend his re- insurance with the jurisdiction of the former of these important matters at all. I am Committee on Banking and Financial Services. speaking specifically here of the ques- marks.) With the enactment of the landmark tion of pay equity for the Securities Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, the 107th Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in the 106th Con- and Exchange Commission, Section 31 Congress is barely 3 hours old, and I gress, consumers enjoy the promise of greater fee reduction. Whether these issues will must tell you, I am very disappointed competition in the financial services industry, ever be addressed in the 107th Congress by the first action we are being asked leading to the development of innovative new remains an open question. to vote on. The rules package does not products, services, and giving the institutions As a Member from New York where reflect the ground rules to bringing offering those services the ability to provide these issues are of paramount impor- about a bipartisan Congress. them at lower costs and with greater conven- tance, I must stress the fact that these I listened very carefully to the ience for the consumer. issues will not be addressed by a com- Speaker’s comments just an hour ago The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act created a new mittee with the appropriate back- where he called upon all of us to listen regulatory framework for companies providing ground, and, therefore, I tell you now, to each other and to work together in these services. It only makes sense that the this is pure bare knuckle politics. It is a bipartisan way. I am prepared to con- House modernize its committees to provide nothing else. It is bad policy. tinue to work with my Republican col- the kind of oversight needed in the modern Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield leagues in an effort to deal with the marketplace. 2 minutes to the gentleman from New important issues of this Congress. But Under the Resolution before us, jurisdiction Jersey (Mr. PALLONE). I must tell you, Mr. Speaker, it starts relating to securities and exchanges is trans- Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in with fairness. It starts with fairness in ferred in its entirety from the former Com- strong opposition to the changes in the the process, fairness in the rules. mittee on Commerce to the new Committee House rules proposed by the Repub- The rules package being presented by on Financial Services, including securities lican leadership. the Republicans does not represent dealing, underwriting, and market making. For months now, the American peo- fairness. First, there was no consulta- Matters relating to the Securities and Ex- ple have been hearing an abundance of tion with the Democrats. That is change Commission, including accounting talk from the Republican side about wrong. One cannot justify that. Sec- standards, investor protection, equities ex- the new era of bipartisanship. Well, in ondly, the committee ratios are unfair. changes, broker-dealers, investment compa- their first act, the Republicans have We have one of the smallest majority nies, and investment advisors also are in- brought forth a set of changes in the margins in the history of this Con- cluded under the jurisdiction of the Committee House rules, with no consultation from gress, less than 51 percent of the mem- on Financial Services. the Democratic side, and will attempt bership are Republicans, and yet when Similarly, jurisdiction over the Foreign Cor- to ram these changes through on a par- you look at the number of Republicans rupt Practices Act has its root in the Securities tisan vote. Democrats only heard about on the committees, the Democrats Act of 1934 and would also fall under the new the changes after the decision was should have almost 60 more seats in Committee's jurisdiction over securities and made. order to equal their number. That is exchanges. Regulation of stock market quote Mr. Speaker, in a move to appease wrong. data also would fall under the jurisdiction of and reward just one of the conservative Mr. Speaker, I remember the first the Committee on Financial Services, as Members, the House leadership has day that I was on the Committee on would legislation to regulate its publication and abolished one full committee, the Com- Ways and Means and how proud I was sale as part of computerized databases. mittee on Banking and Financial Serv- to be appointed to that committee. The Jurisdiction over matters relating to insur- ices, and has stripped another, the chairman welcomed both the Demo- ance generally also is transferred to the new Committee on Financial Services, including Committee on Commerce, of its long- cratic and Republican members and matters relating to the business of insurance, standing jurisdiction over securities said that we now have a seat at the the solvency of insurers and institutions under- issues. table. Well, the Committee on Ways writing or selling insurance, the protection of Mr. Speaker, you claim that this and Means in the 107th Congress will be insurance policyholders, the national treatment move is rooted in substantive changes 60 percent membership on the Repub- of insurance companies, auto insurance, life and not politics, but this does not pass lican side of the aisle. Three Democrats insurance, and property and casualty insur- the straight-face test. For what sub- should be more on that committee. ance. stantive reasons have you placed the Three of my colleagues on the Demo- These are matters that are directly related jurisdiction of our financial markets in cratic side of the aisle are being denied to the regulation of the nation's markets for the hands of the committee that wrote their fair opportunity to represent the securities and insurance, and it is my belief the laws which brought us the savings views of their constituents. That is and understanding that they will be referred to and loan debacle? For what substantive wrong. That needs to be corrected. the Committee on Financial Services in the fu- reason are you hurting the career of It starts with fairness in the commit- ture. the gentlewoman from New Jersey tees. The Committee on Ways and Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield (Mrs. ROUKEMA), the rightful heir to Means will be considering tax legisla- 1 minute to the gentleman from New the chairmanship of the Committee on tion, Social Security reform, Medicare York (Mr. TOWNS). Banking and Financial Services? Is it reform. I listened very carefully as the H16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 President-elect called upon bipartisan failed it. They seem to look at the ity here, and sometimes we did not cooperation on each of these issues, yet rules package as a way to settle polit- even get that much from those who the committee that will consider it in ical debts, to gain strategic advantage were in the majority. this body will not be fairly represented and work out intra-party struggles, I am not saying we should do it ex- by the views of this House. That is and they are wrong. A rules package actly the same way, because we learned wrong, and needs to be corrected. should have one central and overriding some things from you that I have to Mr. Speaker, there is still time to concern, how the American people are admit were good, and there are other correct this injustice. The Speaker said represented in the people’s House. things that we learned that we have to us just an hour ago we should be So when the representation on com- not proceeded with. That is why if one judged by our actions, and I agree. Now mittees does not fairly reflect the looks at the proposals that we have is the time to be judged by our actions. makeup of the House as decided by the had come forth beginning with the Re- The Republicans control the vote on people, the rules package fails this publicans becoming the majority, the the rules of the House. We on the test; and when we fail to take advan- Republican takeover in 1994, to today, I Democratic side understand that. But tage of an historic opportunity to ad- believe we have done an awful lot to we call upon the Republicans to under- dress the problems in our election sys- recognize minority rights. stand what they have done on com- tem, the rules package fails this test. b 1530 We all know that tens of thousands mittee ratios is just wrong and cannot It has been my experience, having of voters were disenfranchised in this be defended. There is still time to cor- served 14 years in the minority, that past election. We have a responsibility rect this injustice. led me to say that we wanted to do The American people are watching to make sure that never happens again. things, like ensure that the minority our actions. Let us start off on the Democrats are fighting for these vot- has a right to offer that motion to re- right path, not the wrong one. I urge ers; Republicans are ignoring them. commit, and we have done that. We I urge our colleagues to give us on my colleagues to support the Demo- have continued it. I know that there cratic substitute, the Democratic mo- this first day bipartisanship, by fair- was consideration to this issue of rein- tion to instruct, for it provides for the ness in the committee assignments, stating proxy voting, and it is no se- basic fairness, so we all can work to- fairness in the opportunity for the Na- cret that there was a discussion on our gether in a truly bipartisan way. tion’s voters, and voting for the Demo- side about it, and we decided to keep Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield cratic alternative. the ban on proxy voting, and that, of 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield course, ensures that committee chair- California (Ms. PELOSI). myself such time as I may consume. men do not simply use the proxy vote Mr. Speaker, I will inform the gen- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank without other members of the majority the gentleman for yielding me time. tleman from California (Chairman being there, often at the expense of the Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the DREIER) that I will, at the end of the minority. Democratic substitute to the rules speeches, put in a motion to recommit, The other thing that I think is very package before us. Earlier today, over which will deal with committee ratios important for us to note is the ques- 430 Members of this House swore an and election reform. tion of committee funding. I am very oath of office to uphold the Constitu- Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- proud, and I have worked closely with tion of the United States. That Con- quests for time, and I yield back the the gentleman from Massachusetts stitution calls for a democratic form of balance of my time. (Mr. MOAKLEY) on the issue of com- government, ensuring the right to vote Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield mittee funding on the Committee on to all eligible people in our country. myself such time as I may consume. Rules, and I know that other commit- However, the Republican package Mr. Speaker, I obviously believe that tees have been able to put together a does nothing to address the election we have been able to successfully craft package, and under the leadership of that we have just gone through, and I a very good package of rules changes our Committee on House Administra- commend our Democratic leader, the for the 107th Congress. As I have lis- tion and the gentleman from California gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- tened over the last few minutes to the (Mr. THOMAS), we have increased the HARDT), for making the Democratic statements from my colleagues on the funding level for the minority for their substitute have swift action by the other side of the aisle, it really is a committee staffs. Committee on the Judiciary to report misunderstanding of what it is that we The other question that was raised by March 1 on urgent election reform are doing here and of what the process during this debate had to do with com- measures to correct the problems that is. mittee ratios. By tradition, Mr. Speak- occurred in the last election. Implicit You have to go back over 120 years er, the way this works is, the Speaker in the right to vote is the fact that before Speaker Reed was Speaker of of the House and the minority leader your vote will be counted. We must re- the House to find a time when we did work out an agreement on committee move obstacles to participation in vot- not enjoy majority rule where the ratios, and that is exactly what is tak- ing and counting before the next elec- party in the majority actually set ing place now, and that is what has tion. forth the rules under which the House taken place here. Also implicit is representation in was governed. Then, on this issue of the jurisdic- Congress. That means representation That is exactly what has happened tional change, I will say that I am very on committees as well. Nothing is more this year. We have just over the last proud of the fact that going back 7 American than a sense of fairness. few minutes seen a vote for Speaker of years to what was called the Joint That sense of fairness is absent in this the House. The Democrats voted for Committee on the Organization of Con- Committee on Rules package put forth. the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- gress, one that I cochaired, along with Mr. Speaker, I urge our colleagues to HARDT), the Republicans voted for the Senator DOMENICI and former Senator support the Democratic substitute. gentleman from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT). Boren and former Congressman Lee Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield There were more votes for the gen- Hamilton, a committee which spent a 1 minute to the gentleman from New tleman from Illinois (Mr. HASTERT) great deal of time looking at reforms Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ), the Vice Chair- than there were for the gentleman of this institution. At that time, 7 man of the Democratic Caucus. from Missouri (Mr. GEPHARDT). Was years ago, 1993, I offered a proposal (Mr. MENENDEZ asked and was that a partisan vote? Well, yes, it was which dealt with this exact jurisdic- given permission to revise and extend a partisan vote. tional shift, which we are finally in- his remarks.) Did we, in fact, see a crafting of the cluding today, 7 years later. I did not Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rules done in a bipartisan way? Well, quite make it then. My proposal then thank the gentleman for yielding me we certainly took into consideration died on a 6–6 tie vote. We are doing it time. minority proposals. I am always will- today, and obviously, it is controver- Mr. Speaker, this is the first test of ing to listen to the thoughts of our col- sial in the eyes of many, but it is being bipartisanship, the first test of leader- leagues from the other side of the aisle. done for the same policy reasons that I ship, and the Republican leadership has But I served for 14 years in the minor- proposed back in 1993. January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H17 Now, it is even more important than I do not want to feel like Tom Hanks, Evans Levin Rahall Farr Lewis (GA) Rangel it was then because of the passage of stranded on an island talking to a volley ball. Fattah Lofgren Reyes the very important Financial Services This body must learn to communicate and Filner Lowey Rivers Modernization Act that we were able to allow input in the decision making process. Ford Lucas (KY) Rodriguez pass in the 106th Congress. That is the Frank Luther Roemer I have great hopes for the 107th Congress, Frost Maloney (CT) Ross reason we are doing this, and I believe but the success or failure of the legislative Gephardt Maloney (NY) Rothman that it will enhance our ability to deal agenda rests solely with the majority. Gonzalez Markey Roybal-Allard with a wide range of very important Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield Gordon Mascara Sabo public policy questions that are on the Green (TX) Matheson Sanchez back the balance of my time, and I Hall (OH) Matsui Sanders horizon. move the previous question on the res- Hall (TX) McCarthy (MO) Sandlin So let me just say that this is a fair olution. Harman McCarthy (NY) Sawyer package; it is a balanced package. I The previous question was ordered. Hastings (FL) McCollum Schakowsky think it deserves bipartisan support. Hill McDermott Schiff MOTION TO COMMIT OFFERED BY MR. MOAKLEY Hilliard McGovern Scott While I doubt that we will have too Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer Hinchey McIntyre Serrano many Members on the other side of the Hinojosa McKinney Sherman aisle who will join in support of the a motion to commit. Hoeffel McNulty Shows rules package, I do not believe that it, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Holden Meehan Sisisky LAHOOD). The Clerk will report the mo- Holt Meek (FL) Skelton in any way, undermines the commit- Honda Meeks (NY) Slaughter ment that the Speaker of the House, tion. Hooley Menendez Smith (WA) the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. The Clerk read as follows: Hoyer Millender- Solis Inslee McDonald Spratt Mr. MOAKLEY moves to commit the resolu- HASTERT), made just a few minutes ago Israel Miller, George Stenholm here in this Chamber to our goal of tion H. Res. 5 to a select committee com- Jackson (IL) Mink Stupak working to bring about solutions to the prised of the Majority Leader and the Minor- Jackson-Lee Moakley Tanner challenges that we will face in this ity Leader with instructions to report back (TX) Mollohan Tauscher the same to the House forthwith with the Jefferson Moore Taylor (MS) very important new year. following amendments. John Moran (VA) Thompson (CA) So with that, I will say that I look Strike section 2 of the resolution and in Johnson, E. B. Nadler Thompson (MS) forward to working with my colleagues lieu thereof, add the following: Jones (OH) Napolitano Thurman as we move ahead on a number of im- Kanjorski Neal Tierney ‘‘SEC. 2. CHANGE IN STANDING RULES.— Kaptur Oberstar Towns portant issues, and I urge strong sup- COMMITTEE RATIOS.—Clause 5(a)(1) of Rule Kennedy (RI) Obey Turner port of this package. X of the Rules of the House of Representa- Kildee Olver Udall (CO) Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I have tives is amended by adding the following new Kilpatrick Ortiz Udall (NM) sentence: ‘‘The membership of each com- Kind (WI) Owens Velazquez mixed feelings about our new rules package. Kleczka Pallone Visclosky We have a new president, new House, and mittee (and each subcommittee or other subunit thereof) shall reflect the ratio of ma- Kucinich Pascrell Waters new Senate, but we are beginning the new LaFalce Pastor Watt (NC) jority to minority party members of the millennium with some of the same partisan di- Lampson Payne Waxman House at the beginning of the Congress. This Langevin Pelosi Weiner visions. requirement shall not apply to the Com- Lantos Peterson (MN) Wexler My friends in the Majority want to pass a mittee on Rules and the Committee on Larsen (WA) Phelps Woolsey new rules package for the 107th Congress Standards of Official Conduct.’’ Larson (CT) Pomeroy Wu that does little to address the views and con- At the end of the resolution, add the fol- Lee Price (NC) Wynn cerns of the Minority. lowing: NAYS—213 Specifically, Mr. Speaker, despite all the talk (e) ‘‘ELECTION REFORM.—The Committee on Aderholt Doolittle Issa about bipartisanship, little has been done in the Judiciary is directed to report to the Akin Dreier Istook the House to modify committee ratios to reflect House no later than March 1, 2001 legislation Armey Duncan Jenkins the Minority's gains in the last election, or comprising its recommendations to ensure Bachus Dunn Johnson (CT) that all eligible Americans who vote (includ- Baker Ehlers Johnson (IL) even the gains made by Democrats in 1998. ing military personnel who vote by absentee Ballenger Ehrlich Johnson, Sam I believe all committees in the House should ballot) shall have their votes counted.’’ Bartlett Emerson Jones (NC) reflect the 51±49 percent split between Demo- Barton English Kelly crats and Republicans. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Bass Everett Kennedy (MN) objection, the previous question is or- Bereuter Ferguson Kerns While I was pleased to see that the Repub- Biggert Flake King (NY) licans are considering adding a seat for each dered on the motion to commit. Bilirakis Fletcher Kingston party to Appropriations, Commerce, and Ways There was no objection. Blunt Foley Knollenberg The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Boehlert Fossella Kolbe and Means, this will do nothing to achieve par- Boehner Frelinghuysen LaHood ity on these committees. question is on the motion to commit. Bonilla Gallegly Largent In fact, if one member is added to both The question was taken; and the Bono Ganske Latham sides of the Commerce Committee, on which Speaker pro tempore announced that Brady (TX) Gekas LaTourette the ayes appeared to have it. Brown (SC) Gibbons Leach I serve, the ratio will still be 55±45. While I Bryant Gilchrest Lewis (CA) welcome new colleagues to these committees, Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, on that Burr Gillmor Lewis (KY) the addition does nothing to achieve the parity I demand the yeas and nays. Burton Gilman Linder the minority is seeking. The yeas and nays were ordered. Buyer Goode LoBiondo Callahan Goodlatte Lucas (OK) The reality is that the House now has one The vote was taken by electronic de- Calvert Goss Manzullo of the smallest majorities in the history of our vice, and there were—yeas 199, nays Camp Graham McCrery country. Committee ratios should reflect that 213, not voting 18, as follows: Cannon Granger McHugh small majority. Cantor Graves McInnis [Roll No. 3] Capito Green (WI) McKeon Mr. Speaker, I do not want to stand up here YEAS—199 Castle Greenwood Mica today and throw cold water on the 107th Con- Chabot Grucci Miller (FL) Abercrombie Bonior Crowley Chambliss Gutknecht Miller, Gary gress. Ackerman Borski Davis (CA) Coble Hansen Moran (KS) In fact, I was pleased to see that the Re- Allen Boswell Davis (FL) Collins Hart Morella Andrews Boucher Davis (IL) publicans rejected efforts to bring back proxy Combest Hastings (WA) Myrick Baca Boyd DeFazio voting. I approved of this reform when it was Cooksey Hayes Nethercutt Baird Brady (PA) DeGette Cox Hayworth Ney instituted in the 104th Congress, and I am Baldacci Brown (OH) Delahunt Crane Herger Northup Baldwin Capps DeLauro pleased to see that the majority has chosen to Crenshaw Hilleary Norwood Barcia Capuano Deutsch keep it. Cubin Hobson Nussle Barrett Cardin Dicks Nevertheless, I have concerns about this Cunningham Hoekstra Osborne Becerra Carson (OK) Dingell Davis, Jo Ann Horn Ose rules package, and hope that the majority rec- Bentsen Clay Doggett Davis, Thomas Hostettler Otter Berkley Clayton Dooley ognizes the gains made by Democrats during M. Houghton Oxley Berman Clement Doyle the electoral process. Deal Hulshof Paul Berry Clyburn Edwards We are all going to remember the unfulfilled DeLay Hutchinson Pence Bishop Condit Engel DeMint Hyde Peterson (PA) potential of the 106th Congress, I do not want Blagojevich Costello Eshoo Diaz-Balart Isakson Petri the same fate to befall the 107th Congress. Blumenauer Cramer Etheridge H18 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 Pickering Schrock Taylor (NC) Fletcher LaHood Royce Moakley Rodriguez Strickland Pitts Sensenbrenner Terry Foley Largent Ryan (WI) Mollohan Roemer Stupak Platts Sessions Thornberry Fossella Latham Ryun (KS) Moore Ross Tanner Pombo Shadegg Thune Frelinghuysen LaTourette Saxton Moran (VA) Rothman Tauscher Portman Shaw Tiahrt Gallegly Leach Scarborough Nadler Roybal-Allard Taylor (MS) Pryce (OH) Shays Tiberi Ganske Lewis (CA) Schaffer Napolitano Rush Thompson (CA) Putnam Sherwood Toomey Gekas Lewis (KY) Schrock Neal Sabo Thompson (MS) Quinn Shimkus Traficant Gibbons Linder Sensenbrenner Oberstar Sanchez Thurman Radanovich Shuster Upton Gilchrest LoBiondo Sessions Obey Sanders Tierney Ramstad Simmons Vitter Gillmor Lucas (OK) Shadegg Olver Sandlin Towns Regula Simpson Walden Gilman Manzullo Shaw Ortiz Sawyer Turner Rehberg Skeen Walsh Goode McCrery Shays Owens Schakowsky Udall (CO) Reynolds Smith (MI) Wamp Goodlatte McHugh Sherwood Pallone Schiff Udall (NM) Rogers (KY) Smith (NJ) Watkins Goss McInnis Shimkus Pascrell Scott Velazquez Rogers (MI) Smith (TX) Weldon (FL) Graham McKeon Shuster Pastor Serrano Visclosky Rohrabacher Snyder Weldon (PA) Granger Mica Simmons Payne Sherman Waters Ros-Lehtinen Souder Weller Graves Miller (FL) Simpson Pelosi Shows Watt (NC) Roukema Spence Whitfield Green (WI) Miller, Gary Skeen Peterson (MN) Sisisky Waxman Royce Stearns Wicker Greenwood Moran (KS) Smith (MI) Phelps Skelton Weiner Ryan (WI) Stump Wolf Grucci Morella Smith (NJ) Pomeroy Slaughter Wexler Ryun (KS) Sununu Young (AK) Gutknecht Myrick Smith (TX) Price (NC) Smith (WA) Woolsey Saxton Sweeney Young (FL) Hansen Nethercutt Souder Rahall Snyder Wu Scarborough Tancredo Hart Ney Spence Rangel Solis Wynn Schaffer Tauzin Hastings (WA) Northup Stearns Reyes Spratt Hayes Norwood Stump Rivers Stenholm NOT VOTING—18 Hayworth Nussle Sununu Barr Cummings Riley Herger Osborne Sweeney NOT VOTING—9 Brown (FL) Hefley Rush Hilleary Ose Tancredo Carson (IN) Johnson (IL) Riley Carson (IN) Hunter Strickland Hobson Otter Tauzin Ferguson Keller Thomas Conyers Keller Thomas Hoekstra Oxley Taylor (NC) Hefley Murtha Watts (OK) Coyne Kirk Watts (OK) Horn Paul Terry Culberson Murtha Wilson Hostettler Pence Thornberry b 1615 Houghton Peterson (PA) Thune Hulshof Petri Tiahrt So the resolution was agreed to. b 1555 Hunter Pickering Tiberi The result of the vote was announced Messrs. SIMMONS, RYAN of Wis- Hutchinson Pitts Toomey as above recorded. Hyde Platts Traficant consin, GUTKNECHT, and TERRY, Isakson Pombo Upton A motion to reconsider was laid on Mrs. GRANGER, Ms. DUNN, and Issa Portman Vitter the table. Messrs. POMBO, JONES of North Caro- Istook Pryce (OH) Walden Jenkins Putnam Walsh f lina, GILCHREST, DOOLITTLE, Johnson (CT) Quinn Wamp TANCREDO, SCARBOROUGH, Johnson, Sam Radanovich Watkins ELECTION OF MAJORITY MEM- WELLER, BURTON of Indiana, SHAD- Jones (NC) Ramstad Weldon (FL) BERS TO CERTAIN STANDING EGG and GRAHAM changed their vote Kelly Regula Weldon (PA) COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE Kennedy (MN) Rehberg Weller from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Kerns Reynolds Whitfield Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, by Messrs. LARSON of Connecticut, King (NY) Rogers (KY) Wicker direction of the Republican Conference, SAWYER, and TIERNEY, Ms. Kingston Rogers (MI) Wilson Kirk Rohrabacher Wolf I offer a privileged resolution (H. Res. DEGETTE, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Knollenberg Ros-Lehtinen Young (AK) 6) and ask for its immediate consider- Texas, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. NADLER, Kolbe Roukema Young (FL) ation. Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. WEINER, and The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- NAYS—206 Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri changed lows: their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Abercrombie DeGette Johnson, E.B. So the motion to commit was re- Ackerman Delahunt Jones (OH) H. RES. 6 Allen DeLauro Kanjorski jected. Resolved, That the following named Mem- Andrews Deutsch Kaptur bers be, and they are hereby, elected to the The result of the vote was announced Baca Dicks Kennedy (RI) following standing committee of the House as above recorded. Baird Dingell Kildee Baldacci Doggett Kilpatrick of Representatives: The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Baldwin Dooley Kind (WI) Committee on Rules: Mr. Dreier, Chair- LAHOOD). The question is on the resolu- Barcia Doyle Kleczka man, Mr. Goss, Mr. Linder, Ms. Pryce of tion. Barrett Edwards Kucinich Ohio, Mr. Diaz-Balart, Mr. Hastings of Wash- The question was taken; and the Becerra Engel LaFalce ington, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Sessions and Mr. Bentsen Eshoo Lampson Reynolds. Speaker pro tempore announced that Berkley Etheridge Langevin the ayes appeared to have it. Berman Evans Lantos The resolution was agreed to. Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, on that Berry Farr Larsen (WA) A motion to reconsider was laid on Bishop Fattah Larson (CT) I demand the yeas and nays. Blagojevich Filner Lee the table. The yeas and nays were ordered. Blumenauer Ford Levin f The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonior Frank Lewis (GA) vice, and there were—yeas 215, nays Borski Frost Lofgren ELECTION OF MINORITY MEMBERS Boswell Gephardt Lowey 206, not voting 9, as follows: Boucher Gonzalez Lucas (KY) TO CERTAIN STANDING COMMIT- [Roll No. 4] Boyd Gordon Luther TEES OF THE HOUSE Brady (PA) Green (TX) Maloney (CT) YEAS—215 Brown (FL) Hall (OH) Maloney (NY) Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, by direc- Aderholt Bryant Cubin Brown (OH) Hall (TX) Markey tion of the Democratic Caucus, I offer Akin Burr Culberson Capps Harman Mascara a privileged resolution (H. Res. 7) and Armey Burton Cunningham Capuano Hastings (FL) Matheson Bachus Buyer Davis, Jo Ann Cardin Hill Matsui ask for its immediate consideration. Baker Callahan Davis, Thomas Carson (OK) Hilliard McCarthy (MO) The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Ballenger Calvert M. Clay Hinchey McCarthy (NY) lows: Barr Camp Deal Clayton Hinojosa McCollum Bartlett Cannon DeLay Clement Hoeffel McDermott H. RES. 7 Barton Cantor DeMint Clyburn Holden McGovern Resolved, That the following named Mem- Bass Capito Diaz-Balart Condit Holt McIntyre bers be, and are hereby, elected to the fol- Bereuter Castle Doolittle Conyers Honda McKinney lowing standing committee of the House of Biggert Chabot Dreier Costello Hooley McNulty Representatives: Bilirakis Chambliss Duncan Coyne Hoyer Meehan Blunt Coble Dunn Cramer Inslee Meek (FL) Committee on Rules: Mr. Moakley of Mas- Boehlert Collins Ehlers Crowley Israel Meeks (NY) sachusetts, Mr. Frost of Texas, Mr. Hall of Boehner Combest Ehrlich Cummings Jackson (IL) Menendez Ohio, and Mrs. Slaughter of New York. Bonilla Cooksey Emerson Davis (CA) Jackson-Lee Millender- The resolution was agreed to. Bono Cox English Davis (FL) (TX) McDonald Brady (TX) Crane Everett Davis (IL) Jefferson Miller, George A motion to reconsider was laid on Brown (SC) Crenshaw Flake DeFazio John Mink the table. January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H19 COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN part of the House of Representatives, to Senate Concurrent Resolution 2, One MINORITY EMPLOYEES whom shall be handed, as they are opened by Hundred Seventh Congress, the Chair the President of the Senate, all the certifi- Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I offer a announces the Speaker’s appointment cates and papers purporting to be certifi- as members of the joint committee to resolution (H. Res. 8) and ask unani- cates of the electoral votes, which certifi- mous consent for its immediate consid- cates and papers shall be opened, presented, make the necessary arrangements for eration. and acted upon in the alphabetical order of the inauguration of the President-elect The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- the States, beginning with the letter ‘‘A’’; and the Vice President-elect of the lows: and said tellers, having then read the same United States on the 20th day of Janu- in the presence and hearing of the two ary, 2001, the following Members of the H. RES. 8 Houses, shall make a list of the votes as they House: Resolved, That pursuant to the Legislative shall appear from the said certificates; and Mr. HASTERT, Illinois; Pay Act of 1929, as amended, the six minor- the votes having been ascertained and count- Mr. ARMEY, Texas; ity employees authorized therein shall be the ed in the manner and according to the rules following named persons, effective January by law provided, the result of the same shall Mr. GEPHARDT, Missouri. 3, 2001, until otherwise ordered by the House, be delivered to the President of the Senate, There was no objection. to-wit: Steve Elmendorf, George Kundanis, who shall thereupon announce the state of f Moses Mercado, Sharon Daniels, Dan Turton, the vote, which announcement shall be and Laura Nichols, each to receive gross deemed a sufficient declaration of the per- PROVIDING FOR ATTENDANCE AT compensation pursuant to the provisions of sons, if any, elected President and Vice INAUGURAL CEREMONIES ON House Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth Congress, President of the United States, and, together JANUARY 20, 2001 as enacted into permanent law by section 115 with a list of the votes, be entered on the Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a of Public Law 95–94. In addition, the Minor- Journals of the two Houses. privileged resolution (H. Res. 10) and ity Leader may appoint and set the annual The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without rate of pay for up to three further minority ask for its immediate consideration. employees. objection, the Senate concurrent reso- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- lution is concurred in. lows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there There was no objection. H. RES. 10 objection to the request of the gen- A motion to reconsider was laid on tleman from Texas? the table. Resolved, That at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, There was no objection. January 20, 2001, the House shall proceed to The resolution was agreed to. f the West Front of the Capitol for the purpose of attending the inaugural ceremonies of the A motion to reconsider was laid on EXTENDING LIFE OF JOINT CON- the table. President and Vice President of the United GRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON IN- States; and that upon the conclusion of the f AUGURAL CEREMONIES AND ceremonies the House stands adjourned until DAILY HOUR OF MEETING PROVISIONS OF S. CON. RES. 90 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, or pursu- OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTH CON- ant to such other concurrent resolution of Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a GRESS adjournment as may then apply. privileged resolution (H. Res. 9) and The resolution was agreed to. ask for its immediate consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- fore the House the following privileged A motion to reconsider was laid on The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- the table. lows: Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 2) to extend the life of the Joint f H. RES. 9 Congressional Committee on Inaugural PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL AD- Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, Ceremonies and the provisions of Sen- before Monday, May 14, 2001, the hour of JOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE AND daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on ate Concurrent Resolution 90 of the RECESS OR ADJOURNMENT OF Mondays; 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; and 10 a.m. on One Hundred Sixth Congress. THE SENATE TO SATURDAY, all other days of the week; and from Monday, The Clerk read the Senate concur- JANUARY 20, 2001 May 14, 2001, until the end of the first ses- rent resolution, as follows: Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I offer a sion, the hour of daily meeting of the House S. CON. RES. 2 shall be noon on Mondays; 10 a.m. on Tues- privileged concurrent resolution (H. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Con. Res. 1) and ask for its immediate days, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. resentatives concurring), That effective from on all other days of the week. January 3, 2001, the joint committee created consideration. The resolution was agreed to. by Senate Concurrent Resolution 89 of the The Clerk read the concurrent reso- A motion to reconsider was laid on One Hundred Sixth Congress, to make the lution, as follows: the table. necessary arrangements for the inaugura- H. CON. RES. 1 tion, is hereby continued with the same f Resolved by the House of Representatives (the power and authority. Senate concurring), That when the House ad- PROVIDING FOR A JOINT SESSION SEC. 2. That effective from January 3, 2001, journs on the legislative day of Saturday, TO COUNT ELECTORAL VOTES the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolu- January 6, 2001, it stand adjourned until 10 tion 90 of the One Hundred Sixth Congress, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2001; and that to authorize the rotunda of the United when the House adjourns on Saturday, Janu- LAHOOD) laid before the House the fol- States Capitol to be used in connection with ary 20, 2001, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. lowing privileged Senate concurrent the proceedings and ceremonies for the inau- on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, or until noon resolution (S. Con. Res. 1) to provide guration of the President-elect and the Vice on the second day after Members are notified for the counting on January 6, 2001, of President-elect of the United States, are to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this the electoral votes for President and hereby continued with the same power and concurrent resolution, whichever occurs authority. Vice President of the United States. first; and that when the Senate recesses or The Clerk read the Senate concur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without adjourns at the close of business on Satur- rent resolution, as follows: objection, the Senate concurrent reso- day, January 6, 2001; Sunday, January 7, 2001; lution is concurred in. Monday, January 8, 2001; Tuesday, January S. CON. RES. 1 There was no objection. 9, 2001; Wednesday, January 10, 2001; Thurs- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- day, January 11, 2001; Friday, January 12, resentatives concurring), That the two Houses A motion to reconsider was laid on 2001; Saturday, January 13, 2001; Sunday, of Congress shall meet in the Hall of the the table. January 14, 2001; Monday, January 15, 2001; House of Representatives on Saturday, the f Tuesday, January 16, 2001; Wednesday, Janu- sixth day of January 2001, at 1 o’clock post ary 17, 2001; Thursday, January 18, 2001; or meridian, pursuant to the requirements of APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF Friday, January 19, 2001; on a motion offered the Constitution and laws relating to the JOINT COMMITTEE TO MAKE pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its election of President and Vice President of NECESSARY ARRANGEMENT FOR Majority Leader or his designee, it stand re- the United States, and the President of the THE INAUGURATION ON JANU- cessed or adjourned until 10 a.m. on Satur- Senate shall be their Presiding Officer; that ARY 20, 2001 day, January 20, 2001, or until such time on two tellers shall be previously appointed by that day as may be specified by its Majority the President of the Senate on the part of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Leader or his designee in the motion to re- the Senate and two by the Speaker on the objection, pursuant to the provisions of cess or adjourn, or until noon on the second H20 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 day after Members are notified to reassemble tablished by order of the House solely HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent reso- for the purpose of conducting morning- Washington, DC, January 3, 2001. lution, whichever occurs first. hour debate (except that on Tuesdays Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the after May 14, 2001, the House shall con- The Speaker, House of Representatives, Majority Leader of the Senate, acting jointly Washington, DC. after consultation with the Minority Leader vene for that purpose 1 hour earlier DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Under Clause 2(g) of of the House and the Minority Leader of the than the time otherwise established by Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Rep- Senate, shall notify the Members of the the House); resentatives, I herewith designate Ms. Mar- House and the Senate, respectively, to reas- (2) the time for morning-hour debate tha C. Morrison, Deputy Clerk, to sign any semble whenever, in their opinion, the public shall be limited to the 30 minutes allo- and all papers and do all other acts for me interest shall warrant it. cated to each party (except that on under the name of the Clerk of the House The concurrent resolution was agreed Tuesdays after May 14, 2001, the time which she would be authorized to do by vir- to. shall be limited to 25 minutes allocated tue of this designation, except such as are provided by statute, in case of my temporary A motion to reconsider was laid on to each party and may not continue be- absence or disability. the table. yond 10 minutes beyond the hour ap- If Ms. Morrison should not be able to act in f pointed for the resumption of the ses- my behalf for any reason, then Mr. sion of the House); and Gerasimos C. Vans, Assistant to the Clerk or ADJOURNMENT TO SATURDAY, (3) the form of proceeding to morn- Mr. Daniel J. Strodel, Assistant to the Clerk JANUARY 6, 2001 ing-hour debate shall be as follows: should similarly perform such duties under Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask (4) the prayer by the Chaplain, the the same conditions as are authorized by approval of the Journal, and the Pledge this designation. unanimous consent that when the These designations shall remain in effect House adjourns today it adjourn to of Allegiance to the flag shall be post- for the 107th Congress or until modified by meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January poned until resumption of the session me. 6, 2001. of the House; With best wishes, I am, The SPEAKER. Is there objection to (5) initial and subsequent recogni- Sincerely, the request of the gentleman from tions for debate shall alternate be- JEFF TRANDAHL, Texas? tween the parties; Clerk. There was no objection. (6) recognition shall be conferred by f f the Speaker only pursuant to lists sub- b 1630 mitted by the majority leader and by AUTHORIZING SPEAKER, MAJOR- the minority leader; COMMUNICATION FROM THE ITY LEADER, AND MINORITY (7) no Member may address the House CLERK OF THE HOUSE LEADER TO ACCEPT RESIGNA- for longer than 5 minutes (except the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. TIONS AND MAKE APPOINT- majority leader, the minority leader, WILSON) laid before the House the fol- MENTS NOTWITHSTANDING AD- or the minority whip); and lowing communication from the Clerk JOURNMENT (8) following morning-hour debate, of the House of Representatives: Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask the Chair shall declare a recess pursu- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, unanimous consent that notwith- ant to clause 12 of rule I until the time HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, standing any adjournment of the House appointed for the resumption of the Washington, DC, January 3, 2001. until Tuesday, January 30, 2001, the session of the House. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Speaker, majority leader and minority The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. leader be authorized to accept resigna- WILSON). Is there objection to the re- quest of the gentleman from Nevada? DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In compliance with the tions and to make appointments au- requirements of Clause 2(b) of Rule II of the thorized by law or by the House. There was no objection. Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there f have the honor to submit this list of reports objection to the request of the gen- to which it is the duty of any officer or De- tleman from Texas? partment to make to Congress. INAUGURAL CEREMONIES OF THE There was no objection. With best wishes, I am, PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESI- Sincerely, f DENT OF THE UNITED STATES JEFF TRANDAHL, GRANTING MEMBERS OF THE Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, I Clerk. HOUSE PRIVILEGE TO EXTEND offer a privileged resolution (H. Res. 11) f AND REVISE REMARKS IN CON- and ask for its immediate consider- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER GRESSIONAL RECORD FOR THE ation. PRO TEMPORE FIRST SESSION OF THE 107TH The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The CONGRESS lows: Chair customarily takes this occasion Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask H. RES. 11 on the opening day of a Congress to an- unanimous consent that, for the first Resolved, That at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, nounce its policies with respect to par- session of the 107th Congress, all Mem- January 20, 2001, the House shall proceed to ticular aspects of the legislative proc- the West Front of the Capitol for the purpose bers be permitted to extend their re- ess. The Chair will insert in the marks and to include extraneous mate- of attending the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United RECORD announcements by the Speaker rial within the permitted limit in that States; and that upon the conclusion of the concerning: first, privileges of the section of the RECORD entitled ‘‘Exten- ceremonies the House stands adjourned until floor; second, introduction of bills and sions of Remarks.’’ 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, or pursu- resolutions; third, unanimous-consent The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ant to such other concurrent resolution of requests for the consideration of bills objection to the request of the gen- adjournment as may then apply. and resolutions; fourth, recognition for tleman from Texas? The resolution was agreed to. one-minute speeches, morning-hour de- There was no objection. A motion to reconsider was laid on bate, and special orders; fifth, decorum f the table. in debate; sixth, conduct of votes by electronic device; seventh, distribution MAKING IN ORDER MORNING HOUR f of written material on the House floor; DEBATES and eighth, use of personal, electronic Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I ask COMMUNICATION FROM THE office equipment on the House floor. unanimous consent that on legislative CLERK OF THE HOUSE These announcements, where appro- days of Monday and Tuesday during The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- priate, will reiterate the origins of the the first session of the 107th Congress: fore the House the following commu- stated policies. Citations to House (1) the House shall convene 90 min- nication from the Clerk of the House of Rules in those statements have been utes earlier than the time otherwise es- Representatives: updated to conform to the recodified January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H21 House Rules. The Speaker intends to all Members and committee staff to assure The Chair has advised all officers and em- continue in the 107th Congress the poli- that only the proper number of staff are on ployees of the House that are involved in the cies reflected in these statements. The the floor, and then only during the consider- processing of bills that every bill, resolution, policy announced in the 102nd Congress ation of measures reported from their com- memorial, petition or other material that is mittees. The Chair is making this statement placed in the hopper must bear the signature with respect to jurisdictional concepts and reiterating this policy because of con- of a Member. Where a bill or resolution is related to clause 5(a) of rule XXI—tax cerns expressed by many Members about the jointly sponsored, the signature must be and tariff measures—will continue to number of committee staff on the floor dur- that of the Member first named thereon. The govern but need not be reiterated, as it ing the last weeks of the first session. The bill clerk is instructed to return to the Mem- is adequately documented as precedent Chair requests each chairman, and each ber any bill which appears in the hopper in the House Rules and Manual. ranking minority member, to submit to the without an original signature. This proce- The announcements referred to fol- [Doorkeeper] Sergeant-at-Arms a list of staff dure was inaugurated in the 92d Congress. It who are to be allowed on the floor during the low and, without objection, will be has worked well, and the Chair thinks that it consideration of a measure reported by their is essential to continue this practice to in- printed at this point in the RECORD. committee. Each staff person should ex- sure the integrity of the process by which There was no objection. change his or her ID for a ‘‘committee staff’’ legislation is introduced in the House. 1. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR badge which is to be worn while on the floor. The Chair has consulted with the Minority 3. UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUESTS FOR THE The Speaker’s instructions to the former Leader and will continue to consult with CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Doorkeeper and the Sergeant-at-Arms an- him. The Chair has furthermore directed the nounced on January 25, 1983, and on January The Speaker’s policy announced on Janu- [Doorkeeper and] Sergeant-at-Arms to as- 21, 1986, regarding floor privileges of staff ary 6, 1999, will continue to apply in the sure proper enforcement of rule IV. will apply during the 107th Congress. The 107th Congress. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER, AUGUST 1, Speaker’s policy announced on August 1, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER, JANUARY 6, 1996 1996, regarding floor privileges of former 1999 Members will also apply during the 107th The SPEAKER. The Chair will make a state- Congress. ment. On May 25, 1995, the Chair took the op- The SPEAKER. The Speaker will continue portunity to reiterate guidelines on the pro- to follow the guidelines recorded in section ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER, JANUARY 25, hibition against former Members exercising 956 of the House Rules and Manual confer- 1983 floor privileges during the consideration of a ring recognition for unanimous-consent re- The SPEAKER. Rule IV strictly limits those matter in which they have a personal or pe- quests for the consideration of bills and reso- persons to whom the privileges of the floor cuniary interest or are employed or retained lutions only when assured that the majority during sessions of the House are extended, as a lobbyist. and minority floor leadership and committee and that rule prohibits the Chair from enter- Clause 4 of rule IV and the subsequent and subcommittee chairmen and ranking mi- taining requests for suspension or waiver of guidelines issued by previous Speakers on nority members have no objection. Con- that rule. As reiterated as recently as Au- this matter make it clear that consideration sistent with those guidelines, and with the gust 22, 1974, by Speaker Albert under the of legislative measures is not limited solely Chair’s inherent power of recognition under principle stated in Deschler’s Procedure, to those pending before the House. Consider- clause 2 of rule XVII, the Chair, and any oc- chapter 4, section 3.4, the rule strictly limits ation also includes all bills and resolutions cupant of the Chair appointed as Speaker pro the number of committee staff permitted on either which have been called up by a full tempore pursuant to clause 8 of rule I, will the floor at one time during the consider- committee or subcommittee or on which decline recognition for unanimous-consent ation of measures reported from their com- hearings have been held by a full committee requests for consideration of bills and resolu- mittees. This permission does not extend to or subcommittee of the House. tions without assurances that the request Members’ personal staff except when a Mem- Former Members can be prohibited from has been so cleared. This denial of recogni- ber has an amendment actually pending dur- privileges of the floor, the Speaker’s lobby tion by the Chair will not reflect necessarily ing the five-minute rule. To this end, the and respective Cloakrooms should it be any personal opposition on the part of the Chair requests all Members and committee ascertained they have direct interests in leg- Chair to orderly consideration of the matter staff to cooperate to assure that not more islation that is before a subcommittee, full in question, but will reflect the determina- than the proper number of staff are on the committee, or the House. Not only do those tion upon the part of the Chair that orderly floor, and then only during the actual con- circumstances prohibit former Members but procedures will be followed; that is, proce- sideration of measures reported from their the fact that a former Member is employed dures involving consultation and agreement committees. The Chair will again extend this or retained by a lobbying organization at- between floor and committee leadership on admonition to all properly admitted major- tempting to directly or indirectly influence both sides of the aisle. In addition to unani- ity and minority staff by insisting that their pending legislation is cause for prohibiting mous-consent requests for the consideration presence on the floor, including the areas be- access to the House Chamber. of bills and resolutions, section 956 of the hind the rail, be restricted to those periods First announced by Speaker O’Neill on House Rules and Manual also chronicles ex- during which their supervisors have specifi- January 6, 1977, again on June 7, 1978, and by amples where the Speaker applied this policy cally requested their presence. The Chair Speaker Foley in 1994, the guidelines were on recognition to other related unanimous- stated this policy in the 97th Congress, and intended to prohibit former Members from consent requests, such as requests to con- an increasing number of Members have in- using their floor privileges under the restric- sider a motion to suspend the rules on a non- sisted on strict enforcement of the rule. The tions laid out in this rule. This restriction suspension day and requests to permit con- Chair has consulted with and has the concur- extends not only to the House floor but adja- sideration of nongermane amendments to rence of the Minority Leader with respect to cent rooms, the Cloakrooms, and the Speak- bills. this policy and has directed [the Doorkeeper er’s lobby. As announced by the Speaker, April 26, and] the Sergeant-at-Arms to assure proper Members who have reason to know that a 1984, the Chair will entertain unanimous- enforcement of the rule. former Member is on the floor inconsistent consent requests to dispose of Senate amend- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER, JANUARY 21, with clause 4 of rule IV should notify the Sergeant-at-Arms promptly. ments to House bills on the Speaker’s table 1986 if made by the chairman of the committee 2. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS The SPEAKER. Rule IV strictly limits those with jurisdiction, or by another committee persons to whom the privileges of the floor The Speaker’s policy announced on Janu- member authorized to make the request. during sessions of the House are extended, ary 3, 1983, will continue to apply in the 4. RECOGNITION FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES and that rule prohibits the Chair from enter- 107th Congress. AND SPECIAL ORDERS taining requests for suspension or waiver of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER, JANUARY 3, that rule. As reiterated by the Chair on Jan- 1983 The Speaker’s policy announced on Janu- uary 25, 1983, and January 3, 1985, and as The SPEAKER. The Chair would like to ary 25, 1984, with respect to recognition for stated in chapter 4, section 3.4 of Deschler- make a statement concerning the introduc- one-minute speeches will apply during the Brown’s Procedure in the House of Rep- tion and reference of bills and resolutions. 107th Congress with the continued under- resentatives, the rule strictly limits the As Members are aware, they have the privi- standing that the Chair reserves the author- number of committee staff on the floor at lege today of introducing bills. Heretofore on ity to restrict one-minute speeches at the be- one time during the consideration of meas- the opening day of a new Congress, several ginning of the legislative day. The Speaker’s ures reported from their committees. This hundred bills have been introduced. The policy announced in the 104th Congress for permission does not extend to Members’ per- Chair will do his best to refer as many bills recognition for ‘‘morning hour’’ debate and sonal staff except when a Member’s amend- as possible, but he will ask the indulgence of restricted special-order speeches, announced ment is actually pending during the five- Members if he is unable to refer all the bills on May 12, 1995, will also continue through minute rule. It also does not extend to per- that may be introduced. Those bills which the 107th Congress with the further clarifica- sonal staff of Members who are sponsors of are referred and do not appear in the Record tion that reallocations of time within each pending bills or who are engaging in special as of today will be included in the next day’s leadership special-order period will be per- orders. The Chair requests the cooperation of Record and printed with a date as of today. mitted with notice to the Chair. 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ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER, AUGUST 8, served, not only to assure that the House quests to hold a vote by electronic device, 1984, RELATIVE TO RECOGNITION FOR ONE- conducts its business in an orderly fashion but should simply apprise inquiring Members MINUTE SPEECHES but to permit Members to properly com- of the time remaining on the voting clock. The SPEAKER. After consultation with and prehend and participate in the business of Although no occupant of the Chair would concurrence by the Minority Leader, the the House. To this end, and in order to per- prevent a Member who is in the well of the Chair announces that he will institute a new mit the Chair to understand and to correctly Chamber before the announcement of the re- policy of recognition for ‘‘one-minute’’ put the question on the numerous requests sult from casting his or her vote, each occu- speeches and for special order requests. The that are made by Members, the Chair re- pant of the Chair will have the full support Chair will alternate recognition for one- quests that Members and others who have of the Speaker in striving to close each elec- minute speeches between majority and mi- the privileges of the floor desist from audible tronic vote at the earliest opportunity. nority Members, in the order in which they conversation in the Chamber while the busi- Members should not rely on signals relayed seek recognition in the well under present ness of the House is being conducted. The from outside the Chamber to assume that practice from the Chair’s right to the Chair’s Chair would encourage all Members to re- votes will be held open until they arrive in left, with possible exceptions for Members of view rule XVII to gain a better under- the Chamber. the leadership and Members having business standing of the proper rules of decorum ex- 7. USE OF HANDOUTS ON HOUSE FLOOR pected of them, and especially: First, to requests. The Chair, of course, reserves the The Speaker’s policy announced on Sep- avoid ‘‘personalities’’ in debate with respect right to limit one-minute speeches to a cer- tember 27, 1995, will continue through 107th to references to other Members, the Senate, tain period of time or to a special place in Congress. and the President; second, to address the the program on any given day, with notice to The SPEAKER. A recent misuse of handouts Chair while standing and only when and not the leadership. on the floor of the House has been called to Upon consultation with the Minority Lead- beyond the time recognized, and not to ad- the attention of the Chair and the House. At er, the Speaker’s policy, which began on Feb- dress the television or other imagined audi- the bipartisan request of the Committee on ruary 23, 1994 and was reiterated on January ence; third, to refrain from passing between Standards of Official Conduct, the Chair an- 4, 1995, will continue to apply in the 107th the Chair and the Member speaking, or di- nounces that all handouts distributed on or Congress as outlined below: rectly in front of a Member speaking from adjacent to the House floor by Members dur- On Tuesdays, following legislative busi- the well; fourth, to refrain from smoking in ing House proceedings must bear the name of ness, the Chair may recognize Members for the Chamber; and generally to display the the Member authorizing their distribution. special-order speeches up to midnight, and same degree of respect to the Chair and In addition, the content of those materials such speeches may not extend beyond mid- other members that every Member is due. must comport with standards of propriety night. On all other days of the week, the The Speaker’s announcement of January 4, applicable to words spoken in debate or in- Chair may recognize Members for special- 1995, will continue to apply in the 107th Con- serted in the Record. Failure to comply with order speeches up to four hours after the gress as follows: this admonition may constitute a breach of conclusion of five-minute special-order The SPEAKER. The Chair would like all decorum and may give rise to a question of speeches. Such speeches may not extend be- Members to be on notice that the Chair in- privilege. yond the four-hour limit without the permis- tends to strictly enforce time limitations on The Chair would also remind Members sion of the Chair, which may be granted only debate. Furthermore, the Chair has the au- that, pursuant to clause 5 of rule IV, staff with advance consultation between the lead- thority to immediately interrupt Members are prohibited from engaging in efforts in erships and notification to the House. How- in debate who transgress rule XVII by failing the Hall of the House or rooms leading there- ever, at no time shall the Chair recognize for to avoid ‘‘personalities’’ in debate with re- to to influence Members with regard to the any special-order speeches beyond midnight. spect to references to the Senate, the Presi- The Chair will first recognize Members for dent, and other Members, rather than wait legislation being amended. Staff cannot dis- five-minute special-order speeches, alter- for Members to complete their remarks. tribute handouts. nating initially and subsequently between Finally, it is not in order to speak dis- In order to enhance the quality of debate the parties regardless of the date the order respectfully of the Speaker; and under the in the House, the Chair would ask Members was granted by the House. The Chair will precedents the sanctions for such violations to minimize the use of handouts. then recognize longer special orders speech- transcend the ordinary requirements for 8. USE OF PERSONAL, ELECTRONIC OFFICE es. A Member recognized for a five-minute timeliness of challenges. This separate treat- EQUIPMENT ON HOUSE FLOOR special-order speech may not be recognized ment is recorded in volume 2 of Hinds’ Prece- The Speaker’s policy announced on Janu- for a longer special-order speech. The four- dents, at section 1248 and was reiterated on ary 27, 2000, will continue through the 107th hour limitation will be divided between the January 19, 1995. Congress. majority and minority parties. Each party is 6. CONDUCT OF VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE The SPEAKER. The Chair would like to take entitled to reserve its first hour for respec- The Speaker’s policy announced on Janu- this occasion to remind all Members and tive leaderships or their designees. Recogni- ary 4, 1995, will continue through the 107th staff of the absolute prohibition contained in tion will alternate initially and subsequently Congress. the last sentence of clause 5 of rule XVII between the parties each day. The SPEAKER. The Chair wishes to enun- against the use of any personal electronic of- The allocation of time within each party’s ciate a clear policy with respect to the con- fice equipment, including cellular phones two-hour period (or shorter period if pro- duct of electronic votes. and computers, upon the floor of the House rated to end by midnight) is to be deter- As Members are aware, clause 2(a) of rule at any time. mined by a list submitted to the Chair by XX provides that Members shall have not The Chair requests all Members and staff the respective leaderships. Members may not less than 15 minutes in which to answer an wishing to receive or send cellular telephone sign up with their leadership for any special- ordinary [rollcall] record vote or quorum messages to do so outside of the Chamber, order speeches earlier than one week prior to call. The rule obviously establishes 15 min- and to deactivate, which means to turn off, the special order, and additional guidelines utes as a minimum. Still, with the coopera- any audible ring of cellular phones before en- may be established for such sign-ups by the tion of the Members, a vote can easily be tering the Chamber. To this end, the Chair respective leaderships. completed in that time. The events of Octo- insists upon the cooperation of all Members Pursuant to clause 2(a) of rule V, the tele- and staff and instructs the Sergeant-at- vision cameras will not pan the Chamber, ber 30, 1991, stand out as proof of this point. On that occasion, the House was considering Arms, pursuant to Clause 3(a) of rule II, to but a ‘‘crawl’’ indicating morning hour or enforce this prohibition. that the House has completed its legislative a bill in the Committee of the Whole under a special rule that placed an overall time business and is proceeding with special-order f speeches will appear on the screen. Other tel- limit on the amendment process, including evision camera adaptations during this pe- the time consumed by [rollcalls] record riod may be announced by the Chair. votes. The Chair announced, and then strict- APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF The continuation of this format for rec- ly enforced, a policy of closing electronic HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING COM- ognition by the Speaker is without prejudice votes as soon as possible after the guaran- MISSION to the Speaker’s ultimate power of recogni- teed period of 15 minutes. Members appre- ciated and cooperated with the Chair’s en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion under clause 2 of rule XVII should cir- ant to the provisions of 40 United cumstances so warrant. forcement of the policy on that occasion. The Chair desires that the example of Oc- States Code, 175 and 176, the Chair, 5. DECORUM IN DEBATE tober 30, 1991, be made the regular practice of without objection, announces the The Speaker’s policies with respect to de- the House. To that end, the Chair enlists the corum in debate announced on January 3, Speaker’s appointment of the gen- assistance of all Members in avoiding the un- tleman from Texas (Mr. ARMEY) and 1991, and January 4, 1995, will apply during necessary loss of time in conducting the the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. GEP- the 107th Congress. business of the House. The Chair encourages ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER, JANUARY 3, all Members to depart for the Chamber HARDT) as members of the House Office 1991 promptly upon the appropriate bell and light Building Commission to serve with the The SPEAKER. It is essential that the dig- signal. As in recent Congresses, the cloak- Speaker. nity of the proceedings of the House be pre- rooms should not forward to the Chair re- There was no objection. January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H23 ON THE BEGINNING OF THE 107TH SPECIAL ORDERS ficult. It is impossible for those who CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under cannot travel even short distances. (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- And many retirees who do not live near permission to address the House for 1 uary 3, 2001, and under a previous order bases cannot find a civilian doctor who minute and to revise and extend his re- of the House, the following Members participates in TRICARE. The Promise marks.) will be recognized for 5 minutes each. Act will allow retirees who are not well served by TRICARE to participate in Mr. GIBBONS. Madam Speaker, f today we begin the 107th Congress, and the Federal Employees Health Benefit much work lies ahead of us. It is my INTRODUCTION OF THE KEEP OUR Plan. Madam Speaker, retirees who entered hope that we will be able to join to- PROMISE TO AMERICA’S MILI- the service prior to June 7, 1956, when gether to do the work of the American TARY RETIREES ACT IN 107TH the program now known as TRICARE people who have entrusted us to do just CONGRESS was enacted actually saw much of their that. The American people want a gov- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a promised and earned benefits taken ernment which rises above partisan previous order of the House, the gen- away. Under the Keep Our Promise bickering and makes a real commit- tleman from Mississippi (Mr. SHOWS) is Act, the United States Government ment to empowering individuals and recognized for 5 minutes. would keep its word to this most elder- communities. Our parents, teachers, Mr. SHOWS. Madam Speaker, today ly group of retirees by paying the full and schools need the ability and re- the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. NOR- cost of FEHBP enrollment. Military re- sources to make their own decisions on WOOD) and I are introducing the Keep tirees across the country will tell you educating America’s children so that Our Promise to America’s Military Re- that this is landmark legislation to ful- no child is left behind and every child tirees Act. This is the successor bill to fill the government’s broken promise has the chance to succeed. H.R. 2966 and H.R. 3573 which we intro- for which they have been fighting for Madam Speaker, this Congress must duced in the 106th Congress. years. Madam Speaker, when you or I also work to ensure that every Amer- Madam Speaker, the United States is or anyone else buys something on the ican has access to affordable and qual- the greatest military power in the open market, we are always warned to ity health care. And this Congress world. We could never have achieved let the buyer beware. But military re- should grant the hardworking people of such superiority without the millions cruiters are not salesmen. Recruiters America real relief from overbearing of Americans who risked all to serve are agents of the United States Gov- tax burdens they currently face, start- this great country. These patriots put ernment, the American people. ing with the elimination of the mar- the security of home and family on the Should Americans doubt their own riage penalty tax and the death tax. line to defend the freedoms of all government? We owe it to our military I am confident that we will rise to Americans. We do not hesitate to ask retirees who were led to believe they these challenges and pass responsible American men and women to make would receive lifetime health care that legislation which will meet the needs military service a career. And what do the government will be there for them. of not only Nevadans but every Amer- they ask for in return? All they ask is Madam Speaker, it is up to Congress to ican. that the promises made when they en- adequately fund TRICARE so it can f tered the service are fulfilled when provide the level of health care we owe they retire. our military retirees. And we must CONGRATULATING GALE NORTON Americans who agreed to serve a make sure that the Defense Depart- ON HER NOMINATION AS SEC- military career, at least 20 years, to ment administers TRICARE in a man- RETARY OF THE INTERIOR protect our democracy were promised ner consistent with that goal. Right (Mr. SCHAFFER asked and was given lifetime health care benefits by re- now TRICARE does not properly serve permission to address the House for 1 cruiters. But for many, the promised many of our military retirees. They minute and to revise and extend his re- health care was not delivered. The need to be treated fairly and compas- marks.) Keep Our Promise to America’s Mili- sionately. This is what the Keep Our Mr. SCHAFFER. Madam Speaker, I tary Retirees Act would restore ade- Promise Act does. would like to welcome everyone back quate health care to our military retir- Passing this bill will let America’s and also to congratulate the Governor ees by enabling them to elect coverage military retirees who served in World of Texas, the President-elect of the under the Federal Employee Health War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Per- United States, not only for inspiring Benefits Program. sian Gulf know that we honor and re- and earning the confidence of the coun- Last year, Congress responded to spect them by keeping our word to try but in particular for the selection overwhelming grassroots support for them. And passing this bill will get the and nomination announcement early the Keep Our Promise Act by including attention of the next generation of on about the Secretary of the Interior. portions of the bill in the 2001 National Americans who must not be discour- Gale Norton, from Colorado, is the past Defense Authorization Act. Congress aged from military service. Madam Speaker, we should keep our attorney general for the great State of took the historic step of extending promise to America’s Military retirees. Colorado; and I am thoroughly excited TRICARE, the military health care We should pass the Keep Our Promise and convinced that our colleagues, program, to military retirees beyond to America’s Military Retirees Act. Madam Speaker, will be thrilled as the age of 65 beginning in FY 2002. Fi- well with the skill, expertise and at- nally, elderly military retirees will be f tributes that Gale Norton will bring to able to keep TRICARE as a supplement VACATING HOUSE RESOLUTION 11 the office of Secretary of the Interior. to Medicare just like elderly civilian The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Her record in the State of Colorado is Federal retirees can keep their FEHBP objection, the proceedings whereby one that is clearly in the best interests as a supplement to Medicare. House Resolution 11 was considered of maintaining the integrity of our en- Unfortunately, Congress did not ad- and adopted are vacated since the same vironment and doing so in a way that dress the pressing health care needs of resolution had been previously adopted honors and respects western values and military retirees under age 65 who as H. Res. 10. realizes the integral link between eco- must continue coverage under a There was no objection. nomic livelihoods of Westerners and TRICARE program that is woefully in- f also the maintenance and preservation adequate for many of them. TRICARE of our most precious natural resources. essentially offers health care benefits MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE It is going to be an exciting time for to retirees at military treatment fa- A message from the Senate by Mr. us to work closely with the Depart- cilities on a space-available basis. That Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- ment of the Interior under that new is, they can pay for treatment if there nounced that the Senate has passed leadership, and I am anxious to move is room for them at a military base. without amendment concurrent resolu- ahead and look forward to working But with downsizing and base closures, tions of the House of the following ti- hard with the new secretary. access to military health care is dif- tles: H24 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 S. Con. Res. 1. Concurrent resolution to Compliance Board, transmitting the Board’s Organic Hazardous Air Pollutants From the provide for the counting on January 6, 2001, final rule—Electronic and Information Tech- Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing of the electoral votes for President and Vice nology Accessibility Standards [Docket No. Industry and Other Processes Subject to the President of the United States. 2000–01] (RIN: 3014–AA25) received December Negotiated Regulation for Equipment Leaks S. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent resolution to ex- 19, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to [AD-FRL–6923–8] (RIN: 2060–AH81) received tend the life of the Joint Congressional Com- the Committee on Education and the Work- December 28, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the pro- force. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and visions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 90 4. A letter from the Acting Director, Office Commerce. of the One Hundred Sixth Congress. of Workers’ Compensation Programs, De- 12. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on The message also announced that a partment of Labor, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule—Regulations implementing developments concerning the national emer- committee consisting of two Senators the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act gency with respect to the Federal Republic be appointed to join such committee as of 1969, as amended (RIN: 1215–AA99) received of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and may be appointed by the House to wait December 20, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Kosovo, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); (H. upon the President of the United 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education Doc. No. 107–6); to the Committee on Inter- States and inform him that a quorum and the Workforce. national Relations and ordered to be printed. of each House is assembled and that 5. A letter from the Deputy Associate Ad- 13. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a supple- the Congress is ready to receive any ministrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final mental report, consistent with the War Pow- communication he may be pleased to rule—Approval and Promulgation of Air ers Resolution, to help ensure that the Con- make. Quality Implementation Plans; District of gress is kept fully informed on continued The message also announced that the Columbia, Maryland, Virginia; Post 1996 U.S. contributions in support of peace- Secretary inform the House that a Rate-of-Progress Plans, One-Hour Ozone At- keeping efforts in Kosovo; (H. Doc. No. 107– quorum of the Senate is assembled and tainment Demonstrations and Attainment 5); to the Committee on International Rela- that the Senate is ready to proceed to Date Extension for the Metropolitan Wash- tions and ordered to be printed. business. ington D.C. Ozone Nonattainment Area [DC– 14. A letter from the Director, Office of En- forcement Policy, Wage and Hour Division, The message also announced that the 2025, MD–3064, VA–5052; FRL–6922–9] received December 21, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Labor, transmitting the De- House of Representatives be notified of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and partment’s final rule—Labor Condition Ap- the election of ROBERT C. BYRD, a Sen- Commerce. plications and Requirements for Employers ator from the State of West Virginia, 6. A letter from the Deputy Associate Ad- Using Nonimmigrants on H–1B Visas in Spe- as President pro tempore. ministrator, Environmental Protection cialty Occupations and as Fashion Models; Labor Certification Process for Permanent f Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final rule—Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Employment of Aliens in the United States SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Regulation for Public Water Systems; Ana- (RIN: 1215–AB09) received December 21, 2000, lytical Methods for List 2 Contaminants; pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- By unanimous consent, permission to Clarifications to the Unregulated Contami- mittee on the Judiciary. address the House, following the legis- nant Monitoring Regulation [FRL–6920–6] 15. A letter from the Deputy Chief Counsel, lative program and any special orders (RIN: 2040–AD58) received December 19, 2000, Research and Special Programs Administra- heretofore entered, was granted to: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- The following Member (at the request mittee on Energy and Commerce. mitting the Department’s final rule—Pipe- 7. A letter from the Deputy Associate Ad- line Safety: Areas Unusually Sensitive to of Mr. SHOWS) to revise and extend his ministrator, Environmental Protection Environmental Damage [Docket No. RSPA– remarks and include extraneous mate- Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final 99–5455; Amdt. 195–71] (RIN: 2137–AC34) re- rial: rule—Control of Emissions of Hazardous Air ceived December 22, 2000, pursuant to 5 Mr. SHOWS, for 5 minutes, today. Pollutants from Mobile Sources [AMS–FRL– U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on f 6924–1] (RIN: 2060–AI55) received December 29, Transportation and Infrastructure. 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 16. A communication from the President of ADJOURNMENT Committee on Energy and Commerce. the United States, transmitting a Proclama- 8. A letter from the Deputy Associate Ad- tion to implement the non-textile/apparel Mr. SHOWS. Madam Speaker, I move ministrator, Environmental Protection benefits of the African Growth and Oppor- that the House do now adjourn. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final tunity Act (Title I of Public Law 106–200); (H. The motion was agreed to; accord- rule—Control of Air Pollution from New Doc. No. 107–9); to the Committee on Ways ingly (at 4 o’clock and 40 minutes Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Ve- and Means and ordered to be printed. p.m.), under its previous order, the hicle Standards and Highway Diesel Fuel 17. A letter from the the Director, the Con- House adjourned until Saturday, Janu- Sulfur Control Requirements [AMS–FRL– gressional Budget Office, transmitting CBO’s final sequestration report for Fiscal Year ary 6, 2001, at 11 a.m. 6923–7] received December 28, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2000, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 901; (H. Doc. No. f Energy and Commerce. 107–7); to the Committee on the Whole House 9. A letter from the Deputy Associate Ad- on the State of the Union and ordered to be EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ministrator, Environmental Protection printed. ETC. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final 18. A communication from the President of rule—Approval and Promulgation of Air the United States, transmitting a report Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive concerning Japan’s research whaling activi- communications were taken from the Quality Implementation Plans; Massachu- setts; One-Hour Ozone Attainment Dem- ties that diminish the effectiveness of the Speaker’s table and referred as follows: onstration and Attainment Date Extension International Whaling Convention (IWC) 1. A communication from the President of for the Springfield (Western Massachusetts) conservation program, pursuant to section 8 the United States, transmitting a request to Ozone Nonattainment Area [MA069–7205; A–1– of the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 1967, 22 make available previously appropriated FRL–6927–6] received December 28, 2000, pur- U.S.C. 1978 (the Pelly Amendment); (H. Doc. emergency funds for the Department of suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- No. 107–11); jointly to the Committees on Health and Human Services pursuant to sec- mittee on Energy and Commerce. International Relations and Resources, and tion 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and 10. A letter from the Deputy Associate Ad- ordered to be printed. Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as ministrator, Environmental Protection f amended; (H. Doc. No. 107–10); to the Com- Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final mittee on Appropriations and ordered to be rule—Approval and Promulgation of Air REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON printed. Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 2. A communication from the President of One-Hour Ozone Attainment Demonstration Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of the United States, transmitting a request to and Attainment Date Extension for the committees were delivered to the Clerk make available previously appropriated Greater Connecticut Ozone Nonattainment for printing and reference to the proper emergency funds for the Department of Area [CT056–7215b; FRL–6924–5] received De- Health and Human Services pursuant to sec- cember 28, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. calendar, as follows: tion 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and [Filed on January 2, 2001] Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as Commerce. Mr. TALENT: Committee on Small Busi- amended; (H. Doc. No. 107–8); to the Com- 11. A letter from the Deputy Associate Ad- ness. Summary of Activities of the Com- mittee on Appropriations and ordered to be ministrator, Environmental Protection mittee on Small Business, 106th Congress printed. Agency, transmitting the Agency’s final (Rept. 106–1050). Referred to the Committee 3. A letter from the General Counsel, Ar- rule—National Emission Standards for Haz- of the Whole House on the State of the chitectural and Transportation Barriers ardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories: Union. January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H25 Mr. DREIER: Committee on Rules. Survey ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- arms in defense of self, family, or home, and of Activities of the House Committee on risdiction of the committee concerned. to provide for the enforcement of such right; Rules, 106th Congress (Rept. 106–1051). Re- By Mr. BARR of Georgia: to the Committee on the Judiciary. ferred to the Committee of the Whole House H.R. 19. A bill to nullify the effect of cer- By Mr. BEREUTER (for himself and on the State of the Union. tain provisions of various Executive orders; Mr. SCHAFFER): to the Committee on International Rela- f H.R. 32. A bill to amend the Agricultural tions. Market Transition Act to establish a flexible PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. GREENWOOD: fallow program under which a producer may H.R. 20. A bill to amend section 211 of the idle a portion of the total planted acreage of Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Clean Air Act to modify the provisions re- the loan commodities of the producer in ex- bills and resolutions of the following garding the oxygen content of reformulated change for higher loan rates for marketing titles were introduced and severally re- gasoline and to improve the regulation of the assistance loans on the remaining acreage of ferred, as follows: fuel additive, methyl tertiary butyl ether the producer; to the Committee on Agri- (MTBE), and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. LEACH: culture. mittee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. BEREUTER: H.R. 11. A bill to revise the banking and By Mr. BARR of Georgia: bankruptcy insolvency laws with respect to H.R. 33. A bill to amend the Agricultural H.R. 21. A bill to amend title 18, United Market Transition Act to authorize a pro- the termination and netting of financial con- States Code, to provide that the firearms tracts, and for other purposes; referred to gram to encourage agricultural producers to prohibitions applicable by reason of a domes- rest and rehabilitate croplands while en- the Committee on Financial Services, and in tic violence misdemeanor conviction do not addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, hancing soil and water conservation and apply if the conviction occurred before the wildlife habitat; to the Committee on Agri- for a period to be subsequently determined prohibitions became law; to the Committee by the Speaker, in each case for consider- culture. on the Judiciary. H.R. 34. A bill to amend the Agricultural ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- By Mr. LATOURETTE: Market Transition Act to provide for the risdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 22. A bill to delay any legal effect or payment of special loan deficiency payments By Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself, Mr. implementation of a notice or rights and re- to producers who are eligible for loan defi- FOLEY, Mr. HERGER, and Mr. quest for disposition form of the Immigra- ciency payments, but who suffered yield HAYWORTH): tion and Naturalization Service if an alien losses due to damaging weather or related H.R. 12. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- admits to being in the United States ille- condition in a federally declared disaster enue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation gally, gives up the right to a hearing before area; to the Committee on Agriculture. on contributions to individual retirement ac- departure, and requests to return to his H.R. 35. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- counts; to the Committee on Ways and country without a hearing; to the Com- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit all in- Means. mittee on the Judiciary. dividuals who are not citizens or nationals of By Mr. ANDREWS (for himself and Mr. By Mr. BARR of Georgia: the United States from making contribu- FOLEY): H.R. 23. A bill to permit congressional re- tions or expenditures in connection with H.R. 13. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- view of certain Presidential orders; to the elections for Federal office; to the Com- enue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross in- Committee on the Judiciary. mittee on House Administration. come of individual taxpayers discharges of H.R. 24. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the authority of H.R. 36. A bill to amend the National indebtedness attributable to certain forgiven Trails System Act to authorize an additional residential mortgage obligations; to the probation officers and pretrial services offi- cers to carry firearms, to the Committee on category of national trail known as a na- Committee on Ways and Means. tional discovery trail, to provide special re- By Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. the Judiciary. By Mr. SWEENEY (for himself, Mr. quirements for the establishment and admin- CONDIT): istration of national discovery trails, and to BOEHLERT, and Mr. MCHUGH): H.R. 14. A bill to establish a Bipartisan designate the cross country American Dis- Commission on Social Security Reform; to H.R. 25. A bill to reduce acid deposition under the Clean Air Act, and for other pur- covery Trail as the first national discovery the Committee on Ways and Means. trail; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. DREIER (for himself, Ms. poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- merce. H.R. 37. A bill to amend the National MCCARTHY of Missouri, Mr. ENGLISH, Trails System Act to update the feasibility Mr. DEUTSCH, and Mr. SESSIONS): By Mr. SERRANO: H.R. 26. A bill to waive certain prohibi- and suitability studies of 4 national historic H.R. 15. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tions with respect to nationals of Cuba com- trails and provide for possible additions to enue Code of 1986 to provide maximum rates ing to the United States to play organized such trails; to the Committee on Resources. of tax on capital gains of 15 percent for indi- professional baseball; to the Committee on H.R. 38. A bill to provide for additional viduals and 28 percent for corporations and International Relations, and in addition to lands to be included within the boundaries of to index the basis of assets of individuals for the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period the Homestead National Monument of Amer- purposes of determining gains and losses; to to be subsequently determined by the Speak- ica in the State of Nebraska, and for other the Committee on Ways and Means. er, in each case for consideration of such pro- purposes; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. DINGELL: visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 16. A bill to provide a program of na- committee concerned. H.R. 39. A bill to establish and implement tional health insurance, and for other pur- By Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland: a competitive oil and gas leasing program poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 27. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- that will result in an environmentally sound merce, and in addition to the Committee on enue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of pub- and job creating program for the explo- Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- lic funds for political party conventions; to ration, development, and production of the quently determined by the Speaker, in each the Committee on House Administration. oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain, case for consideration of such provisions as By Ms. SLAUGHTER (for himself and and for other purposes; to the Committee on fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Mrs. MORELLA): Resources. concerned. H.R. 28. A bill to establish the Violence By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. By Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California Against Women Office within the Depart- FATTAH, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. (for himself, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. GIL- ment of Justice; to the Committee on the HILLIARD, Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. EDDIE MAN, Mr. QUINN, and Mr. CLEMENT): Judiciary. BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. H.R. 17. A bill to provide assistance to mo- By Mr. GEKAS: MEEK of Florida, Mr. OWENS, Mr. bilize and support United States commu- H.R. 29. A bill to prevent Government shut- RUSH, and Mr. TOWNS): nities in carrying out youth development downs; to the Committee on Appropriations. H.R. 40. A bill to acknowledge the funda- programs that assure that all youth have ac- By Mr. GEKAS (for himself and Mr. mental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and in- cess to programs and services that build the YOUNG of Alaska): humanity of slavery in the United States competencies and character development H.R. 30. A bill to establish a commission to and 13 American colonies between 1619 and needed to fully prepare the youth to become review and explore ways for the United 1865 and to establish a commission to exam- adults and effective citizens; to the Com- States to become energy self-sufficient by ine the institution of slavery, subsequently mittee on Education and the Workforce. 2011; to the Committee on Energy and Com- de jure and de facto racial and economic dis- By Mrs. BIGGERT: merce. crimination against African-Americans, and H.R. 18. A bill to amend title XVIII of the By Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland (for the impact of these forces on living African- Social Security Act to establish additional himself, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. BRADY of Americans, to make recommendations to the provisions to combat waste, fraud, and abuse Texas, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. SCHAF- Congress on appropriate remedies, and for within the Medicare Program, and for other FER, Mr. HILLEARY, Mr. CALLAHAN, other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Mr. HAYWORTH, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. diciary. Means, and in addition to the Committees on NETHERCUTT, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. STUMP, By Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut (for Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, and Mr. SIMPSON): herself and Mr. MATSUI): for a period to be subsequently determined H.R. 31. A bill to protect the right to ob- H.R. 41. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- tain firearms for security, and to use fire- enue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the H26 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001

research credit and to increase the rates of Georgia, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. while not falling behind in their academic the alternative incremental credit; to the UDALL of Colorado, Mr. RILEY, and studies; to the Committee on Education and Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. BURTON of Indiana): the Workforce. By Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. H.R. 50. A bill to amend title 3, United By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for LAHOOD, Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. BARR of States Code, and the Uniform Time Act of herself, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. Georgia, Mr. THUNE, Mr. BILIRAKIS, 1966 to establish a single poll closing time for HINOJOSA): Mr. MORAN of Kansas, and Mrs. Presidential general elections; to the Com- H.R. 60. A bill to establish a commission to BIGGERT): mittee on House Administration, and in ad- develop uniform standards which may be H.R. 42. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- dition to the Committee on Energy and Com- adopted by the States for the administration enue Code of 1986 to reduce estate and gift merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- of elections for Federal office, and for other tax rates, and for other purposes; to the mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- purposes; to the Committee on House Admin- Committee on Ways and Means. sideration of such provisions as fall within istration, and in addition to the Committee By Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Ms. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- DUNN, Mr. THOMAS M. DAVIS of Vir- By Mr. CONDIT: quently determined by the Speaker, in each ginia, and Mr. RAMSTAD): H.R. 51. A bill to amend title 10, United case for consideration of such provisions as H.R. 43. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- States Code, to provide that persons retiring fail within the jurisdictions of the com- enue Code of 1986 to provide a higher pur- from the Armed Forces shall be entitled to mittee concerned. chase price limitation applicable to mortage all benefits which were promised them when By Mr. DREIER (for himself and Mr. subsidy bonds based on median family in- they entered the Armed Forces; to the Com- POMEROY): come; to the Committee on Ways and Means. mittee on Armed Services. H.R. 61. A bill to promote youth financial education; to the Committee on Education By Mrs. BIGGERT: By Mr. CONDIT (for himself and Mr. and the Workforce. H.R. 44. A bill to amend the Inspector Gen- COX): eral Act of 1978 to increase the efficiency and H.R. 52. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas: H.R. 62. A bill to amend title 5, United accountability of Offices of Inspector Gen- to permit the exclusive application of Cali- States Code, to establish election day in eral within Federal departments, and for fornia State regulations regarding reformu- Presidential election years as a legal public other purposes; to the Committee on Govern- lated gas in certain areas within the State; holiday by moving the legal public holiday ment Reform. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 45. A bill to amend title 18, United known as Veterans Day to election day in By Mr. CONDIT: such years, and for other purposes; to the States Code, with regard to prison com- H.R. 53. A bill to amend title 18, United Committee on Government Reform. missaries, and for other purposes; to the States Code, to provide criminal penalties By Mr. DREIER (for himself and Mr. Committee on the Judiciary. for the harassment of victims of Federal of- H.R. 46. A bill to amend title VI of the Ele- ROYCE): fenses by the convicted offenders; to the H.R. 63. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mentary and Secondary Education Act of Committee on the Judiciary. enue Code of 1986 to allow unused benefits 1965 to raise awareness of eating disorders By Mr. CONDIT (for himself and Mr. under cafeteria plans and flexible spending and to create educational programs con- PORTMAN): arrangements to be distributed; to the Com- cerning the same, and for the other purposes; H.R. 54. A bill to improve congressional de- mittee on Ways and Means. to the Committee on Education and the liberation on proposed Federal private sector By Mr. EHLERS: Workforce, and in addition to the Committee mandates, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 64. A bill to provide for the establish- on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be Committee on Rules. ment of the position of Deputy Adminis- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. DREIER: trator for Science and Technology of the En- each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 55. A bill to make the Federal employ- vironmental Protection Agency, and for sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the ees health benefits program available to in- other purposes; to the Committee on committee concerned. dividuals age 55 to 65 who would not other- Science. By Mr. CAMP (for himself, Mr. UPTON, wise have health insurance, and for other By Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mr. Mr. EHLERS, Mr. HOEKSTRA, and Mr. purposes; to the Committee on Government CONDIT, and Mr. KOLBE): SMITH of Michigan): Reform, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 65. A bill to amend title 10, United H.R. 47. A bill to require any amounts ap- Ways and Means, for a period to be subse- States Code, to permit retired members of propriated for Members’ Representational quently determined by the Speaker, in each the Armed Forces who have a service-con- Allowances for the House of Representatives case for consideration of such provisions as nected disability to receive a portion of their for a fiscal year that remain after all pay- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee military retired pay concurrently with vet- ments are made from such Allowances for concerned. erans’ disability compensation; to the Com- the year to be deposited in the Treasury and By Mr. CONDIT: mittee on Armed Services, and in addition to used for deficit reduction or to reduce the H.R. 56. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a pe- Federal debt; to the Committee on House Ad- enue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against riod to be subsequently determined by the ministration. income tax for the purchase and installation Speaker, in each case for consideration of By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN (for herself, of agricultural water conservation systems; such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. UNDERWOOD, to the Committee on Ways and Means. tion of the committee concerned. and Mr. ACEVED-VILA): By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. By Mr. EHLERS: H.R. 48. A bill to amend titles XI and XIX LEACH, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 66. A bill to amend the Metric Conver- of the Social Security Act to remove the cap Mr. FROST, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. OLVER, sion Act of 1975 to require Federal agencies on Medicaid payments for Puerto Rico, the Mr. CLEMENT, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. SAND- to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering re- Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana ERS, Ms. MCKINNEY, Ms. LEE, Mr. search; to the Committee on Science. Islands, and American Samoa and to adjust CARDIN, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. WU, Ms. By Mrs. EMERSON: the Medicaid statutory matching rate for SLAUGHTER, Mr. OBSERSTAR, Mr. H.R. 67. A bill to establish the Medicare El- those territories; to the Committee on En- KUCINICH, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. igible Military Retiree Health Care Con- ergy and Commerce. BALDACCI, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. sensus Task Force; to the Committee on By Mr. CLYBURN: BLUMENAUER, Mr. FILNER, Mr. H.R. 49. A bill to establish the United Armed Services. SERRANO, Mr. EVANS, Mr. FARR of By Mrs. EMERSON (for herself and Mr. States Commission on Election Law Reform California, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, to study election procedures used in the BERRY): Mr. INSLEE, Mr. ISAKSON, and Mr. H.R. 68. A bill to amend the Federal Food, United States and issue a report and rec- GILLMOR): Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to the dis- ommendations on revisions to such proce- H.R. 57. A bill to establish a commission to tribution chain of prescription drugs; to the dures, and for other purposes; to the Com- study and make recommendations with re- Committee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on House Administration, and in ad- spect to the Federal electoral process; to the By Mrs. EMERSON: dition to the Committee on the Judiciary, Committee on House Administration. H.R. 69. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- for a period to be subsequently determined By Mr. DEUTSCH: enue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit by the Speaker, in each case for consider- H.R. 58. A bill to amend section 804 of the to military retirees for premiums paid for ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to coverage under Medicare part B; to the Com- risdiction of the committee concerned. correct impediments in the implementation mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. TAU- of the Medicine Equity and Drug Safety Act to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, ZIN, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. LATOURETTE, of 2000; to the Committee on Energy and for a period to be subsequently determined Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FROST, Mr. COX, Ms. Commerce. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. By Mr. DREIER: ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- BURR of North Carolina, Mr. MCGOV- H.R. 59. A bill to establish a program of risdiction of the committee concerned. ERN, Mr. OLVER, Mr. HASTINGS of grants for supplemental assistance for ele- By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas: Florida, Mr. HORN, Mr. PHELPS, Mr. mentary and secondary school students of H.R. 70. A bill to prevent children’s access GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. limited English proficiency to ensure that to firearms; to the Committee on the Judici- CLYBURN, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. DEAL of they rapidly develop proficiency in English ary. January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H27 H.R. 71. A bill to provide for the establish- sideration of such provisions as fall within and in addition to the Committee on the Ju- ment of a task force within the Bureau of the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. diciary, for a period to be subsequently de- Justice Statistics to gather information By Mr. ENGLISH (for himself and Mr. termined by the Speaker, in each case for about, study, and report to the Congress re- TRAFICANT): consideration of such provisions as fall with- garding, incidents of abandonment of infant H.R. 83. A bill to amend title IV of the Em- in the jurisdiction of the committee con- children; to the Committee on the Judiciary, ployee Retirement Income Security Act of cerned. and in addition to the Committee on Edu- 1974 to provide for cost-of-living adjustments By Mr. HALL of Texas: cation and the Workforce, for a period to be to guaranteed benefit payments paid by the H.R. 96. A bill to amend title II of the So- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; to cial Security Act to ensure the integrity of each case for consideration of such provi- the Committee on Education and the Work- the Social Security trust funds by requiring sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the force. the Managing Trustee to invest the annual committee concerned. By Mr. ENGLISH (for himself and Mr. surplus of such trust funds in marketable in- H.R. 72. A bill to amend title XVIII of the PAUL): terest-bearing obligations of the United Social Security Act to require hospitals re- H.R. 84. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- States and certificates of deposit in deposi- imbursed under the Medicare system to es- enue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives tory institutions insured by the Federal De- tablish and implement security procedures for education; to the Committee on Ways posit Insurance Corporation, and to protect to reduce the likelihood of infant patient ab- and Means. such trust funds from the public debt limit; duction and baby switching, including proce- By Mr. ENGLISH: to the Committee on Ways and Means. dures for identifying all infant patients in H.R. 85. A bill to reauthorize the Trade Ad- By Mr. HALL of Texas (for himself, Mr. the hospital in a manner that ensures that it justment Assistance program through fiscal CONDIT, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. BARCIA, will be evident if infants are missing from year 2006, and for other purposes; to the Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. ENGEL, the hospital; to the Committee on Ways and Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. HORN, Mr. WEINER, Mr. NEY, Mr. Means, and in addition to the Committees on H.R. 86. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- QUINN, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. ADERHOLT, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, enue Code of 1986 to restructure and replace Mr. CRAMER, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. SMITH for a period to be subsequently determined the income tax system of the United States of Washington, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- to meet national priorities, and for other GREEN of Texas, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- purposes; to the Committee on Ways and FILNER, Mr. TAYLOR of North Caro- risdiction of the committee concerned. Means. lina, Mr. FROST, Mr. RILEY, Mr. H.R. 73. A bill to require the Secretary of By Mr. FILNER: LAMPSON, and Mr. RYAN of Wis- Education to conduct a study and submit a H.R. 87. A bill to amend the Immigration consin): report to the Congress on methods for identi- and Nationality Act to restore certain provi- H.R. 97. A bill to amend title II of the So- cial Security Act to allow workers who at- fying and treating children with dyslexia in sions relating to the definition of aggravated tain age 65 after 1981 and before 1992 to kindergarten through 3rd grade; to the Com- felony and other provisions as they were be- choose either lump sum payments over four mittee on Education and the Workforce. fore the enactment of the Illegal Immigra- H.R. 74. A bill to enhance Federal enforce- tion Reform and Immigrant Responsibility years totalling $5,000 or an improved benefit computation formula under a new 10-year ment of hate crimes, and for other purposes; Act of 1996; to the Committee on the Judici- rule governing the transition to the changes to the Committee on the Judiciary. ary. H.R. 75. A bill to amend the Public Health By Mr. FOLEY: in benefit computation rules enacted in the Service Act with respect to mental health H.R. 88. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Social Security Amendments of 1977, and for services for children, adolescents and their enue Code of 1986 to increase the unified other purposes; to the Committee on Ways families; to the Committee on Energy and credit against estate and gift taxes to the and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subse- Commerce. equivalent of a $5,000,000 exclusion and to in- H.R. 76. A bill to allow postal patrons to crease the annual gift exclusion to $30,000; to quently determined by the Speaker, in each contribute to funding for emergency food re- the Committee on Ways and Means. case for consideration of such provisions as lief within the United States through the By Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN: fall within the jurisdiction of the committee voluntary purchase of certain specially H.R. 89. A bill to require the Federal Trade concerned. issued United States postage stamps; to the Commission to prescribe regulations to pro- By Mr. HASTINGS of Washington (for Committee on Government Reform. tect the privacy of personal information col- himself and Mr. BOYD): H.R. 98. A bill to amend the Agricultural By Mrs. EMERSON: lected from and about individuals who are Trade Act of 1978 to increase the amount of H.R. 77. A bill proposing an amendment to not covered by the Children’s Online Privacy funds available for certain agricultural trade the Constitution of the United States relat- Protection Act of 1998 on the Internet, to programs; to the Committee on Agriculture. ing to voluntary school prayer; to the Com- provide greater individual control over the By Mr. HAYWORTH: mittee on the Judiciary. collection and use of that information, and H.R. 99. A bill to prohibit discrimination in H.R. 78. A bill proposing an amendment to for other purposes; to the Committee on En- contracting on federally funded projects on the Constitution of the United States with ergy and Commerce. the basis of certain labor policies of poten- respect to the right to life; to the Committee H.R. 90. A bill to amend the Communica- tial contractors; to the Committee on Edu- on the Judiciary. tions Act of 1934 to prohibit telemarketers cation and the Workforce. H.R. 79. A bill proposing an amendment to from interfering with the caller identifica- By Mr. EHLERS (for himself, Mr. the Constitution to provide for a balanced tion service of any person to whom a tele- KOLBE, Mr. HORN, Mr. BACA, Mr. budget for the United States Government phone solicitation is made, and for other CANDLIN, Mr. CAMP, Mr. FILNER, and and for greater accountability in the enact- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Mr. GIBBONS): ment of tax legislation; to the Committee on Commerce. H.R. 100. A bill to establish and expand pro- the Judiciary. H.R. 91. A bill to regulate the use by inter- grams relating to science, mathematics, en- H.R. 80. A bill proposing an amendment to active computer services of Social Security gineering, and technology education, and for the Constitution of the United States au- account numbers and related personally other purposes; to the Committee on thorizing the Congress and the States to pro- identifiable information; to the Committee Science, and in addition to the Committee hibit the act of desecration of the flag of the on Energy and Commerce. on Education and the Workforce, for a period United States and to set criminal penalties H.R. 92. A bill to ensure the efficient allo- to be subsequently determined by the Speak- for that act; to the Committee on the Judici- cation of telephone numbers; to the Com- er, in each case for consideration of such pro- ary. mittee on Energy and Commerce. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 81. A bill to amend title II of the So- By Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself, Mr. committee concerned. cial Security Act to provide for an improved HORN, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. LATOURETTE, H.R. 101. A bill to amend the Elementary benefit computation formula for workers af- and Mr. BERMAN): and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to es- fected by the changes in benefit computation H.R. 93. A bill to amend title 5, United tablish and expand programs relating to rules enacted in the Social Security Amend- States Code, to provide that the mandatory science, mathematics, engineering, and tech- ments of 1977 who attain age 65 during the 10- separation age for Federal firefighters be nology education, and for other purposes; to year period after 1981 and before 1992 (and re- made the same as the age that applies with the Committee on Education and the Work- lated beneficiaries) and to provide prospec- respect to Federal law enforcement officers; force. tively for increases in their benefits accord- to the Committee on Government Reform. H.R. 102. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ingly; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. GREEN of Texas: enue Code of 1986 to encourage stronger H.R. 82. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 94. A bill to provide Capitol-flown math and science programs at elementary enue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit flags to the families of deceased law enforce- and secondary schools; to the Committee on to certain senior citizens for premiums paid ment officers; to the Committee on the Judi- Ways and Means. for coverage under Medicare Part B; to the ciary. By Mr. HAYWORTH: Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- H.R. 95. A bill to protect individuals, fami- H.R. 103. A bill to amend the Indian Gam- tion to the Committee on Energy and Com- lies, and Internet service providers from un- ing Regulatory Act to protect Indian tribes merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- solicited and unwanted electronic mail; to from coerced labor agreements; to the Com- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- the Committee on Energy and Commerce, mittee on Resources. H28 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 3, 2001 By Mr. CLYBURN: H. Con. Res. 7. Concurrent resolution ex- monies of the President and Vice President H.J. Res. 1. Joint resolution proposing an pressing the sense of the Congress that a of the United States; considered and agreed amendment to the Constitution of the commemorative postage stamp should be to. United States to provide for the appointment issued in honor of the late George Thomas H. Res. 11. Resolution expressing the sense by the States of Electors for the election of ‘‘Mickey’’ Leland; to the Committee on Gov- of the House of Representatives that over- the President and Vice President on the ernment Reform. sight hearings should be held immediately to basis of the popular vote of each Congres- By Mrs. ROUKEMA (for herself, Mr. determine the causes and outcomes sur- sional district of the State and for the ap- LATOURETTE, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. FARR rounding this influenza season’s vaccine pointment of two electors by each State on of California, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. shortage; to the Committee on Energy and the basis of the total popular vote of the BOEHLERT, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. Commerce. State; to the Committee on the Judiciary. WHITFIELD, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. BAR- By Mr. DREIER: By Mr. DINGELL: RETT, and Mr. HORN): H.J. Res. 2. Joint resolution proposing an H. Con. Res. 8. Concurrent resolution ex- H. Res. 12. Resolution opposing the imposi- amendment to the Constitution of the pressing the sense of the Congress that the tion of criminal liability on Internet service United States to permit the Congress to current Federal income tax deduction for in- providers based on the actions of their users; limit expenditures in elections for Federal terest paid on debt secured by a first or sec- to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in office; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ond home should not be further restricted; to addition to the Committee on International By Mr. GREEN of Texas: the Committee on Ways and Means. Relations, for a period to be subsequently de- H.J. Res. 3. Joint resolution proposing an By Mr. SERRANO: termined by the Speaker, in each case for amendment to the Constitution of the H. Con. Res. 9. Concurrent resolution enti- consideration of such provisions as fall with- United States to abolish the electoral col- tled the ‘‘English Plus Resolution’’; to the in the jurisdiction of the committee con- lege and to provide for the direct popular Committee on Education and the Workforce. cerned. election of the President and Vice President By Mr. SWEENEY: By Mr. KELLER: of the United States; to the Committee on H. Con. Res. 10. Concurrent resolution ex- H. Res. 13. Resolution to express the inten- the Judiciary. pressing the sense of the Congress that State tion of the House of Representatives to fully By Mr. SERRANO: earnings limitations on retired law enforce- fund the Federal Pell Grant Program, to the H.J. Res. 4. Joint resolution proposing an ment officers be lifted to enhance school Committee on Education and the Workforce. amendment to the Constitution of the safety; to the Committee on Education and By Mrs. ROUKEMA: United States to repeal the twenty-second the Workforce, and in addition to the Com- H. Res. 14. Resolution expressing the sense article of amendment, thereby removing the mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be of the House of Representatives with respect limitation on the number of terms an indi- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in to the seriousness of the national problems vidual may serve as President; to the Com- each case for consideration of such provi- associated with mental illness and with re- mittee on the Judiciary. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the spect to congressional intent to establish a By Mr. ARMEY: committee concerned. ‘‘Mental Health Advisory Committee’’; to H. Con. Res. 1. Concurrent resolution pro- By Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma: the Committee on Energy and Commerce. viding for a conditional adjournment of the H. Res. 1. Resolution electing officers of By Mr. SHOWS: House of Representatives and a conditional the House of Representatives; considered and recess or adjournment of the Senate; consid- agreed to. H. Res. 15. Resolution supporting the na- ered and agreed to. By Mr. ARMEY: tional motto of the United States; to the By Mr. ENGLISH: H. Res. 2. Resolution to inform the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. H. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent resolution ex- that a quorum of the House has assembled By Mr. TRAFICANT (for himself, Mr. pressing the sense of the Congress that a and of the election of the Speaker and the REGULA, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. NEY, Mr. postage stamp should be issued in honor of Clerk; considered and agreed to. LATOURETTE, Mr. COLLINS, Ms. HART, H. Res. 3. Resolution authorizing the the United States Masters Swimming pro- Mr. QUINN, Mr. HOBSON, and Mr. Speaker to appoint a committee to notify gram; to the Committee on Government Re- SHERWOOD): the President of the assembly of the Con- form. gress; considered and agreed to. H. Res. 16. Resolution calling on the Presi- By Mr. FILNER: H. Res. 4. Resolution authorizing the Clerk dent to take all necessary measures to re- H. Con. Res. 3. Concurrent resolution ex- to inform the President of the election of the spond to the surge of steel imports resulting pressing the sense of the Congress regarding Speaker and the Clerk; considered and from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and a Federal holiday to commemorate the agreed to. other regions, and for other purposes; to the birthday of Cesar E. Chavez; to the Com- H. Res. 5. Resolution adopting rules for the Committee on Ways and Means. mittee on Government Reform. One Hundred Seventh Congress; considered By Ms. WOOLSEY (for herself, Mr. FIL- By Mr. PASCRELL: and agreed to. NER, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. LEE, Mr. H. Con. Res. 4. Concurrent resolution ex- By Ms. PRYCE of Ohio: KUCINICH, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Ms. pressing the sense of the Congress that a H. Res. 6. Resolution designating majority PELOSI): commemorative postage stamp should be membership on certain standing committees H. Res. 17. Resolution recognizing the secu- issued honoring Gunnery Sergeant John of the House; considered and agreed to. Basilone, a great American hero; to the Com- rity interests of the United States in fur- By Mr. FROST: thering complete nuclear disarmament; to mittee on Government Reform. H. Res. 7. Resolution designating minority By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas: the Committee on International Relations. membership on certain standing committees By Ms. WOOLSEY (for herself, Mr. H. Con. Res. 5. Concurrent resolution ex- of the House; considered and agreed to. SANDERS, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. WAXMAN, pressing the sense of the Congress that the H. Res. 8. Resolution providing for the des- Ms. ESHOO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. States should adopt uniform voting proce- ignation of certain minority employees; con- HASTINGS of Florida, and Ms. dures to carry out the election of the Presi- sidered and agreed to. SLAUGHTER): dent and Vice President; to the Committee By Mr. ARMEY: on House Administration. H. Res. 9. Resolution fixing the daily hour H. Res. 18. Resolution expressing the sense H. Con. Res. 6. Concurrent resolution ex- of meeting of the First Session of the One of the House of Representatives that the pressing the sense of the Congress regarding Hundred Seventh Congress; considered and Senate should ratify the Convention on the the need to pass legislation to increase pen- agreed to: Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination alties on perpetrators of hate crimes; to the H. Res. 10. Resolution providing for the at- Against Women; to the Committee on Inter- Committee on the Judiciary. tendance of the House at the Inaugural Cere- national Relations. E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 107 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2001 No. 1 Senate The third day of January being the Jesus Christ, You are our Lord and The writer Thomas Wolfe said that day prescribed by House Concurrent Saviour. Amen. America is a place where miracles not Resolution 446 for the meeting of the f only happen, they happen all the time. 1st session of the 107th Congress, the Today we are experiencing one of those Senate assembled in its Chamber at the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE miracles: The peaceful transition of Capitol at 12:01 p.m. The Honorable HARRY REID, a Sen- power from one Congress to the other. ator from the State of Nevada, led the Some people say it will take another PRAYER Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: miracle for this Congress and adminis- The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the tration to find a way to work together. Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: United States of America, and to the Repub- As we begin this historic Congress, let Let us pray: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, us resolve that we will work in good Almighty God, Your glory fills this indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. faith with each other to do the people’s hallowed Senate Chamber. We exalt f business. That is our pledge from this You as Sovereign of our beloved Na- side of the aisle. We know our col- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY tion, and we are profoundly moved as leagues on the other side of the aisle LEADER we prepare to witness the divine en- feel as we do. counter between You and the Senators- The VICE PRESIDENT. The majority Finally, on a personal note, it is a elect as they are sworn in. You have leader, Senator DASCHLE, is recognized. high honor to have the privilege of offi- destined them for greatness as leaders (Applause, Senators rising.) cially opening this Senate. When I first of our Nation. They are here by Your f ran for Democratic leader 6 years ago, choice and are accountable to You for I thought if I won, I would be majority how they lead this Nation under Your A HISTORIC DAY leader. I must confess that in 6 years as guidance. May the awesome vows they Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, on be- minority leader, I had a moment or take and the immense responsibilities half of the entire Senate, but espe- two when I wondered if that day would they assume bring them to true humil- cially this Senator, I welcome you ever arrive, but I assure you, I intend ity and to an unprecedented openness back to the Senate. This is a historic to savor every one of the next 17 days. to You. Save them from the seduction day. Never before in the history of our I know we are all looking forward to of power, the addiction of popularity, Nation have we had a 50–50 Senate. I a bipartisan and a productive 107th and the aggrandizement of pride. Lord, welcome and congratulate all 11 of our Congress that will serve our country keep their priorities straight: You and newly elected Senators and the family well. It is an honor to be a part of this their families first; the good of the Na- members and friends who are here to Congress and to be able to work, once tion second; consensus around truth share this important day with them. again, with my friend and my col- third; party loyalties fourth; and per- Years after he left the White House, league, Senator LOTT. sonal success last of all. Harry Truman wrote that the decade I now ask unanimous consent that In the 107th Senate, equally divided he spent in the Senate were the the Republican leader be permitted to between Republicans and Democrats, happiest years of his life. As our new speak. grant them unity and effectiveness to colleagues begin their Senate careers, The VICE PRESIDENT. Without ob- work together to solve problems and we hope that they, too, are beginning jection, it is so ordered. The minority grasp the opportunities for our Repub- what will be the happiest years of their leader, Senator LOTT, is recognized. lic at this propitious time. lives. (Applause, Senators rising.) May they never forget that they are Several of our departing colleagues Mr. LOTT. Thank you, Mr. President. here to serve and not to be served. Con- are also here with us today. To them f sistently replenish the reserves of their we say thank you: Thank you for shar- strength and their courage so often ing with us and with our Nation some THANKING THE VICE PRESIDENT drained by pressure and stress. Anoint of the best years of your lives, thank Mr. LOTT. I appreciate the courtesy their minds with Your Spirit and guide you for the contributions you have of the distinguished majority leader for them as they seek to know and do Your made to our Nation during your years this opportunity to speak. will in the crucial issues before our Na- of public life, and thank you for the I want to extend also the apprecia- tion. We believe that this can be Amer- important contributions you will con- tion of the Senate and a grateful Na- ica’s finest hour awaiting leaders im- tinue to make in the coming years. It tion to the Presiding Officer, the Vice bued with Your power. God of Abra- has been a pleasure and an honor to President of the United States, for the ham, Isaac, and Jacob and the Lord work with each of you. service he has given to our country.

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It is obvious, Mr. Presi- day of January, 2001. most outstanding the minds of men Witness: His excellency our Governor dent, you still maintain your sense of have ever created—work as it should. James S. Gilmore, III, and our seal hereto af- humor. I want to thank you for your I look around the Chamber, on both fixed at Richmond, Virginia this 14th day of leadership and also for the example you sides of the aisle, and I see men and December, in the year of our Lord 2000. have set through a very difficult time. women with the potential to raise this JAMES S. GILMORE, You took the appropriate step, and now country to an even higher level, to our Governor. we are prepared to move into a transi- highest and our best. I will work as the tion and to a new administration. leader of my party, and in 17 days as STATE OF NEW MEXICO FACING NEW CHALLENGES the majority leader of the Senate, to CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM Here in the Senate also we are having find a way to make that possible. To the President of the Senate of the United a historic experience. I would like to One bit of information from a house- States: welcome all of the new Senators who keeping standpoint. We will have some This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- are joining us today. I congratulate vember, 2000, Jeff Bingaman was duly chosen housekeeping resolutions that we will by the qualified electors of the State of New them. I look forward to working with do in a moment. One of them is to Mexico, a Senator from said State to rep- the new Senators on both sides of the begin the introduction of bills on Janu- resent said State in the Senate of the United aisle. ary 22. Senators should be prepared to States for the term of six years, beginning As Senator DASCHLE said, I also ex- have bills ready. Senator DASCHLE and on the 3rd day of January, 2001. tend, again, our appreciation to the I have already talked about the fact Witness: His excellency our governor Gary Senators who may be in the Chamber that we will do the usual five alter- Johnson, and our seal hereto affixed at and who are retiring or leaving the nating from one side to the other. We Santa Fe this 8th day of December, in the Senate, who have served, most of them, year of our Lord 2000. will do that for the first 20 bills. There By the Governor: for at least 6 years and some for much will be a lot of other announcements GARY JOHNSON, longer than that. They have done a lot Senator DASCHLE and I will make. Governor. to make this country a better place in So thank you for this opportunity. I which to live. thank you on my side of the aisle for STATE OF MONTANA I also extend our appreciation to the this leadership role. Together we will CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM extended family of the Senate, our go forward. To the President of the Senate of the United staff members new and old, and to the I yield the floor. States: families who are in the gallery today. I f This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- realize we should not be referring to vember, 2000, Conrad Burns was duly chosen those in the gallery, but there are a lot CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND by the qualified electors of the State of Mon- of people who have made an awful lot CREDENTIALS tana, a Senator from said State to represent of contributions and sacrifices to make The VICE PRESIDENT. The Chair said State in the Senate of the United States this day possible for us in the Chamber. lays before the Senate the various cre- for the term of six years, beginning on the dentials of Senators elected for 6-year 3rd day of January, 2001. So we have a lot of people we need to Witness: His excellency our governor Marc thank, and also to realize that we are terms beginning on January 3, 2001, Racicot, and our seal hereto affixed at Hel- in a position where we can make this elected to fulfill the remainder of an ena, Montana, this 27th day of November, in an even better country. unexpired term, or appointed to fill a the year of our Lord 2000. To the new Members, I urge them to vacancy. By the Governor: take a look around and think about the All certificates, the Chair is advised, MARC RACICOT, challenges and opportunities they will are in the form suggested by the Sen- Governor. have here. It is a unique institution, ate or contain all the essential require- created by the founders of this Repub- ments of the form suggested by the STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA lic. Quite often we are frustrated with Senate. If there be no objection, the CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM the rules—frustrated even today that reading of the above-mentioned certifi- To the President of the Senate of the United we are going through this unique situa- cates will be waived, and they will be States: tion—but they had a lot of foresight. printed in full in the RECORD. This is to certify that on the seventh day There being no objection, the docu- of November, 2000, Robert C. Byrd was duly They created this unique Senate that chosen by the qualified electors of the State makes sure we take the time to think ments ordered to be printed in the of West Virginia a Senator from said State through an issue and to have full de- RECORD are as follows: to represent said State in the Senate of the bate. And while sometimes we believe, STATE OF HAWAII United States for the term of six years, be- on one side or the other, that we did CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM ginning on the third day of January, 2001. not have an ample opportunity for de- To the President of the Senate of the United Witness: His excellency our governor Cecil bate, I am sure we are going to work States: Underwood and our seal hereto affixed at together to find a way to give every- This is to certify that on the seventh day Charleston this Eleventh day of December, in the year of our Lord 2000. body that opportunity over the next 6 of November 2000, Daniel K. Akaka was duly chosen by the qualified electors of the State By the Governor: years. CECIL UNDERWOOD, For those of us who have been here a of Hawaii a Senator from said State to rep- resent said State in the Senate of the United Governor. few years, we also face new challenges. States for the term of six years, beginning We have one today. I must say it is the on the 3rd day of January, 2001. STATE OF WASHINGTON first time I have ever been referred to Witness: His excellency our governor, Ben- CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM as the minority leader. And while it jamin J. Cayetano and our seal hereto af- To the President of the Senate of the United beats certain alternatives, I liked the fixed at Honolulu this 27th day of November, States: other title better. But we are showing in the year of our Lord 2000. This is to certify that on the seventh day here today—and hope we will show dur- By the Governor. of November, two thousand, Maria Cantwell BENJAMIN J. CAYETANO, was duly chosen by the qualified electors of ing the next 17 days and, more impor- Governor. tantly, during the months beyond— the State of Washington a Senator from said that we will always find a way to work state to represent said state in the Senate of COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA the United States for a term of six years, be- together. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM ginning on the third day of January, two It is quite often not easy to find con- To the President of the Senate of the United thousand and one. sensus, as is forced upon us quite often States: In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my in the Senate, but we must strive for This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- hand and caused the Seal of the State of it. Quite often Senator DASCHLE and I vember, 2000, George F. Allen was duly cho- Washington to be affixed at Olympia this

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seventh day of December, A.D., two thou- STATE OF RHODE ISLAND by the qualified electors of the State of Min- sand. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR nesota, a Senator from said State to rep- GARY LOCKE, TERM resent said State in the Senate of the United States for a term of six years, beginning on Governor. To the President of the Senate of the United the 3rd day of January, 2001. States: STATE OF MISSOURI This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- Witness: His excellency our governor Jesse Ventura, and our seal hereto affixed at Saint CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT vember, 2000, Lincoln D. Chafee was duly chosen by the qualified electors of the State Paul this 11th day of December, 2000. To the President of the Senate of the United of Rhode Island, a Senator from said State to By the Governor: States: represent said State in the Senate of the JESSE VENTURA, This is to certify that, pursuant to the United States for the term of six years, be- Governor. power vested in me by the Constitution of ginning on the 3rd day of January, 2001. the United States and the laws of the State Witness: To the signature of his Excellency STATE OF OHIO of Missouri, I, Roger B. Wilson, the Governor our Governor Lincoln C. Almond, and our of said State, do hereby appoint Jean Carna- seal hereto affixed at Providence, this 21st CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION han, a Senator from said State to represent day of November, 2000. To the President of the Senate of the United said State in the Senate of the United States By the Governor: States: commencing at noon on the 3rd day of Janu- LINCOLN C. ALMOND, This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- ary, 2001, until the vacancy therein, caused Governor. vember 2000, Mike DeWine was duly elected by operation of law, is filled by election as by the qualified electors of the State of Ohio provided by law. STATE OF NEW YORK as the Senator from said State in the Senate Witness: His Excellency our Governor CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR of the United States for the term of six Roger B. Wilson, and our seal hereto affixed TERM years, beginning on the third day of January, at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri this 2001. 4th day of December, in the year of our Lord To the President of the Senate of the United In testimony whereof, I have hereunto sub- 2000. States: This is to certify that on the seventh day scribed my name and caused the great seal of By the Governor: of November, two thousand, Hillary Rodham the State of Ohio to be hereto affixed at Co- ROGER B. WILSON, Clinton was duly chosen by the qualified lumbus, Ohio, this 15th day of December, in Governor. electors of the State of New York a Senator the year of our Lord 2000. from said State to represent said State in By the Governor: STATE OF DELAWARE the Senate of the United States for a term of BOB TAFT, CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR six years, beginning on the third day of Jan- Governor. TERM uary two thousand one. Witness: His excellency our Governor To the President of the Senate of the United STATE OF NEVADA States: George E. Pataki, and our seal hereto affixed at Albany, New York, this twelfth day of De- CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION UNITED STATES Be it known, an election was held in the cember in the year two thousand. SENATE SIX YEAR TERM State of Delaware, on Tuesday, the seventh By the Governor: day of November, in the year of our Lord two To the President of the Senate of the United GEORGE E. PATAKI, thousand, that being the Tuesday next after States: Governor. the first Monday in said month, in pursuance This is to certify that at a general election of the Constitution of the United States and held in the State of Nevada on Tuesday, the STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA the Constitution and Laws of the State of seventh day of November, two thousand, Delaware, in that behalf, for the election of CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM John Ensign was duly elected a Member of a Senator for the people of the said State, in To the President of the Senate of the United the United States Senate, in and for the the Senate of the United States. States: State of Nevada, for the term of six years And whereas, the official certificates or re- This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- from and after the third day of January, two turns of said election, held in the several vember, 2000, Kent Conrad was duly chosen thousand one, and until his successor is counties of the said State, in due manner by the qualified electors of the State of elected and qualified: made out, signed and executed, have been de- North Dakota a Senator from said State to Now, Therefore, I Kenny C. Guinn, Gov- livered to me according to the laws of the represent said State in the Senate of the ernor of the State of Nevada, by the author- said State, by the Superior Court of said United States for the term of six years, be- ity in me invested by the Constitution and counties; and having examined said returns, ginning on the 3rd day of January, 2001. laws thereof, do hereby Commission him, the and enumerated and ascertained the number Witness: His excellency our Governor Ed- said John Ensign, as a Member of the United of votes for each and every candidate or per- ward T. Schafer, and our seal hereto affixed States Senate, for the State of Nevada, and son voted for, for such Senator, I have found at Bismarck this 27th day of November, in authorize him to discharge the duties of said Thomas R. Carper to be the person highest in the year of our lord 2000. office according to law, and to hold and vote, and therefore duly elected the Senator By the Governor: enjoy the same, together with all powers, of and for the said State in the Senate of the EDWARD T. SCHAFER, privileges and emoluments thereunder apper- United States for the Constitutional term to Governor. taining. commence at noon on the third day of Janu- In testimony thereof, I have hereunto set ary in the year of our Lord two thousand STATE OF NEW JERSEY my hand and caused the Great Seal of the one. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR State of Nevada to be affixed at the State I, the said Thomas R. Carper, Governor, do TERM Capitol at Carson City, this 4th day of De- therefore, according to the form of the Act of To the President of the Senate of the United cember, two thousand. the General Assembly of the said State and States: KENNY C. GUINN, of the Act of Congress of the United States, This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- Governor. in such case made and provided, declare the vember, 2000, Jon S. Corzine, was duly cho- said Thomas R. Carper the person highest in sen by the qualified electors of the State of STATE OF CALIFORNIA vote at the election aforesaid, and therefore New Jersey, a Senator from said State to CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM duly and legally elected Senator of and for represent said State in the Senate of the the said State of Delaware in the Senate of United States for the term of six years, be- To the President of the Senate of the United the United States, for the Constitutional ginning on the 3rd day of January, 2001. States: term to commence at noon on the third day Given, under my hand and the Great Seal This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- of January in the year of our Lord two thou- of the State of New Jersey, this 8th day of vember, 2000, Dianne Feinstein was duly cho- sand one. December, in the year of Our Lord two thou- sen by the qualified electors of the State of Given under my hand and the Great Seal of sand. California, a Senator from said State to rep- the said State, in obedience to the said Act By the Governor: resent said State in the Senate of the United of the General Assembly and of the said Act CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN, States for the term of six years, beginning of Congress, at Dover, the 4th day of Decem- Governor. on the 3rd day of January, 2001. ber in the year of our Lord two thousand and Witness: His excellency our governor Gray in the year of the Independence of the United STATE OF MINNESOTA Davis, and our seal hereto affixed at Sac- States of America the two hundred and CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM ramento this 16th day of December, in the twenty-fourth. To the President of the Senate of the United year of our Lord 2000, By the Governor States: By the Governor: THOMAS R. CARPER, This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- GRAY DAVIS, Governor. vember, 2000, Mark Dayton was duly chosen Governor.

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STATE OF TENNESSEE ward M. Kennedy was duly chosen by the 10:30 a.m. this 12th day of December, in the CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM qualified electors of the Commonwealth of year of our Lord 2000. To the President of the Senate of the United Massachusetts a Senator from said Common- By the Governor: States: wealth to represent said Commonwealth in RONNIE MUSGROVE, This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- the Senate of the United States for the term Governor. vember, 2000, Bill Frist was duly chosen by of six years, beginning on the third day of the qualified electors of the State of Ten- January, two thousand and one. STATE OF INDIANA nessee as Senator from said State to rep- Witness: His Excellency, our Governor, resent said State in the Senate of the United Argeo Paul Cellucci, and our seal hereto af- CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR States for the term of six years, beginning fixed at Boston, this sixth day of December TERM in the year of our Lord two thousand. on the 3rd day of January, 2001. Be it known by these presents: Witness: His excellency our Governor, Don By His Excellency the Governor: Sundquist, and our seal hereto affixed at PAUL CELLUCCI, Whereas, according to certified statements Nashville this 28th day of November, in the Governor. submitted by the Circuit Court Clerks of the Year of our Lord, Two Thousand. several counties to the Election Division of By the Governor: STATE OF WISCONSIN the Office of the Secretary of State of Indi- DON SUNDQUIST, CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION AS UNITED STATES ana, and based upon a tabulation of those Governor. SENATOR statements performed by the Election Divi- sion, the canvass prepared by the Election To the President of the Senate of the United Division states that at the General Election STATE OF UTAH States: CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM This is to certify that on the 7th of Novem- conducted on the seventh day of November, 2000, the electors chose Richard G. Lugar to To the President of the Senate of the United ber, 2000, Herbert H. Kohl was duly chosen by serve the People of the State of Indiana as States: the qualified electors of the State of Wis- This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- consin a Senator from said State to rep- United States Senator from Indiana. vember, 2000, Orrin G. Hatch was duly chosen resent said State in the Senate of the United Now, therefore, in the name of and by the by the qualified electors of the State of States for the term of six years, beginning authority of the State of Indiana, I certify Utah, a Senator from said State to represent on the 3rd day of January, 2001. the following in accordance with title 2 said State in the Senate of the United States Witness: His excellency our governor United States Code Section 1: for the term of six years, beginning on the Tommy G. Thompson, and our seal hereto af- To the President of the Senate of the 3rd day of January, 2001. fixed at Madison this 14th day of December United States: Witness: His excellency our governor Mi- 2000. This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- chael O. Leavitt, and our seal hereto affixed By the Governor: vember, 2000, Richard G. Lugar was duly cho- at Salt Lake City, this 1st day of December, TOMMY G. THOMPSON, sen by the qualified electors of the Senate of in the year of our Lord 2000. Governor. By the Governor: Indiana a Senator from said State to rep- resent said State in the Senate of the United MICHAEL O. LEAVITT, STATE OF ARIZONA States for the term of six years, beginning Governor. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM on the 3rd day of January, 2001. To the President of the Senate of the United STATE OF TEXAS Witness: His excellency our governor States: CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM Frank O’Bannon, and our seal hereto affixed This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- at Indianapolis, this thirtieth day of Novem- To the President of the Senate of the United vember 2000, Jon Kyl was duly chosen by the ber, in the year of our Lord, 2000. States: qualified electors of the State of Arizona a This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- Senator from said State to represent said By the Governor: vember, 2000, Kay Bailey Hutchison was duly State in the Senate of the United States for FRANK O’BANNON, chosen by the qualified electors of the State the term of six years, beginning the 3rd Day Governor. of Texas, a Senator from said State to rep- of January 2001. resent said State in the Senate of the United Witness: Her excellency the Governor of STATE OF GEORGIA States for the term of six years, beginning Arizona, and the Great Seal of the State of on the 3d day of January, 2001. Arizona hereto affixed at the Capitol in CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR UNEXPIRED Witness: His excellency our governor Phoenix this 27th day of November 2000. TERM George W. Bush, and our seal hereto affixed JANE DEE HULL, To the President of the Senate of the United at Austin, Texas This 27th day of November, Governor. States: in the year of our Lord 2000. By the Governor: This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- STATE OF CONNECTICUT GEORGE W. BUSH, vember, 2000, Zell Miller was duly chosen by CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR Governor. the qualified electors of the State of Geor- TERM gia, a Senator for the unexpired term ending STATE OF VERMONT To the President of the Senate of the United at noon on the 3rd day of January, 2005, to CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM States: fill the vacancy in the representation from This is to Certify that on the seventh day said State in the Senate of the United States To the President of the Senate of the United of November, two thousand, Joe Lieberman caused by the death of Paul Coverdell. States: On November 14, 2000, the Statewide can- was duly chosen by the qualified electors of Witness: His Excellency our governor Roy vassing committee met as required by the State of Connecticut Senator from said E. Barnes, and our seal hereto affixed at At- Vermont law, and issued a Certificate of State to represent said State in the Senate lanta, Ga. this 7th day of December, in the Election to James M. Jeffords based upon of the United States for the term of six year of our Lord 2000. the official return of votes cast at the Gen- years, beginning on the third day of January, ROY E. BARNES, eral Election held on November 7th 2000. two thousand and one. Governor. This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- Witness: His Excellency our Governor, vember, 2000, James M. Jeffords was duly John G. Rowland and our seal hereto affixed STATE OF NEBRASKA chosen by the qualified electors of the State a Hartford, this twenty-ninth of November, of Vermont, a Senator from said State to in the year of our Lord two thousand. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM JOHN G. ROWLAND, represent said State in the Senate of the To the President of the Senate of the United Governor. United States for the term of six years, be- States: ginning on the 3rd day of January, 2001. Witness: His excellency our governor, How- STATE OF MISSISSIPPI This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- ard Dean, and our seal hereto affixed at CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM vember, 2000, Ben Nelson was duly chosen by the qualified electors of the State of Ne- Montpelier, Vermont, this 14th day Decem- To the President of the Senate of the United ber in the year of our Lord 2000. braska, a Senator from said State to rep- States: resent said State in the Senate of the United By the Governor: This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- States for the term of six years, beginning HOWARD DEAN, vember, 2000, Trent Lott was duly chosen by on the 3rd day of January, 2001. Governor. the qualified electors of the State of Mis- sissippi, a Senator from said State to rep- Witness: His excellency our governor Mike COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS resent the State of Mississippi in the Senate Johanns, and our seal hereto affixed at Lin- CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM of the United States for the term of six coln Nebraska this 11th day of December, in To the President of the Senate of the United years, beginning on the 3rd Day of January, the year of our Lord 2000. States: 2001. By the Governor: This is to certify that on the seventh day Witness: His Excellency our Governor Ron- MIKE JOHANNS, of November, in the year two thousand, Ed- nie Musgrove, and our seal hereto affixed at Governor.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5 STATE OF FLORIDA STATE OF MICHIGAN The legislative clerk called the CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM names of Mr. CHAFEE, Mrs. CLINTON, To the President of the Senate of the United To the President of the Senate of the United Mr. CONRAD, and Mr. CORZINE. States: States: These Senators, escorted by Mr. This is to certify that on the Seventh day This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- REED, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. DORGAN, and of November, 2000, Bill Nelson was duly cho- vember, 2000, Debbie Stabenow was duly cho- Mr. TORRICELLI, respectively, advanced sen by the qualified electors of the State of sen by the qualified electors of the State of to the desk of the Vice President, the Michigan a Senator from said State to rep- Florida, a Senator from said State to rep- oath prescribed by law was adminis- resent said State in the Senate of the United resent said State in the Senate of the United States for the term of six years, beginning tered to them by the Vice President, States for the term of six years, beginning and they severally subscribed to the on the 3d of January, 2001. on the 3rd day of January, 2001. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of oath in the Official Oath Book. Witness: His excellency our governor, Jeb the State of Michigan this 14th day of De- The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- Bush, and our seal hereto affixed at Talla- cember, in the Year of our Lord, Two Thou- tions. hassee, this Twenty-seventh day of Novem- sand. ber in the year of our Lord 2000. (Applause, Senators rising.) By the Governor: The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk By the Governor: JOHN ENGLER, JEB BUSH, Governor. will read the names of the next group. Governor. The legislative clerk called the STATE OF WYOMING names of Mr. DAYTON, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR SIX-YEAR TERM ENSIGN, and Mrs. FEINSTEIN. These Senators, escorted by Mr. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR To the President of the Senate of the United ELLSTONE UGAR EID TERM States: W , Mr. L , Mr. R , and This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- Mrs. BOXER, respectively, advanced to To the President of the Senate of the United vember, 2000, Craig Thomas was duly chosen States: the desk of the Vice President, the by the qualified electors of the State of Wyo- oath prescribed by law was adminis- This is to certify that on the seventh day ming, a Senator from said State to represent of November, 2000, Rick Santorum was duly tered to them by the Vice President, said State in the Senate of the United States and they severally subscribed to the chosen by the qualified electors of the Com- for the term of six years, beginning on the monwealth of Pennsylvania as a United 3rd day of January, 2001. oath in the Official Oath Book. States Senator to represent Pennsylvania in Witness: His excellency our governor, Jim The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- the Senate of the United States for a term of Geringer, and our seal hereto affixed at the tions. six years, beginning on the third day of Jan- Wyoming State Capitol, Cheyenne, Wyo- (Applause, Senators rising.) uary, 2001. ming, this 22nd day of November, in the year The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Witness: His excellency our Governor of our Lord 2000. will read the names of the next group. Thomas J. Ridge, and our seal hereto affixed By the Governor. The legislative clerk called the at Harrisburg this fourteenth day of Decem- JIM GERINGER, names of Mr. FRIST, Mr. HATCH, Mrs. ber, in the year of our Lord, 2001. Governor. HUTCHISON, and Mr. JEFFORDS. By the Governor: f THOMAS J. RIDGE, These Senators, escorted by Mr. Governor. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF THOMPSON, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. GRAMM, OFFICE and Mr. LEAHY, respectively, advanced STATE OF MARYLAND The VICE PRESIDENT. If the Sen- to the desk of the Vice President, the oath prescribed by law was adminis- CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR ators to be sworn will now present tered to them by the Vice President, TERM themselves at the desk in groups of and they severally subscribed to the To the President of the Senate of the United four as their names are called in alpha- States: betical order, the Chair will administer oath in the Official Oath Book. The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- This is to certify that on the 7th day of No- their oaths of office. vember, 2000, Paul S. Sarbanes was duly cho- The clerk will now read the names of tions. sen by the qualified voters of the State of the first group. (Applause, Senators rising.) Maryland a Senator from said State to rep- The legislative clerk called the The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk resent said State in the Senate of the United names of Mr. AKAKA, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. will read the names of the next group. States for a term of six years, beginning on BINGAMAN, and Mr. BURNS. The legislative clerk called the the 3rd day of January, 2001. These Senators, escorted by Mr. names of Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KOHL, Mr. Witness: His Excellency our Governor Par- INOUYE, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. WARNER, KYL, and Mr. LIEBERMAN. ris N. Glendening, and our seal hereto affixed and Mr. BAUCUS, respectively, advanced These Senators, escorted by Mr. at the City of Annapolis, this 7th day of De- KERRY, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. MCCAIN, and cember, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thou- to the desk of the Vice President, the Mr. DODD, respectively, advanced to sand. oath prescribed by law was adminis- PARRIS N. GLENDENING, tered to them by the Vice President, the desk of the Vice President, the Governor. and they severally subscribed to the oath prescribed by law was adminis- oath in the Official Oath Book. tered to them by the Vice President, STATE OF MAINE The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- and they severally subscribed to the tions. oath in the Official Oath Book. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION FOR A SIX-YEAR The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- TERM (Applause, Senators rising.) The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk tions. To the President of the Senate of the United (Applause, Senators rising.) States: will read the names of the next group. The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk This is to certify that on the seventh day The legislative clerk called the of November in the year Two Thousand, names of Mr. BYRD, Ms. CANTWELL, will read the names of the next group. Olympia J. Snowe was duly chosen by the Mrs. CARNAHAN, and Mr. CARPER. The legislative clerk called the qualified electors of the State of Maine, a These Senators, escorted by Mr. names of Mr. LOTT, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. Senator from said State to represent said ROCKEFELLER, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. BOND, MILLER, and Mr. NELSON of Florida. State in the Senate of the United States for and Mr. BIDEN, respectively, advanced These Senators, escorted by Mr. the term of six years, beginning on the third to the desk of the Vice President, the COCHRAN, Mr. BAYH, Mr. CLELAND, and day of January in the year Two Thousand oath prescribed by law was adminis- Mr. GRAHAM, respectively, advanced to and One. tered to them by the Vice President, the desk of the Vice President, the Witness: His excellency our Governor, and they severally subscribed to the oath prescribed by law was adminis- Angus S. King, Jr., and our seal hereto af- tered to them by the Vice President, fixed at Augusta, Maine this sixth day of De- oath in the Official Oath Book. cember, in the year of our Lord Two Thou- The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- and they severally subscribed to the sand. tions. oath in the Official Oath Book. By the Governor. (Applause, Senators rising.) The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- ANGUS S. KING, Jr., The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk tions. Governor. will read the names of the next group. (Applause, Senators rising.)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2001 The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Alaska—Ted Stevens and Frank Mur- INFORMING THE PRESIDENT OF will read the names of the next group. kowski. THE UNITED STATES THAT A The legislative clerk called the Arizona—John McCain and Jon Kyl. QUORUM OF EACH HOUSE IS AS- Arkansas—Tim Hutchinson and Blanche L. names of Mr. NELSON of Nebraska, Mr. Lincoln. SEMBLED SANTORUM, Mr. SARBANES, and Ms. California—Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I send SNOWE. Boxer. a resolution to the desk and ask for its These Senators, escorted by Mr. Colorado—Ben Nighthorse Campbell and immediate consideration. HAGEL, Mr. LOTT, Ms. MIKULSKI, and Wayne Allard. The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Ms. COLLINS, respectively, advanced to Connecticut—Christopher J. Dodd and Jo- seph I. Lieberman. will report the resolution by title. the desk of the Vice President, the The legislative clerk read as follows: oath prescribed by law was adminis- Delaware—Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Thomas R. Carper. A resolution (S. Res. 1) informing the tered to them by the Vice President, Florida—Bob Graham and Bill Nelson. President of the United States that a and they severally subscribed to the Georgia—Max Cleland and Zell Miller. quorum of each House is assembled. oath in the Official Oath Book. Hawaii—Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. The VICE PRESIDENT. Without ob- The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- Akaka. jection, the resolution is agreed to. tions. Idaho—Larry E. Craig and Michael D. The resolution (S. Res. 1) was agreed (Applause, Senators rising.) Crapo. to, as follows: The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Illinois—Richard Durbin and Peter G. Fitz- gerald. S. RES. 1 will read the names of the last group. Indiana—Richard G. Lugar and Evan Bayh. The legislative clerk called the Resolved, That a committee consisting of Iowa—Chuck Grassley and Tom Harkin. two Senators be appointed to join such com- names of Ms. STABENOW and Mr. THOM- Kansas—Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts. mittee as may be appointed by the House of AS. Kentucky—Mitch McConnell and Jim Bun- Representatives to wait upon the President ning. These Senators, escorted by Mr. of the United States and inform him that a Louisiana—John B. Breaux and Mary L. LEVIN and Mr. ENZI, respectively, ad- quorum of each House is assembled and that Landrieu. vanced to the desk of the Vice Presi- the Congress is ready to receive any commu- Maine—Olympia J. Snowe and Susan M. dent, the oath prescribed by law was nication he may be pleased to make. Collins. administered to them by the Vice Maryland—Paul S. Sarbanes and Barbara A. f President, and they severally sub- Mikulski. scribed to the oath in the Official Oath APPOINTMENT BY THE VICE Massachusetts—Edward M. Kennedy and PRESIDENT Book. John F. Kerry. The VICE PRESIDENT. Congratula- Michigan—Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow. The VICE PRESIDENT. Pursuant to tions. Minnesota—Paul D. Wellstone and Mark Senate Resolution 1, the Chair ap- (Applause, Senators rising.) Dayton. points the Senator from South Dakota Mississippi—Thad Cochran and Trent Lott. The VICE PRESIDENT. The majority [Mr. DASCHLE] and the Senator from Missouri—Christopher S. Bond and Jean leader is recognized. Carnahan. Mississippi [Mr. LOTT] as a committee f Montana—Max Baucus and Conrad R. to join the committee on the part of the House of Representatives to wait CALL OF THE ROLL Burns. Nebraska—Chuck Hagel and E. Benjamin upon the President of the United Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I sug- Nelson. States and inform him that a quorum gest the absence of a quorum. Nevada—Harry Reid and John Ensign. is assembled and that the Congress is The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk New Hampshire—Bob Smith and Judd ready to receive any communication he will call the roll. Gregg. may be pleased to make. The legislative clerk proceeded to New Jersey—Robert Torricelli and Jon S. Corzine. f call the roll, and the following Sen- New Mexico—Pete V. Domenici and Jeff ators answered to their names: INFORMING THE HOUSE OF REP- Bingaman. RESENTATIVES THAT A QUORUM [Quorum No. 1] New York—Charles E. Schumer and Hillary OF THE SENATE IS ASSEMBLED Akaka Dorgan Lott Rodham Clinton. Allard Durbin Lugar North Carolina—Jesse Helms and John Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I send Allen Edwards McCain Edwards. a resolution to the desk and ask for its Baucus Ensign McConnell North Dakota—Kent Conrad and Byron L. immediate consideration. Bayh Enzi Mikulski Dorgan. Bennett Feingold Miller Ohio—Mike DeWine and George V. Voino- The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk Biden Feinstein Murray vich. will report the resolution by title. Bingaman Fitzgerald Nelson (FL) The legislative clerk read as follows: Bond Frist Nelson (NE) Oklahoma—Don Nickles and James M. Boxer Graham Nickles Inhofe. A resolution (S. Res. 2) informing the Breaux Gramm Reed Oregon—Ron Wyden and Gordon H. Smith. House of Representatives that a quorum of Bunning Grassley Reid Pennsylvania—Arlen Specter and Rick the Senate is assembled. Burns Gregg Roberts Santorum. The VICE PRESIDENT. Without ob- Byrd Hagel Rockefeller Rhode Island—Jack Reed and Lincoln Cantwell Harkin Santorum Chafee. jection, the resolution is agreed to. Carnahan Hatch Sarbanes The resolution (S. Res. 2) was agreed Carper Helms Schumer South Carolina—Strom Thurmond and Er- Chafee Hollings Sessions nest F. Hollings. to, as follows: Cleland Hutchinson Shelby South Dakota—Thomas A. Daschle and Tim S. RES. 2 Clinton Hutchison Smith (NH) Johnson. Resolved, That the Secretary inform the Cochran Inhofe Smith (OR) Tennessee—Fred Thompson and William H. Collins Inouye Snowe House of Representatives that a quorum of Frist. the Senate is assembled and that the Senate Conrad Jeffords Stabenow Texas—Phil Gramm and Kay Bailey Corzine Kennedy Stevens is ready to proceed to business. Hutchison. Craig Kerry Thomas f Crapo Kohl Thompson Utah—Orrin G. Hatch and Robert F. Ben- Daschle Kyl Thurmond nett. ELECTION OF THE HONORABLE Dayton Landrieu Torricelli Vermont—Patrick J. Leahy and James M. ROBERT C. BYRD AS PRESIDENT DeWine Leahy Warner Jeffords. Dodd Levin Wellstone Virginia—John W. Warner and George PRO TEMPORE AND ELECTION Domenici Lieberman Wyden Allen. OF THE HONORABLE STROM The VICE PRESIDENT. A quorum is Washington—Patty Murray and Maria Cant- THURMOND AS PRESIDENT PRO present. well. TEMPORE West Virginia—Robert C. Byrd and John D. LIST OF SENATORS BY STATES Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I send Rockefeller, IV. (Republicans in Roman (50): Democrats in Wisconsin—Herb Kohl and Russell D. Fein- a resolution to the desk and ask for its Italic (50): Total 100) gold. immediate consideration. Alabama—Richard C. Shelby and Jeff Ses- Wyoming—Craig Thomas and Michael B. The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk sions. Enzi. will report the resolution by title.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7 The legislative clerk read as follows: The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The electoral votes, which certificates and papers A resolution (S. Res. 3) to elect Robert C. clerk will report the resolution by shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in Byrd, a Senator from the State of West Vir- title. the alphabetical order of the States, begin- ginia, to be President pro tempore of the ning with the letter ‘‘A’’; and said tellers, The legislative clerk read as follows: having then read the same in the presence Senate of the United States, and to elect A resolution (S. Res. 5) notifying the House Strom Thurmond, a Senator from the State and hearing of the two Houses, shall make a of Representatives of the election of a Presi- list of the votes as they shall appear from of South Carolina, to be President pro tem- dent pro tempore of the U.S. Senate. pore of the Senate of the United States. the said certificates; and the votes having The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- been ascertained and counted in the manner The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without out objection, the resolution is agreed and according to the rules by law provided, objection, the resolution is agreed to. to. the result of the same shall be delivered to The resolution (S. Res. 3) was agreed the President of the Senate, who shall there- to, as follows: The resolution (S. Res. 5) reads as upon announce the state of the vote, which follows: S. RES. 3 announcement shall be deemed a sufficient S. RES. 5 declaration of the persons, if any, elected Resolved, That Robert C. Byrd, a Senator President and Vice President of the United from the State of West Virginia, be, and he Resolved, That the House of Representa- States, and, together with a list of the votes, is hereby, elected President of the Senate tives be notified of the election of Robert C. be entered on the Journals of the two pro tempore, to hold office until 12:00 merid- Byrd, a Senator from the State of West Vir- Houses. ian on January 20, 2001, in accordance with ginia, as President pro tempore. rule I, paragraph 1, of the Standing Rules of f f the Senate. FIXING THE HOUR OF DAILY EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE SEC. 2. That Strom Thurmond, a Senator JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COM- from the State of South Carolina, be, and he MEETING is hereby, elected President of the Senate MITTEE ON INAUGURAL CERE- Mr. DASCHLE. I send a resolution to MONIES pro tempore, to hold office effective 12:00 me- the desk and again ask for its imme- ridian on January 20, 2001, in accordance Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I send with rule I, paragraph 1, of the Standing diate consideration. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The a second concurrent resolution to the Rules of the Senate. desk and now ask for its immediate The VICE PRESIDENT. The Senator clerk will state the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: consideration. from West Virginia. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The (Applause, Senators rising.) A resolution (S. Res. 6) fixing the hour of clerk will report the concurrent resolu- daily meeting of the Senate. The Senator, escorted by Senator tion by title. DASCHLE and Senator LOTT, advanced The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- The legislative clerk read as follows: to the desk of the Vice President; the out objection, the resolution is agreed A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 2) to oath prescribed by law was adminis- to. extend the life of the Joint Congressional tered to Senator BYRD by the Vice The resolution (S. Res. 6) reads as Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. President; and he subscribed to the follows: The PRESIDENT pro tempore. This oath in the Official Oath Book. S. RES. 6 is a privileged resolution. (Applause, Senators rising.) Resolved, That the daily meeting of the Without objection, the concurrent (The PRESIDENT pro tempore as- Senate be 12 o’clock meridian unless other- resolution is agreed to. sumed the chair.) wise ordered. The concurrent resolution (S. Con. (Applause, Senators rising.) f Res. 2) reads as follows: Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, we of- S. CON. RES. 2 ficially congratulate you on the as- PROVIDING FOR COUNTING OF Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- cendancy to your new position. ELECTORAL VOTES FOR PRESI- resentatives concurring), That effective from DENT AND VICE PRESIDENT January 3, 2001, the joint committee created f Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I send by Senate Concurrent Resolution 89 of the NOTIFYING THE PRESIDENT OF a concurrent resolution to the desk and One Hundredth Sixth Congress, to make the THE UNITED STATES OF THE necessary arrangements for the inaugura- now ask for its immediate consider- tion, is hereby continued with the same ELECTION OF A PRESIDENT PRO ation. TEMPORE power and authority. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The SEC. 2. That effective from January 3, 2001, Mr. DASCHLE. I send a resolution to clerk will state the title of the concur- the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolu- the desk and ask for its immediate con- rent resolution. tion 90 of the One Hundredth Sixth Congress, sideration. The legislative clerk read as follows: to authorize the rotunda of the United The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The States Capitol to be used in connection with A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 1) to the proceedings and ceremonies for the inau- clerk will report the resolution by provide for the counting on January 6, 2001, title. guration of the President-elect and the Vice of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States, are hereby The legislative clerk read as follows: President of the United States. continued with the same power and author- A resolution (S. Res. 4) notifying the Presi- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. This ity. dent of the United States of the election of is a privileged resolution. f a President pro tempore. Without objection, the concurrent The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The resolution is agreed to. APPOINTING CHAIRMEN OF resolution is privileged. The Senate concurrent resolution (S. STANDING COMMITTEES Without objection, the resolution is Con. Res. 1) reads as follows: Mr. DASCHLE. I send a final resolu- agreed to. S. CON. RES. 1 tion to the desk and ask for its imme- The resolution (S. Res. 4) reads as Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- diate consideration. follows: resentatives concurring), That the two Houses The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The S. RES. 4 of Congress shall meet in the Hall of the clerk will state the title of the resolu- Resolved, That the President of the United House of Representatives on Saturday, the tion. States be notified of the election of Robert 6th day of January 2001, at 1 o’clock post me- The legislative clerk read as follows: C. Byrd, a Senator from the State of West ridian, pursuant to the requirements of the A resolution (S. Res. 7) designating chair- Virginia, as President pro tempore. Constitution and laws relating to the elec- men of standing committees. f tion of President and Vice President of the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. This United States, and the President of the Sen- is a privileged resolution. NOTIFYING THE HOUSE OF REP- ate shall be their Presiding Officer; that two Without objection, the resolution is RESENTATIVES OF THE ELEC- tellers shall be previously appointed by the President of the Senate on the part of the agreed to. TION OF A PRESIDENT PRO TEM- The resolution (S. Res. 7) reads as PORE Senate and two by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives, to whom shall follows: Mr. DASCHLE. I send a resolution to be handed, as they are opened by the Presi- S. RES. 7 the desk and ask for its immediate con- dent of the Senate, all the certificates and Resolved, That the following Senators are sideration. papers purporting to be certificates of the designated as Chairmen of the following

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2001 committees until 12:00 meridian on January requests be agreed to en bloc, and the those whose introduction and consideration 20, 2001: motion to reconsider the adoption of have been agreed to by the majority leader, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and these requests be laid upon the table. following consultation with the Republican Forestry: Mr. Harkin, of Iowa. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- leader; be in order prior to January 22, and Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Byrd, of out objection, it is so ordered. further that for the remainder of the 107th West Virginia. The unanimous consent requests are Congress, Senators may be allowed to bring Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Levin, to the desk bill, joint resolutions, concurrent of Michigan. as follows: resolutions, and simple resolutions, for refer- Committee on Banking, Housing, and That for the duration of the 107th Con- ral to appropriate committees. Urban Affairs: Mr. Sarbanes, of Maryland. gress, the Ethics Committee be authorized to f Committee on the Budget: Mr. Conrad, of meet during the session of the Senate; North Dakota. That for the duration of the 107th Con- MORNING BUSINESS Committee on Commerce, Science, and gress, there be a limitation of 15 minutes Transportation: Mr. Hollings, of South Caro- each upon any rollcall vote, with the warn- Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I now lina. ing signal to be sounded at the midway ask unanimous consent that there be a Committee on Energy and Natural Re- point, beginning at the last 71⁄2 minutes, and period of morning business for state- sources: Mr. Bingaman, of New Mexico. when rollcall votes are of 10-minute dura- ments only, with Senators permitted tion, the warning signal be sounded at the Committee on Environment and Public to speak therein for up to 10 minutes beginning of the last 71⁄2 minutes; Works: Mr. Reid, of Nevada. each, with the exception of the major- Committee on Finance: Mr. Baucus, of That during the 107th Congress, it be in order for the Secretary of the Senate to re- ity and minority leaders. Montana. ceive reports at the desk when presented by Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. There a Senator at any time during the day of the Biden, of Delaware. will now be a period for the consider- session of the Senate; Committee on Governmental Affairs: Mr. ation of morning business. That the majority and minority leaders Lieberman, of Connecticut. may daily have up to 10 minutes each on Mr. DASCHLE. I thank my col- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, each calendar day following the prayer and leagues. and Pensions: Mr. Kennedy, of Massachu- disposition of the reading of, or the approval Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I suggest setts. of, the Journal; the absence of a quorum. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Leahy, of That the Parliamentarian of the House of The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Vermont. Representatives and his three assistants be Committee on Rules and Administration: clerk will call the roll. given the privileges of the floor during the The legislative clerk proceeded to Mr. Dodd, of Connecticut. 107th Congress; Committee on Small Business: Mr. Kerry, That, notwithstanding the provisions of call the roll. of Massachusetts. rule XXVIII, conference reports and state- Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. ments accompanying them not be printed as unanimous consent that the order for Rockefeller, of West Virginia. Senate reports when such conference reports the quorum call be rescinded. Committee on Indian Affairs: Mr. Inouye, and statements have been printed as a House The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. DUR- of Hawaii. report unless specific request is made in the BIN). Without objection, it is so or- Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Gra- Senate in each instance to have such a re- ham, of Florida. port printed; dered. SEC. 2. Effective on January 20, 2001 at That the Committee on Appropriations be f noon the following committees shall have authorized during the 107th Congress to file the following chairmen, pursuant to Repub- reports during adjournments or recesses of FINAL ASCERTAINMENT OF lican Conference ratification: the Senate on appropriations bills, including ELECTORS Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and joint resolutions, together with any accom- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Forestry: Mr. Lugar of Indiana. panying notices of motions to suspend rule Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Ste- XVI, pursuant to rule V, for the purpose of Chair lays before the Senate commu- vens, of Alaska. offering certain amendments to such bills or nications from the Director of the Fed- Committee on Armed Services: Mr. War- joint resolutions, which proposed amend- eral Register, National Archives, trans- ner, of Virginia. ments shall be printed; mitting, pursuant to law, certified cop- Committee on Banking, Housing, and That, for the duration of the 107th Con- ies of the final ascertainment of the Urban Affairs: Mr. Gramm, of Texas. gress, the Secretary of the Senate be author- Electors for President and Vice Presi- Committee on the Budget: Mr. Domenici, ized to make technical and clerical correc- dent, which are ordered to lie on the of New Mexico. tions in the engrossments of all Senate- Committee on Commerce, Science, and passed bills and resolutions, Senate amend- table. Transportation: Mr. McCain, of Arizona. ments to House bills and resolutions, Senate f Committee on Energy and Natural Re- amendments to House amendments to Sen- sources: Mr. Murkowski, of Alaska. ate bills and resolutions, and Senate amend- APPOINTMENT Committee on Environment and Public ments to House amendments to House bills The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Works: Mr. Smith, of New Hampshire. or resolution; Chair appoints the Senator from Con- Committee on Finance: Mr. Grassley, of That for the duration of the 107th Con- Iowa. gress, when the Senate is in recess or ad- necticut, Mr. DODD, and the Senator Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. journment, the Secretary of the Senate is from Virginia, Mr. WARNER, as tellers Helms, of North Carolina. authorized to receive messages from the on the part of the Senate to count the Committee on Governmental Affairs: Mr. President of the United States, and—with electoral votes. Thompson, of Tennessee. the exception of House bills, joint resolu- f Committee on Health, Education, Labor, tions and concurrent resolutions—messages and Pensions: Mr. Jeffords, of Vermont. from the House of Representatives; and that THE 107TH CONGRESS Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Hatch, of they be appropriately referred; and that the Utah. President of the Senate, the President pro Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, 213 Committee on Rules and Administration: tempore, and the Acting President pro tem- years ago, the Framers of the Constitu- Mr. McConnell, of Kentucky. pore be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills tion created the United States Senate. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Bond, and joint resolutions; In all the years since then, only 1,864 of Missouri. That for the duration of the 107th Con- Americans have been granted the privi- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Spec- gress, Senators be allowed to leave at the lege of serving in this extraordinary desk with the Journal Clerk the names of ter, of Pennsylvania. body; and that includes the new Sen- Committee on Indian Affairs: Mr. Camp- two staff members who will be granted the bell, of Colorado. privilege of the floor during the consider- ators we welcome today. Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. ation of the specific matter noted, and that For every Senator, whether serving Shelby, of Alabama. the Sergeant-at-Arms be instructed to rotate in the 18th Century or the 21st, wheth- f such staff members as space allows; er beginning one’s first term, or—like That for the duration of the 107th Con- Senator BYRD—one’s eighth, the open- ORDER OF PROCEDURE gress, it be in order to refer treaties and ing of a new Congress has always been Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I send nominations on the day when they are re- a time of great hope. This Congress is ceived from the President, even when the to the desk en bloc 12 unanimous con- Senate has no executive session that day; no exception. sent requests, and I ask for their imme- That no bills or further resolutions, or We have important work ahead of us. diate consideration en bloc, that the committee-reported legislation, other than We also have—within us—everything

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S9 we need to do that work wisely and The next day, there was another col- He said that our ability to settle well—if we choose to do so. umn. It had a different author, but the matters of national importance peace- Never before has America had a 50/50 sentiment was the same. The headline fully and honorably in this Chamber is Senate. Thirty-one State legislatures on that one read: ‘‘Bipartisan blather.’’ one of the things that sets this Nation have dealt creatively with this chal- The writer of the first column said apart from so many others. lenge in the last 30 years, but no U.S. bipartisanship amounted to ‘‘betrayal’’ He offered what he called a ‘‘Baker’s Senate has ever been divided exactly in of one’s principles and supporters. Dozen Rules for Senate Leadership.’’ half. The author of the second column was Among his rules: ‘‘Have a genuine re- An even split does not necessitate po- even more succinct and scathing. He spect for differing points of view. Re- litical gridlock—as these States have called it, bipartisanship, an ‘‘instru- member that every Senator is an indi- demonstrated—but does require bipar- ment of emasculation.’’ vidual, with individual needs, ambi- tisanship. Both of these men are good writers. tions and political conditions. Also re- Senate LOTT and I have had a number They are on talk shows all the time. member that even members of the op- of discussions over the past weeks But they are not—as Teddy Roosevelt position party are susceptible to per- about how to organize this Congress so put it—‘‘in the arena.’’ They have not suasion and redemption on a surprising that it is both representative and pro- answered a call to public service, as we number of issues.’’ ductive. Our conversations have been have. They didn’t look people in the The third speaker in the series was friendly and constructive, and they are eyes and tell them: ‘‘If you’ll vote for ROBERT C. BYRD, the only one of the continuing. It is my hope that we will me, I promise you I will do my level seven with whom we still have the good have a plan soon that our fellow Sen- best in the Senate, to pay down the na- fortune to work and learn from nearly ators, and our fellow Americans, will tional debt, or create an affordable pre- every day. agree is workable and fair. scription drug benefit’’, or do any of In his more than 40 years in this Another reason this Senate is his- the other things we told people back body, Senator BYRD has served as both toric is because it includes—I’m happy home we would try to do. majority and minority leader, as Presi- to note—a record number of women. Of They are clever writers, but they did dent pro tempore, and as chairman of the 11 new Senators who join us today, not take an oath to serve their Nation. the Senate Appropriations Committee. 4 are women. In all, there are now 13 We have. In his typically wise lecture, he re- women in this Senate—the most We need to use our cleverness to find minded us that our founders ‘‘were women ever to serve in the Senate at the bipartisan solutions that evaded pragmatists, rather than idealists,’’ the same time. I am especially proud the last Congress. We need to show the and that this Senate is itself the result that 10 of those women are Democrats. American people that their faith in our of a compromise, the Great Com- In fact, there are more women Sen- system of government was not mis- promise of July 16, 1787. ators in our caucus this year than He went on to say: ‘‘Political polar- placed. And I believe we can. there were in the entire Senate last ization . . . is not now, and never has After reading those negative views of year. That is good news, for women, for been, a good thing for the Senate. bipartisanship, I decided I needed a dif- families, and for this institution. ‘‘I am talking about politics when it ferent perspective, so I reread all seven There is one more reason this Senate becomes gamesmanship or mean-spir- of the speeches from the leader’s lec- is historic and that is, the extraor- ited, or when it becomes overly ma- ture series. dinary events that occurred between nipulative, simply to gain advantage. I For those who may not be familiar the election and today. am not talking about honestly held with it, the leader’s lecture series is This last Presidential election tested views or differing political positions. the most extraordinary lecture series the patience of our people and the Those things enrich our system. strength of our institutions like no in the city. ‘‘Americans,’’ he said, ‘‘have always other election in our lifetime. It was a I commend my friend, Senator LOTT, loved a good debate. And that is what difficult time for all Americans. But whose idea it was. I believe they wish for now: more sub- Shortly after he became majority throughout those 5 long weeks of un- stantive and stimulating debate, and leader, he decided that we ought to certainty—from election night until less pure politics and imagery.’’ the Supreme Court decision—the take advantage of the unusual—per- I couldn’t agree more. American people remained confident haps unprecedented—fact that so many President Bush—the first President that our system of government was former Senate leaders were still alive. Bush—said two of the most important strong enough to withstand the test of As he put it, we ought to find a way to legislative accomplishments during his a contested Presidential election. They share with the Nation ‘‘the wisdom and Presidency were, first, the Clean Air continued to believe that we could re- insights that can be gained only by a Act, which passed as a result of the ex- solve the uncertainty, and move on. lifetime of service to free people.’’ traordinary combined efforts of Presi- The challenge for this Congress, and The lectures all take place in the ma- dent Bush and George Mitchell; and this Senate, is to prove worthy of that jestic Old Senate Chamber, where Clay second, the Americans with Disabil- faith. I am hopeful we can. and Webster debated the great issues of ities Act, whose two strongest cham- Now, we have a President-elect. His their day. pions in this body were Bob Dole and administration is taking shape. In just Over nearly 3 years, we have heard TOM HARKIN. over 2 weeks, George W. Bush will be- candid recollections and sage advice He described both measures as ‘‘land- come our President. from seven remarkable leaders. As we mark pieces of legislation that became I speak for all my colleagues on this begin this new Congress, I thought it a reality only after the White House side of the aisle when I say we are might be instructive to listen again to and the Senate demonstrated biparti- ready to work in good faith with our what they had to say about what works sanship and compromise.’’ Republican friends and with President- in the Senate and what this Senate is George Mitchell, my friend and im- elect Bush and his administration to all about. mediate predecessor as Democratic find bipartisan solutions to the chal- Mike Mansfield was majority leader leader, recalled the 31⁄2 years he spent lenges facing our Nation. As I have said from 1959 to 1969. He was also Ambas- chairing the Northern Ireland peace ne- before: Bipartisanship is not an option. sador to Japan under both parties. gotiations after leaving the Senate. If we are going to do the work here in In the end, he said, the Senate can Frequently during those negotia- the appropriate way, as we have been only function ‘‘if there is a high degree tions, he said, one party would plead sent here to do, it is now a require- of accommodation, mutual restraint, with him to limit debate by the other ment. and a measure of courage—in spite of parties. Unfortunately, not everyone under- our weaknesses—in all of us.’’ He never would, explaining: ‘‘I got stands or accepts that fact. A couple of Howard Baker is a friend to many of my training in the United States Sen- weeks ago, I read a column by a well- us. He was the Senate majority leader ate.’’ known syndicated political pundit. The during the Reagan administration and After 31⁄2 years of talking, the parties headline read: ‘‘Beware the bipartisan- later served as President Reagan’s reached an agreement to end a conflict ship.’’ chief of staff. that had gone on for hundreds of years.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2001 Senator Mitchell said he is often their parties—who know what it means I look forward to working with Sen- asked whether there are common les- to be in Teddy Roosevelt’s ‘‘arena.’’ ators on both sides of the aisle, and sons that can be drawn from his experi- To them, bipartisanship is not emas- with our new President, to find honor- ence in this Senate and at the peace culating. It is ennobling. It is not be- able ways to do the work we have all table in Belfast. traying the people who sent us here. It been sent here to do. Yes, he said. And among the most is the only hope we have of serving I yield the floor. important is this: them. f ‘‘There is no such thing as a conflict What is bipartisanship in the 107th that can’t be ended. Conflicts are cre- Congress? We will need to find the CONGRATULATING THE MAJORITY ated and sustained by human beings. right answer to that question if we are LEADER They can be ended by human beings.’’ to serve our country well. We will not Mr. REID. Mr. President, before the That is a lesson worth remembering be able to quantify bipartisanship. Bi- majority leader leaves the floor, I want as this new Congress begins. partisanship is not a mathematical for- to tell him how much I appreciate not The sixth speaker in the leader’s lec- mula. It is a spirit. It is a way of work- ture series is also a friend to many of only the content of what he has stated ing together that tolerates open de- but the expression that was given. We us—a man to whom I owe a personal bate. It recognizes principled com- debt of gratitude and for whom I have have a lot of work to do. promise. It means respecting the right As our leader, we Democrats have the greatest respect: Robert J. Dole. of each Senator to speak his or her For 18 months, he and I served as watched you over these past 6 years, mind, and vote his or her conscience. and have marveled at the work you leaders of our parties. And it means recognizing that we must That was 6 years ago. My party had have been able to do. I do agree with do business differently after an elec- you; the Senate has changed remark- just done the unthinkable. We had lost tion that gave us a 50–50 Senate and an the majority in both the House and the ably in its composition. It has im- almost evenly divided House. Above proved so much with the addition of Senate. Not only was Senator Dole now all, it means putting the national in- the majority leader—a position I had women. Now 20 percent of our con- terest ahead of personal or party inter- ference is made up of women. We are a hoped to hold—but it was also widely ests. assumed that he would run against a better Senate for that having occurred. This year, as I said, is a historic year We are going to continue to get better. Democratic President the next year. for the Senate. This past year was also We could have had a terrible rela- I say to the majority leader that we historic. it was the 200th anniversary support you. We acknowledge there are tionship. The fact that we did not was of Congress’ first meeting in this build- due to Senator Dole’s love of this body some things we need to work out. I ing. hope in this tone of compromise that and this Nation, and to his funda- As part of the anniversary celebra- the first thing the Republicans will do, mental sense of fairness and decency. tion, artists are restoring what are during the time they are in the minor- He served as Republican leader for 11 known as the Brumidi Corridors on the ity status, would be to acknowledge years—longer than any Republican in first floor of the Capitol’s Senate wing. that the Senate is 50–50, and as a result history. In all, he spent 10,000 days in The Corridors were painted more of that, because most of the work is this Senate. Of those 10,000 days, he than 150 years ago by an Italian immi- done in committees, we have an ar- said, a few stood out especially vividly. grant named Constantino Brumidi, the rangement where the committees are One day that stood out, he said, was same man who painted the ceiling in evenly divided. I know our leader has when he invited former Senator George the Rotunda. McGovern to join the congressional He has been called ‘‘America’s Mi- worked hard to accomplish that. I hope delegation attending the funeral of chelangelo’’—and with good reason. that can be done between you and Sen- former First Lady Pat Nixon: He spent 25 years of his life painting ator LOTT. I hope we will not have to (A) reporter asked George why he should scenes on the walls and ceilings of this have filibusters by the Republicans on honor the wife of a man with whom he had Capitol. It was a labor of love for the a resolution to establish what is a fair, waged a bitter battle for the White House. country he chose as his home. equally divided committee structure in Senator McGovern replied: ‘‘You can’t keep the Senate. on campaigning forever.’’ And George was I think I must have walked through those corridors 1,000 times over the I also acknowledge the leader for his right. statement about what we need to do. It seems to me that is another lesson years. Every time, I marvel at Brumidi’s talents and their beauty. We have so many things to do: With worth remembering as this Congress education, health care, making sure begins. Over the years, Brumidi’s original work was covered with layers of paint that workers are protected, dealing The seventh speaker, former Vice with the difficult problems we have President Dan Quayle, recalled as one and varnish and dirt. Now, restorers are scraping those layers off. And what with Medicare, and paying down this of his proudest achievements in the huge debt that we owe. I hope we can Senate was working with TED KENNEDY they are revealing beneath is an even more beautiful depiction of Brumidi’s keep our eye on the prize and not get to strengthen America’s job-training burdened with partisan squabbling. programs in the early 1980s. imagination over 100 years ago. I believe the same can be true of this So as one of your loyal lieutenants, I He also said that people often ask look forward to this next Congress and him how being Vice President com- Senate. Many times over the last sev- eral years, a layer of bitter partisan- accomplishing things for the people of pares with being a Senator. the State of Nevada, the people of He tells them: ‘‘When you are Vice ship has settled over this body. Even South Dakota, the people of Louisiana, President, it is always impressed on with that disadvantage, it has re- and the whole country, so that we can you that you are No. 2 . . .’’ mained the greatest legislative body in walk out of here as proud, when this But ‘‘when you are a Senator, you the history of the world, and one in Congress ends, as we are at the begin- are your own person. You have real au- which I am proud to serve. But think ning of this Congress. tonomy. You make independent deci- how much more effective it could be if Again, I congratulate and applaud sions . . . You are, in a way, an inde- we could wash away the partisanship. the majority leader for his remarks. pendent conscience in this institution. At the first Leaders’ Lecture, Sen- The best word to describe a Senator ator LOTT compared the Old Senate f is: free. He or she is free to stand up Chamber to this Chamber. He said that THANKING THE ASSISTANT and debate, free to speak his or her the Old Chamber was more intimate, MAJORITY LEADER mind, free to act according to his or and more beautiful. And he was right. her best judgment. But this Chamber has one profound dis- Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, let me ‘‘I believe you would concur that the tinction that makes all the difference. thank the distinguished assistant Senate’s best debates,’’ he added, ‘‘are The Old Chamber celebrates our past. Democratic leader, the now assistant bipartisan debates.’’ In this Chamber, it is our privilege— majority leader, for his kind remarks These are seven remarkable leaders and our responsibility—to chart our and for all he has done for the Senate who achieved the highest positions in Nation’s future. and for our caucus.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11 As we closed out the 106th Congress, When Maria and I discussed this, I TRIBUTE TO MR. ROBERT BOYER many called attention to the remark- said: It is interesting; when I came to Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I able work done by the assistant major- the Senate 4 years ago, I wound up rise to recognize the service and career ity leader—then assistant Democratic with Scoop Jackson’s desk. As a mat- of Mr. Robert Boyer, a member of the leader—in the last Congress. He has be- ter of fact, as my colleagues know, it is senior executive service, upon his re- come an invaluable asset. His leader- a tradition, after one has served here a tirement after 33 years of honorable ship, and the strength of his day-to-day while, that they carve their name in and distinguished service. Throughout involvement on the Senate floor, in the desk when they leave. his career, he has epitomized the Navy concert with our Republican col- This honored desk has Scoop Jack- core values of honor, courage, and com- leagues, is so deeply appreciated. son’s name carved in it. It is my pleas- mitment and has displayed an excep- I share his optimism and his deter- ure today to yield to the freshman Sen- tional ability to advance the Navy’s fa- mination to make this a productive ator from the great State of Wash- cilities requirements within the De- Congress. I look forward, in the most ington and, in the great tradition of partment of Defense and the Congress. heartfelt way, to working with him as Scoop Jackson, to yield to her this I commend him for a superb career of we face the challenges of the new Con- desk which will be transferred to her service to the Navy, our great Nation, gress. shortly. I wish her the very best and a and my home state of South Carolina. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- long, lively term in the Senate, par- Mr. Boyer received the 2000 Presi- sence of a quorum. ticularly in the tradition of Scoop dential Rank of Meritorious Executive The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Jackson. for sustained superior performance, clerk will call the roll. I welcome Senator CANTWELL and leadership and management. He has a The assistant legislative clerk pro- yield the floor. distinguished reputation as one of the ceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- government’s leaders in strategic ac- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask ator from the State of Washington is quisition, business innovations, and unanimous consent that the order for recognized. contract initiatives. As the lead senior the quorum call be rescinded. Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I civilian with the Naval Facilities Engi- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. thank my good friend, Senator neering Command, Mr. Boyer is a vi- REED). Without objection, it is so or- CLELAND of Georgia, for the honor and sionary, directly responsible for the dered. this gift of a very humble beginning for implementation of new acquisition f me in the Senate, to have the oppor- strategies and innovative operations tunity not only to work with him and and organization changes that serve RECESS my new colleagues but to be the recipi- Navy operating forces, senior leaders of Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, on be- ent of such a warm welcome. industry, and other customers world- half of the majority leader, I ask unan- Senator Jackson was obviously a wide. As the Executive Director of Ac- imous consent that the Senate stand in landmark in our Capitol, as well as his quisition during the past three years, recess until 3:15 p.m. today. years of dedication in our State. Sen- Mr. Boyer established a creative and There being no objection, the Senate, ator Jackson arrived here in January ground-breaking an acquisition pro- at 2:01 p.m., recessed until 3:16 p.m.; of 1941—he was 28 years old—and start- gram copied both within and outside whereupon, the Senate reassembled ed to represent the State of Wash- the federal government. The global when called to order by the Presiding ington, the Second Congressional Dis- scope of his responsibilities and the Officer [Mr. AKAKA]. trict, and then later, for 31 years, depth, breadth and sheer quantity of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The served in the U.S. Senate. contractual actions under Mr. Boyer’s Chair, in his capacity as a Senator He was a great leader on foreign pol- purview are staggering. While Mr. from Hawaii, suggests the absence of a icy, on human rights, on arms control, Boyer continues to champion innova- quorum. and on the importance of our environ- tion and initiative within the entire The clerk will call the roll. ment, with the Jackson-Vanik amend- Command, he continually exceeds the The legislative clerk proceeded to ment, with the National Environ- execution and performance goals of his call the roll. mental Protection Act, and a variety Acquisition program. His loyalty and Mr. CLELAND. Mr. President, I ask of other landmark environmental poli- integrity are unequaled, as is the re- unanimous consent that the order for cies that were so important to the spect that he has earned from his the quorum call be rescinded. State of Washington but also to this workforce. His combination of superior The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without country. talent, leadership acumen and genuine objection, it is so ordered. It is an honor to accept this gift from love of his work make him a gifted ex- f Senator CLELAND of the desk of Sen- ecutive. Mr. Boyer’s acquisition innovations SCOOP JACKSON’S DESK ator Scoop Jackson, a Senator who was known as one who worked across the have changed construction and service Mr. CLELAND. Mr. President, today aisle in a bipartisan fashion. In fact, contracting ashore and set new stand- we saw new Members of the Senate one observer of public policy, George ards within the Department of Defense sworn in. It was a pleasure to see a Will, called him one of the ‘‘finest pub- for programs such as the Public-Pri- dear personal friend, MARIA CANTWELL lic servants I have known, who mas- vate-Venture for the Family Housing from the great State of Washington, tered the delicate balance of democ- and Utility product lines. He has made sworn in as that State’s junior Sen- racy.’’ dramatic operational improvements, ator. Again, I thank the Senator from realigning scarce resources to acquire When I was visiting with her in the Georgia for this very kind gift and out- the best possible value for the Navy. fall, during the maximum climactic reach on my very first day in the Sen- We widely acclaim his innovative ap- days of her campaign, we were talking ate in the hope that I will carry on the proaches within the Navy and most re- about the Senate and great Senators Northwest tradition that has been so cently, focused senior leaders on his ac- from the State of Washington, and the important to our State. quisition innovations. name of Henry ‘‘Scoop’’ Jackson came Mr. CLELAND. Mr. President, I sug- From December 1991 to May 1996, Mr. up. He has been one of my heroes. As a gest the absence of a quorum. Boyer was the Senior Procurement Ex- matter of fact, last year I was given The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ecutive for the Federal Management the Scoop Jackson Award, and it was a clerk will call the roll. Agency. In this capacity he directed a great honor for me to receive it. The legislative clerk proceeded to nationwide contract, grant, and co- Scoop Jackson was, of course, known call the roll. operative agreement program in sup- for his stance for a strong military, a Mr. BAYH. Madam President, I ask port of the Agency’s all hazard mis- strong defense, and also a strong com- unanimous consent that the order for sion. His duties included direct support mitment to positive and progressive so- the quorum call be rescinded. to the multibillion dollar state and cial policies. This made him a great The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. LIN- local municipality efforts to improve statesman from the State of Wash- COLN). Without objection, it is so or- their disaster mitigation programs, re- ington. dered. sponse, and recovery efforts. From 1971

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2001 to 1991, Mr. Boyer worked in various Schaefer. ‘‘Everybody trusted her. She never City legislators and mayors, not governors, acquisition positions within the De- misled anybody. Her credibility was 100 per- were her bosses. A master of the complicated partment of Navy. Mr. Boyer served as cent in Annapolis. She was brilliant.’’ formulas used to redistribute the state’s rev- A woman who dressed simply, she walked a U.S. Army Infantry Officer from 1968 enue, Mrs. Hoffman made the arithmetic the corridors of the State House and City work year after year for Baltimore with cat- to 1970. Hall in one of the many berets she wore. egories of aid she sometimes invented— Mr. Boyer was born in Annandale, ‘‘She had a passion for the city that drove sometimes on the thinnest pretext. Then she Virginia, but adopted South Carolina her,’’ said Marvin Mandel, Maryland’s gov- sold them to the presiding officers and gov- as his home while attending the Cita- ernor in the 1970s. ‘‘Everybody respected her. ernors who put them in play. del where he earned his Masters in She was aggressive, too. But in the end, she The state treasury’s growing importance was one of the most knowledgeable persons to a struggling city losing population and Business Administration. He is married in Annapolis.’’ to the former Julie Mandell. He and power was little appreciated until she took ‘‘She was the most effective governmental over. She learned that Baltimore department Julie have a son, Robby, and a daugh- lobbyist in the history of our state,’’ said heads were coming to Annapolis to lobby ter, Tracy. U.S. Rep. Benjamin L. Cardin. ‘‘I owe my against money bills that would have helped Madam President, I wish him and his sensitivity toward fiscal matters to her.’’ the city. Too much paperwork, they told her. As Baltimore’s first and longest-serving family the best in his well-deserved re- That view changed. lobbyist in Annapolis, she invented a posi- tirement. She quickly became a presence in the as- tion soon copied by the state’s largest sub- sembly. Unique among public or private lob- f divisions as they competed with her for state byists, she was given access to the Senate ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS aid. She continued in the job for 33 years, re- lounge and floor by then-Senate President tiring in 1986 but returning as a consultant Steny H. Hoyer, now a member of Congress. periodically until 1996, when she left the Her singular status was owed to the trust State House for good. built over years of service, according to Mr. TRIBUTE TO JANET L. HOFFMAN Then 77, she had served in city or state Schaefer. government for almost a half-century. On ∑ Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise ‘‘I think she’s the smartest woman I ever her last day of city service, the House of Del- to bring to the Senate’s attention the met in the area of finance,’’ the former egates passed a resolution commemorating passing of a great and unique woman— mayor and governor said in 1996. ‘‘People her work. Janet L. Hoffman. She was described She was known in her prime as Maryland’s knew when she told them something, it was by the Baltimore Sun as ‘‘a lobbyist 48th senator, an institutional honor that right.’’ Asked if he gave her authority to act whose political and financial wizardry gave her a ‘‘kick.’’ In truth, she had more in his absence, Mr. Schaefer said he gave her real power than many of the 47 men and authority to act in his presence. helped Baltimore shoulder the burden In the 1960s, with the help of a rural and women who earned the title at the polls, and of urban poverty.’’ conservative Senate president, the late Wil- I first became acquainted with Janet she served far longer than any of them. In marathon lobbying sessions of 1976, she liam S. James, Mrs. Hoffman managed a re- Hoffman in 1971 as a member of the won funding for the Baltimore subway and structuring of responsibilities between the Baltimore City Council. I came into the downtown Convention Center from the state and local governments that shifted the politics as a fiery protestor and had to General Assembly. She was so exhausted she financing of welfare from the subdivisions to learn how to turn my protest placards collapsed and was driven home by a state the state. Then, like many major U.S. cities, Balti- into legislation. Janet Hoffman really trooper. ‘‘I remember going up to the gallery and more was paying a quarter to a third of its taught me, guided me and mentored me welfare costs, a burden that was growing and in the strategy of governance and the speaking with Donald Schaefer and Janet,’’ Cardin said. ‘‘It was a very dramatic mo- would have exhausted city resources if the wiles of government finance. I learned ment, an incredible night.’’ state had not stepped in. Mrs. Hoffman pro- how to operationalize my good inten- Earlier in the decade, working with city posed limiting the welfare payments of any tions and learned how to budget. She budget official Charles Benton, she rec- state subdivision to a fixed percentage of was patient, persistent and a strong ad- ommended selling what is now BWI Airport revenue from its tax rate. vocate for women’s rights. She was so to the state and using the proceeds to build ‘‘It meant that while the city’s welfare the National Aquarium. caseload was growing and its tax-paying proud of seeing me come to the Con- middle class was leaving, there was a limit gress, the Senate and a member of the The trust of those she worked with com- bined with a keen sense of history to bring on what the city had to spend,’’ said William Appropriations Committee. her city an annual bonanza of financial aid, S. Ratchford II, director of the state Depart- She’d be so proud in having her biog- including a 1960s realignment of responsi- ment of Fiscal Services. ‘‘If she hadn’t raphy included in the CONGRESSIONAL bility for welfare that freed the city of worked that out, chances are the city would RECORD on the day that four new strains that might have precluded the down- not have had the wherewithal to do what it women are sworn into the United town renaissance of the 1980s. She also cre- did later.’’ ated financial formulas to pay for portions of Mrs. Hoffman persuaded legislators that States Senate. She would have what helped Baltimore was good for the cheered—and would have wanted to city fire, police, highway and educational ex- penses. state. The state’s major employment center make sure they understood govern- Eight governors were elected during her was protected, and other, equally poor, juris- ment finance. service: William Preston Lane Jr., Theodore dictions profited from the formulas she de- Mr. President, the Baltimore Sun de- R. McKeldin, J. Millard Tawes, Spiro T. vised. scribed Janet Hoffman best. I ask that Agnew, Marvin Mandel, Harry R. Hughes, Adherents and adversaries alike were at the Sun’s article on her life and legacy William Donald Schaefer and Parris N. times awed by her forward-looking approach. ‘‘I had the best teacher in the world,’’ said be included in the RECORD. Glendening. ‘‘On the outside she was rough and tough,’’ Blair Lee IV, son of the former acting gov- [From the Baltimore Sun, Dec. 31, 2000] said former Speaker of the House R. Clayton ernor, Blair Lee III, and a former lobbyist for JANET L. HOFFMAN DIES; LOBBYIST, ADVISER Mitchell Jr., a Kent County Democrat. Montgomery County. TO CITY ‘‘But when you got to know her, she was ‘‘We’d sit around late at night studying her FINANCE EXPERT STEERED STATE AID TO sweet and lovable. You could rely on her fig- city bills,’’ he said. ‘‘Why would she be try- BALTIMORE ures. She had a talent and gift for numbers.’’ ing to change some nondescript little bit of Not infrequently, she helped them solve language or numbers in a bill? We looked and (By C. Fraser Smith) fiscal and political problems. She did it with looked and crunched and crunched, and fi- Janet L. Hoffman, a lobbyist whose polit- great mental dexterity, bill-by-bill memory nally we’d see that Janet was dealing with ical and financial wizardry helped Baltimore of legislative history and a keen sense of something she saw coming 10 years down the shoulder the burden of urban poverty, died what motivates people. Candid and direct to road.’’ yesterday of kidney failure at Oak Crest the end, she said she was leaving finally to One year she pushed a bill that guaranteed Health Care Center in Parkville. She was 81 make way for new minds. a certain level of aid that seemed lower than and had lived in Mount Washington for many ‘‘A more exploring, fresher approach is the sums Baltimore won year after year. years. needed,’’ she said. ‘‘It’s hard at my stage to Why? Because she knew the formula on A strategist as well as a master of govern- pick up a bill and really read it because I which that aid was based would not work in ment finance, Mrs. Hoffman used Balti- think I know what’s in it.’’ the city’s favor forever. more’s fading power with pre-eminent effi- Her first government job came in 1949 when ‘‘She could write a communicated budget ciency, building coalitions and making she became the first staff member in the formula and talk to the least sophisticated friends in the highest places. state’s newly created Fiscal Research Bu- legislator,’’ Lee said. ‘‘She was a rare crea- ‘‘She was the best thing the city had in An- reau, which analyzed legislation for the ture. She walked both sides of the track.’’ napolis,’’ said state comptroller and long- House and Senate. Thirteen years later, she One year she helped then-Senator Hoyer time Baltimore mayor William Donald left to do the same work for Baltimore. corral the votes he needed to become senate

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S13 president. Once again, she had picked the EXECUTIVE AND OTHER SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- right horse. COMMUNICATIONS TION 1—TO PROVIDE FOR THE The next summer, she sat on a committee COUNTING ON JANUARY 6, 2001, that worked out school funding formulas The following communications were OF THE ELECTORAL VOTES FOR with then-Lieutenant Governor Lee. It was laid before the Senate, together with her payback—and Baltimore’s—from Senate PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESI- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- DENT OF THE UNITED STATES President Hoyer. uments, which were referred as indi- She left in 1996 with concerns about the conduct of public business: cated: Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. LOTT) submitted the following concur- ‘‘People are unwilling to explain a broader EC–1. A communication from the Director point of view than one that is readily under- of the Federal Register, National Archives, rent resolution; which was considered stood by their local press or their constitu- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- and agreed to: ents,’’ she said. ‘‘The legislature needs a way ative to the Certificates of Ascertainment of S. CON. RES. 1 to see problems resolved structurally with- the electors of the President and Vice Presi- out having to have a divisive fight each dent of the United States; ordered to lie on Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- time.’’ the table. resentatives concurring), That the two Houses The former Janet Leland was born on the of Congress shall meet in the Hall of the Upper West Side of New York City into a f House of Representatives on Saturday, the family of lawyers. She was a graduate of New 6th day of January 2001, at 1 o’clock post me- York University. In 1941 she received a mas- ridian, pursuant to the requirements of the ter’s degree in public administration from SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND Constitution and laws relating to the elec- NYU. SENATE RESOLUTIONS tion of President and Vice President of the Her home life was quiet. She kept a garden United States, and the President of the Sen- filled with spring flowers and roses. She also The following concurrent resolutions ate shall be their Presiding Officer; that two listened to classical music. and Senate resolutions were read, and tellers shall be previously appointed by the In 1944 she married Morton Hoffman, an referred (or acted upon), as indicated: President of the Senate on the part of the urban and economic consultant, who died in By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. Senate and two by the Speaker on the part of July. the House of Representatives, to whom shall LOTT): Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. be handed, as they are opened by the Presi- Tuesday at Sol Levinson & Brothers, 8900 S. Res. 1. A resolution informing the Presi- dent of the Senate, all the certificates and Reisterstown Road. dent of the United States that a quorum of papers purporting to be certificates of the She is survived by two daughters, Con- each House is assembled; considered and electoral votes, which certificates and papers stance Hoffman Baker of Baltimore and agreed to. shall be opened, presented, and acted upon in Ellen L. Hoffman of Berkeley, Calif., and By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. the alphabetical order of the States, begin- four grandchildren.∑ LOTT): ning with the letter ‘‘A’’; and said tellers, f S. Res. 2. A resolution informing the House having then read the same in the presence of Representatives that a quorum of the Sen- and hearing of the two Houses, shall make a MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ate is assembled; considered and agreed to. list of the votes as they shall appear from Messages from the President of the By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. the said certificates; and the votes having United States were communicated to LOTT): been ascertained and counted in the manner S. Res. 3. A resolution to elect Robert C. and according to the rules by law provided, the Senate by Mr. William, one of his the result of the same shall be delivered to secretaries. Byrd, a Senator from the State of West Vir- ginia, to be President pro tempore of the the President of the Senate, who shall there- f Senate of the United States, and to elect upon announce the state of the vote, which announcement shall be deemed a sufficient EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Strom Thurmond, a Senator from the State of South Carolina, to be President pro tem- declaration of the persons, if any, elected As in executive session the Presiding pore of the Senate of the United States; con- President and Vice President of the United Officer laid before the Senate messages sidered and agreed to. States, and, together with a list of the votes, from the President of the United By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. be entered on the Journals of the two Houses. States a treaty and submitting sundry LOTT): nominations which were referred to the S. Res. 4. A resolution notifying the Presi- appropriate committees. dent of the United States of the election of f (The nominations received today are a President pro tempore; considered and printed at the end of the Senate pro- agreed to. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. ceedings.) TION 2—TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF LOTT): THE JOINT CONGRESSIONAL f S. Res. 5. A resolution notifying the House COMMITTEE ON INAUGURAL MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE of Representatives of the election of a Presi- CEREMONIES AND THE PROVI- dent pro tempore of the Senate; considered SIONS OF S. CON. RES. 90 OF THE At 4:09 p.m., a message from the and agreed to. House of Representatives, delivered by By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. ONE HUNDRED SIXTH CONGRESS Mr. Hays, one of its reading clerks, an- LOTT): Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. nounced that the Senate be informed S. Res. 6. A resolution fixing the hour of LOTT) submitted the following concur- that a quorum of the House of Rep- daily meeting of the Senate; considered and rent resolution; which was considered resentatives has assembled; that J. agreed to. and agreed to: DENNIS HASTERT, a Representative By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. from the State of Illinois, has been LOTT): S. CON. RES. 2 elected Speaker; and Jeffrey J. S. Res. 7. A resolution designating Chair- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Trandahl, a citizen of the State of men of the following Senate committees; resentatives concurring), That effective from South Dakota, has been elected Clerk considered and agreed to. January 3, 2001, the joint committee created of the House of Representatives of the By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. by Senate Concurrent Resolution 89 of the LOTT): One Hundred Seventh Congress. One Hundredth Sixth Congress, to make the S. Con. Res. 1. A concurrent resolution to necessary arrangements for the inaugura- At 4:58 p.m., a message from the provide for the counting on January 6, 2001, tion, is hereby continued with the same House of Representatives, delivered by of the electoral votes for President and Vice power and authority. President of the United States; considered Mr. Hays, one of its reading clerks, an- SEC. 2. That effective from January 3, 2001, and agreed to. the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolu- nounced that the House has agreed to By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. the following concurrent resolution, in tion 90 of the One Hundredth Sixth Congress, LOTT): to authorize the rotunda of the United which it requests the concurrence of S. Con. Res. 2. A concurrent resolution to States Capitol to be used in connection with the Senate: extend the life of the Joint Congressional the proceedings and ceremonies for the inau- H. Con. Res. 1. Concurrent resolution pro- Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the guration of the President-elect and the Vice viding for a conditional adjournment of the provisions of S. Con. Res. 90 of the One Hun- President-elect of the United States, are House of Representatives and a conditional dred Sixth Congress; considered and agreed hereby continued with the same power and adjournment of the Senate. to. authority.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:06 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 3, 2001 SENATE RESOLUTION 1—INFORM- SENATE RESOLUTION 5—NOTI- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ING THE PRESIDENT OF THE FYING THE HOUSE OF REP- Forestry: Mr. Lugar, of Indiana. UNITED STATES THAT A RESENTATIVES OF THE ELEC- Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Ste- vens, of Alaska. QUORUM OF EACH HOUSE IS AS- TION OF A PRESIDENT PRO TEM- Committee on Armed Services: Mr. War- SEMBLED PORE OF THE SENATE ner, of Virginia. Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. Committee on Banking, Housing, and LOTT) submitted the following resolu- LOTT) submitted the following resolu- Urban Affairs: Mr. Gramm, of Texas. Committee on Budget: Mr. Domenici, of tion; which was considered and agreed tion; which was considered and agreed New Mexico. to: to: Committee on Commerce, Science, and S. RES. 1 S. RES. 5 Transportation: Mr. McCain, of Arizona. Resolved, That a committee consisting of Resolved, That the House of Representa- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- two Senators be appointed to join such com- tives be notified of the election of Robert C. sources: Mr. Murkowski, of Alaska. mittee as may be appointed by the House of Byrd, a Senator from the State of West Vir- Committee on Environment and Public Representatives to wait upon the President ginia, as President pro tempore. Works: Mr. Smith, of New Hampshire. Committee on Finance: Mr. Grassley, of of the United States and inform him that a f quorum of each House is assembled and that Iowa. the Congress is ready to receive any commu- SENATE RESOLUTION 6—FIXING Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. nication he may be pleased to make. THE HOUR OF DAILY MEETING Helms, of North Carolina. f OF THE SENATE Committee on Governmental Affairs: Mr. Thompson, of Tennessee. SENATE RESOLUTION 2—INFORM- Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, ING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT- LOTT) submitted the following resolu- and Pensions: Mr. Jeffords, of Vermont. ATIVES THAT A QUORUM OF THE tion; which was considered and agreed Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Hatch, of SENATE IS ASSEMBLED to: Utah. Committee on Rules and Administration: S. RES. 6 Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. Mr. McConnell, of Kentucky. LOTT) submitted the following resolu- Resolved, That the daily meeting of the Committee on Small Business: Mr. Bond, tion; which was considered and agreed Senate be 12 o’clock meridian unless other- of Missouri. to: wise ordered. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Spec- f S. RES. 2 ter, of Pennsylvania. Committee on Indian Affairs: Mr. Camp- Resolved, That the Secretary inform the SENATE RESOLUTION 7—DESIG- bell, of Colorado. House of Representatives that a quorum of NATING THE CHAIRMEN OF THE Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. the Senate is assembled and that the Senate FOLLOWING SENATE COMMIT- Shelby, of Alabama. is ready to proceed to business. TEES f Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. f SENATE RESOLUTION 3—TO ELECT LOTT) submitted the following resolu- ROBERT C. BYRD, A SENATOR tion; which was considered and agreed SINE DIE APPOINTMENTS FROM WEST VIRGINIA, TO BE to: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF S. RES. 7 THE SENATE OF THE UNITED Chair announces the following appoint- Resolved, That the following Senators are ments made on December 18, 2000, dur- STATES, AND TO ELECT STROM designated as Chairmen of the following ing the sine die adjournment: THURMOND, A SENATOR FROM committees until 12:00 meridian on January Pursuant to the provisions of S. Res. THE STATE OF SOUTH CARO- 20, 2001: 105 (adopted April 13, 1989), as amended LINA, TO BE PRESIDENT PRO Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and by S. Res. 149 (adopted October 5, 1993), TEMPORE OF THE SENATE OF Forestry: Mr. Harkin, of Iowa. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Byrd, of as amended by Public Law 105–275, fur- THE UNITED STATES West Virginia. ther amended by S. Res. 75 (adopted Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Levin, March 25, 1999), and S. Res. 383 (adopted LOTT) submitted the following resolu- of Michigan. October 27, 2000), on behalf of the Ma- tion; which was considered and agreed Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Mr. Sarbanes, of Maryland. jority Leader, the appointment of the to: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Conrad, of following Senators to serve as members S. RES. 3 North Dakota. of the Senate National Security Work- Resolved, That Robert C. Byrd, a Senator Committee on Commerce, Science, and ing Group for the 107th Congress: from the State of West Virginia, be, and he Transportation: Mr. Hollings, of South Caro- The Senator from Mississippi (Mr. is hereby, elected President of the Senate lina. COCHRAN) (Republican Administrative Committee on Energy and Natural Re- pro tempore, to hold office until 12:00 merid- Co-Chairman); ian on January 20, 2001, in accordance with sources: Mr. Bingaman, of New Mexico. rule I, paragraph 1, of the Standing Rules of Committee on Environment and Public The Senator from Alaska (Mr. STE- the Senate. Works: Mr. Reid, of Nevada. VENS) (Co-Chairman); SEC. 2. That Strom Thurmond, a Senator Committee on Finance: Mr. Baucus, of The Senator from Arizona (Mr. KYL) from the State of South Carolina, be, and he Montana. (Co-Chairman); is hereby, elected President of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. The Senator from South Carolina Biden, of Delaware. pro tempore, to hold office effective 12:00 me- (Mr. THURMOND); Committee on Governmental Affairs: Mr. ridian on January 20, 2001, in accordance The Senator from North Carolina with rule I, paragraph 1, of the Standing Lieberman, of Connecticut. (Mr. HELMS); Rules of the Senate. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Mr. Kennedy, of Massachu- The Senator from Indiana (Mr. f setts. LUGAR); SENATE RESOLUTION 4—NOTI- Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Leahy, of The Senator from Virginia (Mr. WAR- FYING THE PRESIDENT OF THE Vermont. NER); UNITED STATES OF THE ELEC- Committee on Rules and Administration: The Senator from Mississippi (Mr. TION OF A PRESIDENT PRO TEM- Mr. Dodd, of Connecticut. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Kerry, LOTT); PORE of Massachusetts. The Senator from Tennessee (Mr. Mr. DASCHLE (for himself and Mr. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. THOMPSON); and LOTT) submitted the following resolu- Rockefeller, of West Virginia. The Senator from Colorado (Mr. tion; which was considered and agreed Committee on Indian Affairs: Mr. Inouye, ALLARD). of Hawaii. to: Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a–1928d, as Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Gra- amended, on behalf of the Vice Presi- S. RES. 4 ham, of Florida. Resolved, That the President of the United SEC. 2. Effective on January 20, 2001 at dent, and upon the recommendation of States be notified of the election of Robert noon the following committees shall have the Majority Leader, the appointment C. Byrd, a Senator from the State of West the following chairmen, pursuant to Repub- of Senator SMITH, of Oregon, as Chair- Virginia, as President pro tempore. lican Conference ratification: man of the Senate Delegation to the

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In situations such as we THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT 107–1 have seen in Somalia, the former Yugo- AS COMMANDER, ATLANTIC AREA, UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, AND TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER Mr. BAYH. Madam President, as in slavia, and Haiti, certain attacks on TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 50: executive session, I ask unanimous these associated forces would now be To be vice admiral consent that the Injunction of Secrecy recognized as criminal acts, subjecting REAR ADM. THAD W. ALLEN, 0000 the attackers to prosecution in or ex- be removed from the following conven- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT tion transmitted to the Senate on Jan- tradition by any State that is a party TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES uary 3, 2001, by the President of the to the Convention. As a result, the COAST GUARD UNDER TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 271: United States: Convention on Safety of international community has taken a To be commander U.N. and Associated Personnel (Treaty significant practical step to redress TIMOTHY AGUIRRE, 0000 CHRISTOPHER D. ALEXANDER, 0000 Document No. 107–1). these incidents. In doing so, we recog- LATICIA J. ARGENTI, 0000 Further, I ask unanimous consent nize the fact that attacks on peace- MEREDITH L. AUSTIN, 0000 STEVEN T. BAYNES, 0000 the convention be considered as having keepers who represent the inter- MICHAEL L. BEDARD, 0000 been read for the first time, that it be national community are violations of LINCOLN H. BENEDICT, 0000 JON G. BEYER, 0000 referred with accompanying papers to law and cannot be condoned. CARLYLE A. BLOMME, 0000 the Committee on Foreign Relations By creating obligations and proce- ROGER V. BOHNERT, 0000 PAUL J. BRABHAM, 0000 and ordered to be printed, and that the dures that increase the likelihood of MICHAEL M. BRADLEY, 0000 President’s messages be printed in the prosecution of those who attack peace- ROBERT E. BROGAN, 0000 BRIAN G. BUBAR, 0000 RECORD. keeping personnel, this Convention ful- GREGORY C. BUSCH, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fills an important objective under my MARK A. CAWTHORN, 0000 MICHAEL B. CHRISTIAN, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. Directive for Reforming Multilateral DANIEL J. CHRISTOVICH, 0000 The messages of the President are as Peace Operations of May 1994, which di- BARRY A. COMPAGNONI, 0000 TIMOTHY A. COOK, 0000 follows: rects that the United States seek addi- KEVIN P. CRAWLEY, 0000 tional legal protections for United BRUCE P. DALCHER, 0000 To the Senate of the United States: States peacekeeping personnel. MARC L. DEACON, 0000 I transmit herewith, with a view to CAROLYN M. DELEO, 0000 The recommended legislation, nec- BURTON L. DESHAYES, 0000 receiving the advice and consent of the essary to implement the Convention, MARK DIETRICH, 0000 Senate to ratification, subject to an MARK E. DOLAN, 0000 will be submitted to the Congress sepa- DAVID H. DOLLOFF, 0000 understanding and a reservation, the rately. JAMES B. DONOVAN, 0000 Convention on the Safety of United Na- PATRICK R. DOWDEN, 0000 I recommend that the Senate give NATHALIE DREYFUS, 0000 tions and Associated Personnel adopted early and favorable consideration to BRIAN L. DUNN, 0000 by the United Nations General Assem- JACOB R. ELLEFSON, 0000 this Convention subject to the under- CRAIG L. ELLER, 0000 bly by consensus on December 9, 1994, standing and reservation that are de- LISA M. FESTA, 0000 and signed on behalf of the United JAMES J. FISHER, 0000 scribed in the accompanying report of SCOTT A. FLEMING, 0000 States of America on December 19, the Department of State, and give its BRENDAN C. FROST, 0000 1994. The report of the Department of KARL J. GABRIELSEN, 0000 advice and consent to ratification. MICHAEL S. GARDINER, 0000 State with respect to the Convention is EDWARD J. GIBBONS, 0000 WILLIAM J. CLINTON. also transmitted for the information of STEVEN R. GODFREY, 0000 THE WHITE HOUSE, January 3, 2001. NANCY R. GOODRIDGE, 0000 the Senate. GLENN F. GRAHL, JR., 0000 Military peacekeepers, civilian po- f CATHERINE A. HAINES, 0000 RALPH HAWES, 0000 lice, and others associated with United RECESS UNTIL TOMORROW MICHAEL J. HAYCOCK, 0000 Nations operations are often subject to JOHN N. HEALEY, 0000 Mr. BAYH. Madam President, I ask JAMES M. HEINZ, 0000 attack by persons who perceive polit- unanimous consent that when the Sen- MARK S. HEMANN, 0000 ical benefits from directing violence THOMAS E. HICKEY, 0000 ate recesses today, it do so until 12 THOMAS J. HUGHES, 0000 against United Nations operations. The noon, Thursday, January 4, at which RICHARD K. HUNT, 0000 world has witnessed a serious esca- WILLIAM F. IMLE, 0000 time the majority leader or his des- JAY JEWESS, 0000 lation of such attacks, resulting in nu- ignee be recognized. DALE M. JONES, JR., 0000 merous deaths and casualties. This ROBIN E. KANE, 0000 There being no objection, the Senate, TERANCE E. KEENAN, 0000 Convention is designed to provide a at 4:58 p.m., recessed until Thursday, FRANK H. KINGETT, 0000 measure of deterrence against these at- SCOTT A. KITCHEN, 0000 January 4, 2001, at 12 noon. JAMES L. KNIGHT, 0000 tacks, by creating a regime of uni- JOSEPH B. KOLB, 0000 versal criminal jurisdiction for offenses f GARY D. LAKIN, 0000 BOBBY M. LAM, 0000 of this type. Specifically, the Conven- NOMINATIONS TIMOTHY P. LEARY, 0000 tion creates a legal mechanism that re- THOMAS F. LENNON, 0000 Executive nominations received by PATRICK LITTLE, 0000 quires submission for prosecution or the Senate January 3, 2001: JAMES R. MANNING, 0000 extradition of persons alleged to have JAMES F. MARTIN, 0000 THE JUDICIARY LORI A. MATHIEU, 0000 committed attacks and other offenses MICHAEL F. MC ALLISTER, 0000 listed under the Convention against BONNIE J. CAMPBELL, OF IOWA, TO BE UNITED STATES DOUGLAS R. MC CRIMMON, JR., 0000 CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT, VICE GEORGE JOSEPH C. MC GUINESS, 0000 United Nations and associated per- G. FAGG, RETIRED. MICHAEL P. MC KENNA, 0000 sonnel. JAMES E. DUFFY, JR., OF HAWAII, TO BE UNITED WILLIAM F. MC MEEKIN, 0000 STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE TOMMEY H. MEYERS, 0000 This Convention provides a direct CYNTHIA HOLCOMB HALL, RETIRED. MATTHEW E. MILLER, 0000 benefit to United States Armed Forces BARRY P. GOODE, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE UNITED WILLIAM J. MILNE, 0000 STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE BROOKS A. MINNICK, 0000 and to U.S. civilians participating in CHARLES E. WIGGINS, RETIRED. JAMES M. MONTGOMERY, 0000 peacekeeping activities by including ROGER L. GREGORY, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED MARK E. MOONEY, 0000 STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT, VICE LAURIE J. MOSIER, 0000 within its coverage a number of types A NEW POSITION CREATED BY PUBLIC LAW 101–650, AP- STEVEN A. MUNSON, 0000 of operations pursuant to United Na- PROVED DECEMBER 1, 1990, TO WHICH POSITION HE WAS FREDERICK G. MYER, 0000 APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. KIMBERLY J. NETTLES, 0000 tions mandates in which the United KATHLEEN MCCREE LEWIS, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE DAVID W. NEWTON, 0000 States and U.S. military and civilians UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE SIXTH CIR- HUNG M. NGUYEN, 0000 CUIT, VICE CORNELIA G. KENNEDY, RETIRED. JACK W. NIEMIEC, 0000 have participated in the past. If the ENRIQUE MORENO, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED STATES MARK S. OGLE, 0000 United States were to participate in CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT, VICE WILLIAM DOUGLAS H. OLSON, 0000 L. GARWOOD, RETIRED. GREGORY S. OMERNIK, 0000 operations under similar conditions in SARAH L. WILSON, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A JUDGE OF JOSEPH S. PARADIS, 0000 the future, its forces and civilians THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS FOR A JOHN R. PASCH, 0000 TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS, VICE LOREN A. SMITH, TERM ALBERTO L. PEREZVERGARA, 0000 would receive the benefits created by EXPIRED. MARK P. PETERSON, 0000

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JOSEPH D. PHILLIPS, 0000 SUSAN C. FARRISH, 0000 WILLIAM A. BENNETT, 0000 DANIEL T. PIPPENGER, 0000 DOUGLAS J. GOTTSCHALK, 0000 ZOLTAN T. BERKY, 0000 SCOTT M. POLLOCK, 0000 JEFFREY L. HAMILTON, 0000 HOWARD A. BERRY, 0000 BRIAN F. POSKAITIS, 0000 JOSEPH B. LEE, 0000 CATHY M. BINDER, 0000 MANUEL R. RARAS III, 0000 LINDA M. REICHLER, 0000 DAN W. BOLTON, 0000 KENNETH J. REYNOLDS, 0000 PETER L. REYNOLDS, 0000 GERALD J. BOTKO, 0000 CHRISTOPHER L. ROBERGE, 0000 MICHAEL F. RICHARDS, 0000 CAROL L. BOWDOIN, 0000 JEFFREY C. ROBERTSON, 0000 DALE M. SELBY, 0000 DAVID A. BRADSHAW, 0000 DON G. ROBISON, 0000 BRIAN D. WALL, 0000 ESPERANZA B. BRAGA, 0000 BRYON H. ROMINE, 0000 MICHELE R. ZELLERS, 0000 CELIA Y. BRAMBLE, 0000 STEPHEN C. ROTHCHILD, 0000 WALTER D. BRANCH, JR., 0000 BRANDT G. ROUSSEAUX, 0000 IN THE ARMY THOMAS G. BRAUN, 0000 DARWIN R. BRENDEN, 0000 CHRISTOPHER P. SCRABA, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF CHARLES E. BRENTS, 0000 MICHAEL J. SCULLY, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THOMAS C. BROACH, 0000 GERALD F. SHATINSKY, 0000 THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY CHARLES A. BROOKS, 0000 MICHAEL W. SHOMIN, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: GARY S. SPENIK, 0000 WILLIAM L. BROWN, 0000 DOUGLAS W. STEPHAN, 0000 To be colonel WILLIE C. BRUCE, 0000 KELLY S. STRONG, 0000 MICHAEL D. BUNYARD, 0000 MARCUS G. COKER, 0000 GREGORY J. SUNDGAARD, 0000 MARY L. BURNETT, 0000 BACA DAVID L. C’DE, 0000 JOHN D. SWEENEY IV, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL V. CANALE, 0000 PAUL S. SWED, 0000 AS A PERMANENT PROFESSOR OF THE UNITED STATES CHRISTOPHER J. TOMNEY, 0000 KEVIN P. CAREY, JR., 0000 MILITARY ACADEMY IN THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER ANAVEL O. CARIN, 0000 MICHAEL E. TOUSLEY, 0000 TITLE 10 U.S.C. SECTION 4333 (B): MARK A. TRUE, 0000 AGNES F. CARNEY, 0000 DOUGLAS R. CARNEY, 0000 STEVEN C. TRUHLAR, 0000 To be colonel LOLA J. CASE, 0000 CHARLES A. TURNER, 0000 EUGENE K. RESSLER, JR., 0000 VAUGHN E. CAUDILL, 0000 TODD S. TURNER, 0000 FRANCIS H. CHANCE, 0000 GENELLE T. VACHON, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF LIE P. CHANG, 0000 KURT A. VAN HORN, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO RAGHAVA V. CHARYA, 0000 DAVID A. VAUGHN, 0000 THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY PHYLLIS A. CHELETTE, 0000 MATTHEW VON RUDEN, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: JOHN W. CHILES, 0000 RODERICK E. WALKER, 0000 ROBERT A. CLINTON, 0000 TODD K. WATANABE, 0000 To be colonel BRIOCHE J. COICOU, 0000 ROBERT B. WATTS, 0000 KENNETH W. SMITH, 0000 JAYNE H.R. COOLEY, 0000 STEVEN A. WEIDEN, 0000 PATRICIA H. COX, 0000 HOWARD R. WHITE, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF MORRIS F. CRISLER, 0000 WERNER A. WINZ, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO RONNIE W. CROMER, 0000 GUSTAV R. WULFKUHLE, 0000 THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY LINDA G. CROSSER, 0000 WILLIAM J. ZIEGLER, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: LAUREN M. CURTIS, 0000 IN THE NAVY To be colonel PETER CZERNEK, 0000 ASDGHIG D. DADERIAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TIMOTHY I. SULLIVAN, 0000 STEVEN C. DANIELL, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED SHARON G. DASPIT, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF PAUL D. DAVIS, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO MICHAEL G. DEEKEN, 0000 THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY CAROLYN A. DEVERELL, 0000 To be vice admiral UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: RAHUL N. DEWAN, 0000 REAR ADM. ALBERT H. KONETZNI, JR., 0000 To be colonel CATHERINE D. DIGILIO, 0000 ELIZABETH A. DOEHRING, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT VIRGINIA G. BARHAM, 0000 MICHAEL C. DOHERTY, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED JAMES C. BUTT, 0000 JOHN S. DOMENECH, 0000 WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND THOMAS F. DOWLING, 0000 RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF JOHNNIE J. EIGHMY, 0000 THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO To be vice admiral LINDA J. EPPELE, 0000 THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY WILLIAM H. ETTINGER, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: REAR ADM. TIMOTHY W. LA FLEUR, 0000 ROBERT G. EVANS, 0000 To be colonel TRAVIS A. EVERETT, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ANTONIO EXPOSITO, 0000 IN THE UNITED STATES NAVAL RESERVE TO THE GRADE FELIX T. CASTAGNOLA, 0000 GLEN N. FEATHER, 0000 INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: AARON R. KENNESTON, 0000 DAVID A. FEIL, 0000 To be rear admiral THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES M. FETTER III, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE JAMES G. FLOYD, JR., 0000 REAR ADM. (LH) JAMES S. ALLAN, 0000 ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: NANCY A. FORTUIN, 0000 REAR ADM. (LH) HOWARD W. DAWSON, JR., 0000 RICHARD V. FRANCIS, 0000 REAR ADM. (LH) KAREN A. HARMEYER, 0000 To be colonel LEE A. FRIELL, 0000 GUY GARCIAVARGAS, 0000 REAR ADM. (LH) MAURICE B. HILL, JR., 0000 WILLIAM P. BLAICH, 0000 MICHAEL P. GAVIN, 0000 REAR ADM. (LH) JAMES M. WALLEY, 0000 MICHAEL J. COLLINS III, 0000 JOHN A. GIBSON, 0000 JEAN L. DABREAU, 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE STEPHAN A. GINSBERG, 0000 IRA K. WEIL, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MARK E. GLANDON, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR ARMY VISHNU GOPAUL, 0000 FORCE, UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 1552: KIM R. GOTTSHALL, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT EDWARD L. GRIFFIN, 0000 To be major TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JAMES E. GRIFFITH, 0000 IN THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS UNDER MICHAEL D. HABLITZEL, 0000 ROBERT V. GARZA, 0000 TITLE 10 U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND 3064: JAMES W. HAMILTON, JR., 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR A REGULAR To be colonel MICHAEL B. HAMMOND, 0000 APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE SYED S. HAQQIE, 0000 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- GREGORY O. BLOCK, 0000 JA JOHN W. HARDEN, JR., 0000 TION 531: ROBERT A. BURRELL, 0000 JA JEANNE L. HARDIN, 0000 DANA KYLE CHIPMAN, 0000 JA MARY A. HARPER, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel THEODORE E. DIXON, 0000 JA DONALD S. HART, 0000 KARL M. ELLCESSOR III, 0000 JA AARON HEARD, 0000 LINDA M. CHRISTIANSEN, 0000 JOSEPH T. FRISK, 0000 JA CARL D. HEINECKE, 0000 To be captain RICHARD O. HATCH, 0000 JA CHRISTOPHER M. HICKS, 0000 PAUL P. HOLDEN, JR., 0000 JA RONALD S. HIGGINBOTHAM, 0000 JAMES R. JONES, JR., 0000 DAVID B. HOWLETT, 0000 JA RICHARD G. HINES, 0000 ROBERT M. MONBERG, 0000 KENNETH J. LASSUS, 0000 JA LESLIE M. HOLLOWELL, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT LAWRENCE J. MORRIS, 0000 JA ROBERT L. HOLMES, 0000 TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR PATRICK D. O HARE, 0000 JA THOMAS J. HOLTMANN, 0000 FORCE AND FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT (IDENTIFIED SANDRA B. STOCKEL, 0000 JA JAMES M. HOUSEWORTH, 0000 BY AN ASTERISK (*)) UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS STEVEN T. STRONG, 0000 JA GEORGE S. HSU, 0000 624 AND 531: ANNAMARY SULLIVAN, 0000 JA THOMAS R. HULL, 0000 CLYDE J. TATE II, 0000 JA JOHN P. HUNTLEY, 0000 To be colonel ROBERT D. TEETSEL, 0000 JA ARTEMIO A. IFURUNG, 0000 RICHARD J. INDRIERI, 0000 * CHARLES G. BELENY, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DONALD W. JEHN, 0000 To be lieutenant colonel TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE JEFFREY D. JOHNSON, 0000 ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TONE JOHNSON, JR., 0000 MATTHEW J. BUNDY, 0000 To be colonel DON W. KANNANGARA, 0000 KIMBERLY CYPHERTRANDALL, 0000 PAUL A. KARWASKI, 0000 JOHN I. DUNHAM, JR., 0000 MOSES N. ADIELE, 0000 KENDRA K. KATTELMANN, 0000 CHARLES D. FRIZZELLE, JR., 0000 TERRY T. ALLMOND, 0000 LARRY S. KELLEY, 0000 WILLIAM T. HANCOCK, 0000 LINDA D. ANDERSON, 0000 HALLAN L. KELLY, JR., 0000 WILLIAM A. LUBLINER, 0000 JOHN H. ANSOHN, 0000 ZEHERA N.A. KHAN, 0000 DAVID M. ROBINSON, 0000 JOHN W. ANTONETZ, 0000 CHARLES M. KING, 0000 ROBERT I. SMITH, 0000 FERNANDO H. AUSTIN, 0000 STEPHEN M. KIRKLAND, 0000 GEORGE L. SOWELL, 0000 BENNIE L. BAKER, 0000 GORDON L. KOENIG, 0000 PHILLIP F. STADELMANN, 0000 BRUCE A. BAKER, 0000 STEPHEN H. KOOPMEINERS, 0000 LAURA L. SYLVIA, 0000 JOSEPH E. BAPTISTE, 0000 MICHAEL D. KOPLIN, 0000 DANIEL J. ZALEWSKI, 0000 STERLING C. BEASLEY, 0000 PAUL J. KRAUTMANN, 0000 To be major JOSEPH G. BECKER, 0000 DONALD M. LAIRD, 0000 JOHN B. BELFRAGE, 0000 CAROLYN S. LANGER, 0000 ASHLEY B. BENJAMIN, 0000 VIRGILIO A. BELTRAN, 0000 GARY A. LAWSON, 0000 GREGORY L. CANDELL, 0000 STEVEN R. BENNETT, 0000 WILLIAM S. LEE, 0000

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HARVEY H. LEIMBACH, 0000 SHELLEY R. ECONOM, 0000 JA NICHOLAS J. BATTAFARANO, 0000 MC JAMES N. LEMON, 0000 JOHN P. EINWECHTER, 0000 JA DALE A. BAUR, 0000 DE JINNA A.W. LESSARD, 0000 RICHARD J. GALVIN, 0000 JA GREGORY A. BLYTHE, 0000 DE GREGORY F. LINDEN, 0000 JAMES F. GARRETT, 0000 JA CHARLES D. BOLAN, JR., 0000 MC PATRICIA A. LITTLE, 0000 MARK J. GINGRAS, 0000 JA LAWRENCE G. BREAULT, 0000 DE JOHN J. LOMBARDI, 0000 KEVIN H. GOVERN, 0000 JA ELAINE L. BRENT, 0000 MC SARA M. LOWE, 0000 CHARLES D. HAYES, JR., 0000 JA JOHN W. BRYSON III, 0000 DE RONDA F. LUCE, 0000 JAMES W. HERRING, JR., 0000 JA HENRY B. BURCH, 0000 MC BARBARA M. MACKNICK, 0000 WILLIAM R. KERN, 0000 JA JENNIFER L. CALAGAN, 0000 MC SCOTT M. MALOWNEY, 0000 JAMES D. KEY, 0000 JA CHARLES M. CALDWELL, 0000 MC CHARLES R. MARIS, 0000 CHERYL R. LEWIS, 0000 JA CHARLES W. CALLAHAN, 0000 MC MARK D. MARKS, 0000 CRAIG A. MEREDITH, 0000 JA BRIAN S. CAMPBELL, 0000 MC EDWARD W. MARTIN, 0000 EDWARD J. OBRIEN, 0000 JA LESTER C. CAUDLE III, 0000 MC SHIRLEY S. MAYER, 0000 BILLY D. PERRITT, JR., 0000 JA BENJAMIN T. COOK, 0000 DE JAMES P. MC CARTHY, 0000 STUART W. RISCH, 0000 JA MARYJO CORBETT, 0000 DE NIKKI S. MC CARTY, 0000 MICHAEL E. SAINSBURY, 0000 JA PAUL R. CORDTS, 0000 MC IRVING W. MC CONNELL, 0000 MARK W. SEITSINGER, 0000 JA RAYMOND A. COSTABILE, 0000 MC HALBERT H. MC KINNON, JR., 0000 EDWARD J. SHEERAN, 0000 JA KATHRYN A. CRIPPS, 0000 DE KATHLEEN D. MC LERAN, 0000 SAMUEL J. SMITH, JR., 0000 JA DENISE M. DEMERS, 0000 MC ROBERT E. MC MILLAN, 0000 THOMAS F. STRUNCK, 0000 JA JIM B. DUKE, JR., 0000 DE CONCEPCION MENDOZA, 0000 KENNETH J. TOZZI, 0000 JA MARK F. DUVERNOIS, 0000 DE EUGENIA W. MESSICK, 0000 PAUL H. TURNEY, 0000 JA CALVIN L. EARLY, 0000 DE JANE L. MEYER, 0000 STEVEN E. WALBURN, 0000 JA TIMOTHY P. ENDY, 0000 MC RONALD D. MILES, 0000 LAUREL L. WILKERSON, 0000 JA KELLY J. FAUCETTE, 0000 MC DENNIS R. MILLER, 0000 DARIA P. WOLLSCHLAEGER, 0000 JA JOHN P. FOLEY, 0000 MC JERRY C. MILLER, 0000 PHILIP R. FRANK, 0000 MC THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PEGGY A.M. MISER, 0000 MARIA L. FREYFOGLE, 0000 DE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY KATHLEEN J. MOORHEAD, 0000 MICHAEL S. FULKERSON, 0000 DE IN THE NURSE CORPS (AN), MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS JOHN D. MORGAN, 0000 JOHN A. GAWLIK, 0000 DE (MS), MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS (SP), AND VETERI- MARSHALL S. MOULIERE, 0000 DALE L. GIEBINK, 0000 DE NARY CORPS (VC) AND FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT FREDERICK W. MULLIN, 0000 SCOTT G. GOODRICH, 0000 MC (IDENTIFIED BY AN ASTERISK(*)) UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., WILLIAM J. MYERS, 0000 COLIN M. GREENE, 0000 MC SECTIONS 624, 531, AND 3064: ERIC W. NODERER, 0000 HENRY A. GREENE, 0000 DE PHILLIP A. NOKES, 0000 To be colonel * DONALD G. HEPPNER, JR., 0000 MC BRIAN A. PALAFOX, 0000 CHARLES W. HOGE, 0000 MC PAUL W. PAUSTIAN, 0000 STEPHEN C. ALLISON, 0000 SP THOMAS L. IRVIN, 0000 MC KEVIN L. PEHR, 0000 LINDA J. ANDERSEN, 0000 AN JOSEPH B. ISAAC, 0000 DE JOHN M. JACOCKS, 0000 MC SIDNEY H. PENKA, 0000 DENISE J. ANDERSON, 0000 MS JEFFREY P. KAVOLIUS, 0000 MC KENNETH W. PETERS, 0000 MARGARET A. BATES, 0000 AN WILLIAM R. KLEMME, 0000 MC KAREN M. PFAU, 0000 ROGER D. BAXTER, 0000 AN ROBERT J. LABUTTA, 0000 MC ELRY E. PHILLIPS, 0000 STEPHEN B. BERTE, 0000 MS DANIEL P. LAVIN, 0000 DE JOANNE L. PICHASKE, 0000 DEBRA D. BERTHOLD, 0000 SP DOUGLAS A. LIENING, 0000 MC RENATO R. PIMENTEL, 0000 MARK H. BITHER, 0000 AN ALAN J. MAGILL, 0000 MC DEENA G. PITTMAN, 0000 BURTON F. BRIGGS, 0000 MS CORNELIUS C. MAHER III, 0000 MC DENNIS E. PLATT, 0000 THOMAS A. BROWN, 0000 MS KAY H. MALONE III, 0000 DE ERNEST M. POLAO, 0000 BARBARA J. BRUNO, 0000 AN * KIM R. MARLEY, 0000 MC MICHAEL S. POLLOCK, 0000 DONALD R. BUCHWALD, 0000 MS BARCLAY P. BUTLER, 0000 MS * BRYAN MARTIN, 0000 MC GERALD C. POTAMIS, 0000 CARL J. MASON, 0000 MC ROBERT A. POWELL, 0000 JOAN M. CAMPANARO, 0000 AN BRENDA CHEWNINGKULICK, 0000 MS GLENN D. MC DERMOTT, 0000 MC SANDRA L. PRIOR, 0000 NATHAN K. METHVIN, 0000 DE SHIRLEY A. QUARLES, 0000 MARY C. CLARK, 0000 AN PATRICIA L. CORDIER, 0000 AN MARTY G. MOON, 0000 DE ALLEN B. QUEEN, 0000 RUSSELL R. MOORES, JR., 0000 MC KENNETH J. RATAJCZAK, 0000 ERNEST F. DEGENHARDT, 0000 AN KEITH E. ESSEN, 0000 AN JOSEPH T. MORRIS III, 0000 MC MICHAEL B. RATH, 0000 WALTER J. MORRIS, JR., 0000 DE JAMES D. READ, 0000 ANTHONY M. ETTIPIO, 0000 AN HOLLY D. FORESTER, 0000 AN * JEROME B. MYERS, 0000 MC HERNANE C. RESTAR, 0000 MARY C. NACE, 0000 MC DENNIS C. RHEA, 0000 BRENDA J. FORMAN, 0000 SP JOHN R. FORNEY, 0000 MS KAREN K. NAUSCHUETZ, 0000 MC SIDNEY F. RICKS, JR., 0000 ROBERT J. NEWMAN, 0000 MC KEITH W. GALLAGHER, 0000 MS EUGENE M. RIEHLE, 0000 JAMES H. NORTH, JR., 0000 MC PETER M. GARIBALDI, 0000 MS JULIAN E. RITTER, 0000 KEVIN S. OAKES, 0000 DE NORMALYNN GARRETT, 0000 AN DONALD W. ROBERTS, 0000 SEAN D. O DONNELL, 0000 MC NANCY K. GILMORELEE, 0000 AN MILDRED RODRIGUEZRIVERA, 0000 STEPHEN B. OLSEN, 0000 MC SANDRA L. GOINS, 0000 AN CEFERINA P. RUIZ, 0000 JAMES E. PARKER, 0000 DE RAJ K. GUPTA, 0000 MS JOHN B RULE, 0000 MARK E. PEELE, 0000 MC RICHARD W. HARPER, 0000 AN ROBERT P. RYAN, 0000 DENNIS S. PEPPAS, 0000 MC * WILLIAM J. HARTMAN, 0000 AN COSWIN K. SAITO, 0000 DAVID W. POLLY, JR., 0000 MC JOANN E. HOLLANDSWORTH, 0000 AN JOHN S. SCHREIBER, 0000 SHIRLEY M. POLLY, 0000 MC MARK R. SEYMOUR, 0000 LADONNA N. HOWELL, 0000 AN CHAEIM S. PONTIUS, 0000 MC KENNETH L. SHIELDS, 0000 DORIS T. JOHNSON, 0000 AN CLIFFORD A. PORTER, 0000 MC RUBY M. SIMMONS, 0000 MICHAEL S. KAMINSKI, 0000 MS ARLYNN G. RAEZ, 0000 DE JOSE T. SINGSON III, 0000 FORREST W. KNEISEL, 0000 MS MATTHEW W. RAYMOND, 0000 MC ALBERT R. SMITH, JR., 0000 THOMAS D. KURMEL, 0000 MS ROBERT B. ROACH, JR., 0000 DE JACQUELINE D, SMITH, 0000 RANDAL C. LAYTON, 0000 VC DANIEL K. ROBIE, 0000 MC NISHA P. SOPREY, 0000 ROSS D. LECLAIRE, 0000 VC BRET F. SANDLEBACK, 0000 DE JOSEPH S. STANKO, 0000 ROBERT J. LIPNICK, 0000 MS HOWARD J. SCHMIDT, 0000 MC RICHARD L. STARCHER, 0000 MARK A. LYFORD, 0000 MS RICHARD T. SHAFFER, 0000 MC EDWARD L. STEVENS, 0000 JULIE M. MARTIN, 0000 MS STEVEN R. SHANNON, 0000 MC PAUL M. STICKEL, 0000 ANITA H. MC COWEN, 0000 AN CRAIG D. SHRIVER, 0000 MC JEFFREY C. STILES, 0000 DANIEL F. MC FERRAN, 0000 MS PETER A. SILKOWSKI, 0000 MC CHARLES E. STUTTS, 0000 ELIAS G. NIMMER, 0000 MS GARY E. SIMMONS, 0000 MC MARY M. SUNSHINE, 0000 GARY C. NORRIS, 0000 MS DONALD R. SKILLMAN, 0000 MC DEBRA J. TENNEY, 0000 PATRICIA C. NOSSOV, 0000 VC GEORGE R. SMITH, 0000 MC CARY T. THREAT, 0000 WILLIAM R. NOVAK II, 0000 MS LINDA L. SMITH, 0000 DE SALVACION TORRE, 0000 KEITH B. PARKER, 0000 MS * PAUL D. SMITH, 0000 MC THOMAS TRESKA, 0000 JEROME F. PIERSON, 0000 MS PATRICK ST PIERRE, 0000 MC JOHN T. TRUMP, 0000 LINDA L. PIERSON, 0000 MS MARK A. SUNDBERG, 0000 DE GENE E. TULLIS, 0000 JAMES O. PITTMAN, JR., 0000 MS LOREE K. SUTTON, 0000 MC DIANE M.B. VOGELEI, 0000 BEVERLY A. PRITCHETT, 0000 MS GARY D. SWIEC, 0000 DE PAULA M. WALKER, 0000 MONICA A. SECULA, 0000 AN MARTIN H. TIEVA, 0000 MC CARL M. WARVAROVSKY, 0000 JETTAKA M. SIGNAIGO, 0000 MS PAULA K. UNDERWOOD, 0000 MC STEPHEN A. WASNOK, 0000 EDDIE J. SIMMONS, 0000 AN JOHN F. UPHOFF, 0000 DE DENISE WILLIAMS, 0000 DEBORAH G. SMITH, 0000 AN THOMAS K. VAUGHAN, 0000 MC JOHN E. WOLF, 0000 ROBIN J. TEFFT, 0000 SP TERRY J. WALTERS, 0000 MC EARL S. WOOD, 0000 JOAN K. VANDERLAAN, 0000 AN THOMAS P. WARD, 0000 MC MAYO C. WOODSON, 0000 RICKE J. WEICKUM, 0000 MS MICHAEL J. WILL, 0000 DE WILLIAM H. YIM, 0000 JANNIFER E. WIGGINS, 0000 AN JON J. WILSON, 0000 MC FRANCES K. YOUNG, 0000 CALVIN E. WILLIAMS, 0000 MS MING T. WONG, 0000 DE HORACE J. YOUNG, 0000 THOMAS J. WILLIAMS, 0000 MS PETER ZAGURSKY, JR., 0000 DE PAUL W. WINGO, 0000 MS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KARL N. ZEFF, 0000 MC MARK E. WOLKEN, 0000 VC ROBERT K. ZUEHLKE, 0000 DE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY STACEY YOUNG MC CAUGHAN, 0000 AN IN THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPS UNDER IN THE MARINE CORPS TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 AND 3064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant colonel IN THE MEDICAL CORPS (MC) AND DENTAL CORPS (DE) TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MA- NORMAN F. ALLEN, 0000 JA AND FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT (IDENTIFIED BY AN RINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: STEPHANIE A. BARNA, 0000 JA ASTERISK(*)) UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624, 531, To be lieutenant colonel MICHAEL J. BENJAMIN, 0000 JA AND 3064: STEPHEN J. BERG, 0000 JA To be colonel RONALD S. CULP, 0000 DRU A. BRENNERBECK, 0000 JA CHRISTOPHER J. LORIA, 0000 BRYAN T. BROYLES, 0000 JA * KEITH S. ALBERTSON, 0000 MC IN THE NAVY STEVEN E. BUTLER, 0000 JA BRIAN D. ALLGOOD, 0000 MC LOUIS A. CHIARELLA, 0000 JA CARLOS E. ANGUEIRA, 0000 MC THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR ORIGINAL REG- THOMAS D. COOK, 0000 JA MICHAEL J. APICELLA, 0000 DE ULAR APPOINTMENT AS A PERMANENT LIMITED DUTY GEOFFREY S. CORN, 0000 JA JANIINE G. BABCOCK, 0000 MC OFFICER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED ROBERT J. COTELL, 0000 JA EVELYN M. BARRAZA, 0000 MC STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND CLAYTON R. DIEDRICHS, 0000 JA HERMAN J. BARTHEL, 0000 MC 5589:

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THE NOTCH BABY ACT OF 2001 funds are used for the benefit of patients. In INTRODUCTION OF THE SURVIVING particular, room for improvement exists in SPOUSE FAIRNESS ACT HON. JO ANN EMERSON Medicare's reimbursement for durable medical OF MISSOURI equipment (DME). Durable medical equipment HON. MARGE ROUKEMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES includes supplies like catheters, wheelchairs, OF NEW JERSEY Wednesday, January 3, 2001 walkers, and ostomy supplies needed by pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tients. Many Americans would undoubtedly be Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I am Wednesday, January 3, 2001 shocked to learn that the Medicare program again introducing legislation to assist the over Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, today I talk 6 million senior citizens who have been nega- frequently pays for DME without knowing ex- about the Surviving Spouse Fairness Act that tively impacted by the Social Security Amend- actly what product was supplied to the bene- I will introduce today. I propose this legislation ments of 1977. Seniors born between the ficiary. Under the current system, items are out of fairness and the need to make the tax years of 1917 and 1926Ðthe Notch BabiesÐ grouped under broad codes. Medicare pays code simpler to those who have suffered the have received lower Social Security monthly the average price for all the items included in loss of a spouse. payments than those seniors born shortly be- that category, no matter whether the least or Today's tax code pressures a surviving fore or after this ten year period. My legisla- most expensive one was provided. Moreover, spouse to sell their home within the same year tion, the Notch Baby Health Care Relief Act, the coding system does not allow government that their spouse died in order to reap the full will offset the reduction in Social Security ben- officials to determine exactly which product $500,000 capital gains exclusion. After the efits by providing a tax credit for Medicare under the code was supplied. year of death, the surviving spouse is treated Part B premiums. as a single person and only allowed $250,000 The approach taken in this bill is different The Medicare Universal Product Number exclusion. than taken by my Notch Baby Act of 2001 or Act will empower Medicare to know precisely Why should a surviving spouse incur a tax in any other Notch bill that has been intro- what items are being supplied. This bill would penalty on the sale of their home just because duced. This legislation is particularly note- require all medical equipment paid for by their spouse died? worthy because it was suggested to me by Medicare to have a Universal Product Number Why should a surviving spouse, who was one of my constituentsÐadjust Medicare Part (UPN) very similar to the bar codes on gro- married for decades, not be treated the same B premiums for senior citizens born between ceries. When suppliers submit claims for reim- as a married person? My bill would allow the full $500,000 of cap- the years 1917 and 1926, their spouses and bursement, they will identify items by UPN. their widows or widowers. The bill also elimi- ital gains exclusion on the sale of the home of Medicare will know exactly what equipment nates the Medicare Part B premium late en- a widow or widower who has not remarried rollment penalty for these individuals. has been provided and reimburse accordingly. and would have otherwise qualified for the ex- As health care expenses can take up a The UPN can be an invaluable aid in tracking clusion if their spouse had not died. large portion of a senior's retirement income, down improper payments, identifying willful The Joint Committee on Taxation last year this tax credit can go a long way to both cor- upcoding and fraud, and reducing program found that this bill would cost only $43 million rect the inequity caused by the Notch and to waste. over five years. The small revenue loss would help seniors meet their health care needs. I UPNs are already used extensively by the be exceedingly affordable for the amount of urge my colleagues to review the Notch Baby Department of Defense, Veterans Administra- emotional relief, justice and tax simplification Health Care Relief Act, to discuss this legisla- the bill would provide. tion, and many private hospitals and health tion with the seniors in their districts, and to I call on my colleagues to support this im- join me in cosponsoring this important legisla- care purchasing cooperatives. HCFA should portant legislation. tion. recognize the utility of UPNs for Medicare and f f support the passage of the Medicare Universal Product Number Act. THE BIPARTISAN COMMISSION ON RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE MEDI- SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM I am proud to be joined in this effort by my CARE UNIVERSAL PRODUCT NUMBER ACT distinguished colleague from Corning, Rep- resentative AMO HOUGHTON, who has a long HON. ROB PORTMAN OF OHIO HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER record of activism on health and Medicare. I would also like to note that this legislation has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK the support of the American Orthotics & Pros- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thetics Association, the Healthcare Electronic Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, the 2000 Re- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 Data Interchange Coalition (HEDIC), the port of the Social Security Board of Trustees Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, it is my Health Industry Distributors Association, the projects that the amount of money going out pleasure to re-introduce today a bill that could Health Industry Group Purchasing Association, of the Social Security Trust Fund will begin to provide a significant new tool in the battle Invacare, the National Association for Medical exceed the tax dollars coming into the system against Medicare waste, fraud and abuse: the Equipment Services (NAMES), the National in 2015 and, as a result, the Social Security Medicare Universal Product Number Act. Trust Fund will be depleted in 2037. At that Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Pre- In 1996, the first-ever comprehensive audit time, only 72% of Social Security benefits mier, Inc., the Uniform Code Council, and of Medicare's books revealed that Medicare would be payable with incoming receipts un- was losing more than $23 billion every year to VHA, Inc. less changes are made today. waste, fraud, and abuseÐalmost 14 percent Medicare program integrity is improving, but The primary reason is demographic: the of the program's budget. Since that time, the we still have a long way to go. The current post-World War II baby boomers will begin re- Department of Health and Human Services system is wasteful and vulnerable to abuse. tiring in less than a decade and life expect- has taken important steps to crack down on UPNs are a common-sense solution to make ancy is rising. By 2025 the number of people abusive practices. By fiscal year 1999, net Medicare a smart health consumer for the age 65 and older is predicted to grow by 75%. payment errors totaled an estimated $13.5 bil- sake of older Americans, taxpayers, and med- In contrast, the number of workers supporting lion, or about 8 percent of total Medicare fee- the system would grow by 13%. ical equipment suppliers alike. for-service benefit payments. If there are no other surplus governmental While significant progress has been made, receipts, policymakers would have three we must do more to ensure that all Medicare choices: raise taxes or other income, cut

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VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2001 spending, or borrow the money. Mirroring this possible disruption in the national distribution add language to the statute which will greatly adverse outlook are public opinion polls show- of prescription drugs to nursing homes, doc- simplify the detailed sales history requirement ing that fewer than 50% of respondents are tors offices, rural clinics, veterinary practices for most wholesalers. If prescription drugs are confident that Social Security can meet its and other pharmaceutical end users. As befit- first sold to or through an authorized dis- long-term commitments. There also is a wide- ting such legislation, I am pleased to note that tributor, subsequent unauthorized resellers will spread perception that Social Security may not this bill has cosponsors from both political par- have to provide written certifications of this be as good a value in the future as it is today. ties, a number of different committees and fact to their customers, but will not have to While it is accepted that Social Security re- many different areas of the country. provide the very detailed and unobtainable form is needed without undue delay, there Our objective is to prevent and correct the sales history. For any product not first sold to clearly is no consensus on how this should be unintended consequences to prescription drug or through an authorized distributor, a reseller accomplished. This was evident by the Report wholesalers of a Final Rule on the Prescription would have to provide the detailed and com- of the 1994±1996 Social Security Advisory Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) issued by the plete sales history required by the FDA Rule. Council, which provided three very different Food and Drug Administration in December This would protect consumers against foreign plans but none of which received a majority's 1999. This regulation will require all whole- counterfeits or any drugs which did not enter endorsement. It also is reflected by the many salers who do not purchase drugs directly the national distribution system directly from bills introduced in the 105th and 106th Con- from a manufacturer to provide their cus- the manufacturer, while eliminating a burden- gress and proposals by the Administration that tomers with a complete and very detailed his- some and expensive paperwork requirement represents a diversity of approaches to Social tory of all prior sales of the products all the on thousands of small businesses which has Security reform. As a result of differences way back to the original manufacturer. no real health or safety benefit in today's sys- within Congress and no clear direction from Absent such sales history, it will be illegal tem of drug distribution. the outgoing Administration during the last 8 for wholesalers to resell such drugs. But in a My cosponsors and I invite and encourage years, there has been no movement on Social true ``Catch 22'' fashion, the regulation does Members to add their names to this bill and Security reform. not require either the manufacturer or the look forward to its prompt enactment this year. This state of affairs shows the need for to wholesaler who buys directly from the manu- Unless the FDA regulation is reopened and develop consensus legislation between Con- facturer to provide this sales history to the significantly modified by the agency, over- gress and the Bush Administration that can be subsequent wholesaler. In addition, the whole- turned in court or, as I hope, corrected by this enacted into law without undue delay. To ac- saler who does not purchase directly from a bill, wholesalers will have to start selling off complish this goal, Mr. CONDIT and I are re- manufacturer has no practical way of obtaining their existing inventories as early as May be- introducing a bill we offered last year to estab- all the FDA required information needed to le- cause the products will be unsalable when the lish a Bipartisan Commission on Social Secu- gally resell Rx drugs. The result of this rule regulation goes into effect in December 2001. rity Reform charged with developing a unified will be that most small wholesalers will be This forced inventory liquidation will be accom- proposal to ensure the long-term retirement driven out of business. The FDA has esti- panied by an absence of new orders by thou- security of Americans. It is important to note mated that there are about 4,000 such sec- sands of wholesalers, and the result could that President-elect Bush has endorsed the ondary wholesalers who are small businesses. easily be disruptions in the supply of prescrip- concept of a bipartisan commission to pave The FDA's Final Rule will also upset the tion drugs to many providers and end users. the way to a consensus on Social Security re- competitive balance between drug manufactur- Let us then move quickly to fix this problem form. ers on the one hand and wholesalers and re- and save consumers, taxpayers and thou- The Commission we propose will consist of tailers on the other by granting the manufac- sands of small business men and women 17 members to be appointed by the House turers the right to designate which resellers across the land from higher drug prices, po- and Senate majority and minority leadership are ``authorized'' and which are not, quite tential health problems due to supply interrup- and the President. The commissioners are to apart from whether the reseller buys directly tions and significant economic loss and unem- be individuals of recognized standing and dis- from the manufacturer or not. The original in- ployment. tinction who can represent the multiple gen- tent of the PDMA was that wholesalers who f erations who have a stake in the viability of purchase directly from manufacturers be au- the Social Security system. They also must thorized distributors, exempt from the require- RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE COL- possess a demonstrated capacity to carry out ment to provide the sales history information LEGE STUDENT CREDIT CARD the commission's responsibilities. At least 1 of to their customers. However, the FDA's regu- PROTECTION ACT the commissioners will represent the interests lation has separated the designation of an au- of employees and 1 member will represent the thorized distributor from actual sales of prod- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER interests of employers. uct, and will allow manufacturers to charge OF NEW YORK Reforming Social Security needs to be ad- higher prices to wholesalers in exchange for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES designating them as authorized distributors. dressed sooner, not later, to allow for phasing Wednesday, January 3, 2001 in any necessary changes and for workers to Drug price competition will also be significantly adjust their plans to take account of those reduced if thousands of secondary whole- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, today my changes. Further delay simply is not accept- salers are driven out of business. The result of colleague Representative JOHN DUNCAN and I able, and it is my hope that we will take up the the FDA's regulation will be that consumers are proud to re-introduce the College Student Bipartisan Commission on Social Security Re- and taxpayers will pay even higher prices for Credit Card Protection Act. form Act of 2001 as one of the first pieces of prescription drugs. I drafted this legislation in 1999 in response business in the 107th Congress. Mr. CONDIT Seems to me that the FDA is protecting the to a growing number of horror stories about and I will be working with the leadership and drug companies at the expense of the Amer- young people and credit card debt. For exam- the Bush Administration to make this goal a ican public at a time when these companies ple, I heard from a constituent whose stepson reality. must be encouraged to lower their outrageous filed for bankruptcy at the age of 21. He was f prices so that our seniors and others in need $30,000 in credit card debt. According to a can afford to pay for their medicine. University of Indiana administrator, we lose INTRODUCTION OF THE DRUG Thus, while the Congress wrestles with dif- more students to credit card debt than to aca- PRICE COMPETITION IN THE ficult questions regarding drug pricing for sen- demic failure. WHOLESALE MARKETPLACE iors, expanded insurance coverage for pre- Credit card companies are aggressively scription drugs and the like, the PDMA Rules marketing their cards to college students. We HON. JO ANN EMERSON is a drug pricing issue that is relatively uncom- all receive credit card solicitations at home. In OF MISSOURI plicated, easy to solve and not expensive. just one year, one of my employees received IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The bill would make minor changes in exist- a shopping bag full of credit card solicitations. ing language to correct the two problems de- Now, magnify that number exponentially for Wednesday, January 3, 2001 scribed above. First, the bill would define an college students. Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I am authorized distributor as a wholesaler who I remember when an unemployed student introducing legislation that will preserve drug purchases directly from a manufacturer, mak- was not able to get a credit card limit without price competition in the wholesale market- ing the definition self-implementing and remov- a parent as a co-signer. Now, students are not place, prevent the destruction of thousands of ing the unfair advantage given to the manufac- only targeted through the mail and by phone, small businesses across America and avoid a turer by the regulation. Second, the bill will but also in person through booths set up on

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.004 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E3 campus that promise a free t-shirt or mug for TRIBUTE TO EDWARD J. MARUSKA this country, everyone is equal before the law. every completed application. As fundraisers, Regardless of race, religion, or background, student groups can earn $5 for every applica- HON. ROB PORTMAN each person has fundamental rights that are tion they get their friends to fill out. Most of the OF OHIO guaranteed by the law. However, we too often overlook the rights of perhaps the most vulner- time, all they require for approval is a student IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES identification card. able among usÐthe unborn. When abortion is The easy access to credit allows students to Wednesday, January 3, 2001 legal and available on demand, then where make costly purchases that would not have Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to are the rights of the unborn? When abortion is been possible under a typical student budget. recognize a good friend and distinguished sanctioned and sometimes paid for by the Students then no longer make the connection constituent, Edward J. Maruska, who recently government, then how do we measure the de- between earnings and consumptionÐneeds stepped down as the long-serving Executive gree to which life has been cheapened? When and wants. Students can go from getting the Director of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical an innocent life is taken before its time, then card just in case of an emergency to charging Garden. He will be honored on January 12, how can one say that this is justice in Amer- entertainment expenses such as nights out 2001, by the Board of Trustees of the Cin- ica? with their friends and then to extravagances cinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden for his out- My amendment would establish beyond a like a spring break trip to Cancun. standing accomplishments and steadfast work. doubt the fundamental right to life. Congress While many college students are adults who In 1962, Ed began his work at the Cincinnati has an obligation to do what it has failed to do are responsible for the debt they charge, the Zoo and Botanical Garden as General Cura- for so long, fully protect the unborn. I urge this credit card industry's policy of extending high tor. In 1968, he became the Zoo's Executive body to move forward with this legislation to lines of credit to unemployed students needs Director, and, since then, he has worked tire- put an end to a most terrible injustice. to be reviewed. The College Student Credit lessly to make it one of the very best in the f Card Protection Act would require the banks nation. INTRODUCTION OF THE RESEARCH to determine if a student can even afford to The Zoo is known for its rare and diverse CRITICAL ON WOMEN’S HEALTH pay off a balance before the companies ap- animal collection, which includes 75 endan- AND ENVIRONMENTAL RE- prove a card. My bill would limit credit lines to gered species. Thanks to Ed, the Zoo now SEARCH CENTERS ACT 20 percent of a student's annual income with- also is recognized around the world for its out a cosigner. Students could also receive a state-of-the-art exhibits. Exhibits like the out- starter credit card with a lower credit limit, al- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER door primate center, Big Cat Canyon and the OF NEW YORK lowing increases over time for prompt pay- outdoor red panda area are praised worldwide IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments. Another provision would eliminate the for their appearance and design. In addition, Wednesday, January 3, 2001 fine print in credit card agreements and solici- the Zoo has been very successful at breeding tations, where fees and penalties are hidden. rare and endangered species. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am proud If a parent cosigns for their child's credit card, Ed has written more than 20 books, articles to introduce a very important bill that will en- my bill would require the credit card company and papers that cover a number of zoological hance scientific research analyzing the rela- to notify the parent in writing of any credit line topics ranging from exotic cats to amphibians tionship between women's health and the en- increase. and salamanders. He is also one of the vironment: the Women's Health Environmental So before the credit card statements with world's foremost experts on salamanders, and Research Centers Act. This legislation seeks Christmas purchases arrive, the message to his research interest in the maintenance and to address the current lack of initiatives spe- credit card companies should be simple: de- reproduction of amphibians has made the cifically examining women's health in connec- termine if the student can afford to pay off a Zoo's research collections of salamanders tion with the environment. balance before approving a card. among the best in the nation. Scientists have recently uncovered startling f Ed has dedicated much of his time as a linkages between environment exposures and member of many organizations, including the disorders like Parkinson's Disease. These new INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION findings have particular significance for American Association of Zoological Parks and PRESERVING THE MORTGAGE IN- women. Women may be at greater risk for dis- Aquariums; the Society for the Study of Am- TEREST DEDUCTION ease associated to environmental exposures phibians and Reptiles; the Whooping Crane due to several factors, including body fat and Conservation Association; the Explorer's Club; size, a slower metabolism of toxic substances, HON. MARGE ROUKEMA the International Society of Zooculturists; The OF NEW JERSEY hormone levels, and for many, more exposure Wilds; and the International Union of Directors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to household cleaning reagents. of Zoological Gardens. Wednesday, January 3, 2001 The Pew Environmental Health Commission Ed plans to maintain an office at the Zoo just released the results of an 18 month study Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, today I sup- where he will continue his work as a writer in which they found that the nation suffers port the resolution preserving the mortgage in- and on conservation efforts with a particular from a troubling shortage of strong leadership terest deduction. I introduced this resolution focus on species extinctions. All of us in the in environmental health. The Pew report today and I ask my colleagues to join me in Cincinnati area are greatful to Ed for his vision stressed that an understanding of environ- support of this important resolution. and hard work, and we wish him well on his mental factors offers the best disease preven- The mortgage interest deduction has served future endeavors. tion and cost saving opportunities. Among the as one of the cornerstones of our national f recommendations of the Pew report is the de- housing policy for most of this century and velopment of a nationwide tracking network for DEFEND THE RIGHT TO LIFE may well be one of the most important tax environment toxins and disease. The Commis- policies in America today. This incentive has sion is strongly urging the incoming Adminis- transformed this nation from one that was ill HON. JO ANN EMERSON tration to strengthen our public health infra- housed to the best-housed nation in the world. OF MISSOURI structure. During the current fiscal year, Con- The value of home ownership to this nation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress has already asked the Centers for Dis- is beyond measure. Home ownership is a fun- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 ease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop damental American ideal that promotes social a nationwide tracking network so we can and economic benefits beyond the simple ben- Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- begin to associate disease with certain envi- efits that accrue to the occupant of a home. duce a constitutional amendment for the pro- ronmental toxins, genetic susceptibility and Homeowners are allowed to deduct the in- tection of the right to life. Tragically, this most lifestyle. I was proud to lead a group of my terest paid on their home mortgage when filing basic human right has been disregarded, set colleagues in writing to CDC Director Koplan their personal income tax returns. There have aside, abused, spurned, and sometimes alto- to urge that this project be undertaken quickly been a number of attempts in recent years, gether forgotten. Even more tragically, the and given priority by the agency. however, to convince Congress to repeal or United States Government has been a willing Over the past decade, evidence has accu- restrict the deduction. My legislation is a reso- partner in this affair, and the sad consequence mulated linking effects of the environment on lution expressing the ``sense of Congress'' that is the sacrifice of something far more impor- women and reproductive health, cancer, injury, the deduction should be left intact. tant than just principle. asthma, autoimmune diseases such as rheu- Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join One of the things that sets America apart matoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, birth de- me in this important resolution. from the rest of the world is the fact that in fects, Parkinson's Disease, mental retardation

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.006 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2001 and lead poisoning. Lead and other heavy effect on humans (full data exists for only developed under the legislation will follow the metals found in the environment have been about 7% of these chemicals). five core principles of America's Promise, the implicated in increased bone loss and The evidence is clear and accumulating organization founded by General Colin Powell osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. daily that the byproducts of our technology are to strengthen the ``character and competence'' Chronic diseases like those listed above ac- linked to illness and disease and that women of America's youth. count for 3 out of 4 deaths in the U.S. annu- are especially susceptible to these environ- Ongoing relationships with caring adultsÐ ally. One hundred million Americans, more mental health related problems. We need re- parents, mentors, tutors, or coaches. than a third of the population, suffer from search programs that are specifically targeted Safe places with structured activities during some form of chronic disease. And chronic towards women's health. The passage of the non-school hours. conditions are on the rise. Rates of learning Women's Health Environmental Research Access to services that promote healthy life- disabilities have risen 50 percent in the last Centers Act is a crucial step toward estab- styles, including those designed to improve decade. Endocrine and metabolic diseases lishing the valuable and needed basic re- physical and mental health. such as diabetes and neurological diseases search on the interactions between women's Opportunities to acquire marketable skills such as migraine headaches and multiple health and the environment. through effective education. sclerosis increased 20 percent between 1986 This legislation has the strong support of a Opportunities to give back through commu- and 1995. range of organizations, including the Society nity service and civic participation. The New York Breast Cancer Study found for Women's Health Research, the National Fulfilling these five promises will help pre- that women carrying a mutant form of a breast Women's Health Network, the Association of pare young people to be the parents, workers, cancer gene are at higher risk of developing Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal voters, and leaders of the future. Under the breast or ovarian cancer if they were born Nurses, and Physicians for Social Responsi- Younger Americans Act, our national youth after 1940, as compared to women with the bility. I am proud to have as original cospon- policy will not regard young people as prob- same mutant genes before 1940. This sug- sors two distinguished colleagues: Rep. SUE lems or only seek to prevent risky behaviors gests that environmental factors are affecting KELLY of New York, a long-time activist on such as delinquency, truancy, and drug the rates of incidence. women's health issues, and Rep. DAVID PRICE, abuseÐas do most existing Federal programs The interaction between environmental fac- who represents the Research Triangle area of for youth. Rather, it will support positive youth tors and one's genes also affect susceptibility North Carolina, where the National Institute for development efforts, creating positive goals to disease. This will be a major area of re- Environmental Health Sciences is located. and outcomes for all our country's youth. It will search now that the Human Genome Project The Women's Health Environmental Re- also ensure that young people are involved in has been completed and new disease-related search Centers Act is a simple, common- the planning, implementation, and evaluation genes are being found at a rapid pace. sense step Congress can take toward filling of efforts directed toward youth. While the scientific community has become the current gaps in women's health research. One key component of the bill is that mental increasingly aware of the unique I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this legisla- health screening and services are made avail- susceptibilities of women to environmental and tion and support its speedy passage. able to young people. Many youth who may chemical exposures, our understanding of how f be headed toward school violence or other these exposures contribute to the diseases of tragedies can be helped if we identify their women, and how they interact with genetic YOUNGER AMERICANS ACT early symptoms. Just today, David Satcher, factors, is quite negligible. It has been difficult Assistant Secretary for Health and Surgeon to determine which genes are susceptible to HON. MARGE ROUKEMA General, released a National Action Agenda certain environmental toxins because of the OF NEW JERSEY for Children's Mental Health, in which it was lack of large scale studies and centralized IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES found that the Nation is facing a public crisis in mental health for children and adolescents. data collection. It is time we looked at these Wednesday, January 3, 2001 possible exposures and their effects from a According to the report, while 1 in 10 children variety of disciplinesÐoncology, microbiology, Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, on Decem- and adolescents suffer from mental illness se- endocrinology and epidemiology. ber 16, 2000, in accepting his appointment as vere enough to cause some level of impair- Current scientific findings indicate that envi- Secretary of State, Colin Powell urged Amer- ment, fewer than 1 in 5 of these children re- ronmental factors affect women's health. For ica to invest in its youth. He said, ``We have ceived needed treatment. Dr. Satcher urged example: nothing more valuable as a national asset in that ``we must educate all persons who are in- More than 8 million Americans have auto- anyone's country than the young people.'' volved in the care of children on how to iden- immune diseases. Most are several times Today, I rise to introduce the Younger Ameri- tify early indicators for potential mental health more common in women than in men. More cans Act, a comprehensive, coordinated, com- problems.'' In fact, a tragedy of contemporary than 90% of patients with Systemic Lupus munity-based approach to youth development. youth is the significant rise we have seen in Erythematosus (SLE) are women. This legislation, which is based on the prin- suicide rates. Studies have shown that occupational expo- ciples promoted by General Powell's Amer- According to Dr. Satcher, ``the burden of sure to silica is related to SLE and other dis- ica's Promise group, is a major investment in suffering by children with mental health needs eases. These occupations include mining, pot- the youth of this country. and their families has created a health crisis in tery and glass making, farming and construc- Mr. Speaker, as General Powell has said, this country. Growing numbers of children are tion. now is the time to invest in America's youth. suffering needlessly because their emotional, Exposure to nitrous oxide (laughing gas) by This effort is long overdue. Too many of our behavioral, and developmental needs are not women dental assistants has been correlated programs for youth focus on problems after being met by the very institutions and systems to a severe decrease in fertility according to the fact. The Younger Americans Act is in- that were created to take care of them.'' This one study. tended to help our young people stay on the bill provides an important step in ensuring that Over 9 million working women also have se- road to success and survive the challenges children with mental health needs are identi- rious back pain. Women are twice as likely to along the way. This legislation is designed to fied early and provided with the services they endure job related injuries and illnesses than provide additional resources for programs that so desperately need to help them succeed in men. prepare youth for adulthood. This is ``preven- school and become healthy and contributing Dioxin exposure is a key factor in cancers tive medicine'' that will keep good youth from members of society. and other reproductive health factors such as becoming ``problem youths.'' This bill provides resources for after-school endometriosis, fertility and birth defects. President-elect George W. Bush has urged programs, to ensure that youth have access to Dioxins, which include 219 different chemicals this Nation's leaders and policymakers to positive activities that promote their develop- and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), have ``leave no child behind.'' The Younger Ameri- ment. I was a member of the Bipartisan Work- been found to disrupt human endocrine sys- cans Act is a bold, new investment in Amer- ing Group on Youth Violence in the 106th tems. ica's young people, providing the critical re- Congress. The findings of this group, and nu- More than 70,000 synthetic chemicals are in sources they need to develop skills, contribute merous studies, have indicated that charitable commercial use today, with an estimated 1000 to their communities, and build a better future and community initiatives should promote ac- new chemicals being introduced each year. for themselves and the Nation. cess to after-school programs during the peak Most Americans would be shocked to learn This legislation establishes, for the first time hours for youth crime of 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Too that only a handful of these chemicals have in our Nation's history, a comprehensive, co- often, children return after school to an empty ever been adequately tested to determine their ordinated national youth policy. The programs home or to the streets. An estimated 5 to 7

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.010 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E5 million ``latchkey'' children go home alone after form to prohibit the use of so-called ``soft'' RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE SMALL school. Children who are unsupervised during money that pollutes our campaign system with COMMUNITIES ASSISTANCE ACT the after-school hours are more likely to en- unregulated, unlimited and unconscionable gage in delinquent and other high-risk behav- sums of money from special interests. Both HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER iors, such as alcohol and drug use. After major parties have become addicted to this OF NEW YORK school programs can provide safe, drug-free, flood of money. By adopting the Shays-Mee- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supervised and cost-effective havens for chil- han bill, we all can just say ``No'' to soft Wednesday, January 3, 2001 dren. Quality after-school programs can pro- money. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, my col- vide adult supervision of children during after- Another bill that I am cosponsoring is more school hours, and they can provide children league Representative SHERWOOD BOEHLERT limited, but no less important. This is the with healthy alternatives to and insulation from and I are proud to reintroduce the Small Com- ``Stand by Your Ad'' bill offered by our col- risk-taking and delinquent behavior. Students munities Assistance Act. league DAVID PRICE of North Carolina to re- should be encouraged to participate in extra- For years, small towns and villages have la- quire that advertisements put out by cam- curricular school activities. Studies have bored to satisfy environmental regulations tai- paigns carry a clear and prominent statement shown that a student in one after school activ- lored to the needs and resources of major cit- identifying which candidate is responsible for ity is almost 50 times less likely to commit ies. This bipartisan legislation would direct the the ad. This simple step toward accountability crime. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) One important aspect of the bill is the col- could do wonders for improving the tone of to provide more help for small communities in laboration of public and private local organiza- our campaigns. I commend Mr. PRICE for his meeting their environmental obligations. tions. I am pleased that faith based organiza- work on this bill and I am proud to join him. Larger urban areas can have an entire envi- tions have been included in the bill as collabo- ronmental services department that employs f rators in youth development activities. These dozens of people to interpret the EPA's com- organizations have proven effective in ad- plex and sometimes costly regulations. At the INTRODUCTION OF THE NOTCH dressing the needs of youth and it is important same time, small communities often do not BABY ACT OF 2001 that we have the benefit of their expertise have even one full-time employee assigned to when creating youth development programs. this task. This bill will assist small communities Finally, let me say that there is no ``one size and give them a larger voice in drafting regu- fits all'' way to helping our children become HON. JO ANN EMERSON lations with a fair and balanced approach con- productive members of our society. We must OF MISSOURI sidering they do not have the staff and finan- allow for an array of programs to address the cial capabilities of larger communities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES variety of youth in a variety of communities. People who live in small towns are proud of This bill provides the flexibility necessary to Wednesday, January 3, 2001 their community and their environment. They allow each community to tailor their youth de- want to comply with health and environmental velopment efforts to their specific needs. Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- standards in order to leave a healthy legacy Investing wisely in children and youth by en- duce the Notch Baby Act of 2001, which for their children. However, small communities gaging them in positive activities is more ef- would create a new alternative transition com- need flexibility in order to comply with environ- fective and much less costly than waiting until putation formula for Social Security benefits mental regulations as they seek to protect young lives have taken a bad turn. The for those seniors born between 1917 and their families' health and the local environ- Younger American's Act is a common sense 1926. These seniors, who are generally re- ment. One size does not fit all. approach to what should be a high national ferred to as ``Notch Babies,'' have been re- The Small Communities Assistance Act priority. Young people are 23 percent of our ceiving lower monthly Social Security benefits would require each EPA regional office to es- population, but 100 percent of our future. This than seniors born the years just prior to or tablish a Small Town Ombudsman Office to bill will help them achieve their full potential after this ten year period. advocate for small communities. The EPA and their rightful place as valuedÐand valu- There are those who dispute the existence would also develop a plan to increase the in- ableÐmembers of their communities. of a Notch problem. However, take into con- volvement of small communities in the regu- Let's make sure that ``we leave no child be- sideration the following example presented in latory review process so that EPA regulations hind.'' General Powell has promised to use his a 1994 report by the Commission on Social would be flexible enough to account for small new role as Secretary of State to spread the Security Notch issue. There are two workers town priorities. The agency would be required America's Promise message on the value of who retired at the same age with the same av- to survey small communities and establish a youth around the world. Let's be certain that erage career earnings. One was born on De- small community advisory committee. his message is heard and taken to heart in the cember 31, 1916 and the other was born on f U.S. Congress. January 2, 1917. Both retired in 1982 at the f AN EXCELLENT SELECTION FOR age of 65. The retiree born 1917 received TRANSPORTATION MOVE SWIFTLY ON CAMPAIGN $110 a month less in Social Security benefits FINANCE REFORM than did the retiree born just two weeks before in 1916. Also take into consideration that there HON. STEPHEN HORN are currently more than 6 million seniors in our OF CALIFORNIA HON. STEPHEN HORN Nation who are faced with this painfully obvi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA ous inequity in the Social Security benefit Wednesday, January 3, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES computation formula. Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I want to com- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 By phasing in an improved benefit formula mend President-elect Bush for his nomination Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, as the 107th Con- over five years, the Notch Baby Act of 2001 of Norman Mineta to be his Secretary of gress convenes today to begin work on the will restore fairness and equity in the Social Transportation. Secretary Mineta will bring nation's business, one of our first priorities Security benefit computation formula for the great distinction to his new role, building upon must be reform of our campaign finance laws. Notch Babies. For once and for all this legisla- a distinguished record in this body and as In each of the past two Congresses, the tion would put to rest the Notch issue, and it Secretary of Commerce. House passed comprehensive legislation in would put an end to the constant barrage of When I was first elected to Congress, Norm this area by substantial bipartisan majorities. mailings and fundraising attempts, which tar- Mineta took me, a freshman in the minority In this Congress, we can and must move get our Nation's seniors in the name of Notch party, around Congress and helped in any swiftly to pass campaign finance legislation reform. Our seniors deserve fairness and way he could. I will never forget that gen- and assure that comprehensive reforms be- equality in the Social Security system. They erosity, but it reflects the personality of this come the law of the land. deserve an end to the repeated Congressional true gentleman. Secretary Mineta has lived a Later this month, I will be joining with many stalling on this issue. I urge my colleagues in life that we can all learn from. of my colleagues in cosponsoring bipartisan the House to discuss this issue with the sen- Growing up in California during the Second legislation offered by Mr. SHAYS of Connecticut iors in their districts, and to join me in ensur- World War, I have strong feelings on the na- and Mr. MEEHAN of Massachusetts. The ing that the Notch issue is addressed in the tional shame perpetrated against the Japa- Shays-Meehan bill is genuine, meaningful re- 107th Congress. nese-American community during the war. I

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.013 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2001 have been touched by how that experience ensure that those who would continue to government entity may limit the right of any formed Norm, a period prominently displayed spend our children's future further into debt health care provider to supply, or any person in his official portrait that hangs in 2167 Ray- are not able to do so. to receive, factual information about reproduc- burn. Instead of harboring a lifetime of bitter- I also want to make plain that the Social Se- tive health services, including family planning, ness against the country that imprisoned him curity trust fund has no place in this debate. prenatal care, adoption, or abortion. and his family, Norm Mineta devoted much of The independent trust fund is a sacred trust The government has no right to interfere his life to public service. He has helped make between generations and must never be used with private health care decisions. I therefore this a better nation and has helped us become to balance the budget or hide the true size of urge my colleagues to support this legislation better Americans. the deficit. and allow Americans to have access to com- During his 21 year in this House, Norm Mi- Commonsense conservatives in Congress plete, factual information so that can make in- neta was a leader in transportation policy and and the American people are committed to formed decisions about their health care. a fair chairman of what was then called the balancing the budget. I look forward to work- f Committee on Public Works. He is well suited ing throughout this session with all of my col- INTRODUCING H.R. 218, THE to leading the Department of Transportation in leagues and the White House to pass the bal- COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT the years to come. CongressÐand this anced budget constitutional amendment on a bodyÐhas fought hard to provide our nation bipartisan basis. The obligations we owe to the funding necessary to address the many hard working American families, their children, HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM problems facing transportation today. Norm and our Nation's future generations deserve OF CALIFORNIA Mineta brings with him the intelligence, experi- nothing less than decisive action to preserve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence, and disposition to be an excellent mem- our future by balancing the budget. A constitu- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 ber of the new Administration and I look for- tional amendment will ensure this outcome. Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, today I ward to working with him in the years to come. f am reintroducing my legislation to permit quali- f fied current and former law enforcement offi- RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE LOUISE cers to carry a concealed firearm in any juris- A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET MCINTOSH SLAUGHTER diction. This measure is called the Community Protection Act, and I have requested that it be HON. JO ANN EMERSON HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER assigned the same bill number as in previous OF MISSOURI OF NEW YORK CongressesÐH.R. 218. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Community Protection Act provides Wednesday, January 3, 2001 Wednesday, January 3, 2001 three benefits to our police and to our country. First, it effectively provides thousands more Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, this after- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am proud trained cops on the beatÐat zero taxpayer noon I fulfill the pledge I made to the citizens to reintroduce the Women's Right to Know Act cost. of southern Missouri to introduce and work in the 107th Congress. This bill ensures that Second, it enables current and former law tirelessly to pass an amendment to the Con- so-called ``gag rules'' upon women's access to enforcement officers to protect themselves stitution of the United States, that requires a information about reproductive health care are and their families from criminals. When a balanced Federal budget. Over the course of not imposed by the states or the federal gov- criminal completes his or her sentence, that the past several decades, fiscal irresponsibility ernment in the future. criminal can find where their arresting officer has produced a Federal debt that is fast ap- First imposed during the Reagan and Bush lives, where their corrections officer travels, proaching $5 trillion. That's trillion, with a `t,' Administrations by executive order, the gag and other information about our brave law en- Mr. Speaker. A debt of $5 trillion is a mind- rule denied federal funds for any health care forcement personnel and their families. boggling figure, but it can be placed in a much clinic whose employees counseled, referred, And, third, it helps keep our communities clearer perspective. A child born today imme- or discussed terminating a pregnancy in any safer from criminals. diately inherits nearly $20,000 of debt, owed way. If they did so, the clinic's funding could This measure is very similar to the H.R. 218 directly to Uncle Sam. The same is true for be rescinded. Congressional efforts to over- reported by the Judiciary Committee in the every American. The era of continuing annual turn these executive orders were vetoed. 106th Congress. budget deficits must end, and it is clear that Thankfully, President Clinton revoked the Members and the public interested in addi- the only way to restore conservative fiscal val- gag rule as his first order of business in 1993. tional background information on the Commu- ues to the Nation's budget is to pass the bal- While this marked major progress towards bet- nity Protection Act, I encourage them to read anced budget amendment to the Constitution. ter health care for women on a federal level, the Judiciary Committee report accompanying The stakes in this debate could not be more it did not prevent individual states from impos- H.R. 218 from the 105th Congress (H. Rept. important. The fiscal future of the United ing statewide gag rules. Currently two states, 105±819), my testimony before the House Ju- States hinges on the ability of Congress and Missouri and Colorado, have gag rulesÐwith diciary Subcommittee on Crime Tuesday, July the President to make the difficult choices re- Pennsylvania's state senate having considered 22, 1997, or my statement from introduction in quired to balance the Federal budget. It's and narrowly defeated a similar law in May the 106th Congress on January 6, 1999. more than debating trillion dollar figures. It's 2000. With statewide ``gag rules'' on the rise, I urge all my colleagues to support this im- about making our economy stronger and pro- the threat of a federal ``gag rule'' being re- portant common sense anti-crime legislation. viding every working American family with a implemented looms on the horizon. f better chance to make ends meet. A balanced Contrary to the predictions of many gag rule TRIBUTE TO MARK MIODUSKI budget will strengthen every sector of our supporters, abortion rates have not been economy with lower interest rates that will help linked to a reversal of this federal policy. In HON. DAVID R. OBEY families stretch each paycheck further. Home fact, abortion facts actually declined to a twen- OF WISCONSIN mortgages, automobiles, and a better edu- ty year low in 1997 with record drops in teen IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation will become more affordable to every pregnancy. working family, making the American Dream Leaving the gag rule to the power of execu- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 closer to reality for all. tive order is playing Russian roulette with Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, there are many Mr. Speaker, I am committed to working women's reproductive health. We must inten- people in this institution who work tirelessly with my colleagues in the new Congress to sify our efforts to safeguard a women's access and often thanklessly in order to improve the see that the balanced budget constitutional to full reproductive options and prevent the lives of the people we serve. Those who ben- amendment is passed and sent to the States gag rule from ever being imposed again. For efit from their work will never recognize their for ratification. A constitutional amendment is the government to withhold information about faces or know their names and day after day certainly no substitute for direct action on the reproductive health care in a violation of our and year after year they produce a better part of the Congress. However, we have seen democratic principles and an unconscionable country. Today, I rise to pay special tribute to time and time again instances where those act against the people it intends to serve. one of them. I offer my most sincere gratitude who object to conservative fiscal responsibility The Women's Right to Know Act ensures to Mark Mioduski who has recently left the mi- find convenient excuses to deny the American that gag rules will not be imposed by the nority staff of the House Appropriations Com- people a balanced budget. An unbreakable states or the federal government in the future. mittee after fourteen years of distinguished enforcement mechanism is clearly needed to This legislation states that no state or federal service to the federal government.

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.017 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E7 For the past five years, Mark Mioduski has the safety and health of workers, and working INTRODUCTION OF THE ESTAB- been my right-hand man on the Labor, Health families throughout this country have been LISHMENT OF A PERMANENT OF- and Human Services and Education Appro- able to take advantage of additional training FICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST priations Bill. He has applied a unique blend of and education to improve their livelihood be- WOMEN ACT technical know how from both budgetary and cause he has worked here. parliamentary standpoints, creativity and high HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER Mark's dedication to the Appropriations energy to staffing this important bill. As many OF NEW YORK Committee and to his work has resulted in people know, the Labor, HHS bill is one of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most difficult appropriations bills to manage many long hours. There were weeks on end Wednesday, January 3, 2001 and is usually one of the last appropriations when I am sure that Mark did not see much bills to pass. Mark has been instrumental in of his family. Mark's departure is a great loss Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am proud helping to navigate and negotiate numerous for me as well as the Committee, but I hope to join with my distinguished colleague, Rep- high profile and tricky issues affecting the De- that he will be able to spend more time with resentative CONNIE MORELLA, in introducing partment of Labor, including funding for the the Violence Against Women Office Act. This his wife Lori Whitehand and his two young Occupational Safety and Health Administration bill would make permanent the Violence sons, Ryan and Eric. I wish him the very best (OSHA) and the National Labor Relations Against Women Office within the Department Board (NLRB) and the recently published in his new endeavors and much success in of Justice. ergonomics regulation. In fact, Mark has lived this new chapter of his career. Mr. Speaker, domestic violence is and breathed the ergonomics issue over the shockingly pervasive in our society today. The last five years and knows the issue better than f National Violence Against Women Survey, re- virtually anyone else on Capitol Hill. In addi- leased by the National Institute of Justice and tion, Mark has made significant contributions VOLUNTARY SCHOOL PRAYER the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- to a wide range of health and education tion in July 2000, found that: issues, including working to expand funding Domestic abuse rates remain disturbingly for health care access, for biomedical re- HON. JO ANN EMERSON high. Nearly 25 percent of women and 7.6 search at the National Institutes of Health, for OF MISSOURI percent of men surveyed reported they had AIDS and emerging infectious diseases, for been raped or physically assaulted by a cur- Low-Income Energy Assistance, for Head IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rent or former spouse, cohabiting partner, or Start, for the Social Services Block Grant, and Wednesday, January 3, 2001 date at some point in their lifetime. for Pell Grants for disadvantaged students. Stalking by intimates is more common than The Departments of Health and Human Serv- Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today previously thought. Almost 5 percent of sur- ices, Labor, and Education also owe him a to introduce a constitutional amendment to en- veyed women and 0.6 percent of surveyed debt of gratitude for his detailed attention to sure that students can choose to pray in men reported being stalked by an intimate at their programs and appropriations requests. school. Regrettably, the notion of the separa- some point in their lifetime; 0.5 percent of sur- Mark has spent most of his career in public veyed women and 0.2 percent of surveyed tion of church and state has been widely mis- service. He began his federal service after men reported being stalked by such a partner represented in recent years, and the govern- being selected to participate in the Presidential in the previous 12 months. Management Intern Program, which is de- ment has strayed far from the vision of Amer- Domestic violence has major implications for signed to attract the best and brightest to the ica as established by the Founding Fathers. public health and our health care system. Of federal government. He then spent four years Our Founding Fathers had the foresight and the estimated 4.9 million intimate partner with the Interior Department as a senior budg- wisdom to understand that a government can- rapes and physical assaults perpetrated et analyst before joining the staff of the House not secure the freedom of religion if at the against women annually, approximately 2 mil- Appropriations Committee. For the last decade same time it favors one religion over another lion will result in an injury to the victim, and he has worked on the Appropriations Com- 570,457 will result in some type of medical through official actions. Their philosophy was mittee and, he has been of great assistance to treatment to the victim. Of the estimated 2.9 one of even-handed treatment of the different many members and their staffs. I am sure a million intimate partner physical assaults per- good many of you saw him as he wore a path faiths practiced in America, a philosophy that petrated against men annually, 581,391 will to and from the Capitol often carrying his sig- was at the very core of what their new nation result in an injury to the victim, and 124,999 nature workbag which was passed down to was to be about. Somehow, this philosophy is will result in some type of medical treatment to him by his father. often interpreted today to mean that religion the victim. Mr. Speaker, I have greatly appreciated the has no place at all in public life, no matter According to these statistics, approximately job that Mark has done with humility and good what its form. President Reagan summarized 1.5 million women and 834,732 men are raped humor over the years. Mark has been not only the situation well when he remarked, ``The and/or physically assaulted by an intimate an outstanding public servant, but also he is First Amendment of the Constitution was not partner each year in the United States. Do- an outstanding human being. He cares a great written to protect the people of this country mestic violence is nothing less than an epi- deal about the well being of this country and demic, and must be attacked with all the re- from religious values; it was written to protect the people in it who rely on those of us in gov- sources we would bring to bear against a ernment to help make this a better place for religious values from government tyranny.'' deadly disease. everyone, especially the most vulnerable And this is what voluntary school prayer is We have made important progress over the among us. Not many of those Americans about, making sure that prayer, regardless of past decade. One of my proudest accomplish- know his name or know the countless hours its denomination, is protected. ments in Congress was my work as a lead au- he has devoted to his job, but he can leave There can be little doubt that no student thor of the Violence Against Women Act. This this institution knowing that many, many Amer- should be forced to pray in a certain fashion bill, passed by Congress in 1994 and signed into law by President Clinton, has effected a icans and their families have been benefitted or be forced to pray at all. At the same time, from his efforts. sea change in the way our nation views and a student should not be prohibited from pray- He, like all of us, has been a public servant addresses domestic violence. VAWA made and he has measured up to the meaning of ing, just because he/she is attending a public possible today's programs to educate judges that term in the fullest possible measure. school. This straightforward principle is lost on and law enforcement officers, support shelters America's health care system with all its short- the liberal courts and high-minded bureaucrats for battered women and children, and collect comings provides more help for more deserv- who have systematically eroded the right to vital information on statistics on violence. Nev- ing Americans because he has worked here. voluntary school prayer, and it is now nec- ertheless, studies show that we still have a The National Institutes of Health are stronger essary to correct the situation through a con- long way to go. and the research it oversees is better because stitutional amendment. I urge my colleagues to The legislation I am introducing today with he has worked here. Public health programs, support my amendment and make a strong Representative MORELLA would establish a not just in this country, but abroad provide statement in support of the freedom of reli- permanent Office of Violence Against Women more protection to millions of children and within the Department of Justice. At present, gion. adults because he has worked here. Worker this office only exists by administrative fiat. It protection programs are better able to improve could be abolished or subsumed into another

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.021 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E8 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2001 part of the Department at any time. In our INTRODUCTION OF THE YOUNGER The Younger Americans Act will help coordi- view, the existence of the Office of Violence AMERICANS ACT nate and fund youth-mentoring, community Against Women should not be subject to service through volunteerism, structured aca- changing political winds. HON. GEORGE MILLER demic and recreational opportunities, and other activities aimed at fostering the positive This legislation has the support of numerous OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES educational and social development of teens domestic violence organizations all over our and pre-teens. Under the bill, the federal gov- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 nation. In the 106th Congress, it garnered the ernment would distribute funds by formula to support of almost 150 bipartisan cosponsors in Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. community boards that would oversee the short time. Representative MORELLA and I are Speaker, I am pleased today to re-introduce, planning, operation, and evaluation of local hopeful that the 107th Congress will acknowl- along with my colleague Mrs. ROUKEMA, the programs. Funding for local programs in the edge the importance of this bill by passing it Younger Americans Act. Last September, we initial year would be $500 million, and would into law as soon as possible. introduced this bill with our counterparts in the rise to $2 billion in 2006, in addition to match- Senate and a vast national coalition of sup- Tragically, there is no indication that domes- ing funds provided by local and state govern- porters including former Joint Chiefs of Staff tic violence will disappear any time soon. Con- ments and the private sector. Chairman Colin Powell and America's Prom- gress should signal its commitment to the fight To qualify, each local program would be re- ise, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Big quired to adopt a comprehensive and coordi- against domestic abuse by establishing a per- Brothers/Big Sisters, the National Urban nated system of youth programs with the fol- manent Office of Violence Against Women. League, America's Promise, the Child Welfare lowing five general components: ongoing rela- League of America, the United Way, the Na- f tionships with caring adults; safe places with tional Mental Health Association, and others. structured activities; access to services that We knew then that we would not have THE RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE promote healthy lifestyles, including those de- enough time in the 106th Congress to pass signed to improve physical and mental health; FAITH-BASED LENDING PROTEC- the legislation. But we did want to signal the TION ACT opportunities to acquire marketable skills and strong support of a bipartisan coalition in both competencies; and, opportunities for commu- the House and Senate and of a broad array of nity service and civic participation. Thirty per- national and grassroots organizations. I look cent of funds would be targeted to youth pro- HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE forward now to working with them to pass this grams that address specific, urgent areas of OF CALIFORNIA legislation in the 107th Congress. This is land- need such as urban and rural communities mark legislation that will dramatically increase IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that currently lack sufficient access to positive after-school opportunities for youth by pro- and constructive opportunities. Wednesday, January 3, 2001 viding them with adult mentors, education, I want to thank all of the members of the co- sports, and volunteer activities. alition behind this bill for bringing us together. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, each day our Na- As any parent or teacher knows, the best I applaud their work on this legislation and the tion's religious institutions quietly go about way to keep kids out of trouble and help them work that they do every day in each of our performing critical social programs that serve learn and grow is to keep them busy and give local communities. I want to express special as lifelines to individuals and families in need. them opportunity. Today's bill is an historic op- appreciation to all of the young people from Besides providing places of worship, religious portunity to dramatically expand safe and ex- these associations, who have rightly played institutions also serve their communities by citing programs for children and youth after such a key role in drafting and advocating for operating outreach programs such as food school, a time when too many kids suffer from this legislation. banks soup kitchens, battered family shelters, a lack of activity and adult supervision. A re- Congress has enacted many worthwhile cent Urban Institute study found that one in schools and AIDS hospices. To families in programs to help young people. But the bill we five young people age 6±12 are left without need, these programs often provide a last re- are introducing today has a different message. adult supervision after school and before their source of care and compassion. Our bill responds to the tremendous desire of parents come home from work, a critical pe- young people to have the greatest opportunity Yet, in spite of the clear social good that riod during the day to keep youth both posi- possible to be active, creative, and productive these programs provide to communities across tively engaged and out of trouble. citizens in our society, rather than receiving America, we are faced with the growing reality Thirty-five years ago, Congress made a de- society's help only after they are in trouble. that religious institutions are finding it increas- cision to help seniors and passed the Older Kids are asking to be given a chance to make ingly difficult to secure the necessary capital Americans Act. In doing so, Congress a difference in their own lives. We are saying resources at favorable rates that enable them launched a series of highly effective local ef- that that is exactly what Congress can and to carry on this critical community work. forts that have improved and enriched the should do. I am confident we can make that lives of our nation's elderly. It helped pay for happen. I look forward to working with my col- Mr. Speaker, today I am re-introducing leg- senior centers, Meals on Wheels, and commu- islation that I believe will help ensure that reli- leagues to pass this legislation. nity service programs like Green Thumb. For f gious institutions have available all the finan- too long, however, Congress has ignored the cial resources necessary to carry out their needs of our nation's young people. It has INTRODUCTION OF THE IDENTITY missions of community service. The Faith- failed to make the issues of young people a THEFT PREVENTION ACT Based Lending Protection Act, which enjoys priority and has failed to make an adequate in- bipartisan support, seeks to amend the Fed- vestment in their development and well-being. HON. RON PAUL eral Credit Union Act by clarifying that any Our new bill attempts to correct that over- OF TEXAS member business loan made by a credit union sight. Today, we seek to repeat the success of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to a religious nonprofit organization will not the Older Americans Act by funding a national Wednesday, January 3, 2001 count toward total business lending caps im- network of high-quality programs tailored to posed on credit unions by Federal law. the particular challenges faced by youth today. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, today I introduce Too often, we find that public programs for the Identity Theft Prevention Act. This act pro- Each year credit unions loan millions of dol- young people focus on the problems of youth tects the American people from government- lars to nonprofit religious organizations, many and promote piecemeal policies that seek to mandated uniform identifiers which facilitate located in minority and/or lower income com- redress negative behaviors like juvenile delin- private crime as well as the abuse of liberty. munities. Historically, these loans are consid- quency or teen pregnancy. But the evidence The major provision of the Identity Theft Pre- ered safe and help sustain critical social out- shows that the most promising approaches to vention Act halts the practice of using the So- reach programs. Without legislative action, Mr. helping young people are those that foster cial Security number as an identifier by requir- Speaker, these religious institutions will find it positive youth development, build social and ing the Social Security Administration to issue increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to se- emotional competence, and link young people all Americans new Social Security numbers cure the necessary funds under favorable with adult mentors. This is the future of youth within five years after the enactment of the bill. terms to allow them to continue their work. I social program in the 21st century and it is an These new numbers will be the sole legal urge my colleagues to join me in this legisla- approach we seek to advance through this property of the recipient and the Social Secu- tive effort. legislation. rity Administration shall be forbidden to divulge

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.023 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E9 the numbers for any purposes not related to effective treatment depends on a patient's The primary reason why any action short of Social Security Administration. Social Security ability to place absolute trust in his or her doc- the repeal of laws authorizing privacy viola- numbers issued before implementation of this tor. What will happen to that trust when pa- tions is insufficient is because the federal gov- bill shall no longer be considered valid federal tients know that any and all information given ernment lacks constitutional authority to force identifiers. Of course, the Social Security Ad- to their doctor will be placed in a government citizens to adopt a universal identifier for ministration shall be able to use an individual's accessible data base? health care, employment, or any other reason. original Social Security number to ensure effi- Many of my colleagues will claim that the Any federal action that oversteps constitutional cient administration of the Social Security sys- federal government needs these powers to limitations violates liberty because it ratifies tem. protect against fraud or some other criminal the principle that the federal government, not Mr. Speaker, Congress has a moral respon- activities. However, monitoring the trans- the Constitution, is the ultimate judge of its sibility to address this problem as it was Con- actions of every American in order to catch own jurisdiction over the people. The only ef- gress which transformed the Social Security those few who are involved in some sort of il- fective protection of the rights of citizens is for number into a national identifier. Thanks to legal activity turns one of the great bulwarks of Congress to follow Thomas Jefferson's advice Congress, today no American can get a job, our liberty, the presumption of innocence, on and ``bind (the federal government) down with open a bank account, get a professional li- its head. The federal government has no right chains of the Constitution.'' cense, or even get a drivers' license without to treat all Americans as criminals by spying Mr. Speaker, those members who are presenting their Social Security number. So on their relationship with their doctors, employ- unpersuaded by the moral and constitutional widespread has the use of the Social Security ers, or bankers. In fact, criminal law enforce- reasons for embracing the Identity Theft Pre- number become that a member of my staff ment is reserved to the state and local govern- vention Act should consider the overwhelming had to produce a Social Security number in ments by the Constitution's Tenth Amend- opposition of the American people toward na- order to get a fishing license! ment. tional identifiers. The overwhelming public op- One of the most disturbing abuses of the Other members of Congress will claim that position to the various ``Know-Your-Customer'' Social Security number is the congressionally- the federal government needs the power to schemes, the attempt to turn drivers' licenses authorized rule forcing parents to get a Social monitor Americans in order to allow the gov- into National ID cards, the Clinton Administra- Security number for their newborn children in ernment to operate more efficiently. I would tion's Medical Privacy proposal, as well as the order to claim them as dependents. Forcing remind my colleagues that in a constitutional numerous complaints over the ever-growing parents to register their children with the state republic the people are never asked to sac- uses of the Social Security number show that is more like something out of the nightmares rifice their liberties to make the job of govern- American people want Congress to stop in- of George Orwell than the dreams of a free re- ment officials a little bit easier. We are here to vading their privacy. Congress risks provoking public which inspired this nation's founders. protect the freedom of the American people, a voter backlash if we fail to halt the growth Congressionally-mandated use of the Social not to make privacy invasion more efficient. of the surveillance state. Security number as an identifier facilitates the Mr. Speaker, while I do not question the sin- In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I once again call horrendous crime of identity theft. Thanks to cerity of those members who suggest that on my colleagues to join me in putting an end the Congressionally-mandated use of the So- Congress can ensure citizens' rights are pro- to the federal government's unconstitutional cial Security number as an uniform identifier, tected through legislation restricting access to use of national identifiers to monitor the ac- an unscrupulous person may simply obtain personal information, the only effective privacy tions of private citizens. National identifiers someone's Social Security number in order to protection is to forbid the federal government threaten all Americans by exposing them to access that person's bank accounts, credit from mandating national identifiers. Legislative the threat of identity theft by private criminals cards, and other financial assets. Many Ameri- ``privacy protections'' are inadequate to protect and abuse of their liberties by public criminals. cans have lost their life savings and had their the liberty of Americans for several reasons. In addition, national identifiers are incompat- credit destroyed as a result of identity theftÐ First, it is simply common sense that repealing ible with a limited, constitutional government. I, yet the federal government continues to en- those federal laws that promote identity theft is therefore, hope my colleagues will join my ef- courage such crimes by mandating use of the more effective in protecting the public than ex- forts to protect the freedom of their constitu- Social Security number as a uniform ID! panding the power of the federal police force. ents by supporting the Identity Theft Preven- This act also forbids the federal government Federal punishment of identity thieves pro- tion Act. from creating national ID cards or establishing vides cold comfort to those who have suffered f any identifiers for the purpose of investigating, financial losses and the destruction of their monitoring, overseeing, or regulating private good reputation as a result of identity theft. INTRODUCTION OF THE MILITARY transactions between American citizens, as Federal laws are not only ineffective in stop- RETIREE HEALTH CARE TASK well as repealing those sections of the Health ping private criminals, they have not even FORCE ACT Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of stopped unscrupulous government officials 1996 that require the Department of Health from accessing personal information. Did laws HON. JO ANN EMERSON and Human Services to establish a uniform purporting to restrict the use of personal infor- OF MISSOURI standard health identifier. By putting an end to mation stop the well-publicized violation of pri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES government-mandated uniform IDs, the Iden- vacy by IRS officials or the FBI abuses by the Wednesday, January 3, 2001 tity Theft Prevention Act will prevent millions of Clinton and Nixon administrations? Americans from having their liberty, property Second, the federal government has been Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I am here and privacy violated by private-and-public sec- creating property interests in private informa- today to introduce the Military Retiree Health tor criminals. tion for certain state-favored third parties. For Care Task Force Act of 2001. This legislation In addition to forbidding the federal govern- example, a little-noticed provision in the Pa- will establish a Task Force that will look into ment from creating national identifiers, this tient Protection Act established a property all of the health care promises and represen- legislation forbids the federal government from right for insurance companies to access per- tations made to members of the Uniformed blackmailing states into adopting uniform sonal health care information. Congress also Services by Department of Defense personnel standard identifiers by withholding federal authorized private individuals to receive per- and Department literature. The Task Force will funds. One of the most onerous practices of sonal information from government databases submit a comprehensive report to Congress Congress is the use of federal funds illegit- in the copyright bill passed in 1998. which will contain a detailed statement of its imately taken from the American people to Perhaps the most outrageous example of findings and conclusions. This report will in- bribe states into obeying federal dictates. phony privacy protection is the Clinton Admin- clude legislative remedies to correct the great Mr. Speaker, of all the invasions of privacy istration's so-called ``medical privacy'' pro- injustices that have occurred to those men proposed in the past decade, perhaps the posal, which allow medical researchers, cer- and women who served their country in good most onerous is the attempt to assign every tain business interests, and law enforcement faith. American a ``unique health identifier''Ðan officials' access to health care information, in Let us not forget why we are blessed with identifier which could be used to create a na- complete disregard of the Fifth Amendment freedom and democracy in this country. The tional database containing the medical history and the wishes of individual patients! Obvi- sacrifices made by those who served in the of all Americans. As an OB/GYN with more ously, ``privacy protection'' laws have proven military are something that must never be than 30 years in private practice, I know well greatly inadequate to protect personal informa- overlooked. Promises were made to those the importance of preserving the sanctity of tion when the government is the one providing who served in the Uniformed Services. They the physician-patient relationship. Oftentimes, or seeking the information. were told that their health care would be taken

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.026 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E10 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2001 care of for life if they served a minimum of that appears in Indian Country Today. As the else. They were among the poorest share- twenty years of active federal service. piece points out, Chief Phillip Martin of the croppers in a poor state, acutely discrimi- Well, those military retirees served their time Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has for nated against. They were basically just hold- ing on to a tribal base, having come through and expected the government to hold up its more than a quarter of a century used the free end of the bargain. They are now realizing a very dark historical period as a people of market as a tool to better the lives of his fel- color in a racially polarized South. Suffering that these were nothing more than empty low tribe members and neighbors. from 80 percent unemployment, 90 percent promises. Those who served in the military did Self-reliance and not government depend- lived in poverty and the tribe averaged a not let their country down in its time of need ency is the secret to prosperity. But there is sixth-grade education. and we should not let military retirees down in no need to tell Chief Martin that fact. He has Appreciably, Martin returned home of theirs. It's time military retirees get what was lived his life promoting the economic vitality of sound mind and character and applied him- promised to them and that's why I am intro- his people and they have reaped the benefits self to the betterment of his people through ducing this legislation. self-sufficient enterprise. Martin led an early of his progressive thinking. I salute Chief Mar- flight to construct and operated the first f tin for all he has done to further the cause of high school on the reservation in 1963, begin- HONORING JUNE PINKNEY ROSS freedomÐfor his people and for our nation. ning a trend that has seen consistent im- [From Indian Country Today, Dec. 27, 2000] provement in the educational level of the reservation population. He began the plan- MISSISSIPPI CHOCTAWS: THE BENEFITS OF HON. NICK LAMPSON ning that would lay out a modern commu- PEACE CHIEFS OF TEXAS nity infrastructure with good housing. He If a people are going to strive to achieve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pursued and constructed an industrial park economic prosperity, the reduction of con- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 and after 10 years of chasing contracts, flict, the acceptance and understanding of began a successful 20 years of economic Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, today I salute peace, is a most useful strategy. Mutual un- growth. General Motors, Ford Motor Co., Ox- and honor the indomitable June Pinkney Ross derstanding, common cause and unity of ac- ford Speakers and other companies have lo- of Galveston, Texas. tion become possible. Little ever improves cated manufacturing plants in the Choctaw’s I was recently honored to have contributed from virulent conflict and nothing moves 80-acre industrial park, which boasts 500,000 forward in war. Leadership with vision often square feet of manufacturing space. to the ``Book of Letters'' being presented next works actively to reduce conflict while put- week to Ms. Ross in celebration of her twenty- By 1994, the year when their enterprises di- ting its major efforts toward the positive versified and accelerated with construction seven year career as Executive Director of the building of fair community governance and of a casino and entertainment center, the na- Galveston County Community Action Council. efficient enterprises. At this moment of tion ran a total payroll topping $84 million. The residents of Galveston County, particu- shifting political climates, when the future It had sound management and was ready to larly the disenfranchised and the children who of Native nations is clouded by uncertainties take on the complexity of gaming. The na- could not speak for themselves, have been on the national level, it seems proper to sa- tion’s Chahta Enterprises is now one of the well served by June Ross' unselfish acts of lute a consistent peace chief, one who led his 10 top employers in Mississippi. Its enter- caring, sharing, kindness and understanding of own people from severe poverty and obscu- tainment complex receives more than 2.5 rity to sustained prosperity and regional po- their plight. million visitors a year and the tribe has litical prominence. built more than 1,000 new houses, con- It is well known that June Ross will literally He is Phillip Martin, long-time chief of the fight to the bitter end for the right thing, is structed a major hospital, schools, nursing Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. A man home, shopping center and day care center. bluntly and sometimes frighteningly honest of great perseverance, the 75-year-old Martin In what used to be the poorest county in about how to address the needs of the poor has led and guided his 6,000-member Choctaw the poorest state in the United States, in one and does not mind sharing her unedited opin- tribe since 1959. Periodically, yet consist- of the most conservative states in the union, ion on any subject that is placed on the table. ently reelected to the tribe’s highest office the Choctaws led an economic revolution. We who know her and have been privileged to for more than 40 years, Phillip Martin is uni- Today, with nearly universal employment, work with her always knew that we could versally credited for the success of the Choc- only 2.7 percent of household income comes taw, who are well posed to enter the 21st cen- count on her to go after grants for which her from social services and this mostly involves tury as a self-determined people. While elderly and handicapped. The tribe’s manu- agency qualified and, once the money was re- other, more conflictive tribes have deepened ceived, to disburse it where it was most need- facturing plants, still going strong, consist- their economic dependencies and allowed spi- ently win high qualify awards. They employ ed. I have enjoyed working with June Ross rals of violence to weaken their body politic, some 8,000 people, mostly non-Natives. and always felt that she would make a fair as- the Mississippi Choctaws have built steadily Most interestingly, a stroll down the res- sessment of any situation that she was con- for more than 30 years. A well-entrenched ervation’s main elementary school will re- fronted with and react accordingly. tradition remembers the attitude of histor- veal a lot of students speaking fluent Choc- My one regret during our relationship is that ical chief, Pushmataha, who in 1811 reasoned taw. I never got a chance to sample her cooking. against war with their neighbors while Te- ‘‘Tell the other tribes’’ Martin says, ‘‘we Ms. Ross' radio cooking class was quite suc- cumseh appealed to the Choctaw warriors to can all do this. If you really want to do it, join his war parties. While he had been a and get your act together, you can do it.’’ cessful and listeners would bombard the sta- great warrior as a young man, Pushmataha This is a generous thought, but such progress tion for her recipes. I am sure that she ap- opted for peace as he aged as a chief. will also require vision, and political acu- proached that job with the same diligence and While Tecumseh has come down through men. To Martin’s credit, when the political commitment that she has given to the State of the history as the greater leader, and winds turned right in 1994, he was positioned Texas and Galveston County throughout the Pushmataha is the lesser known. Interest- to solidify friendships with such Republican years. I want to also take this opportunity to ingly, the response of Pushmataha, who cool- powerhouses as Sen. Trent Lott, R–Miss. let her know that I am grateful for her service ly analyzed the horrible suffering war would Hiring quality lobbyists as their new bring, was actually quite sophisticated and to our great nation as a member of the United wealth allowed, the Choctaw leader per- just as completely dedicated to the preserva- suaded a good sector of Republicans to the States Military. tion and survival of his people. He pointed righteousness of the Native nations sov- Mr. Speaker, I salute June Ross for all she out how his own tribe had painstakingly ereignty from taxation. In particular, the has done to make the community better worked out friendly relations with their Choctaw initiative convinced the country’s (United Way, one of the original founders of white neighbors. Their relations were recip- major anti-tax organization—Americans for Hospice) and hope she knows how much she rocal and as a result, things were going well. Tax Reform, whose 500-plus organizations is respected and loved. To start killing their neighbors with whom network and 90,000 activists supported the f they had such relations did not seem a good Indian case as an anti-tax strategy. idea to Pushmataha, who kept his people out Politics is the art of achieving your CHIEF PHILLIP MARTIN—CHAM- of the war and guided them for another 14 group’s self-interest, and it certainly makes PION OF PEACE AND PROS- years. for diverse bedfellows. But always the proof PERITY Like Pushmataha, Phillip Martin came is in the pudding. The Choctaw strategy, pre- home from war to embark in a career that cise and proper for their geopolitical con- would build education and civic action and text, is pragmatically brilliant. In the hold HON. TOM DeLAY economic opportunity for his people. He was of the old South, this Mississippi tribe pro- OF TEXAS one of those from what has been called ‘‘the vides a welcome signal, an example of where IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES greatest generation.’’ A World War II Air visionary leadership can make a huge dif- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 Force combat veteran who lost a brother in ference to the future of a people. An appre- the war, Martin served in the military until ciation and salutation is due Choctaw chief Mr. DELAY. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to in- 1955. When he returned home, his people had and statesman, Phillip Martin, visionary, troduce to the RECORD the following editorial their pride and their language, but little quiet building, steady helm.

VerDate 112000 05:12 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.029 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E11 TRIBUTE TO MARK TOLBERT, JR. light may be extinguished here on earth, but it FAIRNESS AND EQUITY FOR FED- glows brightly in heaven. ERAL RETIREES WITH PART- HON. KAREN McCARTHY Mr. Speaker, please join me in expressing TIME SERVICE OF MISSOURI condolence to the Tolbert family for the loss of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this very special child, and to paying tribute to HON. JAMES P. MORAN Wednesday, January 3, 2001 the service he gave to family friends, church OF VIRGINIA and community during his 19 years on this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Wednesday, January 3, 2001 rise today to pay tribute to Mark Tolbert, Jr., earth. a young man fatally injured in an automobile Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, today, f accident December 22. Affectionately known I am reintroducing legislation to correct a long- as ``Marky,'' he was the oldest son of Bishop standing inequity that affects a great number TRIBUTE TO DON H. COX Mark Tolbert, Sr. and Mrs. Emelda Tolbert, of Federal retirees in my district and through- pastor and First Lady of Christ Temple Church out the Nation who have served for a portion in Kansas City, Missouri. Marky was taken to of their careers in a part-time capacity. I am heaven by a ``chariot of fire'' one month past HON. DUNCAN HUNTER pleased that Mr. DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. WYNN, his nineteenth birthday. Although Marky left us OF CALIFORNIA Ms. NORTON, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. WOLF, and at a young age, he led a remarkable and in- Mr. GILMAN have joined me as original co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spiring life. sponsors of this important legislation. The current retirement formula for Federal He had recently completed his first semes- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 ter of college at the University of Kansas in workers with part-time service was enacted by Lawrence, majoring in Business Administra- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to Congress in 1986 as a provision of the Con- tion. He was looking forward to working during honor a distinguished public servant from my solidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act the semester break at a local sporting goods district in Imperial County, California. Don H. (COBRA) (P.L. 99±272). For the most part, store, continuing the work ethic he developed Cox retired on December 1, 2000 after serving the reforms contained in COBRA were fair. at an early age by working after school and for 12 years as a member of the Board of Di- They ensured an equitable calculation for all during the summer. rectors for the Imperial Irrigation District (IID). employees hired after 1986 and prevented Marky had a genuine love for people, espe- He represented district 4, which includes the part-time employees from gaming the system cially children. He coached an after school city of Brawley where he and his family reside. in order to receive a disproportionately higher basketball team at Faxon Montessori School benefit. The 1986 reforms were based on a Don was elected to the Board in 1988 and procedure developed and recommended to that went undefeated for two years. He was a reelected in 1992 and 1996. He served as tutor at the Lee A. Tolbert Community Acad- the Congress by the General Accounting Of- Board President in 1991 and 1997, and fice (GAO). In a nutshell, the new method- emy Saturday School and by his counseling, served as Vice-President in 1990, 1995, and guidance, and initiative served as a role model ology determines the proportion of a full-time 1996. Don also served on the District's Water, career that a part-time employee works and to the youth of our community. With his strong Budget, EPA, Geothermal, Salton Sea, En- scales annuities accordingly. Under the for- work ethic and love of God and family he was ergy, and Salton Sea Emergency study mula, a part-time worker's salary is calculated destined to make the world a better place. groups. He was appointed by the Governor of Before Marky could walk, he was involved in on a full-time equivalent basis (FTE) for retire- California to serve as a director of the Re- Christ Temple Church, beginning by making ment purposes. Thus, a worker's ``high-three gional Water Quality Control Board for the salary'' could occur during a period of part- ``joyful noises'' on the drums. He further devel- time service. This often happens when a sen- oped his musical talents over the years and Colorado River area and also served as a ior level worker cuts back on his or her hours played the keyboard at Sunday morning serv- member/director of the Colorado River Board to care for an ill spouse or deal with other per- ices even during his first semester of college. of California, the IID Water Conservation Advi- sonal matters. Many of the people in this situ- He helped serve the homeless during the sory Board, California Farm Water Coalition, and the Association of California Water Agen- ation are women. church's annual ``Feed he Multitude'' ministry. The problem is that the 1986 law had unin- He was President of the New Generation cies' Water Rights Committee. I had the pleas- ure of working closely with Don through his tended and often unfair consequences for Choir and a member of the Sunday School. workers hired before 1986 who have some Marky was a founding member of the Radical leadership on the Salton Sea Authority since its inception in 1993. part-time service after 1986. Specifically, ac- Praise Steppers, a group of youth who cording to the way the law has been imple- showed praise to their heavenly Father Don served in the United States Navy dur- mented by OPM, some part-time workers are through dance routines that encompassed ing World War II and upon returning from the not able to apply their full-time equivalent clapping, stepping and stomping in unison war, earned his degree in agriculture econom- (FTE) salary to pre-1986 employment. This ef- while singing praises to God. They performed ics from the University of California, Berkeley. fectively limits their ability to receive the ad- at church, district councils, national conven- Following his studies, Don returned to the Im- vantage of their ``high-three average'' salary tions and community events. perial Valley to farm with his sons, which he for their entire careers. The reason for this in- I attended his funeral December 30 with has done for over 40 years. He is a past equity can be traced to subsection (c) of Sec- over 800 people. So many mourners came member of the Imperial Valley Vegetable tion 15204 of COBRA. It provides that the new that the overflow of almost 300 people had to Growers Association and was involved with formula shall be effective with respect to serv- be accommodated in the church basement to many cotton boards. Despite his recent retire- ice performed ``on or after the date of the en- watch the service on large screen television. ment, Don remains involved in the farming actment of this Act.'' Senior Pentecostal Ministers from around the community as a newly elected member of the Whether this was a drafting error, or wheth- country spoke in praise of Marky's life and leg- Board of Directors of the Imperial County er OPM has taken an unnecessarily restrictive acy. The eulogy was performed by a family Farm Bureau. reading of the statute is hard to determine. friend, Bishop Norman L. Wagner, President Don has been a member of the Brawley Ro- What is clear is that the current practice is of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. plainly contrary to the intent of the Congress, Bishop Wagner delivered a powerful, uplifting tary Club for over 30 years, a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks- which was to grandfather existing employees sermon from the Second Book of Kings of the into the new system and to ensure that no Lodge #1420 for over 40 years and a lifelong Bible. He compared Marky with the prophet Federal workers would be harmed by changes member of the Imperial Valley Navy League. Elisha and ended his sermon by stating that in the retirement formula. ``God had to send a chariot of fire to take him He has also served his community as a mem- In a letter dated February 19, 1987 to then- out.'' Those in the congregation as well as the ber of the Brawley Union High School Quarter- OPM Director Constance Horner, the Chair- grieving family felt their hearts lifted from sor- back Club. man of the Committee on Post Office and Civil row to joy knowing that Marky's greatness Throughout my many years in Congress, I Service, The Honorable William D. Ford, ob- would not be diminished by death. have valued Don's insight into, and knowledge jected to this anomalous and unfair result. He Marky's memory will live on in all those of, the many important issues facing the IID wrote: whose lives he has touched. His is a loss felt and the farming community in the Imperial As in many other instances involving bene- by his family and congregration, and the great- Valley. It is my distinct privilege to honor my fits, Congress chose to protect or to ``grand- er Kansas City community. Marky's beacon of distinguished friend. father'' past serviceÐto apply the new benefit

VerDate 112000 05:12 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.032 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E12 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2001 formula only to future service rather than pre- tection of our nation's flag. The flag is a re- American Conservatory Theater. She has viously performed service under the older, vered symbol of America's great tradition of served on the Executive and Finance Commit- more generous formula. This policy is often liberty and democratic government, and it tees of this resident professional theater. Bar- adopted to avoid penalizing individuals ought to be protected from acts of desecration bara has also donated her time to the San through the retroactive application of changes that diminish us all. Francisco Museum of Modern Art, including as not anticipated by them. (As a measure of fair- As you know, there have been several at- a member of the Accessions Committee, and ness, the policy of prospectivity is often ap- tempts to outlaw by statute the desecration of to the endowment committee of the Jewish plied to benefit improvements as well.) the flag. Both Congress and state legislatures Community Endowment Fund. Notwithstanding Chairman Ford's efforts to have passed such measures in recent years, All of Barbara's contributions to our commu- clarify congressional intent, this inequity has only to be overruled later by decisions of the nity life are in addition to her remarkable ca- continued for 14 years. OPM has publicly ac- Supreme Court. It is clear that nothing short of reer in the business world. After successful knowledged that there is a problem with an amendment to the Constitution will ensure tenures with Bloomingdales, Macy's California, COBRA. Director Lachance stated publicly in that Old Glory has the complete and unquali- and Burdines, she rose to the post of Presi- a letter to Chairman Fred Thompson of the fied protection of the law. dent and CEO of Emporium and Weinstocks. Senate Committee on Government Affairs: ``I The most common objection to this kind of Prior to that, she served as Chair and CEO of agree that an end-of-career change to a part- amendment is that it unduly infringes on the I. Magnin. She also sits on the Board of Direc- time work schedule can have an unanticipated freedom of speech. However, this objection tors of the Bombay Company and the DFS adverse effect on the amount of the retirement disregards the fact that our freedoms are not Group Ltd. and DFS Holdings Ltd. benefit.'' She also acknowledges in that same practiced beyond the bounds of common San Francisco is fortunate to count Barbara letter that a comparable bill in the other body, sense and reason. As is often the case, there Bass Bakar among its residents as she con- S. 772 introduced by Senator ROBB, ``would are reasonable exceptions to the freedom of tinues to direct her considerable talents and eliminate the potential for anomalous com- speech, such as libel, obscenity, trademarks, energies toward improving our world. It is my putations by providing that the full time salary and the like. Desecration of the flag is this honor to thank her and to join her husband, would be applicable to all service regardless kind of act, something that goes well beyond Gerson, in wishing her a Happy Birthday. of when it was performed while the proration the legitimate exercising of a right. It is a whol- f of service credit would apply only to service ly disgraceful and unacceptable form of be- after April 6, 1986 [the date of enactment].'' havior, an affront to the proud heritage and IN MEMORY OF RALPH LAIRD, JR. This is precisely what the bill we are offering tradition of America. today does. It allows the retirees affected by Make no mistake, this constitutional amend- HON. SAM FARR this inequity to have their full-time equivalent ment should be at the very top of the agenda OF CALIFORNIA of this Congress. We owe it to every citizen of salary for their high 3 years to apply to their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this country, and particularly to those brave entire careers, not just the portion after 1986. Wednesday, January 3, 2001 My bill differs from S. 772 in that it places the men and women who have stood in harm's burden on affected retirees to request a recal- way so that the flag and what it stands for Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise culation of benefits. This is coupled with a re- might endure. I urge this body to take a strong today to pay tribute to a man who affected the quirement that OPM conduct a good faith ef- stand for what is right and ensure the protec- lives of many during his career in public edu- fort to notify annuitants of their right to obtain tion of our flag. cation and his community activities, Ralph a recalculation. For all future retirees, benefits f Laird, Jr. Mr. Laird passed away on October 24 in Walnut Creek, California, after a long ill- will be calculated in accordance with the new IN HONOR OF BARBARA BASS ness. formula. BAKAR This bill is identical to a measure I spon- Ralph Laird, Jr., was born in Danville, Illinois sored last year. That legislation was cospon- HON. NANCY PELOSI on March 23, 1924. He graduated from sored by seven members of the House and Danville High School in 1942, served in an OF CALIFORNIA Army unit under the overall command of Gen- was endorsed by the National Association of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Federal Workers in July. NARFE has made eral George Patton in World War II, and re- the bill a high priority. Wednesday, January 3, 2001 turned to the United States to attend the Uni- Mr. Speaker, this is a matter of great con- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- versity of South Dakota under the G.I. Bill. sequence to many Americans who devoted ute to a wonderful San Franciscan as she Graduating in 1949, and later receiving his their most productive years to public service. celebrates her 50th birthday. Barbara Bass Masters Degree in Education from San Fran- Some of my constituents have annuities that Bakar is a leader in our community whose cisco State University, Mr. Laird was the only are thousands of dollars less than they would commitment to quality health care, education, one of his brothers and sister to receive an be under my bill. As I indicated, a dispropor- and the performing arts has greatly benefited education past the eighth grade. tionate share of these retirees appears to be our city. It is my honor to commend and thank Mr. Laird worked for nineteen years at John women, who left the federal service to care for her for her work. Swett High School in Crockett, California. It others. Barbara has actively worked to promote bet- was here that he began an incredible career It is particularly appropriate that we address ter health care. Her efforts on behalf of the in education working as a teacher, coach, Vice this issue now, as changing work-force needs University of California, San Francisco's Principal and, for the last five years of his and lifestyles make part-time service more (UCSF) programs in the areas of cancer service there, as Principal. He was the coach popular, both from the standpoint of the work- science and patient care have made a dif- of the 1959 championship John Swett basket- er and the employee. Many of the anticipated ference in many people's lives. She serves on ball team, the first such championship for the work-force shortages that are anticipated in the UCSF Board of Directors and helped to school in decades, and also participated in the federal civil service can and should be met create the UCSF Foundation Wellness Lecture community activities as a manager of an East with part-time workers. I am concerned that Series and the Raising Hope benefit series. Vallejo Little League team, camp director for they will not be so long as the anomalous and With her husband, Gerson, she established the Vallejo YMCA, and a father in the Indian unfair provisions of P.L. 99±272 are allowed to the Gerson and Barbara Bass Bakar Distin- Guides program. stand. I urge my colleagues to join me in co- guished Professor of Cancer Biology at Mr. Laird was the first principal of San sponsoring this important legislation. UCSF's Cancer Research Institute. Dimas High School in San Dimas, California, f Barbara's commitment to education is ex- and later was principal of Amador High School emplified by her contributions to the Achieve- in Pleasanton, California. He ended his career PROTECT OUR FLAG ment Rewards for College Scientists (ARCF) in education as Assistant Superintendent of Foundation, Inc. She has volunteered her time the Amador School District, but remained ac- HON. JO ANN EMERSON for many years on the Board of Directors of tive as a leader in the SIRS organization and OF MISSOURI the ARCF Foundation and has been instru- was a member of the Pleasanton Library IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental in their success at promoting science Board. education in the U.S. through graduate schol- In his life, he was committed to helping Wednesday, January 3, 2001 arships. every person rise to their full potential. In all Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- In the arts community, Barbara is highly re- his school positions, he served as a mentor, duce a constitutional amendment for the pro- garded for her service on the Board of the worked extra hours, supported new teachers,

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.035 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E13 and stayed in touch with many students with penalties against criminals on the Internet, It further appears EPA has gone so far as whom he had worked during his thirty-five while creating a uniform and sensible structure to retaliate against some of the employees years in education. His dedication to public limiting service providers' liability for content and scientists that assisted the Science Com- service in its most pure formÐthe education that third parties have stored or placed on mittee during our investigation. In one case, and nurturing of our childrenÐis an example their systems, but that may violate some crimi- the Department of Labor found EPA retaliated for all of us to strive for. nal law. Given the importance of U.S. global against a female scientist for, among other Beyond his professional life, Ralph Laird leadership in the Internet industry, and of things, her assistance with the Science Com- was also well known for his ability to tell a keeping the Internet open so that individuals mittee's work. The EPA reassigned this sci- story or a joke on almost any subject. His obit- can communicate and do business with one entist from her position as lab director at the uary stated, ``He never met a pun he didn't another, we cannot afford to cede the initiative Athens, Georgia regional office effective No- like.'' He brightened any room he walked into, or authority in this important area. vember 5, 2000Ða position she held for 16 and was the patriarch of a wonderful family. f yearsÐto a position handling grants at EPA He will be sorely missed not just by his com- headquarters. In the October 3 decision, the ON RE-INTRODUCTION OF THE NO- munity, but by his familyÐincluding his wife of Department of Labor directed EPA to cancel TIFICATION AND FEDERAL EM- 54 years, Dorothy; his sons, John, James and the transfer because it was based on retalia- PLOYEE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION Thomas; and three grandchildren. All those tion. AND RETALIATION ACT touched by him during his life will miss his EPA's response to these problems has friendship, leadership, good humor, and guid- been to claim that they have a great diversity ance. HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. program. Apparently, EPA believes that if it f OF WISCONSIN hires the right makeup of people, it does not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES matter if its managers discriminate and harass REGARDING THE RESOLUTION OP- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 those individuals. POSING THE IMPOSITION OF Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, today Diversity is great, but in and of itself, it is CRIMINAL LIABILITY ON INTER- I am making good on a promise I made during not the answer. Enforcing the laws protecting NET SERVICE PROVIDERS BASED the last days of the previous Congress. During employees from harassment, discrimination ON THE ACTIONS OF THEIR a press conference on October 24th last year and retaliation is the answer. EPA, however, USERS announcing the introduction of H.R. 5516, the does not appear to do this. EPA managers Notification and Federal Employee Anti-dis- have not been held accountable when charges HON. DAVID DREIER crimination And Retaliation Act (the No FEAR of intolerance and discrimination are found to OF CALIFORNIA Act) of 2000, I pledged to reintroduce this leg- be true. Such unresponsiveness by Adminis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES islation on the first day of the 107th Congress. trator Browner and the Agency legitimizes this Wednesday, January 3, 2001 That day has arrived. I am pleased to intro- indefensible behavior. duce the No FEAR Act of 2001. Subsequent to the hearing, other federal Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, as the Internet During that press conference, a spokesman employees have contacted me with informa- has grown in importance to our economy and for the NAACP noted the NAACP Task Force tion regarding their complaints of harassment our culture, Congress has considered a suc- on Federal Sector Discrimination and other and retaliation. cession of bills addressing unsavory conduct civil rights organizations are supporting this Federal employees with diverse back- on the Internet. While many of these pro- legislation. It was hailed as the first civil rights grounds and ideas should have no fear of posals have been well-intentioned, they have legislation of the 21st Century. I would like to being harassed because of their ideas or the proposed widely differing, sometimes techno- thank the courageous individuals and organi- color of their skin. This bill would ensure ac- logically unrealistic, or unconstitutional ap- zations, which have spoken out on the need countability throughout the entire Federal Gov- proaches to this important issue. for this legislation for their support. ernmentÐnot just EPA. Under current law, The Internet offers Americans an unprece- I would also like to thank Representative agencies are held harmless when they lose dented avenue for communication and com- SHEILA JACKSON-LEE and Representative judgements, awards or compromise settle- merce, changing the way we work, play, shop, CONNIE MORELLA for their support of this bill ments in whistleblower and discrimination and communicate. This phenomenon, referred when it was first introduced. This year I have cases. to by the United States Supreme Court as the made some modifications to the bill which en- The Federal Government pays such awards ``vast democratic fora of the Internet'' can be sure that its contents do not otherwise limit the out of a government-wide fund. The No FEAR attributed chiefly to the policy embraced by the ability of federal employees to exercise other Act would require agencies to pay for their House in an amendment to the Telecommuni- rights available to them under federal law. The misdeeds and mismanagement out of their cations Act of 1996 offered by my distin- new draft also requires federal agencies to re- own budgets. The bill would also require Fed- guished colleagues CHRIS COX and RON port their findings to the Attorney General in eral agencies to notify employees about any WYDEN, and that I was pleased to support. addition to Congress. Finally, the legislation applicable discrimination and whistleblower The Cox-Wyden amendment ensures that makes more explicit references to reimburse- protection laws and report to Congress and Internet service providers, website hosts, por- ment requirements under existing law. I be- the Attorney General on the number of dis- tals, search engines, directories and others lieve that these changes make a good bill bet- crimination and whistleblower cases within are not burdened by the threat of civil tort li- ter. each agency. Additionally, each agency would ability for content created or developed by oth- As the Chairman of the Committee on have to report on the total cost of all whistle- ers. This measure has provided welcome cer- Science during the last Congress, I was very blower and discrimination judgements or set- tainty and uniformity with regard to civil tort li- disturbed by allegations that EPA practices in- tlements involving the agency. ability on the Internet, while in no way limiting tolerance and discrimination against its sci- Federal employees and Federal scientists remedies against the provider of illegal con- entists and employees. For the past year, the should have no fear that they will be discrimi- tent. Committee on Science has investigated nu- nated against because of their diverse views However, criminal bills continue to take merous charges of retaliation and discrimina- and backgrounds. This legislation is a signifi- widely varying and often quite different ap- tion at EPA, and unfortunately they were cant step towards achieving this goal. proaches to this issue. In addition, foreign na- found to have merit. f tions and courts in Europe and Asia are step- The Committee held a hearing in March ping up efforts to hold U.S. companies liable 2000, over allegations that agency officials NO TO A WORLD COURT for website content located in the United were intimidating EPA scientists and even States that is criminal under their laws, but en- harassing private citizens who publicly voiced HON. DOUG BEREUTER tirely lawful under our First Amendment. There concerns about agency policies and science. OF NEBRASKA is even a Cyber-crime Treaty that the Clinton While investigating the complaints of several IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Administration has been negotiating with coun- scientists, a number of African-American and tries that are part of the Council of Europe that disabled employees came to the Committee Wednesday, January 3, 2001 could restrict Congress' ability to legislate in expressing similar concerns. One of those em- Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member this area if we do not act soon. ployees, Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, won a would ask his colleagues to consider carefully For these reasons, I believe that the 107th $600,000 jury decision against EPA for dis- and submit the following editorial from the De- Congress must act to preserve strong criminal crimination. cember 30, 2000, edition of the Omaha World-

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.039 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E14 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2001 Herald, entitled ``No to a World Court'' into the particular scorn on the way Americans had since my first day in Congress to bring a CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. been abused by British vice-admiralty broad awareness of the needs and concerns courts. Such courts, the Declaration said, of law enforcement officials to the floor of this [From the Omaha World-Herald, Dec. 20, had subjected American defendants ‘‘to a ju- 2000] risdiction foreign to our constitution, and chamber. I experience the great joy of this personal mission when I can speak, as I do NOTOAWORLD COURT unacknowledged by our laws.’’ The courts denied people ‘‘the benefits of Trial by Jury’’ today, to celebrate the career and dedication America’s political leaders are being wooed of a law enforcement officer at the house of with a siren song they would do well to re- and involved transporting them ‘‘beyond sist. Foreign governments, political activists Seas to be tried for pretended offenses.’’ this retirement. When the U.S. Constitution was drafted in and academics are sounding that song with Police Chief Salvatore Sarvello joined the the late 1780s, it specifically required that the aim of enticing the United States into Marquette, Michigan, Police Department as a criminal trials be by jury and held in the ratifying a treaty to create an International patrolman in 1971, about the same time that state and district where the crime was com- Criminal Court. The song goes something I was joining public safety department in the mitted. like this: The appropriate course for the United nearby community of Escanaba. Our careers Turn away from old notions. Turn away States would be to continue supporting took different pathsÐI became a Michigan from your antiquated allegiance to national international courts on an ad hoc basis, such State Trooper and eventually entered politics, sovereignty. Embrace a higher moral order. as the Yugoslav tribunal, to meet the needs while Sal worked his way up through his de- Recognize that if nations are to promote of particular situations. Such bodies have partment, becoming chief in 1995. Despite our true justice, they must swallow their pride powers far more modest than that of the pro- and bow to a higher authority, a court, that different paths, we had numerous opportuni- posed court. ties to work together, perhaps most signifi- will decide questions of war crimes and geno- A chorus of foreign governments, advocacy cide and see that wrongdoers receive the groups and commentators has a far different cantly on the issue of methcathinone, an ille- punishment they deserve. agenda, however. They are urging the United gal drug that plagued northern Michigan for If a treaty establishing the court is ap- States to sign and ratify the treaty creating several years. Production of this drug, com- proved by 60 nations, the world would finally the International Criminal Court. To hinder monly known as CAT, took root in our area. have a permanent international forum with the court’s creation, they say, would be the With the help of Sal and other investigators in the authority to prosecute masterminds of opposite of progressive. the region, I was able to develop legislationÐ genocide and war crimes. But the siren song ought to be resisted. my very first piece of federal legislation signed It is superficially appealing. But behind Otherwise, by bowing to foolhardy legal re- into lawÐthat took the claws out of this highly the high-minded sentiments lies an agenda strictions, the United States would be hand- hostile to U.S. interests. ing its clever critics the very chains with addictive substance. Foreign governments and activists organi- which they would bind this country. And so Sal has always been a supporter of the zations have sent strong indications that we would lose some of our ability to defend COPS program, the wonderfully ambition and they envision the court largely as a tool for not only our own interests but the freedoms successful plan to help cities, counties, town- reining in the assertion of U.S. power. of others. ships and other municipalities hire additional Through its ability to prosecute American f law enforcement officers. I have worked hard officials and military people, the court in Congress to ensure this program continued would give anti-American critics a powerful RECOGNIZING MRS. ANN HEIMAN to receive funding until the goal of hiring new instrument for undermining U.S. mili- OF GREELEY, COLORADO 100,000 new officers by the 2000 was tary operations and intimidating U.S. lead- reached, and the support grass-roots support ers from launching future ones. of officers like Chief Salvatore was essential in Creation of the court would also aid its HON. BOB SCHAFFER boosters in their efforts to create a new OF COLORADO accomplishing this task. I worked with Sal for standard for military operations, an ‘‘en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the visit of Vice President Al Gore, first in 1992 as part of a campaign swing for the Clin- lightened’’ standard that would, in effect, se- Wednesday, January 3, 2001 verely restrict U.S. military options under ton-Gore ticket, and again in `94. I appreciate threat of international prosecution. Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, today I wish and applaud his professionalism in dealing The eagerness of international activists to to recognize one of my constituents, Mrs. Ann with the complications, uncertainties and last- promote such extravagant legal claims was Heiman of Greeley, Colorado. Last autumn, minute decisions associated with a visit on demonstrated this year when human rights Mrs. Heiman received The Daily Points of short notice of a national political to a small groups tried unsuccessfully to haul NATO of- Light Award for her community action and acts community. ficials before an international tribunal in- of generosity. A recent article in the Marquette Mining vestigating war crimes from the Yugoslav Mrs. Heiman's story is remarkable. A cancer Journal notes that Chief Sarvello's law en- civil war. The activists claimed, without survivor of 47 years, she has never stopped in foundation, that NATO’s 1999 bombing cam- forcement career actually goes back to the paign violated international law in reckless her service to her fellow citizens. Mrs. Heiman mid-60s, when he served as a U.S. Air Force disregard for civilians. was a founding member of the original Security police officer in Vietnam. This lifetime That air campaign, ironically, was marked Eastside Health Center, served on the task of public service, the article notes won't end not be callousness on the part of NATO offi- force for a family assistance organization, and with the Chief's retirement, because he plans cials but by the extraordinary lengths to was a founding board member of the Weld to remain active with the Marquette West Ro- which they sought to minimize casualties, Food BankÐwhich distributes 37 tons of food tary Club and with his parish, St. Michael's civilian as well as military. Regrettable weekly to those in need. She was also one of Catholic Church. losses of civilian life occurred nonetheless, the first board members of A Woman's Place, The chief looks forward to spending more fanning the criticism of such interventions. a center for abused women, and she is a time with Joan, his wife of 34 years, and his As if all this weren’t enough, the proposed sons, Michael and Scott. At a special gath- procedures for the International Criminal member of the local board of education. Court would place it in direct opposition to I am extremely proud of Mrs. Heiman. I am ering Friday, the community will have a civil liberties guaranteed under the U.S. proud to recognize her as an outstanding Col- chance to wish the best to its retiring chief. Constitution. Proceedings before the court oradan. Her dedication to our western commu- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues to would allow no trial by jury, no right to a nity and her compassion for all have made an join me in offering our thanks to this dedicated trial without long delays, no right of the de- enduring difference in the lives of her neigh- public servant, Chief Sal Sarvello, for a job fendant to confront witnesses, no prohibition bors. I ask the House to join me in extending well done. against extensive hearsay evidence and no congratulations to Mrs. Heiman of Colorado. f appeals. f David Rivkin and Lee Casey, two American INTRODUCTION OF BILL TO attorneys with extensive experience in inter- TRIBUTE TO MARQUETTE POLICE AMEND CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, national law, note that the court would CHIEF SAL SARVELLO ON THE COLORADO, LANDS TRANSFER serve as ‘‘police, prosecutor, judge, jury and OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT ACT jailer,’’ with no countervailing authority to check its power. Rivkin and Casey also point out that try- HON. BART STUPAK HON. MARK UDALL ing Americans under such conditions was OF MAINE OF COLORADO precisely the sort of injustice that Thomas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jefferson warned against in the Declaration Wednesday, January 3, 2001 Wednesday, January 3, 2001 of Independence more than 200 years ago. In listing the injustices committed by the Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, as you and our Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I am British government, the Declaration heaped House colleagues are aware, I have worked today reintroducing a bill to provide additional

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.042 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E15 time for Clear Creek County to sell certain for the fact that the total and partial joints are planation needed from the Company. There lands that it received from the United States not on the market. All of this calls into ques- is no more ‘‘perspective (Blackwell’s word) to share. Just more delay. under legislation passed in 1993. tion the integrity of the agencyÐsomething 3. Forget that Dr. Christensen faces finan- Under that legislationÐthe Clear Creek that I find very disturbing. cial ruin. Forget that his company’s re- County, Colorado, Public Lands Transfer Dr. Christensen is a true professional and a sources are nearly exhausted. Every day that ActÐthe County took title to certain public pioneer in his field and holder of the first pat- goes by without FDA approval of the TMJ lands with explicit authority for their sale, sub- ents. His implants are widely accepted as ef- Implants, Inc. total joint, and partial joint ject to two basic requirements: the County fective and safe throughout the dental and in particular, is a day that patients suffer. must pay to the United States any net pro- surgery communityÐindeed, several of my The PMA record is indisputable. Physicians ceeds realized after deduction of allowable constituents have literally had their lives and patients have uniformly made it clear that the FDA is harming them. The FDA is costs, as defined through agreement with the changed by the procedure. on notice that physicians are withholding Secretary of the Interior; and any lands not I am convinced that the work of TMJ is needed surgery, waiting for the Christensen sold within 10 years after enactment of the based on solid, scientific principles and the re- devices, both total and partial joint. The Transfer Act must be retained by the County. moval of the implants from the market has physicians have uniformly made it clear to In the last Congress, I introduced a bill to been and continues to be erroneous, contrary the FDA that the TMJ Concepts, Inc. joint is extend for an additional ten years the period to the Agency's earlier findings and the statu- unacceptable for their patients. Others have during which the County will be authorized to tory standard that should be applied. made it clear that without the availability sell these lands. This has been requested by I would like to take this opportunity to sub- of a partial joint, patients will be subjected to surgery that unnecessarily destroys mit into the RECORD a copy of a letter from Mr. the Commissioners of Clear Creek County be- healthy anatomy. Witholding approval of cause it has taken longer than anticipated for Roland Jankelson to the FDA urging the agen- these devices is a willful disregard by FDA of the county to implement this part of the Trans- cy to come to an agreement as soon as pos- the public health. Ulatowski does not care. fer Act. Additional time would mean a greater sible so that this disaster is remedied and 4. About five years ago, Rick Blumberg, likelihood that the County can sell these lands, thousands of patients in the general public can Deputy Counsel for Litigation, for whom I and thus a greater chance that the national receive relief. have great respect, persuaded me to forego what would have extended FDA’s involve- taxpayers will benefit from payments by the ROLAND JANKELSON, ment in the Myotronics matter, i.e. litiga- 15 PONCE DE LEON TERRACE, County. Last year, the House passed the time- tion by Myotronics that would have further Tacoma, WA, December 28, 2000. extension bill, but the Senate did not complete publicized the already well-publicized find- MR. LES WEINSTEIN, action on it. ings of more than two years of Congressional U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Ombuds- The bill I am introducing today is almost hearings, OIA and IGHHS investigations. man, Center for Devices and Radiological identical to the one the House passed last Rick assured me, and I believe he believed, Health, that the FDA was, indeed, changed in reac- year. The only difference is that the new bill 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville MD. would extend until May 19, 2015 the time for tion to the revelations of the multiple and Re: TMJ Implants, Inc. extra-legal activities of FDA employees in- the county to sell the lands in questionÐone DEAR MR. WEINSTEIN, tentionally directed at and intended to harm year longer than under the previous bill. The With reference to our phone conversation Myotronics. BUT HE WAS WRONG! The additional year would be provided in recogni- today, please note the following comments abuse, misuse of agency authority for the tion of the additional time that will now be re- (especially the last point, which I hope will pursuit of a private agenda to harm a tar- quired for the bill to be enacted into law. shape your actions in the next couple of geted company, retaliation and punishment, f days): is all repeated against TMJ Implants, Inc., 1. There is no need for another meeting whose devices for thirty plus years served a TMJ IMPLANTS with ODE. The purposes of this meeting (as specialized ‘‘salvage need’’ and relieved stated in the Blackwell E-mail) are bogus— human suffering. Standing in the middle of just more obfuscation and more delay. As these abuses: the same Mr. Tim Ulatowski. HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO Mike Cole stated in his December 27, 2000 let- 5. The record cries out for intervention by OF COLORADO ter to Tim Ulatowski, a copy of which you you and other responsible FDA officials. Nei- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have: ‘‘You say we must arrive at an accept- ther Susan Runner nor Tim Ulatowski have able, consistent diagnosis criteria in order to credibility in this matter. In reviewing this Wednesday, January 3, 2001 write a label’’. I say we are already there, matter, you and senior FDA and OIA offi- Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, in April and have been for two months... (Under- cials should look at a number of issues: 1999, I received a phone call and correspond- lining is my emphasis). (a) A phone call from Dr. Susan Runner to 2. There never has been any credible evi- Dr. Christensen days before the May 1999 ence from TMJ Implants, a company located Panel meeting informing Dr. Christensen in Golden, Colorado, in my district, which had dence before the FDA of a safety problem (in over thirty plus years of use) that would pre- that his PMA would be disapproved, and ad- been having problems with the review of its vent the Christensen devices (total and par- vising him to withdraw it. Premarket Approval Application of the TMJ tial joint) from meeting the required stand- (b) Information leaked by the FDA prior to Total and Fossa-Eminence Prosthesis by the ard of reasonable assurance of safety. Ap- the 1999 Panel that TMJ Implants, Inc. de- United States Food and Drug Administration proval was given to TMJ Concepts device vices ‘‘were either withdrawn by FDA or would soon be’’. Remember the FDA leaking (FDA). Over the last year and a halfÐand with limited data and little history. The in- formation, data and history given to FDA for in the Myotronics case. delay after delay resulting in the pulling of the (c) Treatment of TMJ Implants, Inc. the TMJ Implants device exceeds many-fold, implants from the market, I have watched the PMA’s with standards different than used for by every possible measure, the composite of process drag on, leading to the loss of millions its competitor, TMJ Concepts, Inc.’s PMA: information used to approve its competitor. of dollars by the company and countless num- TMJ Concepts, Inc. was approved without The Christensen Company, its consultants delay in spite of a device history covering ber of patients who have been put through un- and its attorneys have responded to every necessary pain. While I will let my submission only a few years and limited data, compared issue, every hypothetical concern posed by to a device history of more that thirty years speak for itself, suffice it to say that I sincerely FDA, no matter how far-fetched these issues for the Christensen devices, and much more believe that most of the frustration could have and concerns were. See Mike Cole’s notes at- data. been avoided had everyone sat down and laid tached for just a quick summary of the Com- (d) Removal of the partial and total joint everything out on the table in the spirit of what pany’s responses since the October Panel form the market in spite of a 9–0 Panel ap- was called for under the FDA Modernization meeting. As Mr. Cole states in his letter, the proval and a need acknowledged the FDA questions posed in the Blackwell E-mail Act. Unfortunately, the agency has been un- Panel. were addressed two months ago. Yet, for two (e) Allegations that Dr. Susan Runner had willing to do soÐand it seems that these prob- months, there has been no response from the a conflict of interest stemming from her past lems will continue into the foreseeable future. Ulatowski side. You and Mr. Ulatowski have relationship with Dr. Mecuri, TMJ Concepts, Over the last year and a half, my office has been informed that this was a company on Inc. chief technical consultant—allegations received numerous letters from physicians all the verge of financial ruin. This does not rejected by OIA without any apparent seri- across the countryÐfrom the Mayo Clinic to make any difference to Mr. Ulatowski—It is ous injury. the University of MarylandÐeach relaying to not his concern, not his focus. A man’s rep- (f) Data and evidence covering over thirty me the benefit of the partial joint and the fact utation, ruined. A company financially gut- years of use that demonstrates a remarkable ted. Patients suffering. ‘‘Myotronics’’ all safety record. Why has this device been held that the partial and total joint results in imme- over again. How could this happen again? it hostage? diate and dramatic decrease in pain, an in- has. (g) Staff’s dismissal of TMJ Implants, Inc. crease in range of motion and increased func- With respect to the meeting called for in request for the addition of qualified experts tion. To date, there is no scientific reasoning the Blackwell E-mail: There is no more ex- for the October 2000 Panel.

VerDate 112000 04:57 Jan 04, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03JA8.046 pfrm04 PsN: E03PT1 E16 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 3, 2001 (h) The assembly of a Panel for the October protocols, and pathology indications, and 1995–1996 hearings of the House Sub- 2000 meeting which lacked balance and quali- why labeling provided by the company was committee on Oversight and Investigations. fications. Only one certified Oral Maxillo-Fa- deemed unacceptable. On the issue of con- (s) Concern about Susan Runner’s com- cial surgeon among five consultants. Why? cern about improper staff micro-manage- (i) Concerns about the independence of a ment, see December 31, 2000 letter from Ro- petence (qualifications, training and experi- number of October 2000 Panel members and land Jankelson to Lee Weinstein. ence) to review these particular devices. consultants. (o) Did the Ulatowski group, particularly (t) Questions about why the Ulatowski (j) Acknowledgement by one of the October Susan Runner, ignore information and mis- group has ignored the physicians’ claims of 2000 Panel members to Dr. Christensen prior represent data and information provided by patient harm from the removal of these de- to the Panel meeting that he believed (knew) the Company? Incompetence? Deliberate? vices from the market. See sample of physi- the Panel would recommend disapproval. (p) Did the Ulatowski group ignore for two cians’ letters. See sample of patients’ letters. (k) Acknowledgement by the same Panel months the Company’s responses following member that he knew by the noon break in the October 2000 Panel meeting when it knew 6. No more meetings, please. No more con- the October 2000 Panel meeting that mem- the delay threatened the financial viability ference calls that just provide more delay. bers intended to vote for disapproval. of the Company? See (1) Mile Cole notes, and Have Tim Ulatowski put in writing all mat- (l) Acknowledgement by the same Panel (2) Mike Cole letter to Ulatowski dated De- ters with which he is not satisfied, any member that he believed the PMA (the TMJ cember 27, 2000. standing in the way of approval. If he cannot Implant, Inc. partial joint) should be ap- (q) Questions about Susan Runner’s inde- state it in writing, ‘‘it should not exist’’. proved, but that he voted for disapproval pendence and objectivity. Appearances of a Have this happen on Tuesday, Ulatowski’s (with the majority) because he believed he personal agenda to favor TMJ Implants, Inc. first day back (while he took last week away would not otherwise be invited to another competitor. Differences of standards and from work, Dr. Christensen continued to treatments applied to each are indisputable. panel. So much for the idea of independence! ‘‘bleed’’ more money). Get this PMA done (m) Questions concerning why the partial Why did it happen? next week. We can argue about culpability, joint PMA was subjected to a second Panel (r) Concern about the extraordinary delay need for investigations and legal remedies (the October 2000 Panel) after a May 1999 in the review process, continuing to this later. I thank you in advance for doing what Panel recommended approval 9–0 (what con- date, and whether it is intended to delib- needs to be done. ditions). erately punish TMJ Implants, Inc. There are (n) Questions regarding the appropriate similarities between this case, and a history Sincerely, level of micro-management of diagnostic of retaliation by FDA employees revealed by ROLAND JANKELSON.

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HIGHLIGHTS First Session of the One Hundred Seventh Congress convened. The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert of the State of Illinois was elected Speaker of the house of Representative. Senate Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Chamber Action Ceremonies Extension: Senate agreed to S.Con.Res. Routine Proceedings, pages S1–S15 2, to extend the life of the Joint Congressional Com- Measures Introduced: Nine resolutions were sub- mittee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the provisions mitted as follows: S. Res. 1–7, and S. Con. Res. 1–2. of S. Con. Res. 90. Page S7 Page S13 Unanimous Consent Agreements: Administration of Oath of Office: The Senators- Select Committee on Ethics: Senate agreed that, elect were administered the oath of office by the for the duration of the 107th Congress, the Ethics Vice President of the United States. Pages S5±6 Committee be authorized to meet during the session Measures Passed: of the Senate. Page S8 Informing the President: Senate agreed to S. Res. Time for Roll Call Votes: Senate agreed that, 1, informing the President of the United States that during the 107th Congress, there be a limitation of a quorum of each House is assembled. Page S6 15 minutes each upon any roll call vote, with the Informing the House of Representatives: Senate warning signal to be sounded at the midway point, agreed to S. Res. 2, informing the House of Rep- beginning at the last 71⁄2 minutes, and when roll resentatives that a quorum of the Senate is assem- call votes are of 10-minute duration, the warning bled. Page S6 signal be sounded at the beginning of the last 71⁄2 Election of President Pro Tempore: Senate agreed minutes. Page S8 to S. Res. 3, to elect Robert C. Byrd, a Senator from Authority to Receive Reports: Senate agreed that, the State of West Virginia, to be President pro tem- during the 107th Congress, it be in order for the pore of the Senate of the United States, and to elect Secretary of the Senate to receive reports at the desk Strom Thurmond, a Senator from the State of South when presented by a Senator at any time during the Carolina, to be President pro tempore of the Senate day of the session of the Senate. Page S8 of the United States. Pages S6±7 Recognition of Leadership: Senate agreed that, Notifying the President: Senate agreed to S. Res. the Majority and Minority Leaders may daily have 4, notifying the President of the United States of the up to 10 minutes each on each calendar day fol- election of a President pro tempore. Page S7 lowing the prayer, and disposition of the reading of, Notifying the House of Representatives: Senate or the approval of, the Journal. Page S8 agreed to S. Res. 5, notifying the House of Rep- House Parliamentarian Floor Privileges: Senate resentatives of the election of a President pro tem- agreed that, the Parliamentarian of the House of pore of the Senate. Page S7 Representatives and his three assistants be given the Hour of Daily Meeting: Senate agreed to S. Res. privileges of the floor during the 107th Congress. 6, fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate. Page S8 Page S7 Printing of Conference Reports: Senate agreed Designating Committee Chairmen: Senate that, notwithstanding the provisions of Rule agreed to S. Res. 7, designating Chairmen of the fol- XXVIII, conference reports and statements accom- lowing Senate committees. Pages S7±8 panying them not be printed as Senate reports when Counting of Electoral Votes: Senate agreed to such conference reports and statements have been S.Con.Res. 1, to provide for the counting on January printed as a House report unless specific request is 6, 2001, of the electoral votes for President and Vice made in the Senate in each instance to have such a President of the United States. Page S7 report printed. Page S8 D1 D2 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 3, 2001 Authority for Appropriations Committee: Senate Appointments: agreed that, the Committee on Appropriations be Electoral Votes: The Chair appointed Senators authorized during the 107th Congress to file reports Dodd and Warner as tellers on the part of the Senate during adjournments or recesses of the Senate on ap- to count the electoral votes. Page S8 propriations bills, including joint resolutions, to- Senate National Security Working Group: The gether with any accompanying notices of motions to Chair announced the following appointment made suspend Rule XVI, pursuant to Rule V, for the pur- on December 18, 2000, during the sine die adjourn- pose of offering certain amendments to such bills or ment: Pursuant to the provisions of S. Res. 105 joint resolutions, which proposed amendments shall (adopted April 13, 1989), as amended by S. Res. be printed. Page S8 149 (adopted October 5, 1993), as amended by Pub- Authority for Corrections in Engrossment: Senate lic Law 105–275, further amended by S. Res. 75 agreed that, for the duration of the 107th Congress, (adopted March 25, 1999), and S. Res. 383 (adopted the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to make October 27, 2000), on behalf of the Majority Leader, technical and clerical corrections in the engrossments the appointment of the following Senators to serve of all Senate-passed bills and resolutions, Senate as members of the Senate National Security Working amendments to House bills and resolutions, Senate Group for the 107th Congress: Senators Cochran (Republican Administrative Co-chairman), Stevens amendments to House amendments to Senate bills (Co-Chairman), Kyl (Co-Chairman), Thurmond, and resolutions, and Senate amendments to House Helms, Lugar, Warner, Lott, Thompson, and Allard. amendments to Senate amendments to House bills or Pages S14±15 resolutions. Page S8 NATO Parliamentary Assembly: The Chair an- Authority to Receive Messages and Sign Enrolled nounced the following appointment made on De- Measures: Senate agreed that, for the duration of the cember 18, 2000, during the sine die adjournment: 107th Congress, when the Senate is in recess or ad- Pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 1928a–1928d, as amended, journment, the Secretary of the Senate is authorized on behalf of the Vice President, and upon the rec- to receive messages from the President of the United ommendation of the Majority Leader, the appoint- States, and—with the exception of House bills, joint ment of Senator Smith, of Oregon, as Chairman of resolutions and concurrent resolutions—messages the Senate Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary from the House of Representatives; and that they be Assembly during the 107th Congress. Pages S14±15 appropriately referred; and that the President of the Removal of Injunction of Secrecy: The injunction Senate, the President pro tempore, and the Acting of secrecy was removed from the following treaty: President pro tempore be authorized to sign duly en- Convention on Safety of UN and Associated Per- rolled bills and joint resolutions. Page S8 sonnel (Treaty Doc. No. 107–1). Privileges of the Floor: Senate agreed that, for the The treaty was transmitted to the Senate today, duration of the 107th Congress, Senators be allowed considered as having been read for the first time, and to leave at the desk with the Journal Clerk the referred, with accompanying papers, to the Com- names of two staff members who will be granted the mittee on Foreign Relations and was ordered to be privilege of the floor during the consideration of the printed. Page S15 specific matter noted, and that the Sergeant-at-Arms Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- be instructed to rotate such staff members as space lowing nominations: allows. Page S8 James A. Wynn, Jr., of North Carolina, to be Referral of Treaties and Nominations: Senate United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. agreed that, for the duration of the 107th Congress, Bonnie J. Campbell, of Iowa, to be United States it be in order to refer treaties and nominations on Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit. the day when they are received from the President, James E. Duffy, Jr., of Hawaii, to be United even when the Senate has no executive session that States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. day. Page S8 Barry P. Goode, of California, to be United States Authority to Introduce Measures: Senate agreed Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. that, no bills or further resolutions, or Committee- Roger L. Gregory, of Virginia, to be United States reported legislation, other than those whose intro- Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit. duction and consideration have been agreed to by Kathleen McCree Lewis, of Michigan, to be the Majority Leader, following consultation with the United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. Republican Leader, be in order prior to January 22, Enrique Moreno, of Texas, to be United States and further, that for the remainder of the 107th Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit. Congress, Senators may be allowed to bring to the Sarah L. Wilson, of Maryland, to be a Judge of desk, bills, joint resolutions, concurrent resolutions, the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term and simple resolutions, for referral to appropriate of fifteen years. committees. Page S8 Helene N. White, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit. January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D3 1 Coast Guard nomination in the rank of admiral. Quorum Calls: One quorum call was taken today. 7 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. (Total—1) Page S6 Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Recess: Senate met at 12 noon, and, recessed at 4:58 Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard. Pages S15±18 p.m. until 12 noon, on Thursday, January 4, 2001. Messages From the House: Page S13 Communications: Page S13 Committee Meetings Additional Statements: Pages S12±13 No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Report on the Activities of Chamber Action the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, Bills Introduced: 93 public bills, H.R. 11–103; One Hundred Sixth Congress (H. Rept. 106–1044); and 32 resolutions, H.J. Res. 1–4; H. Con. Res. Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Report on the Activities of 1–10, and H. Res. 1–18, were introduced. the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, Pages H25±28 106th Congress (H. Rept. 106–1045); Reports Filed: Reports were filed as follows: Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Report on Legislative and Filed on Dec. 15, 2000, H.R. 2441, to amend the Oversight Activities of the Committee on Resources, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to reduce fees on 106th Congress (H. Rept. 106–1046); securities transactions, amended (H. Rept. Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Report on the Activity of 106–1034); the Committee on Commerce, 106th Congress (H. Filed on Dec. 15, 2000, H.R. 4737, to require an Rept. 106–1047); inventory of documents and devices containing Re- Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Report on the Activities of stricted Data at the national security laboratories of the Committee on the Judiciary During the 106th the Department of Energy, to improve security pro- Congress (H. Rept. 106–1048); Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Legislative Review Activi- cedures for access to the vaults containing Restricted ties of the Committee on International Relations Data at those laboratories, amended (H. Rept. During the 106th Congress (H. Rept. 106–1049); 106–1035, Pt. 1); Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Summary of Activities of Filed on Dec. 21, 2000, Report on the Legislative the Committee on Small Business, 106th Congress and Oversight Activities of the Committee on Ways (H. Rept. 106–1050); and and Means During the 106th Congress (H. Rept. Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Survey of Activities of the 106–1036); House Committee on Rules, 106th Congress (H. Filed on Dec. 28, 2000, The Tragedy at Waco: Rept. 106–1051). Pages H24±25 New Evidence Examined (H. Rept. 106–1037); Election of Speaker: The Honorable J. Dennis Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Summary of Legislative and Hastert of the State of Illinois was elected Speaker Oversight Activities of the Committee on Transpor- of the House of Representatives and received 222 tation and Infrastructure for the 106th Congress (H. votes (yea and nay vote of 222 yeas to 207 nays with Rept. 106–1038); 2 voting ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 2). The Honorable Filed on Jan. 2, 2001 Report on Activities of the Richard A. Gephardt of the State of Missouri re- Committee on Appropriations, 106th Congress (H. ceived 206 votes, the Honorable John P. Murtha of Rept. 106–1039); the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania received one Filed on Jan. 2, 2001 Report on the Activities of vote, and two members-elect voted ‘‘present’’. The the Committee on Education and the Workforce, Clerk appointed the following committee to escort 106th Congress (H. Rept. 106–1040); the Speaker-elect to the chair: Representatives-elect Gephardt, Armey, DeLay, Bonior, Watts of Okla- Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Report on the Activities homa, Frost, Crane, Hyde, Evans, Lipinski, Costello, Report of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, 106th Manzullo, Rush, LaHood, Weller, Jackson of Illinois, Congress (H. Rept. 106–1041); Blagojevich, Davis of Illinois, Shimkus, Biggert, Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Report on the Activities of Phelps, Schakowsky, Johnson of Illinois, and Kirk. the Committee on Agriculture During the 106th Pages H2±5 Congress (H. Rept. 106–1042); Administration of the Oath of Office: The Dean Filed on Jan. 2, 2001, Report of the Activities of of the House, the Honorable John D. Dingell of the the Committee on Armed Services for the 106th State of Michigan, administered the oath of office to Congress (H. Rept. 106–1043); the Speaker. The Speaker then administered the oath D4 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 3, 2001 to the Members, Resident Commissioner, and Dele- Notify the Senate that a Quorum Has Assem- gates. Page H5 bled: The House agreed to H. Res. 2, to inform the Speaker Nominees and Election Tellers: Earlier, Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled the names of the Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, a and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. Representative-elect from the State of Illinois and Page H6 the Honorable Richard A. Gephardt, a Representa- Notify the President of the Assembly of the tive-elect from the State of Missouri were presented Congress: The House agreed to H. Res. 3, author- for election to the Office of the Speaker of the House izing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify of Representatives. Subsequently, the Clerk ap- the President of the assembly of the Congress. Subse- pointed the following Election Tellers: Mr. Thomas quently, the Speaker appointed Representatives from California, Mr. Hoyer from Maryland, Mrs. Armey and Gephardt to the committee. Page H6 Roukema from New Jersey, and Ms. Kaptur from Notify the President of the Election of the Ohio. Pages H2±3 Speaker and the Clerk: The House agreed to H. Credentials Showing the Election of the Resident Res. 4, authorizing the Clerk to inform the Presi- Commissioner and Delegates: The Clerk an- dent of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk. nounced that credentials have been received showing Page H6 the elections of the following: Honorable Anı´bal Adopting Rules for the One Hundred Seventh Acevedo-Vila´, Resident Commissioner from the Congress: The House agreed to H. Res. 5, adopting Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; Honorable Eleanor rules for the One Hundred Seventh Congress by a Holmes Norton, Delegate from the District of Co- yea and nay vote of 215 yeas to 206 nays, Roll No. lumbia; Honorable Donna M. Christensen, Delegate 4. from the Virgin Islands; Honorable Eni F.H. Rejected the Moakley motion to commit the reso- Faleomavaega, Delegate from American Samoa; and lution to a select committee comprised of the Major- ity Leader and the Minority Leader with instructions Honorable Robert A. Underwood, Delegate from to report it back with amendments dealing with Guam. Page H2 committee ratios and election reform by a yea and Vacancy in the Thirty-Second District of the nay vote of 199 yeas to 213 nays, Roll No. 3. State of California: The Clerk announced that since Pages H6±18 the last regular election of Representatives to the Rules Committee Membership: The House agreed 107th Congress, a vacancy now exists in the thirty- to H. Res. 6, electing the following majority mem- second district of the State of California, occasioned bers to the Committee on Rules: Representative by the death of the late Honorable Julian C. Dixon. Dreier, Chairman, and Representatives Goss, Linder, Page H2 Pryce, Diaz-Balart, Hastings of Washington, Myrick, Election of Majority and Minority Leaders: The Sessions, and Reynolds. Subsequently, the House Chairman of the Republican Conference, Representa- agreed to H. Res. 7, electing the following minority tive Watts of Oklahoma, announced the election of members to the Committee on Rules: Representa- Representative Armey as the Majority Leader. The tives Moakley, Frost, Hall of Ohio, and Slaughter. Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Representative Page H18 Frost announced the election of Representative Gep- Designation of Minority Employees: The House hardt as the Minority Leader. Pages H5±6 agreed to H. Res. 8, designating six minority em- Election of Majority and Minority Whips: The ployees pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, Chairman of the Republican Conference, Representa- as amended. Page H19 tive Watts of Oklahoma, announced the election of Daily Hour of Meeting: The House agreed to H. Representative DeLay as the Majority Whip. The Res. 9, fixing the daily hour meeting of the first Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Representative Session of the One Hundred Seventh Congress. Frost announced the election of Representative Page H19 Bonior as the Minority Whip. Page H6 Counting of Electoral Votes: The House agreed to Electing Officers of the House of Representa- S. Con. Res. 1, providing for the counting on Janu- tives: The House agreed to H. Res. 1, choosing the ary 6, 2001, of the electoral votes for President and following officers of the House of Representatives: Vice President of the United States. Page H19 Jeffrey J. Trandahl, Clerk; Wilson S. Livingood, Ser- Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural geant at Arms; James M. Eagen, III, Chief Adminis- Ceremonies: The House agreed to S. Con. Res. 2, trative Officer; and Father Daniel P. Coughlin, to extend the life of the Joint Congressional Com- Chaplain. Page H6 mittee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the provisions On a division of the question, rejected the Frost of S. Con. Res. 90. Subsequently, the Chair re- amendment that sought to choose Dan Turton as appointed Speaker Hastert and Representatives Clerk; Steve Elmendorf as Sergeant at Arms; and Armey and Gephardt as members of the Joint Com- Moses Mercado as Chief Administrative Officer. mittee to make the necessary arrangements for the Page H6 Inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice January 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D5

President-elect of the United States on the 20th day Clerk to sign any and all papers and do all other acts of January 2001. Page H19 in case of his temporary absence or disability. Inaugural Ceremonies: The House agreed to H. Page H20 Res. 10, providing for the attendance of the House Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and today appear on pages H23–24. Vice President of the United States. Page H19 Quorum Calls—Votes: One Quorum Call (Roll Conditional Adjournment of Both Houses: The No. 1) and three yea and nay votes occurred during House agreed to H. Con. Res. 1, providing for a the proceedings of the House today and appear on conditional adjournment or recess of the House of pages H1–2, H3, H17–18, and H18. There were no Representatives and Senate. Pages H19±20 quorum calls. Meeting Hour—Saturday, January 6, 2001: Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- Agreed that when the House adjourns today it ad- journed at 4:40 p.m. journ to meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2001. Page H20 Committee Meetings Resignations—Appointments: Agreed that not- withstanding any adjournment of the House until COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION Tuesday, January 30, 2001, the Speaker, Majority Committee on Rules: Met for organizational purposes. Leader and Minority Leader be authorized to accept f resignations and to make appointments authorized by law or by the House. Page H20 CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Extension of Remarks: Agreed that for the First Week of January 4 through January 6, 2001 Session of the 107th Congress, all Members be per- mitted to extend their remarks and to include extra- Senate Chamber neous material within the permitted limit in that On Saturday, Senate will meet in joint session section of the record entitled ‘‘Extensions of Re- with the House of Representatives to count the elec- marks.’’ Page H20 toral ballots of the several States cast in the election Morning-Hour Debate: Agreed that on legislative of the President and Vice President of the United days of Monday and Tuesday during the first session States. of Congress, the House shall convene 90 minutes Senate Committees earlier for the purpose of conducting ‘‘Morning-Hour (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Debate.’’ Page H20 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Janu- House Office Building Commission: The Chair ary 4, to hold hearings on the nomination of Donald announced that pursuant to the provisions of 40 Evans, to be Secretary of Commerce, 10 a.m., SR–253. United States Code 175 and 176 that Representa- House Chamber tives Armey and Gephardt will serve as members of the House Office Building Commission with Speaker Thursday and Friday, the House is not in Session. Hastert. Page H22 Saturday, Ratification of Committee Assignments and Joint Session for the Certification of Electoral Clerk Designations: Read a letter from the Clerk Votes. wherein he designated Ms. Martha C. Morrison, Deputy Clerk; Mr. Gerasimos C. Vans, Assistant to House Committees the Clerk; or Mr. Daniel J. Strodel, Assistant to the No committee meetings are scheduled. D6 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST January 3, 2001

Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Thursday, January 4 11 a.m., Saturday, January 6

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate’s program is uncertain. Program for Saturday: Joint Session for the Certification of Electoral Votes.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Hunter, Duncan, Calif., E11 Roukema, Marge, N.J., E1, E3, E4 Lampson, Nick, Tex., E10 Royce, Edward R., Calif., E8 Bereuter, Doug, Nebr., E13 McCarthy, Karen, Mo., E11 Schaffer, Bob, Colo., E14 Cunningham, Randy ‘‘Duke’’, Calif., E6 Miller, George, Calif., E8 Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr., Wisc., E13 DeLay, Tom, Tex., E10 Moran, James P., Va., E11 Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E1, E2, E3, E5, E6, Dreier, David, Calif., E13 Obey, David R., Wisc., E6 E7 Emerson, Jo Ann, Mo., E1, E2, E3, E5, E6, E7, E9, E12 Paul, Ron, Tex., E8 Stupak, Bart, Mich., E14 Farr, Sam, Calif., E12 Pelosi, Nancy, Calif., E12 Tancredo, Thomas G., Colo., E15 Horn, Stephen, Calif., E5, E5 Portman, Rob, Ohio, E1, E3 Udall, Mark, Colo., E14

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