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IN HONOR OF JUKE VAN OSS D’Amato, Brian Thomas and Glenn Packard, innovative work in the field of education. He members of SKIP recently won awards at the has been active in various areas of education, HON. PETER HOEKSTRA 2001 Showstopper National Dance Finals in including teaching, researching, launching new San Antonio, Texas. OF MICHIGAN programs, and journal editing. During the five-day competition, a panel of Dr. Stearns received his Bachelor’s degree IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES five judges reviewed over seven hundred in Sociology from San Jose State University. Thursday, August 2, 2001 dance routines. The five highest scoring en- He went on to obtain his Master’s in Business Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tries in the junior division, comprised of kids Administration and his Doctorate in Manage- to honor my constituent Juke Van Oss. Juke age 12 and under, as well as the five highest ment and Sociology, both from Indiana Univer- has been involved in West Michigan radio for scoring entries in the senior division, com- sity. Dr. Stearns has been a member of the 50 years, but August 12 does not just mark prised of kids age 13 and over, were guaran- Management faculty at the University of Wis- the anniversary of his involvment in radio—it teed slots to perform at the 2001 Showstopper consin, Madison and Marquette University. also serves as a reminder of over 50 years of Television Special. Dr. Stearns serves on the editorial board of SKIP’s rendition of ‘‘Robot,’’ choreographed community involvement in areas that extend three academic journals, and is the author of by Dee Caspary, was performed before a more than 50 research articles and presen- far beyond the airwaves. Juke’s service has packed house at the San Antonio Auditorium tations. Dr. Stearns has lectured on entrepre- ranged from the Saugutuck School Board and and earned the group the 2001 Showstopper neurship, strategic planning, and corporate re- Village Council, including three years as National Junior Championship. Dancers on engineering to executives in various countries, Mayor, to a position as President of the this routine comprised of Brian Aflague, Deena including Poland, Japan, and the People’s Re- Chamber of Commerce and a seat on the Re- Aguon, Ryan Brasuel, Chloe Kernaghan, gion 8 Criminal Justice Planning Council. Maho Kogure, Shiina Kuniyoshi, Danielle Leon public of China. In 1996, Professor Stearns Juke got his start in radio during World War Guerrero, Ali McCully, Dorian Nelson, Giana founded the Institute for Developing Entrepre- II. Shortly after being transferred out of Air Pangelinan, Mariesa Quitugua, Ryan Ruiz, neurial Action (IDEA). IDEA works with stu- Force radio school to the infantry, he was sent Lauren Santos, Tawyna Unsiog and Patrick dents and local entrepreneurs to help move to Luzon where he was given 50 pounds of Wolff. their dreams toward reality. radio equipment to carry around the Pacific ‘‘Quiet,’’ choreographed for the senior com- Dr. Stearns is currently the Coleman Foun- theater. After discharge Juke remained in- pany by former SKIP dancer Michael Lomeka, dation Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurial Stud- volved in radio, earning his Ham license and was also one of the top five acts in their divi- ies at the Craig School of Business at Cali- applying to be an engineer at WHTC 1450 sion selected for the television special. The fornia State University, Fresno. In addition, Dr. AM. On August 10, 1951 he got his First senior company members include Janelle Stearns is directing the development of the Class license in Chicago, and his career Cruz, Thomas Cruz, Stacy Eustaquio, Tony Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship on began two days later. Francisco, Janet Hetzel, Claressa Johnston, the CSUF campus. The Center will house a Juke’s big break came one morning when Nicloe King, Mia McCully, Beatrix Poh, Cora creativity lab, a technology transfer center, a the host didn’t arrive on time. He spent an Rivera, Tracy Sablan, and Tawnee Unsiog. venture capital fund, and curriculum for under- hour on the air, the people loved him, and In addition to the national championship title graduate and graduate students. when the morning slot opened up he had a won by the junior company, SKIP won a num- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Tim- new job. Juke tried a number of different ber of other awards. The SKIP performance of othy M. Stearns for his dedication to edu- shows and formats, and it was 40 years ago ‘‘Kansas City’’ received the highest score for cation. I urge my colleagues to join me in that he settled into something that suited his all dancers under age 9. Dancers include Ash- wishing Dr. Stearns many more years of con- amiable nature: He began hosting ‘‘Talk of the ley Arizala, Brian Esperon, Alyssa Mariano, tinued success. Town,’’ the mid-morning show that made him Shayana Mariano, Anjenette Pineda, Tammy f famous. Ramirez, DeMario Scimio, Taylor Toves, Tara Over 50 year Juke has entertained more lis- Unsiog, Teesha Unsiog, Regine Vida, and A TRIBUTE TO GERTIE COLE teners than can numbered, and he has seen Kristine Vo. SKIP members also won the Sen- many people come and go. He has worked ior Large Group Championship, Senior Line HON. SAM FARR with folks who went on to their own successful Second Place, Junior Large Group Third OF CALIFORNIA careers in radio and television, and he has Place, and Junior Small Group Third Place. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked through changes in listeners, changes Having had the chance to view the perform- Thursday, August 2, 2001 in topics, changes in partners, changes in for- ances of these kids, I can attest to the fact mats, and changes in technology. Through it that these kids are outstanding artists and en- Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise all Juke Van Oss has remained the constant. tertainers who have worked hard to deserve today to celebrate and salute Ms. Gertie Cole f the honors bestowed upon them. Through of Watsonville, California. Ms. Cole is my con- their exceptional talents and notable achieve- stituent, and last month she was awarded one THE SKIP ENTERTAINMENT ments, the SKIP kids have brought recognition of five national Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis COMPANY upon themselves and the island of Guam. Awards for volunteer service to the commu- On behalf of the people of Guam, I would nity. As many of my colleagues, friends, and HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD like to commend everyone who played a part constituents know, community service is in the success of the SKIP kids. I wish them OF GUAM something that I strongly believe in, and it is continued success and the best in their future IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with pride that I honor Ms. Cole here in the undertakings. United States Congress. Thursday, August 2, 2001 f Ms. Cole received the Regional Jefferson Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would HONORING DR. TIMOTHY M. Award earlier this year from the American In- like to take this occasion to commend the STEARNS stitute of Public Service. She and the other re- SKIP Entertainment Company. The group was cipients of this award came from all over the originally formed in 1982 as a project of Chil- United States to the International Trade Cen- dren’s Productions known as Sunshine Kids In HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH ter in Washington, D.C. to attend the 2001 Na- OF CALIFORNIA Production (SKIP). Based on Guam and com- tional Jefferson Awards Gala Dinner, held on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prised of local talent, this group has enter- June 12, 2001. Of the many regional hon- tained as well as brought tremendous honors Thursday, August 2, 2001 orees, only five were chosen to receive the to the island. Under the direction of Lee and Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Onassis Award, and I am thrilled that Ms. Cole Teri Knapp and instructors, Chad Knapp, Tina today to honor Dr. Timothy M. Stearns for his was among them. This award is designed to

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E1514 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 recognize a few of the countless individuals champions the advancement of women across conclusion of the Guam campaign was de- across the country who are performing ex- all communication disciplines by recognizing clared. traordinary public services in their local com- excellence and promoting leadership. The This, however, did not put an end to the munities. Some are paid; others are volun- Clarion Awards is a renowned competition rec- fighting. Soldiers, sailors and Marines were to teers; most are unrecognized. ognizing excellence in many fields of commu- spend many more weeks clearing the jungles Mr. Speaker, I join with Ms. Cole’s family nications. One Clarion Award is given in each and mountains of Guam of resisting strag- and friends in congratulating her on this occa- field of communications to an exemplary entry glers. The 77th would eventually spend May sion. She is an example to those in her com- and it is judged on quality, substance, style, and June of 1945 on the front lines in Oki- munity and across the nation, and I am proud originality and achievement of the objective. nawa, often engaged in hand-to-hand combat. to be able to pay tribute to her here. Ms. Tracee Evans’ hard work and creativity The final tally on Guam by August 10, 1944, f distinguish her in the field of Communications. came to 7,800 casualties, of whom 2,124 were Her documentary on Kosovo is just one exam- killed in action or died of wounds. Of this total, HONORING A GREAT AMERICAN— ple of the many creative and insightful pieces the Army accounted for 839, the Navy for 245, SHERIFF CORDELL WAINWRIGHT she has created. Her ingenuity serves as a and the Marines for 6,716. guide for future generations of communication Every year since World War II, the liberation HON. JACK KINGSTON professionals and more notably, her personal of Guam is commemorated as a time of sol- OF GEORGIA accomplishments serve as a model for women emn contemplation and remembrance. It was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wishing to follow in her path. a highly noble struggle of Americans liberating Thursday, August 2, 2001 Mr. Speaker, I join the Association for a captive people who happened to be fellow Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Women in Communications, the Clarion Americans. This serves as a reminder of the with great pleasure to honor a great American. Awards, Ms. Evans’ family, and her colleagues spirit of freedom and democracy and the high Sheriff Cordell Wainwright, after 20 years of at KTRH in applauding Ms. Evans’ diligence in cost paid to maintain it. The people of Guam service to the state of Georgia and, more spe- the field of Communications and I look forward are eternally grateful for the contributions of cifically, Brantley County, has decided to re- to sharing in her future work. their fellow Americans in the liberation of tire. f Guam. As liberators fifty-seven years ago, When Sheriff Wainwright was first elected in they deemed that no sacrifice was too great. THE 77TH INFANTRY DIVISION OF The people of Guam now consider that no act 1971, he was the youngest ever elected to THE UNITED STATES ARMY that position in Georgia history. His hard work was too small to merit their undying apprecia- and dedication to law enforcement have gone tion and affection. Those who aided in the is- unmatched since that day. Throughout the HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD land’s liberation after years of brutal captivity next 30 years, Sheriff Wainwright brought in OF GUAM are equally held in the highest esteem. On be- more drug arrests than anyone in Brantley IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES half of a grateful people, I express my sin- County history, including the county’s largest Thursday, August 2, 2001 cerest thanks. Si Yu’os Ma’ase’. f single drug bust. In fact, it was his information Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I had and assistance that led to neighboring Glynn mentioned in an earlier speech that Guam, HONORING SAM TOLEDO County’s largest single drug bust as well. each year, sets aside the twenty-first of July As extensive as his law enforcement record as a day to commemorate the landing of the HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH is, Sheriff Wainwright’s greatest achievements Third Marine Division on the shores of Asan may not have come about in the field. Many OF CALIFORNIA and the First Marine Provisional Brigade, sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES believe his greatest legacy came through his ported by the 77th Infantry of the U.S. Army, work in the classrooms and churches of our in Agat. Over the years, the U.S. Marines, due Thursday, August 2, 2001 communities. He started a Junior Deputy Pro- to the massive casualties they suffered in this Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise gram in the schools that taught students the campaign have taken the center stage in our today to congratulate Sam Toledo for his con- dangers of drug use. This program is still commemorations and celebrations. Today, I tributions to the local restaurant industry and going on today and continues to work at a would like to expound on the contributions of his success as a restaurateur. Sam has three more cost efficient rate than Georgia’s the United States Army—particularly the 77th Mexican restaurants that are operated in Fres- D.A.R.E. program, while achieving better re- Infantry Division, towards liberating the people no, California. sults. of Guam from their captors fifty-seven years At the age of fourteen, Sam came from Sheriff Cordell Wainwright has been nomi- ago. Guanajuato, Mexico hoping to find work so he nated for and won many awards throughout The 77th Division was first organized on Au- could help his parents financially. He began his career, including the Brantley County Cit- gust 25, 1917. A unit comprised of twenty working as a farm laborer, then was hired as izen of the Year. Many people owe their lives thousand men, it was composed of men from a dishwasher at a local restaurant. This was to him and our streets are safer because of all walks of life. Among these men were first Sam’s first Job in the restaurant industry. him. He is a true American hero. generation immigrants who, upon finding free- Within two years he worked his way from dish- May God Bless him in his future endeavors. dom on American soil, accepted the noble washer to bussing tables to assistant cook. He certainly blessed us when He sent Sheriff duty of protecting it. The 77th was the first Sam married at the age of 18 and continued Wainwright to us. Army division to reach France in World War working in the restaurant industry. He worked f I—gaining fame in the Meuse Argonne Offen- at various restaurants as a cook, server, bar- HONORING TRACEE EVANS sive. tender, and head chef A few years later Sam Deactivated in May 1919, the division was helped a friend open a Mexican restaurant. He HON. KEN BENTSEN reactivated for World War II in the spring of put his industry knowledge to work by helping 1942. Taking less than 40 days to assemble, his friend open the restaurant and serving as OF TEXAS the 77th trained for more than a year before general manager of the new establishment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being tasked to play a major part in the Pacific That restaurant chain now has three res- Thursday, August 2, 2001 theater of the war. The oldest U.S. Army in- taurants in Fresno and one in Oakhurst, CA. Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, Au- fantry unit at the time, the 77th made their ini- After working as general manager of all four gust 3, 2001, one of Houston’s prized report- tial landing on Guam. restaurants over ten years, Sam was ready to ers will be recognized for her top notch work Touching ground on the southern part of the open his own business. Mr. Toledo started by the Association for Women in Communica- island on July 21, 1944, the 77th, along with with an empty building, prepared the res- tions and the 2001 Clarion Awards at the Ren- the Marines, pushed north through thickly taurant by himself and billed all expenses to aissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, mined roads, subjected to heavy artillery fire. his line of credit. After eight months of hard Maryland. Ms. Tracee Evans, of KTRH radio Roughly, two weeks later, the end to the fight- work, Sam opened the first Toledo’s Mexican in Houston, Texas, will be awarded this pres- ing was virtually at hand. By August 8, the last Restaurant on September 5, 1991. In Feb- tigious award for her documentary on the Japanese stronghold on the island, Mount ruary of 1995, Sam opened the second Tole- struggle in Kosovo. Santa Rosa, was captured by the 77th Divi- do’s Mexican Restaurant and three months The Association for Women in Communica- sion. This marked the end of organized resist- later opened the third. Mr. Toledo used his ex- tions is a professional organization which ance on the island. By August 10, the official perience in the restaurant industry to help August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1515 three of his nephews open their own busi- half of a competitive and outstanding baseball tributed to the erection of this new campus nesses. Toledo’s Mexican Restaurants remain team of exceptional young men. On Saturday and recognize the commitment of these indi- successful in the Fresno community. July 21, 2001 at Al Rollins Park in Dalton viduals to providing opportunities through edu- Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Sam Georgia, the Savannah Diamond Dawgs 10 cation to our young people. Toledo for his contributions to the local busi- and under baseball team closed out the post Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the many peo- ness community. I urge my colleagues to join season and took home the machine pitch ple who contributed to the construction of the me in wishing Mr. Toledo many more years of baseball state championship. I would like to Emery-Weiner School, and I look forward to continued success. join in and be a part in celebrating their vic- seeing the many ways in which the innovative f tory. voice of this institution will help to educate and The Diamond Dawgs under the leadership shape the minds of Houstonians. There is no A TRIBUTE TO HENRY J. MELLO of coaches David Elliott, Bruce Powell and doubt, this school will soon serve as a model Kirk Miles, over a three-day stretch defeated for other schools across the nation. HON. SAM FARR Whitefield Co. 14–1, North Hall Co. 10–7, St. f OF CALIFORNIA Simons Island 7–3, and North Hall Co. 6–2. GUAM NATIONAL GUARD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congratulations on a job well done to the players of the Diamond Dawgs Andrew Thursday, August 2, 2001 Drough, Thomas Carter, Travis Jaudon, Jamel HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Miles, David Elliott, Corey Jaudon, Matt Kuhn, OF GUAM today to honor Mr. Henry J. Mello, a native of Matthew Lee, Jimmy Blakewood, John Coker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Watsonville, California. Mr. Mello has worked Evan Powell, and Ryan Westen. Thursday, August 2, 2001 for many years as a public servant and he has This team is firm in the principles of team- made significant contributions to the Central work, commitment, and excellence. We all Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on July Coast of California. could learn from their example and the best of 21, 1981, thirty-two residents of Guam were Mr. Mello was born on March 24,1923, and luck to the defending champions throughout sworn in as members of the Guam National studied at Hartnell College in Salinas. Working the course of next season. Guard giving birth to the nation’s newest and with his father, Mr. Mello established a farming f westernmost National Guard unit. As the business in 1940. He founded the Mello Pack- Guam National Guard celebrates its 20th anni- ing Company and later, the Central Industrial HONORING THE GRAND OPENING versary, we celebrate it’s accomplishments Sales Company. OF THE EMERY/WEINER SCHOOL and recognize its roots and traditions as part In the mid-1950’s, Mr. Mello became active of the oldest component of the Armed Forces in many local charitable and nonprofit organi- HON. KEN BENTSEN and one of the longest enduring American in- zations. He became more deeply involved in OF TEXAS stitutions. public service in 1966 when he was elected to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The National Guard has a distinct and hon- the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, ored place in American history. Tracing its Thursday, August 2, 2001 on which he served until 1974. Two years roots to the formation of the Militia of the Mas- later, Mr. Mello was elected to the California Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in rec- sachusetts Bay Colony in October 7, 1636, its State Assembly. During his tenure lasting two ognition the all new Emery-Weiner School in men and women have served in every conflict terms, Mr. Mello was Chairman of the Com- southwest Houston. This $14 million edu- involving the United States. On Guam, citizen mittee on Aging and also an influential mem- cational facility combines the 23 year old I. soldiers date back to the first military organiza- ber of the Ways and Means Committee. In Weiner Jewish Secondary School and the tion on island first organized in 1771 by the 1980, Mr. Mello was elected to the State Sen- brand new Emery High School to form the Spanish colonial governor. Within the next two ate, where he served on the Senate Rules Emery-Weiner School. This expansion com- hundred years a number of succeeding militias Committee and was elected Majority Whip. He bines the quality education offered at the I. were organized and later disbanded. retired from the California State Senate in De- Weiner Jewish Secondary School with the cut- However, it is of note that, prior to the Japa- cember 1996. ting edge facility of the new campus. nese occupation of Guam during World War II, Some of Mr. Mello’s greatest contributions This fall as homerooms fill for the first time the defense of the island fell upon the shoul- have been to the environment and educational at the Emery-Weiner School students will ben- ders of a handful of Marines, several sailors, community of the Central Coast. He played an efit from the formation of these two institu- the Guam ancillary guard and Guam militia integral role in the creation of the Monterey tions. The state-of-the-art facilities at the new which consisted of civilian reserve forces. The Bay National Marine Sanctuary. He worked to campus will include art and music rooms, as insular force, a locally-manned militia, were preserve open spaces and develop the agri- well as a theater, emphasizing the important the ones who faced the Japanese invasion culture industry on the Central Coast. Mr. role the arts play in education. The campus force. Although easily overwhelmed, it is ironic Mello was also instrumental in the founding of also houses a multi-court gymnasium, cultural that the only ones who put up a defense the University of California, Santa Cruz. He re- arts facility, computer and science labs. The against the invaders were citizen soldiers— cently donated his extensive personal papers twelve acres in southwest Houston on which members of the Guam insular guard who had to the Regional History Project of the univer- the campus sits is surrounded by several set up some machine gun nests in defense of sity’s library, which will allow others the oppor- more acres of accessible playing fields. The the Plaza de Espana and at the Governor’s of- tunity to learn from his work. campus will provide tremendous opportunities fices. Mr. Mello’s public service has improved the to students. On December 4, 1980, President Jimmy quality of life on the Central Coast and in the On Thursday, September 20, 2001, the Carter signed into law P.L. 96-600, officially state of California. He has made great con- Emery-Weiner School will celebrate the open- authorizing the establishment of the Guam Na- tributions to his family, friends, and neighbors, ing of this new campus with a special event tional Guard. Deriving honor and traditions and his lifelong dedication to public service is honoring two of its many benefactors, Mr. Joe from the citizen soldiers who came before commendable. It is a pleasure to express my Kaplan and Mr. Joe Komfeld. The proceeds them, the thirty-two charter members of the appreciation of his effort and accomplish- from this celebration will benefit the ‘‘Joe Guam National Guard together have made ments. Fund,’’ a fund appropriately named for these possible the development of the world-class f two founding fathers. Mr. Kaplan and Mr. organization for which we now take pride. Komfeld contributed countless hours to seeing Under the leadership of Generals Robert HONORING THE SAVANNAH this project come to fruition. Their selfless of- Neitz, Frank Torres, Simon Krevitzky, Edward DIAMOND DAWGS ferings make them role models for the stu- Perez, Edward Duenas, Colonels Ramon dents who will benefit from their efforts. Sudo and Robert Cockey and the current ad- HON. JACK KINGSTON The ‘‘Joe Fund’’ was created to bolster jutant general, Benny Paulino, the Guam Na- OF GEORGIA teacher enhancement programs and projects. tional Guard has been able to develop as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It will be used to purchase materials to provide world class organization. Comprised of the teachers the necessary means to incorporate Guam Army National Guard and the Guam Air Thursday, August 2, 2001 creativity and ingenuity into their everyday National Guard, this institution has now grown Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- classroom. I applaud the leadership of the to over 1,000 members performing missions tinct honor and pleasure to rise today on be- countless teachers and volunteers who con- for the federal and territorial governments. In E1516 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 addition to periodic deployments in support of peaceful student demonstrators. The Lao Vet- The development of America’s first toll road military activities all over the world, the Guam erans of America helped to make this effort a in 1794, Lancaster Turnpike, brought more de- National Guard has been instrumental in re- success by raising awareness in Congress velopment and traffic to the town. Additional covery efforts on island in the aftermath of about the ongoing problems in Laos. Important traffic to the township came when the Colum- emergencies and natural disasters. They have community leaders that have participated in- bia (later Pennsylvania) Railroad laid tracks also made tremendous contributions towards clude Mr. Tong Vue, Mr. Nhia Pao Vue, Rev- through the township in 1832. mentoring and the development of the island’s erend Song Chai Hang, Long Yang, and oth- In 1842, the Brothers of the Order of Her- youth and they have also assisted the local ers. I am also very grateful to Mr. Philip Smith mits of St. Augustine established the Catholic community in its campaign against illegal for his work in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. College of St. Thomas of Villanova on one of drugs. Congress with regard to Laos and Southeast the first great estates in Radnor. Today, On this, their 20th anniversary, I would like Asia, and with the Asian American community Villanova University is a valued neighbor in to commend the men and women of the in my district. the community, and just one of several well- Guam National Guard for their contributions Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to represent known and respected educational institutions towards the security of our nation and the well the Hmong and Lao-American citizens in my located within the township. being of our island. I would also like to submit Congressional district, including the veterans The history of the village of Wayne began in for the RECORD the names of the Guam Na- and their refugee families, who were staunch 1865 when banker J. Henry Askin bought a tional Guard’s 32 charter members who, twen- allies of the United States during the Vietnam 300-acre parcel along the railroad. He named ty years ago continued the traditions of their War. It is important for us to recognize and this parcel Louella, for two of his daughters, forebears and paved the way for today’s men commend them. It is also important not to for- and built a mansion, a Presbyterian Church, and women on the Guam National Guard. get their relatives and friends who continue to suffer terrible human rights abuses in Laos as Lyceum Hall, and an avenue (Bloomingdale) GUAM NATIONAL GUARD CHARTER MEMBERS a result of their devotion to the cause of free- of mansard-roofed villas on this property. AIR NATIONAL GUARD dom and democracy. In the 1880’s, Louella changed hands and Brig. Gen. Robert H. Neitz; TSgt George R. To the Hmong and Lao-American commu- was renamed Anthony Wayne after a local Quichocho; SSgt Raymond L. Taimanglo; nity, and the Lao Veterans of America, I salute Revolutionary War figure. Wayne became one SrA Juan G. San Nicolas; SrA Alfred Flores; of the country’s first suburban communities to SrA George C. Pablo; SrA Carlos E. you and thank you for your commitment to the Umayam; A1C Prudencio F. Meno principles of freedom, democracy, and human be served by a central heating system, a pub- rights. I appreciate the productive role that you lic water supply, sewers, and electricity. The ARMY NATIONAL GUARD are playing in our community as patriotic new development of such a high-quality public CPT Arthur W. Meilicke; 2LT Molly A. works system led the township’s population to Benavente; 2LT Michael G. Martinez; CW2 Americans and good citizens. Charles Guantlett; W01 Charles W. Walters; f double to 3,800 between 1880 and 1890. SSG Roland M. Chargualaf; SSG Benjamin B. By the early 1900’s Radnor Township Com- RADNOR TOWNSHIP CELEBRATES Garrido; SSG Ladislao C. Quintanilla; SSG missioners knew that the township needed a CENTENNIAL YEAR Carlos R. Untalan; SGT Edward R. Blas; SGT more elaborate governmental structure. On Charles F. Moore; SGT Joseph J. Sablan; March 12, 1901, they elected to adopt the sta- SGT Thomas R. Wolford; SP4 Dedia T. HON. CURT WELDON tus of a First Class Township. This new form Kellum; SP4 Raymond C. Benavente; SP4 Ri- OF PENNSYLVANIA cardo Camacho; SP4 Lorenzo M. Manibusan; of government provided representation to both IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SP4 James E. Thurman; PFC Raymond P. the suburban villages of Wayne, Rosemont, Cruz; PFC David G. Rodriguez; PFC Jesse R. Thursday, August 2, 2001 and Bryn Mawr, as well as the more pastoral districts of Villanova, Newtown Square, St. Da- Camacho; PV1 Marceline I. Castro; PV1 Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Marcie T. Paulino; PV1 Jeffrey I. Santos vid’s, and Radnor. I am proud to offer congratulations to Radnor f Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Today, Radnor Township is a culturally, eth- which is celebrating its centennial this year. nically, and economically diverse community. CONTRIBUTION OF HMONG/LAO Founded in 1682 by 40 Quakers from With its status as one of the best places to VETERANS Radnorshire, Wales, Radnor Township is a live in the Philadelphia region and continued thriving community with a rich history. The high standard of living and education, Radnor HON. TIM HOLDEN land that is now Radnor was purchased as a Township is a community that residents can OF PENNSYLVANIA 5,000-acre parcel from William Penn at a cost be proud to call home. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of one British pound per 50-acre lot. Prior to Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my colleagues settlement by the Welsh, the Lenni Lenape In- Thursday, August 2, 2001 to join me in congratulating Radnor Township dians made their home here. during its centennial year as the citizens of Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute By 1717, the Welsh Friends society began Radnor begin an exciting new century. and honor the important work of Hmong and to establish a government in the township. Lao-Americans in my district in Pennsylvania They erected a meetinghouse on a former f for their efforts on behalf of their community in Conestoga Indian trail, now known as Con- Reading and their former homeland of Laos. estoga Road. The meetinghouse served as GENGHIS KHAN FURNITURE Many of them are veterans, or the family the center of the population of the Township members of veterans, who served with the for the next 200 years, with Radnorville grow- United States military and clandestine forces ing rapidly around it. HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD during the Vietnam War, and who have now The power of Darby and Ithan creeks OF GUAM become proud U.S. citizens. helped the settlers establish tanneries, grist- As new Americans, the Hmong and Lao mills, and sawmills, and allowed them to clear IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people from Reading, and other parts of Penn- nearby fields for farming. Land that is now Thursday, August 2, 2001 sylvania, are still very concerned about their preserved as open space at The Willows was suffering families and friends still being op- once the Township’s busiest commercial area. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, in 1971, pressed by the one-party Communist regime Thanks to its fortuitous location between Robert and Anna Kao came to Guam upon in Laos. Many of my constituents recently trav- Lancaster and Philadelphia, Radnor quickly Anna’s recruitment to work as the Sales Man- eled from Pennsylvania to Capitol Hill to par- became a favorite passageway for travelers. ager for the furniture store at Andersen Air ticipate in the U.S. Congressional forum on At one time, four inns operated in the town. Force Base. Shortly thereafter, the couple Laos. At the forum, they offered testimony and One of these inns, the Sorrel Horse, is be- opened their own furniture store, Genghis evidence regarding human rights abuses in lieved to have accommodated General Lafay- Khan Furniture. Laos, including: religious persecution against ette and George Washington during the en- The business grew steadily and over thirty Christians and Buddhists; the oppression of campment at Valley Forge. Today, this is the years become the leading provider of fine fur- ethnic minorities; and the crackdown against location of the Agnes Irwin Lower School. niture to the residents and businesses of the August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1517 island. Based on their success on Guam, With George’s expertise the Subcommittee State claims $8.9 billion, even the Administra- Genghis Khan Furniture has been able to was better able to tackle one of the fastest tive Law Judge tasked by FERC several branch out. They now have stores in San growing crimes in America—identity theft. With weeks ago to investigate concluded that up- Diego and San Marcos, California, in addition the rise of the internet age, our Subcommittee wards of a billion dollars was owed. to a location in mainland China. has had to deal with a threat to the integrity Now is the time to finally resolve this issue. Robert and Anna credit their success to of the Social Security number as we have The bill my colleagues and I are sponsoring their hard work and perseverance. However, never seen before. Supported by George’s will require FERC to accelerate the process of they admit that they would not have been able skill and leadership, the Subcommittee has refunding electricity overcharges. to accomplish this feat without the invaluable held numerous hearings on Social Security It is consistent with the Federal Power Act, support of those close to them. Their children, number privacy and identity theft. Last year, although many of us would have liked the bill Michael and Heidi, provided them inspiration his efforts culminated in the Ways and Means to do more. In particular, if FERC had acted and drive to succeed while loyal employees markup of the ‘‘Social Security Number Pri- promptly when the first evidence of gouging such as their interior design consultant, Sylvia vacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of surfaced, FERC could have ordered refunds Flores, and their sales manager, Hsui Pi 2000.’’ With George’s help, 1, along with a for the period May to October 2000, when Perez, insured the success of the business number of my Ways and Means colleagues, electricity rates rose dramatically and evidence that they started. have held another hearing and have intro- of overcharges first surfaced. The Federal Despite the rigors and stress involved in duced similar legislation this year. George’s Power Act and concern about ‘‘takings’’ pre- running a business, Robert and Anna still commitment to excellence, masterful negoti- vents FERC and us from including that period, managed to become actively involved in com- ating skills, and steadfast adherence to our although we hope there may be an equitable munity affairs. A member of the masonic fra- key principles for this legislation, have helped way to do so. ternity, Robert was also a former president of to ensure a fair and comprehensive approach Many of us also believe that all sellers of the Chinese Association of Guam. As a char- to protecting the privacy of Social Security electricity engaged in price gouging should be ter member of the Federation of Asian Peo- numbers and preventing identity theft. ordered to make refunds. Last week, for ex- ples of Guam, he served as the association’s In addition, George has worked on a num- ample, FERC exerted jurisdiction over munic- first president. While serving as president of ber of hearings and resulting legislation aimed ipal power entities, although many legal ex- the Confucian Society of Guam in 1997, Rob- at improving the integrity of Social Security perts are dubious about the authority to do so. ert was instrumental in lobbying the Guam programs. George’s vast knowledge of the Again, without amending the Federal Power Legislature to designate September 28, Confu- law, superior analytical skills, and attention to Act, we are unable to include them, though if cius’ birthday, as ‘‘Teacher’s Appreciation detail have helped focus the Subcommittee’s we could, there would be an ex post facto Day.’’ In addition, he was also appointed by oversight efforts on those Social Security Ad- concern about recouping for a past period. the Republic of China Overseas Chinese Af- ministration’s stewardship efforts most needing Lastly, the process FERC announced last fairs Commission to serve as the Overseas improvement. week will still not result in refunds for many Chinese Affairs Commissioner on Guam—a Agency detailees sometimes find the politi- months. FERC is again engaged in a process position he held for several years. Due to his cally charged atmosphere of Capitol Hill over- of investigate-and-delay. Consumers need re- prominent standing within the community, he whelming. But George jumped right into the lief now. was able to coordinate numerous cultural ex- fray and proved to have an excellent political We strongly believe FERC should act changes between Taiwan, China, and Guam. mind. In addition, using his train commute to promptly, using one of two methodologies in Anna has also served as a director for sev- good end, George graciously presented the the bill that are fair and likely to result in a eral local nonprofit organizations. She cur- Subcommittee staff with Godiva chocolates on quick determination. In fact, one of the meth- rently serves as Vice-President for the Chi- a regular basis. Needless to say, he will be a odologies was advocated by Republicans on nese Merchants Association. In addition, she hard act to follow in many regards. the Commerce Committee. also sits on the Board of Directors for Sanc- Americans owe a debt of gratitude to Consumers in California, Washington and tuary, Incorporated, a local nonprofit organiza- George Penn. His professionalism, integrity, Oregon deserve a prompt resolution of this tion assisting Guam’s youth. and commitment to improving government’s issue. Billions of dollars have been siphoned For the past three decades, Genghis Khan service to the citizens of this country have from home and business budgets. Those dol- Furniture has been at the forefront of providing greatly assisted the Subcommittee and the full lars should be returned and returned promptly. top quality furniture on Guam. Its founders, Committee on Ways and Means. My heartfelt This bill does that and we urge our col- Robert and Anna Kao, have been distin- thanks and best wishes to George Penn. leagues in supporting its passage. guished and productive members of our com- munity. On behalf of the people of Guam, I f f offer my congratulations to the Kaos and to DIRECTING FERC TO ORDER RE- BILL TO FIX ISO/AMT PROBLEM the employees of Genghis Khan Furniture on FUNDS FOR ELECTRICITY OVER- INTRODUCED their 30th anniversary. CHARGES f HON. RICHARD E. NEAL TRIBUTE TO GEORGE PENN HON. JANE HARMAN OF MASSACHUSETTS OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, August 2, 2001 OF FLORIDA Thursday, August 2, 2001 Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, I am today I am introducing with Mr. DAVIS of Vir- Thursday, August 2, 2001 joined by many of my California colleagues in ginia, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. WELLER and several Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, this week, the introducing legislation directing FERC to order of our colleagues, legislation to alleviate the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Se- refunds to consumers in the Western States of problem of the unfair tax imposed by the alter- curity bids farewell to George Penn. George, California, Oregon and Washington who have native minimum tax on many of our constitu- a detailee from the Social Security Administra- been charged excessive electric energy rates. ents who exercised incentive stock options tion’s Office of Inspector General, has served This bill is necessary because we were last year. The bill represents a temporary the Subcommittee with distinction as a Profes- blocked yesterday from offering it as an patch for the tax year 2000. sional Staff member since March of last year. amendment to H.R. 4, the energy bill. I have advocated repeal of the alternative George brought a wealth of new experience As our colleagues know, on several occa- minimum tax (AMT) for some years now. It no to the Subcommittee, having served over 4 sions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- longer serves the function for which it was de- years as Senior Attorney for the Office of the mission has found electricity rates charged in signed. The AMT was intended to make very General Counsel to the Inspector General. Be- the Western States to be ‘‘unjust and unrea- high income individuals who heavily invested fore then, George served 6 years as a Senior sonable.’’ Under the Federal Power Act, such in tax shelters, pay some minimum amount of Attorney for the Federal Deposit Insurance a finding should result in refunds to con- tax each year. However, the 1986 Tax Reform Corporation/Resolution Trust Corporation, 2 sumers but, as of today, not a penny has Act repealed most of these tax shelters, leav- years with the Department of the Interior as an been paid. ing the AMT with little impact on taxpayers attorney, and many years in general private To be sure, there is a difference of view on until recently. Since the AMT is not adjusted practice. how much should be refunded. While the for inflation while the regular tax base is, the E1518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 AMT now increasingly hits families with large tisan, and has Members from across the na- Act has done for the Treasury Department. numbers of children, taxpayers in higher tax tion as original cosponsors. Senator Barring an increase in the cost of stamps, all states, users of the education tax credits, and, LIEBERMAN is introducing a companion bill in Americans, particularly our youth, will be intro- in the case of incentive stock options, the un- the Senate. duced to the diversity of our nation at minimal wary. Mr. Speaker, this tax bill needs to be en- expense by purchasing the whole set of these Incentive stock options are a preference acted this year, so that affected taxpayers can 56 colorful stamps, for usage or for keep- item for purposes of the alternative minimum file for relief this year. We are working to at- sakes, for under $20. Because each flag or tax. That means that you include for purposes tach this legislation to any tax bill that moves emblem has a history behind it, these stamps of calculating the AMT the difference between forward this fall. can ignite interest in and awareness of our the price you pay for a share of stock, and the f country’s rich diversity and our united commit- value of the stock at time of exercise. For ex- ment to national ideals of freedom, justice, ample, if you exercised an incentive stock op- POSTAGE STAMP SERIES and democracy. tion for $10 a share, and the stock was valued ENTITLED ‘‘E PLURIBUS UNUM’’ For these reasons and more, I urge support at $100 a share, you must include the dif- for this resolution, which encourages the Cit- ference—$90 a share—for purposes of calcu- HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD izen Stamp Advisory Committee to rec- lating the AMT in the year you bought the OF GUAM ommend to the Postmaster General the stock. Unfortunately, most people have never IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES issuance of a postage stamp series that hon- heard of the AMT, or believe it applied to only ors the United States of America. high income individuals, and never took this Thursday, August 2, 2001 f into account in their decision making. If the Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I have the stock increases in value, then you can pay the distinct privilege of introducing a resolution TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GOVERNOR taxes you owe. But if your stock crashes in that honors the United States of America and JOAN FINNEY OF KANSAS value, you still owe the same amount of tax. all the jurisdictions which comprise it through Last year, the stock of some people sank so the issuance of a postage stamp series enti- HON. DENNIS MOORE low that they could sell all their stock and still tled ‘‘E Pluribus Unum.’’ OF KANSAS not raise the amount they need to pay the tax ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’ is a Latin phrase that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they owe. People have complained about tak- may sound familiar to many of us. In English, Thursday, August 2, 2001 ing out a second mortgage on their home, it means ‘‘out of many, one,’’ and it was se- emptying out their pension plans or education lected to appear on our coins and dollar bills Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to funds for their children, and selling all their because it references the unification of the pay tribute to former Governor Joan Finney of other assets, just to pay the tax they owe on original thirteen colonies into one nation. Kansas, who passed away on July 28th in her stock that has lost much of its value. Today, the United States of America encom- hometown of Topeka. Governor Finney was an extraordinary What makes this situation our responsibility passes 50 states, the District of Columbia, and woman, a pioneer, a populist, and my friend. is that Congress told these people to hold the territories of Guam, American Samoa, the Governor Finney served the people of Kan- onto their shares of stock. Congress provides U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of sas for sixteen years as our elected State in the regular tax base an incentive to hold Puerto Rico, and the Commonwealth of the Treasurer and then was elected as the first their stock—a lower capital gains tax rate if Northern Mariana Islands. As the first year of woman Governor of Kansas, defeating her two they hold their shares for at least a year. So, the millennium draws to a close, it is timely predecessors in that office while on her way to on the one hand, Congress tells them to keep and appropriate that we celebrate these dis- achieving that goal. their stock, and gives them a backhanded slap tinct states and territories that unite to form by means of the AMT when they listen to us. Joan Marie McEnroy Finney was born on our country, the land of the free. February 12, 1925. Her father abandoned her The bill we are introducing fixes this prob- While we go about our daily routines, it is lem for last year. The bill states that, in effect, pregnant mother and two older sisters in 1924, easy to forget that our great country extends and her mother raised the three girls by teach- that you can recalculate your AMT tax pref- past mountains, rivers, valleys, and even erence using the difference between the ing piano, voice and harp. Governor Finney oceans. While our children might recognize herself was an accomplished musician and amount you pay for a share of stock, and its the stars and stripes of our national banner value on April 15, 2001. Using the example often played her harp at political and social and their state or territory flag, it is highly un- above, if the value of your share fell from events. She graduated from Manhattan High likely that they are familiar with the varying $100 on date of exercise to $30 on April 15, School in 1942 and earned a bachelor’s de- flags and emblems of the individual states and 2001, your tax preference would be $20 per gree in economic history from Washburn Uni- territories. Stamps depicting state and terri- share (instead of $90). Under this proposal, versity in Topeka in 1978. Her political career torial flags, or other suitable emblems, are cre- the more you have been hurt by the fall in the began in 1953 when U.S. Senator Frank Carl- ative and highly enjoyable mediums through value of your stock, the more relief you get. son of Kansas hired her as a secretary in his which we may impart knowledge to our chil- For those who had their stock rise, this bill Washington, D.C., office. She returned to To- dren regarding the diversity of our great na- would not impact them at all. peka where she worked for Carlson until he Some may argue that the bill is retroactive. tion. retired in 1969; in the following year Finney This, however, has never been a high hurdle Stamps are issued every year by the United was appointed Shawnee County Election for a pro-taxpayer provision. In fact, this States Postal Service, with the help of the Citi- Commissioner, where she served until 1972. week’s energy bill contains a retroactive tax zens’ Stamp Advisory Committee. The Advi- In 1972, Finney sought the Republican nom- provision, as did the Bush tax cut signed into sory Committee has 15 members whose back- ination for U.S. Congress in the Second Dis- law June 7, 2001. grounds cover an extensive range of edu- trict of Kansas. Two years later, she switched Others may argue that these individuals cational, artistic, historical and professional ex- parties and was elected State Treasurer as a simply made a bad investment decision. A bad pertise. The Advisory Committee receives a Democrat, winning re-election three times. I investment decision does not rest on a tax myriad of letters, postcards and resolutions first got to know her when we were both state- trap set by Congress, and masked by an out- each year proposing ideas for stamps. The wide candidates on the Kansas ballot in 1986; dated and hopelessly complex ‘‘second’’ tax Advisory Committee studies the merits of I lost and she won. I know from firsthand ex- system. Without the AMT, these individuals these ideas and makes recommendations to perience on the campaign trail with her that would simply have lost the value of their stock the United States Postal Service, who has the she possessed an amazing ability to remem- when it declined, as would any other investor. final authority to issue stamps. ber names and personal details about virtually No one is talking about restoring any value to Although this resolution cannot require the every Kansan she encountered. that stock, and ‘‘bailing’’ these people out. In- United States Postal Service to issue the In a recent interview with the Topeka Cap- dividuals who exercised incentive stock op- stamp series, it is important for the U.S. Con- ital-Journal, former Kansas Democratic Party tions are actually much worse off than those gress to express support for this legislation Chairman Jim Parrish noted that Finney had who simply made a bad investment decision, and consider its possibilities. Not only will this switched parties because of the way the Re- because these individuals lose the value of series serve to showcase our flags, seals, or publican Party in Kansas had treated her: their stock and get to pay the AMT tax on that emblems, which are works of pride and art, She was told generally by the party that, lost value as well. but we can expect the series to generate prof- ‘‘We’re not ready for a woman.’’ . . . I re- This bill costs $1.3 billion over five years ac- its for the United States Postal Service, just as member her telling me she counselled with cording to the Joint Tax Committee. It is bipar- the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Frank Carlson before she did it, and then August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1519 proceeded to make the change. I go all the jority want a certain issue and believe in a ates once employment and housing are lost. way back to the 1974 treasurer’s campaign certain issue, I accept that and I will stand The absence of these two important anchors with Joan Finney, and there’s not a strong- by the people. to society is a precursor for increased utiliza- er, more determined woman in all of Kansas Governor Finney was a genuine Kansas tion of medical resources in emergency political life, ever. And among women I pioneer, particularly for women in public life. would say she stands tall in terms of being rooms, VA and other public hospitals and, un- able to set her sights on an objective and go She truly loved people and the people of Kan- fortunately, the resources of America’s court- for it in a world where, when she started, it sas loved and respected her. As Commis- rooms, jails and prisons. wasn’t particularly easy for women. sioner Sebelius noted, A full platter of medical services may be The Kansas City Star had it right recently, She had the heart of a true Kansan—some- available to veterans through VA medical fa- when they wrote: one with strong values, ideals and pride. We cilities, but without better coordination within should all be so lucky to live like that. People credited Finney’s success to her and across Federal programs relief is only campaign style, kidding that she had crossed We may never see another leader in our temporary, because veterans once released every creek in Kansas. And she was the mas- state with her determination, self-confidence from VA health care frequently are exposed to ter one-on-one politician, grasping a voter’s and independent spirit, and that truly is our the same challenges that created these condi- hand in both of hers. She saw herself as a loss. tions in the first place. This is why prevention populist who listened to everybody. Governor Joan Finney is survived by her and accountability are two important priorities The Associated Press quoted Republican husband, Spencer Finney, and their three chil- of my bill. We need to find new ways to pre- State Senator David Adkins of Leawood, Kan- dren, Sally Finney, Dick Finney, and Mary Hol- vent veterans from spiraling down to home- sas, as saying, laday. I join with them in mourning the loss of lessness, but to be responsible we should also You had to see Joan Finney work a bean this unique, incredible woman. provide for them and their caregivers a sense feed to understand her appeal. She would f of accountability. And we should not expect walk in and she already knew half the people veterans to complete this arduous journey there, and the other half, before she left they HOMELESS VETERANS alone. would think she was their best friend. ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2001 This bill will hold accountable the three fed- Her good friend, Kansas Senate Democratic eral departments most directly involved in Leader Anthony Hensley hit the nail on the HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH homeless assistance for veterans: Veterans’ head when he said, OF NEW JERSEY Affairs, Labor, and Housing and Urban Devel- She literally went door-to-door all of her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opment. These agencies need to help home- political career. She’d walk in the parades, Thursday, August 2, 2001 less veterans make a transition to self-reli- speak at the chili suppers, campaign in bowl- ance; my bill urges them, and in some cases ing alleys and grocery stores, just picking up Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I bits and pieces from the people. requires them, to cooperate more fully to ad- am today introducing the ‘‘Homeless Veterans dress the problem of homelessness among In 1991, the Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas gave Assistance Act of 2001.’’ I intend to have veterans. her the name White Morning Star Woman hearings on this measure in September and to The bill improves and expands VA’s home- after she became the first governor to issue ask the House to consider it shortly thereafter. less grant and per diem program. Recipients an official proclamation to recognize the sov- This is a great Nation, Mr. Speaker, and of these funds are contributing substantially to ereignty of American Indian tribes. The state’s Fortune smiles on us in this country in so the fulfillment of this bill’s objective: to reduce four tribes and Indian leaders nationwide ad- many ways. But tragically, a few are left be- homelessness and provide for the specialty mired Governor Finney for supporting tribal ef- hind, and a large number of America’s vet- needs of homeless veterans. The initiative I forts to open casinos on reservations as an in- erans are counted among them. Currently, we am introducing authorizes higher funding for come source for them and for being sympa- believe that some 225,000 veterans are home- the program. It also provides a new mecha- thetic to their efforts to assert their sov- less on a given night. For these veterans, ac- nism for setting the per diem payment so that ereignty. cess to VA benefits, specialized services and it will be adjusted regularly. Finally, it elimi- As Governor, she appointed women to an effective outreach are vital components to any nates some of the intricate accounting proce- unprecedented number of top jobs in state hope of individual stability and improvement in dures associated with the receipt of the pay- government. On average, at least half of her their prospects. ment. cabinet members were women, and her staff It is important to create and maintain pro- It is important that any investment produced of advisors was almost exclusively female. As grams that give veterans the opportunity to at taxpayers’ expense to help homeless vet- Kansas Insurance Commissioner Kathleen become self-sufficient, and to concentrate our erans must do the job for which it is intended, Sebelius recently commented, resources on programs that work. We know or those funds should be returned to the gov- I don’t think there’s any question that this is not an immediate process but instead ernment and put to better use. The existing Joan Finney was one of the most remarkable constitutes a long-term challenge and struggle law requires grant recipients to submit plans, politicians I’ve ever known. She changed the for many, both for those who are homeless face of politics in this state and made it pos- specifications, and specific timetables for im- sible for women like me to be seriously con- and those who are trying to help. Also, I be- plementation of their programs. If the grant re- sidered for statewide office. She pushed lieve that some of our government’s homeless cipients cannot meet these obligations, the women along every step of the way.... She assistance programs ought to stress preven- United States should be entitled to recover the has an impressive place in American history tion as an integral part of any strategy to help total of unused amounts provided in the grant. and an incredible place in Kansas history. homeless veterans. This bill I am introducing, My bill would thus bring greater accountability During her four years as Governor, the state the Homeless Veterans Assistance Act, incor- to VA’s program to help homeless veterans. rewrote its law for distributing money to public porates a number of these goals. Working is the key to helping homeless vet- schools, revised its abortion law, overhauled Mr. Speaker, it is difficult to pinpoint any erans rejoin American society, but this is a its workers’ compensation system, re-enacted one cause of homelessness among veterans. process that begins with quality medical care a capital punishment law, and signed four Many problems and difficulties could be trace- and other supportive services including coun- compacts that allowed Indian tribes in north- able to an individual’s experience in military seling and transitional housing. The Depart- east Kansas to open casinos. Legislators re- service, exposure to combat, or return to a ment of Labor’s Homeless Veterans Re- jected her proposals to amend the state con- seemingly uncaring civilian society. In fact, we integration Program was designed to put stitution to provide for public initiatives and ref- know that a majority of homeless veterans homeless veterans back into the labor force. erendums. Finney also took credit for opening today suffer from serious mental illness, in- The Secretary of Labor has the authority to international markets to dozens of Kansas cluding post-traumatic stress disorder, and ille- determine appropriate job training, counseling, businesses due to a series of international gal substance use often complicates their situ- and placement services to aid the transition of trade missions she undertook. ations. Many have served time in jail. These homeless veterans back into the labor force. Most importantly, though, Joan Finney will individual conditions have far-reaching effects This bill makes support services available to be remembered as a true populist leader in on veterans and their families. veterans in need. As homeless veterans begin the finest sense of the word. As she said to A veteran with an impaired mental state to make a transition back into the labor force the Topeka Capital-Journal shortly before her may lose the ability to maintain stable employ- the respective departments must make avail- election as Governor: ment. Absent employment, it eventually be- able essential services to help these veterans. I believe the people should be supreme in comes difficult to maintain any type of perma- For example, the bill urges the Secretary of all things. Even if I don’t agree and the ma- nent housing. The vicious cycle only acceler- Veterans’ Affairs to increase contracts with E1520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 community agencies for representative payee pleased to offer this bill to the House. On be- past 23 years, serving as minority leader in services to help some of these homeless vet- half of homeless veterans who need these both chambers and providing another genera- erans manage their own personal funds and services, I urge my colleagues to support this tion of strong community leadership for the In- thereby avoid poor choices some of them bill. land Empire. have made that lead to personal catastrophe. f Bill Leonard has shown his commitment to The entity acting as a representative on the action in many ways: He is a board member A TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM E. LEON- veteran’s behalf can work with care providers of the National Orange Show and many hos- ARD, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY of the Veterans’ Health Administration and pital, university and community groups. He TRANSPORTATION LEADER other parties to a veteran’s reintegration to en- has received a number of prestigious awards. sure that government funds are used appro- But he will soon be recognized for his greatest priately to help the veteran be reestablished in HON. JERRY LEWIS contribution—to ensure the area’s roads meet society. OF CALIFORNIA the needs of our citizens. The Legislature has As I indicated, prevention of homelessness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voted to name the interchange of Interstate 15 among veterans is an important objective of and the new Foothill Freeway as the William this bill. This should certainly include veterans Thursday, August 2, 2001 E. Leonard Interchange. It is a fitting memorial transitioning from institutional settings who are Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, it is to a man who spent his life working for the at risk for homelessness. As I indicated and a privilege for me to bring to your attention the citizens of the Inland Empire and California, as we well know, many homeless veterans great life and great works of William E. Leon- and I ask my colleagues to join me in con- have been in jail or in prison. I believe we ard. Bill is an old friend and one of the true gratulating him on a career of outstanding need to consider making provision for the par- community leaders of San Bernardino County. public service. ticular services incarcerated veterans need, He will culminate a 30-year career guiding and begin providing them before they are re- California’s transportation system with the leased from these institutions into society. The opening next month of what is probably the f bill includes a demonstration program to test state’s last major freeway: The Foothill Free- IN HONOR OF LIFE RESOURCES the prevention hypothesis within the institu- way. NETWORK tionalized veteran population, at 6 demonstra- The life blood of any community that hopes tion sites, one of which will be a Bureau of to succeed and grow are leaders who will step Prisons facility. The purpose of this program is forward and commit their energy, time and HON. DARRELL E. ISSA to provide incarcerated veterans with informa- personal resources to the goals of that com- OF CALIFORNIA tion, referral and counseling with respect to munity. Over the years, San Bernardino Coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES job training and placement, housing, health ty has had relatively few leaders who have care, and other needs determined necessary had the vision to see how the entire region Thursday, August 2, 2001 to assist the veteran in the transition from in- might work together, and the courage to push stitutional living to civil life. Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to com- that vision toward success. mend Life Resources Network for it’s excellent Also, Mr. Speaker, some programs with very Bill Leonard has been right at the point of accomplishments in social services that pro- high success rates have been growing on their able responsible leadership for all of San vide women with life affirming alternatives to own, basically without government interven- Bernardino County. For most of my three dec- abortion. Over 1,370,000 children, or one tion. One such program that comes to mind is ades in public life, I have worked with Bill quarter of all pregnancies, are aborted each the ‘‘Oxford House’’ concept. In this model, a Leonard to improve the economy and quality year. While many mothers and fathers want to group of recovering alcoholics determined to of life for the residents of the Inland Empire. raise their children, they often feel that abor- stay sober band together to rent a residential Although he never sought elected office, Mr. tion is their only viable option. property. Oxford House, Inc., provides earnest Leonard has been one of the region’s—indeed money deposits, and the rest is up to the indi- the entire state’s—most influential leaders on The mission of Life Resources Network is to viduals to govern their own lives and run their transportation. solve underlying social issues that lead to un- own homes. This program has been highly ef- After rising to the rank of First Lieutenant in intended pregnancies and the societal pres- fective, and now there are over 800 Oxford the U.S. Army in 1946, Mr. Leonard joined his sures that compel both men and women to Houses nationwide. The bill authorizes a small father at the Leonard Realty and Building abort their children. This non-profit organiza- demonstration project to provide housing as- Company in his hometown San Bernardino. tion is operated by more than 100 volunteers sistance to veterans in group houses with He was active in many construction projects that have logged over 1,370 hours. These vol- similar goals of self-govemance. This bill au- throughout the area, and soon began his pub- unteers focus on distributing the Women’s Re- thorizes the Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs to source Guide in order to connect women with make grants up to $5,000 for the purpose of lic service career as a member of the state Athletic Commission in 1956. services that can enhance their lives and the subsidizing housing for veterans who present lives of their children. This guide is a directory this need. Elements of the Department of Vet- San Bernardino County had already estab- lished a statewide reputation for powerful high- of services offering information on housing, erans’ Affairs recently have helped sponsor 20 adoption services, medical care, employment, such houses. My bill will provide for 50 more way planners. Local leaders like publisher James Guthrie and grocer Milton Sage, who birth preparation, and many other valuable re- in fiscal year 2003 and an additional 50 sources. houses in fiscal year 2004. This is a model served on the California Highway Commission, From January 2000 to May 2001, Life Re- worth exploring. helped set the standard that allowed the state sources Network was able to educate 108,000 Mr. Speaker, these are the highlights of my to create one of the best road systems in the bill, the ‘‘Homeless Veterans Assistance Act of nation. William Leonard carried on that tradi- people through an active Speaker’s Bureau 2001.’’ I believe the bill will accomplish very tion as a member of the state highway com- and Media Outreach. The bureau covered top- important goals. It will provide needed assist- mission from 1973 to 1977, and on its suc- ics including human life development, post- ance to homeless veterans, lift them to a sus- cessor, the California Transportation Commis- abortion trauma and abortion alternatives and tainable level that will prevent them from re- sion, from 1985 to 1993. He was chairman of also equipped teenagers with the facts about turning to a state of homelessness, and help that commission in 1990-91. He is still a mem- pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes and preg- them to become self-sufficient individuals who ber of the HighSpeed Rail Authority. nancy prevention. are accountable for their own actions. This bill Mr. Speaker, we know that a strong family Life Resources Network has shown remark- will also hold all grant and contract recipients life is the most important factor in a person’s able progress in uniting individuals, busi- accountable for performing their promised success in life. Bill and Bobbi Leonard created nesses, and organizations of different philoso- services in exchange for government invest- a family environment that emphasized a com- phies and working together to build a society ments, and promote a greater opportunity to mitment to personal integrity and public serv- that offers affirming solutions that elevate work across departments to provide the best ice, and this is evident in the lives of their chil- women and improve the lives of their children. possible service for our Nation’s homeless vet- dren. Daughter Christene is an elementary I would like to personally thank the manage- erans. It also sponsors innovative approaches school teacher in San Bernardino; son Fred ment and all of the many volunteers at Life at prevention of homelessness in high-risk retired after a distinguished 20-year career in Resources for their exemplary efforts to foster groups within the veteran population. the U.S. Air Force. And William Leonard Jr. a community that promotes healthy choices for These are good purposes on which I believe has been a highly-respected member of the women and a healthy environment for their we can all agree, Mr. Speaker, so I am very California Assembly and State Senate for the children. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1521 POST-ABORTION DEPRESSION French before moving to San Francisco, Cali- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me RESEARCH AND CARE ACT fornia in 1969. Three years later, she entered today in honoring a woman who has brought law school at the University of California hope and courage to millions of women HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS Hastings and began a career in litigation around the world, and as we honor her and OF PENNSYLVANIA which would last until 1980, at which point, her work, we promise our prayers as she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Andrea opened a Memphis-style barbeque fights to overcome this challenge successfully. restaurant called Hog Heaven. Years later, Thursday, August 2, 2001 having sold the popular San Francisco estab- f Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, today, I introduced lishment, Andrea participated as a fellow in CONGRESSMAN SCARBOROUGH ON the Post-Abortion Depression Research and the Coro Foundation’s City-Focus program, a THE RETIREMENT OF KARIN Care Act, a bill to provide hope and healing year-long training program in civic leadership. WALSER for the more than 35 million women in this In May 1988, Andrea, the proud mother of her country who have had abortions in the past daughter Mather, married her second hus- twenty-eight years. band, Richard Gelernter. HON. JOE SCARBOROUGH The Post-Abortion Depression Research Just eight months after their wedding day— OF FLORIDA and Care Act will direct federal funding for the and two weeks after losing her sister-in-law to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES research of post-abortion depression and the breast cancer—Andrea discovered a seven Thursday, August 2, 2001 development of successful treatments for centimeter invasive tumor in her right breast. emotional distress in post-abortive women. Told she had a 40 percent chance of survival Mr. SCARBOROUGH. Mr. Speaker, I rise I have been working on this legislation be- and less then five years to live, Andrea Martin today to pay tribute to a person who has cause I believe that it is a travesty that more underwent six rounds of chemotherapy, a made a great difference in the lives of many work has not been done to support women mastectomy, six weeks of radiation, and a people. She has brought hope to the hope- who have chosen to have an abortion. We final eight rounds of another chemotherapy less, love to the unloved and light to the lives cannot simply abandon these women. Be- protocol. Just one month after the completion of children who have known only darkness. cause of the emotional issues that often sur- of her treatment in 1990, Andrea went back to For over a decade now, Karin Walser has round a woman’s decision to have an abor- work, joining Dianne Feinstein’s campaign for been the driving force behind an organization tion, many women are reluctant to even talk governor of California. Two months into the called ‘‘Horton’s Kids.’’ Karin’s amazing energy about their experiences. Some women don’t campaign, however, the nightmare returned, level and commitment to those less fortunate come to terms with the emotional impact of when Andrea discovered a tiny lump in her re- than her have made Horton’s Kids a shining their abortion until years later. I believe that in- maining breast. Just as quickly as before, she example of how we all can reach out and creased research on post-abortion depression opted for a mastectomy and returned to work greatly impact other’s lives. will lead to a greater awareness of this issue two weeks later. Too often, we are brought to our knees in and the development of compassionate out- Throughout both her personal and profes- despair over the plight of those living in seem- reach and counseling programs to help post- sional life, Andrea Martin has consistently ingly hopeless conditions. Too often we con- abortive women. strived to transform her personal adversity into vince ourselves that there is nothing that one We already know much about the psycho- a triumph for humankind. While working for person can do to change the terrible course of logical impact of giving birth and of Feinstein, Andrea also began raising money to a suffering child’s life. But Karin has never miscarrying, and yet much remains to be dis- combat breast cancer, organizing a series of been driven to despair or cried out in helpless- covered about post-abortion depression. Why events and activities to heighten awareness ness. Instead, her spirit is sparked by such should women who choose to have an abor- and increase funding for the prevention and overwhelming challenges. tion be given any less care and concern than treatment of this devastating disease. Bobby Kennedy once told a group of stu- women who give birth or women miscarry? In October 1992, Andrea Martin founded the dents in South Africa not to believe that an in- Post-abortive women deserve equal treatment. Breast Cancer Fund, a national public trust dividual was helpless to cure the world’s ills. While there is some disagreement among nonprofit that has grown and become one of In a speech he delivered two years to the day researchers as to the extent and substance of the preeminent organizations nationwide dedi- before his death, Kennedy said, ‘‘Each time a post-abortion emotional response, everyone cated to fighting breast cancer. The Fund op- man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve agrees that the decision to have an abortion is erates through a wide variety of activities to the lot of others, or strikes out against injus- fraught with emotion. It only makes sense, raise awareness and new sources of funding tice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and then, to continue to explore the psychological for cutting-edge projects in breast cancer re- crossing each other from a million different impact of abortion on women. search, education, advocacy and patient sup- centers of energy and daring, those ripples I urge my colleagues to support post-abor- port. build a current which can sweep down the tive women by cosponsoring the Post-Abortion Andrea works full time directing the Fund mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.’’ Depression Research and Care Act. Let’s not and traveling across the country to give talks The walls of oppression were torn down in let politics get in the way of good mental and to consult with researchers, health care South Africa two decades after Kennedy’s health care for women. providers and breast cancer organizations. A death. But they still act as borders in neigh- borhoods less than five minutes from the Cap- f reliable and expert source on breast cancer prevention and treatment, Andrea Martin is itol. TRIBUTE TO ANDREA RAVINETT frequently called upon by Members of Con- Karin Walser’s life has been dedicated to MARTIN gress as well as state and local governments ripping those walls down piece by piece. And to share her insights and counsel on major with the help of her fiiends and other Capitol HON. ANNA G. ESHOO public policy endeavors. A member of the Ex- Hill staffers, I truly believe these walls will OF CALIFORNIA ternal Advisory Board to the Breast Cancer come tumbling down sooner now that Karin is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPORE at the University of California in San leaving Capitol Hill to join Horton’s Kids full- Francisco, Andrea also serves on numerous time. Thursday, August 2, 2001 advisory committees to the California Division While we will miss Karin, just as we all miss Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the American Cancer Society. Joe Moakley, I am sure she will never be far honor Andrea Ravinett Martin, an extraor- In addition to her Breast Cancer Fund activi- from us—or our telephones. Sure, she’ll be dinary leader, a national treasure and a great ties, Andrea Martin has an extraordinary his- calling for volunteers, or contributions, or any- friend. tory of accomplishments, honors and achieve- thing else she can think of to help Horton’s Andrea Martin is the founder, the Executive ments. She’s a model of courage for the thou- Kids, but we will all gladly answer her call be- Director and the living soul of The Breast Can- sands of women who are diagnosed each cause we know that together, Karin and Hor- cer Fund, a national public trust nonprofit es- year with breast cancer. In 1995, Andrea ton’s Kids will continue to make a great dif- tablished to innovate and accelerate our na- joined 16 fellow breast cancer survivors in ference in the lives of our area’s most dis- tion’s response to breast cancer. climbing 23,000-foot Aconcagua in the Argen- advantaged children. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Andrea tine Andes. Thank you for all you have done and all you graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Newcomb Today Andrea faces another extraordinary have meant to your hundreds of friends on College of Tulane University in New Orleans challenge in addition to the many she has Capitol Hill. You’re not too bad for a left-wing and went on to earn a Masters degree in overcome * * * a malignant brain tumor. radical. E1522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 COMMON SENSE NEEDED ON Most European countries have set arsenic encourage President Bush, to continue Amer- ARSENIC ISSUE levels at 20 parts per billions. The World ica’s leadership in South Asia. I particularly Health Organization recommends 10 parts encourage President Bush to call upon Paki- per billion. HON. DOUG BEREUTER Often unnoticed in the rhetoric over ar- stan to return to a democratic government and OF NEBRASKA senic is that fact that the new regulation to work with India for peace in Kashmir. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was not scheduled to take effect until 2006. As the United States Representative of the Thursday, August 2, 2001 Whitman’s withdrawal of the new regulation second largest South Asian community in the allowed for nine months more study on the Untied States I would like to congratulate India Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member ‘‘art’’ of setting environmental standards. on this achievement, and seek greater under- commends to his colleagues the following edi- Her action hardly deserves the contempt it standing and relations between our two great unleashed. torial from the August 2, 2001, Lincoln Journal democracies. Star. The editorial highlights the need to move f beyond the rhetoric and examine the arsenic f issue in a rational manner. ON THE 53RD ANNIVERSARY OF Clearly, it is important to get the full story INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE TRIBUTE TO ANDY COMBS and listen to those who would be most af- fected by the proposed changes. Many State HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY and local officials as well as water system ad- OF NEW YORK HON. GREG WALDEN ministrators have expressed concern about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OREGON the problems which could be caused by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proposed changes. Everyone recognizes the Thursday, August 2, 2001 importance of providing safe drinking water for Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, August 2, 2001 all of our Nation’s citizens. Also, some congratulate India on it 53rd anniversary as an Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, col- changes in the arsenic standard may well be independent democratic republic. leagues, I rise today to publicly thank a mem- justified. However, it makes sense to base Fifty-three years ago India under the leader- ber of my Washington, D.C. staff for his tire- these changes on sound science rather than ship of Mahatma Ghandi forged a path to- less efforts on behalf of the good people of emotion. wards freedom and democracy by declaring its Oregon’s Second Congressional District. Andy [From the Lincoln Journal Star, Aug. 2, 2001] independence from Britain. With independence Combs recently departed my staff to pursue a OF ARSENIC, AND ART OF GOVERNING India undertook anew a responsibility as a law degree at the University of Oregon. I wish President George Bush is getting a bum voice of other newly independent nations in him well in this new endeavor and know that rap on the arsenic issue. the post-colonial world. he will excel both in law school and as a law- New EPA chief Christine Whitman was nei- India is the world’s largest democracy, and yer. ther wacko nor callous when she withdrew in the next fifty years it will become the worlds Andy comes from Dora, a small town on the new standards for arsenic in drinking water most populous nation. As we celebrate India’s proposed by the Clinton administration that southern Oregon coast. He graduated from my independence it is important for us to reflect alma mater, the University of Oregon, and slashed the previous limit by 80 percent. on the achievements of the previous 53 years Neither was Nebraska’s entire House dele- after serving admirably as a staff member in gation oblivious to health concerns when it while at the time looking forward to the future. the Oregon Legislature he embarked to Wash- voted shoulder-to-shoulder—unsuccessfully— India and the United States share much in ington, D.C. to join my staff. He brought those against a proposal to force the administra- common. Both countries sought independence desirable ‘‘small town values’’ to the nation’s tion to restore the new standards. to create great nations based on freedom and capital and to how he treated the people who The real reason Bush is undergoing such a liberty. Both nations also sought to establish a sought assistance from my office. bludgeoning on arsenic is because it’s so easy more prosperous future for its people. Andy was more than just ‘‘the guy at the for his political enemies to portray him as a As we enter a new century it is important for heartless boob. Arsenic is nasty. Who could front desk.’’ He helped families get the inside the United States to recognize India’s impor- possibly be against removing this poison track to the sights and sounds of Washington, tance as a great democracy and as a force for from our drinking water? D.C. Time and again, he brought history alive stability in South Asia. While India faces many Real life, however, is often complicated, as he led tours of the Capitol for people who involving tradeoffs in which the costs and challenges it has nonetheless undertaken an had come nearly 3,000 miles so that their chil- payoffs are matters of speculation. As a New important role of working towards greater dren could better understand the federal gov- York Times story put it, ‘‘. . . the setting of prosperity and stability in the region. environmental risks is as much art as India is of immense strategic importance to ernment and our bold history. Andy arranged science, one that entails innumerable as- the United States. Being the only democracy their tours, took their calls, answered their sumptions about risks, costs and benefits.’’ and one of three nuclear powers in the region questions. In short, Mr. Speaker, Andy made The Clinton administration proposed to their day and their trip. cut the allowed level for arsenic from 50 India has the potential to be a force for eco- parts per billion to 10 parts per billion. nomic development and political stability. I can’t think of a time during his service in Earlier the administration had toyed with South Asia is a vast region that faces many my office that a visitor went away dis- the idea of setting the limit at 5 parts per challenges, from the civil war in Afghanistan to appointed. He attended faithfully to every de- billion, but decided that would be too expen- great poverty that still haunts much of the re- tail and literally went the extra mile to make sive. So it upped the new limit to 10 parts gion. It is therefore vital for the United States sure families could see the White House, the per billion. That’s still too low for many of to maintain a dialogue with as many nations in Capitol and other sights in the area. Nebraska’s communities. The city of York Moreover, Andy made Oregonians feel at will have to ante up $12 million to meet the the region as possible. India’s cooperation in new regulation. The city of Alliance will brining about stability to the region will be es- ease and at home when they walked in the have to spend $6.5 million, or $650 per person. sential. door. He possesses that warm and helpful atti- In all, the new water regulations would cost Over the past ten years the United States tude that is too often lacking in a big city. I 51 Nebraska communities $97 million. and India have taken concrete steps to im- have a significant stack of letters from Orego- One may notice that folks in those commu- prove their bilateral relations. Trade, invest- nians that took the time to write after their trip nities have not been perishing in huge num- ment, and military cooperation have played a to Washington, D.C. to thank me for Andy’s bers of arsenic-related diseases during the treatment of them and his dogged determina- past 50 years. The health benefits of change major role in bringing the two nations closer. in arsenic standards involve relatively small Mr. Speaker, as a member of the India Cau- tion to make sure their experience was memo- numbers in comparison with the nation’s 281 cus I have come to recognize the importance rable, Andy was also instrumental in recog- million residents. of India in South Asia. I am also proud to have nizing when something needed to be done, The reduction in the arsenic level is esti- worked on making additional funds available taking the initiative to complete myriad mated to prevent 37 to 56 cases of bladder to India and other nations of South Asia for projects and lend others a helping hand. and lung cancer and 21 to 30 deaths annually the creation of regional emergency institution His ability and intellect will serve him well as throughout the nation, according to The New York Times. If the standard were set at similar to our own FEMA, so that we can save a member of the bar. And his likeable attitude 20 parts per billion, the benefit would dimin- more lives in a future natural disaster. will serve him well in the courtroom. In short, ish to preventing an estimated 19 to 20 cases As you know Mr. Speaker, President Clinton Mr. Speaker, Andy’s a difficult person to re- of bladder and lung cancer, and 10 to 11 worked very hard to foster U.S.–Indian rela- place. Andy, thanks for a job well done and deaths per year nationally. tions and to bring greater regional stability. I good luck in the future. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1523 TRIBUTE TO DR. VERMELLE J. Legislation I introduced today would recog- Kind amendment to be considered by the JOHNSON nize William C. ‘‘Willie’’ Velasquez for his pio- members of the House. Yesterday we went neering work to empower Latinos and other before the Committee on Rules to ask that our HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN minority groups through voter registration. amendment striking Title II of Division F of OF SOUTH CAROLINA Coining the famous phrase, ‘‘Su voto es su H.R. 4 be made in order during floor debate. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voz,’’ ‘‘Your vote is your voice,’’ Willie not only This title addresses various aspects of oil Thursday, August 2, 2001 translated words describing the influence of and gas production from federal lease lands, the vote, he raised a battle cry for political ac- both onshore and offshore. The title reportedly Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tivism that can still be heard today. seeks to provide greater incentives and royalty pay tribute to Dr. Vermelle J. Johnson of Throughout the American Southwest, Willie relief to oil and gas producers to encourage South Carolina, who was recently appointed to was recognized as a selfless advocate of the exploration and development in these areas. the Commission on Higher Education. Dr. politically under represented. An outstanding These incentives raise several serious policy Johnson’s long and illustrious career spans leader who inspired others to play an active questions. Unfortunately, this amendment was thirty eight years and includes many incredible role in American democracy, Willie dedicated not made in order, and the full House was de- accomplishments. I am sure her vast experi- his life to empowering the Hispanic community nied the opportunity to address this important ence will serve her well at the Commission on through voter registration, hard work, and edu- issue. Higher Education. cation. His efforts are largely responsible for Dr. Vennelle J. Johnson is leaving her post The incentives contained in this section are the unprecedented growth in the number of far too generous. They are not in the public in- as Senior Vice President and Vice President registered Hispanic, Native American and low- of Academic Affairs at Claflin University in terest. They will not provide for our energy se- income voters across the country. curity. Further, none of these provisions was Orangeburg, South Carolina to accept her new Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Willie contained in President Bush’s report on En- appointment. Her stellar career was recog- helped to lay the foundation of political activ- ergy Policy. Indeed, this title is an oil and gas nized at an evening of reflection and celebra- ism which brought the importance of the His- producer’s dream, but it is a taxpayer’s night- tion on July 31, 2001 on the campus of Claflin panic vote to prominence in the 2000 Presi- mare. College. dential election. In large part due to the civil Dr. Johnson began her career as an educa- rights organizations Willie founded, voter reg- First, this section provides a full royalty holi- tor in the public school system in 1963. In istration grew from 2.4 million registered day for certain offshore leases granted over 1969, she became an associate professor of Latinos in 1974 to nearly 8 million in 2000. the next 2 years. Royalty payment suspension business at South Carolina State University. In 1974, he founded the Southwest Voter will be allowed for drilling operations in water Dr. Johnson moved to Claflin University in Registration Education Project and the South- as shallow as 400 meters. Just a few weeks 1979, where she established and implemented west Voter Research Institute (now known as ago, Interior Secretary Norton testified before a Department of Business Administration. the William C. Velasquez Institute). Under Wil- the Resources Committee that the Administra- She went back to the South Carolina State lie’s leadership, Southwest Voter registered tion does not support granting relief for pro- University as Professor and Dean of the Hispanics, Native Americans and low-income duction in water under 800 meters in depth. School of Education in 1982, and in 1985 she citizens across the country in unprecedented And, importantly, the Secretary currently has became the Executive Vice President and Pro- numbers. The research institute enjoyed simi- the authority to waive royalties. We don’t need vost of the University, which at the time was lar success, emerging as a preeminent institu- to mandate it—especially at a time of high the highest rank held by a female in the South tion in the analysis of Hispanic voting trends prices. The CBO cost estimates for this relief Carolina public college/university system. In and demographics. are only the tip of the iceberg—taxpayers will this position, Dr. Johnson established several Sadly, Willie passed away in June 1988 continue to lose hundreds of millions, if not bil- significant new programs, such as a Master of without the opportunity to see the full benefits lions, of dollars of revenue during the full life- Arts in Teaching and a Department of Nursing. of much of his groundbreaking advocacy work. times of these leases. In 1995 Dr. Johnson returned to Claflin to Congress adjourned for the day upon learning Second, this title proposes to allow the Sec- serve as Senior Vice President and Vice of his passing, and people across the country retary of the Interior to replace the current roy- President for Academic Affairs. During this six- lamented the untimely loss of the prominent alty system with a ‘‘Royalty-in-Kind’’ program year tenure, Dr. Johnson conducted a com- community organizer and leader. President which allows royalties for oil and gas taken plete overhaul of the academic curriculum, Clinton later presented the Presidential Medal from public lands to be paid in actual deliv- brought onboard five new academic Honor So- of Freedom to his widow Janie Velasquez and eries of crude oil or natural gas. This would cieties and Fraternities, and increased faculty their children. require enlarging the size of the federal pres- professional development and scholarly activ- A request I submitted to the U.S. Postal ence in these western states so that federal ity by more than 100%. Service’s Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee employees can assume private sector respon- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues was unfortunately denied, but Willie’s legacy sibilities. This cannot be done efficiently; an to join me today in honoring Dr. Vermelle J. remains an example for all those who believe audit of a recent royalty-in-kind pilot program Johnson for the incredible service she has in civil rights, democracy, and equality. I hope in Wyoming found that it had lost $3 million. provided to the students and citizens of South you will agree that his memory is worthy of Third, this legislation would mandate a roy- Carolina. I sincerely thank Dr. Johnson for her national recognition and join my efforts to en- alty holiday for, and expand the definition of, outstanding contributions and congratulate her courage the U.S. Postal Service to issue a marginally producing oil and gas wells. On- on her recent appointment and wish her the commemorative stamp in Willie’s honor. shore wells producing less than 30 barrels of best in all of her future endeavors. Now, more than ever before, the Hispanic oil per day would be considered marginal. It is f voice has been heard and courted by both my understanding that approximately 85 per- Democrats and Republicans. Today I urge all THE ‘WILLIE VELASQUEZ’ cent of all the oil wells on public lands my colleagues in the House of Representa- COMMEMORATIVE STAMP ACT produce less than 30 barrels of oil per day. tives to recognize Willie’s life-long work and Clearly, this stretches anyone’s definition of the importance of the Hispanic vote with a marginal. Moreover, relief for truly marginal HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ commemorative postage stamp. wells is already provided in this bill through OF TEXAS f the expansion of the marginal well tax credit. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fourth, the legislation contains several pro- Thursday, August 2, 2001 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4, SECURING AMERICA’S visions which transfer the costs of regulatory Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, throughout FUTURE ENERGY ACT OF 2001 compliance to taxpayers. Such fees are nor- the 2000 Presidential election, talk from both mally paid by permit applicants. There is no sides of the isle focused on the growing prom- SPEECH OF good reason to grant this type of financial re- inence of Latino voters in the American polit- lief, and I can think of no other federal pro- ical system. Of the total number of registered HON. THOMAS E. PETRI gram in which taxpayers bear these costs. OF WISCONSIN voters in the United States, Latinos currently I agree that we need to address our energy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comprise almost 6 percent. And according to future to assure all Americans access to reli- the United States Census Bureau, 12.5 per- Wednesday, August 1, 2001 able and affordable energy. But I fail to see cent of the total U.S. population or 35.3 million Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I am disappointed how granting a royalty holiday for oil and gas Americans are Hispanic. that this rule does not allow the Rahall-Petri- production on federal leases will accomplish E1524 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 this goal. This title benefits the oil and gas in- housing resident students of Lake City, a degree from Lander University in Green- dustry without providing any benefit for tax- Johnsonville, and Kingstree. This special cere- wood, South Carolina, Mrs. Rogers has spent payers—these royalties are, afterall, rent pay- mony will be held on August 5, 2001 in Lake the majority of her career as an educator in ments for the privilege of extracting energy re- City, South Carolina. the field of mathematics. While most of her sources from publicly owned land. Again, I am The purpose of the ceremony is to honor years teaching mathematics were spent with disappointed that the rule did not allow mem- housing residents who have achieved aca- middle and high school students, Mrs. Rogers bers to consider separately these questionable demic excellence during the prior school year, has also generously given her time teaching royalty relief provisions. and to recognize those who have obtained classes to help better prepare adults entering f high school diplomas or college degrees. Spe- into job fields associated with higher cial recognition will also be given to several in- mathematic skills. TRIBUTE TO JEFF EAGER dividuals who ranked at the top of their class- I am exceptionally proud, Mr. Speaker, to es. This innovative event has become an an- make special note that Mrs. Rogers was re- HON. GREG WALDEN ticipated occasion for both the housing resi- cently and deservedly awarded the Order of OF OREGON dents and the community. I commend Mr. the Silver Crescent, one of the most pres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ronald L. Poston, Executive Director of the tigious awards from the South Carolina Gov- ernor. The order of the Silver Crescent is re- Thursday, August 2, 2001 Lake City Housing Authority, and the Board of Commissioners of the Authority for instigating served for those South Carolinians who have Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, col- this creative, community-oriented occasion. demonstrated service to our state well beyond leagues, I want to take the opportunity to pub- Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me today in their call of duty. With over 61 years of service licly thank a member of my Washington, D.C. honoring the Fifth Annual Academic Achieve- in education to the Palmetto State, Mrs. Rog- staff for his years of service to me and to the ment and Recognition Ceremony. It is events ers has not only demonstrated remarkable en- people of the Second District of Oregon. such as this that hold our communities to- ergy and love of her job, but has set an exam- Jeff was raised in Central Oregon, grad- gether, strengthen our future, and promote our ple for all of us to follow. Her belief that each uating from Mountain View High School and values. I sincerely thank Mr. Ronald Poston student should be given the maximum oppor- then Willamette University. Upon graduating and the Board of Commissioners of the Lake tunity to succeed has left a mark on the from college, he embarked to Washington, City Housing Authority for designing and im- schools for whom she has worked, and more D.C. to begin his public service as a staff plementing this innovative and important cere- importantly, on the students, parents, and member to my predecessor, then-House Agri- mony, and congratulate those students who communities to whom she has given so much culture Committee Chairman Bob Smith. Jeff will receive recognition this year. of her time. I believe it to be of the utmost importance honed his skills in the Congress immediately. f Upon my election to Congress, I was fortu- to recognize that not only did Mrs. Rogers di- nate to successfully recruit Jeff and he joined RECOGNIZING ANDREW WOODSON rectly impact the education of the students in my staff the day I took office in 1999. He start- her classroom, but her dedication to her stu- ed out as a legislative assistant. Jeff is a quick HON. ERIC CANTOR dents has impacted the lives of the families and communities within and around the study, Mr. Speaker. He tackled some of the OF VIRGINIA schools. As a teacher, Mrs. Rogers imparted most complex and vexing issues that face Or- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES egonians and Americans. From how we safely valuable knowledge to her students; as a dispose of chemical nerve agents in Eastern Thursday, August 2, 2001 South Carolinian she has demonstrated drive Oregon to how we get better quality and more Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and dedication in ensuring a bright future for affordable health care to rural America, Jeff recognize a remarkable young man and his our state that makes us all proud. learned these issues quickly and worked on contributions to the seventh district of Virginia. Today Mrs. Rogers is an active member of creative solutions. Andrew Woodson has been a servant of the the Pelzer, South Carolina community. A Within a year, Jeff added the title of press people, tackling any challenge handed him mother of three and a grandmother of two, secretary to his resume. Now, I have to tell during his service in my Washington, DC of- Mrs. Rogers continues to pass along her love you there’s probably nothing more challenging fice. of teaching to her family and friends. than being a press secretary to a Member of Andrew cares about the people of the dis- Mr. Speaker, I hope that this body will join Congress who was a press secretary to a trict, and it shows in his dedication and perse- me today in honoring Mrs. Irene Dickerson Member of Congress. Jeff rose to the chal- verance. Mr. Speaker, Andrew has been a re- Rogers. lenge quickly and, frankly, made a difficult job markable addition to the office and his service f look easy. He got to know the reporters and is appreciated. INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION editors in my district and understood their Andrew will be leaving Capitol Hill to pursue NAMING THE ‘‘FRANK R. LAU- needs and their deadlines. He excelled at the his law degree at the University of Virginia. TENBERG AVIATION SECURITY press secretary duties while continuing to work Mr. Speaker, I hope you will join me in wishing COMPLEX’’ on his portfolio of legislative issues. Andrew Woodson luck at UVA and to thank This week Jeff leaves the Nation’s capital to him for his hard work and dedication during HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO return to Oregon where he will attend law his service to the seventh district. OF NEW JERSEY school at the University of Oregon. I know he f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES will do as well pursuing a legal career as he did in his work for me. While I wish him every TRIBUTE TO IRENE DICKERSON Thursday, August 2, 2001 success it goes without saying he will be dif- ROGERS Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, today, I am ficult to replace. Jeff, thank you for a job well introducing legislation to designate Buildings done. HON. LINDSEY O. GRAHAM 315, 318 and 319 located at the Federal Avia- f OF SOUTH CAROLINA tion Administration’s William J. Hughes Tech- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nical Center in my district as the ‘‘Frank R. TRIBUTE TO THE LAKE CITY Lautenberg Aviation Security Complex.’’ As Thursday, August 2, 2001 HOUSING AUTHORITY ACADEMIC Chairman of the Senate Transportation Appro- ACHIEVEMENT AND RECOGNI- Mr. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in priations Subcommittee, Senator Lautenberg TION CEREMONY honor of Mrs. Irene Dickerson Rogers of worked to secure funding to provide for the Pelzer, South Carolina. Mrs. Rogers has lead creation and building of this complex. Due to HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN an extraordinary life of service to our state and his tireless efforts on this and other aviation OF SOUTH CAROLINA to our country. security matters, and for his distinguished IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES An educator for the past 61 years, Mrs. service in the Senate, it is fitting to name the Rogers has extended her time and talents to complex after Senator Lautenberg. Thursday, August 2, 2001 students ranging from elementary to high Throughout his career, Senator Lautenberg Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to school. Of her 61 years spent teaching, 43 was acutely aware of the need for greater vigi- honor the Fifth Annual Academic Achievement were in the public school system of Anderson lance and development of ever more sophisti- and Recognition Ceremony, being sponsored County, the rest of the time she lead adult cated and effective technologies and meth- by the Lake City Housing Authority for the education classes. A mathematics major with odologies to counter terrorist threats directed August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1525 at civil aviation. Senator Lautenberg was at cruit Melissa. From day one of my first term, The Liberty Memorial stamp will bring the the forefront of the effort to provide the re- I—and the residents of the Second Congres- nation’s only WWI memorial to the world and sources necessary for the United States to de- sional District of Oregon—benefited from honor those that brought us our freedom in velop the policies, procedures and equipment Melissa’s expertise and affable personality. the fashion they deserve. Let us issue a Lib- needed to ensure the safety of the American I never had to worry about having a seat on erty Memorial Commemorative stamp with the flying public. a plane, because I knew that Melissa had it same principle as the monument was built, ‘‘In Following the tragic December 1988 bomb- taken care of properly. Considering the fluid honor of those who served in the world war in ing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, nature of the schedule in Congress and the defense of liberty and our country.’’ Scotland that resulted in the loss of over 270 fact that I commute back to my district most lives, Senator Lautenberg called for and every week, I assure you that securing a seat f chaired the first Congressional hearings into on a plane at the last minute is not an easy this tragedy and initiated efforts to assist the task. I never had to worry about missing a IN REMEMBRANCE OF JOSEPH families of the victims. meeting, because Melissa had it covered. Visi- HUGH MACAULAY Senator Lautenberg sponsored the Senate tors to my office were always made to feel Resolution calling for appointment of a special welcome and cared for because of Melissa. commission to perform ‘‘a comprehensive Simply put, Melissa was a delight to work HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA study and appraisal of practices and policy op- with and always displayed care and deter- OF MARYLAND tions with respect to preventing terrorist acts mination during her service on Capitol Hill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES involving aviation security’’ and President She also became a real pal to my son, An- Bush responded with the establishment of the thony, and kept all the ‘‘guys’’ in the office in Thursday, August 2, 2001 ‘‘President’s Commission on Aviation Security line, too. Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to and Terrorism.’’ Senator Lautenberg was We miss her friendly smile and upbeat atti- honor and commemorate the life of my con- named to serve as one of only four Congres- tude, which she has taken to a new job in the stituent, Joseph Hugh Macaulay. Mr. Macau- sional members of the Commission. Upon private sector. We also are very excited for lay, age 77, passed away on July 13th at ´ completion of the Commission’s work, Senator her and her fiancee, Jason Vaillancourt, an Georgetown University Hospital of leukemia. Lautenberg sponsored the Aviation Security outstanding young man and professional staff Improvement Act of 1990 (PL 101–604), which member on the House Agriculture Committee. ‘‘Mac,’’ as he was known by his friends and provided the basis and authority for much of They will marry this fall. Melissa, thanks for colleagues, served as a congressional aide for the FAA’s current aviation security program. your help and a job well done. more that 30 years. He worked for many dif- ferent members of Congress, before retiring in In the wake of concerns over the crash of f TWA flight 800 in 1996, Senator Lautenberg 1980 as Chief of Staff to Representative John supported President Clinton’s establishment of POSTAL STAMP CELEBRATING J. Rhodes, Republican from Arizona, in the the ‘‘White House Commission on Aviation THE LIBERTY MEMORIAL Republican Leader’s Office. and Security.’’ This commission went on to de- Mr. Macaulay came to Washington after velop an action plan to deploy new high tech- HON. SAM GRAVES World War II as a Navy liaison with the U.S. nology machines to detect the most sophisti- OF MISSOURI House of Representatives. He began his Cap- cated explosives, and offered recommenda- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES itol Hill experience in 1947, working for Rep- resentative Henry J. Latham, Republican of tions to further enhance aviation security. In Thursday, August 2, 2001 direct response to that report, Senator Lauten- New York. For many years, from 1948 to berg joined with his colleagues in sponsoring Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 1964, Mr. Macaulay served on the staff of the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of support of a national commemorative postal Representative Charles B. Hoeven, Repub- 1996 and the Omnibus Consolidated Appro- stamp celebrating the Liberty Memorial, our lican from Iowa. After working for Representa- priations Act of 1997 which appropriated more nation’s only World War I monument, located tive Charlotte Reid, Republican of Illinois, until than $400 million for acquisition of new explo- in Kansas City, Missouri. Liberty Memorial has 1971, Mr. Macaulay spent three years as ad- sives detection technology and other aviation been standing for nearly seventy-five years as ministrative assistant with Representative Les- security improvements. a monument to those who sacrificed their lives lie Arends, Republican from Illinois, who was I thank my colleagues in the New Jersey for our freedom and will be rededicated on the Minority Whip. He worked for a year with delegation—ROBERT MENENDEZ, JIM SAXTON, May 25, 2002. It is my hope that a Liberty Me- Representative Virginia Smith, Republican of RUSH HOLT, FRANK PALLONE, DONALD PAYNE, morial commemorative stamp can be issued Nebraska, before joining Congressman STEVE ROTHMAN and WILLIAM PASCRELL—for as a part of the rededication celebration. Rhodes’s office in 1976. cosponsoring this bill, and urge its passage. The Liberty Memorial stands 217 feet tall During these many years of dedicated serv- and overlooks the heart of downtown Kansas f ice on Capitol Hill, Mr. Macaulay also had edit- City as a constant reminder of the battles ed ‘‘Legislative Alert,’’ a publication for Repub- TRIBUTE TO MELISSA GALVAN fought and blood shed for our country in WWI. lican Members which tracked legislation The peak of the memorial is crowned with four scheduled for consideration and debate on the HON. GREG WALDEN large stone figures representing courage, House Floor. honor, patriotism and sacrifice. Two carved OF OREGON In all of his many important positions on stone Sphinxes, Memory and Future, guard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Capitol Hill, Mr. Macaulay served diligently be- the memorial. A commemorative stamp of this hind the scenes while never seeking recogni- Thursday, August 2, 2001 beautiful site would be a fitting tribute to the tion for himself. In addition to his many years Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, col- veterans who fought in the Great War and the of public service, he was committed to his leagues, recently I said goodbye to a member virtues that the Liberty Memorial represents. community. For example, Mr. Macaulay volun- of my Washington, DC staff who started with The Liberty Memorial is important as the teered for the past ten years in my district with me the day I took office back in 1999. Melissa only WWI memorial in the United States, but the Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Galvan served as my manager and scheduler. it also represents a community wide achieve- Health. From managing my schedule and our interns, ment for the citizens of Kansas City. In 1919, to handling the office finances and many other a community-based fund raising drive raised Mr. Macaulay, who lived in Bethesda, was a important functions, Melissa performed admi- over $2,500,000 in less than two weeks. Con- Wisconsin native. He was a graduate of rably and with dedication. sidering the value of the dollar and the com- George Washington University and studied at Melissa was raised in the great state of Or- munication challenges at the time, this sum John Hopkins University’s School of Advanced egon and began honing her skills early at Cor- demonstrates the tremendous dedication of International Studies under the American Polit- vallis High School and my college alma mater, the people of Kansas City and the nation to ical Science Association Congressional staff the University of Oregon. Upon graduation the Liberty Memorial. Seventy-five years later, award. He was a Navy veteran of World War from college, Melissa embarked to Wash- the citizens of Kansas City are coming to- II. ington, D.C. to serve the public as a staff gether again to rededicate the memorial they Survivors include his wife, Patsy, of Be- member to my predecessor, then-House Agri- worked so hard to build. A commemorative thesda; two sons, Scott of New York, and culture Committee Chairman Bob Smith. Upon stamp of Liberty Memorial could make the Colin, of Philadelphia; a sister; and a grand- my election, I was fortunate to successfully re- event even more special. daughter. E1526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 FIRST PLACE WINNERS IN THE PERSONAL EXPLANATION the value of public service in our society. Mar- NATIONAL HISTORY DAY COM- tha Barnett exemplifies the best that public PETITION HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR service has to offer, and we would like to OF SOUTH CAROLINA thank her for her contributions and wish her HON. GARY G. MILLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the best for the future. f OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, August 2, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, last night, at INTRODUCTION OF THE SWAT ACT about 11:23 pm, the House voted 206–223 Thursday, August 2, 2001 against an amendment to H.R. 4 offered by HON. BRIAN BAIRD Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Representative MARKEY. I arrived at the House OF WASHINGTON Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise to floor a moment after the vote was closed, so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor Jasmine Chiu, Kevin Liang, Jordan my vote was not recorded, but I intended to Hathaway and Christopher Hynes, of Upland vote ‘‘aye’’ on the Markey amendment. Thursday, August 2, 2001 High School, Upland, California, First Place I want the record to be clear regarding my Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dis- winners in the National History Day competi- position on drilling in Arctic National Wildlife cuss something that threatens the economic tion. Refuge, or ‘‘ANWR.’’ I do not support drilling and environmental health of my district and Approximately 700,000 students from across on the coastal plain of ‘‘ANVR.’’ While esti- the entire western half of the United States. the Nation competed in the year-long, oldest, mates of the amount of oil that might be re- That something is the spread of zebra mus- and most highly regarded humanities contest covered from the area vary, I am simply not sels from their current infestation area of the in the country. I commend each of you for rep- convinced that spoiling one of the world’s last Great Lakes and Mississippi River to all of the resenting Upland High School, your commu- pristine areas is the right answer to our na- rivers of the West. The infestation of the zebra nity and the State of California with pride and tion’s energy problems. In fact, I am a cospon- mussels has already cost our nation $3.1 bil- distinction. sor of legislation to declare the coastal plain of lion and if they are allowed to spread to the Congratulations and best wishes for suc- the reserve, often referred to as ‘‘Section West, we will see the cost to American busi- cess in your future educational endeavors. 1002,’’ a wildlife refuge so that no drilling can nesses and taxpayers expand even further. take place. This bill, H.R. 770, the Morris K. If zebra mussels invade the West Coast, f Udall Arctic Wilderness Act of 2001, was intro- they will foul thousands of miles of pipes and duced by Representative MARKEY earlier this canals, water gates and intakes, clog fish TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN A. year. screens, obstruct drinking water facilities, MCCARROLL I feel strongly enough about protecting block cooling pipes at hydroelectric and nu- ANWR that during debate on H.R. 4 yester- clear power plants, damage water filter plants, HON. JIM DeMINT day, I voted against two amendments offered agricultural irrigation systems and other water by Representative SUNUNU to H.R. 4—rollcall system components. Waters conducive to OF SOUTH CAROLINA votes No. 315 and No. 316—designed to zebra mussel establishment are located along IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES make drilling in ANWR more palatable. Fur- the entire West Coast from the ports of Alaska Thursday, August 2, 2001 thermore, my vote against final passage of to the reservoirs of southern California, includ- H.R. 4 and for the Motion to Recommit was ing the Columbia and Snake rivers, the Cali- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to based in no small part on my disappointment fornia and south Bay Aqueducts, the Los An- honor Mr. John A. McCarroll of Greenville, SC, in the bill’s ANWR provisions. I regret that I geles Aqueduct, the Colorado River Aqueduct for his many contributions to our State and our was not able to record my vote on the Markey and many smaller rivers in between. community and to congratulate him on his up- amendment, but the record should be clear: I Zebra mussels were inadvertently intro- coming retirement. support it. duced into the Great Lakes in 1987 by ballast Mr. McCarroll has been the Executive Direc- f water exchanges from boats that had traveled tor of the Phyllis Wheatley Association for the from Eastern Europe. Since that time, they HONORING MARTHA W. BARNETT past 30 years. Since becoming director, the have spread through connected water bodies ON HER TERM AS PRESIDENT OF agency has grown from a recreational center by various means including larval transport in THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIA- to a multi-faceted human services agency that ballast water and adult attachment to hulls of TION operates programs out of its two buildings in ships, barges and recreational crafts. The in- Greenville and three satellite centers across festation of zebra mussels throughout the the Upstate. HON. ALLEN BOYD Great Lakes, Mississippi River drainages and The Phyllis Wheatley Center is a member of OF FLORIDA the Missouri Rver has cost water users in the the United Way of Greenville and, out of forty- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES area millions of dollars every year, Stopping or four agencies, receives the second highest al- Thursday, August 2, 2001 slowing their arrival is therefore critical from an location behind the Red Cross. The agency Mr. BOYD Mr. Speaker, we rise today to economic and biological standpoint. The bill I had a budget of over $1,300,000 in 1999. recognize the achievements of Martha W. am introducing today will help prevent the Many individuals that have participated in Barnett as she completes her term as Presi- westward spread of zebra mussels, as well as the agency’s programs under Mr. McCarroll’s dent of the American Bar Association. other invasive species that can be transferred leadership are now serving in important posi- After joining the ABA in 1986, Martha through boat traffic. tions throughout the state, including Colum- Barnett’s talents quickly became invaluable to The bill, entitled the ‘‘Stop Westward Aquat- bia’s Chief of Police, Mr. Charles Austin. the Association. She served on the Board of ic Threats (SWAT)’’ Act builds upon programs Mr. McCarroll has assisted in providing Governors from 1986 to 1989, and in 1994 that already exist to educate, monitor and pre- training for several South Carolina Cabinet she became the first woman to chair the vent the westward spread of aquatic invasive Agencies, assisted groups in organizing non- ABA’s policy-making House of Delegates. She species, especially zebra mussels. On the fed- profit agencies, and has provided board devel- has been President of the ABA for the 2000– eral level, the SWAT Act uses an existing, but opment, marketing and fundraising training for 2001 term. underfunded, Fish and Wildlife program called non-profit agencies throughout the state. A partner in the law firm of Holland & Knight the 100th Meridian Initiative that is designed to Additionally, Mr. McCarroll received the Dis- LLP, Martha Barnett has had a long record of prevent the spread of zebra niussels and other tinguished Leadership Award from the Na- service to the State of Florida. She has been aquatic nuisance species west of the 100th tional Association for Community Develop- active in the Tallahassee Women Lawyers As- meridian. The SWAT Act fully funds education ment. He was selected as an Inaugural Pro- sociation, the Tallahassee Bar Association, as and monitoring programs at boat launches and gram Participant for Leadership USA in 1995. well as the Florida Bar. Martha has been a along higlaways and requires the inspection of He currently serves on the Board of Trustees Governor’s Appointee to the Governor’s Select commercial boats that cross the 100th merid- of South Carolina State University and the Committee on the Workforce 2000 and the ian. On the State level, the SWAT Act more Greenville County First Steps Board. Florida Constitution on Ethics, and has served than doubles the authorized funding, for State Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. on the Constitution Revision Commission. Invasive Species Management Plans to help McCarroll for all his years of service to our Mr. Speaker, we often tell our constituents, States develop and coordinate their Invasive community and wish him well in his retirement. particularly students and young people, about Species Management Plans. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1527 This may be one of the best investments TRIBUTE TO 25 YEARS OF SERVICE Facilities like the East Jordan Center are a Congress can make to save money in the long BY THE EAST JORDAN FAMILY great health deal for their members, but we in run. By spending a few million dollars today, HEALTH CENTER Congress need to recognize their important we can save businesses and taxpayers bil- place in national health care delivery. Accord- lions later on. HON. BART STUPAK ing to the Michigan Primary Care Association, OF MICHIGAN community health centers in Michigan receive f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1 percent of the state’s Medicaid dollars but Thursday, August 2, 2001 provide 10 percent of the Medicaid services, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COUN- clearly an excellent bang for the buck. CIL OF KHALISTAN FOR 15 Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Here’s some national figures. According to YEARS OF SERVICE call attention to two significant health care the National Association of Community Health events, which will take place while you and I Centers Inc., our nation’s Health Centers are and our House colleagues are back in our dis- ‘‘the family doctor and health care home for HON. DAN BURTON tricts during the August work period. more than 10 million people,’’ including one of The first event is national, the celebration of OF INDIANA every 12 rural residents, one of every 10 unin- National Health Center Week, August 19 sured persons, one of every six low-income IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through 25. This year’s theme is ‘‘Breaking children, and one of every four homeless per- New Ground in Community Health,’’ a theme Thursday, August 2, 2001 sons. that reflects the expanding role of community As we in Congress work to ensure that all Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I health centers in our nation’s system of health Americans have access to the finest quality, would like to take this opportunity to congratu- care delivery. late Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh and the Council The second event is the Aug. 23 celebration most advanced, most personal kind of health of Khalistan, who have completed 15 years of of a quarter century of community service by care, we must recognize those individuals and service to the Sikh community in this country the East Jordan Family Health Center, which groups on the front lines of health care deliv- and the people of the Sikh homeland, provides basic and expanded medical care for ery. I ask you and our House colleagues to Khalistan. 10,000 members in a rural part of our nation— join me in wishing the East Jordan Family For the past 15 years, Dr. Aulakh has been building healthy families and communities and Health Center the best as it celebrates 25 diligently walking the halls of the U.S. Con- ensuring a good quality of life. years of helping to work toward the same gress to tell us about the latest developments The two events, Mr. Speaker, are entwined. goals. in India and the massive violations of human The national celebration marks more than 30 f rights that have been perpetrated against years of growth of a grant program for health HUMAN CLONING PROHIBITON ACT Sikhs, Christian, Muslims, and other minori- care delivery, and the local celebration is a OF 2001 ties. We appreciate the work he has done and bright example of that successful growth. the information he has provided. The East Jordan Family Health Center was SPEECH OF incorporated 25 years ago when the commu- Dr. Aulakh’s efforts have made a valuable HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE contribution to the consideration of our policy nity lost its only doctor. The next nearest com- OF TEXAS towards India and South Asia. I appreciate his munity with a doctor was Charlevoix, 18 miles efforts, and I congratulate him on 15 years of away. So a forward-looking consortium of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tireless efforts on behalf of the oppressed. community members came together and cre- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 ated a private, not-for-profit service. When the medical practice in the nearby Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, f small community of Bellaire was pulling out, I rise in opposition to HR 2505, The Human the East Jordan Center purchased that clinic Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001. TRIBUTE TO THE LATE DWIGHT As I have already stated, I believe that ‘‘DIKE’’ EDDLEMAN and the services of one doctor. Now the East Jordan Center offers its cloning is a fascinating, promising issue but 10,000 members the services of ten doctors at one that remains to be more fully explored. As HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON two health delivery sites. Among its services has been evidenced by the prior hearings and debate on this issue, the knowledge of the sci- OF ILLINOIS are family practice, pediatric care, and internal medicine. The Center offers full X-ray and entific community in this field is still in its in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mammography services. fancy, particularly in the field of stem cell re- Thursday, August 2, 2001 Membership in the center, Mr. Speaker, is search. It is crucial that Congress carefully $6 per year for individuals and $10 per year consider all options regarding this issue before Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on for families. It is governed by a board of direc- it proceeds, particularly before we undertake August 1, 2001, the University of Illinois and tors elected by the membership. The East Jor- to criminalize aspects of this practice. We every fan of Illinois athletics, lost a close, dear dan Family Health Center draws its strength must carefully balance society’s need for life- friend by the name of Dwight ‘‘Dike’’ and direction from the community, and through saving scientific research against the numer- Eddleman. Dike Eddleman was what every that strength it offers other services to the ous moral, ethical, social and scientific issues young boy dreams of becoming as a kid, the community. that this issue raises. Yet what we face here perfect athlete. In his career at the University Doctors practicing at the Center can provide today is a bill that threatens to stop this valu- of Illinois he earned 11 varsity letters in foot- other health services, such as assisting in a able research, in the face of evidence that we ball, basketball, and track & field and if you local nursing home. The not-for-profit nature of should permit this research to continue. ever wanted to meet a dedicated athlete and the Center qualifies the organization for fed- The legal, ethical, physical and psycho- human being, you wouldn’t have had to look eral grants, which are used to provide health logical implications of such an act are not yet any further once you met Dike. From the fall care to those residents who might not other- fully understood. It is generally accepted that of 1947 to the fall of 1948, Dike was in train- wise have access to preventive medicine. the majority of Americans is not yet com- ing or in competition on 354 of the 365 days. The facilities themselves are a community fortable with the production of a fully replicated From this dedication came one of the most im- asset. Space is provided free to the local Food human, or ‘‘clone.’’ There is little argument pressive athletic careers that has ever been Pantry, and to a counseling service. Organiza- that the existence of these unresolved issues assembled, highlighted by a two year span tions like Alcoholics Anonymous are given is good reason to refrain from this activity at when he led the football team to the Rose meeting space. Clearly, keeping health care this time. We do not yet know the long-term Bowl, the basketball team to the Final Four, costs low through a community-based health health risks for a cloned human being, nor and competed in the Olympic Games. In 1993, care service helps meet a broad range of local have we even determined what the rights of a the University of Illinois’ Division of Intercolle- needs. clone would be as against the person who is giate Athletics appropriately named the Uni- The outreach doesn’t stop there. The center cloned or how either would develop emotion- versity of Illinois male and female Athlete of has collaborated with the Northwest Michigan ally. the Year awards after Dike, ensuring that we Community Health Agency, the district health Those of us who believe in the Greenwood- would never forget his accomplishments and department, to renovate space and provide Deutsch-Schiff-DeGette substitute are not pro- dedication. Dike Eddleman will be greatly modernized dental facilities, ensuring oral posing and are not proponents of human missed, but never forgotten. health care access for area residents. cloning. What we are proponents of is the E1528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 Bush Administration’s NIH report June 2001 The only known sources of human pluripotent Instead, I again urge my colleagues to sup- entitled ‘‘Stem Cells: Scientific Progress and stem cells are those isolated and cultured port the Greenwood-Deutsch-Schiff-Degette, a Future Research Directions.’’ This report, as I from early human embryos and from certain reasonable alternative to H.R. 2505. This leg- will discuss further, acknowledges the impor- fetal tissue. There is no evidence that adult islation includes a ten year moratorium on tance of therapeutic cloning. stem cells are pluripotent. cloning intended to create a human life, in- Further, human pluripotent stem cells from None of us want to ensure that human stead of permanently banning it. As I pre- beings come out of the laboratory. In fact, I embryos are by their nature clonally derived— viously noted, it specifically prohibits human am very delighted to note that language in the that is, generated by the division of a single legislation that I am supporting, the Green- cell and genetically identical to that cell. cloning or its products for the purposes of initi- wood-Deutsch-Schiff-Degette legislation, spe- Clonality is important for researchers for sev- ating or intending to initiate a pregnancy. It im- cifically says that it is unlawful to use or at- eral reasons. To fully understand and harness poses the same penalties on this human tempt to use human somatic cell nuclear the ability of stem cells to generate replace- cloning as does H.R. 2505. Thus, it address- transfer technology or the product of such ment cells and tissues, the each identity of ees the concern of some that permitting sci- technology to initiate a pregnancy to create a those cells’ genetic capabilities and functional entific/research cloning would lead to permit- human being. But what we can do is save qualities must be known. Very few studies ting that permitting the creation of cloned hu- lives. show that adult stem cells have these prop- mans. For the many people come into my office erties. Hence, now that we are on the cusp of More importantly, the Greenwood-Deutsch- who are suffering from Parkinson’s disease, even greater discoveries, we should not take Schiff-Degette substitute will still permit valu- Alzheimer’s, neurological paralysis, diabetes, an action that will cut off these valuable sci- able scientific research to continue, including stroke, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and cancer, or entific developments that are giving new hope infertility the Weldon bill questions whether to millions of Americans. For example, it may embryonic stem cell research, which I have al- thaf science can continue. I believe it is impor- be possible to treat many diseases, such as ready discussed. This substitute would explic- tant to support the substitute, and I would ask diabetes and Parkinson’s, by transplanting itly permit life giving fertility treatments to con- my colleagues to do so. human embryonic cells. To avoid tinue. As I have stated, for the millions of What we can and must accept as a useful immunological rejection of these cells ‘‘it has Americans struggling with infertility, protection and necessary practice is the use of the been suggested that . . . [a successful trans- of access to fertility treatments is crucial. Infer- cloning technique to conduct embryonic stem plant] could be accomplished by using somatic tility is a crucial area of medicine in which we cell research. This work shows promise in the cell nuclear transfer technology (so called are developing cutting edge techniques that effort to treat and even cure many devastating therapeutic cloning), . . .’’ according to the help those who cannot conceive on their own. diseases and injuries, such as sickle cell ane- NIH. It would be irresponsible to cut short these Hence, although I applaud the intent of H.R. mia, spinal cord damage and Parkinson’s dis- procedures by legislation that mistakenly 2505, I have serious concerns about it. H.R. ease through valuable stem cell research. This treats them as the equivalent of reproductive 2505 would impose criminal penalties not only research also brings great hope to those who cloning. For example, there is a fertility tech- now languish for years or die waiting for a on those who attempt to clone for reproductive nique known as ooplasmic transfer that could donor organ or tissue. Yet just as we are see- purposes, but also on those who engage in re- be considered to be illegal cloning under H.R. ing the value of such research, H.R. 2505 search cloning, such as stem cell and infertility would seek not only to stop this research, but research, to expand the boundaries of useful 2505’s broad definition of ‘‘human cloning.’’ also to criminalize it. Yet just as we are seeing scientific knowledge. These penalties would This technique involves the transfer of material the value of such research, H.R. 2505 would extend to those who ship or receive a product that may contain mitochondrial DNA from a seek not only to stop this research, but also to of human cloning. And these penalties are se- donor egg to another fertilized egg. This tech- criminalize it. We must pause for a moment to vere—imprisonment of up to ten years and a nique has successfully helped more than thirty consider what conduct should be criminalized. civil penalty of up to one million dollars, not to infertile couples conceive healthy children. It Those who support the Human Cloning Pro- exceed more than two times the gross pecu- may also come as no surprise that in vitro fer- hibition Act contend that it will have no nega- niary gain of the violator. Many questions re- tilization research has been a leading field for tive impact on the field of stem cell research. main unanswered about stem cell research, other valuable stem cell research. However, the findings of the report that the and we must pen-nit the inquiry to continue so The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- National Institutes of Health released in June that these answers can be found. In addition 2001 are to the contrary. This report states to research into treatments and cures for life vention advise that ten percent of couples in that only clonally derived embryonic stem cells threatening diseases, I am also particularly this country, or 6.1 million couples, experience truly hold the promise of generating replace- concerned about the possible effect on the infertility at any given time. It affects men and ment cells and tissues to treat and cure many treatment and prevention of infertility and re- women with almost equal frequency. In 1998, devastating diseases. It is ironic at the same search into new contraceptive technologies. the last year for which data is available,, there time that while the Weldon bill has been mak- We must not criminalize these inquiries. were 80,000 recorded in vitro fertilization at- ing its way through the House, the Administra- HR 2505 would make permanent the mora- tempts, out of which 28,500 babies were born. tion’s NIH is declaring that that the very re- torium on human cloning that the National Bio- This technique is a method by which a man’s search that the bill seeks to prohibit is of sig- ethics Advisory Commission recommended to sperm and the woman’s egg are combined in nificant value to all of us. President Clinton in 1997 in order to allow for a laboratory dish, where fertilization occurs. An embryonic stem cell is derived from a more time to study the issue. Those who sup- The resulting embryo is then transferred to the group of cells called the inner cell mass, which port the bill state that we must do so because uterus to develop naturally. Thousands of is part of the early embryo called the blasto- we do not fully understand the ramifications of other children were conceived and born as a cloning and that allowing even cloning for em- cyst. Once removed from the blastocyst, the result of what are now considered lower tech- cells of the inner cell mass can be cultured bryonic stem cell research creates a slippery nology procedures, such as intrauterine in- into embryonic stem cells; this is known as so- slope into reproductive cloning. I maintain that semination. Recent improvements in scientific matic cell nuclear transfer. It is important to we must study what we do not know, not pro- note that these cells are not themselves em- hibit it. The very fact that there was disagree- advancement make pregnancy possible in bryos. Evidence indicates that these cells do ment among the witnesses who spoke before more than half of the couples pursuing treat- not behave in the laboratory as they would in us in Judiciary Committee indicates that there ments. the developing embryo. is substantial need for further inquiry. We The language in my amendment made it ex- The understanding of how pluripotent stem would not know progress if we were to crim- plicitly clear that embryonic stem cell research cells work has advanced dramatically just inalize every step that yielded some possible and medical treatments will not be banned or since 1998, when a scientist at the University negative results along with the positive. restricted, even if both human and research There are many legal uncertainties inherent of Wisconsin isolated stem cells from human cloning are. embryos. Although some progress has been in prohibiting cloning. First, we face the argu- made in adult stem cell research, at this point ment that reproductive cloning may be con- The organizations that respectively rep- there is no isolated population of adult stem stitutionally protected by the right to privacy. resent the infertile and their doctors, the Amer- cells that is capable of forming all the kinds of We must also carefully consider whether we ican Infertility Association and the American cells of the body. Adult stem cells are rare, dif- take a large step towards overturning Roe v. Society for Reproductive Medicine, support ficult to identify, isolate and purify and do not Wade when we legislatively protect embryos. this amendment. For the millions of Americans replicate indefinitely in culture. We do not recognize embryos as full-fledged struggling with infertility, this provision is very Conversely, pluripotent stem cells have the human beings with separate legal rights, and important. Infertility is a crucial area of medi- ability to develop into all the cells of the body. we should not seek to do so. cine in which we are developing cutting edge August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1529 techniques that help those who cannot con- After several successful years as a leading Loan forgiveness would be granted for con- ceive on their own. It is would be irresponsible civil rights attorney, Justice White was ele- tinuing education loans, in order for teachers to cut short these procedures by legislation vated to serve as a trial court judge in the Ala- to pursue advanced degrees. Moreover, rather that mistakenly addresses these treatments as meda County Superior Court and was later than allowing these financial incentives to un- the equivalent of reproductive cloning. appointed to the State Court of Appeal. fairly push teachers into a higher tax bracket, The proponents of H.R. 2505 argue that Even with his hectic schedule, Justice White any loan forgiveness would be granted tax their bill will not prohibit these procedures. still found the time to participate in many com- neutral status. However, access to infertility treatments is so munity organizations such as Men of Tomor- Finally, our teachers deserve to use the critical and fundamental to millions that we row and the Charles Houston Club. He was benefit of their experience and be able to should make sure that it is explicitly protected certain to make time to coach youth baseball guide their classrooms and schools with local here. We must not stifle the research and teams in Oakland, because he cared about control. My bill maintains the ability of local treatment by placing doctors and scientists in our youth and their future. In 1978, Justice schools to make hiring, firing and other deci- fear that they will violate criminal law. To do White became the founder of the Clinton sions as they see fit. so would deny infertile couples access to White Foundation which seek to enable and Our teachers deserve our highest accolades these important treatments. empower people to live their lives away from for educating our nation’s children. We ought Whatever action we take, we must be care- poverty and despair. to thank them for the meaningful work they do ful that out of fear of remote consequences we Justice White was considered a mentor to every day. I hope that by forgiving federal do not chill valuable scientific research, such current leaders in Alameda County, but to me, loans, this legislation will draw more success- as that for the treatment and prevention of in- he is also and will always be my hero. I knew ful students into the teaching profession, and fertility or research into new contraceptive him when I was still a student in the early help to retain their experience. technologies. The essential advances we have 1970s. His guidance and wisdom helped me I submit to my colleagues a plan to recruit made in this century and prior ones have been through some very difficult times. I will always and retain qualified teachers. We cannot shirk based on the principles of inquiry and experi- remember his kindness and compassion. our duty to provide a high quality education to ment. We must tread lightly lest we risk tram- I am proud to stand here alongside his fam- every child. I urge my colleagues to meet this pling this spirit. Consider the example of ily, friends and colleagues to salute Justice challenge and support this legislation. Galileo, who was exiled for advocating the Clinton Wayne White, a man who was a leg- f theory that the Earth rotated around the Sun. acy for all. TRIBUTE TO DELORIS CARTER It is not an easy balance to simultaneously f promote careful scientific advancement while HAMPTON also protecting ourselves from what is dan- INTRODUCTION OF THE gerous, but we must strive to do so. Lives de- ‘‘TEACHERS FOR TOMORROW’’ ACT HON. JAMES P. MORAN pend on it. OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, we must think carefully before HON. JAY INSLEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we vote on this legislation, which will have far OF WASHINGTON Thursday, August 2, 2001 reaching implications on scientific and medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise advancement and set the tone for congres- Thursday, August 2, 2001 sional oversight of the scientific community. today to pay tribute to Ms. Deloris Carter Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, today I proudly Hampton, a resident of Northern Virginia, who f introduce the Teachers for Tomorrow Act of passed away on July 15, 2001, while attend- A TRIBUTE TO JUSTICE CLINTON 2001, a bill to address the serious teacher ing a family gathering in Bethlehem, Pennsyl- WAYNE WHITE shortage in our nation’s schools. We have vania. I first met Deloris over ten years ago over 53 million students in America’s elemen- and was immediately impressed by her gen- HON. BARBARA LEE tary and secondary schools—a new enroll- erosity of spirit, boundless energy, sense of OF CALIFORNIA ment record. Unfortunately, we lack the most humor, and devotion to her family and friends. As a young student, she fulfilled her dream of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES important part of the equation—teachers! Na- tionwide, we will need an additional 2 million becoming a dancer by dancing for Martha Thursday, August 2, 2001 teachers over the next ten years. There are Graham. She graduated from Tuskegee Insti- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor particular shortages in specific subject areas tute and received her master’s degree from one of our nation’s Civil Rights’ Leaders, the such as math, science, bilingual education and New York University before beginning her Honorable Clinton Wayne White. special education. For the first time in my dis- teaching career in Huntsville, Alabama and in Justice Clinton Wayne White was born on trict in Washington State, teaching positions Englewood, New Jersey. Deloris was a caring October 8, 1921. Between 1942–1945, he have remained vacant. wife, mother, friend and teacher. She was proudly served in the United States Army Air We cannot afford to allow the current trend dedicated to children and teaching, and spent Corp. to continue where our best and brightest stu- 27 years as a physical education instructor be- After World War II, Justice White attended dents ignore the teaching profession or leave fore retiring in 1996 from the public schools in the University of California, Berkeley and re- it altogether. A million teachers are expected Prince William County, Virginia. Deloris was ceived his Bachelor’s Degree in 1946 and to retire over the next ten years, and they are an activist in her community, in the State of later he earned his LLB from the University’s leaving the classroom faster than new teach- Virginia and in civil rights. In Prince William Boalt Hall School of Law. In 1949, he, along ers are graduating from college. Even more County, she was a member of the Service Au- with one other African-American, was admitted troublesome is the fact that only half of new thority, the National Association for the Ad- to the California State Bar. It was at this time teachers in urban public schools are still vancement of Colored People, the Committee that Justice White truly became an inspiration teaching after five years. These are serious of 100, the Court Appointed Special Advocate to African Americans and future African Amer- warning signs of a teacher shortage and an (CASA), and a founding member of Women in ican leaders. upcoming crisis if we do not act to recruit and Community Action (WICA). She was active in Justice White was a prominent defense at- retain teachers. the National, Virginia and Prince William torney who publically criticized and challenged We must do more to empower new college County Education Associations, the American the criminal justice system’s biases against Af- graduates to choose education as a career. Association of University Women (AAUW), the rican-Americans. He knew how to use the law My legislation would permit every public ele- Fairfax County Retired Educators Association to fight for social, economic and political mentary and secondary school teacher to as immediate past President, in the Virginia progress for people of color. He was a warrior apply for 100% federal loan forgiveness. Cur- Education Association of Health, Physical and a crusader, who truly believed in equality rent law only applies to teachers that teach Education, Recreation, and Dance, in Car- for all persons. specific subject areas or in low-income rousels, Inc., and in Celebrate Children. She It was his strength and determination for eq- schools. For teachers of disabled students, was a hard working member of her church, uity, which led Justice White to become Presi- specific subject areas, or in low-income Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. dent of the Oakland NAACP in the 1960s. He schools, my bill would guarantee loan forgive- Deloris leaves a loving family, her husband, waged a successful campaign to change the ness over three years. All other teachers George M. Hampton, Sr., a retired Army offi- Alameda County’s jury selection system to in- would be eligible for loan forgiveness over five cer, her father, George L. Carter, Sr., a son clude minorities. years. George M. 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Hampton, and a granddaughter, Desiree D. Earnie Rice has had a long and distin- ALLEN, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. BERMAN, Hampton. Deloris will always be missed by guished career with UPS, starting in 1967 as Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. those who knew her but her selfless, giving a package car driver. Over the years, he rose DINGELL, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. RAHALL, Ms. LOWEY, spirit lives on in her community, and with her within the ranks of his company and eventu- Mr. FILNER, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. family and her friends. ally reached the post of Operations Manager. SANDERS and Mr. NADLER, I rise to honor John f Now, at the end of his career, Earnie is the Wallach, journalist and international peace- Community Relations Manager for the Metro maker. Mr. Wallach has nurtured a belief that LEGISLATIVE BRANCH New York District, a position he has held for peace can be achieved when opponents hu- APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2002 the past eight years. manize each other, get to know each other, Earnie Rice has also worked hard for his and grow to respect and understand each SPEECH OF community. In the past, he served on the other, and learn to live together. Mr. Wallach HON. DAVE CAMP Board of Directors of the Harlem YMCA, and created a place where that humanizing and OF MICHIGAN worked with the American Cancer Society as coexistence could take place. It is a camp called Seeds of Peace. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES well as City Meals-on-Wheels. Mr. Rice also served his country honorably in the Vietnam Starting in 1993, Seeds of Peace has Tuesday, July 31, 2001 War. brought together Arab and Israeli teenagers, aged 13 to 15, to learn how to stop the cycle The House in Committee of the Whole Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me House on the State of the Union had under in paying tribute to Mr. Rice. he has been a of violence and to learn conflict resolution consideration the bill (H.R. 2647) making ap- great asset to our community and we will miss skills. Since then, teenagers from opposing propriations for the Legislative Branch for his contributions to my Military Advisory sides in the Balkans, Cyprus and India/Paki- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, and Board. I wish him luck in his future endeavors. stan international conflicts have begun to par- for other purposes: ticipate. They participate in person-to-person f Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to ex- peacemaking. They create the substance of press my support for the fiscal year 2002 Leg- IN MEMORY OF DR. HARLAN peace—daily coexistence. They confront the islative Branch Appropriations bill. During the DETLEFSEN most difficult issues facing their nations—refu- last few years, Congress has led a historic ef- gees, water, borders, holy sites—issues that in fort to reduce the deficit and incorporate fiscal HON. MIKE THOMPSON many cases their leaders have avoided. No responsibility into federal spending. We re- OF CALIFORNIA subject is left unaddressed and their hatred is viewed programs and guidelines to make them IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES raw, the pain is fierce and real. Unlike their national leaders, Seeds of Peace participants more efficient and effective and explored alter- Thursday, August 2, 2001 natives to get the most of each tax dollar. We must live every waking moment together— Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, have also adopted many proposals that have sleeping, eating, playing, conversing, and un- I rise today to recognize Harlan Detlefsen, saved taxpayers billions of dollars. Today, we derstanding. Seeds of Peace is a supplement Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, who practiced again have the opportunity to reaffirm our to international diplomacy. While governments in Ferndale, Humboldt County, California for message of fiscal responsibility and deficit re- sign agreements, it is up to ordinary people to more than fifty years. His contributions to duction by passing this legislation. fulfill the meaning of those documents, and horse racing and the Humboldt County Fair As many of my Colleagues know, since they do it through daily coexistence. will be celebrated on August 11, 2001 with the 1991 I have, along with several other Mem- The Seeds of Peace Camp is set in Maine, dedication of an historic barn in his memory. bers, introduced an amendment to the Legisla- a safe, neutral and beautiful environment. It is In his long association with the Humboldt a physical location that reminds participants of tive Branch Appropriations bill that simply re- County Fair, Dr. Detlefsen served as the track what the world can be. Seeds of Peace fos- quires unspent office funds to be used for def- veterinarian, assistant veterinarian and volun- ters friendships among young people in order icit or debt reduction. This amendment has al- teer. His lifelong support and service contin- to facilitate an enduring peace in the future. ways received strong bipartisan support and I ued through the 2000 Humboldt County Fair. An indicator of the program’s success was am proud to report that the committee has in- Highly esteemed in his community and by his the first Middle East Youth Summit (organized cluded this provision in the base bill. colleagues for his dedication and commitment by Seeds of Peace) at Villars, Switzerland in In the last few years we have achieved what to the highest standards of veterinary practice, May, 1998. The Summit brought together has eluded Congress for 30 years—a bal- Dr. Detlefsen has left a distinguished legacy to Seeds of Peace graduates from Egypt, Israel, anced budget. The fiscal year 2002 Legislative his wife, Maxine, and to his daughters, Wendy Jordan, the Palestinian National Authority and Branch Appropriations bill continues our as- Lestina, Candace Detlefsen, and Tonya the United States to collaborate in figuring out sault on the national debt and holds the line Detlefsen. how to end the stalemate of the peace proc- on spending. I believe this measure provides After his retirement, Dr. Detlefsen estab- ess. The young delegates were presented with a good incentive for Members to spend tax- lished himself in the Myers Flat area as an ex- the areas in conflict, and they subsequently payer funds responsibly and lead by example traordinary horticulturist, providing County Fair framed a Declaration of Principles, upholding in our efforts to reduce the national debt. With- personnel each year with a variety of fruits conflict resolution methods and concepts. The out this provision, Members’ unspent office and vegetables from his Southern Humboldt final result of the Summit was the ‘‘Charter of funds can be ‘‘reprogrammed’’ for other budg- gardens. Villars,’’ which was proposed as a starting et purposes, frustrating the frugal efforts of The Humboldt County Fair Association and point for Israeli and Palestinian leaders in many Members. Let’s keep practicing sound the Ferndale Jockey Club will dedicate the his- going about resolving conflicting issues. The spending practices and keep moving towards toric Assembly Barn, first built in 1928, to Dr. Charter serves as a paradigm for future at- reducing our enormous national debt. Detlefsen who helped prepare the facilities for tempts at peaceful conflict resolution. I thank the Chairman for his support and for the monitoring of racehorses in Fair competi- The short-term impact of the program is ob- including the unspent office funds provision in tions. vious, and its long term success will be meas- H.R. 2647 and I urge all Members to support Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time ured by the continuing connections among this important legislation. that we recognize Harlan Detlefsen, DVM, for graduates. Two-thirds of the teens, it is esti- f his outstanding service to his community. mated, remain actively involved with each f other and with the program. TRIBUTE TO EARNEST L. RICE A total of twenty-one delegations partici- IN TRIBUTE TO A PEACEMAKER, pated in Seeds of Peace in the summer of HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO JOHN WALLACH, FOUNDER OF 2000: eight delegations from the Middle East OF NEW YORK SEEDS OF PEACE (Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Palestinian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Authority, Qatar, Tunisia, and Yemen), two from Cyprus (Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cyp- Thursday, August 2, 2001 HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO riot), Greece, Turkey, the Balkan nations, and Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the United States. tribute to Earnest L. Rice, who is about to re- For fostering peace through the Seeds of tire after a long career with United Parcel Thursday, August 2, 2001 Peace program, Mr. Wallach has been recog- Service and will soon relinquish his post on Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of nized for playing a significant role in the Mid- my Military Advisory Board. Mr. GILMAN, Mr. BALDACCI, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. dle East peace process. He received the August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1531 UNESCO Peace Prize in 2000, and received lentless quest for our most precious resource: Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade, on its thir- the Legion of Honor of the Hashemite King- water. Hundreds of rivers have been diverted teenth year of celebrating the culture and con- dom from King Hussein in 1997. Mr. Wallach and dammed, and thousands have lost their tributions of the Puerto Rican community to also founded the Chautauqua Conference on lives over this precious resource. Many of our nation. U.S.-Soviet Relations, for which he received these battles continue today as our Western The Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade will be the 1991 Medal of Friendship from then Presi- population rapidly grows, environmental regu- held on Sunday, August 5, in my South Bronx dent Mikhail Gorbachev. President Clinton sa- lations increase, and farmers find themselves Congressional District. The event is the cul- luted Mr. Wallach by writing, ‘‘Your commit- in the outrageous predicament of arguing over mination of a series of activities surrounding ment to spreading the message of tolerance, what should have a priority during water short- Puerto Rican Week in the Bronx. justice and human right has helped so many ages: the livelihood of their families and com- Under the direction of the Bronx Puerto people . . . and planted the seeds for peace munities—or fish. Rican Day Parade Committee, Inc., the pa- in the generation that will one day be leading Today I am proud to introduce the Colorado rade has grown into one of the most colorful our world.’’ River Quantification Settlement Facilitation and important festivals of Puerto Rican culture Before embarking on a second career as an Act. This legislation will enable California to in the five boroughs of New York City and be- ambassador of peace and mutual under- avoid future water conflicts by establishing the yond. The Parade brings together people from standing, Mr. Wallach had a distinguished ca- means for new conservation measures. In ad- all ethnic backgrounds, including Puerto reer in journalism and as an author. From dition, it will ensure a reliable source of water Ricans from the Island and all across the na- 1968 to 1994, he served as diplomatic cor- for Southern California’s many agricultural and tion. respondent, White House correspondent, and urban users. It is an honor for me to join once again the For decades, California has been using ap- foreign editor for the Hearst Newspapers. He hundreds of thousands of people who will proximately 800,000 acre feet per year more was named BBC’s first visiting correspondent march with pride along the Grand Concourse from the Colorado River than its 4.4 million in 1980, and contributed regularly to CBC, acre feet water right. Understandably, the in celebration of our Puerto Rican heritage. NPR, and BBC. He was also the founding edi- other river basin states, with many of their The Puerto Rican flag and other ornaments in tor of WE/Mbl, the first independent weekly communities growing rapidly, have long ex- the flag’s red, white, and blue will decorate the newspaper in Russia. His articles earned pressed concern. They feel our continued use festival. many prizes, including two Overseas Press of their surplus water, with no plan to wean As one who has participated in the parade Club awards, the Edward Weintal Prize and ourselves from such use, will come into con- in the past, I can attest to the excitement it the Edwin Hood Award, the highest honor pre- flict with their inevitable need to utilize their full generates as it brings the entire City together. sented by the National Press Club. In 1979, water rights. It is a celebration and an affirmation of life. It President Carter presented Mr. Wallach with In recent months, the California Colorado is wonderful that so many people can have the Congressional Committee of Correspond- River water agencies and the other basin this experience, which will change the lives of ents Award for his coverage of the Egyptian- states came to an important agreement. This many of them. There’s no better way to see Israeli Camp David summit. As an author, he agreement established a time-line for Cali- our community in the Bronx. co-authored with his wife Janet Wallach, three fornia to gradually, over fifteen years, de- The event will feature a wide variety of en- books, Arafat: In The Eyes of the Beholder, crease its dependency on the Colorado River tertainment for all age groups. The Parade will Still Small Voices, and The New Palestinians. and live within its 4.4 million acre feet annual end with live music, Puerto Rican food, crafts, Mr. Wallach has also written The Enemy has allotment. The agreement establishes new op- and other entertainment. It is expected that a Face. erating procedures that allow California to con- this year’s parade will surpass last year’s When Mr. Wallach founded Seeds of Peace, tinue to use excess river water, while they de- number of visitors. many people told him it was a futile under- velop ways to establish agricultural conserva- In addition to the parade, the many orga- taking. They told him he would be risking his tion measures. This will make possible in- nizers have provided the community with near- reputation. Despite the critics, Mr. Wallach creased transfers of water to urban areas and ly a week of activities to commemorate the persisted. Thankfully, he did, and through his ensure our future compliance. Further, the contributions of the Puerto Rican community, example, he has demonstrated the power of agreement mandates that California adhere to its culture and history. hopeful vision, dogged determination, inspiring specific benchmark conservation goals, which Mr. Speaker, it is with great enthusiasm that optimism, and faith in humankind. Let us join if go unmet, California would immediately be I ask my colleagues to join me in paying trib- Mr. Wallach in the hope that one day, there forced to live within the 4.4 million acre feet al- ute to this wonderful celebration of Puerto will be a pathbreaking international summit, lotment. Such a scenario would prove disas- Rican culture, which has brought so much where the representatives of many nations trous to our state. pride to the Bronx community. have in common the experience of peace- My legislation will help California avert such f making at Seeds of Peace. That will be a a crisis by providing a degree of certainty in great day indeed. completing the agreement’s required bench- RECOGNIZING ANDY AND BETTY marks, funding off-stream reservoirs to store BECKSTOFFER FOR BEING CITI- f surplus water, and insuring compliance with ZENS OF THE YEAR PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Endangered Species Act by funding envi- ronmental mitigation in and around the Salton HON. MIKE THOMPSON HON. JERROLD NADLER Sea. The Sea, in my district, is the largest OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK lake in California and habitat for hundreds of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES species of birds and fish, which I aim to pro- Thursday, August 2, 2001 Thursday, August 2, 2001 tect against the effects of any water conserva- tion measures. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to Again, I introduce the Colorado River Quan- I rise today to honor Andy and Betty be present for rollcall vote 305. Had I been tification Settlement Facilitation Act. This bill Beckstoffer for being named St. Helena 2001 present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ I ask unan- will promote conservation and enable reliable Citizens of the Year. As residents of St. Hel- imous consent that this be noted at the appro- water supplies for California for decades to ena for over 25 years, they consistently con- priate place in the RECORD. come. I urge my colleagues’ thoughtful consid- tribute positively to my hometown. f eration. Two of my great friends, Andy and Betty COLORADO RIVER QUANTIFICA- f Beckstoffer, have been at the helm of one of TION SETTLEMENT FACILITA- TRIBUTE TO THE BRONX PUERTO the most successful grape growing operations TION ACT RICAN DAY PARADE in the country. Beckstoffer Vineyards now owns and operates vineyards in Mendocino, HON. DUNCAN HUNTER ´ Lake, and Napa counties, all three of which I HON. JOSE E. SERRANO am honored to represent in Congress. OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK I admire the Beckstoffers for their success IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the grape growing business and in commu- Thursday, August 2, 2001 Thursday, August 2, 2001 nity service. Andy has always been a leader in Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, as you know, Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, once again it utilizing new technologies to increase the qual- the story of the American West is one of a re- is with pride that I rise to pay tribute to the ity of wine grapes from Northern California. E1532 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 The highly respected winegrowing region in tige of Cold War confrontation, preparation for This important bill would take a small but my district owes a lot of its success to the in- quick launch within minutes after warning of significant step toward reducing the risk of ac- novative style of Andy Beckstoffer. an attack was the rule during the era of super- cidental nuclear conflict by de-alerting the 50 Betty Beckstoffer is currently a member of power rivalry. But today for two nations at Peacekeeper Missiles. By building trust with the board of the St. Helena Boys & Girls Club. peace, keeping so many weapons on high the Russians and showing them we are seri- She works tirelessly to improve the lives of the alert may create unacceptable risks of acci- ous about arms control, this measure is a seri- young people in the Napa Valley. Betty has dental or unauthorized launch.’’ ous and responsible investment in our coun- been a real star in generating support for the There is a real danger that a false alarm try’s security. Club—she has coordinated fundraising efforts could lead to a nuclear exchange, as evi- In 1991, responding to the August Moscow to bring thousands of dollars to support the denced by episodes such as the 1995 incident coup, and along with START negotiations, goal of aiding at-risk children. in which the Russians mistook a scientific President George Bush took 450 Minuteman II The Beckstoffers moved to my hometown, launch for an attack and began the process of missiles and all strategic bombers off alert. St. Helena, in 1975, the same year Andy be- responding. With the Russian early warning In response, Russia announced the deacti- came a founding director of the Napa Valley systems having deteriorated since that inci- vation of 503 ICBMs and pledged to keep Grape Growers Association. Beckstoffer Vine- dent, the hazard is all the more plausible. bombers at low readiness levels. yards came to life after Andy invested $7,500 Therefore, we also direct the Secretary of De- Mr. Speaker, ten years later it is high time to buy a small grape growing company in fense to make yearly reports to Congress on we do this again. Let’s deactivate the MX Mis- 1973. The company has grown under the care the condition of the Russian early warning siles and send the Russians the same mes- of the Beckstoffers to a company that now systems, as well as the inventory and alert sage we did in 1991 that we are serious about owns over 2500 acres of Northern California status of the Russian nuclear arsenal. reducing the threat of nuclear war. vineyards. This bill continues the process of con- f Andy and Betty were married in 1960, and fidence-building, making a definitive, material DISABLED VETERANS SERVICE are the proud parents of five children. Our statement to the Russians that we do not wish DOGS & HEALTH CARE IMPROVE- community and our country are fortunate to to continue to maintain our nuclear weapons MENT ACT OF 2001 have citizens like the Beckstoffers promoting in high-alert and thereby encourage them to the wine industry and working to improve the follow suit. HON. JERRY MORAN f lives of our nation’s youth. OF KANSAS Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing ON THE INTRODUCTION OF THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the achievements of Andy and Betty ‘‘MX MISSILE STAND-DOWN ACT’’ Beckstoffer. The town of St. Helena, the entire Thursday, August 2, 2001 Napa Valley, and our nation should aspire to Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, as achieve the success of these two great Ameri- HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER Chairman of the Veterans Subcommittee on cans. OF CALIFORNIA Health I am introducing the ‘‘Veterans Service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Dogs & Health Care Improvement Act of Thursday, August 2, 2001 2001.’’ This legislation improves veterans’ ON THE INTRODUCTION OF THE Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I am health care services in several important ‘‘MX MISSILE STAND-DOWN ACT’’ pleased to join Congressman MARKEY today in ways. offering this important bill which I believe It allows the VA to provide service dogs to HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY would take an important step toward making disabled veterans. It mandates improvement in OF MASSACHUSETTS the world safer from the threat of accidental VA capacity for specialized medical programs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nuclear war. for veterans, such as serious mental illness, spinal cord injury, blindness, amputees and Thursday, August 2, 2001 As you may know, Mr. Speaker, the United States and Russia maintain between them, traumatic brain injuries. It modifies the VA’s Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today, Rep. over 4000 weapons on high alert. These ‘‘ability to pay’’ formula so that low-income vet- TAUSCHER and I are introducing the ‘‘MX Mis- weapons are capable of being launched in 3 erans can receive the care they need. Finally, sile Stand-Down Act’’, a measure to take the to 15 minutes and have a combined destruc- the bill establishes innovative pilot programs to 50 MX missiles off of hair-trigger alert. tive power nearly 100,000 times greater than help us learn how we can improve veterans’ Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld the atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima. benefits in the future. announced on June 27 of this year that the Within a few minutes of receiving instruc- We all know that dog is man’s best friend, Pentagon would seek to dismantle these 50 tions to fire, American and Russian land- but for many disabled veterans, a dog is much MX missiles. Yesterday, the House Armed based rockets with over 3,000 warheads could more than a friend. Service dogs can greatly Services Committee passed by voice vote an begin their 25 minute flight to their targets. enhance the quality of life for many seriously amendment by Rep. ALLEN to the Defense Au- Less than 15 minutes after receiving their at- disabled veterans. This bill authorizes the Sec- thorization bill to allow such dismantlement, tack order, U.S. and Russian ballistic missile retary of Veterans Affairs to provide enrolled which had been previously prohibited by Con- submarines could dispatch over 1,000 war- veterans with spinal cord injuries, immobility gress. heads. due to chronic impairment and hearing impair- The bill we are introducing today augments As you know Mr. Speaker, none of these ment to use service dogs in day-today activi- these recent steps. According to a preliminary missiles can be recalled or made to self-de- ties. Training, travel, and incidental expenses plan by the Air Force, these MX missiles struct. incurred while adjusting to the dog may also would be dismantled over a 3-year timescale. The Cold War is over but the dangers be paid. What our legislation is saying is that there is posed by nuclear weapons have increased be- This bill also seeks to strengthen mandates no need to keep the balance of the silo-bust- cause of the heightened risk of an attack re- for VA to maintain capacity in specialized ing, heavily-MIRVed MX missiles in a state of sulting from accident, miscalculation or unau- medical programs, such as serious mental ill- ready launch during that time, and therefore thorized use. Indeed, I have serious concerns ness, spinal cord injury, blinded veterans, vet- we direct the Secretary of Defense to stand- about the steady deterioration of Russia’s erans with amputations and veterans suffering down the MX missiles by removing their war- early warning and nuclear command systems. from traumatic brain injuries, in each VISN. Al- heads over FY2002. According to intelligence reports, critical elec- though overall capacity has increased in the This is a simple but important step. Cur- tronic devices and computers sometimes VA, there has been a decrease in the number rently, the United States and Russia have a switch to combat mode for no apparent rea- of veterans with substance-use and mental ill- total of about 4,000 weapons on hair-trigger son. And many of the radars and satellites in- ness served in specialized programs. With alert, ready to launch within a few minutes. tended to detect a ballistic missile attack no over 225,000 homeless veterans currently liv- This state of readiness is unnecessary a dec- longer operate. ing on our streets, we cannot allow this to ade after the end of the Cold War. As then- During the 2000 campaign, President Bush continue. Only 11 of 25 spinal cord injury fa- Governor George W. Bush observed during stated that the ‘‘U.S. should remove as many cilities are providing the number of staffed the recent Presidential campaign on May 23, weapons as possible from high-alert, hair-trig- beds specified by a VHA Directive. We must 2000, ‘‘[T]he United States should remove as ger status’’ because an excess number ‘‘on extend the reporting requirement to ensure VA many weapons as possible from high-alert, high-alert may create unacceptable risks of is doing what was directed to care for our at- hair-trigger status. Another unnecessary ves- accidental or unauthorized launch’’. risk veteran population. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1533 Beyond the VHA Directive regarding capac- cial kinship to her and was saddened when I I believe that most vehicle owners who have ity, this bill seeks to modify the current VA learned that she had taken a flight to Cali- for years taken for granted that any qualified means-test threshold. For about fifteen years, fornia and whereupon she took another flight repair technician of their choice, including the VA has determined a nonservice-con- to heaven. We were similar in so many ways: themselves, may repair their vehicle have re- nected veteran’s ability to pay by comparing a Her mother’s name is Julia. We both attended lied heavily on the quality, cost and conven- veteran’s income to a predetermined ‘‘means- Crispus Attucks High School and IUPUI. We ience of the competitive independent test threshold.’’ The threshold, expressed in both love children, family, community, state aftermarket parts will be surprised to find that annual household income, is an assumed in- and nation. We have backgrounds that reflect in many cases it no longer exists. come level that would be sufficient to a vet- diverse employment and have been honored With this legislation, we put the motor vehi- eran to pay for health care in the community. by many of the same organizations. cle owner back in the driver’s seat. If a veteran’s income is below the ‘‘ability to Mamie was universal in her commitments f pay’’ threshold, (currently $23,688 for a single and volunteerism. She has been acclaimed veteran without dependents) he or she is eligi- Woman of the Year by her sorority and re- MEDICARE REGULATORY AND ble for VA care, and permits the veteran to ceived the prestigious Sagamore of the Wa- CONTRACTING REFORM ACT OF avoid the co-payments charged to higher-in- bash; distinguished citizen, outstanding busi- 2001 come veterans for VA health care services. nesswoman, ‘‘Who’s who among women’’, So- VA’s one national standard income thresh- journer Truth award, and Mary McCloud Be- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK old has been criticized for years because of thune award among her many awards. Her OF CALIFORNIA the disparities in living costs throughout the greatest reward is yet to come. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. Time and space does not accommodate her Thursday, August 2, 2001 The Department of Housing and Urban De- many achievements. She was simply a velopment employs a system of ascertaining unique, tireless, and selfless person. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I am poverty levels for subsidized housing that is Mamie was my friend. She had a beautiful pleased to join Chairman NANCY JOHNSON (R– much more reflective of the cost of living spirit. She was a continuous helper to more CT) in introducing legislation that will improve around the country than the VA’s means test. than we would ever know about. Medicare’s administrative functions. Our bill The Chairman of the Full Committee and I be- The great book reminds us that there is a addresses two very important problems in lieve the HUD index should be used by VA to time for all things under the heaven. That Medicare. First, it takes important steps to im- better reflect differences in economic factors. there is a time to be born—she was born not prove outreach and assistance to beneficiaries Another provision of this bill explores im- once but twice. There is a time to die—she and providers, and to respond to certain other proved coordination of VA ambulatory and died—in the arms of Jesus. legitimate concerns raised by physicians and community hospital care. This calls for a 4- She has enriched the lives of many—she in- other providers. And second, it includes long year, 4-site pilot project in which the VA refers spired me especially. overdue contracting reforms that will improve enrolled veterans to local community hospitals To her family: thanks for sharing Mamie with beneficiary and provider services and permit rather than transporting them to an urban VA us. Be strong and of good courage. You have the consolidation of Medicare claims proc- facility hours away. This is one more way the so much to be proud of and to celebrate. essing. Importantly, however, our legislation VA can work to bring VA services closer to the f does not compromise the government’s ability veterans they serve. MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS RIGHT to protect taxpayer dollars from being inappro- Another pilot program proposed in this bill is TO REPAIR ACT priately spent under Medicare. a 4-year, 4–VISN program for managed care Mr. Speaker, no public program can con- through an outside contractor in VA’s $500 tinue without strong public support, and I sug- million fee-basis and contract hospitalization HON. JOE BARTON gest that Medicare needs both public support program. A contractor would provide resource OF TEXAS and provider support. The Centers for Medi- information and referral services to eligible IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care and Medicaid Services (CMS), formerly veterans, RN staffed advice lines, coordination Thursday, August 2, 2001 the Health Care Financing Administration with assigned VA case managers, and a vari- Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today (HCFA), is constantly criticized for burden- ety of reports and data on utilization, satisfac- I am introducing the Motor Vehicle Owners some regulations and paperwork. Yet polls of tion, quality, access, and outcomes. This pro- Right to Repair Act. As the name implies, this physicians and other providers have shown gram provides care to service-connected vet- bill will preserve a vehicle owners’ freedom to that providers prefer Medicare over other pay- erans whose places of residence or health choose where, how and by whom to repair ers because Medicare pays faster and does conditions prevents them to be geographically their vehicles as well as their choice in car less second-guessing than other payers. accessible to VA facilities, or available VA fa- parts. We need to improve the education and in- cilities cannot furnish the care or services re- Right now, thousands of vehicle owners formation processes for providers. It is hard quired. This would also provide health care for who are being turned away from their local re- for even the most seasoned Medicare analyst life threatening emergencies when no VA facil- pair facility. They are being denied the choice to keep track of all the payment and policy ity is available. of working on their own vehicles, or the choice changes that have occurred in Medicare in the Mr. Speaker, this bill makes important im- of replacement parts because information nec- last few years. How can we expect providers provements in our veterans health care sys- essary to make these repairs or integrate re- to keep track of all of these changes while tem. When Congress returns from the August placement parts with the vehicle computer continuing to provide services? We need to do break, the Subcommittee will consider this im- system is not readily available or not available a much better job of educating and assisting portant legislation. I urge the members to sup- at all. This isn’t the way it used to be. Until re- physicians and other providers about these port the bill on behalf of veterans. cently, this information was either not nec- changes, and this legislation will help the f essary or widely available. But language in the CMS/HCFA do so. LIFE OF MRS. MAMIE L. 1990 Clean Air Act mandated that vehicle Mr. Speaker, throughout the history of Medi- TOWNSEND manufacturers install computer systems in ve- care, we have relied on Medicare contrac- hicles 1994 and newer to monitor emissions. tors—carriers and fiscal intermediaries—to This law had the unintended consequence of provide information to beneficiaries and pro- HON. JULIA CARSON making the vehicle manufacturer the gate- viders, but that process is outdated in the face OF INDIANA keeper on who can repair, or produce, re- of all of the changes. Although that approach IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES placement parts for the vehicle. worked well for many years, I think most Thursday, August 2, 2001 This lack of consumer choice will have a stakeholders would agree that we need major Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, it is huge negative economic impact. An economic improvements in the Medicare contracting with both sorrow and appreciation that I sub- study examining this lack of choice’s effect on processes. Every President since President mit these remarks on behalf of the life and California vehicle owners concluded that mo- Carter has proposed reforms to the adminis- memory of Mrs. Mamie L. Harrington Town- torist repair bills in California alone would in- trative contracting provisions in Medicare, yet send who departed this life last Saturday, July crease by 17 billion through 2008. Nation-wide they have never been enacted. I hope we suc- 28, 2001. this would equate to a huge tax increase on ceed this time. First I am grateful that Mrs. Townsend was the American people and severely hurt low Mr. Speaker, our legislation takes important loaned to us for such a long time. I feel a spe- and fixed income motorists. steps to improve outreach and assistance to E1534 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 providers. It would also create a Medicare answer questions and provide assistance for and president of Inland Action, Inc., and a Provider Ombudsman to help physicians and Medicare beneficiaries. There are 1291 SSA member of the National Orange Show Board other providers to address confusion, lack of field offices around the world, and I would like of Directors, where he has served as Presi- coordination, and other problems or concerns to see Medicare staff in many, if not all of dent and Chairman of the Board of Governors. they may have with Medicare policies. them in the near future. I am pleased that the He is also a member and elder of the First Our bill reforms the Medicare contracting legislation we are introducing today authorizes Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino. He processes by consolidating the contracting a demonstration program to examine the value served on the San Bernardino Valley Board of functions for Part A and Part B of Medicare, of placing Medicare staff in SSA field offices, Realtors, San Bernardo Valley Foundation, St. permitting the Secretary to contract with sepa- and I hope it will be expanded if it is found to Bernadine’s Hospital Foundation, and the Uni- rate Medicare Administrative Contractors to aid beneficiaries. versity of California at Riverside Foundation. perform discrete functions, making use of the Finally, Mr. Speaker, let me address Medi- In recognition of his outstanding service to Federal Acquisition Rules in contracting, elimi- care administrative resources. Two years ago, the constituents of the 63rd Assembly District, nating the requirements for cost contracting, in the January/February 1999 issue of Health and his involvement in bringing the Foothill and expanding the kinds of entities eligible for Affairs, fourteen of our nation’s leading Medi- Freeway to the Inland Empire, the California contracting. Our bill would permit consolidation care policy analysts—ranging from conserv- State Senate passed a resolution naming the of claims processing with fewer contractors, ative to liberal—published an open letter titled, interchange of I–15 and Route 210 as the Wil- and it would permit separate contracting along ‘‘Crisis Facing HCFA & Millions of Americans.’’ liam E. Leonard Interchange. A dedication functional lines—for beneficiary services, pro- The crisis they spoke about was the lack of vider services, and claims processing. ceremony will take place on July 20, 2001. resources to administer Medicare. Their letter Mr. Speaker, my support for combining the Mr. Leonard’s exemplary record of service is even more relevant today. As its administra- administrative contracting functions of Part A has earned the admiration and respect of tive workload has increased, CMS/HCFA re- and Part B in no way implies my support for those who have had the privilege of working sources have not kept pace. The changes that combining the Part A and Part B trust funds or with him. I would like to congratulate him on we propose in our legislation today are impor- otherwise combining the financing or benefits. these accomplishments and thank him for the tant, but by themselves, they are not sufficient. I strongly oppose such a consolidation. service he has provided to his community. Mr. Speaker, I have tried for years to get We simply must get more resources into Medi- care administration. CMS/HCFA to institute a single toll-free phone f number for Medicare beneficiaries like the sin- f gle toll-free phone number that Social Security IN RECOGNITION OF THE COMMU- PERSONAL EXPLANATION has operated for years. Finally, in the BBA, NITY ACTION COUNCIL OF SOUTH the Congress mandated the establishment of TEXAS a toll-free number, 1–800–MEDICARE. By all HON. ASA HUTCHINSON accounts, it has been a great success, and OF ARKANSAS HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ even CMS/HCFA now touts its success. How- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever, CMS/HCFA has still been unwilling to OF TEXAS Thursday, August 2, 2001 permit Medicare beneficiaries to use this num- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber as a single entry point to Medicare. The Mr. HUTCHINSON. Mr. Speaker, I was in- Thursday, August 2, 2001 latest national Medicare handbook includes 14 advertently detained during several rollcall pages of telephone numbers for beneficiaries votes this week. If I had been present I would Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I to call with specific questions! Surely, if a ben- have voted in the following way: Rollcall No. would like to recognize the important contribu- eficiary calls the 1–800–MEDICARE number, 301—‘‘yea’’; No. 302—‘‘nay’’; No. 304—‘‘yea’’; tions of the Community Action Council of their call could be transferred to the appro- No. 305—‘‘yea’’; and No. 320—‘‘yea’’. South Texas (CACST) to the improvement of priate number, rather than asking them to try f the general quality of life of the citizens of to locate the correct number themselves from South Texas. CACST is a private, nonprofit among 14 pages of numbers! TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE corporation that provides high quality com- In addition to not having a single place to WILLIAM E. LEONARD prehensive primary health care to the medi- call for Medicare problems, beneficiaries also cally underserved residents in Duval, Jim have no casework office whose responsibility HON. GARY G. MILLER Hogg, Starr, and Zapata Counties in South is to help them with their Medicare problems. OF CALIFORNIA Texas. These counties are currently medically In the past, CMS/HCFA has relied on the con- underserved due to geographic isolation, fi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tractors, but many of the problems bene- nancial barriers, and an insufficient number of ficiaries face are with the contractors them- Thursday, August 2, 2001 health care providers. selves. In addition, CMS/HCFA now relies on The CACST has made great strides in the State Health Insurance Counseling and Assist- Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. South Texas health care system, specifically ance Programs (HICAP) organizations to help Speaker, I rise to pay tribute and honor the by empowering communities to develop pro- beneficiaries. I am a strong supporter of these accomplishments of The Honorable William E. organizations; however, these agencies are Leonard, member of the California Assembly, grams to meet their specific needs. This has staffed with volunteers. It is absurd for a huge 63rd District. strengthened the local communities and en- public program the size of Medicare to rely on Mr. Leonard earned a bachelor’s degree in hanced opportunities for children and families. volunteers to be the main source of assistance Business Administration from UC Berkeley in In addition, the CACST has maintained a high for its beneficiaries. 1944, and served in the United States Army standard of accountability and provided health We should look to the Social Security Ad- from 1943 to 1946 where he rose to the rank care services in accessible low-cost environ- ministration to identify ways to provide assist- of First Lieutenant. After his military service, ments. ance for Medicare beneficiaries. For example, he joined his father at the Leonard Realty & They have worked to improve access to Social Security not only has regional tele- Building Company. He served as a member of quality health care by providing trained profes- service centers to staff their national toll-free the California State Highway Commission from sionals in areas that had previously been un- line and help beneficiaries with their questions, 1973 to 1977, and was appointed to the Cali- derserved and promote individual responsi- SSA also has Program Service Centers to fornia Transportation Commission from 1985 bility and health awareness in the commu- perform casework for Social Security bene- to 1993, and served as its chair in 1990 and nities. It is critical that the CACST remain a ficiaries with specific problems. We need simi- 1991. Prior to that he was a member of the provider of primary health care and their host lar offices for Medicare beneficiaries to per- state’s Athletic Commission from 1956 to of support services, including transportation, form casework for them. Currently, Medicare 1958. He currently serves on the state’s High- case management, outreach, and eligibility as- casework is handled primarily by Congres- Speed Rail Authority. sistance. Their presence in the South Texas sional offices, since no casework office exists Mr. Leonard has been actively involved in a community has been a tremendous benefit to in Medicare. number of community organizations. He is a the individuals that reside there. I commend I have proposed that Medicare staff be sta- member and past director of the San their efforts to help achieve primary health tioned in Social Security field offices to help Bernardino Host Lions, a founding member care for everyone and end health disparities. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1535 TRANSITIONAL MEDICAL Our bill would allow states to offer a second house fires to plane crashes and hazardous ASSISTANCE IMPROVEMENT ACT year of TMA coverage to workers who were chemical spills. Even while answering this ex- still poor and uninsured. The Urban Institute tremely high number of calls, they were still HON. SANDER M. LEVIN estimates that 50% of people leaving welfare able to keep their response time to an incred- OF MICHIGAN are uninsured a year after leaving the rolls On ible low average of 41⁄2 minutes. This is truly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES average, those workers earn $7 an hour and an exemplary group of individuals because of Thursday, August 2, 2001 cannot afford to purchase private insurance. A their outstanding commitment to the protection few states are already trying to offer these of Brandy Station and its citizens. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased workers a second year of Medicaid coverage, Mr. Speaker and members of the House, to join with my colleagues MICHAEL CASTLE but current law makes doing so administra- my words here do not do justice to the service and HENRY WAXMAN in introducing the Transi- tively complex. of the men and women of the Brandy Station tional Medical Assistance Improvement Act. I Our bill would allow states to provide transi- Volunteer Fire Department, but I ask that you am also pleased to partner with Senators LIN- tional health coverage to people who find work join me in honoring their 50th Anniversary and COLN CHAFEE and JOHN BREAUX, who have in- quickly. Ironically, current law restricts TMA wish them fifty more years of success. troduced identical legislation in the other body. coverage to those who have been receiving f This bill is a critical next step toward making assistance for at least 3 months. This means welfare reform work for families and for states. that some of the most motivated people leav- INTRODUCTION OF THE CHIL- Improving access to health insurance for peo- ing welfare, those that find work the most DREN’S LEAD SCREENING AC- ple leaving welfare is also a necessary com- quickly, are deprived of health coverage. I ap- COUNTABILITY FOR EARLY ponent of any plan to reduce the number of plaud my home state of Michigan for using INTERVENTION ACT OF 1999 uninsured people in the U.S. (CHILDREN’S LEAD SAFE ACT) When we passed the 1996 welfare reform state funds to cover this group, but I believe bill, we agreed on a bipartisan basis that peo- the federal government should be doing its ple who left welfare for work should not lose part. HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ health insurance coverage. Unless Congress Our bill would make it easier for employers, OF NEW JERSEY acts, the program which keeps that promise, community groups, schools, and health clinics IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Transitional Medical Assistance program to help us enroll working parents in health in- Thursday, August 2, 2001 surance programs. A recent survey of employ- (TMA), will expire at the end of 2002. The Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased TMA Improvement Act would permanently au- ers of welfare recipients found that 79% would be willing to help a new employee access in- today to re-introduce the Children’s Lead thorize this critical program and fix some of Screen Intervention Act. This important legisla- the problems that have kept it from living up formation on these programs if they knew he or she were eligible. Many were even willing tion will strengthen federal mandates designed to its potential. to protect our children from lead poisoning—a We made the commitment to providing to help the employee enroll. Our bill would en- preventable tragedy that continues to threaten health insurance for people who leave welfare sure that nonwelfare office sites were able to the health of our children. for work both because it was the fair thing to accept applications for TMA, greatly expand- Childhood lead poisoning has long been do and because health insurance is a critical ing access for working parents who are unable considered the number one environmental work support. According to the Welfare-to- to go to welfare offices during business hours. health threat facing children in the United Work Partnership, which represents over Tens of thousands of former welfare recipi- States, and despite dramatic reductions in 20,000 businesses that have hired former re- ents have gone to work since 1996, exactly as blood lead levels over the past 20 years, lead cipients, access to health insurance is one of we asked. I hope that my colleagues will join the five most important things that keeps em- me in supporting the TMA Improvement Act, poisoning continues to be a significant health ployees on the job. However, it can be difficult which will ensure that Congress keeps its risk for young children. CDC has estimated for some employers—especially smaller promise of transitional health insurance for that about 890,000, or 4.4 percent, of children ones—to offer medical benefits to employees these hard-working parents and their children. between the ages of one and five have harm- and their dependents. For example, while 74 f ful levels of lead in their blood. Even at low percent of all The Partnership’s members offer levels, lead can have harmful effects on a REGARDING THE 50TH ANNIVER- health benefits to their new workers, only 56 child’s intelligence and his, or her, ability to SARY OF BRANDY VOLUNTEER percent of the smallest employers—those with learn. FIRE DEPARTMENT 50 employees or fewer—are able to do so. Children can be exposed to lead from a And health insurance sometimes isn’t offered number of sources. We are all cognizant of to part-time employees, or doesn’t become ef- HON. ERIC CANTOR lead based paint found in older homes and fective for up to a year. Even when an em- OF VIRGINIA buildings. However, children may also be ex- ployer does offer health care benefits, employ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES posed to non paint sources of lead, as well as lead dust. Poor and minority children, who ees may not participate if they can’t afford the Thursday, August 2, 2001 premiums. typically live in older housing, are at highest TMA fills the gap for former welfare recipi- Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to risk of lead poisoning. Therefore, this health ents who aren’t offered insurance or can’t af- honor the 50th anniversary of the Brandy Sta- threat is of particular concern to states, like ford the coverage they’re offered. Unfortu- tion Volunteer Fire Department, which has New Jersey, where more than 35 percent of nately, certain technical problems with the pro- faithfully protected and served its community homes were built prior to 1950. gram have made it difficult for states to admin- since 1951. In 1996, New Jersey implemented a law re- ister and even more difficult for eligible work- Throughout its five decades, this organiza- quiring health care providers to test all young ers to access. Here are a few of the major tion has served as a true testament to the children for lead exposure. But during the first problems the TMA Improvement Act would spirit of volunteerism that makes America such year of this requirement, there were actually solve. a uniquely compassionate country. After re- fewer children screened than the year before, Our bill would give states the option of offer- ceiving its charter in February, 1951, the de- when there was no requirement at all. Be- ing up to a year of continuous TMA coverage, partment started off by obtaining a single fire tween July 1997 and July 1998, 13,596 chil- without burdensome reporting requirements truck through the generosity of the neighboring dren were tested for lead poisoning. The year and excessive paperwork. Current law re- town of Culpeper. Over the course of the next before that more than 17,000 tests were done. quires beneficiaries to re-apply for coverage two years, numerous dinners, dances, and New Jersey has made some progress since every three months and have states redeter- bake sales held in order to raise enough then. In the year 2000, New Jersey screened mine their eligibility for benefits. The redeter- money to finance the building of its first fire 67,594 children who were one or two years of mination forms are often long, complicated, station in 1953. Although it does receive a age. But that is still only one-third of all chil- and difficult to fill out, requiring time and en- small portion of its budget from Culpeper dren in that age group. ergy that a working parent in a new job may County, the department still operates primarily At the federal level, the Health Care Financ- not have. The process also creates a signifi- on the donations of its members and the Bran- ing Administration (HCFA) has mandated that cant burden for primary care providers by forc- dy Station community. In the year 2000 alone, Medicaid children under 2 years of age be ing them to re-verify insurance coverage each the volunteers were able to answer seven screened for elevated blood lead levels. How- time they see a TMA patient, which makes hundred and twenty-three calls, which in- ever, recent General Accounting Office (GAO) them reluctant to serve this population. cluded everything from auto accidents and reports indicate that this is not being done. For E1536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 example, the GAO has found that only about By comparison, a magazine disconnect TRIBUTE TO MR. RICHARD NEVINS 21 percent of Medicaid children between the mechanism is an interlocking device which OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA ages of one and two have been screened. In prevents a firearm from being fired when its the state of New Jersey, only about 39 per- ammunition magazine is removed, even if cent of children enrolled in Medicaid have there is a round in the chamber. Interlocks are HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF been screened. found on a wide variety of consumer products OF CALIFORNIA Based on these reviews at both the state to reduce injury risks. For example, most new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and federal levels, it is obvious that improve- cars have an interlocking device that prevents ments must be made to ensure that children the automatic transmission shifter from being Thursday, August 2, 2001 are screened early and receive follow up treat- moved from the ‘‘park’’ position unless the Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, l rise today to ment if lead is detected. That is why I am in- brake pedal is depressed. It is common sense pay tribute to Mr. Richard Nevins, who died on troducing this legislation which I believe will that a product as dangerous as a gun should Saturday following a bodysurfing accident at address some of the shortcomings that have contain a similar safety mechanism. St. Malo Beach in Oceanside, California. been identified in existing requirements. This is an issue of great importance to me. Mr. Nevins was a life-long resident of Pasa- The legislation will require Medicaid pro- At the age of sixteen, I was left paralyzed dena, in the Congressional District I am proud viders to screen children and cover treatment when a police officer’s gun accidentally dis- to represent. He was very well-known through- for children found to have elevated levels of charged and severed my spine. Had the gun out Pasadena, and indeed California as a lead in their blood. It will also require improved involved in my accident been equipped with a whole, as a political representative, civic activ- data reporting of children who are tested, so chamber load indicator, the officer would have ist, and supporter of the beautification and that we can accurately monitor the results of known that the weapon was loaded. Clearly, heritage of his community. the program. Because more than 75 percent— mistakes can happen even when guns are in Dick served seven terms on the California or nearly 700,000—of the children found to the hands of highly trained weapons experts, State Board of Equalization—an impressive have elevated blood lead levels are part of which is why safety devices are so critical. feat. During his terms on the Board he did federally-funded health care programs, our bill I urge my colleagues to join me and the 40 targets not only Medicaid, but also Head Start, much to instill a culture of service and profes- original co-sponsors of this bill in reducing the sionalism. He was referred to as ‘‘. . . an en- Early Head Start and the Special Supple- risk of unintentional shootings. Please co- mental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants cyclopedia of tax policy’’ by Lawrence de sponsor this responsible measure, and help Graaf who took an oral history from Nevins and Children (WIC). Head Start and WIC pro- make guns safer for consumer use while pro- grams would be allowed to perform screening shortly after his retirement. Professionally he tecting those unfamiliar with the operation of was active in the State Association of County or to mandate that parents show proof of guns. screenings in order to enroll their children. Assessors of California, International Associa- tion of Assessing Officers, National Associa- Education, early screening and prompt fol- f low-up care will save millions in health care tion of Tax Administrators and American Soci- costs; but, more importantly will save our CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. AND ety for Public Administration—Los Angeles greatest resource—our children. MRS. WALSH Board of Directors. In addition to these profes- f sional organizations, Nevins was active in the Los Angeles Urban League, the NAACP INTRODUCTION OF THE ACCI- HON. CHRISTOPHER COX (Pasadena Chapter), the World Affairs Coun- DENTAL SHOOTING PREVENTION OF CALIFORNIA cil, Town Hall and the Commonwealth Club. ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His political legacy also included service as a delegate to three national conventions, in- Thursday, August 2, 2001 HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN cluding the 1960 Democratic National Conven- OF RHODE ISLAND Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to tion in Los Angeles, where he was an early IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES announce to you, and to the rest of my es- supporter of presidential candidate John F. Thursday, August 2, 2001 teemed colleagues, that on August 4, 2001, Kennedy. He continued to promote Demo- Mr. and Mrs. William Walsh will celebrate their cratic candidates for the rest of his life. After Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I am 50th wedding anniversary. retiring from the State Board of Equalization in joined by 40 of my colleagues in introducing Gloria and Bill were both born in Chicago, Il- 1986 he served as President of the Boards of the ‘‘Accidental Shooting Prevention Act’’ to linois. On November 20, 1930, Gloria Augusta the Pasadena Historical Museum and Pasa- address the large number of firearm injuries was born to Frank and Martha Velten. On Oc- dena Beautiful. He was a familiar figure in his and deaths that occur when users mistakenly tober 22, 1929, William and Myrtle Walsh 1935 Ford pickup truck carrying around—gar- fire guns they believe are not loaded. This gave birth to William Kenneth. dening tools and planting trees. In fact, one sensible bipartisan legislation would require Although they both graduated from Blue Is- week before his passing, California Governor that all semiautomatic firearms manufactured land High School, they did not meet prior to Gray Davis approved $20,000 in the state after January 1, 2004, which have removable graduation. It was after graduation, while budget on a project Dick had lobbied for— magazines, be equipped with plainly visible members of a social club—Gloria was the landscaping at Pasadena schools. A fitting chamber load indicators and magazine dis- Secretary-Treasurer and Bill was the Presi- final contribution for his beloved home city. connect mechanisms. dent—that they met and began their lifelong Dick was known and loved by people As with many other consumer products, fire- partnership. throughout his community. His service as a arm design can reduce the risk of injury. But Gloria and Bill expanded their family with political representative, his work on civic af- unlike other products, gun design decisions fairs in Pasadena, and his spirit of community have been largely left to manufacturers. Fortu- the birth of two daughters, Cynthia and Dawn. In 1959, Bill brought his family to Anaheim, involvement will undoubtedly be felt for years nately, firearms manufacturers have already in our region. produced many guns with safety devices, such California, and two years later co-founded as chamber load indicators and magazine dis- Continental Vending, a successful family busi- Dick graduated from Arroyo Elementary connect mechanisms, which can help reduce ness he still manages. School and Polytechnic School in Pasadena; the risk of accidental injuries. The marriage of Gloria and Bill is a love from Midland School in Los Olivos; and from A chamber load indicator indicates that the story that is still in progress. Their ‘‘I do’s’’ are Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in gun’s firing chamber is loaded with ammuni- as sincere and heartfelt today as they were 50 governmment in 1943. He was also a veteran tion, but to be effective, a user must be aware years ago and deserve our commendation. who served our nation in the U.S. Army Air of the indicator. Generally, chamber load indi- It is with great pleasure that I rise to recog- Force in World War II. cators display the presence of ammunition via nize this grand occasion and join with family Dick is survived by his wife of 55 years, a small protrusion somewhere on the hand- and friends to honor William and Gloria Walsh Mary Lois, by three sons, Richard Jr., William gun. Unfortunately, most chamber load indica- on their 50 years of committed marriage. and Henry; and by five grandchildren. tors do not clearly indicate their existence to On behalf of the United States Congress I would like to convey to his family and his untrained users or observers. We must ensure and the people of Orange County, I extend many many friends, my deepest sympathies. these indicators are easily visible to all gun our sincere congratulations to Bill and Gloria Dick Nevins will be missed by all who knew users, and my legislation will do just that. Walsh. him. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1537 EGYPTIAN HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLA- bian Human Rights Commission. Local human then visited the sheep dog trials in Meeker, TIONS BASED ON REAL OR PER- rights groups in Egypt have been reluctant to where they were able to watch the highly CEIVED SEXUAL ORIENTATION act against many of these abuses—fearful trained sheep dogs perform several maneu- their own precarious situation, facing a deter- vers. Another example of a favorite part of the HON. TOM LANTOS minedly draconian government, will be wors- job is the ‘‘Mosaic’’ project, which involves OF CALIFORNIA ened if they defend stigmatized groups. The teaching the students to use fourteen different IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Egyptian Organization for Human Rights, a reference sources, and then to cite them. prominent non-governmental organization, re- While she is an old hand at working with Thursday, August 2, 2001 cently fired one of its employees because he kids, in the past few years, she has discov- Mr. TOM LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on the pressed them to speak out against the arrests ered a few new enjoyable aspects of the job. night of May 10, 2001, Egyptian police ar- of gay men. For instance, she says the results of new rested 52 Egyptian men because they fre- Lawyers have been reluctant to take up the CSAP testing have provided more verification quented a gay night club. Since then, these case of these 52 men, fearing their own ca- for how much her students have been learn- men have been denied counsel, the have reers and even freedom could be endangered. ing. ‘‘The Glenwood Springs Middle School been tortured, they have had their reputations The night to legal representation is a basic had the highest reading and writing scores in attacked, and they have been arraigned on one, essential to the operations of a free and the district,’’ she proudly explained, and those trumped up charges of ‘‘obscene behavior’’ fair justice system. By creating a climate in scores are also well above the State average. despite the fact that Egypt has no laws ex- which due process it is denied to gay men, the ‘‘I always thought that we were preparing the pressly criminalizing consensual homosexual Egyptian government has undermined the kids well, and it was fun to start seeing those behavior. Furthermore, if these men are con- basic human rights of all Egyptians. results.’’ Also, during her last five or six years victed, under Egypt’s Emergency State Secu- Mr. Speaker, this body must not ignore the of teaching, Dixie has enjoyed working with rity Court system, they will not have the right Egyptian government’s attempts to violate the new teachers. One fun thing is ‘‘helping young to appeal and may be sentenced up to nine human rights of individuals based on their real teachers . . . to work with the kids in the years in prison. Mr. Speaker, by jailing, tor- or perceived sexual orientation. The US gov- classroom in a successful way,’’ she said. turing, and denying a fair trial to people be- ernment and the governments of all countries Mr. Speaker, Dixie Luke has been a fan- cause of their real or perceived sexual orienta- should stand up and be counted against tastic teacher for thirty years. She has com- tion, the Egyptian government once again Egypt’s growing record of intolerance and in- mitted herself to her students and has helped demonstrates its disregard of the human rights humanity. Our distinguished colleague from to equip them with the education and con- of its citizens, and its willingness to deny them Massachusetts Mr. Frank and 1, along with 34 fidence vital for their success. I would like to the right of free association and due process. of our colleagues are sending a letter to Presi- thank her for her longtime dedication, and I Egypt is clearly violating the human rights of dent Mubarak to express our very strong dis- wish her luck on her next adventure. these 52 men. Reports indicate that these approval of the arrest of 52 men in Egypt on f men have been tortured with electroshocks, the basis of their real or perceived sexual ori- whipped while in prison, threatened with dogs, entation. LEGISLATION WHICH ENHANCES and they have been forced to undergo degrad- Mr. Speaker, human rights are universal. SENIOR CITIZENS’ HEALTH CARE ing and intrusive examinations designed to These basic rights affirm our shared humanity; ‘‘prove’’ that they have been partners in homo- they should not be applied unequally accord- HON. RON PAUL sexual relations. Mr. Speaker,. the Egyptian ing to prejudice and fear. We must not let the OF TEXAS government has not only harmed these men Egyptian government’s rejection of basic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES physically, but has also sought to hurt their human rights go unnoticed. Thursday, August 2, 2001 reputations. Their names together with identi- f fying details, such as their professions and Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce places of work were published, and they were PAYING TRIBUTE TO DIXIE LUKE legislation which enhances senior citizens’ publicly labeled as members of a ‘‘Satanist’’ ability to control their health care and use organization. HON. SCOTT McINNIS Medicare money to pay for prescription drugs. Mr. Speaker, astonishingly even anti-Semi- OF COLORADO This legislation accomplishes these important tism has been used to defame the detainees. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES goals by removing the numerical limitations For example, the pro-government press re- and sunset provisions in the Medicare Medical ported that one of the men ‘‘confessed’’ to Thursday, August 2, 2001 Savings Account (MSAS) program so that all being ‘‘immersed in Judaism.’’ The alleged Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to seniors can take advantage of the Medicare leader of the so-called ‘‘cult’’ was shown in an honor and congratulate Dixie Luke for teach- MSA option. evidently doctored photograph in one news- ing English and social studies to seventh and Medicare MSAs consist of a special savings paper with an Israeli flag on his desk. eighth grade students for thirty years. After account containing Medicare funds for seniors The Egyptian government’s treatment of providing a positive influence for hundreds of to use for their routine medical expenses, in- these 52 men is indicative of a broad pattern students in their most critical years, she has cluding prescription drug costs. Seniors in a of persecution towards religious and secular decided to move on from the teaching profes- Medicare MSA program are also provided with dissidents. Often these victims of persecution sion. a catastrophic insurance policy to cover non- are members of Islamist political movements Dixie is a longtime Colorado resident—she routine expenses such as major surgery. whom the government sees as a particular was born in Hotchkiss, Colorado, and has Under an MSA plan, the choice of whether to threat. In recent months, however, President lived in Glenwood Springs for thirty years. use Medicare funds for prescription drug Mubarak’s government has undertaken a num- Even now she returns almost daily to her costs, or other services not available under ber of well publicized prosecutions aimed at birthplace to build the foundation for her next traditional Medicare such as mamograms, are secular dissidents. Most notably, the govern- adventure, which involves making sheep’s milk made by the senior, not by bureaucrats and ment imposed a seven-year sentence on Saad cheese, including the caring for the sheep. politicians. Eddin Ibrahim, a noted sociologist, for defam- She also plans on planting a nearby vineyard. One of the major weaknesses of the Medi- ing the Egyptian State-a charge apparently In addition to teaching a more traditional care program is that seniors do not have the prompted by his activism on behalf of religious English and social studies curriculum, Dixie ability to use Medicare dollars to cover the tolerance and honest elections. used an interdisciplinary unit to give her stu- costs of prescription medicines, even though Mr. Speaker, this repressive intolerance has dents a different perspective on learning. One prescription drugs represent the major health extended to the international sphere. Egypt led example involved taking students on a day trip care expenditure for many seniors. Medicare the effort, at the recent United Nations Gen- to Meeker in order to relate literature to real MSAs give those seniors who need to use eral Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS, life. The class first read The Hay Meadow, by Medicare funds for prescription drugs the abil- to eliminate from the final document all ref- Gary Paulson, which is about a boy in Wyo- ity to do so without expanding the power of erences to vulnerable groups including men ming who has to go to high country to spend the federal bureaucracy or forcing those sen- who have sex with men, sex workers, and IV- a summer working with sheep. Dixie explained iors who currently have prescription drug cov- drug users. And Egypt also led the unsuccess- that many of her students are from cities and erage into a federal one-size-fits-all program. ful effort to deny the right to speak at the Spe- don’t have the personal experience to help Medicare MSAs will also ensure seniors ac- cial Session to the International Gay and Les- them relate to the novel’s setting. The class cess to a wide variety of health care services E1538 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 by minimizing the role of the federal bureauc- ward by pro-whaling nations as part of their sanctions. The administration should also con- racy. As many of my colleagues know, an in- determined strategy to undermine the IWC. tinue to engage with Japan in the develop- creasing number of health care providers have This administration must remain vigilant, and a ment of new and better non-lethal scientific withdrawn from the Medicare program be- very brief summation of the issues that arose methods to obtain data to study whale popu- cause of the paperwork burden and constant at this year’s meeting will help explain why. lations. interference with their practice by bureaucrats Perhaps the most contentious issue which Another issue adroitly handled by the U.S. from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid emerged in London was the proposal by Ice- delegation was the emerging question of Services (previously known as the Health land to rejoin the IWC. In 1992 Iceland, a whether the decline in some global commer- Care Financing Administration). The MSA pro- whaling nation, withdrew from the IWC in part cial fisheries is linked to a corresponding in- gram frees seniors and providers from the this due to the adoption by the IWC of a global crease in the consumption of fish by recov- burden thus making it more likely that quality moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986. ering whale populations. In its efforts to justify providers will remain in the Medicare program! Iceland intended to rejoin the IWC this year the resumption of commercial whaling, Japan Mr. Speaker, the most important reason to but with a reservation against the moratorium. has postulated a simplistic theory: world fish- enact this legislation is seniors should not be While supportive of Iceland rejoining the IWC, eries are depleted due to increased foraging treated like children and told what health care the U.S. delegation strongly, and rightly, op- by increasing numbers of whales. Moreover, services they can and cannot have by the fed- posed the reservation arguing that it would this theory is used conveniently by the Japa- eral government. We in Congress have a duty have established, if accepted, a harmful nese to justify the necessity of its lethal sci- to preserve and protect the Medicare trust precedent with significant repercussions affect- entific whaling programs. Recently, Japan and fund and keep the promise to America’s sen- ing the adherence of treaty obligations by na- other nation’s have promoted this concept in iors and working Americans, whose taxes fi- tions under virtually any international agree- other international fisheries organizations, nance Medicare, that they will have quality ment. Such a precedent could severely disrupt such as the United Nation’s Food and Agri- health care in their golden years. However, we the framework of U.S. foreign policy. culture Organization’s Committee on Fisheries also have a duty to make sure that seniors Iceland was re-admitted but denied voting (COFI). This tactic has raised concerns within can get the health care that suits their needs, rights in the plenary, a decision which sparked and outside of the IWC that the organization instead of being forced into a cookie cutter significant controversy. Undoubtedly, hard is being undercut in an area within its com- program designed by Washington-DC-based feelings generated in the plenary will linger. petence. bureaucrats! Medicare MSAs are a good first Yet the administration was correct in its posi- The U.S. delegation rightly maintained that step toward allowing seniors the freedom to tion. And while it is important for the adminis- the competition claim is grossly oversimplified control their own health care. tration to attempt to restore amicable relations and biologically unsound. Nevertheless, the In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- with the Government of Iceland, it should re- U.S. delegation considered it necessary for leagues to provide our senior citizens greater main clear in communicating its opposition to the issue to be held within the IWC—the one control of their health care, including the ability Iceland’s reservation against the global mora- international organization recognized for the to use Medicare money to purchase prescrip- torium. management of whale stocks. As a result, tion drugs by cosponsoring my legislation to Another item of controversy was the mainte- while remaining emphatically opposed to lethal expand the Medicare MSA program. nance of lethal scientific research whaling con- scientific whaling and skeptical of the competi- f ducted by the Government of Japan in the tion theory, the U.S. delegation prudently Southern and North Pacific Oceans. Since reached agreement with Japan on a resolu- RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING 1987, Japan has exploited a loophole in the tion, subsequently adopted by the plenary, PROFESSIONALISM AND PER- International Convention for the Regulation of that lays out how the IWC will address the FORMANCE OF THE U.S. DELEGA- Whaling (ICRW) to maintain whaling under the question of competition between whales and TION TO THE 53RD ANNUAL auspices of self-administered scientific lethal fisheries in the immediate future. In essence, MEETING OF THE INTER- whale research permits in the Southern and this resolution acknowledged the competence NATIONAL WHALING COMMIS- North Pacific Oceans. Over 700 minke whales of the IWC in this area and urged the IWC to SION have been taken annually. In 2000, Japan ex- engage with FAO and other regional fisheries panded this program to include sperm and management organizations to initiate relevant HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT Bryde’s whales; both species are listed as en- ecosystem-based, holistic and balanced re- OF MASSACHUSETTS dangered under the U.S. Endangered Species search to investigate this theory. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Act. Representatives of the environmental com- Japan’s recalcitrance in the face of world munity objected to this strategy arguing that it Thursday, August 2, 2001 opinion to continue this lethal research whal- legitimized ‘‘junk science’’ and that it was an Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, an often ing—a practice which the IWC’s own Scientific ill-advised concession to Japan. And time overlooked hallmark of our democracy is the Committee has ruled consistently to be unnec- might very well verify those concerns. But at smooth transition of power from administration essary for the management an conservation of the moment, I agree with the decision of the to administration. This seamless transfer is whale stocks—led to the Clinton administra- U.S. delegation that accurate, balanced and made possible only through the dedication and tion’s decision last year to certify Japan as in non-lethal scientific research offers perhaps hard work of countless numbers of career violation of the Pelly Amendment to the Fish- the best opportunity to expose the scientific Federal employees. Often underappreciated erman’s Protective Act, and to consider retal- flaws and gaps of this questionable theory and maligned by the public, these career bu- iatory economic sanctions on Japanese fishery once and for all. The U.S. must maintain a reaucrats effectively carry out the day to day products. The 68 members of Congress who strong presence on the IWC Scientific Com- functions of the Federal Government for the have agreed to cosponsor my resolution, H. mittee and in the activities of other regional benefit of the American public both at home Con. Res. 180, strongly oppose such ‘‘sci- fisheries management organizations to ensure and abroad. entific whaling,’’ and we very much appreciate that objectivity is maintained. In this respect, the recent performance of the decision of the Bush administration to join I commend the U.S. delegation for its con- the U.S. delegation to the 53rd Annual Meet- us in robust opposition to this illegitimate tinued efforts to develop a consensus for a ing of the International Whaling Commission scheme. Revised Management Scheme (RMS) to gov- (IWC) in London exemplifies the type of excel- Newer and much lower abundance esti- ern the future governance of whaling. The lence in public service for which we can all be mates for Southern Hemisphere minke whale U.S. delegation rightly maintained that the proud. Considering that several highly conten- populations helped persuade the IWC plenary, RMS must be addressed comprehensively, tious issues came before the plenary, the led by the U.S. delegation, to again pass this and not through a piecemeal approach. De- Bush administration is to be commended for year a resolution condemning Japan’s con- spite the fact that little progress was made to sending nothing less than a topnotch team to troversial research and calling on Japan to re- resolve difficult issues concerning trans- London. And I applaud the decision of this ad- frain from continuing these programs. But re- parency, supervision and control, the U.S. del- ministration to maintain longstanding U.S. poli- grettably, Japan appears unwilling to dis- egation remained engaged with all nations in cies that uphold the responsible protection and continue or even scale back this illegal whal- an attempt to bridge differences. What has be- conservation of the world’s cetaceans, espe- ing contrivance. Should the Japanese decide come clear is that the lack of progress on the cially large whales. Strong U.S. leadership will to again move forward, the administration RMS rests squarely on the shoulders of the be vital to thwart future attempts to reverse should re-certify Japan as in violation to the pro-whaling bloc led by Japan and Norway, global whale conservation measures put for- Pelly amendment and this time impose real and not on the U.S. and its like-minded allies. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1539 This is surprising considering that many of the Social Security is an enormously popular FISK JUBILEE SINGERS features being proposed for the RMS mirror and successful program, and has helped keep COMMEMORATIVE STAMP ACT elements that are common to other fisheries millions of people out of poverty. It has been management regimes of which the pro-whaling and will continue to be fundamental income HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS nations are signatories. security Americans can rely on. OF FLORIDA I also appreciate the actions of the U.S. del- However, we cannot ignore the fact that So- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial Security faces financial challenges in the egation in strong support of other important Thursday, August 2, 2001 conservation proposals raised during the ple- near future. Shortly after the baby boomers nary. While I was disappointed to learn that begin to retire, Social Security’s tax income Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, proposals to create whale sanctuaries in the will not be enough to cover benefit promises, today I am proud to introduce a resolution call- South Pacific and South Atlantic Oceans failed even though hard-working taxpayers con- ing on the U.S. Postal Service to honor the to pass, I was proud to hear that the U.S. del- tribute billions of dollars of their wages to sup- Fisk Jubilee Singers with a commemorative egation strongly supported both proposals. I port the program. stamp. The Fisk Jubilee Singers are true he- roes in the fight for civil rights and racial was also pleased that the U.S. delegation If we do nothing, we would eventually need equality in education. Their heritage goes back joined a substantial majority of other nations to to reduce benefits by as much as 33% or in- more than one hundred and thirty years to just pass a resolution condemning Norway’s desire crease taxes by almost 50% to keep the sys- after the Civil War. These singers are part of to export minke whale blubber to Japan, and tem in balance. Failing to act would be fool- hardy and is entirely unacceptable. We must a unique group of former slaves who made it another resolution that reaffirmed the com- their passion to achieve the kind of education petence of the IWC in regards to the manage- act soon to save Social Security for both to- day’s seniors and for our kids and grandkids, that they did not have access to before eman- ment of small cetaceans, such as Dall’s por- cipation. Their spirit has been felt all across poises. The administration was right to hold so that all Americans will a have a secure re- tirement and protection against income loss this nation and around the world, and it is my the line and support these efforts. honor to stand before you today to tell you from disability or death of a family’s bread- In closing, I would like to commend the about the legacy of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, leadership of the U.S. delegation to the 53rd winner. That is why I, along with many other Mem- whom I hold near to my heart. meeting, the Commissioner, Mr. Rolland The Fisk School was founded in Nashville, bers of Congress, are introducing this sense Schmitten, and the Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Tennessee, just after the end of the Civil War. of the Congress—because we have a duty to Michael Tillman, both from NOAA’s National This school was intended to transcend the ra- Marine Fisheries Service. Their dedicated and our seniors and to future generations to let cial divide, with the founders of the University tireless service on behalf of the American pub- them know their retirement security will not be opening the doors of education to all persons, lic in support of sensible, long-term protection jeopardized. regardless of their race. Recently emancipated I urge my colleagues to follow our example of the world’s great whales is remarkable. I slaves, ecstatic at the limitless possibilities for would also like to extend my appreciation to and join us in expressing our dedication to freedom offered by learning, took it upon the other members of the delegation who so saving a program that is the cornerstone of in- themselves to create in the Fisk School an ably supported Mr. Schmitten and Dr. Tillman come security for Americans and has served educational institution that would give to them so that they might excel under trying cir- our country well for over two-thirds of a cen- a sense of profound moral purpose in the cumstances. Their preparations for this meet- tury. great American democracy. The sale of slave ing in the midst of the political transition be- f paraphernalia paid for the opening of the tween elected administrations was nothing HONORING DIANE HARDEN school, and in 1867 the Fisk School became short of outstanding. They are all a credit to Fisk University, now the oldest university in public service in the very best sense, and their HON. SCOTT McINNIS Nashville. Fisk University’s accomplishments in the ad- efforts are noted and appreciated by the Con- OF COLORADO vancement of educational opportunities for Af- gress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f rican-American’s is far too long to mention Thursday, August 2, 2001 here. I will tell you briefly that some of the EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, often times we most honored African-American artists, think- CONGRESS THAT THE PRESI- do not fully appreciate what we have until it’s ers and activists attended or were involved DENT AND THE CONGRESS gone. Life is no exception. As Diane Harden with Fisk, including W.E.B. DuBois, Booker T. SHOULD SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY suffered from a serious form of heart disease, Washington, Charles Spurgeon Johnson, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND VIG- she was faced with the challenge of losing her James Weldon Johnson, and Thurgood Mar- OROUSLY SAFEGUARD SOCIAL heart. Her life was in limbo and every day she shall, to name a few of the more distinguished SECURITY SURPLUSES, AND was alive it was a blessing. African-Americans. Indeed, Fisk University THAT THE PRESIDENT’S COM- This experience of possibly loosing her life played an enormously profound role in the ad- MISSION TO STRENGTHEN SO- led Diane to gain a new perspective. While vancement of black learning and culture in CIAL SECURITY SHOULD REC- her name was placed on a waiting list for America. I am both humbled by and proud of OMMEND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO nearly 3 months for a donor transplant, finally the time that I, too, spent at Fisk University. PROTECT WORKERS’ FINANCIAL an organ donor was found to replace Diane’s Many of the values I hold dear to my heart COMMITMENT WITHOUT BENEFIT heart. An eighteen year old, under organ today I learned from my colleagues and pro- CUTS OR PAYROLL TAX IN- donor status, was able to assist Diane and fessors at Fisk. CREASES eight others in the pursuit of a healthy life. It was in 1871 that a group of students With only a few bouts of minor rejections, she formed the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a choral HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. has fought strongly for her life and lives every group, with the intent to raise money for their OF FLORIDA moment to the fullest extent. Today, 14 years beloved University. That same year, these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES after the operation, she lives every day with a singers took all of the money from the school’s renewed sense of hope. treasury and used it to tour around the United Thursday, August 2, 2001 Diane now takes care of herself and her States and Europe. During that tour they Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, today I, along with husband, who suffers from a disease that at- raised enough money to preserve the Univer- Ways and Means Chairman Bill Thomas, a tacks the spinal chord. Throughout the cou- sity and to construct Jubilee Hall, which be- number of my Ways and Means colleagues, ple’s 31 years of marriage, they have grown came the South’s first permanent structure and other Members of this body introduce a together as they have both faced trying experi- built for the education of black students. This concurrent resolution expressing the sense of ences with their health. At a time of celebra- building has also been dedicated as a Na- the Congress that the President and the Con- tion for her 50th birthday, Diane and seventy- tional Historic Landmark. I swell with pride to gress should save Social Security as soon as six others gathered to honor her fourteen tell you that the Jubilee Singers were the first possible and vigorously safeguard Social Se- years of surviving an organ transplant. internationally acclaimed African-American curity surpluses, and that the President’s Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my musicians. They introduced so-called ‘‘slave Commission to Strengthen Social Security warmest regard and best wishes to Diane songs’’ to the world and are considered re- should recommend innovative ways to protect Harden and her husband. My prayers are with sponsible for preventing that historic and spir- workers’ financial commitment without benefit them for their continued health and renewed itual music from extinction. The Fisk Jubilee cuts or payroll tax increases. hopes. Singers still perform to this very day. E1540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 Mr. Speaker, the Fisk Jubilee Singers have hard work and achievements of Attorney John small businesses and independent-minded made a lasting contribution to racial equality Terrana, and I wish him all the best. workers from the destructive and coercive and black culture in America. They introduced f ‘‘top-down’’ organizing tactic known as salting. the spiritual as a musical genre, and dem- Salting is a technique designed by unscrupu- onstrated a truly unique commitment to their PERSONAL EXPLANATION lous union officials for the purpose of education. It is time that we in Congress honor harassing small businesses until the busi- their incredible achievements in such a man- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY nesses compel their employees to pay union ner that all of America will come to know of OF CALIFORNIA dues as a condition of employment. their commitment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Salts’’ are professional union organizers Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to pass Thursday, August 2, 2001 who apply for jobs solely in order to compel my resolution encouraging the Postal Service Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, yesterday employers into consenting to union monopoly to issue a postage stamp commemorating the during rollcall vote No. 312, I inadvertently re- bargaining and forced-dues contract clauses. legacy and achievements of the Fisk Jubilee corded my vote as ‘‘aye.’’ My intention had They do this by disrupting the workplace and Singers. been to vote ‘‘no’’ on the green amendment. drumming up so-called ‘‘unfair labor practice’’ f I ask that my statement be inserted in the charges which are designed to harass and tie up the small business person in constant and JOHN TERRANA HONORED RECORD at the appropriate place. Thank you. f costly litigation. Thanks to unconstitutional interference in HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI HONORING HARRY BUTLER the nation’s labor markets by Congress, small OF PENNSYLVANIA businesses targeted by union salts often must IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SCOTT McINNIS acquiesce to union bosses’ demands that they Thursday, August 2, 2001 OF COLORADO force their workers to accept union ‘‘represen- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tation’’ and pay union dues. If an employer to call the attention of the House of Rep- Thursday, August 2, 2001 challenges a salt, the salt may file (and win) resentatives to the hard work and achieve- an unfair labor practice charge against the Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ments of my very good friend, Attorney John employer! take this opportunity to recognize Harry Butler J. Terrana of Kingston, Pennsylvania, who will Passing the Truth in Employment Act is a for all of his contributions to Grand Junction be honored on August 24, 2001, as Past good first step toward restoring the constitu- and the state of Colorado. In addition, I would President of the Wilkes-Barre Chapter of tion rights of property and contract to employ- like to congratulate him on his recent election U.N.I.C.O. John’s deep love of his Italian herit- ers and employees. I therefore urge my col- to the Grand Junction City Council, which age makes it especially fitting that he is being leagues to stand up for those workers who do marks the first person of African-American de- honored by this fine organization of Italian- not wish to be forced to pay union dues as a scent to hold a position on the City Council. condition of employment by cosponsoring the Americans. Harry has always been persistent in his ef- Attorney Terrana is a 1970 graduate of St. Truth in Employment Act. forts to achieve his goals. As a young child, John the Evangelist School in Pittston and he used to attend church services in the f earned his bachelor of arts degree in govern- Handy Chapel located in Grand Junction. The DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA—AN ment and politics from King’s College in 1974. chapel was also a residence for him and his ALL AMERICA CITY In 1981, he served as a legislative assistant to wife, Danielle, after they were married. At that former Congressman Ray Musto and was ad- time, they exchanged rent for cleaning the fa- mitted to practice before the Luzerne County HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. cility. The church filled a large portion of his Court of Common Pleas, the Pennsylvania Su- OF FLORIDA heart. Today, Harry serves as a minister and preme Court, the U.S. District Court for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leads the Saturday morning services at the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. church he used to reside in. Thursday, August 2, 2001 Third Circuit Court of Appeals. From the age of seven, Harry has done ev- John earned his doctor of jurisprudence de- Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay erything from delivering newspapers to work- gree from the George Mason University tribute to the city of Delray Beach, Florida, ing for the Job Corps in Collbran for 11 years. School of Law in 1982 and established his pri- ‘‘The Village By The Sea,’’ for being one of Harry has consistently extended a helping vate practice of law in Luzerne County. He the ten cities selected by the National Civic hand to warm the hearts of others. He worked was inducted into membership in the Wilkes- League for the 2001 All America City Awards. for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Grand Barre Chapter of U.N.I.C.O. in 1988 and has The All America City Award is America’s Junction and has become an outstanding min- served at various times on the chapter board oldest and most prestigious community rec- ister. He and Danielle have been happily mar- of directors, in addition to serving as co-chair- ognition award. It recognizes exemplary grass- ried for 37 years and are proud parents to man of the Miss U.N.I.C.O. pageant for 10 roots community problem-solving and is given three children. to communities that cooperatively tackle chal- years. Throughout his trials and tribulations, Harry Last year, when the chapter elected him its lenges and achieve results. strengthened his faith and found compassion president, he also attained the honor of being To qualify as a contender for this competi- in the Bible. He never takes a moment for inducted the Million Dollar Advocates’ Forum, tive Award an application is submitted that il- granted and truly understands the value of life. an organization whose membership is re- lustrates how three community projects were Now as a City Councilman, Harry hopes to stricted to trial lawyers who have successfully made possible by the efforts of volunteers, work on issues of community safety, drug utili- tried a case which resulted in a verdict or government officials, and businesses. The zation and transportation. three successful initiatives of Delray Beach award in excess of one million dollars. Mr. Speaker, Harry Butler has done great John’s sense of humor and warm person- were: (1) the Youth Enrichment Vocational things throughout his life and I am certain he ality have made him a popular toastmaster Program, which teaches skills and creates op- will tackle his new position with the utmost at- and speaker at many events throughout North- portunities for high-risk youth; (2) the Commu- tention and dedication. I would like to extend eastern Pennsylvania. Everyone who knows nity Neighbors Helping, which provides elderly my warmest regard to Harry and his family John is well-familiar with his devotion to his minority citizens with food, clothing, and serv- and wish him the best throughout his term as family. ices that they could not otherwise receive; and Attorney Terrana is the son of Dolores a councilman. (3) the Village Academy, a deregulated public Terrana and the late Angelo Terrana and the f school which provides an environment to ad- brother of my former district director, Attorney TRUTH IN EMPLOYMENT ACT dress the needs of at-risk grade-school stu- Joe Terrana, as well as Attorney Angelo dents. All of these programs have assisted the Terrana and Rosemary Dessoye, executive HON. RON PAUL countless Delray Beach citizens both young and old with opportunities for a better future. vice president of the Pittston Chamber of OF TEXAS What makes each of these programs unique Commerce. John and his wife, the former An- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES toinette Farano, have three children, Katie, and warrants our attention is that through pub- Julie and John Charles. Thursday, August 2, 2001 lic and private cohesive efforts the residents of Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to call to the at- Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce Delray Beach have, through their own initia- tention of the House of Representatives the the Truth in Employment Act which protects tive, created specific programs that address August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1541 specific challenges that individuals in their vote. For many, the hour they lose in wages meet the needs of our economy in the 21st community face. Public and private, resources when they go to the polls may mean the dif- Century, we must maximize the efficiency of are used to create these programs. A balance ference between paying the bills or finding that system, including, where possible, in- is created between individuals and organiza- themselves out on the street. creasing reliance on waterborne transportation tions which makes these programs all the It is irresponsible of us to continue forcing to complement rail and highway systems. The more better because everyone has contrib- Americans to choose between a pay check, potential options range from increased use of uted. family time, or democracy. It is the Constitu- vessels to transport bulk materials to short or Thanks to the Mayor, the City Commis- tional privilege of every American to vote. In long haul intermodal shipping, including high- sioners, the City Manager, the City workers, moving our nation’s election day to the first full speed ferries such as are in wide use in Eu- and community organizations, churches, busi- weekend in November and extending it from rope and Asia. As transportation agencies and nesses and residents, the City of Delray one day to two days, we recognize the re- the private sector focus more attention to this Beach is once again an All America City. It is sponsibility that we have to our constituents option, the federal government should look to an accomplishment to be named once, but and our democratic heritage. We should be means by which to eliminate the barriers to, or being named twice is a true distinction, which doing everything we can to protect the integ- to create potential incentives for, development serves as an inspiration to every city in the rity of our election system by not only encour- of this complementary means of moving State of Florida and sets a standard of civic aging Americans to vote, but making it more freight and passengers. responsibility that serves as a reminder to us convenient for them to do so. The waterborne option presently has un- all that the effort always counts. f used capacity. Studies to date suggest that as f vessel and cargo transfer technologies im- CONGESTION THREATENS U.S. prove and new vessels come in to service, INTRODUCING THE ELECTION TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM coastal shipping would be able to provide in- WEEKEND ACT OF 2001 creasingly competitive service. Such vessels HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI can be built in U.S. shipyards that now have HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OF PENNSYLVANIA the capacity to construct new designs and do OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES it competitively. One such yard is the Kvaerner IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shipyard in Philadelphia. In fact, a shift to the Thursday, August 2, 2001 waterborne mode would foster a resurgence in Thursday, August 2, 2001 Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Jones Act shipping and in the process create Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ear- alert my colleagues to the growing danger of a new market for U.S. shipyards and Amer- lier this week, the National Commission on gridlock in our transportation system. ican labor. Federal Election Reform released its report Many of the nation’s major transportation The expanded use of the coastal waters for highlighting a variety of reforms that need to corridors, both rail and highway, have become moving cargo has some obvious benefits: occur in our country’s faltering election sys- increasingly congested in recent years, to the It would provide a measure of highway con- tem. While I do not agree with all of the Com- point that congestion already threatens the gestion relief, mission’s views, I do agree with the report’s ability of those modes to provide reliable Some hazardous material movements could recommendation to establish a federal holiday transportation to the U.S. economy. shift to coastal vessels, on Election Day. Major metropolitan areas that are gateways Vessels have the fewest accidental spills or collisions of all forms of transportation; Today, however, I am taking the Commis- for U.S. international trade, and hubs in the The movement of trucks/containers on ves- sion’s recommendation one step further and rail and highway systems, are thick with freight sels could foster increased use of intelligent introducing the Election Weekend Act. My bill traffic as other vehicular traffic also increases. transportation technologies; changes our nation’s election day from the Increased international trade—expected to Job growth would be stimulated in U.S. first Tuesday after the first Monday in Novem- double in the next ten years—and continued shipyards and on vessels; ber to the first consecutive Saturday and Sun- growth in the domestic economy will further A healthier U.S.-flag industry assures a fu- day in November. Furthermore, it expresses burden our rail and highway systems in the ture supply of vessels and trained crews for the sense of Congress that private sector em- years ahead, with some question that, despite military sealift missions. ployers provide their employees with one day the best efforts and support of Congress, ex- With few exceptions, the maritime sector off during Election Weekend to allow them isting infrastructures in those modes can grow largely has been left behind in Congressional ample opportunity and time to cast their ballot to meet those demands. and Administration attention to the transpor- without having to leave work. Existing rail and highway infrastructure can- tation modes over the past decade. Policy in- Each Election Day, employees are faced not handle all of the projected growth in con- novations such as ISTEA, TEAÐ21 and AIRÐ with the difficult task of balancing their work tainer movements, and there are obvious lim- 21 have served to prepare surface and air schedules with their family responsibilities, its to how much we can increase the capacity transportation for the demands of the next while trying to find time to make it to the polls. of interstates and rail lines. Major expansion of decades. The maritime sector is due the same My bill recognizes the undue amount of pres- rail or highway infrastructure in corridors such in order for the national transportation system sure Americans face when trying to participate as that along 1Ð95 on the U.S. East Coast to meet the demands of the new century. Ex- in the democratic process. It acknowledges has become both economically and physically panding the use of the waterborne option the fact that a great deal of Americans are un- difficult to do. should be viewed as an enhancement of the able to leave their jobs in the middle of the In the coastal corridors a ‘‘capacity crunch’is nation’s transportation system, responding to day and vote because our elections occur on likely in this decade. Federal Highway Admin- market demands for relief of congested rail a Tuesday, a day when almost all Americans istration data indicates average annual in- and highway routes, and not as a matter of are working. creases in highway freight miles of 3 to 4 per- one mode competing against another. Coastal As more and more Americans enter the cent nationally in that period. shipping will not supplant road and rail be- workforce, the choice they are forced to make For example, it has been estimated that by cause of their inherent and respective advan- between working or voting has resulted in de- 2010 there will be an increase of 11,000 tages, e.g. speed of service and flexibility, but creased voter turnout. In the last election, fortyfoot containers arriving each day on each it can provide an essential element of new ca- barely 51 percent of our country’s eligible vot- coast. While rail may be able to handle ap- pacity with comparatively smaller investments ers actually voted. Also, consider that in the proximately 1,000 such units, absent a viable of public capital. last election, only 48 percent of those who waterborne option, the remaining 10,000 con- Analysis to date indicates that there are voted cast a ballot for our current President. tainers would have to be moved by truck. On some likely barriers to an expansion of inter- That means that 48 percent of the 51 percent 1Ð95, this would equate to an additional truck modal coastal shipping such as the harbor of people who actually voted last November every 270 yards between Boston and Miami. maintenance tax on domestic movements, voted for him. To put it in a different perspec- As corridor densification increases so too thus requiring the attention of the next Admin- tive, less than one-quarter of all those eligible will the cost to the economy in lost produc- istration and Congress. Likewise, incentives to vote voted for our current President—talk tivity. This is prompting transportation plan- no doubt would facilitate private and public about pitiful. Even more, the percentage is ners, shippers and transport operators to look sector investments into establishing coastal even smaller in low and middle income com- for ways to relieve the pressure on moving corridor operations. It is our duty to do what munities where individuals do not enjoy the freight (and passengers) in impacted regions. we can to facilitate and foster coastwise ship- luxury of taking a three hour lunch to eat and For the domestic transportation system to ping. E1542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 HONORING VIRGINIA ANDREW Thorpe, Lehighton, Nesquehoning and the sur- curity benefits. Meanwhile, Congress contin- rounding communities. Among its many ac- ually raids the Social Security trust fund to fi- HON. SCOTT McINNIS complishments, the council arranged to tele- nance unconstitutional programs! It is long OF COLORADO vise Advent and Lenten Masses for shut-ins past time for Congress to choose between on Blue Ridge Cable TVÐ13 in the 1970s and helping seniors afford medicine or using the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1980s, well before the Catholic cable channel Social Security trust fund as a slush fund for Thursday, August 2, 2001 EWTN became available nationwide. The big government and pork-barrel spending. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to council also broadcast the recitation of the Ro- Mr. Speaker, I do wish to clarify that this tax take a moment to remember the life of Virginia sary on WYNS Radio and the Stations of the credit is intended to supplement the efforts to Andrew from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Cross on WLSH Radio. Damien Council has reform and strengthen the Medicare system to who passed away on Wednesday, July 25. At also provided food baskets for families in need ensure seniors have the ability to use Medi- the age of 86, many will miss her as we all and has honored 39 priests from the area on care funds to purchase prescription drugs. I mourn her passing. the occasion of their ordination into the priest- am a strong supporter of strengthening the Virginia was a columnist for the Steamboat hood. Medicare system to allow for more choice and Pilot, the local paper in Steamboat Springs. Damien Council continues to aid the church, consumer control, including structural reforms She was employed there for more than 50 local communities, families and young people that will allow seniors to use Medicare funds years. While her original column ‘‘Sidney through its various programs. Annual activities to cover the costs of prescription drugs. News’’ was named after an area that no include celebrating a Memorial Mass for its In addition to making prescription medica- longer exists in the Yampa Valley, her mem- deceased members, sponsoring Family Hour tions more affordable for seniors, my bill low- ory will live on in the hearts and minds of the of Prayer services, participating in the ‘‘Adopt- ers the price for prescription medicines by re- people that she touched. Throughout her ca- A-Seminarian’’ program, jointly sponsoring the ducing barriers to the importation of FDA-ap- reer, Virginia covered a wide range of topics Pro-Life Essay Contest with the other councils proved pharmaceuticals. Under my bill, any- ranging from rural news to daily events. She in the Diocese of Allentown and coordinating one wishing to import a drug simply submits even had issues pertaining to agriculture and the program for Carbon County, promoting the an application to the FDA, which then must politics. ‘‘Keep Christ in Christmas’’ program, spon- approve the drug unless the FDA finds the Beyond the life of a journalist, she also op- soring the Knights of Columbus Free Throw drug is either not approved for use in the US erated a Farmers Union Insurance Office for Championship and hosting the District 29 or is adulterated or misbranded. This process 20 years starting in 1945. She also was a competition, raising funds for ARC, honoring will make safe and affordable imported medi- founding partner in the Unique Shop—a coop- the members’ spouses with Ladies’ Apprecia- cines affordable to millions of Americans. Mr. erative that provided second-hand goods and tion ‘‘Knight,’’ celebrating the family by naming Speaker, letting the free market work is the other items to the elderly population. Amidst a ‘‘Family of the Month’’ and ‘‘Family of the best means of lowering the cost of prescription all of her activities, the town was always able Year’’ and presenting awards and altar server drugs. to recognize her when she drove by in her certificates to graduating eighth-grade stu- I need not remind my colleagues that many large blue Oldsmobile sedan. dents. senior citizens and other Americans impacted Mr. Speaker, Virginia Andrews was a per- Damien Council has seen two of its mem- by the high costs of prescription medicine son who lived an accomplished life. She al- bers rise to statewide leadership over the have demanded Congress reduce the barriers ways cared for people and wanted only the years. Both Thomas P. (Patsy) Milan and Wil- which prevent American consumers from pur- best for them. I would like to extend my deep- liam F. (Bill) Carroll served as state treasurers. chasing imported pharmaceuticals. Just a few est sympathy and warmest regards to her Damien Council is currently led by Grand weeks ago, Congress responded to these de- family at this time of remembrance. My Knight Michael A. Heery. mands by overwhelmingly passing legislation thoughts and prayers are with them. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to call to the at- liberalizing the rules governing the importation tention of the House of Representatives the f of pharmaceuticals. While this provision took a good works of the Knights of Columbus good first step toward allowing free trade in KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DAMIEN Damien Council No. 598 on the occasion of pharmaceuticals, and I hope it remains in the COUNCIL CELEBRATES 100TH AN- their 100th anniversary, and I wish them all final bill, the American people will not be satis- NIVERSARY the best. fied until all unnecessary regulations on im- f HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI porting pharmaceuticals are removed. PRESCRIPTION DRUG The Prescription Drug Affordability Act also OF PENNSYLVANIA AFFORDABILITY ACT protects consumers’ access to affordable pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scription drugs by forbidding the federal gov- Thursday, August 2, 2001 HON. RON PAUL ernment from regulating any Internet sales of FDA-approved pharmaceuticals by state-li- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF TEXAS censed pharmacists. As I am sure my col- to call the attention of the House of Rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives to the good works of the Knights leagues are aware, the Internet makes phar- of Columbus Damien Council No. 598 in Car- Thursday, August 2, 2001 maceuticals and other products more afford- bon County, Pennsylvania. On Aug. 18, 2001, Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce able and accessible for millions of Americans. the members will celebrate the 100th anniver- the Prescription Drug Affordability Act. This One gentleman in my district has used the sary of the council’s founding. legislation ensures that millions of Americans, Internet to lower his prescription drugs costs The council is one of the oldest in the including seniors, have access to affordable from $700 to $100 a month! Knights of Columbus, being the 598th founded pharmaceutical products. My bill makes phar- However, the federal government has out of the nearly 13,000 in existence today. maceuticals more affordable to seniors by re- threatened to destroy this option by imposing Under the direction of Father James C. ducing their taxes. It also removes needless unnecessary and unconstitutional regulations McConnon, a group of 47 men from the small goverment barriers to importing pharma- on web sites which sell pharmaceuticals. Any town of Mauch Chunk, now known as Jim ceuticals and it protects Internet pharmacies, federal regulations would inevitably drive up Thorpe, chose the name of their council to which are making affordable prescription drugs prices of pharmaceuticals, thus depriving honor Father Damien de Veuster. Now des- available to millions of Americans, from being many consumers of access to affordable pre- ignated as Blessed Damien following his 1995 strangled by federal regulation. scription medications. beatification by Pope John Paul 11, Father de The first provision of my legislation provides In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- Veuster is remembered for his selfless and seniors a tax credit equal to 80 percent of leagues to make pharmaceuticals more afford- courageous efforts to care for the nearly 1,000 their prescription drug costs. As many of my able and accessible by lowering taxes on sen- lepers abandoned on Molokai Island in Hawaii. colleagues have pointed out, our nation’s sen- ior citizens, removing barriers to the importa- Father de Veuster himself died of leprosy in iors are struggling to afford the prescription tion of pharmaceuticals and protecting legiti- 1889. drugs they need in order to maintain an active mate Internet pharmacies from needless regu- Since its founding, Damien Council has and healthy lifestyle. Yet, the federal govern- lation by cosponsoring the Prescription Drug served Mauch Chunk, later known as Jim ment continues to impose taxes on Social Se- Affordability Act. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1543 AMERICAN LEGACY INTRODUCTION OF MUSIC ONLINE buffer copies made in the course of browsing PRESERVATION ACT COMPETITION ACT or webcasting, as these buffer copies are mere technical incidents of the operation of HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS HON. RICK BOUCHER the Internet and have no independent eco- OF VIRGINIA nomic value. Second, the bill allows con- OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sumers to make archival ‘‘backup’’ copies of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES music that they lawfully acquire over the Inter- Thursday, August 2, 2001 Thursday, August 2, 2001 net in order to protect their collections against Mr. BOUCHER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased hard drive crashes, accidental damage or vi- Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, today I submit for today to join with my colleague from Utah, Mr. ruses. The bill leaves unchanged existing law introduction a bill to preserve and maintain the CANNON, in the introduction of much-needed with respect to computer programs. final resting places of our nation’s greatest legislation to facilitate the rapid introduction of Facilitates Administration of the Section 115 leaders. Since the Constitution was ratified, services which will meet the public demand for Mechanical License: Witnesses at a recent the Unites States has had only 43 Presidents. efficient delivery of music over the Internet in hearing representing the major music labels, Some, like Washington and Lincoln and a manner which also assures that copyright RealNetworks, and MP3.com uniformly urged Reagan, have been great men who changed owners receive compensation for the use of the creation of an effective mechanism for ad- the nation. Others, like Buchanan, were capa- their works. ministering the existing Section 115 statutory ble and gifted, but have not been judged well I am among those who believe that most license for musical works, which is currently by history. people are willing to pay a reasonable fee to administered with paper submissions and no- But while James Buchanan may not be on be able to obtain musical selections over the tices to copyright owners. Under our bill, the the list of great American Presidents, he was Internet, and I applaud the planned introduc- administration of the statutory license would a good man who did a lot for Lancaster Coun- tion by the major record labels of websites parallel the administration of other statutory li- ty, Pennsylvania and for America. And as a that will make their music inventories available censes by permitting users to notify the Copy- Member of Congress, he did more than any of for streaming and downloading. right Office of the use of the statutory license his peers to protect the Constitution and the There are a number of obstacles to the ef- and to deposit royalty payments and account- principle of judicial review. fective introduction of online music services in ing information with the Copyright Office, so While he may not have had the foresight current copyright law. A recent hearing in the as to ensure that funds and information are that Lincoln had when it came to slavery, it is Judiciary Committee highlighted several of the distributed to the owners of the copyright. Our a little-known fact that Buchanan bought problems in current copyright law which are bill specifically instructs the Copyright Office to slaves in Washington, DC, in order to free impeding the deployment of innovative, legiti- develop an electronic filing system to receive them here in Pennsylvania. mate Internet music services to an eager lis- such notices as a replacement for the current But much like Abraham Lincoln, he was a tening public. Some of these problems are paper filing system. self-made man who was born in a log cabin. practical, such as trying to locate and notify all Assures Nondiscriminatory Licensing to Af- As a young man, he served in the War of of the publishers of a particular musical com- filiated and Non-Affiliated Music Distribution 1812. He was Lancaster’s Congressman from position. Other obstacles are technical, such Entities: Recording companies are now enter- 1821 to 1831. He served as Ambassador to as needing to produce multiple copies of a ing into the online music distribution business Russia and Great Britain. He was a U.S. Sen- song in different transmission speeds and dif- by establishing joint ventures with other record ator, and then, finally, he became President. ferent media formats. Current copyright law companies (e.g., MusicNet and Pressplay) and He served during the most tumultuous time permits the placement on a server of only a by acquiring well-known, formerly independent in our history. And while he was not as good single copy. Internet services (such as CDNow, EMusic a leader as his successor, he did succeed in The measure we introduce today, The and MP3.com). It is anticipated that the dis- holding the union together. Music Online Competition Act, is carefully tribution services owned by record companies crafted to remove these obstacles and thereby He died in 1868 and was buried in my dis- will cross license each other, so that each site promote a legitimate online music marketplace trict, the 16th district of Pennsylvania. It is, for will be authorized to distribute over the Inter- that will benefit the public, the creators of a President, a simple grave. The office he net approximately 80 percent of all recorded copyrighted works and the technology indus- held was an important one in his time. Today, music. If the major record companies do not try. In particular, our bill makes the following it is the most powerful office in the world. also license independent non-affiliated dis- changes: tribution services, music will be distributed ex- Every one of our Presidents deserves the Updates the ‘‘Ephemeral’’ Recording Ex- clusively by a vertically integrated duopoly. In honor of a well-maintained grave. emption: Our bill expands the law that allows such a circumstance, there would be no com- Many of us remember several years ago broadcasters and webcasters to make a single petition in music distribution. when President Grant’s tomb in New York fell in-house (or ‘‘ephemeral’’) copy of a trans- In 1995, Congress had a similar concern into disrepair. Its roof leaked, its walls were mission program to enable multiple copies so with respect to cable and satellite subscription covered with graffiti, and it was a hangout for as to accommodate the need for different bit services, which Congress addressed by re- heroin addicts. rates (e.g., dial-up, broadband), different for- quiring vertically-integrated companies that Buchanan’s grave is very nice by compari- mats (e.g., RealPlayer or MediaPlayer), and both owned content and distribution services son. But keeping it nice has been very difficult. caching throughout the network to ensure effi- to offer nondiscriminatory license terms and The cemetery association is not a wealthy cient and timely delivery of music to con- conditions to all similarly-situated distribution one, and it is mainly through the efforts of vol- sumers. Our bill extends the ephemeral copy- services. Our bill extends this existing non- unteers that it has been maintained at all. right exemption to encompass not only the discrimination provision to interactive perform- When Grant’s Tomb fell into disrepair, the Na- transmission program but also the individual ance services and digital distribution services. tional Park Service stepped up to the plate songs. Requires an Examination of Programming and fixed it. Today it’s a tourist attraction. Expands the ‘‘In-Store Sampling’’ Exemp- Restrictions: The sound recording statutory li- I’m introducing today the American Legacy tion: Under current copyright law, ‘‘brick and cense for digital cable, satellite and Preservation Act, empowering the National mortar’’ music retailers pay no license fees to webcasting services includes programming re- Park Service to assist in the upkeep of Presi- record CDs on a server so that customers strictions that, for example, restrict the pro- dential gravesites. may listen to music samples in the store. Our vider from playing more than 3 selections from Whether it be the grave of Lincoln or Bu- bill allows retailers to use a central server to a particular CD or more than 4 selections from chanan, Washington or Grant, preserving the serve multiple retail establishments and ap- a particular artist within a 3-hour window. final resting places of our Presidents is clearly plies the exemption to online retail establish- Broadcast radio is not subject to these pro- in the nation’s interest. The gravesites have ments (such as Amazon.com or CDNow) that gramming restrictions. Certain digital music exceptional value in illustrating and inter- offer music samples of 30 or 60 seconds to services contend that some of these program- preting the heritage of the U.S. and helping promote sales of the associated sound record- ming restrictions impose undue burdens upon Americans to value our rich and complex na- ings. their service, reduce their ability to compete tional story. Every American deserves to know Clarifies the Status of Incidental and Archi- with broadcast radio, and unfairly preclude that the graves of our past Presidents will be val Copying: Our bill adapts existing law to their ability to take advantage of the statutory treated with the same dignity as the office they two situations particular to Internet technology. license to deliver the type of services that con- once held. First, the bill exempts from copyright liability sumers expect from a radio offering. Our bill E1544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 instructs the Copyright Office and the Depart- FEDEX GROUND WINS SAFETY trict. These women expressed to me how they ment of Commerce jointly to study and report AWARD struggled to pay their high electricity bills and to Congress on the effect of these limitations rising health care costs, and that this legisla- upon such services, upon copyright owners HON. FRANK MASCARA tion would go a long way toward helping them and upon the public interest, and to make ap- OF PENNSYLVANIA meet those costs. Last session, the House ap- propriate legislative recommendations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proved similar legislation, but the Senate failed to consider it. I hope that the overwhelming Requires Direct Payment to Artists: The Thursday, August 2, 2001 sound recording statutory performance license support in the House this time will give the provision specifies that royalty payments Mr. MASCARA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to momentum we need to give these widows and should be shared equally by performing artists pay tribute to FedEx Ground, the ground retires the relief they need. It also modernizes and recording companies. Current law funnels transportation subsidiary of FedEx Corpora- the pension plan—ensuring that the program these payments to artists through the record- tion. For the second year FedEx Ground has will continue to railroad workers and their ing companies. Our bill requires that these been awarded the American Trucking Associa- loved ones. payments instead to be made directly to the tion (ATA) President’s Trophy for Safety Ex- This legislation not only increases benefits artists or to a collective organization rep- cellence. to widows of railroad employees, but also: Mr. Speaker, as you know, FedEx Ground, resenting the artists. Lowers the minimum age of workers with 30 previously known as RPS, is the second larg- years service eligible for full benefits; There is uniform agreement among record est small-package carrier in North America. labels, online companies and consumers that While providing fifteen years of efficient, af- Creates an independent Railroad Retire- changes to the copyright law are needed. fordable, and safe shipping services to cus- ment Trust Fund; and Congress has a responsibility to promote an tomers throughout the United States and Can- Expands the investment authority of the online marketplace which will allow legitimate, ada, they have accumulated a long list of fund to generate better returns. innovative services to thrive. I call upon my awards and recognitions for their outstanding In a ‘‘railroad state’’ like Pennsylvania, legis- colleagues to join with us as we seek to facili- safety performance. In addition to the ATA lation like this provides the needed security for tate the rapid introduction of legitimate online President’s Trophy for Safety Excellence, the a large portion of our residents. It has the music services for the benefit of our constitu- company has, for the last three years, been backing of both railroad labor and manage- ents, the listening public, of the creators of awarded ‘‘Carrier of the Year’’ in the small- ment. copyrighted material and of the technology package ground category by Wal-Mart, the Now that we have done our part to pass and other entrepreneurial companies which world’s largest retailer. Furthermore, the mem- legislation that strengthens railroad retirement, seek to deliver music to consumers. Mr. bers of the National Small Shipments Traffic let’s make sure that we follow through and get Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to join Conference have selected FedEx Ground as this legislation to the President’s desk. with Mr. CANNON and me in supporting this Parcel Carrier of the Year in 2001 and 1999. measure. All of these awards require a company to es- f tablish a record of technological innovation, re- f liable service, and excellent safety results. A TRIBUTE TO THE 116 YEARS OF Headquartered in my district, FedEx Ground SERVICE BY MANHATTAN’S PAYING TRIBUTE TO HERBERT employs 35,000 men and women nationwide, GOUVERNEUR HOSPITAL OLSON and 1,700 in the Pittsburgh area. The com- pany moves over 1.5 million packages every day with their 370 distribution hubs and 9,500 HON. JERROLD NADLER HON. SCOTT McINNIS drivers and contractors. One of those drivers, OF NEW YORK OF COLORADO Jennifer Zinkel, is one of ten FedEx Ground IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drivers to be made a captain of the prestigious IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ATA Road Team during the company’s his- Thursday, August 2, 2001 Thursday, August 2, 2001 tory. She has over 700,000 accident-free miles Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in her eight-year career as a driver. pay tribute to Manhattan’s Gouverneur Hos- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to I would like to pay special recognition to thank Herbert Olson for his contribution toward pital on the occasion of its 116th anniversary. FedEx Ground President and CEO Daniel J. Since opening its doors to the Lower East the preservation of Colorado’s land and nat- Sullivan. His vision of merging technological ural resources. Herb worked for forty-three Side community in 1885, Gouverneur Hospital advancements, reliable service, and high safe- has been committed to providing dependable years with the Colorado Bureau of Land Man- ty standards have made the company a leader agement before recently retiring. I ask my col- high quality health care at an affordable price. in the industry. From excellent emergency services to quality leagues to join me in honoring Herbert for the It is an honor for me to recognize the em- huge strides he has made for Colorado. long-term care, Gouverneur Hospital has been ployees of FedEx Ground in the CONGRES- there for its neighbors time and time again Herb was instrumental in establishing the SIONAL RECORD as a team of citizens who rec- throughout the past century. An excellent land acquisition program for the BLM, which ognize the importance of safety to the public medical facility and a haven for the commu- has acquired over 33,000 acres of private while providing high quality shipping services. nity, the Hospital and its staff provide patients property during his time there. His talent for f with efficient, thoughtful and affordable care. working with a diverse group of people al- RAILROAD RETIREMENT AND On September 12th, 2001, Gouverneur Hos- lowed him to acquire land from willing sellers SURVIVORS IMPROVEMENT ACT pital will be holding a fundralsing event in only; never did the BLM use the threat of con- honor of its 116th year of service. I am demnation to force a sale of land. SPEECH OF pleased to offer my congratulations to Because of Herb’s work, some of the most HON. MELISSA A. HART Gouverneur Hospital on this occasion. The breathtaking lands in the world are now under money raised at this function will enable the OF PENNSYLVANIA the careful direction of the BLM. His dedica- hospital to better meet the needs of the com- tion and leadership has provided current resi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity, by expanding its nursing facilities, ac- dents and visitors of Colorado with the assur- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 quiring a mobile medical van, and increasing ance not only that they will be able to enjoy Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to its services to the Chinese community. I also the lands, but also that the property will be strongly support H.R. 1140, the Railroad Re- commend the recipients of the Gouverneur preserved for future generations. tirement and Survivors Improvement Act of Hospital Community Service Award for their The leadership that Herb demonstrated dur- 2001. As a cosponsor and one of the 384 yea invaluable contributions to the Gouverneur ing his long tenure with the BLM has proven votes, I am pleased to see the House pass Hospital community. fundamental for the success of the program. I this needed legislation. For the services they have provided to the would like to thank him for his dedication to- One of the original meetings I had in my Lower East Side and their dedication to the ward our beautiful state and to congratulate first months in Congress was with a group of well-being of the community, I offer my sincere him on a long and successful career. He cer- widows whose husbands had worked for Con- congratulations to Gouverneur Hospital for 116 tainly deserves our recognition. rail in Beaver County in my Pennsylvania dis- years of outstanding service. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1545 CONGRATULATING THE CHURCH has led to the resignation of the mayor of and Czech skinheads in Novy Bor. On June OF KHALISTAN ON 15 YEARS OF Magnezitovce and indictments against three 30, 4 skinheads attacked a group of Roma in SERVICE police officers. While much remains to be sort- Ostrava; one of the victims of that attack was ed out, this much is clear: On July 5, Mr. repeatedly stabbed, leaving his life in jeop- HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE Sendrei was taken into police custody. The ardy. On July 16, three men shouting Nazi slo- OF CALIFORNIA next day, he died of injuries, including shock gans attacked a Romani family in their home IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES caused by a torn liver, cranial and pericardial in As in western Bohemia. On July 21, a bleeding, and broken jaw, sternum, and ribs. Romani man was murdered in Svitavy by a Thursday, August 2, 2001 According to reports, Mr. Sendrei had been man who had previously committed attacks Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today chained to a radiator and beaten over for the against Roma, only to face a slap on the wrist to congratulate Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh, last twelve hours of his life. in the courts. President of the Council of Khalistan, for 15 The deaths in police custody of Lubomir These cases follow a decade in which ra- years of service to the Sikhs, the people of Sarissky in 1999 and now Mr. Sendrei, per- cially motivated attacks against Roma in the South Asia and America. sistent reports of police abuse in villages like Czech Republic have largely been tolerated by Fifteen years ago Dr. Aulakh left a well-pay- Hermanovce, and the reluctance of the police the police. Indeed, in the case of the murder ing job to begin striving day in and day out in and judicial system to respond seriously to ra- of Milan Lacko, a police officer was involved. an effort to draw attention to the plight of the cially motivated crimes have all eroded trust in More to the point, he ran over Milan Lacko’s minorities of India. Since that time he has suc- law enforcement in Slovakia. As Americans body with his police car, after skinheads beat ceeded in raising awareness of the treatment know from first-hand experience, when the him and left him in the road. In another case, of Christians, Kashmiri Muslims, and other mi- public loses that trust, society as a whole pays involving a 1999 racially motivated attack on norities in India and throughout the world. Dr. dearly. another Romani man, the Czech Supreme Aulakh has spoken out on behalf of these I welcome the concern for the Sendrei case Court issued a ruling that the attack was pre- people; he has highlighted injustices, and in reflected in the statements of Prime Minister meditated and organized, and then remanded so doing, has raised the level of awareness of Dzurinda, whom I had the chance to meet at the case back to the district court in Jesenik such issues throughout the United States. the end of May, and others in his cabinet. But for sentencing in accordance with that finding. On October 7, 1987, the Sikh homeland de- statements alone will not restore confidence in But the district court simply ignored the Su- clared its independence from India. At that the police among Slovakia’s Romani commu- preme Court’s finding and ordered four of the time, Dr. Aulakh was named to lead the strug- nity. Those who are responsible for this death defendants released. Under circumstances gle to regain the lost sovereignty of the Sikhs. must be held fully accountable before the law. such as these, is it any wonder that Roma so If it were not for Dr. Aulakh’s tireless efforts, I will continue to follow this case, along with lack confidence in the police and judiciary that the human-rights conditions in India would go the trials of the three men still being pros- they feel compelled to defend themselves? unexposed and unpunished. Because of his ecuted for the murder of Anastazia Balazova I am not, however, without hope for the efforts, all of us in Congress are much better last year. Czech Republic. Jan Jarab, the Czech Gov- informed on these matters and we are more Although it has received far less press at- ernment’s Human Rights Commissioner, has able to take appropriate action. Therefore, I tention, in Hungary, a Romani man was also spoken openly and courageously of the would like to take this opportunity to congratu- shot and killed on June 30 by an off-duty po- human rights problems in his country. For ex- late Dr. Aulakh and the Council of Khalistan lice officer in Budapest; one other person was ample, the Czech News Agency recently re- for their tireless efforts on behalf of freedom. injured in that shooting. While the police offi- ported that Jarob had said that ‘‘the Czech f cer in that case has been arrested, too often legal system deals ‘benevolently’ with attacks reports of police misconduct in Hungary are committed by right-wing extremists, ‘[f]rom po- TORTURE AND POLICE ABUSE IN ignored or have been countered with a slap on lice investigators, who do not want to inves- THE OSCE REGION the wrist. I remain particularly alarmed by the tigate such cases as racial crimes, to state at- persistent reports of police brutality in torneys and judges, who pass the lowest pos- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Hajduhadhaz and police reprisals against sible sentences.’’’ I hope Czech political lead- OF NEW JERSEY those who have reported their abuse to the ers—from every party and every walk of life— IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Helsinki Commission. In one case, a teenager will support Jan Jarab’s efforts to address the in Hajduhadhaz who had reported being Thursday, August 2, 2001 problems he so rightly identified. abused by the police was detained by the po- Clearly, problems of police abuse rarely if Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, lice again—after his case had been brought to ever go away on their own. On the contrary, over the July Fourth recess, I had the privilege the attention of the Helsinki Commission, and I believe that, unattended, those who engage of participating in the U.S. Delegation to the after Helsinki Commission staff had raised it in abusive practices only become more brazen OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s annual meet- with the Hungarian Ambassador. In an appar- and shameless. When two police officers in ing held in Paris, where I introduced a resolu- ent attempt to intimidate this boy, the police Romania were accused of beating to death a tion on the need for the OSCE participating claimed to have a ‘‘John Doe’’ criminal indict- suspect in Cugir in early July, was it really a States—all of our States—to intensify our ef- ment for ‘‘unknown persons’’ for damaging the shock? In that case, the two officers had a forts to combat torture, police abuse, and ra- reputation of Hungary abroad. These are out- history of using violent methods to interrogate cial profiling. This resolution, adopted and in- rageous tactics from the communist-era that detainees—but there appears to have been no cluded the Assembly’s final Declaration, also should be ended. real effort to hold them accountable for their calls for greater protection for non-govern- I urge Hungarian Government officials to practices. mental organizations, medical personnel, and look more closely at this problem and take I am especially concerned by reports from others who treat the victims of torture and re- greater efforts to combat police abuse. I un- Amnesty International that children are among port on their human rights violations. The res- derstand an investigation has begun into pos- the possible victims of police abuse and tor- olution also condemns the insidious practice of sible torture by a riverbank patrol in Tiszabura, ture in Romania. On March 14, 14-year-old racial profiling, which has the effect of leaving following reports that police in that unit had Vasile Danut was detained by police in minorities more vulnerable to police abuse. Fi- forced a 14-year-old Romani boy into the ice- Vladesti and beaten severely by police. On nally, my resolution calls for the OSCE partici- cold waters of the Tisza river. There are now April 5, 15-year-old loana Silaghi was report- pating States to adopt, in law and in practice, reports that this unit may have victimized other edly attacked by a police officer in Oradea. a complete ban on incommunicado detention. people as well. I am hopeful this investigation Witnesses in the case have reportedly also Tragically, recent news reports only under- will be transparent and credible and that those been intimidated by the police. In both cases, score how urgent the problem of police abuse who have committed abuses will be held fully the injuries of the children were documented is. I would like to survey a few of the reports accountable. by medical authorities. I urge the Romanian received by the Helsinki Commission in recent In the Czech Republic, lack of confidence in authorities to conduct impartial investigations weeks. law enforcement agents has recently led some into each of these cases and to hold fully ac- First, on July 7 in Slovakia, the body of Roma to seek to form their own self-defense countable those who may be found guilty of Karol Sendrei, a 51-year-old Romani father, units. Frankly, this is not surprising. Roma in violating the law. was returned to his family. The convoluted ac- the Czech Republic continue to be the target Mr. Speaker, as is well-known to many count of his death has included mutual re- of violent, racially motived crime: On April 25, Members, torture and police abuse is a par- criminations among police officers and, so far, a group of Roma were attacked by German ticularly widespread problem in the Republic of E1546 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 Turkey. I have been encouraged by the will- IN HONOR OF THE LAKE CITY of Los Angeles. The National Park Service ingness of some public leaders, such as par- PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH’S 125TH oversees the highly successful Santa Monica liamentarian Emre Kocaoglu, to acknowledge ANNIVERSARY Mountains National Recreation Area, the the breadth and depth of the problem. Ac- world’s largest urban park, spanning from the knowledging the existence of torture must HON. SCOTT McINNIS mountains to the sea and protected in per- petuity by Congress in 1978. In the Santa surely be part of any effort to eradicate this OF COLORADO Monica Mountains, Park Service rangers work abuse in Turkey. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with state and local authorities and community I was therefore deeply disappointed by re- Thursday, August 2, 2001 groups on conservation and recreation ports that 18 women, who at a conference last Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I would projects. year publicly described the rape and other like to recognize the Lake City Presbyterian I am introducing the Rim of the Valley Cor- forms of torture meted out by police, are now Church. The Lake City Presbyterian Church ridor Study Act in an effort to bring back fed- facing charges of ‘‘insulting and raising sus- celebrated its 125th anniversary last month, eral resources and expertise to the mountains picions about Turkish security forces.’’ This is, making it the oldest church in Colorado that above the San Fernando, La Crescenta, Santa of course, more than just a question of the still utilizes its original building. Clarita, Simi and Conejo valleys as well as the right to free speech—a right clearly violated by Lake City’s Community Presbyterian famed Arroyo Seco canyon, home of Pasa- these criminal charges. As one conference Church, originally called Lake City’s First Pres- dena’s Rose Bowl. Our mountains can and participant said, ‘‘I am being victimized a sec- byterian Church, was started in 1876 with an should be places where city-dwellers can eas- ond time.’’ Turkey cannot make the problem of organizational meeting in Del Norte, Colorado. ily go to enjoy such activities as hiking, camp- torture go away by bringing charges against Reverend Alexander Darley had scoured the ing, mountain biking, horseback riding, observ- the victims of torture, by persecuting the doc- area months before looking for Presbyterians ing wildlife or even just to admire nature’s sce- tors who treat torture victims, or by trying to si- and related religious groups to justify his idea nic beauty, up close or afar from our commu- lence the journalists, human rights activists, to make Lake City the home to the first Pres- nities. and even members of Turkey’s own par- byterian Church on the Western Slope of the The Secretary of the Interior would complete liament who seek to shed light on this dark Continental Divide. According to the church’s the study within one to three years, consulting comer. The charges against these 18 women historical record, Rev. Darley went to every an advisory committee of representatives of undermine the credibility of the Turkish Gov- house and tent within six miles of Lake City to the Los Angeles Mayor, Los Angeles County ernment’s assertion that it is truly seeking to acquire names for his petition. After the meet- Supervisors, Ventura County Supervisors, and end the practice of torture and hope these ing in June of 1876, a piece of land was se- City Councils of Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, charges will be dropped. cured for the 24’x40’ frame where the church Westlake Village, Malibu, Calabasas, Burbank, was to be built. Construction began in August, Glendale, La Canada Flintridge, Pasadena, Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw at- and by the end of October the church was South Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Santa Clarita, tention to the case of Abner Louima in New completed. The estimated cost of the church Moorpark, as well as others. It would then be York, whose case has come to light again in was $2,100. necessary for Congress to enact subsequent recent weeks. In 1997, Abner Louima was Rev. Darling was officially ordained as the legislation to implement the recommendations brutally, and horrifically tortured by police offi- minister in 1877, and served Lake City for of the study. cials; he will suffer permanent injuries for the three years before taking leave. Throughout I am pleased to report that this legislation rest of his life because of the damage inflicted the years, many ministers have taken the pul- has bipartisan support. With Reps. HOWARD in a single evening. Eventually, New York City pit, including a tape recorder for the winter BERMAN, DAVID DREIER, ELTON GALLEGLY, police officer Justin Volpe pleaded guilty and months of the 1940’s and 1950’s that filled in HOWARD ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON, BRAD SHERMAN and the gaps between the summer student min- HILDA SOLIS as principal cosponsors of the is serving a 30-year sentence for his crimes. isters that traveled to Lake City. The member- Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act, every Another officer was also found guilty of partici- ship has also fluctuated reaching a high in Member of Congress whose district includes pating in the assault and four other officers 1889 of 132 members to its current member- portions of the Rim of the Valley Corridor is were convicted of lying to authorities about ship of 84. Many stories accompany the well- supporting the legislation. It is my hope that what happened. On July 12, Abner Louima kept historical records of the church, and on the Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act will settled the civil suit he had brought against June 24, 2001 many community members result in an initiative creating a lasting legacy New York City and its police union. gathered to reminisce about the beautiful old of nearby natural open space for our chil- There has been no shortage of ink to de- church. dren—and their children—to enjoy. One hundred and twenty-five years is a scribe the $7.125 million that New York City f milestone, and that is why Mr. Speaker, I ask will pay to Mr. Louima and the unprecedented Congress to recognize the oldest church in the WILLIAM E. LEONARD TRIBUTE— settlement by the police union, which agreed state of Colorado. It is an honor to have that INTERCHANGE NAMED IN HIS to pay an additional $1.625 million. What is distinction, and I salute the members of the HONOR perhaps most remarkable in this case is that Lake City Community Presbyterian Church for Mr. Louima had reached agreement on the fi- continuing its lasting tradition. HON. KEN CALVERT nancial terms of this settlement months ago. f OF CALIFORNIA He spent the last 8 months of his settlement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE RIM OF THE VALLEY negotiations seeking changes in the proce- CORRIDOR STUDY Thursday, August 2, 2001 dures followed when allegations of police Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to abuse are made. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF pay tribute to a most exceptional California In- As the Louima case illustrated, there is no OF CALIFORNIA land Empire community leader, friend and OSCE participating State, even one with long IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES great American—William E. Leonard—who will democratic traditions and many safeguards in be recognized for his work in transportation Thursday, August 2, 2001 place, that is completely free from police with the upcoming dedication and grand-open- abuse. Of course, I certainly don’t want to Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- ing of the interchange between the 210 free- leave the impression that the problems of all troduce H.R. 2715, the Rim of the Valley Cor- way and the 15 interstate highway. OSCE countries are more or less alike—they ridor Study Act, directing the Secretary of the Calvin Coolidge, America’s 13th President, are not. The magnitude of the use of torture Interior to study the feasibility of expanding the once said, ‘‘No person was ever honored for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation what he received; honor has been the reward in Turkey and the use of torture as a means Area to include the mountains and canyons in for what he gave.’’ And Bill Leonard has given of political repression in Uzbekistan unfortu- Southern California that are part of the Rim of much during his years of public and commu- nately distinguish those countries from others. the Valley Corridor designated by the State of nity service. But every OSCE participating State has an ob- California. A member of the California State Highway ligation to prevent and punish torture and For many families, the mountains above our Commission from 1973 to 1977 and the Cali- other forms of police abuse and I believe communities are a nearby haven to enjoy na- fornia Transportation Commission from 1985 every OSCE country should do more. ture, a refuge from the noise and commotion to 1993, Bill Leonard has made a great impact August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1547 in a short amount of time upon Inland Empire will help prospective homebuyers achieve their lected her literary work. Students in China and and Californian transportation needs. I can goals by reducing initial out-of-pocket costs by Taiwan now read her prose and poetry in their think of no other more fitting tribute to Bill as much as 80 percent. That means that indi- textbooks and standard reading. Leonard than the dedication of this vital inter- viduals and families that lack the cash to Throughout her life, Cecilia Chang received change given his many years of service in the make a large downpayment can take advan- many honors and awards, among them, the field of transportation infrastructure. tage of California NeighborWorks to bridge the prestigious Chung Shan Literary Award in Bill Leonard began his professional career financial gap. 1968; the Distinguished Alumni Award from when he joined his father at Leonard Realty & This program also helps families with past Taipei Catholic University; the China Literary Building Company in San Bernardino, after credit issues by providing them with coun- Society Award; the National Sun Yat Sen Cul- leaving the United States Army (1943Ð1946) seling from Neighborhood Housing Services, tural Foundation Literature Award; the Wom- where he rose to the rank of First Lieutenant. giving them a better education about their en’s Union Long Poetry Award; and the Life- He earned a bachelors degree in Business credit, their finances and the home buying long Contributor in Literature Award from the Administration from the University of California process. And all of this is achieved without Chinese Literary Society of Taipei on May 4, at Berkeley in 1944. From the family business, burdening taxpayers. Instead, NeighborWorks 2001. Bill Leonard developed, owned and operated a relies on a collaborative effort between the pri- Cecilia Chang came to the United Sates variety of real estate, management and devel- vate sector and non-profit partners to meet the seven years ago to live in Southern California. opment services throughout the Inland Empire. needs of potential homeowners in Orange She was married to the late Philip Yu and is And from 1956 to 1958 he served as a mem- County and in California. survived by one son, Justin Yu of New York ber of California’s Athletic Commission. Providing new ways to get hard working in- City, one daughter, Theresa Yeh of Los Ange- In the community, Bill Leonard has been dividuals and families into their own homes is les, and four grandchildren, Rosemary and equally involved and giving. He is a member truly a worthy objective. It makes them feel Pauline Yu and Paul and David Yeh. and past director of the San Bernardino Area good about themselves and about the commu- f Chamber of Commerce, member and past nity they live in. I look forward to seeing more president of the San Bernardino Host Lions, initiatives like this one in California and to HONORING CALVARY CHILDREN’S founding member and president of Inland Ac- working with the NeighborWorks partners in HOME, COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA tion, Inc. and a member of the National Or- the future. ange Show Board of Directors, which he has f HON. BOB BARR served as President and Chairman of the OF GEORGIA TRIBUTE TO THE LATE CECILIA Board of Governors. Additionally he has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served on the San Bernardino Valley Board of HSUI–YA CHANG Thursday, August 2, 2001 Realtors, San Bernardino College Foundation, St. Bernadine’s Hospital Foundation and Uni- HON. DAVID WU Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Rev. versity of California at Riverside Foundation. OF OREGON Snyder Turner is an untiring servant to the Bill Leonard has been honored numerous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needy children of Cobb County, Georgia. Rev. Turner’s greatest accomplishment is that he times over the years for his outstanding public Thursday, August 2, 2001 and community service, including the Boy has managed Calvary Children’s Home since Scouts of America Inland Empire Council’s Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my 1971. Rev. Turner has received numerous Distinguished Citizens Award, Valley Group’s condolences to the family and friends of awards and widespread recognition for his Award for Excellence in Infrastructure, and Cecilia Hsui-Ya Chang, also known as Cecilia work with children. His commitment to pro- more. The Interchange Dedication is a proud Yu, upon her passing. viding a haven for disadvantaged children addition to this list. Cecilia Chang was born in 1919 in Tienjing makes him an invaluable asset to Cobb Coun- Mr. Speaker, Bill Leonard has dedicated his of Hopei Province, near Bejing. She began her ty and surrounding communities. life to public and community service. An Amer- literary career very early. Her essays and Calvary Children’s Home provides long-term ican whose talents have bettered the lives of poems were published in various Chinese lit- care for abused, abandoned, and underprivi- those living in the Inland Empire and Cali- erary magazines and newspapers when she leged children. The home has operated in fornia. It is an honor for me today to join in his was in junior high school. In her second year Cobb County since 1966, and has continually recognition—the new Interchange bears a of high school, she published her first book. expanded its ability to care for even more chil- proud and distinguished name. Cecilia Chang studied western languages at dren. In 1997, Calvary moved to a new loca- f the Fu-Jen Catholic University in Beijing at the tion in Powder Springs. This new facility al- beginning of the Sino-Japanese war. After she lows the Home to care for 20 to 30 children CALIFORNIA NEIGHBORWORKS graduated from the Department of Foreign at one time. Calvary Children’s Home provides Languages and Literature, she studied history care to children for as long as they need it; HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE as a graduate student and became a sea- there is no age at which care must stop. OF CALIFORNIA soned editor for Fu-Jen Catholic University’s This year marks the 30th anniversary of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES literature journal. Because of the ongoing war, Rev. Turner’s leadership at Calvary Children’s she moved to Chungking and worked as the Home. I would like to extend to Rev. Turner Thursday, August 2, 2001 editor of the Literary Edition at the Social Wel- my admiration for his work with the children of Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ap- fare Daily News of Chungking and the Na- Cobb County. I hope Rev. Turner’s work and plaud the efforts of Freddie Mac, California tional Catholic Newspaper (‘‘YI-Shi Pao’’) at dedication to his community continues for Bank and Trust (CB&T), Impact Community the age of 24. After WWII, she returned to many years to come. Capital, Neighborhood Housing Services of Beijing to teach as an instructor at Fu-Jen f Orange County (NHSOC) and the California Catholic University. Housing Loan Insurance Fund (CaHLIF), for In 1949, she moved to Taiwan and taught INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT: launching a unique new statewide public-pri- as a professor of the English Department at RIGHT TO LIFE ACT vate homeownership initiative called California Providence University in Taichung, Taiwan. In NeighborWorks. California Neighborworks was 1965, she began her tenure as professor of lit- HON. DUNCAN HUNTER designed to help address California’s afford- erature and translation at Fu-Jen Catholic Uni- OF CALIFORNIA able housing crisis. Every American dreams of versity School of Literature. She continued to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES owning a home, but because of skyrocketing teach at Fu-Jen for 17 years. home prices in California, that dream has un- Altogether, Cecilia Chang has written and Thursday, August 2, 2001 fortunately become unattainable for many hard published 82 books in Chinese, some of which Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- working Californian families. In Orange County have been translated into English, Korean, troducing legislation that, if passed, will once alone, home prices have appreciated by a and French. Her works have been published and for all protect our unborn children from staggering 45 percent since 1995. and widely read in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Main- harm. Over 1.3 million abortions are per- All the partners involved should be com- land China, Malaysia, and Singapore. Institu- formed in the United States each year and mended for creating an innovative and pro- tions and libraries throughout the world, in- over 38 million have been performed since gressive program that is responsive to the cluding the Library of Congress and the Cen- abortion was legalized in 1973. This is a na- mortgage needs of Californians. This initiative tral Library of the Republic of China have col- tional tragedy. It is the duty of all Americans E1548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 to protect our children—born and unborn. This on in the minds of the millions of men, women tion of Central Connecticut testified about how bill, the Right to Life Act, would provide blan- and children that came to see this amazing difficult it is for a provider to respond to a ket protection to all unborn children from the man and his dangerous performances. There technical denial of a claim. For example, a pa- moment of conception. were 1,500 people that attended his funeral to tient must be homebound in order to be enti- In 1973, the United States Supreme Court, pay their respects in his adopted home town tled to benefits. A physician must certify, in in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, refused of Venice. writing, that the patient meets the homebound to determine when human life begins and Gunther Gebel-Williams began his career at requirement. However, if the certification is not therefore found nothing to indicate that the un- the age of 12 in WWII Germany and he later signed and dated prior to billing for coverage, born are persons protected by the Fourteenth joined the Barnum and Bailey Circus in 1968 a claim denial is issued. At this point, a pro- Amendment. In the decision, however, the only to make his first American debut on Jan. vider has to pursue a formal appeal. Our bill Court did concede that, ‘‘If the suggestion of 6, 1969. From that first debut in 1969 until his requires the development of a system to allow personhood is established, the appellants’’ last in 1989 he never missed a show, totaling easy corrections of technical problems with case, of course, collapses, for the fetus’ right 12,000 consecutive performances. Kenneth claims without having to go through the ap- to life would be guaranteed specifically by the Feld memorialized Gunther Gebel-Williams by peals process—saving time for providers and Amendment.’’ Considering Congress has the saying ‘‘He was unlike any performer any- for the appeals system. constitutional authority to uphold the Four- where. When he entered the circus arena, At a recent meeting of my Subcommittee, teenth Amendment, coupled by the fact that whether caring a Roman Post on galloping Congressman CAMP told us that he spent an the Court admitted that if personhood were to horses or atop an elephant, every eye was al- afternoon working in one of his local doctors’ be established, the unborn would be pro- ways on him until he left the floor.’’ When offices, filling out the forms that need to be tected, it can be concluded that we have the Gunther Gebel-Williams was not performing completed before Medicare can be billed for a authority to determine when life begins. he would often put on a pair of his old boots health care service. He was confronted with The Right to Life Act does what the Su- and help to sweep the floor. several books, each as large as a phone preme Court refused to do in Roe v. Wade He loved and cared for the animals like a book, that needed to be consulted in order to and recognizes the personhood of the unborn father. At Gunther’s funeral Dr. Richard Houch properly code the claim. It just should not be for the purpose of enforcing four important a retired veterinarian, told the audience of his that difficult. provisions in the Constitution: (1) Sec. I of the devotion to animals stating, ‘‘He would watch I have visited a wide cross section of Con- Fourteenth Amendment prohibiting states from baby tigers and leopards playing to figure out necticut’s health care providers—and they depriving any person of life; (2) Sec. 5 of the what they could do best in the act. He knew raise a common theme with me. They are Fourteenth Amendment providing Congress the personality, disposition and idiosyncrasies frustrated. These are good people who want the power to enforce, by appropriate legisla- of every animal.’’ He was an amazing man to take care of the patients they see. And yet tion, the provision of this amendment; (3) the who was not only loved by the animals but they are inundated by forms, requirements, due process clause of the Fifth Amendment, also by his fans and friends. I believe that the second-guessing, and heavy handed over- which concurrently prohibits the federal gov- world has lost a legend and my congressional sight. We have to take action, or we run the ernment from depriving any person of life; and district a good citizen. He will be missed great- risk of driving from the Medicare program the (4) Article 1, Section 8, giving Congress the ly. very providers we need to ensure that seniors power to make laws necessary and proper to f have access to high quality care. enforce all powers in the Constitution. An eye physician from Torrington Con- This legislation will protect millions of future INTRODUCTION OF MEDICARE necticut contacted me earlier this year to ex- children by prohibiting any state or federal law REGULATORY AND CON- press his frustration with a system that sub- that denies the personhood of the unborn, TRACTING REFORM ACT OF 2001 jected him, in his words, ‘‘to a star-chamber thereby effectively overturning Roe v. Wade. proceeding . . . for the crime of serving the We have had some recent successes in HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON elderly.’’ This is unacceptable. We must act. protecting our preborn including the passage OF CONNECTICUT My bill will diminish the paperwork load re- of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quired to meet complex and technical regu- latory requirements and immediately free up Human Cloning Prohibition Act, as well as the Thursday, August 2, 2001 introduction of the Born-Alive Infants Protec- for patient care time that providers now spend tion Act. These bills recognize the unborn Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak- completing and filing federal forms. Specifi- child as a human and provide protection to the er, today I rise to introduce the bipartisan cally, my bill streamlines the regulatory proc- fetus. Because I firmly believe that life begins Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform ess, enhances education and technical assist- at conception and that the preborn child de- Act of 2001. Over the past several months, I ance for doctors and other health care pro- serves all the rights and protections afforded have been working closely with PETE STARK, viders, and protects the rights of providers in an American citizen, I support these pieces of Ranking Member of the Ways and Means the audit and recovery process to ensure that legislation. The Right to Life Act will finally put Health Subcommittee, to assemble this much the repayment process is fair and open. At the our unborn children on the same legal footing needed package. This legislation is the prod- same time, the bill has been carefully de- as all other persons. I hope my colleagues will uct of months of bipartisan consultation with signed to protect ongoing and necessary ef- join me in support of this important effort. health care providers and with the Department forts to reduce waste, fraud and abuse from f of Health and Human Services. Our bill will go the Medicare program. a long way toward alleviating the burden of In addition, under this bill, the Secretary is THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON unreasonable and unnecessary regulatory pa- given the tools to manage Medicare program EARTH perwork from the nation’s doctors and other operations competitively and efficiently. For health care providers. the first time, the new Centers for Medicare HON. DAN MILLER I am pleased that every member of the and Medicaid Services will be able to contract OF FLORIDA Health Subcommittee has decided to join me with the best entities available to process IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Congressman STARK in introducing this claims, make payments and answer questions. important legislation, along with several of our And the Secretary will be free to promote Thursday, August 2, 2001 colleagues from the full committee. This inter- quality through incentives for the Medicare Ad- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘La- est tells us that Members of Congress are ministrative Contractors to provide outstanding dies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages, hearing from doctors, from home health work- service to seniors and health care providers. welcome to the greatest show on earth! The ers, from hospital administrators, from nursing The bill includes a section I am particularly Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Cir- home aides that change is needed. Good excited about that will create a demonstration cus is proud to present Gunther Gebel-Wil- health care is about patients, not paperwork. program designed to make intense and tar- liams.’’ America’s health care providers must be freed geted technical assistance available to small These words were spoken all across the from the flood of forms. health care providers. This demonstration will world for the past quarter of a century reach- My Subcommittee has been taking a serious offer technical experts to work with small pro- ing the ears of an estimated 200 million peo- and honest look at the problems of providers viders on a voluntary basis to evaluate sys- ple, introducing the greatest animal trainer that throughout the year. And I have to tell you— tems for compliance and suggest more effi- has ever lived. Gunther Gebel-Williams has the problems are real. At a hearing in March, cient or more effective means of operating recently passed away, but his memory will live Susan Wilson of the Visiting Nurses’ Associa- their documentation and billing systems. This August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1549 demonstration is modeled on successful work 434 environmental cases during the 1990’s. But do we demand those things? Of course undertaken by the Occupational Safety and Businesses, farmers, and local governments not. Because those people aren’t poor. And in Health Administration to promote compliance have paid an untold amount more. My bill will Congress, we only like to make things difficult with complicated requirements. Through this stop the flow of dollars away from environ- for those who are poor. demonstration, we are going to help small pro- mental protection and into lawyers pockets For the last decade, every time that poverty viders overwhelmed by the complexity of while protecting the honest men and women issues come before the House, my colleagues Medicare’s rules by showing them what they who live in, care for, and make their living on the other side of the aisle, proclaim the need to do to comply. from the beautiful Western states we call words, ‘‘personal responsibility.’’ I challenge We also create an ombudsman to help pro- home. my colleagues to hold themselves to that viders solve problems they encounter with the f same standard. Take responsibility for your Medicare program. Too many doctors tell us own actions. Admit that provisions like this are that they operate in fear of making an inno- DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AF- only intended to demonize those who are cent error and ending up with the very viability FAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN poor. Don’t hide behind the falsehood that this of their practice in jeopardy. We need to DEVELOPMENT, AND INDE- community service requirement will somehow change that mind set—Medicare should help PENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIA- alleviate the problems of those living in public providers comply with rules—it shouldn’t drive TIONS ACT, 2002 housing. Acknowledge that your failure to offer them away from the system. serious solutions has only exacerbated their Passage of the Johnson-Stark bill will take SPEECH OF problems. a long step toward making that goal a reality. HON. JERROLD NADLER Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to vote I look forward to working with my colleagues for the Rangel amendment and encourage OF NEW YORK them to support initiatives that will actually im- and with the Administration to see our bill be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come law this year. prove the situation of those struggling to make Monday, July 30, 2001 ends meet. f f CLEAN WATER USERS The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union had under TRIBUTE TO RUDY ABBOTT PROTECTION ACT consideration the bill (H.R. 2620) making ap- propriations for the Departments of Vet- HON. BOB RILEY HON. C.L. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER erans Affairs and Housing and Urban Devel- OF ALABAMA OF IDAHO opment and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fices for the fiscal year ending September 30, Thursday, August 2, 2001 Thursday, August 2, 2001 2002, and for other purposes, Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in sup- tribute to Rudy Abbott, the head baseball troduce the ‘‘Clean Water Users Protection port of the Rangel amendment to the Fiscal coach of Jacksonville State University, Jack- Act.’’ This bill provides that plaintiffs under the Year 2002 VAÐHUD Appropriations bill which sonville, Alabama, for 31 years. Clean Water Act must post a bond for their would eliminate funding used to implement the Coach Abbott retired this year after a re- opponents’ legal fees before filing a case. Or- community service requirement for residents markable career. He is the 29th coach in dinary farmers, small businessmen, rural of public housing. NCAA history to win 1,000 games and was counties and school districts have all become The community service requirement the winningest coach in Alabama collegiate targets for zealots who place their own inter- amounts to nothing more than an attack on sports history. Among the highlights of his pretation of the law before the interests of those who are poor. Granted, residents of coaching career are the fact that he led the rural America. My act will ensure that only le- public housing do receive a benefit from the Jacksonville State Gamecocks to back-to-back gitimate lawsuits are brought under the Clean government—a benefit Congress began pro- NCAA Division II National Championships in Water Act. viding almost a century ago, because it under- 1990 and 1991 and was named the NCAA Di- Congress established Clean Water Act cit- stood that despite their hard-work, parents vision ‘‘Coach of the Year’’ in both years. He izen suits in the 1970’s to ensure that each could not meet the basic needs of their fami- guided five teams to the Gulf South Con- citizen would have a voice in making sure that lies. ference titles and earned Gulf South Con- our environment remained clean. Unfortu- But instead of proactively addressing the ference ‘‘Coach of the Year’’ on seven dif- nately, the process was corrupted by those factors that cause people to need public hous- ferent occasions. He captured eleven Gulf who want to destroy private enterprise and ing in the first place—lack of jobs, low wages, South Conference Division crowns and took line their pockets in the process. The Talent Ir- poor education—and helping them to escape seven teams to championships and NCAA Di- rigation District is a perfect example. In that the vicious cycle of poverty, we just add to vision II World Series berths. case a radical environmental group challenged their hardships and label them as Such a record is all the more remarkable a commonly used, federally regulated herbi- undeserving. With these community service when you learn the ‘‘rest of the story’’ that he cide as violating the Clean Water Act. A lower requirements, we’re essentially saying to only got into collegiate coaching by chance. court rejected their suit, and rightfully so. The them, ‘‘Earn your keep or else.’’ Following graduation from a junior college in 9th Circuit Court ruled, against nearly 30 years If we followed this logic and made every Mississippi, Coach Abbott had returned home of precedent to the contrary, that aquatic her- American earn their keep, then we would de- to Anniston, Alabama, and landed a job as bicides are also covered by the Clean Water mand CEO’s of nuclear power companies, sports writer for The Anniston Star. In 1964, Act. Every irrigator in the United States now who receive millions of dollars from the gov- he became the Sports Information Director at faces the prospect of losing their farms or ernment to subsidize their liability insurance— Jacksonville State, and in 1970, he asked to going to jail. Had the plaintiff in the case been far more than the meager cost of a public step in as Baseball Coach for a temporary pe- forced to post a bond, perhaps they would housing unit—to hand out sandwiches at the riod of time due to the illness of the perma- have thought twice before filing their suit. church soup kitchen. We would demand nent coach. He stayed for 31 years. The Clean Water Users Protection Act does heads of pharmaceutical companies who, year It is said that the measure of a man is the not change any obligation under the Clean after year, get billions of dollars in tax breaks, influence he has on the lives of others. Over Water Act. It does not reduce the remediation to be candy stripers at the local hospital. his thirty years in coaching, it is almost impos- and/or penalties that can be ordered if viola- But do we demand those things? Of course sible to imagine how many lives Coach Abbott tions of the Clean Water Act are found. It will, not. Because those are the people who do- has affected. On a professional level, he however, reduce the incentives for frivolous nate to our campaign war chests. coached 24 All Americans and over 75 of his suits to be filed. It will restrain the impulse for If we followed this logic, we would demand players have gone on to the professional mercenary lawyers to set up shop in the guise the suburban couple, who got a tax break ranks. But more important is what he has of caring for the environment. The Sacramento when they bought their first home, to scrub done for Jacksonville State University and its Bee recently ran a series of articles about the graffiti off the wall at the subway station. We athletic department and its student athletes immense amounts of money that flow into the would demand the farmer, who received a and its student body. I salute Coach Abbott at pockets of lawyers performing such ‘‘citizen- subsidy when his crops were damaged in last the end of his baseball coaching career and suits.’’ They reported that the government paid summer’s drought, to pick up litter along the wish him and his family the very best in the fu- out $31.6 million in plaintiffs attorneys fees for highway. ture. E1550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 CONCERN-REGARDING BUSINESS ployees, the men and women who make our ARTICLE BY FORMER SEC. BILL OWNERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES country strong, to be exposed to this arbitrary RICHARDSON REGARDING and capricious process. A right to redress the KAZAKHSTAN HON. CORRINE BROWN actions of the Better Business Bureau when li- OF FLORIDA belous, slanderous, arbitrary, or capricious ac- HON. JULIA CARSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion is apparent is a fundamental right we OF INDIANA must insure. Thank you. Thursday, August 2, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, August 2, 2001 Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker and f fellow Members of Congress, I want to alert Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, an you to a matter of concern that I have regard- ENSURE FAIR WAGES AND DUE article published in The Washington Times of ing business owners and their employees, par- PROCESS FOR DAY LABORERS Monday, July 30, 2001, by Mr. Bill Richardson, ticularly small business owners, within our has especially impressed me. While world at- country. This problem has been told to me by tention focuses on major nations, Mr. Richard- some of my constituents and is a problem HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ son reminds us of the strategic importance of about which business owners throughout the OF ILLINOIS a lesser-known, but truly significant nation, country have written to you. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kazakhstan. We are a nation that is built upon the rule We remember Bill Richardson as a former of law. This has assured a system of account- Thursday, August 2, 2001 member of this body; as our nation’s Ambas- ability for our conduct as individuals, busi- Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, today I am sador to the United Nations; and, as Secretary nesses and institutions. Congress, as elected introducing the ‘‘Day Laborer Fairness and of Energy, all excellent credentials for his inci- representatives, meets and acts to improve Protection Act,’’ a bill to ensure fair wages and sive assessment and powerful reminder of the and refine the system in order to protect the due process for day laborers. critical geopolitical importance of Kazakhstan, people and their property. The foundation as bounded by Russia, China and Iran, and the Day laborers are individuals who are hired enormous store of energy it holds for the framed by our nation’s founders in the Con- by agencies to work on a day-to-day basis for stitution is the concept of due process and the world. employers who pay for the services of tem- I commend the article and urge that my col- right thereof. We each have the assurance porary laborers. Day labor is not of a clerical leagues give it their attention. that the law protects our person and property or professional nature. Most day laborers per- [The Washington Times, Published 7/30/01] from libelous, slanderous, and otherwise tor- form construction, warehouse, restaurant, jani- CRAZY FOR KAZAKHSTAN tuous interference with our reputation or busi- torial, landscaping or light industrial work— ness. Unfortunately, I have learned that we often taking home far less than the minimum (By Bill Richardson) have within our country a private organization wage. As secretary of energy and ambassador to the United Nations during the Clinton ad- that with the appearance of being quasi-gov- In the absence of federal guidelines, day la- ernmental and without any legal or regulatory ministration, I traveled three times to borers are often subjected to long, unpaid Kazakhstan to underscore the importance of oversight and control can libel and slander wait-periods before being assigned to a job. this key Central Asian country to U.S. inter- and tortuously interfere with a small business. Commonly, these workers also face dan- ests. Of all the countries rising from the They can do so with virtual immunity. This or- gerous working conditions and are paid lower ashes of the Soviet Union, few offer the ganization is the National Better Business Bu- wages than full-time workers performing the promise of Kazakhstan. In terms of both eco- nomic potential and political stability, reau and their franchise local Better Business same or similar jobs. Further, day laborers are Bureaus. At times, some of these bureaus Kazakhstan is critical to the long-term suc- frequently charged high (often undisclosed) cess of the Central Asian nations. The Bush classify small business owners as unsatisfac- fees for on-the-job meals, transportation to tory, libel and slander them with opinion and administration should continue our policy of and from job sites and special attire and safe- engaging Kazakhstan to ensure that this key innuendo, and provide them no due process to ty equipment necessary for jobs. Some agen- country moves towards the Western orbit correct the problem. If sued in court, they cies even ask workers to sign waivers in case and adopts continued market and political argue qualified immunity under the guise of they are injured on the job. reforms. the public good. No one disputes the right of From its independence from the Soviet Partially due to these unfair labor conditions, a Better Business Bureau to print facts. It is Union in 1991 to the present, Kazak leaders many day laborers are caught in a cycle of when they print falsehoods, opinion, or nega- have made the difficult and controversial de- poverty. A recent study by the University of Illi- cisions necessary to bring their country into tive innuendo that a mechanism for redress or nois Center for Urban Economic Development the 21st century. In May 1992, President correction must be assured. found that 65 percent of 510 surveyed day la- Nursultan Nazarbayev announced that When closely examined, however, one finds Kazakhstan would unilaterally disarm all of that there are Better Business Bureaus that borers receive $5.15 per hour. Taking into consideration the number of hours spent wait- its nuclear weapons. In the aftermath of the arbitrarily and capriciously exclude and nega- Soviet Union’s collapse, Kazakhstan was left tively classify those they don’t like. They also ing to be assigned to work (often between 1.5 with the fourth-largest nuclear arsenal in frequently rate companies with terrible records and three hours), the real value per hour of the world, a tempting target for terrorists as being satisfactory. No written guidelines or work is reduced to less than about four dollars and other extremists. Mr. Nazarbayev’s cou- rules are available that require the Better Busi- per hour. This low figure does not reflect rageous decision to disarm in the face of op- transportation and food and equipment fees, position from Islamic nationalists and po- ness Bureau to adhere to any legal standard tential regional instability was one of the in their dealings with business. (With the inter- which are often deducted from day laborers’ wages. fundamental building blocks that have al- net, the conduct of one local Better Business lowed Kazakhstan to emerge as a strong, sta- Bureau is then taken as true and disseminated To address these problems, this Act re- ble nation and a leader in Central Asia. Then everywhere.) The Better Business Bureaus quires day laborer wages that are equal to President George Bush hailed the decision as also charge money for these reports. They those paid to permanent employees who are ‘‘a momentous stride toward peace and sta- make money without responsibility for how performing substantially equivalent work, with bility.’’ consideration given to seniority, experience, Since that time, Central Asia has become they make it. Why are they above the law and an increasingly complex region. Russia is re- other businesses? skills & qualifications. Also, it mandates wages for job assignment wait-times lasting more emerging from its post-Soviet economic cri- On a first-hand basis, I recently inquired of ses and is actively looking for both economic the National Better Business Bureau regarding than thirty minutes. Such wages shall be at a opportunities in Central Asia as well as to the process and I was met with hostility and rate that is not less than federal or state min- secure its political influence over the region. rebuke. Prominent members of my community imum wages. Further, it requires itemized China is rapidly expanding its economic who tried to ascertain information about how statements showing deductions made from power and political influence in the region. to redress a concern with a local Better Busi- day laborers’ wages. Finally, it mandates that Iran, despite recent progress made by mod- ness Bureau were hung up on by senior rank- when a day laborer is hurt on the job, the em- erate elements in the government, is still a state sponsor of terrorism and is actively ing National Better Business Bureau employ- ployer who has requested the services of the day laborer provide for coverage of health working to develop weapons of mass destruc- ees. tion. Many of the other former Soviet repub- The process I have described is not in the care costs. lics have become havens for religious ex- public’s best interest. It is not appropriate for Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to sup- tremists, terrorists, drug cartels and transit us to allow our business owners and their em- port this pro-labor legislation. points for smugglers of all kind. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1551 In the center of this conflict and insta- Ed is chairman and chief executive officer of The animosity towards Christians and other bility Kazakhstan has begun to prosper by Pleasant Holidays, L.L.C., and Lynn serves as religious minorities in India is well known. working to build a modern economy, devel- vice chairperson. Lynn, a graphics artist who High-ranking officials of India’s governing coa- oping its vast natural resources and pro- viding a base of stability in a very uncertain did picture cells for Disney’s animated classic lition have said openly that everyone who lives part of the world. With the discovery of the ‘‘Peter Pan,’’ oversees the development of in India must either be Hindu or be subser- massive Kashagan oil field in the Kazak por- major promotions, ad campaigns and bro- vient to Hinduism. They have called for nation- tion of the Caspian Sea, Kazakhstan is chures, and is actively involved with the deco- alization of the Christian churches in India, polseci to become a major supplier of petro- ration and renovation of the company’s hotels. severing them from the denominations to leum to the Western world and a competitor The company has expanded to serve Mex- which they belong. to Organization of Petroleum Exporting ico, Tahiti, Japan and other destinations in the Since the current wave of violence exploded Countries (OPEC). It is critical that we con- Orient, in addition to the ownership of several on Christmas 1998, more than two and a half tinue to facilitate western companies’ in- hotels in Hawaii. years ago, Christian churches have been vestment in Kazakhstan and the establish- ment of secure, east-west pipeline routes for In 1987, Ed and Lynn formed the Pleasant burned, and assaults have been carried out on Kazak oil. This is the only way for Hawaiian Holidays Foundation to grant annual priests and nuns. Kazakhstan to loosen ’its dependence on scholarships and awards to benefit Hawaiian Mr. Speaker, that is the state of religious Russia for transit rights for its oil and gas residents. The non-profit Hogan Family Foun- freedom in India. The Indian government has and secure additional, much needed, oil for dation, founded in 1998, is dedicated to pro- much work in front of it. It is time for India to the world market. moting an understanding of the importance of stop trampling the rights of minorities and American policy in the region must be travel and tourism ‘‘by creating and operating begin protecting religious freedom, civil lib- based on the complex geopolitics of Central educational, humanitarian, and civic-minded erties, human rights, and the other important Asia and provide the support required to en- able these countries to reach their economic programs that encourage meaningful commu- rights that are the mark of a true democratic potential. We must continue to give top pri- nication between persons of all cultures.’’ state. ority to the development of Kazakhstan’s oil With the formation of the Travel and Tour- f and gas industries and to the establishment ism Institute, the Ed and Lynn Hogan Program of east-west transportation corridors for Cas- in Travel and Tourism is funded at Loyola 54TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIA’S pian oil and gas. We must also remain com- Marymount University in Los Angeles to pre- INDEPENDENCE DAY mitted to real support for local political pare college students for executive careers in leadership, fostering rule of law and eco- the travel industry. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. nomic reforms and to helping mitigate and solve the lingering ethnic and nationalistic Ed and Lynn volunteer for numerous other OF NEW JERSEY conflicts in the region. Only through mean- non-profit organizations focused on health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ingful and substantial cooperation with care, child abuse and education, and sit on Thursday, August 2, 2001 Kazakhstan, will we be able to realize these several boards, and have been honored fre- goals. quently for their efforts. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to There are many challenges ahead for Not surprisingly, they also have been hon- join with the people of India and the Indian- Kazakhstan, but there are enormous oppor- ored extensively by the tourism industry and American community to commemorate India’s tunities for economic and political progress. the government and people of Hawaii. A few Independence Day. The 54th anniversary of Mr. Nazarbayev has taken advantage of highlights: In 1993, Ed and Lynn were in- India’s Independence will actually occur on Kazakhstan’s stability to begin transforming August 15th, while Congress is in recess, so its economy from the old Soviet form— ducted into the American Society of Travel giant, state-owned industries and collective Agents’ ‘‘Hall of Fame,’’ the travel industry’s I wanted to take this opportunity tonight, be- grain farms—into a modem, market-based highest honor. In 1995, Ed served as a dele- fore we adjourn, to mark this important occa- economy. We have much at stake in this de- gate to the first White House Conference on sion before my colleagues in this House and velopment. Will Kazakhstan become a true Travel and Tourism. Lynn has been named to the American people. market-oriented democracy, or will it slip Working Woman magazine’s top 500 list of fe- Last month, Americans celebrated the into economic stagnation and ethnic vio- male executives in the United States for the Fourth of July. For a billion people in India, lence like so many of its neighbors? The sta- past five years, number 53 in 1998 and num- one-sixth of the human race, the 15th of Au- bility of Central Asia and the Caucasus de- gust holds the same significance. I am proud pends on how Kazakhstan chooses to move ber 34 this year. forward. The United States must do its part In their spare time, Ed and Lynn train and to extend my congratulations to the people of to enhance U.S.-Kazakhstan cooperation and show their Arabian horses, play in travel in- India, and to the sons and daughters of India encourage prosperity and stability for the dustry and celebrity golf tournaments, and who have come to the United States, enrich- entire region. fawn over their two grandchildren, Michael and ing American society in so many ways. On August 15, 1947, the people of India fi- f Shalyn. Mr. Speaker, Ed and Lynn Hogan are loving nally gained their independence from Britain, IN HONOR OF ED AND LYNN people who are dedicated to their profession, following a long and determined struggle that HOGAN their community, their family and each other. I continues to inspire the world. In his stirring know my colleagues will join Janice and me in ‘‘midnight hour’’ speech, India’s first Prime HON. ELTON GALLEGLY congratulating them on a lifetime of success Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, set the tone for OF CALIFORNIA together in each of those areas as they cele- the newly established Republic, a Republic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brate their 50th wedding anniversary. devoted to the principles of democracy and f secularism. In more than half a century since Thursday, August 2, 2001 then, India has stuck to the path of free and Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN fair elections, a multi-party political system and my close friends Ed and Lynn Hogan: suc- INDIA CONTINUES the orderly transfer of power from one govern- cessful entrepreneurs and philanthropists who ment to its successor. have seen and changed the world together HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE India continues to grapple with the chal- and who will celebrate their 50th wedding an- OF CALIFORNIA lenges of delivering broad-based economic niversary on August 13, 2001. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES development to a large and growing popu- Ed’s and Lynn’s accomplishments are nu- lation. India has sought to provide full rights merous and far-reaching. In 1959, they Thursday, August 2, 2001 and representation to its many ethnic, religious opened Pleasant Travel Service in Point Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, there has and linguistic communities. And India seeks to Pleasant, New Jersey. Three years later, they been a disturbing pattern of oppression of be a force for stability and cooperation in the moved their four children and the business to Christians and other religious minorities in strategically vital South Asia region. In all of Southern California to better serve clients India. This persecution of Christians in India these respects, India stands out as a model wishing to visit Hawaii. continues. It has been going on steadily since for other Asian nations, and developing coun- The company is now a limited liability cor- Christmas 1998, with occasional flare-ups be- tries everywhere, to follow. poration with more than 1,700 employees and fore that, as exemplified by one incident when Mr. Speaker, one of the most difficult situa- revenues exceeding $400 million. Their four the state police used unnecessary and over- tions for a democracy is their relationships children—Brian and Christine, and twins Gary whelming force to stop a Christian religious with their neighbors, especially if they do not and Glenn—are all executives in the company. festival. share the same democratic ideals. India has E1552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 struggled to establish a peaceful cooperation Fullerton Junior College, where he earned an portation Systems Center. The Center pro- with the nation of Pakistan. As you know, Associate of Arts Degree. He went on to vides technical analysis, research and project Pakistan has made a transition from the thin UCLA and completed his Bachelor of Science management to DOT and other Federal agen- guise of democracy to an outright military Degree in Business Administration and Fi- cies. state. nance, and then attended Hastings Law Recently, the General Services Administra- Despite this fact, India has made repeated School in San Francisco where he received tion has concluded that fifty-five percent of the efforts to establish peaceful and economically his Juris Doctor and became active in the federal land adjacent to the Volpe Center is prosperous relations with Pakistan. NAACP. He was admitted to the California not being utilized and another twenty-eight Evidence of this can be found in India’s State Bar in 1943. percent of the land is underutilized. The legis- Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee extending After finishing his academic career, Mr. lation which I will propose directs the DOT to the hand of friendship to Pakistan President Berkley proudly joined the United States Army reconvey any unused or underutilized Parcel 1 Musharraf. This is the latest act of good faith and fought bravely in World War II, achieving to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for by India even though Pakistan has consist- the rank of Second Lieutenant. the development of open space and affordable ently reverted in their promises to uphold their At the end of the war, Mr. Berkley returned housing. The area proposed for reconveyance end in recent years. In February of 1999 India to Oakland in the Bay Area and became the represents 5.8 acres of almost entirely vacant and Pakistan signed the Lahore Declaration head of one of the nation’s largest integrated, land. DOT will retain the remaining 8.5 acres under which they pledged to establish a pro- bilingual law firms. He helped establish the ca- of Parcel 1, which has been deemed to be cedure for resolving their differences through reers of notable men such as Judges Clinton enough land to allow for a continuance of cur- bilateral negotiations. Pakistan subsequently White and Allen Broussard, and former May- rent operations at the Volpe Center, as well as betrayed this when their forces crossed the ors of Oakland, Elihu Harris and Lionel Wil- future expansion of its physical plant to ac- Line of Control in Kashmir, resulting in the son, commodate future growth of the facility’s oper- loss of hundreds of lives and international con- Mr. Berkley has not only been active in law, ations. demnation. Pakistan also broke the latest but also in business and in the media. He was Make no mistake about it Mr. Speaker, this cease-fire initiated by India, yet Vajpayee still the president of Berkley International Ltd, project is a win/win proposition for all parties decided to invite Musharraf to a summit this Berkley Technical Services and CEO of Berk- involved. The federal government reconveys past month. While the summit collapsed, ley Financial Services. Mr. Berkley also was unused and underutilized land, while maintain- Vajpayee has vowed to continue dialogue to the publisher of the Alameda Publishing Cor- ing the integrity of the Volpe Center and its try to bring about peace with India’s neighbor. poration which publishes the Oakland, San operations. The Cambridge Redevelopment India is of utmost importance to the United Francisco and Richmond Post newspapers. in Authority and the residents of Cambridge, in States, not only because of our shared prin- the public service arena, Tom Berkley served turn, receive much-needed land to address the ciples, but also because of India’s strategic as a Member of the Oakland Unified School urgent need for open space and affordable importance. They have showed the Western District School Board and an advisor to the housing. This bill will go a long way toward World time and time again that they serve as Greater ACORN Community Improvement As- meeting this need and I look forward to having a vital stabilizing force in the South Asian re- sociation. the House consider this legislation. gion. India has committed itself both politically Mr. Berkley is a ‘‘Man for all Seasons’’. He f and economically with the United States. In is a visionary, a motivator, an educator, a March of 2000, our countries participated in mentor, and an entrepreneur. He has made a TRIBUTE TO ELEANORE DRUEHL the U.S.-India Summit in New Dehli, where a significant contribution in all of his many local, NETTLE Vision Statement was crafted. This statement state, national, and international endeavors committed both countries to fight against ter- and has given his all for the betterment of our HON. ANNA G. ESHOO rorism, prevent the proliferation of nuclear community and society. OF CALIFORNIA weapons, expand trade, and a variety of other As a friend and supporter, Tom Berkley has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES important issues. To this day, India continues always been a trusted confidant, and I have Thursday, August 2, 2001 to reduce barriers to trade, and bilateral trade benefitted from his wisdom, his encourage- has grown from less than $5 billion in 1993 to ment, and his compassion. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to over $15 billion in 2000. India has not just I am honored to salute Tom Berkley, and I pay tribute to a distinguished American, an ex- passed the litmus test of foreign governments, take great pride in celebrating with his family, traordinary Californian, a beloved friend and but they have passed the much harder test of friends and colleagues his distinguished life an institution in San Mateo County—Eleanore Western corporations that look for a profitable and accomplishments. Druehl Nettle, who passed away in June of environment. There are hundreds of U.S. com- f this year. panies investing in India: AT&T, Citicorp, Mor- Eleanore Nettle served for thirty-three years gan Stanley, Ford Motor Company, and IBM FEDERAL PROPERTY IN CAM- as a Trustee on the San Mateo County Com- just to name a few. BRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, TO munity College Board, longer than any other Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I ADDRESS OPEN SPACE AND AF- trustee in the history of the District. During her rise on behalf of the Indian-Americans in my FORDABLE HOUSING NEEDS tenure she attended almost 800 Board meet- district, and the 1.6 million all over this country ings and served as President of the Board to extend my congratulations to the largest de- HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO nine times. She was the driving force in fos- mocracy in the world. India has survived hos- OF MASSACHUSETTS tering the growth of the District from a single tile neighbors, the transition from colonialism, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES campus to three, and from 2,700 students to more than 30,000. Half-a-million students at- recent earthquakes and droughts, and adapta- Thursday, August 2, 2001 tion to the world economy, and with the con- tended the college while she sat on the Board. tinued support of the United States, will do so Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to inform Eleanore Nettle gave generously of her time for many years to come. the House of my intent to introduce legislation and talents to the League of Women Voters aimed at assisting a unique community devel- and the American Association of University f opment project in my district. Specifically, Women. She was recognized throughout Cali- HONOR OF THOMAS L. BERKLEY when the House convenes following the Au- fornia as a leader in community college affairs gust recess, I plan to introduce the Kendall and received many awards and honors, in- HON. BARBARA LEE Square Project Redevelopment and Real cluding the Trustee of the Year Award given OF CALIFORNIA Property Reconveyance Act of 2001. by the California Community College Trustees IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This legislation is critical to the efforts of the Association. Eleanore was appointed by Gov- Cambridge Redevelopment Authority to pro- ernor Edmund G. ‘‘Pat’’ Brown as a commu- Thursday, August 2, 2001 vide much needed open space and affordable nity college representative to the Coordinating Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor housing to the residents of Cambridge, Mas- Council for Higher Education and re-appointed Thomas L. Berkley for his contributions to the sachusetts. The parcel of land that will be uti- by Governor Reagan. community and to the nation. lized for the project is currently federal prop- Eleanore was a graduate of the College of Mr. Berkley, who was born in Illinois in erty, owned by the U.S. Department of Trans- San Mateo and an active and faith-filled mem- 1915, moved with his family to Southern Cali- portation (DOT). Known as Parcel 1, the land ber of her church since 1950. She was the de- fornia at the age of four. In 1936, he attended is home to the John A. Volpe National Trans- voted wife of the late Lester Nettle and the August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1553 proud mother of a daughter, twin sons and a Steve served as Garfield County assessor HONORING DR. RICHARD HOFFMAN granddaughter. for almost seven years, and his total time in Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the office amounts to twenty years. In addition, HON. SCOTT McINNIS in paying tribute to a great and good woman, he served as New Castle Mayor for seven OF COLORADO Eleanore Druehl Nettle and offer the condo- years and as Councilman for eight years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lences of the entire House of Representatives Steve was also a member of the Town Plan- to her family. We are a better community, a ning and Zoning Commission for fifteen years. Thursday, August 2, 2001 better country and a better people because of Steve reflected on his time as Garfield Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to her. County assessor, telling Mike McKibbin of The take this opportunity to honor Dr. Richard f Daily Sentinel, ‘‘I think I’m proudest of a well- Hoffman, Colorado’s chief medical officer and organized and efficient office with appraisals state epidemiologist. Richard recently resigned HONORING BONNIE HUDGEONS of property.’’ Steve’s satisfaction is certainly from his position at the Colorado Department well founded, as the ‘‘significant reduction in of Public Health and Environment, after serv- HON. SCOTT McINNIS the number of appeals (of reappraisals)’’ dur- ing as state epidemiologist since 1987, and as OF COLORADO ing his time there reflects. Certainly related, chief medical officer since 1998. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES too, are Steve’s communication skills. ‘‘We’re Richard has remained active, professional, very willing to listen to people,’’ he said. and reliable throughout his time with the Colo- Thursday, August 2, 2001 In addition, Steve demonstrated his ability to rado Department of Public Health and Envi- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to overcome adversity. While the assessor’s of- ronment. He has drafted laws, seen his pay tribute to Bonnie Hudgeons for setting an fice employed sixteen people when Steve writings published in over sixty peer-reviewed example and for providing hope to transplant began working in 1981, they lost nearly one journals, written for ten non-peer-review or patients. third of their workers when the oil shale bust public health publications, written two book In 1986, Bonnie, a longtime Lake City, Colo- forced the office to lose five employees. How- chapters and five published letters. rado resident, was given blood that was in- ever, under Steve’s direction, the assessor’s According to Dr. Sue Binder of the National fected with Hepatitis C during her heart by- office bounced back nicely. ‘‘Now we’re almost Center for Injury Prevention and Control divi- pass surgery. Not until 1991, when she had back to where we were and I think we’re able sion of the United States Department of an angioplasty surgery, did her doctors realize to handle so many more new subdivisions,’’ Health and Human Services, he also directed that she had the infection. In 1997, she was he said. one of the division’s most successful traumatic first considered for a liver transplant, but be- Certainly, Mr. Speaker, Steve Rippy is an brain injury (TBI) surveillance projects. In addi- cause the demand for liver transplants out- excellent community servant and a skilled tion, he helped to launch the Colorado follow- weighs the supply, Bonnie was turned down. leader. I would like to congratulate him for a up registry. These efforts have ‘‘led to the first ‘‘They thought I was too far gone,’’ she told job well done, and to wish him well on his new credible estimate of TBI-related disability and Nicole Ashton of Silver World. She persisted career. health services usage prevalence in the by asking for a second opinion, and this time f United States.’’ The Colorado TBI registry, her name was added to the waiting list. Bon- PAYING TRIBUTE TO EARNEST wrote Dr. Binder, ‘‘blazed the trail for our nie’s health deteriorated from there. She fell ‘‘DOC’’ WALCHER planned efforts to create spinal cord injury reg- into four of five comas, once for a period of istries.’’ five days and she was unable to care for her- In addition, according to a draft of the Colo- self even when she was conscious. HON. SCOTT McINNIS rado Board of Health Resolution, Richard OF COLORADO In March of 2000, after 14 months on the ‘‘epitomizes public health leadership and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES waiting list, Bonnie got the okay for a trans- leaves an indelible legacy of accomplish- plant. The surgery lasted for seven hours, and Thursday, August 2, 2001 ments.’’ The resolution says, also, ‘‘Dr. Hoff- she had several complications afterward, in- Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to man’s efforts have paved the way for signifi- cluding temporary kidney failure and memory take this opportunity to pay tribute to Earnest cantly improving the health and welfare of our problems. In spite of the difficulties with the ‘‘Doc’’ Walcher of Gypsum, Colorado. After 25 state’s population.’’ Jane Norton, the executive surgery, Bonnie said, ‘‘I had faith, trusted in years of retirement, Doc is now lending his director of the Colorado Department of Public God, and made it through.’’ hand to the town of Gypsum. He and town Health and Environment agrees; she wrote, Bonnie emphasizes her gratitude for her manager Jeff Shroll, it turns out, make a great ‘‘The bottom line is that his efforts have trans- donor. Through the hospital, she was able to team as well as good neighbors. lated into making Colorado a healthier place to get in touch with the donor’s family, and they Doc Walcher was born in 1921 in Okla- live and raise a family.’’ exchanged letters. Bonnie wrote, for instance, homa, and he moved with his family to Gyp- Mr. Speaker, Dr. Richard Hoffman’s exper- ‘‘I will forever marvel at the miraculous gift of sum during the Depression. He enlisted in the tise, leadership, compassion, and hard work life an organ donor gives.’’ Bonnie eventually Army during World War II as an aircraft me- have improved the state of Colorado. I would also met her donor’s parents and sister. ‘‘We chanic, serving at Guadalcanal and in the Phil- like to thank him for his positive influence on still email back and forth,’’ she said. ‘‘I carry a ippines. After the war, he returned to Gypsum, Colorado’s health care, and I wish him well on picture of Chad in my billfold.’’ where he has resided ever since. his future endeavors. His dedication is cer- Mr. Speaker, Bonnie Hudgeons, who is Doc served the people of Colorado diligently tainly deserving of this honor. sometimes called ‘‘the miracle girl,’’ is a before his retirement, working as head super- f source of hope for anyone who faces difficult visor of the Colorado State Highway Depart- odds. I would like to pay tribute to her for ment. He helped build and maintain Highway IN RECOGNITION OF THE sharing her story, and for being an inspiration 24, Tennessee Pass, and Interstate 70 over RETIREMENT OF WALLY WALDROP both to those who need a transplant and for Vail Pass before retiring in 1976. those who are contemplating becoming a Jeff Shroll, Gypsum’s Town Manager, ‘‘no- HON. DAVID E. BONIOR donor. ticed that Walcher, who lives directly across OF MICHIGAN f the street. . .had the most manicured and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES best-kept lawn in town.’’ Jeff asked Doc if he HONORING STEVE RIPPY might be interested in helping to keep up the Thursday, August 2, 2001 lawns in Turgeonville, a property owned by Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to HON. SCOTT McINNIS Gypsum. Walcher eagerly accepted, and now honor a remarkable individual who performs a OF COLORADO that he is working again, he is ‘‘loving every remarkable service, and has for more than 22 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES minute of it,’’ according to Julie Imada-Howard years. Just this past May, Capt. Milton R. of the Vail Daily. The feeling seems mutual; Waldrop, better known as Capt. Wally Thursday, August 2, 2001 Jeff says that it has been ‘‘great to work with’’ Waldrop, retired from Lake Piloting. Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Doc. Born in Texas, Capt. Waldrop joined the thank Steve Rippy for helping to build a suc- Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor Doc Navy in 1948, serving aboard the aircraft car- cessful assessor’s office in Garfield County, Walcher for his continued service and willing- rier USS Tarawa, which served as embassy Colorado, and to wish him luck on his next en- ness to help the community. He is truly an in- protection during the Chinese Revolution in deavor as New Castle Town Administrator. spiration to us all. 1948, He left the service in 1952 and moved E1554 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 to the Great Lakes, where he began a career It is the stated goal of our foreign policy to relations effort to defame TPI’s founder and as a Great Lakes Mariner. After 19 years as assist our allies and friends around the world former CEO, who built TPI into one of Thai- a mariner, he became a Lake Pilot in 1979. during difficult times. The Asia Debt Crisis, like land’s largest employers. The family who built Now for those of you not familiar with Lake the Mexican Debt Crisis several years ago, the company has mounted a lonely crusade to Piloting, it is a fascinating profession, Every has presented a number of nations with dif- prevent the trustee from disassembling TPI cargo freighter that enters the Great Lakes, ficult choices. Thailand is no different. It is for and feeding it to the banks for which the trust- must, by law, be piloted by a licensed Great this reason that our private sector financial in- ee works. Clearly, if those banks had no con- Lakes pilot. Even though these ships have stitutions should not be permitted to work cern about the legality and fairness of their ac- their own very capable crews, they still have against the interests of our country with re- tivities, why would they want their stock owned to have a Lake Pilot aboard during their voy- spect to our relations with other nations. Cer- through a secret, offshore trust account? age through our water system. Capt. Waldrop tainly, no bank in the United States could be Mr. Speaker, the involved banks and their is not only one of these master pilots, he is placed in control of a trustee in bankruptcy trustee may have an explanation for all these the best of the best. One day he could be at with the trustee being left to their own devices troubling facts. If they do, they should report to the helm of a Greek vessel, the next day it’s in acquiring control of a U.S. business without the OCC the activities of the trustee for whose a Russian freighter. at least some supervisory or consultative au- actions they must account. That is precisely Great Lakes shipping is critical to the re- thority, such as the Office of the Comptroller what H.R. 2273 would require. I would ask my gional economy and has an impact on world of the Currency (OCC) or a court, being capa- colleagues to join me in seeking passage of markets and economies. Without the services ble of reviewing their activities. If alleged crimi- the bill. of Wally Waldrop, and others like him, safe nal and actionable civil activities were re- f and efficient commerce through the Great ported, surely the OCC would at a bare min- Lakes would not be possible. Please join me imum, conduct some oversight of such ac- OPPOSING H.R. 7 in saluting Capt. Wally Waldrop, a great pilot tions. It should be no different for U.S. char- and a servant to the entire Great Lakes re- tered banks doing business in friendly foreign HON. MAX SANDLIN gion. country. OF TEXAS f Our principal banking regulator, the Office of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Comptroller of the Treasury (OCC), con- Thursday, August 2, 2001 H.R. 2273—THE NATIONAL BANK tinues to believe that it has little or no power OFFSHORE ACTIVITIES ACT OF 2001 to act against U.S. chartered banks implicated Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in illegal activities abroad, even when such ac- oppose H.R. 7 in its current form. Churches HON. MAJOR R. OWENS tivities may involve crimes such as embezzle- and charitable organizations have always OF NEW YORK ment, money laundering, and establishment of played an important role in our society. They IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES secret accounts in offshore tax havens. This operate food banks, provide services for vic- tims of domestic violence, operate after school Thursday, August 2, 2001 position makes H.R. 2273 even more impor- tant. programs, and provide counseling services. Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I requested of In this global economy, banks chartered and Many of these organizations currently use fed- the author of H.R. 2273, the National Bank regulated by our government must maintain eral grants or other sources of federal funds to Offshore Activities Act of 2001, to permit me the highest legal and ethical standards wher- operate these programs. to lend my support for this legislation. Let me ever they operate. Simply put, our vital system Use of federal funds for these programs is tell you why H.R. 2273 is so important. of banking regulation and our confidence in allowed under current law. I believe faith As one member who is interested in rela- our financial system is compromised when a based organizations should be able to work in tions between Asian nations and the United U.S. chartered bank or its agents are impli- partnership with the federal government to op- States, I would whole-heartedly endorse the cated in criminal activities anywhere in the erate these programs as they currently do. purpose of H.R. 2273 in closing a major loop- world. In fact, allowing our banks to enjoy a Communities of faith in this country give of hole in the United States’ supervision of the double standard harms our good relations with their time and money to help those who are national banks it charters. our trading partners and allies everywhere in less fortunate. We in the federal government My office has been in receipt of numerous the world. can and should assist them in that mission press accounts about the treatment of a vitally This major loophole in our banking regula- when appropriate. important corporation in Thailand, Thailand tion is dramatically evident in Thailand, a While the motivation behind H.R. 7 is honor- Petrochemical Industries, Inc. (TPI); the sec- staunch ally of our country and victim of the able in theory, the bill unfortunately has seri- ond largest business in the country, by a recent Asian economic crisis. Thailand actually ous flaws. This bill would make it possible for ‘‘workout specialist’’ assigned to act as what stands to lose its domestic ownership and religious groups to use taxpayer money to dis- we in the United States would call a ‘‘trustee control of a key public company to foreign in- criminate, not just on the basis of a prospec- in bankruptcy’’ This ‘‘workout specialist’’, Ef- terests, including a group of banks chartered tive employee’s religion, but also on the basis fective Planner, an agent of the accounting by us, through the Office of the Comptroller of of his or her failure to practice that group’s re- firm Ferrier Hodgsen, from Australia, has, with the Currency. ligious doctrine. No one should be required to a Thai bankruptcy court approval, become the As I stand here today, ownership and con- be of a particular faith in order to obtain a fed- agent of the United States chartered banks to trol of Thai Petrochemical Industries, or TPI erally funded job. whom the debt is owed. What should concern has been transferred to a group of U.S. char- Furthermore, the bill sets a dangerous us here in the United States is the activities of tered and foreign banks by an equivalent of a precedent by allowing government agencies to the Effective Planner. These questionable ac- bankruptcy trustee hired, supervised and con- convert funding for a program into vouchers to tions include the diminution of the value of the trolled by those same banks. That trustee, Ef- religious organizations. By providing such company (TPI), by the use of questionable ac- fective Planner, a foreign company that pur- vouchers, the federal government would per- counting procedures and poor business prac- portedly specializes in bankruptcy reorganiza- mit these organizations to use federal tax dol- tices, the expenditure of millions of dollars to tions, stands accused by TPI’s shareholders of lars for sectarian instruction, worship, and a bodyguard company which is either not in embezzlement, money laundering, and other proselytization. existence or is not appropriately registered as crimes. Incredibly, that same trustee, sup- In this country, we have a long history of a legitimate corporation, and the initiation and ported by those same banks, stands accused supporting separation of church and state. We ultimate culmination of a ‘‘debt for equity of sending payments from TPI’s own bank ac- have a diverse religious make-up—something swap’’ which was done in an offshore Carib- count to two of its business associates who we celebrate, We must protect that diversity. bean Bank in the British Virgin Island. This have been indicted, convicted, and imprisoned By allowing religious institutions to receive fed- ’’swap’’ has permitted the U.S. chartered in Laos for embezzlement, destruction of eral funds without complying with federal laws, banks to own approximately three-fourths of records, and tax evasion. we discourage diversity. the entire TPI stock. The manager of Effective Unfortunately, instead of stopping such Mr. Speaker, a broad coalition of religious Planner and several of his associates were ar- practices and terminating their relationship organizations, education organizations, and rested in Thailand for violation of the labor with the accused trustee, U.S. banks char- civil rights groups oppose H.R. 7 in its current laws of that country, and have reportedly even tered and foreign banks licensed by our gov- form. These groups include the American Fed- removed themselves to Singapore to manage ernment have allowed the trustee to use eration of Teachers, American Jewish Con- this Thailand company. countless sums of TPI funds to mount a public gress, the Baptist Joint Committee, the August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1555 NAACP, the National Education Association, Ms. Gibbs was one of the original orga- joining the Antitrust Division of the Department the PTA, the Leadership Conference on Civil nizers of the Human Service Coordinating of Justice upon graduation. A U.S. Army Infan- Rights, the United Methodist Church, the Epis- Body. The HSCB was put together to develop try private, he served in Military Intelligence in copal Church, the Presbyterian Church, the a more efficient county human services net- the Pacific Theater for three years, attaining Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism, work. She has also chaired the Creating a the rank of First Lieutenant and winning a and the Union of American Hebrew Congrega- Healthier Macomb Partnership Board, the first Bronze Star. Subsequently, he served again in tions. When this many religious organizations organization to bring hospitals, businesses, the Antitrust Division, then the Civil Division, are opposed to the bill, maybe we should ask public and private agencies, and volunteers to- becoming Executive Assistant to the U.S. At- ourselves what is wrong with the bill. gether to improve the health of county resi- torney General in 1952. From 1953 to 1958, f dents. Add to that her service on the Macomb he practiced law as a partner at Perlman, Literacy Partners Board of Directors, her posi- Lyons & Browning, leaving private practice H. RES. 193—CRIME PREVENTION tion as Chairperson of the Directors Council of again to become Clerk of the U.S. Supreme AND NATIONAL NIGHT OUT RES- the Michigan Community Action Agency Asso- Court, prior to his appointment to the Ninth OLUTION ciation, her contributions to the United Way Circuit. Community Services Macomb Division Board The Ninth Circuit includes all the federal HON. BART STUPAK of Directors and her memberships in the courts in California, Oregon, Washington, Ari- OF MICHIGAN American Society of Public Administrators, the zona, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, Alaska, Ha- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Management Association, and the waii, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Michigan Literacy Association, and you could The courthouse at 7th and Mission was de- Thursday, August 2, 2001 easily have the life’s work of three or four peo- signed by James Knox Taylor, who also de- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I have intro- ple instead of just one. It is hard to believe signed the U.S. Treasury Building in Wash- duced this resolution along with Representa- that she has somehow found time to become ington, D.C., and built between 1897 and tives Curt Weldon and Joe Hoeffel to empha- a certified personal trainer and race walking 1905. size the importance of crime prevention at the instructor at Macomb Community College. It is my hope that in the near future, in addi- local level and to recognize the efforts of Na- Please join me in recognizing Patricia tion to serving as a courthouse, this building tional Night Out. I am pleased to say that this Gibb’s years of dedication to the health and can stand as a monument to the tremendous resolution has bipartisan support, with 64 co- well being of others. It takes a special person achievements of Judge James R. Browning. sponsors. I would like to specifically thank the to pledge their life to the cause of making oth- f Chairman JIM SENSENBRENNER Ranking Mem- ers healthier and stronger through counseling. ber of the Judiciary Committee, the Chairman While her expertise will be missed from 9 to INTRODUCING THE ACCESS TO and Ranking Member of the Crime Sub- 5 each day, thanks to her commitment to STUDENT LOANS ACT committee, and the leadership on both sides healthy living, we will still have the benefits of of the aisle for their help in bringing this meas- her wisdom for years to come. HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON ure to the floor. f OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Our resolution calls upon the President to JUDGE JAMES R. BROWNING focus on neighborhood crime prevention, com- COURTHOUSE Thursday, August 2, 2001 munity policing programs and reducing school Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to crime and to issue a proclamation in support introduce the Access to Students Loans Act. of National Night Out. HON. NANCY PELOSI OF CALIFORNIA This legislation permanently extends the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MCKeon-Kildee student loan fix. The overall goal is to see that students are PERSONAL EXPLANATION Thursday, August 2, 2001 able to obtain student loans whether they at- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, in honor of tend Stanford or a career college in the inner HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Judge James R. Browning, formerly Chief city of Los Angeles. In order to achieve this OF TEXAS Judge of the Ninth Circuit, I am pleased to in- goal, a stable and strong FFELP program is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES troduce legislation to name the federal court- key to making sure these students are able to house building at 7th and Mission Streets in Thursday, August 2, 2001 obtain loans each year without having to worry San Francisco the ‘‘James R. Browning U.S. about whether one will be available. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Court of Appeals Building.’’ During the 1998 Higher Education Act reau- on rollcall No. 308, I was unavoidably detained Appointed to the Ninth Circuit by President thorization, Representative DALE KILDEE and I on official businesses. Had I been present, I John F. Kennedy in 1961, Judge Browning Hammered out the current interest rate fix would have voted ‘‘aye’’. served for 40 years, including 12 years as after numerous meetings and plenty of nego- f chief judge. He assumed leadership in 1976 at tiations. The end result was the lowest interest a time when appeals courts faced a large rate for borrowers in the history of the pro- RECOGNITION OF THE backlog of cases. Under his leadership, the gram, with current rates in repayment at 5.99 RETIREMENT OF PATRICIA GIBBS Ninth Circuit expanded in size, eliminated its percent. backlog, and cut in half the time needed to de- These loans, however, are only as good as HON. DAVID E. BONIOR cide appeals. Since 1961, he has participated their availability. Banks won’t make loans un- OF MICHIGAN in almost 1,000 published appellate decisions less they are making a profit. Therefore only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and authored many other unsigned per curiam those students attending universities with low default rates will get served. Fixing this inter- Thursday, August 2, 2001 opinions on behalf of the panel as a whole. As the head of the largest circuit court in the est rate problem will be a direct benefit to Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to country, Judge Browning acted as a tireless those students who are usually underserved, honor a remarkable woman, who has served and effective advocate for maintaining the and the most at risk of dropping out of college. remarkable organizations with outstanding pro- unity of the Ninth Circuit. An extraordinary ad- This is why I want to see this problem fixed fessionalism and dedication. Patricia Gibbs is ministrator, he implemented numerous innova- now. retiring from the position of Executive Director tions that reshaped the structures and proce- Additionally, if we are able to solve this of Macomb County Community Services dures of the circuit. Many of his ideas were problem now we have a much better chance, Agency which she has held for the last 13 subsequently adopted in other circuits. He with the necessary resources, to work on years. also emphasized the importance of collegiality other challenges facing higher education in the Ms. Gibbs began her career with Macomb and civility among the judges and the Ninth 2003 reauthorization. Specifically, increasing County as the Quality Assurance Assistant for Circuit bar. He was instrumental in estab- funding for Pell grants and campus-based aid the Office of Substance Abuse. From there lishing the Western Justice Center Foundation, would be at the top of my priority list. she rose to become one of the most influential a nonprofit organization dedicated to improv- Included in the budget resolution under the health and human services individuals in ing the legal system by encouraging collabo- leadership of Budget Committee Chairman JIM Macomb County. It is easy to see how she rative work and research. NUSSLE is a technical reserve fund specifically has touched the lives of many of Macomb Judge Browning earned his law degree from set up to make the current student loan inter- County’s residents either directly or indirectly. the University of Montana Law School in 1941, est rate formulas permanent. However, we E1556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 must take action to make the fix permanent groups, labor unions and small-scale com- enced his actions, and that Lindner had, in before the current budget resolution expires. petitors over accusations of unethical and effect, purchased a foreign policy. Chiquita I hope my colleagues will support me in this anti-competitive over accusations of uneth- and U.S. officials worked actively to elimi- ical and anti-competitive business practices. nate Lome´ preferences, with the WTO ruling endeavor and cosponsor this important legisla- Nevertheless, news of the company’s finan- in Wasington’s favor, but in the end suc- tion which will ensure access to loans for all cial difficulties came as a surprise to its de- ceeded only in securing a partial com- of America’s students. tractors, who have often tended to see it promise. The quotes first introduced by f more as a gun-toting mafia than a tradi- Lome´ gave way to a first-come-first-serve tional corporation. Chiquita’s possible de- policy that was later replaced by a partial CHIQUITA BRANDS mise should serve as a cautionary tale for distribution of EU banana licenses. During INTERNATIONAL companies seen as chronically operating out- this period, Chiquita experienced a severe fi- side the law, rather than acting as good cor- nancial crisis that has led to its impending porate neighbors. financial restructuring. HON. MAXINE WATERS A SUSPECT HISTORY Chiquita’s economic difficulties date back OF CALIFORNIA Through its 120-year existence, Chiquita to 1992, several years before the signing of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has been a leader in the world’s banana in- the Lome´ agreement. The eagerness of Chiquita’s Lindner to assign responsibility Thursday, August 2, 2001 dustry. The company’s long presence in Cen- tral and South America has emphasized po- for its losses to the EU quota system should Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, Chiquita litical manipulation, dirty tricks and a his- come as no surprise, given his traditional re- Brands International has played a historically tory of labor exploitation. First created as luctance to operate within the confines of a controversial role in Latin America. Beginning the United Fruit Company in the 1880’s, competitive market. Traditionally, Chiquita from its inception as the United Fruit Com- Chiquita historically has sought to take ad- has ruthlessly sought ‘sweet-heart’ deals with host countries leaders, which allowed to pany, Chiquita has assisted in the overthrow vantage of the systematic corruption and tainted operating conditions to be found, or it to gain domination of the local banana in- of democratically elected governments who re- to be created, in such countries as Costa dustry, ofter after arranging for the pur- fused to yield to its economic demands. Other Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Colombia. chased cooperation of local officials. allegations against the company include pro- While still known as United Fruit, Chiquita ‘STRONG ARMED’ BUSINESS TACTICS ducing false documentation, intimidating po- went so far as to arrange the overthrow of a Despite some questionable cost-cutting tential competitors and bribing government of- democratically-elected government in Gua- measures aimed at maximizing profit mar- ficials in order to maintain its hold over Latin temala which has refused to yield to its self- gins, such as the use of fertilizers profit mar- American banana production. serving economic demands. More recently, in gins, such as the use of fertilizers banned in During the Clinton Administration, Chiquita the Otto Stalinski affair, Chiquita financed the U.S., anti-union tactics and the alleged an alleged assassination attempt, produced corruption of judges and government offi- also became embroiled in a well-publicized false documents, and bought judges and hot- legal standoff with the European Union. The cials, Chiquita still has been unable to sus- shot Washington lawyers in order to secure tain the economic growth experienced in the litigation resulted from the company’s claim its dominance over the local banana indus- 1980s. The record profits of that decade were that the banana regime of the European try. Preceding the 1990 Banana War, rival ba- exhausted through Chiquita’s single-minded Union, which attempted to protect small-scale nana exporter, the Fyffles Group, alleged devotion to protecting its banana turf, exces- producers in Africa and the Caribbean, would that Chiquita illegally undercut agreements sive legal expenses, and a series of poor man- lead to business losses for Chiquita in the Eu- that it had made with independent banana agement decisions. Instead of diversifying its ropean banana market. In response to suppliers. Fyffes’ Stalinski accused the com- product line, as Dole did by expanding into pany of filing a fraudulent warrant and cor- such new product lines as freshcut flowers, Chiquita’s complaints, the White House chal- rupting local judges and other officials to lenged the European banana regime in the Chiquita chose to increase its involvement carry out its will, resulting in the confisca- in the European banana market by making a World Trade Organization (WTO). tion of his company’s banana shipments. determined assault against the relatively Despite such strong-armed tactics, Chiquita Chiquita claims that the warrant was filed minor concessions made to the English- has not been able to maintain market share only as a cautionary measure, in light of speaking Carribbean islands. It spent mil- nor profitability in the 1990s. Since Chiquita Fyffes’ defaulting on mortgage payments lions of dollars on refrigerated ships and ad- has never been a proponent of open competi- owned to it. The warrant was later invali- vertising campaigns which sought to tion and fair play at any time in its history, the dated, but not before Fyffes had suffered se- strengthen its hold in Europe, but saw little rious financial losses. Beyond lost banana returns as a result of few changes in banana company’s claims that built-in competitive ad- shipments, Stalinski also accuses Chiquita vantages for small producers hurt large pro- importation policy. This resulted in the of financing an attempt to kidnap him, with heavy debt burden that leads many to pre- ducers seems especially dubious. Chiquita the intent of doing bodily harm, using a false dict Chiquita’s downfall. must begin to accept responsibility for its eco- arrest warrant and paramilitary forces. Chiquita has never been a staunch pro- nomic and strategic failings, rather than as- ROOTS OF FINANCIAL TROUBLES ponent of open competition and fair play, as signing blame to those who would assure a Despite attempts to manipulate the global evidenced by the accusations of bribery, competitive market. banana market in recent years, Chiquita has fraud and kidnapping. The company filed The attached article on Chiquita’s irrespon- found it increasingly difficult to maintain suit against the EU alleging the ‘pref- sible behavior was co-authored by Ernest market share and profitability in the late erential’ treatment of small-scale banana Hartner and Randall Johnson, Research asso- 1990’s. While other banana producers such as producers. Chiquita adamantly views the Dole and Del Monte successfully adapted to guarantees established by Lome´, as an at- ciates with the Washington-based Council on changes in EU trade policy, Chiquita became tack on the WTO’s free trade provisions. In hemispheric Affairs (COHA), an organization embroiled in litigation and various schemes an attempt to account for its financial de- that is committed to addressing issues associ- to buy influence in high places. On cline, Chiquita has focused attention upon ated with democracy and human rights Chiquita’s behalf, the White House Trade Of- problems caused by Lome´, rather than ac- throughout the Western Hemisphere. COHA’s fice filed suit with the WTO against the EU’s cept responsibility for its failed economic researchers have often spoken out about U.S. Lome´ agreement, an accord developed to strategy. guarantee its former colonies preferential policies and practices toward Latin American f countries. The article, which appeared in the access to European markets and lucrative aid packages. The morning after the com- June 18, 2001, edition of COHA’s biweekly SUPPORT FOR HARBOR plaint was filed, Chiquita’s CEO Carl Lindner INVESTMENT PROGRAM ACT publication, The Washington Report on the expressed his thanks to the Clinton adminis- Hemisphere, examines Chiquita’s dubious his- tration was a $500,000 donation to several tory in Latin America. Democratic state committees’ coffers. This HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI I request unanimous consent to include this donation represents only one in an unprece- OF PENNSYLVANIA article in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. dented series of gifts made to U.S. political IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES candidates, without regard to party affili- CAPITOL WATCH: CHIQUITA BANANA’S HARD ation. In fiscal year 1994, perhaps in an effort Thursday, August 2, 2001 DAYS to hedge his bets, Lindner was the second Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- The long battle between Chiquita Brands largest soft money contributor to political ducing, along with Ms. Dunn and 24 Members International and its many foes may be ap- campaigns, with $525,000 given to Democrats of Congress, the ‘‘SHIP’’ Act, or Support for proaching an unanticipated ending. The com- and $430,000 given to Republicans. pany’s recent financial restructuring indi- Secretary of Commerce Mickey Kantor Harbor Investment Program Act, to repeal the cates that a declaration of bankruptcy could continued to defend Chiquita’s interests be- harbor maintenance tax and provide an alter- occur in the near future. Chiquita has long fore the WTO in the face of allegations that native source of funding to maintain our Na- attracted fiery criticism from human rights contributions made by Lindner had influ- tion’s harbors and waterways. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1557 I am fortunate to serve as a representative CURRENT CRISIS IN HOME what’s needed to afford a median-priced of a major East Coast port city, and I am well HEALTH CARE SERVICES home on the Cape. Family health insurance must be made af- aware of the importance of continued reliable fordable for all direct-care workers. financing of our Nation’s harbors and water- HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT Training programs for direct-care workers ways. Every year, hundreds of billions of dol- OF MASSACHUSETTS must be increased and expanded to the home lars of goods enter and are moved through IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care industry. An active recruitment program must be in- this country by means of our water system of- Thursday, August 2, 2001 stituted to capture the high school students, fering a cost-effective and environmentally Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today immigrants, and older adults re-entering the friendly alternative to other means of transpor- to call to your attention an issue of great con- workforce. tation. cern to me and the constituents throughout my Opportunities for career advancement in direct care must be encouraged. As our economy increasingly moves toward southeastern Massachusetts congressional Home health agencies must allow greater globalization, we will face a corresponding district—the current crisis in home health care involvement of home health aides in agency services. need for safe, efficient, and modern port facili- operations and patient care decisions. Aides As you are well aware, in 1997 Congress should be made to feel like respected stake- ties and waterways to sustain such growth. approved the ‘‘Balanced Budget’’ Act (BBA). holders through acknowledgment of their Expanded use of larger shipping vessels and This legislation sought to slash Medicare ben- skills and contributions. increased ship traffic at many of our Nation’s efits by $115 billion—the largest reduction in As with most complex issues, there is no ports will require a significant investment in in- Medicare payment rates in the program’s 35 magic bullet. Solutions require crossing creased channel depth and capacity. many jurisdictional and geographic bound- year history. aries. It means forming unique alliances. The export provision of the Harbor Mainte- I opposed this ‘‘reform’’ bill because I And unless other problems facing Cape nance Tax (HMT), the system that currently thought it recklessly threatened the quality and Codders—inadequate housing, childcare and dependability of health care for Medicare re- provides financial resources for this mainte- transportation—are addressed simulta- cipients. Regrettably, it has fulfilled these neously, the current challenges facing home nance, was deemed unconstitutional in a 1998 fears—resulting in $240 billion of cuts, $124 health care indeed will become a crisis. Supreme Court decision and the European billion more than originally intended. f Union has since challenged the import provi- The BBA has resulted in a 53% drop in fed- sion as an unfair trade practice and is consid- eral reimbursements for home health services IN HONOR OF 17 LEXINGTON AVE- ering bringing a complaint to the World Trade in Massachusetts—well over $350 million in NUE, THE SITE OF THE FIRST Organization regarding the tax. lost Medicare revenue. 31 Massachusetts FREE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER home care agencies have closed—and other EDUCATION This is why we are introducing the SHIP Act on the South Shore and the Cape & Islands today—to provide an alternative funding have limited services to homebound patients. source to maintain our Nation’s harbors and HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY It is clear that the ‘‘unintended’’ con- OF NEW YORK waterways. This legislation repeals the HMT sequences of BBA has had and continues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and restores the 200-year Federal obligation have a devastating impact on our health care to adequately fund operation and maintenance system. And now Congress is backpedaling, Thursday, August 2, 2001 of the Nation’s harbors with funding from the trying to address the immediate consequences Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, general revenues of the Treasury. of the BBA, while searching for comprehen- I rise today to recognize 17 Lexington Avenue, sive approaches to the long-term solvency of the site of the Free Academy, the first free It is only appropriate to fund the construc- the overall Medicare program. publicly funded institution of higher education tion and maintenance of our Nation’s harbors In this light, I would like to share with my in the United States. Baruch College now car- and waterways through the general revenues colleagues an editorial from the Cape Codder ries on the proud tradition of public education in light of the nationwide benefit that comes newspaper that followed a month-long series at this location. from a safe and efficient port system. To that of articles outlining critical steps in addressing The Free Academy was approved by New same end, GAO reported that $22 billion in the challenges in home health care. And I York’s legislature in 1847. Townsend Harris, a these general revenues are a direct result of hope this will serve as a useful source of guid- strong advocate of publicly funded educational our ports and navigation system. It is evident ance as we continue these deliberations. opportunities, advocated a school that would that we must return this responsibility back to [From the Cape Codder, July 6, 2001] ‘‘Open the door to all—let the children of the rich and poor take their seats together and the federal government. ASSURING HOME HEALTH CARE know no distinction save that of industry, good The existing Harbor Maintenance Tax puts For a month, Jennifer Brockway has been reporting on one of the more frightening conduct and intellect.’’ our maritime industry at a competitively dis- prospects facing an increasingly older Cape The original building was designed by advantage. The tax increases the price of Cod population: the specter of rising health James Renwick, Jr. who went on to design St. goods sold in the U.S. and diverts cargo Can- needs and the drastic decrease in home Patrick’s Cathedral. Gaslights, warm-air heat- ada, which does not have a similar tax. At a health care aides. ing and drinking fountains made the building time we should be working to attract new com- This gap between supply and demand will modern and luxurious, yet he managed to threaten thousands of us who want to grow merce to our U.S. ports, and take advantage keep the final cost $2000 under budget. In old in as independent a fashion as possible. January 1849, the Free Academy held its for- of our waterways to relieve congestion, we are We want to avoid hospitals, nursing homes mal opening, admitting its first class of 149 hindering their ability to remain competitive, at- and assisted living facilities. That’s why so students. tract business and aid in relieving congestion. many retirees are moving here in the first place. The exquisite building that originally housed The time to repeal this unfair and detrimental Those struggling to right a sinking ship the Free Academy became too small for the tax is now! offer a wide array of solutions. But, as growing business campus. In 196, using the Mr. Speaker, it is important to provide our Brockway reported, remedies will require ac- proceeds of a $1.5 million bond offering by the tion by both state and federal governments, City, the college built a 16-story structure that ports with safe, efficient, and modern port fa- as well as the health care industry itself. cilities and waterways. We must work to return Our month-long series identified the fol- housed a new library, science labs and ac- this responsibility to the federal government as lowing steps as crucial: counting classrooms. Since its opening, 17 Lex has welcomed generations of talented stu- it was for over 200 years. The SHIP Act col- The long-term community—home health care and nursing and rehabilitation homes— dents, students with limited means, but unlim- laborates the support of groups as diverse as must form a united front. ited dreams. Scores of prominent and suc- the American Association of Port Authorities, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement cessful business leaders have been educated the American Waterways Operators, the Na- rates must be increased to reverse damage in the building, which came to represent the tional Grain and Feed Association, and others. caused by the 1997 Balanced Budget Act and place where they began to achieve the Amer- compensate for rising health care delivery I want to thank the bill’s current cosponsors costs. ican dream. and supporters and urge all Member to sup- Home health aides must be paid a wage al- In 1866, the Free Academy became known port this important piece of legislation. lowing economic self-sufficiency. They cur- as the College of the City of New York, popu- rently earn about $10 an hour, $7 less than larly called CCNY or City College. When E1558 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 CCNY moved its campus uptown in 1909, 17 while at the same time helping Minnesota’s tional security, we also have an obligation to Lex continued to house the downtown busi- farmers and our rural economy. ensure that this need is met in a manner that ness campus. CCNY grew into City University The Twin Cities leads the nation in the num- does not jeopardize our financial security. This of New York, which today educates 200,000 ber of gas stations that offer E85 with over 60 bill takes a balanced approach to meeting our students on more than 18 different campuses. fueling stations throughout the metro area. It nation’s energy security needs. But, it fails to In 1919, CCNY’s business campus became will not matter how many stations we have if pay for any of these proposals which have a an independent entity known as the School of we are not manufacturing the cars and trucks cost of $34 billion. Business and Civic Administration, which that use this innovative fuel. H.R. 4 contains numerous provisions that I changed its name in 1953 to the Bernard M. And that is the problem I have with this have supported in the past and will continue to Baruch College of Business and Public Admin- amendment. Currently, our St. Paul Ford plant support in the future under fiscally responsible istration, in honor of the economist and fin- receives a credit for producing Flexible Fuel circumstances. In fact, H.R. 4 includes a provi- ancier, Class of 1889, who advised six U.S. Vehicles that can use a combination of gaso- sion based upon a bill that I introduced during Presidents from Wilson to Truman. By 1968, line or another hybrid fuel like E85. Manufac- both the 106th and 107th Congresses that Baruch College emerged as a separate senior turers like Ford use this credit as an incentive would extend the section 29 tax credit for the college in the CUNY system. Today, Baruch to produce these types of cars and trucks. The production of unconventional fuels such as College enrolls over 15,000 students and en- Boehlert-Markey amendment would shift the coalbed methane. My version of this legisla- joys a national reputation for excellence in credit from the number of vehicles produced to tion [H.R. 794] was modified slightly and in- business education and public administration. the actual consumption of the alternative fuel, cluded in the Ways and Means portion of H.R. Baruch College continues to open doors for whether it’s E85 or something else. 4. I have worked for months to ensure H.R. young people from all types of backgrounds. I agree with the amendment’s authors about 794’s inclusion in a comprehensive energy U.S. News and World Report has called Ba- CAFE standards. However, it Is equally impor- measure. And while I would like to be able to ruch College the most diverse school in the tant for us to provide incentives for people to vote for this provision, I cannot in good con- United States. consume home grown fuels. Because so little science support final passage of a bill that in- 17 Lex is about to undergo its third incarna- E85 and other alternative fuels like it are con- cludes $34 billion in tax expenditures that are tion, thanks to a $200 million capital project sumed nationwide, would we be reintroducing not offset with comparable spending reduc- approved by CUNY. The new building will, no the age-old chicken and the egg conundrum? tions. This is fiscally irresponsible. Such action doubt, continue the tradition of educational ex- Do we need the cars to encourage the use of threatens to spend money from both the So- cellence available at this location for the past the fuel, or do we need the fuel before the cial Security and Medicare Trust funds on century-and-a-half. cars? Would this be a disincentive to car and which the seniors in my district rely. Mr. Speaker, I salute the visionaries who truck manufacturers to make automobiles that Further, as a member of the House Renew- believed that everyone should have an oppor- run on multiple fuels? Would we be providing able Energy Caucus, I have supported meas- tunity to have higher education and I ask my a disincentive to car and truck manufacturers ures to encourage and increase the use of re- fellow Members of Congress to join me in to make consumption of alternative fuels, and newable and alternative energy sources. This celebrating a new beginning for 17 Lexington do not provide incentives for manufacturers to bill includes tax incentives for energy effi- Avenue, the site of the first free public institu- make these cars and trucks, we will be left ciency programs and renewable energy tion of higher education. without both. sources such as wind and solar production f What’s more the Ford Motor Company plant that I would like to vote for, and I would sup- in St. Paul has been a leader in manufacturing port if these incentives were paid for and han- SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE trucks that run on E85 and other innovative dled in a fiscally responsible manner. As well, ENERGY ACT OF 2001 fuels. Ford, the Minnesota Corn Growers, H.R. 4 contains tax incentives for domestic American Lung Association of Minnesota, the production from marginal wells that I have SPEECH OF U.S. Department of Energy, and Minnesota supported in the past and that would increase HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Department of Agriculture and others on the our national energy supply. OF MINNESOTA E85 Team have been instrumental in our area Last month I supported funding for the Low IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in promoting these clean-air vehicles and the Income Home Energy Assistance Program alternative fuels that run them. [LIHEAP]. I would like to support the LIHEAP Wednesday, August 1, 2001 Mr. Chairman, this isn’t an easy decision for reauthorization included in H.R. 4. I made a The House in Committee of the Whole me. We need to increase the fuel efficiency promise to senior citizens and other people in House on the State of the Union had under standards of all our cars and trucks and con- my district that I would not spend Social Secu- consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- tinue to work on improving our air quality. We rity and Medicare Trust funds. That’s a prom- ergy conservation, research and development put ourselves on the moon. Surely we can ise I intend to keep. and to provide for security and diversity in raise the efficiency of our automobiles. How- Two months ago, we were hailing surpluses the energy supply for the American people, ever, I know what the negative impact could ‘‘as far as the eye can see.’’ There was even and for other purposes. be on the production of clean air vehicles and concern that we not pay down our national Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, today I will clean air in St. Paul. I unfortunately have to debt too quickly. Today, we are watching vote against the Boehlert-Markey amendment. oppose this amendment today. these surpluses disappear before our very I support increasing fuel efficiency standards f eyes. for SUVs, light trucks and minivans as a way Two days ago, the House passed an appro- of improving our air quality and reducing our SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE priations bill that spent $1.3 billion more than reliance on foreign oil. I also support using al- ENERGY ACT OF 2001 the budget resolution. I voted against the bill ternative fuels and much needed flexible fuel because in order to do this, we will have to vehicles that can burn the home grown eth- SPEECH OF borrow from other priority programs or from anol-based gasoline E85. This amendment HON. DENNIS MOORE the Medicare and Social Security surplus asks me to make a false choice between high- OF KANSAS funds. er fuel efficiency standards and an increas- If Congress adopts this new policy of borrow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ingly successful clean air program in the Twin and spend it not only endangers the Medicare Cities. It will stop the production of clean air Wednesday, August 1, 2001 and Social Security surpluses, it places us vehicles at Ford Motor Company’s St. Paul The House in Committee of the Whole back on the road to deficit spending. We must plant that use E85 fuel. This amendment could House on the State of the Union had under not travel down this road again. have done both—raise fuel efficiency stand- consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- It’s time we made some tough choices. This ards and protect this clean air program. I will ergy conservation, research and development Congress made a commitment to the Amer- unfortunately oppose it today. and to provide for security and diversity in ican people that we would not vote to spend The St. Paul-Minneapolis metropolitan area the energy supply for the American people, one single penny of the Medicare and Social has shown the nation that alternative fuels can and for other purposes. Security Trust Funds. We must honor that help clean our environment and sustain our Mr. MOORE. Mr. Chairman, we must re- commitment. Spending restraint, fiscal respon- economy. E85, a fuel that is 85 percent eth- duce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil. sibility, and honoring our commitments do not anol and 15 percent gasoline, helps our cars And while I believe our nation needs a com- come about by good intentions, but by reso- and trucks burn cleaner, reducing air pollution prehensive energy policy as a matter of na- lute actions. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1559 Today, I reluctantly vote against this energy consideration the bill. (H.R. 4) to enhance SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE package because it falls to provide any offsets energy conservation, research and develop- ENERGY ACT OF 2001 to pay for its provisions. This is a particularly ment and to provide for security and diver- difficult vote for me because this bill contains sity in the energy supply for the American SPEECH OF a proposal I authored and many other good people, and for other purposes. HON. JIM NUSSLE provisions. Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Chairman, H.R. 4, oth- OF IOWA In an effort to honor our commitments to en- erwise known as the Securing America’s Fu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sure financial responsibility, I will adhere to the levels in the budget resolution enacted by a ture Energy (SAFE) bill, is anything but safe Wednesday, August 1, 2001 for rural America. This legislation, which was majority of this Congress. I will oppose any ef- The House in Committee of the Whole forts that reduce revenues without offsets. originally designed to encourage energy con- House on the State of the Union had under The expenditures contained in H.R. 4 are servation, energy reliability and energy pro- consideration the bill. (H.R. 4) to enhance not accounted for in the budget resolution and, duction, leaves rural America behind and in a energy conservation, research and develop- despite sound energy policy this bill promotes, cloud of dust. Proving once again that the ma- ment and to provide for security and diver- it busts the budget and threatens the Social sity in the energy supply for the American jority is more intent upon rewarding campaign people, and for other purposes. Security and Medicare Trust funds. I urge my contributors than in addressing the needs of Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Chairman, as the House colleagues to honor their commitment to pre- consumers in rural America. serve this country’s fiscal integrity; I urge my considers H.R. 4, the Saving America’s Future colleagues to either find a way to pay for This legislation, Mr. Chairman, while initially Energy Act, I rise to express my concern these tax cuts or to vote no on H.R. 4. well-intentioned, does not take into account about an amendment offered by my col- f the unique differences that America’s rural leagues from California to exempt their state communities face in an ever-changing elec- from the oxygenate requirement of the Clean SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE tricity environment. Much of rural America is Air Act. ENERGY ACT OF 2001 served by not-for-profit rural electric coopera- In 1990, Congress approved the Clean Air Act Amendments to require that gasoline sold tives, cooperatives that are not in the business SPEECH OF in certain areas of the country, including Cali- HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG of making money, but serving their consumer- fornia, contain at least 2 percent oxygen, ‘‘Re- owners. These cooperatives do not seek out formulated Gasoline,’’ which can be derived OF MICHIGAN to price-gouge, but rather they seek to provide from adding an oxygenate to gasoline. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reliable and affordable electricity to their con- goal of the oxygenate requirement is to lower Wednesday, August 1, 2001 sumers in an efficient manner. The bill we are pollution in areas of the country that have the The House in Committee of the Whole considering will allow investor-owned electric highest levels of air pollution. House on the State of the Union had under companies that are currently reaping record There are two main substances that are consideration the bill. (H.R. 4) to enhance profits to receive $33 billion in tax breaks for used to meet the oxygenate requirement: energy conservation, research and develop- huge companies to spend overseas! Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and eth- ment and to provide for security and diver- anol, a fuel derived from corn. Following the sity in the energy supply for the American Mr. Chairman, when this body considers in- 1990 law, the Chicago and Milwaukee refor- people, and for other purposes. dustry-specific legislation, it should consider all mulated gasoline areas chose to use ethanol Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Chairman, I rise to the unique aspects of the particular industry. and, to my knowledge, have not reported any remind my colleagues of a critical provision of Indeed, sound public policy is advanced when problems with groundwater contamination, but H.R. 4, the Securing America’s Future Energy the differences between the sectors are taken have reported significant improvements in their Act, which passed this House yesterday. The into account. One important area that this air quality. Meanwhile, many of the reformu- provision authorizes critical funds for our na- Congress must study more carefully are the lated gasoline areas in California, the North- tion’s nuclear engineering education programs, differences between the needs of rural Amer- east, and several other areas of the country, and is identical to a bill introduced by Con- ica and urban and suburban America. This chose to use MTBE. These areas are now re- gresswoman Judy Biggert. porting that about 80 percent of their drinking legislation does not meet this test. For over 50 years, the United States has water contains MTBE, which does not bio- been the leader in nuclear science and engi- H.R. 4 prevents rural electric cooperatives degrade and which the Environmental Protec- neering. However, the energy crisis in Cali- from participating in the new competitive mar- tion Agency (EPA) has classified as a poten- fornia has awakened our nation to energy sup- ketplace. For all our talk about a level-playing tial human carcinogen. ply constraints. Nuclear power accounts for field and a competitive marketplace, we fail to For the last few years, California and other 20% of our energy supply and is the key to foster such a thing by excluding rural electric parts of the country have sought to solve the solving our energy supply needs. cooperatives from the same benefits that we problem of MTBE groundwater contamination This bill authorizes $240 million over five provide to investor-owned utilities. It is critical by removing the oxygenate requirement alto- years for university nuclear science and engi- gether. In fact, the State of California has peti- that we provide a level playing field for all sec- neering programs at the Department of En- tioned both the Clinton administration and the ergy. tors of the electric utility industry—municipals, Bush administration to grant a waiver to ex- The supply of bachelor degree nuclear sci- investor owned, and cooperatives—when con- empt the entire State from the oxygenate re- entists and engineers is at a 35 year low, and sidering public policy. quirement. On June 12, the President opted to the number of universities offering nuclear en- Bypassing this legislation, we are in es- deny this request citing that the EPA has de- gineering degrees is half of what it was 20 sence saying that one sector of the industry termined, time and again, that the addition of years ago. should be favored over another. We are also oxygen to gasoline improves air quality by im- Mr. Chairman, the provision we passed yes- saying that the electric needs of rural America proving fuel combustion and displacing more terday is a critical foundation for tomorrow’s toxic gasoline components. and American farmers are less important than energy supply. Mr. Chairman, I believe the only prudent our population centers. The SAFE bill provides f way to address this problem correctly is to re- investor-owned utilities with billions of dollars place MTBE in the United States with ethanol. SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE worth of capital gains relief that comes at the Indeed, the transition for ethanol to reach Cali- ENERGY ACT OF 2001 expense of higher electricity rates to con- fornia drivers is expected to be neither long sumers. nor difficult. It is my understanding that Cali- SPEECH OF The Congress needs to reconsider this poor fornia will need 600 million gallons of ethanol HON. EVA M. CLAYTON public policy legislation and come back after annually to replace MTBE. Ethanol producers currently have the capacity to supply 2 billion OF NORTH CAROLINA the August recess to address these inequities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gallons per year. This year alone, ethanol pro- and finally consider legislation that is good for ducers have already begun the process of Wednesday August 1, 2001 all of America, urban and rural. shipping 150 million gallons to the State, cost- The House in Committee of the Whole effectively and with no transportation impedi- House on the State of the Union had under ments. In fact, letters delivered to California on E1560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 behalf of railroads, barge operators, ocean- reverse a decade old U.S. policy against re- gas supply, and still create the jobs our work- going ships, and California gasoline terminals processing commercial nuclear fuel and allow ers need. assure that ample shipping and storage ca- for new drilling on public lands without royalty Mr. Chairman, the Resources Committee, pacity exists today to move ethanol from the payments. This bill fails to guarantee a signifi- on which I serve as Ranking Member of the Midwest to California markets. cant increase in clean, renewable energy or National Parks and Public Lands Sub- I agree with my colleagues that MTBE is a energy efficient products. For example, the bill committee, reported an Energy bill, two weeks danger to public health. That is why earlier fails to require significant improvement in the ago, which represented nothing more than a this year I introduced legislation that protects efficiency of air conditioners, and fails to ad- ‘‘grab bag of goodies’’ for the big oil compa- the environment and public safety by totally dress peak power demands of other major ap- nies and an unprecedented assault on our and immediately banning the use of MTBE as pliances. country’s precious natural resources. a fuel additive across the United States. The Moreover, we must amend this bill because During consideration of the bill, I supported Clean Air Act has done a good job in curbing it would allow for drilling in the Arctic National a substitute amendment offered by the Rank- dangerous emissions, and a key part of this Wildlife Refuge. Instead, we must utilize cur- ing Democrat, Mr. RAHALL that provided a far success has been the oxygenate requirement. rent American sources that are already open better solution to the concerns over energy For the sake of keeping the air clean in Cali- for drilling. After 6 years of energy inaction on production in our country. This amendment fornia and across the United States, we can- behalf of the Republican Congress, this bill fol- would have ensured that more domestic en- not allow this requirement to be scaled back lows the same old path: cast blame, insist on ergy is introduced into the domestic market, or waived. Therefore, I urge my colleagues to extreme antienvironmental proposals, and de- would relieve transmission constraints for our vote against the Cox amendment. clare themselves powerless in offering relief to western States, encouraged renewable energy on federal lands, assured fairness in oil royal- f Americans facing record-breaking energy price increases. ties, and protect our environment and our na- SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE I believe in a balanced, comprehensive and tion’s monuments and parks. ENERGY ACT OF 2001 cost-efficient energy program that meets The Rahall substitute would have also pro- vided for a significant number of new jobs by America’s energy needs through increased SPEECH OF facilitating the construction of the Alaska Nat- production and efficiency that puts the inter- ural Gas Pipeline originally authorized in 1976. ests of consumers first and protects the envi- HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD This provision would enhance the delivery of ronment. This omnibus energy package does OF CALIFORNIA 35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas already dis- little to address America’s future energy needs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES covered in existing development fields, and and I want to urge my colleagues to vote no Wednesday, August 1, 2001 the Rahall substitute would require that a on H.R. 4. project labor agreement govern construction The House in Committee of the Whole f activities on the pipeline. House on the State of the Union had under Sadly, Mr. Chairman, the Rules Committee consideration the bill. (H.R. 4) to enhance SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE energy conservation, research and develop- ENERGY ACT OF 2001 prevented Mr. RAHALL and other Democrats ment and to provide for security and diver- from offering perfecting amendments, which sity in the energy supply for the American SPEECH OF means that much of what the Rahall substitute people, and for other purposes. HON. DONNA M. CHRISTENSEN would have provided, will not be allowed Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Chair- today. OF VIRGIN ISLANDS man, I rise in opposition to H.R. 4, the Secur- H.R. 4, does include one aspect of the Ra- ing America’s Future Energy Act of 2001. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hall substitute which would update a nearly bill grants expensive new subsidies to virtually Wednesday, August 1, 2001 twenty-year-old assessment of energy impor- tation, consumption, and alternative indige- every energy sector without offsets and does The House in Committee of the Whole nous sources that can be used by insular little to promote much cheaper energy effi- House on the State of the Union had under areas. A new part of this reassessment will be ciency and renewable energy technologies. consideration the bill. (H.R. 4) to enhance a recommendation and a plan to protect en- This bill will cost $34 billion and because no energy conservation, research and develop- ergy transmission and distribution lines from offsets are provided it will threaten the Medi- ment and to provide for security and diver- the effects of hurricanes and typhoons. The care and Social Security trust funds. sity in the energy supply for the American amendment also gives the Interior Secretary This bill does nothing to relieve the suffering people, and for other purposes. the authority to fund such recommendations. of the citizens of California. California’s crisis Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise We are all aware of the tragedy and de- is a precursor of what is to come for the rest in opposition to the managers Amendment struction a hurricane or typhoon brings once it of America as we fail to produce an energy and HR 4 which does not really secure Amer- reaches land. The majority of Americans be- policy which is balanced. California consumers ica’s energy future at all. This bill is a bad bill, come aware of such a storm when it heads up paid $7 billion for electricity in 1999. In 2000, largely because it favors energy exploration the eastern seaboard or makes it way inland that number went up to record highs and Cali- and production at the expense of the environ- from the Gulf of Mexico. They are awesome fornians paid $27 billion for electricity. It is ex- ment and conservation. As we seek to secure and dangerous. And there is not much that pected that the number could go up to $70 bil- our country’s energy future as the title of this can be done when it is headed your way. lion in 2001. I am concerned that minority bill refers, we must take into account the so- Those of us whose districts have been in the business owners in my district will suffer great- cial and environmental costs of energy devel- path of such storms can attest to the devasta- ly due to the high costs of energy. opment and also remember that negative im- tion. I am dismayed that this bill will do nothing pacts on the environment in one part of our The Virgin Islands are affected by the to stop the outrageous price gouging by out- world can also affect other, even far-off, parts strongest of storms, like Georges and Hugo of-state energy producers to California con- of the world. that eventually make their way to the U.S. sumers. In fact, the administration and my Re- Instead of securing America’s future, HR 4 mainland. But we are also all too frequently a publican colleagues are unwilling to carry out threatens the future of Alaska’s and one of target for lesser known hurricanes that never its obligation to ensure that energy prices are this country’s most pristine and beloved nat- make it out of the Caribbean Basin but still just and reasonable, claiming that uncontrolled ural resources. It cuts back on clean air stand- manage to inflict just as much damage as market prices are needed in order to increase ards, and opens up more public lands to min- those that reach Florida. the energy supply. That’s like saying that we ing and drilling, while relieving the oil compa- Some of the costliest destruction during must pay dairy farmers $300/gallon to produce nies, which already have registered these events in the Virgin Islands and the milk. humungous profits, of their responsibility for other offshore areas is to electrical infrastruc- This bill will not provide one more kilowatt to paying the American people what they owe for ture. Island-wide outages are common in the California this summer, prevent one less the right to drill on our lands. wake of a storm because our lines are not as minute of blackouts, or keep one less dollar Mr. Chairman, on ANWR, what those who hardened as they could be from a storm’s from being transferred from California into the support drilling there do not say, is that 95% strength. Ideally, in any location that experi- hands of the energy producers. of the Alaskan wilderness is available for drill- ences as much hurricane activity as my dis- I am concerned about the environmental ing. We must preserve this fragile and impor- trict, transmission lines should be buried un- ramifications of this energy bill. We must look tant small 5% in the Wildlife Refuge and use derground. To have the majority of our elec- into renewable energy programs, rather than the rest to drill to increase our oil and natural trical lines above ground poses a great threat August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1561 to residents during storms and makes our sys- industries are experiencing a period of tremen- I urge my colleagues to protect the environ- tem vulnerable and costly to repair. dous profits. Instead of regulating these indus- ment, and protect the Social Security and While I appreciate the recognition of the vul- tries to ensure that they don’t take advantage Medicare Trust Funds. Vote no on H.R. 4. nerability of the Insular Areas energy supply to of flawed de-regulated electricity states such f natural disasters, in H.R. 4, I remain opposed as California, we are giving them further tax SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE to the bill as a whole because of its over-reli- breaks to increase profits without imposing ENERGY ACT OF 2001 ance on energy production at the expense of any additional federal oversight. This bill re- pristine areas of our environment, as well as wards the Texas oil producers for gouging SPEECH OF large tax breaks it provides to energy compa- California’s electricity consumers but does nies who are enjoying record profits. I hope nothing to guarantee that the price gouging HON. PATSY T. MINK that we can provide this relief to my district will cease. OF HAWAII and others through another legislative vehicle. This bill further rewards companies with a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 4 also leaves rural America behind. I particularly egregious provision that allows Wednesday, August 1, 2001 ask that the attached statement from the Na- royalty-free oil drilling on federal lands. Cur- The House in Committee of the Whole tional Rural Electric Cooperatives Association rently, oil companies pay royalty fees to the House on the State of the Union had under be included in the RECORD. federal government on the oil derived from the consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- Mr. Chairman, this is not the way to secure Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). However, H.R. ergy conservation, research and development America’s future, I urge my colleagues to op- 4 will change that. The bill provides royalty re- and to provide for security and diversity in pose both this ‘‘figleaf’’ amendment and H.R. lief to major oil and gas companies seeking the energy supply for the American people, 4. new leases on the Outer Continental Shelf in and for other purposes. f the Gulf of Mexico. Under the royalty exemp- Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Chairman, H.R. 4, tion, the Interior Secretary would be required the so called SAFE Act, that opens the Coast- SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE al Plains of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ENERGY ACT OF 2001 to give as much as 52.5 million barrels of oil royalty-free, costing Americans at least $7.4 (ANWR) to oil drilling, provides mandatory re- lief for offshore producers in the Gulf of Mex- SPEECH OF billion that the government would have re- ceived in those fees. Although proponents of ico, and provides tax breaks for oil and gas HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK this provision will tell you that it will encourage exploration. Simply put, H.R. 4 increases oil OF CALIFORNIA domestic oil exploration, there is no evidence supply instead of researching and developing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that these companies would suspend drilling in alternative, renewable energy sources and conservation. This bill includes tax credits and Wednesday, August 1, 2001 the Gulf without such relief. This provision is nothing more than another handout to an in- deductions of $33.5 billion over 10 years with The House in Committee of the Whole dustry that gets more than its fair share of tax no offsets. Passage of this bill will invade the House on the State of the Union had under relief. Medicare surplus. We are on a dangerous consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- path towards the deficit spending that we Finally, this bill doesn’t do nearly enough to ergy conservation, research and development spent the last 8 years fighting to eliminate it. and to provide for security and diversity in protect our environment. We have an oppor- ANWR is home to more than 200 species the energy supply for the American people, tunity to slow domestic fuel consumption, in- that use the coastal plains as a breeding and and for other purposes. crease conservation and improve our environ- migratory habitat. U.S. geological reports are Mr. STARK. Mr. Chairman, H.R. 4 does ment by increasing the corporate average fuel inconclusive as to how much oil will actually very little to help the average U.S. consumers economy (CAFE) standards. The CAFE pro- be available within the coastal plains, and who need to put fuel in their cars to get to gram dictates the average miles per gallon even if drilling were to begin today, it will be work, or who need to cool their homes in the (mpg) that passenger cars and light-duty more than a decade before useable oil will be summertime. It does even less for the state of trucks sold in the United States must meet. produced. H.R. 4 does not address the fact California that has been gouged by energy Unfortunately, the ‘‘compromise’’ that was that oil produced right now on Alaska’s North generators while the Federal Energy Regu- reached on the CAFE standards was nothing Slope is currently being exported to Japan and latory Commission (FERC)—the federal body more than an insincere fig leaf. Asia. If we are trying to increase supply, why responsible for regulating the transmission and The compromise calls for five billion gallons not ban exports on all our oil currently pro- sale of wholesale electricity—has sat idle. The in gasoline savings over a six-year period. duced in America? bill does however provide an enormous wind- While this might sound like a genuine attempt H.R. 4 includes a provision to artificially en- fall for some of the planet’s greatest polluters to decrease fuel consumption, it translates to hance competitiveness of western federal coal seeking to make even bigger profits at the ex- a mere six days worth of oil consumption for to give lessees the ability to control market pense of the U.S. taxpayer, and at the ex- the U.S. To achieve that would require an in- prices. Instead of requiring coal prospectors to pense of a cleaner environment. This bill is crease in the fuel economy of cars and trucks ‘‘diligently develop’’ coal, H.R. 4 allows federal too expensive, spending nearly $37 billion in of only about I mile per gallon—an increase coal lessees to withhold production at any new tax breaks without providing offsets, and that, considering how far fuel economy has time without penalty. I wrote this provision that it dips further into the Medicare and Social Se- fallen in recent years due to increased sales H.R. 4 is striking. Federal coal lessees already curity Trust Funds which Members of both of SUVs and pickups, would improve effi- produce 33 percent of U.S. coal consumption, sides of the aisle have agreed to protect. ciency only to the level we achieved in the this ‘‘produce or withhold’’ option would allow The nuclear power industry alone will re- early 1980’s. The National Academy of them to drive out competition and spike prices. ceive $2.7 billion in tax breaks and spending Sciences just this week reported that fuel They could flood the market with coal when subsidies on what amounts to nothing more economy improvements could further reduce they wanted and eliminate their competition or than pork barrel spending. $1.9 billion of this U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Our fuel econ- they could withhold production in order to tax break, originally reserved for state-regu- omy standards should reflect a developed na- raise prices. This provision gives an unfair ad- lated utilities with nuclear assets, will now be tion, leading in technological advances in the vantage to current federal coal lessees and is conferred to unregulated private nuclear enti- 21st century. But the meager CAFE increase bad for consumers. ties seeking to increase their profit margin. proposed in H.R. 4 reflects a nation unwill- H.R. 4 provides an insufficient amount in Although the General Accounting Office ing—not unable— to provide global leadership grants to develop alternative fuels, including (GAO) has reported waste and mismanage- for fossil fuel conservation and a cleaner envi- fuel cells, natural gas, hydrogen, propane and ment of the $2.4 billion Clean Coal Tech- ronment. ethanol. Ethanol should be a cornerstone of nology Program (CCTP), this Congress wants Regrettably, my colleagues did not seek a America’s energy future. It is a clean burning, to squander another $3.3 billion in tax benefits truly bipartisan energy bill that would encour- renewable, biodegradable fuel that reduces for a very similar program. Add this to the var- age conservation and renewable energy gen- harmful greenhouse gasses when added to ious research and development tax breaks in eration; and contain manipulation of the en- gasoline as oxygenate. Ethanol is good for the the bill and the coal industry will see a $6 bil- ergy spot market by the electricity generators. environment and production is vitally important lion Christmas gift in August. Instead, they chose to take a shortsighted ap- economic stimulus to our nation’s farmers. The biggest beneficiaries of the energy bill proach to help some of their leading campaign Ethanol is also critical to American energy se- are the oil and gas industries, which will re- contributors at the expense of our environ- curity, adding volume to a tight fuel supply and ceive $24 billion in tax breaks. The oil and gas ment. will reduce consumer cost. E1562 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 There were 5 amendments offered on re- able resources, recouping the savings for rein- that have been included in the report. Mr. newable fuels, but the Rules Committee made vestment later on. We also included incentives Speaker, we must follow through on our com- every single one of them out of order. This is for production from renewable energy facilities mitment to make the provisions of this bill the not the way to help our farmers, our environ- through revisions to the Renewable Energy first step to increase the fuel efficiency of all ment, and will not enhance our energy secu- Production Incentive (REPI). vehicles, not the last. rity. When H.R. 4 was presented for floor con- When considered as a whole, H.R. 4, is an f sideration the Energy Bank provision, which incomplete solution to our nation’s energy was unanimously approved by committee, was needs which will harm the environment we are SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE missing, with no explanation of why other than charged with protecting. I cannot support such ENERGY ACT OF 2001 that the Office of Management and Budget an unbalanced and shortsighted energy strat- had concerns about the provision that had not egy, and I urge my colleagues to oppose this SPEECH OF been raised during the three previous versions bill. HON. KAREN McCARTHY of the legislation as it was developed in com- f mittee. After learning that those concerns OF MISSOURI SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could be addressed with minor revisions, I of- fered an amendment to clarify the language ENERGY ACT OF 2001 Wednesday, August 1, 2001 for the floor, but it was not made in order by SPEECH OF The House in Committee of the Whole the rule. As the details of the legislation came House on the State of the Union had under to light, it was determined that other important HON. JAMES A. LEACH consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- provisions contained in the Energy and Com- OF IOWA ergy conservation, research and development merce Committee bill were removed without IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and to provide for security and diversity in consultation with committee members. Mr. Wednesday, August 1, 2001 the energy supply for the American people, Speaker, legislation of this magnitude de- and for other purposes. serves complete and thorough review and the The House in Committee of the Whole Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Chairman, rush to get the measure to the floor should not House on the State of the Union had under I rise in opposition to H.R. 4, the Securing supersede the good bipartisan work that was consideration the bill. (H.R. 4) to enhance America’s Future Energy (SAFE) Act of 2001. performed in committee and thwart the public energy conservation, research and develop- I regret having to take this position because I ment and to provide for security and diver- policy gains that were made. sity in the energy supply for the American support the Energy and Commerce Committee Increasing the fuel efficiency of passenger people, and for other purposes. provisions of this bill, which were crafted in a vehicles and light trucks holds the greatest po- bipartisan manner under the leadership of tential to reduce consumption of fossil fuels Mr. LEACH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to the amendment. Chairman TAUZIN and Ranking Member DIN- and emissions of harmful global greenhouse There is a great deal at stake in this con- GELL, as well as the Energy and Air Quality gases, but the implications on the industry and troversy. Subcommittee Chairman BARTON and Ranking jobs requires a delicate balance on how we First is the damage that will be done to the Member BOUCHER. Working together, the best approach this problem. The Energy and environment by air pollution if the most popu- members of the committee created a balanced Commerce Committee took a first step toward lous state in the union is given an exemption energy policy that recognizes the importance addressing improved fuel efficiency through from the oxygenate requirement under the re- of conservation and efficiency as well as in- the requirement that the National Highway formulated gasoline program. creased production from traditional sources of Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) take Second is the setback which will be given to energy, while improving our nation’s commit- steps to decrease petroleum fuel consumption our efforts to become more energy self-suffi- ment to alternative and renewable energy re- of new vehicles manufactured between 2004 cient if this waiver is granted. sources. These efforts produced an excellent and 2010 by five billion gallons than otherwise Third is the blow such a waiver will deal to first step toward addressing critical national would have occurred. Because the rulemaking the Midwest economy. energy supply issues in an environmentally process under existing law has been stalled Any rational national energy policy must in- sensitive manner, improving efficiency so as to for the past six years we have lost the oppor- clude the development and usage of alter- reduce waste, and ensuring our nation’s en- tunity to approach increasing fuel efficiency at native sources of fuel—from wind to water, ergy security for future generations. a reasonable pace. We should continue to sun to corn and beans—need to be explored, The product of our committee’s bipartisan work to increase the fuel efficiency of all vehi- cultivated and implemented more rigorously. work was combined with the sections reported cles. The automakers have indicated repeat- This amendment would move our energy pol- by other committees. Instead of having con- edly that they have the existing technology to icy in precisely the opposite direction. servation and efficiency as its center, the leg- increase the fuel economy of their products From a Midwest view ethanol production islation added millions of dollars of tax benefits and plan to implement those improvements in provides a much-needed boost for the rural for corporations involved with exploration and the near future. Making these changes to im- Midwestern economy. The USDA has deter- production and distribution of energy supplies prove automotive fuel efficiency and actually mined ethanol production adds 25 to 30 cents with no guarantees that the savings will be affecting the number of these vehicles sold is to the price of a bushel of corn, and, accord- passed on to the American consumer. Several a different matter. Whether for safety, conven- ing to a Midwestern Governor’s Conference provisions were added which threaten sen- ience or performance reasons, Americans’ report, adds $4.5 billion to farm revenue annu- sitive environmental areas such as the Arctic buying habits have trended strongly toward ally, creates 195,200 jobs, brings in $450 mil- National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and allow larger sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and light lion in state tax revenues, improves our bal- the private sector to short circuit important en- trucks. The public supports improved fuel ance of trade by $2 billion, and saves the fed- vironmental regulations. These provisions fun- economy, but balanced with the desire to have eral Treasury $3.6 billion annually. damentally alter the balance that was needed vehicles that meet their transportation needs. Promoting the use of ethanol in reformu- to increase energy supply and protect the en- The Energy and Commerce Committee pro- lated gasoline makes good sense environ- vironment. visions also call for a report that will examine mentally, geostrategically and economically. « The process by which the bill was pieced to- alternatives to the current CAFE standard pol- Again, I urge a no vote on this amendment. gether for floor consideration was also seri- icy and requirements for each manufacturer to f ously flawed. I worked with my colleagues in comply with these standards for vehicles it the Energy and Commerce Committee, on makes. The National Research Council report SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE both sides of the aisle, to include important suggests alternative means by which we could ENERGY ACT OF 2001 provisions that will improve the energy effi- achieve greater success at improving fuel effi- ciency of the federal government through a ciency such as a system of tradeable credits SPEECH OF streamlining of the Federal Energy Manage- to augment the current CAFE« requirement and HON. DARLENE HOOLEY ment Program (FEMP), saving taxpayers mil- eliminating the differentiation between foreign OF OREGON lions of dollars for years to come. and domestic fleets. We should continue the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We created an innovative funding mecha- effort to examine how best to accomplish this Wednesday, August 1, 2001 nism called the Federal Energy Bank to estab- over the next several months and come back lish a fund that would help federal agencies in- to this issue once we have learned more The House in Committee of the Whole vest in more efficient technologies and renew- about the economic effects of the suggestions House on the State of the Union had under August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1563 consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- of millions of barrels a year. But the amend- sity in the energy supply for the American ergy conservation, research and development ment failed and again we regress. people, and for other purposes. and to provide for security and diversity in As such, I urge my colleagues to vote Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Chairman, only a few the energy supply for the American people, short months ago, the members of this House and for other purposes. against this bill and let’s work to create a com- prehensive energy bill that is truly one for the passed, one of the largest tax cuts in over a Ms. HOOLEY. Mr. Chairman, I have to 21st Century. decade. Now here we are again, debating an admit I’m a little surprised the Administration f energy bill that is as fiscally irresponsible. Just has proposed an inadequate proposal to ad- two days ago, the U.S. Treasury announced dress our long-term energy needs. After all, SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE that it will be forced to borrow $51 billion to both the President and Vice President have ENERGY ACT OF 2001 pay for the tax rebate checks, instead of pay- extensive experience in the energy sector. ing down the debt as previously planned. The Quite frankly, I’d think they’d be a little more SPEECH OF New York Times also cited the Bush Adminis- creative in their vision of America’s future. tration as saying that the surplus for this fiscal After all, a national energy policy is sup- HON. J.C. WATTS, JR. year could fall by $120 billion below the Janu- posed to be predicated on the assumption that OF OKLAHOMA ary estimate. No matter how we slice it, the we need to increase supplies to mitigate de- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fact remains that the U.S. Government simply mand. And to some degree, the Administra- Wednesday, August 1, 2001 doesn’t have enough surplus funds to pay for tion’s plan is geared toward that end. How- the recently passed tax cut as well as the tax ever, given their experience in the energy sec- The House in Committee of the Whole breaks contained in H.R. 4. House on the State of the Union had under tor, we ought to expect that. Furthermore, H.R. 4 does little to solve consideration the bill, (H.R. 4) to enhance America’s long-term energy challenges. Its pri- But the cold hard fact is that the Administra- energy conservation, research and develop- tion sees drilling and mining as our only way ment and to provide for security and diver- mary focus is on developing non-renewable to address our predicament. Personally, I dis- sity in the energy supply for the American fuel sources, such as oil, natural gas, and agree with the Vice President—conservation people, and for other purposes. coal, with a lesser emphasis on energy con- isn’t a personal virtue. It’s not only a proven Mr. WATTS. Mr. Chairman, the House of servation and renewables. H.R. 4 gives over method to increase energy supplies, but the Representatives today is considering a com- $33 billion to energy companies in the form of costs to the taxpayer to fund research in this prehensive energy strategy to provide clean, tax breaks, all at taxpayer expense. About field is a drop in bucket compared to the huge affordable and available energy to all Ameri- two-thirds of this tax break goes to oil and gas taxpayer-funded subsidies this legislation cans. The president has put forth a sound ini- companies whose profits are at all-time record bestows on traditional industries. tiative to meet our energy needs after eight highs and some of whom have so much sur- plus cash they haven’t yet figured out how to Unfortunately, instead of debating a reason- years of neglect by the previous Administra- spend it all. able and prudent legislation, we have forfeited tion. The House today is considering a for- From 1999 to 2000, profits for the five larg- that option. Instead of making tough choices, ward-looking plan that confronts the energy we have before us a bill that too heavily fo- est U.S. oil companies rose 146%, from $16 crunch head-on and offers real solutions to billion to $40 billion. Exxon-Mobil reported cuses on oil, coal, and nuclear energy. This our energy shortage, volatile prices and our Administration simply isn’t worried about giving yearly profits of $17.7 billion. A July 30, 2001, dependent on foreign oil. Wall Street Journal article reported that, equal consideration to promoting and encour- The Securing America’s Future Energy aging energy efficiency, renewable energy, ‘‘Royal Dutch/Shell Oil said it was pumping out (SAFE) Act is a balanced approach of con- about $1.5 million in profit an hour and sitting and conservation. servation and production. It is good for the on more than $11 billion in the bank.’’ Even That’s unfortunate for a variety of reasons. economy, as it will create jobs. It’s no wonder personal salaries for energy executives have Not only does it defy common sense, but it the AFLÐCIO and Teamsters’ unions have skyrocketed. Yearly compensation for execu- defies a Department of Energy report issued thrown their support to our ideas. They, like tives at the largest energy companies selling last November demonstrating increased effi- many working Americans, know the value and power to California rose an average of 253%, ciency and renewable energy can meet 60 importance of domestic energy production. with one top executive collecting over $100 percent of the nation’s need for new electric The SAFE Act helps modernize our aging million alone. With unprecedented increases in power plants over the next 20 years. Yet the energy infrastructure. In California, which has oil company profits, the industry clearly does recommendations in the report are nowhere to faced some of the most severe energy short- not need financial assistance from Uncle Sam. be found in this legislation. ages in the country this year, they went with- Not only is H.R. 4 fiscally unsound, but its Moreover, this bill grants billions in new tax out a new power plant for nearly twenty years. provisions allowing drilling in the Arctic Na- breaks for the oil and coal industries—all of Playing catch-up should not be considered an tional Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) reflect an utter this in the wake of record profits for industry energy strategy. We need 38,000 miles of new disregard for the preservation of America’s last and record-high energy bills for consumers. natural gas pipelines to move enough fuel to remaining untouched wilderness. ANWR is a Why are we providing ‘‘royalty relief’’ to the oil supply our energy needs. The SAFE Act will pristine region, teeming with a wide variety of industry when, as the Wall Street Journal re- look ahead to the future and plan for the en- plant and animal species. To believe that we cently reported, the industry currently has ergy needs of today and tomorrow. could drill in ANWR without causing irrevers- more money than it can manage to spend? We should not wait for another crisis to for- ible environmental damage is, at best, overly Why do they need royalty relief when they are mulate an energy plan. The time is now to optimistic. As recently as last month, a cor- making billions of dollars in profits from oil that correct the mistakes of the past and lay down roded pipeline in an Alaskan oil field erupted, is pumped from public lands and are more fi- sensible groundwork for the future. Reliable, causing 420 gallons of crude oil to spill onto nancially stable than ever before? affordable and environmentally clean energy Alaskan tundra. This spill is but one of many Finally, in this bill is a provision that author- should be first and foremost on our agenda. I that have occurred in the 95% of Alaska’s izes oil production in the Arctic National Wild- urge the House to pass the SAFE Act. North Slope that has already been opened to life Refuge (ANWR). According to proponents f oil development. of this provision, we need to drill in ANWR as According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a solution to our energy crisis. SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE ANWR contains about 3.2 to 5.2 billion barrels Unfortunately, facts are stubborn, and the ENERGY ACT OF 2001 of economically recoverable crude oil. Since truth is we could have done more to lower our the U.S. consumes about 19 million barrels of dependence on foreign oil by passing the SPEECH OF oil daily, or almost 7 billion barrels of oil annu- Boehlert/Markey amendment that would have HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA ally, even with drilling at top efficiency, the increased fuel efficiency in SUV’s than we OF WISCONSIN coastal plain would only supply about 2% of could ever get from pumping every drop of oil America’s oil demand. Additionally, if the total IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the coastal plain in ANWR. For a bill de- amount of oil in this area could be extracted signed to reduce our reliance on foreign oil, it Wednesday, August 1, 2001 all at once and the ANWR oil was used as the seems strange to me that the sponsors of this The House in Committee of the Whole primary oil supply for the U.S., it would only bill would object to raising gas mileage stand- House on the State of the Union had under last about 6 to 8 months. Destroying our envi- ards. Doing so is not only completely feasible, consideration the bill, (H.R. 4) to enhance ronmental treasures in search of a quick fix to but once completely implemented this step energy conservation, research and develop- our energy needs is not the right course of ac- would reduce our oil consumption by hundreds ment and to provide for security and diver- tion. E1564 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 During debate on this bill, we will also con- many of the OPEC nations. Libya, Algeria, country. But I am not willing nor is it nec- sider an amendment to increase fuel efficiency Iran, Nigeria, and Iraq are not what I would essary to invest in energy at the expense of standards for light trucks and sport utility vehi- call our allies. Why then should we place such Social Security and Medicare. cles (SUVs). Currently, the minimum average heavy reliance on them to meet our energy I think it is inexcusable that the Rules Com- mileage per gallon (mpg) standard is 20.7 needs? mittee refused to allow consideration of an off- mpg for the fleet of SUV’s produced by an The answer for the United States to the set amendment to protect Medicare and Social automaker in a given year. The amendment supply manipulations by the OPEC cartel is Security. I cannot support legislation that does would increase this to 26 mpg by 2005 and sufficient access to the best oil and natural not contain ‘‘pay for’’ provisions when the re- then to 27.5 mpg by 2007. This standard has gas fields here at home. That’s why I strongly sult is a direct raid of the Social Security and not been changed in five years, and it is time support the lease sale of area 181, and other Medicare trust funds. That is unacceptable that we allow it to be increased. While the un- tracts in the eastern gulf, and why I believe and I see no other choice but to oppose this derlying bill would decrease gasoline use by 5 now is the time to open up area 1002 in the bill. billion gallons between the year 2004 and Arctic Coastal Plain of Alaska. While we may I am also extremely disappointed that this 2010, this amendment would create a savings never be completely self-reliant for oil supply, bill leaves out an important segment of energy of 40 billion gallons of gasoline over that same we can make a dramatic difference by devel- suppliers—public power suppliers and rural period. The amendment would increase the oping the resources domestically in a reason- electric cooperatives, which serve 25 percent minimum average fuel efficiency standard of able and responsible fashion. of the nation’s power consumers. It is only log- all cars and light trucks by only 1.3 mpg over Though domestic production is an essential ical that by including the maximum number of what the industry actually produced back in part of the national energy policy, H.R. 4 ad- market participants in generation of renewable 1987. dresses other variables that are vital to the full and clean energy production, we best equip Opponents of this proposal claim that rais- implementation of a coherent national energy ourselves to meet these goals. ing these standards is not feasible and would plan. While most experts acknowledge that I strongly support meaningful energy legisla- result in a decrease in safety to SUV pas- natural gas represents an abundant energy re- tion that will offer more options and better so- sengers. However, this is not the case. In fact, source for the future, we must ensure there lutions for my constituents and for all Ameri- a competition recently sponsored by General will be sufficient transmission capacity for this cans. But I will not rob Peter to pay Paul and Motors and the Department of Energy illus- uniquely North American product 10 years I oppose this raid on Medicare and Social Se- trates this point. Various engineering schools from now. The regulatory obstacles to oper- curity. I am voting against the SAFE Act and across the country competed to increase the ating pipelines—much less constructing new I encourage my colleagues to join me. fuel efficiency of one of the larger SUV’S, a lines—are too numerous to count. H.R. 4 rec- f Chevrolet Suburban. The winner, University of ognizes these obstacles and includes incen- Wisconsin at Madison, increased the fuel effi- tives for companies to construct new lines and SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE ciency of this vehicle to 28.05 mpg while add capacity that will increase the reliability of ENERGY ACT OF 2001 maintaining the structural integrity and protec- America’s utility infrastructure SPEECH OF tions that vehicle affords. H.R. 4 creates a favorable tax climate that In conclusion, passing H.R. 4 today would encourages increased production while also HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE be highly imprudent. America’s long-term en- providing tax incentives for individuals and OF TEXAS ergy needs would be better served with an en- businesses to increase their conservation ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ergy policy that places greater emphasis on forts. Wednesday, August 1, 2001 energy conservation and renewable fuel tech- H.R. 4 is a well balanced piece of legislation nologies. that draws upon conservation efforts, in- The House in Committee of the Whole f creased domestic production, and tax incen- House on the State of the Union had under tives to develop the beginnings of a national consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE energy policy that will help decrease our de- ergy conservation, research and development ENERGY ACT OF 2001 pendence on foreign energy sources and help and to provide for security and diversity in stabilize energy prices for the American con- the energy supply for the American people, SPEECH OF and for other purposes. sumer. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chair- HON. ROGER F. WICKER f man, I rise to offer comments on H.R. 4, the OF MISSISSIPPI SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE Securing America’s Future Energy Act of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ENERGY ACT OF 2001 2001. However, first I would like to thank Wednesday, August 1, 2001 House Science Committee Chairman BOEH- SPEECH OF The House in Committee of the Whole LERT and Ranking Member HALL for their lead- House on the State of the Union had under HON. EARL POMEROY ership in producing a bipartisan energy bill from the Committee. consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- OF NORTH DAKOTA ergy conservation, research and development The first hearing held by the Full Science IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and to provide for security and diversity in Committee in the 107th Congress was on the the energy supply for the American people, Wednesday, August 1, 2001 issue of our nation’s energy future. It was ap- and for other purposes. The House in Committee of the Whole propriate that the Committee review closely all Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in sup- House on the State of the Union had under portions of the Administration’s energy plan in port of H.R. 4. The most important action the consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- light of the heavy burden placed on the fiscal Federal Government can take to stabilize en- ergy conservation, research and development resources of the federal government because ergy prices for the American consumer is to and to provide for security and diversity in of the $1.2 Trillion tax cut. develop and implement a coordinated, long- the energy supply for the American people, We can all agree that the United States range national energy policy. H.R. 4 is the re- and for other purposes. does need to develop a long-term national en- sult of the hard work of five congressional Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Chairman, I rise today ergy policy. Our nation’s energy priorities Committees, who have incorporated conserva- to oppose H.R. 4, the SAFE Act, which taps should remain constant regardless of the tion, environmental regulations, alternative en- the Social Security and Medicare trust funds in changing dynamics of energy supply. How- ergy sources, tax relief, and increased produc- order to pay for new energy tax incentives. ever, there are many facets to our nation’s en- tion to produce a comprehensive national en- Mr. Chairman, I support many of the provi- ergy needs. ergy plan. sions in the SAFE Act. I am encouraged by a This nation is comprised of producer states In the foreseeable future, domestic explo- number of initiatives that combine incentives and consumer states who must work together ration, and production of oil and natural gas for enhanced production along with sensible in order to resolve future energy needs. The will have a critical impact on our country’s conservation measures. I particularly support energy portfolio for our nation must include economy, stability, and international relation- the investments in clean coal technology and fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear power. ships. During the last 30 years, we have the tax credits for wind electricity production, The bill that is before us today is a compila- watched OPEC coalesce, fractionalize, and as North Dakota has an enormous supply of tion of several efforts on the part of four sepa- coalesce again. I do not think we will ever lignite coal and the greatest potential for de- rate House Committees to craft a national en- have more than a superficial influence over velopment of wind powered generation in the ergy plan. The Science Committee contributed August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1565 to this effort through enhanced research and EV battery packs in peak shaving, trans- One way to address this issue is to ensure development in oil and gas exploration, sup- mission deferral, back-up power and trans- that this nation becomes energy independent port of renewable energy, and increased op- mission quality improvement applications. If through the full utilization of energy sources portunities for new technology on conserva- successfully demonstrated for secondary, sta- within our nation’s geographic influence. tion, and a strong support of the environment. tionary-use applications, the effective price of Today there are more than 3,800 working Rather then this disregard of the environment, battery systems are projected to make EVs offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, which we should work together to protect our pre- more competitive. are subject to rigorous environmental stand- cious environment. I along with Members of the Congressional ards. These platforms result in 55,000 jobs, I strongly believe that the best approach to Black Caucus have serious concerns regard- with over 35,000 of them located offshore. The our nation’s energy needs is one of bipartisan ing the balance shown in the drafting of this platforms working in federal waters also have cooperation with a goal of ensuring long-term legislation. We must be sure to ensure the in- an excellent environmental record. According commitments to a national energy plan that re- terest of those who have the least in our soci- to the United States Coast Guard, for the ducing dependence on foreign sources of en- ety. For this reason, the CBC sponsored a 1980Ð1999 period 7.4 billion barrels of oil was ergy and enhances our Nation’s productivity. number of amendments to H.R. 4. produced in federal offshore waters with less For this reason, we must explore the potential Two of these amendments offered were to than 0.001 percent spilled. That is a 99.999 that renewable energy technologies have to ensure the Low-Income Home Energy Assist- percent record for clean operations. contribute to fulfilling an increasing part of the ance Program (LIHEAP) continues to provide According to the Minerals Management nation’s energy demand and how that can help to those who are the most vulnerable in Service about 100 times more oil seeps natu- occur, while increasing the economies, that our society. The first amendment would make rally from the seabed into U.S. marine waters than from offshore oil and gas activities. can be reached through more efficient and en- sure that all funds expended for LIHEAP in The Nation’s record for safe and clean off- vironmentally sound extraction, transportation, this bill will remain available until used. This amendment also adds report directives to a shore natural gas and oil operations is excel- and processing technologies. lent. And to maintain and improve upon this I had an amendment that was incorporated GAO report being requested to include an as- excellent record, Minerals Management Serv- into the final bill offered for inclusion into H.R. sessment of how a lack of energy conserva- tion and efficiency education can impact on ice continually seeks operational improve- 4 that created a Secondary Electric Vehicle ments that will reduce the risks to offshore Battery Use Program in the Department of En- energy conservation of program beneficiaries. This amendment would also request that infor- personnel and to the environment. The Office ergy. This new program is designed to dem- of Minerals Management constantly re-evalu- onstrate the use of batteries previously only mation on the conditions of structures that re- ceive LIHEAP funds could impact energy effi- ates its procedures and regulations to stay used in transportation applications in sec- abreast of technological advances that will en- ondary applications, including utility and com- ciency. The initial GAO report only requested infor- sure safe and clean operations, as well as to mercial power storage and power quality. The increase awareness of their importance. program would also evaluate the performance mation on how LIHEAP funds discourage en- ergy conservation, and asks how direct pay- It is reported that the amount of oil naturally of these batteries, including their longevity of ments not associated with energy needs may released from cracks on the floor of the ocean useful service life and costs, as well as the re- effect energy conservation. have caused more oil to be in sea water than quired supporting infrastructure to support The second LIHEAP amendment would work done by oil rigs. their widespread use. allow program funds to be used to ensure the Most rigs under current Interior regulation I found that at the ‘‘end-of-useful-life’’ of a retrofitting of homes that receive federal as- must have an emergency shutdown process in battery system that is used in an electric vehi- sistance. This will address issues of structural the event of a major accident which imme- cle (EV), that battery system still retains 80 problems that often exist in the homes of diately seals the pipeline. Other safety fea- percent of its initial capacity. However, the those who must sustain themselves on limited tures include training requirements for per- battery system is no longer useful in the EV and often inadequate incomes. This amend- sonnel, design standards and redundant safe- because it has lost power capabilities that are ment would allow homes in communities to re- ty systems. Last year the Office of Minerals required to run the vehicle effectively. In many tain their tax value, which would benefit the Management conducted 16,000 inspections of electric utility applications, only the capacity community as a whole. Often times homes are offshore rigs in federal waters. In addition to these precautions each plat- from a battery, not capability, is required. This in need of roof repair in order to be able to form always has a team of safety and environ- situation presents an opportunity for furthering place insulation. the use of electric vehicles while finding a sec- Unfortunately, the Rules Committee only mental specialists on board to monitor all drill- ondary market for the batteries used for trans- found the LIHEAP amendment that produces ing activity. These oil and gas rigs have become artifi- portation purposes. a GAO study in order for consideration by the cial reefs for crustaceans, sea anomie, and The high vehicle prices for the initial series full House today. I would like to stress that as small aquatic fish. These conditions have cre- of electric vehicles, along with a lack of con- we make our nation’s energy future more se- ated habitat for larger fish, making rigs a fa- sumer familiarity and limited driving range, cure, we must make sure that every American have greatly restricted consumer acceptance vored location to fish by local people. household is secure in the fact that they have I will be offering an amendment later today and prevent successful market penetration. In access to affordable and reliable energy. with Congressman NICK LAMPSON to create a turn, manufacturers refuse to produce greater I believe that the effects of rising energy reporting process to access the operation of numbers of EVs, having reached conclusions prices have had and will continue to have a oil and gas wells off the coast of Texas and that the costs are too high and the market too chilling effect on our nation’s economy. Every- limited. The cycle of high costs and limited Louisiana. thing we as consumers eat, touch or use in We can all agree that the United States sales is broken only if costs are reduced and/ our day to day lives have energy costs added or volume is increased dramatically. While it is does need to develop a long-term national en- into the price we pay for the good or service. ergy policy. Our nation’s energy priorities estimated that prices for batteries begin to fall Today, our society is in the midst of major so- when the volume reaches 10,000 packs per should remain constant regardless of the ciological and technical revolutions, which will changing dynamics of energy supply. For this year, auto manufacturers believe that volume forever change the way we live and work. We alone cannot address the prohibitive costs of reason, I hope that the process of completing are transitioning from a predominantly indus- work on the bill will allow for open debate and advanced technology batteries necessary to trial economy to an information-centered econ- honest compromise. create consumer demand for EVs because the omy. While our society has an increasingly materials needed for such batteries (e.g., nick- older and longer living population the world f el) are expensive. Currently, there are a total has become increasingly smaller, integrated SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE of approximately 4,000 EVs on U.S. roads. and interdependent. ENERGY ACT OF 2001 To assure volume sales of EVs, a dramatic As with all change, current national and reduction in the cost of batteries is required. international transformations present both dan- SPEECH OF An innovative approach to addressing this gers and opportunities, which must be recog- HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS issue may be to ‘‘extend’’ the life—or value— nized and seized upon. Thus, the question OF PENNSYLVANIA of the batteries beyond vehicular use. Once arises, how do we manage these changes to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the batteries have been ‘‘used’’ in a vehicle, protect the disadvantaged, disenfranchised there is an opportunity to refurbish, then ‘‘re- and disavowed while improving their situation Wednesday, August 1, 2001 use’’ the batteries in a stationary application. and destroying barriers to job creation, small The House in Committee of the Whole For example, electric utilities could ‘‘re-use’’ business, and new markets? House on the State of the Union had under E1566 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 consideration the bill, (H.R. 4) to enhance from the SPR may yield only an additional cans find themselves dealing with rolling energy conservation, research and develop- 250,000 barrels of home-heating oil for the blackouts. Employers are laying off workers to ment and to provide for security and diver- Northeast, including my state of Pennsyl- absorb the rising cost of energy. Even families sity in the energy supply for the American vania, which face possible fuel shortages this vacationing across America this summer may people, and for other purposes. winter. If Mr. Kripowicz can provide answers to Congress regarding the Administration’s have noticed a new ‘‘energy’’ surcharge Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to tacked onto their motel bills. express my support for H.R. 4—The Securing recent actions, I fail to understand why an answer to my letter has not been forth- Let’s face it, we live and work in a nation America’s Future Energy Act of 2001. This bill coming. that demands more energy than we can ade- will at long last define our national energy pol- Mr. Secretary, Pennsylvanians are afraid quately supply. We are a nation that relies on icy so that the United States will have an that the United States has no energy policy. fossil fuels, and whether we think that’s good ample, affordable and increasingly efficient en- We wonder how long we will continue to be or bad, it’s not going to change. Oil, gas and ergy supply for the future. dependent on foreign sources of energy. Un- coal fuel our nation. In fact, 52% of our na- It is time that the American people declare fortunately, your failure to answer basic tion’s electricity is generated in power plants independence from foreign sources of energy. questions about your Department’s actions that burn coal, 20% of our nation’s electricity We need to develop our own resources and only serves to confirm those fears. Please provide my office with a response to the is nuclear powered, and 18% of America’s our own technology so that the economy and questions raised in my letter of October 4th, lights are turned on thanks to natural gas. security of the United States will not be ad- by November 8th. We won’t go from huge gas-guzzling SUV’s versely affected by decisions of foreign energy Very truly yours, to small, electric vehicles overnight. Nor will suppliers in the future. GEORGE W. GEKAS, we unplug our computers and televisions, and Mr. Chairman, on March 20, 2000, in the Member of Congress. run our homes and businesses on solar en- 106th Congress, I introduced H.R. 4035, The Mr. Chairman, my letters went unanswered ergy just because someone says that’s a wise National Resource Governance Act of 2000 as did the concerns of so many Americans thing to do. It’s just not realistic. What is real- istic, however, is the fact that we can be (the NRG Bill). The goal of this bill was to es- worried about energy prices, supply, the envi- smarter and more efficient about the way we tablish a commission that would investigate ronment and national security. Unfortunately, produce and consume energy. U.S. dependence on foreign energy sources, my concerns became a reality. This past win- evaluate proposals that would make the That’s why I applaud President Bush for his ter we saw what the lack of a comprehensive leadership on the issue of energy. You and I United States energy self-sufficient, explore al- national energy policy meant to the people of ternative energy sources, investigate areas may not agree with each and every proposal California as they experienced unannounced he has put forth, but one thing we can all currently not being used for oil exploration and rolling blackouts. We also saw the implications expand drilling in areas such as the Arctic Na- agree on is the fact that we need a com- of high gasoline and energy prices on our prehensive strategy to ensure a steady supply tional Wildlife Reserve and offshore. This com- economy. H.R. 4 will define a national energy mission would then submit its findings and of affordable energy for America’s homes, policy that will avert such situations in the fu- businesses and industries. recommendations to Congress and the Presi- ture. dent so that steps could be taken to design President Bush has called for such an en- Today, I not only rise to support H.R. 4, the ergy policy, one that is balanced, long term and implement a national energy policy. Securing America’s Future Energy Act of I introduced the NRG Bill because I believed and provides answers that will ensure the 2001, but I rise to commend President Bush, that our lack of a comprehensive national en- United States has that safe, stable and reli- Vice President Cheney and the rest of the ergy policy would lead to energy shortages able national energy supply we so desperately members of the National Energy Policy Devel- and a continued dependence on OPEC. My need. opment Group for their leadership in proposing concerns continued and on November 11, Congress worked hard to shape the Presi- a much needed national energy policy. The 2000 and again on October 4, 2000, I wrote dent’s vision. It is important to keep in mind development and implementation of this bold then-Energy Secretary Bill Richardson to that this problem was created as a result of and innovative policy will certainly insure that share with him some of my concerns and the eight years of neglect and ‘‘knee-jerk’’ reac- the United States will be less dependent on concerns of my constituents. Mr. Speaker, I tions to various energy crises ‘‘of the mo- foreign sources of energy, be more efficient ask that the text of this letter be entered into ment.’’ Thus, since this crisis worsened over and thus more environmentally sensitive, and many years, there is no overnight solution to the RECORD. will also provide every American with access our nation’s energy woes. Furthermore, once NOVEMBER 1, 2000. to ample and affordable energy. our strategic plan is implemented, it will re- Hon. BILL RICHARDSON, Secretary of Energy, f quire constant monitoring. We will need to up- date the plan as new technology is developed Forrestal Building, Washington, DC. SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE DEAR MR. SECRETARY: On October 4th, I and alternative energy sources are found. But sent a letter to you asking for your response ENERGY ACT OF 2001 having a plan already in place will make it to reports run in The Wall Street Journal easier to make necessary adjustments in the SPEECH OF and other media suggesting that crude oil re- way our nation produces and uses energy. leased by the Administration from the Stra- HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN The President’s plan has many components. tegic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) may in fact Among the provisions Congress is addressing be diverted to Europe. Assuming that the OF NEW JERSEY SPR oil would not be diverted to Europe, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are funding increases for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, setting further asked that you reconcile the appar- Wednesday, August 1, 2001 ent disparities between the Administration’s stricter standards for energy use in Federal claim that tapping the SPR would forestall a The House in Committee of the Whole buildings, and offering tax credits for con- winter home heating oil crises in the North- House on the State of the Union had under sumers, home and business owners that focus east United States, and independent reports consideration the bill. (H.R. 4) to enhance on energy conservation, reliability and produc- that the SPR oil would not even reach the energy conservation, research and develop- tion. A large part of the President’s plan calls intended markets until early next year. ment and to provide for security and diver- for funding increases to improve conservation I am extremely disappointed that you have sity in the energy supply for the American efforts, reduce energy consumption and to en- not yet responded to these two basic, yet im- people, and for other purposes. courage research and development of renew- portant questions. In my October 4th letter I Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise asked that you provide me with ‘‘an imme- able energy, oil, gas, coal and nuclear energy. diate assessment’’ of the aforementioned today in support of H.R. 4, Securing America’s He also wants us to focus on the development media reports. I specifically requested that Future Energy Act. of the most promising new sources of clean you provide me with a report ‘‘early next First, let me commend President Bush for energy, including hydrogen, biomass, and al- week’’ so that I might convey the informa- his leadership and the committees in the ternative fueled vehicles. These are just a few tion to my constituents who are preparing House who have worked on this most impor- examples of the many areas in energy themselves for the onset of winter weather. tant national priority. science, conservation and public assistance Since my last letter to you, officials from Mr. Chairman, gas prices are down, and so your Department have testified to Congress we will be addressing over the coming about the President’s decision to tap the far this summer in New Jersey, the lights have months. SPR. I understand that acting Assistant Sec- stayed on. But make no mistake about it, we For my part, you should know that I serve retary of Energy Robert S. Kripowicz ac- have an energy crisis in America. Many fami- on the Appropriations Subcommittee which knowledged, in one of those hearings, that lies face energy bills two to three times higher oversees the budget for the Department of En- the release of 30 million barrels of crude oil than they were a year ago. Millions of Ameri- ergy. In that role, I have and will continue to August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1567 support increased funding for research, devel- provide the necessary balance to our energy Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of those opment and greater consumer use of renew- plan that will help us better manage our en- places. able energy. Over the last 7 years the Federal ergy production and consumption. There’s no I strongly oppose this bill and I urge you to government has invested some $2.2 billion in way to escape it—we need a strategy on en- protect America’s wilderness and to protect renewable energy. I also remain a steadfast ergy, and that’s exactly what we are working America’s consumers and vote against this supporter of fusion energy research, much of on. At the same time, we can ill-afford to give bill. which is conducted in New Jersey at Princeton up on our historic obligation to our children to f University. Fusion energy has the potential to protect our nation’s air, water, wildlife and SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE become an unlimited, safe, environmentally open spaces. ENERGY ACT OF 2001 friendly, affordable energy source. I appreciate We can, and will, do both. the budget support, some $240 million this Again, Mr. Chairman, I support H.R. 4 and SPEECH OF year for continued research, from the Presi- urge my colleagues to do the same. dent and Secretary of Energy, Spencer Abra- f HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD ham. OF GUAM As a nation, we want the lights to come on SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whenever we flip the switch. We expect our ENERGY ACT OF 2001 Wednesday, August 1, 2001 computers to run and the air conditioning to work. Fortunately for New Jerseyans, unlike SPEECH OF The House in Committee of the Whole our fellow Americans in California, our power House on the State of the Union had under HON. BARBARA LEE consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- still flows—the lights come on, the computer OF CALIFORNIA ergy conservation, research and development runs and the air conditioning works. This is in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and to provide for security and diversity in large part due to the fact that most of New the energy supply for the American people, Jersey’s electric power is generated by nu- Wednesday, August 1, 2001 and for other purposes. clear energy—75 percent of our electricity The House in Committee of the Whole Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Chairman, much comes to us thanks to nuclear power. Nuclear House on the State of the Union had under like the Nation, the U.S. territories are headed energy has come a long way. It’s proven to be consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- down a dangerous path. Our energy demands safe, stable and reliable. But much of our na- ergy conservation, research and development are outpacing supply, resulting in blackouts, tion does not have the benefit of such an and to provide for security and diversity in high fuel prices, and increasing dependence abundant, reliable source of energy and that’s the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes. on foreign energy sources. exactly why we need a comprehensive na- These problems will only grow worse as tional energy plan. As a nation, we cannot af- Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong op- electricity consumption continues to grow. Al- ford any more ‘‘California’’ crises. position to this bill. This bill does not enhance though we are hard pressed to pass legisla- The bottom line is America must be energy our security: it endangers it. It does not protect tion to address these issues, we must be self-sufficient. Currently, our nation imports our environment: it threatens it. mindful of the impact unbalanced legislation over 55% of the oil we consume from foreign Increasing global warming does not en- will have on our economy and our overall oil cartels. This must change. When more than hance our security. Increasing our reliance on quality of life. We must pass legislation that of- half of our energy needs comes from foreign nuclear power plants and creating more nu- fers a balance environmentally, socially, eco- sources, particularly OPEC, that alone is a se- clear waste does not enhance our security. nomically, and cognizant of national security curity risk. We need more American oil, more Making only token changes in fuel economy and energy objectives. American gas, and more use of American standards does not enhance our security. Developing a sound national energy policy clean-coal technology, to name just a few. This bill does not enhance our security. In- presents a compelling challenge. It requires This is the only way to guarantee an uninter- stead it jeopardizes wilderness, ignores con- balancing policies to encourage energy con- rupted supply of energy when we need it. But sumers, and rewards the fossil fuel industry at servation, efficiency, and supply. H.R. 4, the this drive to produce more energy domestically the public expense. Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) Act does not mean that energy development and This bill subsidizes the oil industry and gives fails to create this balance. environmental priorities cannot co-exist. They billions in tax breaks to oil producers in an age H.R. 4 fails to include a provision to explore must. There must be a balance between en- of record-breaking profits. the possibility of Ocean Thermal Energy Con- ergy development and the protection of our In contrast, it does nothing for California version (OTEC) as a renewable energy environment. For the record, when I say bal- consumers and taxpayers who have paid bil- source. It is our responsibility to explore every ance is needed, I mean drilling in the Alaskan lions in unjust and unjustified energy costs. possible source of renewable energy available National Wildlife Refuge, or off the coasts of Instead of promoting cost-based rates and and OTEC is a viably option. OTEC can help New Jersey or Florida are not options. badly needed refunds, it increases tax breaks meet future energy needs for the nation, and Obviously energy has enormous implica- and handouts for the oil, coal, and nuclear in- it may also be the most viable alternative for tions for large and small businesses, home- dustries. the U.S. insular areas. owners, our economy, environment, and our When Minority Leader DICK GEPHARDT and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) national security. Under the President’s lead- other members of Congress came to my dis- is an energy technology that converts solar ra- ership, I am confident that we will better man- trict of Oakland, California, they saw the faces diation to electric power. OTEC systems use age America’s energy problems. It won’t be of this crisis. They heard from small business the ocean’s natural thermal gradient—the fact easy and there will be many disagreements. owners who face potential bankruptcy. They that the ocean’s layers of water have different No one person, or no one political party, has heard from persons with disabilities for whom temperatures—to drive a power producing all the answers. That’s why the debate in Con- blackouts are nightmares and rising bills are cycle. As long as the temperatures between gress on America’s energy plan for the 21st an impossible expense. They heard from the warm surface and the cold deep water dif- Century is so important. And, part of our obli- school administrators who have been forced to fers about 20 degrees Celsius, an OTEC sys- gation is to listen to our constituents and edu- divert money from much needed textbooks, tem can produce a significant amount of cate all Americans about the reality of our en- teacher salaries, and instructional supplies to power. The oceans are thus a vast renewable ergy situation, and what it will actually take to paying energy costs. They heard from the resource, with the potential to help produce improve it. people of California who have been paying the billions of watts of power. Mr. Chairman, the situation is not as ‘cut price in this crisis for the last year. The economics of energy production today and dry’ as some people on both sides of the Electricity cannot be treated as any other have delayed the financing of a permanent, issue would like to make it. We cannot simply commodity. We cannot force Americans to continuously operating OTEC plant. However, throw caution to the wind and build pipelines choose between paying their utility bills and OTEC is very promising as an alternative en- all over the place, and drill for oil or gas any- their grocery bills. Between electricity and rent. ergy resource for tropical island communities where the oil companies want. Neither can we Between power and prescriptions. Those that rely heavily on imported fuel. simply oppose an energy plan because we are choices are simply unacceptable. OTEC plants in tropical island communities pure environmentalists. The reality is we are a Nor can we choose to destroy irreplaceable could provide islanders with much needed nation of homeowners, commuters and com- wilderness for short-term gain. There are sim- power, as well as desalinated water and a va- puter users—we consume energy in practically ply places on earth that are too fragile, too riety of mariculture products. Because most in- everything we do. That’s why I am working to vulnerable, and too special to drill for oil. The sular areas are dependent on the importation E1568 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 3, 2001 of foreign fuel supplies, there is a relatively plan promotes responsible conservation meth- side parties that have experience participating high cost of diesel-generated electricity. OTEC ods. and working within the program as well as can be a cost effective source for the pacific Yes, as we in California have learned, we other Federal agencies. islands. must increase the supply of safe, reliable do- I am hopeful that the end result of this effort In addition to hydroelectricity, geothermal mestic energy while promoting a clean, safe will keep us on the road to increasing our na- and the other renewable resources listed in and healthy environment. Our Nation’s energy tion’s energy efficiency, and that the Federal H.R. 4, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion problems must be addressed by increasing government will indeed be a large contributor (OTEC) must also be considered as a renew- supplies of traditional fossil fuels, developing to this effort. able energy source. alternative sources of energy, and improving f conservation. It will not be easy and it will not f SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE be quick. However, we have the technology ENERGY ACT OF 2001 SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE and the resources to meet our energy needs ENERGY ACT OF 2001 for decades, even centuries to come. At the SPEECH OF same time, we can ensure a clean environ- SPEECH OF ment as a legacy for our children. The Presi- HON. JERRY WELLER HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM dent’s balanced, comprehensive national en- OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA ergy policy will strengthen our economy, lower IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consumer prices, create jobs and protect the Wednesday, August 1, 2001 environment. We should pass H.R. 4 today. Wednesday, August 1, 2001 The House in Committee of the Whole f House on the State of the Union had under The House in Committee of the Whole consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- House on the State of the Union had under SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE ergy conservation, research and development consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- ENERGY ACT OF 2001 and to provide for security and diversity in ergy conservation, research and development the energy supply for the American people, and to provide for security and diversity in SPEECH OF and for other purposes. the energy supply for the American people, Mr. WELLER. Mr. Chairman, I am in support and for other purposes. HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING OF MISSISSIPPI of this important legislation. I want to thank Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chairman THOMAS of the Ways and Means today in support of the Securing America’s Fu- Committee, along with Chairman TAUZIN, Wednesday, August 1, 2001 ture Energy Act of 2001 ( H.R. 4). H.R. 4 rep- Chairman HANSEN, and Chairman BOEHLERT resents the first comprehensive national en- The House in Committee of the Whole for their efforts in getting this legislation to the ergy policy considered by this House in more House on the State of the Union had under floor today. than a decade. The President’s energy policy consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- I would like to speak in support of two spe- will put in place a long-term plan that will pro- ergy conservation, research and development cific provision included in H.R. 4. I am pleased vide power to America for generations to and to provide for security and diversity in that this legislation includes the provisions of come. the energy supply for the American people, a bill I introduced on June 13, 2001, the Save In my district in California, my family and my and for other purposes. America’s Valuable Resources Act (H.R. constituents are suffering from the dramatic Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Chairman, I am 2147). These provisions create a $2,000 tax rise in electricity prices. Sadly, we have pleased that the House is considering H.R. 4 credit for individuals and businesses to en- learned the consequences of not having a today. This legislation is the first step in the courage homeowners, builders and contrac- long-term plan to produce energy. The failure development of a comprehensive national en- tors to make energy efficiency improvements of the last decade by the Clinton administra- ergy strategy. to homes. tion, combined with the failure of the Davis ad- Included in H.R. 4 is an amendment I of- In order to qualify for the credit, homes must ministration in California to develop a reason- fered at the full committee markup to have the be made 30% more energy efficient according able long-term energy plan, created this dis- Department of Energy conduct a study and re- to the International Energy Conservation aster. view of the Federal Energy Savings Perform- Code, a private sector energy code used in The failed policy they embraced is the policy ance Contract Program. This program is an the United States. Except for the first $1,000 of the radical environmentalists. These groups existing and innovative program that provides in expenditures which are exempt from certifi- promote an energy plan based on fantasy. Federal agencies the opportunity to fund the cation requirements, energy efficiency im- They oppose nuclear power, hydropower, oil, installation of necessary energy efficiency provements must be certified by a utility com- gas, coal, natural gas, and in some cases measures. As the single largest consumer of pany, a local building regulatory authority, a even wind power. They cling to the failed be- energy, our Federal government facilities offer manufactured home production inspection pri- lief that we can magically make energy without a significant opportunity to help us meet one mary inspection agency or other specified enti- action. There should be no question that this of our national energy goals—increased effi- ty to ensure that real and significant efficiency is a strategy of failure, of skyrocketing costs ciency. Our experience has shown that many improvements are made. and blackouts. of these government facilities have aging and In 1998, homes accounted for nearly 20% of I support solar power. I believe that solar energy inefficient equipment that require mod- all of the energy consumed in the United power research can and will help us address ernization in order to allow them to operate at States. Today, it costs the average American our future energy needs. Nevertheless, com- peak efficiency. $1500 to heat and cool their homes every mercial solar power is not available today. We have learned over the past 10 years in year, which amounts to a cost of $150 billion I also believe that fusion power will help us the implementation of this program, like so nationwide annually. By simply making meet our energy needs of the future. I am many other government programs, that ‘‘one changes in energy efficiency to their homes, working closely with the gentlelady from Cali- size does not fit all.’’ I believe that there are consumers can save real money. Consumers fornia, Ms. LOFGREN, in pushing a fusion en- barriers and obstacles in current law and regu- can save 10% or more on energy bills by sim- ergy research bill, which the Science Com- lations, including some unnecessary red tape ply reducing the number of air leaks in their mittee included in H.R. 4, that will set us on that prevents some Federal agencies from home. Double pane windows with low emis- the course to commercial development of fu- participating in the program. If flexibility is in- sivity coating can reduce heating bills by 34% sion power. But fusion power is not available creased, this program could be used more ef- in cold climates like Chicago. If all households today. fectively by Federal agencies. It is important upgraded their insulation to meet the Inter- I believe that conservation will help us solve that we take a look at the program, determine national Energy Conservation Code level, the our energy problems. Which is why I am the what barriers or obstacles exist, and imple- nation would experience a permanent reduc- sponsor, with the gentleman from Massachu- ment appropriate changes. This provision pro- tion of annual electric consumption totaling 7% setts, Mr. MARKEY, of the Energy Efficient vides for a 6-month review, report to Con- of the total consumed. Buildings Incentives Act (H.R. 778). This com- gress, and requires the Department to imple- I would also like to offer my support for the monsense bipartisan bill provides incentives ment appropriate changes to increase pro- extension of the tax credit for wind energy. for conservation and energy efficiency. I am gram flexibility and effectiveness. As part of Currently, the wind energy tax credit expires proud that portions of my bill are included in this report and review, it is our intention that on January 1, 2002, H.R. 4 extends the avail- H.R. 4. I am also proud that the President’s the Department of Energy will consult with out- ability of this credit through January 1, 2007. August 3, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1569 I have been a long time supporter of the wind As you can see, this bill provides valuable that the best we can do is to study whether energy tax credit and other similar incentives tools to promote conservation among Ameri- our country can get to 5 percent renewable in to utilize new and efficient energy sources. cans. I realize, Mr. Chairman that conservation the next 15 years. Mr. Chairman, thank you again for allowing alone will not go far enough, but neither will Mr. Chairman, we don’t need a study on re- me to offer my support for this important legis- drilling. In fact, 37.5 percent of this bill newable energy, the studies have already lation. I encourage my colleagues to join me stresses conservation, while 23.8 percent fo- been done. The technology is already there. in support of this bill. cuses on production and 38.7 percent on reli- What we need is a firm commitment. I tried to f ability. That is why I urge my colleagues to offer an amendment to require that 20 percent support H.R. 4 because it is a well-balanced of our nation’s electricity come from renewable SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE plan that provides for the future energy needs sources of energy such as wind, solar, and ENERGY ACT OF 2001 of America. biomass by 2020. Unfortunately, the Rule SPEECH OF f Committee denied the opportunity for debate on this amendment. SECURING AMERICA’S FUTURE HON. PHIL ENGLISH While renewable, non-polluting wind power ENERGY ACT OF 2001 OF PENNSYLVANIA has been the world’s fastest growing energy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF source in recent years, wind energy contrib- Wednesday, August 1, 2001 utes less than I percent of the national supply HON. BERNARD SANDERS of electricity in the United States, and renew- The House in Committee of the Whole OF VERMONT able energy only 1 percent. We can and must House on the State of the Union had under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do better. consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- ergy conservation, research and development Wednesday, August 1, 2001 The growing dependency on imported oil is and to provide for security and diversity in dangerous not only to our economy but also to The House in Committee of the Whole our national security. We must attack this the energy supply for the American people, House on the State of the Union had under and for other purposes. consideration the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance en- problem by increasing our use of renewable Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Chairman, we are in the ergy conservation, research and development sources of energy such as wind, solar and midst of an energy crisis brought on by years and to provide for security and diversity in biomass, but his bill does not get this done. of ignoring the potential problems. During the the energy supply for the American people, Mr. Chairman, the price gap between fossil next 20 years, U.S. oil consumption will in- and for other purposes. fuels and renewable energy has narrowed. For crease by 33 percent and the demand for Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in example, the price of natural gas has more electricity will rise by 45 percent. strong opposition to this bill. At a time when than doubled in the past year, while the cost At this rate, the demands for energy will far this country is wasting a huge amount of fuel of wind energy has dropped more than 80 per- outweigh the supply if we do not enact a com- and electricity, this bill provides $34 billion dol- cent in the past two decades. prehensive energy plan. With that I urge my lars in subsidies and tax breaks for the big oil, Mr. Chairman, they are doing it in Denmark, colleagues to support the Securing America’s coal, gas and nuclear companies to drill for they are doing it in Northern Germany, and Future Energy Act which emphasizes con- more oil and gas and to produce more and they are doing it in Northern Spain. 13 percent servation, infrastructure upgrades and further more energy. These companies are making of Danish electricity consumption is covered development of traditional fossil fuels. record breaking profits by gouging consumers, by wind right now. In Northern Germany and I would like to take a moment and focus on destroying our environment and threatening in Northern Spain the figure is 20 percent. some of the conservation aspects of H.R. 4. our health. Can anyone tell me why we need Danish companies have supplied more than This bill provides a tax credit for residential to give more corporate welfare to Exxon-Mobil, half the wind turbines now in use worldwide, solar energy use, which not only encourages the most profitable company in the history of making it one of the country’s largest exports the use of solar energy but it will reduce elec- the world with a net income of $17.7 billion, and employing more than 12,000 people. Ger- tric bills and the load on the electric grid. while providing little more than lip service to many has 6,113 megawatts worth of wind tur- Through tax incentives, H.R. 4 also encour- energy efficiency and renewable energy and bine, which meets 2.5 percent of the country’s ages the development and use of clean cars absolutely no relief to middle income Ameri- total electricity demand. Spain, the fastest- by increasing technology and reducing costs. cans struggling to pay their energy bills? Mr. growing market for the past 3 years, now has Studies indicate that 275,000 alternative fuel Chairman, this is outrageous. We simply can- almost as much wind capacity as the entire vehicles will be purchased because of this bill, not drill our way out of this mess. U.S. reducing gasoline consumption and the effects At a time when emissions from dirty coal- Right now we have the opportunity to set an of greenhouse gases. Conservation is also fired power plants produce acid rain and car- energy course that saves money, restores our emphasized in H.R. 4 through tax credits for bon dioxide that threatens our global climate environmental health, and enhances both the energy efficient appliances, homes and busi- and our health; at a time when scientists competitiveness of our economy and our na- nesses. throughout the world believe that we have an tional security. There is no question that the Use of super energy efficient appliances in enormous amount of work to do to combat the U.S. has the technology and the resources to all households would save more than 200 tril- danger of global warming; at a time when move us away from our reliance on fossil fuels lion BTUs, which is equivalent to taking 2.3 wind energy is the world’s fastest growing and towards renewable, non-polluting sources million cars off the road. If all households up- source of energy and when the price of solar of energy. Unfortunately, this bill does not get graded their insulation, electric consumption energy has been coming down in recent years the job done. I urge my colleagues to defeat would be reduced by 7 percent. due to better technology, I find it outrageous H.R. 4.