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E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 111 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 155 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2009 No. 145 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was THE JOURNAL Connie. Dr. Jones is the reverend at called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the First Presbyterian Church in Nash- pore (Mr. SERRANO). Chair has examined the Journal of the ville, Tennessee. He has led that con- gregation since 2002. He is a native of f last day’s proceedings and announces to the House his approval thereof. Pennsylvania who was educated at the DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- University of Pittsburgh and went on PRO TEMPORE nal stands approved. to get his degree from Princeton Theo- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- f logical Seminary. After that, he did a 1-year fellowship in Scotland at the fore the House the following commu- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE University of Edinburgh. nication from the Speaker: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the He first pastored at churches in WASHINGTON, DC, gentleman from Alabama (Mr. GRIF- South Carolina, where he had attended October 8, 2009. FITH) come forward and lead the House ´ Presbyterian College. We feel very I hereby appoint the Honorable JOSE E. in the Pledge of Allegiance. SERRANO to act as Speaker pro tempore on graced to have his presence in Nash- Mr. GRIFFITH led the Pledge of Alle- this day. ville, Tennessee. He does a superb job, giance as follows: NANCY PELOSI, and he is very active in the commu- Speaker of the House of Representatives. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- nity. f lic for which it stands, one nation under God, For example, he is on the board of indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the Boy Scouts as well as Goodwill In- PRAYER f dustries. So we are very thankful for Rev. Todd Jones, First Presbyterian MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE his leading this body in prayer today. Church, Nashville, Tennessee, offered the following prayer: A message from the Senate by Ms. f Eternal God, before Whom genera- Curtis, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate has passed with an tions rise and pass away, we give ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER amendment in which the concurrence thanks today for this Nation, ‘‘con- PRO TEMPORE ceived in liberty and dedicated to the of the House is requested, a bill of the proposition that all men are created House of the following title: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The equal,’’ that all bear some mark of the H.R. 1037. An act direct the Secretary of Chair will entertain up to five further Divine image. So bless this body of leg- Veterans Affairs to conduct a five-year pilot requests for 1-minute speeches on each islators with wisdom and a passion ‘‘to project to test the feasibility and advis- side of the aisle. ability of expanding the scope of certain do justice, to love kindness and to walk qualifying work-study activities under title f humbly with Thee.’’ 38, United States Code. Guide and direct their work, O Lord, The message also announced that the MISSILE DEFENSE DECISIONS that it may bring blessing and honor to Senate has passed a bill of the fol- this land and lead to an increase of lowing title in which the concurrence (Mr. GRIFFITH asked and was given freedom, a deepening of joy, and enrich of the House is requested: permission to address the House for 1 the health and welfare of all her citi- S. 942. An act to prevent abuse of Govern- minute.) zens. Grant that a large-hearted and ment charge cards. Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise clear-minded spirit may prevail and f that our Nation’s common good may be today to address the American people served and strengthened by the actions WELCOMING REV. TODD JONES, about the current situation in the Mid- of this body. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, dle East. On September 28, Iran Establish this Nation in righteous- NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE launched and tested a Shahab-3 missile ness, O God, and grant that we may be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without which has a range of 1,200 kilometers makers of peace, artisans of goodness, objection, the gentleman from Ten- and puts American soldiers and our al- and keepers of the bright light of free- nessee, Congressman COOPER, is recog- lies in the Middle East in danger. These dom. nized for 1 minute. tests must be met with stern opposi- We pray this in the name of the Liv- There was no objection. tion. ing God, the Creator and Redeemer of Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I would Having recently returned from Israel all that is or ever shall be. like to welcome to the Chamber today and Egypt, I had the opportunity to Amen. Rev. Dr. Todd Jones and his wife, meet with officials and members of the b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H11113 . VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:04 Oct 09, 2009 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08OC7.000 H08OCPT1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with HOUSE H11114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 8, 2009 defense community who are directly income on health care. This is simply age group that boasts the highest unin- involved in their missile defense deci- unaffordable for middle class Ameri- sured rate in our country, our young sions. I was able to see firsthand the cans. adults. Young adults, those between 19 stability and security that American As we advance health care reform, we and 29 years old, are more frequently missile systems provide for our allies. must ensure that Americans have ac- without insurance than any other age Recently, the administration an- cess to meaningful, affordable health group. At 31 percent uninsured, nearly nounced a change of plans, eliminating coverage, and we can do that by ex- one in three 18- to 29-year-olds are missile silos in Poland and radar in the panding private and public insurance without health insurance. This gap in Czech Republic, which raised concerns options available to individuals and coverage occurs when young people both in our missile defense community small groups so meaningful coverage is graduate from school or reach an age and among our international allies. more affordable; by establishing con- limit imposed by insurance companies Clearly this logic must be questioned sumer protections, including ending that do not allow them access to their as a successful launch of the long-range preexisting condition exclusions; set- parents’ health insurance plans. Shahab-3 missile shows that we must ting commonsense policies to expand Young adults entering the workforce protect our allies in the region and, options for insurance coverage, includ- often take jobs that lack benefits or most importantly, the eastern United ing allowing young adults to stay on cannot afford them on their own. The States. their parents’ insurance policy; ensur- Young Adult Health Care Coverage Act These Iranian tests demonstrate a ing that Americans know what their would give these young adults access need for ground-based interceptors, if insurance coverage truly means, by to their parents’ health insurance dur- not on Poland, then on the eastern eliminating confusing terminology ing these transition years when it is so coast of the United States. American which results in consumers paying for difficult to maintain coverage on their safety and security is essential to our expenses that they thought were cov- own. This bill is a no-cost bipartisan soldiers abroad and citizens at home. ered, and putting a reasonable limit on solution to the problem of young Because national defense is a non- insurer overhead and profits so that adults without health insurance. partisan issue, we in Congress will more of our premium dollars are used I urge my colleagues to support this work together to make sure our deci- on health care. bill and to support health care reform sions are well thought out and exe- The status quo is unaffordable. That to provide quality health care for all cuted. is why the President and Congress are Americans. committed to passing a health care re- f form that benefits all of us. f OPEN UP THE OUTER f FANG ZHENG CONTINENTAL SHELF ROBERT CLENNEY—TEXAS (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- (Mr. SMITH of Nebraska asked and LAWMAN mission to address the House for 1 was given permission to address the minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was House for 1 minute and to revise and marks.) given permission to address the House extend his remarks.) Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I for 1 minute.) Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speak- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, High- had the honor to celebrate with Fang er, in October 2008, just a year ago, lands, Texas, lost a lawman to a tragic Zheng, a man from China who recently Congress lifted the decades-long ban on traffic collision last Saturday night. walked for the first time in 20 years. energy exploration off America’s Harris County Precinct 3 Deputy Con- Twenty years ago, I remember the coasts, clearing the way for expanded stable Robert Clenney was hit by a car whole world was watching on TV with domestic oil and gas exploration.

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