SENATE—Monday, April 23, 2007

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The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was appoint the Honorable JIM WEBB, a Senator I came to the floor on the 64th day called to order by the Honorable JIM from the State of Virginia, to perform the following the President’s submission to WEBB, a Senator from the State of Vir- duties of the Chair. the Congress of legislation for funding ginia. ROBERT C. BYRD, our troops in the field. I believed it was President pro tempore. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today’s important that we urge Congress to prayer will be offered by the guest Mr. WEBB thereupon assumed the complete its work on this legislation Chaplain, Pastor Sunday Adelaja from chair as Acting President pro tempore. immediately. How could there be any- Kiev, Ukraine. f thing more pressing than making fund- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY ing available for our troops? Certainly, PRAYER LEADER the time is now. The guest Chaplain offered the fol- It is now day 77, and we still don’t The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- lowing prayer: have a bill to send to the President. It pore. The majority leader is recog- O, Lord of creation, we acknowledge is time we do so. In fact, the conference nized. Your lordship today, Your sovereignty, committee has not even met. Even love, and power. We ask that You will f though both houses of Congress have bless the United States of America in SCHEDULE passed the measure, they have yet to these days of great uncertainties. come together between the Houses in Mr. REID. Mr. President, today the Bless the leaders of this great Nation order to do something. Our military time until 2:45 is equally divided, with with the wisdom needed to lead the Na- leaders are people in the best position the majority controlling the first portion in the right direction. As leaders, to prioritize the needs of our troops. tion of the time. Senator CASEY is here we realize there are some things we They are the ones who know what and will be using that time to do a want but do not need and some things needs to be done and what the timing tribute. At 2:45 today, the Senate will we need but do not want. You have is. They have left no doubt that this resume consideration of S. 761, the promised to meet our needs but not funding is urgently needed, without ar- competitiveness bill. While there are satisfy our greed. Help us to realize our bitrary deadlines or unrelated pork, no rollcall votes today, I understand decisions have a destiny, our choices both of which are in the bill. the managers are working on some have consequences, our path has a pur- Unfortunately, there are a number of amendments which could be offered pose, our faith has a foundation, our Members who want to call the shots today. Later this week, we expect to home has a hope, and this country has and micromanage the execution of the receive the supplemental conference a cause. war. I understand there are different report, and the Senate will act on that Acknowledging that as America goes, views about the war. There are dif- report prior to concluding business this so goes our world, I ask for a sweeping, ferent views about what our role week. weeping, and reaping revival through- should be. But the fact is, we are there out this great Nation. May Your King- f now. We have had a change in direction. We have some new ideas, new dom come and Your will be done in RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME America as it is in heaven. Help us to leadership. But we have the troops remember that America is great be- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- there. They need to be supported finan- cause America is good. If America pore. Under the previous order, the cially so they cannot only do their job, ceases to be good, it will cease to be leadership time is reserved. certainly, but protect themselves. If we great. God of heaven, please help Amer- f don’t get this funding to the troops, the first thing to be cut without this ica to continue to be good. MORNING BUSINESS In Jesus’ Name. Amen. supplemental will be facilities mainte- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nance throughout the services, particu- f pore. Under the previous order, there larly the Army. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE will now be a period for the transaction In addition, counseling programs for of morning business until 2:45 p.m., both troops and their families will have The Honorable JIM WEBB, a Senator with Senators permitted to speak to be cut back. As to this idea that from the State of Virginia, led the therein, with the first half controlled there is no hurry, that we can find the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: by the majority leader or his designee money somewhere else, Members need I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the and the second half controlled by the to be sure they understand that finding United States of America, and to the Repub- minority leader or his designee. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, it somewhere else takes it away from indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The Senator from Pennsylvania. someone else who has earned it, either (The remarks of Mr. CASEY per- through service or families of service f taining to the submission of S. Res. 166 people. More and more troops and their APPOINTMENT OF ACTING are located in today’s RECORD under families are seeking counseling, and re- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ‘‘Submission of Concurrent and Senate ducing funding at this critical time Resolutions.’’) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The certainly needs to be avoided. Mr. CASEY. I yield the floor. clerk will please read a communication Failing to act immediately will have The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to the Senate from the President pro real-life impacts on military personnel. pore. The Senator from Wyoming. I should think we could come to that tempore (Mr. BYRD). The assistant legislative clerk read f understanding. I don’t know quite what the following letter: the timing is seeking to do—appar- IRAQ FUNDING ently, impress on the President the U.S. SENATE, Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I come points of view being made on the other PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Washington, DC, April 23, 2007. to the floor to talk about an issue that side of the aisle or whatever. But he To the Senate: seems to be the most pressing of any has made it clear what he is going to Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, we have before us; that is, to fund our do. We know that. We know we have to of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby troops in Iraq. go there and get it vetoed, come back

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If we can’t they would. tually any other for injuring our sol- take care of our troops’ mental health I look forward to that. diers. and see that they aren’t living in dilap- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- In the supplemental, more than $5 idated barracks, we will have a hard sence of a quorum. billion in funding is designed for the time ensuring they are able to fight The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ongoing surge of U.S. forces to support when the Nation calls. I hope we can pore. The clerk will call the roll. General Petraeus’s revised strategy in continue to remember what giving The assistant legislative clerk pro- Baghdad. Nearly $4 billion in funding is these people are doing, what they are ceeded to call the roll. to accelerate the transition of two sacrificing. We need, of course, to sup- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask Army brigade combat teams and estab- port them. unanimous consent that the order for lish a new Marine Corps regimental It is very simple. If our troops don’t the quorum call be rescinded. combat team. Nearly $2 billion is to in- have the training to deploy, then our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- crease the size of the Army and Marine soldiers and sailors overseas cannot pore. Without objection, it is so or- Corps to build combat capability, and come home, and that is kind of the sit- dered. lengthen the time soldiers and marines uation we are increasingly in now. At Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, may I have between deployments. this point the only priority should be inquire how much time remains in There is some very important equip- funding our troops in the field. Even morning business on our side? ment our troops are being denied while though we have other work to do, cer- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- we linger in passing this important tainly if we look at priorities, what pore. Nine minutes. supplemental. As I mentioned a mo- could be more important than dealing Mr. CORNYN. I thank the Chair. ment ago, IEDs, or improvised explo- with the needs of our troops overseas. f sive devices, continue to strike our I don’t know if James Baker would troops during ambushes, and IEDs are EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL have been any clearer when we reiter- responsible for a substantial number of APPROPRIATIONS ated that the Iraq Study Group report the casualties. does not set timetables or deadlines for Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, for the The Marines and the Army have re- the troop withdrawal. past several weeks, there has been a lot sponded to enemy tactics with the ac- James Baker said: of debate and discussion about the quisition of substantial numbers of up- The [Iraq Study Group] report does not set emergency supplemental appropria- armored HMMWVs and advanced armor timetables or deadlines for the removal of tions bill that has been pending now kits for other vehicles. But the Army troops, as contemplated by the supplemental before Congress for more than 2 and Marines must continue to develop spending bill the House and the Senate months. Completion of this emergency passed. In fact, the report specifically op- and field a mine-resistant ambush proposes that approach. As many military and supplemental is critical for our troops tected, MRAP, combat vehicle fleet ca- political leaders told us, an arbitrary dead- serving on the front lines and for their pable of sustained operations on an line would allow the enemy to wait us out families here at home. IED-heavy battlefield. and strengthen the positions of extremists The President has requested, and A type of the so-called MRAP is de- over moderates. Congress should be prepared to send picted on this chart I have in the Several months ago the President in- immediately to the White House, a Chamber. I believe this particular one dicated he would establish a new direc- clean bill that meets our obligations to shown here is known as the Cougar. tion in Iraq. General Petraeus is back the troops. This legislation should not What is distinctive about this vehicle, in Washington today to report on the be used as a vehicle to pass billions of which is so important to get to our counterinsurgency plan. Certainly, it dollars of unrelated Federal spending troops, is it represents a change in isn’t doing everything we want it to or impose artificial deadlines on our technology, with a V-shaped hull un- yet. It hasn’t achieved success yet. But commanders in the field. We have to derlying this vehicle, which actually it is moving in the right direction. We move forward with this important mili- will disperse the energy from an impro- have a change in people. We have a tary funding legislation because our vised explosive device away from the change in leadership. We have a change troops deserve nothing less. troops located inside the vehicle. in the plan. It has only been 3 months I want to highlight a few of the items I had occasion to visit a manufac- since we installed the general and only that are included in this supplemental turing facility located in Sealy, TX, 60 percent of the troops are in place he appropriations bill so our colleagues owned by Armor Holdings, which is had wanted and suggested were nec- can appreciate how essential it is to constructing these very same vehicles, essary. Despite these modest improve- get these funds to our troops as soon as which are the subject of some of the ments, the other side wants to pack up possible. funds contained in the supplemental. and admit defeat. They are also claim- This funding will ensure that our The President’s fiscal year 2007 sup- ing the war is lost, and that is unfortu- forces who are engaged in operations plemental request asked for $1.83 bil- nate, especially when our troops hear overseas have the very best force pro- lion for mine-resistant ambush pro- those comments. In any event, I hope tection equipment available, as well as tected, or MRAP, vehicles like this one this Congress does what is responsible the most effective weaponry, commu- shown in the picture. In addition, Sen- and sends the President a bill. Our nications gear, munitions, and other ator BIDEN offered an amendment, troops deserve to know Congress will essential items. which passed the Senate 98 to 0, that provide them with the funding they For example, high priority items in provided an additional $1.5 billion in need to succeed. the supplemental for our forces in Iraq funding for these critical MRAP vehi- I wanted to talk on that issue. It is and Afghanistan include: funding for cles. The total MRAP funding in the one of the most important we have. I body armor and other personal protec- supplemental is now almost $4 billion. look forward to proceeding with what tion items; aircraft survivability com- From what I saw in Sealy at the will be before us on the floor now, edu- ponents, radios, night vision equip- Armor Holdings facility, and from cation. Sharpening up our competitive- ment, armored vehicles, and high mo- what I have heard from our troops, this ness is very important. I am hopeful we bility, multipurpose vehicle Frag- is exactly the kind of equipment they can assure Members that this program mentation Kits; funding for Improvised need but which is now being delayed as

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The amendment is as follows: capable of providing superior protec- Mr. Campbell said: (Purpose: To strike the NIST working tion to our warfighters against these As we put these brakes on, I do worry capital fund provision) kinds of IEDs. about the impact that we don’t know about, On page 44, beginning with line 16 strike According to Marine Corps BG John that someone will take some action trying through line 2 on page 45. Allen, Deputy Commander of Coalition to do the right thing, but it will have a nega- On page 45, line 3, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert Forces in Anbar Province, in more tive impact on the ability of a soldier to do ‘‘(c)’’. his or her job. On page 47, line 8, strike ‘‘(e)’’ and insert than 300 attacks since last year, no ma- ‘‘(d)’’. rines have died while riding in a new The New York Times also reported On page 47, line 21, strike ‘‘(f)’’ and insert fortified MRAP armed vehicle. There that unless the budget standoff is re- ‘‘(e)’’. has been an average of less than one in- solved by the end of June, Pentagon of- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, at jured marine per attack on the vehi- ficials have warned that units pre- this point I will yield the floor. I know cles, while attacks on other types of paring to go to Iraq may not have my colleague from Tennessee wishes to vehicles caused more than two casual- enough money to undertake all of their speak about a variety of issues, and ties per attack, including deaths, ac- required training. then there is another amendment cording to Brigadier General Allen. It should go without saying, but ap- which we also will be sending to the Our deployed servicemembers in Iraq parently it needs to be said again, our desk for Senator INOUYE, who will be and Afghanistan deserve this latest troops need this funding, and they need here fairly shortly, related to provi- class of armored protection to protect it soon. Without it, it is simply a fact sions that have come from the Com- them against the ever-present IED that our troops will be put at increased merce Committee. threat, and they do not need funding risk. We have been ready for weeks to Mr. President, I yield the floor. for this important vehicle to be held work in good faith to pass a clean sup- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, we up. plemental funding bill the President have Senator INOUYE here, who has Let me close by highlighting the ef- can sign as soon as possible. But every played a major role in the development fect of delayed supplemental funding day we do not fund our troops is a day of this legislation, and I believe we will on our military. their ability to fight this war is weak- have a little later Senator STEVENS, The Army announced on April 16 that ened and they are exposed to additional who is right behind me now, and Sen- because of the lack of passage of this danger. ator DOMENICI after that. So I am going supplemental, it will materially slow Mr. President, I yield the floor and to let the two distinguished chairs of spending to various places. In order to suggest the absence of a quorum. the Commerce Committee speak. stretch the money it has, the Army The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, techno- will tell commanders to slow spending pore. The clerk will call the roll. logical innovation is the lifeblood of in certain areas so war-related activi- The assistant legislative clerk pro- U.S. economic growth and well-being. ties and support to families can con- ceeded to call the roll. To achieve growth and success, the tinue. The Department of Defense will Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask United States must continue to sup- also request that Congress approve the unanimous consent that the order for port the two critical components nec- temporary reprogramming of $1.6 bil- the quorum call be rescinded. essary during the early stages of the lion from Navy and Air Force pay ac- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- innovation ecosystem: education and counts to the Army’s operating ac- pore. Without objection, it is so or- basic research. count. dered. A pipeline of well-educated secondary Beginning in mid-April—about this school students feeds into the college time—the Army has begun to slow the f ranks, which in turn feeds into the purchase of repair parts and other sup- CONCLUSION OF MORNING graduate schools. Graduate students plies, relying instead on existing inven- BUSINESS engage in challenging and cutting edge tory to keep equipment operational. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- research led by principal investigators Priority will be given to repair and re- pore. Morning business is closed. that often are funded by Federal furbishment of immediately needed grants. Many times the students and war-fighting equipment, while training f scientists will make a breakthrough and other nonmission critical equip- AMERICA COMPETES ACT discovery of innovation and attempt to ment repair will be deferred. commercialize it. If successful, they In addition, the purchase of day-to- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the will have created the next great gen- day supplies with governmental charge eration, great American company that cards will be restricted, nonessential Senate will resume consideration of S. 761, which the clerk will report. sells the next great product, employing travel will be postponed or canceled, thousands of people and driving this and shipment of equipment and sup- The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: economy’s economic growth further. plies will be restricted or deferred alto- The United States has the luxury of gether, unless needed immediately for A bill (S. 761) to invest in innovation and claiming many of the world’s top sci- war efforts. The Army has added it will education to improve the competitiveness of entific minds. These leading scientists the United States in the global economy. also delay the repair of facilities and either emigrate to the United States environmental programs unless the AMENDMENT NO. 904 because we provide some of the best fa- work is for safety or health reasons, or Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I cilities and resources or they are home has effects on family support. send an amendment to the desk on be- grown, having excelled through the These actions carry significant con- half of myself and Senator ALEXANDER. U.S. educational system to reach the sequences, including substantial dis- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- top echelons of their respective dis- ruption to installation functions, de- pore. The clerk will report. ciplines. However, this premier stand- creasing efficiency, and potentially The assistant legislative clerk read ing we have enjoyed in the past is in further degrading the readiness of non- as follows: serious jeopardy. As a result, many be- deployed units. The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. BINGA- lieve our economic prosperity is at These decisions may actually add to MAN], for himself and Mr. ALEXANDER, pro- risk. the Army’s costs over time. Just as im- poses an amendment numbered 904. Today the Senate has a unique oppor- portantly, as Army Deputy Budget Di- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask tunity to respond to the Nation’s defin- rector William Campbell said in the unanimous consent that the reading of ing economic challenge in the 21st cen- New York Times: the amendment be dispensed with. tury, and that is how to remain strong

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S. 761 is a bipartisan product of sev- Aeronautics and Space Administration We took an expansive view of American eral committees including: the Health, in the administration’s competitive- competitiveness and wanted to ensure Education, Labor and Pensions Com- ness agenda. Like the oceans, space that the research agencies in our Gov- mittee; the Energy Committee; and the captivates the minds of our young peo- ernment and jurisdiction could fully Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ple and can help attract them into a participate in interagency programs to tation Committee. As chairman of the lifelong study of science. address innovation and competitive- Commerce Committee, which was in- America COMPETES continues the ness. strumental in developing Divisions A Senate’s commitment to doubling the This amendment is just the provi- and D of the bill, I encourage my col- funding of the National Science Foun- sions regarding the National Oceanic leagues to support S. 761. dation. The Foundation is the Nation’s and Atmospheric Administration, to Many point out that the United premier investment in undirected, align them with those addressing the States’ declining scientific prowess is basic science. The bulk of its funding is National Aeronautics and Space Ad- palpable. They cite, for example, the distributed as competitive grants. The ministration. I hope we can agree to country’s dismal proficiency scores: bill includes provisions to ensure all even stronger provisions to promote less than one-third of U.S. fourth-grad- States, including small States like Ha- ocean education. The oceans, like outer ers performed at or above a level waii, can share in important research space, hold such a lure for young peo- deemed ‘‘proficient’’ and about one- funding. After all, good ideas know no ple and can draw them into a lifelong fifth of eighth-graders lacked the com- boundaries. In order to be strong, we study in key fields of science, tech- petency to perform basic math com- will need the ideas and leadership of re- nology, engineering, and mathematics. putations. U.S. 15-year-olds ranked 22 searchers and entrepreneurs in every These students may someday invent out of 28 Organization for Economic corner of the Nation. products that keep our Nation eco- Co-Operation Development, OECD, I was pleased to work with my col- nomically competitive. countries tested in mathematics. This leagues on the HELP Committee to de- The amendment also strikes a provi- is a troubling statistic. In math and velop the NSF education provisions. I sion related to the sale of standard ref- science education our country is losing am proud to have included programs to erence materials by the National Insti- ground to the likes of Germany, China, encourage women to have careers in tute of Standards and Technology that and Japan. In the United States, only science, technology, mathematics, and could have resulted in a million dollars 32 percent graduate with college de- engineering. of direct spending. With this amend- grees in science and engineering, while In recent years, we have passed legis- ment, the bill contains no direct spend- 36 percent of German undergraduates lation affecting interagency research ing. receive degrees in science and engi- in nanotechnology, information tech- The amendment adjusts the author- neering. In China it is 59 percent, and nology, computer security, climate ization levels for the National Science in Japan, 66 percent of undergraduates change, oceans and human health, Foundation, so that the increase will receive science and engineering de- earthquake research, wind research, not fluctuate but will be a consistent grees. and aeronautics research. The America 15 percent annually. In 2004, China graduated over 600,000 COMPETES Act provides for a Science As amended, the fiscal year 2008 level engineers; India, 350,000; and the United Summit to encourage interactivity and for NSF is $300 million over the Presi- States, less than 70,000. These statis- knowledge sharing between science, dent’s requested level, reflecting the tics are alarming and will have dire scientists, and industry. $302 million in new education programs consequences as the U.S. talent pipe- I would like to end by noting that authorized in the bill. In addition, the line begins to dry up. To respond, the technology and innovation pervade amendment changes the authorized America COMPETES Act emphasizes many policy problems that the Com- funding level for NSF’s education and science, education, and technology as merce Committee and the Congress human resources programs to $1.05 bil- the keystones of a comprehensive face. Changes in telecommunications lion in fiscal year 2008, and for the ex- American competitiveness agenda. policy are being driven by innovation. perimental program for competitive re- We considered programs in several In particular, low broadband penetra- search, to $125 million in fiscal year agencies. Within the Department of tion is cited as a factor in the loss of 2008. These programs would grow annu- Commerce, the National Institute of competitiveness in many U.S. regions. ally from fiscal year 2009 to fiscal year Standards and Technology, NIST, is Also, our transportation infrastructure 2011 at the same rate that NSF overall charged with promoting U.S. innova- would benefit from increased invest- funding grows. tion and industrial competitiveness by ment and deployment of new tech- Finally, there are a series of tech- advancing measurement science, stand- nologies, such as investment in technical changes to the bill that, first, add ards, and technology. The bill would nologies that can increase energy inde- mathematics and engineering and tech- continue NIST on a 10-year doubling pendence. nology in the Science Summit in sec- path and promote high-risk, high-re- To succeed in a whole host of arenas, tion 1101; second, change the goal for ward research within the agency. we need scientific discoveries and a increasing participation in two NSF Also within the Department of Com- technologically savvy workforce. If en- fellowship and traineeship programs to merce. the National Oceanic and At- acted, the America COMPETES Act a 4-year goal, matching the pendency mospheric Administration, NOAA, con- can provide the first step for this coun- of the authorizations in the bill; and ducts significant basic atmospheric and try to get back into the global race. third, on behalf of Senator HUTCHISON, oceanographic research, including cli- Many countries are looking to over- we make a clarifying change to section mate change research. Its management take us to claim technological and eco- 4006 regarding NSF priorities. decisions and operational programs nomic superiority. While we continue Mr. President, I appreciate all of my rely on a strong scientific and tech- to lead, we cannot take this lead for colleagues’ help in improving the Com- nical underpinning. Some have argued granted. I fully support what we are merce Committee section and look for- that the ocean truly is the last frontier trying to accomplish with the America ward to adopting this modest agree- on Earth, and ocean research and tech- COMPETES Act and I look forward to ment and amendment so that we can nology may have broad impacts on im- working with my colleagues towards begin to debate S. 761 in earnest. proving health and understanding our its final passage. I yield the floor.

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Fifty-six The America COMPETES Act is the call attention to their leadership on Senators, including members of both result of bipartisan cooperation be- this bill and their sense of urgency parties’ leadership and several com- tween three committees: Commerce, about the importance of it in the Com- mittee chairmen, are cosponsors of this Energy, and HELP. Since last year, merce Committee. important legislation. these committees have worked to- I wanted to relate specifically an When it was first brought to my at- gether to address key concerns and so- event a year ago, in August, in Beijing, tention last year, I tried to see if we lutions identified by the Council on China, which I related on the floor could organize a joint committee of the Competitiveness and the National when the bill was introduced. I think it Congress to act on this subject because Academies. puts into perspective why so many I believe it is extremely important. A number of Senators also deserve Senators on both sides of the aisle have Having read the Augustine report, I recognition for their leadership on this worked on that, why the bill is being knew we had to move as quickly as matter: Senators BINGAMAN, ALEX- introduced by both the Democratic and possible. That was not possible last ANDER, ENSIGN, HUTCHISON, DOMENICI, Republican leaders, and why it came year, but I believe it is this year. INOUYE, KENNEDY, LIEBERMAN, MIKUL- directly to the floor and is ready for Many reports have revealed the seri- SKI, and NELSON. They all deserve our action. ous competitive challenges we face. In deepest gratitude, and I am sure there 2003, the Organisation for Economic are others. Without their hard work Senator STEVENS and Senator INOUYE Co-operation and Development, OECD, and dedication, our bill would not have took a group of Senators to China. compared 15-year-old students living in reached the Senate floor. They were especially well received— 40 industrialized nations. For America, In closing, let me say that educating this Congressional Medal of Honor win- the results were very dire. Our students the next generation of American ner and this Flying Tiger pilot who placed 16th in reading, 23rd in science, innovators must be a priority for this flew the first cargo plane into Beijing and 29th in math. Congress. Our Nation is at the cross- toward the end of World War II. As a Carl Sagan said it best when he wrote roads, and the decisions we make today result, we spent an hour with President this: will affect us for decades to come. This Hu and another hour with the No. 2 We live in a society exquisitely dependent bill, when enacted, will reaffirm our man, Vice Premier Wu. We talked on science and technology, in which hardly commitment to America’s economic about all of the things one would ex- anyone knows anything about science and future. I urge each of our colleagues to pect in that discussion: North Korea, technology. support its swift passage. Iran, and Iraq. But the subject, I recall, Another report I mentioned before, I thank the Chair. about which both of those leaders of the Augustine report, entitled ‘‘Rising Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I China were most animated was the sub- Above the Gathering Storm,’’ contains wish to say to the Senator from Alaska ject we are discussing on the floor the findings of the Commission chaired that if he, who last year was President today: How is China going to increase by Norman Augustine, the retired pro tempore of the Senate, and Senator its brainpower advantage so it can cre- chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin. INOUYE, one of our leading Senators on ate more jobs? This study also paints an alarming pic- the Democratic side, had not from the President Hu told us that he had ture of America’s ability to compete in beginning placed such a priority on done what we are doing today but in the 21st century. this legislation, it could never have the Chinese way. He had, a month ear- Economists informed Commission made its way through the committees lier, gone to the Great Hall of the Peo- members that ‘‘about half of the U.S. and reached this point. So I salute ple in China and assembled their na- economic growth since World War II them for their willingness to look into tional academy of science and engi- has been the result of technological in- our country’s future and see the impor- neering of China and established a 15- novation.’’ But Commission members tance of this issue. year goal for innovation and declared also discovered that our young people Mr. President, if the Senator from they would spend a certain amount in now spend more time watching tele- Hawaii doesn’t have further comments research and investment. That was the vision than they do in school or study- at the moment, I might use the time way they were going to raise their ing for school. They determined that for the next few moments to talk about standard of living to compete with the hiring one engineer in America now a couple of items. One is how we got United States. We see that with the re- carries the same cost as hiring eight here with this legislation and, two, cruitment of Chinese-born scholars engineers in India. They reported that more about what it does. who were educated in the United 38 percent of the scientists and engi- First, let me say on behalf of the States and are going back to China to neers with doctorates in our country leadership, Senators REID, MCCONNELL, create even better universities there. were born abroad. If those young men BINGAMAN, INOUYE, and others, we hope We saw, under the sponsorship of these and women choose to live and work in that Senators will bring their amend- two Senators, that the two top leaders other countries, America will face a se- ments today, or early. Let us see them of that country understand very well vere shortage of talented workers. so that we can talk about them and, if America’s brainpower advantage, If we are to maintain our competitive necessary, vote on them. which has been the greatest source of edge, we must improve the education The Democratic leader and the Re- this remarkably high standard of living our students receive in science, tech- publican leader have created an envi- we have, and the fact that we produce nology, engineering, and mathematics. ronment in which we can deal with this 30 percent of all of the money in the We must equip our teachers with the bill in the way the Senate ought to be world for just 5 percent of the people. I tools and resources they need, and we dealing with a piece of legislation that wanted to acknowledge their leader- must encourage those who study in is at least on a subject as important as ship and put into perspective that visit America to stay in America. any other subject that will be before just last year in China. This legislation we are now consid- us. In other words, the bill is on the Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I agree ering is a tremendous step forward in floor. We are ready to receive amend- wholeheartedly with my friend. We these efforts. S. 761 seeks to ensure our ments. We are ready to vote on amend- should not take the Chinese goal light- Nation remains the global leader in in- ments, if necessary. I am sure the ly. They mean business. novation. It would increase Federal in- Democratic leader, who will announce

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I will talk more in be here a little later this afternoon, China, President Hu could simply call a a minute about what the priorities are. was chairman of the Energy Com- meeting in the Great Hall of the People They started with kindergarten mittee. He went to the White House to and, with his national academies of through 12th grade, 10,000 teachers, 10 talk with the President about this science and engineering, declare that: million minds, K–12 science and math issue. He invited me to go with him, This is where we are going for the next education: ‘‘Sowing the Seeds through but he didn’t just invite me, he invited 15 years. In China, that works pretty Science and Engineering Research,’’ Senator BINGAMAN, his ranking Demo- well, and that is likely where they are ‘‘Best and Brightest in Science and En- crat, to go with him. So all the way we going. They have very specific goals, gineering Higher Education,’’ ‘‘Incen- have worked together on this legisla- for example, for the amount of gross tives for Innovation and the Invest- tion. domestic product they will be spending ment Environment.’’ They gave us 20 Then we sat down shortly after this on research and development, what recommendations in priority order. report came out, which I suppose was they will be doing with their univer- That was not the only idea before the in 2005 in the fall, and had a series of sities, and how they hope to improve Senate at that time, nor were those of what we call homework sessions. We their schools. us in the Senate the only ones in- invited representatives from the Na- In the United States, we have to volved. Representatives SHERWOOD tional Science Foundation, the U.S. work in a little different way. The re- BOEHLERT and MARK GORDON of the Department of Energy, the U.S. De- sult we have here today with this legis- House Committee on Science had partment of Education, the President’s lation, which is 2,008 pages long—and I joined us in asking this question. I science adviser, and a whole variety of know that because I reread it over the know Representative GORDON, who is other people within the administration weekend. It came in a different way. now chairman of the House Science who were already working on these Senator BINGAMAN and I, with the en- Committee, moved forward quickly to subjects to get their advice about these couragement and sponsorship of Sen- introduce in the House of Representa- ideas and other ideas as we formed leg- ator DOMENICI, who was chairman of tives similar legislation. islation. That is the kind of input this one of the affected committees here, What did we do when we got these 20 legislation has had. literally asked the National Academy recommendations? As I mentioned, Finally, Senator DOMENICI and Sen- of Sciences this question a couple of they were not the only recommenda- ator BINGAMAN introduced what we call years ago: What are the top 10 actions tions. Senator BINGAMAN and Senator the PACE Act, Protect America’s Com- in priority order that Federal policy- HUTCHISON, for example, had been petitive Edge Act. Symbolically, it had makers could take over the next 10 working for many years to increase the 70 cosponsors in the Senate—34 Repub- years to help the United States keep number of children, especially low-in- licans and 35 Democrats. our advantage in science and tech- come children, who could take the ad- So we have gotten to the beginning nology? vanced placement courses. Those are a of 2006. I will say a little bit more in a We figured that Members of Congress ticket to college, and there are a lot of moment about exactly what was in were not necessarily the best ones to bright kids who don’t have the money that legislation, but let me continue make those recommendations. I am to pay for the tests or who go to with the process because it is fairly re- sure the Presiding Officer has some schools where the teachers are not markable and helped to produce this idea of some math or science program trained to teach the courses. They have legislation which I found in rereading he thinks might be best or at least he been working on that for a long time. it over the weekend is remarkably co- has two or three friends who have an Senator BOND from Missouri and Sen- herent. It is in plain English. It is orga- idea. I know the Senator from Hawaii ator MIKULSKI of Maryland have been nized by sections. I could understand has one. I have five or six myself. We speaking about this for a long time. virtually every section. I have been thought perhaps we should ask the peo- Then there was an excellent piece of reading it as we went along. Maybe ple who are supposed to know. legislation by Senator LIEBERMAN and this is a model for other complex legis- We asked the National Academy of Senator ENSIGN which had in it rec- lation we have in the Senate. Sciences, the Academy of Engineering, ommendations from the Council on The President, in his State of the and the Institute of Medicine exactly Competitiveness. Many of those rec- Union Address in 2006, and again this what should we in the Congress be ommendations were then included in year, put the issue front and center doing. It is my view most ideas fail the Commerce Committee’s hearings with what he called his American com- around here for the lack of an idea, so and deliberations. petitiveness agenda. The President in- we asked them specifically for an idea. So the question is how to take all cluded $6 billion in his budget for just The academies took us seriously. this information in the Senate where the first year. In March of last year, They assembled an all-star panel of people have lots of different ideas and the Energy Committee reported eight business, Government, and university get it all together into one bill and get provisions related to energy research leaders headed by Norman Augustine, it passed. Senator STEVENS said: Let’s and math and science education for as the Senator from Alaska said, the form a joint committee. That is a little students and teachers in association former chairman and CEO of Lockheed harder to do than before. Senator with the National Labs. So eight provi- Martin, a member himself of the Na- INOUYE once served on a joint com- sions of the Augustine report were re- tional Academy of Engineering. That mittee—well, it was a special com- ported out by the Energy Committee. panel included three Nobel Prize win- mittee in the Watergate days, but Then in May the Commerce Com- ners. there are not that many around here mittee reported a bill that included Those very busy people, including because we have our own committees. ideas from the Augustine report, as university president Bob Gates, now What happened was our senior Mem- well as the President’s Council on Com- Secretary of Defense, and the Nobel bers of the Senate, such as Senator petitiveness. We had it from two com- Prize winners, gave up their summer, STEVENS and Senator INOUYE, Senator mittees. and they took our question seriously. ENZI and Senator KENNEDY, Senator Then the immigration bill passed the Exactly what does the United States DOMENICI and Senator BINGAMAN, just Senate. The immigration bill didn’t fi- need to do to keep our brain power ad- by the force of their own personalities nally become law, but it passed the

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There is no reason in the world students who come here every year to This year, to bring us to where we that they cannot use that great re- study. They include some of the bright- are today, the majority leader, Senator source they have to improve their est people in the world, and we make REID, and Senator MCCONNELL, the Re- standard of living, and they are setting them swear before they come that they publican leader, took that bill, the one about to do it. will go home when, in fact, we should introduced last year by Senator Frist If the Senator from Hawaii has no ob- want most of them to stay here and and Senator REID, and reintroduced it jection, I thought I might talk a little create jobs for us so we can keep our by removing authorizations for 2007 about what is in the bill, just to go standard of living. since we have already finished work on over it. So three provisions from the Augus- 2007 and are looking ahead to 2008. That As I said, for those who like to read tine report were in that immigration is the bill we are considering today, the whole bills, it is 208 pages, but any con- bill that passed the Senate last year, America COMPETES Act. tractor will tell you that it is cheaper and it is my hope that when the Senate That is a long train ride. To those to start from scratch in building a takes up immigration legislation be- who may be outside the Senate, they house sometimes than remodeling it. I fore Memorial Day, which the majority may think that is unnecessarily com- think we may have found something leader has said we are likely to do, that plex. We didn’t really need to know all here working together in a bipartisan legislation will, again, have the provi- that. I think it is important for the way. In starting from scratch, we actu- sions from the Augustine report and American people to know all that. It is ally may have produced a better orga- other recommendations that will make especially important for Senators and nized bill, more straightforward than it easier to attract and keep in our their staffs to know all that because trying to remodel a lot of existing laws. But here is what we sought to do. country the brightest men and women virtually every Member of the Senate Based upon these recommendations, from around the world. If they are has had 2 years to get their say. I know this legislation doubles funding for the going to create good jobs somewhere, on the Commerce Committee there let’s create them in the United States National Science Foundation over 5 have been long meetings of members of years. Now, this is the work of Senator for Americans to have. both sides. I know that is true with the The Defense authorization bill in- INOUYE and Senator STEVENS and their staff meetings. Not all would write cluded a provision related to support committee. This is merely an author- every provision of the bill the way it is, for early career researchers funded by ization bill—it doesn’t appropriate a but that is the nature of work in the the Pentagon. There are so many good penny, but it has to be within the budg- Senate. It is a very good piece of legis- applications from so many talented et. Senator BINGAMAN offered an lation. It may be improved on the Sen- people in the United States for basic amendment, which I joined in with dur- ate floor by amendment, but it has research or even applied research that ing our budget discussion, and it cre- been a long and good process. the investigators, as they are called, ated room in the budget, nearly $1 bil- Mr. INOUYE. Will the Senator yield? are sometimes in their forties before lion of room in the budget, for the first Mr. ALEXANDER. I yield. year appropriations of the America they win their first grant. That is dis- Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I com- couraging to many of the brightest COMPETES Act. So these dollars are mend my colleague, Senator ALEX- young minds in the United States. within the budget, and I will talk a lit- ANDER, for his broad and very intricate These recommendations have sought to tle more about the dollars a little history of the bipartisanship. If all of include changes, and the Defense au- later. us in this body followed this process on thorization bill last year took a step in I might say one thing about the dol- all major legislation, this would be a that direction. lars. The dollars are an additional $16 One of the major recommendations of historic session, and I hope it is so. billion in spending over the next 4 both of the reports I just mentioned This will be one of the first I can look years. That is real money. But we was making permanent the research back to and say we tried and we suc- might remember on what else we spend and development tax credit so that our ceeded. And I think we are going to money. That is about 2 months of the brightest manufacturing jobs can stay succeed. I thank the Senator from Ten- war in Iraq. We spend about $8 billion here rather than be created overseas. nessee very much. a month on the war in Iraq. We spent In the so-called tax extender last Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I $237 billion on debt last year, $378 bil- year, the tax credit was temporarily thank the Senator. His example with lion on Medicare, $545 on Social Secu- extended, and so that was dealt with Senator STEVENS is a good example for rity, and $100 billion or so on hurri- last year. Last year, just before Sen- all of us. I hope he is right. The Amer- canes. These are all very important ators went home for the elections in ican people know we all have our prin- priorities, but somehow we have to put October, the two leaders, Senator Frist ciples, and we have our politics. They gas in the engine, and the gas in the then the majority leader, and Senator know that. But I believe they also engine is our brain power advantage. REID then the Democratic leader, in- know there are some issues that are We have to invest in research, edu- troduced a package—it was numbered simply too big for one party to solve, cation—K–12—in order to keep the ad- S. 3936—that included the work of the whether it is Iraq, whether it is immi- vantage that creates the dollars that Energy and Commerce Committees and gration, whether it is energy independ- pay these bills for our most important added an education component to im- ence, whether it is affordable health programs. But we have worked hard. prove our children’s knowledge of care. And one of those issues is how do We have worked hard to have fiscal dis- math, science, and critical foreign lan- we keep our brain power advantage so cipline. The $16 billion over the next 4 guages. we can keep our jobs from going over- years that this bill would authorize to That bipartisan product was the seas to India and China. spend, and which is within the budget work of the chairman and ranking It will take a comprehensive ap- for this year, is a significant savings members of the Health, Education, proach. We take for granted sometimes over the original legislation last year. Labor, and Pensions Committee and that we produce 30 percent of all the More than $3 billion over the 4 years in the Commerce and Energy Commit- money in the world for 5 percent of the authorized funding has been cut from tees. people. That is one of my favorite sta- last year’s competitiveness bills passed We tried to be good stewards of the tistics. If I were a citizen of China or of by the Energy and Commerce Commit- public money as we went through this India and I was looking at the United tees.

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Noyse scholarship program of the Na- of succeeding but might be the next One Senator said to me the other tional Science Foundation was very Google or the next hybrid or the next day: This is new, isn’t it, the idea of similar to a recommendation of the Internet or the next stealth invention. giving the National Laboratories such Augustine report. So after discussions So this legislation encourages all a specific role in training outstanding with the National Science Foundation through the America COMPETES Act math and science teachers and inspir- in our homework sessions, we thought, in virtually every section that we fund, ing math and science students to learn well, why create a new duplicative pro- the idea of setting as a goal—not a and achieve more in math and science? gram when we already have a good one. mandate but as a goal—8 percent of the The answer is, yes, it is new. But the So we simply sought to expand it. research and development budget to- feeling of the Augustine commission With regard to the education and en- ward this high-risk frontier research. and others is that we have a crisis in ergy portions of the bill, the total cost Next, it authorizes bringing the Na- math and science. And that is not too closely tracks the President’s proposed tional Institute of Standards and Tech- strong a word. American Competitive Initiative. Re- nology up from $703 million next year The former Governor of North Caro- member, he put in $6 billion in his to $937 million in fiscal year 2011. It lina, Jim Hunt, told me the University budget last year. The President has would direct NASA to increase funding of North Carolina only graduated three proposed over 10 years doubling re- for basic research. It will authorize co- physics teachers in a recent year from search funding at the National Science ordinating ocean and atmospheric re- its college of education. So we are not Foundation, the National Institute of search and education at the National going to learn much physics if we don’t Standards and Technology, and the De- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- have anybody teaching much physics. partment of Energy’s Office of Science. tion and other agencies to promote So why not take advantage of these re- The cost of the commerce portion of U.S. leadership in these important markable National Laboratories we this legislation is a bit higher, but that fields. This has been a major priority of have around the country. I guess there is because Chairman INOUYE and Co- Senator INOUYE, as well as others. are about two dozen or so of them, like The Augustine committee, at our re- chairman STEVENS agreed last year the Oak Ridge Laboratory in the State quest, was asked to give us some prior- that they wanted to double the Na- of Tennessee, but there is also Los Ala- ities and not just give us a random list. tional Science Foundation’s funding at mos and Lawrence Livermore. They are And I might say, when they gave us 20 a faster rate, of about 5 years rather all around the country. If you are recommendations instead of 10, and than 10. So I would argue that this is going to inspire a student or inspire a they gave them in priority, they didn’t progrowth legislation and a small price teacher to be active in math and just go out and get the first 20 they to pay for that growth in our standard science, why not place them in an envi- heard about. Over the summer, the of living. ronment for 4 weeks in the summer working group of 21 members—and I Mr. President, I would say to the with some of the finest math and am sure the Council on Competitive- Senator from Hawaii that any time he science researchers and individuals in ness did the same—considered hundreds would like to interrupt my presen- the United States? of ideas. So our leading scientists and tation, I hope he will. It would be a choice for a young mu- the people we asked to give us their Some of the specific provisions are sician—give them a choice whether to best advice on science and their best the doubling of funding for the Na- be on the road with Johnny Cash or be advice on medicine and their best ad- tional Science Foundation, I just men- in the business office at the Grand Ole vice on engineering, they waded tioned, from $5.6 billion in the current Opry, and they will go on the road through dozens and dozens of operating year to $11.2 billion in 2011. Before I ar- every time because that is how a singer programs and other ideas and gave us rived, the Congress doubled funding for learns to be a singer. And that is how just a handful of the best ideas. the National Institutes of Health with This has been a tremendously impor- a student learns what they can do with a great payoff, most people felt, in tant screening process. I believe one math and the joy of mathematics. terms of our health and research for reason this has been so broadly accept- When I was Governor of Tennessee we cures for diseases. But we did not do as ed in the Senate and by those outside created summer academies—we called good a job during that period of time the Senate is that it is not just one them the Governor’s schools—for out- on the physical sciences, which are also Senator’s idea of what is a great math standing students and teachers of var- important to the health sciences. This, program or another’s best friend’s idea ious subjects. About 20 States have hopefully, will begin to change that. of a good research program. This is, in done the same thing. We have found it Second, setting the Department of effect, a merit-based, peer-reviewed set is the best money we ever spent to Energy’s Office of Science on track to of recommendations and an answer to offer 4 weeks at the University of Ten- double in funding over 10 years, and in- the question as to what are the most nessee connected to the Oak Ridge Na- creasing from $3.6 billion in the current important things we can do to keep our tional Laboratory for 200 of the most year to $5.2 billion in fiscal year 2011; brain power advantage. outstanding high school juniors inter- establishing the innovation accelera- So, No. 1, authorizing competitive ested in science and math. The teach- tion research program, which will di- grants to States to better align ele- ers love to teach them, the students rect Federal agencies funding research mentary and secondary education with love to come. Instead of becoming a and science and technology to set as a knowledge and skills needed for suc- nerd in their rural school, suddenly goal dedicating approximately 8 per- cess in colleges and universities and they are with 200 peers, and they are cent of their research and development the Armed Forces. all celebrated for their academic budgets toward high-risk frontier re- Now, what that means in plain achievements. Why not use these Na- search. This was a recommendation of English is to make sure our elemen- tional Laboratories to our advantage? both of the major organizations, the tary, middle, and high schools are No other country in the world has Augustine committee and the Council teaching what students need in order the National Laboratories that we on Competitiveness. to go to college, to go to work, and to have. One thing they can do is to help What this means is that there are so go to the Armed Forces. That is the inspire the next generation of math many good proposals before the peer key. and science students and improve this review and merit review groups that Next, strengthen the skills of thou- generation and the next generation of give out basic research grants that sands of math and science teachers by math and science teachers.

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So expanding the Robert Noyse Senator HUTCHISON and Senator The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- teaching scholarship program at the BINGAMAN have been two of the leaders pore. Without objection, it is so or- National Science Foundation—this is a in this for 10 years in the Senate. dered. very fine program at the National There are a variety of other pro- AMENDMENT NO. 904, WITHDRAWN Science Foundation which has had for posals. Adopting another program from Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, on be- a long time a role in education as well Texas, the You Teach program—this half of the distinguished chairman of as research. This program trains indi- wasn’t sent over from the White House the Energy Committee, I ask unani- viduals to become math and science although this is two straight Texas mous consent to withdraw the pending programs; this is from the National teachers in high-need local education amendment. Academy of Sciences, because they agencies. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- have a terrific program at the Univer- Assisting States in establishing or pore. Without objection, it is so or- sity of Texas at Austin, where they expanding statewide specialty schools dered. take students who are enrolled in in math and science. Now, I don’t know chemistry and recruit them into the AMENDMENT NO. 906 whether the State of Virginia or the College of Education with an attractive Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I am State of Hawaii has a full-time residen- scholarship and then the idea was to pleased to send to the desk a managers’ tial school in science and math. I know pay them $10,000 a year to teach at a package, which I described earlier, the State of North Carolina does, and I high-needs school for 5 years after they from the Commerce Committee. went to see it. Governor Jim Hunt set leave. In other words, they get the peo- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- it up. I went to see it when I was Gov- ple into teaching and they will put pore. The clerk will report. ernor. We didn’t believe we had enough them in the schools where they are The legislative clerk read as follows: money to create one in Tennessee, so needed the most. That is called the The Senator from Hawaii [Mr. INOUYE], for we created those summer academies You Teach program. It would expand himself and Mr. STEVENS, proposes an about which I just spoke. But Governor that. amendment numbered 906. Bredesen, our current Democratic Gov- There was a program from the Uni- Mr. INOUYE. I ask unanimous con- ernor of Tennessee, wants to start, and versity of Pennsylvania which would sent the reading of the amendment be has made a very small start, of what take teachers who are now teaching dispensed with. we call in the legislation a specialty and give them intensive summer train- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- school in math and science, and several ing and improve their ability to teach pore. Without objection, it is so or- other States have followed North Caro- math and science, all toward the same dered. lina’s example. This would help States objectives. The amendment is as follows: up to about a 50-percent level. All the Then the President proposed Math Now grants, improving the teaching of (Purpose: To strike the provisions regarding rest of the money would have to be pri- the working capital fund and to amend cer- vate, State, or local. mathematics in the elementary and tain provisions regarding the National Establish schools like the North middle schools. That is in here as well, Science Foundation) after it went through the process. Then Carolina residential high school for On page 5, beginning on line 13, strike math and science. Not only will it give we expand the programs to increase the ‘‘science and technology’’ and insert gifted students a greater knowledge, number of students who study critical ‘‘science, technology, engineering, and math- but it helps us compete with the world. foreign languages and become pro- ematics’’. North Carolina has felt as though over ficient. That was recognized here for a On page 25, line 5, strike ‘‘education’’ and the last 20 years it has helped keep variety of reasons as a part of keeping insert ‘‘education, consistent with the agency mission, including authorized activities’’. many of those bright students in North our brain power advantage. Finally, there are a number of pro- Strike from line 16 on page 44 through line Carolina because if they go there to posals that would identify continuing 2 on page 45. school, they may go there to college, or organizations within the White House On page 45, line 3, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert at least they may come back if they go and Cabinet councils and other studies ‘‘(c)’’. On page 47, line 8, strike through the end of somewhere else, and then they create to try to keep a spotlight on this sub- more jobs and build up that economy. line 20. ject. On page 47, line 21, strike ‘‘(f)’’ and insert Facilitating the expansion of ad- This is not the whole answer to the ‘‘(d)’’. vanced placement in international bac- book ‘‘The World Is Flat.’’ It is on the On page 49, between lines 17 and 18, insert calaureate programs by increasing the same subject. It is part of the answer. the following: number of teachers prepared to teach It is a good start. In fact, it is a very SEC. 1503. NOAA’S CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVA- those courses and foreign language good beginning. But we need to con- TION. courses. The AP courses, advanced tinue this attention to our position in (a) PARTICIPATION IN INTERAGENCY ACTIVI- placement courses, are a ticket to suc- competitiveness. TIES.—The National Oceanic and Atmos- cess. College entrance examiners read What I have tried to review here is pheric Administration shall be a full partici- them carefully. If you get a 4 or a 5— how this legislation came to the floor, pant in any interagency effort to promote innovation and economic competitiveness those are the highest grades in math or why it has attracted this unusual leadership from the majority leader and through near-term and long-term basic sci- science—or if you take several of them, entific research and development and the your chances of being admitted to a va- Republican leader, why it has had such promotion of science, technology, engineer- riety of institutions are increased. But a sense of urgency from senior leaders ing, and mathematics education, consistent they are offered to a very limited num- such as Senator INOUYE, Senator STE- with the agency mission, including author- ber of the students—not limited by VENS, and others, why today it has 56 ized activities. their brains but limited by their sponsors, why the House of Representa- (b) HISTORIC FOUNDATION.—In order to money. They either do not have the tives is considering legislation on a carry out the participation described in sub- parallel track, and why I believe there section (a), the Administrator of the Na- money to pay for the tests or they do tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- not go to the schools where there are is no more important piece of legislation that will come before us in this tion shall build on the historic role of the enough teachers who are trained to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- teach in the preparation for their tests. session of Congress. I suggest the absence of a quorum. tration in stimulating excellence in the ad- This builds on a program in Houston, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- vancement of ocean and atmospheric science and engineering disciplines and in providing TX, which has been very successful in pore. The clerk will call the roll. the last 10 years, of expanding the op- opportunities and incentives for the pursuit The legislative clerk proceeded to of academic studies in science, technology, portunities for low-income students to call the roll. engineering, and mathematics. take more advanced placement courses Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I ask On page 170, strike lines 20 through 23 and to prepare for college and also to train unanimous consent the order for the insert the following: teachers to meet that demand. quorum call be rescinded. (1) $6,729,000,000 for fiscal year 2008;

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Mr. President, it is the following: ‘‘Foundation, for fiscal year Noyce scholarships, which were ex- 2008, $1,050,000,000, and, for each of the fiscal panded to help train more math and now over 60 years ago that a brilliant, years 2009’’. science teachers, and the teachers in- charismatic man arrived on the scene On page 172, line 25, strike ‘‘2007’’ and institutes in the summer. in my home State of New Mexico. He sert ‘‘2008’’. These programs are education pro- cut an odd figure and began a strange On page 173, line 5, strike ‘‘5-year’’ and in- grams of the National Science Founda- recruiting effort for a secret project at sert ‘‘4-year’’. tion, but we save $280 million over 4 an undisclosed location for an undeter- On page 173, line 21, strike ‘‘an additional years, and we have directed those to- mined period of time. 250’’ and insert ‘‘additional’’. On page 174, line 5, strike ‘‘5-year’’ and in- ward nonduplicative programs that are Who was this man and what was the sert ‘‘4-year’’. consistent with the commission re- upshot? His name was J. Robert On page 174, line 17, strike ‘‘an additional ports. Oppenheimer, a brilliant and char- 250’’ and insert ‘‘additional’’. I wonder if, before Senator DOMENICI ismatic American physicist. We all On page 183, line 4, strike ‘‘restrict or bias’’ speaks, I could say a word. Senator know something of him, and we might and insert ‘‘inhibit’’. DOMENICI is here. He is going to speak have different views, one from another. On page 183, line 5, strike ‘‘against’’ and in- now. I am going to step to the side But he was collecting the best sci- sert ‘‘for’’. entific minds of his time worldwide, On page 184, beginning on line 2, strike while he does. But I wish to say a word ‘‘1862g), for each of fiscal years 2008’’ and in- about Senator DOMENICI’s crucial role. not just Americans, for he had the sert the following: ‘‘1862g), for fiscal year I have already spoken to the fact Fermis from Italy, husband and wife. 2008, $125,000,000, and, for each of fiscal years that without the sense of urgency of Some say, as they assessed the bril- 2009’’. Senators INOUYE and STEVENS, we liance of the team, Enrico Fermi led On page 184, line 8, strike ‘‘2007’’ and insert would never have gotten to this point. the pack. I don’t know which; it was 60 ‘‘2008’’. But Senator DOMENICI was there at the years ago. But I do know they were Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I suggest beginning of this work. Even though, asked and recruited by Mr. J. Robert the absence of a quorum. in our caucus, only one Senator is Oppenheimer. He was collecting the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- more senior, he stepped back and cre- minds and taking them on a mys- pore. The clerk will call the roll. ated an environment so Senator BINGA- terious journey to a remote mesa in The legislative clerk proceeded to MAN and I and many other Senators New Mexico. The task was to develop call the roll. could work on this. He watched it very the first atomic bomb. The collective Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I carefully, he supervised it, he chaired scientific brain power of the Manhat- ask unanimous consent the order for it, but he left room for us, many of us, tan Project, and the awesome power it the quorum call be rescinded. to work on this. produced, would change the world for- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- When it came time to go to the White ever. The scientists at Los Alamos ush- pore. Without objection, it is so or- House, it was Senator DOMENICI who ered in a new era. Their sacrifice and dered. asked the President if we could come their ingenuity created a story for the Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I see him. It was Senator DOMENICI who, ages. wish to speak to the amendment, the rather than go down by himself as a More specifically, their legacy for us managers’ package the Senator from Senator might have done, invited his is to consider today, and is to find out Hawaii has proposed. I wish to make junior colleague, me, to go with him. that there is great value in an awesome two points about it. But more important than that, he in- power of science and mathematics edu- The first is it reduces the cost of the vited his senior colleague, the Demo- cation. That is what brings me to the bill by $280 million over 4 years. That cratic Senator from New Mexico, Sen- Senate floor, and that is why I rise in is important to all of us and it is espe- ator BINGAMAN, to go. It was Senator strong support of this bill under con- cially important to some of us. We are DOMENICI who insisted in the Energy sideration. trying to spend money wisely. and Commerce Committee he chaired Today is a great day. Today the Sen- At the same time, there are signifi- that all this work be done in a bipar- ate begins a process of rising above the cant increases in the National Science tisan way. So because of that and the gathering storm. Let’s hope. Let’s Foundation education programs—about way Senators STEVENS and INOUYE hope. Those words, ‘‘Rising Above The $300 million, in fact, over the Presi- work, we were able to do this. Gathering Storm,’’ are part of the title dent’s requested level. But it is impor- It was a Domenici-Bingaman piece of of the National Academy of Science re- tant that we know what these are. legislation called the Protect Amer- port released in 2005 on American fu- They are directly in line with the rec- ica’s Competitiveness Act that was in- ture competitiveness and standard of ommendations of the Augustine report troduced last year with 70 sponsors, 35 living of our people. The report was and the Council on Competitiveness. Democrats and 35 Republicans. written by a distinguished group Remember, we asked them to put these So before, Senator DOMENICI came, I chaired by a former Lockheed chair- recommendations in priority order. thanked and saluted other Senators man, chief executive officer Norm Au- The first thing is not the R&D tax whose leadership has made a dif- gustine. Mr. Augustine’s committee in- credit, it is not bringing in more for- ference. But no one has been more re- cluded three Nobel laureates, presi- eign students—it is not. The first thing sponsible for this piece of legislation dents of leading American universities, was kindergarten through 12th grade coming through. including then Texas A&M president math and science education. That is Now that the assistant Democratic and current Secretary of Defense, Rob- where our academies believed we had leader is here, I want to use this occa- ert Gates, and the chief executive offi- the biggest problem. So this new sion to say how much I, and many of cers of corporations with global reach. money for education programs in the us, appreciate the way he and the ma- After an intensive 10 weeks, the com- National Science Foundation goes to jority leader have handled this piece of mittee presented a significant chal- graduate research fellows, to graduate legislation; created an environment in lenge to our Nation. The findings of the education, research traineeships for a which we have it on the floor in a way ‘‘Gathering Storm’’ report and the 20 program called Professional Science it can succeed. Senator DURBIN, the communications within tell us one Masters. This is a program where col- Presiding Officer, has been a strong thing above all else: America is not leges are helping students earn mas- supporter of this legislation and a co- doing enough to harness and develop ter’s degrees, not necessarily with the sponsor of it from the beginning. I also its national brain power. Yes, that is a goal of going on to a Ph.D., but a mas- wanted to recognize that. strange thing to say. We are not doing

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I can perity. It addressed increasing Amer- a 33-percent decrease from 10 years ear- find an issue such as this that Senators ica’s talent pool by vastly improving lier. Pretty big stuff. Meanwhile, more from both sides of the aisle can get ex- science and mathematics education in than 50 percent of the U.S. science and cited about. They do not talk about kindergarten through grade 12. The re- engineering workforce is approaching their parties when we have these meet- port, ‘‘Gathering Storm,’’ called for retirement. Startling. ings. Most interesting. Maybe they go significant advances in science and en- Now, Senators, these statistics show back to their rooms and talk about the gineering programs in our Nation’s that the challenge to our Nation’s Democratic party, how it can use this higher education, improving our eco- standard of living is before us and the report, or the Republican party. They nomic policy, from intellectual prop- Senate must act. I am proud to join talk about America’s brain power is on erty protection to research and devel- this bipartisan group of Senators intro- the wane, meaning that, believe it or opment tax credits and tax incentives ducing the America COMPETES Act of not, we can do something about it. for U.S.-based innovation. 2007, commonly referred to as the com- That is a nice observation. We can do The report also provides us with petitiveness bill. something about the waning brain some worrisome indicators. The fol- Through this legislation, we are ad- power of America; meaning these lowing few facts should sound alarm dressing nearly every one of the rec- young kids, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 bells throughout this Chamber and this ommendations made by this significant years of age, have within them the Nation. I trust people will listen. Sen- report. Enacting this bill will be a cul- same collective brain power that was ators have participated from both sides mination of a remarkable cooperative present when Oppenheimer went look- of the aisle, from all vintages. Some effort, with work cutting across three ing for the best. It was not just as- are young, some have just come, they Senate committees, and with valuable sumed that there were smart people; are excited, some have been here a long contributions from a large number of they knew there were people with brain time. I am not going to say such as the colleagues in the Senate. This bill has power. Right? They just didn’t have Senator from New Mexico, I am going the support of both leaders in the Sen- them in place. They were scattered to say such as the Senator from Ha- ate and the collective support of our about. Fermi was over here, some guys waii, and he is enthused. Some have Nation’s boardrooms, classrooms, and were over in Eastern Europe, and a been even here as long as the Senator laboratories. bunch of them were over on the West from Alaska, and that is a long time, I will speak briefly about the area of Coast. But somebody had to put them longer than me, and he is excited. the bill over which the Energy and together. They collected brain power Right? What it means is if you put the Natural Resources Committee has ju- that unlocked the atomic bomb. right plate in front of us, we can get risdiction. We know that following Now, we are not going to do that. excited about doing something for our through on recommendations of the What we are trying to do is look back great country. Augustine Commission will require and say, how do we do the things that This report provided us with some new commitments and participation experts tell us will, in fact, increase worrisome indicators. I am going to from several Federal agencies. The De- the brain power of our people. It is tell you about them in a minute. In partment of Energy has a major role to there the same as it is in China. They 2001, U.S. industries spent more on tort play in meeting this challenge. This are just producing more. Does it mean litigation than research and develop- legislation doubles funding for the Of- they have more? No, it does not. It ment. Look at that. That is not hap- fice of Science over the next decade— means they have decided it is the pening to our competitors, I tell you. that is healthy and hearty, and many greatest thing for them, so they are If we want people over here to say, will look forward to it with great en- educating more and more and more. So well, there is some good to that, we are thusiasm—the largest source of Fed- is India. We are sitting over here with gaining something on that, well, we eral support for basic science in the all of the greatest institutions to do will have an awfully long dialog on the physical sciences. The President called the educating, but we do not have—it floor on that one fact. Are we gaining for the increase in announcing his has not been coalesced even around the that much benefit for the American American Competitiveness Initiative essence of a plan that has, as its goal, people out of our tort system, as we are last year. brain power collection, brain power en- when we say that costs us as much in The Augustine report stressed the hancement; brain power is on the wane. dollars? It says here: Industry spent importance of increasing our national Let’s build it back. more on litigation than it did on re- commitment to basic research in the That is what we are trying to do. search and development. physical sciences. The America COM- Today, we begin to remedy the problem Chemical companies closed 70 facili- PETES Act responds by putting the and meet the challenges set forth in ties around the United States in 2004. I Department of Energy Office of Science the report called the ‘‘Gathering might say to my friend, of the 120 on a path to double in funding over the Storm.’’ It tells us in a few pages why chemical companies being built at the next decade. As the largest Federal it is a storm. It tells us in a few pages time of the release of the Augustine re- funder of basic research in the physical why it is a gathering storm. It tells us port with a price tag of $1 billion or sciences, the Office of Science is of in a few pages that we are actually more, 1 was in the United States and 50 critical importance. selling ourselves short. It tells us if we were in China. Got it? Those are chem- More than 58 Nobel Prize winners do not decide to build this brain power ical plants. People say: Oh, chemical since 1936 have been supported by the back, we are going to lose. We are plants; bad stuff. We are not talking Department of Energy at some time in going to lose a war which some of us do about chemical plants, bad stuff. We their careers. Eighteen Nobel Prizes not even know we are fighting. We are are talking about chemical plants have been awarded to Department of going to lose the war for brain power where you use the chemical product for Energy laboratory employees and an- equality and we do not even know we all kinds of things that make you a other 13 to researchers who employed are fighting. strong nation, that make things for the National Laboratory facilities in This ‘‘Gathering Storm’’ report iden- people to use in their house, that make their award-winning discoveries. Most tifies the two challenges linked to sci- things you can use outdoors. The of the 40 winners of the prestigious entific and engineering excellence: chemical plants are an evidence of Enrico Fermi Presidential awards have

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With the funding and It is now time that we address the role quired. programs provided for in this bill, it physical sciences play and stand to- I commend the authors of the Augus- will be easier to educate and grow an gether to support such growth of key tine report. I commend my colleagues innovative workforce that is highly agencies such as the DOE Office of for their hard work on this legislation. skilled and highly trained. The Amer- Science. By doing so, we will not be I am hopeful we will rise above the ica COMPETES Act recognizes that taking away from other Department gathering storm. If we do, people will better educated students make a functions or laboratory resources. say: You had a lot to do, maybe more smarter, more efficient workforce. And In fact, I was cosponsors with Sen- than you thought, but you sought out that is an important investment for ators BINGAMAN and ALEXANDER to an and found what was most important; this Nation. amendment in this year’s budget reso- that is, taking the gathering storm and As an example of what funding for lution. We have a few people who know making sure it did not end up hurting science and mathematics education can do, let me tell you about a program something about that, too. It is rather our great Nation but, rather, was the that is doing great things in my home tricky, and sometimes you have to do stimulus for us to increase the collec- State of Georgia. The Georgia Acad- some things you don’t quite under- tive brainpower of our young people. I yield the floor. emy of Mathematics, Engineering, and stand. Then you catch on. But we did Mr. INOUYE. I suggest the absence of Science, or GAMES, was established at put in a billion dollars for new author- a quorum. Middle Georgia College in Cochran, izations provided in that budget, so The PRESIDING OFFICER. The GA, during the fall of 1997. GAMES is a that the legislation we are going to clerk will call the roll. residential, joint enrollment program enact will not take money from Peter The assistant legislative clerk pro- for top-performing high school juniors to pay Paul. We won’t be taking money ceeded to call the roll. and seniors. The program allows stu- out of the Department of Energy to Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I dents to obtain high school and college pay for the new items in the Depart- ask unanimous consent that the order credits simultaneously while enrolled ment of Energy. We would be called for the quorum call be rescinded. in full-time college courses. Most stu- down here on the floor, and we would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without dents in the GAMES program major in lose. I hope we have done it right so we objection, it is so ordered. mathematics, science, or engineering. can prove our point. Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I The GAMES program enrollment rise today in strong support of a bill This bill leverages the tremendous continues to grow each year and has that addresses many of the challenges talent and technological investment of earned the reputation of an academic facing Georgia and our Nation during our laboratories and its system. These alternative for gifted students all this time of increasing global competi- new provisions will build on education across Georgia. Over the 10 years this tiveness. I am a cosponsor of the Amer- and outreach work the labs have under- program has been in existence, stu- ica COMPETES Act because it will en- taken for years. Through this legisla- dents who have been accepted into sure that the United States will be able tion, the national labs will provide op- GAMES have averaged a 3.85 GPA and to sustain a vigorous economy, an portunities for high school students an SAT score of 1246. After completing unrivaled national defense, a first-rate from across the Nation to gain hands- the GAMES program, 48 percent of the on experience in science and engineer- health care and education system, a healthy environment, and a hopeful students enrolled in the program have ing fields; assist States in establishing transferred to the Georgia Institute of specialty schools in math and science; and prosperous future for generations to come. Technology. The GAMES program al- strengthen the skills of thousands of lows these students to earn a firm math and science teachers by estab- Although the United States has the strongest scientific and technological foundation in science, technology, and lishing training and education pro- enterprise in the world, we are now ex- physics before entering Georgia Tech. grams at summer institutes hosted at periencing the slow but steady effects Many GAMES graduates are pursuing National Laboratories; establish part- of globalization. These effects, led and/or have received their Ph.D. in nerships between the National Labora- most notably by modern advances in mathematics, science, or engineering. I tories and local high schools and cen- communications, have made the world commend Dr. Richard Federinko, presi- ters of excellence in math and science. a smaller place and have dramatically dent of Middle Georgia College, and the I have spoken quite a bit recently increased worldwide competition. entire faculty and staff for their hard about the importance of engaging The leadership in science and tech- work in making the GAMES program a China in the challenge of energy secu- nology that the United States has en- major success. rity and global climate change. I have joyed since World War II is being seri- GAMES is just one program in one written to the President about this im- ously threatened by the burgeoning State, and we need more like it portant issue. It should be clear to all and thriving economies and workforces throughout the country. This legisla- of us that our energy, environmental, in countries such as China and India. I tion will open the door and perhaps ex- and educational challenges cannot be believe in order to keep our competi- pand these types of programs into considered in a bubble; rather, they tive edge and to maintain our domi- other States and allow more bright must be considered in light of global nance in the fields of science, tech- young people to enter the fields of competitiveness, challenges that face nology, engineering, and mathematics, science, math, and technology. us all. To maintain our technological it is imperative we make a long-term My fellow colleagues, time is of the edge, we must improve our educational investment in our future scientists, essence. We can no longer afford to be systems and the research and develop- professors, and engineers. We can do so complacent and just assume the United ment we do in corporations, univer- by improving science and mathematics States will continue to be the world’s sities, and Government laboratories education, and by providing schools, leading innovator. Without action, our throughout our Nation. This must lead universities, and research centers grandchildren face the genuine possi- us to higher brainpower for our people. throughout the country with necessary bility of living in an America that is The challenge is great, like others funding. not the preeminent leader in scientific this Nation has faced. The challenge Recently, Microsoft Corporation and technological advancements. I was great 60 years ago in New Mexico. founder Bill Gates testified before Con- urge each of you to join me in support They were busy trying to put a team gress, and he said: of this critical piece of legislation.

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So if our goal is to what does that have to do with me? We science, math, and technology in our keep bright students at home to create have just talked about one example. If schools, not just from the eighth grade jobs for us in the United States, a more you are the Governor of Georgia or forward, from the ninth grade forward, specific goal is to keep bright Georgia Tennessee or Illinois and you are but from kindergarten forward. students at home so they can create thinking: What can I do over the next I say to Senator ALEXANDER, I know jobs for Georgians. 10 years to grow the largest number of he has been ably assisted by Senator Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, if good new jobs, a residential school for BINGAMAN, as well as others, in a bipar- the Senator will yield for a question math and science is a very good start. tisan way to make sure America’s edu- through the Chair. I remember as Governor, after we re- cational system continues to be the Mr. ALEXANDER. Certainly. cruited the Nissan plant and the Sat- preeminent system in the world and Mr. CHAMBLISS. I simply say the urn plant, I was feeling pretty good. that we give these bright minds the op- Senator is exactly correct; 47 percent Then I counted up the number of jobs, portunity to develop, and that we of our students do go on to Georgia and it was 10,000 or 12,000 jobs in a make sure—from the standpoint of de- Tech. I wish we could get more of them State that employs 2.5 million people. veloping engineers in the future, from at the University of Georgia where We were losing 200,000 or 250,000 jobs the standpoint of developing medical they happened to let me go, but at per year, so we had to be creating that researchers in the future, from the Georgia Tech we are doing a terrific many more. In our country, in the standpoint of developing doctors and job of taking these bright young minds United States of America, we are los- that are being developed, as we said other types of engineers in that field— ing jobs all the time. We don’t want earlier, not just at the eighth and we continue to lead the world not just that to happen, but that is happening. ninth grade level, but thanks to you in the production of individuals from a So the real test of our society is: Can and the leadership of folks like you, at numbers standpoint but in the produc- we create a lot more good new jobs a much earlier age. Our GAMES pro- tion of quality individuals to develop than we are losing, a constant supply gram, incidentally, was put into effect technology, to develop our research ca- of good new jobs. Most of that comes and implemented by our former col- pability, as well as to make sure from from the subject of this legislation: league Senator Zell Miller, when he a professional standpoint we have the from brain power, better schools, bet- was the Governor of our State, and engineers and the physicians who will ter colleges, better universities, more somebody whom I know you worked research, and especially technological continue to lead the world. very closely with over the years. It is a With that, Mr. President, I yield the innovation. great concept. It is forward thinking, floor. Illinois, I am told, already has such as this legislation is very forward The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- an academy: the Illinois Math and thinking from the standpoint of mak- ator from Tennessee. Science Academy, a residential high ing sure that these great minds are de- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I school. I am sure the Presiding Officer veloped at a very early age. thank the Senator from Georgia for his Again, I thank the Senator from Ten- is very familiar with it. He may have comments but, more importantly, for nessee for his great work on this and I helped start it, given his long tenure in his leadership. We usually think of commend this legislation to all of our the Congress. This legislation would Senator CHAMBLISS in terms of leader- colleagues. give it an opportunity as well to ex- ship on intelligence matters, Armed Mr. ALEXANDER. I thank the Sen- pand. Services matters, on agricultural mat- ator. On the subject of creating new jobs, ters, where he is the ranking member. Mr. President, our former colleague the chief State school officers are in But from the very beginning on this Zell Miller was Lieutenant Governor of town. That means the superintendent legislation, he has been out front. Georgia when I was a Governor. He was of education of Illinois and Tennessee’s I can remember when Norm Augus- a professor by profession and he was al- commissioner of education are here in tine, chairman of the Augustine com- ways interested in education and very town. I am meeting with them tomor- mittee, came to the Senate and had a skillful in education policy. Every Gov- row at about noon for a while, and dinner with us right around the corner. ernor I know spends a lot of time try- what I can tell them—even though Senator CHAMBLISS was one of the first ing to think of how we are going to re- they probably heard all about math Senators there. He has been one of the cruit jobs. Well, if you study it, you and science they want to hear through major leaders in this endeavor for the learn after a while you don’t recruit No Child Left Behind—is we are doing last 2 years. His comments about the nearly as many as you grow. The way a number of things to help them at Georgia residential high school for you grow them is with brain power. So least authorize funding to help them math and science illustrates a good the single best thing any State can do succeed. For example, we are author- way to help take this legislation from to create the largest number of good izing grants to States to promote the abstract and put it in concrete new jobs in that State is to keep the alignment of elementary and secondary terms. Section 3171 of this legislation, brightest kids at home. Governor Mil- education with knowledge and skills. specialty schools for math and science, ler, when he was there, initiated the That means in plain English helping will assist States in establishing or ex- HOPE scholarship, which played a States line up the math and science panding such residential high schools major role in attracting many of the they are teaching with what you need for math and science. brightest Georgia students, and I would to know to go into the Armed Forces, I spoke a little earlier on the floor say many of the brightest Tennessee what you need to know to go to col- about North Carolina’s math and students to come across the border to lege, what you need to know to go to science program which they have had go to the University of Georgia, and work. Sometimes there is not a good for 25 years. Tennessee is a little be- then the residential school for math fit there. This would help schools and hind. We haven’t had one yet; we have and science did the same. This legisla- education systems, those chief State summer governor schools for math and tion would permit every other State to school officers, do that. science. This legislation would author- do the same, and it is just one of the The second thing we would be doing ize the Congress to appropriate funds things it would do. is strengthening the skills of thousands which could pay for up to 50 percent of If I may, if the Senator from Georgia of math and science teachers by using the cost of operating that school in is finished with his remarks, he has our national laboratories in Illinois,

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For example, if Tennessee wants Senator REID, the majority leader, for teachers. to expand the new math and science the principal sponsor of this legisla- I found in my experience as Gov- academy Governor Bredesen has estab- tion, suggested when he introduced the ernor, one of the most successful and lished—I salute him for doing it; he has bill the other day, that he had a very productive things we did were Gov- wanted to do it for a while, but it is ex- good experience—he and Paul Simon, ernors’ schools, where we would take pensive and he only has a few students the former distinguished Senator from the Governors’ schools for teachers of in it. This legislation makes it possible Illinois—with finding ways to give sti- mathematics or teachers of reading, or to use the National Laboratory staff to pends to teachers of math and science students of international affairs, and help Governor Bredesen in Tennessee so they would stay in teaching. Well, the students would come for 2 to 4 expand and enlarge and make better this You Teach program at the Univer- weeks—sometimes it would only be the summer residential school for math sity of Texas is now going to be avail- teachers, but the students would come, and science. able in Michigan, Tennessee, and other you would bring in a core of faculty I can say to the chief State school of- States around the country so we can members from around the State, too. It ficers tomorrow, and they can take it recruit outstanding students into would inspire those students so much, back to their States across the coun- teaching. and what could be more inspiring for try, that if the Congress enacts this In addition, the Augustine commis- math and science teachers than to have legislation sponsored by the majority sion, after reviewing dozens and dozens a chance to be at the National Labs leader and the Republican leader, with and dozens of programs, found an espe- with Nobel Prize winners and some of 56 Senators on both sides of the aisle, cially good program at the University the outstanding scientists in the world. its goal is to train 70,000 more teachers of Pennsylvania in science called Penn It would refresh them, excite them, im- so they can teach advanced placement Science, and instead of recruiting stu- prove their skills, and help them carry courses in math, sciences, and foreign dents into teaching, it takes existing a sense of mission back to their class- language, so we can bring to the num- teachers and puts them through con- rooms to inspire a new generation of ber of 700,000 the number of students tinuous training during the summer math students and hopefully math and who can take advanced placement and during the year so they can be science teachers. courses in math, sciences, and critical even better teachers of science. I can say to the chief State school of- foreign language. I can say to the chief State school officers of our various States, we are ex- As we have said before in the debate ficers who are meeting in Washington, panding the Robert Noyce teacher on this bill, students who don’t get to DC today that this legislation will per- scholarship program at the National take those AP courses now don’t take mit you in Wyoming and in Tennessee Science Foundation to recruit and them because they are not smart and in New York and in Michigan and train individuals to become math and enough or because their brains don’t wherever to create a partnership be- science teachers in high-need, local work well enough; they don’t take it tween our National Laboratories and education agencies. We are finding as often because they can’t afford it or be- local high-need schools to establish we review No Child Left Behind in ele- cause the teachers aren’t available to centers of excellence in math and mentary and secondary education that teach them in the schools they attend, science education. So suddenly you 80 percent of our schools are, we can so this will help to remedy that. match up a high-needs school with one say, achieving, or even high achieving. I can say to the chief State school of- of the greatest National Laboratories In other words, their students, by cat- ficers, Governor Jim Hunt of North in the world. What can be more excit- egory, are meeting what we call ade- Carolina, one of our leading educators ing for the teachers in that school or quate yearly progress, so let’s catch in America, a former Governor for 16 the students? It might go from being a them doing something right. About 5 years in that State, who testified be- high-needs school to one with a line percent of those schools—I have missed fore the President’s Commission on around the block of students waiting to it in one category—I would say they Higher Education that the University get in the door. are still achieving pretty well. Only of North Carolina only graduated three This legislation also has significant about 15 percent of the schools are high physics teachers in 1 year at its College authorization for funding for a pro- need, and usually what we find is they of Education. As I mentioned earlier, if gram called Math Now. This is the are children of low income, children we are not teaching physics, nobody is President’s proposal, from his Amer- whose parents haven’t been able to going to be learning it. So what are we ican Competitiveness Act which has help them, children whose parents have going to do about that? been included in this legislation, and it neglected them, children who have not What this suggests is that after re- would provide grants to improve math yet learned English, children who have viewing programs from all over the instruction in the elementary and mid- just arrived in this country and may country, the Augustine commission dle grades and provide targeted help to not be in the same school in January recommends that we expand the You struggling students so all students can they were in October, children who are Teach program at the University of master grade level math standards. hard to teach, and children who need Texas. So there will be money that Finally, I can say to the chief State more than even good teachers are usu- may be appropriated under this law school officers who are meeting in ally able to give them. I am coming to that would permit universities to do as Washington—and I will say it to them the conclusion that we need to train they do in Texas, in Austin, to go into directly tomorrow at lunch—that the teachers especially to help these chil- the chemistry and biology programs bill also authorizes expanding pro- dren. About 10 or 15 percent of all the and recruit students who are majoring grams to increase the number of stu- children in our public schools across in those science subjects, or a student dents from elementary school through the country are these children, and who is majoring in math, and give postsecondary education who study these are the ones we are leaving be- them a scholarship to go to the College critical foreign languages. We find this hind. of Education and become a teacher of not just in our military needs in Iraq Well, we are expanding teacher schol- chemistry or biology or math. and Afghanistan and around the world, arship programs at the National Now, the Augustine report rec- but we increasingly live in a worldwide Science Foundation to recruit and ommended that we then pay $10,000 a economy, and our students, our citi- train individuals to become math and year in fellowships for those students zens will be better citizens, more effec- science teachers in high-need edu- so they can go into teaching in high- tive citizens, if more of us speak more cational agencies. We are assisting, we need areas, rather than for IBM or than one language. There is a long list.

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DOMENICI, and the House Members The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, asked our national academies: Please objection, it is so ordered. for the information of Senators, this tell us exactly what we need to do to The amendment is as follows: amendment makes a series of clari- keep our brain power advantage so we On page 55, lines 21 and 22, strike ‘‘engi- fying changes in the bill that are tech- can keep our jobs. We understand that neering)’’ and insert ‘‘engineering and technical in nature. It is not controversial, nology)’’. since World War II, more than half of as far as I have been informed. I am in- this remarkably high standard of living On page 56, line 8, after ‘‘engineering’’ insert ‘‘and technology’’. formed by the leadership that they we have has come through innovation On page 56, line 24, strike ‘‘mathematics would like to leave this pending at this and technology. We understand that and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, point. We will proceed that way in case and we have an idea or two and we have science, engineering, and technology’’. a Member decides to come and speak friends with an idea or two about what On page 59, line 6, strike ‘‘mathematics on it. to do, but tell us exactly what to do and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, Madam President, I suggest the ab- science, and, to the extent applicable, tech- about it. Tell us in priority order. They sence of a quorum. put down K–12—vastly improving K–12 nology and engineering’’. On page 59, line 15, strike ‘‘mathematics The PRESIDING OFFICER. The science and mathematics education. and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, clerk will call the roll. I see the Senator from New Mexico is science, technology, and engineering’’. The assistant legislative clerk pro- present. We have had a good discussion On page 60, line 6, strike ‘‘mathematics ceeded to call the roll. this afternoon. Some of the principal and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I advocates have been here, and I espe- science, technology, and engineering’’. ask unanimous consent that the order cially appreciate Senators STEVENS and On page 60, line 10, before ‘‘that’’ insert ‘‘in mathematics, science, and to the extent ap- for the quorum call be rescinded. INOUYE who have given a great sense of plicable, technology and engineering’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without urgency to this legislation. The Pre- On page 61, lines 8 and 9, strike ‘‘mathe- objection, it is so ordered. siding Officer, Senator STABENOW, has matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- f as well. Michigan has a tremendous matics, science, and, to the extent applica- number of research institutes and ble, technology and engineering’’. MORNING BUSINESS great universities that add fuel to the On page 62, line 14, strike ‘‘mathematics or Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I economic resurgence of that State and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, ask unanimous consent that the Sen- every other State. technology, or engineering’’. On page 65, lines 16 and 17, strike ‘‘MATHE- ate now be in a period of morning busi- Really, we are all interested in this MATICS AND SCIENCE’’ and insert ‘‘MATH- ness, with Senators permitted to speak legislation. The key is, How do we put EMATICS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND therein for up to 10 minutes each. it together in a way that we can get it ENGINEERING’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without through this interesting process we On page 65, line 19, strike ‘‘MATHEMATICS objection, it is so ordered. call the Senate? I think we are reason- AND SCIENCE’’ and insert ‘‘MATHEMATICS, Mr. BINGAMAN. I yield the floor and ably close to doing that, thanks to the SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEER- suggest the absence of a quorum. senior leadership of this body and Sen- ING’’. On page 66, lines 8 and 9, strike ‘‘Mathe- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ator BINGAMAN and Senator DOMENICI matics and Science’’ and insert ‘‘Mathe- clerk will call the roll. on the Energy Committee. matics, Science, Technology, and Engineer- The assistant legislative clerk pro- Madam President, I will conclude my ing’’. ceeded to call the roll. remarks now and yield he floor to Sen- On page 67, line 9, strike ‘‘Mathematics Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I ator BINGAMAN. and Science’’ and insert ‘‘Mathematics, ask unanimous consent that the order The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Science, Technology, and Engineering’’. for the quorum call be rescinded. STABENOW). The Senator from New On page 67, lines 16 and 17, strike ‘‘math The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mexico is recognized. and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, and technology’’. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I On page 68, lines 21 and 22, strike ‘‘mathe- (The remarks of Mr. BINGAMAN per- appreciate the good work my colleague matics or science (including engineering)’’ taining to the introduction of S. 1185 from Tennessee, as comanager of the and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, or engi- are located in today’s RECORD under bill, has been doing on this issue, as I neering’’. ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and have been unavoidably detained over in On page 69, lines 4 and 5, strike ‘‘mathe- Joint Resolutions.’’) matics or science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, the Energy Committee. f It is my understanding, unless some- science, or technology’’. Beginning on page 69, line 25 through page PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION one knows otherwise, that all debate 70, line 1, strike ‘‘mathematics and science’’ expected on the pending amendment and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, tech- Mr. KYL. Madam President, I wanted has taken place. As far as I have been nology, and engineering’’. to say a few words about the Supreme informed, the Senate is ready to dis- On page 70, lines 10 and 11, strike ‘‘mathe- Court’s decision last week in Gonzales pense with the amendment. matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- v. Carhart. In that opinion, the Court The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there matics, science, technology, and engineer- held constitutional the Partial-Birth further debate on the amendment? ing’’. Abortion Act of 2003, a law that passed If not, the question is on agreeing to On page 71, line 7, strike ‘‘mathematics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, this Senate with strong bipartisan sup- the amendment. science, technology, and engineering’’. port, including my own. The amendment (No. 906) was agreed On page 71, line 10, strike ‘‘mathematics I was heartened by this decision, and to. and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, not just because partial-birth abortion AMENDMENT NO. 908 science, technology, and engineering’’. is a disgusting act that should never be Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I On page 71, line 18, strike ‘‘mathematics performed in a civilized society. I am send another amendment to the desk and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, also heartened because this decision science, and, to the extent applicable, tech- and ask for its immediate consider- nology and engineering’’. represents a step towards restoring the ation. On page 72, line 23, strike ‘‘mathematics American people’s right to govern The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, themselves through their elected rep- clerk will report. science, technology, and engineering’’. resentatives.

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S. 57 age levels in 4 of the past 6 years—far from that trend, and it should give us would end the inequity and give Fili- outpacing inflation and wage gains. Ac- all cautious optimism that the Su- pino veterans who fought under the cording to the Kaiser Family Founda- preme Court is coming around to a command of U.S. military the benefits tion, last year the average health pol- greater level of respect for the elected and care they earned. icy for an individual was $4,242; the av- branches on questions of fundamental Some who oppose S. 57 say we cannot erage family plan cost $11,480. moral values. afford it. While I, too, am concerned As we are all well aware, these sharp- I also want to send a word of con- about costs, I am committed to finding ly rising costs are leading fewer and gratulations and thanks to the man offsets to cover the expense. After all, fewer small businesses to offer health who made this legislation a reality, fiscal responsibility is not the only insurance to their employees. Accord- former Senator Rick Santorum. During kind of responsibility there is. Our ing to Kaiser, in 2002, 58 percent of our the debates on this bill back in 2003, I country has a deeper responsibility to Nation’s smallest businesses, those can remember Senator Santorum being the men and women who have served in with less than 10 employees, offered on the Senate floor virtually full-time, our military, whether they were born health insurance. In 2004, only 52 per- taking on all comers, engaging on in America or the Philippines. We need cent were able to offer their employees every point, showing his skills as a de- a solution that is both morally respon- health insurance. Today, just 48 per- bater, and displaying the passion and sible to Filipino veterans and fiscally cent of our smallest businesses are now spirit that defined him during his two responsible with taxpayer dollars. able to offer health insurance as a terms in the Senate. Many of the brothers-in-arms of workplace benefit. As you can see, that Senator Santorum was our leader in those who testified at our hearing have is a 10 percentage point reduction over the debates on this bill, and the Su- since passed away, never having been the past 5 years. Clearly, we are head- preme Court’s affirmation of the bill’s recognized by the United States for ing in the wrong direction. constitutionality yesterday should be a their service. I find that shameful. Fol- Further compounding the problem is moment of great pride for our former lowing the hearing, I asked myself how the fact that small group insurance colleague. This bill is part of his leg- we could stray from our moral commit- markets exhibit no real competition. acy, and we owe him a debt of grati- ment to these men for over half a cen- No competition means higher costs. tude. tury and then argue that it is too ex- And higher costs mean no health insur- f pensive to give those who are left the ance. I recently requested a Govern- FILIPINO VETERANS EQUITY ACT benefits they have earned. ment Accountability Office report, Mr. AKAKA. Madam President, I With that in mind, let us look to ful- which revealed a staggering consolida- wish to update our colleagues on an fill both responsibilities, rather than tion in the State small group insurance important issue that the Veterans’ Af- neglecting the Filipino veterans who markets. Today, the five largest car- fairs Committee is dealing with; name- remain with us today. We have gone riers now have more than a 75 percent ly, providing long overdue recognition down that path for over half of a cen- market share in 26 States—and control to all those veterans of the Philippines tury, denying them care and benefits. 98 percent of the small group market in Armed Forces who served under U.S. Today we find many Filipino veterans Maine. command during the Second World living their twilight years in the pain This trend is simply unacceptable War. of poverty, without access to the relief and represents nothing short of a cri- Recently, the Veterans’ Affairs Com- available to other veterans of the U.S. sis—and one that can and must be mittee, which I am privileged to chair, Armed Forces. Allowing this to go on fixed, now. In the Senate, I have been a held a hearing on S. 57, the Filipino without searching vigorously for a re- longstanding champion of small busi- Veterans Equity Act of 2007. This im- alistic solution is not the responsible ness health plans and I have introduced portant legislation, introduced by my response. These veterans deserve bet- legislation in the past two Congresses good friend and senior Senator, Mr. ter. that would allow small businesses to INOUYE, would end more than 50 years f ‘‘pool’’ together, across State lines, of inequality for Filipino veterans who and offer uniform health insurance NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS have served our country, and it has my plans to their employees, at signifi- WEEK strong support. During our hearing, the cantly lower costs. committee received testimony from Ms. SNOWE. Madam President, today I firmly believe that small business Filipino veterans who spoke of their I commemorate National Small Busi- health plans are a critical solution to service under U.S. military command ness Week, which President Bush des- the small business health insurance and their difficulties with a VA system ignated for April 22–28, 2007. As ranking crisis. It is a matter of simple fairness. that doesn’t recognize them as vet- member of the Senate Committee on Just like larger businesses and unions, erans. Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I I believe small businesses should have Until 1946, the Philippines was not simply cannot understate the vital role the option to purchase health plans completely independent from the of small business in our Nation’s econ- across State lines with uniform bene- United States. When America entered omy. Small businesses comprise 99 per- fits packages. It would allow them to the Second World War, the Filipino cent of all businesses in the United shop for affordable, quality plans with military was a part of the U.S. Armed States, employ more than half of the much lower administrative costs while Forces, under the command of the U.S. total private sector workforce, and are at the same time drastically shrinking Armed Forces of the Far East. All mili- responsible for the creation of more the ranks of the nearly 47 million tary forces of the Commonwealth of than two-thirds of all new jobs each Americans living without health insur- the Philippines were ordered by Presi- year. It is essential that we in Congress ance. dent Franklin D. Roosevelt to serve continue to support small businesses’ Moving forward this year, we need to under the command of the U.S. mili- efforts to grow and do what they do leave no stone unturned in our search tary, and they served bravely, fighting best—create new jobs. for solutions to this crisis. For exam- for our country and their freedom. If there is one concern we have all ple, we should examine ways to use the In 1946, Congress limited veterans’ heard time and again, it is the exorbi- Tax Code as a mechanism for increas- benefits to only a portion of Filipinos tant cost to small businesses of pro- ing access to health care, including

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Crime Victims Fund and, instead, per- on both sides of the political aisle, to We have been able to make some mit those amounts to remain in the forge a bipartisan bill that will pass progress during the past 26 years to fund, in accordance with law, to be the Senate and be signed into law. Sen- provide victims with greater rights and used for the important programs and ate Finance Committee Chairman BAU- assistance. In particular, I have been services needed by crime victims. CUS has announced that we will soon honored to support passage of the Vic- Also, last week the Vermont Depart- consider health care legislation in the tims of Crime Act of 1984, VOCA, Pub- ment of Corrections received a $400,000 Finance Committee—and I look for- lic Law 98–473, which established the grant from the U.S. Department of Jus- ward to a robust productive debate Crime Victims Fund, ‘‘the Fund.’’ The tice to implement a Statewide Auto- there. I also thank Senator ENZI for all fund allows the Federal Government to mated Victim Information and Notifi- of his tremendous efforts in getting provide grants to State crime victim cation, SAVIN, system to provide time- legislation passed through the HELP compensation programs, direct victim ly notifications to crime victims who Committee last year, and for having assistance services and services to vic- request it. Programs like these give that legislation considered on the Sen- tims of Federal crimes. Nearly 90 per- crime victims some peace of mind and facilitate communication among the ate floor for the first time ever. cent of the fund is used to award State Frankly, now is a time for action, crime victim compensation and victim courts and corrections and other law enforcement officials. not words. It is incumbent upon this assistance formula grants. These We need to renew our national com- VOCA-funded victim assistance pro- Congress to think ‘‘outside of the box’’ mitment to crime victims. The Senate to solve this crisis. We need to consider grams serve nearly 4 million crime vic- can help by recognizing the importance all options on the table, including a tims each year, including victims of of the Crime Victims Fund and sup- number of recently passed State re- domestic violence, sexual assault, child porting its essential role in helping forms. We are at a critical juncture on abuse, elder abuse, and drunk driving, crime victims and their families meet this issue. The United States has the as well as survivors of homicide vic- critical expenses, recover from the hor- greatest health care system in the tims. Our VOCA-funded compensation rific crimes they endured, and move world, and yet nearly 47 million Ameri- programs have helped hundreds of forward with their lives. I urge Sen- cans are uninsured. Our goal ought to thousands of victims of violent crime. ators on both sides of the aisle to be providing health care access for all, The Crime Victims Fund is the Na- honor our longstanding commitment to and that means greatly expanding cov- tion’s premier vehicle for supporting crime victims by working together to erage so that we can significantly re- victims’ services. It bears repeating commemorate victims of crime and to duce our Nation’s uninsured. that the Crime Victims Fund does not preserve the Crime Victims Fund. receive a dime from tax revenue or ap- We must figure out how to solve the f persistent criticisms that have mired propriated funding. Instead, it is made small business health insurance legis- up of criminal fines, forfeited bail ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS lation in Congress. We must address bonds, penalties, and special assess- how to allow health insurers to provide ments. CONGRATULATING DR. HOWARD- Since fiscal year 2000, Congress has lower cost products to small businesses YANA SHAPIRO across State lines while maintaining set a cap on annual fund obligations ∑ the most widely accepted and nec- expressly for the purpose of ensuring Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I essary benefits and services. We must ‘‘that a stable level of funding will re- wish to congratulate Dr. Howard-Yana tackle questions of how to ‘‘rate,’’ or main available for these programs in Shapiro, who will receive the Organic price, these products—and also how future years.’’ The ‘‘rainy day’’ fund Leadership Award on May 7, 2007. The this can be done in a uniform manner, created by this spending cap has been award is bestowed annually by the Or- ganic Trade Association on individuals without jeopardizing consumer protec- used to make up the difference between who have demonstrated leadership and tions. And we can and we must do all annual deposits and distributions three vision in furthering the goals of or- this without injuring existing health times during the past 7 years. The future of the fund is being ganic agriculture. insurance markets in the States. Plain Dr. Shapiro has had a very impres- threatened, however. After 26 years of and simple, Congress must bring up sive career in organic agriculture, hav- progress, the Bush administration is small business health insurance legis- ing been involved with sustainable ag- proposing to rescind all amounts relation this year, in a bipartisan, com- ricultural and agroforestry systems, maining in the fund at the end of fiscal prehensive way that can secure signifi- plant genetics, and food production cant bipartisan support. year 2008. That would leave the fund systems for over 35 years. He is best f with a balance of zero going into fiscal known as the principal author of ‘‘Gar- year 2009 and create a disastrous situa- dening for the Future of the Earth,’’ NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ tion for providers of victims’ services. RIGHTS WEEK which shows how to ‘‘create natural Over the last few years, the Senate has bounty in your own backyard and help Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, last successfully blocked several past at- save the planet one seed at a time.’’ week we joined together in the after- tempts by this administration to re- During his long and diverse career, math of the tragic killings at Virginia scind the fund’s remaining balance and Dr. Shapiro has been a community gar- Tech to mourn and support the fami- has supported the retention of all dening activist, a university professor lies of the victims and the Virginia amounts deposited into the fund. Over for 15 years, twice a Fulbright Scholar, Tech community. This week we join to- the past 6 years, the Bush administra- twice a Ford Foundation Fellow, and gether once again to commemorate Na- tion has squandered record surpluses winner of the National Endowment for tional Crime Victims’ Rights Week. and racked up $8.5 trillion in Federal the Humanities Award. He has worked Yesterday marked the official begin- debt. It is wrong to try to pay for its with indigenous communities, non- ning of National Crime Victims’ Rights failed fiscal policies by emptying out governmental organizations, govern- Week. Since 1981, communities in the Crime Victims Fund. These re- mental agencies, and private institu- Vermont and across the Nation have sources are appropriately set aside to tions throughout the world, including observed this week through candlelight assist victims of crime. Conservation International, World vigils and public rallies to renew our In order to preserve the fund once Wildlife Fund, U.S. Department of Ag- commitment to crime victims and again, Senator CRAPO and I, joined by riculture, U.S. Agency for Inter- their families. It is important, espe- more than a dozen other Senators are national Development, U.S. Forest

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Research Institute, and many other na- though they are not in Idaho to cele- In 1986, the organization changed its tional and regional agricultural insti- brate this very prestigious honor from name again to National Small Business tutions in Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Bo- the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary United when it joined with Small Busi- livia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Ghana, Ni- of the Air Force, and the Commander ness United, or SBU, a rival organiza- geria, Cameroon, Senegal, South Afri- in Chief, I know that their contribution that started 5 years earlier. SBU ca, Vietnam, Indonesia, Papua New tions greatly aided in Mountain Home and its member groups, such as the Guinea, and Australia. Air Force Base receiving this award. Smaller Business Association of New Most recently, Dr. Shapiro has held a COL Tony Rock, wing commander of England, or SBANE, helped establish leadership role in Seeds of Change, the the 366 Fighting Wing at Mountain the current organization’s vast net- largest certified organic seed company Home Air Force Base, expressed his work of small business affiliates. After in the country. Located along the Rio pride of winning this award but gave the merger, the new organization be- Grande in El Guique, NM, Seeds of the credit to the 4,000-plus men and came responsible for running the Change, a division of Mars, Incor- women who operate the base on a daily SBANE-created Washington Presen- porated, is a pioneering cultivator of basis. Colonel Rock was quoted as say- tation. In addition to SBANE, some of organically grown seeds for home and ing, ‘‘This award validates the hard the other NSBA affiliates are the Ari- market growers, a leader in the organic work, commitment and pride of all our zona Small Business Association, the foods industry, and a valued resource Gunfighters who work together to Small Business Association of Michi- for organic farmers. Dr. Shapiro has make Mountain Home the best base in gan, Missouri Merchants and Manufac- been dedicated to Seeds of Change the Air Force. I am simultaneously turers Association, SMC Business since its inception and was a key figure humbled and awed to be part of this Councils, Council of Smaller Enter- during the launching of the Seeds of team and lead our Gunfighters as we prises and Small Business California. Change 100 percent certified organic continue to prove we are the premier Thanks to its strong affiliates NSBA food line in the United States, Europe, combat wing in the entire Air Force.’’ has emerged as a vibrant grassroots or- Australia, and Japan. I couldn’t agree more with Colonel ganization. I am proud that New Mexico is home Rock’s statement. In 2003, the oldest small business ad- to Seeds of Change and that the com- Again, I would like to extend the ap- vocacy group changed its name back to pany, and organic agriculture as an in- preciation and congratulations of my- the National Small Business Associa- dustry, has been so well served by the self and all of Idaho to the soldiers and tion. Through its name changes and expertise and vision of Dr. Shapiro civilians at Mountain Home Air Force merger, the organization’s commit- throughout its growth. Again, I con- Base for their incredible work serving ment to representing small business gratulate Dr. Howard-Yana Shapiro for and protecting our Nation.∑ owners has been unwavering, and to- receiving the Organic Trade Associa- f day’s group boasts a wide variety of tion’s highest honor. I thank him for members from carpenters to investors, NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS his commitment to furthering organic from manufacturers to grocers. NSBA ASSOCIATION ANNIVERSARY agriculture around the world, and I truly represents the diversity of our wish him continued success in the ∑ Mr. KERRY. Madam President, today Nation’s small businesses. As chairman years ahead.∑ I honor the distinguished 70-year his- of the Committee on Small Business f tory of the National Small Business and Entrepreneurship, I work with Association. This member-driven orga- NSBA’s members in my State and MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE nization continues to take the lead on across the Nation, welcoming their in- ∑ Mr. CRAIG. Madam President, today important issues facing small busi- sights and unique perspective. with great pride I honor Mountain nesses and is the oldest small business I find it important to note that to- Home Air Force Base for their recent advocacy group in the United States. It day’s small business owners struggle achievement of winning the Com- is especially fitting that we recognize with some of the same issues that mander in Chief’s Annual Award for In- this organization during National plagued Mr. Emery in 1937, and many stallation Excellence for an Air Force Small Business Week. new issues. From access to capital to base. Over 85 Active-Duty Air Force in- The NSBA can trace its founding health care, we will continue to work stallations competed this year for the back to DeWitt M. Emery, a deter- with small businesses as they strive to award, and I was extremely pleased to mined small business owner struggling maintain and grow their firms—and as get word that Idaho’s own Air Force to keep his business running in the they make a significant contribution base came out the winner. midst of the Great Depression. As to our economy. Through the efforts of Over the years, I have worked very owner of the Monroe Letterhead Cor- advocacy groups like the NSBA work- closely with the different wing com- poration in Akron, OH, Mr. Emery la- ing with us to pass legislation, we have manders at Mountain Home Air Force bored to keep his small business run- been able to assist thousands of deter- Base to ensure that their installation ning while feeling burdened by the in- mined small business owners like Mr. will provide our soldiers with the best creasing cost of doing business—includ- Emery. The tireless work of the NSBA living conditions and optimal training ing higher material costs and wages. is testament to the resolve and spirit space to ensure that should they be Frustrated by the lack of support for of small business owners, and I am called to duty, they would be fully pre- small businesses in national politics, gratified that the current organization pared. I know firsthand that the work and inspired by an idea to make his leads the charge on many important being done both at home and abroad by and his peers’ voices heard, Mr. Emery issues. I invite the Senate to join me in our airmen and soldiers at Mountain founded the National Small Business honoring NSBA and its distinguished Home Air Force Base is among the best Men’s Association on November 13, history of nonpartisan work on behalf our military can offer. 1937. One hundred sixty small business of small businesses.∑ Over 500 airmen and crew from Moun- owners out of 200 who received Mr. f tain Home Air Force Base are cur- Emery’s recruitment letter joined the rently deployed in Afghanistan in sup- organization that now boasts a reach of MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE port of our joint mission with NATO to over 150,000 small businesses. At 2 p.m., a message from the House provide freedom and security from ter- In keeping with the organization’s of Representatives, delivered by Ms. rorist, and they are serving with great responsiveness to the ever-changing Niland, one of its reading clerks, an- courage and determination. I know small business climate, and to be more nounced that the House has passed the that their fellow servicemembers, the inclusive of the growing number of following bills, in which it requests the Idaho delegation, and all of Idaho women small business owners, the concurrence of the Senate:

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An act to provide for the con- CLINTON, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. BINGA- servation and development of water and re- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER MAN, Mr. SMITH, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. lated resources, to authorize the Secretary COMMUNICATIONS DURBIN, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. of the Army to construct various projects for LEVIN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. REED, and improvements to rivers and harbors of the The following communications were Mr. BROWN): United States, and for other purposes. laid before the Senate, together with accompanying papers, reports, and doc- S. 1183. A bill to enhance and further re- The message also announced that the search into paralysis and to improve reha- uments, and were referred as indicated: Speaker removes Mr. PRICE of North bilitation and the quality of life for persons Carolina, as a conferee and appoints EC–1593. A communication from the Under living with paralysis and other physical dis- Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), trans- Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, to fill the abilities, and for other purposes; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vio- vacancy thereon, on the disagreeing mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and lation of the Antideficiency Act by the De- Pensions. votes of the two Houses on the amend- partment of the Army that is identified as By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself and Mr. ment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. being case number 04–07; to the Committee KERRY): 1591) making emergency supplemental on Appropriations. S. 1184. A bill to direct the Secretary of the appropriations for the fiscal year end- EC–1594. A communication from the Under Interior to conduct a special resources study ing September 30, 2007, and for other Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- regarding the suitability and feasibility of purposes. ness), transmitting, a report on the approved designating certain historic buildings and The message further announced that retirement of Lieutenant General Donald J. areas in Taunton, Massachusetts, as a unit of Wetekam, United States Air Force, and his pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h and the the National Park System, and for other advancement to the grade of lieutenant gen- purposes; to the Committee on Energy and order of the House of January 4, 2007, eral on the retired list; to the Committee on Natural Resources. the Speaker appoints the following Armed Services. By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, Mr. Members of the House of Representa- EC–1595. A communication from the Under BURR, and Mr. KENNEDY): tives to the Mexico-United States Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- S. 1185. A bill to provide grants to States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. ness), transmitting, a report on the approved to improve high schools and raise graduation MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. WELLER of Illi- retirement of Vice Admiral Albert M. rates while ensuring rigorous standards, to Calland III, United States Navy, and his ad- develop and implement effective school mod- nois, Mr. DREIER of California, Mr. vancement to the grade of vice admiral on els for struggling students and dropouts, and MACK of Florida, and Mr. FORTUNO of the retired list; to the Committee on Armed to improve State policies to raise graduation Puerto Rico. Services. rates, and for other purposes; to the Com- The message also announced that EC–1596. A communication from the Chief mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276d, clause 10 of Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Pensions. rule 1, and the order of the House of Agency, Department of Homeland Security, By Mr. FEINGOLD: January 4, 2007, the Speaker appoints transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of S. 1186. A bill to amend the Congressional the following Members of the House of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 Representatives to the Canada-United minations’’ (72 FR 17426) received on April 18, to provide for the expedited consideration of 2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, certain proposed rescissions of budget au- States Interparliamentary Group: Mr. and Urban Affairs. thority; to the Committee on the Budget. MANZULLO of Illinois, Mr. MCCOTTER of EC–1597. A communication from the Chief By Mr. KERRY: Michigan, Mr. STEARNS of Florida, Mr. Counsel, Federal Emergency Management S. 1187. A bill to require the Architect of ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Agency, Department of Homeland Security, the Capitol to develop a plan to reduce car- BROWN of South Carolina. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of bon dioxide emissions from the Capitol com- a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- plex, with the goal of achieving carbon neu- f minations’’ (72 FR 17413) received on April 18, trality at the complex by December 31, 2020; ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED 2007; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, to the Committee on Rules and Administra- and Urban Affairs. tion. At 3:10 p.m., a message from the EC–1598. A communication from the Assist- By Mr. LUGAR (for himself, Mr. DUR- House of Representatives, delivered by ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), BIN, Mr. BAYH, Ms. STABENOW, and Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- Mr. LEVIN): announced that the Speaker has signed ative to the Secretary of the Army’s review S. 1188. A bill to amend the Farm Security the following enrolled bills: of the report of the Chief of Engineers on the and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to enhance Ventura River; to the Committee on Envi- the ability to produce fruits and vegetables H.R. 1003. An act to amend the Foreign Af- ronment and Public Works. on covered commodity base acres; to the fairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to EC–1599. A communication from the Assist- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and reauthorize the United States Advisory Com- ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), Forestry. mission on Public Diplomacy. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- By Mr. PRYOR (for himself and Mrs. H.R. 1130. An act to amend the Ethics in ative to the views of the South Florida LINCOLN): Government Act of 1978 to extend the au- Water Management District, the State of S. 1189. A bill to designate the Federal thority to withhold from public availability Florida, the Department of the Interior, and building and United States Courthouse lo- a financial disclosure report filed by an indi- the Environmental Protection Agency on the cated at 100 East 8th Avenue in Pine Bluff, vidual who is a judicial officer or judicial Picayune Strand ecosystem restoration Arkansas, as the ‘‘George Howard, Jr. Fed- employee, to the extent necessary to protect project; to the Committee on Environment eral Building and United States Court- the safety of the individual or a family mem- and Public Works. house’’; to the Committee on Environment ber of that individual, and for other pur- EC–1600. A communication from the Chief and Public Works. poses. of the Regulatory Management Division, f f Citizenship and Immigration Services, De- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND MEASURES REFERRED ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- SENATE RESOLUTIONS The following bills were read the first titled ‘‘Removal of the Standardized Request The following concurrent resolutions and the second times by unanimous for Evidence Processing Timeframe’’ and Senate resolutions were read, and consent, and referred as indicated: (RIN1615–AB13) received on April 18, 2007; to referred (or acted upon), as indicated: the Committee on the Judiciary. H.R. 865. An act to grant rights-of-way for By Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. MCCON- electric transmission lines over certain Na- f NELL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. BOXER, tive allotments in the State of Alaska; to INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Mr. AKAKA, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. AL- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- JOINT RESOLUTIONS LARD, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. BAYH, Mr. sources. BENNETT, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. BINGAMAN, H.R. 1257. An act to amend the Securities The following bills and joint resolu- Mr. BOND, Mr. BROWN, Mr. Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders tions were introduced, read the first BROWNBACK, Mr. BUNNING, Mr. BURR,

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Mr. BYRD, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. vania (Mr. SPECTER) and the Senator vania (Mr. SPECTER) and the Senator CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. from California (Mrs. BOXER) were from South Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) were CHAMBLISS, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. added as cosponsors of S. 469, a bill to added as cosponsors of S. 638, a bill to COBURN, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. COLEMAN, amend the Internal Revenue Code of amend the Internal Revenue Code of Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. CORK- 1986 to make permanent the special ER, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRAIG, Mr. 1986 to provide for collegiate housing CRAPO, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. DODD, Mrs. rule for contributions of qualified con- and infrastructure grants. DOLE, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. servation contributions. S. 667 DURBIN, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. ENZI, Mr. S. 479 At the request of Mr. BOND, the name FEINGOLD, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASS- At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN) LEY, Mr. GREGG, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. HAR- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. was added as a cosponsor of S. 667, a KIN, Mr. HATCH, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. OBAMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. bill to expand programs of early child- INHOFE, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. 479, a bill to reduce the incidence of hood home visitation that increase JOHNSON, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KERRY, suicide among veterans. Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. KOHL, Mr. KYL, school readiness, child abuse and ne- Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. S. 543 glect prevention, and early identifica- LEAHY, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- tion of developmental and health Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. LOTT, Mr. LUGAR, braska, the name of the Senator from delays, including potential mental Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN) was added as health concerns, and for other pur- MCCASKILL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. MI- a cosponsor of S. 543, a bill to improve poses. KULSKI, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MUR- Medicare beneficiary access by extend- S. 721 RAY, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. NEL- ing the 60 percent compliance thresh- At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name SON of Nebraska, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. old used to determine whether a hos- PRYOR, Mr. REED, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. of the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. pital or unit of a hospital is an inpa- ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor of SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SES- tient rehabilitation facility under the S. 721, a bill to allow travel between SIONS, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. SMITH, Ms. Medicare program. the United States and Cuba. SNOWE, Mr. SPECTER, Ms. STABENOW, S. 548 S. 746 Mr. STEVENS, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. TEST- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the ER, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. THUNE, Mr. name of the Senator from South Da- name of the Senator from Mississippi VITTER, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. WARNER, kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- Mr. WEBB, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. sponsor of S. 548, a bill to amend the WYDEN): sor of S. 746, a bill to establish a com- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- S. Res. 165. A resolution relative to the petitive grant program to build capac- vide that a deduction equal to fair mar- death of Representative Juanita Millender- ity in veterinary medical education ket value shall be allowed for chari- McDonald, of California; considered and and expand the workforce of veterinar- table contributions of literary, musi- agreed to. ians engaged in public health practice By Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. cal, artistic, or scholarly compositions and biomedical research. SPECTER): created by the donor. S. Res. 166. A resolution commemorating S. 761 S. 558 the lifetime achievement of the Reverend At the request of Mr. REID, the At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the Leon H. Sullivan; considered and agreed to. name of the Senator from New Jersey names of the Senator from California f (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS sor of S. 558, a bill to provide parity be- (Mr. AKAKA), the Senator from South tween health insurance coverage of Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON) and the Senator S. 119 from Kentucky (Mr. BUNNING) were At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services. added as cosponsors of S. 761, a bill to name of the Senator from West Vir- invest in innovation and education to S. 573 ginia (Mr. BYRD) was added as a co- improve the competitiveness of the sponsor of S. 119, a bill to prohibit prof- At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the name of the Senator from New York United States in the global economy. iteering and fraud relating to military At the request of Mr. LEAHY, his (Mrs. CLINTON) was added as a cospon- action, relief, and reconstruction ef- name was added as a cosponsor of S. forts, and for other purposes. sor of S. 573, a bill to amend the Fed- eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and 761, supra. S. 223 the Public Health Service Act to im- S. 766 At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the prove the prevention, diagnosis, and At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. treatment of heart disease, stroke, and name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. other cardiovascular diseases in DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 223, a bill to require Senate candidates women. 766, a bill to amend the Fair Labor to file designations, statements, and S. 582 Standards Act of 1938 to provide more reports in electronic form. At the request of Mr. SMITH, the effective remedies of victims of dis- S. 406 name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. crimination in the payment of wages At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. on the basis of sex, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Michigan 582, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- poses. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- enue Code of 1986 to classify automatic S. 794 sor of S. 406, a bill to ensure local gov- fire sprinkler systems as 5-year prop- At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the ernments have the flexibility needed to erty for purposes of depreciation. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. enhance decision-making regarding S. 626 COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. certain mass transit projects. At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the 794, a bill to amend titles XIX and XXI S. 408 names of the Senator from Alabama of the Social Security Act to provide At the request of Mr. CHAMBLISS, the (Mr. SESSIONS), the Senator from States with the option to expand or name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. Maine (Ms. COLLINS) and the Senator add coverage of pregnant women under CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) were the Medicaid and State children’s 408, a bill to recognize the heritage of added as cosponsors of S. 626, a bill to health insurance programs, and for hunting and provide opportunities for amend the Public Health Service Act other purposes. continued hunting on Federal public to provide for arthritis research and S. 858 land. public health, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the S. 469 S. 638 names of the Senator from California At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the (Mrs. BOXER) and the Senator from names of the Senator from Pennsyl- names of the Senator from Pennsyl- Wisconsin (Mr. FEINGOLD) were added

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as cosponsors of S. 858, a bill to amend S. 1042 Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) were the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name added as cosponsors of S. 1173, a bill to extend the transportation fringe ben- of the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a efit to bicycle commuters. LOTT) was added as a cosponsor of S. woman’s freedom to choose to bear a S. 901 1042, a bill to amend the Public Health child or terminate a pregnancy, and for At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the Service Act to make the provision of other purposes. name of the Senator from North Da- technical services for medical imaging S. CON. RES. 26 kota (Mr. CONRAD) was added as a co- examinations and radiation therapy At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the sponsor of S. 901, a bill to amend the treatments safer, more accurate, and names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Public Health Service Act to provide less costly. CRAPO) and the Senator from Maine additional authorizations of appropria- S. 1060 (Ms. SNOWE) were added as cosponsors tions for the health centers program At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the of S. Con. Res. 26, a concurrent resolu- under section 330 of such Act. names of the Senator from New Jersey tion recognizing the 75th anniversary ENENDEZ S. 948 (Mr. M ), the Senator from of the Military Order of the Purple Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) and the At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the Heart and commending recipients of Senator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) names of the Senator from Indiana the Purple Heart for their courageous were added as cosponsors of S. 1060, a (Mr. BAYH) and the Senator from Ohio demonstrations of gallantry and her- bill to reauthorize the grant program (Mr. BROWN) were added as cosponsors oism on behalf of the United States. for reentry of offenders into the com- of S. 948, a bill to amend the Public S. CON. RES. 27 munity in the Omnibus Crime Control Health Service Act to authorize fund- At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the and Safe Streets Act of 1968, to im- ing for the establishment of a program names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. prove reentry planning and implemen- on children and the media within the CRAPO) and the Senator from Maine tation, and for other purposes. National Institute of Child Health and (Ms. SNOWE) were added as cosponsors Human Development to study the role S. 1090 of S. Con. Res. 27, a concurrent resolu- and impact of electronic media in the At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the tion supporting the goals and ideals of development of children. name of the Senator from New Mexico ‘‘National Purple Heart Recognition (Mr. BINGAMAN) was added as a cospon- S. 960 Day’’. sor of S. 1090, a bill to amend the Agri- S. RES. 82 At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the culture and Consumer Protection Act name of the Senator from Michigan of 1973 to assist the neediest of senior At the request of Mr. HAGEL, the (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- citizens by modifying the eligibility name of the Senator from South Da- sor of S. 960, a bill to establish the criteria for supplemental foods pro- kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- United States Public Service Academy. vided under the commodity supple- sponsor of S. Res. 82, a resolution des- S. 962 mental food program to take into ac- ignating August 16, 2007 as ‘‘National Airborne Day’’. At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the count the extraordinarily high out-of- name of the Senator from Nebraska pocket medical expenses that senior f (Mr. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor citizens pay, and for other purposes. STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED of S. 962, a bill to amend the Energy S. 1105 BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and At the request of Mr. KENNEDY, the By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, improve the carbon capture and stor- name of the Senator from Vermont Mr. BURR, and Mr. KENNEDY): age research, development, and dem- ANDERS) was added as a cospon- (Mr. S S. 1185. A bill to provide grants to onstration program of the Department sor of S. 1105, a bill to provide Federal States to improve high schools and of Energy and for other purposes. assistance to States, local jurisdic- raise graduation rates while ensuring S. 968 tions, and Indian tribes to prosecute rigorous standards, to develop and im- OXER hate crimes, and for other purposes. At the request of Mrs. B , the plement effective school models for name of the Senator from Michigan S. 1117 struggling students and dropouts, and (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. BOND, the name to improve State policies to raise grad- sor of S. 968, a bill to amend the For- of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. uation rates, and for other purposes; to eign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. the Committee on Health, Education, increased assistance for the prevention, 1117, a bill to establish a grant program Labor, and Pensions. treatment, and control of tuberculosis, to provide vision care to children, and Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I and for other purposes. for other purposes. wanted to take a few minutes of the S. 991 S. 1125 Senate’s time to talk about a bill that At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the At the request of Mr. LOTT, the name I introduced, along with Senator BURR name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. of the Senator from Colorado (Mr. and Senator KENNEDY, entitled the NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. SALAZAR) was added as a cosponsor of Graduation Promise Act of 2007, or 991, a bill to establish the Senator Paul S. 1125, a bill to amend the Internal GPA. Simon Study Abroad Foundation under Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incen- This bill would create a Federal- the authorities of the Mutual Edu- tives to encourage investment in the State-local partnership to improve the cational and Cultural Exchange Act of expansion of freight rail infrastructure Nation’s graduation rates and help 1961. capacity and to enhance modal tax eq- transform our lowest performing high S. 1012 uity. schools. This is a bill we just intro- At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the S. 1146 duced today. name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the I thank Senator BURR and Senator ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Washington KENNEDY for their commitment to im- 1012, a bill to amend the Consumer (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- proving our high schools and for in- Credit Protection Act to assure mean- sor of S. 1146, a bill to amend title 38, creasing graduation rates in this coun- ingful disclosures of the terms of rent- United States Code, to improve health try. I am very pleased to be working al-purchase agreements, including dis- care for veterans who live in rural with both of them on this legislation. I closures of all costs to consumers areas, and for other purposes. am also very glad that GPA, this legis- under such agreements, to provide cer- S. 1173 lation we have introduced, is supported tain substantive rights to consumers At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the by the Alliance for Excellent Edu- under such agreements, and for other names of the Senator from Montana cation, by the Center for American purposes. (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator from Progress, by Jobs for the Future, by

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They met with the stand the factors behind the low grad- I submit we cannot afford to let the first President Bush in Charlottesville, uation and student performance data. estimated 2,000 failing high schools VA. They agreed to set high expecta- For instance, we can identify the high continue to push students off the path tions for education for the coming dec- schools that are producing the major- to prosperity. Collectively, these ade. That was the decade following ity of dropouts in this country. These schools serve about 2.4 million stu- 1989. schools—roughly 2,000 schools I am re- dents. We need to ensure for the con- One of those standards they set was ferring to—represent about 15 percent tinued prosperity of the country that for an increase in high school gradua- of all high schools in the country, and these students remain in school and tion rates to 90 percent by the year they have persistently low rates of graduate with the skills needed to be- 2000. Today, we are not even close to graduation and low rates of grade pro- come productive citizens. achieving that goal. In fact, the Na- motion. I ask unanimous consent that the tion’s graduation rate has stagnated at If we look at the typical senior class text of the bill be printed in the around 70 percent instead of 90 percent. at one of these high schools, it will RECORD. Graduation rates for Hispanic and Afri- have decreased in size by at least 40 There being no objection, the text of can-American students are lower than percent since the students entered the the bill was ordered to be printed in that. In my home State of New Mexico, school 4 years earlier. These high the RECORD, as follows: by some estimates, the graduation rate schools are in every State. They tend S. 1185 is less than 60 percent in some high to be concentrated in urban areas, and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- schools. they serve more than a third of our Af- resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Many students are entering the ninth rican-American and Hispanic students SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. grade significantly behind in their nationwide. Unfortunately, there are 23 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Graduation reading and mathematics skills. They of these high schools in my home State Promise Act of 2007’’. are ill-prepared to master the chal- of New Mexico. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. lenges of the typical high school cur- Research has also shed light on the In this Act: riculum. Not surprisingly, these stu- specific factors that allow us to predict (1) IN GENERAL.—The terms ‘‘local edu- dents are more prone to academic fail- who is going to drop out of high school. cational agency’’, ‘‘secondary school’’, and ure and grade retention and, accord- We can identify with up to 80 percent ‘‘State educational agency’’ have the mean- ingly, the dropout rates among these accuracy the future dropouts as early ings given the terms in section 9101 of the El- ementary and Secondary Education Act of students are disturbingly high, specifi- as the ninth grade. We can do so by 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). cally in the ninth grade. looking at such predictors as course (2) GRADUATION RATE.—The term ‘‘gradua- But low graduation rates are only failure, poor attendance, behavior tion rate’’ (except when used as part of the one broad indicator of the crisis affect- problems, and retention in earlier term ‘‘averaged freshmen graduation rate’’) ing our Nation’s high schools. Even if a grades. Students who enter high school has the meaning given the term in section student makes it to graduation, only a significantly lagging behind in their 1111(b)(2)(C)(vi) of the Elementary and Sec- third of all students who enter the academics and who show signs of be- ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ninth grade will graduate with the coming disengaged from the school are 6311(b)(2)(C)(vi)). (3) HIGH-PRIORITY.—The term ‘‘high-pri- skills and the knowledge necessary to prone to drop out unless additional ority’’, when used with respect to a sec- go on to college or to succeed in the support is put in place. ondary school, means a school that— modern workplace. They are not re- Finally, research-based solutions (A) has low student achievement; and ceiving the kind of quality education with solid evidence of success are (B)(i) has a low graduation rate; or that permits a seamless transition to a transforming of our high schools with (ii) feeds students into a high school that job or postsecondary education. Again, low graduation rates. Restructuring has a low graduation rate. this problem disproportionately affects schools into smaller, more personalized (4) HIGH SCHOOL.—The term ‘‘high school’’ minority students. Only 16 percent of learning environments ensures that means a secondary school in which the— students become engaged from the (A) entering grade of the school is not Hispanic students and 23 percent of Af- lower than grade 6; and rican-American students graduate pre- time they enter the ninth grade on. (B) highest grade of the school is— pared for college, compared to 40 per- Sustained efforts to boost attendance (i) grade 12; or cent for other students. ensure they will not fall further be- (ii) in the case of a secondary school ap- This situation is simply unaccept- hind. proved by a State to issue a regular diploma able. In the global technology-based Schools that have combined these ef- concurrently with a postsecondary degree or economy we live in today, a high forts with a high-quality curriculum with not more than 2 years’ worth of postsec- school diploma is a minimum qualifica- and structural improvements have ondary academic credit, grade 13. tion for most jobs in our fastest grow- been very successful at improving stu- (5) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has ing sectors. The United States ranks dent performance and improving grad- the meaning given the term in section 101(a) 19th in high school graduation rates uation rates. They have done so with of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. among major industrial democracies. transitional math and English for 1001(a)). The Federal Government recognized ninth graders that will help them catch (6) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ that investments in early childhood up by offering challenging curricula means the Secretary of Education. and elementary grades are critical to a and tangible contextual applications of (7) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each student’s academic growth and success. learning in order to rekindle the inter- of the several States of the United States, Still, attention and resources must be ests of these students and creating the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Is- sustained throughout the middle and teaching teams, targeting professional lands, Guam, American Samoa, the Com- high school years as well if the na- development for the teachers to help monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, tional goal of leaving no child behind is them meet this challenge. A combina- and the Republic of Palau. to be met. Unfortunately, we have not tion of these interventions has im- TITLE I—HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT been doing this. Only about 8 percent proved student performance and in- AND DROPOUT REDUCTION FUND of all title I dollars go to our high creased graduation rates. We know this SEC. 101. FINDINGS. schools today. problem can be solved to meet the goal. The Senate finds the following:

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The outcomes for demonstrates the need to continue the in- calculated and reported by the National Cen- minority students are even worse: only vestment at each stage of the education ter for Education Statistics. about 52 percent of Hispanic, 56 percent of process or risk losing much of the benefit of (3) LOW-INCOME LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGEN- African-American, and 57 percent of Native- the early effort. CY.—The term ‘‘low-income local educational American students graduate on time, com- (10) The United States has made some agency’’ means a local educational agency in pared to 78 percent of white students. progress in education outcomes in the early which not less than 15 percent of the stu- (2) More than a decade after Congress de- years of education and in higher education, dents served by such agency are from fami- clared a national goal that 90 percent of but has seen decline in the middle and high lies with incomes below the poverty line. American high school students graduate school years. In terms of demonstrating re- (4) MIDDLE GRADES.—The term ‘‘middle from high school we are far from that target turn on investment, where Federal edu- grades’’ means grades 6 through 8. and graduation rates have stagnated. cational commitment has been made, posi- (5) POVERTY LINE.—The term ‘‘poverty (3) Half of the Nation’s dropouts attend a tive outcomes have resulted. line’’ means the poverty line described in ‘‘dropout factory’’— schools where 40 percent (11) Only 8 percent of title I of the Elemen- section 673 of the Community Services Block or more of the freshman class has dis- tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902), applicable to a appeared by the time the students reach U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) participants are high family of the size involved. their senior year. These schools, which are school students, leaving millions of title I-el- (6) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER.—The located in nearly every State, primarily igible, high school students in low-per- term ‘‘technical assistance provider’’ means serve minority and poor students, and have forming schools without the focused support, a nonprofit entity with a proven track fewer resources and less qualified teachers external assistance, and resources for im- record of significantly improving student than schools in more affluent neighborhoods provement that title I was created to pro- achievement and outcomes in high-priority with larger numbers of white students. In vide. Because title I funds serve as the trig- high schools. fact, almost half of African-American stu- ger for school improvement requirements in SEC. 104. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. dents and nearly 40 percent of Latino stu- the Elementary and Secondary Education The Secretary is authorized to make dents—compared to only 11 percent of white Act of 1965, this also means that most low- grants to State educational agencies with students—attend high schools in which grad- income, low-performing high schools are not applications approved under section 109 to uation is not the norm. required to (or supported to) implement establish or expand a differentiated high (4) If the Nation’s high schools and colleges school improvement activities. school improvement system that can im- raise the graduation rates of Hispanic, Afri- (12) While the Elementary and Secondary prove student achievement and graduation can-American, and Native-American stu- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) rates, and effectively target resources and dents to the levels of white students by 2020, includes a strong focus on identifying low- technical assistance to high-priority high the potential increase in personal income performing schools, America still needs a schools. across the Nation would add, conservatively, comprehensive strategy to support and im- more than $310,000,000,000 to the United SEC. 105. ALLOTMENT TO STATES. prove chronically low-performing schools (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall make States economy. and districts. School improvement strategies grants to State educational agencies with (5) If the high school graduation rate for should be tailored based on a variety of indi- male students increased by just 5 percent, applications approved under section 109 to cators and data, so that educators can create enable the States to carry out the activities the Nation could save almost $5,000,000,000 a and implement successful school improve- year in reduced spending on crime-related specified in section 110. Each grant shall con- ment strategies to address the needs of the sist of the allotment determined for a State expenses such as prisons and medical costs individual schools. for victims. An additional $2,700,000,000 could under subsection (b)(2). (13) Most districts and State educational (b) DETERMINATION OF ALLOTMENTS.— be generated in income if these high school agencies do not necessarily have the capac- (1) RESERVATION OF FUNDS.—From the total graduates went on to college at the same ity or infrastructure to guide, support, and rate as other male students. amount appropriated for this Act, the Sec- fund school improvement strategies where (6) A high school diploma is increasingly retary shall reserve— they are needed, but good models for turning important for success in the 21st century (A) 4 percent to— around low-performing high schools do exist. economy. In fact, an estimated 80 percent of (i) evaluate activities authorized under Federal support should be used to build this current jobs and approximately 90 percent of this title, including supporting large-scale capacity based on evidence from successful the fastest-growing, highest-paying jobs re- randomized studies of planned variations in high schools. quire some sort of education beyond high school time, such as length of school day, school. (14) If the Nation is to maintain and in- week, and year, teacher effectiveness, class (7) The Nation spends more than crease its competitiveness in the global size, teacher training, performance or place- $1,400,000,000 a year to provide remedial economy, it must invest in a systemic ap- ment incentives, and other major school im- courses to community college students who proach to improving its high schools so that provement inputs, in order to determine the recently completed high school. And that every child graduates prepared for success. most effective strategies for improving stu- figure does not include the almost SEC. 102. PURPOSES. dent achievement and outcomes for students $2,300,000,000 that the economy loses because The purposes of this title are to— attending high-priority high schools; and students who take remedial courses, particu- (1) improve high school student academic (ii) disseminate findings of such evalua- larly in reading, are more likely to leave col- achievement and graduation rates; tions; lege without getting a degree, and thereby (2) help States develop a high school im- (B) 2 percent to provide technical assist- reduce their earning potential. Across the provement system to deliver support and ance and ongoing regional training pro- Nation, 42 percent of community college technical assistance to high-priority high grams— freshmen and 20 percent of freshmen in 4- schools; (i) to build the capacity of State edu- year institutions enroll in at least 1 remedial (3) ensure students graduate from high cational agencies and local educational course. school with the education and skills nec- agencies to provide technical assistance to (8) Business and higher education consist- essary to compete in a global economy; and improve high-priority high schools; ently report that students are leaving high (4) help build the capacity to develop and (ii) to develop the capacity of State edu- school unprepared for the demands of college implement research-based, sustainable, and cational agencies to effectively manage a and the workplace. According to a survey of replicable high school improvement models differentiated high school improvement sys- the National Association of Manufacturers, and interventions for high-priority high tem and analyze the capacity of local edu- more than 80 percent of manufacturing com- schools that engage the whole community. cational agencies and high schools to effec- panies are experiencing a shortage of quali- SEC. 103. DEFINITIONS. tively implement proven high school reform fied workers. More than two-thirds of manu- In this title: strategies; and facturing companies said that businesses (1) ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS.—The term (iii) to develop, in middle schools served by train employees to raise basic skills, a sure ‘‘adequate yearly progress’’ has the meaning a local educational agency whose students go sign that a high school education is deficient given the term in section 1111(b)(2)(B) of the on to attend high schools identified by the even for the few jobs that require nothing Elementary and Secondary Education Act of local educational agency as in need of whole further. Forty percent of employers consid- 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(B)). school reforms or replacement, middle grade ered graduates deficient in their overall (2) AVERAGED FRESHMEN GRADUATION early indicator warning systems consisting preparation for the workplace. RATE.—The term ‘‘averaged freshmen grad- of factors used to identify students who are (9) For decades, Federal funding has large- uation rate’’ means the estimate of the per- struggling academically and have poor at- ly been spent on grades Pre-K to 6 and higher centage of high school students who grad- tendance records or have been suspended in

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STATE APPLICATION TO DEVELOP DIF- (A) LOW-INCOME LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGEN- vise the State’s plan; FERENTIATED HIGH SCHOOL IM- PROVEMENT SYSTEMS. CIES.—From such amount, the Secretary (B) providing the State with technical as- shall allot to each State an amount that sistance in order to submit a successful ap- (a) IN GENERAL.— bears the same ratio to 50 percent of the plication; and (1) IN GENERAL.—For a State to be eligible sums being allotted as the percentage of stu- (C) providing a hearing to the State; and to receive a grant under this title, the State educational agency shall submit an applica- dents enrolled in schools served by low-in- (6) have the authority to disapprove a tion to the Secretary at such time, in such come local educational agencies in the State State plan for not meeting the requirements manner, and containing such information as bears to the total of such percentages for all of this title. the Secretary may reasonably require. the States. (b) STATE REVISIONS.—A State plan shall (2) REVISED APPLICATION.—The State edu- (B) LOWEST CALCULATION.—From such be revised by the State educational agency if cational agency shall submit a revised appli- amount, the Secretary shall allot to each required to do so by the Secretary to satisfy cation every 5 years based on an evaluation State within the lowest one-third averaged the requirements of this title. of the activities conducted under this title. freshman graduation rate an amount that (c) ACCURACY.—In approving a State plan, (b) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted the Secretary shall ensure that— bears the same ratio to 25 percent of the under this section shall include the fol- (1) the process the State educational agen- sums being alloted as the number of students lowing: cy proposes for differentiating school im- enrolled in high schools in the State bears to (1) SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROCESS.—The the total of such students in all of such provement actions under section 109(b)(4) State educational agency shall describe how States within the lowest one-third averaged will assign high schools to each category in the State educational agency will use funds freshman graduation rate. such a way that accurately identifies schools authorized under this title to establish or ex- (C) MIDDLE CALCULATION.—From such and leads to the implementation of the inter- pand a high school improvement system de- amount, the Secretary shall allot to each ventions necessary to meet student needs; scribed in sections 108 and 110. State within the middle one-third averaged and (2) SCHOOL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS.— freshman graduation rate an amount that (2) the minimum expected growth targets (A) IN GENERAL.—The State educational bears the same ratio to 15 percent of the proposed by the State educational agency agency shall define a set of comprehensive sums being alloted as the number of students under section 109(b)(2)(B) are meaningful, school performance indicators that shall be enrolled in high schools in the State bears to achievable, and demonstrate continuous and used, in addition to the indicators used to the total of such students in all of such substantial progress. determine adequate yearly progress, to ana- States within the middle one-third averaged SEC. 107. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. lyze school performance, determine the freshman graduation rate. If the Secretary determines that a State amount and type of support the school needs, (D) HIGHEST CALCULATION.—From such does not have the capacity to carry out high and guide the school improvement process, amount, the Secretary shall allot to each school improvement activities, the Sec- such as— State within the highest one-third averaged retary shall offer technical assistance to (i) student attendance rates; freshman graduation rate an amount that carry out such activities to States directly (ii) earned on-time promotion rates from bears the same ratio to 10 percent of the or through contracts with technical assist- grade to grade; sums being alloted as the number of students ance providers. (iii) percent of students who have on-time enrolled in high schools in the State bears to SEC. 108. DIFFERENTIATED HIGH SCHOOL IM- credit accumulation at the end of each the total of such students in all of such PROVEMENT SYSTEM. grade; States within the highest one-third averaged (a) IN GENERAL.—A State educational agen- (iv) percent of students failing a core, cred- freshman graduation rate. cy that receives a grant under this title shall it-bearing mathematics, reading or language (3) REALLOTMENT.—If any State does not use such funds to establish or expand dif- arts, or science course, or failing 2 or more of apply for an allotment under this subsection ferentiated high school improvement sys- any course; for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall tems. (v) percent of students taking a college reallot the amount of the allotment to the (b) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.—The systems preparatory curriculum, which may include remaining States in accordance with this described in subsection (a) shall be designed percent of students taking Advanced Place- subsection. to do the following: ment, International Baccalaureate courses, (4) MATCHING FUNDS.—A State educational (1) IDENTIFY HIGH-PRIORITY HIGH SCHOOLS.— or college courses taken for dual credit; agency that receives a grant under this title The system shall be designed to identify (vi) teacher quality and attendance meas- shall provide matching funds, from non-Fed- high-priority high schools within the State. ures; eral sources, in an amount equal to 25 per- (2) DIFFERENTIATE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AC- (vii) student rates of college enrollment, cent of the amount of grant funds provided TIONS.—The system shall be designed to dif- persistence, and attainment; and to the State under this title (which may be ferentiate school improvement actions based (viii) additional indicators proposed by the provided in cash or in-kind, but not more on the amount and type of supports nec- State educational agency and approved by than 10 percent of the amount of grant funds essary to improve student achievement and the Secretary as part of the peer-review may be provided in-kind) to carry out the ac- graduation rates in high schools within the process described in section 110. tivities supported by the grant. In-kind con- State. (B) EXPECTED GROWTH.—The State edu- tributions shall be directed toward sup- (3) LOCALLY DRIVEN IMPROVEMENT PLANS.— cational agency shall define a minimum per- porting State educational agency technical The system shall be designed to provide recent of expected annual growth for each assistance efforts or the operation of the sources to support evidence-based activities school performance indicator that dem- State’s differentiated high school improve- chosen by local school improvement teams onstrates continuous and substantial ment system. and based on school performance data. progress. SEC. 106. SECRETARIAL PEER REVIEW AND AP- (4) TARGET FUNDS.—The system shall be de- (3) CAPACITY EVALUATIONS.— PROVAL. signed to target resources and support to (A) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY AND LOCAL (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall— those high-priority high schools within the EDUCATIONAL AGENCY CAPACITY.—The State (1) establish a peer-review process to assist State. educational agency shall describe how it will in the review and approval of State plans; (5) RECOGNIZE PROGRESS.—The system shall evaluate and ensure that the State edu- (2) appoint individuals to the peer-review be designed to ensure that high schools mak- cational agency and local educational agen- process who are educators and experts in ing progress on school performance indica- cy have sufficient capacity to improve high- educational standards, assessments, account- tors continue to implement effective school priority high schools.

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(B) HIGH SCHOOL CAPACITY AND NEEDS AS- agencies and high schools that need support (d) OPPORTUNITY TO REVISE.—If the State SESSMENT.—The State educational agency to implement high school improvement educational agency, in consultation with the shall describe how it will ensure that each plans described in section 111(d) and improve panel described in subsection (b), determines high school that does not make adequate graduation rates and student achievement, that the local educational agency’s applica- yearly progress for 2 consecutive years will including through the use of technical assist- tion does not meet the requirements of this undergo a capacity and needs assessment as ance providers, where appropriate. title, the State educational agency shall im- described in section 111(e) and use such infor- (ii) SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS.—The mediately notify the local educational agen- mation to assist in determining the amount State educational agency shall describe how cy of such determination and the reasons for of the subgrant awarded under section 110(f). it will assist school improvement teams de- such determination, and offer— (4) DIFFERENTIATED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT.— scribed in section 111(b), when needed, in- (1) the local educational agency an oppor- The State educational agency shall describe cluding how it will— tunity to revise the application; and how data from the school performance indi- (I) support and provide resources and train- (2) technical assistance to the local educators described in paragraph (2) and indica- ing to school improvement teams; cational agency to revise the application. tors used to determine adequate yearly (II) allocate staff to participate on school (e) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The State edu- progress will be used by local educational improvement teams; cational agency shall provide technical as- agencies as criteria for placing high schools (III) provide technical assistance to the sistance to a local educational agency re- that do not make adequate yearly progress school improvement teams; and questing such assistance in preparing the ap- for 2 consecutive years into 1 of the fol- (IV) ensure that the school improvement plication and needs assessment required lowing school improvement categories: teams have access to technical assistance under section 111. WARD OF UBGRANTS TO OCAL DU (A) SCHOOLS NEEDING TARGETED INTERVEN- providers when needed. (f) A S L E - CATIONAL AGENCIES.— TIONS.—High schools whose school perform- (6) DEMONSTRATION OF COMMITMENT.—The ance indicators demonstrate a need for tar- State educational agency shall demonstrate (1) IN GENERAL.—A State educational agen- geted interventions to improve student out- how it will provide ongoing support to high cy that receives a grant under this title shall comes and make adequate yearly progress. schools that need targeted interventions, award subgrants to local educational agencies with applications approved on the basis (B) SCHOOLS NEEDING WHOLE SCHOOL RE- whole school reforms and replacement, and of— FORMS.—High schools whose school perform- are making progress on school performance ance indicators demonstrate a need for com- indicators, to ensure continued improve- (A) the quality of the plan to improve stu- prehensive schoolwide reform to improve ment, including the availability of funds dent graduation rates and student achieve- student outcomes and make adequate yearly from non-Federal sources. ment in high schools that have not made progress. (7) MIDDLE GRADE EARLY INDICATOR WARN- adequate yearly progress for 2 consecutive years; and (C) SCHOOLS NEEDING REPLACEMENT.—High ING SYSTEM.—The State educational agency schools whose school performance indicators shall demonstrate how it will work with (B) the capacity of the local educational demonstrate a need for replacement, as de- local educational agencies with low gradua- agency to implement the plan. scribed in section 112(d). tion rates to develop middle grade early indi- (2) AMOUNT.—A subgrant under this section shall be awarded in an amount that is based (D) SPECIAL RULE.—States may propose cator warning systems consisting of factors systems of differentiation aligned with their used to identify students who are struggling on— existing State accountability systems that academically and have poor attendance (A) the number and size of high schools include additional categories. records or have been suspended in or before served by the local educational agency needing— (E) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Notwith- the middle grades or are likely to struggle in standing any other provision of law, for pur- high school or to not graduate and, where (i) targeted interventions; poses of this title, a high school shall be des- appropriate, provide supports to get such (ii) whole school reforms; and ignated as a school in need of whole school students back on track. (iii) replacement; reform or as a school in need of replacement (8) EVALUATION OF SUCCESS.—The State (B) the types of reforms or interventions in the case that such high school has— educational agency shall describe how, every proposed; (i) a graduation rate of 60 percent or less; 5 years, it will evaluate how the activities (C) the resources available to the high or assisted under this title have been successful schools to implement the reforms or inter- (ii) achievement levels below the initial in improving student achievement and out- ventions proposed; and baseline for measuring the percentage of stu- comes of the cohort of students that entered (D) the resources available to the local dents meeting or exceeding the State’s pro- 9th grade 4 years earlier. educational agency to implement the re- ficient level of academic achievement in ei- SEC. 110. STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY USE OF forms or interventions proposed. ther mathematics or English or language FUNDS. (3) PRIORITY.—The State educational agen- arts in accordance with section 1111(b)(2)(E) (a) IN GENERAL.—A State educational agency shall first award subgrants to local edu- of the Elementary and Secondary Education cy that receives a grant under section 105— cational agencies serving high schools need- Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(E)). (1) may reserve not more than 10 percent of ing whole school reforms and replacement. the grant funds to carry out the activities The State educational agency shall award re- (5) STATE REVIEW OF LOCAL EDUCATIONAL under this title; and maining subgrant funds to local educational AGENCY PLANS.—The State educational agency shall describe the following: (2) shall use not less than 90 percent of the agencies serving high schools needing tar- grant funds to make subgrants to local edu- geted interventions. (A) REVIEW LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY cational agencies in accordance with sub- (g) AUTHORITY TO INTERVENE.—If the State PLANS.—The State educational agency shall educational agency determines that a local describe how it will collect and review high section (b). (b) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY PEER RE- educational agency does not have the capac- school improvement plans of local edu- VIEW.—A State educational agency that re- ity to implement high school improvement cational agencies using the peer-review proc- ceives a grant under this title shall review activities described in the school improve- ess described in section 110(b) submitted by applications submitted under section 111 and ment plan, the State educational agency local educational agencies in accordance make awards in accordance with subsection may intervene to implement the high school with section 111(e). (f) with the assistance and advice of a panel improvement plans or enter into contracts (B) ALLOCATION OF SUBGRANTS.—The State who are educators and experts in— with technical assistance providers to assist educational agency shall describe how it will (1) educational standards, assessments, and local educational agencies with the imple- award subgrants to local educational agen- accountability; mentation of high school improvement cies using the peer-review process described (2) high school improvement; plans. in section 110(b) in accordance with section (3) dropout prevention; and (h) IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE EDU- 110(f). (4) other educational needs of high school CATIONAL AGENCY APPLICATION.—The State (C) MONITORING OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT students. educational agency shall use funds under PLANS.—The State educational agency shall (c) ACCURACY.—The State educational this title to carry out the activities included describe how it will review and monitor the agency, in consultation with the panel de- in the application described in section 109. implementation of high school improvement scribed in subsection (b), shall ensure the (i) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—A State plans of high schools that do not meet the local educational agency has designated the educational agency that receives a grant expected growth targets set in accordance school improvement category described in under this title shall use the grant funds to with paragraph (2)(B) and defined in the section 109(b)(4) for each high school served supplement, and not supplant, Federal and school improvement plan described in sec- by the local educational agency that did not non-Federal funds available to high schools. tion 111(d). make adequate yearly progress for 2 consecu- SEC. 111. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY IMPLE- (D) PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— tive years in such a way that accurately MENTATION OF SCHOOL IMPROVE- (i) IN GENERAL.—The State educational identifies schools and leads to the implemen- MENT SYSTEM. agency shall describe how it will provide tation of the interventions necessary to (a) DIFFERENTIATE HIGH SCHOOLS.—A local technical assistance to local educational meet student needs. educational agency that applies for a

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(3) identify the roles of the State edu- the application and the capacity and needs (b) SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS.— cational agency, the local educational agen- assessment required under this section. (1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a cy, the school, and technical assistance pro- (2) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted subgrant under this title, a local educational viders and service providers, as appropriate, under this section shall use data from the ca- agency shall convene a school improvement in providing identified interventions and re- pacity and needs assessment required in sub- team for each high school served by such sources necessary to meet annual bench- section (e) and shall include the following: agency that does not make adequate yearly marks and make adequate yearly progress; (A) A description of how the local edu- progress for 2 consecutive years and is as- (4) provide for the involvement of business cational agency used data from the school signed to 1 of the school improvement cat- and community organizations and other en- performance indicators as criteria to des- egories defined in section 109(b)(4), which— tities, including parents and institutions of ignate the school improvement category de- (A) shall include— higher education, in the activities to be as- scribed in section 109(b)(4) for each high (i) the building principal; sisted under this title; and school served by such agency that did not (ii) teachers representing different grade (5) describe and direct the use of— make adequate yearly progress for 2 consecu- levels or disciplines; (A) any additional funding to be provided tive years. (iii) local educational agency staff; by the State educational agency, the local (B) An identification of each high school (iv) parents, including parents of students educational agency, or other sources; and served by the local educational agency that who have low graduation rates; (B) technical assistance providers, where did not make adequate yearly progress for 2 (v) community representatives, including appropriate. consecutive years and the designation of the representatives of nonprofit organizations (e) HIGH SCHOOL CAPACITY AND NEEDS AS- school improvement category for each such serving young people and the business com- SESSMENT.— school, as described in section 109(b)(4). (1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a munity; and (C) A description of the activities to be subgrant under this title, a local educational (vi) pupil service representatives; and carried out by the local educational agency agency shall submit, with the application de- (B) may include— under this title and a description of how the scribed in subsection (f), to the State edu- (i) technical assistance providers, where activities will be research-based and an ex- cational agency a capacity and needs assess- appropriate; and planation of why the activities are expected ment for each high school served by such (ii) State educational agency staff when re- to improve student achievement and in- agency that does not make adequate yearly quested by the local educational agency or crease graduation rates. progress for 2 consecutive years. assigned by the State educational agency. (D) An assurance that the local edu- (2) ASSESSMENT.—The assessment under (2) COLLABORATION.—A local educational cational agency will use funds authorized agency shall ensure collaboration— paragraph (1) shall be conducted by a school improvement team described in subsection under this title and received from the State (A) of school improvement teams with per- educational agency first to meet the needs of sonnel of middle schools served by the local (b) and the local educational agency and shall include— high schools served by the local educational educational agency whose students go on to agency that need whole school reforms or attend high schools that are designated as in (A) a description and analysis of the school’s capacity to implement needed high schools served by the local educational need of targeted assistance, whole school re- agency that need replacement. form, or replacement, where appropriate; and school improvement activities identified in the school improvement plan, including an (E) A description of how the local edu- (B) between school improvement teams cational agency will provide for the involve- working at different high schools served by analysis of— (i) the number, experience, training level, ment of parents, business and community or- the local educational agency, to the extent ganizations, including institutions of higher appropriate. responsibilities, and stability of existing administrative, instructional, and noninstruc- education, in the activities to be assisted (c) DEVELOP STUDENT INDICATORS.—To be under this title, and the resources such enti- eligible to receive a subgrant under this tional staff for each high school to be assisted; ties will make available to assist in such ac- title, a local educational agency shall de- tivities. velop a set of indicators to determine the (ii) a review of the budget, including how (F) An assurance that the local edu- number and percent of students who begin Federal, State, and local funds are currently cational agency shall provide ongoing sup- high school at high risk for not graduating being spent for instruction and operations at port and resources to high schools that need high school with a regular diploma and de- the school level for staff salaries, instruc- whole school reforms and that need replace- scribe how the school improvement team tional materials, professional development, will use such indicators to determine the and student support services to establish the ment, and are making progress on school type and intensity of supports each student extent to which existing resources need to performance indicators, to ensure continued needs. Such indicators shall include the and can be reallocated to support the needed improvement. number and percent of 9th grade students school improvement activities; and (G) A description of how the local edu- who— (iii) additional resources and staff nec- cational agency will increase its capacity to (1) in the 8th grade— essary to implement the needed school im- improve high schools with low student (A) failed a credit-bearing mathematics or provement activities described in section 112; achievement and graduation rates. reading or language arts course, or 2 or more and (H) A description of the options that will of any course; (B) an analysis of the local educational be provided to high school students served by (B) attended school less than 90 percent of agency’s capacity to provide technical as- the local educational agency, such as— the required time; and sistance, additional staff, and resources to (i) programs for credit recovery for overage (C) received an out-of-school suspension; implement the school improvement plan to or under-credited students; and (2) repeat the 9th grade; improve high school performance. (ii) secondary-postsecondary learning op- (3) enter the 9th grade over the average (3) REQUIREMENTS.—The information pro- portunities, including dual enrollment pro- age; or vided in the capacity and needs assessment grams and early college high schools. (4) have experienced interrupted formal in coordination with the school improvement (g) IMPLEMENT HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT education. plan shall be used to determine the level and PLANS.—The local educational agency shall (d) DEVELOP HIGH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT direct the use of— use funds to ensure the implementation of PLANS.—The school improvement team con- (A) funds requested by the local edu- school improvement plans. vened under subsection (b) shall use data cational agency for each high school to be (h) ENSURE CONTINUOUS HIGH SCHOOL IM- from the school performance indicators, the assisted under this title; PROVEMENT.— student indicators, measures used to deter- (B) any additional funding to be provided (1) IN GENERAL.—The local educational mine adequate yearly progress, the capacity by the State educational agency, the local agency shall ensure the continuous improve- and needs assessment described in subsection educational agency, or other sources; and ment of high schools by evaluating the (e), and other relevant data and knowledge of (C) technical assistance providers, where progress of high schools in making the con- the school to develop a multiyear school im- appropriate. tinuous and substantial progress as defined provement plan for each school. Such plan (f) APPLICATION.— in the school improvement plan in accord- shall— (1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a ance with the minimum expected growth set (1) identify annual benchmarks for school subgrant under this title, a local educational by the State educational agency in section performance indicators that meet or exceed agency— 109(b)(2)(B) and determining whether the

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(vii) collecting and using comprehensive tivities in accordance with the school im- The targeted interventions shall be designed, data, including formative assessments; provement plan. at a minimum, to address the specific prob- (viii) offering mentoring and tutoring; and (3) NOT ON TRACK.—For each high school lems identified by the indicators. (ix) implementing pedagogies that actively that is not meeting the annual benchmarks (c) WHOLE SCHOOL REFORMS.—The local engage students in the learning process; as defined in the school improvement plan, educational agency or State educational (C) increase teacher and principal effec- the local educational agency shall— agency, with technical assistance from tech- tiveness through activities such as— (A) after 1 year, review the school improve- nical assistance providers, as determined by (i) providing teacher and administrator ment plan, and develop and implement a new the school improvement team, shall imple- supports and research-based, ongoing profes- plan, as appropriate; ment research-based whole school reforms, sional development tied to needs identified (B) after 2 years, redesignate the school using data from the school performance indi- in the school improvement plan; into a different school improvement cat- cators (as described in section 109(b)(2)) and (ii) providing regular opportunities for egory, as described in section 109(b)(4), ei- capacity evaluations (as described in section teachers of core academic subjects to— ther— 109(b)(3)), to schools designated as needing (I) meet together in both subject area and (i) as a school in need of whole school re- whole school reform pursuant to section 111. interdisciplinary groups; form; or Such reforms— (II) review student achievement data; and (ii) as a school in need of replacement; and (1) shall address the comprehensive aspects (III) plan instruction; (C) develop and submit to the State edu- of high school reform, such as— (iii) implementing a schoolwide literacy or cational agency for review a new school im- (A) attendance; mathematics plan that may include hiring provement plan, as appropriate. (B) student engagement, behavior, and ef- literacy or mathematics coaches; and (i) TARGETED INTERVENTIONS FOR FEEDER fort; (iv) developing administrator learning net- MIDDLE SCHOOLS.—A local educational agen- (C) academic success; and works and supports; cy that receives a subgrant under this title, (D) teacher and administrator skill and (D) increase student supports, such as— consistent with subsection (f)(2)(D), may use collaboration; (i) student advisories; funds to— (2) shall address resource allocation, in- (ii) 9th grade transition programs; (1) implement research- and evidence-based cluding— (iii) credit completion recovery programs; interventions to improve middle schools (A) student supports; (iv) additional counselors, social workers, served by such agency whose students go on (B) teacher and staff support; and mental and behavioral health service to attend high schools served by the local (C) materials and equipment; providers; educational agency that need whole school (D) time for collaboration; and (v) student advocates; reforms or high schools served by the local (E) the use of data; (vi) strengthening involvement of parents educational agency that need replacement; (3) shall be designed to address— in the academic life of students; and (A) the multiple layers of school improve- (vii) school-family-community partner- (2) establish an early indicator warning ment demonstrated by research and best ships; system consisting of factors used to identify practice; (viii) wraparound social services; students who are struggling academically (B) schoolwide needs; (ix) before and after school programs; or and have poor attendance records or have (C) students who need targeted assistance; (x) additional supports for students with been suspended in or before the middle and diverse learning needs, including students grades or are likely to struggle in high (D) students who need intensive interven- with disabilities and English language learn- school or to not graduate and provide sup- tions; ers; ports to get such students back on track. (4) shall include activities that serve to— (E) improve middle schools within a local (j) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—A local (A) personalize the school experience, in- educational agency whose students go on to educational agency that receives a subgrant crease student engagement, attendance, and attend such high schools and establish an under this title shall use the subgrant funds effort, and enable schools to provide the early indicator warning system consisting of to supplement, and not supplant, Federal level and intensity of student support need- factors used to identify students who are and non-Federal funds available for high ed, by creating constructs, such as— struggling academically and have poor at- schools. (i) smaller schools or smaller units within tendance records or have been suspended in (k) MATCHING FUNDS.— schools with their own leadership, such as or before the middle grades or are likely to (1) IN GENERAL.—A local educational agen- 9th grade transition programs or academies, struggle in high school or not to graduate cy receiving a grant under this title shall and upper grade programs or academies, in- and provide supports to get them back on provide matching funds, from non-Federal cluding career academies; track; and sources, in an amount equal to not less than (ii) thematic small-learning communities; (F) provide the local educational agency or 15 percent of the total subgrant award for (iii) teams of teachers who work exclu- high school with flexible budget and hiring the local educational agency, which may be sively with small groups of students; or authority where needed to implement im- provided in cash or in-kind, to provide tech- (iv) using extended periods, such as block provements; and nical assistance to high schools served by scheduling, to reduce the number of students (5) may include other activities designed to the local educational agency in developing for whom teachers are responsible and the address whole school needs, such as imple- their high school improvement plans, con- number of courses students are taking at menting a comprehensive reform model. ducting the capacity and needs assessment, any one time; (d) REPLACEMENT.—The local educational and in implementing and monitoring the im- (B) improve curriculum and instruction, agency or the State educational agency, plementation of the high school improve- such as— with assistance from technical assistance ment plans. (i) implementing a college- and work-ready providers, shall replace high schools, using (2) WAIVER.—The Secretary may waive all curriculum for all students; data from the school performance indicators or part of the matching requirement de- (ii) adopting well-designed curriculum and and high school capacity and needs assess- scribed in paragraph (1) for any fiscal year instructional materials aligned to high aca- ment (described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of for a local educational agency if the Sec- demic standards for all students, including section 109(b), respectively) designated as retary determines that applying the match- students with diverse learning needs; needing replacement pursuant to section 111. ing requirement to such local educational (iii) offering extended learning opportuni- Replacement shall be implemented— agency would result in serious hardship or ties, both in school and through after-school (1) by replacing such schools with 1 or an inability to carry out the authorized ac- and summer programs; more new small schools using effective tivities described in section 110. (iv) emphasizing intensive core academic school models with evidence of success with SEC. 112. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES. preparation and college and work-ready students with similar academic challenges (a) IN GENERAL.—Each school improvement skills development; and outcomes to those attending the school team convened as described in section 111 (v) increasing rigor through advanced being replaced; shall ensure that the school improvement ac- placement courses, international bacca- (2) by reopening such schools after com- tivities developed under the school improve- laureate courses, dual enrollment, and early bining the assignment of a new administra- ment plan are implemented. college high schools opportunities; tive team that has the authority to select a (b) TARGETED INTERVENTIONS.—A high (vi) creating contextual learning opportu- new teaching staff with the use of research- school or local educational agency, as deter- nities aligned with college and work readi- based strategies through—

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(A) the implementation of a whole school cent or lower, 80 percent of the 9th graders (3) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible reform model with evidence of success with are significantly behind in skills or credits. entity’’ means— students with similar academic outcomes to By a conservative estimate, this adds up to (A) a local educational agency, nonprofit those attending the school being replaced; not fewer than 500,000 students who are not organization, or institution of higher edu- and on track to graduation. cation— (B) increasing learning time; (4) Poor outcomes for struggling students (i) that proposes to enhance or expand an (3) by closing such schools and reassigning are endemic in cities, towns, and rural areas existing effective school model for struggling the students to high schools that have made across the country. Graduation rates for stu- students or dropouts; or adequate yearly progress for the past 2 dents who are not on-track to an on-time (ii) that has a track record of serving years; or graduation in ninth grade are as low as 20 struggling students or dropouts and proposes (4) by otherwise replacing such schools. percent. to develop a new effective school model for SEC. 113. EVALUATION AND REPORTING. (5) Schools designed to accelerate students’ struggling students or dropouts; or (a) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY REPORT- learning and get them on track to a college- (B) a partnership involving 2 or more entities described in subparagraph (A). ING.—On an annual basis, each local edu- ready diploma make a difference. The Early cational agency receiving funds under this College High School Initiative has started (4) STRUGGLING STUDENT.—The term title shall report to the State educational 130 schools serving approximately 16,000 stu- ‘‘struggling student’’— agency and to the public on— dents in 23 States. Early results indicate (A) means a high school-aged student who (1) the designated category of school im- that in the first programs to graduate stu- is not making sufficient progress toward graduating from secondary school with a provement for each high school served by the dents, over 95 percent earned a high school regular diploma in the standard number of local educational agency under this title; diploma, over 57 percent earned an associ- years; and (2) the school performance indicators (as ate’s degree, and over 80 percent were accept- (B) includes a student who— described in section 109(b)(2)) for each school ed at a 4-year college (i) has been retained in grade level; served under this title, in the aggregate and (6) Most States and districts have limited (ii) is under-credited, defined as a high disaggregated by the subgroups described in capacity to expand and spread proven prac- school student who lacks either the nec- section 1111(b)(2)(C)(v)(II) of the Elementary tices and models for improving graduation essary credits or courses, as determined by and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 rates within a high standards environment. the relevant local educational agency and U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(C)(v)(II)); (7) The Nation’s young people understand State educational agency, to graduate from (3) progress in meeting the benchmarks for the value of education and will persist, often against considerable odds, to further their secondary school with a regular diploma in each high school served pursuant to this the standard number of years; or title; and education. From 1980 to 2002, a period of time with no discernible increase in the country’s (iii) is a late entrant English language (4) the use of funds by the local edu- learner, defined as a high school student cational agency and each such school. graduation rates, the percentage of 10th graders aspiring to a bachelor’s degree or who— (b) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY REPORT- (I) enters a school served by a local edu- ING.—On an annual basis, each State edu- higher increased from 40 percent to 80 percent, with the largest increase among low-in- cational agency at grade 9 or higher; and cational agency receiving funds under this (II) is identified by the local educational come youth. title shall report to the Secretary and to the agency as being limited English proficient (8) Young people who fall behind and drop public on— and as having experienced interrupted for- out of high school often report that they re- (1) the school performance indicators (as mal education. gret leaving and wish they had been encour- described in section 109(b)(2)), in the aggre- SEC. 203. GRANTS AUTHORIZED. gate and disaggregated by the subgroups de- aged and supported to work harder while they were in school. Many persevere despite (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is author- scribed in section 1111(b)(2)(C)(v)(II) of the ized to award grants, on a competitive basis, a lack of school options or pathways de- Elementary and Secondary Education Act of to eligible entities to enable the eligible en- signed to help them succeed. Close to 60 per- 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)(2)(C)(v)(II)); tities to develop and implement, or rep- cent of dropouts eventually earn a high (2) progress in meeting the benchmarks for licate, effective school models for struggling school credential—in most cases a GED cer- each high school served pursuant to this students and dropouts. title; tificate. Almost half of these students—44 (b) PERIOD OF GRANT.—A grant awarded (3) the high schools that have changed percent—later enroll in 2-year or 4-year col- under this section shall be for a period of 3 school improvement categories in accord- leges, but despite their efforts fewer than 10 years. ance with section 111(h); and percent earn a postsecondary degree. SEC. 204. APPLICATION. (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this title (4) the use of funds by each local edu- (a) IN GENERAL.—Each eligible entity de- cational agency and each school served with are— siring a grant under this title shall submit such funds. (1) to facilitate the development and im- an application to the Secretary at such time, (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Every 2 years, plementation of effective secondary school in such manner, and containing such infor- the Secretary shall report to Congress and to models for struggling students and dropouts; mation as the Secretary may require. the public— and (b) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted (1) a summary of the State reports; and (2) to build the capacity of State edu- under this section shall include a description (2) on the use of funds by each State under cational agencies, local educational agen- of— this title. cies, nonprofit organizations, and institu- (1) how the eligible entity will carry out tions of higher education to implement effec- SEC. 114. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. the mandatory activities under section tive secondary school models for struggling There is authorized to be appropriated to 206(a); students and dropouts. carry out the activities authorized under (2) the research or evidence concerning the this title, $2,400,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS. effective school model that the eligible enti- and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. In this title: ty proposes to develop and implement or rep- (1) DROPOUT.—The term ‘‘dropout’’ means licate, including— TITLE II—DEVELOPMENT OF EFFECTIVE an individual who— (A) for an existing effective school model SCHOOL MODELS (A) is not older than 21; described in section 203(2)(A), the evidence SEC. 201. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (B)(i) is not attending any school; or that the model has improved academic out- (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds the fol- (ii) prior to attending a school based on an comes for struggling students or dropouts; or lowing: effective school model, was not attending (B) for a proposed effective school model (1) With close to a third of our Nation’s any school; and described in section 203(2)(B), the research high school students failing to graduate in 4 (C) has not received a secondary school that supports the key organizational and in- years, and another third graduating without regular diploma or its recognized equivalent. structional practices of the proposed effec- the skills and knowledge needed to succeed (2) EFFECTIVE SCHOOL MODEL.—The term tive school model; in college or the workplace, new models of ‘‘effective school model’’ means— (3) the eligible entity’s school design ele- high school are clearly needed, especially for (A) an existing secondary school model ments and principles that will be used in the struggling students who are not on track to with demonstrated effectiveness in improv- effective school model, including— a high school diploma. ing student academic achievement and out- (A) the academic program; (2) Researchers have identified leading incomes for struggling students or dropouts; or (B) the instructional practices; dicators that, taken together, are as much as (B) a proposed new secondary school model (C) the methods of assessment; and 85 percent predictive of which 9th graders design that is based on research-based orga- (D) student supports and services, such as will not graduate from high school 4 years nizational and instructional practices for those provided by the school or offered by later. improving student academic achievement other organizations and agencies in the com- (3) In the 2000 high schools nationwide with and outcomes for struggling students or munity, to support positive student aca- estimated 4-year graduation rates of 60 per- dropouts. demic achievement and outcomes;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 09:17 May 01, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S23AP7.000 S23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 9632 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 April 23, 2007 (4) how the eligible entity will use student SEC. 207. EVALUATION AND REPORTING. of young people graduating from high data from the local educational agency or (a) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—Each eligible en- schools across the Nation who are college State educational agency— tity receiving a grant under this title shall and career ready. (A) to demonstrate the need for and pro- annually report to the Secretary on— (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this title jected benefits of the effective school model; (1) the data and information being gath- are to— and ered to assess the effective school model’s ef- (1) provide incentives for States to (B) in the implementation of the model, in fectiveness in improving student academic strengthen and develop new State policies in order to improve academic outcomes for achievement and outcomes for struggling order to substantially raise the graduation struggling students or dropouts; students and dropouts; rate in the State while ensuring rigorous (5) for each school in which the eligible en- (2) the implementation status of the mod- secondary education content standards and tity implements or replicates an effective els, any barriers to implementation, and ac- assessments; and school model under this title, how the eligi- tions taken to overcome the barriers; (2) evaluate the effectiveness of such bility entity will sustain the implementa- (3) any professional development activities changes to the State policies. tion or replication of the effective school to build the capacity of— SEC. 302. SYSTEMIC INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE model, including the financing mechanism to (A) the eligible entity to sustain or rep- HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE. be used; licate the effective school model; or (a) GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Sec- (6) how the eligible entity will collect data (B) the staff of a school assisted under this retary is authorized to award grants, on a and information to assess the performance of title to implement or improve the effective competitive basis, to States that meet the the effective school model and will make school model; requirements of section 303 to enable such necessary adjustments to ensure continuous (4) the progress made in improving student States to design and align State policies in and substantial improvement in student aca- academic achievement and outcomes in the order to act as laboratories of innovation by demic achievement and outcomes; and effective school models for struggling stu- reducing barriers and creating incentives to (7) how the eligible entity will make the dents and dropouts; and improve outcomes for high school students. performance data available to State edu- (5) the use of grant funds by the eligible (b) NUMBER OF GRANTS; DURATION.— cational agencies, local educational agen- entity. (1) NUMBER OF GRANTS.—For each of the cies, and schools serving struggling students (b) INDEPENDENT EVALUATIONS.—The Sec- first 3 consecutive years of the grant pro- or dropouts. retary shall reserve not more than $5,000,000 gram under this title, the Secretary shall SEC. 205. SECRETARIAL PEER REVIEW AND AP- to carry out an independent evaluation of award 4 or more grants under this title, ex- PROVAL. the grant program under this title and the cept that the Secretary shall award a total The Secretary shall— progress of the eligible entities receiving of not more than 20 grants under this title (1) establish a peer-review process to assist grants under this title. for all 3 such years. in the review and approval of applications SEC. 208. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. (2) DURATION OF GRANT.—Each grant award- submitted by eligible entities under section There is authorized to be appropriated to ed under this title shall be for a period of 5 204; and carry out this title $60,000,000 for fiscal year years. (2) appoint individuals to the peer-review 2008 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. SEC. 303. ELIGIBLE STATE. process who are experts in high school re- TITLE III—STRENGTHENING STATE To be eligible to receive a grant under this form, dropout prevention and recovery, new POLICIES title, a State shall comply with each of the school development for struggling students SEC. 301. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. following: and dropouts, and adolescent and academic (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds the fol- (1) The State shall receive a grant under development. lowing: title I and carry out the activities required SEC. 206. USE OF FUNDS. (1) Frontrunner States have begun to move under such title. (a) MANDATORY USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible more aggressively on the dual challenge of (2) The State shall have implemented, or entity receiving a grant under this title shall raising high school graduation rates while be in the process of developing, a statewide use grant funds to— also raising the standards to the level of a longitudinal data system with individual (1) enhance and expand, or replicate, an ex- college and work-ready diploma. student identifiers. isting effective school model described in (2) Seven States are publically reporting 4- (3) The Governor of the State and any indi- section 202(2)(A), or develop a proposed effec- year cohort graduation rates and 20 States vidual, entity, or agency designated under tive school model described in section plan to publically report by 2008. section 304(a) by the Governor shall regu- 202(2)(B), for struggling students and drop- (3) Thirteen States now require students to larly consult with each other and with the outs; take a college-and work-ready course of State board of education, the State edu- (2) assess the progress of the implementa- study to earn a diploma, up from just 3 in cational agency, the head of the State higher tion or replication of the effective school 2006. Another 16 States report that they plan education entity, the head of career and model and make necessary adjustments to to raise requirements during 2007. technical education in the State, and other ensure continuous improvement; (4) States that act aggressively to raise agencies as appropriate, regarding carrying (3) provide opportunities for professional graduation rates without conceding ground out the activities required under this title. development associated with the continuous on academic proficiency are gaining traction (4) The State shall meet any additional cri- improvement and implementation or replica- in such cutting- edge policy areas as: dual teria determined by the Secretary to be nec- tion of the effective school model; enrollment to support early college high essary to carry out the purposes of this title. (4) collect data and information on the schools that lead to high school diplomas SEC. 304. APPLICATION. school model’s effectiveness in improving and 2 years of postsecondary credit; expand- (a) IN GENERAL.—If a State desires a grant student academic achievement and outcomes ing high school accountability to include in- under this title, the Governor of the State, for struggling students and dropouts and dis- dicators to reward schools for keeping strug- or an individual, entity, or agency des- seminate such data and information to State gling students in school and on track to pro- ignated by the Governor, shall submit an ap- educational agencies, local educational agen- ficiency; the development of new secondary plication to the Secretary at such time, in cies, and schools; and educational options, including both small such manner, and containing such informa- (5) build the capacity of the eligible entity school models and recovery or alternative tion as the Secretary may require. to— models for struggling students and dropouts. (b) CONTENTS.—Each application submitted (A) sustain the implementation or replica- (5) Even frontrunner States have not yet under this section shall include the fol- tion of the effective school model assisted adopted a comprehensive set of policies to lowing: under paragraph (1) after the grant period support high standards and high graduation (1) A description of the State’s plan to con- has ended; and rates. They lack the supports and resources duct the policy gap and impact analysis de- (B) replicate the effective school model. to track implementation of the policies they scribed in section 305(1). (b) OPTIONAL USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible have put in place or to partner with districts (2) A description of the State’s plan for entity receiving a grant under this title may to build further capacity to carry out evi- using the findings of the policy gap and im- use grant funds to— dence-based practices and programming. pact analysis to strengthen the policies of (1) identify and create partnerships needed (6) Past Federal educational initiatives the State in effect as of the date of enact- to improve the academic achievement and have been effective in supporting and accel- ment of this Act. outcomes of the students attending a school erating bolder, more strategic action with (3) A description of how the State will en- assisted under this title; positive results, for example the National sure that the State elementary and sec- (2) support family and community engage- Science Foundation State Systemic Initia- ondary education content standards and aca- ment in the effective school model; and tive. demic assessments described in section (3) carry out any additional activities that (7) Supporting frontrunner States to be- 1111(b) of the Elementary and Secondary the Secretary determines are within the pur- come laboratories of innovation and models Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(b)) are poses described in section 201. for other States will accelerate the number aligned to college and work readiness.

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High school students con- (5) A plan to ensure the statewide longitu- the State accountability system; tinue to lag in both math and reading. dinal student data system, other statewide (vi) dual student enrollment in secondary data systems, and data protocols are de- schools and institutions of higher education; In 12th grade, less than a quarter of signed and implemented in such a way that and students scored proficient or better on allows for data interoperability and port- (vii) the development of school-family- the math assessment, and only 35 per- ability across local educational agencies and community partnerships to improve student cent were proficient or better on the among pre-kindergarten through grade 12 achievement. reading assessment. systems, institutions of higher education, (2) Implement or enact— Furthermore, Federal funding is not and systems that identify whether students (A) the changes to the policies of the State currently going to the high schools enter the Armed Forces. recommended by the policy gap and impact that are in the most need. The main (6) A plan to grant additional flexibility analysis under paragraph (1)(B); and and autonomy to schools and local edu- (B) any additional changes to the policies source of Federal funds is through the cational agencies working to increase the of the State necessary to enable the State to title I program. Yet only 8 percent of graduation rates and college readiness of sec- carry out all of the plans described in the ap- students who benefit from these funds ondary school students. plication under subsection (b). are in high school. Ninety percent of (7) A plan to stimulate the development of (3) Develop a system to— high schools with very low graduation multiple pathways and expanded educational (A) measure how the changes to the poli- rates have many low-income students. options to help secondary students, includ- cies of the State carried out under this title The statistics on high school gradua- ing struggling students and dropouts, attain improve student outcomes at the State and tion rates are staggering. About 1,000 a secondary school diploma that prepares the local levels; and high schools across the country only student with the necessary skills to succeed (B) adjust the policies of the State accord- in higher education and work. ingly in order to achieve the desired policy graduate half their students, and only (8) An assurance that the following stake- targets and student outcomes at the State about 70 percent of high school stu- holders are committed to achieving the goals and local levels. dents graduate on time. Among African and objectives set forth in the grant applica- (4) Devote resources to ensure the sustain- Americans and Latinos, only 55 percent tion: ability of the activities carried out under graduate on time. It is clear that high (A) The Governor of the State. this title and the long-term success of the schools need more assistance in sup- (B) The chief executive officer of the State secondary schools within the State. porting and retaining students. higher education coordinating board. SEC. 306. EVALUATION AND REPORTING. The continued partnership between (C) The chief State school officer. (a) EVALUATION AND REPORT.—Not later (D) The head of the State Board of Edu- local, State and the Federal Govern- than 180 days after the date of enactment of ment is essential in improving sec- cation. this Act, and annually thereafter for the pe- (E) The head of career and technical edu- riod of the grant, each State receiving a ondary education in America. That is cation in the State. grant under this title shall— why the Graduation Promise Act pro- (F) Other agency heads, as determined ap- (1) conduct an evaluation of the State’s vides the necessary funding to improve propriate by the Governor and the individ- progress regarding the impact of the changes the capacity of low-performing high uals, entities, and agencies involved in the made to the policies of the State in accord- schools, decrease dropout rates and in- consultation under section 303(3). ance with this title, on substantially raising crease student achievement. The act SEC. 305. USE OF FUNDS. the graduation rate in the State while ensur- speaks directly to the root of the prob- ing rigorous postsecondary and work-ready lem, providing support to high schools A State receiving a grant under this title academic standards, including— shall carry out the following: (A) a description of the specific changes and middle schools to both assist and (1) Conduct, or enter into a contract with made, or in the process of being made, to retain students who may have fallen a third party to conduct, a policy gap and policies as a result of the grant; between the cracks. impact analysis to determine how to (B) a discussion of any barriers hindering The Graduation Promise Act would strengthen the policies of the State in order the identified changes in policies, and strate- make great strides in helping high to substantially raise the graduation rate in gies to overcome such barriers; school students achieve to their fullest the State while ensuring rigorous secondary (C) evidence of the impact of changes to potential. The act would provide $2.5 education content standards and assess- policies on desired behavior and actions at billion to build capacity for secondary ments. Such analysis shall— the local educational agency and school (A) examine the policies of the State, and level; school improvement, and at the same of the local educational agencies within the (D) after the first year of the grant period, time provide States and local school State, affecting— a description of how the results of the pre- districts with the resources to ensure (i) school funding; vious year’s evaluation were used to adjust high schools with the greatest chal- (ii) data capacity; policies of the State as necessary to achieve lenges receive the support they need to (iii) accountability systems; the purposes of this title; and implement research-based interven- (iv) interventions in high-priority sec- (E) evidence of the impact of the changes tions. ondary schools; to policies in accordance with this title on (v) new school development; and Research shows that we can identify improving graduation rates or other meas- students who are most at-risk for not (vi) the dissemination and implementation ures, such as percent of students who are of effective local school improvement activi- making sufficient progress toward grad- completing high school as early as ties throughout the State; and uating secondary school in the standard sixth grade. With early intervention, (B) provide recommendations regarding number of years; quality teachers, small classes, and how the State can strengthen the policies of (2) use the results of the evaluation con- data-driven instruction we can ensure the State to substantially raise the gradua- ducted under paragraph (1) to adjust the that these students make progress, tion rate in the State while ensuring rig- policies of the State as necessary to achieve stay in school and succeed. orous postsecondary and work-ready aca- the purposes of this title; and The act assists these efforts by sup- demic standards, including recommendations (3) submit the results of the evaluation to porting the development and dissemi- on— the Secretary. nation of highly effective secondary (i) innovative finance models, such as (b) AVAILABILITY.—The Secretary shall weighted student funding; make the results of each State’s evaluation school models for students most at risk (ii) data capacity that enables longitudinal under subsection (a) available to other of being left behind. It would also and cross-sectoral analysis of State edu- States and local educational agencies. strengthen state improvement systems cation and other systems, such as juvenile SEC. 307. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. to identify, differentiate among, and justice, social services, and early childhood; There is authorized to be appropriated to target the level of reform and resources (iii) improving a differentiated system of carry out this title $40,000,000 for fiscal year necessary to improve low-performing supports, sanctions, and interventions for 2008 and the 4 succeeding fiscal years. high-priority high schools; high schools, while ensuring trans- (iv) the development of additional sec- Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, while parency and accountability. Finally, ondary educational options, including both many measures are being taken at the the act would support states’ con- the development of small school models and Federal, State and local levels to im- tinuing efforts to align State policies

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Local the House or Senate tout a new line- endar days, the President may propose a can- schools, States and the Federal Gov- item veto authority to go after govern- cellation under this section and transmit a ernment must continue to work to- ment waste, the examples they give are special message under subsection (b) on the gether to modernize the practices and congressional earmarks. When edi- first calendar day of session following such a models that are being used to ensure torial pages argue for a new line-item period of adjournment. success from all of our high school stu- veto, they, too, cite congressional ear- ‘‘(b) TRANSMITTAL OF SPECIAL MESSAGE.— dents. Updating the system for the cur- marks as the reason for granting the ‘‘(1) SPECIAL MESSAGE.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The President may rent times is a difficult process, but President this new authority. transmit to the Congress a special message with the assistance of the Graduation That is exactly what our bill does. It proposing to repeal any congressional ear- Promise Act, all high school students provides the President with new expe- marks or to cancel any limited tariff bene- can be given the tools necessary to suc- dited rescission authority—what has fits or targeted tax benefits. ceed both in school and beyond. been commonly referred to as a line- ‘‘(B) CONTENTS OF SPECIAL MESSAGE.—Each I thank my colleagues, Senator item veto—to cancel congressional ear- special message shall specify, with respect to BINGAMAN and Senator BURR, for their marks. The definitions of earmarks the congressional earmarks, limited tariff good work on this initiative and their that we use are the very definitions benefits, or targeted tax benefits to be repealed or canceled— leadership on this issue. I look forward upon which each house has agreed in ‘‘(i) the congressional earmark that the to working with them on this and passing legislation earlier this year. President proposes to repeal or the limited many other important issues as we Unauthorized congressional ear- tariff benefit or the targeted tax benefit that move forward with the reauthorization marks are a growing problem. By one the President proposes be canceled; of the Elementary and Secondary Act. estimate, in 2004 alone more than $50 ‘‘(ii) the specific project or governmental I urge my colleagues to support this billion in earmarks were passed. There functions involved; legislation. is no excuse for a system that allows ‘‘(iii) the reasons why such congressional that kind of wasteful spending year earmark should be repealed or such limited tariff benefit or targeted tax benefit should By Mr. FEINGOLD: after year, and while I have opposed S. 1186. A bill to amend the Congres- be canceled; granting the President line-item veto ‘‘(iv) to the maximum extent practicable, sional Budget and Impoundment Con- authority to effectively reshape pro- the estimated fiscal, economic, and budg- trol Act of 1974 to provide for the expe- grams like Medicare and Medicaid, for etary effect (including the effect on outlays dited consideration of certain proposed this specific category, I support giving and receipts in each fiscal year) of the pro- rescissions of budget authority; to the the President this additional tool. posed repeal or cancellation; Committee on the Budget. Under our proposal, wasteful spend- ‘‘(v) to the maximum extent practicable, Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I am ing doesn’t have anywhere to hide. It’s all facts, circumstances, and considerations delighted to join my colleague in the relating to or bearing upon the proposed re- out in the open, so that both Congress peal or cancellation and the decision to pro- other body, Congressman PAUL RYAN of and the President have a chance to get pose the repeal or cancellation, and the esti- Wisconsin, in introducing the Congres- rid of wasteful projects before they mated effect of the proposed repeal or can- sional Accountability and Line-Item would become law. cellation upon the objects, purposes, or pro- Veto Act of 2007. Congressman RYAN The taxpayers—who pay the price for grams for which the congressional earmark, and I belong to different political par- these projects—deserve a process that limited tariff benefit, or the targeted tax ties, and differ on many important shows some real fiscal discipline, and benefit is provided; issues. But we do share at least two that’s what we are trying to get at ‘‘(vi) a numbered list of repeals and cancellations to be included in an approval bill things in common—our hometown of with this legislation. Janesville, WI, and an abiding respect that, if enacted, would repeal congressional I ask unanimous consent that the earmarks and cancel limited tariff benefits for Wisconsin’s tradition of fiscal re- text of this legislation be printed in or targeted tax benefits proposed in that spe- sponsibility. the RECORD. cial message; and The measure we are each introducing There being no objection, the text of ‘‘(vii) if the special message is transmitted today would grant the President spe- the bill was ordered to be printed in subsequent to or at the same time as another cific authority to rescind or cancel the RECORD, as follows: special message, a detailed explanation why the proposed repeals or cancellations are not congressional earmarks, including ear- S. 1186 marked spending, tax breaks, and tariff substantially similar to any other proposed Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- repeal or cancellation in such other message. benefits. This new authority would resentatives of the United States of America in sunset at the end of 2012, ensuring that ‘‘(C) DUPLICATIVE PROPOSALS PROHIBITED.— Congress assembled, The President may not propose to repeal or Congress will have a chance to review SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. cancel the same or substantially similar con- its use under two different Administra- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Congres- gressional earmark, limited tariff benefit, or tions before considering whether or not sional Accountability and Line-Item Veto targeted tax benefit more than one time to extend it. While not a true line-item Act of 2007’’. under this Act. veto bill, our measure provides for fast- SEC. 2. LEGISLATIVE LINE ITEM VETO. ‘‘(D) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SPECIAL MES- track consideration of the President’s (a) IN GENERAL.—Title X of the Congres- SAGES.—The President may not transmit to proposed cancellation of earmarks. sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act the Congress more than one special message Thus, unlike current law, it ensures of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) is amended by under this subsection related to any bill or striking all of part B (except for sections 1016 joint resolution described in subsection (a), that for the specific category of con- but may transmit not more than 2 special gressional earmarks, the President will and 1013, which are redesignated as sections 1019 and 1020, respectively) and part C and in- messages for any omnibus budget reconcili- get an up or down vote on his proposed serting the following: ation or appropriation measure. cancellations. ‘‘(2) ENACTMENT OF APPROVAL BILL.— ‘‘PART B—LEGISLATIVE LINE-ITEM VETO There have been a number of so- ‘‘(A) DEFICIT REDUCTION.—Congressional called line-item veto proposals offered ‘‘LINE ITEM VETO AUTHORITY earmarks, limited tariff benefits, or targeted in the past several years. But the ‘‘SEC. 1011. (a) PROPOSED CANCELLATIONS.— tax benefits which are repealed or canceled Within 30 calendar days after the enactment pursuant to enactment of a bill as provided measure Congressman RYAN and I proof any bill or joint resolution containing any under this section shall be dedicated only to pose today is unique in that it specifi- congressional earmark or providing any lim- reducing the deficit or increasing the sur- cally targets the very items that every ited tariff benefit or targeted tax benefit, the plus. line-item veto proponent cites when President may propose, in the manner pro- ‘‘(B) ADJUSTMENT OF LEVELS IN THE CONCUR- promoting a particular measure, name- vided in subsection (b), the repeal of the con- RENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET.—Not later

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A motion to reconsider the vote tion for a period of 45 calendar days of con- approval bill as provided under this section, on passage of the bill shall not be in order. tinuous session of the Congress after the the chairs of the Committees on the Budget ‘‘(D) SENATE BILL.—An approval bill re- date on which the President transmits the of the Senate and the House of Representa- ceived from the Senate shall not be referred special message to the Congress. tives shall revise allocations and aggregates to committee. ‘‘(2) EARLY AVAILABILITY.—The President and other appropriate levels under the appro- ‘‘(3) CONSIDERATION IN THE SENATE.— shall make any congressional earmark de- priate concurrent resolution on the budget ‘‘(A) REFERRAL AND REPORTING.—Any com- ferred pursuant to paragraph (1) available at to reflect the repeal or cancellation, and the mittee of the Senate to which an approval a time earlier than the time specified by the applicable committees shall report revised bill is referred shall report it to the Senate President if the President determines that suballocations pursuant to section 302(b), as without amendment not later than the sev- continuation of the deferral would not fur- appropriate. enth legislative day after the date of its in- ther the purposes of this Act. ‘‘(C) ADJUSTMENTS TO STATUTORY LIMITS.— troduction. If a committee fails to report the ‘‘(b) TEMPORARY PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY After enactment of an approval bill as pro- bill within that period or the Senate has TO SUSPEND A LIMITED TARIFF BENEFIT.— vided under this section, the Office of Man- adopted a concurrent resolution providing ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—At the same time as the agement and Budget shall revise applicable for adjournment sine die at the end of a Con- President transmits to the Congress a spe- limits under the Balanced Budget and Emer- gress, such committee shall be automati- cial message pursuant to section 1011(b), the gency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as appro- cally discharged from further consideration President may suspend the implementation priate. of the bill and it shall be placed on the ap- of any limited tariff benefit proposed to be ‘‘(D) TRUST FUNDS AND SPECIAL FUNDS.— propriate calendar. canceled in that special message for a period Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), nothing ‘‘(B) MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER- of 45 calendar days of continuous session of in this part shall be construed to require or ATION.—After an approval bill is reported by the Congress after the date on which the allow the deposit of amounts derived from a or discharged from committee or the Senate President transmits the special message to trust fund or special fund which are canceled has adopted a concurrent resolution pro- the Congress. pursuant to enactment of a bill as provided viding for adjournment sine die at the end of ‘‘(2) EARLY AVAILABILITY.—The President under this section to any other fund. a Congress, it shall be in order to move to shall terminate the suspension of any lim- ‘‘PROCEDURES FOR EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION proceed to consider the approval bill in the ited tariff benefit at a time earlier than the ‘‘SEC. 1012. (a) EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION.— Senate. A motion to proceed to the consider- time specified by the President if the Presi- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The majority leader or ation of a bill under this subsection in the dent determines that continuation of the minority leader of each House or his des- Senate shall not be debatable. It shall not be suspension would not further the purposes of ignee shall (by request) introduce an ap- in order to move to reconsider the vote by this Act. proval bill as defined in section 1017 not later which the motion to proceed is agreed to or ‘‘(c) TEMPORARY PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY than the third day of session of that House disagreed to. TO SUSPEND A TARGETED TAX BENEFIT.— after the date of receipt of a special message ‘‘(C) LIMITS ON DEBATE.—Debate in the Sen- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—At the same time as the transmitted to the Congress under section ate on a bill under this subsection, and all President transmits to the Congress a spe- 1011(b). If the bill is not introduced as pro- debatable motions and appeals in connection cial message pursuant to section 1011(b), the vided in the preceding sentence in either therewith (including debate pursuant to sub- President may suspend the implementation House, then, on the fourth day of session of paragraph (D)), shall not exceed 10 hours, of any targeted tax benefit proposed to be re- that House after the date of receipt of the equally divided and controlled in the usual pealed in that special message for a period of special message, any Member of that House form. 45 calendar days of continuous session of the may introduce the bill. ‘‘(D) APPEALS.—Debate in the Senate on Congress after the date on which the Presi- ‘‘(2) CONSIDERATION IN THE HOUSE OF REP- any debatable motion or appeal in connec- dent transmits the special message to the RESENTATIVES.— tion with a bill under this subsection shall Congress. ‘‘(A) REFERRAL AND REPORTING.—Any com- be limited to not more than 1 hour, to be ‘‘(2) EARLY AVAILABILITY.—The President mittee of the House of Representatives to equally divided and controlled in the usual shall terminate the suspension of any tar- which an approval bill is referred shall reform. geted tax benefit at a time earlier than the port it to the House without amendment not ‘‘(E) MOTION TO LIMIT DEBATE.—A motion in time specified by the President if the Presi- later than the seventh legislative day after the Senate to further limit debate on a bill dent determines that continuation of the the date of its introduction. If a committee under this subsection is not debatable. suspension would not further the purposes of fails to report the bill within that period or ‘‘(F) MOTION TO RECOMMIT.—A motion to re- this Act. the House has adopted a concurrent resolu- commit a bill under this subsection is not in ‘‘IDENTIFICATION OF TARGETED TAX BENEFITS tion providing for adjournment sine die at order. ‘‘SEC. 1014. (a) STATEMENT.—The chairman the end of a Congress, such committee shall ‘‘(G) CONSIDERATION OF THE HOUSE BILL.— of the Committee on Ways and Means of the be automatically discharged from further ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If the Senate has re- House of Representatives and the chairman consideration of the bill and it shall be ceived the House companion bill to the bill of the Committee on Finance of the Senate placed on the appropriate calendar. introduced in the Senate prior to a vote acting jointly (hereafter in this subsection ‘‘(B) PROCEEDING TO CONSIDERATION.—After under subparagraph (C), then the Senate referred to as the ‘chairmen’) shall review an approval bill is reported by or discharged may consider, and the vote under subpara- any revenue or reconciliation bill or joint from committee or the House has adopted a graph (C) may occur on, the House com- resolution which includes any amendment to concurrent resolution providing for adjourn- panion bill. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is ment sine die at the end of a Congress, it ‘‘(ii) PROCEDURE AFTER VOTE ON SENATE being prepared for filing by a committee of shall be in order to move to proceed to con- BILL.—If the Senate votes, pursuant to sub- conference of the two Houses, and shall iden- sider the approval bill in the House. Such a paragraph (C), on the bill introduced in the tify whether such bill or joint resolution motion shall be in order only at a time des- Senate, then immediately following that contains any targeted tax benefits. The ignated by the Speaker in the legislative vote, or upon receipt of the House companion chairmen shall provide to the committee of schedule within two legislative days after bill, the House bill shall be deemed to be conference a statement identifying any such the day on which the proponent announces considered, read the third time, and the vote targeted tax benefits or declaring that the his intention to offer the motion. Such a mo- on passage of the Senate bill shall be consid- bill or joint resolution does not contain any tion shall not be in order after the House has ered to be the vote on the bill received from targeted tax benefits. Any such statement disposed of a motion to proceed with respect the House. shall be made available to any Member of to that special message. The previous ques- ‘‘(b) AMENDMENTS PROHIBITED.—No amend- Congress by the chairmen immediately upon tion shall be considered as ordered on the ment to, or motion to strike a provision request. motion to its adoption without intervening from, a bill considered under this section ‘‘(b) STATEMENT INCLUDED IN LEGISLA- motion. A motion to reconsider the vote by shall be in order in either the Senate or the TION.— which the motion is disposed of shall not be House of Representatives. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any in order. ‘‘PRESIDENTIAL DEFERRAL AUTHORITY other rule of the House of Representatives or ‘‘(C) CONSIDERATION.—The approval bill ‘‘SEC. 1013. (a) TEMPORARY PRESIDENTIAL any rule or precedent of the Senate, any rev- shall be considered as read. All points of AUTHORITY TO WITHHOLD CONGRESSIONAL enue or reconciliation bill or joint resolution order against an approval bill and against its EARMARKS.— which includes any amendment to the Inter- consideration are waived. The previous ques- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—At the same time as the nal Revenue Code of 1986 reported by a com- tion shall be considered as ordered on an ap- President transmits to the Congress a spe- mittee of conference of the two Houses may proval bill to its passage without intervening cial message pursuant to section 1011(b), the include, as a separate section of such bill or motion except five hours of debate equally President may direct that any congressional joint resolution, the information contained divided and controlled by the proponent and earmark to be repealed in that special mes- in the statement of the chairmen, but only an opponent and one motion to limit debate sage shall not be made available for obliga- in the manner set forth in paragraph (2).

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‘‘(2) APPLICABILITY.—The separate section ‘‘(2) APPROVAL BILL.—The term ‘approval onciliation or appropriation measure’ permitted under subparagraph (A) shall read bill’ means a bill or joint resolution which means— as follows: ‘Section 1021 of the Congressional only approves proposed repeals of congres- ‘‘(A) in the case of a reconciliation bill, Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 sional earmarks or cancellations of limited any such bill that is reported to its House by shall llllll apply to llllllll.’, tariff benefits or targeted tax benefits in a the Committee on the Budget; or with the blank spaces being filled in with— special message transmitted by the Presi- ‘‘(B) in the case of an appropriation meas- ‘‘(A) in any case in which the chairmen dent under this part and— ure, any such measure that provides appro- identify targeted tax benefits in the state- ‘‘(A) the title of which is as follows: ‘A bill priations for programs, projects, or activities ment required under subsection (a), the word approving the proposed repeals and cancella- falling within 2 or more section 302(b) sub- ‘only’ in the first blank space and a list of all tions transmitted by the President on allocations. of the specific provisions of the bill or joint lll’, the blank space being filled in with ‘‘(11) TARGETED TAX BENEFIT.—The term resolution in the second blank space; or the date of transmission of the relevant spe- ‘targeted tax benefit’ means— ‘‘(B) in any case in which the chairmen de- cial message and the public law number to ‘‘(A) any revenue provision that— clare that there are no targeted tax benefits which the message relates; ‘‘(i) provides a Federal tax deduction, cred- in the statement required under subsection ‘‘(B) which does not have a preamble; and it, exclusion, or preference to a particular (a), the word ‘not’ in the first blank space ‘‘(C) which provides only the following beneficiary or limited group of beneficiaries and the phrase ‘any provision of this Act’ in after the enacting clause: ‘That the Congress under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and the second blank space. approves of proposed repeals and cancella- ‘‘(ii) contains eligibility criteria that are ‘‘(c) IDENTIFICATION IN REVENUE ESTI- tions lll’, the blank space being filled in not uniform in application with respect to MATE.—With respect to any revenue or rec- with a list of the repeals and cancellations potential beneficiaries of such provision; or onciliation bill or joint resolution with re- contained in the President’s special message, ‘‘(B) any Federal tax provision which prospect to which the chairmen provide a state- ‘as transmitted by the President in a special vides one beneficiary temporary or perma- ment under subsection (a), the Joint Com- message on llll’, the blank space being nent transition relief from a change to the mittee on Taxation shall— filled in with the appropriate date, ‘regard- Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ‘‘(1) in the case of a statement described in ing llll.’, the blank space being filled in ‘‘EXPIRATION subsection (b)(2)(A), list the targeted tax with the public law number to which the spe- ‘‘SEC. 1018. This title shall have no force or benefits in any revenue estimate prepared by cial message relates; effect on or after December 31, 2012’’. the Joint Committee on Taxation for any ‘‘(D) which only includes proposed repeals conference report which accompanies such and cancellations that are estimated by CBO SEC. 3. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- MENTS. bill or joint resolution, or to meet the definition of congressional ear- ‘‘(2) in the case of a statement described in mark or limited tariff benefits, or that are (a) EXERCISE OF RULEMAKING POWERS.— 13 subsection (b)(2)(B), indicate in such rev- identified as targeted tax benefits pursuant Section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act enue estimate that no provision in such bill to section 1014; and of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 note) is amended— or joint resolution has been identified as a ‘‘(E) if no CBO estimate is available, then (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘1017’’ and targeted tax benefit. the entire list of legislative provisions pro- inserting ‘‘1012’’; and ‘‘(d) PRESIDENT’S AUTHORITY.—If any rev- posed by the President is inserted in the sec- (2) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘section enue or reconciliation bill or joint resolution ond blank space in subparagraph (C). 1017’’ and inserting ‘‘section 1012’’. is signed into law— (b) ANALYSIS BY CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ‘‘(3) CALENDAR DAY.—The term ‘calendar FFICE.—Section 402 of the Congressional ‘‘(1) with a separate section described in day’ means a standard 24-hour period begin- O Budget Act of 1974 is amended by inserting subsection (b)(2), then the President may use ning at midnight. the authority granted in this section only ‘‘(a)’’ after ‘‘402.’’ and by adding at the end ‘‘(4) CANCEL OR CANCELLATION.—The terms with respect to any targeted tax benefit in ‘cancel’ or ‘cancellation’ means to prevent— the following new subsection: ‘‘(b) Upon the receipt of a special message that law, if any, identified in such separate ‘‘(A) a limited tariff benefit from having under section 1011 proposing to repeal any section; or legal force or effect, and to make any nec- congressional earmark, the Director of the ‘‘(2) without a separate section described in essary, conforming statutory change to en- Congressional Budget Office shall prepare an subsection (b)(2), then the President may use sure that such limited tariff benefit is not estimate of the savings in budget authority the authority granted in this section with implemented; or or outlays resulting from such proposed re- respect to any targeted tax benefit in that ‘‘(B) a targeted tax benefit from having peal relative to the most recent levels cal- law. legal force or effect, and to make any nec- culated consistent with the methodology ‘‘TREATMENT OF CANCELLATIONS essary, conforming statutory change to en- used to calculate a baseline under section 257 ‘‘SEC. 1015. The repeal of any congressional sure that such targeted tax benefit is not im- of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Def- earmark or cancellation of any limited tariff plemented and that any budgetary resources icit Control Act of 1985 and included with a benefit or targeted tax benefit shall take ef- are appropriately canceled. budget submission under section 1105(a) of fect only upon enactment of the applicable ‘‘(5) CBO.—The term ‘CBO’ means the Di- title 31, United States Code, and transmit approval bill. If an approval bill is not en- rector of the Congressional Budget Office. such estimate to the chairmen of the Com- acted into law before the end of the applica- ‘‘(6) CONGRESSIONAL EARMARK.—The term mittees on the Budget of the House of Rep- ble period under section 1013, then all pro- ‘congressional earmark’ means a provision resentatives and Senate.’’. posed repeals and cancellations contained in or report language included primarily at the (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—(1) Section that bill shall be null and void and any such request of a Member, Delegate, Resident 1(a) of the Congressional Budget and Im- congressional earmark, limited tariff ben- Commissioner, or Senator providing, author- poundment Control Act of 1974 is amended by efit, or targeted tax benefit shall be effective izing or recommending a specific amount of striking the last sentence. as of the original date provided in the law to discretionary budget authority, credit au- (2) Section 1022(c) of such Act (as redesig- which the proposed repeals or cancellations thority, or other spending authority for a nated) is amended is amended by striking applied. contract, loan, loan guarantee, grant, loan ‘‘rescinded or that is to be reserved’’ and in- ‘‘REPORTS BY COMPTROLLER GENERAL authority, or other expenditure with or to an sert ‘‘canceled’’ and by striking ‘‘1012’’ and ‘‘SEC. 1016. With respect to each special entity, or targeted to a specific State, local- inserting ‘‘1011’’. message under this part, the Comptroller ity or Congressional district, other than (3) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- General shall issue to the Congress a report through a statutory or administrative for- tents set forth in section 1(b) of the Congres- determining whether any congressional ear- mula-driven or competitive award process. sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act mark is not repealed or limited tariff benefit ‘‘(7) ENTITY.—As used in paragraph (6), the of 1974 is amended by deleting the contents or targeted tax benefit continues to be sus- term ‘entity’ includes a private business, for parts B and C of title X and inserting the pended after the deferral authority set forth State, territory or locality, or Federal enti- following: in section 1013 of the President has expired. ty. ‘‘DEFINITIONS ‘‘(8) LIMITED TARIFF BENEFIT.—The term ‘‘PART B—LEGISLATIVE LINE-ITEM VETO ‘‘SEC. 1017. As used in this part: ‘limited tariff benefit’ means any provision ‘‘Sec. 1011. Line item veto authority ‘‘(1) APPROPRIATION LAW.—The term ‘appro- of law that modifies the Harmonized Tariff ‘‘Sec. 1012. Procedures for expedited consid- priation law’ means an Act referred to in Schedule of the United States in a manner eration section 105 of title 1, United States Code, in- that benefits 10 or fewer entities (as defined ‘‘Sec. 1013. Presidential deferral authority cluding any general or special appropriation in paragraph (12)(B)). ‘‘Sec. 1014. Identification of targeted tax Act, or any Act making supplemental, defi- ‘‘(9) OMB.—The term ‘OMB’ means the Di- benefits ciency, or continuing appropriations, that rector of the Office of Management and ‘‘Sec. 1015. Treatment of cancellations has been signed into law pursuant to Article Budget. ‘‘Sec. 1016. Reports by comptroller general I, section 7, of the Constitution of the United ‘‘(10) OMNIBUS RECONCILIATION OR APPRO- ‘‘Sec. 1017. Definitions States. PRIATION MEASURE.—The term ‘omnibus rec- ‘‘Sec. 1018. Expiration

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Proposed Deferrals of budget au- merous honors and awards during his life- thority’’. time, including recognition by LIFE maga- SENATE RESOLUTION 165—REL- zine in 1963 as one of the 100 outstanding (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ATIVE TO THE DEATH OF REP- young adults in America, the Presidential made by this Act shall take effect on the RESENTATIVE JUANITA Medal of Freedom in 1992, and the Eleanor date of its enactment and apply only to any MILLENDER-MCDONALD, OF CALI- Roosevelt Award for Human Rights in 1999; congressional earmark, limited tariff ben- FORNIA Whereas, having dedicated 37 years of his efit, or targeted tax benefit provided in an ministerial vocation to the historic Zion Act enacted on or after the date of enact- Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. MCCON- Baptist Church of Philadelphia, Reverend ment of this Act. NELL, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. Sullivan’s leadership and innovation led to AKAKA, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. ALLARD, the creation of one of the largest congrega- SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ABUSE OF PRO- POSED REPEALS AND CANCELLA- Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. BAYH, Mr. BENNETT, tions in the Nation during his time; TIONS. Mr. BIDEN, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. BOND, Whereas, in 1966, as part of his 10-36 Plan to encourage individuals to invest in the eco- It is the sense of Congress no President or Mr. BROWN, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. BUNNING, Mr. BURR, Mr. BYRD, Ms. nomic future of their communities, Reverend any executive branch official should condi- Sullivan founded the Leon H. Sullivan Chari- CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, tion the inclusion or exclusion or threaten to table Trusts and the Progress Investment condition the inclusion or exclusion of any Mr. CASEY, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mrs. CLIN- Associates, through which numerous eco- proposed repeal or cancellation in any spe- TON, Mr. COBURN, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. nomic development and social services pro- cial message under this section upon any COLEMAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CONRAD, grams have been developed and funded; vote cast or to be cast by any Member of ei- Mr. CORKER, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRAIG, Whereas, in 1963, in response to a lack of ther House of Congress. Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. DODD, job opportunities in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- Mrs. DOLE, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. DORGAN, vania, Reverend Sullivan led more than 400 By Mr. PRYOR (for himself and Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. ENZI, Mr. ministers in a successful boycott that opened up more than 4,000 jobs for African-Ameri- Mrs. LINCOLN): FEINGOLD, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASSLEY, cans; S. 1189. A bill to designate the Fed- Mr. GREGG, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. HARKIN, Whereas, Reverend Sullivan met the need eral building and United States Court- Mr. HATCH, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. for job training by establishing the Opportu- house located at 100 East 8th Avenue in INHOFE, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. nities Industrialization Center, which has Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as the ‘‘George JOHNSON, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KERRY, Ms. grown to more than 75 training centers Howard, Jr. Federal Building and KLOBUCHAR, Mr. KOHL, Mr. KYL, Ms. throughout the Nation; Whereas, recognizing the need to take his United States Courthouse’’; to the LANDRIEU, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mrs. struggle to alleviate the plight of the poor Committee on Environment and Public abroad, in 1969 Reverend Sullivan established LINCOLN, Mr. LOTT, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. Works. Opportunities Industrialization Centers MARTINEZ, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. International, which has grown to more than Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I rise MCCASKILL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. MIKUL- today to commemorate the life and 40 centers in 16 African nations, Poland, and SKI, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. the Philippines; achievements of Arkansas native NELSON of Florida, Mr. NELSON of Ne- Whereas, when Reverend Sullivan saw the George Howard, Jr., who died Satur- braska, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. need to create a broader array of programs day, April 21, 2007 at Jefferson Regional REED, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, in Africa, he established the International Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. How- Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHU- Foundation for Education and Self-Help, which has conducted numerous initiatives, ard, a remarkable lawyer and civil- MER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. including Schools for Africa, fellowship pro- rights leader, was Arkansas’s first SMITH, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. SPECTER, Ms. black Federal judge. I am pleased to grams, and innovative teacher and banker STABENOW, Mr. STEVENS, Mr. SUNUNU, training programs since 1988; honor his legacy today by introducing Mr. TESTER, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. THUNE, Whereas, in 2001, the Leon H. Sullivan legislation to designate the Pine Bluff Mr. VITTER, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. WAR- Foundation was established posthumously to Federal building and courthouse the NER, Mr. WEBB, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and support Reverend Sullivan’s life’s mission ‘‘George Howard, Jr. Federal Building Mr. WYDEN) submitted the following through the work of his many established or- and United States Courthouse.’’ resolution; which was considered and ganizations; agreed to: Whereas, the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Judge Howard will be remembered for presents the biennial Leon H. Sullivan Sum- a number of remarkable professional S. RES. 165 mits in Africa, which have provided a forum accomplishments. He was named by Resolved, That the Senate has heard with for leaders of African nations together with President Carter to a lifetime appoint- profound sorrow and deep regret the an- more than 18,000 African-Americans and ment as U.S. District Court Judge for nouncement of the death of the Honorable Friends of Africa to interact with their coun- Juanita Millender-McDonald, late a Rep- terparts and produce programs to meet the Arkansas’s Eastern and Western dis- resentative from the State of California. tricts in 1980. Prior to taking office as needs of the poor and disadvantaged in Afri- Resolved, That the Secretary communicate can nations; a Federal judge, Mr. Howard worked as these resolutions to the House of Represent- Whereas, in 1977, Reverend Sullivan helped an attorney in private practice and atives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to promulgate the Sullivan Principles, a served as President of the State Coun- to the family of the deceased. code of conduct for human rights and equal cil of Branches of the NAACP. Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns or opportunity for companies operating in recesses today, it stand adjourned or re- South Africa, and the Sullivan Principles He graduated from law school at the cessed as a further mark of respect to the helped end apartheid in South Africa; University of Arkansas at Fayetteville memory of the late Representative. Whereas, Reverend Sullivan expanded on in 1954. Though not the first black stu- f the Sullivan Principles in 1999, by creating dent to graduate from the U of A law SENATE RESOLUTION 166—COM- the Global Sullivan Principles, which encourage corporate social responsibility and school, he was one of the earliest and MEMORATING THE LIFE TIME was the first black student to live in promote global human rights and political, ACHIEVEMENT OF THE REV- economic, and social justice; campus housing. Judge Howard also EREND LEON H. SULLIVAN served in the U.S. Navy during World Whereas, more than 250 governments, corporations, and universities on 5 continents War II. Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. SPECTER) submitted the following reso- have endorsed the Global Sullivan Principles His hard work, dedication to his lution; which was considered and since their initiation; Whereas, 10 African heads of state endorsed country and profession, and historic agreed to: contribution to the State of Arkansas the Global Sullivan Principles at the Leon H. S. RES. 166 Sullivan Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in July should be celebrated and remembered. Whereas, the late Reverend Leon H. Sul- 2006; For this reason, I urge the Senate to livan dedicated his life to alleviating the Whereas, plans for the 8th Leon H. Sul- adopt this legislation honoring Judge plight of the poor and the disadvantaged in livan Summit in Tanzania in 2008 include George Howard, Jr. America and worldwide; broader regional endorsement of the Global

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Mr. OBAMA submitted an (1) $6,729,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; erend Sullivan’s achievements domestically amendment intended to be proposed by (2) $7,738,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and internationally; and him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- (3) $8,899,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and (3) encourages the continued pursuit of vation and education to improve the (4) $10,234,000,000 for fiscal year 2011. Reverend Sullivan’s mission to help the poor competitiveness of the United States in and disenfranchised around the world. On page 172, line 19, strike ‘‘Foundation, the global economy; which was ordered for each of the fiscal years 2008’’ and insert f to lie on the table; as follows: the following: ‘‘Foundation, for fiscal year AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND On page 78, strike line 21 and insert the fol- 2008, $1,050,000,000, and, for each of the fiscal PROPOSED lowing: years 2009’’. ‘‘(D) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2011. On page 172, line 25, strike ‘‘2007’’ and in- SA 903. Mr. GRASSLEY submitted an sert ‘‘2008’’. amendment intended to be proposed by him ‘‘CHAPTER 6—ADMINISTRATION On page 173, line 5, strike ‘‘5-year’’ and in- to the bill S. 761, to invest in innovation and ‘‘SEC. 3195. MENTORING PROGRAM. sert ‘‘4-year’’. education to improve the competitiveness of ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—As part of the programs On page 173, line 21, strike ‘‘an additional the United States in the global economy; established under chapters 1, 3, and 4, the Di- 250’’ and insert ‘‘additional’’. which was ordered to lie on the table. rector shall establish a program to recruit On page 174, line 5, strike ‘‘5-year’’ and in- SA 904. Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself and and provide mentors for women and under- sert ‘‘4-year’’. Mr. ALEXANDER) proposed an amendment to represented minorities who are interested in On page 174, line 17, strike ‘‘an additional the bill S. 761, supra. careers in mathematics, science, and engi- 250’’ and insert ‘‘additional’’. On page 183, line 4, strike ‘‘restrict or bias’’ SA 905. Mr. OBAMA submitted an amend- neering by pairing those women and minori- ment intended to be proposed by him to the and insert ‘‘inhibit’’. ties who are in programs of study at spe- On page 183, line 5, strike ‘‘against’’ and in- bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on cialty schools for mathematics and science, the table. sert ‘‘for’’. Centers of Excellence, and summer insti- On page 184, beginning on line 2, strike SA 906. Mr. INOUYE (for himself and Mr. tutes established under chapters 1, 3, and 4, ‘‘1862g), for each of fiscal years 2008’’ and in- STEVENS) proposed an amendment to the bill respectively. sert the following: ‘‘1862g), for fiscal year S. 761, supra. ‘‘(b) PROGRAM EVALUATION.—The Secretary SA 907. Mr. OBAMA submitted an amend- 2008, $125,000,000, and, for each of fiscal years shall annually— 2009’’. ment intended to be proposed by him to the ‘‘(1) use metrics to evaluate the success of On page 184, line 8, strike ‘‘2007’’ and insert bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on the programs established under subsection ‘‘2008’’. the table. (a); and SA 908. Mr. BINGAMAN proposed an ‘‘(2) submit to Congress a report that de- SA 907. Mr. OBAMA submitted an amendment to the bill S. 761, supra. scribes the results of each evaluation.’’. amendment intended to be proposed by SA 909. Mr. GREGG submitted an amend- him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 906. Mr. INOUYE (for himself and bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on vation and education to improve the Mr. STEVENS) proposed an amendment the table. competitiveness of the United States in SA 910. Mr. GREGG submitted an amend- to the bill S. 761, to invest in innova- the global economy; which was ordered ment intended to be proposed by him to the tion and education to improve the com- to lie on the table; as follows: bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on petitiveness of the United States in the After section 4005, insert the following: the table. global economy; as follows: SEC. 4005A. CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION PRO- SA 911. Ms. SNOWE submitted an amend- On page 5, beginning on line 13, strike GRAM. ment intended to be proposed by her to the ‘‘science and technology’’ and insert (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director of the bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on ‘‘science, technology, engineering, and math- National Science Foundation hall establish a the table. ematics’’. Climate Change Education Program to— SA 912. Mr. DURBIN submitted an amend- On page 25, line 5, strike ‘‘education’’ and (1) broaden the understanding of human in- ment intended to be proposed by him to the insert ‘‘education, consistent with the agen- duced climate change, possible long and bill S. 761, supra; which was ordered to lie on cy mission, including authorized activities’’. short-term consequences, and potential solu- the table. Strike from line 16 on page 44 through line tions; f 2 on page 45. (2) apply the latest scientific and techno- On page 45, line 3, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert TEXT OF AMENDMENTS logical discoveries to provide formal and in- ‘‘(c)’’. formal learning opportunities to people of all SA 903. Mr. GRASSLEY submitted an On page 47, line 8, strike ‘‘through the end ages, including those of diverse cultural and amendment intended to be proposed by of line 20. linguistic backgrounds; and him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- On page 47, line 21, strike ‘‘(f)’’ and insert (3) emphasize actionable information to vation and education to improve the ‘‘(d)’’. help people understand and to promote im- On page 49, between lines 17 and 18, insert competitiveness of the United States in plementation of new technologies, programs, the following: and incentives related to energy conserva- the global economy; which was ordered SEC. 1503. NOAA’S CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVA- tion, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas to lie on the table; as follows: TION. reduction. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (a) PARTICIPATION IN INTERAGENCY ACTIVI- (b) PROGRAM ELEMENTS.—The Climate lowing: TIES.—The National Oceanic and Atmos- Change Education Program shall include— SEC. ll. H–1B VISA EMPLOYER FEE. pheric Administration shall be a full partici- (1) a national information campaign to dis- Section 214(c)(9)(B) of the Immigration and pant in any interagency effort to promote in- seminate information on and promote imple- Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(c)(9)(B)) is novation and economic competitiveness mentation of the new technologies, pro- amended by striking ‘‘$1,500’’ and inserting through near-term and long-term basic sci- grams, and incentives described in sub- ‘‘$2,000’’. entific research and development and the section (a)(3); and promotion of science, technology, engineer- (2) a competitive grant program to provide SA 904. Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself ing, and mathematics education, consistent grants to States, local municipalities, edu- and Mr. ALEXANDER) proposed an with the agency mission, including author- cational institutions, and other organiza- amendment to the bill S. 761, to invest ized activities. tions to— in innovation and education to improve (b) HISTORIC FOUNDATION.—In order to (A) create informal education materials, carry out the participation described in sub- exhibits, and multimedia presentations rel- the competitiveness of the United section (a), the Administrator of the Na- evant to climate change and climate science; States in the global economy; as fol- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- (B) develop climate science kindergarten lows: tion shall build on the historic role of the through grade 12 curriculum and supple- On page 44, beginning with line 16 strike National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- mentary educational materials; or through line 2 on page 45. tration in stimulating excellence in the ad- (C) publish climate change and climate On page 45, line 3, strike ‘‘(d)’’ and insert vancement of ocean and atmospheric science science information in print, electronic, and ‘‘(c)’’. and engineering disciplines and in providing audio-visual forms.

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(c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 science, and, to the extent applicable, tech- (E) by amending paragraph (4), as redesig- year after the date of enactment of this Act, nology and engineering’’. nated, to read as follows: and annually thereafter, the Director of the On page 72, line 23, strike ‘‘mathematics ‘‘(4) MAINTENANCE OF INFORMATION.— National Science Foundation shall transmit and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, ‘‘(A) DIVERSITY IMMIGRANTS.—The Sec- to Congress a report that evaluates the sci- science, technology, and engineering’’. retary of State shall maintain information entific merits, educational effectiveness, and On page 73, lines 18 and 19, strike ‘‘mathe- on the age, occupation, education level, and broader impacts of activities under this sec- matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- other relevant characteristics of immigrants tion. matics, science, and to the extent applicable, issued visas under paragraph (1). technology and engineering’’. ‘‘(B) IMMIGRANTS WITH ADVANCED DE- On page 73, lines 23 and 24, strike ‘‘mathe- SA 908. Mr. BINGAMAN proposed an GREES.—The Secretary of State shall main- amendment to the bill S. 761, to invest matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- tain information on the age, degree (includ- matics, science, technology, and engineering field of study), occupation, work experi- in innovation and education to improve ing’’. the competitiveness of the United ence, and other relevant characteristics of States in the global economy; as fol- SA 909. Mr. GREGG submitted an immigrants issued visas under paragraph amendment intended to be proposed by (2).’’; and lows: (2) in subsection (e)— On page 55, lines 21 and 22, strike ‘‘engi- him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘(c)’’ and neering)’’ and insert ‘‘engineering and tech- vation and education to improve the inserting ‘‘(c)(1)’’; nology)’’. competitiveness of the United States in (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- On page 56, line 8, after ‘‘engineering’’ in- the global economy; which was ordered graph (4); and sert ‘‘and technology’’. to lie on the table; as follows: (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- On page 56, line 24, strike ‘‘mathematics lowing: and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, At the appropriate place, insert the following: ‘‘(3) Immigrant visas made available under science, engineering, and technology’’. subsection (c)(2) shall be issued as follows: SEC. ll. IMMIGRANT VISA REFORM. On page 59, line 6, strike ‘‘mathematics ‘‘(A) If the Secretary of State has not made (a) WORLDWIDE LEVEL OF IMMIGRANTS WITH and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, a determination under subsection (c)(2)(B), ADVANCED DEGREES.—Section 201 of the Im- science, and, to the extent applicable, tech- immigrant visas shall be issued in a strictly nology and engineering’’. migration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) is amended— random order established by the Secretary On page 59, line 15, strike ‘‘mathematics for the fiscal year involved. and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, (1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ‘‘and immigrants with advanced degrees’’ after ‘‘(B) If the Secretary of State has made a science, technology, and engineering’’. determination under subsection (c)(2)(B) and On page 60, line 6, strike ‘‘mathematics ‘‘diversity immigrants’’; and (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as the number of eligible qualified immigrants and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, who have a degree selected under such sub- science, technology, and engineering’’. follows: ‘‘(e) WORLDWIDE LEVEL OF DIVERSITY IMMI- section and apply for an immigrant visa de- On page 60, line 10, before ‘‘that’’ insert ‘‘in scribed in subsection (c)(2) is greater than mathematics, science, and to the extent ap- GRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS WITH ADVANCED DE- GREES.— the worldwide level specified in section plicable, technology and engineering’’. 201(e)(2), the Secretary shall issue immigrant On page 61, lines 8 and 9, strike ‘‘mathe- ‘‘(1) DIVERSITY IMMIGRANTS.—The worldwide level of diversity immigrants described visas only to such immigrants and in a matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- strictly random order established by the Sec- matics, science, and, to the extent applica- in section 203(c)(1) is equal to 18,333 for each fiscal year. retary for the fiscal year involved. ble, technology and engineering’’. ‘‘(C) If the Secretary of State has made a On page 62, line 14, strike ‘‘mathematics or ‘‘(2) IMMIGRANTS WITH ADVANCED DE- determination under subsection (c)(2)(B) and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, GREES.—The worldwide level of immigrants the number of eligible qualified immigrants technology, or engineering’’. with advanced degrees described in section who have degrees selected under such sub- On page 65, lines 16 and 17, strike ‘‘MATHE- 203(c)(2) is equal to 36,667 for each fiscal section and apply for an immigrant visa de- MATICS AND SCIENCE’’ and insert ‘‘MATH- year.’’. scribed in subsection (c)(2) is not greater EMATICS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND (b) IMMIGRANTS WITH ADVANCED DEGREES.— Section 203 of the Immigration and Nation- than the worldwide level specified in section ENGINEERING’’. 201(e)(2), the Secretary shall— On page 65, line 19, strike ‘‘MATHEMATICS ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(c)) is amended— ‘‘(i) issue immigrant visas to eligible quali- AND SCIENCE’’ and insert ‘‘MATHEMATICS, (1) in subsection (c)— fied immigrants with degrees selected in sub- SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEER- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘para- section (c)(2)(B); and ING’’. graph (2), aliens subject to the worldwide On page 66, lines 8 and 9, strike ‘‘Mathe- level specified in section 201(e)’’ and insert- ‘‘(ii) issue any immigrant visas remaining matics and Science’’ and insert ‘‘Mathe- ing ‘‘paragraphs (2) and (3), aliens subject to thereafter to other eligible qualified immi- matics, Science, Technology, and Engineer- the worldwide level specified in section grants with degrees described in subsection ing’’. 201(e)(1)’’; (c)(2)(A) in a strictly random order estab- On page 67, line 9, strike ‘‘Mathematics (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) lished by the Secretary for the fiscal year in- and Science’’ and insert ‘‘Mathematics, as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; volved.’’. (c) ADVANCED DEGREE AND DIVERSITY VISA Science, Technology, and Engineering’’. (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- CARRYOVER.—Section 204(a)(1)(I)(ii)(II) of the On page 67, lines 16 and 17, strike ‘‘math lowing: Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, ‘‘(2) ALIENS WHO HOLD AN ADVANCED DEGREE 1154(a)(1)(I)(ii)(II)) is amended to read as fol- science, and technology’’. IN SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, TECHNOLOGY, OR On page 68, lines 21 and 22, strike ‘‘mathe- ENGINEERING.— lows: ‘‘(II) An immigrant visa made available matics or science (including engineering)’’ ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Qualified immigrants under subsection 203(c) for fiscal year 2007 or and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, or engi- who hold a master’s or doctorate degree in any subsequent fiscal year may be issued, or neering’’. the life sciences, the physical sciences, adjustment of status under section 245(a) On page 69, lines 4 and 5, strike ‘‘mathe- mathematics, technology, or engineering may be granted, to an eligible qualified alien matics or science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, shall be allotted visas each fiscal year in a who has properly applied for such visa or ad- science, or technology’’. number not to exceed the worldwide level justment of status in the fiscal year for Beginning on page 69, line 25 through page specified in section 201(e)(2). which the alien was selected notwith- 70, line 1, strike ‘‘mathematics and science’’ ‘‘(B) ECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS.—Beginning standing the end of such fiscal year. Such and insert ‘‘mathematics, science, tech- on the date which is 1 year after the date of visa or adjustment of status shall be counted nology, and engineering’’. the enactment of this paragraph, the Sec- On page 70, lines 10 and 11, strike ‘‘mathe- retary of State, in consultation with the against the worldwide levels set forth in sec- matics and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathe- Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of tion 201(e) for the fiscal year for which the matics, science, technology, and engineer- Labor, and after notice and public hearing, alien was selected.’’. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ing’’. shall determine which of the degrees de- made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take ef- On page 71, line 7, strike ‘‘mathematics scribed in subparagraph (A) will provide im- fect on October 1, 2007. and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, migrants with the knowledge and skills that are most needed to meet anticipated work- science, technology, and engineering’’. SA 910. Mr. GREGG submitted an On page 71, line 10, strike ‘‘mathematics force needs and protect the economic secu- and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, rity of the United States.’’; amendment intended to be proposed by science, technology, and engineering’’. (D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated, by him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- On page 71, line 18, strike ‘‘mathematics striking ‘‘this subsection’’ each place it ap- vation and education to improve the and science’’ and insert ‘‘mathematics, pears and inserting ‘‘paragraph (1)’’; and competitiveness of the United States in

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MARKET-BASED VISA LIMITS. of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) is amended— Section 214(g) of the Immigration and Na- Section 306(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 (A) in subsection (a)— tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)) is amended— U.S.C. 2416(b)) is amended— (i) in the flush text at the end of paragraph (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘the (1), by striking ‘‘of this section, subject to (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph Trade Representative considers’’ and insert- the specific direction, if any, of the Presi- (A), by striking ‘‘(beginning with fiscal year ing ‘‘the Trade Representative or the peti- dent regarding any such action,’’; and 1992)’’; and tioner (if any) considers’’; and (ii) in paragraph (2)— (B) in subparagraph (A)— (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ‘‘the (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph (i) in clause (vi) by striking ‘‘and’’; Trade Representative considers’’ and insert- (A), by striking ‘‘in any case in which’’ and (ii) in clause (vii), by striking ‘‘each suc- ing ‘‘the Trade Representative or the peti- inserting ‘‘if’’; ceeding fiscal year; or’’ and inserting ‘‘each tioner (if any) considers’’. (II) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(II), by striking of fiscal years 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007;’’; and (6) MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF AC- ‘‘or’’ at the end; and (iii) by adding after clause (vii) the fol- TION.—Section 307(a)(1) of the Trade Act of (III) by striking subparagraph (B) and in- lowing: 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2417(a)(1)) is amended by strik- serting the following: ‘‘(viii) 150,000 for fiscal year 2008; and ing ‘‘, subject to the specific direction, if ‘‘(B) the foreign country has— ‘‘(ix) the number calculated under para- any, of the President with respect to such ‘‘(i) agreed to imminently eliminate the graph (9) for each fiscal year after fiscal year action,’’. act, policy, or practice; or 2008; or’’; ‘‘(ii) agreed to a solution to imminently re- (2) by redesignating paragraphs (9), (10), SA 912. Mr. DURBIN submitted an lieve the burden or restriction on United and (11) as paragraphs (10), (11), and (12), re- amendment intended to be proposed by States commerce resulting from the act, pol- spectively; and him to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- icy, or practice; (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the fol- vation and education to improve the ‘‘(C) the Trade Representative determines lowing: that it is impossible for the foreign country competitiveness of the United States in ‘‘(9) If the numerical limitation in para- to achieve the results described in subpara- the global economy; which was ordered graph (1)(A)— graph (B), and the foreign country agrees to to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(A) is reached during the previous fiscal provide to the United States compensatory At the end of division C, insert the fol- year, the numerical limitation under para- trade benefits that are equivalent in value to lowing: graph (1)(A)(ix) for the subsequent fiscal the burden or restriction on United States TITLE V—STUDY ABROAD year shall be equal to 120 percent of the nu- commerce resulting from the acts, policy, or merical limitation of the previous fiscal SEC. 3501. SHORT TITLE. practice; This title may be cited as the ‘‘Senator year; or ‘‘(D) in extraordinary cases, the Trade Rep- ‘‘(B) is not reached during the previous fis- Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of resentative determines that taking action 2007’’. cal year, the numerical limitation under under this subsection would have an adverse SEC. 3502. FINDINGS. paragraph (1)(A)(ix) for the subsequent fiscal impact on the United States economy that is Congress makes the following findings: year shall be equal to the numerical limita- substantially out of proportion to the bene- (1) According to President George W. Bush, tion of the previous fiscal year.’’. fits of such action, taking into account the ‘‘America’s leadership and national security impact of not taking such action on the rest on our commitment to educate and pre- SA 911. Ms. SNOWE submitted an credibility of the provisions of this chapter; pare our youth for active engagement in the amendment intended to be proposed by or her to the bill S. 761, to invest in inno- ‘‘(E) the Trade Representative determines international community.’’. vation and education to improve the that taking action under this subsection (2) According to former President William competitiveness of the United States in would cause serious harm to the national se- J. Clinton, ‘‘Today, the defense of United the global economy; which was ordered curity of the United States.’’; and States interests, the effective management of global issues, and even an understanding to lie on the table; as follows: (B) in subsection (c)(1)(D)— (i) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and in- of our Nation’s diversity require ever-greater At the appropriate place, insert the fol- contact with, and understanding of, people lowing: serting the following: ‘‘(i) imminently eliminate the act, policy, and cultures beyond our borders.’’. SEC. ll. TRADE COMPLAINT AND LITIGATION or practice that is the subject of the action (3) Congress authorized the establishment ACCOUNTABILITY IMPROVEMENT. of the Commission on the Abraham Lincoln (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be to be taken under subsection (a) or (b); ‘‘(ii) imminently relieve the burden or re- Study Abroad Fellowship Program pursuant cited as the ‘‘Trade Complaint and Litiga- to section 104 of the Miscellaneous Appro- tion Accountability Improvement Measures striction on United States commerce resulting from the act, policy, or practice; or’’; and priations and Offsets Act, 2004 (division H of Act’’ or the ‘‘Trade CLAIM Act’’. Public Law 108–199). Pursuant to its man- (b) REVIEW OF DETERMINATIONS OF THE (ii) in clause (iii), by amending subclause date, the Commission has submitted to Con- UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE BY (I) to read as follows: gress and the President a report of its rec- THE COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE.—Sec- ‘‘(I) are equivalent in value to the burden tion 1581 of title 28, United States Code, is or restriction on United States commerce re- ommendations for greatly expanding the op- amended— sulting from the act, policy, or practice; portunity for students at institutions of (1) in subsection (i)— and’’. higher education in the United States to (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), (2) INITIATION OF INVESTIGATIONS.—Section study abroad, with special emphasis on by striking ‘‘subsections (a)–(h) of this sec- 302 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2412) is studying in developing nations. tion’’ and inserting ‘‘subsections (a) through amended— (4) Studies consistently show that United (h) and subsection (k),’’; and (A) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ‘‘based States students score below their counter- (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘sub- on whether the petitioner has alleged facts parts in other advanced countries on indica- sections (a)–(h) of this section’’ and inserting that, if assumed to be true, would meet the tors of international knowledge. This lack of ‘‘subsections (a) through (h) and subsection criteria described in section 301(a)(1)’’ before global literacy is a national liability in an (k)’’; and the period at the end; and age of global trade and business, global (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘(a) or’’. interdependence, and global terror. ‘‘(k) The Court of International Trade shall (3) CONSULTATIONS.—Section 303 of the (5) By numbers ranging from 77 to more have exclusive jurisdiction of any civil ac- Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2413) is amend- than 90 percent, Americans believe that it is tion commenced by a petitioner requesting ed— important for their children to learn other that the United States Trade Representative (A) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ‘‘mutu- languages, study abroad, attend a college take action under section 301 of the Trade ally acceptable resolution’’ and inserting where they can interact with international Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411) to review de novo ‘‘resolution acceptable to the Trade Rep- students, learn about other countries and any determination, finding, or action of the resentative, the foreign country, and the pe- cultures, and generally be prepared for the United States Trade Representative under titioner (if any)’’; and global age, according to a December 2005 na- section 301(a), 302(a)(2), 304(a)(1), (B) in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking tional survey commissioned by NAFSA: As- 305(a)(2)(A)(ii), 306(b), or 307(a)(1) of the ‘‘after consulting with’’ and inserting ‘‘with sociation of International Educators. Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2411(a), 2412(a)(2), the consent of’’. (6) In today’s world, it is more important 2414(a)(1), 2415(a)(2)(A)(ii), 2416(b), and (4) IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIONS.—Section than ever for the United States to be a re- 2417(a)(1)).’’. 305(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. sponsible, constructive leader that other

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(4) raise funds from the private sector to ship cannot be sustained without an in- In this title: supplement funds made available under this formed citizenry with much more knowledge (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- title; and and awareness of the world than most Amer- TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional (5) be committed to minimizing adminis- icans currently possess. committees’’ means— trative costs and to maximizing the avail- (7) Study abroad has proven to be a very ef- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ability of funds for grants under this title. fective means of imparting international and the Committee on Appropriations of the (c) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.— foreign-language competency to students. House of Representatives; and (1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be in the (8) In any given year, only approximately (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations Foundation a Chief Executive Officer who one percent of all students enrolled in United and the Committee on Appropriations of the shall be responsible for the management of States institutions of higher education study Senate. the Foundation. abroad. (2) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the (2) APPOINTMENT.—The Chief Executive Of- (9) Less than 10 percent of the students Board of Directors of the Foundation estab- ficer shall be appointed by the Board and who graduate from United States institu- lished pursuant to section 3505(d). shall be a recognized leader in higher edu- tions of higher education with bachelors de- (3) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.—The term cation, business, or foreign policy, chosen on grees have studied abroad. ‘‘Chief Executive Officer’’ means the chief the basis of a rigorous search. (10) Far more study abroad must take executive officer of the Foundation ap- (3) RELATIONSHIP TO BOARD.—The Chief Ex- place in the developing countries. Ninety- pointed pursuant to section 3505(c). ecutive Officer shall report to and be under five percent of the world’s population growth (4) FOUNDATION.—The term ‘‘Foundation’’ the direct authority of the Board. over the next 50 years will occur outside of means the Senator Paul Simon Study (4) COMPENSATION AND RANK.— Europe. Yet in the academic year 2004–2005, Abroad Foundation established by section (A) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Offi- 60 percent of United States students study- 3505(a). cer shall be compensated at the rate pro- ing abroad studied in Europe, and 45 percent (5) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The vided for level III of the Executive Schedule studied in four countries—the United King- term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has under section 5314 of title 5, United States dom, Italy, Spain, and France—according to the meaning given the term in section 101(a) Code, and shall have the equivalent rank of the Institute of International Education. of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Deputy Secretary. (11) The Final Report of the National Com- 1001(a)). (B) AMENDMENT.—Section 5314 of title 5, mission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the (6) NONTRADITIONAL STUDY ABROAD DESTINA- United States Code, is amended by adding at United States (The 9/11 Commission Report) TION.—The term ‘‘nontraditional study the end the following: recommended that the United States in- abroad destination’’ means a location that is ‘‘Chief Executive Officer, Senator Paul crease support for ‘‘scholarship, exchange, determined by the Foundation to be a less Simon Study Abroad Foundation.’’. and library programs’’. The 9/11 Public Dis- common destination for United States stu- (5) AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES.—The Chief Ex- course Project, successor to the 9/11 Commis- dents who study abroad. ecutive Officer shall be responsible for the sion, noted in its November 14, 2005, status (7) STUDY ABROAD.—The term ‘‘study management of the Foundation and shall ex- report that this recommendation was abroad’’ means an educational program of ercise the powers and discharge the duties of ‘‘unfulfilled,’’ and stated that ‘‘The U.S. study, work, research, internship, or com- the Foundation. should increase support for scholarship and bination thereof that is conducted outside (6) AUTHORITY TO APPOINT OFFICERS.—In exchange programs, our most powerful tool the United States and that carries academic consultation and with approval of the Board, to shape attitudes over the course of a gen- credit toward fulfilling the participating stu- the Chief Executive Officer shall appoint all eration.’’. In its December 5, 2005, Final Re- dent’s degree requirements. officers of the Foundation. port on the 9/11 Commission Recommenda- (d) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.— tions, the 9/11 Public Discourse Project gave SEC. 3505. ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—There shall be in the the government a grade of ‘‘D’’ for its imple- OF THE SENATOR PAUL SIMON Foundation a Board of Directors. STUDY ABROAD FOUNDATION. mentation of this recommendation. (2) DUTIES.—The Board shall perform the (12) Investing in a national study abroad (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— functions specified to be carried out by the program would help turn a grade of ‘‘D’’ into (1) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the Board in this title and may prescribe, an ‘‘A’’ by equipping United States students executive branch a corporation to be known amend, and repeal bylaws, rules, regulations, to communicate United States values and as the ‘‘Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad and procedures governing the manner in way of life through the unique dialogue that Foundation’’ that shall be responsible for which the business of the Foundation may be takes place among citizens from around the carrying out this title under the authorities conducted and in which the powers granted world when individuals study abroad. of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Ex- to it by law may be exercised. change Act of 196l (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.). The (3) MEMBERSHIP.—The Board shall consist SEC. 3503. PURPOSES. Foundation shall be a government corpora- of— The purposes of this title are— tion, as defined in section 103 of title 5, (A) the Secretary of State (or the Sec- (1) to significantly enhance the global United States Code. retary’s designee), the Secretary of Edu- competitiveness and international knowl- (2) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The Foundation cation (or the Secretary’s designee), the Sec- edge base of the United States by ensuring shall be governed by a Board of Directors retary of Defense (or the Secretary’s des- that more students in United States institu- chaired by the Secretary of State in accord- ignee), and the Administrator of the United tions of higher education have the oppor- ance with subsection (d). States Agency for International Develop- tunity to acquire foreign language skills and (3) INTENT OF CONGRESS.—It is the intent of ment (or the Administrator’s designee); and international knowledge through signifi- Congress in establishing the structure of the (B) five other individuals with relevant ex- cantly expanded study abroad; Foundation set forth in this subsection to perience in matters relating to study abroad (2) to enhance the foreign policy capacity create an entity that will administer a study (such as individuals who represent institu- of the United States by significantly expand- abroad program that— tions of higher education, business organiza- ing and diversifying the talent pool of indi- (A) serves the long-term foreign policy and tions, foreign policy organizations, or other viduals with non-traditional foreign lan- national security needs of the United States; relevant organizations) who shall be ap- guage skills and cultural knowledge in the but pointed by the President, by and with the ad- United States who are available for recruit- (B) operates independently of short-term vice and consent of the Senate, of which— ment by United States foreign affairs agen- political and foreign policy considerations. (i) one individual shall be appointed from cies, legislative branch agencies, and non- (b) MANDATE OF FOUNDATION.—In admin- among a list of individuals submitted by the governmental organizations involved in for- istering the program referred to in sub- majority leader of the House of Representa- eign affairs activities; section (a)(3), the Foundation shall— tives; (3) to ensure that an increasing portion of (1) promote the objectives and purposes of (ii) one individual shall be appointed from study abroad by United States students will this title; among a list of individuals submitted by the take place in nontraditional study abroad (2) through responsive, flexible grant-mak- minority leader of the House of Representa- destinations such as the People’s Republic of ing, promote access by students at diverse tives; China, countries of the Middle East region, institutions of higher education, including (iii) one individual shall be appointed from and developing countries; and two-year institutions, minority-serving in- among a list of individuals submitted by the (4) to create greater cultural under- stitutions, and institutions that serve non- majority leader of the Senate; and standing of the United States by exposing traditional students; (iv) one individual shall be appointed from foreign students and their families to Amer- (3) through creative grant-making, pro- among a list of individuals submitted by the ican students in countries that have not tra- mote access by diverse students, including minority leader of the Senate. ditionally hosted large numbers of American minority students, students of limited finan- (4) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.—The Chief students. cial means, and nontraditional students; Executive Officer of the Foundation shall

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serve as a nonvoting, ex officio member of (b) OBJECTIVES.—The objectives of the pro- (7) may use the United States mails in the the Board. gram established under subsection (a) are same manner and on the same conditions as (5) TERMS.— that, within 10 years of the date of the enact- the executive departments; (A) OFFICERS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN- ment of this Act— (8) may contract with individuals for per- MENT.—Each member of the Board described (1) not less than one million undergraduate sonal services, who shall not be considered in paragraph (3)(A) shall serve for a term students in United States institutions of Federal employees for any provision of law that is concurrent with the term of service higher education will study abroad annually administered by the Office of Personnel Man- of the individual’s position as an officer for credit; agement; within the other Federal department or (2) the demographics of study-abroad par- (9) may hire or obtain passenger motor ve- agency. ticipation will reflect the demographics of hicles; and (B) OTHER MEMBERS.—Each member of the the United States undergraduate population; (10) shall have such other powers as may be Board described in paragraph (3)(B) shall be and necessary and incident to carrying out this appointed for a term of 3 years and may be (3) an increasing portion of study abroad title. reappointed for a term of an additional 3 will take place in nontraditional study (b) PRINCIPAL OFFICE.—The Foundation years. abroad destinations, with a substantial por- shall maintain its principal office in the (C) VACANCIES.—A vacancy in the Board tion of such increases taking place in devel- metropolitan area of Washington, District of shall be filled in the manner in which the oping countries. Columbia. original appointment was made. (c) MANDATE OF THE PROGRAM.—In order to (c) APPLICABILITY OF GOVERNMENT COR- (6) CHAIRPERSON.—There shall be a Chair- accomplish the objectives set forth in sub- PORATION CONTROL ACT.— person of the Board. The Secretary of State section (b), the Foundation shall, in admin- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Foundation shall be shall serve as the Chairperson. istering the program established under sub- subject to chapter 91 of subtitle VI of title (7) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of section (a), take fully into account the rec- 31, United States Code, except that the the Board described in paragraph (3) shall ommendations of the Commission on the Foundation shall not be authorized to issue constitute a quorum, which, except with re- Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship obligations or offer obligations to the public. spect to a meeting of the Board during the Program (established pursuant to section 104 (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 135-day period beginning on the date of the of the Miscellaneous Appropriations and Off- 9101(3) of title 31, United States Code, is enactment of this Act, shall include at least sets Act, 2004 (division H of Public Law 108– amended by adding at the end the following: one member of the Board described in para- 199)). ‘‘(R) the Senator Paul Simon Study graph (3)(B). (d) STRUCTURE OF GRANTS.—In accordance Abroad Foundation.’’. (8) MEETINGS.—The Board shall meet at the with the recommendations of the Commis- (d) INSPECTOR GENERAL.— call of the Chairperson. sion on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad (1) IN GENERAL.—The Inspector General of (9) COMPENSATION.— Fellowship Program, grants awarded under the Department of State shall serve as In- (A) OFFICERS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERN- the program established under subsection (a) spector General of the Foundation, and, in MENT.— shall be structured to the maximum extent acting in such capacity, may conduct re- (i) IN GENERAL.—A member of the Board de- practicable to promote appropriate reforms views, investigations, and inspections of all scribed in paragraph (3)(A) may not receive in institutions of higher education in order aspects of the operations and activities of additional pay, allowances, or benefits by to remove barriers to participation by stu- the Foundation. reason of the member’s service on the Board. dents in study abroad. (2) AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD.—In carrying (ii) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each such member (e) BALANCE OF LONG-TERM AND SHORT- out the responsibilities under this sub- of the Board shall receive travel expenses, TERM STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS.—In admin- section, the Inspector General shall report to including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in istering the program established under sub- and be under the general supervision of the accordance with applicable provisions under section (a), the Foundation shall seek an ap- Board. subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United propriate balance between— (3) REIMBURSEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION OF States Code. (1) longer-term study abroad programs, SERVICES.— (B) OTHER MEMBERS.— which maximize foreign-language learning (A) REIMBURSEMENT.—The Foundation (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in and intercultural understanding; and shall reimburse the Department of State for clause (ii), a member of the Board described (2) shorter-term study abroad programs, all expenses incurred by the Inspector Gen- in paragraph (3)(B)— which maximize the accessibility of study eral in connection with the Inspector Gen- (I) shall be paid compensation out of funds abroad to nontraditional students. eral’s responsibilities under this subsection. made available for the purposes of this title (B) AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICES.—Of the at the daily equivalent of the highest rate SEC. 3507. ANNUAL REPORT. Not later than March 31, 2008, and each amount authorized to be appropriated under payable under section 5332 of title 5, United section 10(a) for a fiscal year, up to $2,000,000 States Code, for each day (including travel March 31 thereafter, the Foundation shall submit to Congress a report on the imple- is authorized to be made available to the In- time) during which the member is engaged in spector General of the Department of State the actual performance of duties as a mem- mentation of this Act during the prior fiscal year. to conduct reviews, investigations, and in- ber of the Board; and spections of operations and activities of the (II) while away from the member’s home or SEC. 3508. POWERS OF THE FOUNDATION; RE- Foundation. regular place of business on necessary travel LATED PROVISIONS. in the actual performance of duties as a (a) POWERS.—The Foundation— SEC. 3509. GENERAL PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES. member of the Board, shall be paid per diem, (1) shall have perpetual succession unless (a) DETAIL OF PERSONNEL.—Upon request of travel, and transportation expenses in the dissolved by a law enacted after the date of the Chief Executive Officer, the head of an same manner as is provided under sub- the enactment of this Act; agency may detail any employee of such chapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United (2) may adopt, alter, and use a seal, which agency to the Foundation on a reimbursable States Code. shall be judicially noticed; basis. Any employee so detailed remains, for (ii) LIMITATION.—A member of the Board (3) may make and perform such contracts, the purpose of preserving such employee’s al- may not be paid compensation under clause grants, and other agreements with any per- lowances, privileges, rights, seniority, and (i)(II) for more than 90 days in any calendar son or government however designated and other benefits, an employee of the agency year. wherever situated, as may be necessary for from which detailed. SEC. 3506. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF carrying out the functions of the Founda- (b) REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS.— PROGRAM. tion; (1) IN GENERAL.—An employee of an agency (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PROGRAM.— (4) may determine and prescribe the man- who is serving under a career or career con- There is hereby established a program, which ner in which its obligations shall be incurred ditional appointment (or the equivalent), shall— and its expenses allowed and paid, including and who, with the consent of the head of (1) be administered by the Foundation; and expenses for representation; such agency, transfers to the Foundation, is (2) award grants to— (5) may lease, purchase, or otherwise ac- entitled to be reemployed in such employee’s (A) individuals for study abroad; quire, improve, and use such real property former position or a position of like senior- (B) nongovernmental institutions that pro- wherever situated, as may be necessary for ity, status, and pay in such agency, if such vide and promote study abroad opportuni- carrying out the functions of the Founda- employee— ties, in consortium with institutions de- tion; (A) is separated from the Foundation for scribed in subparagraph (C); and (6) may accept cash gifts or donations of any reason, other than misconduct, neglect (C) institutions of higher education, indi- services or of property (real, personal, or of duty, or malfeasance; and vidually or in consortium, mixed), tangible or intangible, for the pur- (B) applies for reemployment not later in order to accomplish the objectives set pose of carrying out the provisions of this than 90 days after the date of separation forth in subsection (b). title; from the Foundation.

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However, those within 30 days after applying for reemploy- Act of 1988. wishing to submit written testimony ment and, on reemployment, is entitled to at Because of the limited time available least the rate of basic pay to which such em- for the hearing record should send it to ployee would have been entitled had such for the hearing, witnesses may testify the Committee on Energy and Natural employee never transferred. by invitation only. However, those Resources, United States Senate, (c) HIRING AUTHORITY.—Of persons em- wishing to submit written testimony Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email ployed by the Foundation, not to exceed 30 for the hearing record should send it to to [email protected] persons may be appointed, compensated, or the Committee on Energy and Natural .gov. removed without regard to the civil service Resources, United States Senate, For further information, please con- laws and regulations. Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email (d) BASIC PAY.—The Chief Executive Offi- tact David Brooks at (202) 224–9863 or to [email protected]. Rachel Pasternack at (202) 224–0883. cer may fix the rate of basic pay of employ- For further information, please con- ees of the Foundation without regard to the f provisions of chapter 51 of title 5, United tact Jonathan Epstein at (202) 224–3357 States Code (relating to the classification of or Amanda Kelly at (202) 224–6836. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO positions), subchapter III of chapter 53 of SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER MEET such title (relating to General Schedule pay Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL rates), except that no employee of the Foun- would like to announce for the infor- RESOURCES dation may receive a rate of basic pay that mation of the Senate and the public Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I ask exceeds the rate for level IV of the Executive that a hearing has been scheduled be- unanimous consent that the Com- Schedule under section 5315 of such title. fore the Subcommittee on Water and (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— mittee on Energy and Natural Re- (1) the term ‘‘agency’’ means an executive Power of the Committee on Energy and sources be authorized to hold a hearing agency, as defined by section 105 of title 5, Natural Resources. The hearing will be during the session of the Senate on United States Code; and held on May 2, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in room Monday, April 23, 2007, at 3 p.m., in (2) the term ‘‘detail’’ means the assign- 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- ment or loan of an employee, without a ing in Washington, DC. fice Building. change of position, from the agency by which The purpose of the hearing is to re- The purpose of the hearing is to re- such employee is employed to the Founda- ceive testimony on S. 27, a bill to au- ceive testimony on S. 1115, a bill to tion. thorize the implementation of the San SEC. 3510. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. promote the efficient use of oil, nat- Joaquin River Restoration Settlement. ural gas, and electricity, reduce oil (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— Because of the limited time available consumption, and heighten energy effi- There are authorized to be appropriated to for the hearing, witnesses may testify ciency standards for consumer prod- carry out this title $80,000,000 for fiscal year by invitation only. However, those 2008 and each subsequent fiscal year. ucts and industrial equipment, and for wishing to submit written testimony (b) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.— other purposes. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Foundation may allo- for the hearing record should send it to the Committee on Energy and Natural The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cate or transfer to any agency of the United objection, it is so ordered. States Government any of the funds avail- Resources, United States Senate, able for carrying out this title. Such funds Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND shall be available for obligation and expendi- to [email protected]. GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS ture for the purposes for which the funds For further information, please con- Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I ask were authorized, in accordance with author- tact Michael Connor at (202) 224–5479 or unanimous consent that the Com- ity granted in this title or under authority Gina Weinstock at (202) 224–5684. mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- governing the activities of the United States SUBCOMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS AND FORESTS ernmental Affairs be authorized to Government agency to which such funds are meet on Monday, April 23, 2007, at 2:30 allocated or transferred. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I (2) NOTIFICATION.—The Foundation shall would like to announce for the infor- p.m. for a hearing titled ‘‘Protecting notify the appropriate congressional com- mation of the Senate and the public College Campuses: Best Practices.’’ mittees not less than 15 days prior to an al- that a hearing has been scheduled be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without location or transfer of funds pursuant to fore Committee on Energy and Natural objection, it is so ordered. paragraph (1). Resources Subcommittee on Public f f Lands and Forests. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR NOTICES OF HEARINGS/MEETINGS The hearing will be held on May 3, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in room SD–366 of the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY Dirksen Senate Office Building. imous consent that Kusai Merchant, a Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I The purpose of the hearing is to re- fellow in my office, be granted floor would like to announce for the infor- ceive testimony on the following bills: privileges during the consideration of mation of the Senate and the public S. 205 and H.R. 865, to grant rights-of- S. 761 and any votes thereon. that a hearing has been scheduled be- way for electric transmission lines over The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- fore the Subcommittee on Energy of certain Native allotments in the State pore. Without objection, it is so or- the Committee on Energy and Natural of Alaska; S. 390, to direct the ex- dered. Resources. The hearing will be held on change of certain land in Grand, San f May 1, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in room 366 of Juan, and Uintah Counties, Utah; S. UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREE- the Dirksen Senate Office Building in 647, to designate certain land in the MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Washington, DC. State of Oregon as wilderness; S. 1139, The purpose of the hearing is to re- to establish the National Landscape Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I ceive testimony on S. 129, a bill to Conservation System; H.R. 276, to des- ask unanimous consent that at 12 noon study and promote the use of energy- ignate the Piedras Blancas Light Sta- tomorrow, the Senate proceed to exec- efficient computer servers in the tion and the surrounding public land as utive session to consider Calendar No. United States; S. 838, a bill to author- an Outstanding Natural Area to be ad- 76, the nomination of Halil Suleyman ize funding joint ventures between ministered as a part of the National Ozerden to be a U.S. district judge; United States and Israeli businesses Landscape Conservation System; and that there be 10 minutes for debate and academic persons; H.R. 85, a bill to H.R. 356, to remove certain restrictions equally divided between the chairman provide for the establishment of cen- on the Mammoth Community Water and ranking member or their des- ters to encourage demonstration and District’s ability to use certain prop- ignees; that at the conclusion or yield- commercial application of advanced erty acquired by that District from the ing back of the time, the Senate pro- energy methods and technologies; and United States. ceed to vote on that nomination; that

VerDate Mar 15 2010 09:17 May 01, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S23AP7.001 S23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 9644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 April 23, 2007 the President be immediately notified great leaders. He was a man who emerged as a powerful source of inspi- of the Senate’s action; and that the changed the face of the world, a man of ration as the pastor of the Zion Baptist Senate then return to legislative ses- faith who achieved his mission in life Church, where he focused on the tem- sion. through concrete action as well as his poral as well as the spiritual well-being The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without preaching. His family, friends, and col- of his people. objection, it is so ordered. leagues appropriately refer to him as a He once said: f ‘‘giant among men’’—a colossal force I felt that God did not just want people to who helped overcome some of the have milk and honey in heaven . . . He want- RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF REP- greatest challenges of the 20th century. ed them to have some ham and eggs on RESENTATIVE JUANITA MILL- earth. I believe that God just doesn’t want So I am honored to stand here today to ENDER-MCDONALD you to go to the pearly gates. He wants you acknowledge the extraordinary life- to have a better life on earth, and if you Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I time achievements of the late Rev- have a better life on earth and treat people ask unanimous consent that the Sen- erend Leon H. Sullivan. right, you’ll get to the pearly gates. ate proceed to the immediate consider- Originally from West Virginia, Leon As part of his ministerial role, Rev- ation of S. Res. 165, submitted earlier Sullivan grew up during the Great De- erend Sullivan spoke eloquently about today. pression while racial segregation still social justice, calling on people to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ruled the United States. He recalled it ‘‘help the little man and aid those who clerk will report the resolution by as a time when all of the White chil- cannot survive on their own.’’ For over title. dren walked down the left side of the a decade, he helped and counseled hun- The legislative clerk read as follows: street and all of the Black children dreds of parishioners and others, but A resolution (S. Res. 165) relative to the walked on the right side of the street. his realization that racial segregation death of Representative JUANITA MILLENDER- It was a time when skin color often would prevent his vision from becom- MCDONALD, of California. dictated one’s place in society. When ing a reality led him to join the civil There being no objection, the Senate Reverend Sullivan was an 8-year-old, rights moment. He was one of the first proceeded to consider the resolution. he was reprimanded for sitting at a civil rights leaders to recognize how Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask drugstore counter and drinking a soda. the economic power of his people could unanimous consent that the resolution A burly White man yelled at the young be harnessed to promote the cause of be agreed to; that the motion to recon- Leon: ‘‘Stand on your own two feet, racial equality. He created the Selec- sider be laid upon the table; and that you can’t sit here.’’ tive Patronage Movement, through any statements relating to the resolu- When we think of Leon Sullivan which 400 Black ministers in Philadel- tion be printed in the RECORD. today as a man, as a reverend, and as a phia mobilized their parishioners to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without leader, we think of his entire life, and boycott businesses which practiced dis- objection, it is so ordered. his was a life of courage and compas- crimination. Exercising economic The resolution (S. Res. 165) was sion, a life of struggle and triumph, a power through the Selective Patronage agreed to, as follows: life of faith and family—his own family Movement led to the opening of thou- S. RES. 165 and the human family—and, finally, sands of jobs in previously segregated Resolved, That the Senate has heard with his was a life for others and for God. companies in Philadelphia alone. profound sorrow and deep regret the an- When he was young and dealing with These victories inspired Sullivan to nouncement of the death of the Honorable create the Opportunities Industrial Juanita Millender-McDonald, late a Rep- the kind of discrimination I just described, that kind of experience kin- Utilization Center of America, the so- resentative from the State of California. called OIC, which provided and still dled a fire within his heart, and Leon Resolved, That the Secretary communicate provides today comprehensive training these resolutions to the House of Represent- Sullivan made the decision to commit so that motivated workers can be pre- atives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof his life to fighting segregation and in- pared to take advantage of opportuni- to the family of the deceased. justice. ties opening up to them. As he said, Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns or Throughout his teenage years, he ‘‘Integration without preparation recesses today, it stand adjourned or re- found inspiration in the founding docu- cessed as a further mark of respect to the brings frustration.’’ Originally based in ments of the United States. He under- memory of the late Representative. Philadelphia, the OIC captured the at- stood that the principle of equality ex- f tention of President Lyndon Johnson, pressed in the Declaration of Independ- COMMEMORATING THE LIFETIME who worked directly with Reverend ence and the Constitution transcends Sullivan to improve the infrastructure ACHIEVEMENT OF THE REV- skin color. He repeatedly defied tradi- and efficiency of the organization and EREND LEON H. SULLIVAN tion and deliberately frequented res- ultimately bring it to the national Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I taurants, libraries, and shops where stage. Today, OIC America has chap- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Blacks were not welcome, often recit- ters in 30 States and has helped thou- ate proceed to the immediate considering passages from the Declaration of sands of African Americans achieve ation of S. Res. 166, submitted earlier Independence, fearlessly challenging success through its emphasis on self-re- today. racism and confronting prejudice where liance and self-improvement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The he found it. The nationally recognized success of clerk will report the resolution by After graduating from high school, OIC led the chairman of General Mo- title. Leon Sullivan was awarded an athletic tors to approach Reverend Sullivan The legislative clerk read as follows: scholarship to West Virginia State Col- about serving on the GM board of di- A resolution (S. Res. 166) commemorating lege, where he played football and bas- rectors. The Reverend accepted the the lifetime achievement of the Reverend ketball and also enjoyed the Kappa offer and served for over 20 years as the Leon H. Sullivan. Alpha Psi fraternity. first African American on the GM There being no objection, the Senate After graduation, he was called to board. proceeded to consider the resolution. the ministry, a vocation that allowed His service to GM brought him face Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I rise him to address the religious needs of to face again with racism, this time in today in support of a resolution hon- his people while continuing his fight the international arena. Reverend Sul- oring the lifetime achievement of the against segregation and injustice. He livan traveled to South Africa, where Reverend Leon H. Sullivan. My col- moved first to Harlem, where he he was targeted as a troublesome vis- league from Pennsylvania, Senator worked with the Reverend Adam Clay- itor because of his meetings with anti- SPECTER, has joined me as an original ton Powell at the Abyssinian Baptist apartheid organizers. As he was leaving cosponsor of this resolution. Church and attended Union Theo- the country, he was stopped at the air- Tomorrow marks the 6-year anniver- logical Seminary. He was offered a po- port and strip-searched. Reverend Sul- sary of the passing of one of America’s sition in Philadelphia and soon livan, the pastor of one of the largest

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The official said, ‘‘I am doing to you Associates, through which numerous economic development and social services pro- what I have to do.’’ As we know, when so many of us pass grams have been developed and funded; Reverend Sullivan replied: ‘‘When I on, most good people do, in fact, leave Whereas, in 1963, in response to a lack of get back, I am going to do to you what a legacy of family and close friends. Reverend Sullivan certainly did that. job opportunities in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- I have to do.’’ vania, Reverend Sullivan led more than 400 What Leon Sullivan did was bring the With us today is his family, rep- ministers in a successful boycott that opened economic power of corporate America resented by his daughter Hope and his up more than 4,000 jobs for African-Ameri- on the heads of those who supported friends and colleagues, many who cans; apartheid in South Africa. Under what worked with him for decades. But Leon Whereas, Reverend Sullivan met the need came to be known as the Sullivan Prin- Sullivan left a legacy far beyond fam- for job training by establishing the Opportu- ciples, hundreds of multinational cor- ily and friends. The Zion Baptist nities Industrialization Center, which has porations publicly opposed racism and Church remains a bastion of faith and grown to more than 75 training centers discrimination in South Africa. When good works in north Philadelphia. OIC throughout the Nation; the statement of principle failed to of America and OIC International con- Whereas, recognizing the need to take his change the status quo fast enough, tinue to prepare thousands for produc- struggle to alleviate the plight of the poor abroad, in 1969 Reverend Sullivan established tive, well-paying jobs. The Inter- Reverend Sullivan raised the stakes. In Opportunities Industrialization Centers his words: ‘‘I threatened South Africa national Foundation for Education and International, which has grown to more than and said in 2 years Mandela must be Self-Help trains students for careers 40 centers in 16 African nations, Poland, and freed, apartheid must end and blacks ranging from teaching to banking. The the Philippines; must vote or else I will bring every Sullivan Charitable Trust and Progress Whereas, when Reverend Sullivan saw the American company I can out of South Investment Associates carries on his need to create a broader array of programs Africa . . . ’’ economic and real estate development in Africa, he established the International His efforts eventually evolved into a initiatives. The Leon Sullivan Founda- Foundation for Education and Self-Help, full campaign of disinvestment by hun- tion presents its biannual summit which has conducted numerous initiatives, dreds of companies and by institutional meeting in Africa, encouraging co- including Schools for Africa, fellowship pro- investors holding hundreds of billions operation between African Americans grams, and innovative teacher and banker of dollars in corporate stock. And it training programs since 1988; and countries and leaders throughout Whereas, in 2001, the Leon H. Sullivan worked. Apartheid collapsed, and Nel- the continent of Africa. The Global Foundation was established posthumously to son Mandela went from prisoner to Sullivan Principles serve as a beacon support Reverend Sullivan’s life’s mission head of state. for corporate social responsibility and through the work of his many established or- Reverend Sullivan’s work continued human rights throughout the world. ganizations; long after the end of apartheid. In 1999, South Africa, the nation that Reverend Whereas, the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan in- Sullivan helped free from apartheid, presents the biennial Leon H. Sullivan Sum- vited him to deliver a speech at the still struggles, yet stands as a shining mits in Africa, which have provided a forum United Nations, expanding his moral example of what people speaking truth for leaders of African nations together with code of corporate social responsibility and wielding moral force can do in our more than 18,000 African-Americans and into the internally accepted Global Friends of Africa to interact with their coun- world. terparts and produce programs to meet the Sullivan Principles. For all this and so much more that Beyond this, he led a campaign to needs of the poor and disadvantaged in Afri- remains unsaid today, we honor the can nations; rescue African children from the over- Rev. Leon Sullivan—today and always. Whereas, in 1977, Reverend Sullivan helped all lack of schools, infrastructure, hos- Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I to promulgate the Sullivan Principles, a pitals and security. ask unanimous consent that the reso- code of conduct for human rights and equal Reverend Sullivan said of children: lution be agreed to, the preamble be opportunity for companies operating in Children do not get here on their own . . . agreed to, the motions to reconsider be South Africa, and the Sullivan Principles They didn’t ask to be here . . . They didn’t laid upon the table, and that any state- helped end apartheid in South Africa; ask who their mothers or fathers would be or ments relating thereto be printed in Whereas, Reverend Sullivan expanded on the situations in which they were born. So the Sullivan Principles in 1999, by creating what society has to do is reach and get the the RECORD. the Global Sullivan Principles, which en- most out of that child you can . . . The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without courage corporate social responsibility and What I and so many others admired objection, it is so ordered. promote global human rights and political, most about the Reverend Leon Sul- The resolution (S. Res. 166) was economic, and social justice; livan was his compassion for those agreed to. Whereas, more than 250 governments, cor- The preamble was agreed to. truly in need. He called those of us who porations, and universities on 5 continents The resolution, with its preamble, have endorsed the Global Sullivan Principles are able to stand on our own feet and reads as follows: since their initiation; improve ourselves, while always pro- S. RES. 166 Whereas, 10 African heads of state endorsed tecting the helpless. the Global Sullivan Principles at the Leon H. Now I stand in this Chamber, on the Whereas, the late Reverend Leon H. Sul- Sullivan Summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in July floor of the Senate, to honor the en- livan dedicated his life to alleviating the 2006; plight of the poor and the disadvantaged in ergy and compassion of this great man Whereas, plans for the 8th Leon H. Sul- America and worldwide; livan Summit in Tanzania in 2008 include dedicated to his noble causes. I have Whereas, Reverend Sullivan received nu- broader regional endorsement of the Global only touched on a few of the many con- merous honors and awards during his life- Sullivan Principles among African nations: tributions to our Nation and our world. time, including recognition by LIFE maga- Now, therefore, be it These examples illustrate his unique zine in 1963 as one of the 100 outstanding ability to fight discrimination and in- young adults in America, the Presidential Resolved, That the Senate— justice across the globe. From child- Medal of Freedom in 1992, and the Eleanor (1) commemorates the life of the Reverend hood until his death, Leon Sullivan be- Roosevelt Award for Human Rights in 1999; Leon H. Sullivan; (2) salutes the positive impact of the Rev- lieved in the future and demonstrated a Whereas, having dedicated 37 years of his ministerial vocation to the historic Zion erend Sullivan’s achievements domestically relentless optimism regardless of the Baptist Church of Philadelphia, Reverend and internationally; and obstacles that tried to prohibit success. Sullivan’s leadership and innovation led to (3) encourages the continued pursuit of He characterized his life’s work by say- the creation of one of the largest congrega- Reverend Sullivan’s mission to help the poor ing: tions in the Nation during his time; and disenfranchised around the world.

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I commend from the House. an unparalleled scope; the terrorist at- the Red Cross for taking important ac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tacks of September 11, 2001, the Decem- tion to reform itself and I urge my col- clerk will report the bill by title. ber 2004 Asian tsunami and the 2005 leagues to support this important leg- The legislative clerk read as follows: hurricane season that included the islation. A bill (H.R. 1681) to amend the Congres- enormously destructive hurricanes Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I sional Charter of The American National Katrina, Rita and Wilma. These events ask unanimous consent that the bill be Red Cross. all challenged the Red Cross’s ability read a third time and passed, the mo- There being no objection, the Senate to respond to disasters quickly and ef- tion to reconsider be laid on the table, proceeded to consider the bill. fectively. and that any statements relating to Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I am In order to improve its disaster relief the bill be printed in the RECORD. pleased the Senate is considering H.R. services, the American Red Cross’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 1681, the American National Red Cross Board of Governors unanimously voted objection, it is so ordered. Governance Modernization Act of 2007. to accept recommendations given by an The bill (H.R. 1681) was ordered to a The Judiciary Committee approved and independent advisory board, which ex- third reading, was read the third time, the Senate passed our version of this amined the American Red Cross’s gov- and passed. bill last month, and I look forward to ernance structure and practices. H.R. approving the Red Cross Governance 1681 reflects these recommendations f bill again with the House-passed lan- and would improve the American Red guage. I want to thank my colleagues, Cross’s governance structure by cen- ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 24, Senator GRASSLEY and Senator KEN- tralizing and reorganizing its infra- 2007 NEDY, for their hard work on this issue structure. Some notable enhancements Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, I and for introducing this important bill. include reducing its board size from 50 ask unanimous consent that when the I also want to congratulate the Amer- members to 20 in order to facilitate Senate completes its business today, it ican Red Cross on appointing a new emergency action, giving the board all stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tues- President and CEO last week. Mark W. the powers in governing and managing day, April 24; that on Tuesday, fol- Everson, currently the Commissioner the American Red Cross, and estab- lowing the prayer and pledge, the Jour- of Internal Revenue was approved lishing a Presidential Advisory Council nal of proceedings be approved to date, unanimously by the Board of Gov- composed of eight to ten principal offi- the morning hour be deemed expired ernors to head the American Red Cross, cers of the executive departments and and the time for the two leaders re- effective next month. I congratulate senior officers of the Armed Forces to served for their use later in the day; him on his appointment and thank cur- provide governmental input and sup- that there then be a period of morning rent Chairwoman, Bonnie McElveen- port. Additionally, the modernized business for 60 minutes, with Senators Hunter for her dedicated leadership. charter would enhance congressional permitted to speak therein, with the Just last week we had the oppor- oversight and transparency by creating first 30 minutes under the control of tunity to see the importance of the Red an Ombudsman who would provide an the Republicans and the final 30 min- Cross and the good work they are doing annual report to Congress articulating utes under the control of the majority; on behalf of our citizens. In response to any concerns of volunteers, employees, that following morning business, the the horrific shootings on Virginia donors, clients and the public. The Senate resume consideration of S. 761; Tech’s campus, the American Red House adopted two amendments to the that on Tuesday, at the conclusion of Cross mobilized their local chapter and Senate-passed language that would the vote on the judicial nomination, provided 200–300 hot meals to rescue clarify and ensure that the chapters of the Senate stand in recess until 2:15 workers and police officers and ensured the American Red Cross are geographi- p.m. that Red Cross mental health workers cally and regionally diverse and that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without were available to students, faculty and the American Red Cross will reach out objection, it is so ordered. family members. I am glad the Senate to local charitable and faith-based or- and House have worked together to ganizations when providing relief serv- f pass this bill to enhance the American ices in local communities. These im- Red Cross’ governance structure so provements to the bill make no statu- ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. they can better provide these crucial tory changes and I hope my colleagues TOMORROW services in all emergencies. will support them. Mr. BINGAMAN. Madam President, if Since its founding by Clara Barton in According to the American Red there is no further business today, I 1881, the American Red Cross has pro- Cross’s end of the year report, Hurri- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- vided essential relief services to those cane Katrina created a record of 1.4 ate stand adjourned under the provi- affected by famine, floods and natural million families, or around 4 million sions of S. Res. 165 as a further mark of and manmade disasters. Last year people, who needed emergency assist- respect to the memory of the late Rep- alone, the American Red Cross re- ance such as food, clothing and other resentative JUANITA MILLENDER- sponded to approximately 75,000 disas- necessities. My wife, Marcelle, was one MCDONALD. ters with the help of more than one of hundreds of thousands of volunteers There being no objection, the Senate, million volunteers and thirty-five dedicated to providing these essential at 5:26 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, thousand employees. As a key partici- relief services to victims of Katrina. April 24, 2007, at 10 a.m.

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The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was In this week before us, may Congress shows around the country. Because of called to order by the Speaker pro tem- build upon the cornerstone of faith and their high skill level, their courage and pore (Ms. HIRONO). make the works of the Lord their very intense practices, accidents such as f own work. Grant success to their ef- this Saturday’s are uncommon. The forts as they respond to the needs of thoughts and prayers of my wife, Rox- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Your people. anne, and I are with the Davis family. TEMPORE Bless the House of Representatives, Americans will always cherish the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- all its Members and staff. Be for them, service of Lieutenant Commander fore the House the following commu- Lord, light that guides every decision Kevin Davis for our Nation. nication from the Speaker: and grants Your people hope and secu- In conclusion, God bless our troops, WASHINGTON, DC, rity, so together they may praise You and we will never forget September 11. April 23, 2007. forever. f I hereby appoint the Honorable MAZIE K. Amen. HIRONO to act as Speaker pro tempore on GLOBAL WARMING f this day. (Mr. CARNAHAN asked and was NANCY PELOSI, THE JOURNAL given permission to address the House Speaker of the House of Representatives. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The for 1 minute and to revise and extend f Chair has examined the Journal of the his remarks.) Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, MORNING HOUR DEBATES last day’s proceedings and announces to the House her approval thereof. with record temperatures set in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- first half of 2006, the need for Congress ant to the order of the House of Janu- nal stands approved. in this country to address global warm- ary 4, 2007, the Chair will now recog- ing is more pressing than ever, espe- nize Members from lists submitted by f cially in light of the mounting sci- the majority and minority leaders for PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE entific reports from around the world. morning hour debates. The Chair will The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the There is no longer any real debate alternate recognition between the par- gentleman from Missouri (Mr. within the scientific community. ties, with each party limited to not to There is broad scientific consensus CARNAHAN) come forward and lead the exceed 30 minutes, and each Member, House in the Pledge of Allegiance. that global warming exists, and we except the majority leader, the minor- Mr. CARNAHAN led the Pledge of Al- must act. We still have the opportunity ity leader, or the minority whip, lim- legiance as follows: to reverse the negative effects of global ited to not to exceed 5 minutes. climate change. However, this must be I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the done both here at home and in coopera- f United States of America, and to the Repub- tion around the world. That is why, RECESS lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. just before Earth Day this past week- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- end, my colleague and I, MARK KIRK, f ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair introduced H. Con. Res 104, a bipartisan declares the House in recess until 2 BLUE ANGEL TRAGEDY resolution expressing the need for the p.m. today. U.S. to participate in international (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 31 agreements that address global climate asked and was given permission to ad- minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- change and to put this Congress on dress the House for 1 minute and to recess until 2 p.m. record acknowledging climate change. vise and extend his remarks.) I invite my colleagues to cosponsor f Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. this bill. There is a companion in the Madam Speaker, this Saturday a sad b 1400 Senate. Please join me in taking this tragedy occurred during a Blue Angels early step to begin addressing climate AFTER RECESS air show at the Marine Corps Air Sta- change in this country and around the The recess having expired, the House tion at Beaufort, South Carolina. To- world. was called to order by the Speaker pro ward the end of the show, Blue Angel tempore (Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas) at 2 No. 6, piloted by Lieutenant Com- f p.m. mander Kevin Davis of Pittsfield, Mas- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER f sachusetts, crashed. PRO TEMPORE Lieutenant Commander Davis did not PRAYER The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- survive. Fortunately, there were no ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. other fatalities. Lieutenant Com- will postpone further proceedings Coughlin, offered the following prayer: mander Davis was a decorated pilot today on motions to suspend the rules ‘‘This is the day the Lord has made. who joined the Blue Angels in 2005. He on which a recorded vote or the yeas Let us rejoice and be glad.’’ served in the Navy for 11 years, 8 of and nays are ordered, or on which the The words of the Psalmist spring them as a fighter pilot. He flew 26 com- vote is objected to under clause 6 of from our lips, inspired by a beautiful bat missions in Afghanistan and the rule XX. weekend of season and life. Last week global war on terrorism. Lieutenant Record votes on postponed questions proved heavy with young tragedy and Commander Davis’s parents, John and will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. floor debate. Move us now to thank Ann Davis, are residents of Aiken, f You, Lord, for Your love endures for- South Carolina. He has two brothers, ever. Uplifting weather and the power Christian and Phil. NATIONAL FOSTER PARENTS DAY of prayer on Your holy day renew with- The Blue Angels are an elite team of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- in us the joy of salvation. fighter pilots to fly F/A–18s in air er, I move to suspend the rules and

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.

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At Kevin’s urg- These parents provide a vital role in Whereas the family, serving as the primary ing, I now submit for your consider- the welfare and upbringing of children source of love, identity, self-esteem, and sup- ation the National Foster Parents Day who need emotional support, guidance, port, is the very foundation of our commu- resolution. I ask you to join me in say- and mentors. They teach children fam- nities, and our United States; ing thank you, not only to Clifford and ily values and morals and help them Whereas foster families, who open their Phyllis Oshel, but to the hundreds of become significant members of society. homes and hearts to children whose families thousands of foster parents across our Foster parents teach these values to are in crisis, play a vital role in helping chil- help enable children become stable and dren heal and reconnect and in launching great Nation. When I think back to the support I confident adults. Children being cared those children into successful adulthood; for in foster homes can be traced all Whereas over 500,000 youth are in foster received from my mom and dad, I recognize the crucial role of our parents. the way back to biblical times. care with at least 380,000 in a family-home Foster care became increasingly setting; My mom set me on the path that has widespread in the United States when Whereas numerous individuals and public led me to Congress today. She taught Charles Loring Brace, a minister and and private organizations work to increase me my faith. She taught me to do unto director of the New York Children’s public awareness of the needs of children in others as I would have them do unto Aid Society, noticed a large number of foster care and leaving foster care as well as me. She taught me to speak to every- of the enduring and valuable contributions of homeless immigrant children in New foster parents; and one in a room no matter what their York. In 1953, Brace came up with a Whereas those families who are able to role or position. She also taught me plan to provide them homes by adver- serve a role as foster parents should be never to wear white shoes after Labor tising for families in other areas of the wholeheartedly encouraged to do so: Now, Day. All of her words of wisdom led me United States who were willing to take therefore, be it to where I am today. them in. Resolved, That it is the sense of the House In a perfect world, every child’s bio- of Representatives that— While many of these children were logical parents would play the role often indentured, Brace’s movement is (1) a National Foster Parents Day should that my parents played for me. But be established to recognize the contributions the origin of today’s foster care proof foster parents across the Nation; and sometimes a family can’t provide a gram. Today, foster parents and fami- (2) the President should issue a proclama- safe, supportive, sufficient home. When lies provide a safe and nurturing tem- tion calling on the people of the United tragedy strikes or turmoil rips a fam- porary home for children living in un- States and interested groups to conduct ap- ily apart, children are left dislocated stable conditions. There they can learn propriate ceremonies, activities, and pro- and need a new place to call home, at and grow until they have the oppor- grams to demonstrate support for foster par- least for a while. tunity to return living with their fam- ents across the Nation. Because many of these kids grew up ily. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. in unstable households, some suffer b 1415 HIRONO). Pursuant to the rule, the gen- emotional disturbances. Some are tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) and grieving the loss of their parents. All Foster parents are crucial towards the gentleman from South Carolina have endured more than any child ending the vicious cycle of neglect and (Mr. WILSON) each will control 20 min- should and all deserve a caring and child abuse that endanger children’s utes. supportive family. Today, over 500,000 lives. The Chair recognizes the gentleman American children still need a tem- This resolution also calls on the from Illinois. porary home, a foster home. Today, President to issue a proclamation bringing greater awareness to foster GENERAL LEAVE 380,000 have found one, thanks to foster care through various ceremonies, ac- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- parents. tivities, and programs. These events er, I ask unanimous consent that all To the foster parents in Kansas and educate communities and demonstrate Members may have 5 legislative days throughout America, today’s vote in support for foster parents who devote Congress is our way of honoring your in which to revise and extend their re- their lives lending a hand to children efforts. You are deeply appreciated, marks. in need. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and your contribution doesn’t go unno- Madam Speaker, I urge all Members objection to the request of the gen- ticed. to join me to support this resolution. tleman from Illinois? I hope that our vote is more than Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- There was no objection. symbolic, that it encourages more fam- ance of my time. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- ilies to open their homes to foster chil- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- er, I would yield such time as she dren. Caring for a foster child is one of er, I yield myself such time as I might might consume to the sponsor of this the greatest challenges that you’ll ever consume. legislation, Representative NANCY face, but the reward is immense. You’ll Madam Speaker, over 500,000 children BOYDA from Kansas. help a little girl piece her life back to- in the United States are involved in Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Madam gether. You’ll help a little boy feel safe some form of foster care. Placements Speaker, in the late 1980s, a Topeka and loved. You’ll earn the respect of in foster care have increased signifi- couple, Clifford and Phyllis Oshel, wel- your community, your country, and of cantly over the past 10 years. In situa- comed a foster child into their homes this Congress. tions of abuse and neglect, children and into their hearts. For 2 years, they Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. may be removed from their parents’ provided shelter, food, and, more im- Madam Speaker, I yield myself such home by a child welfare agency and portantly, caring. Through their pa- time as I may consume. placed in foster care. Some of the rea- tient guidance, they led that child According to the United States De- sons for foster care placement include from a time of crisis to what he now partment of Health and Human Serv- severe behavior problems in the child calls ‘‘the best years of my life.’’ ices, there are over 500,000 children in and/or a variety of parental problems That child’s name was Kevin foster care homes around the country. such as abuse, abandonment, illness, Surbagh. Ever since he left the Oshels’ I am proud to support legislation rec- including physical or emotional prob- house, he has worked to repay his debt ognizing the dedicated efforts put forth lems, incarceration, AIDS, alcohol, of gratitude. For 17 years, he has by foster parents. substance abuse, and death.

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It is a resolution that emphasizes ent coaching programs. We also need to en- have adopted children. I know one po- the words of the blues singer who said sure that children in foster care find safe, per- lice officer who has adopted 13 chil- once, ‘‘Who will save the world? Who’s manent homes, either by reuniting them with dren, a most unusual and unbelievable willing to try? Who will save the world their families or by adoption. man, salt of the earth, pillar of the uni- that is destined to die?’’ The success of our foster care system is verse. We are talking about saving the chil- vital to protecting our children, and our child Foster parents take children for med- dren, those unfortunate young people, welfare system relies on people like foster par- ical care and to school events. They many of whom their parents are incar- ents to run smoothly. These men and women may facilitate visitation between the cerated. There are more than 1.5 mil- on the front lines of the child welfare fight de- child and the birth parents in the fos- lion children in America whose parents serve all the recognition they can get. It is my ter home or other approved locations. are in prison or in jail. They are in hope that a National Foster Parents Day will Foster parents face many challenges in need of foster parenting. also draw attention to the need for quality fos- caring for the physical and emotional So, again, not only do we urge pas- ter care and capable foster parents, and allow needs of children. We need more foster sage, but I commend the gentlelady this system to continue benefiting our children parents to care and nurture our chil- from Kansas, and urge listeners and in need. dren who are unable to remain in their watchers and viewers to see whether or I thank Representative BOYDA for spon- homes. Foster parents should be com- not there is an opportunity for you to soring this legislation, and I urge its passage. Mr. CARDOZA. Madam Speaker, I rise in mended for their big hearts and com- open your heart and your home and be- strong support of H. Res. 179, a resolution de- mitment to provide stable homes for come a foster parent. claring the sense of the House that a National children. Mr. CROWLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise Foster Parents Day should be established. This is an issue that is very personal today in support of H. Res. 179, which calls I have a very personal interest in this issue. for the establishment of a National Foster Par- to me in a very serious way. My con- Seven years ago, I adopted two foster chil- gressional district has more grand- ents Day. We should establish this day to rec- dren. Since then, I have advocated on behalf parents taking care of children than ognize and appreciate our country’s foster par- of adoption and foster children in the Cali- any other district in the Nation, and it ents—the pillars of our child welfare system. fornia Assembly and in Congress. is followed closely by two additional These are the men and women who go out Our Nation’s foster care system was created congressional districts in the Chicago of their way to help children in need—children as a temporary safe haven for abused and ne- area. I want to commend the Illinois who have been maltreated or who had to be glected children. Sadly, it has become a way Department of Children and Family removed from dangerous home situations. of life for too many of our youth. On average, Services. I also want to commend some Foster parents open their hearts and their foster children spend nearly 3 years in the of the social welfare agencies that deal homes to these children, providing them with system, and move as many times from one seriously with foster parenting for chil- so much more than shelter. They allow these placement to another and from school to dren, agencies such as Sankofa an or- children to feel safe and secure once again, school. Far too many spend much longer in ganization that was started out of a and help them to begin the healing process. the system, with as many as 24,000 young crisis situation and now does an out- Children placed in foster care often come adults expected to ‘‘age out’’ of the system standing job. Agencies like One Church from some of the worst conditions imaginable. this year, cut loose with no family and little One Child that attempts to get individ- They have been abused, neglected, and bro- support. Several studies released in 2005 doc- uals to become foster parents to teen- ken down in ways beyond the physical. Many umented the special challenges facing these agers coming out of correctional facili- of these children enter foster care with serious youths, especially in the areas of mental ties, which is not an easy task. emotional damage as well. They have learned health, education and employment. They are So I commend the gentlewoman from that their home, the one place where they especially poorly prepared to be self-sufficient. Kansas (Mrs. BOYDA) for introducing H. should feel safe, can actually be more dan- Despite the sometimes valiant efforts and Res. 179, and urge its passage. gerous than the world outside. It is the foster good intentions of social workers, judges, fos- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- parent who helps build these children back up, ter parents and others, day-to-day life for chil- ance of my time. reminding them how love and attention feel, dren in foster care is often filled with emotional Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. and reassuring them that home can once hardship. Each year, thousands of children en- Madam Speaker, I have no other speak- again be a comfort. tering foster care will be separated from their ers at the moment. I reserve the bal- Far beyond helping a single child, quality brothers and sisters, some losing touch with ance of my time. foster care is also an investment in our com- each other for years to come. The trauma of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- munities. We have learned that being abused foster care takes its toll on young children. er, I know that I had a number of indi- or neglected dramatically increases the risk Over one-third will neither earn a high school viduals who had hoped to be here be- that kids will grow up to commit violent crimes, diploma nor a GED. One in four children in cause they are very interested in this which is why it is so important to have a foster care will be incarcerated within the first subject matter and who had intended strong foster care system to place children in 2 years after leaving the system, and over 20 to make comments, certainly Rep- as soon as possible. Research has shown that percent will become homeless at some time resentative MELISSA BEAN who still abused and neglected children who became after they turn 18. might get here before we finish, Rep- wards of the court and initially remained at These children are waiting. Speaking from resentative MICHELE BACHMANN from home, but were later placed in foster care be- personal experience, there is no greater joy in Minnesota, Representative FORTNEY cause of continuing abuse or neglect, were life than helping a child. PETE STARK, and Representative DEN- more likely to become violent criminals than Every child, no matter what station they may NIS CARDOZA all had statements that abused or neglected children who were placed be born to, deserves a chance to be raised in they wanted to present. in a safe foster home right away. a stable and loving home. Innocent children I would now yield to the other side to This is why we must continue to support our should not be forced to bear the mistakes of see if they have got other speakers, to foster parents. No child should be forced to re- others. see if any of my additional speakers main in a dangerous situation because there This is a big problem that will require bold will come before we yield back. are not enough available foster homes. We solutions. In order to save the next generation Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. I must make sure that funding for foster care is of children, we must re-dedicate ourselves to thank the gentleman, but we have no never capped or reduced so that our foster their welfare and pledge to do whatever nec- further speakers at this time. families can continue to receive the resources essary to nurture and protect them.

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This celebration honors the parents port of establishing a National Foster Parents parenting is also immeasurably rewarding. who open their hearts and their homes to chil- Day. When foster parents open their homes and dren who are in need of a family. As an On any given day in the United States, half hearts—sacrificing, while giving support and adoptee and member of the Adoption Caucus, a million children and youth are in foster care, love—they change children’s lives. Many fos- myself, I am proud of the efforts Congress has removed from their homes because of abuse ter parents go on to adopt the children that made to increase adoptions both nationally or neglect. On average, these young people they have in their home—60 percent of chil- and internationally, and to give special thanks will wait more than 31⁄2 years in the foster care dren who are adopted after they have been in to the many families who have sacrificed to system before finding a permanent home—20 foster care are adopted by foster parents. provide loving homes for foster children. percent wait 5 years or more. These children are given what every child de- Currently, thousands of children are without Foster parents have one of the hardest serves—a permanent home and a loving fam- permanent homes. Fortunately, for many of tasks on earth. Children who spend many ily. these children there are foster parents who years in abusive or neglectful homes are sub- It is important to recognize and honor the are eager to bring a child into their home. I stantially more likely than other kids to face crucial role that foster parents play in shaping cannot think of a more rewarding pursuit than emotional, behavioral, and academic chal- the lives of hundreds of thousands of children creating a family and bringing hope into a lenges. Foster parents have the daunting task each year. Because of this, I stand here today child’s life. of trying to make the foster child feel at home, in support of a National Foster Parents Day, to As a member of the Congressional Coalition gain their trust, provide some sense of stability honor their invaluable sacrifice, dedication, on Adoption, I am well aware of the positive and normality, and prove that they do care. and selfless commitment to improving the lives impact foster parents have on our children and Foster parents give of themselves unself- of children. communities. I am proud of the contributions ishly, opening their homes, families, lives, and Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, I rise foster parents make across America, and I loving arms to help protect children who are today in support of this bill, to express support hope my colleagues will join with me in sup- not safe in their own homes. For some chil- for a National Foster Parents Day. porting a National Foster Parents Day. dren, foster parents are literally lifesaving. For Today, there are more than 500,000 chil- Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today in too many children, what should be a short- dren in foster care nationwide. strong support of establishing a National Fos- term refuge becomes a long-term saga, involv- Most of these children come from extremely ter Parents Day. Individuals and families that ing multiple moves from one foster home to troubled homes, and compared to the other open their homes and their hearts to vulner- another. children, they are more likely to suffer educa- able children are truly deserving of our rec- I have come to appreciate that foster par- tionally, socially, and emotionally. ognition. enting is perhaps one of the most challenging This is an issue that is very close to my Of the over 500,000 foster children in the and most important components of the child heart. Over the years, my husband Marcus United States, 380,000 live with foster parents. welfare system. As a foster parent, you re- and I have cared for 23 foster children. Without the compassion of thousands of foster spond to the calling to care for children, to I know from experience that foster parents parents, our foster care system would fall take them into your homes, and to transition have to work diligently with local, State, and apart. Foster parents are the glue that holds them into the next phase of their lives—some- Federal agencies as well as within their the child welfare system together. times for weeks, and sometimes for almost the homes to respond to each child’s individual Every day, abused and neglected children child’s entire youth. I describe this response needs. enter the child welfare system and become as a calling—not a job, they don’t get paid Madam Speaker, I want to thank Represent- the responsibility of our society. As the collec- enough to call it a job; and not a choice, be- ative BOYDA for bringing attention to the foster tive caretakers of vulnerable children, we have cause if they had the wherewithal to choose, care system, and I encourage my colleagues a moral responsibility to ensure that foster they certainly would choose not to expose to support this bill. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- children receive the same love and opportuni- themselves to all of the trials and tribulations er, I yield the balance of our time. ties that we want our own children to receive. of fostering. It is a calling, a response to some The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Foster parents are the individuals that take on inner drive to respond to the difficulties of kids question is on the motion offered by the immense responsibility of providing who desperately need them. the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. abused and neglected children with loving It is this selflessness which I applaud today, DAVIS) that the House suspend the homes, often with very little government sup- which I believe is deserving of national rec- rules and agree to the resolution, H. port. ognition. For all the time, love, and resources Res. 179. Too often our society and this body ignore foster parents dedicate to their foster children, The question was taken. the plight of foster children. We do so at our I would simply like to say thank you. They The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the own peril, because foster children who are not truly are a gift to the world. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being provided with the supports they need to ma- I urge my colleagues to join in support of H. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ture and grow do not transition into self-suffi- Res. 179, expressing support for the establish- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- cient adults. Society bears responsibility for ment of a National Foster Parents Day. er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. this failure and we also bear the costs of in- Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today The yeas and nays were ordered. carceration, homeless services, and medical as a cosponsor of House Resolution 179, ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- care of former foster children who do not be- pressing support for National Foster Parents ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the come independent. A National Foster Parent’s Day. Chair’s prior announcement, further Day will shed much needed light on the strug- There are over half a million children in fos- proceedings on this question will be gles of our foster children as well as the sac- ter care in this country. Every child deserves postponed. rifices made by the families that welcome to have a safe and loving home, where they f those children into their homes and move do not have to worry about the fear of harm them toward brighter futures. It will also pro- or of being abandoned. While caring for a ATANACIO HARO-MARIN POST vide a forum to discuss the improvements that child is never easy, foster parents have addi- OFFICE must be made to our foster care system. Fi- tional difficulties to work through. All foster Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- nally, we will encourage more families to be- care children need special care, support and er, I move to suspend the rules and come foster parents by recognizing the vital nurturing. There are a wide array of issues pass the bill (H.R. 625) to designate the role that foster parents play in lives of chil- that these children are dealing with such as facility of the United States Postal dren. abandonment, physical or sexual abuse, un- Service located at 4230 Maine Avenue The thousands of foster parents around the disciplined or delinquent behaviors, and phys- in Baldwin Park, California, as the country are the heroes of our child welfare ical or emotional handicaps and disabilities. ‘‘Atanacio Haro-Marin Post Office’’.

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Atanacio Marin, or as he was better House suspend the rules and pass the (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the known, Nacho, by his friends, typifies bill, H.R. 625. United States Postal Service located at 4230 the soldiers that come from California. The question was taken; and (two- Maine Avenue in Baldwin Park, California, shall be known and designated as the So many of them are from Los Angeles thirds being in the affirmative) the ‘‘Atanacio Haro-Marin Post Office’’. and surrounding areas, so many have rules were suspended and the bill was (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, stories like Nacho has: one in which he passed. map, regulation, document, paper, or other was born in Mexico; one in which his A motion to reconsider was laid on record of the United States to the facility re- family came here for a better life; one the table. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to in which he became integrated with the f be a reference to the ‘‘Atanacio Haro-Marin community that he grew up in; one in SERGEANT DENNIS J. FLANAGAN Post Office’’. which he graduated from Sierra Vista LECANTO POST OFFICE BUILDING The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- High School and was on the track team ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- and ran in the Los Angeles marathon; Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman one in which he had a desire to serve er, I move to suspend the rules and from California (Mr. ISSA) each will his country; one in which he joined the pass the bill (H.R. 1402) to designate control 20 minutes. National Guard after completing high the facility of the United States Postal The Chair recognizes the gentleman school and decided to devote his life to Service located at 320 South Lecanto from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). serving the military. Highway in Lecanto, Florida, as the GENERAL LEAVE After his tour with the National ‘‘Sergeant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Guard ended, Nacho transferred to the Post Office Building’’. er, I ask unanimous consent that all regular Army and was assigned to Bat- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Members may have 5 legislative days tery C, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artil- tion. in which to revise and extend their re- lery Regiment at Fort Hood, Texas. In The text of the resolution is as fol- marks. January, 2 months before reporting for lows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there duty in the Middle East, Sergeant H.R. 1402 objection to the request of the gen- Marin was able to spend time with his Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tleman from Illinois? close-knit family. While he was in Iraq resentatives of the United States of America in There was no objection. he continued to remain close to his Congress assembled, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- family. He called home often and char- SECTION 1. SERGEANT DENNIS J. FLANAGAN er, I yield myself such time as I might LECANTO POST OFFICE BUILDING. acteristically sent his mother a Moth- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the consume. er’s Day card that read, ‘‘Don’t worry, United States Postal Service located at 320 As a member of the House Committee be happy.’’ Tragically, those uplifting South Lecanto Highway in Lecanto, Florida, on Oversight and Government Reform, words were some of his last. shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Ser- I am pleased to join my colleague in A checkpoint was manned by the sergeant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto Post Of- consideration of H.R. 625, which names geant and came under fire on June 3, fice Building’’. the postal facility in Baldwin Park, 2003. Unfortunately, this brave young (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, California, after Atanacio Haro-Marin. man did not survive the attack. He was map, regulation, document, paper, or other H.R. 625, which was introduced by record of the United States to the facility re- only 27 years old. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Representative HILDA SOLIS on Janu- The post office we are naming today be a reference to the ‘‘Sergeant Dennis J. ary 22, 2007, was reported from the in Baldwin Park we are naming not Flanagan Lecanto Post Office Building’’. Oversight Committee on March 29, 2007 just as a tribute to this fine soldier, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- by voice vote. This measure, which has but as a tribute to those who have gone ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- been cosponsored by the 52 members, to serve their country in this war and, linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman has the support of the entire California like so many others, have an American from California (Mr. ISSA) each will congressional delegation. Army Ser- story. control 20 minutes. geant Atanacio Haro-Marin, age 27, of Nacho’s American story is the story The Chair recognizes the gentleman Baldwin Park, California, was assigned of California, it is a story of the war from Illinois. to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artil- that is not often talked on this front, lery Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. He of patriotism, of devotion to family, of b 1430 was killed while manning the check- devotion to this Nation. And it is so GENERAL LEAVE point when his unit came under attack appropriate that we name a post office Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- from gunfire and rocket-propelled gre- after this fine young man from Cali- er, I ask unanimous consent that all nades south of Balad, Iraq on June 3, fornia. So I join with the majority in Members may have 5 legislative days 2003. urging its swift passage. in which to revise and extend their re- Sergeant Marin was born in Momax, Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- marks. Mexico, and lived there with his moth- ance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there er while his father worked in California Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- objection to the request of the gen- picking fruit and doing construction er, I have no further speakers. I reserve tleman from Illinois? jobs to support seven children. The the balance of my time. There was no objection. family reunited in Los Angeles when Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Sergeant Marin was 2, and they later back the balance of my time. er, I yield myself such time as I may moved to suburban Baldwin Park. He Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- consume. will be remembered as a proud and cou- er, I had expected that Representative On September 11, 2001, America was rageous soldier who was living out a SOLIS, who is the sponsor of this legis- forever changed. The rancid acts of ter- long-held dream of serving in the U.S. lation, would have been here, but rorism that occurred on this day military. maybe she had some difficulty getting struck a chord within the people. For Madam Speaker, I commend my col- back from way out west in California one moment in time we were not a hy- league for seeking to honor the mem- today. phenated people. We were not Irish-

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:07 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H23AP7.000 H23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 9652 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 April 23, 2007 American, African-American, Asian- lieved in the fight for freedom. He was geant Flanagan was a true American American, Greek-American. We were an American hero. hero. Our community, certainly Citrus simply American. Madam Speaker, I ask all Members County and all of Florida, mourn his It was with a resounding spirit of pa- to join with me in supporting this nam- loss. triotism that Dennis J. Flanagan went ing and this bill. We hope that in renaming this post to his local recruitment station and Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- office we will memorialize this brave took the vow to serve his country. As ance of my time. young man, Sergeant Dennis Flanagan, the President waged war against our Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- and never, ever forget his sacrifice for terrorist adversaries, Sergeant Flana- er, I reserve the balance of my time. our Nation. gan took his place as a member of the Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield 5 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- air assault infantry that invaded Iraq minutes to the gentlelady from Florida er, I yield myself such time as I may in 2003. He returned to Iraq in Sep- (Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE). consume. tember for his second tour of duty and Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- I simply want to commend the gen- was killed when his vehicle was struck ida. Madam Speaker, I rise today in tlewoman from Florida for introducing by a roadside bomb in Hawijah, Iraq, support of the bill, H.R. 1402, the Ser- this resolution, which speaks directly on January 19, 2006. geant Dennis J. Flanagan Lecanto Post to the greatest gift that one can give, Madam Speaker, I offer my condo- Office Building piece of legislation. It and that is to give his or her life for lences to the family of Sergeant Flana- will rename the South Lecanto High- the benefit of their fellow man and woman. gan and hope that my colleagues will way Post Office in Lecanto, Florida, vote in the affirmative to pass this A young man, who had no concern, after Army Sergeant Flanagan, who really, for himself, but was concerned measure that will allow the Lecanto, was killed by terrorist insurgents in Florida, post office to bear the name of for the country. 2006 while on patrol in Iraq. I urge passage of this resolution. Sergeant Dennis James Flanagan. I actually attended the services out Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- at Arlington Cemetery. I was with the ance of my time. ance of our time. family. I also attended the service for Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield the young man that was held in Citrus myself such time as I may consume. myself such time as I may consume. County. Madam Speaker, we have no further I join with my colleague in sup- In my district office, I have a photo- speakers here today on this fine young porting this naming of the Sergeant graph that his mom gave me that was gentleman. But, in closing, I can think Dennis J. Flanagan Post Office. Sergeant Flanagan grew up in Flor- taken at the service. And it appears as of no more appropriate statement on ida and attended high school there. He if there is this rainbow over the mark- the United States Armed Forces than was active and enjoyed sports. He ran er. It is truly a tribute to this 2001 to have a gentleman with a classic cross-country, played soccer, and was a graduate of Lecanto High School be- Irish name from Florida be honored on the same day for another post office as cadet commander at the school’s Civil cause Sergeant Flanagan was an active a gentleman born in Mexico, growing Air Patrol squadron. He loved learning member of the Junior ROTC, and he up in California, whose father was a about American history and hoped that achieved the rank of lieutenant in his day laborer. I think that speaks vol- one day he would be a history pro- first year. umes about the kinds of men and fessor. Within a week following the attacks His commitment to military service of September 11, 2001, on our country, women who are defending our country, began at an early age. He was an active he enlisted in the Army and began his not questioning anything except that member of the Junior Reserve Officer first tour of duty in Iraq. Sergeant their country asked for them and they Training Corps, or Junior ROTC, where Flanagan then re-enlisted for a second have followed and, unfortunately, two have fallen. he achieved the rank of first lieutenant tour in Iraq in September of 2005. Trag- I urge passage of both of these pieces during his junior year of high school. ically, he was killed, along with three other U.S. soldiers, when an IED hit a of legislation. I thank the majority for He began classes in Central Florida moving them in an expeditious fashion. Community College, but enlisted in the Humvee in which he was traveling. Only the Humvee driver survived the Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Army a week after September 11. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my Sergeant Flanagan was assigned to incident. bill, H.R. 1402, the Sergeant Dennis J. Flana- the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regi- Sergeant Flanagan was a soldier who firmly believed in our mission in Iraq gan Lecanto Post Office Building. ment, 1st Brigade Combat Team of the H.R. 1402 will rename the South Lecanto and in advancing the cause of freedom. 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Highway post office in Lecanto, FL, after Army Even as a young boy, his parents told Campbell, Kentucky. He fought with Sergeant Flanagan, who was killed by terrorist me that Dennis knew he wanted to be the air assault infantry that led the insurgents in 2006 while on patrol in Iraq. initial attack in 2003. a soldier in the U.S. Armed Forces. A 2001 graduate of Lecanto High School, Wise beyond his years, he understood A soldier who felt he must defend and Sergeant Flanagan was an active member of that victory could not be attained fight for freedom, Sergeant Flanagan the Junior ROTC, achieving the rank of First without action. He knew the dangers of received glowing recommendations Lieutenant his junior year. war and believed in serving his coun- from his superior officers and from fel- Within a week following the terrorist attacks try. After completing his first tour of low officers. One of the principal rea- of September 11, 2001, he enlisted in the duty, he re-enlisted in September of sons that he re-enlisted was to act as a Army and began his first tour of duty in Iraq 2005 for a second tour. As an experi- mentor to newly enlisted soldiers and in 2003. Sergeant Flanagan then re-enlisted enced soldier, he hoped he could act as to help train Iraqi Army recruits. for a second tour in Iraq in September of a mentor for new soldiers, and he want- Speaking of his future as a soldier 2005. ed to train the Iraqi Army recruits. and a patriot, Sergeant Flanagan once Tragically, he was killed January 20, 2006, On January 20, 2006, Sergeant Flana- mused in a poem that he was going to along with 3 other U.S. soldiers when an lED gan was on patrol in Iraq in his save for his son, and those words read: hit a Humvee in which he was traveling. Only Humvee with three other U.S. soldiers ‘‘And now, my son, I pray to thee, the Humvee driver survived the incident. and a driver when a roadside bomb, or never ever forget me; that I died a sol- Sgt. Flanagan was a soldier who firmly bean IED, was exploded near their vehi- dier’s death to keep you free with my lieved in our mission in Iraq and in advancing cle. All soldiers were wearing protec- last breath.’’ the cause of freedom. As a young boy, Sgt. tive body armor. However, only the His mom shared those words with Flanagan knew that he wanted to be a soldier driver survived the blast. Sergeant me, and I think it is appropriate that in the U.S. Armed Forces. A soldier who felt Flanagan was only 22 when he died. they be in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. we must defend America and fight for free- Today we honor the life of Sergeant In times when children and families dom, Sgt. Flanagan received glowing rec- Flanagan, a soldier who strongly be- need role models to look up to, Ser- ommendations from his superior officers and

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Majoring in marine biology, soldier’s death, to keep you free with my last The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there with a strong background in creative breath.’’ objection to the request of the gen- writing, she graduated from Chatham In times when children and families need tleman from Illinois? College in 1929 magna cum laude. De- role models to look up to and emulate, Ser- There was no objection. spite financial difficulties, Ms. Carson geant Flanagan was a true American hero. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- continued her studies at Johns Hopkins Our community feels his loss immensely. er, I yield myself such time as I might University, graduating in 1932 with a I hope that in renaming this post office, we consume. graduate degree in zoology. While ex- will memorialize Sergeant Flanagan’s courage As a member of the House Committee panding her great passion about zool- and never forget his sacrifice for this great Na- on Oversight and Government Reform, ogy and other living things, Carson tion. I am pleased to join with my colleagues taught at Johns Hopkins and at the Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield in the consideration of H.R. 1434, which University of Maryland while pursuing back the balance of my time. names the postal facility in Spring- her doctorate degree. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. We have no dale, Pennsylvania after Rachel Car- Due to financial circumstances, Car- further speakers, and I yield back the son. son found a part-time position as a balance of my time. H.R. 1434, which was introduced by writer for radio scripts at the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Representative JASON ALTMIRE of States Bureau of Fisheries. She was question is on the motion offered by Pennsylvania on March 9, 2007, was re- faced with sexist resistance, not un- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. ported from the Oversight Committee common at that time, not uncommon DAVIS) that the House suspend the on March 29, 2007, by voice vote. This at this time, as she took the civil serv- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1402. measure, which has been cosponsored ice exam, but after obtaining a high The question was taken. by 40 Members, has the support of the score, she was given a full-time posi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the entire Pennsylvania, congressional del- tion as a junior aquatic biologist at the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being egation. Bureau of Fisheries. At the U.S. Bu- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Starting in the mid-1940s, Ms. Carson reau of Fisheries, Ms. Carson sub- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- became concerned about the use of mitted one of her radio scripts, named er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. newly invented pesticides, especially ‘‘Undersea,’’ to the Atlantic Monthly, The yeas and nays were ordered. dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane, bet- which was published in 1937. Pub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ter known as DDT. This turned into an lishers, impressed with her writing, en- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the amazing thesis she entitled ‘‘Silent couraged her to expand the article into Chair’s prior announcement, further Spring.’’ ‘‘Silent Spring’’ focused on book entitled Under the Sea-Wind. proceedings on this question will be the environment and the effect of pes- Carson continued to write. Her sec- postponed. ticides on humans. This was known as ond book, The Sea Around Us, was on the New York Times best seller list for f Carson’s greatest work. She worked to defend the claims in ‘‘Silent Spring’’ 86 weeks and won the 1952 National RACHEL CARSON POST OFFICE until her death. It is believed that Car- Book Award and earned her two hon- BUILDING son’s ‘‘Silent Spring’’ was the catalyst orary doctorates. The book was then Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- for the United States taking a more in- made into an Oscar-winning documen- er, I move to suspend the rules and depth look at the use of pesticides, as tary. Her writing achievements did not pass the bill (H.R. 1434) to designate well as the founding of government end here, as she went on to publish a the facility of the United States Postal agencies such as the Environmental third and fourth book and write numer- Service located at 896 Pittsburgh Protection Agency. ous magazine articles. Street in Springdale, Pennsylvania, as Madam Speaker, I commend my col- Ms. Carson’s fourth and legendary the ‘‘Rachel Carson Post Office Build- league for seeking to honor the mem- book, Silent Spring, greatly influenced ing’’. ory, legacy, and contributions of Ra- the way Americans thought about the The Clerk read the title of the bill. chel Carson and urge swift passage of environment and was discussed by The text of the bill is as follows: this legislation. President John F. Kennedy. One of the H.R. 1434 Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- main themes of her novel was how all Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ance of my time. aspects of the environment were con- resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield nected. She explained that when one Congress assembled, myself such time as I may consume to uses a pesticide to exterminate a par- SECTION 1. RACHEL CARSON POST OFFICE speak in total support of the naming of ticular organism, the poison travels up BUILDING. this post office. the entire food chain, ultimately af- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the As a member of the committee, I fecting large animals and humans. United States Postal Service located at 896 thoroughly support the fact that we With the publication of Silent Spring, Pittsburgh Street in Springdale, Pennsyl- have not yet done enough to recognize Carson was able to draw in reputable vania, shall be known and designated as the some of the brave people from the past scientists in support of her cause of re- ‘‘Rachel Carson Post Office Building’’. (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, who created the government, the good sponsible DDT usage and help spread map, regulation, document, paper, or other parts of government that we take cred- awareness of its impact on the environ- record of the United States to the facility re- it for every day. Certainly, I believe ment. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to this is a good example. Not only was Rachel Carson was elected to the be a reference to the ‘‘Rachel Carson Post she, in fact, the person most respon- American Academy of Arts and Office Building’’. sible for recognizing the dangers of Sciences and received many honors, in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DDT and leading to the banning of it, cluding the Audubon Medal and the ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- but, quite frankly, Rachel Carson, in Cullen Medal of the American Geo- linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman her novel ‘‘Silent Spring,’’ brought to graphical Society, for her achieve- from California (Mr. ISSA) each will the forefront the very concept of writ- ments. Unfortunately, poor health kept control 20 minutes. ing works which are widely read, and, Ms. Carson from witnessing the ban on

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The major tle bit more about that because she past weekend we celebrated Earth Day conference room at the headquarters of taught zoology at the University of all across the country while Rachel the Environmental Protection Agency Maryland, right down the road from Carson is credited with the founding of is named the Rachel Carson Room. The where we are right now. And while she that movement as well. So, again, this Rachel Carson State Office Building is continued her studies at the Marine Bi- is a very timely measure today, and I located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, ological Laboratories in Woodshole, do encourage my colleagues to support and is home to the Department of En- Massachusetts, she continued her it. vironmental Protection and the De- teaching career. So in the very early I did want to mention that, unfortu- partment of Conservation and Natural days, she was getting to know the envi- nately, it was not long after the pub- Resources. There are also numerous ronment and getting a greater under- lishing of Silent Spring that Rachel bridges, parks, and schools which bear standing of the world around her and Carson took ill and breast cancer took her name as well. what was to come in her life. her life at the early age of 56, in 1964. To further recognize and honor her Now, according to Time Magazine, But that did not end the legacy of Ra- contributions in the centennial cele- ‘‘It was there in her early twenties that chel Carson. In 1980 she was post- bration of her birth and to honor her she first saw and became enchanted humously awarded the Presidential life as a teacher, scientist, environ- with the enormous mysteries of the Medal of Freedom, which all of our mentalist, activist, and, most of all, sea.’’ And as I talked about, this was a Members here know that is an incred- writer, please join me in supporting lifelong passion for Rachel Carson. Her ible honor to be bestowed upon some- and passing H.R. 1434. early writings at the time focused on one. And in 1999 Time Magazine recog- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- the waters and the seas, and I believe a nized Rachel Carson as one of the 20th ance of my time. lot of that has to do with her upbring- century’s 100 most influential Ameri- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- ing in Springdale, Pennsylvania, be- cans, again a fantastic and well-de- er, it is now my pleasure to yield such cause the Allegheny River flows right served honor. time as he may consume to the sponsor through the town there, right along the So, again, throughout western Penn- of this bill, one of the outstanding new river, and she spent a lot of time study- sylvania this year, her 100th birthday Members of the House, Representative ing the river in her youth growing up. we are celebrating Rachel Carson. And JASON ALTMIRE, from Pennsylvania. And the Rachel Carson homestead, it is important, having just had Earth Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I which is her childhood home, has been Day over the weekend and the increas- want to thank the gentleman from Illi- restored. And there is an active and on- ing awareness of the environment nois and the gentleman from California going presence there in the town, and around us, that we do allow Springdale for their very eloquent remarks. the stories are legendary about her Township, where this is a very popular This is a very special day for me. I spending hours and hours of time sit- measure and something that we have grew up in southwestern Pennsylvania, ting there on the riverbank, studying been waiting to see this day come. I right across the river from Springdale, the waters and thinking about it. And would ask my colleagues to show their support and recognize the tremendous Pennsylvania, where Rachel Carson those who knew her at the time knew contributions that Rachel Carson has was born and raised and where she is that that was her passion and that was had not only for western Pennsylvania, truly a legendary figure. She is an icon going to be the direction of her career not only for the United States of Amer- in western Pennsylvania, and this is a and her life. very special year for Rachel Carson’s In 1936 she went to work as a junior ica, but around the world. She truly is memory because May 27, 2007, would aquatic biologist at the U.S. Bureau of an icon, and she truly did change the have been Rachel Carson’s 100th birth- Fisheries, again very suitable to some- world. So at this time I would like to thank day. one with that level of interest and that the gentleman from Illinois for allow- And she has received tremendous educational background. She was the ing me to bring this bill forward. I honors throughout her life. We do have, second woman in the history of the thank the committee, and I thank the as the gentleman said, bridges named agency to hold a full-time professional gentleman from California. after her and schools and other things. position. So she was a trailblazer right Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I reserve But I can think of no greater represen- from the start. And her early writings, the balance of my time. tation for the beginning of Rachel Car- as the gentleman from California men- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- son and the beginning of the modern tioned, Under the Sea-Wind, The Sea er, it is my pleasure now to yield such environmental movement than to have Around Us, and The Edge of the Sea, time as he may consume to the gen- the post office in her hometown of celebrated the wonders of nature and tleman from Virginia (Mr. MORAN). Springdale named after her. And, iron- continued her ongoing expertise and in- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam ically, Springdale itself last year cele- terest in aquatics and the sea. The Sea Speaker, I thank my good friend from brated its centennial, so she was born Around Us won the John Burroughs Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) for yielding me the in the very early days of Springdale. Medal, which was then the equivalent time. And this bill has widespread support of what is today the National Book Just a few points about Rachel Car- throughout the district that I rep- Award. So here we see the beginnings son and Silent Spring and the profound resent, the Fourth Congressional Dis- of a writing career. And this is where transformational effect that that book trict where Springdale is located, but her English degree comes back, and she had on our society. also throughout all of western Pennsyl- now has expertise in not only zoology She was a Federal employee. She vania and all of Pennsylvania. And I do and water and the Bureau of Fisheries worked for the predecessor of the Fish thank the gentleman for his kind re- as her profession, but she begins a long and Wildlife Service. She was recog- marks. But I wanted to talk a little bit and fruitful career as an author, so she nized, even as a child, as an out- about Rachel Carson. wins what is then the equivalent of the standing writer. But she saw some- As I said, she was born in 1907 in National Book Award. And within the thing that she knew was wrong, and Springdale. She graduated from the first year, this was in the 1930s, that she dedicated her life to changing the Pennsylvania College for Women, book sold over 200,000 copies. future for subsequent generations of which currently is known as Chatham Rachel Carson is most famous, of Americans and really changed the College. And Rachel Carson got her de- course, for her book, Silent Spring, world in terms of its view of pesticides.

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I can remember, I am old all of the youth, but to have been there Whereas prevention education programs carried out by rape crisis and women’s enough to remember, the big clouds of and be old enough to remember, I join health centers have the potential to reduce pesticides, and we would run in and out with him because I remember DDT as I the prevalence of sexual assault in their of them, and we would follow the pes- was growing up in rural America, and communities; ticide truck on bicycles, and we had no the utilization of it as people would Whereas because of recent advances in idea this was poisonous stuff that was spray their crops and use it to fight DNA technology, law enforcement agencies being put into our lungs, our atmos- pesticides, but were endangering them- have the potential to identify the rapists in phere. And yet at that time the pes- selves. And there was a great deal of tens of thousands of unsolved rape cases; ticide industry came up with a doctor, fear and consternation. Whereas aggressive prosecution can incar- he was on television, everybody So again, I thank the gentleman cerate rapists and therefore prevent them from committing further crimes; watched him as he said that she was from Pennsylvania for introducing this Whereas free, confidential help is available absolutely wrong. There was no sub- legislation. I urge its support. to all survivors of sexual assault through the stance to her allegations; that if people Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- National Sexual Assault Hotline, more than listened seriously to her, it would ance of my time. 1,000 rape crisis centers across the United cause widespread disease and poverty The SPEAKER pro tempore. The States, and other organizations that provide all over the world. question is on the motion offered by services to assist survivors of sexual assault; the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Whereas the rate of sexual assaults has de- b 1500 DAVIS) that the House suspend the creased by half in the last decade; and And he said that the scientific evi- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1434. Whereas April is recognized as ‘‘National dence shows that there is no harm to The question was taken. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention these pesticides, these toxic chemicals. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Month’’: Now, therefore, be it One might refer to that when we look opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Resolved, That— (1) it is the sense of the House of Rep- at some of the other trailblazers who in the affirmative, the ayes have it. had the courage to speak up, despite resentatives that— Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, on that I (A) National Sexual Assault Awareness and those who too readily condemn them demand the yeas and nays. Prevention Month provides a special oppor- because they are making a profit from The yeas and nays were ordered. tunity to educate the people of the United current conditions. Climate change, en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- States about sexual violence and to encour- docrine disruptions and the like. She ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the age the prevention of sexual assault, the im- had the kind of courage and intellect Chair’s prior announcement, further proved treatment of its survivors, and the and goodness of spirit to change the proceedings on this question will be prosecution of its perpetrators; world. I am very pleased that she is postponed. (B) it is appropriate to properly acknowledge the more than 20,000,000 men and getting a little recognition from the f Congress today. women who have survived sexual assault in the United States and salute the efforts of Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I yield EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE WITH RESPECT TO RAISING survivors, volunteers, and professionals who myself such time as I may consume. combat sexual assault; In closing, I think this is so appro- AWARENESS AND ENCOURAGING PREVENTION OF SEXUAL AS- (C) national and community organizations priate that we consider today, at a and private sector supporters should be rec- time when we are looking at ever more SAULT ognized and applauded for their work in pro- vexing issues of the use of pesticides, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam moting awareness about sexual assault, pro- the need for pesticides, the inter- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules viding information and treatment to its sur- national conventions. I will be part of and agree to the resolution (H. Res. vivors, and increasing the number of success- a group, House and Senate, that will be 289) expressing the sense of the House ful prosecutions of its perpetrators; in Belgium this weekend where one of of Representatives with respect to rais- (D) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals should be recognized the major topics will be meeting with ing awareness and encouraging preven- and applauded for their hard work and inno- the Europeans on the next step in find- tion of sexual assault in the United vative strategies to increase the percentage ing ways to limit or eliminate various States and supporting the goals and of sexual assault cases that result in the pesticides, in addition to the constant ideals of National Sexual Assault prosecution and incarceration of the offend- effort to deal with ozone-depleting Awareness and Prevention Month. ers; chemicals. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- (2) the House of Representatives strongly We are, today, as a result of her tion. recommends national and community orga- work, we are in fact smarter in the way The text of the resolution is as fol- nizations, businesses in the private sector, we look at the chemicals that bring lows: colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through National Sexual Assault good things to life, as I think that we H. RES. 289 Awareness and Prevention Month, awareness once said. We don’t assume they are Whereas, on average, a person is sexually of sexual violence and strategies to decrease bad. We do test to make sure that what assaulted in the United States every two- the incidence of sexual assault; and they do good for us is well measured and-a-half minutes; (3) the House of Representatives supports against the side effects. That was a Whereas the Department of Justice reports the goals and ideals of National Sexual As- standard created as a result of Rachel that 191,670 people in the United States were sault Awareness and Prevention Month. sexually assaulted in 2005; Carson. We are honored to have had Whereas 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- somebody who worked for the Federal been victims of rape or attempted rape; ant to the rule, the gentleman from Government, who published and who Whereas children and young adults are Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) and the gentle- cared and who persevered throughout most at risk, as 44 percent of sexual assault woman from West Virginia (Mrs. her entire life. victims are under the age of 18, and 80 per- CAPITO) each will control 20 minutes. I join with the majority in urging the cent are under the age of 30; The Chair recognizes the gentleman Whereas sexual assault affects women, swift passage of this bill. from Virginia. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- men, and children of all racial, social, reli- ance of my time. gious, age, ethnic, and economic groups in GENERAL LEAVE Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- the United States; Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam er, to close, let me just thank the gen- Whereas only 41 percent of sexual assault Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that victims pursue prosecution by reporting tleman from Pennsylvania for intro- their attack to law enforcement agencies; all Members may have 5 legislative ducing this legislation, and the gen- Whereas two-thirds of sexual crimes are days to revise and extend their re- tleman from California for his eloquent committed by persons who are not strangers marks and include extraneous material statements in support of it. to the victims; in the RECORD.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:07 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H23AP7.000 H23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 9656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 April 23, 2007 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The consequences of sexual assault ing less than horrific. A person is sexu- objection to the request of the gen- for victims are enormous and go well ally assaulted in the United States tleman from Virginia? beyond physical effects. One-third of every 21⁄2 minutes. Children and young There was no objection. victims suffer from post-traumatic adults are the most at risk. Forty-four Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam stress disorder, according to the Na- percent of sexual assault victims are Speaker, I yield myself such time as I tional Victims Center; one-third seri- under the age of 18. may consume. ously consider suicide; 13 percent actu- The emotional and physical scars Madam Speaker, H. Res. 289 recog- ally attempt suicide. from sexual assaults exact a terrible nizes April as National Sexual Assault The roots of sexual assault violence toll on our loved ones, our families, our Awareness and Prevention Month. The are cultural. A 1991 study by the Jac- communities, and our country. In my purpose of National Sexual Assault queline White and John Humphrey view, we can and we must do better. We Awareness and Prevention Month is to study found that 56 percent of high have made important strides in this increase the public’s awareness and un- school girls and 76 percent of high battle. We have expanded the use of derstanding about sexual violence in school boys thought that forcible sex DNA to solve sexual assault crimes, re- our society in order to encourage and was acceptable under some cir- duced the backlog in the testing of support prevention of sexual assault. cumstances. Some 51 percent of boys rape cases, and solved more sexual as- The United States has the highest and 41 percent of girls thought that sault crimes, and ensuring that those rate of any country publishing such certain circumstances included when a who commit these heinous offense are statistics. A person is sexually as- boy ‘‘spent a lot of money on the girl.’’ put behind bars. saulted in the United States every 21⁄2 Thirty-one percent of boys and 32 per- Last year, we passed the Adam Walsh minutes. The National Institute of Jus- cent of girls thought that forced sex Act to protect our children from sexual tice estimates that over 300,000 women was acceptable when women had had predators. Over 100,000 sex offenders and 90,000 men are forcibly raped each past sexual experiences. Eighty-seven were lost or unaccounted for by the year in the United States; but accord- percent of boys and 79 percent of girls States. The Adam Walsh Act will fix ing to the American Medical Associa- thought it was acceptable when a man that problem and make sure that sex tion, these numbers are lower than na- and woman were married. Sixty-five offenders are registered, that the pub- tional incidents of rape or attempted lic is aware of sex offenders in their rape. percent of boys, 47 percent of girls Approximately 17.7 million American thought it acceptable if a boy and a communities, and help parents protect women and 2.8 American men have girl had been dating for more than 6 their children. been victims of rape or attempted rape months. In my home State of West Virginia, at some point during their lives, ac- So, Madam Speaker, it is easy to see domestic violence complaints have in- cording to the Bureau of Justice statis- where there is need to focus much of creased 400 percent since 1989. More and tics. That equates to one in every six our awareness and prevention efforts. more, victims are feeling empowered to women and one in every 33 men. The Sexual assault is a threat to the pub- approach law enforcement officers with National Center for Victims of Crime lic health and public safety. It demands these problems. Although we all would indicate that among women who have a coordinated response in the form of like to see an end to domestic violence, been raped, 39 percent have been raped awareness, prevention, aggressive pros- it is a good step that more and more more than once. Most victims are chil- ecution and service provision. The Na- victims are reporting the crimes com- dren or young adults. Some 44 percent tional Sexual Violence Resource Cen- mitted against them, allowing the per- of sexual assault victims are under the ter, a project of the Pennsylvania Coa- petrators to be tried for their crimes. age of 18; 80 percent are under the age lition Against Rape, estimates that We must continue to work with vic- of 30. there are 1,400 community crisis cen- tims, helping them come forward with There are no significant differences ters providing services to victims of their complaints. This can often be a in the rate of sexual assault among ra- sexual assault across the country. Such difficult task, especially when the per- cial and ethnic groups, as sexual as- efforts have made a difference. Over son committing the crime is a spouse, sault affects all populations roughly the past decade, we have reduced the companion or family member, which is equally, though its impact is felt dis- rate of rapes and attempted rapes by sadly often the case. proportionately by those least able to half. Yet at half, our highest level, we Madam Speaker, this resolution rec- protect themselves. For example, per- are still the highest rate of sexual as- ognizes the important role that aware- sons with disabilities are estimated to sault in the world. So much more needs ness and prevention can play in reduc- be one and a half to five times more at to be done to further address the ing the incidence of sexual assault. The risk of sexual assault than the general scourge in our society. crime of sexual assault is so hurtful population. Between one-third and two- So, Madam Speaker, as we observe and so tragic, we must redouble our ef- thirds of known sexual assault victims National Sexual Assault Awareness forts and make sure that we use every are age 15 or younger, according to a and Prevention Month, it is our hope tool at our disposal to protect everyone 2000 study by Population Reports, and that a month of intensified awareness from this horrible crime. I urge my col- women age 16 to 25 are three times efforts combined with a broad spec- leagues to support this resolution. more likely to be raped than those of trum of sexual violence prevention Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- higher age groups, according to the Bu- work throughout the year will bring us ance of my time. reau of Justice statistics. Also, the closer to ending and eradicating sexual Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam studies indicate that those in extreme assault in our society. Accordingly, I Speaker, I yield such time as he may poverty are twice as likely to be vic- urge my colleagues to support the reso- consume to the author of the resolu- timized as other women. lution. tion, my distinguished colleague from Most sexual assaults are not com- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Virginia (Mr. MORAN). mitted by strangers. Studies show that ance of my time. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam 70 percent of victims know their Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I Speaker, I thank my good friend from attackers, and this contributes to the yield myself such time as I may con- Virginia for yielding to me. underreporting of sexual assault. At sume. As the sponsor of this legislation, I the same time, studies show that 90 Madam Speaker, I rise in support of also want to thank the Democratic percent of those who knew their H. Res. 289, which is intended to raise leadership for bringing it to the floor, attackers did not report the crime. The awareness of the problem of sexual as- because, Madam Speaker, sexual vio- study also found that most sexual assault in the United States and encour- lence is an epidemic in this country, it saults occur in the victim’s home or age ways to prevent it. is a threat to our public health and our that of a friend, relative, or acquaint- The statistics outlined in the resolu- public safety that demands our atten- ance. tion speak for themselves and are noth- tion. One in six women and one in 33

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Responding to sexual assault public health, social services, and law 289, in support of the goals and ideals of Na- must start with prevention. enforcement professionals working in tional Sexual Assault Awareness and Preven- The roots of sexual violence are cul- our communities to respond to sexual tion Month, to support programs to help sur- tural. A study of American high school violence and those educators and advo- vivors heal and prevent incidents in the future. students found that the majority of cates working to prevent it, and I en- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam girls and three-quarters of boys courage my colleagues to stand with us Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. thought that forced sex was acceptable in rededicating ourselves to efforts to Res. 289, which expresses the ‘‘sense of the under some circumstances, including end these crimes on our streets, in our House of Representatives with respect to rais- when a woman had had past sexual ex- schools and in our lives. ing awareness and encouraging prevention of periences or when a boy spent a lot of Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I sexual assault in the United States and sup- money on the girl. Statistics like this would like to close with a strong state- porting the goals and ideals of National Sexual make it tragically unsurprising that 70 ment that this resolution recognizes Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. percent of assaults are perpetrated by the important role of awareness in pre- I was the lead Democratic sponsor of the someone that is known by the victim. vention of sexual assault in this coun- original legislation, introduced by former Rep- b 1515 try. It is a scourge on our Nation, it is resentative Mark Green and signed into law in a scourge on our young people, our 2003, that designated April as National Sexual Fifty-five percent of rapes, the ma- women and other victims, and I urge Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. jority of rapes, occur in the home of all Members to join together to pass While we are taking the time today to high- the victim or a friend, relative or ac- this resolution. light this important issue, it is important that quaintance. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- we remember that preventing sexual assault We must begin with prevention, be- ance of my time. should be a top priority during each month of cause the consequences of sexual vio- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam the year. We must also remember that violence are so severe and because it is a Speaker, I yield myself such time as I lence against women is not just a women’s crime whose impact is felt dispropor- may consume just to thank my col- issue, it is a men’s issue, too. tionately by those least able to protect league from Virginia for introducing Every 21⁄2 minutes, someone in the United themselves: the young, the disabled, the resolution and to urge my col- States is sexually assaulted. I have long been the impoverished. In addition to suf- leagues to support the resolution. a champion of increased efforts to prevent vio- fering the physical effects of these ter- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I lence against women and in 2004, legislation rible acts of violence, a third of victims rise today in support of H. Res. 289, to raise that I first introduced, ‘‘The Debbie Smith Act,’’ suffer from posttraumatic stress dis- awareness and encourage prevention of sex- was signed into law. Through this landmark order, a third seriously consider sui- ual assault in the United States and support act, we have the ability to protect our daugh- cide, and 13 percent actually attempt the goals and ideals of National Sexual As- ters, our sisters, and our friends by putting it. While we hope and work for a day sault Awareness and Prevention Month. rapists behind bars through DNA evidence. when sexual violence might be eradi- Violence against women—rape, sexual as- We know that DNA evidence is better than a cated completely from our society, we sault and domestic violence—affects women fresh set of fingerprints. And we know that it must also deal with the consequences worldwide. Violence not only affects women in is often better than eyewitness testimony. With of these crimes, working to provide as- the home, but in the workplace, school and ‘‘The Debbie Smith Act,’’ the hundreds of sistance to victims and aggressively every arena of life. Having served as Johnson thousands of rape kits that were gathering prosecuting offenders. Country District Attorney for 12 years, I know dust across the country are finally being proc- National Sexual Assault Awareness first hand the devastating consequences of essed. and Prevention Month is dedicated to domestic and sexual violence, assault, rape It is vitally important that we support the Vi- increasing the public’s understanding and child abuse and incest. Those experi- olence Against Women Act by fully funding the about sexual violence in our society. ences encouraged me to become a cofounder important programs that will help women es- This effort can help communities sup- of SAFEHOME, a local shelter for survivors of cape abusive and dangerous situations and port rape and sexual assault survivors, sexual assault and domestic violence, and begin new lives that are free from violence victims and their families, as well as highlighted the importance of public aware- and fear. The organizations, shelters, and the individuals and agencies that pro- ness, effective prevention policies and law en- counseling centers that are on the front lines vide rape crisis intervention and pre- forcement working hand in hand to stop these of this problem need our steadfast commit- vention services throughout the year. horrific crimes. ment that they will have the resources to con- More than 1,000 rape crisis centers Sexual assault is an epidemic that knows no tinue their important work. nationwide educate their communities boundaries on the basis of age, socio- I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- about the prevention of sexual violence economic status, race, religion, nationality or tion. and provide services to victims. In Vir- educational background. My home State of Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam ginia, for example, these centers serve Kansas is no exception. In 2005, the Kansas Speaker, I yield back the balance of approximately 3,000 victims of rape Bureau of Investigation reported over 1,000 my time. every year. In my district, the SARA reported incidents of rape. And that number The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Program at the Alexandria Office on cannot possibly reflect the harsh reality of how question is on the motion offered by Women supports survivors throughout many incidents occurred but were not re- the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. their healing process, through hotline ported. The tragedy of injustice exacerbates SCOTT) that the House suspend the counseling and support groups and in- the victimization. rules and agree to the resolution, H. novative programs like ‘‘Living Out A person is sexually assaulted in the United Res. 289. Loud,’’ a performing arts program for States every two-and-a-half minutes; 1 in 6 The question was taken. survivors of sexual violence looking to women and 1 in 33 men have been victims of The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the find new joy in life after recovering rape or attempted rape. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being from rape or sexual assault. The person Sexual Assault Awareness Month is essen- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. who founded that is an inspiration to tial to bring attention to this problem, educate Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam everyone and brings back lives that the public, and help protect survivors from fu- Speaker, on that I demand the yeas have been so profoundly and adversely ture victimization and prevent the continuation and nays. affected by this experience. of the cycle of violence from generation to The yeas and nays were ordered.

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This resolution proceedings on this question will be pact of crime on victims and survivors of supports the missions and goals of Na- crime, and of the rights and needs of such postponed. victims and survivors; and tional Crime Victims’ Rights Week to f (2) directs the Clerk of the House of Rep- increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of crime victims in SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND resentatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Office for Victims of the United States during this week and GOALS OF NATIONAL CRIME VIC- Crime in the Department of Justice. throughout the year. TIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The theme of the 2007 National Crime Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam ant to the rule, the gentleman from Victims’ Rights Week is ‘‘Victims Speaker, I move to suspend the rules Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) and the gentle- Rights: Every Victim, Every Time.’’ In and agree to the resolution (H. Res. woman from West Virginia (Mrs. honor of every victim, we renew our 119) supporting the mission and goals CAPITO) each will control 20 minutes. commitment to protecting the rights of National Crime Victims’ Rights The Chair recognizes the gentleman of crime victims and to providing them Week in order to increase public aware- from Virginia. effective assistance programs. We also ness of the rights, needs, and concerns GENERAL LEAVE commend the countless numbers of of victims and survivors of crime in the Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam professionals and volunteers who dedi- United States during such week and Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that cate their lives to helping victims and throughout the year. all Members have 5 legislative days to survivors of crime. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- revise and extend their remarks and in- This week is marked by many special tion. clude extraneous material on the bill events held across the Nation, includ- The text of the resolution is as fol- under consideration. ing the national observance and can- lows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dlelight ceremony held here in Wash- H. RES. 119 objection to the request of the gen- ington, DC, a 5K run/walk and Victims’ Whereas currently in the United States, tleman from Virginia? Rights Fair in Sierra Vista, Arizona, a there are millions of victims and survivors of There was no objection. Crime Victims’ Rights Rally in Harris- crime whose physical, financial, emotional, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam burg, Pennsylvania, and many more. and spiritual needs are entitled to the atten- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I While these events provide excellent tion and support of individuals and commu- may consume. opportunities to focus on victims nities across the United States; Madam Speaker, H. Res. 119 recog- rights, this is an issue that requires Whereas the collaborative efforts of crimi- nizes this week as National Crime Vic- our utmost attention year-round. That nal and juvenile justice professionals, victim tims’ Rights Week in order to increase is why it is encouraging that there are service providers, public policy makers, al- over 10,000 victims assistance programs lied professionals, and the Office for Victims public awareness of the rights, needs, of Crime and the Office on Violence Against and concerns of victims and survivors providing emotional, financial, phys- Women within the Department of Justice of crime in the United States during ical and spiritual support every day. have helped enhance public safety and vic- this week and throughout the year. Ob- As the gentleman from Virginia said, tim awareness in various communities of all viously, we are very attuned to victims a week honoring the victims and sur- sizes across the United States; this week as we mourn the tragic vivors of crime is especially poignant Whereas since 1984, the Victims of Crime deaths and injuries of the Virginia following last week’s tragedy at Vir- Act (VOCA) has collected $8 billion in fines, Tech shootings last week, though this ginia Tech. The loss of innocent lives fees, and assessments on individuals con- resolution was scheduled for victims affects so many others who are left be- victed of Federal crimes to support crime hind. The outpouring of prayers and victim compensation and victim assistance generally, without any reference to programs nationwide; specific victims. condolences reminds us that victims Whereas there are over 10,000 system-based In 2003, the last year for which we and survivors of crime will not be for- and community-based victim assistance pro- have compiled figures, there were 24.2 gotten and will continue to receive grams that provide greatly needed interven- million criminal victimizations of peo- much needed community support. tions, support, and justice system advocacy ple over the age of 12 in the United I urge my colleagues to support this to crime victims and survivors, including States. Of those, 5.4 million were vio- resolution. 4,400 programs that receive VOCA funding; lent victimizations and 18.6 were prop- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Whereas the theme of the 2007 National erty victimizations. Unfortunately, ance of my time. Crime Victims’ Rights Week, called ‘‘Vic- there were many more crimes than Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam tims’ Rights: Every Victim, Every Time’’, those figures suggest. It is estimated Speaker, I yield such time as he may recognizes that all victims and survivors of consume to the gentleman from Cali- crimes deserve to have victims’ rights and that only 48 percent of violent crimes access to victims’ services, and recognizes and only 38 percent of property crimes fornia (Mr. COSTA), the author of this the ongoing efforts of countless victim serv- are reported to police in each year. resolution. ice providers, justice professionals, and al- We talked about the large group of Mr. COSTA. I thank the gentleman lied professionals and volunteers who self- victims in the resolution preceding this for yielding. lessly dedicate their lives to helping victims one involving sexual assault victims. Madam Speaker, as a cochairman of and survivors of crimes to exercise their vic- Clearly we want to be aware of the the Congressional Victims’ Rights Cau- tims rights and access important victim need of victims of all crimes and do cus, along with Congressman TED POE, services; whatever we can, not only to address we rise today in support of House Reso- Whereas, in 2007, the week of April 22 victimizations that occur but also to lution 119, the 2007 National Crime Vic- through April 28, is dedicated as the national tims’ Rights Week resolution, express- observance during which crime victims’ and prevent the crimes occurring in the survivors’ rights, needs, and services will be first place. Supporting the mission and ing the sense of Congress’ support for recognized; and goals of the National Crime Victims’ Victims’ Rights Week and the efforts Whereas during the 2007 National Crime Rights Week will increase the public to increase public awareness in the Victims’ Rights Week, the Congressional awareness of the rights, needs, and con- United States and throughout the Victim’s Rights Caucus will honor a victim cerns of victims and survivors of crime, country with everything that is occur- or survivor of crime, a victim service pro- and I urge my colleagues to support ring, as my colleagues have indicated. vider, and an allied professional and this resolution. I also want to thank the chairman of innovators in public policy development the Judiciary Committee and Congress- whose efforts on behalf of crime victims and Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- survivors are visionary and exemplary: Now, ance of my time. man SCOTT for their leadership on vic- therefore, be it Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I tims issues and for helping bring this Resolved, That the House of Representa- yield myself such time as I may con- bill to the floor today, as well as the tives— sume. gentlewoman from West Virginia.

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Every victim, every time. symbolic to remind all of us that in our are criminals’ dollars that are levied Therefore, we must do everything we Nation, and in the world, crime knows for their criminal act. It is simply can. The 22 leading national organiza- no boundaries. wrong. tions have come out in official support Victims of crimes are sons and For the last 2 years, the Crime Vic- of the Victims’ Rights Week resolution daughters, brothers and sisters, par- tims Caucus led the effort to protect including the National Network to End ents, neighbors and friends. They are that fund, and we are doing so again Domestic Violence, Rape, Abuse, and those who are struggling to survive the this year. As long as I am in Congress, Incest National Network, Justice Solu- aftermath of crime, and therefore they I will continue to fight any effort that tions, National District Attorneys As- deserve our support. They deserve the would effectively deny services to sociation, National Children’s Alliance, services to help them cope. those victims. National Coalition against Domestic When I came to Washington 3 years Let me tell you what the Crime Vic- Violence, the National Alliance to End ago, I discovered that there was a void tims Fund has done over the years. It Sexual Violence, Mothers Against in the leadership on victims issues, so has dedicated more than $8 billion an- Drunk Driving, and the National Cen- together with my colleague, Congress- nually and supported more than 4,400 ter for Victims of crime. I include the man TED POE, we developed the bipar- victim assistance programs throughout full list for the RECORD. tisan voice for victims in Congress, the the country that has benefited over 3.8 VICTIMS ORGANIZATIONS OFFICIAL SUPPORT Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus, million. It helps get beds in domestic FOR H. RES. 119 which we together cochair. For Mem- violence shelters, it helps ensure that Organization: Justice Solutions; National bers and staff who are listening today, rape victims receive proper counseling, Association of VOCA Assistance Administra- we welcome your participation in this and, sadly, sometimes it even has to go tors; National Organization of Parents of Crime Victims’ Caucus. to help families pay for funeral ex- Murdered Children; American Probation and On behalf of the caucus, we have in- penses. Parole Association; National Crime Victims troduced this legislation to recognize Research and Treatment Center; the Na- This fund, therefore, plays a critical tional Judicial College; American Society of the fact that, as most Americans know role in all of our communities through- Victimology; National Center for Victims of all too well, crime knows no country, out the country. Several groups which Crime; National Alliance To End Sexual Vio- no geographic, no demographic, and no I am proud to represent in my own dis- lence; National Organization for Victim As- political boundary, and it touches all trict include but are not limited to the sistance; Stop Family Violence; Mothers of our communities, unfortunately. Marjorie Mason Center in Fresno, the Against Drunk Driving; The National Coali- This resolution before you provides Kern, Fresno and Kings County Proba- tion of Victims in Action; National Associa- support for Victims Rights Week and tion Departments, Clinica Sierra Vista, tion of Crime Victim Compensation Boards; the Crime Victims Fund, which are two National Coalition Against Domestic Vio- the Rape Counseling Service of Fresno lence; National Network To End Domestic legacies of a former President of ours, and the Comprehensive Youth Service. Violence; National District Attorneys Asso- President Ronald Reagan. Let me give Our caucus is committed to ensuring ciation; Jewish Women International; Na- you some of the history of how the that this fund is used for what Presi- tional Children’s Alliance; Louisiana Depart- Crime Victims Fund started. dent Reagan intended: to help victims ment of Public Safety and Corrections; Rape, First of all in 1980, President Reagan, who truly need and deserve their as- Abuse & Incest National Network; Security with bipartisan support in Congress, sistance and to hold offenders account- on Campus, Inc. called for a national observance to rec- able, as the Congress intended to do in Let me close by recognizing one vic- ognize and honor victims of crimes and 1984. tim advocate in particular for her valu- their families and survivors. The In 2007, the National Crime Victims’ able contribution in this field through- Democratic majority in the Congress Rights Week theme is ‘‘Victims Rights: out the country, and her friendship and back in the 1980s supported that effort. Every Victim, Every Time.’’ support of crime victims, Anne Sey- This week also pays tribute to the mour. She helped Congressman TED b 1530 thousands of community service pro- POE and I organize the Crime Victims viders, those providers throughout our This week from April 22 through Caucus 21⁄2 years ago. People like Anne country, that give critical support to April 28, observances are taking place and all the organizations I mentioned victims every week of the year. Vic- throughout the country in thousands of are where the rubber meets the road. tims Rights Weeks have been observed communities, as indicated by my col- They are the direct providers, meeting annually, therefore, across the Nation leagues. the needs of victims every day. They since 1980. Unfortunately, last year the FBI Uni- truly are the unsung heroes, and this But the Congress and President form Crime Reports found that crime resolution honors their efforts. Reagan at the time’s commitment to again is on the rise. Violent crime rose The Congressional Victims Crimes rights of victims led to the passage of by 3.7 percent. Murders increased by 1.4 Caucus is committed to working with what then became known as the Vic- percent, and robberies were up by 10 victims, service providers, and advo- tims of Crime Act, which in 1984 cre- percent. This means that victims suf- cates to ensure that from the court- ated a Crime Victims Fund. The con- fered the indignation of crime and have room to the U.S. Capitol, the voices of cept behind the fund is smart and it is significant losses that affect them crime victims are heard. I urge my col- simple: We take fines levied on crimi- physically, emotionally, and finan- leagues to join me in passing this sig- nals and distribute that money to the cially. Our caucus and our Congress nificant resolution. victim services providers, those which must recommit our energies to ensure Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I we talked about. The concept behind that ‘‘every victim of every crime’’ has yield such time as he may consume to that effort is that it is not taxpayers’ access to support and services. the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT), dollars, it is money that comes from Therefore, we must talk to the mil- who is a champion of crime victims those fines levied on criminals, and lions of Americans who are victimized rights and a member of the Judiciary they distribute the money to those each year. We must recall that every Committee. care providers throughout the Nation. violent crime has a victim and every Mr. CHABOT. Madam Speaker, I rise Therefore, let me emphasize, this is not victim has a story. We know about the in strong support of this important res- taxpayers’ dollars. teenage girl who leaves home for the olution.

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And when it comes my time. gan’s leadership and vision in advanc- to deciding which one is going to pre- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing the cause of crime victims is im- vail, the Constitution will trump that question is on the motion offered by measurable. Recognition of National statute every time. Therefore, the the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Crime Victims’ Week reflects just one crime, the one who committed the SCOTT) that the House suspend the of a number of accomplishments which crime, the defendant, the criminal, rules and agree to the resolution, H. also include national days of observ- their rights are held higher than the Res. 119. ance, creating the Office of Victims of victims. That is just not right. The question was taken. Crime, and establishing the Task Force That is why Henry Hyde, when he The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the on Victims of Crime. was a Member of Congress, had intro- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Too often, victims of crime are made duced this some years ago, and about 5 in the affirmative, the ayes have it. to be victims a second time, this time years ago I took that up, took up the Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam as a result of our criminal justice sys- mantle for Henry to continue to push Speaker, on that I demand the yeas tem, the very system designed to pro- this way, and we have made progress. and nays. tect them. In 2004, 20 years after Con- We have made progress in the law; but The yeas and nays were ordered. gress enacted the Victims of Crime Act thus far, it is still not within the Con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- which authorized the Victims Assist- stitution and it ought to be. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ance Fund, Congress enacted the Jus- I want to thank the gentlewoman Chair’s prior announcement, further tice for All Act. This was another im- and Mr. SCOTT also for pushing for this proceedings on this question will be portant victory for crime victims, as it particular resolution this week. I urge postponed. extended a number of enforceable my colleagues to support this resolu- f tion and to support all victims of crime rights to crime victims, including the GERALD W. HEANEY FEDERAL all across the country. right to reasonably be heard at any BUILDING AND UNITED STATES Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I public proceeding involving release, or COURTHOUSE AND CUSTOM- have no further speakers and urge pas- plea or sentencing, the right to file a HOUSE motion to reopen a plea, or a sentence sage of this important legislation. As in certain circumstances, and most im- has been said by all of the other speak- Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I portantly, the right to be treated with ers, victims’ rights is a very important move to suspend the rules and pass the dignity and fairness and respect. issue and we don’t want to forget those Senate bill (S. 521) to designate the However, the enactment of these who have been victimized by crimes Federal building and United States rights is just one of a number of impor- across the Nation. courthouse and customhouse located at tant changes that needs to occur to en- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- 515 West First Street in Duluth, Min- sure that our Nation’s criminal justice ance of my time. nesota, as the ‘‘Gerald W. Heaney Fed- system is just for both offenders and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam eral Building and United States Court- for the victims of those crimes. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I house and Customhouse’’. Continued recognition and support of may consume. The Clerk read the title of the Senate National Crime Victims’ Week serves I thank the gentleman from Cali- bill. many purposes, including to remind us fornia for introducing this resolution, The text of the Senate bill is as fol- of what victims have suffered, to thank and I urge my colleagues to support it. lows: those individuals and organizations Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, I rise in S. 521 who have selflessly dedicated them- strong support of National Crime Victims’ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- selves to assisting victims, and to urge Rights Week, an opportunity to reflect on the resentatives of the United States of America in us all to rededicate ourselves to con- need for victims to be treated fairly, com- Congress assembled, tinue President Reagan’s vision and memorate the progress we’ve made, and ac- SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. leadership in advancing the cause of knowledge the work that remains before us. The Federal building and United States victims of crime. This is a week in which we rededicate our- courthouse and customhouse located at 515 And I also want to note that for a selves to the challenges that lie ahead in the West First Street in Duluth, Minnesota, number of years a number of us have shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Ger- fight for critical rights for victims of all crimes. ald W. Heaney Federal Building and United worked very hard to pass a victims’ I recently had the opportunity to meet Pat States Courthouse and Customhouse’’. right constitutional amendment. Now, Byron, a woman from my home town of Louis- SEC. 2. REFERENCES. we ought not to amend the Constitu- ville, Kentucky. Pat’s daughter Mary was Any reference in a law, map, regulation, tion unless it is absolutely necessary. raped and beaten by her ex-boyfriend as a document, paper, or other record of the And I think this is one incident in teenager. He was released from prison without United States to the Federal building and which it is necessary because the Mary’s knowledge, and tracked down the United States courthouse and customhouse criminals, the defendants, their rights unsuspecting young woman in a parking lot; referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be are contained within the Constitution murdering her on her 21st birthday. a reference to the ‘‘Gerald W. Heaney Fed- itself. The right to a trial, for example. Because of the courage of Pat Byron and eral Building and United States Courthouse The right to have witnesses called on the leadership in Louisville, in 1994, the com- and Customhouse’’. their behalf, the right not to have to munity pioneered VINE, Victim Information The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- self-incriminate all are within the Con- and Notification Everyday. VINE could have ant to the rule, the gentleman from stitution. However, the victims, not a saved Mary’s life, and for the last 13 years, it Maine (Mr. MICHAUD) and the gentle- word in the Constitution. has saved many like her. This technology is woman from West Virginia (Mrs. There are laws that have been passed, now available in more than 2,000 communities CAPITO) each will control 20 minutes. such as the law which gives a victim in 41 states and guarantees a victim’s right to The Chair recognizes the gentleman the right to be heard at a sentencing notification and information. from Maine. hearing or have family members heard Today, one week after the most brutal GENERAL LEAVE at a sentencing hearing, but those are shooting in American history I urge my col- Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I statutes. Oftentimes what happens is leagues to join me and my community in ask unanimous consent that all Mem- they come into conflict, and a judge standing up for victims, not only by commemo- bers may have 5 legislative days within

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Madam Speaker, I sume. yield myself such time as I may con- f Madam Speaker, S. 521 is a bill to sume. RECESS designate the Federal building and Madam Speaker, S. 521 is a com- United States courthouse located at 515 panion bill to H.R. 187 which was intro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- West First Street in Duluth, Min- duced by the gentleman from Min- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair nesota, as Judge Gerald W. Heaney nesota (Mr. OBERSTAR). This bill des- declares the House in recess until ap- Federal Building and United States ignates the Federal building and proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Courthouse and Customhouse. United States courthouse and custom- Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 46 min- Gerald Heaney was appointed judge house at 515 West First Street in Du- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess of the United States Court of Appeals luth, Minnesota, as the Gerald W. until approximately 6:30 p.m. for the Eighth Circuit on November 3, Heaney Federal Building and United f 1966. He took senior status on Decem- States Courthouse and Customhouse. b 1830 ber 31, 1988, and retired on August 31, The bill honors Judge Heaney’s dedica- 2006, after over 40 years of distin- tion to public service. AFTER RECESS guished service to his country and the As we have heard previously, after The recess having expired, the House citizens of Minnesota. I rise in strong serving in the Army during World War was called to order by the Speaker pro support of this bill. II and acquiring a law degree from the tempore (Ms. CLARKE) at 6 o’clock and Judge Heaney was born on January University of Minnesota Law School, 30 minutes p.m. 29, 1918, in Goodhue, a rural commu- Judge Gerald Heaney entered into the nity in the southeastern part of Min- private practice of law from 1946 to f nesota. As a child growing up in a 1966. Judge Heaney’s career as a judge REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- farming community, Judge Heaney began in 1966 with an appointment to VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF learned the value of a close family, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the H.R. 362, 10,000 TEACHERS, 10 MIL- honesty, and hard work. These quali- Eighth Circuit by President Lyndon LION MINDS SCIENCE AND MATH ties have marked not only his personal Johnson. SCHOLARSHIP ACT life but also his life as a public servant. Judge Heaney had a reputation for He was educated at the College of St. Mr. WELCH of Vermont, from the championing equal justice for under- Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- Thomas in St. Paul and received his privileged and vulnerable citizens. He law degree from the University of Min- ileged report (Rept. No. 110–105) on the retired after 40 years of service on Au- resolution (H. Res. 327) providing for nesota in 1941. gust 31, 2006. Gerald Heaney is a decorated World consideration of the bill (H.R. 362) to I support this legislation and encour- authorize science scholarships for edu- War II veteran and was a member of age my colleagues to do the same. the distinguished Army Ranger Bat- cating mathematics and science teach- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- ers, and for other purposes, which was talion and participated in the historic ance of my time. D-Day landing at Normandy. He was referred to the House Calendar and or- Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I dered to be printed. awarded the Silver Star for extraor- have no further speakers, and I yield dinary bravery in the Battle of La back the balance of my time. f Pointe du Hoc in Normandy. He also The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER received a Bronze Star and five battle question is on the motion offered by PRO TEMPORE stars. At the end of the war, Judge the gentleman from Maine (Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Heaney returned home and entered pri- MICHAUD) that the House suspend the ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings vate practice in Duluth. During this rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 521. will resume on motions to suspend the time, he was instrumental in improv- The question was taken; and (two- rules previously postponed. Votes will ing the State’s education system, and thirds being in the affirmative) the be taken in the following order: served on the board of regents for the rules were suspended and the Senate H. Res. 179, by the yeas and nays; University of Minnesota. bill was passed. H.R. 1434, by the yeas and nays; He was instrumental in helping de- A motion to reconsider was laid on H.R. 1402, by the yeas and nays. velop for the Duluth school system the the table. same pay scale for both men and Votes on H. Res. 289 and H. Res. 119 women. In 1966, he was appointed by f will be taken tomorrow. President Johnson to the Eighth Cir- b 1545 The first electronic vote will be con- cuit Court of Appeals. In that capacity, ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining RESIGNATION AS MEMBER OF he has been a champion in protecting electronic votes will be conducted as 5- PERMANENT SELECT COM- the rights of the disadvantaged. He was minute votes. MITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE devoted to making sure that every per- f son had an equal opportunity for an The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- education, a job, and a home. fore the House the following resigna- NATIONAL FOSTER PARENTS DAY He firmly believes the poor and the tion as a member of the Permanent Se- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The unless educated and the less advantaged lect Committee on Intelligence: finished business is the vote on the mo- deserve the protection of the Constitu- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tion to suspend the rules and agree to tion. As a hardworking, well-prepared April 20, 2007. the resolution, H. Res. 179, on which and fair-minded jurist, he left his legal Hon. NANCY PELOSI, the yeas and nays were ordered. Speaker of the House, Washington, DC. stamp on school desegregation cases, DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: It is my desire to The Clerk read the title of the resolu- bankruptcy laws, prison treatment, resign from the House Select Committee on tion. and Social Security law. His public Intelligence immediately. I look forward to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The service is marked by industry, bril- returning to the committee soon. question is on the motion offered by

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She also worked [Roll No. 245] Musgrave Ryan (WI) Tiahrt tirelessly against genocide, human Myrick Salazar Tiberi trafficking, and she worked for wom- YEAS—390 Nadler Sali Tierney Abercrombie Davis (CA) Hunter Napolitano Sa´ nchez, Linda Towns en’s rights. Prior to coming to Con- Ackerman Davis (IL) Inglis (SC) Neugebauer T. Turner gress, she exemplified a leadership role Aderholt Davis (KY) Inslee Nunes Sanchez, Loretta Udall (CO) as a teacher, city council member, and Akin Davis, David Israel Oberstar Sarbanes Udall (NM) California State Assemblywoman. Allen Davis, Lincoln Issa Obey Saxton Upton Altmire DeFazio Jackson (IL) Olver Schakowsky Van Hollen She was only 68 years young, a vi- Andrews DeGette Jackson-Lee Ortiz Schiff Vela´ zquez brant Member of Congress, and a good Arcuri Delahunt (TX) Pallone Schmidt Visclosky friend. Our sympathy goes to her hus- Baca DeLauro Jefferson Pascrell Schwartz Walberg Bachmann Dent Jindal Pastor Scott (GA) Walden (OR) band James, five adult children, and Bachus Diaz-Balart, L. Johnson (GA) Paul Scott (VA) Walsh (NY) five grandchildren. Baird Diaz-Balart, M. Johnson, E. B. Payne Sensenbrenner Walz (MN) Madam Speaker, I ask for a moment Baker Dicks Johnson, Sam Pearce Serrano Wamp of silence to honor her at this time. Baldwin Dingell Jones (NC) Pence Sessions Wasserman Barrett (SC) Doggett Jones (OH) Perlmutter Sestak Schultz f Barrow Donnelly Jordan Peterson (MN) Shadegg Waters Bartlett (MD) Doolittle Kagen Petri Shea-Porter Watson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Barton (TX) Doyle Kanjorski Pickering Sherman Watt Bean Drake Kaptur Pitts Shuler Waxman PRO TEMPORE Becerra Dreier Keller Pomeroy Shuster Weiner The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Berkley Duncan Kildee Porter Simpson Welch (VT) Berman Edwards Kilpatrick Price (GA) Sires Weldon (FL) clause 5(d) of rule XX, the Chair an- Berry Ehlers Kind Putnam Skelton Weller nounces to the House that, in light of Biggert Ellison King (IA) Rahall Slaughter Wexler the passing of the gentlewoman from Bilbray Ellsworth King (NY) Ramstad Smith (NE) Whitfield Bilirakis Emanuel Kingston Rangel Smith (NJ) Wicker California (Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD), Bishop (GA) Engel Klein (FL) Regula Smith (TX) Wilson (NM) the whole number of the House is 433. Bishop (NY) English (PA) Kline (MN) Rehberg Smith (WA) Wilson (OH) Without objection, 5-minute voting Bishop (UT) Eshoo Knollenberg Reichert Snyder Wilson (SC) will continue. Blackburn Etheridge Kucinich Reyes Solis Wolf Blumenauer Fallin Kuhl (NY) Reynolds Souder Woolsey There was no objection. Blunt Farr Lamborn Rodriguez Space Wu Boehner Feeney Langevin Rogers (AL) Spratt Wynn f Bonner Ferguson Larsen (WA) Rogers (KY) Stark Yarmuth Bono Filner Larson (CT) Rogers (MI) Stearns Young (AK) RACHEL CARSON POST OFFICE Boren Flake Latham Rohrabacher Stupak Young (FL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Boswell Forbes LaTourette Boucher Fortenberry Lee NOT VOTING—42 finished business is the vote on the mo- Boustany Fossella Levin Alexander Gallegly Neal (MA) tion to suspend the rules and pass the Boyd (FL) Foxx Lewis (CA) Boozman Gutierrez Peterson (PA) bill, H.R. 1434, on which the yeas and Boyda (KS) Frank (MA) Lewis (GA) Brady (PA) Hastings (FL) Platts nays were ordered. Brady (TX) Franks (AZ) Lewis (KY) Brown, Corrine Johnson (IL) Poe Braley (IA) Frelinghuysen Lipinski Buyer Kennedy Price (NC) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Brown (SC) Garrett (NJ) LoBiondo Costello Kirk Pryce (OH) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Brown-Waite, Gerlach Loebsack Cubin LaHood Radanovich question is on the motion offered by Ginny Giffords Lofgren, Zoe Culberson Lampson Renzi Buchanan Gilchrest Lowey Davis, Jo Ann Lantos Rush the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Burgess Gillibrand Lungren, Daniel Davis, Tom Linder Shays DAVIS) that the House suspend the Burton (IN) Gillmor E. Deal (GA) Lucas Shimkus rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1434. Butterfield Gingrey Mack Emerson Lynch Terry This will be a 5-minute vote. Calvert Gohmert Mahoney (FL) Everett Meeks (NY) Thornberry Camp (MI) Gonzalez Maloney (NY) Fattah Murphy, Tim Westmoreland The vote was taken by electronic de- Campbell (CA) Goode Manzullo vice, and there were—yeas 334, nays 53, Cannon Goodlatte Marchant b 1859 answered ‘‘present’’ 3, not voting 42, as Cantor Gordon Markey Capito Granger Marshall Mr. BROWN of South Carolina follows: Capps Graves Matheson changed his vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ [Roll No. 246] Capuano Green, Al Matsui So (two-thirds being in the affirma- YEAS—334 Cardoza Green, Gene McCarthy (CA) tive) the rules were suspended and the Carnahan Grijalva McCarthy (NY) Abercrombie Bonner Castor Carney Hall (NY) McCaul (TX) resolution was agreed to. Ackerman Bono Chabot Carson Hall (TX) McCollum (MN) The result of the vote was announced Aderholt Boren Chandler Carter Hare McCotter as above recorded. Allen Boswell Clarke Castle Harman McCrery Altmire Boucher Clay Castor Hastert McDermott A motion to reconsider was laid on Andrews Boustany Cleaver Chabot Hastings (WA) McGovern the table. Arcuri Boyd (FL) Clyburn Chandler Hayes McHenry f Baca Boyda (KS) Coble Clarke Heller McHugh Bachmann Brady (TX) Cohen Clay Hensarling McIntyre MOMENT OF SILENCE OBSERVED Bachus Braley (IA) Cole (OK) Cleaver Herger McKeon IN MEMORY OF THE LATE HON- Baird Brown (SC) Conyers Clyburn Herseth Sandlin McMorris Baker Brown-Waite, Cooper Coble Higgins Rodgers ORABLE JUANITA MILLENDER- Baldwin Ginny Costa Cohen Hill McNerney MCDONALD Barrow Buchanan Courtney Cole (OK) Hinchey McNulty Bartlett (MD) Butterfield Cramer Conaway Hinojosa Meehan (Mr. STARK asked and was given Bean Calvert Crenshaw Conyers Hirono Meek (FL) permission to address the House for 1 Becerra Camp (MI) Crowley Cooper Hobson Melancon minute.) Berkley Campbell (CA) Cuellar Costa Hodes Mica Berman Capito Cummings Courtney Hoekstra Michaud Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, it is Berry Capps Davis (AL) Cramer Holden Miller (FL) with great sorrow that I rise to an- Biggert Capuano Davis (CA) Crenshaw Holt Miller (MI) nounce the death of our friend and col- Bilbray Cardoza Davis (IL) Crowley Honda Miller (NC) league, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD Bilirakis Carnahan Davis, Lincoln Cuellar Hooley Miller, Gary Bishop (GA) Carney DeFazio Cummings Hoyer Miller, George of California. She died, we are in- Bishop (NY) Carson DeGette Davis (AL) Hulshof Mitchell formed, peacefully at home with her Blumenauer Castle Delahunt

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Kuhl (NY) Rohrabacher Gingrey McCotter Shadegg Clarke Hoekstra Moran (VA) Dicks Langevin Ros-Lehtinen Goode McKeon Simpson Clay Holden Murphy (CT) Dingell Larsen (WA) Roskam Graves Mica Tiberi Cleaver Holt Murphy, Patrick Doggett Larson (CT) Ross Hall (TX) Miller (MI) Walberg Clyburn Honda Musgrave Donnelly Latham Rothman Hastert Miller, Gary Weldon (FL) Coble Hooley Myrick Herger Musgrave Cohen Hoyer Nadler Doyle LaTourette Roybal-Allard Whitfield Johnson, Sam Neugebauer Cole (OK) Hulshof Napolitano Drake Lee Royce Wicker Dreier Jordan Nunes Conaway Inglis (SC) Neugebauer Levin Ruppersberger Young (AK) Duncan Lewis (CA) King (IA) Paul Conyers Inslee Nunes Ryan (OH) Young (FL) Edwards Lewis (GA) Ryan (WI) Kingston Pence Cooper Israel Oberstar Costa Issa Obey Ehlers Lipinski Salazar ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—3 Ellison LoBiondo Sa´ nchez, Linda Courtney Jackson (IL) Olver Ellsworth Loebsack T. Garrett (NJ) Gohmert Rogers (MI) Cramer Jackson-Lee Ortiz Crenshaw Emanuel Lofgren, Zoe Sanchez, Loretta (TX) Pallone NOT VOTING—42 Crowley Jefferson Pascrell Engel Lowey Sarbanes Cuellar Jindal Pastor English (PA) Lungren, Daniel Saxton Alexander Gallegly Murtha Cummings Johnson (GA) Paul Eshoo E. Schakowsky Boozman Gutierrez Neal (MA) Davis (AL) Johnson, E. B. Payne Etheridge Mack Schiff Brady (PA) Hastings (FL) Peterson (PA) Davis (CA) Johnson, Sam Pearce Fallin Mahoney (FL) Schwartz Brown, Corrine Hunter Poe Farr Maloney (NY) Buyer Johnson (IL) Price (NC) Davis (IL) Jones (NC) Pence Scott (GA) Davis (KY) Jones (OH) Perlmutter Ferguson Manzullo Scott (VA) Costello Kennedy Pryce (OH) Filner Markey Cubin Kirk Radanovich Davis, David Jordan Peterson (MN) Sensenbrenner Davis, Lincoln Kagen Petri Flake Marshall Serrano Culberson LaHood Renzi Davis, Jo Ann Lampson Rush DeFazio Kanjorski Pickering Forbes Matheson Sestak Davis, Tom Lantos Shays DeGette Kaptur Pitts Fortenberry Matsui Shea-Porter Fossella McCarthy (CA) Deal (GA) Linder Shimkus Delahunt Keller Platts Sherman Foxx McCarthy (NY) Emerson Lucas Terry DeLauro Kildee Pomeroy Shuler Frank (MA) McCaul (TX) Everett Lynch Thornberry Dent Kilpatrick Porter Shuster Frelinghuysen McCollum (MN) Fattah Murphy, Tim Westmoreland Diaz-Balart, L. Kind Price (GA) Sires Gerlach McCrery Diaz-Balart, M. King (IA) Putnam Skelton Giffords McDermott b 1912 Dicks King (NY) Rahall Gilchrest McGovern Slaughter Dingell Kingston Ramstad Gillibrand McHenry Smith (NE) Mr. HAYES changed his vote from Doggett Klein (FL) Rangel Gillmor McHugh Smith (NJ) ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Donnelly Kline (MN) Regula Smith (TX) Doolittle Knollenberg Rehberg Gonzalez McIntyre So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Goodlatte McMorris Smith (WA) Doyle Kucinich Reichert Gordon Rodgers Snyder tive) the rules were suspended and the Drake Kuhl (NY) Reyes Granger McNerney Solis bill was passed. Dreier Lamborn Reynolds Green, Al McNulty Souder The result of the vote was announced Duncan Langevin Rodriguez Green, Gene Meehan Space Edwards Larsen (WA) Rogers (AL) Grijalva Meek (FL) Spratt as above recorded. Ehlers Larson (CT) Rogers (KY) Hall (NY) Meeks (NY) Stark A motion to reconsider was laid on Ellison Latham Rogers (MI) Hare Melancon Stearns the table. Ellsworth LaTourette Rohrabacher Harman Michaud Stupak Emanuel Lee Ros-Lehtinen Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) Sullivan f Engel Levin Roskam Hayes Miller (NC) Sutton English (PA) Lewis (CA) Ross Eshoo Lewis (GA) Rothman Heller Miller, George Tancredo SERGEANT DENNIS J. FLANAGAN Hensarling Mitchell Tanner Etheridge Lewis (KY) Roybal-Allard Herseth Sandlin Mollohan Tauscher LECANTO POST OFFICE BUILDING Fallin Lipinski Royce Higgins Moore (KS) Taylor Farr LoBiondo Ruppersberger The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Feeney Loebsack Ryan (OH) Hill Moore (WI) Thompson (CA) finished business is the vote on the mo- Ferguson Lofgren, Zoe Ryan (WI) Hinchey Moran (KS) Thompson (MS) Filner Lowey Salazar Hinojosa Moran (VA) Tiahrt tion to suspend the rules and pass the Flake Lungren, Daniel Sali Hirono Murphy (CT) Tierney bill, H.R. 1402, on which the yeas and Forbes E. Sa´ nchez, Linda Hobson Murphy, Patrick Towns nays were ordered. Hodes Myrick Fortenberry Mack T. Turner The Clerk read the title of the bill. Fossella Mahoney (FL) Sanchez, Loretta Hoekstra Nadler Udall (CO) Holden Napolitano The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Foxx Maloney (NY) Sarbanes Udall (NM) Frank (MA) Manzullo Saxton Holt Oberstar Upton question is on the motion offered by Honda Obey Franks (AZ) Marchant Schakowsky Van Hollen the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Frelinghuysen Markey Schiff Hooley Olver Vela´ zquez Hoyer Ortiz DAVIS) that the House suspend the Garrett (NJ) Marshall Schmidt Visclosky Hulshof Pallone Gerlach Matheson Schwartz Walden (OR) rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1402. Inglis (SC) Pascrell Giffords Matsui Scott (GA) Walsh (NY) This will be a 5-minute vote. Inslee Pastor Gilchrest McCarthy (CA) Scott (VA) Walz (MN) Israel Payne The vote was taken by electronic de- Gillibrand McCarthy (NY) Sensenbrenner Wamp Issa Pearce vice, and there were—yeas 386, nays 0, Gillmor McCaul (TX) Serrano Wasserman Gingrey McCollum (MN) Sessions Jackson (IL) Perlmutter not voting 46, as follows: Jackson-Lee Peterson (MN) Schultz Gohmert McCotter Sestak (TX) Petri Waters [Roll No. 247] Gonzalez McCrery Shadegg Watson Goode McDermott Shea-Porter Jefferson Pickering YEAS—386 Jindal Pitts Watt Goodlatte McGovern Sherman Johnson (GA) Platts Waxman Abercrombie Berman Braley (IA) Gordon McHenry Shuler Johnson, E. B. Pomeroy Weiner Ackerman Berry Brown (SC) Granger McHugh Shuster Jones (NC) Porter Welch (VT) Aderholt Biggert Brown-Waite, Graves McIntyre Simpson Jones (OH) Price (GA) Weller Akin Bilbray Ginny Green, Al McKeon Sires Kagen Putnam Wexler Allen Bilirakis Buchanan Green, Gene McMorris Skelton Kanjorski Rahall Wilson (NM) Altmire Bishop (GA) Burton (IN) Grijalva Rodgers Slaughter Kaptur Ramstad Wilson (OH) Andrews Bishop (NY) Butterfield Hall (NY) McNerney Smith (NE) Keller Rangel Wilson (SC) Arcuri Bishop (UT) Calvert Hall (TX) McNulty Smith (NJ) Kildee Regula Wolf Baca Blackburn Camp (MI) Hare Meehan Smith (TX) Kilpatrick Rehberg Woolsey Bachmann Blumenauer Campbell (CA) Harman Meek (FL) Smith (WA) Kind Reichert Wu Bachus Blunt Cannon Hastert Meeks (NY) Snyder King (NY) Reyes Wynn Baird Boehner Cantor Hastings (WA) Melancon Solis Klein (FL) Reynolds Yarmuth Baker Bonner Capito Hayes Mica Souder Baldwin Bono Capps Heller Michaud Space NAYS—53 Barrett (SC) Boren Capuano Hensarling Miller (FL) Spratt Barrow Boswell Cardoza Herger Miller (MI) Stark Akin Blunt Cantor Bartlett (MD) Boucher Carnahan Herseth Sandlin Miller (NC) Stearns Barrett (SC) Boehner Carter Barton (TX) Boustany Carney Higgins Miller, Gary Stupak Barton (TX) Burgess Conaway Bean Boyd (FL) Carson Hill Miller, George Sullivan Bishop (UT) Burton (IN) Davis (KY) Becerra Boyda (KS) Carter Hinchey Mitchell Sutton Blackburn Cannon Davis, David Berkley Brady (TX) Castle Hinojosa Mollohan Tanner

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Udall (CO) Watson OF CONGRESS FROM THE STATE Wynn After her family, the people of Cali- Udall (NM) Watt OF CALIFORNIA Yarmuth fornia’s 37th District were always first Upton Waxman Van Hollen Weiner Young (AK) Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I and foremost in Chairwoman Vela´ zquez Welch (VT) Young (FL) offer a privileged resolution (H. Res. MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s mind and her NOT VOTING—46 328) and ask for its immediate consider- work here in Congress. She saw it as a ation. priority to make sure they had every Alexander Gutierrez Poe Boozman Hastings (FL) Price (NC) The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- opportunity. She worked to strengthen Brady (PA) Hunter Pryce (OH) lows: the economy and jobs there, and she Brown, Corrine Johnson (IL) Radanovich H. RES. 328 saw it as a priority to secure the two Burgess Kennedy Renzi Resolved, That the House has heard with ports adjacent to her district. Buyer Kirk Rush profound sorrow of the death of the Honor- ILLENDER C ONALD Costello LaHood Shays Chairwoman M -M D Cubin Lampson Shimkus able Juanita Millender-McDonald, a Rep- was an advocate for justice around the Culberson Lantos Tancredo resentative from the State of California. world. She spoke out forcefully against Davis, Jo Ann Linder Terry Resolved, That a committee of such Mem- Davis, Tom Lucas the genocide in Darfur, and was a pow- Thornberry bers of the House as the Speaker may des- Deal (GA) Lynch erful advocate for the rights of women Weldon (FL) ignate, together with such Members of the Emerson Murphy, Tim everywhere. As a former cochairwoman Everett Murtha Westmoreland Senate as may be joined, be appointed to at- Fattah Neal (MA) Wilson (SC) tend the funeral. of the Congressional Caucus for Wom- Gallegly Peterson (PA) Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the en’s Issues, she worked for gender eq- House be authorized and directed to take uity here at home and throughout the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE such steps as may be necessary for carrying world. The SPEAKER pro tempore (during out the provisions of these resolutions and The loss of Chairwoman JUANITA the vote). Members are advised 2 min- that the necessary expenses in connection MILLENDER-MCDONALD is a personal utes remain in this vote. therewith be paid out of applicable accounts one for many of us here. She was al- of the House. b 1920 Resolved, That the Clerk communicate ways optimistic and determined to So (two-thirds being in the affirma- these resolutions to the Senate and transmit make a difference. The dignity with tive) the rules were suspended and the a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. which she faced her illness was an indi- bill was passed. Resolved, That when the House adjourns cation of the determination with which The result of the vote was announced today, it adjourn as a further mark of re- she always served the people of our spect to the memory of the deceased. as above recorded. country. A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- We have all lost an effective leader the table. tlewoman from California is recognized and spokesperson, and many of us have for 1 hour. lost a dear friend. When we look f Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I around this Chamber, it is almost im- PERSONAL EXPLANATION yield 30 minutes to the gentleman from possible to imagine it without JUANITA Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, on April 23, California (Mr. DREIER), pending which here fighting the fight, and doing so 2007, I was in Connecticut to meet with con- I yield myself such time as I may con- looking magnificent. The dignity, the stituents and, therefore, missed 3 recorded sume. grace, the beauty, the thoughtfulness votes. Madam Speaker, I now yield 1 minute that she brought to the tasks at hand I take my voting responsibility very seri- to our most distinguished Speaker, were a model for others. Young people ously. Had I been present, I would have voted Speaker NANCY PELOSI. would come to the Capitol and observe ‘‘yes’’ on recorded vote number 245; ‘‘yes’’ on Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I her in action and learn from her. recorded vote 246; and ‘‘yes’’ on recorded thank our dear friend, Congresswoman We also learned from her how to have vote 247. WATSON, for bringing us together dignity at the end of life. Many of us f around this very sad and necessary res- knew that she had had bouts with ill- olution today. ness, but we really didn’t know how se- REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER On behalf of all Members of Congress, rious it was and how close she was to, AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1964 I rise to pay tribute to Chairwoman as she said, her daughter told me, Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I ask JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, who going home. Valerie said to me last unanimous consent in the name of Mr. passed away Saturday night. I offer night, ‘‘She said I want to make all of JON PORTER of Nevada that Mr. PORTER deepest sympathy to her family, who these arrangements so that I can go be removed as a cosponsor of H.R. 1964. loved her so dearly, her husband James home.’’ Mr. PORTER was listed as a cosponsor of McDonald, Jr., her five children and I hope it is a comfort to Chairwoman H.R. 1964 due to a clerical error. her five grandchildren. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s fam- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there As the first African American to ily and friends that so many people objection to the request of the gen- chair a committee in Congress, JUA- mourn their loss and are praying for tleman from New York? NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a trail- them at this sad time. Many of us will There was no objection. blazer, always advocating for the full travel to California to say good-bye to f participation of all Americans in the JUANITA, if I may speak to her in that success and prosperity of our country. familiar way. It has been an honor to REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER She was a strong defender of the right call her colleague, I know we all agree AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 65 of every eligible voter to have full ac- on that, and for many of us it was a Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. Madam cess to the polls and a tireless pro- privilege also to call her friend. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to ponent of fair elections that ensured Good-bye, my friend. remove my name as a cosponsor from that every vote would be counted. Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, I yield H.R. 65. As chair of the House Administration myself such time as I may consume. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Committee, Chairwoman MILLENDER- Madam Speaker, let me begin by ex- objection to the request of the gen- MCDONALD’s deep commitment to di- pressing my appreciation to both of my tleman from Oklahoma? versity was manifested in her actions California colleagues, Ms. WATSON and

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Speaker PELOSI, for their very thought- gree from the University of Redlands. So let us continue to rejoice. He ful words, and, obviously I would, as all One of the reasons I am proud to point makes no mistakes. We now have extra of my colleagues I know want to do, to that is the distinguished former protection in heaven. would associate ourselves with the chairman, now ranking member of the On behalf of the entire body of the CBC, we very, very thoughtful remarks offered Committee on Appropriations, Mr. are both remorseful and reflective on the life by Speaker PELOSI. LEWIS, has specifically asked me to and legacy of Representative JUANITA Madam Speaker, this is a very sad raise this issue. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. time for me personally, for a number of As I said, we were neighbors. As We are praying with and for her family and reasons. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- Speaker PELOSI correctly pointed out, dear friends during this season of grief. ALD was my friend and my neighbor. while a number of us knew that JUA- Representative MILLENDER-MCDONALD And she was my neighbor not only in NITA had not been well, very few knew should be celebrated for her abounding com- California representing an adjoining of the seriousness of her illness. I re- mitment to service and advocacy. During her congressional district, but my neighbor member standing with my two Cali- 7-term tenure as the eloquent voice of the right here on Capitol Hill. We were fornia colleagues, Ms. WATSON and Mrs. 37th Congressional District, including Long next-door neighbors. So, Madam NAPOLITANO, just last week, and we Beach, the industrial suburbs of Carson and Speaker, I have to say that I had the talked about making a video that we Compton and parts of south central Los Ange- privilege of spending a great deal of were going to provide for JUANITA be- les. time with JUANITA. cause we knew she had not been well. As a former educator and recipient of a myr- As Speaker PELOSI said in her state- So her passing has come as a great iad of distinctions, including: ment that she released yesterday, JUA- shock to every single one of us. She is First African American woman to chair a full NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD truly was a the first woman to ever chair the Com- committee in the U.S. House of Representa- trailblazer. She was an individual who mittee on House Administration. She tives; First African American woman to serve on showed amazing commitment through- was a trailblazer on so many issues. the Carson City Council; out her entire life to her beliefs, and I Her passing is a loss to my State of First African American woman to render the was very happy that she as a Democrat California and to this institution and national Democratic response to President and I as a Republican were able to to the entire country. Bush’s weekly radio address; work together and find areas of agree- Madam Speaker, at this point I am First to be named Honorary Curator of the ment. going to ask unanimous consent that Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach; I have to say one of the biggest chal- my California colleague, Mr. CALVERT, First Democratic Chair of the Congressional lenges that we face in Southern Cali- be able to manage the time from this Caucus for Women’s Issues. fornia, I know my California colleague point forward, and with that I reserve Representative MILLENDER-MCDONALD made Ms. WATSON understands this very the balance of my time. certain to pave the way for her firsts to not be well, is the area of transportation. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the last for African Americans and Americans gridlock challenge, as is the case with objection to the request of the gen- across the globe. many metropolitan areas around the tleman from California? Therefore, the CBC will continue to carry on country, is particularly bad in the Los There was no objection. the work of Congresswoman MILLENDER- Angeles area. JUANITA MILLENDER- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I call MCDONALD as we change course, confront cri- MCDONALD served on the Transpor- on the gentlewoman from Michigan ses and continue the legacy. tation and Infrastructure Committee (Ms. KILPATRICK), the Chair of the Con- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I am and worked tirelessly to try and focus gressional Black Caucus, for 3 minutes. happy to yield 3 minutes to the gen- on those challenges, the difficulties Ms. KILPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I tleman from California (Mr. DANIEL E. that we faced. thank the gentlewoman from Cali- LUNGREN). There was one particular project that fornia for yielding me this time. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- I was pleased to work with JUANITA on, Today is the first day of the rest of fornia. Madam Speaker, I rise to speak and that was something known as the our lives. I stand here to pay tribute to on behalf of our departed colleague, Alameda Corridor Project. my friend, my sister, chairwoman, Con- JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, with gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- whom I only had the privilege of serv- b 1930 MCDONALD. I was asked earlier by an ing for the last 3 years, but who was an A huge percentage of all of the goods interviewer: How would she like us to office mate, had the office just down going to and from the United States, remember her? A leader, a fighter, a the hall from me my first 2 years back exports and imports, come through the mother, a grandmother, excellence bar here this time around; and then I had ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. none, first class, no shortcuts. the proud honor of serving on House JUANITA represented large parts of To Jim and Valerie and to the rest of Administration with her. Long Beach, and she understood the the family, to the grandchildren, just More than that, she represented a importance of international trade. So know you have her blood and you can portion of my hometown of Long she was one of those in the vanguard in do anything. No limits; be the best. Beach, and we would often talk about the quest to deal with construction of As chairperson of the Congressional our mutual interests in some of the the Alameda corridor which allowed Black Caucus, we are honored to have people and institutions there, particu- those goods to move from the ports of had her with us and teach us and show larly my love for Long Beach Memorial Long Beach and Los Angeles to the us the way. JUANITA has been special in Hospital in my hometown. rest of the United States and, simi- this body, rising from mayor, city In every conversation I had with her, larly, goods exported from America. I councilperson, the first African Amer- in every dealing I had with her, she was am very happy to see the distinguished ican woman to chair the House Wom- very gracious, very generous of spirit, Chair of the Transportation Com- en’s Caucus, and over the last 11 years always upbeat. I was surprised to hear mittee, Mr. OBERSTAR, nodding in serving in this body, a special friend to of her illness and surprised to hear of agreement. He knows how important me personally. We many times talked her passing because in every conversa- this issue is, and he worked very close- about our families. tion I had with her, she never gave an ly with JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD So my sister, JUANITA, as you take indication that she was in pain or suf- and all of us who have been involved on your rest with the spirit of God, we fering or in any way challenged by this that issue. I know she championed it know you will watch over us and make illness. with great enthusiasm. sure that we do our due. We know the She seemed to radiate a fulfillment I also would like to say she was a family knows you are with them for- in being in this House and the work she very proud alumna of the University of ever. did. I know she was very proud of the Redlands. She went to the University To Jim, it’s okay, we’re here for you people she represented, her constitu- of Redlands at age 40 and got her de- and we always will be. ents, and I know she was proud of the

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Her annual AIDS I join all of my colleagues in sup- oftentimes over ideas and we battle walk was a source of pride and joy as porting this bereavement resolution over ideology, and yet the human as- she shared with us the dos and the and extend my sympathies to her fami- pect of this place is forgotten by many don’ts on how to put our own together lies and friends. JUANITA MILLENDER- who look out or look upon us from the so we could replicate her success in our MCDONALD was a patriot who faithfully outside, but it is always here. And I al- own communities. served her country. Her contributions ways enjoyed every encounter I had JUANITA was a giving person who and commitment will not be forgotten. with JUANITA. She was a pleasure to shared her wisdom with her friends and Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- work with. She was someone who took colleagues, and I will always remember ance of my time. great pride in our State of California, her actions during the Bill Clinton im- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I am and I think she will be someone who peachment era where she organized a very pleased to give 3 minutes to the will be sorely missed in this House. group of women to go to the White gentlewoman from California (Ms. ZOE It is my pleasure to stand here and House and meet with Mrs. CLINTON in a LOFGREN). say good-bye, JUANITA. I enjoyed work- show of support. It was moments like Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. ing with you. You will be missed. these when you knew you were in the Madam Speaker, JUANITA MILLENDER- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, with presence of a risk-taker and a giant of MCDONALD touched our lives in dif- pleasure I yield 3 minutes to Ms. BAR- a woman. ferent ways. I chair the California BARA LEE from California. JUANITA was a loving wife and moth- Democratic delegation, and I can tell Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, it is with er and grandmother and sister. Often- you that our delegation is literally a heavy heart that I rise this evening times she brought her beautiful grand- heartbroken over the loss of JUANITA. to offer my condolences to the family children to the House floor to give We meet every Wednesday as a dele- of our beloved JUANITA MILLENDER- them a sense of her work and a sense of gation to sort through the issues that MCDONALD, to her husband, Jim, to her Congress, and to show them off. I am face us not just as a Congress but as a children, to her grandchildren, her sis- deeply grateful to JUANITA and to her State. And although we know JUANITA ters, and to her entire family. My family. for her leadership in the Nation, those thoughts and prayers are with you dur- As the Scriptures say, well done, thy of us in California are very proud of the ing this most difficult time. good and faithful servant. special things she did for our State. I am reminded of the very many mo- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I b 1945 ments we shared together and how pre- yield myself such time as I may con- There will be an empty spot at our cious and fun and engaging they were. sume. meeting every Wednesday. I met JUANITA over the telephone when Last week, as for many of us, I first She was a trail blazer, as has been I called to congratulate her for, as the heard about JUANITA’s illness. That is mentioned, a first so often: the first underdog, winning the primary for the surprising because there is a group of California African American woman to California Assembly in 1993 where I was us on both sides of the aisle that fly chair two committees in the California then serving. back and forth to California every Assembly; the chairperson of the House Even in that first phone conversa- week. I know there is a lot of talk Administration Committee. But when I tion, she conveyed such a strong sense about partisanship nowadays, but we think of JUANITA, I think of someone of purpose and focus, yet a deep mes- have a pretty close group. Many times who had tremendous dignity, tremen- sage of sisterhood and optimism about we sit next to each other on the air- dous style, tremendous poise. She knew the future. Of course, JUANITA won the plane, and we talk about parents and that she was a first, and it was impor- general election and came to the Cali- children and golf or whatever. And tant to her that she accomplish these fornia legislature where she dem- JUANITA was always a delight to be firsts with an eye to being a role model onstrated her keen intellect and her bi- with, always had a positive attitude, for young people around the country partisan legislative abilities as Chair always someone you looked forward to and, indeed, around the world. of the Revenue and Taxation Com- seeing. As Chair of the Committee on House mittee and as Chair of the Assembly I was deeply saddened to hear of JUA- Administration, where I also serve, she Insurance Committee. NITA’s sudden passing. I was sitting at worked so diligently to make sure that JUANITA, her husband, Jim, and her home writing a note to her this week- every vote would be counted, that all sister participated in a delegation end; and, unfortunately, that note Americans would be treated fairly and which I organized to five countries in can’t be delivered. But I hope she is lis- without discrimination, and she was so Africa. Her commitment to the con- tening right now as we state our condo- happy to provide that leadership as tinent and to diplomacy was recognized lences to her family and to her friends. chairwoman of the committee. It is so by all. It has certainly been an honor for me unfair that we have lost her from that JUANITA, though, recognized the chal- to have worked with her for the last 11 position so prematurely. lenges which I personally faced as the years that she served in Congress. She Today, we mourn the passing of a organizer and leader of a delegation, was a faithful representative of her dis- great American, but we also celebrate most of whose members had never been trict. the legacy of public service that she to Africa. In the most sensitive and I worked with her specifically on the leaves behind. JUANITA MILLENDER- loving manner, she presented me with C–17 factory in Long Beach, California, MCDONALD left this Chamber as she en- a beautiful Nambian wallet and pass- where they make the great C–17 air- tered it, with poise and spirit, fighting port carrier to shore me up and to help craft, and she was a champion for that. for those who could not fight for them- me out, and I carry it to this day. You She worked for the employees that selves. know it was beautiful and well-made. worked at that plant to make sure that Our thoughts and prayers go out to JUANITA had a keen sense of style, if the aircraft which is doing a wonderful her husband, her five children, her you remember how beautiful and ele- job for our country continues to be grandchildren, and we mourn her pass- gant JUANITA was always dressed. manufactured in Long Beach, Cali- ing, not just today but every day. She was a woman of distinction and fornia. As a matter of fact, the last Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I class which brought her many com- conversation I had with her was about yield 2 minutes to my colleague from pliments, but she was also a woman of what we can do to keep that going. California (Mr. DOOLITTLE). substance, with a keen intellect, big There are no words I can use to con- Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, I heart and a passionate sense of justice. vey the sense of loss when a colleague was, like many of my colleagues,

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We It was just pictured, such a wonderful in the House Administration Com- have got to do this now for JUANITA. picture of JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- mittee when she was the ranking mem- HIV and AIDS and all of the other ALD in her local paper, the Los Angeles ber, and JUANITA was a passionate ad- things she cared about, now we have an Sentinel, and ironically, it is dated vocate for her ideas and her beliefs. increased motivation, and that is how Thursday, April 22, and that was when Sometimes she and I would argue with we can turn our sorrow into something she took leave. And who would have each other, but it was never with any positive, the way she did with her life. known on the paper in her community personal disagreement. I liked her, I We have heard from our colleagues that just a few days later she would be thought highly of her, and would just this evening, and we will hear many gone. But I think it would be befitting like to join with my colleagues in ac- things, but in particular, I want to her to have this entered in the CON- knowledging her fine service here in speak today as I follow in her footsteps GRESSIONAL RECORD in memory of JUA- the House of Representatives, her dedi- as cochair of the Congressional Caucus NITA. cation to California, her desire to for Women’s Issues. During the 107th [From the Los Angeles Sentinel, April 19, make a difference. Congress, she was cochair of the Cau- 2007] I always admired her love and devo- cus for Women’s Issues, serving ably CONGRESSWOMAN JUANITA MILLENDER- tion to family, and I join with my col- with Congresswoman JUDY BIGGERT. MCDONALD WILL TAKE FOUR TO SIX WEEKS leagues in saying that I will miss her, Under their leadership, the women’s OFF TO SEEK TREATMENT FOR CANCER and I am very sorry that this has hap- caucus initiated the first annual Me- (By Yussuf J. Simmonds) pened. morial Day tribute to women in the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDon- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I am military at the Women’s Memorial at ald is taking a leave of absence until May 25 pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gen- Arlington National Cemetery. Now this in order to seek proper care and spend quality time with her family after being diag- tlewoman from California (Mrs. event, thanks to JUANITA, has become nosed with cancer. CAPPS). an annual tradition and highlights the It had been rumored for some time that Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I caucus’ strong commitment to sup- her health was troubling especially since she thank my colleague DIANE WATSON for porting our brave women in uniform. I had been placed on the ‘‘prayer list’’ at her her leadership in gathering us to- know JUANITA will be proud of us as we local church, Second Baptist Church in Los gether, and I rise with my colleagues continue in this tradition. Angeles. However, she has always been a to extend my condolences, heartfelt, As cochair of that caucus, Congress- fighter for the community and now the community stands ready to return her hard work from this body to the family, to the woman MILLENDER-MCDONALD also and efforts on its behalf with prayer and best friends, to the constituents of Con- convened the first meeting between wishes. gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- women Members of Congress and the McDonald is currently serving her seventh MCDONALD. Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day term in Congress representing the 37th Con- This is a somber hour because we are, O’Connor and Ruth Bader Gingsberg in gressional District, which includes parts of as my colleague, the dean of our Cali- order to discuss issues of national im- Carson, Compton, Long Beach, Los Angeles fornia delegation, mentioned, we are portance to women, especially in the and Signal Hill. Presently, she is the chair- heartsick over this loss, and maybe it judicial area. woman of the House Administration Com- On a personal moment, I will never mittee, the first Black woman to hold that is because JUANITA was such a striking position. As chairwoman, she has inves- presence, so dynamic, so poised and ar- forget the first time I met with my col- tigated the voting irregularities and dis- ticulate. When she entered a room, you league, Congresswoman MILLENDER- enfranchisement in Ohio, which was the first knew she was there; and now, today, as MCDONALD. It was during a very dif- election reform field hearing in Congres- we gather so soon after we heard of her ficult moment in my life after the sional history. death, just yesterday, walking through passing of my husband Walter. The Glamour Magazine recently dubbed her as the doors of the Capitol, I thought it is first thing I knew she was there in my ‘‘one of the eleven women who will change district with every single one of her the world’’ and a recent news report cited not the same place now because she is her as one of the five most effective members not going to be there, wearing some- staff members to help me to succeed of Congress because of her ability to reach thing striking, something beautiful, him in office. It was a very rainy time, across party lines to effectively move bipar- and with her elegance and grace. and there they all were, walking pre- tisan legislation. We will miss her. We will always miss cincts in my district, and that was how Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the vice her. She served in this place, as she I met JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and served her community and her family She made a special effort to reach the representative of the 9th Congressional and her city council and the State leg- out to me and to my family in ways District of California, extended warm greet- ings to her colleague and offered these words islature, with such distinction, with that were very meaningful to me. She of comfort. passion and with dedication for the shared with me that her father was a ‘‘Our prayers are with Congresswoman benefit of her community and with preacher like mine was, so we had that McDonald and her family. We wish her a enormous patriotism. kind of bond as well. And I know it has speedy recovery and hope that her leadership This talented public servant was a been mentioned how ferociously she and courage will soon be back with us in the champion for several years, including worked on issues like the C–17 and the nation’s capital,’’ Lee said. fighting HIV/AIDS, improving women’s Alameda Corridor, but if you ever flew Councilman Isadore Hall of Compton’s Fourth District was touched when he re- health, encouraging women in busi- with her in her service on the Trans- ceived word of her health concerns. ness, protecting voting rights, stopping portation Committee, you knew very ‘‘Right now we are holding her up in deep the genocide in Darfur. As I mention well that she wanted that airline to prayer and hoping for a speedy recovery,’’ these issues, I think to myself her work for, not her, but for all of us said Hall. ‘‘Certainly her presence will be charge to us this evening would be to Members and all of the passengers, and missed, but we know she has competent staff stop the sweet talk about her and get she made sure whatever flight we were who will be able to move swiftly with the busy and solve these problems. That is on was going to be on time to the best agenda she has set for the community.’’ This is not the first time that McDonald the best thing we can do in her mem- of her ability. has faced health issues. In 2005, she under- ory, in her name. These are stories that I am not going went major surgery for an unknown illness. She knew where the challenges lay in to ever forget and I want to be grateful Last year, her son, R. Keith McDonald, re- our country, in the way we go to the for her kindness to me, and pledge dur- quested a furlough from his 41-month prison

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I wish I had known so When I laid out the picture that this Church where McDonald is a parishioner, re- I could have offered her more comfort committee has jurisdiction over 367 layed his thoughtfulness by saying that he and help. million square feet of Federal civilian stays ‘‘in touch with her weekly’’ and that office space, she was excited. Well, ‘‘I’m keeping her in prayer for strength as We have had our amusing moments she faces her health.’’ as well. One time she insisted in talk- there are things we can do here. She reportedly will maintain a limited ing far past her limit in our committee It was just such an enlightenment schedule particularly in her district and this when I was chairman, and I gaveled her and so exciting to see a new Member apparently will be to expedite her recovery out of order. She refused to acknowl- enthused about the work of the com- process. She has requested respect for her edge the gavel and kept talking. So I mittee and wanting to understand it privacy at present and all of her constituents gaveled louder and she kept talking, and grasp and understand it. have offered their prayers and best wishes The other thing that I have observed for a speedy recovery. and I gaveled louder yet, until she could no longer speak. She was not over the years, I have watched, as Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I pleased with that. But when she be- many of our colleagues have, as have yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from came the chairwoman, I called her to the gentleman from Michigan and the Michigan (Mr. EHLERS). gentleman from California (Mr. Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, I congratulate her and I said, now, I DREIER) who spoke so warmly and thank the gentleman for yielding. fully expect you to gavel me out of touching earlier, I see Members come I first met JUANITA MILLENDER- order every opportunity you get. That in and they scratch and claw to get a MCDONALD in the Committee on Trans- was the type of relationship we had. portation and Infrastructure, which is In spite of our differences of party, in committee assignment. Then they get a wonderful committee; I am sure the spite of occasional differences in per- on a committee, and they scratch and current Chair sitting here would agree spective and differences on how we claw to get their subcommittee assign- with that. A great diversity of tasks should accomplish things in this Con- ments. Then when you are there pre- are needed there, and I came to know gress, we remained good friends siding or working, for so many years as her well at that committee. throughout. And I think because of the ranking member, you turn around, I was amazed at Ms. MILLENDER- that, together, we were able to accom- where are they? You don’t see them MCDONALD in a number of ways. You plish a great deal in our committee again. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD just heard the previous speaker talk this past year, and we were continuing showed up for work, every time. about her grace and elegance. That was to do that this year under her leader- What was also touching was when an- apparent from the moment you saw her ship. other committee assignment con- and talked to her. We have lost a good friend. We have flicted, she would come in, sit down, be She and I became rather good friends lost a good compatriot. We have lost a checked in, look at the committee because it happened that her father good Member of Congress. It is not agenda and the information, then she was a pastor, and my father was also a easy to deal with that type of loss, and would come over and say would you pastor. There is a special bond between our comfort is that she is in a better please hold me excused, I have to go to preachers’ kids, or PKs as they are place, and that she has served our another committee because something called, and we used to jokingly discuss country well. She has served her people else is happening. You don’t see that the need to develop a PK Caucus in the well. I am sure as a teacher she served happening very often, the conscien- Congress so that we could address her students well. I think she has left tiousness that she displayed about her major issues of the times, particularly the Congress a better place because of service in the Congress. She took it se- those with a moral content to them. her having been here, and because of riously, learned it well. Our friendship continued over the the example that she set for us. When we were crafting the Tea-21 legislation, she wanted to be a part of years, and I have to confess, I was con- b 2000 tinually amazed at new things I discov- shaping the minority business enter- ered in JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I prise provisions. She was on the floor First of all, just imagine being born yield 3 minutes to Mr. OBERSTAR of to advocate for them. Her whole career African American in 1938 in Alabama Minnesota. was one of dedication to service, but and becoming the first African Amer- Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, it she was a person, a mother, a wife, a ican woman to chair a committee in was shortly after the election in which human being, warm and caring. When the Congress. That is a long and dif- JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was she walked into a room and offered ficult road, and she traversed that elected to the Congress, she called on that smile, clouds parted, lights went road, once again, with elegance and my office. I was the ranking member on and JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD grace. on the Transportation and Infrastruc- was there for us. After having five children, she went ture Committee. She will always be in my heart, in back to school, received a bachelor’s She came to see me about service on our hearts. degree and then became a teacher. She our committee. I had learned a little Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I later went back to school again and ob- about her background, and I was sur- yield 3 minutes to my colleague from tained a master’s degree, showing prised. I thought she would be more in- American Samoa (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA). amazing persistence and drive to do terested in Judiciary or International Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. I thank the that. She then entered the political Relations, but when I asked why she distinguished gentleman from Cali- arena, became the mayor of a city in wanted to serve on this nuts and bolts fornia, my colleague, for extending me her district, and then later entered the committee, she said, well, I have the time from his part and recognizing the State Assembly, and then the Con- Alameda Corridor in my district. And fact that we have so many on this side gress. if I heard Alameda Corridor from her of the aisle to offer their remarks, es- She had considerable drive and inter- once, I heard it 50 times. It was inces- pecially in honoring Ms. JUANITA est in serving others, and that stood sant, it was a refrain, it was a pas- MILLENDER-MCDONALD. out from the moment you first met sionate advocacy. I, of course, did sup- Madam Speaker, like all my col- her. port her candidacy for the committee. leagues in attendance this evening in But I found it interesting, though, Then, when the assignments were this Chamber, we were all surprised even though we had a good personal re- given out, she came calling again, said, and shocked to learn of the untimely

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:07 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H23AP7.000 H23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 9669 death of our distinguished gentle lady are celebrating our friendship and how The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- from the great State of California, Con- we care for her, how she cared for us. tleman from California has 12 minutes gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- My first remarks are that our mayor remaining. The gentlewoman from MCDONALD. has fallen, the mayor of our city, the California has 121⁄2 minutes remaining. Some of you may be surprised to City of Congress, the comings and go- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I know that when I was serving as Lieu- ings of Members and staff, traffic and yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from tenant Governor some 24 years ago, I various personnel, law enforcement. California (Mr. BACA). knew JUANITA. She was a dear friend, This was her love, as she first started Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, yester- but she was serving at that time as a as a ranking member of the House Ad- day the House of Representatives, the member of the city council in the city ministration Committee and then had State of California, and the Nation, of Carson, California. We collaborated the honor of being appointed by the lost a leader and a good friend of ours, often in addressing the economic and new Speaker of the House, a woman, to Congresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- social needs of the members of my Sa- be the chairwoman of the House Ad- MCDONALD. We certainly will miss her. moan community living in the cities of ministration Committee. My wife, Barbara, and I extend a heart- Carson, Compton and even Long Beach. But I do want to say, before I com- felt condolence to her family, friends, Next thing I learned, JUANITA was ment further, that JUANITA had a big- staff, children, her five grandchildren elected as a member of the California ger smile when she was around her hus- and to Jim. State Assembly, and then finally she band, Jim, her five children and her Today we pay tribute to a real trail- was elected as a Member of Congress. grandchildren. She sparkled when she blazer, a pioneer, the first African JUANITA was passionate about the brought her grandchildren to the floor American woman to chair a com- needs of the poor and the destitute. I of the House and made sure that every- mittee, a positive role model, a person know our Samoan community through- body knew those beautiful and lovely who created hope for many individuals, out the Los Angeles area all mourn the children who, in fact, seemed to have a a person who was a well liked and well loss of this great and gentle lady. She very strong and proud bond with their respected individual. In a role as a public servant, she truly was a dear friend to me, and grandmother. They were proud of this touched the lives of many individuals. members of the Samoan community regal woman who came to the floor of Here in the House, I have heard many are going to feel the loss of her pres- the House as a Member of the United individuals talk about how she was a ence. She lived life to the fullest. I States Congress. JUANITA was a doer, and she used to nice person and how she was well liked. know we are here to celebrate her life, often speak of her beginnings with a As Chair of House Administration although we also mourn her absence Baptist father, preacher, a close-knit she worked closely with the Congres- from the Halls of this great institution. family, and her deep roots in Bir- sional TriCaucus, the Congressional On behalf of our Samoan community mingham, Alabama, knowing what a Hispanic Caucus, and the Congressional throughout the Los Angeles area, we segregated South was all about, a seg- Asian Pacific American Caucus in try- convey our deepest sympathies and regated America. Though she fought ing to obtain the fairness and equality condolences to JUANITA, her husband, against it, she didn’t let it bring her for all of us. She was pleasant to work and all the members of her family. I re- down, discourage her. Off she went to with. I have had the opportunity to call the Good Book, and it is my sin- California, and she became a true work with JUANITA and served with her cere hope that they may all be com- daughter of California, with all of the in the California State Assembly prior forted with our Savior’s promise, attributes that great State allows you to coming to Washington, DC. blessed are they who mourn, for they to have. She has always been a strong advo- shall be comforted. She did things to make life better. cate for the poor, the disadvantaged I may also say in our Samoan cul- She had a great sense of hope and spirit and those that were underrepresented. ture, when someone passes away, we about her women’s march against I know that she spent much time going don’t say that the person has died. We AIDS, and each year the numbers kept into my district and speaking to a lot just simply say, be well in your voyage. growing up and up and up. She would of the poor and disadvantaged in San And I would like to say this in my lan- tell me, coming back, thousands of Bernardino, in the Inland Empire, be- guage, JUANITA, ia manuia lau women marched against HIV/AIDS to cause she cared about the poor, not faigamalaga. God bless. find a cure, to stop the devastation in only in that area, but she cared about Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I women. We were so proud when, for the equal representation. She wanted to yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from first time, she was able to bring us to- ensure that we had the numbers or bod- Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). gether around women in the military. ies of people who represent us here in Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I The last time I was there, the cura- Congress. She worked for me in my yield 1 additional minute to the tor of that museum said, you know, campaign when I first ran out there. gentlelady from Texas (Ms. JACKSON- JUANITA started this. We now have be- She worked with me also in a variety LEE). come so important because of JUANITA. of areas, but one of those that has been The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Then, of course, she worked with the mentioned tonight has been the Ala- tlewoman from Texas is recognized for library and those workers over there. meda Corridor. She really took it to 3 minutes. JUANITA was someone who believed in heart because she knew the Alameda Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I thank getting things done, not for herself, but Corridor and what it meant was a life- the distinguished gentlelady from Cali- for others. line to California, to Southern Cali- fornia (Ms. WATSON) for her dedicated As I close, let me thank MARCY KAP- fornia, in the area of transportation, commitment and Mr. CALVERT, two TUR for giving this very special com- not only to the L.A. International Air- Californians who have come together memoration that has NANCY PELOSI’s port, but Ontario International Airport on this sad but really commemorative name on it, the votes that NANCY won that is also affiliated with that area. time. by, MARCY’s name as an elector or JUANITA really believed, because she Madam Speaker, I want to lift my counter, tally person, and there is JUA- knew the infrastructure and the voice a little bit, because there are NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, who had, growth and the population in the area, some things that we say in the church as her final work, the true integrity and she put a high priority on trans- about home-going services or memo- and transparency of elections all over portation. She was a friend and a loyal rials, is that they are, in fact, a cele- America. Truly, we want to thank her, supporter, and I am grateful. bration of life. I clearly believe that as we love her. We love you, JUANITA. This As a friend, she will be deeply missed, I have listened to my colleagues, and is a celebration of your life. but she will not be forgotten. She as I will continue to listen to my col- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, may fought for justice, she fought for equal- leagues, we really are celebrating JUA- I inquire how much time is remaining ity so that all individuals will not ex- NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s life. We on both sides. perience the prejudice and racism that

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:07 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H23AP7.000 H23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 9670 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 April 23, 2007 most of us have experienced through- prospect of their assembly plant shut- her dream. It was her project. This was out our life, that she wanted life to be ting down and losing their jobs, JUA- the project to move goods that come to better for others. She is a strong voice NITA led the fight to make sure that this country from the port across and for many. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- those jobs were not lost. And she suc- through L.A. and out into the rest of ALD will be remembered for her dedica- ceeded, and hundreds of people’s lives the United States. When you think of tion to public service, tireless work on are better off today thanks to her hard the fact that 50 percent of everything behalf of her constituents, and stand- work. that comes into the United States ing for the rights of women and minori- When I first joined Congress, JUANITA comes through the ports that were ties, and, overall, her desire to make took the time and made a special effort right there at JUANITA’s side, you our country a better place. to introduce me to many of the local would understand how important it We love you, JUANITA MILLENDER- leaders in the African-American com- was to each and every American. You MCDONALD. munities that straddle our districts. see, if that cargo didn’t leave L.A., if you were an auto worker in Tennessee, b 2015 This was very thoughtful of her and I will always be in her debt for it. building a car, and you were waiting Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I We here in Congress will certainly for inventory just in time, it wouldn’t yield 1 minute to the gentleman from miss her insight, her experience, and get there in time if it hadn’t been for North Carolina (Mr. BUTTERFIELD). her energy. And I will most certainly JUANITA. And last year on the very last Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speak- miss her beautiful smile and her unfor- day of the 109th Congress, we passed er, I too rise this evening to honor the gettable style because she truly is an the Safe Port Act. That really was life and work of my colleague and unforgettable woman. JUANITA’s legislation. friend, Congresswoman JUANITA I am sure that her constituents will She will be remembered for a long MILLENDER-MCDONALD, who has passed miss her tireless advocacy on their be- time in this country and in this Con- from labor to reward. half. They and we have lost a fine pub- gress. JUANITA, and to her family, I JUANITA was a warm and caring indi- lic servant, and we have lost a tremen- love her. vidual. She worked very hard in this dously fine colleague. But most of all, Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I body to improve quality of life for all my thoughts tonight are with her hus- yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from Americans. As a faithful member of the band, their children and grandchildren, Texas, EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON. Congressional Black Caucus she also and their extended family. I wish them Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of spoke of the urgency of eradicating all the strength during this difficult Texas. Madam Speaker, I thank my poverty and eliminating disparities in time, and I want them to know that colleague for the time. I rise with great sadness to remember education and health care and wealth. JUANITA is truly an incredible woman my friend, my sorority sister in the She spoke for those who could not who shall not be forgotten. Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and my speak for themselves. My constituents, Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I am colleague, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- the 660,000 people of the First District pleased to yield 2 minutes to the ALD. And I want to extend my deep of North Carolina, are grateful for the gentlelady from Santa Ana, California condolences to her husband James, her service of Congresswoman MILLENDER- (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ). children, friends, and loved ones. MCDONALD. Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- I was privileged to serve with her on I join my colleagues this evening in fornia. Madam Speaker, I thank my the Transportation and Infrastructure saying to the family of this great colleague from California. Committee, and her diligent service is woman, you had a wonderful wife, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was evident in many of California’s roads, mother, grandmother. Her love of hu- my friend. I used to love coming into bridges, and highways. I worked with manity and work on behalf of disadvan- the Chamber and sitting down next to her when she was cochair of the Con- taged people everywhere ensures that her and asking, ‘‘What’s up, what’s gressional Women’s Caucus. She did it she is in heaven and free of the suf- going on,’’ because JUANITA knew. She with such charm, grace, poise, and dig- fering she had to endure. May God knew what was going on in the Con- nity. This body is diminished and dis- bless the soul of this great American. gress. She was the mayor of Congress, mayed by her sudden absence, but we Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I re- if you will, being the chairwoman of were inspired and enriched by her pres- serve the balance of our time. the House Administration Committee. ence. Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I And JUANITA knew what was going on Her spirit will live on. Her work will yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman back in California. be felt by those who don’t even know from California, LINDA SA´ NCHEZ. When I first decided to run for Con- ´ she helped. We celebrate her life. It was Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- gress and nobody knew, JUANITA called a wonderful, wonderful life. And we fornia. Madam Speaker, it is with sad- me up and said, ‘‘I’m stuck on the free- love her and her family. ness that I join my colleagues here on way, but I’m coming down to walk pre- Madam Speaker, I rise with great sadness the floor this evening to pay tribute to cincts with you. So let’s hope the sun to remember my friend, my sorority sister and a colleague who we lost far too soon. stays up and we get to go and walk to- my colleague, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. I was saddened to hear the news yes- gether.’’ And we did, and that is how I I want to extend my deep condolences to her terday of Congresswoman JUANITA met JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. husband, James, her children, friends and MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s passing. JUA- When I first came to the Congress, loved ones. NITA was really a woman of many and coming as a young woman which, As chairwoman of the Committee on House firsts, who broke down countless bar- quite frankly, 12 years ago there Administration, Congresswoman MILLENDER- riers for women and for African Ameri- weren’t a lot of us, it was always very MCDONALD will be recorded in history as the cans. difficult and hard to be accepted. It is first African-American woman to chair a full While the history books no doubt will always hard to find your way in the committee of the House. list the numerous accomplishments of Congress. But JUANITA was right there. Those of us privileged to know and work her long career, I will remember her She was like a touchstone. She was with her will remember her tireless advocacy best as a champion for economic oppor- somebody that I could talk to and tell for justice and her example of meaningful pub- tunity and empowerment for the people her my frustrations or the happy lic service. of Long Beach and Los Angeles. I was points here. She really is what I would Throughout her career, Congresswoman pleased to have had the opportunity to call a friend, and to many of us here MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a friend to wom- work with her on many issues impor- she was a friend. She is a friend back in en’s causes and to young people. Her work to tant to the communities shared by our her district. end human trafficking and slow the trans- adjacent districts. When workers, for I wish the people of the United States mission of AIDS has improved countless lives. example, in our communities who as- really understood the work that JUA- The results of her work—improved lives for sembled the C–17 aircraft, faced the NITA did. The Alameda Corridor was women and girls worldwide, expanded voting

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Madam Speaker, I thank cil. year you died, and then there is the the gentleman for yielding time. I join In her first term in the California State As- dash. It is what you do with the dash, with my colleagues in expressing sym- sembly, she became the first woman to chair what you do with your life. And the life pathy and paying tribute to our friend two powerful committees. that we are here to celebrate, JUANITA and colleague, JUANITA MILLENDER- She was the first African-American woman MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s life, was one of MCDONALD. to give the national Democratic response to greatness and sacrifice and commit- When you serve in a body of 435 peo- President Bush’s weekly radio address as ment, serving on the city council, serv- ple, you get to know some of the Mem- well. ing in the State legislature of Cali- bers by face, some by name, and then But for all her firsts, Congresswoman fornia, and then in the Congress of the you get to know some close up and per- MILLENDER-MCDONALD was also a champion United States. Traveling around the sonal. When you serve as chair of the for the least and the last. She fought injustice world wherever the need was, whether Congressional Black Caucus, as I did wherever she found it: Whether in the voting it was in Africa, Middle East, in the for the last 2 years, you get to know booth, the classroom, the research lab, or the Caribbean, she cared. your members on a close personal workplace. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD basis, and you get to know who will Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD rig- fought the good fight, she kept the stand with you and fight, who will sup- orously investigated widespread voting irreg- port you, who will cover your back for ularities and disenfranchisement. faith, and there is indeed put up for her an outstanding crown of righteousness, you. And that is how I got to know She was a vocal opponent of genocide JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, be- around the world and a tireless fighter for and we all thank God for having Ms. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD pass cause I knew she would stand and fight human rights. for what she believed in and she would Her Mother-to-Child HIV/AIDS Transmission our way. be a friend. Act became the President’s $15 billion African Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from So I remember her first and foremost AIDS initiative. as a friend and colleague, and pay trib- Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD also Georgia (Mr. BISHOP). ute to her family and express my sin- worked to increase diabetes research in mi- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam cere condolences. nority and female populations; she pushed the Speaker, my wife Vivian, all of our col- Department of Education to improve the dis- leagues here in the Congress, and all of b 2030 mal dropout rates among minority high school the hundreds of workers here on Cap- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I students and secured millions to reduce the itol Hill were deeply saddened to learn yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman backlog of Equal Employment Opportunity of the death of our friend and col- from Ohio, STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES. complaints. league, JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speak- The first time voters in Ohio can feel more Words are never adequate at a time er, I want to thank my colleague, confident their votes will count because of of loss. Only one who has worn the gar- DIANE WATSON, for organizing this Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD. ment of bereavement can truly under- event. The elderly diabetics in her home State of stand the pain that comes when a fam- You know, when I think of JUANITA Alabama have a better chance of avoiding ily must confront the inevitable that MILLENDER-MCDONALD, I think of this amputation because of her. one has been taken from its midst. Yet, piece of poetry called ‘‘A Phenomenal She had a hand in granting diplomas to upon prayerful reflection we must all Woman.’’ In one of the lines in that thousands of Native American students grow- allow our tears to melt into joy, be- piece of poetry, it says, ‘‘Does my sexi- ing up on reservations; and countless girls in cause truly we have been blessed to ness upset you? Do you find it awful Cambodia and Sudan have her to thank for a have known, to love, and to have been hard that I dance like I have oil wells childhood free from kidnapping and assault. a part of the life of this very, very ex- growing in my back yard?’’ And JUA- They may never know where to direct their ceptional woman. NITA was like that. She danced and she gratitude, but the alleviation of their suffering JUANITA was a lady of achievement, walked and she showed off, and that is stands as her lasting legacy. of service, of public distinction, of what I loved most about her. Her influence is also inscribed on the phys- beauty, of grace, of dignity. She was el- When I came to Congress, I learned ical landscape of California’s 37th district. I egant and she was eloquent. She was that we had Alabama roots. I learned was privileged to serve with her on the Trans- the epitome of refinement, but she was that she was an AKA and I was a Delta. portation & Infrastructure Committee and her committed. She was intellectual, she And on the floor of the House I would diligent service is evident in many of Califor- was a lady of principle, and she was an wear pink, and she would say, oh, you nia’s roads, bridges and highways. advocate for justice. look good in that pink. And I would Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s JUANITA WAS a person of great cour- say, oh it is only faded red that I have record of exemplary public service includes life age. She took on the toughest fight, memberships in the NAACP and Alpha Kappa on, because Deltas wore red. but she fought it with dignity. Even in We talked about issues affecting Alpha Sorority. her illness, she took on that tough She served on the Southern Christian Lead- women. It was as a result of her work ership Conference Board of Directors, and fight. I was happy to call her my and that of Bob Ney that I had an op- founded the League of African-American friend, but I was happier for her to call portunity to bring the Secretary of Women. me friend and confidante. State of Ohio before a hearing and get Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD also The poet wrote, ‘‘Full many a gem of him to answer questions. I thank JUA- founded the Young Advocates to train young purest ray serene, the dark unfathomed NITA for that, to my best. people for political leadership. caves of oceans bear; full many a flow- But I think the thing that JUANITA This body is diminished and dismayed by er is born to blush unseen, and waste and I talked about most, and my words her sudden absence, but we were inspired its sweetness on the desert air.’’ We are are to you, Keith, that she loved you. and enriched by her presence. blessed and so happy that JUANITA’s We talked about our sons. And African Her commitment to equal opportunity, civil sweetness was not wasted, but that we American sons are so important in the and human rights will be greatly missed. and the world are better because she lives of mothers. And we used to talk Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I was here. about you. And I used to talk about yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from We wish Godspeed and the consola- Mervyn. And she loved her daughters, Georgia (Mr. SCOTT). tion of the Holy Spirit for her husband, but we talked about our boys.

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Those are the things that affects so many of the L.A. delegation involved. And we thank God for JUA- we carry with us. members, and for her strong work and NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. I believe my brother, he was a very advocacy for people of color affected by And, God, you know, AKAs came accomplished and successful person in HIV and AIDS. first, but the Deltas were second. So I that way. And we certainly know that So I want to thank her. And it is fit- will always think of her as my sister. today, JUANITA was a wonderful success ting to say that this evening, because We are from the same root. in her life. She cared about people. She this evening, after we finish our discus- Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, as never was captured by the meanness sions here, we are going to talk about my final speaker, I yield 3 minutes to and orneriness that comes with politics the uninsured. And Lord knows that the gentleman from California (Mr. sometimes. our communities of color share a heavy ROHRABACHER), who has also had a dif- She always wanted to get things burden, disparate treatment, dispari- ficult week. He lost his brother this done. She worked with me. Our dis- ties that exist with chronic illnesses, week, and our condolences are with tricts came together in Long Beach and one of those being cancer, particu- him, also. and we worked together on so many larly African-American women who Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speak- programs for the people of Long Beach, many, many times go undiagnosed. We er, I lost two people who were very especially in the areas of transpor- need to do more in this area. And so we dear to me this last week, and one was tation and water and health care, and think of her today. We honor her, and my brother, who passed away Thursday she was always there trying to talk to we thank her family for the time that morning, and JUANITA, who just passed me, saying what can we get done. she served with us here on Earth. away on Sunday. I am a conservative Republican and Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, may It is really an amazing thing as I she was a Democrat, but she always I inquire how much time is remaining have thought about this, just about wanted to work together to try to do on both sides. how similar these two people were, be- things to help other people. So I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. You very proud tonight to stand up and say have 1 minute, and the gentlewoman cause my brother was very, very active 1 in politics, but he was really non-ideo- that I will miss JUANITA. I am going to has 1 ⁄2 minutes. miss my brother, obviously. But this Mr. CALVERT. I would close, Madam logical. He was someone who had a world has lost two wonderful souls, two Speaker, by saying that we heard many very good heart and was a very gen- wonderful human beings. And I am great stories about JUANITA and re- erous person, was always looking for- pleased to add my voice tonight to say, membrances of her life, and we have ward trying to help people get some- goodbye, JUANITA, and we are going to lost a great friend, a great champion thing done. Does that remind of you miss you. You had lots of love in your for our home State of California, and a anybody else? heart, and we love you. Bye-bye. great champion for our country. And as That was JUANITA. I mean, there Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I we mourn her loss, our condolences are wasn’t an ornery bone in her body. And yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman shared with her family. Godspeed, JUA- in politics, you know, we get kicked from California, HILDA SOLIS. NITA. around and beat up a lot and people lie Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, I would Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- to us, and people say bad things about like to thank the gentlewoman from ance of my time. us, and I never saw JUANITA ever get Los Angeles, Congresswoman WATSON, Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I mean or vengeful at all towards any- for holding this special event here for yield 11⁄2 minutes to Ms. MARCY KAPTUR body. us to talk about one of our colleagues. from Ohio. And we used to travel back and forth You know, I haven’t been here very Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I can in the airplane. I see some of my long in the Congress; but when I came say that Congresswoman MILLENDER- friends here who traveled on that same in 2001, I knew that I had a friend here. MCDONALD would be so happy to see flight. And it was always such a joy to JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD at that Congresswoman YVETTE CLARKE in the be with her and to spend 4 and 5 hours time served as caucus Chair for the chair tonight. And I thank Congress- at a time going across the country. Women’s Caucus and led the fight in so woman DIANE WATSON for her compas- And you can’t say that about every- many ways for justice for women. And sionate service and certainly for this body. Who else do you want to spend 4 particularly, as a woman of color, she memorial service tonight. And I extend or 5 hours with? knew how deeply important it was to deepest condolences on behalf of the She was a wonderful person. She had set herself up as a role model for all of people of Ohio to the family of our be- a wonderful heart. us. loved Congresswoman, JUANITA And my brother wasn’t as successful I remember her coming back and MILLENDER-MCDONALD, her husband, as JUANITA. When he passed away, he talking to me about events she did in Jim, her children, her grandchildren. really didn’t have a lot of professional her district. Every year annually she Having had the great pleasure of success. would raise funds and give grants out serving with her during her entire ten- JUANITA, as we have heard today, had to domestic violence shelters and pro- ure, let me say, when I think of JUA- enormous professional and personal grams, and how she would have a big NITA, I think of a woman who was resil- success in her life, being a woman who event with her community, and she ient, who was strong, determined, re- reached up to the height here of power kept inviting me. HILDA, you have got fined, accomplished, persevering and, and authority and influence here in to see what we are doing out in our indeed, courageous, a pioneer with a Washington, DC and our Nation’s Cap- area; and it is something that you great sense of humor and, as a min- ital. should take a look at. ister’s daughter, a boundless sense of But you know what? Whether it was She was there. She fought so hard for hope. that or whether it was my poor brother us during the Women’s Caucus as she Even today, for a woman to chair a who passed away, both of them died of served her tenure, helping to promote full committee of this House is a rar- liver cancer, I might add. Both of them women in the military. And she was ity. And for an African-American died of liver cancer, just so close to very adamantly strongly, strongly sup- woman, she created the mold, the first each other. portive of women in the military. African-American woman in the his- But, you know, when they lay us And I know that her family, right tory of this country to chair a full down in our casket, no matter what we now, needs our prayers and thoughts, committee in this House.

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Just a few weeks ago, a new volume The results are obvious. JUANITA MILLENDER- ices for our returning men and women serving of ‘‘Women of Congress’’ was published, MCDONALD served California’s 37th congres- in Iraq and Afghanistan. and hers is the first name in that vol- sional district well. During her 6 terms in the U.S. House of ume, commissioned by order of the When she came to Congress, she decided Representatives, her ability to reach across Chair of the House Administration to add ‘‘MILLENDER’’ to her name in order to the aisle and effectively move bipartisan legis- Committee, JUANITA MILLENDER- honor her mother. Surely she honored her lation was evident during her work on a range MCDONALD. mother. But she also honored her constitu- of issues, including ensuring equal rights for There are some people who teach us ents—and this Congress. women and minorities, improving our edu- how to live and indeed, she did. And A good friend, superb colleague and class cation system, combating poverty, protecting many people can teach us how to die, act, JUANITA, you will be missed. voting rights, and stopping the genocide in and she has done that with her great Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam Darfur. dignity and her courage. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart as I Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD de- Just a few weeks ago, when NANCY remember my dear friend and colleague, Con- voted her life to her family and to service on PELOSI of California was sworn in as gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. behalf of her constituents in the 37th District of our first Speaker, I had the great honor JUANITA passed away April 22nd in her home California and to the Nation. Congresswoman of being one of the two Democratic State of California. She will be remembered as JUANITA MILLENDER MCDONALD was truly a tellers. JUANITA, as Chair of the House a strong woman and formidable legislator who phenomenal woman. She is a friend and col- Administration Committee, sat to my broke down many barriers by becoming the league who will be sorely missed. right. I shall never forget that mo- first African-American woman in history to Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, ment, and I think she lived partly for chair a committee in Congress, the House Ad- I rise today to express my deep sadness at that moment. ministration Committee, and the first African- the passing of my friend and colleague, Con- May her strength comfort her family American woman to serve on the Carson City gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, a in these trying moments of bereave- Council and the first to chair two committees dedicated public servant, who worked tirement. I believe God holds close those in the California State Assembly. lessly on behalf of her constituents and her who journey toward the light in this I really got to know JUANITA when I co- country. Easter and Passover season. And may chaired the Congressional Caucus on Wom- I had the privilege to serve with Congress- the angels of mercy lift her and lift the en’s Issues and subsequently when she be- woman MILLENDER-MCDONALD on the House spirits of those who love her and bring came the co-chair. She was a strong advocate Administration Committee and also previously comfort and bring peace. for women’s and minority rights and was a in the California State Assembly, and can at- Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, Congress- strong ally in the effort to combat human traf- test to the passion, dignity, and grace she woman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a ficking. JUANITA came to work with a passion brought to her work. remarkably committed legislator. As the first and determination that is rarely found. She JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD devoted African-American woman to chair a full com- represented the 37th Congressional District much of her life to public service. In her career mittee in Congress, she was deeply dedicated with dignity and pride, proving to be an effec- she was an educator and an advisor, a mem- to the work of the House Administration Com- tive leader and caring Representative. ber of Carson’s City Council, a California State mittee. Through her chair, she was working on I especially want to extend my condolences assemblywoman and finally a Member of Con- landmark legislation to ensure the integrity of to Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s our voting system. gress. husband, James, and to her five children and Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s At home, Representative MILLENDER- grandchildren. You are in my thoughts and MCDONALD worked every day for her constitu- passion and drive were unmatched. She was ents on the issues of healthcare, economic prayers. an unwavering advocate for minority rights. development and housing. Representative Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I She was a champion of women’s health wish to offer my sincerest condolences to the MILLENDER-MCDONALD was engaged in a seri- issues. She was an adamant opponent of the ous effort to revitalize the public housing in family of Congresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER- genocide in Darfur. And she was committed to her district and was involved in a series of MCDONALD. My thoughts and prayers go out to securing election reform and security for our tours and meetings with the Secretary of them in their time of mourning. Nation’s ports. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD I admired Congresswoman MILLENDER- Alphonso Jackson, at both Imperial Courts amassed many firsts and accomplishments MCDONALD’s leadership and fervor in her and Nickerson Gardens aimed at providing during her life as a public servant by breaking many roles: as community leader, Member of better housing options for her constituents. racial and gender barriers. She was the first Congress, and Chairwoman. All those who Recently, we joined together to lend our African-American woman to serve as Ranking knew her and worked with her know the void voices to the chorus of community leaders and Member and Chairman of the powerful House she leaves with her passing. I extend my residents in a successful effort to extend fund- Committee on Administration. She was also heartfelt condolences to her husband, James, ing for Martin Luther King Hospital. the first woman to serve on the Carson City her children and her grandchildren. She will be Representative MILLENDER-MCDONALD will Council; the first to chair two powerful Cali- missed. be missed not only by her constituents in the fornia State Assembly committees—the Insur- Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today 37th district, but by all of the people who were ance Committee; and the Revenue & Taxation to honor the late JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- touched by her service. Committee in her first term as a state legis- ALD, who bravely fought a battle with cancer Ms. HARMAN. Madam Speaker, in my of- lator. She was also the first African-American up until this past weekend. After a painful fice is a wonderful photograph of JUANITA and Democratic Chair of the Congressional Cau- struggle, she’s now at peace. I, arms raised in victory, It was taken as I an- cus for Women’s Issues and in that capacity JUANITA and I both came to Congress in nounced my intention to run for Governor of she led the women on two groundbreaking 1995. While we were on different sides of the California in 1998. She was right there, and I meetings: One with U.N. Secretary General aisle, I always respected her passion for a was clearly buoyed by her presence. Our Kofi Annan to talk about the plight of women host of issues, and her willingness to work friendship was forged in that tough campaign, globally and another with the chairman of the with the other side to find solutions. At only 68 and it remained strong. New York Stock Exchange to develop strate- years of age, it seemed she had many more JUANITA was a popular and highly regarded gies for increasing women’s investments and years of public service ahead of her, and I’m Member of this House. Those are not easy net worth. sorry for the loss of a friend and colleague. things to achieve in a very competitive work- In recognition of women who served in our JUANITA became a good friend of mine back place, so it is worth asking how she did it. military, Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDON- in 1999, when I was diagnosed with cancer. First, she was a loyal friend. Once she de- ALD initiated the first annual Memorial Day She made a point of reaching out to me to cided to endorse or support you, she never Tribute to Women in the Military at the Wom- show her support, and I’ve always been grate- flinched—no matter how hot the heat. And en’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery ful to her for going out of her way to lend a second, she was a pro. She had a clear idea and she led the fight to secure $15 million for kind word and a compassionate smile. of what legislators can do, and she worked the maintenance of the memorial. Most re- Her passing is yet another reminder of how hard. cently secured $50 million for counseling serv- much more work is needed to continue our

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Nation’s War on Cancer, in spite of the This tenacity was something she dem- tion as a bullhorn for reform, JUANITA’s energy progress that’s been made so far. onstrated throughout her life, not just during and enthusiasm for advancing the cause of Today we mourn the loss of a friend, and the decade she spent in Congress. After rais- women’s rights propelled her into a leadership our thoughts and prayers go out to her hus- ing her five children, she continued her own role from her earliest days in Washington. band James, and her children and grand- education, earning a bachelor’s degree at the Innovative ideas on this score seemed to children. age of 40. She followed that up with a mas- emanate from JUANITA. She convened a first- Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I come to ter’s degree in educational administration. She of-its-kind meeting between women members the floor today with a heavy heart. The pass- was no stranger to hard work, and she was of Congress and female Supreme Court jus- ing of the Honorable JUANITA MILLENDER- not afraid to take on a challenge. tices to discuss women’s issues. She carried MCDONALD is being felt by all who knew her, One of JUANITA’s most notable accomplish- the Families First Agenda to more than thirty and all who were touched by her career in ments occurred earlier this year. In January, states for the first time. She served as the first public service. I want to extend my condo- she became the first African-American woman Democratic Chair of the Congressional Cau- lences to her family, friends and constituents to chair a committee in the House of Rep- cus for Women’s Issues. Through it all, JUA- in California’s 37th District for their great loss. resentatives. It was something that made NITA was masterful at marshaling well-known In fact, we all have lost something in the many Members of the House very proud, and and influential individuals to her cause without Chairwoman’s passing. For me, I lost a col- it was a tremendous accomplishment for a ever losing sight of her goal, which was to league, but my wife Annette and I also have woman whose life was full of monumental help create a society committed to justice, fair- lost a neighbor and friend. achievements. ness, and equality. Much has been said in these past days I think it speaks volumes of JUANITA’s dedi- It is fitting that JUANITA was such an out- about what she meant to California and to the cation that she was here voting in this House, spoken and effective advocate for women’s Congress as a whole. When she won her first representing her constituents, until less than a rights, for perhaps her greatest strength lay in election to the City Council of Carson, Cali- month before cancer took her life. In fact, al- her identity as a woman. She demonstrated fornia, she committed herself to more than two most none of her colleagues were aware of for all of us—men and women alike—that decades of public service. As the first African- her illness and how serious it had become being a member of Congress, a mother, and American woman to chair a committee here in until the week before she passed away. And a grandmother at the same time was not the House, she was a trailblazer. And as the through it all, she held a warm spirit and a merely a challenge. For JUANITA, it was a so-called ‘‘Mayor of Capitol Hill’’ she was kind smile. blessing to be embraced and cherished. As a charged with ensuring the smooth operation of Madam Speaker, I join my colleagues in grandmother myself, I looked to her as a role the people’s House, while overseeing the big- sorrow for JUANITA’s passing, and I again ex- model for how to integrate the unique chal- gest expansion of the Capitol complex as the press my condolences to JUANITA’s family, lenges of having a family with the equally ex- Capitol Visitors Center nears completion. friends, and constituents. citing responsibilities that come from serving in Madam Speaker, many of us are so busy Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, it is with a Congress. Two of the most rewarding pleas- that we don’t have time to really get to know heavy heart that I rise today to remember a ures in life are raising a family and working for one another. Seeing JUANITA every morning pioneering woman, a fearless advocate for the public, and JUANITA’s life is solid proof that on my way to the office was an extraordinary justice and equality, and a remarkable trail- a dedicated and forthright individual can ac- way to start off my day, and in the evening we blazer who was dedicated to improving the complish both with poise, grace, and dignity. I extend my deepest condolences to Con- would compare notes on our way home. I will lives of others. Congresswoman JUANITA gresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s family. truly miss seeing her and am heart broken by MILLENDER-MCDONALD embodied all that mem- While this week my fellow Members and I lost her untimely passing. bers of Congress strive to be: she was a mas- a trusted colleague, confidant, and friend, their Congress has lost a singularly able and terful navigator of Washington politics; she loss resonates more deeply than we can warm person whose contributions to the great- was a tireless champion for her constituents in know. Nonetheless, I know that I speak for all er good for her District, the people of Cali- Southern California; she was a focused and of the Congress when I say that JUANITA fornia, the country as a whole, and African- determined activist for the less fortunate all MILLENDER-MCDONALD was someone we ad- American women will live on. Our prayers are over the world. She was also a dear friend mired on a personal and professional level, with her family as we all mourn the passing of and valued colleague to those of us in Con- someone whose absence will leave a void Chairwoman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. gress, and to so many others who were fortu- within us, and someone whose legacy of prin- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Madam Speaker, nate enough to know her on both a personal cipled and determined leadership will not be I wish to join my colleagues in expressing my and professional level. forgotten. sorrow over the passing of JUANITA As the first African-American woman ever to Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I rise MILLENDER-MCDONALD, the representative of wield the gavel of a full Congressional com- today in honor of my close and dear friend California’s 37th Congressional District. My mittee, JUANITA was proof of the milestones JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, whom I have thoughts and prayers go out to her constitu- that can be achieved through dedication, intel- worked with and known for many, many years. ents, her friends, and her family. ligence, and political acumen. Her steady rise I am deeply saddened by the news of her un- Madam Speaker, I had the opportunity to through the hierarchy of California politics— timely passing, and I would like to extend my get to know JUANITA during the 109th Con- from a seat on the Carson City Council to a sincere condolences to the family, friends, and gress when we both served as members of position in the California State Assembly, and constituents of this distinguished Member of the Committee on House Administration. While finally to the Halls of Congress—instilled in her Congress. some might view oversight of election law and an unshakeable allegiance to the people who She came to Congress in 1996 and quickly the day-to-day functions of the House as rel- repeatedly elected her. moved up the ranks among her peers. Her atively uninteresting, I know that I do not, and JUANITA’s intense loyalty to her constituents commitment to excellence led her to achieve I know that JUANITA, who served as ranking was reflected in their own well-placed faith a series of political firsts, including, becoming member at the time, did not think them trivial that she would represent them in a principled the first African American woman to chair the either. and thoughtful manner. She never let them Committee on House Administration, the first Whatever topic was before the committee, down; indeed, her record as a public figure African American woman to serve on the Car- JUANITA was dedicated to assuring that things was characterized by an attention to the son City Council; the first to hold the position were done fairly, properly, and effectively. She needs of her constituents, by a single-minded of Chairwoman for two powerful California was vigorous in guaranteeing the integrity of focus on achieving equality, and by adherence State Assembly committees in her first term, the Federal elections process and was com- to the principle that democratic government; and the first African American woman to give mitted to ensuring that every eligible voter had should help those most in need. the national Democratic response to President free and unfettered access to the voting booth. Everything JUANITA did was colored by her Bush’s weekly radio address. She spoke her Likewise, in her oversight of managing the passionate quest for equality. She used this mind and was not easily intimidated by polit- House, she wanted to ensure that everyone intensity to her advantage, emerging as an ef- ical pressure, regardless of from where it on Capitol Hill had a safe and secure place to fective and authoritative advocate for women’s came. work or visit, while preserving the grandeur of rights at home and abroad. Never afraid to Furthermore, in the 110th Congress, in addi- the Capitol and the surrounding buildings. tackle controversial issues or to use her position to her Chairwomanship, she served on

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In 2006, such a strong and determined representative Ohio ultimately led to the introduction of HR the Congresswoman became the first African in JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. 4141 in 2005, which would amend the Help American chair of the House Administration JUANITA spoke out against injustices both in America Vote Act of 2002. Committee. our country, especially on voting rights and She believed that there are no more impor- For her entire life, Congresswoman JUANITA election reform, and abroad, including geno- tant responsibilities in the People’s House of MILLENDER-MCDONALD has fought for social cide in Cambodia and Darfur, women’s rights Representatives than ensuring that the ability justice. She was a leader in election reform, and human trafficking. Her hard work and abil- to vote in free and fair elections is not com- women’s rights, and transportation solutions; ity to lead earned JUANITA the Chairmanship of promised in any manner, which has not al- she was a credit to her district and to all the the Committee on House Administration for ways been the case. She was a visionary, an people she served as a Representative of the the 110th Congress. This appointment also advocate for justice for all Americans, and the United States. Her husband, five adult children represented another barrier she broke embodiment of determination. and five grandchildren survive her. I commend through: JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a role model her and her life’s work, and ask my colleagues the first African-American woman to chair a and incredibly dedicated to the empowerment to recognize her memory. House committee. of woman and youth as the Founder and Ex- Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Having faced many obstacles in my own ecutive Director of the League of African- to honor the extraordinary life of Congress- life, I can truly appreciate the barriers that American Women, and the Founder of the woman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. I was JUANITA knocked down in her lifetime. I know Young Advocates, a political leadership-train- saddened to learn of her passing after her her memory will live on forever, as will the oping program for African-Americans between courageous battle with cancer, and my portunities she helped create for those who the ages of 18 and 35. thoughts and prayers are with her husband, follow in her footsteps. It has been an honor and a pleasure to James McDonald, Jr., their five children and JUANITA is survived by her husband, James serve with a distinguished woman of strength, five grandchildren—as well as the people of McDonald, Jr.; five children; and five grand- integrity, and dynamism. Not only will I miss the 37th district of California. children. May we keep her loved ones in our her dearly, but she will also be missed by the Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD thoughts and prayers as they endure this dif- many people that she has touched throughout served this Congress honorably for over five ficult period. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, her service in Congress. terms, during which time she was a tireless the loss this week of our dear friend and col- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise to advocate for underserved communities in the league JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a enter into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD re- U.S. and around the globe. Among her many great blow to this institution and to the people marks on the life and work of the Honorable accomplishments, Congresswoman MILLEN- of the California’s 37th Congressional District. Congresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- DER-MCDONALD secured critical funding for I extend my sincere condolences to her ALD. Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD counseling services for our servicemen and family during this time of sorrow, and I hope served seven terms for the 37th Congres- women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, that they find some comfort in knowing how sional District as a Democrat in the U.S. and was instrumental in the passage of impor- deeply loved and respected Juanita was by House of Representatives. She died of cancer tant AIDS-prevention programs in Africa. The her constituents and by her colleagues here in on April 22, 2007 at age 68. Congresswoman was also a staunch advocate the House of Representatives. Mrs. MILLENDER-MCDONALD was born in Bir- for the rights of women, minorities, children, We honor her life and her accomplishments mingham, Alabama on September 7, 1938. and the elderly. this week. Motivated by love of country, com- She always placed education and women’s Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD will munity and family, and inspired by her strug- rights in the forefront of her issues and values; also be remembered as a preeminent leader gles as an African American leader and as a after graduating from the University of Red- and trailblazer. She was the first-ever African- woman, she advocated for the rights of minori- lands with an undergraduate degree, she be- American or woman to chair the Committee on ties and women in this country and throughout came a teacher for the Los Angeles Unified House Administration where she worked hard the world. School District. When she attained her Mas- to ensure that all Americans would be guaran- JUANITA was no less dedicated to the more ter’s Degree from California State University at teed their rights at the voting booth. As the parochial needs of her constituents and South- Los Angeles, she gave up her job as a teach- Democratic Chair of the Congressional Cau- ern California in general. As the tributes from er to be an editor and writer for the school discus for Women’s Issues, Congresswoman her Committee colleagues highlight, she was a trict. Her lifelong fight for women’s rights MILLENDER-MCDONALD convened respected and effective member of the House emerged when she became the manuscript groundbreaking meetings with then-UN Sec- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, editor for Images, a textbook designed to en- retary-General Kofi Annan to discuss global securing billions of dollars for her region and hance the self-esteem of young women. poverty programs, as well as the New York her state of California. Before running for local office, she was Stock Exchange to find ways to empower She worked tirelessly to secure transpor- named the Director of Gender Equity Pro- women in the workplace. tation infrastructure investments, enhancing grams for the Los Angeles school district. In Madam Speaker, Congresswoman MILLEN- the economic security of the region and im- 1990, she was elected the first African Amer- DER-MCDONALD led an exemplary life of public proving the quality of life for Los Angeles ican woman to the Carson City Council, and in service that included her most recent position County residents. She will long be remem- 1992 the first woman to represent the 55th As- as the ‘‘Mayor of Capitol Hill’’. The House bered by Angelenos for her leading role in sembly District in the California State Legisla- community lost a true friend. May God rest her making possible the construction of the his- ture in 1992. In both roles she attacked the soul. toric Alameda Corridor. congestion and transportation problems of Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise She was also a woman of many firsts. In California infrastructure. As an today to express my profound sorrow over the the California State Assembly, JUANITA be- assemblywoman, she helped push the Ala- sudden loss of my colleague, JUANITA came the first woman, in her first term, to meda Corridor, a $1.8 billion public works MILLENDER-MCDONALD who died of cancer on chair the powerful Insurance and Revenue project to lay new tracks and build trenches April 22, 2007. JUANITA was a trailblazer and Taxation Committees. and bridges. Her concern with transportation throughout her life and in the House of Rep- I know how proud she was to be the first Af- continued in her national office. resentatives, and it was an honor for me to rican American woman to be named Honorary As a member of the House, she was ap- serve alongside her. Curator of the Museum of Latin American Art pointed to the Committee on Transportation Born in Birmingham, Alabama, JUANITA was in Long Beach. and Infrastructure and its Subcommittees on a former teacher in the Los Angeles public Most recently, JUANITA became the first Afri- Aviation and Surface Transportation. She also school system and served on the Carson City can American woman to hold the distinguished served on the Committee on Small Business Council and in the California State Assembly position of Chair of the powerful House Ad- and as one of the ranking members on the before running for Congress in December ministration Committee in this 110th Congress,

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overseeing the operations of the House of MILLENDER-MCDONALD. She was my colleague Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD was Representatives. and, more importantly, she was my friend. a great woman, epitomizing humanity, humility During her short term as Chair, her hiring JUANITA and I served together in the Cali- and virtue. She will truly be missed. and contracting practices within the House of fornia State Assembly and later in Congress. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, Representatives reflected her deep commit- Each week we shared a flight back and forth my presence on this floor today is marked by ment to diversity. She was a dedicated pro- from Southern California and we grew to be a sad and heavy melancholy over the loss of ponent of minority rights, and was the Founder very good friends. a friend and dearest colleague. We have lost and Executive Director of the League of Afri- In Congress, we partnered on the House a good friend, indeed a great friend, in Con- can American Women, comprised of 40 Afri- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to gresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. I can-American women’s groups. address the unique and pressing transpor- wish to extend with deepest sincerity my sym- JUANITA was also the founder of the Young tation needs of Southern California. We joined pathy and condolences to her family and to Advocates, a political leadership-training pro- together to bring a national focus to the impor- her constituents of Long Beach, Compton, and gram for African-Americans between the ages tance of Southern California’s goods move- Los Angeles. of 18 and 35. She believed in embracing our ment, highway financing, and transit needs. As It is a common tradition in our society to youth and fought to give young people hope conferees for the SAFETEA–LU Act, together look past the loss of the physical being in and opportunity for a better life. Juanita intro- we worked hard to bring historic levels of Fed- order to best preserve and cherish the per- duced legislation directing the Secretary of eral transportation funding back to the South- sonal being. However, the difficulty in this Education to study and report to Congress on ern California region. emerges when we constantly find ourselves the troubling dropout rate among Latino, Na- I am saddened by the loss of a great public reveling in the presence of that person as an tive American, American Samoan and African servant and colleague that fought for the everyday part of our lives. Congresswoman American high school students. needs of her constituents and the Southern MILLENDER-MCDONALD will be so sorely JUANITA will also be remembered as a California region with grace, dedication, and strong advocate for human rights around the missed. She was and is still a part of our ev- honor. eryday lives. It is hard to fathom the idea that globe, speaking out against genocide in Cam- I am also saddened by the loss of a dear bodia, Darfur and other regions of the world we will never hear her voice again—for her personal friend. eloquence and passion in speaking, and her where she fought against injustice and inhu- JUANITA was a kind and gentle soul who manity. She worked with former Secretary of unforgettable laughter, will ring in our ears. was called home far too soon. Her wisdom The strength and tenacity that propelled her State Madelene Albright and Ambassador and leadership in Congress will be sorely John Miller to address human trafficking and through her life’s work will continue to inspire missed. I join my colleagues in praying that us. As we continue our work in her memory, in support of women’s rights around the world. she is in a better place and that her family is JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was a dy- I encourage all of us to remember her as we able to find peace in knowing the tremendous walk through the hallowed Halls of Congress. namic member of this House, who sought to contributions she made to her State and Na- maximize her influence to better the lives of If we stop and listen, we will hear her foot- tion during her years of public service. steps echo in these great marble corridors. her constituents, the residents of her county Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, on Sunday and State, and all people around the world in JUANITA’s accomplishments and achieve- April 22, 2007, my dear friend and colleague ments in life were many. But as we mourn the desperate need of assistance. Congresswoman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- JUANITA was a loving wife, mother and loss of her physical-self, we would do well to ALD was called home. grandmother. And she was a beloved col- remember her compassionate-self, her tem- JUANITA was a great woman who worked perate-self, which encompassed an unfailing league and friend who will truly be missed. passionately for justice and cared deeply for My husband Ed and I send our deep and dedication to public service. I most humbly mankind. She was a phenomenal Congress- sincere condolences to her husband, James, thank Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD woman, a loving wife, mother and grand- her five children and five grandchildren. for her being an exemplary public servant. I mother and a dutiful friend. We will miss you JUANITA. praise her for her stalwart fight against cancer. Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam She made time for her constituents—and At last, I am comforted by the fact that her Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. didn’t just listen, but heard them, and spoke truly unconquerable soul is yet unvanquished. 328, expressing the condolences of the House for them. Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Madam Speaker, JUANITA began her tenure of Representatives on the death of the Honor- to honor the legacy and accomplishments of in Congress in 1996. She represented Califor- able JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. our recently-passed colleague and dear friend nia’s 37th Congressional District and was a Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD was JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. proud leader in the Congressional Black Cau- a strong advocate for women and human JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s life epito- cus where she championed the caucus’ dis- rights, speaking out against injustice in our mized one of a true leader. Her deep commit- parities agenda to advance economic develop- country and around the world. She was the ment to those she served led her to be the ment, expand access and affordability for first African American woman to chair a Com- first African American woman to chair a com- health care, truly ‘‘leave no child behind’’ in mittee in Congress, and will be remembered mittee in Congress. our education policy and the list goes on. for her commitment and dedication to ensuring JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s vision and that every American’s vote counts. She was a true legislator. For example, she authored several pieces of legislation focusing leadership since 1996 will have a lasting im- As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus pact on the House of Representatives. Her for Women’s Issues in the 107th Congress, on health care, specifically woman’s heart health. Legislation such as H.R. 51, a bill to fight for full voting participation for all Ameri- Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD cans and her tireless efforts for fair elections worked tirelessly to ensure that women from support National Wear Red Day, and H.R. 52 the American Heart Month which called on in the United States have helped millions of both sides of the aisle participated in the ac- Americans and made our democracy stronger. tivities of the Caucus. She was a warm and women to take action and prevent heart dis- Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues open person, and was a true mentor to me ease were just a few examples of her legisla- to join me in paying respect to the family of during my first term in Congress. tive priorities. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD and in hon- On behalf of the families of Minnesota’s JUANITA was a trailblazer, becoming the first oring her career in service to our country. Fourth Congressional District, we extend our African American woman to chair the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time prayers and sincerest condolences to her hus- Administration Committee for the 110th Con- for debate has expired. band, Mr. James McDonald, Jr., her children gress. She was known as the Mayor of Capitol and all of her family and friends. Representa- Hill; overseeing the operational and safety Without objection, the previous question is ordered on the resolution. tive JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD will be re- needs of the Capitol compound. membered and honored in the highest regard. She was truly a jewel and a joy to have There was no objection. Madam Speaker, please join me in paying known. In closing, I’m reminded of a passage The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tribute to the life of Congresswoman JUANITA from Proverbs 31:10–31 KJV, verse 10 which question is on the resolution. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. reads: The resolution was agreed to. Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam ‘‘Who can find a virtuous woman? . . . for A motion to reconsider was laid on Speaker, I rise today to honor JUANITA her price is far above rubies.’’ the table.

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Under the Speaker’s an- worked, again, tirelessly to secure yet there is much that can, in fact, be nounced policy of January 18, 2007, and much-needed Federal assistance for added. under a previous order of the House, Southern California’s transportation As a matter of fact, when I first came the following Members will be recog- needs, including funding for her pas- to Congress, JUANITA was one of the nized for 5 minutes each. sion: for the Alameda Corridor. first persons that my wife and I met. f JUANITA’s passing is a great loss to So my wife immediately became a JUA- this institution as well as her constitu- NITA ILLENDER C ONALD JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD M -M D fan. And I ents and as well as this Nation. She said to her, Vera, it is all right for you The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a was a great citizen as well as a great to be a JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD previous order of the House, the gentle- person and would have made a lasting fan, but don’t try to dress like her. We woman from California (Ms. WATSON) is and important contribution to this can’t afford it. recognized for 5 minutes. body in her position as House Adminis- JUANITA was, in fact, a charming, de- Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, it is tration chair. She was making that lightful, snazzy lady, the essence of with a heavy heart that I rise this contribution every single day. femininity, but as tough as a nail. As a evening to celebrate the life of my very And I would say to her, JUANITA, you matter of fact, I don’t know if a week good friend and colleague, Congress- missed the caucus. You missed the went by that I didn’t receive some woman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. California Caucus. You missed the communique from her talking about I personally have known Congress- Black Caucus. some issue or explaining something She said, I am so busy working, I woman JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD that she had done or something that don’t have time for the caucuses. She for over 30 years. Our time together she had worked on. And as I listened to was committed. spans back before her days as a Mem- all of my colleagues talk about her ber of this distinguished body when I And on a personal note, Madam Speaker, when she was sworn in as a many ‘‘firsts,’’ the first African Amer- was member of the Los Angeles Unified ican woman to serve on the Carson School Board and she was there as an Congresswoman in her district, I went there. She had been sworn in here, and City Council, the first African Amer- administrator and then as a California ican woman to render the national State legislator. And then on that road when she got up to speak, she said, You know, I was raised on a farm and I Democratic response to President she was elected to the Carson City Bush’s weekly radio address, the first Council. married early. And she said, I was so naive, when I had five children one to be named Honorary Curator of the JUANITA’s distinguished life is a life after another, I just knew it was that Museum of Latin American Art in of ‘‘firsts.’’ She is the first African Long Beach, and the first Democratic American woman in history to chair orange juice, being raised on a farm. So I would tease her. I said, ‘‘JUANITA, chair of the Congressional Caucus on the Committee on House Administra- watch out for the orange juice.’’ Women’s Issues. Obviously, she was tion, which oversees the operation of She was one of my closest friends and many firsts. And I guess maybe the the House, the Library of Congress, the colleagues. She will be missed. And I poet Homer had her in mind when he Smithsonian Institute, and the Na- want you to know she was raised by a said that there are pioneer souls that tional Zoo. The Committee on House father and her older sisters. She was go where highways never ran, but let Administration also oversees all Fed- the youngest. So she said, You know, me live in my house by the side of the eral elections. JUANITA worked tire- on a farm we were wealthy. And she road and be a friend to man. lessly to investigate all reports of said, But it was my father who played And I guess he had JUANITA in mind voter irregularities and voter dis- the role of both parents. He set down as he talked about why would I live in enfranchisement. She was one of the the principles and values by which I my house by the side of the road as the first Members of Congress to call for a run my life. So in honor of my father, race of men go by. Men who are good, congressional hearing on reported vot- I am adding as my middle name, my men who are bad, men who are wise, ing irregularities in the State of Ohio. maiden name, his last name. So, there- foolish, but then so am I. So why would She played an important role in con- fore, she became JUANITA MILLENDER- I not simply be, as JUANITA has been, gressional election reform. MCDONALD. And if you ever saw her sig- one who understood the relationship JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD was nature, it was one of the most beau- between people, moving across aisles, also the first African-American woman tiful, graceful signatures. And she al- moving across boundaries to accom- to serve on the Carson City Council ways took time to write ‘‘JUANITA plish and get things done. and the first to hold the position of MILLENDER-MCDONALD.’’ And I would So on behalf of my family and me chairwoman for two powerful Cali- go on correcting people when they said and all of the residents of the Seventh fornia State Assembly committees in ‘‘JUANITA MCDONALD.’’ I said, ‘‘No. Congressional District of Illinois, we her first term. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD.’’ extend our greatest condolences to her Like myself, JUANITA MILLENDER- So, JUANITA, we celebrate you and we family and say that we too would hope MCDONALD at heart was an educator. know that you are here in these Cham- to live in the house by the side of the After raising five children, JUANITA, at bers today. And to end my piece and road like JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDON- the age of 40, returned to school and allow the others, we did a taping with ALD and be a friend to mankind. earned a bachelor’s degree from the our voices on it, and at the end we sang f University of Redlands and a master’s to her ‘‘Dreamgirls.’’ We will always be JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD degree in educational administration dreaming of our JUANITA MILLENDER- from Cal State L.A. MCDONALD. (Mr. ELLISON asked and was given She spent her early career in the permission to address the House for 1 f classroom, teaching high school and minute.) working at a career center. It is here TRIBUTE TO THE HON. JUANITA Mr. ELLISON. Madam Speaker, I am that JUANITA first demonstrated her MILLENDER-MCDONALD so honored to see all of our colleagues ongoing interest in the lives of young The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a rise and extol all of the great virtues of people and issues that impact the lives previous order of the House, the gen- JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, talk- of women and their children. But above tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) is rec- ing about her historic firsts, her role as all, JUANITA worked tirelessly for all ognized for 5 minutes. mayor, city councilperson, the first Af- the people in her community. And I Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- rican-American woman to chair a com- want to say, all the people. She was a er, I join with my colleagues from all mittee in the House, and all of the

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The poem is meda corridor. going on around here, things going by called, ‘‘The Arrow and a Song.’’ It JUANITA will be missed, of course, by so quickly, JUANITA MILLENDER- said: her husband James, by her five chil- MCDONALD had time for people in our ‘‘I shot an arrow into the air, it fell dren and by her five grandchildren. She situation, just trying to figure out to Earth I know not where. For so will be remembered here for her record what was happening. She had a mo- swiftly it flew, my sight could not fol- of legislative accomplishment, and she ment to say, How is it going? Did you low it in its flight. will be remembered here for the spunk know where this was or where that ‘‘I sang a song into the air, it fell to she showed every day. And finally, she was, and what can I do to help you? Earth I know not where. For who has will be remembered for the courage she So in life, Madam Speaker, people sight so keen and strong that can fol- showed in these final days, because will often remember the great things low the flight of a song? But long, long JUANITA barely mentioned to her clos- that we did that command headlines afterwards in an oak I found the arrow est friends that she was a bit under the and find things that we do that com- still unbroke. And the song, from be- weather. Right up to the end she was mand public attention. But greatness ginning to end, I found again in the fighting the good fight. JUANITA’s cour- is measured by the small things in life, heart of a friend.’’ age and strength will be remembered. and in those small things she was great And so I say that to say that what f also. JUANITA did will live on. Her work for JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD f the persons who worked in the Library of Congress who were minorities and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a b 2100 women who were being terminated, and previous order of the House, the gentle- we felt unfairly, she took on that re- woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD sponsibility to fight to see that those is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a women, primarily, would be placed in Ms. WOOLSEY. JUANITA MILLENDER- previous order of the House, the gen- other positions. MCDONALD. We already miss you, your tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PAYNE) is She worked hard, and the dignity and beautiful face, your elegance and recognized for 5 minutes. the beauty and her perfection were cer- grace, your tenacity and spirit. Your Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, yester- tainly noticed. And I can tell you, the absence will leave a void that will day we lost a devoted colleague and women talk about the grace that she never, ever be filled. And that is what friend, Congresswoman JUANITA had. Well, let me make it clear that we know about you here without ques- MILLENDER-MCDONALD. the men also noticed that grace and tion in the House of Representatives, Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDON- that beauty and that charm. And so we so we can only guess how much you are ALD was a dedicated public servant who will remember her as she moves on up going to be missed by your beloved worked tirelessly on behalf of her con- that highway. family. They, in their grief, however, stituents in the 37th Congressional Dis- f can always take solace in their pride trict of California. As we know, prior and in their love and their appreciation to her coming to Congress, she made a JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD of such an amazing woman. name for herself as the first African The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Beloved wife, mother of five, grand- American woman to serve on the City ELLISON). Under a previous order of the mother of five, Member of the Cali- Council in Carson City and the chair- House, the gentleman from California fornia Assembly, Member of the United woman of two powerful committees, In- (Mr. SHERMAN) is recognized for 5 min- States House of Representatives, and surance and Revenue. utes. in the end, the very first African Amer- But many people don’t know that in Mr. SHERMAN. You know, it is ican woman to become chairwoman of recognition of women who served our heartwarming to sit here for a while a full committee. country in uniform during wartime, and to listen to these personal tales of Because of this position, this elegant Congresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD our good friend, JUANITA MILLENDER- persuasive woman’s portrait will hang initiated the first annual Memorial MCDONALD. in the Halls of Congress for the rest of Day Tribute to Women in the Military I first got to know JUANITA in our time. And over the years she will at the Women’s Memorial at Arlington days as activists during the 1980s on watch over the activities of her House National Cemetery. And she led the the Los Angeles County Democratic Administration Committee. And be- fight to secure $15 million for the Central Committee. Both of us entered lieve me, she will be expecting excel- maintenance of the memorial. She also State government in the early nineties; lence. So while JUANITA rests, she ex- secured $50 million for counseling serv- both of us came here to Congress in the pects each and every one of us to keep ices for our returning men and women mid-90s. on going until we can go no more; and serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. JUANITA broke barriers. JUANITA led because of her example, we will do our Bold initiatives have been her trade- the charge. She was the first African- very best. mark. In 2005, Congresswoman American woman on the Carson City We already miss you, JUANITA, and MILLENDER-MCDONALD, along with Council, the first African-American we will remember you always. other CBC members, unveiled a por- woman to chair the Revenue and Tax- f trait of Joseph Rainey, the first Afri- ation Committee of the California As- can-American to be seated in Congress. sembly, where I enjoyed working with JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD She was very proud of that because she her on State tax issues. JUANITA was The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a contacted members of his family who the first African-American woman to previous order of the House, the gentle- are alive today, and there was a tre- give the Democratic Radio Address re- woman from Guam (Ms. BORDALLO) is mendous celebration. sponse. And finally, she was the first recognized for 5 minutes. Internationally, she spoke out African-American woman to serve as Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I also against genocide in Cambodia and Chair of the House Administration wish to thank my good friend from Darfur and other regions of the world Committee. California (Ms. WATSON). where human rights are in danger. She Now, her fine work on that com- I, too, Mr. Speaker, want to take this worked with former Secretary of State mittee has been detailed by so many of opportunity to associate myself with Madeline Albright and Ambassador the prior speakers who have come to the remarks made by our colleagues

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:07 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H23AP7.000 H23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD April 23, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 9679 this evening in tribute to Congressman er died from cold and hunger. He was genocide recognition will be a pretext. JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. separated from his siblings and or- The Bush administration has done such On behalf of the people of Guam, I ex- phaned. a poor job managing our relations with tend to her family our condolences. Mr. Kademian’s story is terrible, but Turkey over the last 6 years that we She was a strong and she was an effec- is not remarkable. Over a million and a have already seen the limits of the tive leader for the people of the 37th half Armenians were murdered in the U.S.-Turkish alliance tested and found Congressional District of California, first genocide of the last century as the lacking. and we are going to miss her here in Ottoman Empire used the cloak of war During the run-up to the war in Iraq, Congress. to wipe out a people it considered alien Turkey denied us permission to bring JUANITA took a special interest in the or disloyal. This mammoth crime was in ground forces from its soil, allowing people of Guam. When I first met her, well known at the time. Newspapers of the Saddam Fedeyeen to melt away I was a freshman. She stopped me in the day were filled with stories about and form the basis of a now persistent the hall and she said, Are you the new the murder of the Armenians. ‘‘Appeal insurgency. Oddly enough, critics of representative from Guam? I said, yes. to Turkey to Stop Massacres’’ head- recognition decry it as pandering to And she introduced herself and she lined the New York Times on April 28, the victims, but are only too happy to said, I want you to know that I have 1915, just as the killing began. By Octo- pander to the sensibilities of an incon- many people from Guam in my district. ber 7 of that year, the Times reported sistent ally, and one that has shown no She attended our liberation wreath- that 800,000 Armenians had been slain qualms about accusing the U.S. of laying ceremony at Arlington. I will in cold blood in Asia Minor. In mid-De- genocide in Iraq. never forget it. And each time we met, cember of 1915, the Times spoke of a Second, opponents take issue with whether it was here on the floor or in million Armenians killed or in exile. the timing of the resolution and argue the hall, she would always ask me Thousands of pages of evidence docu- that Turkey is making progress with menting the atrocities rest in our own about the people of Guam. recognizing the dark chapters of its She was a strong leader. She made National Archives. Prominent citizens history. This claim lost all credibility of the day, including America’s ambas- her mark here in Congress. And I ex- when Orhan Pamuk, Turkey’s Nobel sador to the Ottoman Empire, Henry tend to her family, her husband, her Prize winning author, was brought up Morgenthau, and Britain’s Lord Bryce, children, her grandchildren, our deep- on charges of ‘‘insulting Turkishness’’ reported on the massacres in great de- est sympathies. for alluding to the genocide, and Turk- tail. Morgenthau was appalled at what God bless you, JUANITA, for every- ish Armenian publisher Hrant Dink he would later call sadistic orgies of thing that you did for the American was gunned down outside his office in rape, torture, and murder. ‘‘When the people. Istanbul earlier this year. Turkish authorities gave the orders for Tomorrow marks the 92nd Anniversary of f these deportations, they were merely start of the Armenian Genocide. In January, I WHY THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE giving the death warrant to a whole introduced a resolution in the House that MATTERS race. They understood this well and would recognize the Armenian Genocide. It made no particular attempt to conceal The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a should be passed. Ghazaros Kademian is one previous order of the House, the gen- the fact.’’ Even those who most ardently advo- reason why. tleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF) is cated sweeping the murder of a million Ghazaros Kademian was just 6 years old recognized for 5 minutes. and a half people under the rug of his- when his family was forced into exile by Otto- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, tonight I tory have conceded that the vast ma- man Turks bent on annihilating the Armenian plan to speak on the anniversary of the jority of historians accept the Arme- people. His father was murdered by Turk gen- Armenian genocide; but before I do, I nian genocide as historic fact. And how darmes and the rest of the family was forced want to join my colleagues in express- could they not? For it was the Govern- to flee on foot to Kirkuk, where his mother ing my sincere condolence at the pass- ment of Turkey that in early 1919 held died from cold and hunger. He was separated ing of JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD, a number of well-publicized trials of from his siblings and orphaned. someone who in my very first days of some of the young Turk leaders and ex- Mr. Kademian’s story is terrible, but not re- Congress impressed me as a coura- ecuted the Keimal Bey, governor of markable. Over a million and a half Armenians geous, intelligent, dedicated public Diarbekir, specifically for his role as were murdered in the first genocide of the last servant who, every time I went to her one of the Ottoman Empire’s most sav- century as the Ottoman Empire used the cloak for help on an issue in her committee age persecutors of the Armenian peo- of war to wipe out a people it considered alien or outside her committee, was gen- ple. The trials were as widely covered and disloyal. This mammoth crime was well erous with her time and her energy, al- in the American press as was the geno- known at the time; newspapers of the day ways ready to help, always of good cide itself. were filled with stories about the murder of Ar- cheer, and someone that I think en- So if the facts are not in dispute, why menians. ‘‘Appeal to Turkey to stop mas- joyed the unanimous and bipartisan re- are so many nations complicit in mod- sacres’’ headlined the New York Times on spect of everyone in this body. Her ern Turkey’s strenuous efforts to deny April 28, 1915, just as the killing began. By memory will be cherished; her presence the genocide ever took place? First, op- October 7 of that year, the Times reported that will be deeply missed. ponents argue that recognizing the un- 800,000 Armenians had been slain in cold Mr. Speaker, tomorrow marks the pleasant facts of the genocide and of blood in Asia Minor. In mid-December of 1915, 92nd anniversary of the start of the Ar- the mass murder risk alienating an im- the Times spoke of a million Armenians killed menian genocide. In January, I intro- portant alliance with Turkey. There is or in exile. Thousands of pages of evidence duced a resolution in the House, along no question that Turkey is bitterly op- documenting the atrocities rest in our own Na- with my colleagues, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. posed to recognition and is threatening tional Archives. KNOLLENBERG and Mr. RADANOVICH, our military and commercial relation- Prominent citizens of the day, including that would recognize the Armenian ship, including access to the Incirlik America’s Ambassador to the Ottoman Em- genocide. This resolution should be air base, but Turkey has made similar pire, Henry Morgenthau, and Britain’s Lord passed. Ghazaros Kademian is one rea- threats to other nations in the past Bryce reported on the massacres in great de- son why. only to retreat from them and the Eu- tail. Morgenthau was appalled at what he Ghazaros Kademian was just 6 years ropean Union’s insistence that Ankara would later call the sadistic orgies of rape, tor- old when his family was forced into recognize the crimes of its Ottoman’s ture, and murder. ‘‘When the Turkish authori- exile by Ottoman Turks bent on anni- forebears before Turkey is admitted to ties gave the orders for these deportations, hilating the Armenian people. His fa- the EU has not dimmed Turkish enthu- they were merely giving the death warrant to ther was murdered by Turk gendarmes, siasm for joining the EU. a whole race; they understood this well, and and the rest of his family was forced to If Turkish relations with the U.S. do . . . made no particular attempt to conceal the flee on foot to Kirkuk, where his moth- suffer, it is far more likely that the fact.’’

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:07 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\H23AP7.000 H23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 9680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 April 23, 2007 Even those who have most ardently advo- genocides when it would inconvenience an ing materials arguing against the resolution cated sweeping the murder of a million and a ally? Elie Wiesel has described the denial of and against the official recognition of the half people under the rug of history have con- genocide as the final stage of genocide—a Armenian Genocide. I believe adopting the Armenian Genocide ceded that the vast majority of historians ac- double killing. If you don’t think he’s right, talk Resolution is the right thing to do: cept the Armenian Genocide as historical fact. to Ghazaros Kademian. But you had better As a matter of morality—and in the name And how could they not—for it was the Gov- hurry. of humanity—the United States should rec- ernment of Turkey that, in early 1919, held a f ognize and condemn all genocides. number of well-publicized trials of some of the In the name of historic truth—and in honor GENERAL LEAVE Young Turk leaders and executed Keimal Bey, of the historic role so many American diplo- the governor of Diarbekir, specifically for his Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask matic personnel and humanitarian and relief role as one of the Ottoman Empire’s most unanimous consent that all Members workers played in saving lives and condemning the genocide as it was taking savage persecutors of the Armenian people. may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and in- place—the U.S. especially should recognize The trials, by the way, were as widely covered the Armenian Genocide. in the American press as was the genocide clude extraneous material in the And in the hope of preventing future geno- itself. RECORD on H. Res. 328. cides—we have to recognize and honor the So if the facts are not in dispute, why are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there truth of the past. Denial of the Armenian so many nations complicit in modern Turkey’s objection to request of the gentle- Genocide—just like denial of the Holocaust— strenuous efforts to deny the genocide ever woman from California? makes future genocides more likely, not took place? First, opponents argue that recog- There was no objection. less. No Nation, not Turkey or any other coun- nizing the unpleasant fact of mass murder f try, should be allowed to block the official risks alienating our important alliance with Tur- b 2115 recognition or commemoration or the teach- key. There is no question that Turkey is bit- ing of historic truth about the Armenian terly opposed to recognition, and is threat- WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS RE- Genocide. ening our military and commercial relationship, MEMBERS THE ARMENIAN GENO- It’s ironic that the current Turkish gov- including access to the Incirlik air base. But CIDE ernment doesn’t seem to realize that the Turkey has made similar threats to other na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a more it denies the Armenian Genocide, the tions in the past only to retreat from them and previous order of the House, the gen- more people begin to think that there really the European Union’s insistence that Ankara is a connection between the Turks who car- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. ried out the Armenian Genocide at the be- recognize the crimes of its Ottoman forebears MCGOVERN) is recognized for 5 minutes. ginning of the 20th century and today’s 21st before Turkey is admitted to the EU has not Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today century government. dimmed Turkish enthusiasm for joining the to recognize the 92nd anniversary and com- By denying the truth, Turkey undermines EU. memoration of the Armenian Genocide. Yes- its own standing throughout the world, If Turkish relations with the U.S. do suffer, terday, I had the privilege to join the Arme- blocks its own acceptance into the European it is far more likely that the genocide recogni- nian-American community of Worcester, Mas- family, and increases regional tensions, espe- tion will be a pretext; the Bush Administration sachusetts, including survivors of the Geno- cially with neighboring Armenia. Turkey’s recognition of the Genocide, its reconcili- has done such a poor job managing our rela- cide and their families, and many dignitaries of tions with Turkey over the last six years that ation with the past, would widely be viewed Central Massachusetts and the Common- as the act of a mature democracy, which the we have already seen the limits of the U.S. wealth at an event remembering the Armenian world would rush to embrace and reward. Turkish alliance tested and found lacking. Dur- Genocide and the role it plays in under- This is why America must also officially ing the run-up to the war in Iraq, Turkey de- standing contemporary events. recognize the Armenian Genocide. nied us permission to bring in ground forces I am submitting today for the RECORD a A couple of weeks ago, I was in eastern from its soil, allowing the Saddam Fedeyeen copy of the remarks I made at this special Chad. And the reality of genocide was right to melt away and form the basis of a now per- commemoration and an article that appeared before my eyes. There are over 250,000 refugees from sistent insurgency. Oddly enough, critics of in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. recognition decry it as pandering to the vic- Darfur, Sudan living in camps inside Chad. WORCESTER ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OBSERVANCE Thanks to the many international and hu- tims, but are only too happy to pander to the I want to thank Father Terzian and the Ar- manitarian workers who have chosen to sensibilities of an inconstant ally, and one that menian Church of Our Savior for inviting me work and help these survivors of the violence has shown no qualms about accusing the U.S. to participate in this remembrance—and I’m taking place every day in Darfur, the camps of genocide in Iraq. very pleased to be here with Lt. Governor are well-organized and efficient. Second, opponents take issue with the tim- Tim Murray and the Mayor of Worcester, But I’d like to describe for you some of ing of the resolution and argue that Turkey is Konstantina Lukes. But I am especially hon- what I saw—and what the Darfur refugees making progress with recognizing the dark ored to be here with the Worcester Arme- told me about what they had witnessed. chapters of its history. This claim lost all credi- nian-American community, survivors of the I met with individuals and families who bility when Orhan Pamuk, Turkey’s Nobel Armenian Genocide, and their families. had been forced to flee their villages in There are several reasons why I look for- Darfur. Each had a story about loved ones Prize winning author was brought up on ward to this event each year. murdered, homes destroyed, people and fam- charges for ‘‘insulting Turkishness’’ for alluding First and foremost, it gives me an oppor- ily left behind. Many didn’t know if some of to the genocide, and Turkish Armenian pub- tunity to reconnect with all of you, the their family or children were even alive. lisher Hrant Dink was gunned down outside Worcester Armenian-American community, I talked with one woman who was har- his office in Istanbul earlier this year. Yet and to thank you for all your fine work and vesting onions at a small agricultural site in some opponents go even further, such as a contributions to our city. Camp Gaga, a Darfur refugee camp a couple former Ambassador to Turkey who argued that Second, it is a moment when we recommit of hours from the town of Abeche in eastern the time may never be right for America to ourselves to pressing the United States gov- Chad. She held a tiny baby in her arms as ernment to officially recognize the Arme- she worked on her onion patch. She told me comment ‘‘on another’s history or morality.’’ nian Genocide. the Janjaweed attacked her village so quick- Such a ludicrous policy would condemn Con- And finally, it provides me each year with ly and so ferociously that she couldn’t even gress to silence on a host of human rights a moment to reflect on our world; and on bury her husband who was struck down in abuses around the world. After more than how I as an individual, we as a community, the attack; she barely had time to cover him ninety years and with only a few survivors left, and we as a Nation are responding to geno- with a sheet before she escaped with her if the time is not right now to recognize the Ar- cide and crimes against humanity that, baby and children. She feels guilty and menian Genocide, when will it be? sadly and unbelievably, are carried out near- thinks about this all the time. And she now But the most pernicious argument against ly every day in some part of the world. hopes to stay alive and return, someday, to I believe that this year there is a very good her village. recognition is the claim that speaking the truth chance that the U.S. House of Representa- I met with several other men and women, would harm relations with Turkey ‘‘for no good tives might actually pass H. Res. 106, the Ar- refugees from Darfur, at the Goz Amer Camp reason.’’ How can we claim the moral author- menian Genocide Resolution. near the town of Koukou, Chad. This is a ity to decry the genocide in Darfur, as we I can tell that this is a real possibility be- much larger and older camp. Many of the must, if we are unwilling to deplore other cause for the first time in years, I’m receiv- people have been here for 3 years or so. These

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His documentary, with refugees from Darfur because the Gov- Syria, where many died in the desert of ‘‘Voices,’’ finished this year, is based on ernment of Sudan wouldn’t give me a visa to thirst and hunger. interviews with three survivors of the geno- enter their country. ‘‘We say, ‘Look at Darfur,’ ’’ said Richard cide. After he began making documentaries, But sometimes things happen for a reason, O. Asadoorian, the host speaker at the com- Mr. Torosyan was not allowed to return to I believe. Because not only did I learn about memoration, referring to the region in Turkey. the reality of Darfur—I personally discov- Sudan where black Africans are being mas- A 15-minute version of ‘‘Voices’’ was shown ered Chad. sacred by militias supported by the Arab- yesterday. The war in Darfur is bleeding into Chad, as dominated government. Mr. Asadoorian Mr. Torosyan spoke passionately about the well as other neighboring countries. urged Armenians not to let time lessen the Jan. 19 slaying in Turkey of Hrant Dink, a While I was in Chad, two ‘‘towns’’—Tiero importance of what happened 92 years ago. Turkish citizen of Armenian descent who and Marena, which actually consist of about Many survivors of the genocide eventually was the editor of a Turkish-Armenian news- 31 small villages—were attacked by settled in the Worcester area. A significant paper. His enemies included nationalist ‘‘Janjaweed’’ militias operating inside Chad. Armenian population remains, and their Turks who resented his use of the genocide According to the Chadian survivors who I pride in their ancestry was evident yesterday label. He was killed outside his office in talked to—they described their attackers as at the Armenian Church of Our Saviour Cul- Istanbul. a combination of Sudanese Janjaweed and tural Center on Boynton Street, where more The commemoration was organized by Chadian Janjaweed allies. They were armed. than 200 gathered for a welcome history les- members of the Armenian Church of Our They were on horseback. The attacks started son. Saviour, Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic at about five in the morning, and came in Nancy Hovhanesian, Thomas Tashjian and Church and the Armenian Church of the about 3 distinct waves of attack. They shot Ara G. Asadoorian recounted stories told to Martyrs. randomly, at everything and everyone. them by grandparents and other older rel- f Women, children, men, livestock, fell to the atives who survived the genocide. Mrs. earth dead or wounded. Homes were burned Hovhanesian talked of the great-grand- HEALTH CARE ISSUES AFFECTING to the ground. Abandoned crockery, left parents she never knew and of how her MINORITY COMMUNITIES IN charred and broken. grandparents’ pain was absorbed by her AMERICA These Chadians—now internally displaced mother. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under inside their own country—were gathering in Andrea Kisiel, a sophomore at South High the thousands near Koukou—some estimates Community School, shared her views of the the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- were 8,000–9,000. Many walked, some arrived genocide in an award-winning essay. Andrea uary 18, 2007, the gentlewoman from on the backs of burros, and many others took top honors for her take on ‘‘The Con- California (Ms. SOLIS) is recognized for were being trucked in by humanitarian temporary Relevance of the Armenian Geno- 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- groups. U.N. agencies and NGOs were rushing cide,’’ the subject of an essay contest spon- jority leader. to provide them with emergency aid and to sored by the Greater Worcester Armenian GENERAL LEAVE set up an emergency operations site where Genocide Commemoration Committee. Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- people could receive food, water, medical aid, Andrea, who is not of Armenian descent, and some form of shelter from the relentless wrote of a recent trip to Washington, where mous consent that all Members have 5 heat. she visited the United States Holocaust Me- legislative days within which to revise These new internally displaced now join morial Museum and had an eye-opening ex- and extend their remarks on the sub- the more than 140,000 Chadian IDPs. perience about history. ject of my special order. I had the privilege to watch UNHCR, She wrote: ‘‘Then, I saw something that as- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there UNICEF, Doctors without Borders (Medicins tounded me, surprised me, wrenched my objection to the request of the gentle- sans Frontierres), the ICRC, Italian Aid, and heart out of my chest. There, on the wall woman from California? the World Food Program work together to commemorating all of the poor souls who There was no objection. provide emergency relief to these trauma- had been discriminated against, snatched Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the tized people. away from familiarity, and tortured ruth- Speaker for the opportunity to serve as So this year, as we meet to remember and lessly until put to death, was inscribed my commemorate the 92nd Anniversary of the family name. My name which was not from moderator for this special designated Armenian Genocide, I’m struggling to find Jewish descent. My name which was Polish time for recognition under Special Or- meaning in the words, ‘‘Never Again.’’ and Catholic. My name that I had not the ders for celebration of health care, and, I’m thankful to this community especially, slightest idea could possibly be connected in particular, the uninsured. which has worked tirelessly for nearly a cen- with a mass genocide. My very own name, Tonight I have several colleagues tury, to keep alive the historic memory of there on the wall.’’ who will be joining me to speak on dif- the Armenian Genocide and to speak out, Although she has no known relatives who ferent topics with respect to health condemn and organize against the geno- died in the Holocaust, said Andrea, the expe- care issues affecting minority commu- cides—too many—that mark the past nine rience in Washington made her realize the nities. Just to give you a brief sum- decades of human history. importance of the Armenian genocide to its Thank you for your persistence. Thank survivors. mary of some of the topics we will you for your commitment to take action. Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray, U.S. Rep. touch on, obviously reauthorization of Thank you for your generosity and compas- James McGovern, D-Worcester, state Sen. SCHIP, language access, obesity, diabe- sion. Harriette L. Chandler, D-Worcester, and tes, cancer, tobacco, HIV and AIDS, And thank you, once again, for including Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes were among health professions, community health me in this special program. the speakers at the 21⁄2-hour commemora- workers, environmental health and tion. Both connected the past deaths of Ar- Medicaid citizenship. [From the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, menians to the continuing genocide in the Mr. Speaker, tonight I rise to recog- Apr. 23, 2007] Darfur region of Sudan. Mr. McGovern has nize National Minority Health Month. ‘LOOK AT DARFUR,’ ARMENIANS SAY long pushed for increased U.S. involvement in saving thousands of refugees. This week is Covering the Uninsured GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE RESONATES Mr. McGovern, who was greeted enthu- Week. Tonight you are going to hear (By Mike Elfland) siastically yesterday, backs legislation that from some of my colleagues rep- WORCESTER.—The region’s Armenian com- would require the U.S. government to offi- resenting the Congressional Black Cau- munity yesterday recognized a genocide that cially recognize the Armenian genocide. cus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for many has a meaning with an intensifying Some say the reluctance is tied to deference and the Congressional Asian Pacific Is- importance. to Turkey’s importance to America’s inter- lander Caucus and their efforts to im- References to Darfur and the recent slay- ests abroad. Modern Turkey strongly rejects ing of a journalist who defied the Turkish the characterization of what happened as prove health care in our communities. government were made throughout yester- genocide. Did you know that life expectancy day’s commemoration of what is known as Loud applause erupted after the congress- and overall health have improved in re- the Armenian genocide. On April 24, 1915, man said he would direct naysayers to a pub- cent years for large numbers of Ameri- hundreds of Armenian intellectuals, notably lic library where they could learn about the cans due to an increase in and focus on

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In 2005, more than 44 I want to refer myself to the State parities in overall rate of disease inci- million people were uninsured, and of Children’s Health Insurance program, dence, prevalence, morbidity, mor- that number, 14 million were Latinos. known by many as SCHIP, which cov- tality and survival rates in the popu- The cost of private health insurance ers currently 6 million children, build- lation, as compared to the health sta- continues to rise astronomically, and ing on Medicaid’s coverage of 28 mil- tus of the general population. we hear that every single day when we lion children. However, statistically The National Minority Health Month go back home to our districts. Health speaking, 9 million children remain un- was launched in an effort to eliminate insurance premiums continue to rise insured. health disparities and to improve by double-digit rates each year, and Over the past decade, SCHIP and health status of minority populations over 80 percent of the uninsured come Medicaid together have reduced the un- across the country. This month was from working families, people who are insured rate among low-income chil- created in response to Healthy People working and getting a paycheck. While dren by one-third. We know that unin- 2010, a set of comprehensive health ob- two-thirds of uninsured children are el- sured children are more likely to re- jectives established by the U.S. Depart- igible for public programs such as Med- ceive cost-effective preventive services ment of Health and Human Services. icaid and the SCHIP program, most are and are healthier, which leads to great- Disparities continue to persist, and we still uninsured. er success in school and life. Although must eliminate health disparities by These adults also are low-income programs such as SCHIP and Medicaid identifying significant opportunities to populations who are not eligible for have decreased the number of unin- improve health care. public programs but have incomes sured children, the lack of funding and There are disparities in the burden of below 200 percent of the Federal pov- outreach efforts have left millions of illness and death experienced by Afri- erty level. This group is composed pre- those children ineligible without any can Americans, Hispanic Americans, dominantly of parents and childless coverage. Reducing disparities in chil- Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, adults who work but may have dif- dren’s access to health care is ex- and American Indian and Alaskan Na- ficulty in obtaining and affording cov- tremely important and should be one of tives as compared to the U.S. popu- erage. Due to the low Medicaid eligi- our biggest priorities here in Congress. lation as a whole. bility level for parents, many unin- For example, uninsured African I am pleased to once again be work- sured parents have children who qual- American and Latino children are less ing with my colleagues in the Congres- ify for public coverage but do not qual- likely to have a personal doctor and sional Black Caucus, the Hispanic Cau- ify, themselves, as parents. What an are more likely to forego needed med- cus, and the Congressional Asian Pa- irony. ical care than any other group of unin- cific Islander Caucus to develop a com- Members of racial and ethnic minor- sured children. More than half of in- prehensive tri-caucus health dispari- ity groups make up a large number, a sured African American children, 51 ties bill. Our bill will address the im- disproportionate share, of the unin- percent, and insured Latino children, portance of language access, health sured population. The uninsured rate 50 percent, are covered by Medicaid and professions, training, data collection for Latinos was 33 percent in 2005, 20 SCHIP. Nearly 95 percent of eligible and health coverage for immigrants. percent for African Americans and 18 but uninsured children live in families Our colleagues in the Senate are also percent for Asians and 30 percent for with incomes below 200 percent of the working on a disparities bill, and I Native Americans. They lack health Federal poverty level, which is $33,200 hope that they too will pass legislation care coverage. for a family of three, and over 40 per- that will truly save the lives of mil- In addition to impacting health and cent of this population is Latino. lions of minorities. We must do more the finances of the uninsured them- Enrollment in SCHIP has proven to to better the health of our population, selves, the lack of health care coverage reduce disparities in access to health which includes all communities of has had repercussions for all of us in care services as well as reducing the color. America. Many hospitals, as you know, coverage gap for minority children. With that, I want to just briefly are currently struggling under the More than 80 percent of African Amer- touch on this issue of the uninsured. strain of providing uncompensated ican children and 70 percent of unin- Today marks the start of the fifth year emergency care to uninsured individ- sured Latino children appear to be eli- of Covering the Uninsured Week. Al- uals. gible for this public coverage, but cur- though the United States has one of In my own district in California, rently are not enrolled. the best health care systems in the community health centers bear the Additional funding for SCHIP, as you world, not everyone has the means to brunt of responsibility for treating the know, is necessary for the coverage of access our health care system. The uninsured. These community health all uninsured. SCHIP plays a critical number of uninsured people affects us centers are often the first place that role for children of color. After SCHIP all and is a national problem that the uninsured turn to when seeking was created back in 1997, the percent of needs a national solution. health care services. These community uninsured children steadily declined We all know that lack of health in- health centers are a vital part of our from a high of 15.4 percent in 1998 to a surance results in reduced access to health care safety net. low of 10 percent in 2004, and for racial care. Access can be defined as the abil- Poor health leads to poor financial and ethnic minorities the decline was ity to get to health services, receive status, and a never-ending cycle of low remarkable. In 1998, roughly 30 percent service at the right time, and obtain socioeconomic status often leads to of Latino children, 20 percent of Afri- the appropriate services necessary to poor health. The core values for a can American, and 18 percent of Asian promote the best health outcomes pos- strong and secure America should in- Pacific Islander children were unin- sible. clude the right to universal access to sured. In 2004, those numbers had Reduced access could mean that affordable, high-quality health care for dropped to about 21 percent, 12 percent someone is less likely to have regular all. and 8 percent respectively. sources of care, less likely to receive In a country that prides itself on In addition to reducing the coverage preventive services and more likely to equality, it is evident that our health gap for minority children, SCHIP en- use emergency departments as primary care system is broken when people suf- rollment has helped to reduce dispari- sources of care. The long-term con- fer from a lack of access to health in- ties in access to health care services. sequences of reduced access to care insurance and to quality care. We must For example, a study of children en- clude lower quality of life, higher mor- make health care services affordable rolled in New York’s SCHIP program

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Usually, people in- cial and ethnic groups, SCHIP enroll- and I commend her for her efforts, fected with the disease do not show ment was associated with a significant along with those of the members of the early symptoms. But if left undetected, reduction in disparities and access to Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the it may lead to cirrhosis of the liver, needed care. Congressional Black Caucus, and my liver failure, and liver cancer. The sta- We need adequate SCHIP reauthor- colleagues in the Congressional Asian tistics regarding hepatitis B are alarm- ization. Currently there is insufficient Pacific American Caucus, in ensuring ing. According to the Asian and Pacific Federal funding for SCHIP to cover the that minority health disparities are on Islander American Health Forum, one children currently enrolled. We need the national agenda. in 10 Asian Americans and Pacific Is- landers are chronically infected with additional money to cover them and to b 2130 expand coverage to uninsured children hepatitis B. who are eligible. I am here tonight as the Chair of the And of all those infected with hepa- In order to expand health coverage Congressional Asian Pacific American titis B in the United States, 50 percent for minority children, we also need to Caucus Health Task Force to recognize are Asian Americans and Pacific Is- address the underlying barriers to en- April as National Minority Health landers, and liver cancer is the leading rollment in Medicaid and SCHIP that Month. Designated in 2001, National cause of death for Laotian American minorities are more likely to face; as Minority Health Month is sponsored by men in California. an example, the distrust of government the National Minority Quality Forum, The promising thing with hepatitis B and a health care system where lan- an organization dedicated to address- is there is a three-shot vaccination se- guage may not be spoken adequately to ing and eliminating the disparity in ries that can prevent hepatitis B and the different groups that are affected. care, treatment, and access faced by its dire consequences. Unfortunately, And misinformation about eligibility racial and ethnic minority populations. only one in 10 Asian American and Pa- rules is often complicating the process The National Minority Quality cific Islander children have received for many who don’t understand the pa- Forum has been a leader in addressing the vaccination series. So with the perwork. these disparities and since 2004 has proper education, outreach, and fund- Enrollment strategies targeted to hosted a national summit each year to ing, I hope that we can address the minority communities, including the address these issues. Because the killer disease within the Asian-Amer- use of community health workers, fourth annual summit began today in ican and Pacific Islander community, known as promotoras, could help guide Washington, D.C., this is an opportune increase the vaccination rate, address families through the enrollment proc- time to bring further awareness of the the need for early detection and moni- ess and have been proven to increase increasing need to address health dis- toring, and improve the quality of life enrollment and reduce disparities. We parities. It is very important that for the people and families that live must improve outreach efforts and sim- within this dialogue surrounding mi- with hepatitis B. Additionally, I hope we take this op- plify enrollment in order to reach the nority health disparities, that the portunity during National Minority millions of unenrolled children from needs of Asian American and Pacific Is- Health Month to strengthen data col- communities of color who are eligible landers are included. Asian Americans lection and dissemination that will for Medicaid and the SCHIP program. and Pacific Islanders face a number of hurdles towards receiving adequate lead to improved access to health care This year, with the reauthorization of for all racial and ethnic minority com- SCHIP, this is an opportunity for us to health care stemming from linguistic and cultural challenges, and a lack of munities across the United States. address racial and ethnic disparities in Again, as the Chair of the Health data collection. children’s access to health care. I hope Care Task Force for the Congressional Based on the following statistics, the that we can work together with our Asian Pacific American Caucus, I want health care disparities in the Asian colleagues across the aisle to begin the to thank my colleague, Ms. SOLIS, for American and Pacific Islander commu- debate and see that we reauthorize organizing tonight’s Special Order nity become readily apparent, accord- these programs that are so vitally speech on the occasion of National Mi- ing to the President’s Advisory Com- needed. nority Health Month and for the pur- I am very pleased this evening to mission on Asian American and Pacific poses of generating greater attention have one of my colleagues, the gentle- Islanders. and raising awareness to the dispari- woman from Guam, who has chaired Ms. SOLIS covered in detail the lack ties in access to quality health care the Congressional Asian Pacific Is- of insurance coverage. I am here to that our minority communities face lander Caucus Task Force on Health give statistics on the diseases preva- and that deserve to be eliminated. who has joined me this evening. She lent among minorities. Ms. SOLIS. I thank the gentlewoman has been a pioneer on health care ac- Asian American and Pacific Islander from Guam, and I would like to at this cess and will give us, I am sure, very women have the lowest rate of cancer time thank her for her hard work and informative data regarding the prob- screening compared to other ethnic deliberations in the past few years as a lems that are faced currently in the groups. Asian Americans and Pacific strong member of the tri-caucus work- Asian Pacific Islander community. I Islanders make up over half of the ing on health care issues. I know she is welcome her this evening. cases of chronic hepatitis B. Asian going to continue to lead and be a I gladly yield to the gentlewoman. Americans and Pacific Islanders make voice for those underrepresented com- Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I want up 20 percent of all cases of tuber- munities. to thank my colleague and good friend, culosis; and Vietnamese Americans are I would like to now recognize a very HILDA SOLIS, for bringing this forum 13 times more likely to die of liver can- special individual who is Chair of our together. cer than Caucasians. Subcommittee on Health on Energy Tonight I come to the floor to take There are many diseases and illnesses and Commerce, but also plays a very part in a very important dialogue that disproportionately affect commu- important role in representing the Na- about National Health Month that has nities of color, ranging from HIV/AIDS tive Americans in our great country been organized, as I said earlier, by my to diabetes. Hepatitis B, which dis- and that is the gentleman from New colleague from California, Congress- proportionately affects the Asian Jersey (Mr. PALLONE). woman HILDA SOLIS. Congresswoman American and Pacific Islander commu- Mr. PALLONE. Thank you. I want to SOLIS’ leadership in the area of minor- nity, is often overlooked. thank my colleague from California

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Or they may have Republican majority. And hopefully gress was really not sufficient. There is lived on a ranch or in a situation where now with the Democratic majority, we a need for a lot more dollars. This year they were getting a lot more natural can address those health disparities we did budget significantly more for foods, and now as those opportunities and concerns. the Indian Health Service, but we also have eased to exist and they are eating I would like to talk about the Native need to reauthorize the Indian Health processed foods, there is a lot of evi- American aspect of this. And I also Service because it hasn’t been reau- dence to suggest that is a major reason want to mention that addressing the thorized since 2000. for diabetes. This is the type of thing concerns of minority health care is im- I have sponsored legislation called we need. We need research into those portant in my district because we do the Indian Health Care Improvement kinds of afflictions as to what is caus- have many Asian Americans. We have Act which will be marked up in the Re- ing a better than 60 percent diabetes the largest number of Indian Ameri- sources Committee this year and will situation for a number of tribes. cans of any congressional district, and come to the Energy and Commerce Even transportation needs are there by that I mean Asian Indian Ameri- Committee and the Health Sub- because of many of the problems that cans, and also a large Latino and Afri- committee, and we will try to get it are in rural areas. can American population in my dis- passed in this Congress. So I just wanted to say when you trict. When you talk about Native Ameri- talk about the Native American popu- I just know when I go and visit some cans and the disparities, the disparities lation in this country, the disparities of the hospitals or community health are just incredible. When we had a problem is so great that it has actually centers, many times the issue is hearing on the Indian Health Care Im- gotten to the point of crisis, in my brought to my attention, whether it is provement Act in the Resources Com- opinion; and that is why we need legis- data collection which has already been mittee a few weeks ago, I asked a ques- lation to deal with these disparity mentioned tonight, or it is the need for tion about how many American Indian issues, and we need to reauthorize the more minority health care profes- or Native American doctors there were Indian Health Service through the In- sionals, be they doctors, nurses or in the United States. I could not be- dian Health Care Improvement Act. And to the extent that we are look- whatever, or even that more research lieve the number. There are less than ing at this from the Asian population, attention needs to be paid to diseases 500, somewhere between 400 and 500 Na- the Latino population, or whatever or afflictions that basically impact the tive American physicians for a Native population, this type of initiative is minority communities in dispropor- American population that is probably very important. I just want to com- tionate ways. over 2 million. I don’t know what that mend my colleagues again for being It is very important that we address works out to percentage-wise, but here tonight and speaking out because this and we need legislation, and we there is clearly a need for scholarship I do think we need to speak out. In will move forward with the health care and grant and loan programs that many cases we are talking about peo- disparities legislation that my col- would specifically target the Native ple who don’t have people to speak out leagues have really championed over American community so we can have for them other than a few of us. Thank the last few years. not 400 doctors but at least 4,000 or you again. I want to talk about Native Ameri- maybe 40,000 when you talk about a Ms. SOLIS. I thank the gentleman cans. I actually don’t have any feder- community that has over 2 million peo- from New Jersey for his kind words and ally enrolled Native American tribes in ple. knowledge and always helping Mem- my district or even in New Jersey. We And the same is true, and I don’t bers to better organize their messages, have quite a few, we just don’t have have the statistics for nurses or other particularly when it comes to health any recognized tribes at a Federal health care professionals, but there are care and the need to improve access for level. We have five that are State rec- really very few Native American health all people in our great country. ognized. Unless you are federally recog- care providers, and we need to boost As the gentleman says, the fact is nized and enrolled with the Depart- those numbers up and allow for oppor- that we are undergoing a change where ment of the Interior, you are not for tunities to get more health care profes- our populations are exploding, our mi- the most part eligible for the health sionals. nority populations have increased, and service. With regard to actual treatment, if we don’t see more services provided, American Indians are a little unique they are not on the reservation and one of which is the Native American in that unlike most Americans, they able to access the Indian health care population. I have a significant Native have a right pursuant to their treaties hospital or clinic, it is very difficult. American population in L.A. County and the Constitution to health care. There is a huge unemployment rate. and there is one center available for When they gave their lands up to the Even if you are on a reservation, some- them. It is just horrifying to think Federal Government by treaty, they times distances are great because that people have to travel so many were given the right to health care. many Native Americans live in rural counties just to get there. Lord help That, of course, doesn’t necessarily areas where health care is simply not them if they have an episode of some mean they can all access it because a available. sort, that they get there in time to re- lot of them don’t necessarily live on We also have the phenomenon of dis- ceive the necessary care. To know that the reservation, and that is one of the eases or aflictions that target that this is not a priority with the adminis- reasons why we have urban health cen- community. The incidence of diabetes, tration is very alarming. We need to ters around the country, including sev- juvenile or type 2 diabetes, is for many prioritize this issue. eral in California, because many Na- tribes over 50 percent. I have been to tive Americans now do live in L.A. and some where the numbers are over 60 b 2145 in some of the larger cities, and don’t percent. We need a lot more research I again want to recognize my col- necessarily live on their homelands on into the reasons why, in the example of league from Guam to talk about some the reservations. diabetes, but I could talk about other other very pressing health care issues So we need to address their concerns diseases or health care problems, why that affect not just Asian Pacific Is- in not only providing hospitals and the incidence is so high and what could landers but these other minority popu- clinics in their homelands, on the res- be done. lations. So I would yield to her.

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Diabetes, as you know, is a chronic I am to cover cancer, and today is a The incidence of some cancers is disease affecting both children, Type I, very sad day for the House of Rep- much higher in communities of color. and adults, Type II. The number of peo- resentatives. We have lost a dear col- For example, African American men ple with diabetes has increased steadily league to cancer, and this is the second are at least 50 percent more likely to in the past decade, and the increase has cancer-related passing this year in the develop prostate cancer than men of occurred within certain racial and eth- House of Representatives. any other racial or ethnic group in the nic groups. Cancer is the second most common United States. Today, approximately 20.8 million cause of death in the United States and Latino males have the third highest Americans have diabetes, and of these accounts for one out of every four incidence rate for prostate cancer after people, an estimated 6.2 million indi- deaths. Unfortunately, health dispari- African Americans and whites. Death viduals have not even been diagnosed. ties in cancer continue to persist. Mi- rates for Latino males reveal that they According to the Centers for Disease nority groups face unique problems and have the third highest death rates from Control and Prevention, another 54 concerns about cancer, including high- prostate and colon and rectal cancer million people have pre-diabetes. er rates of developing some cancers and after African Americans and whites. Complications of diabetes include barriers to early detection. Asian Pacific Islander males have the heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney In 2001, the National Cancer Institute third highest rate for lung and failure, dental disease, pregnancy com- formed the Center to Reduce Cancer bronchus cancer and colon and rectal plications and amputations. These are Health Disparities. In 2005, the center cancer. very serious illnesses, and diabetes is launched a new program to reduce can- Cervical cancer occurs most often in now the sixth leading cause of death in cer deaths among minority and under- Latinas; the incidence rate is more the United States and costs the Nation served populations through $95 million than twice the rate for non-Latina over $132 billion per year in direct and in grants that funded community-based white women. Among Latinas in the indirect costs. projects in geographically and cul- United States, cervical cancer ranks as Diabetes, as you know, is the leading turally diverse areas of our country. the fourth most common type of can- cause of nontraumatic amputations, Dr. Harold Freeman, a leader in re- cer. and about 150 amputations per day are ducing cancer health disparities, and Although African American women due to diabetes. former surgeon at Harlem Hospital, are less likely to develop breast cancer Two million Latinos have been diag- said that cancer disparities are attrib- than other women, those who do are nosed with diabetes, and Latinos are utable to three interacting factors: about twice as likely to die from it. 1.5 times more likely to have diabetes first, low socioeconomic status; second, Consequently, programs such as the than whites, on the average, and many culture; and third, social injustice. National Breast and Cervical Cancer children with Type II diabetes are Low socioeconomic status and lack Early Detection Program are essential Latino or African American. of health insurance lead to disparities. for low-income, uninsured and under- Reducing the incidence of diabetes Lack of coverage prevents many Amer- served women. and thus reducing racial and ethnic icans from receiving optimal health Although breast cancer is the leading disparities involves diet and lifestyle care. Frequently, people are not get- cause of cancer death for Latina changes. However, strategies to man- ting screened and treated because they women, cancer screening rates are age the disease and prevent the disease feel they cannot afford to pay for a test lower for Latinas. also need to be culturally sensitive and if they are uninsured. The same popu- Providing culturally appropriate targeted to specific populations. lations also express concern that if health education and health services is The number of overweight minority they are diagnosed with cancer they so essential to preventing and treating children has increased in recent years, will not be able to get the care they cancer. and more of them are being diagnosed need. Again, I want to thank Congress- with adult-type diabetes. It is esti- Culture also plays a role. Some Na- woman SOLIS for providing and orga- mated that now at least 40,000 children tive American tribes do not use the nizing this forum. now have Type II diabetes, which is the word ‘‘cancer.’’ When asked why they Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I thank the type of diabetes associated with adult cannot discuss this disease, they say gentlewoman for joining us this obesity. that in their culture, if they say the evening and representing the caucus so Regular diets of low-cost, high-cal- word ‘‘cancer,’’ it will bring disease to well, the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, orie fast food and sodas, in addition to all of their families. and demonstrating a willingness to inadequate daily physical activity, It is necessary to understand the cul- work across the aisle and in a coalition have contributed to the prevalence of tural beliefs of different populations so that we can better improve access to diabetes. Health education, as you when talking about diseases. According health care for all underrepresented know, is extremely important, and we to Dr. Freeman, much of the disparity groups. need to teach people how to prevent di- in cancer outcomes is a result of the I want to talk very briefly before I abetes because it is preventable. For cancer type, the time of diagnosis, and recognize one of our other colleagues people who already have diabetes, we the continuity of cancer care, not the who has joined us here from the Con- need to teach them how to manage disease itself. gressional Black Caucus, SHEILA JACK- that disease. Screening and early detection are ex- SON-LEE. In order to prevent or delay com- tremely important to avoiding cancer- I want to talk about diabetes because plications and early death from diabe- related deaths. Many deaths from diabetes, in my opinion, is one of the tes, patients need to understand the breast, colon and cervical cancer could major chronic illnesses. It does not just disease, take charge of blood glucose be prevented by increased usage of es- affect ethnic minority or underrep- management, comfortably talk to their tablished screening tests. resented groups, but many, many peo- provider about diabetes care, and have Although white and African Amer- ple in our country. access to equipment, supplies and pre- ican women aged 40 and older had the One of the goals that I mentioned scriptions. Cultural competence and same prevalence of mammography use, earlier of the Healthy People 2010 pro- access to health care play a very large

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We heard from the distin- was contagious. Those of us, as Mem- ple who visit these clinics in my dis- guished gentlewoman from Guam who bers of Congress who were able to at- trict are uninsured. When I see the spoke about the Pacific illnesses that tend, with the University of New Jer- packed waiting rooms, I understand impact the Asian Pacific community, sey medical and dental school, are how hard it is to manage this chronic and I rise to speak holistically about going to repeat that conference around illness. Even with appointments, peo- the health crisis in America that does the country. I know that we in Houston ple can have waiting times of several not address the longstanding question look forward to hosting a conference hours, resulting in loss of work. of disparities in health care. on obesity. A 2005 Commonwealth Fund study of I am reminded of an African Amer- A few weeks ago, the Congressional public hospitals also found that Afri- ican gentleman in a Florida hospital Children’s Caucus hosted, with the can American and Latino patients were just a few years ago who was to go into Congressional Black Caucus Founda- less likely than their white counter- surgery and hopefully had all the T’s tion, a briefing on obesity, where we fo- parts to have well-controlled diabetes, crossed and I’s dotted. Lo and behold, cused on what happens to obese chil- and uninsured patients received even the wrong leg was amputated. He obvi- dren and obese infants as well. less care. Public hospitals serve a high ously suffered from, as we call in our Just a couple of days ago, I believe number of patients at high risk for not community, sugar diabetes, and rather Friday, I was very gratified to partici- receiving access to needed health care. than be cured, unfortunately, his situa- pate with the Congressional Black Cau- In the study, about two out of five pa- tion was made worse by amputating cus Foundation and the CBC Health tients with diabetes were uninsured, the wrong leg. Brain Trust on the status of African and two-thirds were members of racial There is extensive documentation American men, questions of mental and ethnic minority groups, and up to that indicates that the question of health, the question of homicide, HIV/ two-thirds of patients primarily spoke health access or access to health care AIDS, domestic violence, abuse, and a language other than English. falls heavily on minorities, and par- the preservation of the good health of Insurance status and race influences ticularly African Americans. In fact, African American men. health care use and outcomes for diabe- there is data to suggest that African Every time I rise to speak about this tes patients. Uninsured patients have Americans, when given access to the question, I pay tribute to my father, the worst diabetes control, and 33 per- Nation’s hospitals and other health fa- my late father, a man who worked hard cent do not have their condition under cilities, that the care is less than it is for his family, who believed that no job control now, which is almost double for other populations. That, in itself, was beneath him to support his family, the rate for Medicare patients. does not speak to the greatness of this a man who was a brilliant artist. But The routine costs for managing dia- Nation and the fact that this Nation is because of segregation, the work that betes, to test and control glucose lev- considered a world power. he had, he was, if you will, replaced els, can reach hundreds of dollars per when men came back who happened to b 2200 month. Uninsured patients have dif- be white, from World War II. ficulties paying for equipment to effec- If you want to speak to inequities of But even with all of those trials and tively manage their treatment. Con- language, you will find in Hispanic tribulations, he kept his hand involved sequently, the higher prevalence of dia- communities, in particular, that before in art, and in the later part of his life, betes and the inability to manage dia- we started moving on community he got another chance to work 10 years betes leads to more diabetes-related health clinics and really making a push for one of the comic book companies in deaths in communities of color. to have culturally sensitive treatment, New York. Who would have thought This is just one example of how so- you will find in many instances that that he would have been a victim of cial determinants impact our health there was a lack of ability to commu- prostate cancer. When I say a victim, care status, and I wanted to draw your nicate with Hispanic populations be- not diagnosed, so much so that ulti- attention to that. cause of the language barrier. These, mately it metastasized to his lung and This evening we have been joined by my friends, were citizens, people who his brain. My most visual memory of two members of the Congressional were permanent legal residents, who him was him laying in a fetal position Black Caucus, and I would first like to could not get the proper health care. in a hospital bed, way before the time, recognize the gentlewoman from Texas Today, I rise to acknowledge the im- and he died of that dastardly disease. (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). Thank you for join- portance of National Minority Health But I think one of the challenges was ing us this evening. Month, but really to give us a chal- that in the male line of our family, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. lenge that we maybe have come this that cancer is prevalent, but not being Speaker, let me thank the gentle- far by faith, as many of us have been diagnosed, or having access to health woman from California for convening known to say, but we have a mighty care that would inform us, we saw un- us this evening and providing such long way. cles pass without really knowing what leadership to the issue of health dis- Let me just share some of the indict- they were dying of. parities. And also I believe it is enor- ments of poor health care in America. So today, now, 2007, a tribute to my mously important to emphasize the African American adolescents ac- father, Ezra Jackson, and relatives collaborative work between the Asian counted for 65 percent of new AIDS across America who have died Pacific Caucus, of which I am a mem- cases reported among teens in 2002, al- undiagnosed, whose families were not ber, the Hispanic Caucus, of which I am though they only account for 15 per- aware of, maybe, the DNA or their an adopted daughter, and the Congres- cent of American teenagers. characteristics for these diseases, be- sional Black Caucus. We also recognize that the leading cause of the poor access to health care. I am also very pleased to be on the cause of death of young African Amer- We stand today, one, wanting a uni- floor with our chair of the Congres- ican males between the ages of 15 and versal access to health care system; sional Black Caucus health brain trust, 24, that cause is not disease or acci- two, passing the Congressional Black which I have been a Member on, I be- dental death, but homicide. Caucus and the bill that went to the lieve, for as long as I can remember, to We recognize, as has been already Senate, dealing with disparities in join us for what is really an indictment noted, that obesity is an increasing di- health care, that, as I understand, Dr.

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The vast look forward to putting together an ad- rid our communities of this scourge. Consider majority of deaths from HIV/AIDS are among visory committee on black males that the magnitude of the challenge confronting us: this second group. And the persons making up talks about health care as well. HIV/AIDS is now the leading cause of death this group are disproportionately African-Amer- Let me close by simply saying that I among African-Americans ages 25 to 44— ican males. could recount for you any number of ahead of heart disease, accidents, cancer, I have strongly supported legislation spon- statistics on health care. I think my and homicide. sored by CBC members and others to give in- colleagues have accurately pronounced The rate of AIDS diagnoses for African- creased attention and resources to combating these challenges. But let me give a roll Americans in 2003 was almost 10 times the HIV/AIDS, including the Ryan White CARE call to show you where we have these rate for whites. Act. I support legislation to reauthorize funding Between 2000 and 2003, the rate of HIV/ devastating, if you will, disparities, so for community health centers (H.R. 5573, AIDS among African-American males was that you won’t think that we are lim- Health Centers Renewal Act of 2006), includ- seven times the rate for white males and three ited, hypertension, high cholesterol, ing the Montrose and Fourth Ward clinics in times the rate for Hispanic males. type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, my home city of Houston, and to provide more stroke, gall bladder disease, osteo- African-American adolescents accounted for 65 percent of new AIDS cases reported nurses for the poor urban communities in arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, sleep which many of these centers are located (H.R. apnea and other respiratory problems, among teens in 2002, although they only account for 15 percent of American teenagers. 1285, Nursing Relief Act for Disadvantaged cancer, which is breast, colon and Areas). I have also authored legislation aimed endometrial. Billions and billions of private and federal dollars have been poured into drug research to better educate our children (H.R. 2553, Re- We expect that we will do a better sponsible Education About Life Act in 2006) job of trying, if you will, of trying to and development to treat and ‘‘manage’’ infections, but the complex life cycle and high mu- and eliminate health disparities (H.R. 3561, improve the health conditions in Amer- Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act and ica. We must do so. It is a civil rights tation rates of HIV strains have only marginally reduced the threat of HIV/AIDS to global pub- the Good Medicine Cultural Competency Act issue. I want to thank you so much for in 2003, H.R. 90). highlighting and provoking us to be lic health. Although the drugs we currently have are Twenty-five years from now, I hope that we part of the change of creating opportu- effective in managing infections and reducing will not be discussing data on prevalence and nities for better health for all Ameri- mortality by slowing the progression to AIDS mortality of HIV/AIDS among African-American cans, and particularly those experi- in an individual, they do little to reduce dis- males, but rather how our sustained efforts at encing these health disparities. ease prevalence and prevent new infections. It elimination have come into fruition. But for us Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize simply will not suffice to rely upon drugs to to have that discussion, we must take a num- the importance of National Minority Health manage infection. We can make and market ber of actions now. We must continue re- Month. National Minority Health Month is a drugs until we have 42 million individually tai- search on treatments and antiretroviral thera- very important time to bring awareness to the lored treatments, but so long as a quarter of pies, as well as pursue a cure. We absolutely many health concerns facing minority commu- those infected remain detached from the im- have to ensure that everyone who needs nities. My colleagues in the Congressional portance of testing, we have no chance of treatment receives it. And we simply must in- Black Caucus and I understand the very dif- ending or even ‘‘managing’’ the pandemic. crease awareness of testing, access to test- ficult challenges facing us in the form of huge Currently, the only cure we have for HIV/ ing, and the accuracy of testing. Because we health disparities among our community and AIDS is prevention. While we must continue will never be able to stop this pandemic if we other minority communities. We will continue efforts to develop advanced treatment options, lack the ability to track it. to seek solutions to those challenges. It is im- it is crucial that those efforts are accompanied African-Americans males are eleven times perative for us to improve the prospects for liv- by dramatic increases in public health edu- as likely to be infected with HIV/AIDS, so we ing long and healthy lives and fostering an cation and prevention measures. must make eleven times the effort to educate ethic of wellness in African-American and Learning whether one is infected with HIV them until HIV/AIDS becomes a memory. If we other minority communities. I wish to pay spe- before the virus has already damaged the im- do not, then the African-American male will in- cial tribute to my colleague, Congresswoman mune system represents perhaps the greatest deed become an endangered species. DONNA CHRISTENSEN, the Chair of the CBC opportunity for preventing and treating HIV in- Health Braintrust, for organizing an important When it comes to the scourge of HIV/AIDS, fection. According to the Centers for Disease the African-American community is at war. It is conference last week on the health and Control (CDC), between 2000 and 2003, 56 wellness of African-American males. I thank all a war we absolutely have to win because at percent of late testers—defined as those who stake is our very survival. With HIV/AIDS we of my CBC colleagues who been toiling in the were diagnosed with full-blown AIDS within vineyards for years developing effective public need not wonder whether the enemy will fol- one year after learning they were HIV-posi- low us. The enemy is here now. But so is the policies and securing the resources needed to tive—were African-Americans, primarily Afri- eradicate racial and gender disparities in army that can vanquish the foe. It is us. It is can-American males. up to us. For if not us, who? If not now, health and wellness. African-Americans males with HIV have when? If we summon the faith of our ances- Let me focus these brief remarks on what I tended to delay being tested because of psy- tors, the courage of our great grandparents, believe are three of the greatest impediments chological or social reasons, which means and the determination of our parents, we will to the health and wellness of the African- they frequently are diagnosed with full-blown march on until victory is won. American community and other minority com- AIDS soon after learning they are infected with munities. The first challenge is combating the HIV. This is the main reason African American OBESITY scourge of HIV/AIDS. Second, we must re- males with AIDS do not live as long as per- Although the obesity rates among all Afri- verse the dangerous trend of increasing obe- sons with HIV/AIDS from other racial/ethnic can-Americans are alarming, as Chair of the sity in juveniles and young adults. Finally, we groups. Congressional Children’s Caucus, I am espe- must confront the leading cause of death of Researchers have identified two unequal cially concerned about the childhood obesity young African-American males between the tracks of HIV treatment and care in the United epidemic among African-American youth. ages of 15–24; that cause is not disease or States. In the first, or ‘‘ideal track,’’ a person More than 40 percent of African-American accidental death, but homicide. discovers she or he is HIV-infected, seeks teenagers are overweight, and nearly 25 per- HIV/AIDS medical care, has regular follow-ups, and fol- cent are obese. In 1981, HIV/AIDS was thought by most lows a regimen without complications. Persons Earlier this year, my office in concert with Americans to be a new, exotic, and mys- in this track can now in most cases lead a the office of Congressman TOWNS and the terious disease which seemed to inflict pri- normal life. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, held

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In the face of such overwhelming students who commit a school-associated proportionate Prevalence in Low Income Com- grief, I hope they can take comfort in the cer- homicide, 20 percent were known to have munities.’’ At this forum, a panel of profes- tain knowledge that unearned suffering is re- been victims of bullying and 12 percent were sionals from the fields of medicine, academia, demptive. known to have expressed suicidal thoughts or nutrition, and the food industry discussed the Thirty-three persons died in the massacre at engage in suicidal behavior. disturbing increasing rates of childhood obe- Virginia Tech. But there is a much less no- My legislative agenda during the 110th Con- sity in minority and low-income communities, ticed, though no less devastating, massacre gress includes introducing legislation to assist and the factors that are contributing to the and loss of life going on in African-American local governments and school administrators prevalence in these communities. communities across the country. Since 1978, in devising preventive measures to reduce What we know is that African-American on average, 33 young black males between school-associated violent deaths. In devising youth are consuming less nutritious foods the ages of 15 and 24 are murdered every 6 such preventive measures, at a minimum, we such as fruits and vegetables and are not get- days. Three-quarters of these victims are must focus on: ting enough physical exercise. This combina- killed by firearms. Encouraging efforts to reduce crowding, in- tion has led to an epidemic of obesity, which In 1997, firearm homicide was the number crease supervision, and institute plans/policies directly contributes to numerous deadly or life- one cause of death for African-American men to handle disputes during transition times that threatening diseases or conditions, including ages 15–34, as well as the leading cause of may reduce the likelihood of potential conflicts the following: hypertension; dyslipidemia (high death for all African-Americans 15–24 years and injuries. cholesterol or high triglyceride levels); Type 2 old. The firearm death rate for African-Ameri- Taking threats seriously and letting students diabetes; coronary heart disease; stroke; gall- cans was 2.6 times that of whites. According know who and where to go when they learn of bladder disease; osteoarthritis; asthma, bron- to the Centers for Disease Control, the fire- a threat to anyone at the school and encour- chitis, sleep apnea, and other respiratory prob- arms suicide rate amongst African-American aging parents, educators, and mentors to take lems; and cancer (breast, colon, and youths aged 10–19 more than doubled over a an active role in helping troubled children and endometrial). 15 year period. Although African-Americans teens. When ethnicity and income are considered, have had a historically lower rate of suicide Taking talk of suicide seriously and identi- the picture is even more troubling. African- than whites, the rate for African-Americans fying risk factors for suicidal behavior when American youngsters from low-income families 15–19 has reached that of white youths aged trying to prevent violence toward self and oth- have a higher risk for obesity than those from 15–19. ers. higher-income families. Since the mid–1970s, A young African-American male is 10 times Developing prevention programs designed the prevalence of overweight and obesity has more likely to be murdered than a young white to help teachers and other school staff recog- increased sharply for both adults and children. male. The homicide rate among African-Amer- nize and respond to incidences of bullying be- According to the Centers for Disease Control ican men aged 15 to 24 rose by 66 percent tween students. and Prevention CCDC), among African-Amer- from 1984 to 1987, according to the Centers Ensuring that each school has a security ican male adults aged 20–74 years the preva- for Disease Control. Ninety-five percent of this plan and that it is being enforced and that lence of obesity increased from 15.0 percent increase was due to firearm-related murders. school staff are trained and prepared to imple- in 1980 survey to 32.9 percent in the 2004. For African-American males, aged 15 to 19, ment and execute the plan. There were also increases in overweight firearm homicides have increased 158 percent My legislative agenda during the 110th Con- among children and teens. For children aged from 1985 to 1993. In 1998, 94 percent of the gress also includes introducing sensible legis- 2–5 years, the prevalence of overweight in- African-American murder victims were slain by lation to assist law enforcement departments, creased from 5.0 percent to 13.9 percent; for African-American offenders. social service agencies, and school officials those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased In 1997, African-American males accounted detect and deter gun violence. from 6.5 percent to 18.8 percent; and for for 45 percent of all homicide victims, while Again, thank you all for your commitment to those aged 12–19 years, prevalence in- they only account for 6 percent of the entire working to find workable solutions to the heath creased from 5.0 percent to 17.4 percent. population. It is scandalous that a 15-year-old and wellness challenges facing our commu- As the debate over how to address the ris- urban African-American male faces a prob- nities. I look forward to working with you in the ing childhood obesity epidemic continues, it is ability of being murdered before reaching his months ahead to achieve our mutual goals. especially important to explore how attitudes, 45th birthday that ranges from almost 8.5 per- Have a successful and inspiring conference. environmental factors, and public policies influ- cent in the District of Columbia to less than 2 Ms. SOLIS. I thank the gentlewoman ence contribute to obesity among African- percent in Brooklyn. By comparison, the prob- from Texas for joining us this evening. American males. Some of these contributing ability of being murdered by age 45 is a mere Before I conclude with our discussion factors are environmental, others are cultural, three-tenths of 1 percent for all white males. on the uninsured and celebrating, actu- still others are economic, and others still may Firearms have become the predominant ally, a call to action, a call to action be lack of education or information. But one method of suicide for African-Americans aged for all people of color and all Ameri- thing is clear: we must find ways to remove 10–19 years, accounting for over 66 percent cans, that we have a balanced health them. of suicides. In Florida, for example, African- care system that serves all of us, one GUN VIOLENCE AND HOMICIDE American males have an almost eight times last item I would like to bring up, be- The third and final health challenge con- greater chance of dying in a firearm-related fore I recognize the gentlewoman from fronting the African-American community, and homicide than white males. In addition, the the Virgin Islands for the last 5 min- African-American males in particular, involves firearm-related homicide death rate for African- utes is to talk a little bit about one of the issue of gun violence and homicide. This American females is greater than white males the biggest killers in our community, must be a priority health issue for our commu- and over four times greater than white fe- and it is about tobacco. Each year to- nity. Over 600,000 Americans are victimized in males. bacco use kills more than 400,000 Amer- handgun crimes each year, and the African- As the tragedy this week at Virginia Tech icans and costs our country more than American community is among the hardest hit. University revealed, school shootings are so- $96 billion in health care costs. One week ago, on Monday, April 16, 2007, bering and tragic events that cause much con- According to the Centers for Disease at Virginia Tech University, one of the nation’s cern for the safety of children. Homicides in- Control and Prevention, tobacco use by great land grant colleges, we witnessed volving children and youth that are school re- pregnant women alone costs at least senseless acts of violence on a scale unprec- lated make up one percent of the total number $400 million per year due to complica- edented in our history. Neither the mind nor of child and youth homicides in the United tions such as low birth weight, pre- the heart can contemplate a cause that could States. Most school associated violent deaths mature birth and sudden infant death lead a human being to inflict such injury and occur during transition times such as the start syndrome. Every day, 1,000 kids become destruction on fellow human beings. The loss or end of the school day, during the lunch pe- regular smokers, one-third of whom of life and innocence at Virginia Tech is a riod, or the start of a semester. will die prematurely as a result. Smok- tragedy over which all Americans mourn and Nearly 50 percent of all homicide perpetra- ing is responsible for 87 percent of lung the thoughts and prayers of people of goodwill tors give some type of prior warning signal cancer deaths in the U.S.

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Because these groups have been have to stand up to these big corpora- also a mentor, a sister, and a friend. repeatedly targeted by the tobacco in- tions and say, enough advertising, let’s I am honored to work alongside Con- dustry, they unfairly carry a greater speak the truth, let’s talk about pre- gresswoman MILLENDER-MCDONALD as weight of the health and economic bur- vention, let’s talk about awareness, members of the Congressional Black den tobacco has in our country. For let’s talk about alternative lifestyles Caucus together, and the Small Busi- communities of color, tobacco addic- so we can have healthier communities. ness Community. JUANITA was a true tion brings a disproportionate amount I am pleased that we were able to en- champion for minority and women- of death and disease to communities tertain this discussion on the unin- owned small businesses, and played a with low rates of health insurance cov- sured, the celebration of Uninsured pivotal role in proposing and passing erage. Lung cancer is the leading cause Week and to talk about the disparities legislation to expand financing and of cancer among Latino men and sec- that exist in our communities and contracting opportunities for our Na- ond leading cause of death among communities of color. tion’s small businesses. Her dedication Latinas. I am pleased to give the remainder of to helping women-owned businesses Approximately 25,000 Latinos will die my time to the distinguished woman was evident in her dedication to in- from smoking-related illnesses this from the Virgin Islands, who is chair- creasing funding to expand women’s year, surpassing all other causes of person of the task force for the Black business centers throughout our Na- cancer. Each year, approximately 45,000 Caucus, the Congressional Black Cau- tion. African Americans die from smoking- cus. Her commitment to improving the caused illness. lives of minorities is reflected in her Native American adults have the b 2210 lifelong work in affiliations with orga- highest tobacco use rates for all major Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I nizations such as the NAACP, Alpha ethnic groups. The prevalence of smok- came to the floor to speak on another Kappa Alpha, and a number of other oring is 37.5 percent among Native Amer- issue, but let me say a few words about ganizations devoted to the advance- ican, 26.7 among African American, and health disparities before I do. ment of minorities. She will also be re- 24 percent among white men. This year Health disparities is one of the remembered for her outstanding steward- it is expected that the rate of lung and maining issues and causes of our civil ship in the areas of transportation, cancer deaths for white males will be rights struggle. And because our coun- education, health, and FEMA legisla- 73.8 per 100,000, while for African Amer- try does not recognize health care as a tion. icans it will be 98.4 per 100,000. Tobacco right, African Americans, Latino We are grateful for the leadership use is an important risk factor for cor- Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan and the innovation that she brought to onary heart disease, the leading cause natives, and other people of color, poor the Committee on House Administra- of death among Latinos. and rural people, do not receive the tion, which led to her historic achieve- Unfortunately, tobacco companies same kind of health care, prevention, ment as the first African American have increased their marketing to our or health maintenance. And because of woman to chair a committee in Con- minority communities, and I have seen that, you will find that in this country gress. advertisements in magazines popular more than half of the uninsured are I know that the House staff and all of with Latino youth. RJ Reynolds is run- people of color. the Members appreciate her role in es- ning ads for Kool cigarettes with im- We have two times more diabetes tablishing the House Fitness Center ages that appeal to Latinos. than the white population, and all peo- and creating an outlet for mental and I recently learned that the Kool Mixx physical activity. She has truly left a ple of color suffer from more complica- campaign focused its marketing im- legacy for all of us through her distin- tions. ages around music and hip-hop, which guished service on this important com- African Americans have higher rates appeals to African American and mittee. of death from heart disease and several Latino youth. The Kool Mixx campaign JUANITA will also be remembered for cancers, prostate, colon, lung, and included 14 music concerts around the her passion for education, which was breast. We are over 50 percent of all country and a DJ competition, as well evident in her many eloquent speeches as a special theme park with cartons new HIV cases and over 50 percent of on the floor. She was truly a gifted and new AIDS cases. African American and displayed on them. skilled orator. JUANITA had the distinct In addition, the tobacco company Latino women are 70 to 80 percent of ability to captivate and engage her au- placed advertisements in publications all AIDS cases among women. Hyper- diences. Although she possessed strong popular with Latino youth, like this tension we find is becoming a world- and determined qualities, she personi- one here, including ‘‘Latina’’ and ‘‘Cos- wide epidemic, and African American fied grace, compassion, and beauty mopolitan en Espanol.’’ The ads in- women are the most impacted by hy- both inside and out. clude slogans like: ‘‘It’s about pursuing pertension; however, more African On a more personal note, it was your ambitions and staying connected American men die from hypertension. through JUANITA, a minister’s daugh- to your roots.’’ To reach everybody in Our infant mortality is twice as ter, that I began attending Thursday our community, they not only use at- much as our white counterparts, and morning prayer breakfast when I first tractive Latino models, but they also the New York Times yesterday re- came to Congress. Her godliness was make sure ads are in English and Span- ported that it is growing in the south- seen in all that she did. ish. east region of our country. So we real- JUANITA championed the cause of The cigarette companies have fo- ly have an obligation in this Congress AIDS long before it was fashionable to cused on African American populations to address the health care disparities do so. Every year she held a race in her as well. One company created a line of and the health disparities and the lack district. And while I could never get cigarette flavors like Caribbean Chill of coverage in this country to ensure away to attend, she always had all of and Mocha Taboo and used images of that health care is provided equally to our support, and we never missed a t- African Americans to promote their every American. shirt or any of the other paraphernalia cigarettes. This targeted marketing is And so, Mr. Speaker, I want to pay that she gave out each year. having an impact on the rates that we tribute to a woman who was a cham- JUANITA always spoke of her district are seeing, higher number of people pion of health for minorities and other with great affection and dedication. smoking. In 2005, 22 percent of Latino people of color. The extremely sad She frequently remarked that she had high school students smoked, a 19 per- news of Congresswoman MILLENDER- the most diverse district in the coun- cent increase over 2003, when the smok- MCDONALD’s death came as a shock to try, that she was able to bring them to- ing rate was down to 18 percent. all of us, and it is with a deep sense of gether. And to be reelected over and

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Among whites, there Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death One cannot speak of JUANITA were 5.7 infant deaths per thousand live births in the United States, and it has a particularly MILLENDER-MCDONALD without rein 2003; while among blacks, there were 14.0 severe impact on minorities. marking on her exquisite taste and her infant deaths per thousand live births. The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- unequaled sense of style. She was al- In Los Angeles County, there are 5.0 infant vention estimates that 9.5 percent of Hispanic ways dressed to the nines and was al- deaths per thousand live births. Among Afri- Americans, 12.8 percent of American Indians ways the epitome of elegance and can Americans, there are 11.7 infant deaths and Alaska Natives, and 13.3 percent of Afri- grace. per thousand live births. can Americans over the age of 20 have diabe- Mr. Speaker, although her passing According to an article in Sunday’s New tes. Many Asian Americans are also at high leaves a void in the halls of Congress, York Times, infant deaths in the South are risk. her spirit and legacy will forever be growing. Diabetes can lead to serious and sometimes with us. Words are not enough to ex- In Mississippi, the infant death rate had fall- deadly complications, including high blood press our profound sorrow. On behalf of en to 9.7 in 2004 but then jumped sharply to pressure, heart disease, stroke, blindness, kid- my family, staff, and the people of the 11.4 in 2005. In concrete human terms, a total ney disease, and nerve damage. Too often, some of these complications re- U.S. Virgin Islands, my deepest sym- of 481 babies died in Mississippi in 2005. That’s 65 more babies than died the previous sult in lower-limb amputations. pathy goes out to her husband, James Minorities with diabetes often lack access to year. McDonald, their children, grand- proper health care and are more likely to suf- Among African Americans in Mississippi, in- children, extended family, and dedi- fer from complications. cated staff. May God bless and comfort fant deaths rose from 14.2 per thousand in Because of these disparities, I introduced them at this time in grief as we know 2004 to an astonishing 17 per thousand in H.R. 1031, the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act. He is welcoming our sister home. 2005. This bill would establish an initiative to pro- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Infant death rates also increased in 2005 in vide grants to physicians, community-based thank Congresswoman HILDA SOLIS, the Chair Alabama, North Carolina, and Tennessee. organizations, and other health care providers of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Task Clearly, injustice in health care is taking its for diabetes prevention, care, and treatment Force on Health and the Environment, for or- toll. programs in minority communities. ganizing this evening’s Special Order in honor If we truly believe that all men and women The Minority Diabetes Initiative is based on of National Minority Health Month. are created equal, we cannot allow these dis- the successful model of the Minority AIDS Ini- Martin Luther King, Jr., said, ‘‘Of all the parities to continue. tiative. forms of inequality, injustice in health care is HIV/AIDS This bill would help to reduce diabetes dis- the most shocking and inhumane.’’ Unfortu- Racial and ethnic minorities have dispropor- parities and improve the ability of minorities nately, injustice in health care is widespread tionately high rates of HIV and AIDS in the with diabetes to live healthy and productive and growing in American society today. United States. lives. The bill has 40 cosponsors, representing THE UNINSURED According to the Centers for Disease Con- both political parties. Over 46 million Americans don’t have health trol and Prevention, racial and ethnic minori- CANCER insurance. ties represent 71 percent of new AIDS cases Health disparities also affect minorities who That is a 15 percent increase in the number and 64 percent of Americans living with AIDS. African Americans account for half of new suffer from cancer. of uninsured since the President took office. Blacks have a cancer death rate that is Twelve percent of white Americans, 19 per- AIDS cases, although only 12 percent of the population is black. about 35 percent higher than whites. cent of Asian Americans, 20 percent of African The mortality rates for blacks with breast, Americans, 27 percent of Native Americans Hispanics account for 19 percent of new AIDS cases, although only 14 percent of the colon, prostate and lung cancer are much and 35 percent of Hispanic Americans have higher than those for any other racial group. no health insurance. population is Hispanic. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders ac- Black and Hispanic women are less likely to Nationwide, 9 percent of children under the count for 1 percent of new AIDS cases, and receive breast cancer screening with mammo- age of 18 and 19 percent of adults ages 18 to American Indians and Alaska Natives account grams than white women. 64 are uninsured. Black and Hispanic men are more likely to for up to 1 percent. be diagnosed with more advanced forms of LOS ANGELES COUNTY Racial minorities now represent a majority of prostate cancer than white men. In Los Angeles County, 8 percent of chil- new AIDS cases, a majority of Americans liv- dren under the age of 18 and 22 percent of The incidence of prostate cancer is approxi- ing with AIDS, and a majority of deaths among mately 60 percent higher among African- adults ages 18 to 64 are uninsured. persons with AIDS. In the Southern Service Planning Area of American men than white men, and the death It was because of the severe impact of HIV rate from prostate cancer is 2.4 times higher Los Angeles County [SPA6], where my district and AIDS on minorities that I developed the is located, lack of access to health insurance in African-American men than white men. This Minority AIDS Initiative back in 1998. The Mi- is the largest racial disparity for any type of is especially high: 11 percent of children under nority AIDS Initiative provides grants to com- the age of 18 and 32 percent of adults ages cancer. munity-based organizations and other health Earlier this year, I introduced H.R. 1030, the 18 to 64 are uninsured. care providers for HIV/AIDS treatment and Cancer Testing, Education, Screening and In the same area, an alarming 44 percent of prevention programs serving African Amer- Treatment (Cancer TEST) Act. This bill would adults reported difficulty accessing medical ican, Hispanic, Asian American and Native provide grants for cancer screening, coun- care, and 21 percent of children have difficulty American communities. seling, treatment and prevention programs for accessing medical care. Unfortunately, the Republicans in Congress minorities and underserved populations. Furthermore, in the Southern Area of Los cut the funding for the Minority AIDS Initiative The Cancer TEST Act would authorize Angeles County, 35 percent of adults and 19 from its maximum level of $411 million in fiscal grants for the development, expansion and op- percent of children did not obtain dental care year 2003 to under $400 million today. Mean- eration of programs that provide public edu- in the past year, because they could not afford while, the need for the initiative has continued cation on cancer prevention, cancer it. to grow as the disease has continued to screenings, patient counseling services and We cannot continue to ignore these alarm- spread. treatment for cancer. ing statistics. This year, I am calling for an appropriation Grants would be made available to commu- INFANT MORTALITY of $610 million for the Minority AIDS Initiative nity health centers and non-profit organiza- Infant mortality rates are considered to be in fiscal year 2008. So far, a total of 62 Mem- tions that serve minority and underserved pop- one of the most important indicators of the bers of Congress have agreed to sign a letter ulations.

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Mr. Speaker, I must say that in the Armenian embassy, and I hope that f last few months the Turkish Govern- many of the Members will attend this. ment has made every effort to try to Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, NINETY-SECOND COMMEMORATION prevent the Armenian genocide resolu- as a proud member of the Congressional Cau- OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE tion from coming to the floor of the cus on Armenian Issues, and the representa- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. House of Representatives. But I just tive of a large and vibrant community of Arme- ELLISON). Under a previous order of the want to show why denial is such a bad nian Americans, I rise to join my colleagues in House, the gentleman from New Jersey thing in a sense. Last week, I came to the sad commemoration of the Armenian (Mr. PALLONE) is recognized for 5 min- the floor and I pointed out that when Genocide. utes. the U.N. wanted to do a project or an Today we declare to people living in every Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I want exhibit at the United Nations head- corner of our globe that the Turkish and Amer- to thank my colleagues on the Repub- quarters talking about the genocide in ican governments must finally acknowledge lican side for agreeing to let me re- Rwanda, because the Turkish Govern- what we have long understood: that the un- claim the time. I will try to limit my ment protested the inclusion of the Ar- imaginable horror committed on Turkish soil in time to less than 5 minutes. menian genocide, the Rwandan geno- the aftermath of World War I was, and is, an Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to cide never took place. There again, if act of genocide. The tragic events that began commemorate the 92nd anniversary of you deny one genocide, you end up de- on April 24, 1915, which are well known to all the Armenian genocide. As the first nying or impacting the other. of us, should be part of the history curriculum genocide of the 20th century, it is mor- And the fact of the matter is that in every Turkish and American school. On that ally imperative that we remember this when some of my colleagues say to me, dark April day, more than 200 of Armenia’s re- atrocity and collectively demand reaf- ‘‘Well, why do you need to bring up ligious, political and intellectual leaders were firmation of this crime against human- something that occurred 92 years ago,’’ arrested in Constantinople and killed. Ulti- ity. I say, ‘‘Because by denying this, the mately, more than 1.5 million Armenians were On April 24, 1915, 92 years ago tomor- Turkish Government continues to per- systematically murdered at the hands of the row, that day marked the beginning of petrate genocide or oppression of its Young Turks, and more than 500,000 more the systematic and deliberate cam- minorities. were exiled from their native land. paign of genocide perpetrated by the Just a few weeks ago, there was On this 92nd anniversary of the beginning of Ottoman Empire. Over the following 8 something in the New York Times the genocide, I join with the chorus of voices years, 11⁄2 million Armenians were tor- about how the Turkish Government that grows louder with each passing year. We tured and murdered, and more than continues to persecute the Kurdish mi- simply will not allow ice planned elimination of one-half million were forced from their nority. Many Kurds have been killed, an entire people to remain in the shadows of homeland into exile. These facts are in- driven from their homelands in the history. The Armenian Genocide must be ac- disputable, but to this day the U.S. same way Armenians were. The Kurds knowledged, studied, and never, ever allowed Congress has never properly recognized happen to be a Muslim people, not a to happen again. the Armenian genocide. Christian people. That doesn’t matter. Last year I joined with my colleagues in the The historical record, Mr. Speaker, The Turkish Government consistently Caucus in urging PBS not to give a platform on the Armenian genocide is unambig- oppresses minorities. They refuse also to the deniers of the genocide by canceling a uous and well-documented with over- to open their borders with Armenia. planned broadcast of a panel which included whelming evidence. The U.S. Ambas- They have actually had a blockade of two scholars who deny the Armenian Geno- sador to the Ottoman Empire at the Armenia in placed for several years, cide. This panel was to follow the airing of a time, Henry Morgenthau, protested the which contributes to the economic in- documentary about the Armenian Genocide. slaughter of the Armenians to the stability of Armenia. Representative Anthony Weiner and I led a Ottoman leaders. In a cable to the U.S. So this is something that must be successful effort to convince Channel Thirteen State Department on July 16, 1915, Am- done. It must be accomplished, that we in New York City to pull the plug on these bassador Morgenthau stated that, ‘‘A recognize this genocide if it continues genocide deniers. The parliaments of Canada, campaign of race extermination is in in various ways in Turkey today. France, and Switzerland have all passed reso- progress.’’ The second thing I would point out is lutions affirming that the Armenian people Mr. Speaker, if America is going to that the Turkish Government has been were indeed subjected to genocide. The live up to the standards we set for our- basically hiring lobbyists for millions United States must do the same. I will not selves, and continue to lead the world of dollars to go around and tell Mem- stop fighting until long overdue legislation ac- in affirming human rights everywhere, bers of Congress that if they pass the knowledging the Armenian Genocide finally we need to finally stand up and recog- genocide resolution, there will be dire passes. I am hopeful that this resolution will nize the tragic events that began in consequences: Turkey will not allow make it to the Floor for a vote before the full 1915 for what they were: the systematic supplies to go to U.S. troops in Iraq. House of Representatives this Congress. elimination of a people. An acknowledgment of the genocide is not Despite pleas by Members of Con- b 2220 our only objective. I remain committed to en- gress and the Armenian-American com- They have actually taken to having suring that the U.S. government continues to munity and recognition by much of the Members of Congress called and told provide direct financial assistance to Armenia. international community, President that their own soldiers in Iraq might Over the years, this aid has played a critical Bush continues to avoid any clear ref- be threatened if they pass the genocide role in the economic and political advance- erences to the Armenian genocide, resolution. ment of the Armenian people. I have joined while consistently opposing legislation Well, again, this is the type of bul- with my colleagues in requesting military parity marking this crime against humanity. lying that we, as a free government, between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the FY08 Instead, he has chosen to succumb to should not allow because bullying is es- Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. shameless threats by the Government sentially the same thing that takes We also have requested an adequate level of Turkey. I strongly believe that Tur- place when genocide takes place. Why of economic assistance for Armenia and as- key’s policy of denying the Armenian should we give in to the threats of a sistance to Nagorno-Karabakh. Legislation genocide gives warrant to those who country that tries to bully our country passed in the 109th Congress and signed into perpetrate genocide everywhere, be- over such an important issue as the law to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank in- cause denial is the last stage of geno- genocide? cluded important language prohibiting the

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It should be an opportunity to re- nia, and these provisions would prevent that ernment deported most Armenians from Turk- solve ourselves to fight crimes against human- by ensuring that U.S. funds are not used to ish Armenia, ordering that they resettle in what ity in all forms and all places. Instead, year support the construction of a new railway that is now Syria. Many deportees never reached after year, April 24 unleashes a battle of se- bypasses Armenia. A railway already exists that destination. mantics. that connects the nations of Turkey, Georgia, From 1915 to 1918, more than a million Ar- Those who acknowledge what happened in and Azerbaijan, but because it crosses Arme- menians died of starvation or disease on long Armenia as a ‘‘tragedy,’’ a ‘‘catastrophe,’’ or a nia, an expensive and unnecessary new rail- marches, or were massacred outright by Turk- ‘‘massacre’’ are correct. But nothing other than way had been proposed. Allowing the exclu- ish forces. From 1918 to 1923, Armenians the term ‘‘genocide’’ can wholly characterize sion of Armenia from important transportation continued to suffer at the hands of the Turkish the systematic deportation of nearly 2 million routes would stymie the emergence of this re- military, which eventually removed all remain- Armenians and the deliberate annihilation of gion as an important East-West trade corridor. ing Armenians from Turkey. 1.5 million men, women and children. Anything It is in our economic and security interests to We mark this anniversary of the start of the short of that is unfair to those who perished ensure that the aggression against Armenia Armenian Genocide because this tragedy for and unhelpful to our plight against future acts comes to an end. the Armenian people was a tragedy for all hu- of genocide. On this solemn day, our message is clear: manity. It is our duty to remember, to speak Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the world remembers the Armenian genocide, out and to teach future generations about the pay tribute to the victims of the Armenian and the governments of Turkey and the United horrors of genocide and the oppression and Genocide. States must declare—once and for all—that terrible suffering endured by the Armenian Today marks the anniversary of the delib- they do, too. people. erate campaign of genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire in 1915. On April 24th, Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I join today We hope the day will soon come when it is with many of my colleagues in remembering not just the survivors who honor the dead but the Ottoman government arrested an esti- the victims of the Armenian Genocide. Today, also when those whose ancestors perpetrated mated 250 Armenian religious, political, and April 24th, is the 92nd anniversary of this the horrors acknowledge their terrible respon- intellectual leaders, which were taken to the interior of Turkey and murdered. From 1915– human tragedy. sibility and commemorate as well the memory From 1915 to 1923, the world witnessed the of genocide’s victims. 1923, 1.5 million Armenians were killed and first genocide of the 20th century. This was Sadly, we cannot say humanity has pro- more than 500,000 were forced from their clearly one of the world’s greatest tragedies— gressed to the point where genocide has be- homeland into exile. In spite of overwhelming evidence, particu- the deliberate and systematic Ottoman annihi- come unthinkable. We have only to recall the larly American diplomatic records from the lation of 1.5 million Armenian men, women, ‘‘killing fields’’ of Cambodia, mass killings in time, some continue to deny the occurrence of Rwanda, ‘‘ethnic cleansing’’ in Bosnia and and children. this brutal tragedy in human history. As a Furthermore, another 500,000 refugees fled Kosovo, and the unspeakable horrors in member of Congress, I represent a significant and escaped to various points around the Darfur, Sudan to see that the threat of geno- population of Armenian survivors who have world—effectively eliminating the Armenian cide persists. We must renew our commitment proudly preserved their culture, traditions, and population of the Ottoman Empire. never to remain indifferent in the face of such religion and have told the horrors of the geno- From these ashes arose hope and promise assaults on innocent human beings. cide to an often indifferent world. in 1991—and I was blessed to see it. I was We also remember this day because it is a We must continue to ensure future genera- one of the four international observers from time for us to celebrate the contribution of the tions know and understand the history of the the United States Congress to monitor Arme- Armenian community in America—including Armenian Genocide in order to learn from the nia’s independence referendum. I went to the hundreds of thousands in California—to the mistakes of the past and prevent future atroc- communities in the northern part of Armenia, richness of our character and culture. The ities. For that reason, I have again cospon- and I watched in awe as 95 percent of the strength they have displayed in overcoming sored a resolution, H. Res. 106, that calls people over the age of 18 went out and voted. tragedy to flourish in this country is an exam- upon the president to make recognition of the The Armenian people had been denied free- ple for all of us. Their success is moving testi- Armenian Genocide an official position of dom for so many years and, clearly, they were mony to the truth that tyranny and evil cannot United States foreign policy. very excited about this new opportunity. Al- extinguish the vitality of the human spirit. Mr. Speaker, it is time to fully recognize the most no one stayed home. They were all out The United States has an ongoing oppor- Armenian Genocide in order to right the histor- in the streets going to the polling places. I tunity to contribute to a true memorial to the ical record. By doing so we pay tribute to the watched in amazement as people stood in line past by strengthening Armenia’s emerging de- memory of all the individuals who suffered, for hours to get into these small polling places mocracy. We must do all we can through aid their family members that remain, and vow to and vote. and trade to support Armenia’s efforts to con- never forget their sacrifices. Then, after they voted, the other interesting struct an open political and economic system. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise thing was that they did not go home. They had Adolf Hitler, the architect of the Nazi Holo- to commemorate the anniversary of the first brought covered dishes with them, and all of caust, once remarked ‘‘Who remembers the genocide of the 20th century. More than 90 these polling places had little banquets after- Armenians?’’ The answer is, we do. And we years ago, the Ottoman Empire organized a ward to celebrate what had just happened. will continue to remember the victims of the campaign to exterminate 1.5 million Arme- What a great thrill it was to join them the 1915–23 genocide because, in the words of nians. The world watched as this horror un- next day in the streets of Yerevan when they the philosopher George Santayana, ‘‘Those folded before them, and did nothing. were celebrating their great victory. Ninety- who cannot remember the past are con- As the first genocide of the 21st century— eight percent of the people who voted cast demned to repeat it.’’ this time in Darfur—began to take shape, the their ballots in favor of independence. It was Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, each year on world again hesitated, this time to debate for a wonderful experience to be there with them April 24, Armenian communities around the months the definition of genocide, as thou- when they danced and sang and shouted, world gather in somber commemoration of the sands died and thousands more were dis- ‘Ketse azat ankakh Hayastan’—long live free genocide that began in 1915. Sadly, after 92 placed. Today, 200,000 people have been and independent Armenia! That should be the years, their grief is only compounded by those killed in Darfur and 2.5 million driven from cry of freedom-loving people everywhere. who aggressively deny or raise doubt about their homes. And so, I rise Mr. Speaker not Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, today, April this troubling chapter of history. only to acknowledge and remember the hor- 24th, marks the 92nd anniversary of the be- This should be a day reserved for honoring rific events that befell the Armenian people at ginning of the Armenian Genocide. I rise today the memory of those who were killed and pay- the dawn of the last century, but also to high- to commemorate this terrible chapter in human ing tribute to the strength of those who sur- light the horrific events occurring one hundred history, and to help ensure that it will never be vived. It should be a time to reflect on the per- years later in Darfur at the dawn of this cen- forgotten. sonal narratives of those who were exiled, the tury.

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There is Armenian Genocide helped unite the world Members of the Congressional Caucus on Ar- no option for continued denial. around a solution for Darfur, I can only report menia to address the issues facing this long- Atrocities which fell upon a nation almost a of ongoing suffering and continued killings. time friend and important ally of the United century ago are still crying out for commemo- As the world pauses today to remember States, so that together we build something ration. Armenia’s people did not get sufficient those who suffered and died during the Arme- positive, something hopeful, something good recognition of their devastation and our gov- nian Genocide, we need to ask ourselves if for the futute—a peaceful, prosperous and se- ernment has yet to take an appropriate posi- we have really absorbed the lessons of that cure Armenia. tion in this matter. Considering how well docu- tragedy—and, if we are really doing all that The Armenian Genocide is sometimes mented the Armenian genocide is in U.S. ar- can be done to bring this century’s genocide called the ‘‘Forgotten Genocide.’’ In fact, as chives and through an overwhelming body of to an end. most of you know, back in 1939, prior to the firsthand, governmental, and diplomatic evi- Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in invasion of Poland, Adolph Hitler argued that dence, this is nothing less than a disgrace. commemoration of the 92nd anniversary of the his plans for a Jewish holocaust would in the Previous Congresses undertook many ef- Armenian Genocide. On April 24, 1915, the end be tolerated by the West, stating: ‘‘After forts to pass legislation recognizing the Arme- Ottoman government ordered the deportation all, who remembers the Armenians.’’ But we nian Genocide. Unfortunately, all those at- of 2.5 million Armenians. Over the next year, do remember, and we shall never forget. And tempts failed. Now, however, the movement to 1.5 million Armenians had been killed or sent our memory and commemoration is stronger recognize the genocide has generated enough to the horrors of concentration camps. than the hate of those who would perpetrate momentum that passage of this resolution is April 24 lives in the hearts and minds of an the greatest crime known to humanity, the at- finally possible. Congressman PALLONE, Chair Armenians. And while this day of remem- tempt to exterminate an entire people. of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian brance is somber, the day also brings a sense Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Issues, has been a stalwart champion of this of encouragement that stems from the suc- commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the Ar- legislation. cess of Armenian-American communities here menian Genocide. Our voices, as well as The grassroots campaign ‘‘End the Cycle of at home in the United States, as well as the those of Armenian-Americans across the Na- Genocide’’ focuses on the lessons we can independent nation of Armenia. This nation’s tion, are essential in the effort to bring needed learn from this tragic chapter in history. We independence has become a living testament attention to such a historic tragedy. The Arme- understand the horror of past genocides and of honor to the memories of the survivors and nian-American community has made tremen- recognize that mass exterminations underway their descendents. dous contributions to our country, and their ef- today need to be stopped. We cannot remain I have always supported the Armenian com- forts and passion will help ensure that those silent as we observe from a distance how per- munity. In 2003, I had the opportunity to visit who lost their lives will not be forgotten. petrators execute their power over minorities. Armenia and to plant a tree at the Genocide Today, we pay tribute to the memory of Now more than ever, as the world is gripped memorial. We must never forget the horrors those who died, reflect on all those who have by unrest and terrorism, the memory of the Ar- that took place 92 years ago. Let us never for- suffered from such prejudice, and vow to raise menian Genocide underscores our responsi- get the 1.5 minion Armenians who perished in awareness so that such an atrocity never oc- bility to help convey our cherished traditions of 1915 and 1916. We know such mass murder curs again. As a member of the Armenian respect for fundamental human rights and op- is not a tragedy from a distant past, but a con- Caucus and a cosponsor of the genocide res- position to mass slaughter. tinuation of the failing to recognize these bar- olution, I will keep fighting to ensure that the For these reasons, I support H. Res. 106 baric acts before they are executed. Armenian Genocide is appropriately recog- and call upon the President to ensure that the Mr. Speaker, again, I wish to commemorate nized. foreign policy of the United States reflects an the 92nd anniversary of the Armenian Geno- It is a shame that we have not learned from appropriate level of understanding and sensi- cide, and I urge the leadership to bring H. our mistakes in the past regarding genocide, tivity concerning issues related to the Arme- Res. 106 to the floor for a vote. If we are to but it is not too late to heal these wounds and nian Genocide. change the future, we must recognize the also help end atrocities occurring as we Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today we solemnly past. speak. To that end, we must not stand by as commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the Ar- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, today is a day the situation deteriorates in Darfur. It is our menian Genocide where, over the course of of remembrance and commemoration of the duty to end this human suffering, and I will eight years, from 1915 to 1923, the Ottoman Armenian Genocide, one of the darkest chap- continue to work to stop this conflict and pro- Empire launched a systematic campaign to ters of World War I, and the first of the series mote peace in Sudan. Together, let us make exterminate its Armenian community. During of genocides we saw in the 20th Century. We this world a better place. that time, more than 1.5 million Armenians set today aside to remember, as we do every As an ardent supporter of Rhode Island’s suffered through mass killings, deportations, year, because it is essential to reflect upon Armenian-American community throughout my forced slavery and torture. these terrible events, but we also do so be- public service career, I am proud to join my Once the genocide ended, many survivors cause we know that the Armenian people colleagues today in honoring the victims of the rose above their anguish and terrible experi- must continually confront and surmount the genocide by paying tribute to their memory, ences to rebuild their lives. Armenian commu- legacies and the consequences of those dark showing compassion for those who have suf- nities began to flourish as numerous immi- days. fered from such prejudice, and never forget- grants found a new home here in the United The writer Milan Kundera once wrote that ting the pain that they have endured. States, as well as in my home state of Cali- ‘‘The struggle of man against power is the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, tonight I rise fornia. Even though their communities discov- struggle of memory against forgetting.’’ There to remind the world that the 24th of April ered solace and success in America, the scars are those that would deny the Armenian marks the 92nd anniversary of the Armenian of genocide remain deeply embedded in their Genocide, just as there are those that deny Genocide, a systematic and deliberate cam- history and in our conscience. the reality of the Nazi Holocaust. In com- paign of the Ottoman Empire to exterminate If we are to pro actively engage the inter- memorating the Armenian Genocide we col- an entire people. I also rise to reaffirm my national community, we must realize the sig- lectively engage in that struggle of memory support for the adoption of the Armenian nificance of commemorating the Armenian against forgetting. We do this not only to re- Genocide Resolution, H. Res. 106. This legis- Genocide. Equipped with information and edu- member the past, but to reaffirm our commit- lation contains a long list of U.S. and inter- cation, we can ensure that the legacy of the ment to prevent such things from ever hap- national involvement against the Armenian genocide endures and that atrocities such as pening again, and to strive towards making a Genocide of 1915. those that befell the Armenian people never better future for the Armenian people. Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term happen again. It has taken Armenia decades to reach a ‘genocide’ in 1944, and who was the earliest Together we can educate, commemorate, point where its people could enjoy their rights proponent of the United Nations Convention remember, and stand united in promoting a

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Taxes would increase an f lion taxpayers will see their taxes in- average of $2,181 for 42 million families crease an average of $859 in 2011. with children. Twelve million single THE COUNTDOWN CREW The AMT tax, if we don’t act, if we women with children would see their The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under don’t do something that rectifies that taxes increase an average of just over the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- situation, we are going to see people $1,000. Seventeen million elderly indi- uary 18, 2007, the gentleman from across America that have, husband and viduals would incur average tax in- Pennsylvania (Mr. SHUSTER) is recog- wife that earn an income, two families, creases of $2,270. And it goes on and on nized for 60 minutes as the designee of for instance, teachers, we are going to and on. the minority leader. see a husband and wife that are both As I said, only in Washington, only in Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I am teachers in the coming years, if they our Nation’s Capital is the logic em- coming to the floor this evening, as I already haven’t been affected by it, ployed that says, if we don’t vote on a have been for the past couple of they are going to be hit with the AMT tax increase, it is not really a tax in- months, to make sure that the Amer- and pay higher taxes if we don’t act. crease. But I know and millions of ican people realize what is going to An elderly couple, for instance, in Americans know that if they paid America, a senior couple making happen in the next couple of years if $5,000 in taxes one year and they pay $40,000 in income, this couple will, their we, in Congress don’t act, if the Demo- $6,000 in another year, then that is an tax bill would raise in 2011, from $583 to cratic majority doesn’t act. increase in taxes. So we need to make $1,489. And for a retired couple making In 1,349 days, if we don’t act, we are sure that we are honest and open with $40,000, that almost $1,000 increase is a going to see the largest tax increase in the American people and realize what huge burden on them. We have got to American history. And this is coming these tax cuts have done. about because the tax cuts, the tax re- make sure that that doesn’t happen. A family of four with an income of This economy, which is growing, has ductions that we put in place as a Re- grown each year for 21 straight quar- publican majority in 2001, 2003, ex- $60,000: that family’s income tax bill would raise, from $3,030 to $4,898, al- ters, I believe the last number was. We tended some of those in 2005, they are are creating jobs. We have created, in going to expire. And the majority most $5,000 in 2011 if we don’t act. And I know that families in my district, the last 4 years, 7.5 million jobs. Unem- party doesn’t have to act. All they that is a typical family, a family of ployment is at a 4.4 percent unemploy- have to do is run the clock out, and four, $60,000 of income, two people ment rate. those tax increases will go into effect working. That is a huge burden. b 2230 on the American people. The American And for people across America, we I have a county in my district that family, small businesses, all around have been calling ourselves the Count- has a 2.8 percent unemployment rate. this country are going to feel the pain. down Crew, and we have an e-mail that That is incredible, 2.8 percent. I was As I said, my friends and I have been, we would like you to share your stories under the belief that full employment colleagues and I have been coming to with us on what the tax cuts have done is when you have 97 percent of the peo- the floor for the past few months talk- for you, and what, for instance, a fam- ple working, or close to 97 percent of ing about this, making sure that the ily, again, of four, $60,000 if you have to the people, because you are always American people are aware that this is pay about $1,800, almost $1,900 more in going to have folks transitioning and going to occur. income, $2,000 more in taxes, how is And I have heard some folks on the that going to affect your family. So we moving around; but I have got actually other side of the aisle say that they are would like for you to share those sto- two counties that are under 3 percent. not going to vote for a tax increase, ries with us. You can e-mail us at the And as I said, this economy is growing thus it is not really a tax increase. [email protected]. I will because of those tax cuts. Only in Washington do we employ that get that up here in just a minute and It comes as no surprise to me, it type of rationale, that type of logic. you can see it. But, again, that is should come as no surprise to millions If we don’t act, there is going to be a [email protected]. And of Americans, it should come as no sur- tax increase. And for the American share those stories with us because we prise to my friends on the other side of people, who have just paid their taxes want to hear, we want to be able to the aisle, that when you cut taxes, the this year, and when they go to pay have those stories to talk about how it economy grows. When you cut taxes, their taxes in 2008 and 2009 and 2010, is going to affect, as I said, a typical also the revenues to the Federal Gov- they are going to see that their taxes American household. ernment increase. have increased. Although there wasn’t A single parent with two children, a And my friends on the other side of necessarily a vote on the House floor to woman who has got two children, the aisle don’t have to take my word specifically increase those taxes, those $30,000 in earnings, she would, that par- for it. Go back to the 1960s when Presi- tax cuts expiring are, in effect, and, in ent qualifies at present to get about dent John F. Kennedy cut taxes on the fact, going to increase their taxes. $2,400 back from the Federal Govern- American people. And what happened? What kind of tax increase are we ment. But if the tax cuts are allowed to The economy grew and revenues grew talking about? First of all, raising, expire, she is going to have to pay an coming into the Federal Government. from the 10 percent tax bracket to 15 $800 tax. That is a $3,200 swing from re- In the 1980s Ronald Reagan cut taxes percent. And more than 5 million indi- ceiving $2,400 from the Federal Govern- on the American people and American viduals and families previously who ment to having to pay almost $800 in businesses and the economy grew and owed no taxes will become subject to taxes. Families, individuals are going revenues grew coming into the Federal those individual income taxes in 2011, if to be hardest hit, small businesses, un- Government. And in 2000, once again we don’t act on the House floor. If the less we act. history repeats itself. When you cut Democratic majority doesn’t act, the Just to give you a brief rundown of taxes, as we did, the Republican major- Democratic majority will be respon- the numbers on what is going to hap- ity did, when you cut taxes, the econ- sible for raising taxes on people in the pen if the Democratic majority doesn’t omy grows, jobs are created, and we lower-income levels in this country. act and increases taxes, 115 million, have seen record revenues coming into It will eliminate the marriage pen- taxpayers would see their taxes in- the Federal Government. In 2005 the alty relief that we put in place in the crease an average of $1,795 in 2011. revenues to the Federal Government

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But in Wash- on the other side of the aisle used in make more than $5 million a year in ington we have to make sure that we order to get a vote on whether or not adjusted gross income have to make are spending responsibly, and we are the delegate from Washington, DC quarterly estimated tax payments, in trying to balance the budget and we would have voting privileges. And that addition to whatever withholding they are working towards that and working is, it was debated at length last week, may make on their salaries, in order in such a way that the budget is going and it did pass. But it had a fiscal limit that on April 15 of the following year to be balanced, and we have been work- attached to it. It cost money. And our they have paid in all of the money that ing towards that in the last 4 or 5 colleagues across the aisle, particu- they will owe in taxes that year, esti- years. larly the Blue Dogs, had made a huge mated to have made. And I know that the Democratic ma- point over the last 2-plus years of not So they will make a payment on jority, they talk about fiscal responsi- wanting to pass anything where any April 15 for their 2007 taxes. They will bility, but one of the first things they new spending wasn’t offset with either, make a payment on June 15 for 2007 did was to change the rules of the in their preference, tax increases, and taxes. They will make a payment on House so that there was no longer a the second least likely choice would be September 15, and then they will make three-fifths majority needed to in- to reduce spending in other areas to in a final payment on January 15 that crease taxes. It is now a simple major- effect offset that so that any new should, in effect, pay 100 percent of ity, and they can increase your taxes. spending would be paid for, as that their 2007 tax bill. They have come out with a budget phrase is used, with tax increases or, What this provision does is it creates just last week, or 2 weeks ago, I guess, less likely, spending cuts in other a safe harbor for those folks that says we passed a budget, and they make it areas. if their income went up substantially seem like it is responsible, but a lot of Well, the first bill that passed last from one year to the next, then they things in that budget just don’t add up. week had an interesting rule attached may have paid in less money than is The PAYGO rule is something that, to it in which our colleagues from the due for that year. quite frankly, is difficult to under- Rules Committee had said that if a bill b 2240 stand. And I am privileged to have a passes on the floor of the House, if the colleague of mine on the House floor, a companion bill does not pass, then in The mechanics of this is the Tax colleague of mine from Texas (Mr. spite of the fact that the first bill Code creates a safe harbor for these CONAWAY), who is, first of all, on the passed on its own, neither bill would be taxpayers. It says if you’ve paid in 100 Budget Committee, so he understands able to be sent to the Senate if the lat- percent of what your actual was the the complicated budgetary process that ter bill didn’t pass. year before, and you’ve paid that in by we face here in the Federal Govern- The latter one is the one I want to April 15 and your ultimate tax liability ment. But, more importantly, he is a talk about tonight, and that was the is a lot more than that, then there are CPA. He is a certified public account- bill that was passed in order to pay for no penalties and interest associated ant. So he understands the balance the additional spending for the dele- with it if you do the catch-up on April sheet, he understands the income gate converted to a Member and the 15. statement, he understands not only new Member for Utah is going to cost. So what the bill last week did is it that of a business, the government, but Now, in terms of West Texans, it is a increased that safe harbor number by of the average American family and lot of money. But in terms of the over- one-tenth of a percent. Now, this is a what it takes to balance a budget at all budget and the numbers that we bunch of mumbo-jumbo for most folks home, in a business, and here in the typically deal with here in D.C., it is a back home, but basically what this Federal Government. relatively modest amount of money. does is we have borrowed the money to So with that, I would like to yield to But, nevertheless, it is new spending. pay for these additional expenses from my good friend from Texas to talk a So the bill that did pass was to, in ef- someone that may or may not owe ad- little bit about the PAYGO rules and fect, alleviate the PAYGO violation ditional taxes. And, in fact, the bill the budget and explain to the Amer- that the first bill created by spending sponsor from the other side specifically ican people what is going to happen new money without offsetting it with said at the end of his conversation on here in the next couple of months, increased taxes on someone or de- the floor last week that his bill raised weeks, and years in the United States. creases in spending. And what the bill taxes on no Americans, did not raise With that I yield to Mr. CONAWAY. did was simply accelerate or increase any new tax, did not raise any taxes. Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the amount of estimated tax payments So what we had here is a cash flow the gentleman for letting me join him that taxpayers who make more than $5 issue that accelerated some cash flow tonight in this Special Order. million in adjusted gross income each to the Federal Government, and under I want to talk first about PAYGO, year have to pay in. this scoring mechanism that we use, it and then I want to talk about some- Now, admittedly, folks who make appears that PAYGO has not been vio- thing a little closer to home for Tex- more than $5 million a year in adjusted lated, it has been honored. But basi- ans, and that is the way sales taxes are gross income are not a particularly cally what we’ve done with this version treated in the budget and under the sympathetic group. They are easy tar- of PAYGO, and apparently there are current Tax Code. gets; so this increase in the estimated going to be multiple versions of For the entire time I have been here tax payment would pay for the addi- PAYGO that get talked about on this in Congress, which is a relatively short tional spending on a strict cash-flow House floor, this version of PAYGO period of time, my colleagues on the basis. simply says that if we can take an ad- other side of the aisle have pounded Now, what they have done, in effect, vance from next month’s salary to pay away this idea, using the term with this mechanism is to take an ad- for next month’s expenses, then we’re ‘‘PAYGO.’’ ‘‘Pay as you go’’ is the vance on next month’s salary to pay okay, and we will worry about next phrase, which rolls easily off the for this month’s expenses, which cre- month next month. So this is a very in- tongue but can have a multitude of ates a very interesting definition of teresting concept for PAYGO. It is not definitions. And most of the folks in PAYGO. It is not by any means a tradi- the traditional PAYGO that most folks

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In its purest form it duct their income taxes from their tunate conversation with my CPA as would mean that any new spending Federal taxable income in order to get we went through my tax returns and that this House decides is good Federal to a net tax; in other words, they are had to pay taxes, as millions and mil- new spending, whether that’s new, new not paying Federal tax on the monies lions of people across this country had spending or a growth in expenditures that they have to pay into their State to do. that is built into current mechanisms, governments. They get a deduction for I know the gentleman said he had would be paid for, in effect, by raising that, and that’s fine. one more point to make. taxes, new taxes from somewhere, or But to States like Texas, since we Mr. CONAWAY. I had one more com- reducing expenses in some other place have no income tax, we don’t get a de- ment. I was also sitting with my older in this Federal Government so that duction. In the past, beginning in 1986 son, who is a broker with Merrill you have a net zero. In its purest form and forward, off and on again, Texans Lynch. And while his CPA was handing it would apply to both new programs as were allowed to deduct their sales him his tax return, he was going well as existing entitlements that grow taxes in lieu of a State income tax. So through it, looking at it and he sud- on their own, that we would continue a citizen could look at whichever tax denly discovered that he owed a rel- to keep the number, in effect, flat if we they paid and deduct that, and it would atively sizeable amount of alternative are using offsets against expenses; or if put those citizens on a more equitable minimum tax. And we will go through we increased it, we would increase footing with citizens from States that that concept on another night, but this taxes to pay for it so that the deficit pay taxes. In effect, what you get, if is a tax that is going to catch a grow- wouldn’t get any worse or any better citizens from non-income tax States ing number of middle-income Ameri- under PAYGO. We wouldn’t cause any don’t get to make that deduction, then cans that is, in effect, a tax increase on problems with new legislation that they in effect are paying a higher Fed- him. So once he discovered that he had would cause the Federal deficit, in ef- eral income tax than taxpayers in now become subject to the alternative fect, to go up by either doing like we equivalent circumstances in States minimum tax, he was, shall I say, less than pleased with that number and is do at home, getting a part-time job to with an income tax, and that is inequi- looking forward to this Chamber ad- help pay for those other expenses, or table and should be addressed. dressing the alternative minimum tax making some tough hard choices on So the impact specifically on Texans, as a part of the overall tax fix. We are priorities, setting priorities to reduce if this is not fixed, would be that the trying to come up with a tax scheme spending in some other area to provide average tax increase per taxpayer, as that collects the minimum amount of for monies for this new spending that computed by the Heritage Foundation, money needed to fund this Federal may be coming in. the average tax increase per taxpayer, Government. So that is PAYGO in its purest form. not family, but per taxpayer, for Tex- It’s unusual, not likely that we would ans, would be $2,755 per year beginning b 2050 get, collectively, both sides of the aisle in 2011. The loss of income per capita, Mr. SHUSTER. That ATM which I to agree to that strict a term of and this is income lost on top of the in- mentioned earlier and this conversa- PAYGO. The PAYGO that will prob- creased taxes, is $510 per person. And tion I have had over the past couple of ably be used often is some variation of Texas will lose, as a result of this, esti- weeks with my accountant, he is seeing what you may have heard about to- mated in 2012, 75,000-plus jobs. married couples, both husband and wife night, and others. Spending that grows Let me talk in a little further detail are teachers, and they are real close to on its own under the entitlements pro- on District 11, which I represent. The getting caught up in that minimum grams that are out there probably isn’t tax increase there per person will be a tax. Again, two teachers making a de- subject to PAYGO. We won’t have to little bit less than the state-wide aver- cent living, and they are getting offset that or increase expenses any- age. We will have a tax increase per caught up in a tax code that is increas- where else. We just let that continue to taxpayer of $2,091 a year, about $200 a ing their taxes. We need to address grow out. So there will be a variety of month almost. And then on top of that that. definitions. there will be another $974 that each As I said, talking to my accountant So what I hope to be able to commu- taxpayer will lose in income on top of last week, as millions of Americans nicate to the folks in District 11, and, this tax increase. And there will be had, to fill out the paperwork and Mr. Speaker, what I hope other Ameri- 2,153 jobs lost across the district. write checks to pay their taxes, it is a cans understand is that when they hear This happens if we allow this unfair, yearly ritual that is unavoidable. The the phrase ‘‘PAYGO,’’ it is all in the inequitable circumstance to exist be- government has made this an incred- definition. It is all about what does it tween States that have State income ibly complicated process to go through. mean. Because apparently PAYGO has taxes and States that don’t at the Fed- Not only does it seem we are ignoring a variety of meanings in these Cham- eral level. And I am hoping that, while the need to extend these tax cuts so bers from time to time. And the one it’s not provided for this year in the Americans pay less, but we are ignor- that was used last week, in my view, is budget that was passed, I am hopeful ing the fact we need to reform our Tax flawed in the purest sense of PAYGO. that our colleagues on the other side of Code to make it simpler. So if you would indulge me a couple the aisle will see this as one of those I recently read an article by John more minutes to talk about sales opportunities for tax equity in our Tax Stossel from ABC, and he wrote in 2005 taxes, that is particularly important to Code, and we will put in the right pro- Americans spent 6.4 billion hours com- folks from Texas. visions in the next tax bill that would plying with the Federal Tax Code. He The tax extensions and the tax allow Texans to deduct sales taxes in further stated that a Washington-based changes that were brought about 2001– lieu of their Federal income tax. group, The Tax Foundation, calculated 2003 and more recently extended into My colleague from Pennsylvania, I that that 6.4 billion hours was valued 2006 address some inequities between appreciate you giving me this time to- at $265 billion, was what Americans States that have State income taxes night, and I yield back. spent on complying with the Tax Code. and States that don’t. Texas is one of Mr. SHUSTER. I thank the gen- That is more than the Federal deficit those States that does not have a State tleman. I appreciate you coming down last year. individual income tax and, as such, and talking about the budget because I If we could cut that in half, imagine funds its State and local governments know you understand it; but as I said $130 billion going into the economy,

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our small businesses being able to buy earn less. As I said earlier, the average NITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Just brief- more equipment, employ more people, Pennsylvanian, and there are 4.7 mil- ly, she was a kind and gentle person. build a new building, expand their op- lion Pennsylvanians that will pay She was a great advocate for many erations; the American family, having taxes, on average that tax will go up by things that she believed in. She was a $130 billion to buy a new washer and $3,000. pioneer. But, for me, she was just a dryer, save for college. What will it do So we hope the American people com- very helpful and warm and friendly for this economy? We have to make municate with us at countdowncrew person. sure we pay attention to that. @mail.house.gov and let us know what When I came to Congress, she had al- As we were talking earlier tonight, they could do with that $3,000, as well ready been here for several years. She the Democrat budget put out last as over the past 4 or 5 years what it has was the chairman of the Caucus on week, in Pennsylvania alone it is going meant to them, whether it is their fam- Women’s Issues, and I was the vice to increase taxes by 2009 on the average ily, whether it is a small business, how chair for the Republican side. JUANITA Pennsylvanian by over $3,000. We hope they have been able to utilize those tax was always very helpful, always very that people will e-mail us at cuts in expanding their business and concerned that I was making my way [email protected] and saving for their children’s future. in my first several months in Congress, let us know what $3,000 would mean to These are extremely important mat- and I think the way she crossed the your family, how important that would ters that this Congress has to address. aisle, the way that she treated me with be, that you would have that $3,000 to As we started off saying, in 1,349 kid gloves, so-to-speak, in the begin- spend, instead of sending it to Wash- days, if we don’t act, if the U.S. Con- ning of my term, is something that I ington. gress doesn’t act, there is going to be will never forget. So my thoughts and As we keep pointing out, by 2011, if the largest tax increase in American prayers are with her. Bless her family we don’t act, the Democrat majority is history. during this very tough time, and know going to increase taxes by almost $400 So I appreciate the gentleman from that she will be missed. billion. It will be the largest tax in- Texas. I don’t know if you have any- I would also like to express publicly crease in American history. I haven’t thing else to add. If not, I will yield before this body and before this Nation been able to document this, but I think back the time. I know some of our my deep sadness over the tragic events it is probably the largest tax increase other colleagues have come to the floor at Virginia Tech last week. I haven’t in the history of the world. The Amer- here to talk about important things. spoken publicly on the House floor ican people need to understand that. But we want to make sure the Amer- about this, but it is deeply crushing to That is the sad reality. We are taxing ican people know what is going to hap- all of us, has been, and it has sort of set too much. We have got to make sure pen if the flawed logic is employed that a pall or a feeling of helplessness for all that we in Washington are making this if we don’t vote on a tax increase, it is of us. I have college age children. I can’t government work efficiently and not not really a tax increase, when in fact imagine the despair the families are wasting their money, but making sure if people pay more money, that is a tax feeling who have lost a loved one, to re- that they continue to keep more of increase. The American people need to alize that that phone call that you are their hard-earned dollars. know that. waiting for is never going to come. Next Monday night is going to be Tax I appreciate my colleague coming So, to my friends in the Virginia Freedom Day, April 30 this year. That down to the floor tonight. Tech community, many West Vir- means Americans will, after April 30th, f ginians attend Virginia Tech. We have starting May 1, will be able to start a great fondness for Virginia Tech, ex- working for themselves. The first 4 TORT REFORM cept possibly when we are playing months of the year they have been The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. them in football. But certainly our col- working to pay their taxes, and on May ELLISON). Under the Speaker’s an- lective hearts go out to them during first they work for themselves. nounced policy of January 18, 2007, the this difficult time. gentleman from Missouri (Mr. CLEAV- Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I need I yield back to my friend from Mis- ER) is recognized for half the remaining to correct something. The sales tax souri, and we will kick off the evening. issue that I was talking about is in- time until midnight. cluded within the overall numbers that Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I appre- b 2300 I talked about. Those overall numbers ciate the opportunity to stand here on Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I would are the same ones that compare to the this floor. like to associate myself with the com- $3,000 tax hit that you will have. The The subject of this special hour will ments of the gentlewoman from West sales tax issue is included with the be a debate between myself and the Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO). I too would like other expiring Tax Code provisions gentlewoman from West Virginia, Mrs. to express sympathy to Ms. that we were able to implement in 2001 CAPITO. But before we begin our debate, MILLENDER-MCDONALD’s family and to and 2003. which is aimed primarily at dem- the families of those young people So the numbers I quoted was not just onstrating to our colleagues that we whose lives were senselessly taken at sales taxes, but sales tax is an element can speak passionately about a matter Virginia Tech. in Texas of $2,755 increase, in District and still avoid name calling or irrever- The issue surfaces from time to time 11 a $2,391 increase. So it is more than ence or incivility, before we get into that there is a desperate need for us to just a sales tax. I think I misspoke ear- our debate on tort reform, I would like do something major legislatively for lier in our conversation when I was to yield to the gentlewoman from West tort reform, that these greedy trial talking about sales taxes. That sales Virginia for some special comments lawyers are out damaging if not de- tax issue is included in that number as unrelated to our debate. stroying the Nation, running people well. IN MEMORY OF JUANITA MILLENDER-MCDONALD out of the medical profession, creating Mr. SHUSTER. I appreciate the gen- AND THE VICTIMS OF THE VIRGINIA TECH economic problems for oil companies. I tleman for pointing that out. TRAGEDY take a different view of that. Obvi- As I said, next Monday night, April Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I would ously, there are inappropriate lawsuits, 30, Tax Freedom Day, Americans will like to thank the gentleman from Mis- and I think the courts usually deal begin to start working for themselves. souri. I look forward to our second de- with those. In 2003, Tax Freedom Day was April 18. bate, our second civil debate on a new But trial lawyers work to provide We have slowly grown to April 30. It topic. somewhat of a level playing field for will be even longer than that if this Before we move to the subject at most Americans, small Americans, so Congress doesn’t act. The percentage hand, I would like to join with my col- they can hold even the most powerful the Federal Government is going to leagues in expressing my deep sorrow corporations accountable for their ac- take from people will grow. People will at the passing of our colleague, JUA- tions when they cause injury or death.

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It has shown the rise subject since I have been in Congress. act irresponsibly by refusing or delay- in the cost of tort claims in this coun- In the campaign of 2002, many doctors ing to pay insurance claims, producing try. were leaving the State of West Vir- unsafe products, polluting our environ- Very small businesses pay 44 percent ginia, closing up shop, early retirement or swindling their employees or of tort liability costs out of pocket as ment, choosing to try another State shareholders, the last resort for Ameri- opposed to through insurance. And so because of either the unavailability of cans, and this is our system, is to hold what happens is a lot of times small medical malpractice insurance or the them accountable in our courts of law. businesses, one small business is one astronomically skyrocketing esca- By holding them accountable, trial large case or one frivolous lawsuit lation of medical liability reform. lawyers and their families are able to away from having to close their doors. So an interesting thing happened. feel that this is a safer America. I yield back to the gentleman from West Virginia is known to be a State From automobile fuel tanks that ex- Missouri to see if he has a reaction to that is very tort friendly. So people plode in rear-end collisions to bullet- that. asked me how did the State legislature, proof vests that fail to stop bullets Mr. CLEAVER. I think there are per- which is predominantly Democratic, aimed at police officers, we have to re- haps some legitimate concerns by and the Governor, who was Democrat, alize that there must be some corpora- small business owners, but I don’t how were they able to pass with rel- tion, some individual held accountable. think that the trouble is with the liti- ative ease such massive medical mal- And these cases that I mentioned ear- gation. I think the problem is with in- practice reform legislation. I know ex- lier were actual cases and they brought surance companies. Now, the gentle- actly how because I was in that cam- to light deceptive practices and cover- woman and I both serve on the Finan- paign in the 2002 year. cial Services Committee; and one of ups by manufacturers that resulted in b 2310 serious injury and even death. the concerns we have been grappling The civil justice system helps pro- with, particularly in the aftermath of It was people coming up to you on vide compensation to those that are in- Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the the street saying my doctor’s leaving. jured and helps prevent other needless gulf coast, is that insurance companies It was grandparents, it was seniors, it injury from occurring. that are not regulated by the United was pediatricians, OB/GYNs, neurolo- I will now yield to the gentlewoman States Federal Government from time gists, trauma specialists. Our largest from West Virginia (Mrs. CAPITO). to time are the culprits, and I will get hospital in my community had to close Mrs. CAPITO. Thank you, I appre- back to that in just a minute. But I and be downgraded in terms of their ciate your opening statements. This wanted to say that the tort filings in trauma because the trauma surgeons may be a very civil debate because I State courts have declined by 10 per- left because of the high cost of medical couldn’t agree with you more in that cent since 1994. And automobile filings liability reform causing, in one case, a our civil justice system should be read- which make up the majority of tort young child in Putnam County, which ily available, should be the place for claims have fallen 14 percent. is like 30 minutes away, had to drive the individual to seek redress when So what you are finding is that more all the way to Cincinnati, he and his they have been wronged by either a and more cases are not finding their parents, 4 hours away, to have a penny corporation or corporate injustice or way into the courts. But what troubles removed from his windpipe because product failure. And I think that is the me and I think will trouble Americans there was no one to do it in our local intent of our court system. when they find out more about it is the area. That could have been a life-end- However, what we are experiencing fact that the insurance companies end ing experience for that family, a very, now in the United States is an over- up really being the beneficiaries in the very tragic one, and actually had a abundance, a glut of lawsuits that are debate that occurs from time to time happy ending. clogging our courts, that are in some in this country on the subject of tort So the legislature got on board, the cases awarding outrageous jackpot reform. The reason I say that is that Governor got on board and passed types of awards, and because of that, there was a study done that showed State medical malpractice reform with because of that jackpot sort of men- that even in States where tort reform a cap. I believe it is a half million dol- tality, many people with their legal as- occurred, insurance premiums never lars on noneconomic damages. I am not sistance are clogging the courts so that dropped, and in some instances they 100 percent sure. There was a debate on those people who have suffered injus- actually increased. 250 or 500, but I think it was 500. They tices and those people who are due So we have a problem with the small created a West Virginia Mutual Insur- awards are unable to get there. businesses that I agree exists, but I am ance Company, and according to the One of the issues that I think is ex- suggesting that one of the ways in statistics that I have in front of me, tremely important is the cost to our which we deal with this problem is not those medical malpractice premiums economy. We talk all of the time on trying to restrict the courts from deal- have gone down 5 percent in not only the floor about the importance of small ing with the claims that people bring general practice but also in the special- businesses in the United States. I come before them, but rather for the insur- ties. from a small State, and I think small ance companies. The large hospital I referred to ear- business comprises close to 90 percent Let me give one example, Mr. Speak- lier, where they could not recruit and of the businesses in our State. When er. A month after passing malpractice retain physicians, they now are adding you look at the burden of the current caps, South Carolina’s two largest in- 49 and 50 new positions a year, whereas tort system on our small businesses, surers increased rates by as much as 22 before they were afraid they were not we are breaking the backs of our small percent after increasing their rates by even going to be able to attract 15 or business people. 27 percent the year before. 20. I would like to refer to my chart over And after Texas passed rate caps in So this medical liability reform has here: effect on small business, the tort 2003, the Joint Underwriters Associa- had a phenomenal effect in our State of liability price tag for small businesses tion requested a 35 percent premium West Virginia. And if I can get my in America is $88 billion a year. increase for physicians and 68 percent other chart out here real quick, this Small businesses bear 68 percent of for hospitals. This is after tort reform, shows some States that are considered business tort liability costs, but only after things were supposed to have to be in crisis, which I notice your take in 28 percent of business revenue. been reformed so that people are pro- State is in crisis over here, and West

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It shows to retain and control, and it is directly up doing, I think, is fighting a ghost, that in 2005, the U.S. population being attributable to the medical liability re- because the insurance companies have approximately 296 million, that the form bill that we passed, that the State become ghostly in that they can be- tort cost per capita for each individual passed in 2003. come invisible during the debate be- is $880. cause they do not have to get in it be- Mr. CLEAVER. May I inquire of the b 2320 gentlewoman from West Virginia, the cause they have not been portrayed as white States are what? either the victim or the villain. So I Whereas when you were talking Mrs. CAPITO. Stable. They are con- would suggest that our positions may about 1990 with the physicians, in 1990, sidered stable. Look over here, Cali- not be dramatically different except that cost was only $522, which is still fornia, which is held up to be one of the that I see the problem more in the too much. So I think that we need to States that passed medical liability re- hands of the insurance companies. find a medium here where we can con- form in the 1970s, it is considered sta- Mrs. CAPITOL. Well, I think I would trol frivolous lawsuits, where we can ble, and West Virginia was modeled like to go back a little bit to medical control the ability of people to have after what was done in California. malpractice, talking about it. See, I mass torte actions and seek friendly Mr. CLEAVER. I think, to some de- think you were making my case for me environments for those torte actions. gree, that helps my position, not with when you said the situation in Mis- And we tried to address that in Con- West Virginia because I am not famil- souri, because you do not have medical gress with a class action reform. And iar with West Virginia, but you are ab- liability reform, correct? we need to make sure that those people solutely right about my home State of Mr. CLEAVER. That is right. that are damaged, hurt, have access to Missouri. But it all relates back to my Mrs. CAPITO. You have skyrocketing court, but also in a timely manner. earlier comments about insurance costs of your medical liability. A lot of With all this massive torte legislation doctors, and I am sure you have had companies. or lawsuits in our courts, it is bogging A national study conducted in 2005 by this conversation with the doctors, up the courts and it is really hurting former Missouri Insurance Commis- they practice basically with one arm those people who are genuinely hurt sioner Jay Angoff found that insurance tied behind their back because they are and need to have remedies. practicing medicine defensively. Near- companies have been price-gouging Mr. CLEAVER. The gentlewoman ly 80 percent of the doctors say they doctors by dramatically and dras- from West Virginia makes a good order unnecessary tests, and 74 percent tically raising their insurance pre- point. I do, however, think that this say they make unnecessary referrals to miums, even though claims for pay- may cause her to join me. That is, ac- specialists due to the fear of being ments have been flat or decreasing. Ac- cording to the Bush administration, sued. A lot of doctors are practicing de- cording to the annual statements of 15 this is what I was looking for earlier, fensive medicine, ordering many more large insurance companies, the 15th this is from the Justice Department of medical procedures and tests to cover largest in fact, the amount malpractice the Bush administration, their re- themselves in the case of a legal test or insurers collected in premiums in- searchers found that the median in- a lawsuit, and that raises the cost of flated adjusted award in 2001 was just creased by 120.2 percent between 2000 not only their insurance but it also and 2004, while claim payouts rose by $28,000. And most of the discussion, you raises the cost of every individual’s hear people talking about, millions, only 5.7 percent. health insurance because it raises the I think if you look at the report from maybe even billions, but the average cost of practicing medicine or deliv- median inflated adjusted award in 2001 Jay Angoff from the Missouri Insur- ering health care in a general sense. was $28,000. And even in medical mal- ance Commission, you find that clearly I think that a comprehensive solu- the insurance companies are the ones tion is certainly part of what we need practice cases in which the injuries doing enormous damage to this coun- to look at here, and that does include tend to be far, far more serious than try. the insurance companies most cer- the average torte case, the median The other issue is that I think the in- tainly, but it also includes looking at award was only $170,000, which is far surance companies have gouged so what has happened in some manufac- from the multibillion dollar lottery much that many of the people in the turing segments that have had extreme torte reformers have often brought be- country, probably even in my home loss of jobs; 52,000 to 60,000 jobs have fore us. State, operate under the assumption been lost in the manufacturing seg- The other issue that I would like to that malpractice costs run physicians ment of this country because of bank- bring forth is that, according to the away from their profession. ruptcies being caused by massive and Congressional Budget Office, mal- The truth of the matter is that, ac- huge tort lawsuits. And so I think that practice costs amount to less than 2 cording to the American Medical Asso- there is a median here, there is an easy percent of the overall medical cost. ciation, the number of physicians in median that we can find here. And so when we start talking about the the United States of America increased But I would recommend to you that cost of medicine and how it is sky- by 40 percent since 1990, 40 percent. And the experience that we had in West Vir- rocketing, and it is, but when you so more and more men and women are ginia with medical liability reform, think about the fact that the cost for going into the profession, even as the across the board, bringing more spe- malpractice or the cost for the insur- insurance companies are creating this cialists in as a result, bringing the cost ance, which supercedes the cost really crisis, and they are the ones that seem of medical liability insurance down, re- paid out, it accounts for only 2 percent to be held harmless. They are rarely cruitment and retention of physicians of the overall medical costs in the the center of the debate. It is usually is something that we need to look at United States, which is Herculean; but the lawyers and the physicians. nationwide, and that is why I support a 2 percent is almost nonexistent. I take the position that neither of Federal medical liability reform which And I think what has happened is them are actually the villains here. It I am sure is no surprise to you that I that we have created a mountain out of is the insurance companies that con- would support that and have been push- a mole hill. That is not to say that tinue to increase the rates. They pay ing for it over the last 7 years. there are not problems, but judges will out less money in the payments and But I think there is also a cost to quite often tell a lawyer that the case then they are getting fatter and fatter. just the individual person as we inflate submitted is simply frivolous, and that

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And I think, you know, fortunately, some of those who are or not it is worthy of taking up the there is something wrong with the sys- damaged or who are due and willing are time and resources of the court. tem where the harmed person who unable to get into a clogged-up court And then the other part of it is that needs the help and has a legitimate system. in an overwhelming majority of these claim, and certainly I know lawyers We are losing jobs in some of our cases, the amount or the award of the take risks by taking cases, I under- manufacturing segment because of the judgment is set by a jury, which are ev- stand that part of it, but sometimes it exorbitant cost of litigation. In many eryday people. And this is not to say just seems astronomical to me that the States, we have a medical liability cri- that there should not be something fees are 40, by the time you get ex- sis where physicians are paying exorbi- done. I just think putting artificial penses, and 50 percent of what the tant amounts of their hard-earned dol- caps would be the wrong thing to do. court has determined that victim is lars for the cost of medical liability in- And that is generally one of the pro- due and willing. I think that is an insurance, and it has proven in my State, posals that comes up. I’m not sure if justice in the system, along with the at least, if you pass good sense medical the gentlewoman from West Virginia is frivolous lawsuits that we see clogging liability insurance reform, you can rein supporting caps or not, but I think that up our courts so this gentleman can in the cost of insurance and can make if that is one of the solutions, I think get his case heard. the system better. I understand there a one-size-fits-all kind of solution is Mr. CLEAVER. The meritless cases, are other players at the table here. unfair to people who may suffer a very, however, rarely ever win in the first There is the Bar, there is the indi- very debilitating injury in the same place. I was offended when I first heard vidual, there is certainly the business category of someone who has a fender that somebody sued McDonald’s be- community and there is the insurance bender. cause they ordered a cup of hot coffee community. I yield back to the gentlewoman. and were burned by the hot coffee that I think the best solution to this enor- Mrs. CAPITO. Well, I think you are they ordered. I was offended by that as mous problem, this very costly prob- getting to the point here where you are well, and I think most Americans are. lem to the American economy, is to get talking about the difference between a But in reality, the meritless cases rare- everybody at the table for common legitimate claim and a frivolous claim. ly ever win in the first place, and that sense reform. We passed class action I don’t have statistics in front of me, is contrary to the allegations that gen- reform, and it is helping to weed out but I know they exist in every court in erally come forth, particularly from some of those large and unwieldy cases America where certain frivolous law- the major corporations. and make them adhere to more strin- suits are put out on the table, they They would have us believe that the gent requirements. overreach in terms of not only are they frivolous lawsuits are just automati- With that, I yield back to the gen- suing maybe a business, but they are cally finding their way to the court- tleman from Missouri to close on this going to sue the manufacturer, they room and that they are meritless, but topic. are going to sue the car they rode to go they win. And the truth of the matter Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, there to work in, they are going to sue, you is that our intricate system, with the are people all around this country who know, anybody with deep pockets is law and juries and judges and even look at C–SPAN on a daily basis and going to get sued for an alleged wrong. independent reviewers, will pretty who look listen to radio talk shows, And it is absolutely a fact that some of much weed out the frivolous lawsuits. look at television news programs, and these cases and more and more of these And they are filed to no one’s benefit, they see Members of Congress, both cases are not founded in legitimate except a lawyer, who I think we can House and Senate, screaming at each fact. They are frivolous. They are try- find one in any profession who is going other. They see from time to time the ing to get into the system to get a to try to take advantage of their sys- animated debates that take place on quick fix, to get a lottery mentality, to tem. And it has nothing to do with hav- these shows, and even here in this have the corporation settle, or whoever ing gone to law school. It has some- great hall. settle, so they can get in and get out of thing to do with human nature. Many, many great patriots have the court system, and then have their But I think that the way that this stepped into the well of the House of attorney take a 40 or 50 percent cut whole issue has been played out ends Representatives to wax eloquent, be- from that. up actually protecting the one entity cause this is the place where the great I had a very startling thing happen to that I think is the most culpable, and orators stood and presented their cases me. A gentleman approached me at a that is the insurance companies that to each other and to the American pub- political gathering a couple of years are not regulated. lic. But in the past decade or so, we ago. He had oxygen, he was walking ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE have seen a dramatic drop in the civil- very slowly. And he came up to me and The SPEAKER pro tempore. There ity exercised by Members of this body, he said, I have asbestosis, and I have being no Republican hour at this time, and we have seen it from both sides of lung disease from that. And I took my the gentleman from Missouri is recog- the aisle. case to court with my lawyer. And he nized for the remainder of the hour. Let me share something with you didn’t tell me how much he was award- Mr. CLEAVER. I would yield to the that I read the other day by William ed, but he was awarded some remedy gentlelady from West Virginia for clos- Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. He for that. And it was very obvious that ing remarks on the debate with regard said this: ‘‘I know of no religion that he had difficulty breathing, and it was to torte reform, and then I think we destroys courtesy, civility or kind- very obvious that he needed some help, would like to express some concerns ness.’’ That is the kind of statement a lot of help. about civility, Mr. Speaker. that the Members of this great body But what he wanted to show me that ought to keep in mind when we step day was the invoice. He got a settle- b 2330 into the well. ment every month or every two Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I thank I came to Washington and to the months, a pay-out, or it might have the gentleman for staying up late, and Congress with this desire in my heart, even been every year. But he showed I thank all those who are listening. to do what I could to make this a more me how much he got, and I think it was I think we have talked a lot about civil place. With the intensity and in- around $1,500. And every single time he our different perspectives on tort retention of debate, sometimes it is dif- gets that he has to take off 40 percent form. I have talked about the need to ficult to restrain ourselves. But re- of that, or 45 percent of that, I think it rein in the system, because we are los- straint is something that we can do

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I feel strong about tort reform, is about believing that our ideas, yes, ical reasons. not because I am an attorney. I have we believe our ideas are the right ideas, Mr. EVERETT (at the request of Mr. four children. None of them are attor- but it doesn’t necessarily mean that BOEHNER) for today on account of offi- neys. But I personally feel strongly the opposite ideas or a different idea cial business. about it because of some personal doesn’t have merit. It also doesn’t Mr. LUCAS (at the request of Mr. things that happened in my own family mean that because we are in different BOEHNER) for today on account of fam- that could have gone to court, that we parties, we don’t have a lot of to give ily matters. did not take to court for a lot of rea- and we don’t have a lot to share. I Mr. LINDER (at the request of Mr. sons. One of the things that we felt think a lot of that gets lost here on the BOEHNER) for today on account of offi- strongly about was our own integrity, floor of the House. cial business. My great fear is because of the par- so we didn’t go to court. Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania (at tisanship and the evolved incivility of But my challenge is to state what- the request of Mr. BOEHNER) for today our debate, that when that person ever strong feelings I have in a tone on account of official business. turns on that TV or that young person that raises the level of the conversa- Mr. POE (at the request of Mr. turns on C–SPAN to watch debate, they tion and honors those who disagree BOEHNER) for today on account of offi- see the rancor and they see the acri- cial business. with me. monious debate and some of the lan- When you look at the roots of the Mr. WICKER (at the request of Mr. guage that is used, and what do they BOEHNER) for April 19 and 20 on account word ‘‘civility,’’ to be civil is to be a do? They turn it off. And then what are of attending his daughter’s wedding. citizen, a respected part of the commu- they doing? They are not listening to nity. So to be uncivil is to fracture the the merits of the topic. They are not f community, locally, nationally and listening to tax reform ideas or med- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED internationally, and that is something ical malpractice reform ideas or the By unanimous consent, permission to that none of us can afford to do. war in Iraq differing ideas, because of Not long ago President Gerald Ford address the House, following the legis- the tone, and the way it is delivered lative program and any special orders died, and I was reminded of a story of and the words that are used have lost his days here in this House. He held heretofore entered, was granted to: their way and have turned the Amer- (The following Members (at the re- regular debates here in Washington ican public off. quest of Ms. WATSON) to revise and ex- with his Democratic counterpart Con- Now, when I go and speak to people tend their remarks and include extra- gressman Thomas Hale Boggs. They in my district and I begin to talk like neous material:) would debate at the National Press that, people start nodding their heads, Ms. WATSON, for 5 minutes, today. Club. At Congressman Gerald Ford’s you are right. We do stop listening. We Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, for 5 minutes, suggestion, they would ride over from are no longer interested. the Capitol to the National Press Club So I think while these hallowed halls today. and agree on the topic of the debate. have had more than their share of vig- Mr. PAYNE, for 5 minutes, today. Can you imagine that happening in orous debate, there is a good way to do Mr. ELLISON, for 5 minutes, today. 2007? Then, after the debate, they it, and there is a good way to convey Mr. SHERMAN, for 5 minutes, today. would go out and have lunch. our ideas in a very civil way. Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. Speaker, that is the kind of I really appreciate the way, when you Ms. BORDALLO, for 5 minutes, today. House I think we need to demand as a said that Gerald Ford and Hale Boggs Mr. MEEKS of New York, for 5 min- part of what takes place in this city used to drive over together and then utes, today. called Washington, D.C. I hope, I even have lunch afterwards, I think it is a Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, for 5 minutes, pray, that the men and women of this little late for lunch tonight, so I think today. great body will learn to exercise re- we will have to do that another time. Ms. NORTON, for 5 minutes, today. straint, because what we do and say But I have enjoyed debating this topic. Mr. CUMMINGS, for 5 minutes, today. here in this hallowed place actually re- I look forward to the next topic that Ms. WATERS, for 5 minutes, today. verberates and ends up traveling all we debate. I hope that when we get to- Mr. TOWNS, for 5 minutes, today. across the length and breadth of this gether again, maybe we can get some Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. Nation, and the words we say will im- of our other colleagues here and have Mr. SCHIFF, for 5 minutes, today. pact the people around this country. more of a round-robin so we can get Ms. ESHOO, for 5 minutes, today. I say again, there are few Members of our colleagues not only involved in the Mr. TIERNEY, for 5 minutes, today. this Congress, if any, who would say to debate on the topic, but also dem- Mr. MCGOVERN, for 5 minutes, today. their children, watch C–SPAN and onstrating a civil way to present ideas f watch the leaders of this Nation de- to the American public. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED bate, so that they can show you how to f act around people with whom you have Ms. Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the b 2340 a disagreement. House, reported and found truly en- We can do better, and I think we will. GENERAL LEAVE rolled bills of the House of the fol- I believe that because Mrs. CAPITO is Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I ask lowing titles, which were thereupon interested in doing this, the road to- unanimous consent that all Members signed by the Speaker: wards civility is now under construc- may have 5 legislative days to revise H.R. 1003. An act to amend the Foreign Af- tion, and I enjoy serving with the and extend their remarks and insert fairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 to gentlelady from West Virginia. extraneous material on the Special reauthorize the United States Advisory Com- Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I thank mission on Public Diplomacy. Order of the gentleman from New Jer- H.R. 1130. An act to amend the Ethics in the gentleman from Missouri for par- sey (Mr. PALLONE). Government Act of 1978 to extend the au- ticipating tonight. He is a very able de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there thority to withhold from public availability bater. I learned in our first debate objection to the request of the gen- a financial disclosure report filed by an indi- when we debated tax reform that you tleman from Missouri? vidual who is a judicial officer or judicial

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A letter from the Senior Vice Presi- Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- dent, Communications, Tennessee Valley tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Authority, transmitting a copy of the communications were taken from the tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Authority’s statistical summary for Fiscal Speaker’s table and referred as follows: rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Year 2006, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 831h(a); to 1224. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Zone Off Alaska; Gulf of Alaska; Pollock in the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Statistical Area 630 of the Gulf of Alaska structure. NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric [Docket No. 070213032-7032-01; I.D. 022807A] re- 1241. A letter from the Director of Regula- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- ceived March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tions Management, Department of Veterans tration’s final rule — Fisheries Off West 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Affairs, transmitting the Department’s final Coast States; Highly Migratory Species Fish- Resources. rule — Veterans and Dependents Education: eries [Docket No. 061113298-7046-02; I.D. 1232. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Topping-Up Tuition Assistance; Licensing 110106A] (RIN: 0648-AU91) received March 26, Administrator for Regulatory Programs, and Certification Tests; Duty to Assist Edu- 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric cation Claimants (RIN: 2900-AK80) received Committee on Natural Resources. Administration, transmitting the Adminis- April 10, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1225. A letter from the Deputy Assistant tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the North- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans’ Administrator for Regulatory Programs, eastern United States; Atlantic Herring Affairs. NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Fishery; Amendment 1 [Docket No. 060901235- 1242. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Administration, transmitting the Adminis- 7027-02; I.D. 082406C] (RIN: 0648-AQ87) re- Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the ceived March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Carribean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlan- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural transmitting the Department’s report on the tic; Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of Resources. Transportation Security Administration’s the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic; Trip 1233. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- Voluntary Provision of Emergency Services Limit Reduction [Docket No. 001005281-0369- trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- Program, pursuant to Public Law 109-295; to 02; I.D. 022207A] received March 26, 2007, pur- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- the Committee on Homeland Security. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mitting the Administration’s final rule — 1243. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- mittee on Natural Resources. Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries trator, Bureau for Legislative and Public Af- 1226. A letter from the Acting Director Of- off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Ground- fairs, U.S. Agency for International Develop- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- fish Fishery; Biennial Specifications and ment, transmitting the Agency’s report on tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Management Measures; Correction [Docket Multilateral Development bank loans likely tion, transmitting the Administration’s final No. 060824226-7041-03; I.D. 082806B] (RIN: 0648- to have substantial adverse impacts on envi- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic AU57) received April 10, 2007, pursuant to 5 ronment, natural resources, public health Zone Off Alaska; Reallocation of Pacific Cod U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- and indigenous peoples, pursuant to Section in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Man- ural Resources. 1303(c) of the International Financial Insti- agement Area [Docket No. 070213033-7033-01; 1234. A letter from the Director Office of tutions Act; jointly to the Committees on I.D. 030207A] received March 26, 2007, pursu- Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- Appropriations and Financial Services. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- 1244. A letter from the Chairman, Defense on Natural Resources. mitting the Administration’s final rule — Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, transmit- 1227. A letter from the Acting Director Of- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ting the Seventeenth Annual Report describ- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of ing the Board’s health and safety activities tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 070213032-7032- relating to the Department of Energy’s de- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 01; I.D. 032007A] received April 10, 2007, pursu- fense nuclear facilities during the calendar rule — Fisheries of the Carribean, Gulf of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee year 2006; jointly to the Committees on Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migra- on Natural Resources. Armed Services and Energy and Commerce. tory Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of Mexico 1235. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 1245. A letter from the General Counsel, and South Atlantic; Trip Limit Reduction of the Army for Civil Works, Department of Department of Defense, transmitting a copy [Docket No. 001005281-0369-02; I.D. 022207A] re- Defense, transmitting a copy of the Atlantic of legislative proposals as part of the Na- ceived March 26, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Intracoastal Waterway Bridge at Deep tional Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Creek, Cheasepeake, Virginia Feasibility Year 2008; jointly to the Committees on Resources. Study; to the Committee on Transportation Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. 1228. A letter from the Director Office of and Infrastructure. 1246. A letter from the Under Secretary for Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- 1236. A letter from the Administrator, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, De- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- FAA, Department of Defense, transmitting partment of Defense, transmitting the Fiscal mitting the Administration’s final rule — the Department’s report on the foreign avia- Year 2006 Defense Environmental Programs Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and tion authorities to which the Federal Avia- Annual Report, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2706; Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the tion Administration provided services for jointly to the Committees on Armed Serv- Northeastern United States; Northeast Fiscal Year 2006, pursuant to Public Law 103- ices and Energy and Commerce. Multispecies Fishery; Modification of the 305, section 202; to the Committee on Trans- 1247. A letter from the Deputy Secretary of Gear Restrictions and Georges Bank portation and Infrastructure. Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Yellowtail Flounder Trip Limits for the U.S./ 1237. A letter from the Honors Attorney, Affairs and Department of Defense Joint Ex- Canada Management Area [Docket No. Department of Transportation, transmitting ecutive Committee, transmitting a copy of

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the report for Fiscal Year 2006 regarding the By Mr. MCKEON (for himself and Mr. the subjects of traditional American history, activities and accomplishments of the De- KELLER): free institutions, and Western civilization, partment of Veterans Affairs and Depart- H.R. 1994. A bill to provide more trans- available to students preparing to teach ment of Defense Joint Executive Committee, parency in the financial aid process and to these subjects, and to other students; to the pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 320; jointly to the Com- ensure that students are receiving the best Committee on Education and Labor. mittees on Armed Services and Veterans’ Af- information about financial aid opportuni- By Mr. SALAZAR: fairs. ties; to the Committee on Education and H.R. 2005. A bill to amend title 38, United 1248. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Labor, and in addition to the Committee on States Code, to improve health care for vet- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Financial Services, for a period to be subse- erans who live in rural areas, and for other mitting the Department’s position on several quently determined by the Speaker, in each purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- reform proposals made concerning the Citi- case for consideration of such provisions as fairs. zens’ Health Care Working Group report and fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: the report of the Medicaid Commission; concerned. H.R. 2006. A bill to improve the Nation’s jointly to the Committees on Energy and By Mr. CONYERS (for himself and Mr. homeland security by strengthening the se- Commerce and Ways and Means. NADLER): curity of the visa waiver program under sec- 1249. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- H.R. 1995. A bill to provide a mechanism tion 217 of the Immigration and Nationality ment of Energy, transmitting the Depart- for a determination on the merits of the Act, and for other purposes; to the Com- ment’s report on issues related to the Clean claims brought by survivors and descendants mittee on the Judiciary, and in addition to Coal Power Initiative, as required by Section of the victims of the Tulsa, Oklahoma, Race the Committee on Homeland Security, for a 401(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; joint- Riot of 1921 but who were denied that deter- period to be subsequently determined by the ly to the Committees on Science and Tech- mination; to the Committee on the Judici- Speaker, in each case for consideration of nology, Appropriations, and Energy and ary. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Commerce. By Mr. GUTIERREZ (for himself, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. PAUL, Ms. CARSON, Mr. CLAY, and Ms. f By Mr. TURNER (for himself, Mr. LEE): WOLF, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. MORAN of Vir- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON H.R. 1996. A bill to clarify the applicability ginia, and Mr. BOEHNER): PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of State law to national banks and Federal H.R. 2007. A bill to amend title 5, United savings associations, and for other purposes; Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of States Code, to provide that the National Se- to the Committee on Financial Services. curity Personnel System shall not apply committees were delivered to the Clerk By Mr. HIGGINS: with respect to certain laboratories within for printing and reference to the proper H.R. 1997. A bill to provide for reclassifica- the Department of Defense; to the Com- calendar, as follows: tion of Chautauqua County, New York, for mittee on Oversight and Government Re- purposes of payment for inpatient hospital Mr. WELCH: Committee on Rules. House form. services under the Medicare Program; to the Resolution 327. Resolution providing for con- By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico: Committee on Ways and Means. sideration of the bill (H.R. 362) to authorize H.R. 2008. A bill to direct the Secretary of By Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin: Transportation to issue regulations that re- science scholarships for educating mathe- H.R. 1998. A bill to amend the Congres- quire air carriers to provide training for matics and science teachers, and for other sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act flight attendants and gate attendants re- purposes (Rept. 110–105). Referred to the of 1974 to provide for the expedited consider- garding serving alcohol and dealing with dis- House Calendar. ation of certain proposed rescissions of budg- ruptive passengers, and for other purposes; Mr. FRANK: Committee on Financial Serv- et authority; to the Committee on the Budg- to the Committee on Transportation and In- ices. H.R. 1675. A bill to suspend the require- et, and in addition to the Committee on frastructure. ments of the Department of Housing and Rules, for a period to be subsequently deter- By Mr. WEXLER: Urban Development regarding electronic fil- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- H.R. 2009. A bill to repeal the Medicare ing of previous participation certificates and sideration of such provisions as fall within cost containment provisions contained in regarding filing of such certificates with re- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. subtitle A of title VIII of the Medicare Pre- spect to certain low-income housing inves- By Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself and Mr. tors (Rept. 110–106). Referred to the Com- scription Drug, Improvement, and Mod- RENZI): mittee of the Whole House on the State of H.R. 1999. A bill to authorize appropria- ernization Act of 2003; to the Committee on the Union. tions for assistance for the National Council Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- f of La Raza and the Raza Development Fund; to the Committee on Financial Services. riod to be subsequently determined by the PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. DEAL of Georgia: Speaker, in each case for consideration of Under clause 2 of rule XII, public H.R. 2000. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- enue Code of 1986 to encourage private phi- tion of the committee concerned. bills and resolutions were introduced By Mr. BROWN of South Carolina (for and severally referred, as follows: lanthropy; to the Committee on Ways and Means. himself, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mrs. By Mr. MICHAUD (for himself and Mr. By Mr. INSLEE (for himself, Mr. DRAKE, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. THOMPSON of SMITH of New Jersey): TERRY, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. HIGGINS, California, Mr. ALLEN, and Mr. H.R. 1992. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Ms. JINDAL): 1930 to prohibit the import, export, and sale BERKLEY, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. PITTS, H. Con. Res. 125. Concurrent resolution rec- of goods made with sweatshop labor, and for Mr. COHEN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. ognizing the health benefits of eating sea- other purposes; to the Committee on Ways MCDERMOTT): food as part of a balanced diet, and sup- and Means, and in addition to the Commit- H.R. 2001. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- porting the goals and ideals of National Sea- tees on Armed Services, Oversight and Gov- enue Code of 1986 to apply the energy credit food Month; to the Committee on Energy ernment Reform, Rules, Energy and Com- to combined heat and power system prop- and Commerce. merce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be erty; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Ms. BALD- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: WIN, Mr. FARR, Mr. HOLT, Mr. STARK, each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 2002. A bill to amend title II of the So- Mr. PALLONE, Mr. MEEHAN, and Mr. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the cial Security Act and the Internal Revenue MCNULTY): committee concerned. Code of 1986 to provide for enhanced retire- H. Con. Res. 126. Concurrent resolution By Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin (for her- ment security in the form of an Individual supporting the goals and ideals of the Day of self, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Social Security Investment Program; to the Silence with respect to discrimination and and Mr. SCOTT of Georgia): Committee on Ways and Means. harassment faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, H.R. 1993. A bill to improve the delivery of By Mr. PAYNE (for himself, Mr. and transgender individuals in schools; to counterterrorism financing training and HONDA, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. the Committee on Education and Labor, and technical assistance by providing for greater WATSON, and Mr. CLAY): in addition to the Committee on the Judici- interagency coordination and cooperation, H.R. 2003. A bill to encourage and facilitate ary, for a period to be subsequently deter- and for other purposes; to the Committee on the consolidation of peace and security, re- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Financial Services, and in addition to the spect for human rights, democracy, and eco- sideration of such provisions as fall within Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period nomic freedom in Ethiopia; to the Com- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. to be subsequently determined by the Speak- mittee on Foreign Affairs. By Ms. WATSON: er, in each case for consideration of such pro- By Mr. PETRI: H. Res. 328. A resolution expressing the visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 2004. A bill to establish and strength- condolences of the House of Representatives committee concerned. en postsecondary programs and courses in on the death of the Honorable JUANITA

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MILLENDER-MCDONALD, a Representative H.R. 631: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. RAMSTAD. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. SERRANO, and from the State of California; considered and H.R. 636: Mr. PICKERING and Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. ANDREWS. agreed to. H.R. 643: Ms. SUTTON. H.R. 1283: Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. By Mr. JONES of North Carolina (for H.R. 654: Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. POMEROY, Ms. HOOLEY, and Mr. RYAN of Wis- himself and Mr. BUTTERFIELD): DEFAZIO. consin. H. Res. 329. A resolution congratulating H.R. 661: Mr. ROTHMAN and Mr. DELAHUNT. H.R. 1287: Mr. INSLEE. the Barton College men’s basketball team H.R. 676: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 1293: Mr. INSLEE, Mr. PRICE of North for winning the 2007 NCAA Division II Men’s fornia. Carolina, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. DENT, Mr. KUHL of Basketball National Championship; to the H.R. 687: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. New York, Mr. RENZI, and Mr. JINDAL. Committee on Education and Labor. KING of New York, Mrs. EMERSON, and Ms. H.R. 1303: Mr. ACKERMAN. f SCHAKOWSKY. H R. 1312: Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 690: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. H.R. 1328: Mrs. CAPPS. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 694: Mr. CLAY, Ms. WATSON, and Mr. H.R. 1338: Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. ´ Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were BISHOP of Georgia. TIERNEY, Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California, added to public bills and resolutions as fol- H.R. 724: Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. lows: H.R. 728: Mr. HOLT. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. DICKS, Mr. MILLER of H.R. 20: Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. H.R. 729: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. North Carolina, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mrs. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. H.R. 752: Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. DAVIS TAUSCHER, Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, PAYNE, Mr. STUPAK, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. of Illinois, and Mr. SMITH of Washington. Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HARE, Mr. GORDON, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. SHIMKUS, H.R. 784: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, RODRIGUEZ, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BISHOP of New Mr. UPTON, Mrs. BONO, Mr. MACK, Ms. BALD- Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CRENSHAW, Ms. York, and Mr. PAYNE. WIN, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. SCOTT of CARSON, and Mr. WELCH of Vermont. H.R. 1343: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. LINCOLN Virginia, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Ms. HARMAN, H R. 881: Ms. GRANGER. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. WICKER, Mr. ROSS, Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. ROSS, Mr. ENGEL, H.R. 891: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. MURPHY of Ms. HARMAN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. Ms. SOLIS, Mr. DOOLITTLE, and Mr. BAIRD. Connecticut, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. WALZ of Min- PORTER, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 1344: Mr. ROSS, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Min- nesota, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 916: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas and Mr. nesota, and Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 21: Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. BARROW, Ms. SOLIS, DAVIS of Alabama. H.R. 1355: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. DEFAZIO, H.R. 942: Mr. WYNN. fornia. Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. HOLT. H.R. 943: Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. H.R. 1371: Ms. CARSON. H.R. 41: Mr. PAUL, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- SPRATT, Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mr. PETERSON of H.R. 1385: Ms. MATSUI and Mr. GRIJALVA. GERS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Minnesota. H.R. 1386: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. ABER- and Mr. CUELLAR. H.R. 954: Mr. WATT. CROMBIE. H.R. 42: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 964: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 1396: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. H.R. 50: Ms. BORDALLO. H.R. 971: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. JOR- JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 98: Mr. DEAL of Georgia. DAN, Mr. POMEROY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of FRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. CLARKE, and H.R. 140: Mr. RAHALL. Texas, Mr. WESTMORELAND, and Mr. RAHALL. Mr. LANTOS. H.R. 171: Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 980: Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 1406: Mr. MCNERNEY and Mrs. H.R. 174: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, H.R. 984: Mr. EMANUEL. GILLIBRAND. Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, and Mr. GON- H.R. 989: Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. H.R. 1408: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. ZALEZ. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mr. AKIN. H.R. 1415: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. H.R. 176: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1023: Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. H.R. 1416: Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. UDALL of Colo- HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. HONDA, Ms. EDDIE JORDAN, and Mr. DUNCAN. rado, and Mr. WELCH of Vermont. BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. WYNN, Mr. H.R. 1028: Mr. ETHERIDGE and Mr. SHULER. H.R. 1422: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- RUSH, and Ms. KILPATRICK. H.R. 1038: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. fornia. H.R. 180: Ms. BERKLEY. H.R. 1043: Mr. MCNULTY. H.R. 1439: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. H.R. 234: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. LEE. H.R. 1072: Mr. GRIJALVA. SCHIFF, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. DEFAZIO, and Mr. H.R. 254: Mr. JEFFERSON and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1095: Mr. MILLER of Florida. MCCAUL of Texas. H.R. 294: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 1098: Ms. SHEA-PORTER and Mr. H.R. 1440: Mr. LOBIONDO. H.R. 315: Mr. SOUDER. MCGOVERN. H.R. 1441: Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 322: Mr. GOODE, Mr. WILSON of South H.R. 1102: Mr. HODES, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. BUR- H.R. 1470: Mr. LATHAM. Carolina, Mr. BONNER, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. TON of Indiana, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND. H.R. 1475: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. STARK, Mrs. SESSIONS, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. SALI, Mr. H.R. 1103: Mr. CLAY, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and JONES of Ohio, and Ms. SUTTON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. DOO- Ms. MATSUI. H.R. 1541: Mr. DOYLE and Mr. CARNEY. LITTLE, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. H.R. 1108: Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. ARCURI, and H.R. 1551: Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. FORBES, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. KAGEN. H.R. 1553: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. PENCE, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. MANZULLO, H.R. 1133: Mr. SIRES, Mr. FILNER, Ms. H.R. 1582: Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Ms. FOXX, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. BURTON of HOOLEY, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, H.R. 1616: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Indiana, Mr. COLE of Oklahoma, Mr. ROGERS Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. Texas and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. of Kentucky, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. POE, Mr. SUL- LARSEN of Washington, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. HIN- H.R. 1617: Mr. SKELTON, Mr. CLAY, and Mr. LIVAN, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. TANCREDO, Ms. ROS- CHEY, Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, CLEAVER. LEHTINEN, Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. H.R. 1619: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. HARE, Ms. WATSON, Mr. H.R. 1627: Mr. GOODE, Mr. BARTLETT of LAHOOD, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mrs. MCGOVERN, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. Maryland, and Mr. WOLF. SCHMIDT, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. TURNER, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. H.R. 1655: Mr. HOLT, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. BUYER, Mr. JINDAL, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. HOLT, and Mr. GRIJALVA. CARNAHAN. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. DEAL of H.R. 1147: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and H.R. 1660: Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Georgia, Mr. RENZI, Mr. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. H.R. 1663: Mr. ENGEL, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. Mr. AKIN, Mr. SOUDER, and Mr. SMITH of Ne- H.R. 1148: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. BECERRA, Mr. FARR, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. GEORGE braska. H.R. 1188: Mr. MARSHALL. MILLER of California, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. HIN- H.R. 371: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. H.R. 1222: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MCDERMOTT, CHEY, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Ms. H.R. 412: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. BALDWIN, and Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 507: Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. ALLEN, Mrs. GEORGE MILLER of California, and Mrs. H.R. 1674: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. CAPPS, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, and Mr. SCOTT MUSGRAVE. SUTTON, and Mr. SOUDER. of Georgia. H.R. 1223: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MCDERMOTT, H.R. 1700: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. JOHNSON of H.R. 551: Mrs. BONO, Mr. SHERMAN, and Ms. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. HINOJOSA, and Mr. Georgia, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. ESHOO. GEORGE MILLER of California. EMANUEL, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 583: Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. H.R. 1238: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 1702: Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Ms. NOR- JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. H.R. 1246: Mr. LOEBSACK. TON, and Mr. FATTAH. CUBIN, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. UDALL of New Mex- H.R. 1253: Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 1705: Mr. GINGREY, Mr. DUNCAN, and ico, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. RAMSTAD. H.R. 1275: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. Mr. EHLERS. H.R. 612: Mr. CARNEY and Mr. ALTMIRE. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MEEKS of New H.R. 1707: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Mr. H.R. 621: Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. GONZALEZ, and York, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. BACA, Mr. GENE WELCH of Vermont. Ms. HERSETH Sandlin. GREEN of Texas, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. H.R. 1713: Mr. FILNER and Mr. WATT.

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H.R. 1721: Mr. HILL. H.R. 1982: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi and H. Res. 221: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 1728: Mrs. CAPPS and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. CLEAVER. H. Res. 231: Mr. BOEHNER. H.R. 1742: Mr. PAYNE. H.J. Res. 14: Mr. MARKEY and Mr. HODES. H. Res. 257: Mr. PAUL. H.R. 1756: Mr. AKIN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mrs. H. Con. Res. 7: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. SHEA- H. Res. 272: Mr. HOLT, Mr. CLEAVER, and MUSGRAVE, and Mr. DONNELLY. PORTER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. H.R. 1757: Mr. LUCAS, Mr. COLE of Okla- HINOJOSA, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. NADLER, Mr. H. Res. 281: Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. JACKSON- homa, and Mr. SULLIVAN. TANCREDO, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. LEE of Texas, Mr. ARCURI, and Mr. MARIO H.R. 1773: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. HOEK- SMITH of New Jersey, Ms. WASSERMAN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. STRA. SCHULTZ, and Ms. HIRONO. H. Res. 289: Mr. LEVIN and Ms. LINDA T. H.R. 1776: Mr. FARR, Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas, H. Con. Res. 101: Ms. CLARKE. SA´ NCHEZ of California. and Mr. MCGOVERN. H. Con. Res. 102: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, H. Res. 294: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Ms. H.R. 1778: Mr. REICHERT, Mr. ROTHMAN, and Mr. SHIMKUS, and Ms. CARSON. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. GALLEGLY. H. Con. Res. 113: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of H. Res. 296: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. WAMP, Mr. H.R. 1783: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- Texas. BAIRD, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. fornia, Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. H. Con. Res. 114: Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. DAVIS SHERMAN, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. FARR, and Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. MCHUGH and Ms. SLAUGHTER. of Illinois, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, SHUSTER. H.R. 1784: Mr. SHAYS. Ms. CARSON, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.. Res. 299: Mr. STARK, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. H.R. 1819: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- MEEK of Florida, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. DELAHUNT. SON of Texas, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. THOMPSON of HERGER, and Mr. PORTER. H.R. 1823: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. BERRY, Mississippi, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, and Mr. H. Res. 313: Mr. ISSA, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mrs. and Mr. LARSEN of Washington. FATTAH. JONES of Ohio, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. H.R. 1873: Ms. FALLIN, Mr. FORTENBERRY, H. Con. Res. 121: Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Ten- KILPATRICK, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. GOODE, Mr. Mr. HELLER, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mr. WESTMORE- nessee, Mr. TANNER, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, FORBES, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS LAND, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. HOLT, of Virginia, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. AL GREEN of SESTAK, Mr. SHULER, Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. SHULER, Mr. WILSON of Texas, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. CLARKE, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. South Carolina, Mr. NADLER, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CARDOZA, and Mr. SPRATT. GRIJALVA, and Mr. SHUSTER. CONYERS, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. f H.R. 1877: Mr. LAHOOD, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of SPRATT, Mr. KIND, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. NOR- Texas, and Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. TON, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mrs. DELETION OF SPONSORS H.R. 1881: Mr. MCNULTY and Mr. SNYDER. DAVIS of California, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Min- H.R. 1892: Mr. COSTELLO. nesota, Mr. MEEKs of New York, Mr. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1927: Mr. FARR, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. GOODE, MCCOTTER, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. were deleted from public bills and reso- Ms. SCHWARTZ, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. HILL, Mr. COHEN, and lutions as follows: DELAURO, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. DUNCAN. H.R. 65: Mr. COLE of Oklahoma. H.R. 1944: Ms. SUTTON, Mrs. BOYDA of Kan- H. Res. 102: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. H.R. 1964: Mr. PORTER. sas, Mr. DOYLE, and Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- NUNES. vania. H. Res. 117: Mr. STEARNS. f H.R. 1964: Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. WASSERMAN H. Res. 119: Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. PALLONE, SCHULTZ, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. CAS- Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. WOLF, Mr. BECERRA, and DISCHARGE PETITIONS— TOR, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mrs. MCCARTHY of Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS New York, Mr. WYNN, Mr. GENE GREEN of H. Res. 121: Ms. SOLIS, Mr. DAVIS of Ala- [Inadvertently omitted from the Record of April Texas, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. WU, and bama, and Mr. SHAYS. 20, 2007] Ms. CLARKE. H. Res. 194: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. SUT- The following Member added his H.R. 1973: Mr. MCCOTTER. TON, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsyl- H.R. 1975: Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. WOOLSEY, and vania, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. JACKSON of name to the following discharge peti- Mr. TAYLOR. Illinois, and Mrs. JONES of Ohio. tion: H.R. 1980: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. H. Res. 216: Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. HOLDEN, and Petition 1 by Mr. JOHNSON of Texas on CLEAVER, and Mr. PASTOR. Mr. WESTMORELAND. House Resolution 220: Steve Buyer.

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IN HONOR OF SAM AND LUCY Democratic National Convention was in 1940, cerns. Larry and his staff have also been ac- KEKER in Chicago, where she served as a secretary tive in local efforts to improve air quality and in the Women’s Division of the Democratic public health. I was proud and honored to host HON. NANCY PELOSI National Committee. Lucy went on to become Larry as a speaker at my September 2006 OF CALIFORNIA very involved in Maryland State politics, serv- Town Hall Meeting on West Oakland air qual- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing as the Montgomery County Chairman to ity. At that forum he provided updates on Monday, April 23, 2007 several successful gubernational campaigns. USPS efforts to modernize its vehicles and They were two of CHRIS VAN HOLLEN’s ear- decrease its diesel emissions, actions that Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, I rise to liest, most vocal, and most generous sup- have greatly helped to improve air quality and honor Sam and Lucy Keker of Chevy Chase, porters. Since I have known them I don’t think public health in West Oakland. MD, who are celebrating their 90th birthdays they have missed a Democratic Convention. In addition to being a dedicated government on April 28th with family and friends at a Sam says they are planning to be in Denver servant throughout his career, Larry is a com- luncheon in their honor. in 2008. mitted husband, father, grandfather, bowler, My husband Paul and I became friends with What I have always admired about Sam and and fan of the San Francisco 49ers and Oak- Sam and Lucy in San Francisco, where they Lucy is their indomitable spirit and youthful- land Raiders. Furthermore, he is a leader in travel every year for the past 35 years to visit the faith community, serving as an active family. This House does not have time for me ness. They inspire us all by their never-flag- to list all of their accomplishments, so I will ging interest in life, especially young people. member of the Abyssinian Missionary Baptist mention only a few items in a long list of On behalf of the Congress, I extend to them Church (AMBC) Men’s Ministry, serving under proud service to their country, their commu- the warmest congratulations on their 90th the direction of Dr. Kevin D. Barnes, Pastor of nity, their church, and their families. birthdays. AMBC. Education has also been a priority for Let us start with service to country. Sam f Larry throughout his life. He graduated from served as a Naval Officer at sea in two wars, Merritt College with an AA in Social Science in HONORING OAKLAND POSTMASTER 1976, and is currently attending C.B. Mason World War II and Korea, and Lucy did what LAWRENCE BARNES wives did during those wars, which was follow Bible College. him wherever she could. Later, both their sons I have known Larry for many years, and it were combat Marines in Vietnam and both HON. BARBARA LEE has always been a pleasure to work with him. were wounded. OF CALIFORNIA His commitment to his employees, his cus- Sam and Lucy met at a student government IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tomers and to the Oakland community has conference in Albuquerque, NM, in 1938, Monday, April 23, 2007 had a positive impact on countless lives. On where Lucy represented Women’s College of this very special day, I join the friends, family Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the University of North Carolina as Student and colleagues of Lawrence Barnes in thank- honor the extraordinary life and career of Law- Body President, and Sam represented Amer- ing and saluting him for his profound contribu- rence Barnes. Larry served with distinction as ican University as Vice President of its student tions to California’s 9th Congressional District, the Postmaster of Oakland from 1995 until government. They married in 1941 and even- our country and our world. 2007. His appointment as Postmaster came tually settled in Montgomery County, MD. f Sam rose through the ranks to retire as after more than 35 years of loyal service to Chairman of the Board of U.S. News and the United States Postal Service (USPS), in BETWEEN POSSIBILITY AND World Report, while Lucy pursued her interest addition to four years of honorable service in PERIL: CONFRONTING THE CRI- in public education, becoming the elected the United States Air Force. Today Larry cele- SIS CONCERNING AFRICAN- president of the Montgomery County School brates his retirement after more than four dec- AMERICAN BOYS Board during the building boom of the 1960s ades of outstanding service to his community (which included a teachers strike) and later and his country. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL serving on the State Board for Higher Edu- Larry graduated from high school in 1965, at OF NEW YORK cation, where she sat with an up-and-coming which time he joined the U.S. Air Force. There IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he served as an Air Traffic Control Technician, politician named STENY HOYER. They raised Monday, April 23, 2007 two boys, John, now a lawyer in San Fran- and was honorably discharged in 1969. cisco who went to law school with our col- Upon leaving the military, Larry began his Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today leagues MEL WATT and JOHN SPRATT, and career with the USPS as a distribution clerk. to celebrate the accomplishments of David J. Jerry, now an outdoorsman in Boulder, CO. Due to his exceptional performance and nat- Johns, a Congressional Black Caucus Fellow, Since 1961, they have been blessed with Tina ural leadership abilities, it did not take long for currently working in my office, who convened Keker, who became their surrogate daughter him to begin moving through the ranks and an important policy discussion on the subject and then daughter-in-law in 1965. They are into management. In the years that followed, of African-American high school Under- further blessed with grandsons Adam and Na- Larry was promoted to MPLSM Clerk; Working achievement and the No Child Left Behind Act than Keker, their wives Amanda and Nora, Group Leader; Supervisor of Mail; MPLSM Su- on Monday, April 16, 2007. I am also entering and four beautiful great-grandchildren. All of pervisor; Management Trainee; Assignments into the record an article titled ‘‘America Has them, as well as family and friends from all in LRR; Postal Systems Examiner; MCS; Act- Lost A Generation of Black Boys,’’ written by over the country, will be with them to celebrate ing Superintendent; and General Supervisor. Phillip Jackson for the CaribNews on the week their birthdays. Following his extraordinary service in all of ending April 17, 2007. Both address the im- For 50 years Sam and Lucy have been these areas, Larry was appointed as the Post- portance of recognizing and tackling the sig- mainstays of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian master of Oakland on December 23, 1995. nificant challenges faced by young African- Church, many of whose members became As Postmaster, Larry worked tirelessly not American males both in and outside the class- close friends and will be celebrating with them only to improve USPS functions for individual room. as well. Sam and Lucy served as Deacons, customers and employees, but also to build a In inner cities, more than half of all African- then as Elders, and always as friends of the stronger community. A regular speaker at American males do not finish high school. One CCPC congregation. neighborhood meetings, he always made the third of male youth of color are unemployed or They love the game of politics, and are effort to reach out to Oakland residents, and not seeking employment; and 1 in every 3 Af- committed to the Democratic Party. Lucy’s first to be available to hear their ideas and con- rican-American men between the ages of 20

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African-American males are more grades, the lowest test scores, and the high- educating Black boys as in locking up Black likely to be classified as mentally retarded or est dropout rates of all students in the coun- men; (2) Help connect Black boys to a posi- suffering from a learning disability, more likely try. When these young Black men don’t suc- tive vision of themselves in the future; (3) to be placed in special education and more ceed in school, they are much more likely to Create high expectations and help Black likely to be absent from advance placement succeed in the nation’s criminal justice and boys live into those high expectations; (4) and honors courses than any other student penitentiary system. And it was discovered Build a positive peer culture for Black boys (5) Teach Black boys self-discipline, culture group. These statistics are distressing and in- recently that even when a young Black man graduates from a U.S. college, there is a good and history; and (6) Teach Black boys and excusable. chance that he is from Africa, the Caribbean the communities in which they live to em- Sadly, the dismal state of African-American or Europe, and not the United States. brace education and life-long learning. males, by far the most vulnerable and ne- Black men in prison in America have be- NOTE: As the Executive Director of The glected population, has become all too famil- come as American as apple pie. There are Black Star Project, Phillip Jackson has be- iar. Frequently, the severity of these statistics more Black men in prisons and jails in the come a national leader advocating for com- and the ways African-American men cope with United States (about 1.1 million) than there munity involvement in education and the tremendous barriers and challenges are are Black men incarcerated in the rest of the importance of parental development to ensure that children are properly educated. brushed over or ignored altogether. Some- world combined. This criminalization proc- times we blame the males themselves, insist- ess now starts in elementary schools with f Black male children as young as six and ing they subscribe to a culture of deviancy or seven years old being arrested in staggering PERSONAL EXPLANATION refuse to ‘‘act white’’ by doing well in school. numbers according to a 2005 report, Edu- Other times we acknowledge that there are cation on Lockdown by the Advancement HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. grave inequalities but fail to provide resources Project. OF NEW JERSEY to adjust for gaps. The rest of the world is watching and fol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The policy forum, which featured experts in- lowing the lead of America. Other countries Monday, April 23, 2007 cluding: Jeffrey Robinson, Principal, Baltimore including England, Canada, Jamaica, Brazil Talent Development High School; Robert and South Africa are adopting American so- Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I was un- cial policies that encourage the incarcer- Balfanz of the Center for Social Organization avoidably detained on the rollcall vote for the ation and destruction of young Black men. final passage of H.R. 1257, the Shareholder of Schools at Johns Hopkins; James Forman, This is leading to a world-wide catastrophe. Jr., professor at Georgetown University Law But still, there is no adequate response from Vote on Executive Compensation Act (rollcall Center; Amy Wilkins of The Education Trust; the American or global Black community. vote No. 244), in order to return to my district and Governor Bob Wise of the Alliance for Ex- Worst of all is the passivity, neglect and to survey damage from the recent floodwaters cellent Education moved past simply high- disengagement of the Black community con- that have severely affected many of my con- lighting the litany of issues facing African- cerning the future of our Black boys. We do stituents. Had I been present, I would have American male youth to make recommenda- little while the future lives of Black boys are voted ‘‘yea’’ on the rollcall vote for final pas- being destroyed in record numbers. The tions designed to instigate lasting and relevant sage of H.R. 1257, the Shareholder Vote on schools that Black boys attend prepare them Executive Compensation Act (rollcall vote No. positive change now. Among these rec- with skills that will make them obsolete be- ommendations were increased funding and fore, and if, they graduate. In a strange and 244). support for mentor programs; uniform calcula- perverse way, the Black community, itself, f tions of graduation rates, calling for States to has started to wage a kind of war against TRIBUTE TO GEORGE HAMPTON equalize funding by leveraging Federal dollars, young Black men and has become part of and expanding the length of the school day. this destructive process. Many of these themes are reinforced by Mr. Who are young Black women going to HON. DONALD M. PAYNE marry? Who is going to build and maintain OF NEW JERSEY Jackson’s article, which insists we teach all the economies of Black communities? Who is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Black boys to read at grade level by third going to anchor strong families in the Black grade and to embrace education, provide posi- community? Who will young Black boys Monday, April 23, 2007 tive role models, and investing as much emulate as they grow into men? Where is the Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, today I wish money in educating black boys as we do in- outrage of the Black community at the de- to recognize and honor a devoted friend and carcerating them. struction of its Black boys? Where are the dedicated public servant, George Hampton, I applaud and support the efforts of both plans and the supportive actions to change who retires from the University of Medicine David J. Johns and Phillip Jackson who have this? Is this the beginning of the end of the and Dentistry of New Jersey—or UMDNJ—on contributed greatly to a much needed con- Black people in America? The list of those who have failed young March 30th of this year. versation about the state of African-American Black men includes our government, our George Hampton was born and raised in males in America today. foundations, our schools, our media, our Newark and rose from a humble beginning to AMERICA HAS LOST A GENERATION OF BLACK Black churches, our Black leaders, and even earn a degree in Urban Planning from Rut- BOYS our parents. Ironically, experts say that the gers, The State University of New Jersey (By Phillip Jackson) solutions to the problems of young Black and—through peaceful but assertive protest There is no longer a need for dire pre- men are simple and relatively inexpensive, efforts, help gain a foothold for generations to dictions, hand-wringing, or apprehension but they may not be easy, practical or pop- come for minority populations and helped di- about losing a generation of Black boys. It is ular. It is not that we lack solutions as much versify Rutgers’ Newark Campus faculty. Later too late. In education, employment, econom- as it is that we lack the will to implement ics, incarceration, health, housing, and par- these solutions to save Black boys. he even joined the faculty as an adjunct pro- enting, we have lost a generation of young It seems that government is willing to pay fessor. Black men. The question that remains is will billions of dollars to lock up young Black Mr. Hampton would go on to serve the city we lose the next two or three generations, or men, rather than the millions it would take of Newark in several administrative positions, possibly every generation of Black boys to prepare them to become viable contribu- become a consultant to the Greater Newark hereafter to the streets, negative media, tors and valued members of our society. Urban Coalition and as executive assistant to gangs, drugs, poor education, unemploy- Please consider these simple goals that can the Commissioner of the New Jersey Depart- ment, father absence, crime, violence and lead to solutions for fixing the problems of ment of Environmental Protection; and serve death. young Black men: Most young Black men in the United Short term—(1) Teach all Black boys to as the President of the Regional Health Plan- States don’t graduate from high school. Only read at grade level by the third grade and to ning Newark Sub-area Council, as Board 35% of Black male students graduated from embrace education; (2) Provide positive role Chairman of Newark Emergency Services for high school in Chicago and only 26% in New models for Black boys; (3) Create a stable Families, and as Board Chairman of the New- York City, according to a 2006 report by The home environment for Black boys that in- ark Collaboration Group.

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He has successfully directed member. Beth belonged to the Alpha Kappa ber of Commerce (GHCC) has joined with the the University’s efforts to make a positive Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Coalition of 100 NYC Department of Small Business Services community impact throughout the state. Black Women. in a partnership to help Minority and Women Owned Businesses become certified to pro- Madam Speaker, I invite my colleagues On a personal note, Beth was my roommate vide goods and services to the City of New here in the U.S. House of Representatives to for a year, and I was privileged to benefit from York. The New York City Minority- and join me in honoring George Hampton. I am her wise counsel, her musical genius, and our Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) proud to have had him in my Congressional thought-provoking discussions. After Beth Program certifies, promotes, and fosters the district and wish him never-ending success in moved into her own apartment, as a generous growth of the City’s minority and women- his future endeavors. gesture of gratitude she gave me a beautiful owned businesses. Companies that become Thank you, George Hampton, for your dec- set of dinnerware which I use to this day. Her certified obtain greater access to and infor- ades of dedicated service to the community. memory and her love are deeply etched in my mation about contracting opportunities, receive technical assistance to better compete f heart and in the hearts of many. for those opportunities, and benefit from in- The last time I saw Beth was in September HONORING BESSIEFRANCES J. clusion in the City’s Online Directory of Cer- 2006, when we celebrated my sister Mildred’s tified Firms. MEADOR birthday in New York City. We enjoyed our GHCC began actively promoting this ini- evening with Congressman CHARLIE RANGEL, tiative in the Fall of 2006. Early outreach ac- HON. BARBARA LEE who welcomed us with open arms and gen- tivities included the Miller Urban Entre- OF CALIFORNIA erous hospitality to his district in Harlem. Beth preneur Series at Terrace In The Sky Res- taurant on December 9, 2006 and the End of was delighted to be with Congressman RAN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year Reception at Pier 2110 Restaurant on Monday, April 23, 2007 GEL and enjoyed the evening tremendously. December 20, 2006. Little did we know that these would be our last On February 20th the Greater Harlem Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to moments together. Chamber of Commerce hosted a special honor the extraordinary life of Bessiefrances J. Today, California’s 9th Congressional Dis- workshop on the importance of M/WBE’s Meador of Riverdale, New York. The residents trict salutes and honors a great human being, being certified with the city at the Marriott of California’s 9th Congressional District re- our beloved Beth Meador. We extend our Marquis Hotel on Broadway and 45th Street member Beth as a brilliant woman, an astute deepest condolences to Beth’s family, and our prior to its Quarterly Membership meeting. politician, a dedicated community activist, an deepest gratitude for sharing this great woman That workshop was the first in a series of seminars and individual training sessions accomplished attorney, and a loving friend to with us. She will be deeply missed. May her many. Beth passed away on March 30, 2007. that will take place through June 2007 in an soul rest in peace. effort to get more Minority and Women Beth spent her early years in Independence, f Owned Businesses to be certified with the Missouri and Colorado Springs, Colorado. In city and make it possible for more minority 1955, she and her family returned to the Kan- CELEBRATING THE PROMULGA- companies of all kinds to do business with sas City area. There, they joined the Olivet In- TION OF MINORITY AND WOMEN NYC. stitutional Baptist Church where Beth was very OWNED BUSINESSES Firms based in New York City or certain active as a youth and young adult. surrounding counties are eligible for certifi- Upon her graduation from Sumner High HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL cation if they have been in business for more School in 1961, Beth began her under- than one year and are at least 51 percent OF NEW YORK owned by a member of an ethnic minority graduate studies at the University of Kansas. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES group or a woman. Certified M/WBEs have After earning her B.A., she obtained her law Monday, April 23, 2007 access to free business assistance and semi- degree from the University of California at nars to help them make the most of their Berkeley, and was admitted to the bar in Cali- Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today certification status. All companies are listed fornia and New York. to enter into the RECORD an article titled in a searchable public online directory that Beth led a distinguished career in the legal ‘‘Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Joins purchasing officers and contracting agencies profession, serving in a number of important New York City in Promoting Minority and use to find the goods and services they need. roles. She was an administrative attorney in Women Owned Businesses,’’ published in GHCC begins hosting individual training sessions on M/WBE certification with the City the United States Court of Appeals for the CaribNews on the week ending April 3, 2007. every Thursday and Saturday starting Second Circuit in New York, and also main- The article celebrates the partnership be- through June. tained a private law practice. Beth worked as tween the Greater Harlem Chamber of Com- f a litigation compliance officer for the New York merce and the great City of New York and ef- City Child Welfare Administration and as Mi- forts to increase the number of and provide INTRODUCING THE SECURE VISA nority Business Specialist for the State of New necessary support to minority and women WAIVER TRAVEL ACT OF 2007 York and the New York City Transit Authority. owned businesses. The partnership has been She previously worked as Assistant Director in forged in an effort to help minority and women HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON the Office of Legal Services of the State Bar owned businesses become certified to provide OF MISSISSIPPI of California. In the last years of her life, Beth goods and services to the City of New York. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a teacher in the New York City Public According to the article, ‘‘companies that be- School System. come certified obtain greater access to and in- Monday, April 23, 2007 Beth was active in politics throughout her formation about contracting opportunities, re- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam life. Living in Oakland, California in the 1970s, ceive technical assistance to better compete Speaker, today, I am introducing the Secure she ran for the State Assembly, and was ac- for those opportunities, and benefit from inclu- Visa Waiver Travel Act of 2007. Dating back tively involved in many local campaigns. She sion in the City’s Online Directory of Certified to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of participated in the 1972 National Black Polit- Firms.’’ Each of these benefits is essential to 1986, the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) has ical Convention in Gary, Indiana, as well as the success of minority and women owned been a highly successful program that allows numerous State and national political conven- businesses, many of whom face considerable nationals of designated countries to travel to tions. Delegates always sought her counsel, challenges in starting and sustaining their op- the United States visa-free for up to 90 days for as much as she was an idealist, she was erations. for temporary business or tourism. VWP coun- also very practical in seeking strategies and I applaud the partnership between the tries are required to grant reciprocal visa-free initiatives for making the United States a bet- Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and travel to Americans. The VWP has been a ter country. the great City of New York and look forward boost for tourism and commerce between the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:10 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E23AP7.000 E23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD April 23, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 9709 United States and the 27 countries that cur- H.R. 1677 (rollcall No. 214) and H. Res. 196 other topics. People of all ages attended these rently participate. For this reason, many other (rollcall No. 215). I would have voted in favor lively meetings because they always rep- countries hope to join the VWP. There is of both H.R. 1677 and H. Res. 196, had I resented an opportunity to learn, and to look strong support within the Administration, the been present to record my vote. at things from a new perspective. business community, and among our allies f Over the years, the Association continued and friends for Congress to take up legislation its advocacy for social, political, economic, to expand the VWP. HONORING THE AFRICAN and educational equality for African Ameri- I also support expansion of the VWP, and AMERICAN ASSOCIATION cans. Members urged African Americans to that is why I am introducing this bill. The VWP establish businesses, and the Association has been beneficial to American tourism and HON. BARBARA LEE formed its own employment office to match businesses. However, the VWP also has seri- OF CALIFORNIA members with job opportunities. The Associa- ous security vulnerabilities; both ‘‘shoe-bomb- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion also remained centrally involved in the er’’ Richard Reid and convicted al-Qaeda op- Monday, April 23, 2007 struggle to promote education among young erative Zacarias Moussaoui traveled under the African Americans, urging them to not only VWP. As we consider ways to expand the Ms. LEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to complete their education but to obtain the VWP, I believe security considerations must honor the African American Association. highest grades at the highest level of edu- be foremost in our minds. The United States Throughout its extraordinary history, the Asso- cation that they could. In addition, the Asso- must enhance partnerships with VWP coun- ciation has been known for promoting equality, ciation organized to address countless other tries to ensure that terrorists and those who diversity, social justice, and African American issues, including community safety, the dev- would violate our laws cannot travel visa-free. community empowerment. This year the Asso- astating impact of the Jonestown Massacre, I believe my bill accomplishes this. ciation celebrates the 45th anniversary of its and social justice in African countries. As a prerequisite to expansion, my bill re- founding. Today the members and supporters of the quires the Department of Homeland Security The African American Association was first African American Association have come to- (DHS) to implement an effective biometric air organized in the early 1960s by African Amer- gether to celebrate not only the organization’s border exit system, US–VISIT air exit, so we ican students at the University of California, 45th anniversary, but also the group’s perma- can know at all times who is in our country. Berkeley. Among the founding members were nent and positive impact on our community. My bill also requires that VWP travelers be community leaders such as Khalid Al-Mansour On this very special day, I join all of the mem- screened against terrorist and criminal watch (known then as Don Warden); future Judges bers in thanking and saluting the Association lists and that VWP countries report all lost and Henry Ramsey and Thelton Henderson; future for its profound contributions to California’s 9th stolen passports, so these passports cannot Congressman and Oakland Mayor Ron Del- Congressional District, our country, and our be used by terrorists and criminals. We must lums; and future Black Panthers Huey Newton world. also improve information-sharing with our and Bobby Seale. f VWP partner countries to be able to know The Association’s founding occurred in the whether a traveler might present a threat to midst of a turbulent time for African Americans PERSONAL EXPLANATION the U.S. In addition, before admitting new and for our country. Malcolm X was fearlessly countries to the VWP, DHS must consider expressing his views on race relations. Many HON. BRIAN HIGGINS other security factors, such as the country’s African nations were being liberated after OF NEW YORK passport standards, airport security, whether years of colonial rule and oppression. The civil IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the country has an effective air marshal pro- rights movement was gaining national momen- gram, and whether its nationals have a history tum, and many young African Americans were Monday, April 23, 2007 of compliance with our immigration and other feeling a newfound source of pride in their Af- Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I missed laws. rican heritage. A primary impetus for the rollcall votes during the week of April 16, My bill maintains the requirement that the group’s establishment was an interest in learn- 2007. On rollcall vote No. 214, the motion to nationals of a VWP country demonstrate they ing the real history of Africa and slavery in the suspend the rules and pass, as amended, will comply with our immigration laws. Some United States. Not having the resources for a H.R. 1677, the Tax Payer Protection Act, I who advocate expanding the Visa Waiver Pro- mass media campaign, group members took would have voted ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. gram say that preventing terrorism should be their message to where the people were: they 215, the motion to suspend the rules and our only concern and that we should not con- took their message to the streets. agree to H. Res. 196, supporting the goals sider whether a country’s nationals have a his- Of central importance to Association mem- and ideals of World Water Day, I would have tory of immigration violations or visa over- bers were questions related to the African voted ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. 216, the mo- stays. While preventing terrorist travel is our American self-image. Members wanted to ad- tion to suspend the rules and agree, as primary security concern, it is not our only se- dress the negative light in which many African amended, to H. Con. Res. 100, condemning curity concern. As we have seen in recent Americans viewed themselves, specifically in the recent violent actions of the Government worksite enforcement actions, persons living the context of their African heritage and phys- of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party and working in the U.S. illegally can also ical features. Moreover, the Association’s mis- activists and members of civil society, I would present security risks to our citizens and our sion was to help African Americans cultivate have voted ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. 217, the economy, such as engaging in identity theft, or the sense of self-love that for many had been motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. they can be exploited by criminal or terrorist missing as a result of slavery’s destructive leg- Res. 273, supporting the goals and ideals of elements. Robust border security, where we acy within the African American community Financial Literacy Month, I would have voted have control of who enters and leaves our and throughout our country. ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. 218, the motion to country and know they are here for legitimate After being met with skepticism initially, the suspend the rules and agree to H. Con. Res. purposes, must be central to any expansion of Association began to reach more and more 76, honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Inter- the VWP. To that end, I am pleased to offer people with their message of empowerment. national Geophysical Year, I would have voted an approach to accomplishing this goal—the Members began reaching a wider audience by ‘‘yea.’’ Secure Visa Waiver Travel Act of 2007. broadcasting a half-hour radio show on Oak- On rollcall vote No. 219, ordering the pre- f land KDIA, entitled We Care Enough To Tell vious question, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; on PERSONAL EXPLANATION It Like It Is. After approximately a year of rollcall vote No. 220, agreeing to H. Res. 301, meeting in various locations, the Association the rule providing for consideration of H.R. established regular meeting facilities on Grove 1257, Shareholder Vote on Executive Com- HON. RUSS CARNAHAN Street in Oakland. The best known and most pensation Act, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; on OF MISSOURI attended events were the Association’s weekly rollcall vote No. 221, the motion to suspend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday Night Lectures and Friday Night Fo- the rules and agree to H. Res. 306, offering Monday, April 23, 2007 rums. These gatherings featured discussions heartfelt condolences to the victims and their Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, due to of books on African and African American his- families regarding the horrific violence at Vir- being unavoidably delayed, I missed votes on tory, religion, architecture, current events, and ginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, I would

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Madam Speaker, I rise Entrepreneurs: Coordination of Objectives and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to pay tribute to a man whose bravery Values for Effective Recovery Act, I would in the face of danger is now being honored Monday, April 23, 2007 have voted ‘‘nay.’’ some 63 years later. On rollcall vote No. 225, passage of H.R. Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Robert Speed served in the Air Force during 1361, the Relief for Entrepreneurs: Coordina- to pay tribute to the men and women of the World War II. During a bombing mission over tion of Objectives and Values for Effective Re- Mott Community College basketball teams. the Ploesti Oil Fields on July 15, 1944, the B– covery Act, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; On roll- This season the men’s team won the National 24 that Mr. Speed and his crew were flying in came under heavy anti-aircraft fire. The plane call vote No. 226, the motion to suspend the Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Bas- ketball National Championship. The women’s lost an engine and lost contact with their rules and agree to H. Res. 300, commending squadron. Although the aircraft took on signifi- the achievements of the Rutgers University team finished third in the National Junior Col- lege Athletic Association Division II Champion- cant damage, the crew managed to evade women’s basketball team and applauding the enemy aircraft, complete its bombing mission ship Tournament. character and integrity of their student-ath- and return to Pantanella, Italy. letes, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; On rollcall The Mott Community College men’s team is The Ploesti Oil Fields, located in eastern vote No. 227, the motion to suspend the rules led by Head Coach Steve Schmidt. Coach Romania, were a significant source of petro- and agree to H. Res. 293, supporting the Schmidt has guided his team to the second leum Hitler used to fuel his war machine. The goals and ideals highlighted through National championship title in 5 years. The hard work bombing runs well into enemy territory were Volunteer Week, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; by Coach Schmidt and the players has paid dangerous, but crucially important to the Allied off. Mott Community College made history this On rollcall vote No. 228, ordering the previous effort. year by becoming the only team that has The very next day after the Ploesti bombing question on H. Res. 317, I would have voted played in four title games. The men’s basket- mission, Mr. Speed and his crew were shot ‘‘yea’’; On rollcall vote No. 229, agreeing to H. ball program has the highest winning percent- down and held as POWs for the remainder of Res. 317, providing for consideration of H.R. age in National Junior College Athletic Asso- World War II. This turn of events resulted in 1905 and H.R. 1906, I would have voted ciation Division II National Tournament play an administrative oversight on the part of the ‘‘yea’’; On rollcall vote No. 230, the motion to with a record of 16–3 since 2001. Overall the Air Force and Mr. Speed and his crew went recommit with instructions H.R. 1905, I would Mott Community College Bears have an 84.4 unrecognized for 63 years. have voted ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote No. 231, percent win record in the Michigan Community The oldest in a family of 9 children, Mr. passage of H.R. 1905, the District of Columbia College Eastern Conference during the same Speed was born May 21, 1922, in Blue Moun- Voting Rights Bill, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; time period. The team members are Terrence tain, Alabama. After the war he moved to Mo- On rollcall vote No. 232, passage of H.R. Watson, Jeremie Simmons, Willie Mustin, bile, AL to get a job at Brookley Air Force Base where he was employed as a civilian 1906, Adjustment of Estimated Tax Payment Darius Brents, Rob Giles, Lorenzo McClelland, until he retired. He still lives in Mobile. His son Safe Harbor for Individual Taxpayers with Ad- LaMarr Drake, Thomas Kennedy, Alvin Pegues, Greg Hamlin and Kevin Tiggs. This describes his father as typical of his genera- justed Gross Income Greater than $5 Million, tion in that ‘‘he never talked much about what I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ year the NJCAA bestowed the 2007 Most Val- uable Player Award on Kevin. The coaching happened in the war and never asked for any- On rollcall vote No. 233, the motion to re- staff consists of Assistant Coaches Carl thing. He really is just a regular guy who found commit with instructions H.R. 1495, the Water Jones, Yusuf Harris, Nate Brown and Athletic himself in extraordinary circumstances while Resources Development Act, I would have Trainer Dick Benson. serving his country.’’ voted ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote No. 234, passage I am pleased that Mr. Speed will finally be The women’s basketball team, under the recognized with the Distinguished Flying Cross of H.R. 1495, the Water Resources Develop- leadership of Head Coach Letitia Hughley, has award on April 24. I congratulate Mr. Speed ment Act, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; On roll- worked diligently to bring about their 3rd place on the long overdue reception of his award call vote No. 235, the motion to instruct con- finish in the women’s division. The team mem- and I thank him for his honorable service to ferees on H.R. 1591, I would have voted bers are Tishara Fields, Lakeara Leslie, Alicia our Nation. ‘‘yea’’; On rollcall vote No. 236, agreeing to Bouldin, Sade´ Butler, Tara Smoots, Nicole f the Sessions Amendment, I would have voted Holmes, Janee Williamson, Sheria Hatcher, ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote No. 237, agreeing to the Michaella Weekes, Cari Pigott, and Shaquetta A TRIBUTE TO JOHN K. VAN DE Garrett Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; Mance. The coaching staff includes Assistant KAMP On rollcall vote No. 238, agreeing to the Coaches Lloyd Nicholson, Latisha Berry, and Campbell Amendment, I would have voted Athletic Trainer Dick Benson. Tom Healey is HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote No. 239, agreeing to the the Mott Community College Athletic Director. OF CALIFORNIA McHenry Amendment, I would have voted The players on both teams communicate ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote No. 240, agreeing to the fectively with each other and assess the Monday, April 23, 2007 strengths and weaknesses of their opponents. Price Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘No.’’ Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today Coupled with outstanding basketball skills to pay special recognition to John Van de On rollcall vote No. 241, agreeing to the honed through years of practice, and inspired Kamp upon being named recipient of the Jim Putnam Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; coaching, this teamwork has made them win- On rollcall vote No. 242, agreeing to the Price Pfeiffer Award for the year 2007. ners. A community-wide celebration was held John Van de Kamp’s long and distinguished Amendment, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; On roll- in Flint, Michigan on April 4 to honor the play- commitment to public service began following call vote No. 243, the motion to recommit H.R. ers, coaches, and staff with the Mott Commu- his graduation from Stanford Law School. Mr. 1257, I would have voted ‘‘no’’; On rollcall vote nity College basketball teams. Van de Kamp’s career started in Los Angeles No. 244, passage of H.R. 1257, the Share- Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- where he worked in the U.S. Attorney’s Office holder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, I resentatives to join me in applauding the dedi- from 1960 to 1967. After briefly serving as would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ cation of the Mott Community College basket- U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Cali- ball teams and congratulate them on their fornia, he relocated to Washington, DC. and achievements. became the Director of the Executive Office of

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:10 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E23AP7.000 E23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD April 23, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 9711 U.S. Attorneys. In 1971, Mr. Van de Kamp re- In addition to disparities in health outcomes, ters who came before them. These masters turned to Los Angeles to become the Central Hispanics and African Americans are least have blessed our world with artistic treasures District’s first Federal Public Defender. John likely to be covered by insurance. Disturbingly, that have been enjoyed by past generations was appointed Los Angeles County District At- over 32 percent of Latinos are uninsured. Lack and will continue to be enjoyed for generations torney in 1976, and subsequently elected to of insurance translates to lack of preventive to come. the position. In 1982, he was elected Califor- care, lack of care for chronic conditions, and During World War II, Nazi dictator Adolph nia’s Attorney General, where he served for 2 failure to attain screenings that could catch Hitler had a plan to secure art from every re- terms. Mr. Van de Kamp later joined the Law diseases and conditions at an early stage. Not gion he occupied. As the Nazi regime con- firm of Dewey Ballantine LLP, where he is cur- only do these communities of color lack ac- quered Europe, Hitler ordered covert recon- rently of counsel. cess to health care, but they face medical naissance missions to locate priceless works In 1999 Mr. Van de Kamp was appointed by debt that could be paralyzing to their eco- of art throughout each newly occupied region. National Association of Attorneys to The Stra- nomic situation. These missions were all done as part of Hit- tegic Contribution Fund Allocation Committee I am pleased that Congress is finally ad- ler’s plan to build the world’s premier museum, to recommend distribution of the $8 billion of dressing racial and ethnic health disparities. the Fuehrer Museum, in his home town of tobacco settlement proceeds. He served on Not only because there should be parity in Linz, Austria. Hitler was bitter that Vienna’s the Board of the State Bar of California, was health, but because the number of minorities schools of art would not accept him into their elected as the 80th President of the State Bar is growing. It will be detrimental to the future programs. of California, and served nearly 30 years as of our Nation if we do not continue to support Throughout Europe, as nations anticipated an L.A. County Delegate to the Conference of understanding and addressing how to best invasion, they took drastic measures to hide their invaluable works of art. The resistance Delegates. serve communities of color. Understanding found various methods to conceal their artistic John’s strong commitment to community health risk factors and how to effectively de- treasures. Works were hidden in caves, service can also be seen in his dedication to liver health care to our minority population mines, castles, chaˆteaux, and in some cases, nonprofit organizations. His board affiliations today will help us prepare to serve a majority the masterpieces, like the Mona Lisa, were include The Planning and Conservation of the population of tomorrow. In the end, we constantly on the move from one safe location League, Norton Simon Museum, and the Los will all benefit. to another. Unfortunately, many pieces were Angeles Conservation Corps. Mr. Van de While we work toward solving the national taken, many destroyed, and thousands of Kamp has served on the ABA’s Special Com- healthcare crisis, we cannot lose sight of racial pieces of art are still missing to this day. mittee on Criminal Justice in a Free Society, and ethnic health disparities. The only way to ABA’s Task Force on the Federalization of During the war, a special unit was formed to solve our current dilemma is to use evidence- protect the cultural treasures of Europe from Criminal Law, and the ABA’s Commission on based research findings. I support funding re- Effective Criminal Sanctions. He is Chair of Hitler’s raid. Comprised of Allied soldiers, the search for further innovation. We already know unit was started by President Franklin D. Roo- the Community Campaign for Schools for the some of what we must do to improve health Pasadena Education Foundation, the RAND’s sevelt under the War Department’s Monu- outcomes for minority population. For in- ments, Fine Arts & Archives section. The Advisory Committee on Infrastructure, Security stance, we need more minority health care and the Environment, City of Pasadena’s Task group’s charge was to find, catalogue, and re- providers who are culturally competent. We turn art to its rightful owners. They were chris- Force on Good Government, and the Chair of also need to address linguistic barriers. the Commission on Fair Administration of Jus- tened the Monuments Men. April is National Minority Health Month. It is Today, Missouri’s Fifth Congressional Dis- tice. imperative that we have a productive and in- trict is honored to have a ‘‘Monument Man,’’ John Van de Kamp lives in Pasadena with vigorating discussion on racial and ethnic and a native, living in our midst. Born in West- his wife Andrea. They have one daughter, health disparities. We need to make sure all port, SGT James A. Reeds attended college Diana. communities of color can live healthier lives. I ask all Members of Congress to join with at the University of Iowa and planned to major As health care programs and policies are con- in chemistry. During his sophomore year, Ser- me today in honoring an outstanding individual sidered, let us not forget to include all aspects of California’s 29th District, John Van de geant Reeds was drafted into the Army. After in the debate, including minority health. As a specialized training at Stanford, he was sent Kamp. The entire community joins me in multicultural Nation, we should celebrate our thanking John for his success and continued to France to serve as a chemical lab techni- diversity, not punish it. cian. One fateful day, Sergeant Reeds met efforts toward making the 29th District a more f CAPT Bancel LaFarge, who was an officer in enjoyable place in which to work and live. the Monuments Men. Captain LaFarge needed HONORING SERGEANT JAMES A. f someone who could speak German. Since REEDS AND THE ‘‘MONUMENTS NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH Sergeant Reeds studied German and could MEN’’ OF WORLD WAR II MONTH type, Captain LaFarge recruited Sergeant Reeds as a Monument Man. Now as part of HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER that historical team, Sergeant Reeds docu- OF CALIFORNIA OF MISSOURI mented the location of art officers in the field, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transcribed notes made by art historians, noted the transfer of recovered art to ware- Monday, April 23, 2007 Monday, April 23, 2007 houses, and documented the artworks’ return Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I rise to the rightful owner. Madam Speaker, I proudly join my colleagues today to honor SGT James A. Reeds and the An ancient adage in war is that to the victor today calling attention to the grave disparities ‘‘Monuments Men’’ of World War II, as Mem- go the spoils and this includes its cultural in minority health in our Nation. The research bers of Congress from across the country pre- works of art. However, it was the United is clear: there is a health gap between races pare to celebrate our country’s artistic legacy States and the Allied forces that agreed that and ethnicities. There should be no more de- through hosting the Congressional Art Con- the works of art from defeated nations would bate on whether this is a reality. test: A Voyage of Artistic Discovery. A native be returned to their place of origin after the African Americans are more than twice as Kansas Citian, Sergeant Reeds was a hero to war. Thus, the rich culture for the countries of likely to have diabetes as Whites. Asian Amer- preserving our cultural heritage during World Europe was preserved. Originally, Americans ican men suffer from stomach cancer twice as War II and I am pleased to honor him at the were unfortunately paying a pittance for often as non-Hispanic White men. Hispanic Fifth District’s 2007 Congressional Art Contest. masterworks to send art that belonged to Ger- women are 2.2 times more likely to be diag- Throughout our great Nation, my colleagues many home to be sold. In essence, Allied nosed with cervical cancer than non-Hispanic are preparing for their districts’ art competi- troops were doing exactly what the Germans White women. African American women are tions. Aspiring high school artists will compete had done. Consequently, the Monuments Men 36 percent more likely to die from breast can- to send their masterpiece to our Nation’s Cap- initiated and President Truman agreed to the cer than White women. American Indians/ itol. Like previous generations of artists, these Wiesbaden Manifesto which stated that all Alaska Natives have diabetes rates that are young creative students are developing their German art had to be returned, thereby pre- nearly three times the national rate. skills, while gaining respect for the great mas- serving and protecting its place in history.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:10 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E23AP7.000 E23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 9712 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 April 23, 2007 Upon his return, Sergeant Reeds returned PERSONAL EXPLANATION ment to the Northeast Ohio community. His to college on the GI bill for a degree in Ger- dedication is the embodiment of selflessness man at the University of Iowa. He then went HON. TAMMY BALDWIN and he brings great pride to us all. on to receive a master’s degree and later a OF WISCONSIN doctorate in linguistics from the University of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Michigan. Later, he returned to Kansas City and taught at University of Missouri—Kansas Monday, April 23, 2007 INTRODUCTION OF THE AIRLINE City for 21 years. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I regret PERSONNEL TRAINING ENHANCE- Madam Speaker, please join me in express- that I missed three votes on amendments dur- MENT ACT ing our heartfelt gratitude to SGT James A. ing debate of H.R. 1257 last Friday, April 20, Reeds and his fellow Monuments Men for their 2007. relentless efforts to preserve Europe’s great Had I been present, I would have voted in HON. TOM UDALL artistic treasures. I urge my colleagues to opposition to the following three amendments OF NEW MEXICO please join me in expressing our appreciation to H.R. 1257: the Sessions amendment (roll- to Sergeant Reeds and his fellow soldiers for call vote No. 236), the Garrett amendment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their service to this great Nation. (rollcall vote No. 237), and the McHenry Monday, April 23, 2007 f amendment (rollcall vote No. 239). f TRIBUTE TO THE HAITIAN- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Madam Speak- AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION IN RECOGNITION OF KEITH er, I rise today to introduce the Airline Per- SORENSEN sonnel Training Enhancement Act, an impor- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK tant piece of legislation that requires airlines to OF FLORIDA HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH provide alcohol server training for flight attend- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF OHIO ants. Monday, April 23, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Late last year, another tragic drunk driving accident occurred in New Mexico resulting in Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise Monday, April 23, 2007 to pay tribute to the Haitian-American Nurses Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise the death of a mother, father, and three chil- Association of Florida (HANA) for its success- today in recognition of Keith Sorensen for 25 dren, leaving only one surviving daughter. The ful Scholarship and Awards Gala held at Mi- years of volunteer service with the Northeast family, on their way home from a soccer ami’s JW Marriott Hotel last Saturday, April Ohio YMCA. His inspirational work has made match, was struck by the drunk driver as he 14, 2007. This Annual Gala evoked yet an- an impact on many lives in our community. drove down the wrong side of the interstate. other opportunity for HANA members to renew Keith has never strayed too far from the The driver also died in the accident. their sense of purpose and mission to this water, and began his affiliation with the South- As more was revealed about the events noble organization. east YMCA Riptide Swim Team as a student leading up to the accident, we learned that Established in 1984 to pull together the as- of Bedford High School. Upon graduation, only a few hours earlier, the driver was al- pirations and ideals of the many hardworking Keith joined the United States Navy. As a sail- Haitian nurses, this Association’s mission is to or, Keith was a passionate leader and rep- ready visibly intoxicated on a flight to New enhance its leadership and membership in a resented himself and our Country as a com- Mexico. While other passengers noticed that manner that represents the utmost commit- petitive swimmer. the man appeared to be intoxicated, the man ment and integrity of the Haitian community. It After completing his service to our Country, was served more alcohol during the flight. Two has also reached out to students by offering Keith continued to devote himself to helping hours after landing, the man, with a blood al- scholarships to deserving individuals who will the community. For 30 years, he worked as a cohol content level four times the legal limit, join their ranks in the near future. frozen food manager for Reider’s Stop-N- killed this family. I want to commend the exemplary efforts of Shop, and was the daily lifeguard of his old After this horrible tragedy occurred, I its officers in providing much-needed assist- alma mater, Bedford High School. In 1996, learned that while Federal regulations prohibit ance and moral support to the constituents of Keith assisted the head coach and together the 17th Congressional District in a manner they trained a talented group of students who an intoxicated person to be served alcohol on that evokes both the individual and collective would go on to be Ohio High School Athletic board a flight, or to even board a flight, only nobility and compassion of its membership. Association Northeast District and State Swim some airlines actually provide the training nec- The readiness with which they faithfully con- Meet qualifiers. essary to help these attendants identify and tinue to extend both their expertise and en- In addition to the countless hours Keith has cope with intoxicated passengers. Additional couragement to various communities genu- dedicated to high school athletics, he has tire- training to identify intoxicated passengers ei- inely attests to their immense love and com- lessly spent the last 25 years coaching thou- ther boarding or already on the flight is critical mitment to the welfare of their fellow human sands of swimmers at the Southeast YMCA. to ensuring attendants make informed deci- beings. Under Keith’s direction as head coach, the sions when serving alcohol. Under the aegis of their ongoing projects YMCA focused on a program that stressed the For this reason, I am introducing simple, from Community Health Fairs to Emergency importance of swimming fundamentals. As a Response Teams, International Medical Mis- result of his discipline and specialization in the straightforward legislation to ensure airline sions, Immunization Drives, Continuing Edu- breaststroke, many of his former students personnel receive this training. My bill requires cation for Nurses, and interminable Nursing went on to have successful high school and air carriers to provide alcohol server training to Research—to name but a few—I am confident collegiate swimming careers. Keith’s commit- gate and flight attendants. This training also that this Association will continue to serve and ment has not gone unnoticed; he has received will include ways to deal with disruptive pas- care for the people of my Congressional Dis- numerous awards, most notably YMCA’s Tri- sengers and identifying intoxicated pas- trict, South Florida and beyond. angle Award by the YMCA of Greater Cleve- sengers. This training, which would have to It is with the utmost gratitude and apprecia- land, and he was named ‘‘CitiSun of the Year’’ occur annually, would include situational train- tion that I congratulate all HANA members, by the Sun newspapers for his volunteer work ing on how to handle intoxicated individuals and the scholarship and award recipients for with the community. However, Keith’s greatest who are belligerent. It is my hope that this will their efforts and dedication to healing individ- accomplishment has been coaching his three improve public safety both in the air and on uals in our midst requiring medical attention. daughters. Together, Keith and Maureen have the ground. This legislation cannot prevent The officers and members of HANA truly ex- watched their daughters set numerous records every tragedy that comes from alcohol abuse, emplify the undaunted symbol of strength and as swimmers for the Southeast YMCA and resilience in a way that genuinely combines Bedford High School swim teams. but it is one more valuable step we can take professionalism on one hand, and genuine Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join in the ongoing effort to stop drunk driving. compassion on the other. me in honoring Keith Sorensen for his commit- I ask for your support of this legislation.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:10 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E23AP7.000 E23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD April 23, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 9713 A TRIBUTE TO GLENDALE The numbers explain why this legislation is been present for the rollcall votes taken on ADVENTIST ACADEMY necessary. Strikingly, the average income for amendments to H.R. 1257, the Shareholder African Americans is only equal to 62 percent Vote on Executive Compensation Act, I would HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF of that earned by Whites. More than 40 years have voted ‘‘nay’’ on each one. This includes OF CALIFORNIA after the last Jim Crow laws were repealed by a ‘‘nay’’ vote on rollcalls numbered 236, 237, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the economic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 238, 239, 240, 241, and 242. value of blacks is still about three-fifths that of f Monday, April 23, 2007 whites. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today The average incomes of Native Americans INTRODUCTION OF THE HIGHER to pay special recognition to the Glendale Ad- and Latinos are similarly unbalanced, with the EDUCATION FOR FREEDOM ACT ventist Academy upon the celebration of its income in those communities equaling 65 and OF 2007 One Hundredth Anniversary. 74 percent respectively of the income earned The Glendale Adventist Academy was by Whites. This race-based ‘‘wealth gap’’ is HON. THOMAS E. PETRI founded in 1907 to provide quality Christian simply unacceptable. OF WISCONSIN All Americans deserve the right to share in education to young men and women. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the American Dream, regardless of their race school’s mission is to provide a Christ-cen- Monday, April 23, 2007 tered learning environment, a progressive and or ethnicity. challenging curriculum, and a focus on ethics We know that small business development Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, today I am re- and values to instill a strong sense civic re- has provided great opportunities for minority introducing the Higher Education for Freedom communities. Minority-owned businesses pro- sponsibility in their local and global commu- Act. This legislation establishes a competitive mote personal economic growth, provide em- nities. grant program making available funds to insti- ployment opportunities, and support local The Glendale Adventist Academy chal- tutions of higher education, centers within economies. lenges its students with a rigorous balance of such institutions, and associated nonprofit Everyone wins when minority-owned busi- college preparatory courses, Christian edu- foundations. These grants would promote pro- nesses thrive. grams focused on the teaching and study of cation, arts, athletics, and a strong focus on That is why I have introduced the ‘‘Minority traditional American history, free institutions, community service. With over ninety percent Entrepreneurship Development Act of 2007,’’ and the history and achievements of Western of graduating seniors proceeding to higher to help promote these vitally important enter- Civilization at both the graduate and under- education, this unique curriculum has aided prises. over 5,000 alumni who have excelled in fields The legislation would set up a $15 million, graduate level, including those that serve stu- including medicine, law, business and edu- three-year pilot program to promote small dents enrolled in K–12 teacher education pro- cation. business development in colleges and univer- grams. Throughout one hundred years of service, sities that serve African American, Native Several years ago I was involved in a con- the Glendale Adventist Academy has empha- American and Latino communities. gressional effort to highlight the decline in his- sized the importance of community outreach. Through grants of up to $1 million, the insti- torical and civic literacy among American col- The school actively engages in food and cloth- tutions would provide students who are not lege students. This effort led to the unani- ing drives, raising charitable funds, and partici- business majors with the tools necessary to mous, bicameral passage of S. Con. Res. 129 pating in mission trips. The school highly en- use their area of expertise as entrepreneurs. which stated, in part, that ‘‘the historical illit- courages students to participate in spiritual ac- The bill would also allow institutions to set eracy of America’s college and university tivities such as special religious and vesper up Small Business Development Centers to graduates is a serious problem that should be programs. conduct research and provide training, coun- addressed by the Nation’s higher education For one hundred years the Glendale Ad- seling, capacity building and niche market de- community.’’ ventist Academy has fulfilled its commitment velopment services to start-up entrepreneurs. Given the increased threat to American to education and community service through The legislation garnered support from 42 of ideals in the trying times in which we live, it is the strong guidance of its faculty. All teachers my colleagues in the 109th Congress, and is easy to see how the lack of historical and civic hold a Bachelor’s Degree, many have their the companion to S. 98, which was introduced literacy among today’s college students has Masters, and all hold Seventh-day Adventist by Senator JOHN KERRY of Massachusetts in become a more pressing issue. Nevertheless, certification in their subject. The Glendale Ad- January. most of the Nation’s colleges and universities ventist Academy is fully accredited by both the In the past, this legislation was supported by no longer require United States history or sys- Western Association of Schools and Colleges the American Indian Higher Education Consor- tematic study of Western civilization and free and the Seventh-day Adventist North Amer- tium, the National Association for Equal Op- institutions as a general prerequisite to grad- ican Division Commission on Accreditation. portunity in Higher Education, and the His- uation, or for completing a teacher education I ask all Members to join me today in hon- panic Association of Colleges and Universities. program. oring Glendale Adventist Academy upon the I again look forward to their support and work- I believe it is time for Congress to take a celebration of its One Hundredth Anniversary. ing with them to implement this important more active role in addressing this matter. Our The entire community joins me in thanking the piece of legislation during the 110th Congress. country’s higher education system must do a Glendale Adventist Academy for the out- A great legacy of the American Dream has better job of providing the basic knowledge standing educational opportunities that it has been the opportunity for ordinary citizens to that is essential to full and informed participa- provided for the youth of California’s 29th improve their livelihoods by starting their own tion in civic life and to the larger vibrancy of Congressional District. business, and minority communities deserve a the American experiment in self-government, chance to share in that dream. f binding together a diverse people into a single I would like to urge all of my colleagues to nation with common purposes. join me in this important initiative by becoming INTRODUCTION OF MINORITY f ENTREPRENEURSHIP a cosponsor of the ‘‘Minority Entrepreneurship Development Act of 2007,’’ and by working to TRIBUTE TO VOLUNTEERS WHO HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS ensure its swift passage. SERVE ORPHANS OF MARYLAND f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. SAM JOHNSON Monday, April 23, 2007 OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO OF GUAM today to announce the reintroduction of the Monday, April 23, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Minority Entrepreneurship Development Act,’’ Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam a bill designed to address economic inequality Monday, April 23, 2007 Speaker, it is my privilege to bring before this in minority communities by fostering business Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I was Congress the following outstanding people development and entrepreneurship. absent from the chamber on Friday. Had I who have voluntarily served orphans, public

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Hodgdon, Loriann (CA), Hooley, Sarah (IN), Sachse, Jennifer (MO), Sanborn, Chrissy ico, Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Taiwan, Hope, Jon-Eric (AR), Houser, Cameron (CA), (FL), Sanborn, Diane (FL), Sanders, Charity South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines Howell, Bethany (PA), Howell, Tamarind (AL), Sauer, Rebecca (TX), Scarborough, and China. The excellent character dem- (PA), Hubbard, Dana (AL), Hubbard, Melissa Amy (TX), Schweickert, Molly (CA), Seale, onstrated by these people, as well as their (CA), Hug, Ruthie (WA), Hung, Rachel (CA), Susanna (TX), Sherrer, Katherine (NC), commitment to the principles upon which our Hung, Rebecca (CA). Sherwin, Todd (CO), Shinabarger, Rebekah nation was founded, have not only attracted Jacobsen, Elizabeth (CA), Jefferies, Megan (IN), Shipley, Daniel (IN), Shipley, Joshua the attention of leaders, parents, the media, (MI), Johnson, Benjamin (IN), Johnson, (IN), Shipley, Paula (IN), Shoemaker, Gail and students, but it has also brought honor to Charles (LA), Jones, Sadie (AL), Jones, (IN), Shoemaker, Kari (IN), Shoemaker, the United States of America and to the Lord Stacie (TX), Jordan, Mark (CA), Jordan, Woody (IN), Shrum, Samuel (MO), Simpson, Paul (WA), Jorgensen, Andrew (PA), Joyner, Nichole (OH), Sirpless, Gina (MN), Smillie, Jesus Christ whom they serve. Rebecca (NC), Joyner, Sara (NC). Evan (IN), Souther, Jonathan (NC), Sowash, Aguilar, Dominique (CA), Alexander, Evan- Kallberg, Luke (IL), Kallberg, Naomi (IL), Jenna (MI), Stallings, Grayson (CO), Stal- geline (AK), Anderson, Cassia (MI), Ander- Kinsel, Hannah (IL), Kinz, Carol (CA), Knud- lings, Preston (CO), Stearn, Elizabeth (IL), son, Daniel (TX), Apple, Alexandra (NC), sen, Kathleen (MI), Ko, Benjamin (MI), Stearn, Michelle (IL), Stewart, Andrew (OH), Apple, John (NC), Archer, Amos (KS). Kraft, Anna (CA), Krauter, Jocelyn (PA), Stewart, Lucas (OH), Stonecypher, Caleb Bailey, Deanna (CA), Bair, Aileen (IL), Kruse, Tim (IN), Kulp, Jarita (WI). (IN), Stonecypher, Debra (IN), Stonecypher, Bair, Robert (IL), Baldwin, Charity (VA), Langemann, Christy (CO), Lassiter, Elizabeth (IN), Stonecypher, Esther (IN), Barb, Joanna (CA), Barclay, Tiffany (OR), Michelle (TX), Laughlin, Rebekah (PA), Leh- Stonecypher, Leah (IN), Stonecypher, Mau- Barker, Emily (GA), Bartlow, Joel (TX), man, Regina (PA), Lentz, Sarah (WI), Lerma, rice (IN), Strickler, Ruth (PA), Stutzman, Beaulieu, Anna (MN), Beaulieu, David (MN), Aaron (TX), Leskowat, Catherine (OK), Julie (OH), Sullivan, Andrei (NC), Sullivan, Behrens, Katherine (MI), Bender, Anthony Leskowat, Naomi (OK), Lewis, Mai Cha (WI), John David (NC), Sullivan, Roslyn (NC), Sul- (CA), Bender, Steven (CA), Bennett, Erika Lindley, Jessica (IL), Lindley, Sarah (IL), livan, Sarah (NC), Sullivan, Tom (NC), Sut- (GA), Bennett, Russell (IL), Bisson, Shannon Little, Lauren (NJ), Long, Mary Sarah (TX), ton, Barbara (MT), Swicegood, Rebekah (OH), Bode, Leah (VA), Bogner, Melanie Lorenz, Rebekah (TX), Lukachick, Anna (AR). (TX), Booth, Paul (GA), Bousfield, Leah (LA), Lyons, Naomi (IL). Taylor, Luisa (CA), Tijerina, Andrew (CO), (CA), Bracey, Danielle (CA), Bracey, Madison, Lauren (PA), Madison, Nicole Turner, Jane (GA), Turner, Terry (IL). Michelle (CA), Brannon, Jolene (TX), Brink, (PA), Madison, Norman (PA), Main, Michelle Wahl, Isaiah (OR), Walding, Atalie (TX), Julia (GA), Brown, James (NY), Brown, (NC), Marshall, Dallas (AR), Marshall, Ezra Waller, Adam (WI), Waller, Brian (WI), Sarah (NY), Brown, Timothy (NY), Brown, (AR), Marshall, James (AR), Marshall, Jona- Waller, David (WI), Waller, Derrick (WI), Zachary (NY), Brubaker, David (PA), Bru- than (AR), Marshall, Kymberly (AR), Mar- Waller, Rachelle (WI), Waller, Sarah (WI), baker, Emily (PA), Brubaker, Jeni (PA), Bru- shall, Louanne (AR), Marshall, Thaddaeus Waller, Sue (WI), Walsh, Caleb (FL), Walsh, baker, Leon (PA), Brubaker, Luke (PA), Bru- (AR), Martens, Brooke (MI), Martens, Lee Candace (FL), Walsh, Catherine (FL), Walsh, baker, Mary (PA), Bruccoleri, Berea (CA), Ann (MI), Martens, Tiffany (MI), Martin, Cathy (FL), Walsh, Daniel (FL), Walsh, Josh- Burrus, Anthony (TX), Burrus, Lula (TX), Anna (PA), Martin, Maria (PA), Martin- ua (FL), Walsh, Pat (FL), Walsh, Ryan (FL), Bylsma, Katrina (KS). Cade, Alton (MS), Cade, Laura (MS), Vegue, Timothy (CA), Matchak, Jacob (CA), Waltman, Darleen (TX), Watkins, Elizabeth Cahill, Amy (TX), Cahill, Laura (TX), Matchak, Joel (CA), Matchak, Josiah (CA), (CA), Welfel, Amanda (TX), Wenstrom, Angie Cavanaugh, Daniel (KY), Cavanaugh, Micah Matchak, Nathan (CA), Matchak, Sarah (FL), Wenstrom, Brittany (FL), Wenstrom, (KY), Chamberlain, Sarah (IN), Chen, Anna (CA), McAllister, Carlyn (NC), McCloy, Jen- Chris (FL), Wenstrom, James (FL), (NY), Chen, Dr. Stephen (NY), Chen, Faith nifer (TX), McCraw, Sarah (OR), McCurdy, Wenstrom, Kimberly (FL), Wenstrom, Mat- (NY), Chen, Grace (NY), Chen, Karen (NY), Terry (IL), McEndarfer, Christina (OK), thew (FL), Wenstrom, Michelle (FL), White, Chen, Timothy (NY), Cheng, Shiowei (MD), McEndarfer, Daniel (OK), McMains, Amy Elizabeth (FL), White, Michael (FL), Whit- Clawson, Laura (MN), Coffing, Dominique (AZ), Melvin, Brent (FL), Melvin, Thomas ten, Manoah (IN), Whitten, Susannah (IN), (NM), Coggin, Hannah (VA), Cole, Leslie (FL), Miller, Jeanne (PA), Miller, Kate (TX), Wilson, Joanna (WY), Wilson, Rachael (WY), (OK), Conzatti, Dena (WA), Cook, Tim (SC), Miller, Mary Frances (CA), Miller, Teresa Winkler, Kathryn (NY), Yates, Jared (FL), Copu, Carmen (IL), Copu, Paul (IL), Copu, (CO), Molina, Leah (IN), Molina, Matthew Yates, Kyle (FL). (IN), Moll, James (PA), Mullen, Jessica Peter (IL), Copu, Rebecca (IL), Copu, Stefana f (IL), Copu, Valen (IL), Copu, Victor (IL), (MN), Mullen, Michael (MN), Myers, Vanessa Cribb, Laura (NC), Curtis, Anna (MI), Cyrus, (IN). HONORING PRIVATE LEWIS C. Nelson, Stephen (TX), Neu, Daniel (KS), Lauren (MI). DOWDY FOR HIS SERVICE Daniel, Sheri (GA), Davis, Andy (VA), Nikoforovna, Ksenya (WA), Noland, Kath- DeBoer, Rachel (IL), DeMasie, Laura (IN), erine (MA), Noland, Margaret (MA), Nor- Derhammer, Rebecca (OH), DeVall, Adrian cross, Brianne (IN), Norris, Kaleb (CA), Nor- HON. DAVID SCOTT ris, Tyler (CA), Nugent, Tiara (TX). (FL), Dickey, Allison (CA), Dickey, Darlene OF GEORGIA O’Conner, Adam (LA). (CA), Dickie, Russell (KS), Dickson, Chris- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tina (WA), Dicus, Bonnie (CA), Dicus, Carrie Parker, Marty (IL), Parker, Thomas (IL), (CA), Dicus, Melinda (CA), Dodd, Lindsay Payne, Nikolai (IA), Perez, Kimberly (TX), Monday, April 23, 2007 (GA), Dodson, Aaron (MD), Driggers, Noah Phariss, Erik (CA), Phariss, Kenneth (CA), Phariss, Sacha (CA), Phariss, Susana (CA), Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I (TX), Dudley, Crystal (TX), Durocher, Susan am honored to recognize, Private Lewis C. (MN). Pierpont, Charles (IL), Pierpont, Daniel (IL), Eng, Emily (NC), Estes, Autumn (FL), Pierpont, Hannah (IL), Pierpont, Heidi (IL), Dowdy for his distinct and honorable service Estes, Curtis (FL), Estes, Daniel, (FL), Estes, Pierpont, Holly (IL), Pierpont, Hope (IL), to our Country during the period July 10, 1943 Mildred (FL). Pierpont, Ken (IL), Pierpont, Lois (IL), through November 15, 1945. Private Dowdy, Faas, Josiah (MN), Farr, Katie (TX), Pierpont, Wesley (IL), Povich, Jocelyn (MI), service number 34756030, served as a Rifle- Feehan, Benjamin (WA), Feig, Joel (WI), Powell, Jonathan (DC), Powell, Matthew man while assigned to the 370th Regimental (MI), Price, Alisa (TX) Protz, Annie (CA), Feig, Zach (WI), Felber, Britton (IL), Felber, Combat Team of the famed 92nd Infantry Divi- Shane (IL), Fernandez, Jonathan (CA), Protz, Jane (CA), Pulliam, Christa (GA). Fernandez, Rachel (CA), Fessenden, Jona- Quinnett, Sara (TX). sion of the United States Army. than (TX), Fisher, Sarah (RI), Fisher, Zacha- Ramsey, Jeffrey (OH), Ramsey, Jordan The 92nd Infantry Division (colored) was a riah (RI), Fiskeaux, Christy (AK), Fite, Caty (OH), Randall, Erin (TX), Rasmussen, unit of the United States Army in World War (AR), Fite, Joshua (AR), Foulke, Laura (NC), Courtney (CA), Rebelez, Jaimie (CA), I and World War II and was nicknamed the Foulke, Sarah (NC), Fowler, Robert (IL), Reidsema, Lennae (PA), Richmond, Kristen ‘‘Buffalo Soldiers Division.’’ This Segregated Fox, David (CA), Fox, Elizabeth (CA), Fur- (OH), Riddell, Kelly (TX), Riddell, Tara (TX), unit was the only African American infantry di- long, Rebecca (TX). Ritchie, Nathaniel (IN), Robertson, Adam vision to see combat in Europe during World Gay, Carissa (OR), George, Malia (NC), (AL), Robertson, Anthony (AL), Robertson, George, Theresa (NC), Gilley, Rebekah (AL), Ashley (AL), Robertson, Linda (AL), Robert- War II, as part of the 5th Army. Gillson, Kennan (MN), Gillson, Kirsten (MN), son, Michael (AL), Rodriguez, Cristina (IL), Lewis C. Dowdy’s unique service to our Na- Goodwin, Joshua (CT), Greenlaw, Paula Rodriguez, Jordan (IL), Rodriguez, Joshua tion is something that we should all be proud (OK), Greenlaw, Robert (OK), Grindall, Ra- (IL), Rodriguez, Judah (IL), Rogers, Jona- of, and reflects great honor upon himself, his chel (WA). than (LA), Ross, Ashely (CO), Ross, Charles family and the United States Army. Therefore,

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HINCHEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was the first Italian-American to be named de- OF NEW YORK Monday, April 23, 2007 tective in the New York Police Department. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, the Rabbi Nor- His contributions to the Police Force and to man F. Feldheym Award was established to the worlds of criminal investigation and pre- Monday, April 23, 2007 pay tribute to those members of Congregation vention are still honored by the governments Emanu El, located in my home district of San of Italy and the United States. Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Lt. Petrosino is responsible for the creation Bernardino, California, who have conspicu- to honor the Greater Binghamton Chamber of of the Bomb Squad, the first unit of its kind in ously and exceptionally reflected Rabbi Commerce of Broome County, New York, on the United States. Additionally, he formed the Feldheym’s qualities of love for and loyalty to the occasion of its 100th anniversary. This Italian Branch, an elite corps of Italian-Amer- the synagogue, and service to the community. Chamber is a truly dynamic organization that ican police officers within the NYPD consid- I stand here today to honor Margie Orland for has shown a remarkable ability to grow, adapt, ered by many to be the world’s first under- receiving this distinguished award. and succeed over the course of its one-hun- cover police officers. Under Lt. Petrosino’s Margie has been an extraordinarily devoted dred year history and it remains a driving force guidance in the early 1900s, the Italian Branch leader of Congregation Emanu El. She began for economic growth. It gives me great pleas- arrested thousands of members of an Italian her service as a member of the Congrega- ure to recognize the Greater Binghamton extortion racket referred to as the Black Hand, tion’s Board of Directors in 1986, and since while simultaneously working to successfully Chamber of Commerce at its centennial anni- then she has served as Secretary, 2nd Vice- versary. reduce crimes committed against Italian Amer- president, Vice-president, and from 2002– icans by nearly half. Not only was Lt. The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Com- 2004, as the President of the Congregation. Petrosino the first Italian to earn the rank of merce serves a region with a rich history in in- She has been an inspirational leader of the Lieutenant in the United States, but he was dustrial innovation and commerce, a history Congregation, giving evidence of her deep also the first and only NYPD officer to receive that stretches back to its founding father and love for Judaism, a strong participation in wor- funeral solemnities in both Italy and the United namesake, the Englishman William Bingham, ship and education, and an exemplary com- States. Over 25,000 mourners were in attend- an eminent merchant and banker based in mitment to Jewish values and their application ance for his services and President Theodore Philadelphia. By the time of the Chamber’s es- in contemporary society. Roosevelt proclaimed about his death, ‘‘He tablishment, Binghamton and Broome County For over twenty years Margie has rendered was a just man, a worthy man, and a man to had risen to become a national manufacturing extraordinary volunteer service to the con- admire. I am grieved at the loss of a friend.’’ and commercial force, producing everything gregation in a variety of ways including serv- We are forever indebted to the work and from wagons and furniture to cigars and ‘‘med- ing as chairperson of the first Mitzvah Day, dedication of Detective Lt. Giuseppe Petrosino icine.’’ In the twentieth century, the region be- her work on numerous raffles and commemo- and his career remains a source of pride and came known as the Valley of Innovation and rative journals, her work on the Purim Shalach inspiration for the Italian-American community produced industrial giants such as IBM, Link Manot project, and co-chairing the Centennial that he was so committed to in New York City. Aviation, and the Endicott-Johnson Shoe Torah project. It is with great honor and privilege today that Company. While these large employers con- In addition to her dedicated involvement I acknowledge the achievements of this hero, tributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of with Congregation Emanu EI, Margie has Lt. Giuseppe Petrosino. the region, they were mostly memories by the served give terms as president of the Red- f lands Jewish Club. She also has chaired the dawn of the twenty-first century. The loss of PERSONAL EXPLANATION certain large employers meant new challenges Redlands Home Discussion Series for over fif- for Broome County and new opportunities for teen years and currently serves as president HON. ED PERLMUTTER the local chamber of commerce. of Jewish Family Services of the Inland Com- munities. OF COLORADO The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Margie has also been very active in the merce has played an essential role in helping wider community of Southern California. She Monday, April 23, 2007 local businesses adapt to an ever-changing has been a long time supporter and volunteer Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, due to business climate. With nearly 1,000 members at both the Girls and Boys Club of Redlands a family obligation I missed the last 4 votes on representing 50,000 employees, the Chamber and the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital. She Friday, April 20, 2007. I would have voted as boasts a broad and diverse membership that also currently serves as president of Start Out follows: Putnam Amendment—‘‘No’’; Price spans the entire county. The Chamber uses Smart, a local literacy program aimed at par- Amendment—‘‘No’’; Motion to Recommit— its influence wisely, successfully partnering ents-to-be. ‘‘Nay’’; Final Passage of H.R. 1257, Share- with community leaders, playing a key role in Margie and her husband, Burt, are proud holder Vote on Executive Compensation Act— developing and implementing strategies to parents of two sons, David and Michael, and ‘‘Aye.’’ grow the local economy, and always working grandparents of Tanner, Kaley, Jacob and f to make Broome County a destination for peo- Jared. She is known as a loving and dedi- IN RECOGNITION OF JESS ple to live, work and raise families. cated friend to those throughout the Con- ‘‘POOCH’’ BOWLING The work of the Greater Binghamton Cham- gregation. ber of Commerce is an integral part of the re- Madam Speaker, this year marks the 116th gion’s history and an essential part of its fu- anniversary of the founding of the Congrega- HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA OF CALIFORNIA ture. I look forward to many more opportuni- tion Emanu El. It is fitting, on such a momen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties for partnering with this dynamic organiza- tous occasion, that we stand here today to tion and celebrating the continuing success honor Margie Orland, for outstanding service Monday, April 23, 2007 story that is the Greater Binghamton Chamber to her Congregation, her family, and her com- Mr. CARDOZA. Madam Speaker, it is with of Commerce. munity. the greatest respect and sincerity that I rise

VerDate Nov 24 2008 14:10 Apr 20, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E23AP7.000 E23AP7 rmajette on DSK29S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 9716 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 7 April 23, 2007 today to honor the late Mr. Jess Bowling. effort to combat this problem. In March of The Grand Rapids Community Sustainability Known to many as ‘‘Pooch,’’ he was an en- 1998, Wooten’s organizing efforts culminated Partnership is an enterprise comprised of the dearing friend, a first-class sheriff, a well-be- in Youth First, Inc., which focuses on preven- City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Public loved family man, and a respected member of tion and early intervention approaches to re- Schools, Grand Rapids Community College, our community in Merced County, California. duce substance abuse. Under Wooten’s lead- Grand Valley State University, Aquinas Col- At the age of 82, Jess Bowling passed away ership, the Youth First program has grown lege and 104 corporate or institutional mem- on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. rapidly each year since its inception and this bers that strive to promote leadership in sus- Jess Bowling was born in Binger, Oklahoma year will serve over 20,000 people. tainable development in the West Michigan on August 23, 1924. He moved to Dos Palos, For all of his outstanding work, Dr. Wooten area. The recognition bestowed upon the Part- California at the age of 11 with his father and has been honored by such groups as Family nership by the United Nations has thrust brother, where he attended school and later Partnership Against Drugs, Boys and Girls Grand Rapids into the global spotlight as a married Darlene Dorrell in 1945. He began his Clubs of Evansville, The United Way and Ro- community at the forefront of environmental career in law enforcement in 1953, working for tary International. On April 19, 2007, he was stewardship. Grand Rapids is located at the the Dos Palos Police Department. In 1956, he presented with Leadership Evansville’s 2007 Grand River watershed, Michigan’s largest joined the Atwater Police Department until fi- Lifetime Achievement Award. I am proud to drainage basin, and the region is blessed with nally moving back to Merced in 1958 to work have this opportunity to honor Dr. Wooten for some of America’s most beautiful and pre- as a resident deputy for the Sheriff’s Depart- his distinguished service to the Evansville cious resources. The watershed drains directly ment on the Westside. He rose quickly community. into Lake Michigan, which provides drinking through the ranks of the department and was f water for millions of people and serves as a promoted to sergeant-in-command of the new source of fishing, recreation and transportation Los Banos sub-station in 1962. Eleven years ON HONORING OLLIE L. McCOY, to the region’s residents. The Great Lakes later, Mr. Bowling was appointed undersheriff VETERAN AND PUBLIC SERVANT, contain twenty percent of the world’s fresh and in August of 1974, he was named acting ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- water supply, making them one of the world’s sheriff. That year he was officially elected TIREMENT AND TO EXTEND most important natural resources. sheriff by the citizens of Merced County. BEST WISHES TO HIM AND HIS As Michigan’s second largest city, Grand As sheriff, Mr. Bowling was instrumental in FAMILY Rapids has dedicated itself to preserving the the development of the department, including environment for future generations while pro- the creation of the department’s corrections di- HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH moting economic innovation and growth. The vision and the hiring of its first female deputy. OF KENTUCKY Partnership formed between public and private In addition, Mr. Bowling oversaw the creation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES interests in Grand Rapids has worked together of the county’s first 24-hour patrol, organized Monday, April 23, 2007 to educate the area’s residents on sustainable a special narcotics investigation team, began development. It has played an important role a countywide crime prevention program, cre- Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, it is my in making sure that the region’s economy and ated the work furlough program for prisoners privilege to stand before you today to honor a environment remain vibrant. The Regional and significantly improved the jail communica- fellow Louisville native; retiring Capitol Police Center of Expertise, among other things, will tion system. Sadly, due to health reasons, Mr. Officer Ollie McCoy. Officer McCoy has de- work to manage sustainable urban growth, Bowling retired from the Sheriff’s Department voted his career to public service. He served conserve energy and water, improve the rein 1980. At the time of his death in 2007, in the United States Army, Airborne Division, gion’s infrastructure, and educate the public Bowling was the oldest living Merced County for 22 years, including three tours in Vietnam. on how best to conserve our treasured natural sheriff. As a Capitol Police Officer, he has helped pro- resources. To this degree, the Grand Rapids Mr. Bowling is survived by his daughter tect our Nation’s Capitol for 20 years, helping Community Sustainability Partnership will en- Shirley Foley of Los Banos, his brother Jack guard the Capitol during such crises as the sure that our children and grandchildren inherit Bowling of Atwater, his three grandchildren Capitol shootings in 1998, the anthrax con- a thriving community. Talisha Zorra of Los Banos, Aaron Crutcher of tamination of 2001 and the attacks of Sep- Through the leadership of the Grand Rapids Anchorage, Alaska, and Lance Crutcher of tember 11th. Community Sustainability Partnership, Michi- Merced, and 15 great-grandchildren. Officer McCoy has dedicated most of his life gan remains a principal player in the con- Madam Speaker, it is my honor and privi- to serving his country. He has demonstrated servation and protection of not only our econ- lege to join the community of Dos Palos in throughout his career the true meaning of her- omy, but also our environment. I have dedi- recognizing Jess ‘‘Pooch’’ Bowling. Our com- oism. I ask that you will all join me in giving cated a major part of my life and career as a munity benefits greatly from the example he him the recognition he deserves, and in wish- scientist and representative in local, State and set throughout his lifetime of service as a ing that his well-deserved retirement is long Federal Government toward advancing these sheriff who dedicated his life to his community and fulfilling. On behalf of Kentucky’s 3rd Dis- same goals of sustainable development and and his family. trict, I thank you, Officer McCoy, for your dedi- environmental stewardship, so I am especially f cation to our Nation. You have played a vital proud of my hometown on this achievement. I role in the safety and security of our country, commend the Partnership’s activities to my IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM G. and we are proud to call you one of our own. colleagues in the House. WOOTEN f f HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH CONGRATULATING THE GRAND TRIBUTE TO DEBORAH COHN AND RAPIDS COMMUNITY SUSTAIN- OF INDIANA THE USPTO ABILITY PARTNERSHIP IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, April 23, 2007 HON. FRANK R. WOLF HON. VERNON J. EHLERS OF VIRGINIA Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to recognize the important contributions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of one of my constituents and friends, Dr. Wil- Monday, April 23, 2007 liam Wooten. For nearly a decade, Dr. Wooten Monday, April 23, 2007 Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I am pleased has been a leader in substance abuse preven- Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Deborah Cohn, deputy commis- tion in the Evansville, Indiana community. in recognition of the Grand Rapids Community sioner for Trademark Operations at the United While serving as the Medical Director of Ad- Sustainability Partnership’s accomplishment in States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), diction Services for the Mulberry Center in being named a Regional Center of Expertise for her leadership in promoting government Evansville, Dr. Wooten saw an alarming num- on Education for Sustainable Development by telework. With her creativity and persever- ber of young people with substance abuse the United Nations. I ask my colleagues to join ance, Deborah Cohn pioneered the develop- problems. Inspired by a program in Little me in congratulating the members of the Part- ment of the USPTO’s first telework program at Rock, Arkansas, Wooten urged a community nership. a time when telework was far from the norm.

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Established in 1997, TWAH began as a the United States Army and of our Nation. Mr. MARKEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today feasibility pilot of 18 teleworkers. Today, Captain Morin was a graduate of the U.S. to commemorate and celebrate the life and TWAH is the most innovative and progressive Military Academy at West Point and served work of Paul Leventhal. Paul was a giant in the debate on how to program in the entire Federal Government in- with distinction in both Operation Enduring protect the United States and the world from volving more than 220 employees, or 85 per- Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, where the proliferation of nuclear technology. He en- cent of eligible examining attorneys, who he earned several important awards and dis- couraged us, he challenged us, and he em- spend the vast majority of their workweek at tinctions for his service. He joined the 3rd U.S. powered us to not back down in our continual home. Infantry Regiment in 2004, and he has com- struggle to free ourselves from the threat of The lesson learned from Hurricane Katrina manded the Headquarters and Headquarters nuclear weapons. And now, as that struggle is that governments and private sector busi- Company since February, 2006. continues, Paul will be sorely missed. nesses must continue to operate if our Nation Captain Morin has said that, even as a Paul was a constant and tireless advocate is faced with similar disasters in the future. young boy, he wanted to be a leader of men. for smart arms control and non-proliferation Telecommuting has proven benefits, not only He has certainly achieved that goal, with policies. He helped bring into being two of the for continuity of operations, but also energy honor and distinction. We are fortunate to most significant pieces of nuclear legislation of savings, air quality, employee productivity, and have men of his caliber serving our Nation. the atomic age, the Energy Reorganization Act employee cost savings. In short, telework is a Madam Speaker, I know I speak for all my of 1974 and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act winner all around. As the Nation’s largest em- colleagues in congratulating Captain Michael of 1978. ployer, the Federal Government should be the J. Shouse on his new command, and in thank- To give you a sense of the significance of leader in telework policy. The USPTO is the ing Captain James A. Morin for a job well these laws, I want to tell a very short story gold standard for the Federal Government done. about the concept of ‘‘full-scope safeguards,’’ thanks to the efforts of my constituent, Debo- of which Paul was an early advocate, and rah Cohn. f which became U.S. law under the Nuclear Ms. Cohn began her career at the USPTO TRIBUTE TO POPULATION RE- Non-Proliferation Act in 1978. ‘‘Full-scope as a trademark examining attorney in 1983. In SOURCE CENTER PRESIDENT safeguards’’ means that a country would need 2001, she joined the Senior Executive Service JANE DELUNG UPON THE OCCA- to have IAEA safeguards over all its nuclear as a Trademark Group director. She became SION OF HER RETIREMENT facilities as a requirement for receiving any ci- deputy commissioner for Trademark Oper- vilian U.S. nuclear commerce. It is a crucial ations in 2005 and currently oversees the ex- requirement, and it was adopted in 1992 by amination and processing of applications HON. DANNY K. DAVIS the Nuclear Suppliers Group as not only a throughout the trademark operation. OF ILLINOIS U.S. requirement but an international one. Throughout her legal career at the USPTO, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In July 2005, when President Bush an- Ms. Cohn has been involved in work-life im- Monday, April 23, 2007 nounced that he wanted to blow a hole in US. provement initiatives. She is a former Council non-proliferation laws to allow nuclear trade of Excellence in Government fellow where she Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, it is with India, what was stopping him? Paul first developed the seeds of the trademark with great pride and a tremendous sense of Leventhal and the ‘‘full-scope safeguards’’ re- work-at-home program. Ms. Cohn is a grad- appreciation that I rise to congratulate Ms. quirement. Not many people make such an uate of The American University and George Jane DeLung on an outstanding career in re- impact on U.S. policy that it reverberates Mason University School of Law. Ms. Cohn is search, planning and public advocacy. It has through three decades. But Paul did just that. a sought after resource and speaker as an ex- been a privilege to know Ms. DeLung since I relied on Paul’s encyclopedic knowledge pert on the development and management of the late 1960s, when she was doing commu- for many years, as did my staff. He was an ir- telework programs. nity health and family planning with the Chi- replaceable resource to me back in the mid- I ask that my colleagues join me in recog- cago Department of Public Health, which was eighties, when we were fighting the Clinch nizing Ms. Cohn’s efforts in making the very exciting and meaningful work. River Breeder Reactor, and the Reagan Ad- USPTO the most successful telework program She went on to become assistant commis- ministration’s plans to open the door to nu- within the Federal Government. I also ask my sioner, worked for the Federal Government, clear cooperation with the Peoples’ Republic colleagues to join me in celebrating the 10th was vice president of the Illinois Family Plan- of China. He was also a driving force behind anniversary of the Trademark Office’s award- ning Council and ultimately became president the effort Howard Wolpe and I undertook in winning telework program. of the Population Resource Center where she the early nineties to strengthen U.S. non- f served for 15 years. proliferation law and close export control loop- During her career, Ms. DeLung has devel- holes. He was tireless in his efforts to move TRIBUTE TO U.S. ARMY CAPTAIN oped effective approaches to bringing people the world away from the use of highly en- JAMES A. MORIN together to raise issues, foster concepts and riched uranium in research reactors and to engineer advocacy action to advance causes promote the alternative of low-enriched ura- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK and put ideas about advancing quality of life nium. On issue after issue, Paul was on the OF FLORIDA on broad scale agendas. cutting edge of nuclear non-proliferation policy, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. DeLung has obviously obtained a pointing out flaws in proposed nuclear co- wealth of personal experience to match her operation agreements with Japan and Monday, April 23, 2007 formal training, B.A. Emory University, M.A. Euratom, pressing Congress to tighten loop- Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise Roosevelt University, and thousands of hours holes in U.S. law, and searching for every today to recognize Change of Command of of workshops, seminars and field training. conceivable procedural or legislative strategy the Headquarters and Headquarters Com- Madam Speaker, it has indeed been a that could be employed in the cause. pany, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regi- pleasure to know and work with Ms. DeLung While the void left by Paul’s passing is ment, and the achievements of its outgoing for all of these many years. She has been a large, and we will often wish that we had his Commander, Captain James A. Morin. most effective social planner, researcher, engi- wise counsel to guide us as we continue the In a ceremony tomorrow at Ft. Myer, Vir- neer and advocate. I commend and congratu- fight, I’d like to think that as we do so Paul will ginia, Captain Morin will pass the company’s late her, although she is retiring as President be looking down on us and encouraging us in guidon to its new Commander, Captain Mi- of PRC, I know that she will remain engaged. our efforts to fight for a world free from nu- chael J. Shouse. Best wishes and good luck. clear fear.

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My prayers are porter at the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the with his wife, Sharon, and his two sons, Ted Paul Leventhal, 69, founder of the Nuclear New York Post and Newsday, until deciding and Josh; and I would like to thank them for Control Institute in Washington and an ex- that he wanted to ‘‘get inside of government sharing Paul with us over the years. pert in nuclear proliferation issues, died and try to make it work.’’ Madam Speaker, I submit Paul Leventhal’s April 10 at his home in Chevy Chase. He had In 1969, he came to Washington as a press melanoma, a form of skin cancer. obituaries from New York Times and the secretary to Sen. Jacob K. Javits (R-N.Y.), Mr. Leventhal, a former newspaperman served in 1970 as campaign press secretary to Washington Post for the RECORD. and congressional aide, launched his advo- Sen. Charles Goodell (R-N.Y.) and two years [From the New York Times, Apr. 12, 2007] cacy institute with a full-page ad in the New later was a congressional correspondent for York Times on June 21, 1981, posing the ques- PAUL LEVENTHAL, WHO OPPOSED COMMERCIAL the National Journal. tion: ‘‘Will Tomorrow’s Terrorist Have an USE OF NUCLEAR POWER, DIES AT 69 From 1972 to 1976, he concentrated on nu- Atom Bomb?’’ (By Dennis Hevesi) clear weapons proliferation as a research fel- Since serving in the early 1970s as an aide low at Harvard University’s Program for Paul Leventhal, who as president of the on a Senate subcommittee chaired by Sen. Science and International Affairs and as a small but influential Nuclear Control Insti- Abraham Ribicoff (D-Conn.), Mr. Leventhal visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution. tute was one of the most vocal opponents of remained adamant about the dangers of nu- From 1979 to 1981, he was staff director of the expanding the commercial use of nuclear clear terrorism and global commerce in plu- Senate Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee, power, died Tuesday at his home in Chevy tonium—a key element used in nuclear chaired by Sen. Gary Hart (D-Colo.). Chase, Md. He was 69. weapons—and worked to prevent the spread After starting the Nuclear Control Insti- The cause was cancer, his son Ted said. of nuclear weapons to nations or groups. tute, Mr. Leventhal served as its president Mr. Leventhal founded the Nuclear Control On the subcommittee, Mr. Leventhal for 22 years, lectured in a number of coun- Institute in 1981, two years after becoming worked on a Nixon administration bill to re- tries, organized conferences and wrote op-ed co-director of the United States Senate’s bi- organize the Atomic Energy Commission. He articles and books on nuclear terrorism, partisan investigation of the Three Mile Is- described work on the legislation as a ‘‘bap- averting a Latin American nuclear arms land accident, the nation’s most serious tism in fire’’ that changed his life. race, nuclear power and the spread of nuclear Mr. Leventhal, who worked in the Senate commercial reactor failure. weapons. Mr. Leventhal opposed commercial nuclear from 1972 to 1981, was responsible for the in- For the past several years, he directed the power not only because of the threat of a vestigations and legislation that resulted in institute as a Web-based program that main- Chernobyl-like disaster but also because of passage of two landmark nuclear laws—the tains a word-searchable electronic archive at its potential to ease the making of nuclear Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, which www.nci.org: and a collection of institute weapons. The construction of nuclear reac- split the Atomic Energy Commission into and Senate papers spanning more than 30 tors in this country ceased for decades, separate regulatory and promotional nuclear years at the National Security Archive. though experts attribute this to cost more agencies, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Survivors include his wife, Sharon Tanzer than to fears of proliferation. But Mr. Act of 1978, which established stricter con- Leventhal of Chevy Chase; two sons, Theo- Leventhal kept those fears on the front trols on U.S. nuclear trade. dore Leventhal of Washington and Joshua burner for 22 years as his institute’s presi- The non-proliferation act’s requirement Leventhal of Raleigh, N.C.; a brother; and dent and since 2002, when his title became that countries accept international inspec- two grandsons. tions on all their nuclear activities—‘‘full- founding president. f He lobbied lawmakers, organized con- scope safeguards’’—as a condition for receiv- ferences and wrote op-ed articles about pro- ing U.S. nuclear assistance eventually was NINE WORLD WAR II HEROES liferation, nuclear terrorism and the use of adopted as an international norm by the RECEIVE LONG OVERDUE HONORS commercial reactors to make tritium, an in- multinational Nuclear Suppliers Group. Mr. Leventhal recognized the growth and gredient of nuclear bombs, a program that threat of nuclear and bomb-grade materials, the federal Energy Department is now pur- HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG said lawyer Richard Wegman, who served as suing. OF FLORIDA chief counsel for Ribicoffs committee with He was particularly concerned about Iran, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Leventhal and later as counsel for the which he believed had a secret weapons pro- Nuclear Control Institute. Monday, April 23, 2007 gram that would justify a harsh reaction, ‘‘Paul was a truly remarkable individual, perhaps even military strikes. Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Speaker, exceptionally dedicated to an exceptionally ‘‘If you look at every nation that’s re- difficult cause,’’ Wegman said. ‘‘He was one Tomorrow we will honor nine World War II cently gone nuclear, they’ve done it through of the first to work for full-scope safeguards. U.S. Army Air Forces members here at the the civilian nuclear cycle,’’ Mr. Leventhal . . . He insisted on incorporating that con- United States Capitol with Distinguished Flying told The New York Times in 2004. Atoms for cept in legislation.’’ Crosses for actions during a mission attacking peace can be a ‘‘shortcut to atoms for war,’’ In 1979, Mr. Leventhal served as co-director oil refineries near Ploesti, Romania, more than he added. ‘‘It may take the unthinkable hap- of the bipartisan Senate investigation of the 60 years ago. pening before the political process can screw Three Mile Island nuclear accident, and he up the courage to put an end to this ridicu- The nine heroic service members to be hon- prepared the ‘‘lessons-learned’’ legislation ored are 1LT James E. Jatho, 1LT Edward L. lously dangerous industry.’’ enacted in 1980 to require preventive meas- Paul Lincoln Leventhal was born in Man- ures and emergency planning. McNally, 2LT George N. Croft, 2LT Theodore hattan on Feb. 12 in 1938, a son of Jack and He said that work left him ‘‘acutely aware D. Bell, TSGT. Jay T. Fish, TSGT. William A. Helen Shapiro Leventhal. In addition to his of that ineffable combination of human falli- Magill, SSGT Frank G. Celuck, SSGT Robert son Ted, of Washington, he is survived by his bility and mechanical failure that makes nu- D. Speed, and SSGT Daniel P. Toomey. wife of 39 years, the former Sharon Tanzer; clear plants vulnerable to accidents, and also The nine medal recipients were members of another son, Josh, of Raleigh, N.C.; a broth- sabotage.’’ a B–24 Liberator crew assigned to the 779th er, Warren, of Roslyn, N.Y.; and two grand- He lamented a few years ago that the flow children. Bomb Squadron, 464th Bomber Group, 15th of nuclear technology and materials from in- Air Force, who flew the mission July 15, 1944. Mr. Leventhal graduated from Franklin & dustrial countries to developing regions was Marshall College in 1959 and received a mas- continuing. The crew took off from Pantanella, Italy, to ter’s from the Columbia School of Jour- ‘‘As a result, there is now more plutonium take part in what was to become the heaviest nalism in 1960. He was a reporter for The in civilian hands than in all of the nuclear day of bombing of the oil refineries near Plain Dealer in Cleveland and later The New weapons in the world. And some of it has al- Ploesti, Romania. Enroute to the target, the York Post and Newsday. ready been turned into bombs, as in India, crew encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire, se- In 1969, Senator Jacob K. Javits, Repub- Pakistan and North Korea, while others have verely damaging the plane and causing the lican of New York, hired him as his press used or are now using civilian nuclear pro- loss of one engine. secretary. Mr. Leventhal began concen- grams as a cover for weapons programs,’’ he Despite a damaged plane, pilots Jatho and trating on energy issues for Mr. Javits and, said in a speech in 2001, adding that Iran and in 1979, was named staff director of the Sen- Iraq raised immediate concerns. Croft managed to hold the course. Navigator ate’s subcommittee on nuclear regulation Mr. Leventhal, born in Manhattan, grad- Bell successfully plotted the flight path while and a director of the Three Mile Island inves- uated magna cum laude with a degree in his- Engineer Fish powered the engines to reach tigation. tory from Franklin & Marshall College in the target. Gunners Celuck, Speed and

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Serving over 8,000 resi- over the Uniera Sperantza oil refinery. served those who work in the United States dents, the community boasted two news- After dropping the payload, the crew’s plane Capitol complex with a great deal of profes- papers, over a dozen churches, and hundreds began losing speed and altitude and lost con- sionalism, enthusiasm and concern for their tact with the rest of their squadron. Over the well-being. In the process of performing his of African-American owned businesses, with Adriatic Sea, Radio Operator Magill was able professional duties, Officer McCoy has also the commercial district known nationally as the to successfully dial in the Pantanella base gained the respect and admiration of not only ‘‘Negro Wall Street.’’ In May 1921, all that homing signal while Engineer Fish got enough this Member, but of all of my House col- came to an end as 42 square blocks of the power from the remaining three engines in leagues, the thousands of staffers that work community were burned to the ground and up order for Navigator Bell and pilots Jatho and on the Hill, and the countless visitors who to 300 of its residents were killed by a racist Croft to successfully guide the crew and dam- come to the Capitol complex each and every mob. In the wake of the violence, the State aged plane to their base at Pantanella without day. and local governments quashed claims for re- further damage to the plane or injuries to the Madam Speaker, Officer McCoy is the epit- dress and effectively erased the incident from crew. ome of a true professional. He stands at the official memory. The next day, the crew took part in a raid front of a long line of dedicated men and on Weiner Neusdorf, Austria, during which women from all walks of life that represent the The 1921 Tulsa race riot was one of the their plane was shot down. TSgt Magill was very best of the U.S. Congress. While the U.S. most destructive and costly attacks upon an killed in action and the rest of the crew was Capitol Police has, as its mission, to protect American community in our Nation’s history. taken as prisoners of war for the remainder of and support the Congress in meeting our Con- However, no convictions were obtained for the World War II. stitutional responsibilities, men like Officer incidents of murder, arson or larceny con- Today we honor the three living members of McCoy have taken that mission a step further nected with the riot, and none of the more the crew: 1LT Edward L. McNally of Stone by always adhering to the highest standard than 100 contemporaneously filed lawsuits by Mountain, GA; TSgt Jay T. Fish of Englewood, and by always putting the good of others residents and property owners were success- FL; and SSgt Robert D. Speed of Mobile, AL. ahead of oneself. ful in recovering damages from insurance Six of the honorees will receive the medal Without a doubt, one of the saddest days on posthumously, and be represented by family Capitol Hill—certainly one of the saddest days companies to assist in the reconstruction of members. Receiving the award for 1LT James during my time here on the Hill—was July 24, the community. E. Jatho, his son, Mr. Jim Jatho of Augusta, 1998, when Officers John Michael Gibson and The case of the Tulsa-Greenwood riot vic- GA; for 2LT Theodore D. Bell, his widow, Mrs. Jacob Joseph Chestnut were fatally wounded tims is worthy of congressional attention be- Jean Bell of Evanston, IL; for 2LT George N. at the memorial door of the Capitol. Following cause substantial evidence suggests that gov- Croft, his widow, Mrs. Lorraine Croft of Kenai, the shootings, Officer McCoy was assigned to AK; for TSgt William A. Magill, his niece, Ms. ernmental officials deputized and armed the be liaison to the Chestnut family, and he re- mob and that the National Guard joined in the Patricia Thornburg of Belleville, MI; for SSgt ceived a commendation award for his out- destruction. The report commissioned by the Frank G. Celuck, his daughter, Ms. Mary Ellen standing service. McConnell ofMonroeville, PA; for SSgt Daniel Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Oklahoma State Legislature in 1997, and pub- P. Toomey, his daughter, Ms. Eileen Gorman me today in recognizing Officer Ollie Lee lished in 2001, uncovered new information and of Dedham, MA. McCoy for his tremendous contributions to the detailed, for the first time, the extent of the in- Madam Speaker, Air Force Chief of Staff T. United States Capitol complex. The experi- volvement by the State and city government in Michael Moseley will officiate today over the ence and zeal he has brought to his job—and prosecuting and erasing evidence of the riot. presentation of the Distinguished Flying Cross the concern and compassion he has displayed This new evidence was crucial for the formula- to these World War II heroes. Special words for everyone whom he has encountered all tion of a substantial case, but its timeliness of thanks are due to General Moseley for his these many years—are unquestioned and un- raised issues at law, and resulted in a dis- personal review of this matter over the past paralleled. Officer McCoy has indeed been a year since I first raised the story of this crew missal on statute of limitation grounds. In dis- genuine asset to the police department and to missing the survivors’ claims, however, the with him. He took a personal interest in this the thousands of men, women, and children court found that extraordinary circumstances matter and he and his staff put in many long he has assisted over the past two decades. hours to document the story of this mission Make no mistake, Officer McCoy’s talents might support extending the statute of limita- and verify the crew’s eligibility for one of our and experience in the department will be sore- tions, but that Congress did not establish rules Nation’s highest military honors. ly missed. Along with his many friends and applicable to the case at bar. With this legisla- Thank you, General Moseley, for allowing colleagues, I wish to extend to Officer McCoy tion, we have the opportunity to provide clo- us to honor these nine brave men and ex- and his family much health and happiness in sure for a group of claimants—all over 90 press deep appreciation for their outstanding the years ahead. years old—and the ability to close the book on and selfless service to our country. The ceremony will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. in 2118 f a tragic chapter in history. Rayburn House Office Building. All are wel- INTRODUCTION OF THE TULSA- Racism, and its violent manifestations, are come to come and say thank you to these GREENWOOD RIOT ACCOUNT- part of this Nation’s past that we cannot avoid. men who sacrificed so much in the defense of ABILITY ACT With the prosecution of historical civil rights freedom and liberty. claims, both civil and criminal, we encourage f HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. a process of truth and reconciliation which can CONGRATULATING OFFICER OLLIE OF MICHIGAN heal historic wounds. In this case, the court LEE MCCOY OF THE UNITED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES took ‘‘no great comfort’’ in finding that there STATES CAPITOL POLICE DE- Monday, April 23, 2007 was no legal avenue through which the plain- PARTMENT ON THE OCCASION tiffs could bring their claims. The Tulsa-Green- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I am OF HIS RETIREMENT wood Riot Accountability Act would simply pleased to introduce the Tulsa-Greenwood give Tulsans and all Oklahomans, white and HON. JO BONNER Riot Accountability Act of 2007, along with Representative NADLER. This legislation will black, victims and non-victims, their day in OF ALABAMA extend the statute of limitations to allow the court. Without that opportunity, we will all con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES survivors of the Tulsa-Greenwood Riot of 1921 tinue to be victims of our past. Monday, April 23, 2007 to seek a determination on the merits of their Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with civil rights and other claims against the per- great pleasure and personal pride that I rise petrators of the riot in a court of law.

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Madam Speaker, Beadles family and Jason’s many friends, Armenian-Americans in my district to promote I was not able to participate in legislative du- Jason did pay that price less than two weeks investment and prosperity in Armenia. And, I ties last week as i was in my District taking ago. sincerely hope that this year, the U.S. will care of family commitments. It is my sad duty to enter the name of Jason have the opportunity and courage to speak in On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, Beadles into the official record of the United support of the millions of Armenians who suf- as Amended to H.R. 1677 Taxpayer Protec- States House of Representatives in honor of fered because of their heritage. tion Act—Vote ‘‘yea.’’ his service to this country and the ultimate On Motion to Suspend Rules and Agree to price he paid. We honor him today as a true f H. Res. 196 Supporting the Goals and Ideals patriot, and a true hero. He served his country of World Water Day—Vote ‘‘yea.’’ at war so that, as a great President once said, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR NA- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, ‘‘freedom might live, and grow and increase its TIONAL MINORITY HEALTH as Amended to H. Con. Res. 100 Condemning blessings.’’ MONTH the recent violent actions of the Government May God grant peace to those who mourn of Zimbabwe against the peaceful opposition and strength to those who continue to fight. HON. SILVESTRE REYES party activists and members of civil society— And may God be with all of us, as I know he OF TEXAS Vote ‘‘yea.’’ is with Jason. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree f to H. Res. 273 Supporting the goals and Monday, April 23, 2007 ideals of Financial Literacy Month—Vote COMMEMORATING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, April is Na- ‘‘yea.’’ tional Minority Health Month. Its goal is to fos- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree ter awareness of minority health issues, and to H. Con. Res. 76 Honoring the 50th Anniver- HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO spur dialogue and solutions toward ensuring sary of the International Geophysical Year and OF MASSACHUSETTS that minorities are not disproportionately vul- its past contributions to space research and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nerable to illness, disease and premature looking forward to future accomplishments— Monday, April 23, 2007 death. In the U.S., Hispanics, African-Ameri- Vote ‘‘yea.’’ cans and Asian Pacific Islanders have signifi- On Passage of H.R. 195 District of Colum- Mr. CAPUANO. Madam Speaker, I rise cant healthcare needs. These groups suffer bia House Voting Rights Act—Vote ‘‘nay.’’ today to commemorate a people who despite from high levels of poverty and disease, in- On Passage of H.R. 1495 Water Resources murder, hardship, and betrayal have per- cluding diabetes, heart disease, tuberculosis, Development Act—Vote ‘‘yea.’’ severed. April 24, 2007, marks the 92nd anni- hepatitis, and cancer. Large numbers of mi- On Passage of H.R. 1257 Shareholder versary of the Armenian Genocide. norities are also uninsured or under-insured. Votes on Executive Compensation Act—Vote Throughout three decades in the late 19th In a world where we have shortages of ‘‘yea.’’ and early 20th centuries, millions of Arme- nurses, doctors, and other health practitioners, f nians were systematically uprooted from their homeland of 3,000 years and deported or with respect to minority health in particular, HONORING CORPORAL JASON massacred. From 1894 through 1896, three there is no shortage of need. BEADLES OF LA PORTE, INDIANA hundred thousand Armenians were ruthlessly To meet these challenges, the health con- murdered. Again in 1909, thirty thousand Ar- cerns of particular minority groups must be ad- HON. JOE DONNELLY menians were massacred in Cilicia, and their dressed, and this must be achieved as we better our healthcare system. I am a strong OF INDIANA villages were destroyed. supporter of the healthcare providers and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On April 24, 1915, two hundred Armenian religious, political, and intellectual leaders search institutions in my district of El Paso, Monday, April 23, 2007 were arbitrarily arrested, taken to Turkey and TX, such as Texas Tech University, the Uni- Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, I rise murdered. This incident marks a dark and sol- versity of Texas at El Paso, El Paso Commu- today to honor the sacrifice of Corporal Jason emn period in the history of the Armenian peo- nity College, the Border Health Institute (BHI), Beadles of La Porte, IN, who died on April 12, ple. From 1915 to 1923, the Ottoman Empire Pan American Health Organization, La Fe, 2007, while proudly serving his Nation in launched a systematic campaign to extermi- Project Vida, Project Arriba, Fort Bliss, area Baghdad, Iraq. Jason risked everything in nate Armenians. In 8 short years, more than hospitals and clinics, and individual doctors, order to provide security and freedom to peo- 1.5 million Armenians suffered through atroc- nurses, and other healthcare professionals. I ple halfway around the world. ities such as deportation, forced slavery and believe we must make every effort to create Jason loved Johnny Cash, and he loved torture. Most were ultimately murdered. solid foundations for healthcare in our commu- country music. He loved taking his nieces and Many of our companions in the international nities. nephews swimming. He loved fooling around community have already taken this final step. National Minority Health Month is a vitally and playing games with his brothers and cous- The European Parliament and the United Na- important time for millions of Americans. In ins in the backyard. He loved motorcycles, tions have recognized and reaffirmed the Ar- honor of National Minority Health Month, I and hoped to eventually turn this passion into menian Genocide as historical fact, as have urge my colleagues in Congress to support ini- a career. In many ways Jason always was, as the Russian and Greek parliaments, the Cana- tiatives designed to effectively reduce minority his parents described him to a local paper, a dian House of Commons, the Lebanese health disparities. With respect to minority big child at heart. Chamber of Deputies and the French National health, though there may be no shortage of But Jason also loved his country. Moved by Assembly. It is time for America to join the need, we must assure there is also no short- the horror of 9/11 and inspired by his father chorus and acknowledge the Armenians who age of resources to address the disparity, and and grandfather, his brother and uncles, Jason suffered at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. eventually close the gap. joined the Army to serve his country. Where And let me stress that I am not speaking of

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Res. 125, des- struction of the Tumalo Irrigation Dis- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily ignating May 18, 2007, as ‘‘Endangered trict Water Conservation Project in Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Species Day’’, and encouraging the peo- Deschutes County, Oregon, S. 1116 and mittee—of the time, place, and purpose ple of the United States to become edu- H.R. 902, bills to facilitate the use for of the meetings, when scheduled, and cated about, and aware of, threats to irrigation and other purposes of water any cancellations or changes in the species, success stories in species re- produced in connection with develop- meetings as they occur. covery, and the opportunity to pro- ment of energy resources, S. 175, to mote species conservation worldwide, provide for a feasibility study of alter- As an additional procedure along natives to augment the water supplies with the computerization of this infor- S. Res. 116, designating May 2007 as ‘‘National Autoimmune Diseases of the Central Oklahoma Master Con- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Awareness Month’’ and supporting ef- servancy District and cities served by Digest will prepare this information for forts to increase awareness of auto- the District, S. 1112 and H.R. 235, bills printing in the Extensions of Remarks immune diseases and increase funding to allow for the renegotiation of the section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for autoimmune disease research, S. payment schedule of contracts between on Monday and Wednesday of each Res. 146, designating June 20, 2007, as the Secretary of the Interior and the week. ‘‘American Eagle Day’’, and cele- Redwood Valley County Water Dis- brating the recovery and restoration of trict. Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, SD–366 April 24, 2007 may be found in the Daily the American bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States, S. Res. 3:30 p.m. Digest of today’s RECORD. 162, commemorating and acknowl- Armed Services MEETINGS SCHEDULED edging the dedication and sacrifice Strategic Forces Subcommittee made by the men and women who have To hold hearings to examine Department APRIL 25 lost their lives while serving as law en- of Energy atomic energy defense pro- 9:30 a.m. forcement officers, and the nomina- grams in review of the Defense Author- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry tions of Robert Gideon Howard, Jr., to ization Request for fiscal year 2008. To hold hearings to examine challenges be United States Marshal for the East- SR–232A and opportunities facing American ag- ern District of Arkansas, Frederick J. ricultural producers, focusing on farm Kapala, to be United States District APRIL 26 programs and the commodity title of Judge for the Northern District of Illi- 9:30 a.m. the farm bill. nois, and Benjamin Hale Settle, to be Armed Services SD–106 United States District Judge for the To hold hearings to receive testimony on 10 a.m. Western District of Washington, John legal issues regarding individuals de- Armed Services Roberts Hackman, to be United States tained by the Department of Defense as Airland Subcommittee Marshal for the Eastern District of Vir- unlawful enemy combatants. To hold hearings to examine whether the ginia, Department of Justice, and pos- SH–216 Army is properly sized, organized, and sible authorization of subpoenas in the 10 a.m. equipped to respond to the most likely connection with investigation into re- Appropriations missions over the next two decades placement of U.S. attorneys. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related while retaining adequate capability to SD–226 Agencies Subcommittee respond to all contingencies along the 10:30 a.m To hold hearings to examine proposed spectrum of combat in review of the Appropriations budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for Defense Authorization Request for fis- Defense Subcommittee the Federal Bureau of Investigation. cal year 2008 and the Future Years De- To hold hearings to examine proposed SD–192 fense Program. budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions SR–222 the Missile Defense Agency. Employment and Workplace Safety Sub- Environment and Public Works SD–192 committee Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Sub- 2 p.m. To hold hearings to examine the effec- committee Armed Services tiveness of the Occupational Safety & To hold an oversight hearing to examine Emerging Threats and Capabilities Sub- Health Administration (OSHA). the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. committee SD–628 SD–406 To hold hearings to examine language Indian Affairs Judiciary and cultural awareness capabilities for To hold hearings to examine S. 462, to Business meeting to consider S. 376, to the Department of Defense. approve the settlement of the water amend title 18, United States Code, to SR–325 rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute improve the provisions relating to the Veterans’ Affairs Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Res- carrying of concealed weapons by law To hold an oversight hearing to examine ervation in Nevada, to require the Sec- enforcement officers, S. 119, to prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs, fo- retary of the Interior to carry out the profiteering and fraud relating to mili- cusing on mental health issues. settlement. tary action, relief, and reconstruction SR–418 SR–485 efforts, S. 1079, to establish the Star- 2:30 p.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicen- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Science, Technology, and Innovation Sub- tennial Commission, S. 735, to amend Business meeting to consider pending committee title 18, United States Code, to improve calendar business. To hold hearings to examine clean coal the terrorist hoax statute, H.R. 740, to SR–253 technology. amend title 18, United States Code, to Energy and Natural Resources SR–253 prevent caller ID spoofing, S. 221, to Water and Power Subcommittee Appropriations amend title 9, United States Code, to To hold hearings to examine S. 324, to di- Transportation, Housing and Urban Devel- provide for greater fairness in the arbi- rect the Secretary of the Interior to opment, and Related Agencies Sub- tration process relating to livestock conduct a study of water resources in committee and poultry contracts, S. 495, to pre- the State of New Mexico, S. 542, to au- To hold hearings to examine proposed vent and mitigate identity theft, to en- thorize the Secretary of the Interior to budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for sure privacy, to provide notice of secu- conduct feasibility studies to address the Department of Housing and Urban rity breaches, and to enhance criminal certain water shortages within the Development. penalties, law enforcement assistance, Snake, Boise, and Payette River sys- SD–124

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To hold hearings to examine improving land as an Outstanding Natural Area to SD–215 air service to small and rural commu- be administered as a part of the Na- 2:30 p.m. nities. tional Landscape Conservation System, Energy and Natural Resources SR–253 and for other purposes, H.R. 356, to re- National Parks Subcommittee Judiciary move certain restrictions on the Mam- To hold hearings to examine S. 312 and To hold hearings to examine process pat- moth Community Water District’s abil- H.R. 497, bills to authorize the Marion ents. ity to use certain property acquired by Park Project and Committee of the SD–226 that District from the United States, 2 p.m. Palmetto Conservation Foundation to S. 205, to grant rights-of-way for elec- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry establish a commemorative work on tric transmission lines over certain Na- To hold hearings to examine conserva- Federal land in the District of Colum- tive allotments in the State of Alaska, bia and its environs to honor Brigadier tion policy recommendations for the and H.R. 865, to grant rights-of-way for General Francis Marion, S. 169, to farm bill. electric transmission lines over certain amend the National Trails System Act SR–328A Native allotments in the State of Alas- to clarify Federal authority relating to 2:30 p.m. ka. land acquisition from willing sellers Energy and Natural Resources SD–366 for the majority of the trails in the Energy Subcommittee 9:30 p.m. System, S. 580, to amend the National To hold hearings to examine S. 129, to Trails System Act to require the Sec- study and promote the use of energy- Indian Affairs retary of the Interior to update the fea- efficient computer servers in the To hold hearings to examine S. 310, a bill sibility and suitability studies of four United States, S. 838, to authorize to express the policy of the United national historic trails, S. 686, to funding for eligible joint ventures be- States regarding the United States re- amend the National Trails System Act tween United States and Israeli busi- lationship with Native Hawaiians and nesses and academic persons, to estab- to designate the Washington-Rocham- to provide a process for the recognition lish the International Energy Advisory beau Revolutionary Route National by the United States of the Native Ha- Board, H.R. 85, to provide for the estab- Historical Trail, S. 722, to direct the waiian governing entity. lishment of centers to encourage dem- Secretary of the Interior and the Sec- SR–485 onstration and commercial application retary of Agriculture to jointly con- of advanced energy methods and tech- MAY 9 duct a study of certain land adjacent to nologies, and H.R. 1126, to reauthorize the Walnut Canyon National Monu- the Steel and Aluminum Energy Con- 9:30 a.m. ment in the State of Arizona, S. 783, to servation and Technology Competitive- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry adjust the boundary of the Barataria ness Act of 1988. To hold hearings to examine farm bill Preserve Unit of the Jean Lafitte Na- SD–366 policy proposals relating to farm and tional Historical Park and Preserve in Commerce, Science, and Transportation energy issues and rural development. the State of Louisiana, S. 890, to pro- Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- SR–328A vide for certain administrative and rine Infrastructure, Safety and Secu- Veterans’ Affairs support services for the Dwight D. Ei- rity Subcommittee To hold hearings on benefits legislation. senhower Memorial Commission, and To hold hearings to examine Electronic SD–562 H.R. 1047, to authorize the Secretary of On-Board Recorders (EOBR’s) and the Interior to conduct a study to de- truck driver fatigue reduction. MAY 16 termine the suitability and feasibility SR–253 10 a.m. of designating the Soldiers’ Memorial Veterans’ Affairs Military Museum located in St. Louis, MAY 2 Missouri, as a unit of the National To hold hearings to examine the nomina- 10 a.m. tion of Michael K. Kussman, of Massa- Park System. Commerce, Science, and Transportation SD–336 chusetts, to be Under Secretary for Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Health of the Department of Veterans Intelligence Subcommittee Affairs. Closed business meeting to consider To hold hearings to examine United SD–562 pending intelligence matters. States trade relations with China. SH–219 SR–253 3 p.m. Judiciary MAY 17 Armed Services Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Se- 10 a.m. Airland Subcommittee curity Subcommittee Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine Air Force To hold hearings to examine strength- Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- and aviation programs in review of the ening the security of international rine Infrastructure, Safety and Secu- Defense Authorization Request for Fis- travel documents, focusing on inter- rity Subcommittee cal Year 2008 and the Future Years De- rupting terrorist travel. To hold hearings to examine rail safety fense Program. SD–226 reauthorization. SR–232A 2:30 p.m. SR–253 Energy and Natural Resources APRIL 30 Water and Power Subcommittee MAY 23 To hold hearings to examine S. 27, to au- 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. thorize the implementation of the San Commerce, Science, and Transportation Veterans’ Affairs Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Joaquin River Restoration Settlement. SD–366 To hold hearings on health legislation. Subcommittee SD–562 To hold hearings to examine Halliburton and United States business ties to Iran. MAY 3 SR–253 2:30 p.m. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Commerce, Science, and Transportation POSTPONEMENTS fairs To hold hearings to examine pending APRIL 25 Oversight of Government Management, the nominations. Federal Workforce, and the District of SR–253 2 p.m. Columbia Subcommittee Energy and Natural Resources Judiciary To hold hearings to examine the Federal Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine rising crime government’s role in empowering To hold hearings to examine S. 390, to di- in the United States, focusing on the Americans to make informed financial rect the exchange of certain land in Federal role in helping communities decisions. Grand, San Juan, and Uintah Counties, prevent and respond to violent crime. SD–342 Utah, S. 647, to designate certain land SD–226

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