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

Vol. 146 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2000 No. 23 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was Mr. NETHERCUTT led the Pledge of clause 4 of rule I, the Speaker signed called to order by the Speaker pro tem- Allegiance as follows: the following enrolled bills on Thurs- pore (Mr. PETRI). I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the day, March 2, 2000: f United States of America, and to the Repub- H.R. 1883, to provide for the applica- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, tion of measures to foreign persons DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. who transfer to Iran certain goods, PRO TEMPORE f services, or technology, and for other The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE purposes; fore the House the following commu- H.R. 3557, to authorize the President nication from the Speaker: A message from the Senate by Mr. to award a gold medal on behalf of the Lundregan, one of its clerks, an- WASHINGTON, DC, Congress to John Cardinal O’Connor, March 6, 2000. nounced that the Senate has passed a Archbishop of New York, in recogni- I hereby appoint the Honorable THOMAS E. bill and concurrent resolutions of the tion of his accomplishments as a PETRI to act as Speaker pro tempore on this following titles in which concurrence priest, a chaplain, and a humanitarian. day. of the House is requested: f J. DENNIS HASTERT, S. 1794. An act to designate the Federal Speaker of the House of Representatives. courthouse at 145 East Simpson Avenue in APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUALS f Jackson, Wyoming, as the ‘‘Clifford P. Han- TO THE ADVISORY BOARD FOR sen Federal Courthouse.’’ PRAYER THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- S. Con. Res. 89. Concurrent resolution to TIVES CHILDCARE CENTER The Chaplain, the Reverend James establish the Joint Congressional Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without David Ford, D.D., offered the following on Inaugural Ceremonies for the inaugura- objection, and pursuant to section prayer: tion of the President-elect and Vice Presi- dent-elect of the United States on January 312(b)(1)(A) of Public Law 102–90 (40 As we breathe into our hearts and 20, 2001. U.S.C. 184(g)(b)), the Chair announces souls every new breath of life, we pray, S. Con. Res. 90. Concurrent resolution to the Speaker’s appointment of the fol- Almighty God, that the actions of our authorize the use of the rotunda of the Cap- lowing individuals to the Advisory daily lives would reflect the beauty and itol by the Joint Congressional Committee Board for the House of Representatives glory of Your majesty. As we see the on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with Childcare Center: brightness of Your creation, O God, the proceedings and ceremonies conducted Mr. Ron Haskins, Rockville, Mary- may we, in our own way, reflect the for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United land; fruits of Your spirit, love, joy, peace, States. Ms. Linda Bachus, Birmingham, Ala- patience, kindness, goodness, faithful- S. Con. Res. 91. Concurrent resolution con- bama; ness, gentleness, and self-control. May gratulating the Republic of Lithuania on the Mr. Lee Harrington, Alexandria, Vir- these virtues encourage us to be the tenth anniversary of the reestablishment of ginia; people You would have us be this day its independence from the rule of the former Ms. Patricia Law, Chevy Chase, and evermore. Amen. Soviet Union. Maryland; f The message also announced that the Ms. Barbara Morris Lent, Arlington, Senate agreed to the report of the com- THE JOURNAL Virginia; mittee of conference on the disagreeing Ms. Leisha Pickering, Washington, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The votes of the two Houses on the amend- D.C.; Chair has examined the Journal of the ment of the House to the bill (S. 376), Ms. Nancy Piper, Alexandria, Vir- last day’s proceedings and announces ‘‘An Act to amend the Communications ginia; to the House his approval thereof. Satellite Act of 1962 to promote com- Mr. Christopher Smith, Bethesda, Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- petition and privatization in satellite Maryland. nal stands approved. communications, and for other pur- And upon the recommendation of the f poses.’’ Minority Leader: Ms. Paula Swift, Alexandria, Vir- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE f ginia; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Ms. Sara Davis, Falls Church, Vir- gentleman from Washington (Mr. PRO TEMPORE ginia; NETHERCUTT) come forward and lead The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. Debbie Dingell, Arlington, Vir- the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair desires to announce pursuant to ginia;

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VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:20 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.000 pfrm13 PsN: H06PT1 H644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2000 Mr. Donnald Anderson, Washington, March 2, 2000 at 11:37 a.m. and said to con- to defend prosecutions that lack evi- D.C.; tain a message from the President whereby dence and proof. he transmits the 2000 Trade Policy Agenda Ms. Tamra Bentsen, Washington, Finally, a President’s personal stake D.C.; and the 1999 Annual Report on the Trade Agreements Program. in the outcome of a broader political Mr. Jeff Mendelsohn, Washington, With best wishes, I am contest should not be used as a weapon D.C.; Sincerely, to gain political advantage in order to Ms. Sylvia Sabo, Vienna, Virginia. JEFF TRANDAHL, benefit a political ally and indict the There was no objection. Clerk of the House. law enforcement team of a political op- f f ponent in the process. COMMUNICATION FROM THE 2000 TRADE POLICY AGENDA AND Yet, that is exactly what we see CLERK OF THE HOUSE 1999 ANNUAL REPORT—MESSAGE being done in creating a racial divide FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE by second guessing a jury decision that The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 106– was litigated as provided in our justice fore the House the following commu- 205) system in this country. By such state- nication from the Clerk of the House of ments, the entire police force of New The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Representatives: York has been unfairly besmirched, fore the House the following message HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, when, in fact, the jury foreman hap- from the President of the United Washington, DC, March 2, 2000. pened to be of African American de- Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, States; which was read and, together scent and publicly stated that racial The Speaker, House of Representatives, with the accompanying papers, without prejudice had no bearing on the jury Washington, DC. objection, referred to the Committee verdict, but instead, the prosecution DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- on Ways and Means and ordered to be was weak. mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of printed: the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Missing an opportunity for judicious tives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed To the Congress of the United States: comment or healing words or affirma- envelope received from the White House on As required by section 163 of the March 2, 2000 at 11:37 a.m. and said to con- tion of the rule of law and the verdicts Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 of juries and the opportunity for all tain a message from the President whereby U.S.C. 2213), I transmit herewith the he transmits a 6-month periodic report on Americans to recognize that all defend- the national emergency with regard to Iraq. 2000 Trade Policy Agenda and 1999 An- ants are presumed innocent was some- With best wishes, I am nual Report on the Trade Agreements thing that happened in this case. Their Sincerely, Program. The Report, as required by criminal guilt must be proved by the JEFF TRANDAHL, sections 122, 124, and 125 of the Uruguay high standard of guilt beyond a reason- Clerk of the House. Round Agreements Act, includes the able doubt, not just tipping the scales, f Annual Report on the World Trade Or- but putting the scales all the way ganization and a 5-year assessment of down. PERIODIC REPORT ON THE NA- the U.S. participation in the World Mr. Speaker, I was not at the trial TIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RE- Trade Organization. and listened to the evidence; obviously, SPECT TO IRAQ—MESSAGE FROM WILLIAM J. CLINTON. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED THE WHITE HOUSE, March 1, 2000. our President was not either. I fear that carelessness in this case may STATES (H. DOC. NO. 106–204) f prove to be reckless, that those who The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- SPECIAL ORDERS would divide New York on improper fore the House the following message grounds have already seized upon the from the President of the United THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED President’s words. States; which was read and, together STATES INJECTS HIMSELF INTO with the accompanying papers, without THE DIALLO VERDICT It is clear that the President has at- tempted to exert his personal undue in- objection, referred to the Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a fluence on the political fortunes of his on International Relations and ordered previous order of the House, the gen- wife in New York in her Senate cam- to be printed: tleman from Washington (Mr. paign and give justification for the To the Congress of the United States: NETHERCUTT) is recognized for 5 min- Justice Department to exert itself in a As required by section 401(c) of the utes. case that was, by all accounts, fairly National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, I litigated, even though a very difficult 1641(c) and section 204(c) of the Inter- noticed in yesterday’s newspaper re- outcome, knowing what we know now national Emergency Economic Powers ports that President Clinton has now about the facts of the case. However, Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), I trans- seen fit to inject himself into the case the jury in this case was the one mit herewith a 6-month periodic report surrounding the Diallo verdict in New charged with making this decision. on the national emergency with re- York. He has done so in a fashion spect to Iraq that was declared in Exec- which perpetuates his reputation for Had the President used the oppor- utive Order 12722 of August 2, 1990. political opportunism. tunity to speak against racial division WILLIAM J. CLINTON. The obligation of any President is to in favor of responsible and unbiased po- THE WHITE HOUSE, March 1, 2000. uphold the rule of law in this country, lice work, in favor of respect for all f which obligation includes respect for human beings in our country, regard- and affirmation of our broader justice less of religion or race or ethnic back- COMMUNICATION FROM THE system. The President also has an obli- ground, in favor of enhanced police CLERK OF THE HOUSE gation to unify the disparate peoples training regarding racial sensitivity The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- and views in our country by calling on and restraint in cases of law enforce- fore the House the following commu- ‘‘our better angels,’’ as Abraham Lin- ment apprehension so that all criminal nication from the Clerk of the House of coln once said, seeking to heal the suspects are accorded their constitu- Representatives: wounds that are too often inflicted by tional rights, then this would be a day OFFICE OF THE CLERK, citizens and groups against each other of admiration and respect for this par- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, in the history of our country. ticular Presidential proclamation. Washington, DC, March 2, 2000. Mr. Speaker, the President has an ob- Mr. Speaker, the risk posed by Mr. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, ligation to respect our jury system, as Clinton’s declarations are not worth The Speaker, House of Representatives, sometimes imperfect in hindsight it any political contest in any State, for Washington, DC. might be, for, to do otherwise, en- any candidate, and certainly not for DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of hances cynicism and diminishes the the racial and social harmony which is the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- natural conflict in criminal cases be- the common goal of our country. It is tives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed tween the strength of a prosecutor’s something we ought to strive to reach, envelope received from the White House on claim and the ability of a defense team not seek to divide.

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:20 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K06MR7.003 pfrm13 PsN: H06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H645 SENATE BILL AND CONCURRENT March 1, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment Areas [TX–102–1–7440; FRL–6543–1] re- RESOLUTION REFERRED 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- ceived March 1, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. culture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. A bill and a concurrent resolution of 6440. A letter from the Office of Regulatory 6450. A letter from the Director, Office of the Senate of the following titles were Management and Information, Environ- Regulatory Management and Information, taken from the Speaker’s table and, mental Protection Agency, transmitting the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- under the rule, referred as follows: Agency’s final rule—Fenpropathrin; Pes- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and ticide Tolerance [OPP–300981; FRL–6492–6] Promulgation of Implementation Plans Com- S. 1794. An act to designate the Federal (RIN: 2070–AB78) received March 1, 2000, pur- monwealth of Kentucky State Implementa- courthouse at 145 East Simpson Avenue in suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- tion Plan [KY–105–9946a; FRL–6545–5] re- Jackson, Wyoming, as the ‘‘Clifford P. Han- mittee on Agriculture. ceived March 1, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sen Federal Courthouse’’; to the Committee 6441. A letter from the Director, Office of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. on Transportation and Infrastructure. Regulatory Management and Information, 6451. A letter from the Director, Office of S. Con. Res. 91. Concurrent resolution con- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, gratulating the Republic of Lithuania on the ting the Agency’s final rule—Imidacloprid; Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tenth anniversary of the reestablishment of Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and its independence from the rule of the former tions [OPP–300969; FRL–6490–5] (RIN: 2070– Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Soviet Union; to the Committee on Inter- AB78) received February 11, 2000, pursuant to State of Missouri [MO 092–1092; FRL–6528–7] national Relations. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on received February 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 f Agriculture. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6442. A letter from the Director, Office of Commerce. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Regulatory Management and Information, 6452. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Emamectin Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- on House Administration, reported ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and that that committee had examined and Benzoate; Pesticide Tolerance Technical Correction [OPP–300958A; FRL–6489–4] (RIN: Promulgation of Implementation Plans; found truly enrolled bills of the House 2070–AB78) received February 11, 2000, pursu- California State Implementation Plan Revi- of the following titles, which were ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee sion; South Coast Air Quality Management thereupon signed by the Speaker: on Agriculture. District [CA–266–0172a; FRL–6534–2] received February 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 1883. An act to provide for the applica- 6443. A communication from the President 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. tion of measures to foreign persons who of the United States, transmitting request and availability of appropriations for the De- 6453. A letter from the Director, Office of transfer to Iran certain goods, services, or Regulatory Management and Information, partment of Health and Human Services’ technology, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Pro- H.R. 3557. An act to authorize the Presi- ting the Agency’s final rule—Rhode Island: gram; (H. Doc. No. 106–206); to the Com- dent to award a gold medal on behalf of the Determination of Adequacy for the State’s mittee on Appropriations and ordered to be Congress to John Cardinal O’Connor, Arch- Municipal Solid Waste Permit Program bishop of New York, in recognition of his ac- printed. 6444. A letter from the Alternate OSD Fed- [FRL–6535–8] received February 11, 2000, pur- complishments as a priest, a chaplain, and a suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- eral Register Liason Officer, Office of the humanitarian. mittee on Commerce. Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- f 6454. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Department’s final rule—Screening Regulatory Management and Information, BILLS PRESENTED TO THE the Ready Reserve [DoD Directive 1200.7] Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- (RIN: 0790–AF57) received January 3, 2000, PRESIDENT ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee mittee on Armed Services. tion Plans; Approval under Section 112(l) of 6445. A letter from the Secretary of the on House Administration, reported the Clean Air Act; West Virginia; Permits that that committee did on the fol- Army, transmitting a report on assistance for Construction, Modification, Relocation lowing date present to the President, provided by the Department of Defense to ci- and Operation of Stationary Sources of Air vilian sporting events in support of essential Pollutants [SIPTRAX No. WV026–6012; FRL– for his approval, bills of the House of security and safety at such events; to the the following titles: 6505–1] received January 7, 2000, pursuant to Committee on Armed Services. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 6446. A letter from the Acting Deputy As- On Thursday, March 2, 2000. Commerce. H.R. 3557. To authorize the President to sistant Secretary for Labor-Management 6455. A letter from the Director, Office of award a gold medal on behalf of the Congress Standards, Department of Labor, transmit- Regulatory Management and Information, to John Cardinal O’Connor, Archbishop of ting the Department’s final rule—Labor Or- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- New York, in recognition of his accomplish- ganization Annual Financial Reports (RIN: ting the Agency’s final rule—Preliminary ments as a priest, a chaplain, and a humani- 1215–AB29) received January 3, 2000, pursuant Assessment Information and Health and tarian. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Safety Data Reporting; Addition and Re- H.R. 1883. To provide for the application of Education and the Workforce. moval of Certain Chemicals and Removal of measures to foreign persons who transfer to 6447. A letter from the Attorney, National Stay [OPPTS–82050; FRL–5777–2] (RIN: 2070– Iran certain goods, services, or technology, Highway Traffic Safety Administration, De- AB08 and 2070–AB11) received January 7, 2000, and for other purposes. partment of Transportation, transmitting pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule— f mittee on Commerce. Anthropomorphic Test Dummy; Occupant 6456. A letter from the Director, Office of ADJOURNMENT Crash Protection [Docket No. NHTSA–99– Regulatory Management and Information, 6714] (RIN: 2127–AG76) received January 6, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, I 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ting the Agency’s final rule—Standards of move that the House do now adjourn. Committee on Commerce. Performance for New Stationary Sources; The motion was agreed to; accord- 6448. A letter from the Director, Office of Supplemental Delegation of Authority to the ingly (at 2 o’clock and 10 minutes Regulatory Management and Information, State of Wyoming [WY–001–0005; FRL–6521–1] p.m.), under its previous order, the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- received January 7, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. House adjourned until Wednesday, ting the Agency’s final rule—Delegation of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. National Emission Standards for Hazardous 6457. A letter from the Director, Office of March 8, 2000, at 10 a.m. Air Pollutants for Source Categories; State Regulatory Management and Information, f of Arizona; Arizona Department of Environ- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mental Quality; Maricopa County Environ- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, mental Services Department [FRL–6545–2] re- Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- ETC. ceived March 1, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion Plans; Commonwealth of Virginia; Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. Oxygenated Gasoline Program [VA103–5047a; 6449. A letter from the Director, Office of communications were taken from the FRL–6534–7] received February 11, 2000, pur- Regulatory Management and Information, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mittee on Commerce. 6439. A letter from the Director, Office of ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and 6458. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Texas; Reasonably Available Control Tech- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting the Agency’s final rule—Imidacloprid; nology for Major Stationary Sources of Ni- ting the Agency’s final rule—Approval and Time-Limited Pesticide Tolerance [OPP– trogen Oxides for the Houston/Galveston and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementa- 300980; FRL–6493–2] (RIN: 2070–AB78) received Beaumont/Port Arthur Ozone Nonattain- tion Plans; Commonwealth of Virginia;

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 23:18 Mar 06, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR7.011 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 H646 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 6, 2000 Oxygenated Gasoline Program [VA103–5047a; mitting the Department’s final rule—Stand- mentary notice of proposed rulemaking for FRL–6534–7] received February 11, 2000, pur- ard Instrument Approach Procedures; Mis- publication in the Congressional Record, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29920; pursuant to Public Law 104–1, section 303(b) mittee on Commerce. Amdt. No. 1974] received February 11, 2000, (109 Stat. 28); jointly to the Committees on 6459. A letter from the Lieutenant General, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- House Administration and Education and the USA Director, Department of Defense, trans- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Workforce. mitting notification concerning the Depart- ture. f ment of the Navy’s proposed Letter(s) of 6470. A letter from the Program Analyst, Offer and Acceptance (LOA) to Germany for FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON defense articles and services (Transmittal mitting the Department’s final rule—Stand- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS No. 00–30), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(b); to ard Instrument Approach Procedures; Mis- the Committee on International Relations. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29919; Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of 6460. A letter from the Alternate OSD Fed- Amdt. No. 1973] received February 11, 2000, committees were delivered to the Clerk eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- for printing and reference to the proper Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- calendar, as follows: ting the Department’s final rule—National ture. Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on Reconnaissance Office Freedom of Informa- 6471. A letter from the Attorney, Research Science. H.R. 1743. A bill to authorize appro- tion Act Program Regulation—received Jan- and Special Programs Administration, De- priations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for the uary 3, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); partment of Transportation, transmitting environmental and scientific and energy re- to the Committee on Government Reform. the Department’s final rule—Hazardous Ma- search, development, and demonstration and 6461. A letter from the Air Force Freedom terials: Hazardous Substances—Revisions commercial application of energy technology of Information Act Manager, Department of [Docket No. RSPA–2000–6744(HM–145 )] (RIN: programs, projects, and activities of the Of- Defense, transmitting the Department’s final 2137–AD39) received February 11, 2000, pursu- fice of Air and Radiation of the Environ- rule—Freedom of Information Act Program ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mental Protection Agency, and for other (RIN: 0701–AA–61) received January 3, 2000, on Transportation and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 6472. A letter from the Program Analyst, purposes; with amendments (Rept. 106–511). mittee on Government Reform. FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Referred to the Committee of the Whole 6462. A letter from the Alternate OSD Fed- mitting the Department’s final rule—Revi- House on the State of the Union. eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the sions to Digital Flight Data Recorder Re- f Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- quirements for Airbus Airplanes; Correction ting the Department’s final rule—National [Docket No. FAA–1999–6140; Amendment Nos. REPORTED BILL SEQUENTIALLY Security Agency/Central Security Service 121–271 and 125–32] (RIN: 2120–AG88) received REFERRED (NSA/CSS) Freedom of Information Act Pro- February 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Under clause 5 of rule X, bills and re- gram (RIN: 0790–AG59) received January 3, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ports were delivered to the Clerk for 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Government Reform. 6473. A letter from the Program Analyst, printing, and bills referred as follows: 6463. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Mr. SENSENBRENNER: Committee on fice of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oce- mitting the Department’s final rule—Flight Science. H.R. 1742. A bill to authorize appro- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Plan Requirements for Helicopter Operations priations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for the mitting the Administration’s final rule—At- Under Instrument Flight Rules [Docket No. environmental and scientific research, devel- lantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fish- FAA–98–4390; Amendment No. 21–76, 27–39, 29– opment, and demonstration programs, eries; Large Coastal Shark Species [I.D. 46, 91–259] (RIN: 2120–AG53) received Feb- projects, and activities of the Office of Re- 111899C] received January 7, 2000, pursuant to ruary 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. search and Development and Science Advi- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- sory Board of the Environmental Protection Resources. tation and Infrastructure. Agency, and for other purposes, with an 6464. A letter from the Boy Scouts of 6474. A letter from the Program Analyst, amendment; referred to the Committee on America, transmitting the Boy Scouts of FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Commerce for a period ending not later than America 1999 report to the Nation, pursuant mitting the Department’s final rule—Licens- April 7, 2000, for consideration of such provi- to 36 U.S.C. 28; to the Committee on the Ju- ing and Training of Pilots, Flight Instruc- sions of the bill and amendment as fall with- diciary. tors and Ground Instructors Outside the in the jurisdiction of that committee pursu- 6465. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- United States [Docket No. FAA–1998–4518–1; ant to clause 1(f), rule X. (Rept. 106–512, Pt ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- Amendment Nos. 61–105, 67–18, 141–11, & 141–3] 1). Ordered to be printed. partment of Transportation, transmitting (RIN: 2120–AG66) received February 11, 2000, f the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- erating Regulation; Black River, Wisconsin mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED [CGD08–99–064] (RIN: 2115–AE47) received ture. BILL January 6, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6475. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA, Department of Transportion, transmit- Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the fol- tation and Infrastructure. ting the Department’s final rule—Standard lowing action was taken by the Speak- 6466. A letter from the Chief, Office of Reg- Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscella- er: ulations and Administrative Law, USCG, De- neous Amendments [Docket No. 29919; Amdt. [Omitted from the Record of March 2, 2000] partment of Transportation, transmitting No. 1973] received February 11, 2000, pursuant the Department’s final rule—Drawbridge Op- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on H.R. 1070. Referral to the Committee on eration Regulations: Passaic River, NJ Transportation and Infrastructure. Ways and Means extended for a period ending [CGD01–99–2061] received January 6, 2000, pur- 6476. A letter from the Assistant Secretary not later than May 26, 2000. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, f mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- transmitting a report that action has been ture. taken by the United States in response to an PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 6467. A letter from the Attorney, Research official requests from the Government of the Under clause 2 of rule XII, public and Special Programs Administration, De- Republic of Cyprus and the Government of bills and resolutions were introduced partment of Transportation, transmitting the Kingdom of Cambodia, pursuant to 19 the Department’s final rule—Hazardous Ma- U.S.C. 2602(g)(1); to the Committee on Ways and severally referred, as follows: terials Transportation; Regulation and Fee and Means. By Mr. ARCHER: Assessment Program [Docket No. RSPA–99– 6477. A letter from the Chief, Regulations H.R. 3832. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 5137 (HM–208C)] (RIN: 2137–AD17) received Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting enue Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for February 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Service’s final rule—Letter rulings, de- small businesses, and for other purposes; to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- termination letters, and information letters the Committee on Ways and Means. tation and Infrastructure. issued by the Associate Chief Counsel (Do- By Mr. SHIMKUS: 6468. A letter from the Program Analyst, mestic), Associate Chief Counsel (Employee H.R. 3833. A bill to amend the Fair Labor FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Benefits and Exempt Organizations), Asso- Standards Act of 1938 to increase the min- mitting the Department’s final rule—Estab- ciate Chief Counsel (Enforcement Litiga- imum wage, and for other purposes; to the lishment of Class E Airspace; Puerto Rico, tion), and Associate Chief Counsel (Inter- Committee on Education and the Workforce. PR [Airspace Docket No. 99–ASO–17] received national) [Rev. Procedure 2000–1] received By Mr. ANDREWS: February 11, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. January 5, 2000, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 3834. A bill to amend the rural hous- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and ing loan guarantee program under section tation and Infrastructure. Means. 502(h) of the Housing Act of 1949 to provide 6469. A letter from the Program Analyst, 6478. A letter from the Executive Director, loan guarantees for loans made to refinance FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- Office of Compliance, transmitting supple- existing mortgage loans guaranteed under

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such section; to the Committee on Banking Jersey, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. H.R. 1399: Mr. TIERNEY. and Financial Services. PORTER, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. PALLONE, H.R. 1413: Mr. MCINNIS. By Mr. ANDREWS (for himself, Mr. Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. H.R. 1443: Mr. HOBSON. SAXTON, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. WOLF, Mrs. LOWEY, H.R. 1459: Mr. NORWOOD. SMITH of New Jersey): and Mr. FROST): H.R. 1705: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York and H.R. 3835. A bill to amend title 28, United H. Con. Res. 265. Concurrent resolution Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. States Code, to divide New Jersey into 2 ju- condemning the continued detention of H.R. 1885: Mr. KING, Mr. PHELPS, Mr. dicial districts; to the Committee on the Ju- Kosovar Albanians removed to Serbia at the OWENS, and Mr. MINGE. diciary. end of the 1999 Kosova conflict and calling H.R. 2096: Mr. MCNULTY. By Mr. FOLEY (for himself and Mr. for their release; to the Committee on Inter- H.R. 2288: Mr. OWENS, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts): national Relations. BROWN of Ohio. H.R. 3836. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. MCINTOSH (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2289: Mrs. THURMAN. enue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for CLEMENT, Mr. HILLEARY, Mr. modifications to inter-city buses required H.R. 2776: Mr. BONIOR, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. KUCINICH, and Mrs. ROUKEMA): CUMMINGS, and Ms. CARSON. under the Americans with Disabilities Act of H. Con. Res. 266. Concurrent resolution ex- H.R. 2816: Mr. SMITH of Washington. 1990; to the Committee on Ways and Means. pressing the sense of the Congress regarding H.R. 2914: Mr. KUYKENDALL. By Mr. MCNULTY: the benefits of music education; to the Com- H.R. 3007: Mr. KUYKENDALL. H.R. 3837. A bill to suspend temporarily the mittee on Education and the Workforce. duty on ortho-cumyl-octylphenol (OCOP); to H.R. 3087: Ms. CARSON. the Committee on Ways and Means. f H.R. 3144: Mr. WATT of North Carolina. By Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania: H.R. 3180: Mr. KUYKENDALL. MEMORIALS H.R. 3838. A bill to suspend temporarily the H.R. 3185: Mr. WOLF. duty on certain polyamides; to the Com- Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials H.R. 3193: Mr. POMEROY, Mr. WHITFIELD, mittee on Ways and Means. were presented and referred as follows: and Mr. ISAKSON. By Mr. PETRI: 298. The SPEAKER presented a memorial H.R. 3235: Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. LOBIONDO, H.R. 3839. A bill to establish a commission and Mr. ALLEN. to study and make recommendations on of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois, relative to House Resolution No. H.R. 3256: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia and Ms. marginal tax rates for the working poor; to STABENOW. the Committee on Ways and Means. 440 memorializing the United States Con- H.R. 3294: Mr. FROST, Mr. NEY, and Mr. By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. DUNCAN, gress to enact legislation requiring all gov- STENHOLM. Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. TAYLOR of ernmental posts to fly the flag of the United H.R. 3388: Mr. MATSUI. Mississippi, Mr. METCALF, and Mr. States at half staff to honor all those indi- H.R. 3439: Mr. BUYER, Mr. BARTLETT of HUNTER): viduals who died as the result of their serv- Maryland, Mr. EVANS, Mr. DICKS, Mr. H.J. Res. 90. A joint resolution with- ice at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and MCINNIS, Mr. FROST, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. BUR- drawing the approval of the United States urging all Americans to do likewise; to the TON of Indiana, Mr. GANSKE, Mrs. MYRICK, from the Agreement establishing the World Committee on Government Reform. and Mr. ISTOOK. Trade Organization; to the Committee on 299. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- Ways and Means. resentatives of the State of Puerto Rico, rel- H.R. 3485: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. By Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. ative to House Resolution memorializing the H.R. 3519: Ms. SLAUGHTER and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. FARR of Cali- Congress of the United States of America to H.R. 3525: Mr. CAMP and Mr. BARTON of fornia, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, pass legislation to require that tickets Texas. Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. issued to a child for travel by any means of PICKETT, and Mr. DELAHUNT): transportation, shall bear his/her full name, H.R. 3536: Mr. ENGLISH. H. Con. Res. 264. Concurrent resolution ap- and that he/she be duly identified before H.R. 3544: Mr. PORTER. plauding the individuals who were instru- boarding; to the Committee on Transpor- H.R. 3573: Mr. BISHOP, Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. mental to the program of partnerships for tation and Infrastructure. LAFALCE, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. SHAW, oceanographic and scientific research be- f and Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. tween the Federal Government and academic H.R. 3575: Mrs. MYRICK and Mr. BACHUS. institutions during the period beginning be- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 3582: Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 3639: Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. fore World War II and continuing through Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors the end of the Cold War, supporting efforts DINGELL, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, and Ms. CAR- by the Office of Naval Research to honor were added to public bills and resolu- SON. those individuals, and expressing apprecia- tions as follows: H.R. 3677: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. COBURN, Mr. tion for the ongoing efforts of the Office of H.R. 59: Mr. STUMP. MCCOLLUM, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. TANCREDO. Naval Research; to the Committee on Armed H.R. 912: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 3826: Mr. LANTOS and Mr. GONZALEZ. Services. H.R. 1021: Mrs. JONES of Ohio. H. Con. Res. 133: Mr. LANTOS, Mr. CALVERT, By Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. KING, H.R. 1071: Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. TURNER, and Ms. LEE, and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. OLVER, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. GEJDEN- Mr. ALLEN. H. Con. Res. 220: Ms. MCKINNEY. SON, Mr. HOYER, Mr. SMITH of New H.R. 1139: Mr. STUPAK. H. Con. Res. 240: Mr. PICKETT.

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Vol. 146 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2000 No. 23 Senate The Senate met at 12:02 p.m. and was THANKING THE PRESIDENT PRO our colleagues will be prepared to vote called to order by the President pro TEMPORE AND THE CHAPLAIN early in their respective States tomor- tempore [Mr. THURMOND]. Mr. LOTT. We thank you for the job row and then be here by 5 o’clock for you do as the President pro tempore the recorded vote. PRAYER and the fact that you keep us on time. The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John ‘‘In time and on time,’’ that is the f Ogilvie, offered the following prayer: motto for STROM THURMOND. We thank Almighty God, sovereign of our be- the Chaplain for his beautiful prayer as TRIBUTE TO SENATOR ROBERT C. loved Nation and gracious Lord of our always. BYRD lives, in the ongoing schedule of Senate f business, we tend to lose one of the Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, today we most precious gifts You offer us: a SCHEDULE observe and celebrate a milestone in sense of expectancy. As we begin this Mr. LOTT. Today, the Senate will be the life of one of our most respected new week, help us to expect great conducting a period of morning busi- colleagues. On Saturday, March 4, Sen- things from You and to attempt great ness in order to allow Senators to ator ROBERT C. BYRD became the third things for You. We will perform the make statements and introduce legis- longest-serving Senator in the history same old duties differently because lation. of this august body—surpassing the You will have made us different people EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS service of the venerable and beloved filled with Your love, joy, peace, and I now ask unanimous consent that John Stennis of my State, who served patience. We commit to You the chal- the period of morning business be ex- 41 years and 2 months. lenges and opportunities of the week tended until 5 p.m. with Senators per- This November, Senator BYRD will ahead, expecting Your surprises— mitted to speak for up to 10 minutes surpass the service of Senator Carl serendipities of Your interventions—to each. Hayden which will mean that we will work things out. Give us freedom to co- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SES- be novices working alongside two of operate with You. Give us a positive SIONS). Without objection, it is so or- the longest-serving Senators in his- attitude towards life because we know dered. tory. Both of them are here with us You will maximize our efforts, assist us Mr. LOTT. As announced last week, now—STROM THURMOND and ROBERT when dealing with difficult people, and there will be no rollcall votes in to- BYRD. Just think about that. They will help us to care for those in need. Bring day’s session. In addition, as a re- be the top two in history in tenure, and on life, Lord; filled with Your spirit, we minder to all Members, rollcall votes we will be serving with both of them. may begin as early as 5 p.m. on Tues- are expecting wonderful things to hap- It is more than about tenure, how- pen. In Your all-powerful name. Amen. day. Those votes may be in relation to any pending judicial nominations on ever, when you talk about STROM f the Executive Calendar. For the re- THURMOND or ROBERT C. BYRD. In the mainder of the week, the Senate may case of Senator BYRD, in his 41-plus PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE consider further nominations on the years, colleagues have placed their calendar as well as the FAA reauthor- trust in him to hold the highest offices The Honorable JEFF SESSIONS, a in this institution. He was among those Senator from the State of Alabama, led ization conference report and the ex- port administration bill. who were elected to the leadership po- the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: sitions but also at the committee level. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the This is the final week of Senate busi- ness prior to next week’s recess, of He has been both the majority leader United States of America, and to the Repub- and the minority leader; he has been lic for which it stands, one nation under God, course, and I would encourage my col- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. leagues to remain available throughout President pro tempore; and he has this week for votes. They will occur chaired our Committee on Appropria- f each day and very likely could go into tions. Today he is the ranking Demo- the evening, particularly on Wednesday crat on that very important com- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY and Thursday. Of course, we have a mittee. LEADER number of Senators who are back in What he has brought to those posi- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The their respective States today and to- tions has been more than hard work able majority leader is recognized. morrow because we have some 13 or 15 and high skills. He has brought a pas- Mr. LOTT. I thank the President pro States that are having caucuses or pri- sion for procedures, an insistence upon tempore. maries on Tuesday, and a number of order. On occasion, he has reminded me

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I know a lot in the minority did ate with a discourse on antiquity and, Senator in many ways. not like it but several in the minority more specifically, the history of Greece Today, we celebrate and stand in re- did vote for it because it wound up get- and Rome and, of course, the Roman spectful witness to the history that ting 61 votes, which means even if it Senate. Yet when Senator BYRD ROBERT BYRD is making as the Senator got every Republican—and I didn’t speaks, Senators actually come out of from West Virginia who, for 41 years check to see if every one voted for it, the Cloakroom and our offices and lis- and 2 months, has pursued duty rather but probably at least a half dozen ten, enthralled, to the history that he than passing glory for causes larger Democrats also voted for it. knows and the quotes that he gives than his own advancement. It is a good example of how we can from memory. He has inspired us many I yield the floor. proceed. Amendments were agreed to times both in the antiquity that he The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that were related to education, related talks about and also the very great ator from Nevada. to tax policy on education, and a cou- personal stories that he tells and the f ple of amendments such as the quotations. I remember he had a quote Wellstone amendment were not di- SENATE PROCEDURE rectly related, but Senators had some- when I had a grandson born a year and Mr. REID. Mr. President, before the a half ago about the beauty of being a thing they wanted to offer. We were majority leader leaves the floor, I given an opportunity to take a look at grandparent, and it was just one of the would like to direct a couple of com- the Wellstone amendment and basi- most beautiful things I have ever heard ments to him. I hope the majority lead- cally said, sure, we can agree to that. on the floor of the Senate, maybe not er saw what happened last week. After But it did not become just flypaper to so much as to who had said it, or how some work, we had a bill before the attach every amendment Senators he was saying it, but who he was say- Senate that was almost open. The edu- could come up with. We did not get off ing it about. He did a beautiful job. cation savings bill allowed all amend- into a lot of extraneous debate. Most of He speaks of great historic events ments dealing with taxation, amend- the week was spent focused on edu- and he quotes from the Bible. And yet ments dealing with education, and we cation and education tax policy, and he has spoken personally, humanly, threw in a few other amendments as that is the way we would like it to pro- about the wonders of life, and even to part of the unanimous consent agree- ceed. being the owner of a wonderful dog ment. I might add, I think what hap- It seemed to me the week before last named Billy, in such a way that has pened last week was exemplary as how that we were not going to be able to brought tears to our eyes. Having seen the Senate should operate. proceed, and we were going to have to ‘‘My Dog, Skip’’ just this past week- There were no quorum calls, or if go to cloture, which I always prefer not end, I know sometimes the beauty of there were some, they were momentary to do. I prefer to go forward without an animal or dog in your family will in nature. When an amendment was of- long debate and delay by amendments. bring tears quicker than anything per- fered, it was debated; there were no dil- But if I am given the impression, or haps. atory tactics. Even though the minor- told, in effect, we are going to offer all In today’s world, where anything ity did not like the bill that was before kinds of extraneous amendments, I older than a decade is considered an- the Senate, I think we proceeded, have to look for some way to bring it cient, his knowledge of the classical showing our good faith that we can to conclusion and get a final vote. That world is truly extraordinary, and his work on legislation and move things is why I filed cloture the end of the insistence that its somber lessons are along. In fact, regarding the one week, the previous week. relevant to our own times is truly so- amendment we added, the Wellstone Then, on Monday morning, Senator bering. amendment we had a time agreement DASCHLE called and said he thought In seasons of turmoil, it is the Sen- on it, and I think that amendment was that basically the parameters of the ate’s role to give the Nation the reas- the one of several amendments that unanimous consent request we had of- surance of stability and endurance. was agreed to. There may have been fered were fair, but there were some That is what the framers of our Con- only one other. Senators who still thought they had stitution intended when they devised The point I am making to the major- other issues they would like addressed. an upper Chamber that would be a ity leader is I hope the majority would But he thought maybe we could work steady anchor against the wild winds of allow more business to come before the on it that morning—I believe it was public passion and hasty action. Senate in the same manner because I Monday morning; it may have been Senator BYRD’s magnificent address- think, while it wasn’t necessary to Tuesday morning—but we could work es on the history of the Senate chron- show our good faith, the minority through it and get a fair agreement. As icle the work of Senators—whether re- showed we can move legislation and a matter of fact, by noon that day we nowned or obscure—who have toiled in move it quite rapidly. That bill had had done so. this body for causes larger than their scores of amendments, more Demo- So I hope this will be the procedure own advancement, both here in this cratic amendments than Republican we can use in the future. We may have room and in the old Chamber where the amendments, but I repeat: We moved the opportunity to see if we can do Senate did its work until 1859. that bill well, and I think we showed that even this very week because I Senator BYRD’s personal heroes, such how the Senate should really operate. have been urging and pushing Senators as Richard Russell of Georgia, have Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, if the Sen- to come to an agreement on how to pursued duty rather than passing ator will yield, I noted late Thursday proceed on the Export Administration glory, and in the process won for them- night that I was very much impressed Act. This is something we need to do. selves a lasting remembrance in the and pleased with the way that legisla- This is something people who are in annals of representative democracy. tion went through the Senate and that the export business want to get clari- Because of my own southern back- we were able to get to conclusion. I fied. We have not had an export law on ground and because of Senator BYRD’s made a particular note of the fine work the books since the one that was comments over the years, things he has the Senator from Nevada did, helping passed in 1979. My goodness, in this noted about Senator Russell, I have keep Members focused on the issue at area of export of technology, for in- gone back and read some of the history hand, the issue before us, and also re- stance, it changes weekly, let alone an- of this great Senator. It was inter- ducing the number of amendments and nually. We clearly need to do this. I esting to me to note that others indi- helping make it possible for us to com- think the concept of this bill is some- cated he surely could have been the plete that bill on Thursday night. thing the administration generally majority leader. Clearly, he could have I have to say the Senator, since he supports. It came out of committee assumed any role he wanted in the Sen- has been elected as the whip, assistant unanimously.

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:05 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.002 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1161 There are some legitimate concerns ignee. Under the previous order, time gave to my leadership fund. Why didn’t from members of the Armed Services will be under the control of the Sen- I? The reason I did not is that I did not Committee, the Foreign Relations ator from Wyoming, Mr. THOMAS, or legally have to. The most important Committee, the Government Affairs his designee, from 1 o’clock to 2 reason, however, is that people who Committee, and the Intelligence Com- o’clock. gave to my fund said: Do you have to mittee about how do we deal with na- The Senator from Nevada. disclose my name? And I said no, which tional security issues; how can we f was true. That is the law; I did not carve out national security issues; how have to. TRIBUTE TO SENATOR ROBERT C. can we make sure it is not a unilateral Over the last several weeks, there BYRD decision made by the Commerce De- have been a number of people writing partment; and how are the State De- Mr. REID. Mr. President, we are all about the fact I have not disclosed who partment and Defense Department very proud of Senator BYRD. I have had gave me the money and how much it going to be involved. the good fortune over my career—in was. I made a decision that even But a lot of work is being done on the business part of it as an attorney though it was unnecessary legally for that. I am hoping we can go forward on and as a government official—to work me to do that, I would disclose those that bill Tuesday or Wednesday of this with people who, for lack of a better names. I could not do that, however, week and find a way to complete it. description, are very smart. I have to until I went back to the people whom I But we will not be able to do it unless say I have not seen anyone who has told I would not make a disclosure and we find cooperation on both sides of more intellectual capacity than ROB- got their permission to do so. I am the aisle, and I hope maybe the edu- ERT BYRD. happy to report I was able to do that. cation bill can be an example we can How many people do you know who Everyone understood, and they said: follow. It may even be easier in this can recite poetry for 8 hours without Go ahead, I would rather you did not do case because I think there is actually ever reciting the same poem twice? He it, but you have told me why you have broader bipartisan support. can do that. to do it; go ahead and do that. So I appreciate what Senator REID How many people do you know have That goes right to the heart of what had to say. I agree with it. I hope that actually studied and read the Encyclo- is wrong with the campaign finance is the example we can use as we go for- pedia Britannica? Senator BYRD has. system in America today. There is no ward this year. We have a lot of work. How many people do you know have end to what is politically correct, but In spite of distractions, in spite of elec- used a congressional break to study the yet if a person follows the legal rules, tions, we still have work to do for the dictionary and read every word in the it still may not be politically correct. American people. It is important we dictionary? Senator BYRD has done It is a Catch-22. No matter what one find a way to do that for the best inter- that. does in the system, it is wrong; people ests of our country. Those of us who serve with him in of goodwill trying to do the right thing I thank Senator REID for his con- the Senate, and especially those who are criticized. tribution in that effort. serve with him on the Appropriations We have to do something. Everything Mr. REID. Mr. President, I say to the Committee, are every day amazed at I have done with my Searchlight fund, leader, I think we should be given even his brilliance. His congressional service as it is called, is totally legal. I have more leeway. I think we can get a lot has been brilliant. I look forward to his not done anything wrong. It has been more done. I don’t think, on legisla- reelection this year and his continued checked with lawyers and accountants. tion, there would be the disaster that service in the Senate. It has been a re- In fact, when people came to me and the leader believes. But I think we markable pleasure for me to serve with said, do you have to disclose my name? have made some progress, and I look Senator BYRD. I checked to make sure I was giving forward to seeing if we can make more f them the right information when I said no. progress. The export administration CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM bill, as the leader said, is a bill that I thought it was important to follow has wide bipartisan support, and we Mr. REID. Mr. President, when I was the law, and I have done that. It was should move forward on this, even a little boy, I lived in the town of important for me to keep my word. though we have some people concerned Searchlight, NV. One of my brothers, Where I grew up, there was not a about it. That is what the process is all who is 10 years older than I, worked for church and there was not a courthouse; about. They should come down and Standard Stations. He was assigned to everything was done based on people’s talk about their concerns, vote on it, a place called Ashfork, AZ, which to word. If you shook hands with someone and move it on. If there were ever a me could have been as far away as New or you told them you were going to do high-tech issue this congressional ses- York City because I had never traveled something, that was the way it had to sion, it is this bill. So the high-tech in- anyplace. be, and that is the way I felt about dis- dustry can remain competitive and When I was a young boy of 11 years, closing these names. keep that business we so value in the he allowed me to spend a week with It was very hard for me and some- United States, we have to pass this bill him in Ashfork, AZ. My brother had a what embarrassing to go back to these or very quickly the business will be girlfriend. The thing I remember most people, and say: May I have your per- going offshore. about my journey to Ashfork, AZ. The mission to disclose your name, even if I thank the leader very much, and I girlfriend had a brother about my age, you did not want it done? Even though look forward to continued progress on or a year or so older. We would play they consented, it was not an easy legislation to help the country. games. I never won a single game, not thing to do. f because I should not have, but because I have disclosed these names and the he kept changing the rules in the mid- money. The problem is the system is RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME dle of the game. It does not matter simply broken. There are traps set up The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under what the game was; as I started to win, all along the way for people who are the previous order, the leadership time he would change the rules. So I re- trying to comply with the law. If we is reserved. turned from Ashfork never having won comply with the law, sometimes we f anything, even though I should have lose the confidence of the public, who won everything. come to believe we are all in the grip of MORNING BUSINESS The reason I mention that today is wealthy special interests whose cash The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under that is kind of what campaign finance carves out ordinary Americans from the previous order, there will be a pe- is all about in America. The rules keep the system. riod for the transaction of morning changing, not for the better, but for Under our current system, money is business until 5 p.m. Under the pre- the worse. They are complicated. They the largest single factor, some say, in vious order, the time until 1 p.m. shall are impossible to understand. winning a Federal political election, be under the control of the Senator I was recently criticized because I did and a lot of times that is true. The di- from Illinois, Mr. DURBIN, or his des- not disclose the names of people who lemma we face is: Too little money,

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:05 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.005 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1162 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 and you may very well lose your polit- within the system the way it is, not fine. But that is something we need to ical position; too much money, and the the way we wish it were. do: Make it easier for people to vote. public thinks you are in someone’s As the example shows that I just We have a Presidential election that pocket, for lack of a better description. gave, that is difficult. I follow the law; is heating up now. But you know, peo- I finished an election last year. The someone comes to me and says: I want ple are talking about getting ready to State of Nevada at the time of that to give you some money. Do you have run in the next election already. This election had a population of fewer than to disclose it? I say: No. The answer is is not good for the system. As the Sen- 2 million people. My opponent and I accurate legally, but I later have to go ator has said, we have to do something spent the same amount in State party to that person and say: Well, is it OK if to shorten the election cycle so people money and funds from our campaigns. I disclose this? have more condensed elections. We each spent over $10 million for a This is a bad system and it should be There are many different ways to total of $20 million in a State of less changed. communicate now. We have all this than 2 million people. That does not The criticism that has occurred as a cable, and we have to look for a better count all the money spent in that elec- result of campaign finance generally way of doing it, and making it so tion because there were independent should cause us to do a better job. We money is not the predominant factor in expenditures also. We do not know the at least should debate the issues, and the political race. Mr. WYDEN. What the minority whip amount because there is no legal rea- ultimately change the law. Should we has essentially said is: We have what son they be disclosed, but I estimate have campaign ceilings? Do you only amounts to a permanent campaign. spend so much money? Shouldn’t we another $3 million at least. You have the election the first Tuesday In the State of Nevada, a State of shorten the election cycle somewhat? in November; people sleep in on fewer than 2 million people, we had Can’t we do better than what we have? Wednesday; and then the whole thing spent $23 million. If that is not an ex- Can’t we make it easier for people to starts all over again on Thursday. ample of why we need campaign fi- register to vote? It is time, in effect, to turn off this nance reform, there is not an example. I repeat, for the fourth time, the sys- treadmill and, heaven forbid, come to We need to do something now. tem is broken. It is up to us to save it the floor and talk about issues, such as I have talked about the State of Ne- before people are totally turned off by prescription drugs, which I have tried vada, but there are other States in American politics. to focus on for a number of months which more money is spent. It is not I yield the floor and apologize to my now. Many of our colleagues, on both unusual or uncommon to hear about friends for taking so much time. sides of the aisle, want to talk about races costing more money than the $20 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that, and the Patients’ Bill of Rights, million spent in the State of Nevada. ator from Oregon. and education. To the extent that cam- Most of those States have more popu- Mr. WYDEN. Before he leaves, I com- paign finance dominates so much of the lation, but that is still lot of money. mend the distinguished minority whip American political focus, it detracts We know presently there is a con- for speaking out on some of these ex- from those issues. troversy in the election that is going cesses in campaign finance. He men- I commend the minority whip. I to be held in New York tomorrow. tions his small State spending more thank him for his excellent presen- Why? In the Republican primary, there than $20 million. tation. has been an independent expenditure of Mr. REID. If I can interrupt and ask f $2.5 million berating JOHN MCCAIN for the Senator to yield, in my State we his environmental record and for not only have two media markets, only two CONGRATULATING SENATOR BYRD being supportive of breast cancer re- places to spend the money. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, before I search. Mr. WYDEN. I think the Senator go on to touch on the issue of prescrip- Every candidate who is running for makes an extremely important point. I tion drugs for a few moments, I, too, President of the United States is for recall in the campaign with my friend join with the majority leader, Senator breast cancer research. I have already and colleague, Senator GORDON SMITH, LOTT, and the minority whip, Senator given one example of how much it costs to succeed former Senator Packwood— REID, in congratulating Senator BYRD in the State of Nevada and why we we are from a small State as well, a lit- on the anniversary of his Senate serv- need to do something about campaign tle bigger than Nevada—Senator SMITH ice. finance reform. Certainly, in New and I, between us, went through pretty I think what is especially striking York, because of independent expendi- close to $10 million in about 5 months. about Senator BYRD’s contributions is tures, we need to do something. They Before the minority whip leaves the that when so many get tired, and so are gross; they are absurd; they are ob- floor, I want to tell him I so appreciate many get frustrated and exasperated scene—$2.5 million to distort the him speaking out on this issue. with public service—we all know there is plenty in which you can be frus- record of a fine person, JOHN MCCAIN, Certainly in Europe, for example, trated about—Senator BYRD does not indicating that he is opposed to breast they are doing some of the things the give up. He does not flinch from the cancer research. I am not going to be- distinguished minority whip is talking kinds of travails of public service. He labor the point and talk about his envi- about: shortening the election cycle seems to get stronger and stronger. trying to generate interest in the elec- ronmental record, but if one compares Those of us who watch him and seek it to whom he is running against, it is tions because the campaign is over a him out for his counsel very much ap- not that bad. These independent ex- short period of time. I think we can do preciate his contributions to the Sen- penditures are wrong, and we should do that in this country and require, for ate. But this Senator especially appre- something about them. example, that the campaign funds be ciates one of his traits, which I think is I repeat, our current system is bro- disclosed online, which many of our the hallmark of being successful in any ken and it needs to be fixed. colleagues have proposed on both sides field, and that is his persistence. He is I have spoken many times in this of the aisle. persistent about public service. He is chamber, going back more than 12 I want the Senator to know, before persistent about upholding the stand- years, about the need to reform the he leaves the floor, I very much appre- ards of the Senate. system. I have sponsored and cospon- ciate his leadership in speaking out on I join with the majority leader, Sen- sored many bills for reforming the sys- this campaign finance issue, because ator LOTT, and the minority whip in tem, including variations of the we saw in Oregon much of what the congratulating our friend and col- McCain-Feingold bill. These bills have Senator saw in Nevada. league, Senator BYRD. never even had a decent debate in this Mr. REID. I say to my friend from f body, let alone passed. We have never Oregon, I think one of the things that been able to invoke cloture. is happening in Oregon is exemplary; PRESCRIPTION DRUG Those of us who represent our States that is, people can vote at home. That AFFORDABILITY and want to accomplish good and was an experiment in the Senator’s Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, since the meaningful things, who want to make election. We were all worried it would fall, I, and other Members of the Sen- this country work better, have to work not work out right, but it worked out ate, have come to the floor of this body

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:05 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.008 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1163 to talk about the need for prescription I think there really are three prin- seems to me they can get that bar- drug coverage for older people under ciples we ought to zero in on in terms gaining power through an approach Medicare. of trying to address this issue. First, I based on choice, such as we have, as As we look at this issue, I am espe- think there is general agreement now Members of Congress, through the Fed- cially pleased that Senator DASCHLE that this program be voluntary. I think eral Employees Health Benefits sys- has been trying to reconcile the var- many Members of Congress remember tem. I am very hopeful that that ex- ious legislative proposals that have the ill-fated catastrophic care legisla- panded array of choices will be a key been introduced on this issue. I know tion, with a lot of older people believ- invisible part of a bipartisan effort to colleagues on the other side of the aisle ing at that time that they were being go forward and address this issue in the have good ideas, as well. forced to pay for catastrophic benefits Senate. I particularly commend my col- they were already receiving under their As we head to a period of town meet- league, Senator SNOWE of Maine. She existing private health coverage. ings and discussions with folks at and I have teamed up, on a bipartisan Now I believe there already is a bi- home, I know my colleagues are going basis, for more than a year now. Sen- partisan consensus—Senator DASCHLE to hear accounts from older people and ator DASCHLE is trying to bring these has touched on this a couple of times families about horrible, tragic in- bills together and make it possible for recently—that a prescription drug pro- stances where older people cannot af- us to go forward and address this vital gram ought to be voluntary for older ford medicine and often end up getting issue for seniors in a bipartisan way. people and voluntary for the various sicker and needing much more expen- What I am struck by, and what I providers, insurers, and pharma- sive care when they cannot get those want to touch on for a moment or two ceutical benefit managers who might essential prescriptions. I think we have this morning, is how significant the decide to participate in the program. I made a lot of progress in the last 2 or ramifications are with respect to this think that minimizes the possibility 3 months, with Senator DASCHLE hav- prescription drug issue. that older people and families will be- ing taken the lead, many colleagues on For example, one issue I have not lieve they are being coerced by Govern- the other side of the aisle trying to talked about in connection with this ment to pay for something they are al- bring the Senate together to find the prescription drug matter is how it is ready receiving. That voluntary aspect common ground. I think we made a lot directly and integrally tied to the mat- of such a program is one area where ter of medical errors. Many of our col- of progress. there already is bipartisan agreement. I am hopeful that when the Senate leagues were astounded at the end of Second, I think there is a general be- reconvenes after this break to visit last year when the Institute of Medi- lief that rather than inventing an en- with folks at home, when the Budget cine produced a landmark study—a tirely new structure for this program, Committee goes forward—and Senator truly landmark study—documenting it must be integrally tied to the exist- the problem of medical errors today in SNOWE and I both sit on the Budget ing Medicare program and, in par- American health care. Committee—that with the bipartisan These medical errors end up injuring ticular, fit with an agenda for Medicare leadership of Senator DOMENICI and many of our citizens, of course. They reform. Senator LAUTENBERG, we can get a gen- cost vast amounts of money. What is What the legislation I have worked erous earmark in the budget to cover striking is how many of them are tied on—the Snowe-Wyden legislation—does prescription drugs and, in effect, con- to problems connected with prescrip- is allow the administrative body— tinue the progress we have made to- tions. For example, we know when a called the SPICE board, because our wards getting a bipartisan prescription senior cannot afford to take their pre- bill stands for Senior Prescription In- drug program enacted in this session of scription or ends up only taking two surance Coverage Equity or SPICE—to the Senate. pills, when three of them are essen- contract with a variety of entities, in- I have talked with Senator LAUTEN- tially recommended by their physician, surance companies or pharmaceutical BERG, ranking Democrat, Senator that can constitute a breakdown in our benefit managers or nonprofit agen- CONRAD, others who have been involved health system or, in fact, what cies—anybody who was authorized in this issue on our side, and with Sen- amounts to a medical error. under State law to administer a pro- ator DOMENICI on the other side of the I think I have been coming to the gram. That way, we are not creating a aisle. I think there is a real openness floor of the Senate and talked on the whole new structure for dealing with to making sure there is a generous ear- issue of prescription drugs something this program; we are building on Medi- mark in that budget for a prescription like 26 times in the last few months, care as it exists today. At the same drug program we would enact this for example, talking about instances time, we are doing something else year. After we get over that hurdle, the where folks at home in Oregon are ac- which is critical; that is, adding more challenge will be, as Senator DASCHLE tually breaking up their pills, their choice to the Medicare program. has outlined, to reconcile the various cholesterol-lowering pills, because they I personally think the effort to make approaches that have been offered. As I cannot afford to take the entire pill. this program voluntary, to build on ex- mentioned, Senator SNOWE and I have They believe if they break up the pill isting Medicare coverage, which makes one we think makes sense, but we do they can stretch it. the benefits available to all seniors— not believe we have the last word. These are the kinds of medical trage- universal coverage for those eligible We think the last word ought to be- dies we are seeing across this country. for the program—and then, in addition long to the American people. The They are errors that we can correct if to those principles, add new choices to American people are saying: We want we go forward and address this issue— the Medicare program. The reason that you to deliver on this prescription drug prescription drug coverage—in a bipar- is so important is, providing choices is issue. We want it done this session. We tisan way. what is going to generate the competi- do not want it to go through yet an- It seems unconscionable to think tion that can help hold down the prices other campaign season as campaign that, in a Nation as rich and good and of medicines for our older people. fodder through the fall. We want you to powerful as ours, with all of these older We see so many seniors who can’t af- get it done this year. Take the steps people walking on an economic tight- ford their medicine. There is a great necessary to provide older people the rope, balancing their food costs against debate going on in the country now relief they need and deserve. their fuel costs, fuel costs against their about whether it is the research costs I look forward to being part of that medical bills, we can’t go forward, as of these drugs that have contributed to effort in a bipartisan fashion. Senator DASCHLE has suggested, and it. There are a variety of reasons being I yield the floor. reconcile these various bills that have offered for why older people cannot af- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- been introduced on this issue and enact ford their prescription drugs. I am in- ator from New Mexico. a comprehensive program to help older terested in debating those. (The remarks of Mr. BINGAMAN per- people with their prescription drug What I am most interested in is mak- taining to the introduction of S. 2181 bills, reduce the kinds of errors the In- ing sure older people have the kind of are printed in today’s RECORD under stitute of Medicine found, and help a bargaining power necessary to drive ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and lot of families in our country. down the costs of their medicine. It Joint Resolutions.’’)

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:05 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.010 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I As a matter of fact, our Secretary of oil. They say that if we really care suggest the absence of a quorum. Energy traveled extensively through about higher prices, we should simply The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Mideast, meeting with the OPEC eliminate our taxes. That is an inter- clerk will call the roll. ministers, encouraging them to esting point of view. The assistant legislative clerk pro- produce more oil so we will not see the Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest pro- ceeded to call the roll. price escalation that is currently oc- ducer of oil and an OPEC shareholder, Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I curring. has a special interest in keeping Iran ask unanimous consent that the order The results of that meeting were that happy now because relations between for the quorum call be rescinded. we could expect some relief from Ven- those countries are at their best since The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ezuela and Mexico. Both countries, of the Iranian revolution in 1979. objection, it is so ordered. course, are outside of OPEC, but they We see countries within OPEC work- f wanted to remind us of something, and ing for their own best interests and not THE HIGH PRICE OF OIL they communicated a little message. necessarily what is good for the United This didn’t come from the Secretary of States. The Saudis have been more re- Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, sponsive in the past, but not nec- Friday, the price of oil exceeded $30. It Energy, but it came from those who have had an opportunity to relate to essarily at this time because of their was close to $31.26. That is high—not relationship with Iran. necessarily an all-time high, but it is both Mexico and Venezuela with regard to oil prices. On the manner in which OPEC producers want to continue the pretty close. cartel’s new-found unity because it Back in 1973, when we had the Arab we came and pled for more production, the Mexicans and the Venezuelans said: funds the cash-flow. Wouldn’t you rath- oil embargo, the prices were in that er produce more oil at a higher price to neighborhood. A lot of people don’t re- Where were you when we were going broke selling our oil at $11 and $12? meet your cash-flow than a lot of oil at member 1973, or the consequences of lower prices? That is just what they the Arab oil embargo; but for those Were you giving us any assistance? Were you encouraging higher prices so are doing. who do, it was a day of reckoning. It We are seeing the role of OPEC and we could maintain our economy? Cer- was at a time when you went to the gas our neighbors in Mexico, Venezuela, tainly not. That was not the case at station to fill up and you waited—not and other countries evaluating the all. just a little while, but in some cases a kind of response they are going to Now when we see oil at $30, we go to couple of hours. You stood in line be- make to the United States at this time Mexico and we go to Venezuela, and cause gasoline was short in this coun- of emergency. try. say: We need increased production. But Over the last decade—most of it There was an indignant response they are reminding us that we weren’t under the Clinton administration—pro- from the American public that never at all concerned when the price was duction has decreased 17 percent and again would we be so dependent on im- low, and when their economy was in consumption has increased 14 percent. ported oil from other countries. As a collapse, they couldn’t count on the That is the reality of what has oc- consequence, at that time, we formed United States. curred in this country because we have the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Those are the dangers of that kind of not had an energy policy. We do not important thing to note is that in 1973 dependence. have an energy policy on coal. We do we were about 37 percent dependent on Now we are seeing OPEC on March 27 not have an energy policy on natural imported oil. perhaps responding to increased oil gas. The idea of the Strategic Petroleum production. But it is a little more com- We just saw the Federal Energy Reg- Reserve was to have a supply of oil on plex than that because there are wheels ulatory Commission basically kill hand in case there was an interruption within wheels in OPEC and relation- prospects for a gas line in the North- on our imports and we could have that ships within relationships. east corridor by making it economi- oil available for use to meet that emer- Kuwait this weekend signaled its cally unattractive for investors. We gency. That was in 1973. support for an agreement to boost pro- have an administration that suggests Today, in the year 2000, we are ap- duction. Remember, it wasn’t so long hydro is nonrenewable. It wants to proximately 56 percent dependent on ago that we fought a war against Sad- take dams down in the Pacific North- imported oil. The Department of En- dam Hussein. It was a war over oil to west. So we look at oil, we look at gas, ergy has indicated by the year 2015 to keep that country, Kuwait, from being we look at hydro, and we look at coal; 2020, we will probably be dependent to taken over by Saddam Hussein and there is no energy policy of any con- the tune of about 65 percent. Now, the Iraq. sequence. question, of course, from the stand- We are now seeing within Iran and Renewables are something we all sup- point of our national energy security Iraq a group of price hawks, if you will, port. But the reality is they contribute interests, is: What are the implications within OPEC. They are going to do less than 4 percent of the total energy of this? What are the ramifications of what is best for their country—not consumed in this country, and the our increasing dependence on imported what is best for the United States. Te- prospects, while encouraging, are not oil? heran has said that this is not the time going to give us the immediate relief Clearly, the pricing structure is de- to increase output because demand we need. termined by the availability of oil from typically declines and higher produc- As a consequence, we are experi- the producing countries that have an tion could lead to a quick collapse of encing a shock. The American public, excess capacity. That is primarily in prices. They are certainly looking out when it drives down to the gas station the Mideast. We have seen the efforts for their own best interests. Iran, with to fill up the family Blazer or sports by both Iran and Iraq to cut produc- 3.5 million barrels of daily production, vehicle, may find itself subjected to a tion. It is interesting that between is at about its maximum, analysts say. situation where it makes a pretty good those two countries, they account for Since we are talking about bed- hole in a $100 bill if it takes a 40-gallon about 8 percent of the world’s 75 mil- fellows, let’s talk about Algeria and gas tank at $2 a gallon, or thereabouts. lion barrels of daily oil production. But Libya. They also have little reason in We also have a couple of other con- now we see Baghdad and Teheran in a the short term to care about the siderations. We have the potential for new position of power and influence to world’s economy, or the United States added inflation. Somebody made the push their separate agendas in various economy specifically. interesting observation that if you con- ways. An interesting suggestion is in this sider the cost and availability of labor, We have OPEC. We know the signifi- report from the Wall Street Journal. If if you consider the cost of money— cance of what that cartel controls. the United States wants to lower its namely, interest rates that have been They decided to have a meeting to ad- price of gasoline, it should reduce its going up—and the cost of energy, you dress our emergency. The irony of that taxes. That is their answer. They sim- have the three factors for inflation. It is, that meeting is going to take place ply want to reduce our highway taxes has been estimated that for every $10 on March 27, which is hardly respond- and our other taxes and our State taxes increase in the price of oil, inflation in- ing to our emergency. that are associated with the price of creases one-half percent.

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:05 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.013 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1165 It is a very real threat to our econ- I ask unanimous consent an article Tehran in coming weeks to lobby the govern- omy, a very real exposure to our con- from the Wall Street Journal be print- ment to accept higher production levels. But the one million to two million barrels sumers out there, and I don’t think we ed in the RECORD. that OPEC is considering putting back on realize what is ahead. Not too many There being no objection, the article the market could be quickly removed if Iraq people know that every time they get was ordered to be printed in the withheld its two million barrels a day of ex- in the airplane now, they are paying a RECORD, as follows: ports. In November, Iraqi President Saddam $20 surcharge on that airline ticket, [From the Wall Street Journal, Mar. 6, 2000] Hussein pushed oil prices up almost $1 a bar- whether they go from here to Seattle OIL OUTPUT MAY BE HOSTAGE TO IRAN, IRAQ rel in a single day when he turned off his or from here to Baltimore. The North- AGENDAS spigots to protest United Nations sanctions. This time, ‘‘with oil inventories very low, east corridor has felt the impact of $2 (By Steve Liesman and Neil King, Jr.) any interruption in crude supply could cause a gallon for heating oil. Iran and Iraq, the two major oil producers The question is, Is it going to get prices to skyrocket,’’ said Gary Ross, presi- over which the U.S. has the least sway, are dent of PIRA Energy Group, a New York en- worse? The answer is, probably. When playing a crucial role in determining where ergy-consulting company. can we get relief? The question is oil prices are headed and are positioned to Whether Mr. Hussein would use the oppor- whether we want to just depend on the affect the world economy. tunity is a matter of debate, but few dispute Mideast or whether we want to reduce Together, the two countries account for 8% he has ample reason. Baghdad is feuding our dependence on imported oil. of the world’s 75 million barrels of daily oil with the U.S. about Iraq’s need to import There are many areas of this country production. But tight world oil inventories, spare parts for its oil industry. It could de- over the overthrust belt of the Rocky high prices and declining production capac- cide to use the tight oil market, analysts ity in the Organization of Petroleum Export- Mountains—Utah, Montana, North Da- say, to get Washington to ease up—or to un- ing Countries have given Baghdad and dermine U.N. sanctions altogether. ‘‘We have kota, New Mexico, Wyoming, and my Tehran new power to push their separate seen him do this before and we would not be State of Alaska—where we have a tre- agendas, analysts say. surprised if he resorted to the same tactics mendous abundance of oil and gas if OPEC members will gather in three weeks again,’’ one U.S. official said. given the opportunity to initiate explo- to decide whether to reverse the past year’s Other OPEC producers’ ability to make up ration. This is not supported by Presi- production cutbacks, which reduced world for any Iraqi cutbacks would be strained in dent Clinton. I am glad to say it is sup- output by about five million barrels a day. the short term. Mr. Ross said OPEC produc- ported by some of the Republican can- Leading producers support an increase as tion capacity has fallen by about 500,000 bar- soon as April to cool prices that recently rels a day during the past year. Venezuela in didates running for President. topped $31 a barrel for the benchmark West particular has let its capacity dwindle as it The point is, what are we going to Texas Intermediate crude. diverted oil revenue to pay for the extensive learn from history? Some say not After initial reluctance, Kuwait during the social agenda of President Hugo Chavez. In much. If the Department of Energy weekend signaled its support for an agree- time, however, OPEC countries should be predicts we will be 65-percent depend- ment by Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Mexico able to make up any shortfall with their four ent in the years 2015 to 2020, should we to boost production. Meanwhile, a strike by million to five million barrels a day of excess not be doing something about it now? oil workers in Venezuela withered quickly. capacity. We should be committed to a policy of Iran still leads the group of price hawks Mr. MURKOWSKI. I yield the floor. reducing our dependence on imported within OPEC and ‘‘is one of the key stum- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. bling blocks to coming out with a new deci- THOMAS). The Senator from Alabama. energy sources by developing sources sion,’’ said Raad Alkadiri, an analyst with in the United States. My State of Alas- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I the Petroleum Finance Co., a Washington thank the distinguished chairman of ka, in the ANWR area, has an esti- energy consultant. mated 16 billion barrels. That would be Officially, Tehran says the second quarter our Energy Committee for the re- an amount equal to what Saudi Arabia is the wrong time to increase output because marks. They are not new. He is not exports to America over an estimated demand typically declines and higher pro- making a political statement. Chair- 30-year timeframe. duction could lead to a quick collapse in man MURKOWSKI is here because he has We have areas in Louisiana, in Texas, prices. But domestic economics are at least spoken out for years, virtually since and other coastal States that want to as much of a factor. Unlike other major pro- this administration has been in office, have OCS activity, yet we have an ad- ducers, which have extra capacity, Iran’s 3.5 about discouraging—through so many million barrels of daily production is about rules, regulations, and taxes—the do- ministration that does not support its maximum, analysts believe. Declining in- that activity. That is, indeed, unfortu- vestments in its oil fields, as well as contin- mestic production of oil and gas. nate. ued U.S. sanctions on spare parts, suggest He has warned we would be at this The bottom line is, when are we production capacity may actually be declin- point. Here we are. The best way by far going to wake up? When will we relieve ing. ‘‘They don’t have more capacity to to deal with this is to make sure we our dependency on imported oil? I make up for the price drop,’’ Mr. Alkadiri have more domestic production be- might add, for those who think im- said. Higher output world-wide—which could cause it will help keep the prices down, ported oil is the answer from an envi- result in lower prices—would do little for the and it will also help ease our balance of ronmental point of view, it is esti- Iranian treasury at a time when payments payments. on $11 billion of foreign debt begin to peak. I thank the Senator for his leader- mated that from the year 2015 to 2020, Iran, which has the backing of Algeria and it will take more than 30 tankers, Libya, also has little reason in the short ship on this issue. 500,000 barrels each, docking every day term to care about the world economy. Its f in the United States, to supply that in- oil minister recently said that oil-consuming CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM crease; that would be 10,000 ships per nations should lower energy taxes if they are year. If that is not an environmental concerned about inflation from higher oil Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, Sen- risk, I suggest anyone check the reg- prices. ators from the other side of the aisle istration of the ships because they will Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter made comments about the Republican be foreign ships. and OPEC’s clear leader, has a special inter- Presidential primary, taking sides in est in keeping Iran happy. Relations between Finally, in 1990 we had 657 rigs work- those primaries. I think it is somewhat the two countries are at their best since the odd they would want to debate some of ing in this country; today we have 153. Iranian revolution of 1979. Their rapproche- In 1990, we had 405,000 jobs in the oil in- ment last year was the linchpin of OPEC’s the issues here. dustry; today we have 293,000, a 28-per- ability to cut back production. ‘‘The Saudis With regard to the concerns over con- cent decline. might have been more responsive more tributions that are going to inde- If one considers the makeup of our quickly [to world oil markets] had it not pendent groups—I believe New York trade deficit, a trade deficit of $300 bil- been for this relationship with Iran,’’ said was complained of—to run TV ads, lion, $100 billion is the cost of imported Amy Jaffe, senior energy analyst at the money was given by a small number of oil. James A. Baker III Institute for Public Pol- people who made large contributions to I encourage my colleagues to recog- icy in Houston. run those ads. It was said that this is a nize that it is time to move. It is time OPEC producers want to continue the car- tel’s newfound unity, fear a production free- justification for passing the McCain- to address opportunities to relieve our for-all if OPEC cooperation dissolves. Of Feingold campaign finance reform leg- dependence on imported oil with mean- course, oil-producing countries ultimately islation. ingful proposals on the basic premise could go ahead without Iran, as they have in My best understanding of what that that charity begins at home. the past. Venezuela’s oil minister is to visit bill is all about is that this would not

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:50 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.015 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 be covered. Fundamentally, the A tax, likewise, is a penalty. It dis- We have higher taxes on alcohol than McCain-Feingold bill covered contribu- courages, it penalizes, it hurts. It sanc- we do a lot of other products. tions of larger sums of money to polit- tions certain kinds of behavior. That is We do not tax, for example, prescrip- ical parties but it did not prevent peo- so basic as to be without dispute. tion drugs—most States do not. There ple giving large contributions to an Frankly, our Founding Fathers knew is sales tax on all kinds of products independent environmental group, an this. that are sold in our grocery stores, but independent pro-choice group, or an Professor Sindell, at Harvard, has we do not tax prescription drugs be- independent pro-life group so they written a book. I have not read the cause we know people need those drugs, could run ads during a campaign sea- book, but I read the article, I believe in and we do not want to penalize that. son and say: Candidate JEFF SESSIONS the Atlantic Monthly, about how in the Another thing we tax which I must doesn’t agree with our views, vote first 150 years of our Nation’s history, add to that list is marriage. We are against him. if you look at the debate that occurred taxing and penalizing marriage to an The problem I have had with cam- in Congress, the Senate and the House, extraordinary degree. paign finance reform is it was not in they were constantly debating what to At church Sunday in Alabama—it this McCain-Feingold bill. Why? Be- sign and what to veto and what bills to was a pleasure to get back home—my cause this is America, these are polit- support; they were always debating minister told a story about an old man ical campaigns. Is the Senate going to this principle. who had never been to town. His grand- pass a law that says individual Amer- (Mr. KYL assumed the chair.) children said: Grandpa, you need to go ican citizens can’t raise money and run Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, is this to town. He finally agreed. He had an ad and express their view as to how going to make people better? Is it never seen a zoo, so they wanted to the American public should or should going to encourage their best instincts take him to a zoo. They took him to a not vote on an issue? or will it encourage poor instincts? zoo, and he came upon a giraffe. He It is frustrating to have the moneys Will it encourage bad behavior? If they stood there and just looked at that gi- come in. I certainly believe they ought vote for or against bills on that basis, raffe. He walked around that giraffe, he to be disclosed. I was, I believe, a vic- will it make us better people? That is studied that giraffe, and he spent 2 tim or target of one of these ads when an important issue. We ought to think hours looking at that giraffe. He fi- I ran for the Senate 3 years ago. It about it. nally said: I still don’t believe it. came under the guise of an environ- We encourage a lot of activities in We are at that point with the mar- mental group, but I know the money America through our tax policies. We riage penalty. Some people do not be- came mainly to beat up on me. encourage people to give to charitable lieve it is happening, that we are tax- How can anyone say that is wrong? institutions, churches, and schools by ing marriage. It is very real. Talk to How can we say a group cannot raise making those contributions tax de- young people all over America today money and run ads during an election ductible. and ask them about what is going to campaign season about issues? I am We help families raise their children happen to their taxes when two of troubled by that. I am frustrated not by providing a deduction or a child tax them, particularly if both are working, having a lot of money myself, facing credit, which we passed a few years are married. It costs them a lot of two candidates in my primary, both of ago. money. whom spent over $1 million of their We encourage savings by making the We have to end this. We need to end own money, most of it beating up on interest on individual retirement ac- this tax penalty. The President said he me. I was struggling with $1,000 max- counts tax free. was for it. The proposal he made in his imum contributions per person to try I have introduced a bill to make the State of the Union Address and subse- to fight back. I was able to do so. For- interest that accrues on savings for quently is insignificant in meeting tunately, the American people don’t prepaid college tuition plans tax free that challenge, but it is an admission vote on who has the most money. because we ought to encourage saving that he believes there is a problem. There are other issues. We have seen for education and have families and Let’s look at it. Soon we are going to that time and time again. They are children invest in their education. be seeing legislation in this body to pretty sophisticated in how to evaluate In many States—Kentucky, for ex- deal with it. I hope we will study it this. ample—the average contribution to carefully and end this governmental I am troubled by this idea that we those plans is $47 per month. They are policy of penalizing and discouraging can, out of some sort of vision of good middle-income people who care about marriage. That is wrong. We need to government, blithely walk in and say their children’s education. They are encourage marriage. We do not need to candidates are not going to be able to saving for their children’s education, penalize singleness, but they ought not raise money; they are not going to be and we are taxing them on the interest have a financial incentive to remain able to spend money to express their that accrues on that savings for college single. We should not have public pol- ideas during an election campaign. education. icy that favors singleness over mar- When do we want to do it? They say In my view, that is bad public policy. riage. We should have a fair policy that just accept certain guidelines for 6 We discourage and penalize other ac- does not favor one over the other. months prior to the election. When do tivities we feel we can do without but I have a young staff member who we want to speak out, if it isn’t when we do not want to prohibit entirely. We married recently. He had been dating people are getting ready to vote? tax cigarettes at a very high rate. We his fiancee for over four years and they f know that tobacco is bad for our finally married. He tells me they will health. It is not a good thing to do, and pay over $1,000 a year more having MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY we have pretty high taxes, higher taxes married. They married in July of last Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I be- every year it seems, and rightly so. year, and they have to pay the mar- lieve all in government in Washington, We tax gasoline. We can talk about riage tax for the whole year. It is DC, and in every State, need to ask the cost of gasoline. Last year in Ala- $1,000. That is roughly $100 a month out ourselves: Do our legislative acts, the bama, gasoline was under $1 a gallon in of their budget simply because they public policies that we create, enhance a lot of places. Forty percent of the quit being engaged and were married. or nurture our better instincts as a cost of that gallon of gasoline was That is not right. That is wrongheaded. people? Are we conducting activities State and Federal tax because we do We do not need to continue this. and passing laws that further benefit not want people to use more than they A good friend of mine, a fine person, the better instincts of our Nation as a need, we want to keep supplies strong. unfortunately went through a divorce. people? We do not want to import anymore She divorced in January a year ago. A payment to somebody or some in- than we have to, and we want to reduce She told me that had they divorced in stitution is an incentive to them, for pollution. December, it would have saved them whatever reason, that incentivizes and There are other taxes and penalties $1,600 on their tax bill. That is approxi- encourages that activity that got them on people who pollute. That is one of mately $130 a month. They gave up the payment. the policies. that much because they did not divorce

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:05 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.017 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1167 earlier. Can you imagine a govern- having the tax man sticking his nose in one is concerned about. Frankly, the mental public policy that provides a their financial and personal matters. younger you are, the more concerned subsidy, an incentive, a bribe almost, I thank the Chair for this time. I am about it you ought to be. to divorce? That is wrong. We do not glad to see the Senator from Wyoming Another issue is doing something need to do this any longer. I believe in here. I appreciate his leadership. I about the debt that we still have, a this strongly. know the Presiding Officer has been a substantial debt that we have incurred This is a disadvantage too often to champion in eliminating a lot of in- over the last number of years and now, women. Women are just now breaking equities in the Tax Code. I thank him apparently, are expecting somebody through the glass ceiling and making for his leadership in that regard. else to pay. Another issue is tax relief. higher incomes. Many on the other side I yield the floor. These are the things we really ought of the aisle and the President say: We The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- to focus on; and I wish we would. do not want to deal with this problem ator from Wyoming. We talk about the budget. It seems to of higher income people; we only want Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I appre- me, there is probably nothing more im- to have a marriage penalty elimination ciate very much the remarks of the portant, in terms of gauging where we for the lowest income people. Senator from Alabama. We have lots of go with the Federal Government, than What is wrong with two people work- choices when we talk about tax relief, the budget, because the budget, after ing and doing modestly well today? but this is one choice that is not only all, is sort of the limitation as to where Here is an example. Heather’s income good for our country economically but we go. The limitation is the thing that is $33,000. Her husband Brad’s income is certainly as a fairness issue is one that causes us to have to establish spending $37,000. Their total income is $70,000. It each of us, I think, supports. priorities. Of course, if you had an end- is the American dream, to do well and f less amount of money, you would not make those kinds of incomes. That is need to have priorities; you would just THE REPUBLICAN AGENDA not rich. You cannot buy a house, buy spend money. I do not think many peo- a car, and educate your children well if Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, there ple would want to do that; certainly, you are not making in that range. It is are lots of things we can talk about most taxpayers would not. harder and harder to do those things if and, indeed, should talk about. The In the budget we have to find an you make less than that. Everybody Senator from Alaska talked about the amount. I think one of the things we knows that. Those are salaries one problem of fuel, the problem of petro- are dedicated to, as Republicans, and, wants to see more and more Americans leum costs. That is a very real issue for hopefully, all of us in the Senate this achieve. us, of course, and one we need to deal year, is to complete the budget and, Because they are married, they may with. We talk about the marriage tax subsequently, the appropriations, at take a standard deduction of $7,100, as penalty. There are all kinds of things the time set forth in the law and the well as two personal exemptions of we must talk about. time set forth in our operation here. $2,700. This leaves them with a taxable There are some basic issues—and I Last year, for example, we waited too income of $57,500. If they were cohabi- have talked about them before—that I long. We were here at the very end of tating, living outside marriage, Heath- believe strongly in, issues that clearly the session trying to complete the er and Brad could each take a standard are the responsibility of this body and budget. Of course, there is always con- deduction of $4,200. Heather’s taxable the responsibility of the Federal Gov- troversy at the end of the session. income would be $26,000; Brad’s would ernment to deal with. Frankly, some- There are always decisions to be made be $30,000. Their combined taxable in- times it is very difficult to do that. when you are at the end of the session. come would be $56,000. Because they Unfortunately, I suspect that Presi- It is even more difficult at the end of are married, Heather and Brad must dential election years make it even a session because the administration— pay $1,400 more than if they were co- harder than usual to do some of the particularly with this President—has habitating. To them, it means approxi- things that clearly need to be done. used the end of the session as a very ef- mately a $40-a-month charge. One of the reasons, of course, is that fective leveraging tool for the Presi- That is a policy we should end. I be- there is a great tendency to talk about dent to get what he wants; otherwise, lieve this Congress is committed to it. the things that can be used as cam- he threatens to shut down the Govern- We are going to continue to proceed paign issues as opposed to seeking solu- ment. Even though the President shut to work through the fine details of all tions. Unfortunately, that does happen. the Government down in the last expe- these tax regulations and the thou- The majority party, this side of the rience, the Congress got the blame for sands and thousands of tax pages to aisle, does have an agenda. I think we doing that. make sure we are doing it right and have a strong agenda that reflects, at We need to get this thing done. We fair. But I do not think a couple mak- least in my State, the majority of vot- need to get it done before the first of ing $80,000 or $90,000 or $100,000 ought to ers. I have been back home in my State September, and certainly before the be denied equity. Why should they be every weekend this year. We talk about end of September which is the end of taxed more than two single individuals those issues all the time. the fiscal year. making $100,000 collectively? They do I am hopeful we can focus on those We need to set the amounts so that not have to pay the extra taxes. issues. I know sometimes it is difficult they somewhat control growth. If you We are dealing with an issue whose to get those issues on the floor. It is believe, as many of us do, that there time has come. The marriage penalty difficult to get them out and to find ought to be some limitation to the size must end. We are not against some sort of solution. I believe we have of the Federal Government, it ought to singleness. I do not think there should a responsibility to do that. I think we be constitutionally limited to those be any battle between people who are have a responsibility to do that as the things that the Constitution provides. single, who think it is some sort of tax majority party. If you believe that most of the gov- advantage, and those who are married. There are times, of course, when, if erning ought to take place at the local We do not believe there should be any we could pass something, the President level, closer to the people, in the tax advantage. We are simply trying to would veto it. That is his choice. Let States and in the counties, then there level the playing field. This is a move him veto it. I think it is our responsi- ought to be some limit in growth. toward equity and fairness at its basic bility to bring those issues forward and Last year, unfortunately—and I level. It is a move to encourage good to resolve them in a way that best fits voted against the bill—we ended up public policy, good activities, such as our philosophy of what we think is with something like 71⁄2 or 8 percent marriage and raising a family, and not good for this country. growth in the budget—too much, I taxing them. It sets a goal for us that Certainly, there are a number of think. That is too much. Hopefully, we we ought to pursue. things that are very high on the agen- can hold it this year to no more than We ought to quit discouraging mar- da, such as the budget, such as the the growth due to inflation. riage, quit taxing and penalizing it, spending level and for what, in fact, Of course, there are new programs and allow people to make their choices the taxes are spent. Social Security, I that have to be funded. But there also in this country as they choose without am sure, is an issue that almost every- ought to be a termination to some of

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.020 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1168 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 the programs that are there. It is very We have seen so many demographic just say, well, we will pay it off when difficult to do that. changes. It started out at a time when we get some money, whatever, but, in Last year, we had sort of fancy foot- almost 20 people were working for fact, say, we are going to set aside work which allowed us to spend more every one who was drawing benefits. enough money each year, as you would than it really seemed as if we were Now it is about three. It will soon be on a mortgage on your home, and say, spending. But now, finally, of course, it two. Of course, it will be almost impos- in 15 years we will pay off this $3 tril- comes out that we spent more. sible then to provide those kinds of lion of debt or whatever it happens to In fairness, we also did some good benefits over time. What do we do? We be, publicly owned debt. Each year the things last year. For the second time have to make some changes, pretty payment on that will be in the budget. in about 25 years we balanced the budg- clearly. It will be there. It will automatically et in operational dollars. For the sec- There are several options. One is to be spent for that purpose. And over a ond time in about 40 years, we did not increase taxes. Social Security taxes period of time we would do away with spend Social Security money for the are the highest taxes many people pay, that debt that is owned by the public operations of Government. That is about 12.5 percent of their earnings and earns a substantial amount of in- good. That is very good. Those are two when we take into account what the terest. I think a couple of years ago we things we ought to continue to do. employer pays—a very high percent- paid about $380 billion a year on inter- One of the other things that ought to age. So that is not a very popular op- est out of this budget of ours to do happen—there is a good opportunity tion. We could reduce benefits. Benefits that. I think that is one of the things this year—is to have a biennial budget are not especially high now. That is we clearly could do. so that, as is the case with most not really a very attractive option ei- Finally, of course, assuming there is States, we can deal with the budget ther. So the third option is to increase still some left, we could, as the Senator every other year, which then gives us a the return on the money that is in the from Alabama has said, do something year to have oversight. One of the most Social Security trust fund. There are about returning these excesses to the important things that Congress ought billions of dollars there, of course. taxpayers who paid them in in the first to have is oversight of the agencies, Under the law they can only be in- place and certainly deserve to have oversight of the regulations, so that we vested in Government securities. So them. Obviously, there are different can ensure that what we have done, they bring a relatively small return. ideas about how that is done, whether what we have passed, what we have put And up until now, they haven’t even it is marriage penalty, estate tax, into law, is, indeed, working; in fact, as done that because they have been re- whether it is an across-the-board tax. the money is being spent, the account- placing debt for other purposes. The fact is, that money should go back ability is there, and so on. We could do We have a plan that ought to be con- to the people who paid it in. It is really that. Hopefully we will be able to do sidered and put into place. The admin- bad policy to keep extra money in that. istration keeps talking about saving It seems to me, the budget is key to Washington because it will be spent. managing the Government and is some- Social Security but doesn’t have any Once we have met our obligations, thing we ought to be doing. Of course, plan to do so. I think there is a plan hopefully that can be returned. the spending ought to be within the out there. There is a bill of which I am These are the things that are clearly budget. We spend something like $1.7 a cosponsor, along with others, that before us. There are many other items, trillion in our budget—almost an in- would, in fact, set up individual ac- of course, but these are the ones we comprehensible amount of money. Last counts and would take at least a por- have to do. These are the ones the year I think $586 billion of that was in tion, whatever portion we could decide American people want us to do. These discretionary spending. The rest of it upon, and that account would belong to are the ones people in Wyoming talk was already set. you or to me. It would be there to be about when I am there. This year we are dealing with the invested in your behalf. It could be in- I have to mention one other area question of, if it was $586 billion last vested in equities; it could be invested they talk about that is a not in this time, how much do we spend? Do we in bonds. The return would be substan- category, but it has to do with manage- spend $600 billion? Do we spend $630 bil- tially higher than it is now. Over a pe- ment of public lands. It has to do with lion? riod of 40, 50 years, that would bring a the so-called land legacy this adminis- It is hard. I think it is more difficult really good return and fund the pro- tration has been working on for some when you have the idea of a surplus gram. time. Apparently the President, want- than it is when you have the idea of a Furthermore, if one was unfortunate ing to leave some kind of a Teddy Roo- deficit. When you have a surplus, ev- enough not to use the program, passed sevelt legacy, wants to change the leg- erybody has ideas as to where we ought away before they had the chance to get acy he has before he leaves in several to spend all that extra money. But it the benefits, it would belong to them. months, to have it be some sort of a isn’t extra money. It belongs to the It would be part of their estate. I think setting aside of public resources for taxpayers. When we have done those that is a reasonable way to do it, one singular uses. That doesn’t mean a lot things we think are essential for good we ought to fully consider. to people who live in States where Fed- Government, then the surplus money The other issue with which we need eral lands are not a big issue. My State ought to be used in other ways. to deal, with regard to the budget and of Wyoming is 50 percent owned by the It is my belief, and the belief of money, is the debt. We still have a sub- Federal Government; Nevada is 85 per- many, that we ought to limit the size stantial amount of debt. Part of it is cent owned by the Federal Govern- of Government, we ought to limit the privately held and part is held by So- ment, and it varies in between. number of things we fund, and we need cial Security dollars; part of it is pub- The things that happen in those to have better Government. Certainly, licly held. We talk all the time about States economically and other ways we can do that. We can do that in our reducing the debt. We did, indeed, last are affected greatly by the manage- appropriations. year put the Social Security money ment of those lands. We have seen a Social Security. Almost everyone over there and replace publicly held number of designs to set aside lands for talks about Social Security. Almost debt. The fact is, when that is to be uses different than have been in the everyone would agree that Social Secu- used for benefits, the taxpayers at that law. The law now provides there will be rity is one of the most important time will still have to bail out that wilderness set aside, or, indeed, that issues that we face. Social Security, of money so it can be used in the trust they be set aside for multiple use, course, is not a retirement program. It funds. which means for recreation, for hunt- is a supplement, but it is very impor- What we would like to do is, assum- ing, for scenery, for grazing, for min- tant. When I talk, particularly to ing we have paid what is substantially erals, for all kinds of things under the young people, most of them say: I will needed for programs, set aside Social multiple use concept. never see any benefits. They are prob- Security money. If there is still some When that is not available, then the ably right. Unless there are some surplus there, I think we ought to dedi- economies of our States suffer greatly, changes, the program will not sustain cate a portion of that to paying off the as do the long-term upkeep and avail- itself. debt and do it in a systematic way, not ability and accessibility of those lands

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.023 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1169 for Americans. I happen to be chair of RECESS East Podunk; we are talking about the National Park Subcommittee. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my doing business with 20 percent of the purpose of a park is to maintain re- capacity as the Senator from Arizona, people of this Earth. sources and to provide an opportunity I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Let me explain what the PNTR vote for its owners, the American people, to ate stand in recess until 3 p.m. today. is really about. Congress has placed enjoy it. Now we find ourselves faced Thereupon, the Senate, at 2:10 p.m., conditions on our trade with China. with a number of things being proposed recessed until 3 p.m.; whereupon, the These stipulations are not consistent that would limit access, limit the en- Senate reassembled when called to with the core World Trade Organiza- joyment of these lands: 40-million order by the Presiding Officer [Ms. tion obligations for member countries to grant each other unconditional, acres roadless in the national parks, COLLINS]. for example, which has never been fully The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my most-favored-nation treatment. If we explained as to what it means. The An- capacity as a Senator from the State of do not grant permanent normal trading tiquities Act is being used to set aside Maine, I suggest the absence of a relations with China, thus removing lands only by action of the President. quorum. The clerk will call the roll. the Jackson-Vanik restrictions, and if, The Congress is not involved. BLM has The legislative clerk proceeded to at the same time, China eventually be- set out a roadless plan without details; call the roll. comes a World Trade Organization nobody knows exactly what that Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I member—and this is going to happen means. Does it mean you are not acces- ask unanimous consent that the order sooner or later—then the World Trade sible to it, that there are no roads to for the quorum call be rescinded. Organization rules will require the get to it? Forest regulation—instead of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without United States to opt out of the tariff having multiple uses, one of the con- objection, it is so ordered. and market access concessions we cepts of the plan goes totally to ecol- Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, helped negotiate. It does not hurt China, it does not ogy. No one knows exactly what that regardless of the conditions for speak- hurt any of the other 137 members of means. ing in morning business, I ask unani- the World Trade Organization, but it is We have proposals from the adminis- mous consent to speak for 15 minutes. going to help us because these other tration to put billions of dollars, over a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without countries will get market access. Other $1 billion each year, directly to pur- objection, it is so ordered. chase more Federal land. In the West, countries will gain and build market we think there is a substantial amount f share in China while the United States now. PERMANENT NORMAL TRADING is sitting on the sidelines. This will be We have a lot of things to do. I am RELATIONS WITH CHINA at the expense of the American soy- confident we will get to them. I hope bean farmers, at the expense of the we do. I think we should. There is a Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, American pork producers, at the ex- philosophy, of course, that is different there are a number of misconceptions pense of the American insurance com- among Members of the Senate as to the about the upcoming vote in the Senate panies, and other financial service pro- role of the Federal Government, as to to grant China permanent normal trad- viders. You can list any segment of the the size of the Federal Government, as ing relations or, as we often call it, American economy. I happen to list to whether or not in an area of edu- PNTR. I will refer to it as normal trad- those that are very much related to the cation, for example, there is flexibility ing relations. economy of my State. In the process, to send the money, if you are going to Today, as chairman of the Inter- China—this country with 20 percent of support education, to the States and national Trade Subcommittee, and to the world’s population—will not be let them decide how it is used, or do inform my colleagues about the impor- hurt one bit, either. you have the Federal Government bu- tance of this issue because I favor nor- Let’s make it clear. Let’s say some- reaucracy in Washington tell people mal trading relations with China, I how the Congress decides we do not how it should be used. Frankly, wheth- want to address two misunderstandings want permanent normal trading rela- er it is schools or whether it is health regarding China. tions with China, and China joins the care, whether it is highways, whatever, The first misconception is that a World Trade Organization. China gets the needs in Wyoming are quite dif- vote by the Senate on normal trading the benefit of that. All the other coun- ferent than they are in New York and relations is a vote to admit China to tries get the benefit of that. Let’s say Pennsylvania. The school district in the World Trade Organization. We do we decide to not complete the agree- Meeteetse, WY has different needs than not have anything to do with China ment with China. China is not going to Pittsburgh. We ought to be able to rec- being in the World Trade Organization. be hurt one bit. In fact, hundreds of ognize that and allow local people to be It is a wrong misconception. Also, millions of Chinese consumers—20 per- able to do that. there is a belief if we do not approve cent of the world’s population—will That is one of the big differences we PNTR, China will not be able to join reap the benefits of free trade. Our have on this floor. The minority whip the World Trade Organization. As a farmers and businesses will surely suf- this morning talked about coming to- member of the World Trade Organiza- fer. This is not fair. gether to do things, a perfectly great tion, we can say something about it Since I am a Republican, I would like idea. But as long as there is opposition through our representative there, but to quote a Democrat. Within the last to those concepts of letting States and in the Senate our vote on PNTR will week, before the Senate Agriculture counties participate, then it is very dif- not affect China’s ability to join the Committee, Secretary of Agriculture ficult to do that. WTO. Glickman said something very inter- I am hopeful we will look forward. I I want to tell my colleagues what esting. He said that for a couple dec- am sure we will; that is the system. will be consequence of not approving ades we have been letting almost any- This is a great system. There are weak- permanent normal trading relations thing from China they want to export nesses and complaints, of course. But with China. The only thing that will come into our country, with few re- after all, this is the best system in the happen if we vote against permanent strictions. Yes, this open access has world. It is up to us to make it work. normal trading relations with China is certainly helped our consumers. When I suggest the absence of quorum. that American farmers and all of our we talk about the difficulty of getting The PRESIDING OFFICER. The businesses will miss out on lower tariff our goods into China, we have to deal clerk will call the roll. rates and the other market-access con- with state trading organizations, and The legislative clerk proceeded to cessions China will grant to farmers with a lot of nontariff trade barriers. call the roll. and businesses in other countries. So it is quite obvious this agreement The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my Remember, China is not just a big with China would be a win-win situa- capacity as the Senator from Arizona, chunk of land; China is 20 percent of tion for the United States of America. I ask unanimous consent that the order the world’s population. When we talk That is Secretary of Agriculture for the quorum call be rescinded. about doing business with China, we Glickman speaking not only about ag- Without objection, it is so ordered. are not talking about doing business in riculture but speaking about all the

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.025 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1170 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 nonagricultural manufacturing prod- much of it from my State of Iowa—the world in a very large way without ex- ucts and services that we can send to leading producer of soybeans of the 50 pending American blood and deploying that country as a result of this agree- States. American military might around the ment. When China’s soybean imports hit world. This is one of those rare oppor- Remember, the first misconception I their peak in 1997, soybean meal in the tunities, through commerce and cited is that some believe if China does United States was trading at an aver- through a very peaceful approach, to not get permanent normal trading rela- age base price of about $240 per ton. do something for peace around the tions, that it is going to keep China This meant for a while farmers were world. from joining the World Trade Organiza- getting a lot better price than they are I urge my colleagues to join me in tion. But if China does get in the World now for soybeans, sometimes close to supporting permanent normal trading Trade Organization, she will have a $7 per bushel. Everyone was better off. relations with China. fairly free trade relationship with 137 China’s consumers got what they want- I suggest the absence of a quorum. other countries. And then we will not ed. American soybean growers pros- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have that same agreement with China. pered. Of course, this is the way trade clerk will call the roll. It will be a lose-lose situation for is supposed to work. The legislative clerk proceeded to America. But suddenly, Chinese state-run trad- call the roll. The second misconception I want to ing companies arbitrarily shut off im- Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, I address is that even if China does get ports of soybeans. Soybean meal that ask unanimous consent that the order into the World Trade Organization, it was selling in 1997 for $240 per ton in for the quorum call be rescinded. will not mean that much right away the United States plummeted to $125 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for American manufacturers and Amer- per ton by January 1999. Soybeans sell- objection, it is so ordered. ing for over $7 per bushel in 1997, fell to ican agriculture. f That is something that could not be just over $4 per bushel by last summer. further from the truth because we are So you can imagine what happened THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE going to reap immediate benefits from on the farm with the loss of that in- Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the China having normal trading relations come. Combined with other factors, close of business Friday, March 3, 2000, with us. As well, with China being a farmers were unable to pay their bills. the Federal debt stood at member of the World Trade Organiza- Many farmers who were considered by $5,742,858,530,572.10 (Five trillion, seven tion, we will benefit from that rela- their bankers to be well off are strug- hundred forty-two billion, eight hun- gling to recover. In trade, what hap- tionship with China. Because we are dred fifty-eight million, five hundred pens in China does make a difference in also in the WTO, we will benefit from thirty thousand, five hundred seventy- the United States of America, at least what happens with the increased trade two dollars and ten cents). that results from that. with our economy. This shows what occurs when protec- One year ago, March 3, 1999, the Fed- The fact is, China is not only a large tionism, when trade barriers, when tar- eral debt stood at $5,653,396,000,000 economy, it also happens to be a very iffs, and when government-run controls (Five trillion, six hundred fifty-three dynamic economy. Because they have take the place of the free market. billion, three hundred ninety-six mil- made economic reforms there, China’s Trade is distorted. Consumers abroad lion). leaders have sparked an economic re- have less choice. And American family Five years ago, March 3, 1995, the newal that has led to growth rates of 7 farmers suffer. It also demonstrates Federal debt stood at $4,840,473,000,000 to 10 percent every year of the last dec- how important China’s entry into the (Four trillion, eight hundred forty bil- ade, easily dwarfing the rates of our World Trade Organization is for Amer- lion, four hundred seventy-three mil- own superheated economy in the ica’s farmers. lion). United States. With a new bilateral market access Twenty-five years ago, March 3, 1975, China’s economy has grown 7 to 10 agreement in place, and with meaning- the Federal debt stood at percent. Quite frankly, I do not know ful protocol agreements that should $496,847,000,000 (Four hundred ninety- whether they want to admit this, but soon be in place, China will not be able six billion, eight hundred forty-seven China’s economy has to grow at least 5 to use straight state trading enter- million) which reflects a debt increase percent for them to make room for all prises to arbitrarily restrict and ma- of more than $5 trillion— the young people coming into the nipulate agriculture trade, and trade in $5,246,011,530,572.10 (Five trillion, two workforce. any product, for that matter. hundred forty-six billion, eleven mil- Any way you look at it—the 5 per- Once China has entered the World lion, five hundred thirty thousand, five cent they have to have to keep people Trade Organization, they will have to hundred seventy-two dollars and ten employed or the 7 to 10 percent they do away with those organizations that cents) during the past 25 years. have had in recent years—there is a lot violate the principles of a free market f of new prosperity in China. As a con- economy because they will have to in ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS sequence of this, China is buying a order to get into the World Trade Orga- great deal of everything, especially ag- nization. For the first time in history, riculture products. China would be bound by enforceable PESTICIDE EXPOSURE But because about one-third of Chi- international trade rules. na’s economic activity is generated and When we trade with other countries, ∑ Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I controlled by state-owned enterprises, we export more than farm equipment, rise in support of the amendment of- China often manipulates its markets in soybeans, computer chips, insurance, fered by Senator BOXER to S. 1134 that a way that harms its trading partners. banking, a lot of services. We export would help to protect children from ex- This agreement we have with China part of our society and what our soci- posure to pesticides used in schools. In takes care of this problem. I would like ety stands for, the American values the wake of tragic incidents in schools to give you an example. It is one that and ideals that can be communicated across the nation, many people now is well known to the soybean farmers sometimes in commerce, that can think of school safety in terms of en- of my own State of Iowa. never be communicated by American hanced protection from violent crime. In 1992, China soybean oil consump- political leaders and by American dip- My colleague’s amendment addresses a tion shot up from about 750,000 metric lomats. I think the exporting of our less visible aspect of school safety: the tons to 1.7 million metric tons. Keeping values and our ideals is very good. This need to reduce environmental health pace with this increased new demand, is surely good for the World Trade Or- hazards from pesticides. soybean oil imports also more than ganization. It is good for China. It is Because of their smaller size, greater doubled. good for the United States. I believe it intake of food and air relative to body In order to keep up with surging do- is part of the process of keeping the weight, recreational environment, and mestic demand, China imported more peace. developing systems, children are at soybeans and soybean meal, much of it We seldom get a real chance in Con- higher risk from pesticide exposure from the United States, and, in fact, gress to make this a better and safer than adults. Numerous studies show

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.037 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1171 that pesticides can pose health risks to school system in Cheshire, Con- Training, transmitting, pursuant to law, the children, such as impaired cognitive necticut, that has very successfully im- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Unemployment In- skills, fatigue, burns, elevated rates of plemented these methods, known as In- surance Program Letter No. 3–95, Change 3’’, childhood leukemia, soft tissue sar- received March 2, 2000; to the Committee on tegrated Pest Management, or IPM. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. coma, and brain cancer. Pesticides can The Cheshire school system works EC–7857. A communication from the Assist- be absorbed from exposure through closely with local contractors, who ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion. carry out monthly visual inspections of Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the One recent study showed that after a the schools, use least toxic pesticides 1999 annual report relative to the Depart- single broadcast use of chlorpyrifos, a when required, and apply them after ment’s prison impact assessment; to the pesticide commonly used in schools, Committee on the Judiciary. hours and after contacting the school EC–7858. A communication from the Assist- the chemical remained on children’s nurse. SEPA would require that, like ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative toys and hard surfaces for two weeks, the Cheshire schools, schools nation- Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, the resulting in exposure 21–119 times wide ensure that pesticides are applied 1998 annual report relative of the National above the current recommended safe safely and only when alternatives have Institute of Justice; to the Committee on the dose. failed. Judiciary. Last year, I requested that the Gen- I am pleased to be able to support EC–7859. A communication from the Assist- eral Accounting Office review the fed- ant Administrator, Bureau for Legislative Senator BOXER today in her effort to and Public Affairs, Agency for International eral requirements that govern the use help parents protect their children by Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, of pesticides in schools and the exist- reducing their exposure to potentially a report on economic conditions in Egypt, ence of data on the use and incidences harmful pesticides. And I hope that 1998–99; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- of illnesses related to exposure. In Jan- there will be further opportunities to tions. uary when I released the GAO report, discuss the important issue of decreas- EC–7860. A communication from the Acting ‘‘Use, Effects, and Alternatives to Pes- ing children’s exposure to pesticides in General Counsel, Department of Defense, ticides in Schools,’’ I noted that its re- ∑ transmitting a draft of proposed legislation schools. relative to military construction and related sults underscore the lack of both com- f activities; to the Committee on Armed Serv- prehensive information about the ices. amount of pesticides used in our na- HONORING MR. JACK BUTCHER OF EC–7861. A communication from the Direc- tion’s schools, and data on whether LOOGOOTEE, INDIANA tor, Federal Register transmitting, pursuant pesticide exposure is adversely affect- ∑ Mr. BAYH. Mr. President, I rise to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prices, ing our children’s health. today not only on my own behalf but Availability and Official Status of Federal In January, I called on Adminis- also on behalf of my senior colleague, Register Publications’’ (RIN3095–ZA02), re- ceived March 2, 2000; to the Committee on trator Browner to task her agency to Senator RICHARD LUGAR, to honor a fel- Governmental Affairs. take immediate steps to protect chil- low Hoosier, Mr. Jack Butcher. Mr. EC–7862. A communication from the Direc- dren from exposure to pesticides in President, as you know, the game of tor, Office of Personnel Management, trans- schools, including providing guidance basketball is synonymous with the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule to applicators and school districts on great state of Indiana. Our affection for entitled ‘‘Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolish- the relative exposures of different ap- the game goes much deeper than the ment of the Franklin, PA Nonappropriated plication methods, taking action to ap- Fund Wage Area’’ (RIN3206–AJ00), received sport itself. We love the game of bas- March 2, 2000; to the Committee on Govern- propriately label pesticides that are ketball because of the values that it in- mental Affairs. being used in school environments, and stills: spirit, teamwork, dedication, EC–7863. A communication from the Chair- consider conducting a full-scale statis- and most important, hard work. man, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans- tical survey on the use of pesticides in We rise today to honor Coach Jack mitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s schools to determine whether risks are Butcher of Loogootee, Indiana, for his report under the Government in the Sun- posed to children by pesticides through great success in the game of basket- shine Act for calendar year 1999; to the Com- mittee on Governmental Affairs. cumulative exposure. ball, and for his outstanding service EC–7864. A communication from the Sec- Ultimately, these measures all would and contributions off the court. Coach retary of Transportation, transmitting a lead to better information about the Butcher has spent the last 43 years of draft of proposed legislation relative to fis- risks of pesticide exposure to children. his life coaching, teaching and influ- cal year 2001 appropriations for certain mari- However, we also need to act now to encing the young men and women of time and other purposes; to the Committee help parents protect their children in Loogootee High School. He has taught on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the interim. In 1999, Connecticut EC–7865. A communication from the Acting countless students lessons about hard Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- passed a bill requiring schools to create work and dedication that one cannot tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department registries of parents who wish to be in- learn from a book. of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, formed prior to school use of pes- On December 28, 1999, Mr. Butcher the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the ticides. Several other states have achieved a remarkable milestone in In- Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Atka taken similar action. However, parents diana basketball history, winning his Mackerel in the Central Aleutian District in many states still do not have access 760th career game, and becoming the and Bering Sea Subarea of the Bering Sea to information about when and what all-time winningest coach in Indiana and Aleutian Islands’’, received February 25, pesticides are being used in their chil- 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, high school basketball history. Mr. Science, and Transportation. dren’s schools. Senator BOXER’s amend- President, once again, Senator LUGAR EC–7866. A communication from the Acting ment would remedy this problem by and I would like to commend Coach Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- ensuring that all parents receive ad- Jack Butcher for his outstanding con- tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department vance notification before toxic pes- tributions both on and off the hard- of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, ticides are applied on school or day wood. His legacy will be permanently the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the care center grounds. embedded in the record books and in Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Trawl- In addition to supporting Senator ing in Stellar Sea Lion Critical Habitat in the hearts and minds of the people of the Central Aleutian District of the Bering BOXER’s notification amendment, I am Loogootee.∑ Sea and Aleutian Islands’’, received March 2, a cosponsor of Senator TORRICELLI’s f 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, School Environment Protection Act of Science, and Transportation. 1999, or SEPA, which is currently be- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER EC–7867. A communication from the Acting fore the Agriculture Committee. In ad- COMMUNICATIONS Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- dition to recognizing the need for pa- The following communications were tional Marine Fisheries Service, Department rental notification before pesticides laid before the Senate, together with of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, are used in schools, SEPA would create accompanying papers, reports, and doc- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of a Closure (Opens Directed Fishing for Pacific a national requirement that when pes- uments, which were referred as indi- Cod in the Western and Central Regulatory ticides are used in schools, only the cated: Area in the Gulf of Alaska)’’, received March safest methods are followed in order to EC–7856. A communication from the Assist- 2, 2000; to the Committee on Commerce, protect children. I recently visited a ant Secretary of Labor, Employment and Science, and Transportation.

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.034 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 EC–7868. A communication from the Asso- Information, Office of Policy, Planning and to the Speaker of the United States House of ciate Bureau Chief, Wireless Telecommuni- Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agen- Representatives. cations Bureau, Federal Communications cy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, of a rule entitled ‘‘Diclosulam; Pesticide Tol- POM–423. A concurrent resolution adopted the report of a rule entitled ‘‘1998 Biennial erance’’ (FRL #6492–3), received March 3, by the Legislature of the State of South Da- Regulatory Review—Amendment of Part 97 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- kota relative to railroad cars and railroad of the Commission’s Amateur Service Rules’’ trition, and Forestry. companies operating in the State of South (WT Docket No. 98–143, FCC 99–412), received EC–7880. A communication from the Con- Dakota; to the Committee on Commerce, March 2, 2000; to the Committee on Com- gressional Review Coordinator, Regulatory Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. Analysis and Development, Policy and Pro- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 8 EC–7869. A communication from the Pro- gram Development, Animal and Health In- Whereas, there have been numerous acci- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- spection Service, Department of Agriculture, dents and unnecessary fatalities at unlit and tion, Department of Transportation, trans- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of unguarded railroad crossings throughout our mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule a rule entitled ‘‘Brucellosis in Cattle; State state; and entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Boeing and Area Classifications; Arkansas’’ (Docket Whereas, means now exist by which citi- Model 747–100, –200, and –300 Series Airplanes; #97–108–2), received March 3, 2000; to the zens can be made aware that there are rail- Docket No. 99–NM–366 (2–29/3–2)’’ (RIN2120– Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and road cars blocking the road ahead; and AA64) (2000–0124), received March 2, 2000; to Forestry. Whereas, railroad reflectorization would the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–7881. A communication from the Chair- provide positive indication of the presence of Transportation. man, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans- a railroad car; and EC–7870. A communication from the Sec- mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Whereas, some of the railroads operating retary of the Commission, Bureau of Con- ‘‘Abnormal Occurances Fiscal Year 1999’’; to in the state have recognized the need for sumer Protection, Federal Trade Commis- the Committee on Environment and Public reflectorized railroad cars and have volun- sion transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Works. tarily reflectorized their railroad cars; and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Appliance Labeling EC–7882. A communication from the Direc- Whereas, other railroads have not imple- Rule, 16 CFR, Part 305’’ (RIN3084–AA74), re- tor, Federal Emergency Management Agen- mented such a reflectorization program: ceived March 6, 2000; to the Committee on cy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Now, therefore, be it Commerce, Science, and Transportation. relative to funding for the response to the Resolved, by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth EC–7871. A communication from the Assist- emergency declared as a result of the severe Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the ant Secretary of Defense, Health Affairs, House of Representatives concurring therein, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- fires in California; to the Committee on En- vironment and Public Works. That all owners of railroad cars in South Da- ative to the feasibility and advisability of of- kota and all railroad companies operating in fering chiropractic health care within the EC–7883. A communication from the Chair- man, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans- South Dakota be hereby requested to volun- Military Health System; to the Committee tarily reflectorize their railroad cars; and be on Armed Services. mitting, pursuant to law, a draft of proposed it further EC–7872. A communication from the Direc- legislation relative to appropriations for fis- Resolved, That all owners of railroad cars tor, Financial Management, General Ac- cal year 2001; to the Committee on Energy in South Dakota and all railroad companies counting Office transmitting, pursuant to and Natural Resources. operating in South Dakota be hereby re- law, the 1999 annual report of the Comptrol- f quested to voluntarily adopt a policy of only lers’ General Retirement System; to the leasing railroad cars that have been Committee on Governmental Affairs. PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS EC–7873. A communication from the Chief, reflectorized; and be it further The following petitions and memo- Resolved, That the South Dakota Congres- Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, rials were laid before the Senate and sional Delegation and the Clinton Adminis- Department of the Treasury, transmitting, were referred or ordered to lie on the pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tration be hereby requested to enact legisla- ‘‘Tentative Differential Earnings Rate’’ (No- table as indicated: tion that would require railroads operating tice 2000–16), received March 28, 2000; to the POM–421. A resolution adopted by the City in the United States to reflectorize all of Committee on Finance. Council of the City of Buffalo, NY relative to their railroad cars in a timely manner. EC–7874. A communication from the Assist- the proposed Great Lakes Grant Program; to ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, U.S. De- the Committee on Environment and Public POM–424. A resolution adopted by the partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Works. House of the Legislature of the Common- law, a report relative to the danger pay rate POM–422. A concurrent resolution adopted wealth of Pennsylvania relative to the pro- for Montenegro; to the Committee on For- by the General Assembly of the State of posed Firefighter Investment and Response eign Relations. Iowa relative to the lower Des Moines River; Enhancement Act; to the Committee on EC–7875. A communication from the Assist- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ant Secretary, Export Administration, De- lic Works. HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 319 partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 101 Whereas, Fire departments and their vol- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Re- unteer members and employees are an essen- Whereas, the lower Des Moines River is one visions to License Exception CTP’’ (RIN0694– tial element in preserving the public order of the most important natural resources in AC14), received March 3, 2000; to the Com- and safety in the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- southeast Iowa; and mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- vania; and fairs. Whereas, the lower Des Moines River is im- Whereas, Firefighters throughout the Com- EC–7876. A communication from the Assist- pacted by the reservoir at Lake Red Rock; monwealth of Pennsylvania make great sac- ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, De- and rifices on behalf of their fellow Pennsylva- partment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant Whereas, the United States Corps of Engi- nians on a daily basis; and to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Design neers is responsible for the management of Whereas, Federal, State and local govern- Considerations Handbook’’ (DOE HDBK 1132– the reservoir; and ment all share an unspoken obligation to 99), received March 2, 2000; to the Committee Whereas, the last management plan was protect the health and safety of firefighters on Energy and Natural Resources. put into effect for the reservoir at Lake Red as well as the entirety of the general public; EC–7877. A communication from the Assist- Rock in 1993; and and ant General Counsel for Regulatory Law, De- Whereas, the management plan has had a Whereas, This obligation requires that fire partment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant tremendous impact on the lower Des Moines departments have the financial resources to to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Inte- River, concerning both water quality and purchase necessary equipment and other grated Safety Management Systems recreation; and items; and Verification Team Leader’s Handbook’’ (DOE Whereas, there seems to be an adverse im- Whereas, Fire departments constantly find HDBK 3027–99), received March 2, 2000; to the pact on the environment due to the present themselves under increased financial con- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- management plan of Red Rock Reservoir: straints in the effort to provide exemplary sources. Now, therefore, be it public protection; and EC–7878. A communication from the Direc- Resolved by the Senate, the House of Rep- Whereas, State and local governments con- tor, Office of Regulatory Management and resentatives concurring, That the Iowa Gen- tinue to bear the overwhelming burden for Information, Office of Policy, Planning and eral Assembly requests the United States funding fire departments throughout the Evaluation, Environmental Protection Agen- Corps of Engineers to conduct a new study Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; therefore cy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report regarding the management of the lower Des be it of a rule entitled ‘‘Bentazon; Pesticide Toler- Moines River; and be it further Resolved, That the House of Representa- ance’’ (FRL #6492–7), received March 3, 2000; Resolved, That copies of this Concurrent tives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Resolution be sent by the Secretary of the strongly urge the United States House of and Forestry. Senate to the members of Iowa’s delegation, Representatives and Senate to pass and EC–7879. A communication from the Direc- to the President of the United States, to the enact the Firefighter Investment and Re- tor, Office of Regulatory Management and President of the United States Senate, and sponse Enhancement Act (H.R. No. 1168) and/

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.012 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1173 or similar legislation in order to provide S. 2181. A bill to amend the Land and and in some of our funding priorities, I direly needed funding for fire departments; Water Conservation Fund Act to pro- believe our underlying goals are the and be it further vide full funding for funding the Land same. I am committed to working with Resolved, That copies of this resolution be and Water Conservation Fund, and to them, and with all other interested transmitted to the presiding officers of each house of Congress and to each member of provide dedicated funding for other Senators, as we try to pass a bill this Congress from Pennsylvania. conservation programs, including year. coastal stewardship, wildlife habitat I would like to add that my primary POM–425. A resolution adopted by the protection, State and local part and goal in introducing this bill is to try Board of Chosen Freeholders, Cape May open space preservation, historic pres- and move the legislative process for- County, NJ relative to the disposal of con- ervation, forestry conservation pro- ward in the Senate. I think a consensus taminated materials in the Atlantic Ocean grams, and youth conservation corps; approach, such as we are proposing at the Mud Dump site; to the Committee on and for other purposes; to the Com- today, is our only chance of getting a Environment and Public Works. mittee on Energy and Natural Re- bill enacted into law this year. POM–426. A resolution adopted by the I know some have questioned why Council of the City of Cambridge, MA rel- sources. ative to the island of Vieques, PR; to the CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP ACT these programs—or any program— Committee on Armed Services. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, should be provided with dedicated fund- POM–427. A petition from a citizen of the today I am pleased to introduce the ing. When Congress amended the LWCF State of Texas relative to amendment of the ‘‘Conservation and Stewardship Act,’’ Act in 1968 to credit a portion of Outer Constitution; to the Committee on Rules and which is cosponsored by Senators HOL- Continental Shelf oil and gas lease rev- Administration. LINGS, BAUCUS, KERRY, BOXER, enues into the fund, the premise was f LIEBERMAN, BRYAN, AKAKA, LEAHY, and that at least some of the revenues from REPORTS OF COMMITTEES SARBANES. This comprehensive bill will OCS oil and gas production, a non-re- newable resource, should be used to The following reports of committees provide permanent and dedicated fund- ing from Outer Continental Shelf oil protect other resources throughout the were submitted: country. I think that was a wise con- By Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire, from the and gas revenues to be used for the Land and Water Conservation Fund cept then, and one we should continue Committee on Environment and Public to adhere to today. Along those lines, Works, without amendment: and many other important conserva- S. 1653. A bill to reauthorize and amend the tion programs, including coastal, wild- it is important that whatever programs National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Es- life habitat, endangered species, his- are included in a comprehensive bill tablishment Act (Rept. No. 106–230). toric preservation, State and local contribute to enriching the natural, f park and open space preservation, for- cultural, or historical legacy of this estry and farmland conservation, and country. In my opinion, such a bill is INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND not only justifiable, but necessary if we JOINT RESOLUTIONS youth conservation corps programs. While the bill will ensure much-needed are going to be responsible to future The following bills and joint resolu- funding for many Federal conservation generations. Mr. President, I would like to briefly tions were introduced, read the first programs, most of the programs in- describe some of the major programs time and second time by unanimous cluded in the bill will assist States, that would receive dedicated funding in consent, and referred as indicated: counties, or cities to implement local this bill. By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, Mr. conservation and recreation projects. HOLLINGS, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. KERRY, Since its enactment over 35 years In addition, this legislation will, for ago, the Land and Water Conservation Mrs. BOXER, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. the first time, fully fund the Payments BRYAN, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. LEAHY, and Fund Act has been not only one of the In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, Mr. SARBANES): most popular conservation measures S. 2181. A bill to amend the Land and which provides payments to local gov- ever signed into law, but one of the Water Conservation Fund Act to provide full ernments for the loss of tax revenues most far-sighted as well. Revenues de- funding for funding the Land and Water Con- resulting from Federal lands in their posited into the fund are used to pro- servation Fund, and to provide dedicated jurisdiction. tect our national and cultural heritage funding for other conservation programs, in- In developing this bill, I have tried to cluding coastal stewardship, wildlife habitat in our national parks, forests, wildlife include a variety of programs to ensure refuges, wilderness areas, trails, wild protection, State and local park and open that the benefits from OCS revenues— space preservation, historic preservation, and scenic rivers, and other important forestry conservation programs, and youth which are a federal resource belonging areas. In addition, the LWCF State conservation corps; and for other purposes; to all Americans—are equitably dis- grant program assists States in the to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- tributed throughout the country. While planning, acquisition, and development sources. some programs in the bill are of spe- of open space and outdoor recreation By Mr. GRASSLEY: cific interest to coastal States, others facilities. S. 2182. A bill to reduce, suspend, or termi- will have more application in interior nate any assistance under the foreign Assist- However, over the past 35 years, ap- areas; some programs in the bill pro- propriations from the LWCF have ance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Con- vide funding for large cities and urban trol Act to each country determined by the lagged far behind the amounts credited President to be engaged in oil price fixing to areas, while others are designed to as- into the fund, even though demand for the detriment of the United States economy, sist rural communities. If we are to LWCF funding continues to increase. and for other purposes; to the Committee on succeed in passing a comprehensive In fact, on average, less than half of Foreign Relations. conservation bill this year, the benefits the amounts credited to the fund have By Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Ms. COL- must extend to all regions of the coun- actually been authorized. Today, the LINS, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. SMITH of New try. fund’s unappropriated balance exceeds Hampshire, Ms. SNOWE, and Mrs. LIN- In addition, I think it’s important to $13 billion. History has shown that if COLN): recognize that several very meritorious S. 2183. A bill to ensure the availability of the LWCF remains subject to the an- spectrum to amateur radio operators; to the legislative proposals have already been nual appropriations process, the intent Committee on Commerce, Science, and put forward. One of my goals in devel- of the fund will never be fulfilled. For Transportation. oping this bill was to try and incor- that reason, my bill uses OCS oil and f porate important programs from the gas receipts to provide dedicated fund- other bills, and I am pleased that many ing for the LWCF and all of the other STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCTED of the sponsors of those proposals are conservation programs in the bill. The BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS also supporting this bill. I also want to bill funds the LWCF and its fully au- By Mr. BINGAMAN (for himself, recognize the efforts that Senator thorized level of $900 million annually, Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. LANDRIEU, Senator MURKOWSKI, and divided equally between the Federal KERRY, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. others have made in generating sup- land acquisition and State grant pro- LIEBERMAN, Mr. BRYAN, Mr. port for a comprehensive conservation grams. AKAKA, Mr. LEAHY, and Mr. bill with their legislative proposal. In addition, I think it’s important SARBANES): While there are differences in our bills that the benefits we will get from fully

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 02:10 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.018 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 funding the LWCF not be negated by that all money received under this fund programs to assist States, local gov- placing new restrictions on the land ac- be used only for the protection of the ernments, and other organizations in quisitions in our national parks, for- marine and coastal environment. Sec- the protection of open space. The bill ests and wildlife refuges. I am con- ond, it ties the amount of money includes $50 million in funding for the cerned about language in other bills on States will receive to demonstrated Forest Legacy Program, $50 million for this issue which are pending in the conservation need rather than the the Farmland Protection Program, and House and Senate which would create amount of production occurring off- $50 million for a new program to allow new obstacles to protecting threatened shore the State, or a State’s or coun- for the voluntary acquisition of con- national resources. I think a much bet- ty’s proximity to that production. In servation easements to prevent ranch- ter approach is to take the existing this manner, my bill refrains from al- lands from being converted to non-agri- LWCF program, which has a proven lowing money from this fund to be used cultural uses. track record, and ensure that it is ade- as an incentive to begin or increase The bill also includes $125 million for quately funded. However, I have in- production in the Federal OCS. My bill a new grant program to be adminis- cluded language which gives the Con- also excludes revenues from leases in- tered by the Secretary of the Interior gress the ability to override proposed cluded within areas covered by a mora- to help States conserve, on a matching Federal agency expenditures, while en- torium on leasing. basis, non-Federal lands or waters of suring that all of the money is actually The Outer Continental Shelf Impact clear regional or national interest. spent for the intended purpose. Assistance Fund allocates $100 million Presently, OCS revenues are credited Likewise, I believe it’s important specifically to address the needs of to only two funds: the Land and Water that new restrictions not be placed on those Coastal States which have hosted Conservation Fund and the Historic States for the use of the funds they re- Federal OCS oil and gas production off Preservation Fund. Like the LWCF, ap- ceive under the State grant program. their shores, and which have suffered propriations from the HPF have lagged Although some have proposed to re- negative environmental impacts from far behind the $150 million that is an- structure the State program, I think that production. Funds are distributed nually credited to the fund. The Con- the flexibility given to States in the based on shoreline miles and coastal servation and Stewardship Act will, for current law is appropriate, and States population (25 percent each) and the the first time, ensure that the fully au- should continue to determine how to amount of production occurring off- thorized amount is expended. In addi- allocate LWCF funds for recreational shore the Coastal State (50 percent). tion, the bill requires that at least half and open space needs, consistent with States can use the money only to miti- of the fund, $75 million, be available to the requirements of the Act and with gate adverse environmental impacts di- States, tribes, and local governments review by the Secretary of the Interior. rectly attributable to the development to allow them to better carry out their Title II of the Conservation and of oil and gas resources of the OCS. responsibilities under the National His- Stewardship Act provides funding to The bill also establishes a separate toric Preservation Act. The bill also re- protect and restore our fragile coastal Coral Reef Resources Restoration quires that at least 50 percent of the resources. It establishes the Ocean and Fund. This fund provides $15 million Federal funds spent under the program Coast Conservation Fund, and dedi- annually to the Secretary of the Inte- be used for the restoration of historic cates $365 million annually, primarily rior for the protection of coral reef re- properties. to States, to address a broad array of sources under the jurisdiction of the The bill also funds the American Bat- coastal and marine conservation needs. Secretary. The bill authorizes the Sec- tlefield Protection Program at $15 mil- This fund is administered by the Sec- retary to make grants, not to exceed 75 lion per year, fulfilling recommenda- retary of Commerce. The bill also es- percent of the total costs, for projects tions made by the Civil War Sites Advi- tablishes the Outer Continental Shelf which promote the viability of coral sory Commission. Funding would be Impact Assistance Fund, administered reef systems under the jurisdiction of available for preservation assistance by the Secretary of the Interior, to the Department of the Interior. Grants for all types of battlefields, although provide $100 million annually to Coast- would be available to natural resource with respect to Civil War battlefields, al States suffering negative environ- agencies of States or Territories, edu- the funding priority would be for ‘‘Pri- mental impacts from oil and gas pro- cational or non-governmental institu- ority 1’’ battlefields identified in the duction on the OCS. tions, or organizations with dem- Civil War Sites Advisory Commission’s The Ocean and Coast Conservation onstrated expertise in the conservation report. Fund addresses four programs. The of coral reefs. Mr. President, it is well known that first account within the fund allocates Like many of the other comprehen- many of the natural and historic re- $250 million to Coastal States for a sive conservation proposals, my bill in- sources in the parks and historic sites broad range of coastal and marine con- cludes significant new funding to assist of our National Park System are facing servation activities which ensure pro- States in protecting wildlife habitat. significant threats, especially given tection for coral reefs, wetlands, estu- The Conservation and Stewardship Act the limited funds available to the Park aries and marine species. The second includes a $350 million annual increase Service to address this issue. In an at- account allocates $25 million to Coast- in deposits into the Pittman-Robertson tempt to improve this problem, the al States to fund joint marine enforce- fund, to help fund a broad variety of Conservation and Stewardship Act cre- ment agreements between States and wildlife conservation programs, with ates a new ‘‘National Park System Re- the Secretary of Commerce, thereby an emphasis on protecting habitat for source Protection Fund’’ and provides increasing enforcement capabilities for non-game species. $150 million in annual funding. Moneys both Federal and State marine re- In addition, the bill establishes a new from the fund are available to the Sec- source protection laws. The third ac- $50 million fund to protect threatened retary of the Interior to protect signifi- count gives $75 million to Coastal and endangered species. Under the pro- cant natural, cultural or historical re- States to fund fisheries research and gram, the Secretary of the Interior sources in units of the National Park management. The fourth account allo- would be authorized to enter into System that are threatened by activi- cates $15 million to the Secretary of agreements with private landowners to ties occurring inside or outside of the Commerce for the protection of coral protect habitat for threatened and en- park boundaries. The Secretary is also reefs. A complementary program for dangered species. This incentive pro- authorized to enter into cooperative protection of coral resources under the gram would assist landowners who vol- agreements with State and local gov- jurisdiction of the Department of the untarily agree to take protective ac- ernments and other organizations to Interior is contained in Title VI of my tions beyond what is required under ex- address these threats. In addition, the bill as described further below. isting law. bill makes clear that the fund cannot Although other bills have been intro- In addition to the funds provided for be used to fund land acquisitions, per- duced which also address coastal fund- Federal and State programs through manent employee salaries, road con- ing, I believe the Ocean and Coast Con- the Land and Water Conservation struction, or projects which already re- servation Fund contains several sig- Fund, the Conservation and Steward- ceive funding through the Recreational nificant advantages. First, it requires ship Act provides funding for several Fee Demonstration Program.

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.028 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1175 Like many of the other programs in- Chief Dombeck expressed enthusiastic Forests and Public Land Management, cluded in this bill, the Urban Parks and support for these programs. Similarly, the Economic Action programs are Recreation Recovery Program is a pro- over the past year I have learned that strongly supported by rural commu- gram with overwhelming demand and, strong bipartisan Congressional sup- nities across the country. Lack of ade- in recent years, little or non-existent port exists for YCC and related part- quate and consistent funding is the pri- funding. In an effort to revitalize this nerships. mary obstacle that has prohibited program, the Conservation and Stew- All of our country’s public lands will these programs from achieving even ardship Act provides $75 million in benefit from these programs. The exist- greater levels of success. dedicated funding each year for ing authorizing law includes a State I ask unanimous consent to place a UPARR programs, a significant in- grant component as well as opportuni- letter in the RECORD from American crease over recent appropriations. ties for projects to be completed on Forests supporting inclusion of this I think it is important that a com- public lands other than Federal lands. program in the bill that I am intro- prehensive conservation bill focus not I have a letter that I will submit for ducing today. The National Network of only on land acquisition and other re- the record from the National Associa- Forest Practitioners also has expressed source conservation programs, but also tion of Service and Conservation Corps support for EAP in testimony before on improving the tie between these re- and the Student Conservation Associa- Congress for several years. sources and local communities. I have tion supporting inclusion of the YCC Urban and Community Forestry is an included funding for four programs to provision in this bill. Partnerships be- important program that has been over- assist the way communities, including tween members of these organizations looked in other recent legislative pro- young people, work with public and and the Federal land management posals. Through this program, the For- private partners to plan and take ac- agencies seem to be the most cost ef- est Service works with national groups tion for the long-term stewardship and fective and efficient way to maximize and networks, such as American For- maintenance of lands and resources. both the number of conservation ests and the Alliance for Community Dedicated funding for the Youth Con- projects and the youth who complete Trees, and with local governments, servation Corps and related partner- them. Dedicated funding will ensure community groups, and private busi- ships will enable us to make significant that existing partnerships are main- nesses in hundreds of rural commu- investments in two of our country’s tained while also allowing for the cre- nities and cities across the country to most valuable treasures—our natural ation of new partnerships across the heighten awareness of the ecological resources and our young people. The country. benefits that trees and forests provide. investments in our youth and our nat- The Forest Service’s Economic Ac- Urban and community forests pro- tion Program (‘‘EAP’’) assists rural ural resources can grow together and vide tremendous value to communities forest-dependent communities to foster benefit one another. in terms of ‘‘ecological services,’’ such The Youth Conservation Corps, and stronger links between the health of as filtering air pollutants, cleaning related partnerships with nonprofit, forests and the well-being of commu- drinking water, managing stormwater nities. It is an important complement State, and local youth conservation flows, and reducing energy consump- to land acquisition under the LWCF, corps (‘‘YCC’’), are administered by the tion. Recent losses in tree and forest helping rural communities to effec- Secretary of Agriculture and the Sec- cover in communities in the United tively participate in plans and actions retary of the Interior. It is clear that States translate into billions of dollars that affect the future management of they are successful and popular pro- of lost value in terms of ecological public and private forest lands. grams. The demand for summer con- One of the most important aspects of services. The Urban and Community Forestry servation jobs for youth overwhelm- EAP is the emphasis on helping com- Program is the key Federal program ingly exceeds the supply. Over the past munities organize and develop their twenty years, a lack of adequate fund- own broad-based local action plans. assessing and highlighting the signifi- ing has been the biggest obstacle pre- This is the first step in enabling a com- cant environmental values associated venting YCC from realizing an even munity to build a sustainable future with urban forests and helping commu- greater level of success. based on the integration of economic, nities plan and take action to preserve, Our parks, forests, wildlife refuges, social, and environmental objectives. restore, and maintain their green infra- and other public lands benefit because Communities can then focus on orga- structure. It is a capacity-building pro- important conservation projects are nizing, planning, and implementing gram, providing Federal technical and completed at a lower cost. Our youth, natural resource based projects con- financial assistance to communities on summer break from school, benefit tained in their plans. Projects range and empowering them to plan and take by engaging in positive and meaningful from tourism and value-added manu- action for themselves, while strongly activities. There are many types of facturing to historic preservation. leveraging the Federal assistance. projects that youth complete—con- In addition to the planning compo- This program complements the struction, maintenance, reconstruc- nent, EAP also helps communities to LWCF and other programs currently tion, restoration, repair, or rehabilita- build rural business infrastructure to included in other legislative proposals tion of natural, cultural, historic, ar- better use and market the byproducts to provide increased funding for con- chaeological, recreational, or scenic re- of ecosystem restoration; strengthen, servation. This program could deliver sources. diversify, and expand their local econo- increased levels of success with an in- Senator Scoop Jackson was the spon- mies; improve transportation networks creased and predictable level of fund- sor of the original legislation that cre- for forest-based products; and increase ing. ated the YCC. He had the foresight and their access to technology through My bill also provides full funding for vision to create opportunities for partnerships. Projects range from tour- the Payment In Lieu of Taxes Pro- young people to complete conservation ism and value-added manufacturing to gram. This program, like many of the and restoration projects on our public historic preservation. others in this bill, is generally funded lands. The bill I am introducing today EAP’s focus is to promote self-suffi- at far below its authorized level. The will enable us to embrace Senator ciency by leveraging small grants for program compensates units of local Jackson’s legacy by fully funding YCC, capacity building. Many recipients of governments, primarily counties, for thereby achieving the levels of partici- these grants are able to start forest- the loss of tax revenues due to the pation that existed during his tenure in based small businesses with the Forest presence of Federal lands within their the Senate. Service’s technical and financial as- jurisdiction, and recognizes the impor- Last year, the National Parks, His- sistance. The Forest Service is the tant partnership between the Federal toric Preservation, and Recreation best, often the only, delivery mecha- government and local governments in Subcommittee held an oversight hear- nism because Forest Service personnel any national conservation effort. ing on YCC and related partnerships. are already located and established in Mr. President, I have received letter Both National Park Service Director these communities. from a broad coalition of environ- Stanton, on behalf of the Department As evidenced by a recent oversight mental, conservation, and historic of the Interior, and Forest Service hearing before the Subcommittee on preservation groups in support of this

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.030 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1176 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 legislation. I ask unanimous consent and other leaders to ensure passage of sound ment with trees and forests. We partner with that they be printed in the RECORD. conservation funding legislation in this Con- public and private organizations in commu- There being no objection, the mate- gress. Again, we deeply appreciate your lead- nities around the country providing tech- rial was ordered to be printed in the ership on this legislation. nical information and resources to leverage Sincerely, RECORD, as follows: local actions. Our Global ReLeaf campaign, STEVEN J. SHIMBERG, which raises private funds and provides MARCH 6, 2000. Vice President, Office of grants to local organizations for ecosystem Hon. JEFF BINGAMAN, Federal and International Affairs. Hart Building, restoration projects, has helped people plant more than 12 million trees since 1990. Washington, DC. THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND, DEAR SENATOR BINGAMAN: All of the envi- San Francisco, CA, March 6, 2000. The three programs I cited above focus on ronmental and preservation organizations Hon. JEFF BINGAMAN, helping communities plan and take action listed below are writing to thank you for Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. for the long-term maintenance, or steward- your leadership in introducing the Conserva- DEAR SENATOR BINGAMAN: On behalf of The ship, of lands and resources. The Urban and tion and Stewardship Act of 2000 and to ex- Trust for Public Land and our many land Community Forestry Program provides tech- press our strong support. Your bill is an ex- conservation partners across America, I am nical and financial assistance to local gov- cellent piece of legislation that achieves the writing to thank you for your promotion of objective of providing permanent mandatory ernments and community groups around the legislation that would bring important new country to develop plans and actions to pro- funding for a number of critical conservation substance and certainty to our national in- tect and maintain ‘‘green infrastructure’’ needs including: the Land and Water Con- vestment in resource land protection. servation Fund (LWCF); the Historic Preser- We are gratified that the Conservation and and deal with sprawl and quality-of-life vation Fund (HPF); acquisition of non-fed- Stewardship Act you introduce today would issues. Forest Legacy helps communities eral lands of regional or national interest; institute structural revisions to the Land & work with willing private forest landowners coastal restoration; state wildlife conserva- Water Conservation Fund to ensure full an- to confront development pressures through tion; endangered species protection; preser- nual funding of LWCF’s currently authorized the use of conservation easements which vation of our national parks; urban recre- but only partly realized potential to protect allow landowners to maintain their forests ation and forestry; conservation easements federal lands—including our irreplaceable in conservation uses. The Economic Action for farm, forest, and ranch land; and impor- national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and Programs assist rural forest-dependent com- tant rural assistance programs. other public land treasures—and to provide munities to effectively participate in plans We are especially grateful that the Con- urgently needed grants for state and local and actions affecting public and private for- servation and Stewardship Act of 2000 parkland and recreation partnerships. We ests, and to foster stronger links between the achieves these vital objectives while address- also deeply appreciate the new federal tools health of the forest and the well-being of ing important concerns that the environ- your legislation would provide for the pro- mental community has identified in other communities. tection of threatened ranchlands and non- legislative efforts to achieve these same We appreciate your leadership in calling federal lands of regional and national signifi- ends. We look forward to working with you, attention to the need to increase support for cance; the enhancements it would afford to the President, and other leaders to ensure such other existing programs as the Forest stewardship programs while Congress is con- passage of sound conservation funding legis- Legacy Program, the Farmland Protection sidering major new public investments in lation in this Congress. Again, we deeply ap- Program, the Urban Park and Recreation conservation programs through the LWCF. If preciate your leadership on this legislation. Recovery Act, and the Urban and Commu- we can be of any assistance with respect to Sincerely, nity Forestry Program; and its additional your new bill, we stand ready to help. Defenders of Wildlife; Environmental De- provisions to protect natural, cultural, rec- Sincerely, fense; Friends of the Earth; League of reational, and other crucial resources. And DEBORAH GANGLOFF, Conservation Voters; National Parks we are encouraged that your direct approach Executive Director. Conservation Association; Natural Re- to establishing this lasting commitment to sources Defense Council; National our nation’s legacy of open spaces avoids Trust for Historic Preservation; Scenic NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF new procedural complexities. America; Sierra Club; The Wilderness SERVICE AND CONSERVATION CORPS, I am therefore pleased to offer The Trust Society; U.S. Public Interest Research Washington, DC, March 6, 2000. for Public Land’s support for the Conserva- Group; World Wildlife Fund. STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, tion and Stewardship Act, and for your out- Charlestown, NH, March 6, 2000. standing efforts to protect America’s most NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION, Hon. JEFF BINGAMAN, vital resources. We look forward to working Washington, DC, March 6, 2000. U.S. Senate, with you, as the legislative process unfolds Hon. JEFF BINGAMAN, Washington, DC. this year, to secure permanent, stable fund- Hart Building, ing for these vital programs. DEAR SENATOR BINGAMAN: The National Washington, DC. Sincerely, Association of Service and Conservation DEAR SENATOR BINGAMAN: On behalf of the ALAN FRONT, Corps and the Student Conservation Associa- National Wildlife Federation and our mil- tion join in thanking you for your leadership lions of members and supporters, I want to Senior Vice President. in finding a means of support for youth part- thank you for introducing the Conservation nership programs on the nation’s public and Stewardship Act and express our strong AMERICAN FORESTS, lands. support for this important legislation. This Washington, DC, March 6, 2000. bill would make an historic contribution to Hon. JEFF BINGAMAN, Together, we wish to announce our strong conservation by providing substantial and U.S. Senate, support for the legislation you are intro- reliable funding for the protection and res- Washington, DC. ducing today that will establish a $60 million DEAR SENATOR BINGAMAN: I am writing to toration of our nation’s wildlife; public express our support for the bill you are in- Youth Conservation Corps Fund with Outer lands; coastal and marine resources; historic troducing today, the Conservation and Stew- Continental Shelf revenue, and which will and cultural treasures; state, local and urban take numerous other steps in support of es- parks and recreation programs; and open ardship Act. There is a great need for strong- er and more consistent annual investment in sential Federal, state, and local conservation space. measures and programs. As you know, the House Resources Com- programs that protect, restore, and maintain mittee has approved similar legislation, H.R. lands and resources, and we believe your bill State and local conservation and service 701 the Conservation and Reinvestment Act, is an excellent vehicle for working toward corps in 31 states and the District of Colum- which was recently introduced by Chairman this objective. We are especially pleased that bia, as well as participants in the Student Frank Murkowski and Senator Mary the bill includes three programs adminis- Conservation Association’s programs nation- Landrieu as S. 2123. Like your bill, H.R. 701/ tered by the USDA Forest Service—the wide, can look forward to the opportunity to S. 2123 would provide permanent funding to a Urban and Community Forestry Program, work hard while providing conservation serv- variety of important conservation programs. Forest Legacy Program, and Economic Ac- ice that benefits the entire nation, thanks to The National Wildlife Federation is sup- tion Programs. These programs complement this legislation. porting H.R. 701/S. 2123 while seeking key the land acquisition elements of other Land changes to improve the bill. Many of the and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) bills We applaud your efforts and look forward changes we are seeking in H.R. 701/S. 2123 are by providing for the ongoing stewardship of to working with you to transform this vision already in your bill. lands and resources. into a reality that benefits the nation’s We are eager to see the sponsors of these American Forests is the oldest national youth and natural resources. related bills work together to find a proposal nonprofit conservation organization in the Sincerely yours, that can be passed by the Senate and enacted U.S. Since 1875, we have worked with sci- KATHLEEN SELZ, into law. entists, resource managers, policymakers, President, NASCC. The National Wildlife Federation looks and citizens to promote policies and pro- DALE PENNY, forward to working with you, the President, grams that help people improve the environ- President, SCA.

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ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY TREES, the Federal government and in only 400 spe- this Act. Such funds shall be made available Dallas, TX, August 16, 1999. cific cities. With the exception of perhaps Al- without further appropriation, and shall re- Re support for the USDA Forest Service’s buquerque, we do not feel this will benefit main available until expended. Other moneys Urban & Community Forestry Program New Mexico very well. in the fund shall be available for expenditure to be part of the land and water con- The delivery system for the U&CF program only when appropriated therefor. Such ap- servation reauthorization bill. has a wider audience, reaching Federal and propriations may be made without fiscal Hon. JEFF BINGAMAN, State governments in all 50 states, as well as year limitation.’’. Budget Committee, U.S. Senate, partners in the grassroots nonprofit commu- (c) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.—Section 5 of the Washington, DC. nity—like Tree New Mexico. The U&CF Pro- Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of DEAR SENATOR BINGAMAN: The Miller/ gram addresses the green infrastructure— 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–7) is amended to read as Young Land and Water Conservation Fund trees and landscaping! Who would want to follows: reauthorization bill includes funding for the play ball or spend time in a park with no ‘‘Fifty percent of the funds made available Department of Interiors’ Urban Parks Recov- trees? We believe that the funding will be each fiscal year shall be used for Federal ery Program (UPARR) but does not include more productively spent through a coordi- land acquisition purposes as provided in sec- any funding for the Forest Service’s Urban nated effort of both UPARR and the U&CF tion 7 of this Act, and fifty percent shall be and Community Forestry Program (U&CF). Program. used for financial assistance to States as While UPARR will address some of the Tree New Mexico respectfully urges you to provided in section 6 of this Act.’’. basic physical components of the bill, it will take a leadership role by encouraging the (d) STATE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS.—Section not begin to touch the urban work needed to committee to request that the Urban & Com- 6(b) of the Land and Water Conservation make the program a success in the commu- munity Forestry Program receive funding Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–8(b)) is nity. The U&CF Program address’s the com- from the Land & Water Conservation Fund amended— munity-based work and issues such as urban for the benefit of all New Mexicans. (1) by striking ‘‘Sums appropriated and sprawl and natural resources and eco- Sincerely, available’’ and inserting ‘‘Amounts made systems. SUZANNE PROBART, available’’; We believe that the delivery system for the Executive Director. (2) by striking paragraph (1) in its entirety U&CF program has a wider audience, reach- and inserting the following: Mr. BINGAMAN. Let me conclude by ‘‘(1) Eighty percent of the amounts made ing Federal and State governments in all 50 particularly thanking David Brooks, states, as well as partners in the grassroots available shall be apportioned as follows: Mary Katherine Ishee, and Bob Simon, ‘‘(A) Sixty percent shall be apportioned nonprofit community. The UPARR delivery equally among the several States; system is strictly through the Federal gov- who are all on the staff of our Energy ‘‘(B) Twenty percent shall be apportioned ernment and in only 400 specific cities. The and Natural Resources Committee. on the basis of the ratio which the popu- Alliance for Community Trees (ACT) mem- They have done yeoman’s work in get- lation of each State bears to the total popu- bers alone represents over 75 million Ameri- ting this bill prepared for introduction lation of the United States; and cans in twenty-eight states. ACT also part- and obtaining the support of many of ‘‘(C) Twenty percent shall be apportioned ners with federal, state and local partners in the Senators who are cosponsors on the on the basis of the urban population in each every facet of the communities in which bill. State (as defined by Metropolitan Statistical they serve. In addition, the Alliance for I ask unanimous consent that the Areas).’’; and Community Trees groups, in partnership full text of the bill I have introduced (3) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘At any with the government agencies, will help ad- time, the remaining appropriation’’ and in- dress the human elements to the program today be printed in the RECORD. There being no objection, the bill was serting ‘‘The remaining allocation’’. through community outreach, technical as- (e) FEDERAL LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.— ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as sistance and volunteer opportunities. Lastly, Section 7(a) of the Land and Water Conserva- we believe that the funding will be more pro- follows: tion Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–9(a)) is ductively spent through a coordinated effort S. 2181 amended— of both UPARR and the U&CF Program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) by striking ‘‘Moneys appropriated’’ and Sincerely, resentatives of the United States of America in all that follows through ‘‘subpurposes’’ and SUZANNE PROBART, Congress assembled, inserting the following: Issues Committee. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(1)(A) The President shall transmit, as part of the annual budget proposal, a pri- TREE NEW MEXICO, INC., This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Conserva- tion and Stewardship Act’’. ority list for Federal land acquisition Albuquerque, NM, August 16, 1999. projects. Funds shall be made available from Re: Support for urban & community forestry TITLE I—LAND AND WATER the Land and Water Conservation Fund, programs in New Mexico through the CONSERVATION FUND without further appropriation, 15 days after proposed land and water conservation re- SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. the date the Congress adjourns sine die for authorization bills. This title may be cited as the ‘‘Land and each year, for the projects identified on the Hon. JEFF BINGAMAN, Water Conservation Fund Act Amendments President’s priority list, unless prior to such Budget Committee, U.S. Senate, of 2000’’. date, legislation is enacted establishing a Washington, DC. SEC. 102. LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION different priority list. DEAR SENATOR BINGAMAN: Tree New Mex- FUND AMENDMENTS. ‘‘(B) If Congress enacts legislation estab- ico (TNM) is New Mexico’s premier nonprofit (a) PERMANENT APPROPRIATION INTO THE lishing an alternate priority list, and such grassroots tree planting and education orga- FUND.—Section 2 of the Land and Water Con- priority list funds less than the annual au- nization whose full-time programs offer vol- servation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–5) thorized funding amount identified in sec- unteer tree planting opportunities, edu- is amended— tion 5, the difference between the authorized cation and training to all NM citizens. Since (1) in the first paragraph by striking ‘‘Dur- funding amount and the alternate priority 1990, Tree New Mexico has planted over ing the period ending September 30, 2015, list shall be available for expenditure, with- 575,000 trees in urban, riparian, rural areas there’’ and inserting ‘‘There’’; out further appropriation, in accordance statewide. In addition, TNM’s education pro- (2) in paragraph (c)(1) by striking ‘‘not less with the priority list submitted by the Presi- gram delivers environmental education and than’’ and all that follows through the end of dent. specialty training to over 6,000 New Mexico’s the paragraph and inserting ‘‘not less than ‘‘(C)(1) In developing the annual land ac- children annually. $900,000,000 for each fiscal year.’’; and quisition priority list, the President shall re- The various Land and Water Conservation (3) in paragraph (c)(2) by striking ‘‘shall be quire the Secretary of the Interior and the Fund (LWCF) reauthorization bills (H.R. credited’’ and all that follows through the Secretary of Agriculture to develop the pri- 701—Young/Dingell, H.R. 798–Miller, S. 25— end of the paragraph and inserting ‘‘shall be ority list for the sites under each Secretary’s Landrieu/Murkowski, S. 446—Boxer, and S. deposited into the fund from qualified Outer jurisdiction. The Secretaries shall prepare 532—Feinstein) all included funding for con- Continental Shelf revenues (as that term is the lists in consultation with the head of servation programs, land acquisition and defined in section 2(u) of the Outer Conti- each affected bureau or agency, taking into park infrastructure through the Dept. of In- nental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as account the best professional judgment re- teriors’ Urban Parks Recovery Program amended by the Coastal Stewardship Act of garding the land acquisition priorities and (UPARR). Tree New Mexico recommends 2000)). Such moneys shall only be used to policies of each bureau or agency. that the USDA Forest Service’s Urban and carry out the purposes of this Act.’’. ‘‘(2) In preparing the lists referred to in Community Forestry Program (U&CF) is in- (b) PERMANENT FUNDING AUTHORITY.—Sec- paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall ensure cluded in LWCF funding bill. While UPARR tion 3 of the Land and Water Conservation that not less than $5 million is made avail- will address some of the basic physical com- Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–6) is amended able each year for the acquisition of ease- ponents of the bill, it will not begin to touch to read as follows: ments, on a willing seller basis, to provide the urban work needed to make the program ‘‘Of amounts in the fund, $900,000,000 shall for non-motorized access to public lands for a success in the community. In addition, the be available each fiscal year for obligation or hunting, fishing, and other recreational pur- UPARR delivery system is strictly through expenditure in accordance with section 5 of poses.

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 02:02 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.025 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 ‘‘(D) Amounts made available from the ‘‘(s) As used in sections 31 and 32, the term ‘‘(B) 25 percent of the funds under this sub- fund for Federal land acquisition projects ‘‘Coastal State’’ has the same meaning given section shall be allocated based on the ratio shall be used for the purposes and subpur- such term in section 304(4) of the Coastal of the coastal population of the Coastal poses identified in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. State to the coastal population of all Coastal of this subsection.’’; and 1453(4)); States; (2) by redesignating subsequent paragraphs ‘‘(t) As used in sections 31 and 32, the term ‘‘(C) 50 percent of the funds under this sub- accordingly. ‘‘leased tract’’ means a tract, maintained section shall be allocated based on the dem- SEC. 102. NON-FEDERAL LANDS OF REGIONAL OR under section 6 or leased under section 8 for onstrated conservation and protection needs NATIONAL INTEREST. the purposes of drilling for, developing and of the Coastal State for coastal stewardship Title I of the Land and Water Conservation producing oil and natural gas resources, uses as determined under this subsection. Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l-4 et seq.) is which is a unit consisting of either a block, ‘‘(2) The Secretary of Commerce, in accord- amended by adding at the end the following: a portion of a block, a combination of blocks ance with the requirements of this section, ‘‘SEC. 14. NON-FEDERAL LANDS OF REGIONAL OR or portions of blocks (or both), as specified in shall determine the allocation each State is NATIONAL INTEREST. the lease, and as depicted on an Outer Conti- entitled to receive based on demonstrated ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.—There is es- nental Shelf Official Protraction Diagram; conservation and protection need under sub- tablished in the Treasury of the United ‘‘(u) As used in sections 31 and 32, the term section (c)(1)(C). States a fund which shall be known as the ‘‘qualified Outer Continental Shelf reve- ‘‘(3) To be eligible to receive moneys under ‘‘Non-Federal Lands of Regional or National nues’’ means all amounts received by the subsection (c)(1)(C), a Coastal State must Interest Fund’’ (in this section referred to as United States as bonus bids, rents, royalties submit to the Secretary of Commerce an ap- the ‘‘fund’’). There shall be deposited into (including payments for royalty taken in plication demonstrating the conservation the fund $125,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 and kind and sold), net profit share payments, and protection needs of the Coastal State. each fiscal year thereafter from qualified and related late payment interest from nat- Such application shall indicate how moneys Outer Continental Shelf Revenues (as that ural gas and oil leases issued pursuant to received from that portion of the fund would term is defined in section 2(u) of the Outer section 8 or maintained under section 6, ac- be used in accordance with the allowable Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. cruing from each leased tract or portion of a uses identified in this subsection. This appli- 1331(u)) (as amended by the Coastal Steward- leased tract, the geographic center of which cation shall be submitted as part of the plan ship Act of 2000)). Such moneys shall be used lies within a distance of 200 miles from any required under subsection (c)(6) and in ac- only to carry out the purposes of this sec- part of the coastline of any Coastal State. It cordance with the requirements of that sub- tion. shall not include amounts from any leased section. ‘‘(b) EXPENDITURES.—(1) Of the amounts in tract or portion of a leased tract which is in- ‘‘(4) In determining the allocation of mon- the fund, $125,000,000 shall be available each cluded within any area of the Outer Conti- eys based on demonstrated conservation and year to the Secretary of the Interior for obli- nental Shelf where a moratorium on new protection need as provided in subsection gation or expenditure in accordance with leasing was in effect as of January 1, 1999, (c)(1)(C), priority shall be given to activities this section. Such funds shall be available unless the leased tract or portion of leased and plans— without further appropriation, subject to the tract was issued prior to the establishment ‘‘(A) which support and are consistent with requirements of this section, and shall re- of the moratorium and is in production as of National Estuary programs, National Estua- main available until expended. January 1, 2000. For each leased tract or por- rine Research Reserve programs, the Na- ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall prepare, as part of tion of a leased tract lying within the zone tional Marine Sanctuary Act, the Coastal the annual budget proposal, a priority list defined and governed by section 8(g), and to Zone Management Act, and other State or for grant projects to be funded under this which section 8(g) applies, the term ‘‘quali- Federal laws governing the conservation or section, from among the applications sub- fied Outer Continental Shelf revenues’’ shall restoration of coastal or marine fish habitat; mitted pursuant to subsection (c). Moneys include only amounts remaining after pay- ‘‘(B) which promote coastal conservation, shall be available from the fund, without fur- ment has been to States in accordance with restoration, or water quality protection on a ther appropriation, 15 days after the date section 8(g).’’. watershed or regional basis; or Congress adjourns sine die each year, for the (b) OCEAN AND COAST CONSERVATION.—The ‘‘(C) which address coastal conservation projects specified on the priority list, unless Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. needs created by seasonal or otherwise tran- prior to such date, legislation is enacted es- 1331 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end sient fluctuations in population in Coastal tablishing a different priority list. the following: States. ‘‘(c) GRANTS TO STATES.—(1) A State may ‘‘SEC. 31. OCEAN AND COAST CONSERVATION ‘‘(5) Coastal States shall use moneys re- submit an application to the Secretary for a FUND. ceived under this subsection only for— grant to fund the conservation of non-Fed- ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.—(1) There is ‘‘(A) the conservation or protection of eral lands or waters of clear regional or na- established in the Treasury of the United coastal and marine habitats including wet- tional interest. States a fund which shall be known as the lands, estuaries, and coral reefs; ‘‘(2) In determining whether to recommend ‘‘Ocean and Coast Conservation Fund’’ (in ‘‘(B) projects to remove abandoned vessels the award of a grant under this section, the this section referred to as the ‘‘fund’’). There or marine debris that may adversely affect Secretary shall consider, on a competitive shall be deposited into the fund $365,000,000 coastal habitat or living marine resources; basis, the extent to which a proposed con- from qualified Outer Continental Shelf reve- ‘‘(C) the reduction or monitoring of coastal servation project described in the grant ap- nues in fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal year polluted runoff or other coastal contami- plication will conserve the natural, historic, thereafter. Such moneys shall be used only nants; cultural, and recreational values of the non- to carry out the purposes of this section. ‘‘(D) addressing watershed protection in- Federal lands or waters to be protected. ‘‘(2) Of the amounts in the fund, $365,000,000 cluding conservation needs which cross juris- ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall give preference to shall be available each fiscal year for obliga- dictional boundaries; proposed conservation projects— tion or expenditure in accordance with this ‘‘(E) the assessment, research, mapping ‘‘(A) that seek to protect ecosystems; section. Such funds shall be made available and monitoring of coastal and marine habi- ‘‘(B) that are developed in collaboration to the Secretary of Commerce without fur- tats. with other States, or with private persons or ther appropriation, subject to the require- ‘‘(F) addressing coastal conservation needs entities; or ments of this section, and shall remain avail- associated with seasonal or otherwise tran- ‘‘(C) that are complementary to conserva- sient fluctuations in coastal populations; tion or restoration programs undertaken on able until expended. ‘‘(b) ALLOCATION OF FUNDS.—Notwith- ‘‘(G) the establishment, monitoring or as- Federal lands. sessment of marine protected areas. ‘‘(4) A grant awarded to a State under this standing section 9, the Secretary of Com- merce shall allocate funds available under ‘‘(6) To be eligible to receive moneys under subsection shall cover not more than 50 per- this subsection, a Coastal State must submit cent of the total cost of the conservation this section as follows: ‘‘(1) for uses identified in subsection (c), to the Secretary of Commerce a plan detail- project.’’. $250,000,000; ing the uses to which the Coastal State will TITLE II—COASTAL STEWARDSHIP ‘‘(2) for uses identified in subsection (d), put all funds received under this subsection. SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. $25,000,000; The plan shall be developed with public This title may be cited as the ‘‘Coastal ‘‘(3) for uses identified in subsection (e), input, and must certify that uses set forth in Stewardship Act of 2000.’’ $75,000,000; and the plan comply with all applicable Federal SEC. 202. AMENDMENT TO OUTER CONTINENTAL ‘‘(4) for uses identified in subsection (f), and State laws, including environmental SHELF LANDS ACT. $15,000,000. laws. Each plan shall consider ways to use (a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 2 of the Outer ‘‘(c) COASTAL STEWARDSHIP.—(1) The Sec- funds received under this subsection to assist Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331) retary of Commerce shall allocate among all local governments, non-profit organizations, is amended by adding at the end the fol- Coastal States the funds available under sub- or public institutions with activities or pro- lowing: section (b)(1) as follows: grams consistent with this subsection. ‘‘(r) As used in sections 31 and 32, the term ‘‘(A) 25 percent of the funds under this sub- ‘‘(7) No funds under this subsection shall be ‘‘coastline’’ has the meaning given such term section shall be allocated based on the ratio made available to a Coastal State until the in section 2(c) of the Submerged Lands Act of the coastline miles of the Coastal State to Secretary of Commerce has affirmatively (43 U.S.C. 1301(c)); the coastline miles of all Coastal States; found that all uses proposed by a Coastal

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.002 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1179 State are consistent with the purposes and ‘‘(B) the development of measures to pro- section 8(g), or lying within that zone but to requirements of this subsection. mote innovative or cooperative management which section 8(g) does not apply. Such mon- ‘‘(d) COOPERATIVE ENFORCEMENT USES.—(1) of fisheries. eys shall be used only to carry out the pur- The Governor of a State represented on an ‘‘(4) In making funds available under this poses of this section. Interstate Fisheries Commission may apply subsection, the Secretary of Commerce shall ‘‘(2) Of the amounts in the fund, $100,000,000 to the Secretary of Commerce for execution give priority to eligible projects that meet shall be available each fiscal year for obliga- of a cooperative enforcement agreement any of the following criteria: tion or expenditure in accordance with this with the Secretary of Commerce. Coopera- ‘‘(A) establishment of observer programs; section. Such funds shall be made available tive agreements between the Secretary of ‘‘(B) cooperative research projects devel- to the Secretary without further appropria- Commerce and such States shall authorize oped among States, academic institutions, tion, subject to the requirements of this sec- the deputization of State law enforcement and the fishing industry, to obtain data or tion, and shall remain available until ex- officers with marine law enforcement re- other information necessary to meet na- pended. sponsibilities, to perform duties of the Sec- tional or regional management priorities; ‘‘(c) PAYMENT TO PRODUCING COASTAL retary of Commerce relating to any law en- ‘‘(C) projects to reduce harvesting capacity STATES.— forcement provision of any marine resource performed in a manner consistent with sec- ‘‘(1) Notwithstanding section 9, the Sec- laws enforced by the Secretary of Commerce, tion 312(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery retary shall, without further appropriation, including the National Marine Sanctuaries and Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 1862(b)); make payments in each fiscal year to Pro- Act. Such cooperative enforcement agree- ‘‘(D) projects designed to identify eco- ducing Coastal States equal to the amount ments shall be consistent with the purposes system impacts of fishing, including the re- deposited in the fund for the prior fiscal and intent of section 311(a) of the Magnuson- lationship between fishing harvest and ma- year. Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- rine mammal population abundance; and ‘‘(2) Such payments shall be allocated ment Act (16 U.S.C. 1861(a)), to the extent ap- ‘‘(E) projects for the identification, con- among the Producing Coastal States as fol- plicable to the regulated activities, and may servation or restoration of fish habitat. lows: include specifications for joint management ‘‘(5) Within 90 days of enactment of this responsibilities as provided by section 1 of Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall adopt ‘‘(A) 25 percent of the funds shall be allo- Public Law 91–412 (15 U.S.C. 1525). procedures necessary to implement this sec- cated based on the ratio of the shoreline ‘‘(2) Upon receiving an application meeting tion. miles of the Producing Coastal State to the shoreline miles of all Producing Coastal the requirements of this subsection, the Sec- ‘‘(f) CORAL REEF PROTECTION.—The Sec- retary of Commerce shall enter into the co- retary of Commerce shall use amounts pro- States; operative enforcement agreement with the vided in subsection (b)(4) for the conserva- ‘‘(B) 25 percent of the funds shall be allo- requesting State. tion and protection of coral reefs. cated based on the ratio of the coastal popu- ‘‘(3) Consistent with the fund amounts con- ‘‘(g) ANNUAL ACCOUNTING.—Not later than lation of the Producing Coastal State to the tained in subsection (b)(2), The Secretary of June 15 of each year, each Coastal State re- coastal population of all Producing Coastal Commerce shall include in each cooperative ceiving moneys from the fund shall account States; enforcement agreement an allocation of for all moneys so received for the previous ‘‘(C) 50 percent of the funds shall be allo- funds to assist in management of the agree- fiscal year in a written report to the Sec- cated based upon the Outer Continental ment. The allocation shall be equitably dis- retary of Commerce. This report shall in- Shelf oil and gas production offshore of such tributed among all States participating in clude a description of all projects and activi- Producing Coastal State. The allocation cooperative enforcement agreements under ties receiving funds under this section. shall only include qualified Outer Conti- this subsection, based upon consideration of ‘‘(h) CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL.—The Sec- nental Shelf revenues from any leased tract the specific marine conservation enforce- retary of Commerce shall transmit, as part the geographic center of which lies within a ment needs of each participating State. Such of the annual budget proposal, a priority list distance of 200 miles from any portion of agreement may provide for amounts to be for allocations to Coastal States under sub- such Producing Coastal State, but shall not withheld by the Secretary of Commerce for section (c)(1)(C), and subsections (d), (e), and include revenues from any leased tract or the cost of any technical or other assistance (f). Monies shall be made available from the portion of a leased tract which, as of Janu- provided to the State by the Secretary of fund 15 days after the sine die adjournment ary 1, 1999, was covered by a moratorium on Commerce under the agreement. of the Congress each year, without further leasing, unless the lease was issued prior to ‘‘(e) COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND MANAGE- appropriation, for the projects identified on the establishment of the moratorium and MENT USES.—The Governor of any State rep- the priority list, unless prior to such date, was in production on January 1, 1999. Each resented on an Interstate Marine Fishery legislation is enacted establishing a different Producing Coastal State’s allocable share Commission may apply to the Secretary of priority list. If Congress enacts legislation shall be inversely proportional to the dis- Commerce for the execution of a research establishing an alternate priority list, and tance between the nearest port on the coast- and management agreement, on a sole source such priority list funds less than the annual line of such Producing Coastal State and the basis, for the purpose of undertaking eligible authorized funding amount identified in sub- geographic center of each leased tract or por- projects required for the effective manage- sections (c)(3), (d), (e), or (f), the difference tion of the leased tract as determined by the ment of living marine resources of the between the authorized funding amount and Secretary. United States. Upon determining that the the alternate priority list shall be available ‘‘(e) MINIMUM STATE SHARE.—The allocable application meets the requirements of this for expenditure, without further appropria- share of revenues for each Producing Coastal subsection, the Secretary of Commerce shall tion, in accordance with the priority list State shall not be less than $2,000,000. enter into such agreement. Such agreement submitted by the Secretary. ‘‘(f) USES.—Producing Coastal States shall may provide for amounts to be withheld by use moneys received from the fund only to the Secretary of Commerce for the cost of ‘‘SEC. 32. COASTAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE. mitigate adverse environmental impacts di- any technical or other assistance provided to ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: rectly attributable to the development of oil the State by the Secretary of Commerce ‘‘(1) DISTANCE.—The term ‘‘distance’’ and gas resources of the Outer Continental under the agreement. means minimum great circle distance, meas- ‘‘(2) The Secretary of Commerce shall allo- ured in statute miles; and Shelf. cate to States participating in a research ‘‘(2) PRODUCING COASTAL STATE.—The term ‘‘(g) STATE PLANS AND ANNUAL REPORT.— and management agreement under this sub- ‘‘Producing Coastal State’’ means a Coastal (1) Prior to the receipt of funds pursuant to section funds to assist in implementing the State, any portion of which lies within a dis- this section in any fiscal year, a Producing agreement, consistent with the amounts tance of 200 miles from the geographic center Coastal State shall submit to the Secretary available under subsection (b)(3). of any leased tract having an approved plan a plan for the use of such moneys. The plan ‘‘(3) For purposes of this subsection, eligi- of development, and which leased tract, as of shall be developed with public participation ble projects are those which address critical January 1, 1999, was not covered by a mora- and in accordance with all applicable State needs identified in fishery management re- torium on leasing, unless the lease was and Federal laws. The Secretary shall make ports or plans developed and approved by a issued prior to the establishment of the mor- payments from the fund only upon deter- State, Marine Fisheries Commission, Re- atorium and was in production on January 1, mining, in consultation with the Secretary gional Fishery Management Council, or 1999. of Commerce, that the State plan ensures other regional or tribal entity, charged with ‘‘(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.—(1) There is that the Producing Coastal State will use its management and conservation of living ma- established in the Treasury of the United allocated funds in a manner that is con- rine resources, and that pertain to— States a fund which shall be known as the sistent with the purposes of this section. ‘‘(A) the collection and analysis of fishery ‘‘Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance ‘‘(2) No later than June 15 of each year, data and information, including data on Fund’’ (in this section referred to as the each Producing Coastal State receiving landings, fishing effort, biology, habitat, ec- ‘‘fund’’). There shall be deposited into the money from this fund shall account for all onomics and social changes, including those fund in fiscal year 2000 and each fiscal year moneys so received for the previous fiscal information needs identified pursuant to sec- thereafter $100,000,000 from qualified Outer year in a written report to the Secretary and tion 401 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Continental Shelf revenues for each leased the Secretary of Commerce. The report shall Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. tract or portion of a leased tract lying sea- include a description of all projects and ac- 1881); or ward of the zone defined and governed by tivities receiving funds under this section.’’.

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.004 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 TITLE III—WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND wildlife conservation organizations, and out- (2) by striking ‘‘shall,’’; RESTORATION door recreation and conservation interests (3) by inserting after ‘‘Internal Revenue SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE through cooperative planning and implemen- Code of 1954’’ the following: ‘‘; and (2) This title may be cited as the ‘‘Wildlife tation of this title; and $350,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal Conservation and Restoration Act of 2000’’. (4) to encourage State fish and wildlife year thereafter from qualified Outer Conti- agencies to provide for public involvement in nental Shelf revenues (as that term is de- SEC. 302. FINDINGS. the process of development and implementa- fined in section 2(u) of the Outer Continental The Congress finds and declares that— Shelf Land Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as amend- (1) a diverse array of species of fish and tion of a wildlife conservation and restora- ed by the Coastal Stewardship Act of wildlife is of significant value to the Nation tion program. 2000)).’’; and for many reasons: aesthetic, ecological, edu- SEC. 304. DEFINITIONS. (4) by striking ‘‘be covered into’’ and all cational, cultural, recreational, economic, (a) REFERENCE TO LAW.—The term ‘‘Fed- that follows through ‘‘is authorized’’ and in- and scientific; eral Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act’’ means (2) the United States should retain for the Act of September 2, 1937 (16 U.S.C. 669 et serting ‘‘Moneys in the fund are authorized’’. present and future generations the oppor- seq.), commonly referred to as the Federal SEC. 305. SUBACCOUNTS. tunity to observe, understand, and appre- Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act or Pittman- Section 3 of the Federal Aid in Wildlife ciate a wide variety of wildlife; Robertson Act. Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669b) is further (3) millions of citizens participate in out- (b) WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND RESTORA- amended by adding at the end the following: door recreation through hunting, fishing, TION PROGRAM.—Section 2 of the Federal Aid ‘‘(c) A subaccount shall be established in and wildlife observation, all of which have in Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669a) is the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Fund significant value to the citizens who engage amended by inserting after ‘‘shall be con- in the Treasury to be known as the ‘‘wildlife in these activities; strued’’ the first place it appears the fol- conservation and restoration account’’ and (4) providing sufficient and properly main- lowing: ‘‘to include the wildlife conservation the deposits each fiscal year to such account tained wildlife associated recreational oppor- and restoration program and’’. shall be equal to the $350,000,000 referred to tunities is important to enhancing public ap- (c) STATE AGENCIES.—Section 2 of the Fed- in subsection (a)(2). Amounts in such ac- preciation of a diversity of wildlife and the eral Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (16 count shall be made available without fur- habitats upon which they depend; U.S.C. 669a) is further amended by inserting ther appropriation, for apportionment at the (5) lands and waters which contain species ‘‘or State fish and wildlife department’’ after beginning of fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal neither classified as game nor identified as ‘‘State fish and game department’’. year thereafter to carry out State wildlife endangered or threatened can provide oppor- (d) CONSERVATION.—Section 2 of the Fed- conservation and restoration programs. tunities for wildlife associated recreation eral Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (16 ‘‘(d) Funds covered into the wildlife con- and education such as hunting and fishing U.S.C. 669a) is further amended by striking servation and restoration account shall sup- permitted by applicable State or Federal the period at the end thereof, substituting a plement, but not replace, existing funds law; semicolon, and adding the following: ‘‘the available to the States from the sport fish (6) hunters and anglers have for more than term ‘conservation’ shall be construed to restoration and wildlife restoration accounts 60 years willingly paid user fees in the form mean the use of methods and procedures nec- and shall be used for the development, revi- of Federal excise taxes on hunting and fish- essary or desirable to sustain healthy popu- sion, and implementation of wildlife con- ing equipment to support wildlife diversity lations of wildlife including all activities as- servation and restoration programs and and abundance, through enactment of the sociated with scientific resources manage- should be used to address the unmet needs Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (16 ment such as research, census, monitoring of for a diverse array of wildlife and associated U.S.C. 1669 et seq.; commonly referred to as populations, acquisition, improvement and habitats, with an emphasis on species that the Pittman-Robertson Act), and the Federal management of habitat, live trapping and are not hunted or fished, for wildlife con- Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. transplantation, wildlife damage manage- servation, wildlife conservation education, 777 et seq.; commonly referred to as the Din- ment, and periodic or total protection of a and wildlife-associated recreation projects. gell-Johnson Act); species or population as well as the taking of Such funds may be used for new programs (7) State programs, adequately funded to individuals within wildlife stock or popu- and projects as well as to enhance existing conserve a broader array of wildlife in an in- lation if permitted by applicable State and programs and projects. dividual State and conducted in coordination Federal law; the term ‘wildlife conservation ‘‘(e) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and with Federal, State, tribal, and private land- and restoration program’ shall be construed (b), with respect to the wildlife conservation owners and interested organizations, would to mean a program developed by a State fish and restoration account, so much of the ap- continue to serve as a vital link in a nation- and wildlife department that the Secretary propriation apportioned to any State for any wide effort to restore game and nongame determines meets the criteria in section 6(d), fiscal year as remains unexpended at the wildlife, and the essential elements of such the projects that constitute such a program, close thereof is authorized to be made avail- programs should include conservation meas- which may be implemented in whole or part able for expenditure in that State until the ures which manage for a diverse variety of through grants and contracts by a State to close of the fourth succeeding fiscal year. populations of wildlife; and other State, Federal, or local agencies wild- Any amount apportioned to any State under (8) cooperative conservation efforts aimed life conservation organizations and outdoor this subsection that is unexpended or unobli- at preventing species from becoming endan- recreation and conservation education enti- gated at the end of the period during which gered will significantly benefit private land- ties from funds apportioned under this title, it is available for expenditure on any project owners and other citizens by responding to and maintenance of such projects; the term is authorized to be reapportioned to all early warning signs of decline in a flexible, ‘wildlife’ shall be construed to mean any spe- States during the succeeding fiscal year.’’. incentive-based manner that minimizes the cies of wild, free-ranging fauna including SEC. 306. ALLOCATION OF SUBACCOUNT RE- social and economic costs often associated fish, and also fauna in captive breeding pro- CEIPTS. with listing species as threatened or endan- grams the object of which is to reintroduce Section 4 of the Federal Aid in Wildlife gered; and individuals of a depleted indigenous species Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669c) is amended (9) it is proper for Congress to bolster and into previously occupied range; the term by adding the following: extend this highly successful program to aid ‘wildlife-associated recreation’ shall be con- ‘‘(c)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a), not game and nongame wildlife in supporting the strued to mean projects intended to meet the more than 2 percent of the revenues depos- health and diversity of habitat, as well as demand for outdoor activities associated ited into the wildlife conservation and res- providing funds for conservation education. with wildlife including, but not limited to, toration account in each fiscal year as the SEC. 303. PURPOSES. hunting and fishing, such projects as con- Secretary of the Interior may estimate to be The purposes of this title are— struction or restoration of wildlife viewing necessary for expenses in the administration (1) to extend financial and technical assist- areas, observation towers, blinds, platforms, and execution of programs carried out under ance to the States under the Federal Aid in land and water trails, water access, the wildlife conservation and restoration ac- Wildlife Restoration Act for the benefit of a trailheads, and access for such projects; and count shall be deducted for that purpose, and diverse array of wildlife and associated habi- the term ‘wildlife conservation education’ such amount is authorized to be made avail- tats, including species that are not hunted or shall be construed to mean projects, includ- able therefor until the expiration of the next fished, to fulfill unmet needs of wildlife ing public outreach, intended to foster re- succeeding fiscal year. Within 60 days after within the States while recognizing the man- sponsible natural resource stewardship.’’. the close of such fiscal year, the Secretary date of the States to conserve all wildlife; (e) FUNDING.—Subsection 3(a) of the Fed- shall apportion any portion thereof as re- (2) to assure sound conservation policies eral Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (16 mains unexpended, if any, on the same basis through the development, revision and im- U.S.C. 669b(a)) is amended in the first and in the same manner as is provided under plementation of wildlife associated recre- sentence— paragraphs (2) and (3). ation and wildlife associated education and (1) by inserting at the beginning thereof ‘‘(2) The Secretary, after making the de- wildlife conservation law enforcement; the following: ‘‘There shall be deposited into duction under paragraph (1), shall make the (3) to encourage State fish and wildlife the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Fund following apportionment from the amount agencies to create partnerships between the (referred to as the ‘‘fund’’) in the Treasury: remaining in the wildlife conservation and Federal Government, other State agencies, (1)’’; and restoration account:

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.006 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1181 ‘‘(A) to the District of Columbia and to the the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, istration of the designated State agency, it Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, each a sum America Samoa, and the Commonwealth of being the intention of Congress that funds equal to not more than 1⁄2 of 1 percent there- the Northern Mariana Islands. available to States under this Act be added of; and ‘‘(e) WILDLIFE CONSERVATION STRATEGY.— to revenues from existing State sources and ‘‘(B) to Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Any state that receives an apportionment not serve as a substitute for revenues from Islands, and the Commonwealth of the pursuant to section 4(c) shall within five such sources. Such revenues shall include in- Northern Mariana Islands, each a sum equal years of the date of the initial apportion- terest, dividends, or other income earned on to not more than 1⁄6 of 1 percent thereof. ment development and begin implementa- the foregoing. ‘‘(3) The Secretary, after making the de- tion of a wildlife conservation strategy based TITLE IV—ENDANGERED AND THREAT- duction under paragraph (1) and the appor- upon the best scientific information and data ENED SPECIES HABITAT PROTECTION tionment under paragraph (2), shall appor- available that— tion the remaining amount in the wildlife ‘‘(1) integrates available information on SEC. 401. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPE- CIES RECOVERY FUND. conservation and restoration account for the distribution and abundance of species of (a) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section— each year among the States in the following wildlife, including law population and declin- (1) the term ‘‘recovery agreements’’ means manner: ing species as the State fish and wildlife de- Endangered and Threatened Species Recov- ‘‘(A) one-third of which is based on the partment deems appropriate, that exemplify ery Agreements entered into by the Sec- ratio to which the land area of such State and are indicative of the diversity and health retary under subsection (e); and bears to the total land area of all such of wildlife of the State; (2) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- States; and ‘‘(2) identifies the extend and condition of retary of the Interior. ‘‘(B) two-thirds of which is based on the habitats and community types essential to (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established ratio to which the population of such State conservation of species identified under in the Treasury of the United States a fund bears to the total population of all such paragraph (1); that shall be known as the ‘‘Endangered and States. ‘‘(3) identifies the problems which may ad- Threatened Species Recovery Fund’’ (in this ‘‘(4) The amounts apportioned under this versely affect the species identified under section referred to as the ‘‘fund’’). There paragraph shall be adjusted equitably so that paragraph (1) or their habitats, and provides shall deposited into the fund $50,000,000 in no such State shall be apportioned a sum for research to identify factors which may fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal year there- which is less than 1⁄2 of 1 percent of the assist in restoration and more effective con- after from qualified Outer Continental Shelf amount available for apportionment under servation of such species and their habitats; this paragraph for any fiscal year or more ‘‘(4) determines those actions which should revenues (as that term is defined in section than 5 percent of such amount. be taken to conserve the species identified 2(u) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands ‘‘(d) WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND RESTORA- under paragraph (1) in their habitats, and es- Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as amended by the TION PROGRAM.—(1) Any State, through its tablishes priorities for implementing such Coastal Stewardship Act of 2000)). Such mon- fish and wildlife department, may apply to conservation actions; eys shall be used only to carry out the pur- the Secretary for approval of a wildlife con- ‘‘(5) provides for periodic monitoring of poses of this section. servation and restoration program or for species identified under paragraph (1) and (b) EXPENDITURES.—Of the amounts in the funds to develop a program, which shall— their habitats and the effectiveness of the fund, $50,000,000 shall be available each fiscal ‘‘(A) contain provision for vesting in the conservation actions determined under para- year to the Secretary of the Interior for obli- fish and wildlife department of overall re- graph (4), and for adapting conservation ac- gation or expenditure in accordance with sponsibility and accountability for develop- tions as appropriate to respond to new infor- this section. Such funds shall be made avail- ment and implementation of the program; mation or changing conditions; able without further appropriation, subject and ‘‘(6) provides for the review of the State to the requirements of this section, and shall ‘‘(B) contain provision for development and wildlife conservation strategy and, if appro- remain available until expended. implementation of— priate, revision at intervals of not more than (c) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.—(1) The Sec- ‘‘(i) wildlife conservation projects which ten years; retary of the Interior may use amounts in expand and support existing wildlife pro- ‘‘(7) provides for coordination by the State the fund to provide financial assistance to grams to meet the needs of a diverse array of fish and wildlife department, during the de- any person for the development of recovery wildlife species, including a wildlife strategy velopment, implementation, review, and re- agreements. as set forth in subsection (e), vision of the wildlife conservation strategy, (2) In providing assistance under this sec- ‘‘(ii) wildlife associated recreation pro- with Federal, State, and local agencies and tion, the Secretary shall give priority to the grams, including provisions for non-motor- Indian tribes that manage significant areas development and implementation of recov- ized public access to public lands, and of land or water within the State, or admin- ery agreements that— ‘‘(iii) wildlife conservation projects; and ister programs that significantly affect the (A) implement actions identified under re- ‘‘(C) contain provisions for public partici- conservation of species identified under covery plans approved by the Secretary pation in the development, revision, and im- paragraph (1) or their habitats.’’. under section 4(f) of the Endangered Species plementation of projects and programs stipu- Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(f)); SEC. 307. FACA. lated in subparagraph (B) of this subsection. (B) have the greatest potential for contrib- Coordination with State fish and wildlife ‘‘(2) If the Secretary finds that an applica- uting to the recovery of an endangered or department personnel or with personnel of tion for such program contains the elements threatened species; and other State agencies pursuant to the Federal specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of (C) to the extent practicable, require the Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act or the Fed- paragraph (1), the Secretary shall approve assistance of private landowners or the own- eral Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act shall such application and set aside from the ap- ers or operators of family farms. not be subject to the Federal Advisory Com- portionment to the State made pursuant to (d) PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE FOR RE- mittee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). Except for the section 4(c) an amount that shall not exceed QUIRED ACTIVITIES.—The Secretary may not 90 percent of the estimated cost of devel- preceding sentence, the provisions of this provide financial assistance under this sec- oping and implementing segments of the pro- title relate solely to wildlife conservation tion for any action that is required by a per- gram for the first 5 fiscal years following en- and restoration programs as defined in this mit issued under the Endangered Species Act actment of this subsection and not to exceed title and shall not be construed to affect the of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) or that is other- 75 percent thereafter. Not more than 10 per- provisions of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Res- wise required under that Act or any other cent of the amounts apportioned to each toration Act relating to wildlife restoration Federal law. projects or the provisions of the Federal Aid State from this subaccount for the State’s (e) ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES in Sport Fish Restoration Act relating to wildlife conservation and restoration pro- RECOVERY AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary is gram may be used for law enforcement. Fol- fish restoration and management projects. authorized to enter into Endangered and lowing approval, the Secretary may make SEC. 308. LAW ENFORCEMENT. threatened Species Recovery Agreements in payments on a project that is a segment of The third sentence of subsection (a) of sec- accordance with this section. The purpose of the State’s wildlife conservation and restora- tion 8 of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restora- such recovery agreements shall be to provide tion programs as the project progresses but tion Act (16 U.S.C. 669g) is amended by in- voluntary incentives for landowners to take such payments, including previous payments serting before the period at the end thereof: actions to contribute to the recovery of en- on the project, if any, shall not be more than ‘‘, except that not more than 5 percent of the dangered or threatened species. Each recov- the United States pro rata share of such funds available from this subaccount for a ery agreement shall— project. The Secretary, under such regula- State wildlife conservation and restoration (1) require the person— tions as he may prescribe, may advance program may be used for law enforcement (A) to carry out on real property owned or funds representing the United States pro through existing State programs.’’. leased by such person activities that are not rata share of a project that is a segment of SEC. 309. PROHIBITION AGAINST DIVERSION. otherwise required by law and that con- a wildlife conservation and restoration pro- No designated State agency shall be eligi- tribute to the recovery of an endangered or gram, including funds to develop such pro- ble to receive matching funds under this Act threatened species; and gram. For purposes of this subsection, the if sources of revenue available to it on Janu- (B) to refrain from carrying out on real term ‘State’ shall include the District of Co- ary 1, 1998, for conservation of wildlife are di- property owned or leased by such person oth- lumbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, verted for any purpose other than the admin- erwise lawful activities that would inhibit

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.008 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1182 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 the recovery of a threatened or endangered SEC. 502. AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION the Interior shall give priority to projects species; PROGRAM AMENDMENTS. that— (2) describe the real property referred to in The American Battlefield Act of 1996 (sec- (i) are identified in the park unit’s general paragraph (1); tion 604 of Public Law 104–333; 16 U.S.C. 469k) management plan; (3) specify species recovery goals for the is amended as follows: (ii) are included in authorized environ- agreement and measures for attaining such (1) in subsection (c)(2) by adding the fol- mental restoration projects; or (iii) are identified by the Secretary of the goals; lowing sentence at the end thereof; ‘‘Priority Interior as necessary to prevent immediate (4) establish a schedule for the implemen- for financial assistance for the preservation of Civil War Battlefields shall be given to damage to a park unit’s natural, cultural, or tation of the recovery agreement; and historical resources. (5) specify how the recovery agreement sites identified as Priority 1 battlefields in the 1993 ‘‘Civil War Sites Advisory Commis- (B) If Congress enacts legislation estab- will be monitored to assess the effectiveness lishing an alternate priority list, and such in attaining the species recovery goals. sion Report on the Nation’s Civil War Battle- fields’’; priority list funds less than the annual au- SPECIES V—HISTORIC PRESERVATION (2) by amending subsection (d) to read as thorized funding amount identified in subjec- FUND follows: tion (b)(1), the difference between the au- thorized funding amount and the alternate SEC. 501. HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND ‘‘(d) FUNDING AUTHORITY.—Of amounts in AMENDMENTS. the Historic Preservation Fund, $15,000,000 priority list shall be available for expendi- ture, without further appropriation, in ac- Section 108 of the National Preservation shall be available each year for obligation or expenditure for the protection of threatened cordance with the priority list submitted by Act (16 U.S.C. 470h) is amended— the Secretary of the Interior. (1) by inserting ‘‘(a)’’ before the first sen- battlefields in accordance with this title. Such funds shall be available without further SEC. 602. CORAL REEF RESOURCE CONSERVA- tence of the first paragraph; TION FUND. appropriation, and shall remain available (2) by inserting ‘‘(b)’’ before the first sen- (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.—There is es- until expended.’’. tence of the second paragraph; tablished in the Treasury of the United (3) By repealing subsection (e) in its en- (3) by adding at the end thereof the fol- States a fund that shall be known as the tirety. lowing new subsections: ‘‘Coral Reef Resources Restoration Fund’’ (in ‘‘(c) There shall be deposited into the fund TITLE VI—NATURAL RESOURCE this section referred to as the ‘‘fund’’). There $150,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal RESTORATION PROGRAMS shall be deposited into the fund $15,000,000 in year thereafter from qualified Outer Conti- SEC. 601. NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM RESOURCE fiscal year 2000 and each fiscal year there- nental Shelf revenues (as that term is de- PROTECTION. after from qualified Outer Continental Shelf fined in section 2(u) of the Outer Continental (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established revenues (as that term is defined in section Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as in the Treasury of the United States a fund 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act amended by the Coastal Stewardship Act of that shall be known as the ‘‘National Park (43 U.S.C. 1331) (as amended by the Coastal 2000)). Such moneys shall be used only to System Resource Protection Fund’’ (in this and Marine Resources Enhancement Act of carry out the purposes of this Act. title referred to as the ‘‘fund’’). There shall 1999)). Such moneys shall be used only to ‘‘(d)(1) Of the amounts in the fund, be deposited into the fund $150,000,000 in fis- carry out the purposes of this section. $150,000,000 shall be available each fiscal year cal year 2001 and each fiscal year thereafter (b) EXPENDITURES.—(1) Of the amounts in for obligation or expenditure in accordance from qualified Outer Continental Shelf reve- this fund, $15,000,000 shall be available each with paragraph (2). Such funds shall be made nues (as that term is defined in section 2(u) fiscal year to the Secretary of the Interior available without further appropriation, sub- of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 for obligation or expenditure in accordance ject to the requirements of this Act, and U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as amended by the Coastal with this section, and shall remain available shall remain available until expended. and Marine Resources Enhancement Act of until expended. (2)(A) the Secretary shall prepare, as part ‘‘(2) Of the amounts made available each 2000). Such moneys shall be used only to of the annual budget proposal, a priority list fiscal year— carry out the purposes of this section. for projects to be funded under this section. ‘‘(A) not less than $75,000,000 shall be avail- (b) EXPENDITURES.—(1) Of the amounts in the fund, $150,000,000 shall be available each Monies shall be made available from the able for State, local governmental, and trib- fund, without further appropriation, 15 days al historic preservation programs as pro- fiscal year to the Secretary of the Interior for obligation or expenditure in accordance after the date the Congress adjourns sine die vided in subsections 101(b), (c), and (d) of this for each year, for the projects identified on Act; and with this section. Such funds shall be made available without further appropriation, sub- that priority list, unless prior to such date, ‘‘(B) $15,000,000 shall be available to the legislation is enacted establishing a different American Battlefield Protection Program ject to the requirements of this section, and shall remain available until expended. priority list. (section 604 of Public Law 104–333; 16 U.S.C. (B) If Congress enacts legislation estab- (2) Amounts in the fund shall only be used 469k) for the protection of threatened battle- lishing an alternate priority list, and such to protect significant natural, cultural or fields; and priority list funds less than the annual au- historical resources at units of the National ‘‘(C) the remainder shall be available for thorized funding amount identified in sub- the matching grant programs authorized in Park System that are— section (b)(1), the difference between the au- (A) threatened by activities occurring in- section 101(e) of this Act: Provided, That not thorized funding amount and the alternate side or outside park boundaries; or less than 50 percent of the amounts made priority list shall be available for expendi- (B) in need of stabilization or restoration. available shall be used for preservation ture, without further appropriation, in ac- (3) The Secretary is authorized to enter projects on historic properties in accordance cordance with the priority list submitted by into cooperative agreements with State and with this Act, with priority given to the the Secretary. local governments and other public and pri- preservation of endangered historic prop- (c) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section— vate organizations to carry out the purposes erties. (1) the term ‘‘coral reef’’ means species (in- of this section. ‘‘(e)(1) The President shall transmit, as cluding reef plants and coralline algae), (4) No funds made available by this section part of the annual budget proposal, a list of habitats, and other natural resources associ- shall be used for— ated with any reefs or shoals composed pri- matching grant programs to be funded and (A) acquisition of lands or interests there- additional funding amounts, if any, for marily of corals within all maritime areas in; and zones subject to the jurisdiction of the State, local governmental, and tribal his- (B) salaries of National Park Service per- toric programs. Funds shall be made avail- Secretary of the Interior, including in the manent employees; south Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, able from the Historic Preservation Fund, (C) construction of roads; without further appropriation, 15 days after and Pacific Ocean; (D) construction of new visitor centers; (2) the term ‘‘coral’’ means species of the the date the Congress adjourns sine die each (E) routine maintenance activities; or year, for the programs identified by the phylum Cnidaria, including— (F) specific projects which are funded by (A) all species of the orders Antipatharia President to be funded, unless prior to such the Recreational Fee Demonstration Pro- (black corals), Scleractinia (stony corals), date, legislation is enacted establishing gram (section 315 of Public Law 104–134; 16 Gorgonacea (horny corals), Stlolnifea funding, for other specific programs author- U.S.C. 460l (note)). (organpipe corals and others), Alcyanacea ized in this Act. (5)(A) The Secretary of the Interior shall (soft corals), and Coenothecalia (blue corals), ‘‘(2) If the list of programs approved by prepare, as part of the annual budget pro- of the class Anthozoa; and Congress funds less than the annual author- posal, a priority list for projects to be funded (B) all species of the order Hydrocorallina ized funding amount, the remainder shall be under this section. Moneys shall be made (fire corals and hydrocorals), of the class available for expenditure, without further available from the fund, without further ap- Hydroza; appropriation, in accordance with the list of propriation, 15 days after the date the Con- (3) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- programs submitted by the President. gress adjourns sine die each year, for the retary of the Interior; ‘‘(3) If the President recommends addi- projects identified on the priority list, unless (4) the term ‘‘coral reef conservation tional funding for State, local government, prior to such date, legislation is enacted es- project’’ means activities that contribute to or tribal historic preservation programs, pri- tablishing a different priority list. or result in preserving, sustaining or enhanc- ority shall be given to the preservation of (B) In preparing the list of projects to be ing coral reef ecosystems as healthy, diverse endangered historic properties.’’. funded under this section, the Secretary of and viable ecosystems, including—

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.030 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1183 (A) actions to enhance or improve resource (A) promote the long-term protection, con- amended by the Coastal Stewardship Act of management of coral reefs, such as assess- servation, restoration or enhancement of 2000)). Such moneys shall be used only to ment, scientific research, protection, res- coral reef ecosystems within or adjoining carry out the purposes of this Act. toration and mapping; areas under the jurisdiction of the Depart- ‘‘(b) Of the amounts in the fund, $50,000,000 (B) habitat monitoring and species surveys ment of the Interior; shall be available each fiscal year for obliga- and monitoring; (B) promote cooperative conservation tion or expenditure in accordance with this (C) activities necessary for planning and projects with local communities, non-gov- Act. Such funds shall be made available development of strategies for coral reef man- ernmental organizations, educational or pri- without further appropriation, subject to the agement; vate institutions; or local affected govern- requirements of this Act, and shall remain (D) Community outreach and education on ments, territories or insular areas; available until expended.’’. coral reef importance and conservation; and (C) enhance public knowledge and aware- TITLE VIII—CONSERVATION EASEMENTS (E) activities in support of the enforce- ness of coral reef resources and sustainable ment of laws relating to coral reefs; and SEC. 801. FOREST LEGACY FUND. use through education and outreach; Section 7(l) of the Cooperative Forestry (5) the term ‘‘coral reef task force’’ means (D) develop sound scientific information on Assistance Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–313; 16 the task force established under Executive the condition of coral reef ecosystems or the U.S.C. 2010 (note)) is amended to read as fol- Order 13089 (June 11, 1998). threats to such ecosystems, through map- (d) CORAL REEF CONSERVATION PROGRAM.— lows: ping, monitoring, research and analysis; and ‘‘(a) There is established in the Treasury of (1) The Secretary shall provide grants of fi- (E) enhance compliance with laws relating nancial assistance for coral reef conserva- the United States a fund that shall be known to coral reefs. as the ‘Forest Legacy Fund’ (referred to as tion projects on areas under the jurisdiction (8) Within 180 days after the enactment of of the Department of the Interior in accord- the ‘fund’). There shall be deposited into the this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate fund $50,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 and each ance with this section. guidelines and requirements for imple- (2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph fiscal year thereafter from qualified Outer menting this section, including the require- (B), Federal funds for any coral reef con- Continental Shelf revenues (as that term is ments for project proposals. servation project under this section may not defined in section 2(u) of the Outer Conti- (A) In developing guidelines and require- exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such nental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as ments, the Secretary shall consult with the project. For purposes of this paragraph, the amended by the Coastal Stewardship Act of Coral Reef Task Force, interested States, re- non-Federal share of project costs may be 2000)). Such moneys shall be used only to gional and local entities, and non-govern- provided by in-kind contributions or other carry out the purposes of this Act. mental organizations. non-cash support. ‘‘(b) Of the amounts in the fund, $50,000,000 (B) The Secretary may waive all or part of TITLE VII—URBAN PARK AND FORESTRY shall be available each fiscal year to the Sec- the matching fund requirement under para- PROGRAMS retary of Agriculture for obligation or ex- graph (A) if the project costs are $25,000 or SEC. 701. URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOV- penditure in accordance with this Act. Such less. ERY FUND. funds shall be made available without fur- (3) Any relevant natural resource manage- Section 1013 of the Urban Park and Recre- ther appropriation, subject to the require- ment authority of a State or territory of the ation Recovery Act of 1978 (Title X of Public ments of this Act, and shall remain available United States, or other government author- Law 95–625; 16 U.S.C. 2512) is amended to read until expended.’’. ity with jurisdiction over coral reefs or as follows: SEC. 802. FARMLAND PROTECTION PROGRAM. whose activities affect coral reefs, or edu- ‘‘(a) There is established in the Treasury of Section 388(c) of Public Law 104–127 (16 cational or non-governmental institutions or the United States a fund that shall be known U.S.C. 3831 (note)) is amended to read as fol- organizations with demonstrated expertise as the ‘Urban Park and Recreation Recovery lows: in marine science or the conservation of Fund’ (referred to as the ‘fund’). There shall ‘‘(a) There is established in the Treasury of coral reefs, may submit a proposal for fund- be deposited into the fund $75,000,000 in fiscal the United States a fund that shall be known ing to the Secretary. year 2001 and each fiscal year thereafter as the ‘Farmland Protection Fund’ (referred (4) The Secretary shall ensure that finan- from qualified Outer Continental Shelf reve- to as the ‘fund’). There shall be deposited cial assistance provided under subsection (a) nues (as that term is defined in section 2(u) into the fund $50,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 is distributed so that— of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 and each fiscal year thereafter from quali- (A) not less than 40 percent of the funds U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as amended by the Coastal fied Outer Continental Shelf revenues (as available are awarded for conservation Stewardship Act of 2000)). Such moneys shall that term is defined in section 2(u) of the projects in the Pacific Ocean; be used only to carry out the purposes of this Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. (B) not less than 40 percent of the funds are Act. 1331(u)) (as amended by the Coastal Steward- awarded for coral reef restoration and con- ‘‘(b)(1) Of the amounts in the fund, ship Act of 2000)). Such moneys shall be used servation projects in the Atlantic, Gulf of $75,000,000 shall be available each fiscal year only to carry out the purposes of this Act. Mexico and Caribbean Sea; and for obligation or expenditure in accordance ‘‘(b) Of the amounts in the fund, $50,000,000 (C) remaining funds are awarded for coral with this Act. Such funds shall be made shall be available each fiscal year to the Sec- reef project that address emerging priorities available without further appropriation, sub- retary of Agriculture for obligation or ex- or threats identified by the Secretary in con- ject to the requirements of this Act, and penditure in accordance with this Act. Such sultation with the Coral Reef Task Force. shall remain available until expended. funds shall be made available without fur- (5) After consultation with the Coral Reef ‘‘(2) Not more than 3 percent of the funds ther appropriation, subject to the require- Task Force, States and territories, regional made available in any fiscal year may be ments of this Act, and shall remain available and local entities, and non-governmental or- used for grants for the development of local until expended.’’. ganizations involved in coral and marine park and recreation recovery programs pur- SEC. 803. RANCHLAND PROTECTION. conservation, the Secretary shall identify— suant to subsection 1007(a) and (c) of this (A) site-specific threats and constraints, (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF RANCHLAND PROTEC- Act. and TION FUND.—There is established in the (B) comprehensive threats known to affect ‘‘(3) Not more than 10 percent of the funds Treasury of the United States a fund that coral reef ecosystems in the national parks, made available in any fiscal year may be shall be known as the ‘‘Ranchland Protec- refuges, territories and possessions to be used for innovation grants pursuant to sec- tion Fund’’ (in this section referred to as the used in establishing funding priorities for tion 1006 of this act. ‘‘fund’’). There shall be deposited into the ‘‘(4) Note more than 15 percent of the funds grants issued under subsection (a). fund $50,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 and each (6) The Secretary shall review and rank made available in any fiscal year may be fiscal year thereafter from qualified Outer final coral reef conservation project pro- provided as grants, in the aggregate, for Continental Shelf revenues (as that term is posals according to the criteria set out in projects in any one State.’’. defined in section 2(u) of the Outer Conti- subsection (d)(7). SEC. 702. URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY AS- nental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as (A) For projects costing $25,000 or greater, SISTANCE FUND. amended by the Coastal Stewardship Act of the Secretary shall provide for the merit- Section 9(i) of the Cooperative Forestry 2000)). Such moneys shall be used only to based peer review of the proposal and require Assistance Act of 1978 (Public Law 95–313; 16 carry out the purposes of this section. standardized documentation of that peer re- U.S.C. 2101(note)) is amended to read as fol- (b) EXPENDITURES.—Of the amounts in the view. lows: fund, $50,000,000 shall be available each fiscal (B) As part of the peer review process for ‘‘(a) There is established in the Treasury of year to the Secretary of the Interior for obli- individual grants, the Secretary shall also the United States a fund that shall be known gation or expenditure in accordance with request written comments from the appro- as the ‘Urban and Community Forestry As- this section. Such funds shall be made avail- priate bureaus or departments of State or sistance Fund’ (referred to as the ‘fund’). able without further appropriation, subject territorial governments, or other govern- There shall be deposited into the fund to the requirements of this section, and shall mental jurisdiction, where the project is pro- $50,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal remain available until expended. posed to be conducted. year thereafter from qualified Outer Conti- (c) RANCHLAND PROTECTION PROGRAM.—(1) (7) The Secretary shall evaluate final nental Shelf revenues (as that term is de- The Secretary of the Interior shall establish project proposals based on the degree to fined in section 2(u) of the Outer Continental and carry out a program, to be known as the which the project will— Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as ‘‘Ranchland Protection Program’’, under

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.032 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1184 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 which the Secretary shall provide grants retary of Agriculture for obligation or ex- in almost a decade, but all I could tell from the Ranchland Protection Fund to penditure in accordance with this Act. Such them was that it is going to get worse. State or local governmental agencies, Indian funds shall be made available without fur- Many of my colleagues know the tribes or appropriate non-profit organiza- ther appropriation, subject to the require- cold, hard truth of the matter. When tions to provide the Federal share of the cost ments of this section, and shall remain avail- of purchasing permanent conservation ease- able until expended.’’. the Organization of Petroleum Export- ments on ranchland, for the purpose of pro- (b) RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE.—Sec- ing Countries (OPEC) finally makes a tecting the continued use of the land as tion 2379 of the National Forest-Dependent substantive, definitive decision to in- ranchland or open space and preventing its Rural Communities Economic Diversifica- crease oil production, it will still most conversion to non-agricultural or open space tion Act (Public Law 101–624, 7 U.S.C. 6601 likely take 60 days before adequate lev- uses. (note)) is amended to read as follows: els of fuel can be distributed through- (2) No funds made available under this sec- ‘‘(a) There is established in the Treasury of out the U.S. That means if the OPEC tion may be used to acquire any interest in the United States a fund that shall be known Cartel decided to remedy the harm land without the consent of the owner there- as the ‘Forest Service Rural Community As- of. sistance Fund’ (in this section referred to as they have imposed on the American (3) The holder of a conservation easement the ‘fund’). There shall be deposited into the consumer today, we are still at least described in paragraph (1) may enforce the fund $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 and each six weeks away from witnessing the conservation requirements of the easement. fiscal year thereafter from qualified Outer peak in the price increase. We could (4) Prior to making funds available for a Continental Shelf revenues (as that term is very well see $2 per gallon gasoline by grant under this section, the Secretary of defined in section 2(u) of the Outer Conti- May and that is not acceptable. the Interior shall receive certification from nental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as Iowans and the rest of the nation the Attorney General of the State in which amended by the Coastal Stewardship Act of should not have been subjected to this the conservation easement is to be purchased 2000)). Such moneys shall be used only to price spike. The monopolistic produc- that the conservation easement is in a form carry out the purposes of this Act. that is sufficient, under the laws of that ‘‘(b) Of the amounts in the fund, $25,000,000 tion controls promulgated by OPEC in State, to achieve the purpose of the Ranch- shall be available each fiscal year for obliga- March of 1999 should have been chal- land Protection Program and the terms and tion or expenditure in accordance with this lenged by our administration upon es- conditions of the grant. Act. Such funds shall be made available tablishment, not when we finally felt (5) For the purposes of this section, the without further appropriation, subject to the the pinch. term ‘‘ranch land’’ means private or tribally requirements of this Act, and shall remain In addition, the Administration’s en- owned range land, pasture land, grazed forest available until expended.’’. ergy policy is an aberration. This crisis land, and hay land. TITLE X—PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES only accentuates the problem with re- TITLE IX—NATURAL RESOURCE SEC. 1001. PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES. lying on foreign energy instead of ex- COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAMS Section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, panding domestic opportunities. Since SEC. 901. YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS FUND. (96 Stat. 1035) is amended to read as follows: 1992, U.S. oil production is down 17% Section 106 of the Youth Conservation ‘‘(a) There is established in the Treasury of Corps Act of 1970 (Public Law 91–378; 16 while consumption has risen 14%. We the United States a fund that shall be known now import 56% of our oil and that U.S.C. 1706) is amended to read as follows: as the ‘Payment in Lieu of Taxes Fund’ (re- ‘‘(a) There is established in the Treasury of ferred to as the ‘fund’). There shall be depos- number is growing rapidly. DOE pre- the United States a fund that shall be known ited into the fund in fiscal year 2001 and dicts that by 2020 we will import 65% of as the ‘Youth Conservation Corps Fund’ (in thereafter from qualified Outer Continental our oil. Guess which country has bene- this section referred to as the ‘fund’). There Shelf revenues (as that term is defined in fited the most from the Administra- shall be deposited into the fund $60,000,000 in section 2(u) of the Outer Continental Shelf tion’s energy policy? As unbelievable fiscal year 2001 and each fiscal year there- Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as amended by as this seems it’s Iraq. Saddam Hus- after from qualified Outer Continental Shelf the Coastal Stewardship Act of 2000)) such revenues (as that term is defined in section sein’s Iraq. Iraq is now our fastest moneys as are necessary to full fund pay- growing source for oil. How can we be 2(u) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands ments to units of general local governments Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as amended by the as provided in this Act. administering a policy that strength- Coastal Stewardship Act of 2000)). Such mon- ‘‘(b) Amounts in the fund shall be available ens this dictator’s grip on our economy eys shall be used only to carry out the pur- each fiscal year to the Secretary of the Inte- and the Middle East? poses of title I and II of this Act. rior for obligation or expenditure in accord- The bill I introduced today would re- ‘‘(b) Of the amounts in the fund, $60,000,000 ance with this Act. Such funds shall be made quire the President of the United shall be available each fiscal year for obliga- available without further appropriation, and States to cut off foreign aid and arms tion or expenditure in accordance with titles shall remain available until expended.’’. I and II of this Act. Such funds shall be made sales to countries engaged in oil price fixing. available to the Secretary of Agriculture and By Mr. GRASSLEY: the Secretary of the Interior, without fur- Specifically, the legislation would re- ther appropriation, subject to the require- S. 2182. A bill to reduce, suspend, or quire the President to send a report to ments of titles I and II of this Act, and shall terminate any assistance under the Congress, within 30 days of enactment, remain available until expended.’’. Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the detailing the U.S. security relationship SEC. 902. FOREST SERVICE RURAL COMMUNITY Arms Export Control Act to each coun- with each OPEC member and any other ASSISTANCE. try determined by the President to be major oil exporting country; assistance (a) RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.—The engaged in oil price fixing to the det- Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 programs and government-supported riment of the United States economy, arms sales provided to those countries; (Public Law 95–313; 16 U.S.C. 2101 (note)) is and for other purposes; to the com- amended by adding the following new sec- and his determination regarding the tion: mittee on Foreign Relations. extent each country is engaged in oil ‘‘SEC. 21. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. OIL PRICE REDUCTION ACT OF 2000 price fixing and whether such price fix- ‘‘(a) The Secretary shall conduct a Rural Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, ing is detrimental to the U.S. economy. Development program to provide technical today I introduced a companion piece The bill would then require the Presi- assistance to rural communities for sustain- of legislation to H.R. 3822, the Oil Price dent to reduce, terminate or suspend able rural development purposes. Reduction Act of 2000. This bill will any assistance or arms sales to the ‘‘(b) There is established in the Treasury of help to address the problems our con- the United States a fund that shall be known country or countries determined to be as the ‘Forest Service Rural Development stituencies are experiencing through- fixing oil prices. Fund’ (in this section referred to as the out the nation due to climbing fuel In addition, the legislation would re- ‘fund’). There shall be deposited into the prices. quire the President to submit a report fund $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 and each Last weekend I traveled back to my to Congress 90 days after enactment de- fiscal year thereafter from qualified Outer home and held a briefing near Des scribing the diplomatic efforts by the Continental Shelf revenues (as that term is Moines to explain to my constituents U.S. to convince all major net oil ex- defined in section 2(u) of the Outer Conti- that prices will likely rise significantly porting countries that current price nental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331(u)) (as past current levels. I had the dis- levels are unsustainable and will cause amended by the Coastal Stewardship Act of 2000)). Such moneys shall be used only to pleasure of looking truckers and farm- widespread economic harm in oil con- carry out the purposes of this Act. ers in the eye and telling them there is suming and developing nations. ‘‘(c) Of the amounts in the fund, $25,000,000 no relief in sight. In my home state we Even if the production quotas put in shall be available each fiscal year to the Sec- are experiencing price levels not seen place last year are lifted, low reserves

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.034 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1185 may continue to plunder American of that revenue may come from the S. 1158 consumers and farmers during the busy auction of current amateur radio spec- At the request of Mr. HUTCHINSON, summer vacation and planting seasons. trum. This bill simply requires the FCC the name of the Senator from Texas The Clinton administration was caught to provide the Amateur Radio Service (Mr. GRAMM) was added as a cosponsor off-guard this year without much of an with equivalent replacement spectrum of S. 1158, a bill to allow the recovery energy policy. Now, the President if it reallocates and auctions any of the of attorney’s fees and costs by certain needs to exercise his authority to help Service’s current spectrum. employers and labor organizations who solve the problem, which is going to The Amateur Radio Spectrum Pro- are prevailing parties in proceedings get worse before it gets better. tection Act of 2000 will protect these brought against them by the National vital functions while also maintaining Labor Relations Board or by the Occu- By Mr. CRAPO (for himself, Ms. the flexibility of the FCC to manage pational Safety and Health Adminis- COLLINS, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. SMITH the nation’s telecommunications infra- tration. of New Hampshire, Ms. SNOWE, structure effectively. It will not inter- S. 1272 and Mrs. LINCOLN): fere with the ability of commercial At the request of Mr. NICKLES, the S. 2183. A bill to ensure the avail- telecommunications services to seek names of the Senator from New Mexico ability of spectrum to amateur radio the spectrum allocations they require. (Mr. DOMENICI) and the Senator from operators; to the Committee on Com- I ask my colleagues to join the more Ohio (Mr. VOINOVICH) were added as co- merce, Science, and Transportation. than 670,000 U.S. licensed radio ama- sponsors of S. 1272, a bill to amend the THE AMATEUR RADIO SPECTRUM PROTECTION teurs in supporting this measure and Controlled Substances Act to promote ACT welcome their co-sponsorship. pain management and palliative care Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise to f without permitting assisted suicide introduce the Amateur Radio Spec- and euthanasia, and for other purposes. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS trum Protection Act of 2000. This bill S. 1452 would help preserve the amount of S. 92 At the request of Mr. SHELBY, the radio spectrum allocated to the Ama- At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the names of the Senator from Michigan teur Radio Service during this era of name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. (Mr. ABRAHAM), and the Senator from dramatic change in our telecommuni- WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. Utah (Mr. BENNETT) were added as co- cations system. I am pleased to intro- 92, a bill to provide for biennial budget sponsors of S. 1452, a bill to modernize duce this bipartisan measure with my process and a biennial appropriations the requirements under the National colleagues, Senator COLLINS, Senator process and to enhance oversight and Manufactured Housing Construction AKAKA, Senator BOB SMITH, Senator the performance of the Federal Govern- and Safety Standards of 1974 and to es- SNOWE, and Senator LINCOLN. ment. tablish a balanced consensus process Organized radio amateurs, more com- S. 569 for the development, revision, and in- monly known as ‘‘ham’’ operators, At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the terpretation of Federal construction through formal agreements with the name of the Senator from South Da- and safety standards for manufactured Federal Emergency Management Agen- kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- homes. cy, the National Weather Service, the sponsor of S. 569, a bill to amend the S. 1810 Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and internal revenue Code of 1986 to ex- At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the other government and private relief clude certain farm rental income from name of the Senator from Connecticut services, provide emergency commu- net earnings from self-employment if (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of nication when regular channels are dis- the taxpayer enters into a lease agree- S. 1810, a bill to amend title 38, United rupted by disaster. In Idaho, these ment relating to such income. States Code, to clarify and improve trained volunteers have performed S. 577 veterans’ claims and appellate proce- tasks as various as helping to rescue At the request of Mr. HATCH, the dures. stranded back-country hikers, orga- name of the Senator from North Caro- S. 1855 nizing cleanup efforts after the Payette lina (Mr. HELMS) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. MURKOWSKI, the River flooded, and helping the Forest sponsor of S. 577, a bill to provide for names of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Service communicate during major for- injunctive relief in Federal district GRASSLEY), and the Senator from Wyo- est fires. In other communities, they court to enforce State laws relating to ming (Mr. ENZI) were added as cospon- may be found monitoring tornado the interstate transportation of intoxi- sors of S. 1855, a bill to establish age touchdowns in the Midwest, helping cating liquor. limitations for airmen. authorities reestablish communication S. 642 S. 1921 after a hurricane in the Gulf or sending At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the At the request of Mr. CAMPBELL, the ‘‘health and welfare’’ messages fol- name of the Senator from Pennsyl- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. lowing an earthquake on the West vania (Mr. SANTORUM) was added as a SMITH) was added as a cosponsor of S. Coast. Not only do they provide these cosponsor of S. 642, a bill to amend the 1921, a bill to authorize the placement services using their own equipment and Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- within the site of the Vietnam Vet- without compensation, but they also vide for Farm and Ranch Risk Manage- erans Memorial of a plaque to honor give their personal time to participate ment Accounts, and for other purposes. Vietnam veterans who died after their in regular organized training exercises. S. 820 service in the Vietnam war, but as a di- In addition to emergency commu- At the request of Mr. BREAUX, the rect result of that service. nication, amateur radio enthusiasts name of the Senator from Tennessee S. 1980 use their spectrum allocations to ex- (Mr. THOMPSON) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the periment with and develop new cir- sor of S. 820, a bill to amend the Inter- name of the Senator from Wisconsin cuitry and techniques for increasing nal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the (Mr. FEINGOLD) was added as a cospon- the effectiveness of the precious nat- 4.3-cent motor fuel excise taxes on rail- sor of S. 1980, a bill to amend the Rural ural resource of radio spectrum for all roads and inland waterway transpor- Electrification Act of 1936 to ensure Americans. Much of the electronic tation which remain in the general improved access to the signals of local technology we now take for granted is fund of the Treasury. television stations by multichannel rooted in amateur radio experimen- S. 1020 video providers to all households which tation. Moreover, amateur radio has At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the desire such service in unserved and un- long provided the first technical train- name of the Senator from Wyoming derserved rural areas by December 31, ing for youngsters who grow up to be (Mr. THOMAS) was added as a cosponsor 2006. America’s scientists and engineers. of S. 1020, a bill to amend chapter 1 of S. 2023 The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 re- title 9, United States Code, to provide At the request of Mr. LIEBERMAN, the quires the Federal Communications for greater fairness in the arbitration name of the Senator from South Da- Commission (FCC) to conduct spec- process relating to motor vehicle fran- kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- trum auctions to raise revenues. Some chise contracts. sponsor of S. 2023, a bill to provide for

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.022 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 the establishment of Individual Devel- American people, and for other pur- able heavy icebreaking capability on opment Accounts (IDAs) that will poses. the Great Lakes. The purpose of our allow individuals and families with S. CON. RES. 84 amendment is to authorize adequate limited means an opportunity to accu- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the funding to replace the current Great mulate assets, to access education, to names of the Senator from North Caro- Lakes icebreaker, the Mackinaw, which own their own homes and businesses, lina (Mr. HELMS) and the Senator from is scheduled for decommissioning in and ultimately to achieve economic New York (Mr. MOYNIHAN) were added 2006. self-sufficiency, and for other purposes. as cosponsors of S. Con. Res. 84, a con- Mr. President, heavy icebreaking on S. 2049 current resolution expressing the sense the Great Lakes is vital to the region’s At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the of Congress regarding the naming of industry. Each year, almost 200 million name of the Senator from North Caro- aircraft carrier CVN–77, the last vessel tons of cargo travel across the Great lina (Mr. EDWARDS) was added as a co- of the historic Nimitz class of aircraft Lakes, including 70 percent of U.S. sponsor of S. 2049, a bill to extend the carriers, as the U.S.S. Lexington. steel. Transportation of U.S. steel alone directly affects 108,000 jobs, and authorization for the Violent Crime S.J. RES. 39 Reduction Trust Fund. indirectly affects 400,000. At the request of Mr. CAMPBELL, the Shipping on the Great Lakes faces a S. 2061 names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the unique challenge because the season SMITH), the Senator from Delaware begins and ends in ice. Windrows, slabs names of the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. ROTH), and the Senator from (Mr. KOHL) and the Senator from Mary- of broken ice piled atop each other by Washington (Mrs. MURRAY) were added the wind, can reach 15 feet in thick- land (Mr. SARBANES) were added as co- as cosponsors of S.J. Res. 39, a joint sponsors of S. 2061, a bill to establish a ness. The Mackinaw, with 12,000 horse- resolution recognizing the 50th anni- power packed into her 290-foot-long crime prevention and computer edu- versary of the Korean War and the cation initiative. hull has kept commerce moving even service by members of the Armed under the most trying conditions since S. 2074 Forces during such war, and for other 1944. The presence of the Mackinaw im- At the request of Mr. ASHCROFT, the purposes. proves shipping efficiency, reliability, names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. S. RES. 87 and competition. Further, shipping VOINOVICH), the Senator from Ken- At the request of Mr. L. CHAFEE, his provides a more environmentally sound tucky (Mr. MCCONNELL), the Senator name was added as a cosponsor of S. alternative to surface transportation, from Montana (Mr. BURNS), the Sen- Res. 87, a resolution commemorating because maritime shipments use less ator from Montana (Mr. BAUCUS), the the 60th Anniversary of the Inter- fuel and produce fewer emissions than Senator from Virginia (Mr. ROBB), the national Visitors Program rail and truck alternatives. Senator from California (Mrs. FEIN- f Mr. President, after over 55 years of STEIN), and the Senator from Utah (Mr. service, the Mackinaw’s productive life HATCH) were added as cosponsors of S. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED is nearing an end. The Coast Guard has 2074, a bill to amend title II of the So- committed to keeping the cutter in cial Security Act to eliminate the so- service until 2006, when it hopes to cial security earnings test for individ- COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION have a replacement vessel operating. uals who have attained retirement age. ACT OF 1999 To meet this important deadline, funds S. 2087 to construct a multi-purpose heavy ice- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the breaker must be included in the fiscal ABRAHAM (AND OTHERS) names of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. year 2001 budget, which is why I have AMENDMENT NO. 2882 CRAIG), the Senator from North Caro- joined with the aforementioned Great lina (Mr. HELMS), and the Senator from (Ordered referred to the Committee Lakes Senators in seeking authoriza- Missouri (Mr. BOND) were added as co- on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tion. In addition, I and several other sponsors of S. 2087, a bill to amend title tation) Senators have sent various letters re- 10, United States Code, to improve ac- Mr. ABRAHAM (for himself, Mr. questing appropriations for the Macki- cess to benefits under the TRICARE FEINGOLD, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. naw, as well as an assumption within program; to extend and improve cer- SANTORUM, Mr. WELLSTONE, Mr. KOHL, the fiscal year 2001 budget resolution tain demonstration programs under the Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. GRAMS, Mr. LEVIN, for this funding. Defense Health Program; and for other and Mr. BAYH) submitted an amend- The construction of a multi-purpose purposes. ment intended to be proposed by them vessel designed to perform icebreaking S. 2097 to the bill (S. 1089) to authorize appro- operations will bring the cutter’s mis- At the request of Mr. GRAMM, the priations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 sion profile in line with Coast Guard name of the Senator from Nebraska for the United States Coast Guard, and employment standards while improv- (Mr. HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor for other purposes; as follows: ing the efficiency of the Great Lakes of S. 2097, a bill to authorize loan guar- On page 4, beginning on line 8, strike fleet performance. Extensive studies antees in order to facilitate access to ‘‘$350,326,000’’ and all that follows through and modeling validate the feasibility of local television broadcast signals in page 4, line 12, and insert the following: a multi-purpose design. Additionally, unserved and underserved areas, and ‘‘$488,326,000, to remain available until ex- the multi-mission design is less than 4 for other purposes. pended, of which— percent more expensive than a single- ‘‘(A) $20,000,000 shall be derived from the S. 2123 Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to carry out purpose design, and provides a more ro- At the request of Ms. LANDRIEU, the the purposes of section 1012(a)(5) of the Oil bust Great Lakes fleet by increasing names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Pollution Act of 1990; and the number of available operational DEWINE), the Senator from Missouri ‘‘(B) $128,000,000 shall be available for con- days by 38 percent. (Mr. ASHCROFT), and the Senator from struction or acquisition of a replacement Without a heavy icebreaker, the Missouri (Mr. BOND) were added as co- vessel for the Coast guard icebreaker Great Lakes shipping season could be sponsors of S. 2123, a bill to provide MACKINAW.’’. shortened by as much as 10 weeks, Outer Continental Shelf Impact assist- ∑ Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise causing a host of problems for which ance to State and local governments, today, along with several of my fellow there are few solutions and none of to amend the Land and Water Con- Great Lakes Senators, to introduce an which are in the region’s best interests. servation Fund Act of 1965 , the Urban amendment to Senate Bill 1089, the We must appropriate these funds this Park and Recreation Recovery Act of Coast Guard Authorization Act. I want year, and to do that we should make 1978, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife to thank Senators DEWINE, FEINGOLD, sure that the authorization bill pro- Restoration Act (commonly referred to GRAMS, KOHL, LUGAR, SANTORUM, vides for this important one-time ex- as the Pittman-Robertson Act) to es- VOINOVICH, and WELLSTONE for their pense so that there will be no doubt as tablish a fund to meet the outdoor con- support and commitment to the con- to the intent of Congress on this im- servation and recreation needs of the tinued presence of a suitable and reli- portant project.

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 02:04 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.037 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1187 And Mr. President, let me just in- mation of the Senate and the public Cooperative Threat Program and the form my colleagues that this is not that a legislative hearing has been Department of Energy’s Russian simply a Great Lakes issue. The winter scheduled before the Subcommittee on Threat Reduction Programs. Great Lakes maritime commerce de- Water and Power. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pendent upon the availability of a The hearing will take place on objection, it is so ordered. heavy icebreaker is the same maritime Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. f commerce that delivers iron ore to in room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate steel mills along the Eastern Seaboard Office Building in Washington, D.C. UNANIMOUS-CONSENT AGREE- and the South, the same maritime The purpose of this hearing is to re- MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR commerce that delivers aggregates to ceive testimony on the following bills: Mr. GRASSLEY. Madam President, the Mid-Atlantic, and the same mari- H.R. 862, To direct the Secretary of the for our leader, I ask unanimous con- time commerce that delivers agricul- Interior to implement the provisions of sent that at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March tural projects throughout the United an agreement conveying title to a dis- 7, the Senate proceed to executive ses- States and overseas. With that in tribution system from the United sion and immediately proceed to a vote mind, I ask for the support of all of my States to the Clear Creek Community on the confirmation of Calendar No. colleagues to assure the continued op- Services District; H.R. 992, to convey 423, the nomination of Julio M. eration of Great Lakes icebreaking the Sly Park Dam and Reservoir to the Fuentes to be United States Circuit through the full funding of the Great El Dorado Irrigation District; H.R. Judge for the Third Circuit. Lakes ice breaker in fiscal year 2001.∑ 1235, To authorize the Secretary of the Finally, I ask unanimous consent ∑ Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, today I Interior to enter into contracts with that following the vote, the President join my good friend from Michigan, the Solano County Water Agency, Cali- be notified of the Senate’s action, and Senator ABRAHAM, and the rest of the fornia, to use Solano Project facilities the Senate then resume legislative Great Lakes delegation in sponsoring for impounding, storage, and carriage business. this very important amendment to pro- of nonproject water for domestic, mu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vide funds for the construction of a nicipal, industrial, and other beneficial objection, it is so ordered. new ice-breaking vessel to replace the purposes; S. 2091 and the companion Mr. GRASSLEY. I now ask unani- Mackinaw. Stationed on the Great H.R. 3077, To amend the Act that au- mous consent that it be in order to ask Lakes, the Mackinaw operates during thorized construction of the San Luis for the yeas and nays on the nomina- the ice season, which lasts from De- Unit of the Central Valley Project, tion. cember 15th through April 15th. My California, to facilitate water transfers The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without colleagues from the Great Lakes region in the Central Valley Project; S. 1659, objection, it is so ordered. know the importance of this vessel dur- To convey the Lower Yellowstone Irri- Mr. GRASSLEY. Therefore, I ask for ing those 4 months. Without this boat, gation Project, the Savage Unit of the the yeas and nays. regional commerce on the water would Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a be significantly impaired. Approxi- and the Intake Irrigation Project to sufficient second? mately 14 million tons of cargo are the appurtenant irrigation districts; There is a sufficient second. moved on the Great Lakes during the and S. 1836, To extend the deadline for The yeas and nays were ordered. ice season. This cargo includes iron commencement of construction of a f ore, coal, limestone, cement, and grain. hydroelectric project in the State of These resources are necessary to our ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 7, Alabama. 2000 entire country and our economy. Because of the limited time available In addition to the economic need for for the hearing, witnesses may testify Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask unanimous ice-breaking on the Great Lakes, there by invitation only. However, those consent that when the Senate com- are national defense implications. The pletes its business today, it adjourn Mackinaw was christened in 1944 to wishing to submit written testimony for the hearing record should send two until the hour of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, meet our nation’s wartime need for March 7. I further ask unanimous con- iron ore. Today, more than 70 percent copies of their testimony to the Sub- committee on Water and Power, Com- sent that on Tuesday, immediately fol- of our nation’s steelmaking capacity is lowing the prayer, the Journal of pro- located in the Great Lakes basin. mittee on Energy and Natural Re- sources, United States Senate, 364 ceedings be approved to date, the Should our country ever become em- morning hour be deemed expired, the broiled in a protracted military crisis, Dirsken Senate Office Building, Wash- time for the two leaders be reserved for our ability to transit the Lakes during ington, D.C. 20510–6150. their use later in the day, and the Sen- periods of ice cover would be crucial. For further information, please call ate then begin a period of morning Mr. President, the Mackinaw is show- Trici Heninger, Staff Assistant, or Col- ing signs of its age, and the time has leen Deegan, Counsel, at (202) 224–8115. business until 12:30 p.m. with Senators come to replace the vessel. After sev- f speaking for up to 5 minutes each, with eral years of studying a replacement the following exceptions: AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Senator BROWNBACK, 30 minutes; Sen- design, the Coast Guard has concluded MEET that a multi-purpose ice-breaking ves- ators MURKOWSKI and HATCH, 20 min- sel is the preferred option. Not only SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING utes total; Senator COLLINS, 15 min- will this replacement ship perform ice- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask utes; Senator GRAMS, 45 minutes; Sen- breaking services, but it also will unanimous consent that the Special ator DORGAN, 20 minutes; and Senator maintain floating aids-to-navigation. Committee on Aging be permitted to DURBIN, 20 minutes. Compared with the construction of a meet on March 6, 2000, from 1:00 p.m. to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without single-purpose icebreaker, the multi- 4:00 p.m. in Hart 216 for the purpose of objection, it is so ordered. mission design increases the number of conducting a hearing. Mr. GRASSLEY. I further ask con- available operational days by 38 per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sent that the Senate recess from 12:30 cent. objection, it is so ordered. to 2:15 on Tuesday for the weekly pol- Constructing a multi-purpose ice- SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND icy luncheons. breaking vessel is a common-sense so- CAPABILITIES The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lution to address the needs of the Great Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. Lakes. I urge my colleagues to support unanimous consent that the Sub- Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask unanimous this amendment.∑ committee on Emerging Threats and consent that at 2:15 on Tuesday, the f Capabilities of the Committee on Senate proceed to executive session to Armed Services be authorized to meet consider en bloc Executive Calendar NOTICE OF HEARING during the session of the Senate on No. 159 and No. 208, the nominations of SUBCOMMITTEE ON WATER AND POWER Monday, March 6, 2000, at 2:30 p.m., in Marsha Berzon and Richard Paez. Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, open and closed sessions to receive tes- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I would like to announce for the infor- timony on the Department of Defense’s objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR6.041 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 PROGRAM fore they buy the engagement ring, but for the last 20 years. A Families USA Mr. GRASSLEY. For the information I suppose it happens. study shows these prices rising at four of all Senators, following the party I do believe we can, on a bipartisan times the rate of inflation. Medicare luncheons tomorrow, the Senate will basis, come to an agreement that we beneficiaries’ annual out-of-pocket begin consideration of two Ninth Cir- will remove the so-called marriage pen- drug costs tell the story: 38 percent of cuit judges who are on the calendar. alty and do it in a way that is not un- Medicare beneficiaries are spending There are a number of Senators who reasonable so we benefit those who more than $1,000 a year on their pre- have expressed a desire to speak with would otherwise be disadvantaged. scription drugs. Many of them are on respect to those nominations. There is an irony to this as well, of tight, fixed incomes. Eighteen percent Under a previous order, at 5 o’clock course, in that when many people get of Medicare beneficiaries spend be- p.m. on Tuesday, the Senate will vote married, their combined income puts tween $500 and $1,000, and 31 percent on the confirmation of Executive Cal- them in a lower tax bracket. This is, I are paying out up to $500. endar No. 423, the nomination of Julio guess, a marriage bonus, if you want to For some people stepping back and Fuentes. Senators can, therefore, ex- use the term. We certainly believe that saying $1,000 a year should not mean pect the next vote to occur at 5 o’clock should continue and that it should not much, I can tell them that for a person tomorrow afternoon. Votes are ex- be changed. I hope we can move in that on a fixed income of $600 or $800 a pected each day and possibly evening direction. month under Social Security, $100 a Unfortunately, the House of Rep- this week as the Senate attempts to month can mean a real sacrifice, and resentatives recently passed a package finish its business prior to the upcom- many senior citizens have to face those on the marriage penalty that was real- ing adjournment. sacrifices on a regular basis. ly quite different than what I have de- When we held a hearing in Chicago f scribed. First of all, as with so many on the prescription drug situation, ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT other tax bills that have come from the there were seniors who told us that other party over the years, the vast when they visited large supermarkets Mr. GRASSLEY. If there is no fur- majority—two-thirds of the benefits of in the Chicagoland area that had pre- ther business to come before the Sen- this so-called marriage penalty tax bill scription drug counters, first they ate, I now ask that the Senate stand in coming from the House—goes to high- would have to find out what their drugs adjournment under the previous order, er-income couples; that is, couples would cost and then calculate what following the remarks of Senator DUR- making over $75,000 a year. These high- was left over for the groceries they BIN. er-income couples get an average tax needed to buy to fill their refrigerators The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cut of close to $1,000. Couples who earn and feed themselves in the days ahead. objection, it is so ordered. less than $50,000 receive an average of That is a tough sacrifice and choice Mr. GRASSLEY. I suggest the ab- $149. That is a very small percentage of for anyone to make, certainly for one sence of a quorum. the amount that goes to those in high- to decide between health and the basic The PRESIDING OFFICER. The er-income categories. necessities of life. One study showed clerk will call the roll. The price tag for the Republican fully 1 in 8 seniors faces this choice be- The legislative clerk called the roll. marriage penalty bill coming out of tween food and medicine. That is unac- Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask the House—well, it’s a whopping $182 ceptable. unanimous consent that the order for million, and almost half the benefits go Addressing this problem is certainly the quorum call be rescinded. to couples who do not face the mar- not a poison pill, in Mr. ARMEY’s words. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without riage penalty in their taxes. In this Time and again, in each of my town objection, it is so ordered. process, this huge expense, mostly meetings around the State, I heard how f going to high-income families, crowds much money seniors have to spend to PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE— out a lot of very important priorities. remain healthy. It was not unusual in I hope we all can agree that if our A LIFELINE, NOT A POISON PILL any senior citizen setting to find some- goal is to eliminate the marriage pen- one spending $200, $300, $400 a month or Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I alty, it can be done for a fraction of even more. rise to express my disappointment that what the House of Representatives did In Illinois, my constituents tell me the Congress has been unable to move in their tax relief bill. There are other they are having a tough time paying forward on a bipartisan basis on the deserving tax benefit suggestions we for their own drugs. Many are worried prescription drug benefit under Medi- should consider. At the top of these about whether their parents can afford care. There is a lot of talk with our priorities is a prescription drug benefit the drugs they need to stay healthy. surplus about potential tax breaks for for senior citizens. I had a town meeting in Chicago re- businesses and families and individ- On the Democratic side, our party be- cently. Julie Garcia told me of her con- uals. In fact, it appears one of the pro- lieves we can address both the mar- cerns about her mother’s health care posals is going to be virtually unani- riage penalty and the prescription drug needs. This was not an uncommon mous, and that is the suggestion we benefit. The prescription drug coverage story. Many children are concerned take the cap off income for those who for our seniors is a lifeline. One of the about a parent who has been ill. They are under Social Security so people be- leaders in the House of Representatives want to make certain their parents tween the ages of 65 and 70 can work on the other side of the aisle said if we have access to prescription drugs to without penalty. That is encouraging. put the prescription drug benefit in his stay healthy. We should move on that and move bill, he will consider it a ‘‘legislative Julie Garcia’s mother was diagnosed quickly. poison pill.’’ with cancer 11 years ago and must still Another element of some debate but For the seniors with whom I speak in see her oncologist for routine visits some agreement as well is the so-called Illinois and from across the Nation, every 2 or 3 months. Because of her marriage penalty. This is a feature of prescription drug coverage is a lifeline, cancer, Julie Garcia’s mother was un- our Tax Code that was probably not not a poison pill. House Majority Lead- able to buy individual insurance. When there by design, but it reads that if two er DICK ARMEY and other House Repub- she was going through her cancer individuals making a certain amount licans who called it a poison pill illus- treatment, she was on what is known of money should get married and their trate the flaws in their priorities. as a spend-down program through Med- combined income puts them in a dif- I hope we can come together. I hope icaid. This paid for a large portion of ferent and higher income tax category, my friends on the Republican side, par- her hospital bill, but she still incurred they face a penalty. ticularly in the House of Representa- thousands of dollars in bills for which Some have argued, with very little tives, will learn, as I have, about the she was held liable. A great many of evidence, that many people do not get skyrocketing costs of prescription those thousands of dollars were for the married because of this. I have my drugs. cost of prescription drugs she needed. doubts about it. I do not know how Prescription drug prices have been So many seniors who are concerned many people visit their accountant be- rising at an almost double-digit rate about their health are often faced with

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.042 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1189 these terrible choices. I have run into course, success in doing that moves us nies bargain, as well. They will go to a seniors who do not fill prescriptions closer to the day when we start eradi- drug company and say: If you want given to them by doctors. Some fill the cating many of the worrisome diseases your drug to be on the formulary, the prescription and take it every other Americans face. list of drugs that can be prescribed by day. Some will try to stretch the pre- Having said that—that we are going the doctors in our plan, then you have scription out in other ways. Little do to concede the profit motive, we are to sell at a discount to this insurance they know they may be losing all of going to concede the amount of money company and these doctors. Of course, the beneficial impact of the prescrip- needed for research—I think there are the insurance company makes out well tion drug itself. still serious questions to be raised in that decision, and the patient still One lady in particular had a double about the pharmaceutical industry, gets the drugs, and the discount is lung transplant. She found it was going particularly when you compare the there. to cost $2,500 a month for her to deal cost of these drugs in the United States There is only one group who cannot with the antirejection drugs and other to the cost of these drugs in other bargain. It is the largest group in things necessary to stay healthy after places. America when it comes to buying this transplant surgery. She came to There are several people now who drugs—the Medicare beneficiaries. For the conclusion she could not afford it. live in the border States in the north- what is supposed to be a free market She decided, on her own, to cut back on ern part of our United States who take system, the only place where it is a so- the prescription drugs she would take. buses, on a regular basis, into Canada. called ‘‘free market’’ is when it comes As a result of that decision—a mone- Senior citizens get on these buses for a to seniors in America. tary decision—she lost one-third of her daily excursion and make a trip across Isn’t it ironic that these American lung capacity permanently, irreparable the border to buy prescription drugs. drug companies charge the highest harm which could damage her for years Why would somebody want to leave prices, for the drugs that they sell, to to come—a money decision that re- the United States to go to Canada to the elderly and disabled in our own sulted in a health disaster. buy drugs? Frankly, because the drugs country? We are a country which, Those are the choices people are are cheaper. For every dollar Ameri- through the National Institutes of making every single day. It is not just cans spend on prescription drugs, that Health, has generated research which the seniors, of course. Under Medicare, same drug costs 64 cents across the has led to the discovery of these drugs. many who are disabled find themselves border—64 percent of what it costs in We are a country which, through its in the same predicament: Cutting back, the United States—in England, 65 per- Federal agencies, such as the FDA, in- mainly on drugs, sometimes because of cent; in Italy, 51 percent; in Germany, spects and approves the manufacturing large price increases. Over the last cou- 71 percent. of these drugs to make sure they are of ple of years, it has gone from bad to You ask yourself, are they different the highest quality. And with all of the worse. As I mentioned before, one drugs? The answer is no; they are ex- benefits given to pharmaceutical com- study shows that one senior in eight is actly the same drugs. Exactly the same panies under our Tax Code to reduce forced to choose between food and med- thing sold in the United States—made their tax burden and to increase the icine. by an American company, inspected by profitability of these companies in What kind of drug price increases are the Food and Drug Administration, ap- America, the one group they target to we talking about? proved for sale here—when it crosses charge the highest prices turns out to In 1992, the average cost of a pre- that invisible border between the be our seniors and our disabled in scription drug was $30. Six years later, United States and Canada becomes a America. I do not think that is fair. I in 1998, it had more than doubled to an bargain. think it should change. average of $78. Drug prices are increas- A lot of these seniors from the north- For example, Ciperal is a drug that is ing much more quickly than the pace ern States in our country have decided used to treat infections. The exact of inflation. to go to Canada to fill their prescrip- same bottle, the exact same pill, the A study by Families USA, a national tions to save money. same amount, made in the same manu- health care consumer group, examined Why in the world would these same facturing plant, costs $171 in Canada the prices of 50 drugs most often used drugs cost less in Canada? Frankly, be- but costs $399 in the United States— by seniors. They tested the period be- cause the Canadian Government has more than twice as much. tween January 1, 1998, and January 1, said to the drug companies that if they What about the drug called Claritin? 1999. Here is what they found. want to sell the drugs in Canada, in the It is the same company, Schering- For the 50 most popular drugs used national health care system, they have Plough. The shape of the bottle in by seniors, 36 out of those 50 drugs in- to reduce the price. They take an aver- which the pills are sold is different in creased two or more times faster than age of the price increases around the Canada as compared to the United the rate of inflation. More than a third world and say to the drug companies: States, but it is still the same pill, of these drugs—17 out of 50—increased This is as far as you can go. The same made in the same facility, subject to four times the rate of inflation. thing happens in Mexico. The same the same Federal inspection. For a bot- Pharmacists in my State tell me that thing happens in virtually every other tle of this pill, Claritin, in Canada, in the past they used to get a price in- industrialized country in the world. they charge $61; in the United States, crease once or twice a year. Now many American drugs—developed in this at your local pharmacy, $218—more of them face price increases on drugs country, sold to Americans—are sold at than three times the cost of the drug in on a weekly or monthly basis. The cu- a fraction of the cost in other coun- Canada. riosity about this is the relative ex- tries. The bottom line is this. The rest of pense of these drugs. Let me say, that is not the only case the world gets better deals, and Ameri- We understand the pharmaceutical where the American drug companies cans pay far more. This is keeping companies are in business to make a sell at a discount. They sell at a dis- Medicare beneficiaries from being able profit. If they did not, their share- count to the Federal Government for to afford prescription drugs. It is just holders would turn on the management the Veterans’ Administration, for ex- plain unacceptable. and oust them and find someone who ample, and for the Indian Health Serv- If we were to decide this year in Con- could make a profit. That happens all ice. They bargain with them. The Vet- gress to pass a prescription drug ben- the time. That is the nature of cap- erans’ Administration, at our hos- efit under Medicare, I am sure we could italism, the nature of our free market, pitals, says to drug companies: If you devise a system that might work to and the nature of business. want to sell these drugs, we demand provide benefits and access to drugs for We also understand that pharma- that you give a discount for the vet- a lot of seniors and disabled people ceutical companies need to make erans and thereby save the Federal tax- across our country. If we were to cre- enough money so they can invest in fu- payers a few dollars. The same thing is ate this benefit package and not ad- ture research, to find the next cure, the true with the Indian Health Service. dress the underlying challenge of the next drug on which they can make a It is also true that insurance compa- increase in prices each year, each profit. We want them to do that. Of nies, HMOs, and managed care compa- month, sometimes each week, and the

VerDate 02-MAR-2000 01:13 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06MR6.046 pfrm01 PsN: S06PT1 S1190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 6, 2000 differential in prices between the in 1995 and, in 1996, had a bilateral lung their classroom; that kids are held ac- United States and Canada, any pre- transplant. Her prescription drug costs countable to make certain when they scription drug benefit program we de- are $2,500 a month. Now on Medicaid, graduate, they can be promoted to an- vise would be bankrupted in no time she has to pay a certain amount each other grade and succeed rather than flat. month out of pocket on drugs before just be pushed along; to try to upgrade The Medicare program, as we know, she gets the first dollar in coverage. and modernize the schools our kids at- does not include a prescription drug She has an income of $960 a month. tend so they can deal with modern benefit. The reason for this is, of That is her only income. She pays up technology. Has this Congress done course, when it was enacted in 1965, to $638 a month out of pocket for the anything to address that over the last prescription drugs just didn’t play that drugs she needs. Somehow she is sup- 3 years? Sadly, the answer is no. large a role in health care. But the posed to survive on $251 a month. The President has proposed these world has changed. There are so many For many elderly people in that cir- things. This Congress has ignored drugs now that maintain quality of life cumstance, they have little or no re- them. for people across America that we course but to move in with their chil- On the issue of health care, whether couldn’t have dreamed up 35 years ago. dren and try to survive. On a month it is prescription drugs or a Patient’s Isn’t it ironic that we don’t pay for when her drugs aren’t covered, she Bill of Rights, I am afraid the drug prescription drugs but if a person doesn’t meet her spending requirement, companies and the insurance compa- doesn’t take his medicine and gets sick so she loses coverage for a full month. nies have really ruled the agenda. We and goes into a hospital, Medicare will In other words, she only receives cov- are trying our best to move this issue pay for the hospitalization. Wouldn’t erage every other month. to the forefront, and those forces are we want to invest a few pennies in pre- This story sounds bizarre, but it is trying their best to keep it out. vention rather than spend hundreds of not. It is virtually commonplace to see On the issue of peace and tranquility dollars in a cure that might involve in America people who have lived a in our communities, we find people some hospitalization? It seems obvious good life, raised their families, contrib- asking whether this Congress can re- to me. uted so much to this country, paid spond with sensible gun control. The Too many seniors find it virtually their taxes, obeyed the laws, and now honest answer is, it is not likely. The impossible to comply with their doc- find themselves captives of a situation President is holding a summit this tor’s orders. As we know, they have to they cannot control. A pharmacist in week—I am glad he is—bringing in the make tough choices between what Illinois told me what they are faced leaders from Congress and challenging their doctor tells them is good for with—telling seniors the problems of them to look anew at this issue of gun them and what they can afford, a prescription drug costs is really dif- control. choice no one should have to make. Ac- ficult to deal with. A pharmacist, When we have reached the point in cording to a report prepared for the De- Linda Esposito, came to my meeting in America where first graders are killing partment of Health and Human Serv- other first graders with guns, we are ices, three out of four Medicare bene- Chicago and said: Virtually every day pharmacists are faced dealing with a gun crisis. For those ficiaries do not have dependable pri- who blithely say we have all the laws vate drug coverage. Some folks on Cap- with older Americans who have assumed that their medications, the prescription that we need, there is not an idea we should itol Hill, in the House and Senate, have their physician has written for them, is cov- consider, we have everything taken suggested this isn’t really a problem; ered by their supplemental Medicare benefits care of, pick up any morning paper and they believe that many people have or Medicare itself. All too often they find the tell me we have everything taken care prescription drug coverage. They ought insurance isn’t there when they really need of. I don’t believe that is the case at to get out of this Capitol Building into it to be there. all. the real world. Men and women who want to stay On issue after issue, whether it is I think what they will find is this: healthy, who want to stay independent, education, health care, or sensible gun About a third of the people in the and want to stay out of the hospital control, this Congress sits on its hands. United States have exceptionally good find they cannot afford the medica- The people across America ask of us, drug coverage in their retirement. I tions to make that happen. That is why the world’s so-called greatest delibera- found a lot of them in Illinois. Some of it is important we move forward with a tive body, when are you going to delib- them are retired union workers and comprehensive drug benefit to the erate? What are you going to do? their families. Others have benefited Medicare program for all beneficiaries. Sadly, the answer for the last 3 years is from a great plan that takes care of America’s seniors shouldn’t have to little or nothing. their prescription drugs. They are the pay more than everyone else for pre- I think that is what elections are all exception rather than the rule. scription drugs. As I have heard from about. This coming election in Novem- A third of the people have prescrip- Illinois senior citizens, prescription tion drug coverage which is anemic at ber, the people across America can drug coverage offers a lifeline to them best; it barely pays the most basic bills really issue their own report card on and not a poison bill. Congress must and, of course, with large expenses, this do-nothing Congress. They can work to offer our seniors this lifeline provides no relief to the seniors who take a look back and see at the end of this year. turn to them. our work this calendar year what we Then a third are on their own. Those The record of this Congress over the have achieved. If we leave town with- are the sorriest stories of all, where last several years has been scant, to out addressing the needs of education, people are faced with actually paying say the least. There is just very little if we leave town without creating a out of pocket for every single thing we even take seriously around here and prescription drug benefit under Medi- they need when it comes to prescrip- consider by way of addressing problems care, if we leave town without increas- tion drugs. That tells you, if we rely on that American families face. ing the minimum wage from $5.15 an the current system without looking to It has been a frustration to me, as a hour to something that is more hu- a new benefit, we will leave two-thirds Senator from the State of Illinois, to mane and more livable, if we don’t do of America behind. Those are the go home repeatedly and hear the people anything to cope with the health care underinsured, when it comes to pre- I represent raise issues they are con- crisis that has been generated because scription drugs, and those who are ba- cerned with, issues about education, of HMOs and managed care, if we don’t sically uninsured. what are we going to do in Washington do something about sensible gun con- Incidentally, those who have some to help improve schools in America. A trol, this Congress will rightly deserve sort of prescription drug benefit under bill we passed last week will have vir- a failing grade. HMOs in Illinois tell me over and over tually no impact whatsoever on edu- I think it is important we try to again that the copays and deductibles cation in this country. We have not ad- come together. For those who say keep going up. Their coverage is vir- dressed the most basic requirements to there is no intention on this side of the tually evaporating. make sure our teachers are well aisle, the Democratic side, to really I met a woman in Chicago, Anita Mil- trained and qualified to teach, held ac- find solutions, I think the challenge is ton of Morris, IL, who became disabled countable for their own standards in on the table to come forward and try

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THE POVERTY TRAP STUDY ACT centage of income, the biggest marriage pen- gratulate the Upward Bound Program at OF 2000 alties have nothing to do with moving to higher Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. tax brackets or the size of the personal ex- National TRIO Day celebrates 35 years of pro- HON. THOMAS E. PETRI emption. In some cases in my home state of grams aimed at expanding opportunities for OF WISCONSIN Wisconsin, a single parent with two children disadvantaged students to attend college. Up- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who marries someone with a similar income ward Bound is a wonderful, practical program loses ALL of the spouse's income to lost ben- that challenges and motivates students to Monday, March 6, 2000 efits and taxes and the family of four has to achieve the necessary skills for higher edu- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- live on less than the family of three did! End- cation. TRIO's Upward Bound is essential for ducing the Poverty Trap Study Act of 2000. ing the poverty trap should also be considered attainment of the critical goal of ensuring ac- This legislation would create a commission to phase II of marriage penalty relief. cess to higher education for low-income and study the combined effects on low income It's time to look at welfare and tax policy for first-generation college students. families of effective marginal tax rates result- low income families in a coherent fashion in- Harcum College has an outstanding record ing from the simultaneous phaseouts of a stead of the hit or miss piecemeal approach of success with Upward Bound for the ten number of welfare programs as well as payroll we have been employing. That is why I have years since the program began. This year, taxes and federal and state income taxes. introduced the Poverty Trap Study Act of Harcum was awarded a prestigious five-year Why does this prosperous country still have 2000. This legislation would create a commis- grant for scoring one hundred percent on their millions of people living in poverty? Why, in sion to examine the poverty trap problem and program proposals. Harcum College Upward the face of tremendous economic growth, make recommendations to fix it. I call on my Bound serves 75 students from three high does the poverty rate barely drop if at all? It's colleagues who support ending marriage pen- schools in Philadelphia. The vast majority of not because we are a selfish country; it's not alties, cutting taxes for low income families participants are low-income and the first gen- because we spend too little on welfare and it's and fighting poverty, to support this bill. eration of their families to attend college. In not because the minimum wage is too low. It's f the past five years one hundred percent of all because we have adopted tax and welfare RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- high school students participating in Harcum's policies which bring about that exact result! TIONS OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA Upward Bound program graduated from high Not that it was the intent of those who wrote SORORITY, INC. TO AFRICAN school and seventy-five percent were accept- those programs to keep people in poverty. I'm AMERICAN HISTORY ed to and enrolled in a four year college or sure that when the housing assistance pro- university. gram was created, it was thought that taking HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON I applaud Harcum College's commitment to 30 percent of income as rent was not too providing students from all backgrounds with OF TEXAS much of a disincentive to work. Likewise, an opportunity to excel in education and to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES when the Earned Income Tax Credit was cre- prepare those students for the future. ated and later revised, I'm sure no one Monday, March 6, 2000 f thought that a 21 percent phaseout of benefits Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. for two-child families just over the poverty Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay special tribute to RECOGNITION OF MR. WILLIAM C. level was a drastic disincentive. And when the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. during Afri- COONCE Food Stamp Program was begun, a 24 per- can-American history month. I would like to cent phaseout didn't seem so bad. But add highlight the organization's ninety-two years of HON. JAMES P. MORAN them up and we already have a 75 percent ef- service to our nation. Alpha Kappa Alpha So- OF VIRGINIA fective marginal tax rate from just these three rority currently has over 800 chapters in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES programs. Now add in a 7.65 percent payroll United States and the Virgin Islands and has tax, federal and state income taxes, and pos- spread to several countries abroad including: Monday, March 6, 2000 sible phaseouts of other state welfare pro- Germany, Caribbean, London, England, and Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise grams, plus copayments for child care, and in Japan. today to pay tribute to William C. CoonceÐ most states families with children with earn- Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, one of our Federal Government's finest public ings around the poverty level face marginal Inc. has served as an instrument to enrich so- servants and a long time resident of the Com- tax rates over 100 percent! Furthermore, at an cial and economic conditions in the world. monwealth of Virginia. This April he will retire income level where most of these phaseouts Alpha Kappa Alpha strives to promote high from an exceptionally distinguished career of are still in effect, these families face the ``cliff scholastics and ethical standards, vocational service to his country. He has worked for the effect'' of Medicaid and lose their health cov- and career guidance, health services and the Department of Defense since 1967, first with erage. It's not surprising that we have a seem- advancement of human and civil rights. Led by the Navy, and for the last 19 years with the ingly intractable problem of poverty no matter national Basileus, Norma S. White, Alpha Office of the Under Secretary of Defense how high the economy soars. What is amaz- Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. focuses on five na- (Comptroller). He has served more than 34 ing is that some people are able to work their tional targets including: education, health, the years of exemplary service to our nation. He way out of poverty anyway. black family, economics, and the arts. has been an exceptional manager of the We have created this mess by designing Today, the tradition of Alpha Kappa Alpha public's resources and his efforts have every program in a vacuum without ever con- Sorority, Inc. lives on. As we move into the strengthened our national defense. It gives me sidering the combined effects. I supported the 21st century, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. pride to have the opportunity to honor him welfare reform of 1996, sending most of the will continue to uplift the principles of service today for his tremendous accomplishments. decisions back to the states. The main effect to all mankind. Mr. Coonce began his career at the Naval has been for states to institute work require- f Ordnance Depot in Louisville, Kentucky as an ments for most able-bodied recipients, moving HONORING HARCUM COLLEGE engineer working on underwater sensors and them off of AFDC and into subsidized jobs. weapons. He moved to the great Common- That's good but it is only the first step. Phase HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL wealth of Virginia in 1971 to work for the II has to be to move people from subsidized Naval Sea Systems Command and later for OF PENNSYLVANIA jobs into self-sufficiency, and that is never the Comptroller of the Navy on important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES going to happen until more work actually budget issues. He was promoted to work for means more money in their pockets. Monday, March 6, 2000 the Defense Comptroller, first as a budget an- Likewise, I supported the recently passed Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on alyst and, for the last sixteen years, to the marriage penalty relief act. However, as a per- the occasion of National TRIO day to con- Senior Executive Service, where he served as

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VerDate 022000 02:17 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 E228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2000 the Director for Military Construction and later particularly on behalf of domestic violence vic- and the public. This work was led by the Hon- Director for Revolving Funds. The quality of tims. She has spearheaded cell phone pro- orable Armen Baibourtian who is now serving his work has been recognized by every Ad- grams for domestic violence victims and con- as the Deputy Foreign Minister in Yerevan, the ministration he has served, and he has re- vinced the State of Maryland to implement an Armenian Capital. His successor, The Honor- ceived civil service awards too numerous to automated victim notification program in Mont- able Armen Melkonian is following in this tradi- mention. Among the more significant, he has gomery County. For her leadership on victims' tion, proudly representing the Republic of Ar- received the Presidential Rank Award for Meri- rights issues, Betty Ann has received the 1998 menia in the United States. I am proud not torious Service, the Secretary of Defense Governor's Victim Assistance Award and the just to call these two leaders colleagues, but Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service, and the 1998 leadership award from the Montgomery to call them friends. Vice President's National Performance Review County Against Domestic Abuse task force. In I ask my colleagues here today to join me Award. addition, the Montgomery County Civic Fed- along with the Armenian-American community Bill Coonce has served six Secretaries of eration awarded its most prestigious award, in celebration of the Consulate General's fifth Defense and six Department Comptrollers, as the Distinguished Public Service Citation, to anniversary in Los Angeles, and in tribute to their key advisor on a range of budget issues. Betty Ann. Armenia's decade of freedom. Let us work to His recommendations on a wide range of vital During her current battle with amyotrophic keep the light of freedom lit in Armenia and issues were constantly sought and greatly lateral sclerosis, Betty Ann has shown tremen- around the globe. helped the Department robustly defend the dous stamina and strength of character. She f funding requirements that support U.S. forces and her family have exhibited incredible brav- SUPPORT OF H.R. 5, THE SENIOR and missions. He has a significant reputation ery during this most difficult time. I have CITIZENS’ FREEDOM TO WORK as a budget-cutter across a wide range of na- watched Betty Ann with inspiration as she ACT OF 1999 tional programs. Year in and year out, his wise continued her unfaltering commitment to Mont- counsel and sound advice produced the best gomery County. I praise her determination to HON. MAX SANDLIN possible, yet fiscally responsible, spending keep making positive contributions to her com- plans to satisfy the nation's national security OF TEXAS munity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs. I have admired Betty Ann for many years as Mr. Coonce brought exceptional insight and a leader and public servant, and most impor- Monday, March 6, 2000 skill to the many diverse challenges presented tantly, as a friend. I send my heartfelt appre- Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong to and undertaken by him. He displayed out- ciation for her hard work and dedicated serv- support of H.R. 5, the Senior Citizens' Free- standing skills as a manager of budget ana- ice. dom to Work Act of 1999. This legislation will lysts, inspiring work that was of the highest f finally repeal the outdated and unreasonable quality. He has been the Department of De- Social Security earnings limit that has penal- fense's expert in budgeting for Military Con- CELEBRATING THE FIFTH ANNI- ized seniors for working beyond the age of 65 struction, Base Realignment and Closure ac- VERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF by reducing their monthly Social Security ben- tions, Intelligence Community requirements, ARMENIA CONSULATE GENERAL efit. H.R. 5 is good for America's seniors and and the logistics infrastructure programs. On IN LOS ANGELES good for the economy. an extraordinary number of occasions, his The Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act sage advice assured the adoption of sound HON. JAMES E. ROGAN is about basic fairness. There are numerous spending decisions that supported major De- reasons seniors may choose to continue work- OF CALIFORNIA fense programs while remaining consistent ing past the age of 65. Many seniors would with the President's priorities and prevailing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like to retire but have to continue working sim- perspectives in the Congress. His comprehen- Monday, March 6, 2000 ply to make ends meet. It is outrageous that sive knowledge and exceptional skills were im- Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, representing the the government penalizes these individuals for mensely invaluable to a whole generation of Republic of Armenia proudly in the western trying to support their most basic needs. Other Department of Defense leaders, to our Armed United States is the Consulate General, in Los seniors may continue to work simply for the Forces, and to U.S. national security. AngelesÐnot far from my home district. pleasure and pride they take in contributing a The senior U.S. leaders, both in the Con- In honor of the consulate's fifth anniversary lifetime's worth of skills and knowledge to their gress and in the Defense Department, bene- in Los Angeles, I ask my colleagues here chosen profession. The government should fited enormously from his extensive knowl- today to join me in saluting not just this ac- not deprive industry of this dedicated, skilled, edge, exceptional dedication, and wise judg- complishment, but the freedom this nation has and resourceful population of workers. Re- ment. His contributions and public service al- cherished for nearly a decade. gardless of the reason, America's seniors de- lowed the leaders of our nation to make the There is indeed a freedom in Armenia to serve the benefits they earn whether or not wisest possible allocation of declining defense which I can attest. Not long ago, I spent nearly they choose to continue working beyond the resources while maintaining America's secu- a week in Armenia. And I am proud to say national retirement age. I became a cosponsor of H.R. 5 last year rity. Mr. Coonce is retiring from a career of that the spirit of democracy we hold so dear because I feel so strongly about the merits of singular merit and has earned the profound in the United States has taken an equally this legislation. According to the Social Secu- gratitude of the American people. deep root in the Republic of Armenia. f rity Administration, over 800,000 seniors lose Despite cultural and political annihilation at part or all of their Social Security benefits be- A TRIBUTE TO MONTGOMERY the hands of the Ottoman Turks, the Armenian cause of the earnings limit. With the retirement COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER people today thrive at home and abroad. Ar- of the massive baby boom generation fast-ap- BETTY ANN KRAHNKE menian-Americans have contributed greatly to proaching, the number of seniors affected by our community while maintaining a strong cul- this penalty will increase significantly over the HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA tural heritage. I am especially proud to claim next decade. Today, we have the opportunity the same home district as the largest popu- to prevent that injustice. OF MARYLAND lation of Armenians in America. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, my district has the good for- Representing this community, and the Re- tune of holding a large population of hard- Monday, March 6, 2000 public is the Consulate General in Los Ange- working senior citizens who stand to benefit Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, it is with les. The professional staff in this office is re- from the repeal of the Social Security earnings great pleasure that I pay tribute to an out- sponsible for consular and diplomatic affairsÐ limit. The communities and businesses in the standing citizen and public servant of Mont- acting as liaison between the Republic and First Congressional District of Texas stand to gomery County, MD. I praise the courage and governments at the local, state, and national benefit as well. Retaining skilled retirees is im- determination of Montgomery County level. Their efforts guarantee that Armenia will portant in meeting today's workforce needs, Councilmember Betty Ann Krahnke. She has continue to thrive: leading the region in the and Congress needs to eliminate the very real served with distinction for many years, both in growth of industry, education, the arts and financial disincentive seniors face if they want and out of public office. Betty Ann Krahnke is technology. to continue working beyond retirement age. a role model for our community, and our Na- Mr. Speaker, five short years ago, the Re- This is a win-win situation and deserves the tion. public of Armenia established a diplomatic full support of this Congress. I urge my col- I am extremely proud of Betty Ann's integ- foundation in Los Angeles, reaching out to the leagues to vote for H.R. 5 to end the earnings rity, commitment, and legislative contributions, surrounding Armenian-American community penalty once and for all.

VerDate 022000 02:17 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.004 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E229 THE HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTIONS and creations of African-American scientists. RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTION OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS TO THE George Washington Carver revolutionized the OF MUSIC EDUCATORS ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND agricultural foundation of this country through SCIENCE his discoveriesÐ300 new uses for the peanut, HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH 118 from the sweet potato, and 60 from pe- OF INDIANA HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON cans. Elijah ``The Real'' McCoy, helped make IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS the industrial revolution possible by developing Monday, March 6, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an oiling device for machines. Garrett Mor- gan's inventions still impact us today, in the Mr. MCINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, today, I am Monday, March 6, 2000 form of the gas mask and the traffic light. introducing a resolution recognizing the value of music education and honoring music edu- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I could go on about the con- cators across our nation who contribute so Mr. Speaker, I rise to lead the citizens of the tributions of African-Americans to health and much to the intellectual, social, and artistic de- Thirtieth Congressional District as we pay trib- science, including Lewis Latimer and his elec- velopment of our children. ute to the extraordinary contributions African- trical filament, Benjamin Banneker and the first Americans have made in the advancement of Music education has touched the lives of striking clock and space pioneers, Guy many young people in my state of Indiana. It health and science in America. I look forward Bluford, Ronald McNair, and Mae Jemison. to an equally storied future. has taught them team work and discipline, The world would certainly not be as prepared while refining their cognitive and communica- Beginning with Imhotep, who many call the to enter the new millennium if it had not been father of medicine, blacks have led the world tions skills. Music education enables Hoosier for the contributions of these outstanding children with disabilities to participate more in medical and scientific innovation. In Ancient Americans. And the scientists, health care pro- Egypt, Imhotep diagnosed and treated over fully in school while motivating at-risk students fessionals, and inventors I have mentioned to stay in school and become active partici- 200 diseases and illnesses, including tuber- barely scratch the surface. Scores of other Af- culosis, appendicitis, and arthritis. As early as pants in the educational process. rican-Americans fought against the odds to Consider the experience of Patrick, a young 2850 B.C., Imhotep was performing surgery, dramatically change the scientific frontier. I man in Muncie, Indiana. A couple of years and documenting the roles of the human cir- join the citizens of America in paying tribute to ago, Patrick was an angry teenager who was culatory system and vital organs. the African-American legacy, and as we look Like their ancestors in Africa, blacks in having trouble in school and with the law. His to the future, I am proud to stand on the father had left home years before. His family America have historically and consistently en- shoulders of these great Americans. hanced the quality of life through scientific dis- tried very hard to reach him but it seemed nothing could help him get his life turned coveries and medical breakthroughs. In the f 1860's Dr. Alexander T. Augusta was named around. Knowing that Patrick loved music, his grand- head of a Union Army hospital during the Civil 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF mother suggested he audition for the White War. Also during the Civil War, one of my CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP River Youth Choir. With the encouragement of predecessors in the U.S. Congress, Ohio Sen- his mother and probation officer, he tried out ator Benjamin Wade, an abolitionist, gave Re- and was accepted. Patrick has been a mem- becca Lee a scholarship which enabled her to HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL ber of the choir ever since. He faithfully at- become the first African-American woman OF PENNSYLVANIA tends practice and has even toured with the doctor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES choir outside of the country. The choir director, Following the example of Doctors Augusta Monday, March 6, 2000 and Lee, African-Americans have continued to Dr. Don Ester, has become a powerful role lead the nation in advancing health care. Insti- Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I stand today model in his life. Patrick has made new friends tutions like the Howard University College of to congratulate the township of Cheltenham on and has goals for his life. The change in Patrick's life was so remark- Medicine and Meharry Medical College trained its 100th anniversary. On March 5, 1900 the able that his grandmother wrote this letter to physicians who have saved the lives of thou- first Board of Commissioners of the newly in- Dr. Don Ester, the choir director, thanking him sands of African-Americans, many of whom corporated Cheltenham Township met and for helping her grandson. In her letter she had no other access to medical treatment. formed what has become a model township says: Black doctors have blazed trails throughout government in Montgomery County. Recently, some of the friends that [Pat- our history, including Dr. Charles Parvis, who The township of Cheltenham has many achievements of which to be proud. Chelten- rick] used to hang out with were arrested for helped keep the Howard Medical School open a series of armed robberies. This holiday sea- by declining to accept a salary and later be- ham's roots extend to the 1600s when Quak- son, their families are visiting them in jail came the first African-American to run a civil- ers settled the area just outside Philadelphia. and preparing for criminal trial proceedings. ian hospital, Freedman's Hospital right here in The settlers primarily farmed the land, with We (Patrick’s family) are counting our bless- Washington, D.C. several mills dotting the landscape as well. ings that we are able to come hear him sing For too long medical history did not include The 1850s brought rapid change to Chelten- in the winter concert rather than what the legendary contributions of African-Amer- ham with the advent of the railroad. Philadel- might have been if he had continued on the path he was headed. Of course, many events ican health care professionals, who, despite phians soon began settling in the township and commuting to Philadelphia. and many good people in this community serious obstacles and institutionalized racism, have helped Patrick, but I am convinced that soared to amazing heights of success. Dr. Cheltenham can take pride in its municipal much of the credit goes to you and the lov- Daniel Hale Williams, without access to the works. Not only did the township institute fire ing work you are doing with the kids in the benefit of X-rays, breathing apparatus, or hydrants and streetlights as early as 1901, but choir. blood transfusions, performed the first suc- also established a police force, a Board of Studies support anecdotal evidenceÐstu- cessful open heart operation. Dr. Louis Wright Health, a garbage collection system, and a dents who participate in music education are is credited with the development of the neck sewer system. The township set aside park- less likely to be involved in gangs, drugs, or brace. Dr. Charles R. Drew developed a crit- land and encouraged the formation of the alcohol abuse and have better attendance in ical method of preserving blood, and Dr. Ben Cheltenham Township Fire Department from a school. A 1999 report by the Texas Commis- Carson performed the first successful separa- conglomeration of volunteer fire companies. sion on Drug and Alcohol Abuse found that in- tion of Siamese twins joined at the back of the Cheltenham's police force won recognition for dividuals who participated in band or orchestra head. Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. performed the first innovation crime solving techniques and use reported the lowest levels of current and life- surgical implantation of the device that cor- of technology in 1916. This innovative and vi- long use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs. rects arrhythmia in the human heart. Today, sion has continued ever since and Chelten- Consider the case of the Boys Choir of Har- our nation can reflect with great pride on the ham remains one of the most progressive lem which performed last month at the Ken- contributions of former Secretary of Health townships in the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- nedy Center. The 200 member choir is com- and Human Services Louis Sullivan and vania. posed of intercity youth aged 8±18. In spite of former Surgeon Generals Dr. Joycellyn Elders I am proud to represent such an extraor- the difficulties these children face, almost all of and Dr. David Satcher. dinary town. This anniversary should serve as them graduate from high school and go on to Just as in the health care field, African- a long-standing tribute to the hard work and college. Americans have led the way in other areas of dedication for all who have made the Chelten- Not only does music education help many science. History is replete with the inventions ham Township the wonderful place it is. at-risk kids develop an interest in learning, but

VerDate 022000 02:17 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.007 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 E230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2000 it also helps many children excel in their stud- Bottomly and Phil Zent, who served as good day and Saturday nights until 2 a.m. Teens ies. role models while I was in high school in learn to develop positive relationships with Recent studies underscore what parents Kendallville, Indiana. The discipline I learned peers and adults, and parents are assured and teachers have known for a long timeÐ while mastering a difficult instrument like the that their child is safe. that music education contributes to enhanced tuba, has served me well. cognitive development, discipline, teamwork, I would also like to thank all of my col- Chief Turner is a shining example of a great and self-esteem. These studies indicate that leagues who joined me in introducing this res- police officer and a great community leader. I music education dramatically enhances a olutionÐRepresentatives CLEMENT, HILLEARY, ask all of my colleagues to join me in thanking child's ability to solve complex math and KUCINICH, and ROUKEMA. Music education is him for his service, and wishing him well in all science problems. Further, students who par- an important academic discipline which can of his future endeavors. ticipate in music programs often score signifi- provide a deep, lasting contribution to a child's cantly higher on standardized tests. formal schooling and music educators are f In kindergarten classes in Kettle Moraine, doing a terrific job. Wisconsin, children who were given music in- f NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA struction scored 48 percent higher on spatial- RED CROSS BLOOD PROGRAM temporal skill tests than those who did not re- TRIBUTE TO CHIEF JOHN TURNER HONORED ceive music training. After learning eighth, quarter, half, and whole notes, second and HON. JAY INSLEE third graders scored 100 percent higher on OF WASHINGTON HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI fractions tests than their peers who were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA taught fractions using traditional methods. Monday, March 6, 2000 Gwen Hunter, a music teacher at DeSoto IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Albany Elementary Schools in Indiana, re- Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cently wrote me a letter: ``I feel strongly that honor an exceptional police chief from Monday, March 6, 2000 the arts broaden children's creativity, self-es- Mountlake Terrace, Chief John Turner. Chief Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today teem, and emotional well-being. Music is an Turner recently retired from law enforcement area of study that builds cognitive, affective, after twenty-nine years of dedicated service to to pay tribute to the American Red Cross and psychomotor skills that can be transferred the State of Washington. He was also the Blood Program in my District in Pennsylvania. to other areas of interest. It caters itself to the longest serving Chief in Snohomish County. On March 9, the local chapter will celebrate 50 different types of learners by offering opportu- As a law enforcement officer, Chief Turner has years of service to Northeastern Pennsylvania. nities for visual learners, listening learners and spent most of his life providing a sense of se- I am pleased and proud to have been asked kinesthetic learners. Music education allows curity and ensuring public safety for the com- to participate in the celebration. munity. He is a dedicated public servant, and students the opportunity to develop and dem- It is fitting, during American Red Cross onstrate self-expression.'' the community wholeheartedly embraces and Month, to acknowledge the outstanding serv- Just this last February, students from 11 dif- appreciates his tireless service. ferent sites in Indiana participated in Circle the Chief Turner, although leaving the ice of the blood program. In 1950, the Wyo- State with Song. The event, sponsored by the Mountlake Terrace Police, will still be involved ming Valley Chapter of Blood Services was Indiana Music Educators Association, began in the realm of law enforcement as the Execu- formed. By the end of the first year, over as an all day rehearsal and culminated in an tive Director for the Western Regional Institute 21,000 units of blood were collected and the afternoon concert. Janet Morris, who is a for Community Policing (WRICOPS). unit was serving 17 counties and 56 hospitals. WRICOPS, one of twenty-nine university/law teacher at Royerton Elementary School in In 1979, the facility moved to its current lo- enforcement collaborations funded by Con- Muncie, Indiana, shared with me what some of cation in Hanover Industrial Estates and ex- the participants learned during the event. gress, provides an integrated approach to panded service to 19 counties in Pennsylvania Here are some of the statements they community policing through training, technical made: assistance, and applied research. WRICOPS and 2 counties in New York. Expansion con- I learned that when you put enough time is based at Washington State University in tinued when Bloodmobile Buses were in- and effort into something, it pays off in the Spokane, and serves the states of Idaho, cluded, taking the collection effort throughout end. Montana, South Dakota, Washington, and Wy- the district. By 1999, the program included two I learned how to work together. oming. bloodmobile units. I learned that music is so meaningful and Chief Turner has always been a visionary powerful when everybody works together. Mr. Speaker, it is no secret that the Amer- leader and has taken a pro-active approach as Music is really, really, fun! ican Red Cross is one of our nation's finest I want to learn to compose. an officer of the law. He has a long legacy of I’ve learned how fun it is to perform for encouraging community involvement by work- and most dedicated institutions, helping mil- people. ing with many community groups, elected offi- lions of people through disaster and difficulty. Janet also shared with me one of her favor- cials, and citizens in an effort to improve pub- The blood program is a vital part of that effort. ite memories teaching elementary school lic safety. He helped to establish the North- Currently the local chapter serves 1.5 million music. She said, ``One of the best stories I west High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area people, and in 1999, collected an unprece- have is of a 4th grade young lady who looked (HIDTA), created to stop the flow of drugs and dented 87,600 units of blood. drug-related crime into our counties. HIDTA, at me very seriously during a choir rehearsal Blood collection assists in the care of the one day and blurted out, ``I'm going to grow up part of the Office of National Drug Control Pol- critically ill, premature newborns, accident vic- and be you . . . I want to be a music teach- icy, works to reduce drug trafficking in the er.'' Needless to say, I was almost in tears her most critical areas of the country by providing tims, surgery patients, and burn victims. Over emotion was so intense and I was so stunned a coordination umbrella for local, state, and 10,000 volunteers assist the staff of 200 pro- that a child saw and shared my passion for federal law enforcement efforts. He was also fessionals, currently led by Ms. Chris Rogers. teaching. This young lady is still planning on ahead of his time in notifying the public about The agency supplies blood to 41 hospitals in being a music teacher and probably won't let registered sex offendersÐMountlake Terrace Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. In ad- anything detour her. She is now in 8th grade was the first police agency in Washington dition to collecting blood, the Blood Center of- and working very hard on her flute, piano and State to broadcast such warnings. fers blood testing, including typing and HIV singing.'' Finally, Chief Turner recognized the need to testing. So, too, music education builds dreams. reach out to at-risk youth and give young peo- The symphonies of tomorrow begin in the ple a safe place to spend their weekend Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to bring this classroom of today. nights. The Neutral Zone was created in 1992 milestone anniversary of the American Red I want to thank Gwen Hunter, Janet Morris, as a collaborative effort between Chief Turner Cross Blood Program of Northeastern Penn- Joe Poio, Keith Pautler, and Dr. Don Ester and the Edmonds School District. The Neutral sylvania to the attention of my colleagues. I and all the music teachers in Indiana and Zone, a hugely successful program that has send these dedicated people my sincere grati- across the nation for their wonderful contribu- received nation-wide recognition, provides a tude for a ``job well done'' and best wishes for tion to the education of our youth. I especially supervised, drug-free place where young peo- continued success. want to thank my band teachers, Peter ple can simply hang out and socialize on Fri-

VerDate 022000 02:17 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.010 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E231 CONGRATULATING TIM AND LINDA biennial Convention Tulsa, Oklahoma. And a forget, Danny, when you were small enough RUPLI ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR year later, she became the President of the that you’ll be embarrassed if I talk too much SON, TIMOTHY RICHARD RUPLI, Rosa B. Williams Women's Missionary; and about it, watching your grandfather, in an JR. almost crouched position, teaching you ball- Dean of the Manhattan Area Institute. room dancing at an Army-Navy Country As President John F. Kennedy once said Club Friday night dance! His second son, HON. ROBERT W. NEY ``Leadership and learning are indispensable to Walton Ford Chapman, was also a Marine, to OF OHIO each other.'' I believe Evelyn G. Sumter un- his father’s great pride. Working their way through Duke in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES derstands that which is why she has been such an inspirational figure in her community, early sixties enroute to the Corps, as their Monday, March 6, 2000 and has dedicated her time and spirit in en- Officer Selection Officer, I can recall judging whether the Chapman boys had been, or were Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, Tim and Linda Rupli hancing the lives of others. I am proud to offer headed home for a visit, by the length of celebrated the birth of their son, Timothy my congratulations to Evelyn today and to per- their hair! In more recent years, how ex- Rupli, Jr. on February 19th, 2000. Timothy sonally thank her for all her contributions to cited, and filled with pride your dad’s voice was born at 12:22 AM and weighed 7.1 lbs society. would become when he would announce that and was 19.5 inches long. f he was ‘‘. . . going up to Massachusetts for a Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join few days to help Walt clear a little timber!’’ me in celebrating the birth of Timothy Richard EULOGY OF GENERAL LEONARD F. His pride in each member of his family, his Rupli, Jr. I am sure that his birth will bring a CHAPMAN joy in your accomplishments, and his devo- tion to, and love for you were palpable and bundle of love and enjoyment to their lives. I inspirational. send the three of them my best wishes. HON. JOHN P. MURTHA I met General Chapman when I was a first f OF PENNSYLVANIA lieutenant, and he, a brand new Brigadier IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES General. We were in the field at Camp IN RECOGNITION OF EVELYN G. Lejeune, and I recall thinking that this was SUMTER Monday, March 6, 2000 the sharpest Marine officer I had ever seen. ´ Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, General Chap- My opinion never changed. His early years of man was one of the finest Commandants of sea-duty at the outset of world War II left HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ him with a spit and polish that never left. On OF NEW YORK the Marine Corps and General Mundy's com- the day he retired, he was still the sharpest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments, which follow, are an outstanding tribute Marine officer I’ve ever known. Others must to him. Monday, March 6, 2000 have had the same opinion, like General  EULOGY Lemuel Shepherd, our 20th Commandant, Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today who ordered him to the Marine Barracks in (By General Carl Mundy) to offer my sincerest congratulations to Mis- Washington, where among his lasting leg- sionary Life Member, Evelyn G. Sumter of The son of a Methodist minister, Leonard acies is the spit and polish precision and the Chapman came up from his birthplace in Key Bushwick, Brooklyn, who on March 11, 2000, unexcelled spirit and professionalism he cre- West, to Deland, Florida where he grew up. ated in the Evening Parades at the Barracks, will be Honored at the New York Annual Lay He graduated from the University of Florida, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. Leon- Organization Conference of the African Meth- and was commissioned a lieutenant of Ma- ard Chapman’s manner, his demeanor, and odist Episcopal Church. rines in 1935, eight days before I was born. his character matched the perfection of his ``Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,'' Fifty-six years later, he administered the deportment and appearance. He was a gen- Matthew 28:19 speaks volumes for the work oath that made me the thirtieth Com- tleman in all respects. At the outset of his and contributions, Mrs. Sumter has made to mandant. Leonard Chapman never outgrew commandancy, a reported called him ‘‘The her community. As a member of the Emanuel his Southern roots. His Grandfather was a Quiet Man’’. Those closest to him knew him young Confederate soldier from Tennessee African Methodist Episcopal Church of Harlem, to have been invariably courteous; never to who lost a leg in the War. In order to main- have raised his voice in anger, never to have New York, Mrs. Sumter has also given valu- tain his farm, and to get about comfortably, indulged in gossip, or never to have bad- able love and tireless energy as a mother, he trained his horses to a gait we know as mouthed or criticized even those with whom grandmother, and care giver to 52 foster chil- the Tennessee walking horse. General Chap- he might disagree. But they knew him also, dren in Brooklyn and Harlem. man never abandoned that family home- to have an analytic mind that missed no de- In dedicating her life to community service stead, keeping the 1790 tavern on the Natch- tail, and a layer of tungsten steel determina- work, Mrs. Sumter has served as the Housing ez Trace—today a National Historic Land- tion just below the surface. He was tough, Chairperson of the Community Corporation; mark—as a farmhouse in the hands of a care- but he led by logic, character, and inspiring taker. He stayed there a couple of months Director of the Young People and Children's example. each year, usually in June and July. A call In his final tours, as Chief of Staff of the Division of her church; Chairperson of the on the telephone to him would get an answer Corps, he helped General Wallace Greene New York Lay Organization's Social Action from Miss Ella, the caretaker’s wife. build, train, equip, and employ in combat in Committee; New York HIV/AIDS Program; Op- ‘‘Yallow!’’, she would answer, and after you Vietnam the largest Marine Corps since erator of her own private day care center; Di- had identified yourself as wanting to speak World War II. He introduced computers to rector of the Bushwick Neighborhood Coordi- with ‘‘The General’’, came ‘‘Hold on a the Corps, and gave us automated manage- nating Day Care Center; Director of the minute’’, followed by the sound of a squeak- ment and information systems. When he be- Bushwick Family Life and Education Project ing screen door, and a loud call: ‘‘Fielding; came Commandant, the war was on a down- there’s a fellow wants to talk to you on the Counseling Services; Parliamentarian of ward spiral, and the United States wasn’t telephone over here!’’. Grass roots. going to win. Throughout his tenure, his Woodhull Medical and Mental Hospital Advi- General Chapman’s heroes were Robert E. abiding determination was to bring the sory Board; Director of the Bushwick Youth Lee, and ‘‘Lee’s Lieutenants’’. He read vora- Corps home in fighting condition, and to pre- Community Support Program; and Family ciously, re-reading several times Douglas serve it as a spirited American Institution. Counselor for the Horace E. Green Day Care Southall Freeman’s volumes on the soldier- He faced obstacles in a society where the Center. leaders of the Confederacy. He won the hand profession of arms and answering the call to Currently she is the Director of the Palmetto of a Southern Belle—Miss Emily Walton duty were under fire, and in which morals, Garden Senior Center; Member of the To- Ford, of the Birmingham Fords. Had this accountability, and discipline were decaying. grand lady not become a Marine wife, it’s gether With Love Food For Survival Program; He responded by driving the Corps to main- likely she would have claimed the role of tain standards. 1st Vice Chairperson of the Bushwick Commu- Scarlet O’Hara in ‘‘Gone With the Wind’’. As When Sister Services succumbed to soci- nity Action Association, Inc.; and Board Mem- it was, she brought the elegance and gra- etal pressures and relaxed standards and dis- ber of the Bushwick Community Service Soci- ciousness of the ‘‘Old South’’ into the Corps cipline, General Chapman tightened them in ety. with her, and eventually to the Home of the the Corps. When others advertised, ‘‘We want Mrs. Sumter holds a Bachelor's degree in Commandants. Leonard’s love affair with to join you’’ to prospective recruits, General Early Childhood Education from Antioch Uni- Emily was life-long, and his quiet devotion Chapman countered with, ‘‘Maybe you’re versity in Yellowspring, Ohio and a Master's in and attentiveness to her during her pro- good enough to be one of us!’’. When anti-war longed illness before death were an inspira- activists rallied against war, General Chap- Social Work with credits in Special Education tion to all of us who knew them. He lost his man countered with ‘‘Nobody likes to fight, from Adelphi University in Garden City, New first son, Len—a Marine—to a tragic acci- but somebody has to know how!’’ For those York. dent, and became to his daughter-in-law, in the Corps who weakened under the enor- In 1951, Mrs. Sumter became the first Lay Gayle, and his granddaughter, Danielle, the mous pressures of the times, General Chap- delegate of the New York Conference to the companion and father they lost. I’ll never man issued a simple edict: ‘‘Marines Don’t

VerDate 022000 02:17 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.012 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 E232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2000 Do That’’—a leadership thesis used to this walked together in silence for a few mo- As Ginny was busily passing her wonderful day to teach Marines, and leaders of Ma- ments before he offered, gently, ‘‘Carl, that dishes, the butter came by. Always con- rines, what is expected of them above and be- was not among your better shots today!’’ cerned for the welfare of ‘‘The General’’, for yond others. Classic Chapman. He loved the Washington whom she and John so devotedly never gave He believed in education. As Commandant, Redskins, and rarely missed a game, always, up being aides-de-camp for, and closest he established Staff NCO Academy, and in of course, making it first to church on a friends with, Ginny handed General Chap- retirement, was founder of the Marine Corps Sunday. He delighted, when the minister Command and Staff College Foundation, asked the congregation to greet and extend man the butter with the healthful comment, with the purpose of enhancing leadership de- ‘‘Peace’’ to those beside them, in saying in- ‘‘I don’t suppose you’ll be having any butter, velopment among the officers and NCOs of stead, ‘‘War!’’ if it were a Redskins Sunday! General, but, please pass it along’’. With a the Corps. He led the Foundation as its Noting that his team entered the playoffs wry twinkle in his eye, General Chapman President for 14 years, leaving yet another last weekend, maybe that was one ‘‘for the took a sizeable slice for his bread, and legacy to leadership. General!’’ quipped, ‘‘No, Ginny; I’m going down with But there was a spirited and fun-loving Commandants have an occasional habit of the ship!’’ side to this great man. He was an inveterate gathering their ‘‘formers’’ at some point dur- golfer, playing the game with skill and en- ing their tenures to update on what’s going Leonard Fielding Chapman, Jr.—husband, thusiasm to the end. Until recent years, he on. This usually begets spirited discussions father, grandfather, friend, gentleman, Ma- was a seven handicap. He would tell with a of how it used to be, how it might better be, rine—did not go down with the ship. He was chuckle the story of an officer on whom he or how it ought to be. General Chapman, the helmsman who steered his life, many of wrote a glowing fitness report, but ended it usually the elder at such gatherings, as the ours, and that of our Corps, through some- with, ‘‘. . . but he can’t putt!’’ He walked the tempo of suggestions from around the table times troubled waters, but with a steadiness course, carrying his bag, and referred to increased, would delight in breaking in, good that brought calm inspiration, personal those in his foursome who chose to ride a naturedly, but with meaning, to say, ‘‘If you strength, and legacy to us, and thousands of cart as ‘‘couch potatoes’’. Even with his spir- junior officers will hold it down, I’ll remind others. As we remember him, let us be grate- ited humor, however, the courtly, gentle- you that each of you had the chance to do manliness was ever there. As he and I played what you’re suggesting on your watch. Let’s ful that America produced one among its golf together one day, after a particularly listen to what the Commandant has to say!’’ ‘‘few good men and women called Marines’’, humiliating tee shot where, with a mighty Linda and I, with Gayle and General Chap- who we were privileged to know and love. swing, I topped the ball and dribbled it into man, were guests for dinner at John and Men of the stature of Leonard Chapman do the rough about seventy-five yards out, we Ginny Kinniburg’s home a few years back. not often pass this way.

VerDate 022000 02:17 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06MR8.017 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E233 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS derserved areas; S. 1452, to modernize States economy over the past twenty Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, the requirements under the National years. Manufactured Housing Construction SD–562 agreed to by the Senate on February 4, and Safety Standards of 1974 and to es- Environment and Public Works 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- tablish a balanced consensus process Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and tem for a computerized schedule of all for the development, revision, and in- Nuclear Safety Subcommittee meetings and hearings of Senate com- terpretation of Federal construction To hold oversight hearings on the Nu- mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- and safety standards for manufactured clear Regulatory Commission. tees, and committees of conference. homes; the nomination of Kathryn SD–406 This title requires all such committees Shaw, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member 9:30 a.m. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily of the Council of Economic Advisers; Intelligence Digest—designated by the Rules com- and the nomination of Jay Johnson, of To hold closed hearings on pending intel- ligence matters. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Wisconsin, to be Director of the Mint. SD–628 SH–219 of the meetings, when scheduled, and 10:30 a.m. Appropriations any cancellations or changes in the Foreign Relations Labor, Health and Human Services, and meetings as they occur. International Operations Subcommittee Education Subcommittee As an additional procedure along To hold hearings on the President’s pro- To hold hearings to examine issues deal- with the computerization of this infor- posed budget request for fiscal year ing with Medicare. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily 2001 for foreign aid. SH–216 Digest will prepare this information for SD–419 Armed Services To hold hearings on proposed legislation printing in the Extensions of Remarks 2 p.m. Intelligence authorizing funds for fiscal year 2001 section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for the Department of Defense and the on Monday and Wednesday of each To hold closed hearings on pending intel- ligence matters. Future Years Defense Program, focus- week. SH–219 ing on the Atomic Energy Defense Ac- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Armed Services tivities of the Department of Energy. March 7, 2000 may be found in the Daily Strategic Subcommittee SR–222 Digest of today’s RECORD. To hold hearings on proposed legislation 10 a.m. Appropriations MEETINGS SCHEDULED authorizing funds for fiscal year 2001 for the Department of Defense and the Transportation Subcommittee Future Years Defense Program, focus- To hold hearings on the Department of MARCH 8 ing on National Security Space pro- Transportation Program oversight. 9:30 a.m. grams, policies, and operations. SD–124 Judiciary SR–222 Governmental Affairs Oversight of Government Management, Re- Administrative Oversight and the Courts 2:30 p.m. structuring and the District of Colum- Subcommittee Foreign Relations bia Subcommittee To hold hearings on S. 2089, to amend the Business meeting to consider pending To hold hearings to examine managing Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act calendar business. human capital in the 21st century. of 1978 to modify procedures relating to SD–419 SD–342 orders for surveillance and searches for Energy and Natural Resources Commission on Security and Cooperation foreign intelligence purposes. National Parks, Historic Preservation, and in Europe SH–216 Recreation Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine certain Rules and Administration To hold hearings on S. 1705, to direct the issues in Belarus. To hold hearings on the nomination of Secretary of the Interior to enter into 334 Cannon Building Danny Lee McDonald, of Oklahoma, to land exchanges to acquire from the pri- be a Member of the Federal Election Judiciary vate owner and to convey to the State Business meeting to markup H.R. 1658, to Commission; and Bradley A. Smith, of of Idaho approximately 1,240 acres of Ohio, to be a Member of the Federal provide a more just and uniform proce- land near the City of Rocks National dure for Federal civil forfeitures; S. Election Commission; hearing to be Reserve, Idaho; S. 972, to amend the followed by a business meeting. 2045, to amend the Immigration and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to improve Nationality Act with respect to H–1B SR–301 the administration of the Lamprey Armed Services nonimmigrant aliens; S. 1796, to modify River in the State of New Hampshire; the enforcement of certain anti-ter- Airland Subcommittee S. 1727, to authorize for the expansion To hold hearings on proposed legislation rorism judgements; and S.J. Res. 39, annex of the historic Palace of the recognizing the 50th anniversary of the authorizing funds for fiscal year 2001 Governors, a public history museum lo- for the Department of Defense and the Korean War and the service by mem- cated, and relating to the history of Future Years Defense Program, focus- bers of the Armed Forces during such Hispanic and Native American culture, ing on Army transformation. war. in the Southwest and for other pur- SR–232A SD–226 poses; S. 1849, to designate segments Commerce, Science, and Transportation Foreign Relations and tributaries of White Clay Creek, Communications Subcommittee European Affairs Subcommittee Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a com- To hold hearings to examine recent To hold hearings on NATO and the Euro- ponent of the National Wild and Scenic hacker attacks on popular websites, pean Defense Progam. Rivers System; S. 1910, to amend the and examine the coordination of fed- SD–419 Act establishing Women’s Rights Na- eral and industry efforts to heighten Appropriations tional Historical Park to permit the Internet security. Treasury and General Government Sub- SR–253 Secretary of the Interior to acquire committee Energy and Natural Resources title in fee simple to the Hunt House To hold hearings on proposed budget es- To hold oversight hearings to examine located in Waterloo, New York; and timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- energy supply and demand issues, fo- H.R. 1615, to amend the Wild and Sce- partment of the Treasury. cusing on the rise in price of crude oil, nic Rivers Act to extend the designa- S–116, Capitol heating oil, and transportation fuels. tion of a portion of the Lamprey River 2 p.m. SD–366 in New Hampshire as a recreational Intelligence 10 a.m. river to include an additional river seg- To hold closed hearings on pending intel- Appropriations ment. ligence matters. Defense Subcommittee SD–366 SH–219 To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Indian Affairs timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- To hold hearing on the reauthorization MARCH 10 partment of Defense, focusing on med- of the Health Care Improvement Act. 9 a.m. ical programs. SR–485 Energy and Natural Resources SD–192 Forests and Public Land Management Sub- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs MARCH 9 committee Business meeting to consider S. 2097, to 9 a.m. To hold hearings on S. 1892, to authorize authorize loan guarantees in order to Joint Economic Committee the acquisition of the Valles Caldera, facilitate access to local television To hold hearings to examine the impact to provide for an effective land and broadcast signals in unserved and un- of supply-side economics on the United wildlife management program for this

VerDate 022000 02:17 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M06MR8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 E234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 6, 2000 resource within the Department of Ag- diffusion plants at Oak Ridge, Ten- Governmental Affairs riculture. nessee, and Piketon, Ohio. To hold hearings on meeting the chal- SD–366 SD–342 lenges of the millennium, focusing on Armed Services 2:30 p.m. proposals to increase the efficiency and Readiness and Management Support Sub- Commerce, Science, and Transportation effectiveness of the Federal Govern- committee Science, Technology, and Space Sub- ment. To hold hearings on proposed legislation committee SD–342 authorizing funds for fiscal year 2001 To hold hearings to examine recent pro- for the Department of Defense and the gram and management issues at NASA. MARCH 30 Future Years Defense Program, focus- SR–253 9:30 a.m. ing on the Service’s infrastrutre ac- counts and Real Property Maintenance MARCH 23 Appropriations Programs and the National Defense VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- 9:30 a.m. committee Construction Request. Appropriations To hold hearings on proposed budget es- SR–232A VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- committee partment of Housing and Urban Devel- MARCH 15 To hold hearings on proposed budget es- opment. 10 a.m. timates for fiscal year 2001 for the En- Veterans’ Affairs vironmental Protection Agency. SD–138 To hold joint hearings with the House SD–138 10 a.m. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Legislative recommendation of the Public Health Subcommittee To hold hearings on medical records pri- Veterans of Foreign Wars. To hold hearings on safety net providers. vacy. 345 Cannon Building SD–430 SD–430 10 a.m. MARCH 21 Appropriations APRIL 4 9:30 a.m. Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judici- 9:30 a.m. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions ary Subcommittee Appropriations To hold hearings on regulating Internet To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Interior Subcommittee pharmacies. timates for fiscal year 2001 for the Na- To hold hearings on the President’s pro- SD–430 tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- posed budget request for fiscal year 10 a.m. ministration of the Department of 2001 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Appropriations Commerce, and the Securities and Ex- and Office of the Special Trustee, De- Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judici- change Commission. partment of the Interior. ary Subcommittee S–146, Capitol SD–138 To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs timates for fiscal year 2001 for the Fed- To hold oversight hearings on the Mone- APRIL 5 eral Communications Commission and tary Policy Report to Congress pursu- 9:30 a.m. the Securities and Exchange Commis- ant to the Full Employment and Bal- Indian Affairs sion. anced Growth Act of 1978. To hold hearings on S. 612, to provide for S–146, Capitol SH–216 10:30 a.m. periodic Indian needs assessments, to Indian Affairs MARCH 28 require Federal Indian program evalua- To hold hearings on S. 2102, to provide to 9:30 a.m. tions. the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe a perma- Commerce, Science, and Transportation SR–485 nent land base within its aboriginal Communications Subcommittee 10 a.m. homeland. To hold hearings to examine the current Appropriations SR–485 state of deployment of hi-speed Inter- Defense Subcommittee net technologies, focusing on rural To hold hearings on proposed budget es- MARCH 22 areas. timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- 9:30 a.m. SR–253 partment of Defense, focusing on Army Appropriations Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions programs. Interior Subcommittee Children and Families Subcommittee SD–192 To hold hearings on the President’s pro- To hold hearings on child safety on the posed budget request for fiscal year Internet. APRIL 6 SD–430 2001 for the Forest Service, Department 9:30 a.m. of Agriculture. Appropriations MARCH 29 SD–124 VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- Indian Affairs 9:30 a.m. committee To hold hearings on the nomination of Indian Affairs To hold hearings on proposed budget es- Thomas N. Slonaker, of Arizona, to be Business meeting to consider pending timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- Special Trustee, Office of Special calendar business; to be followed by partment of Veterans Affairs. Trustee for American Indians, Depart- hearings on S. 1967, to make technical SD–138 ment of the Interior. corrections to the status of certain SR–485 land held in trust for the Mississippi Commerce, Science, and Transportation Band of Choctaw Indians, to take cer- APRIL 11 To hold hearings on the nomination of tain land into trust for that Band. 9:30 a.m. Susan Ness, of Maryland, to be a Mem- SR–485 Appropriations ber of the Federal Communications Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Interior Subcommittee Commission. Business meeting to consider pending To hold hearings on the President’s pro- SR–253 calendar business. posed budget request for fiscal year 10 a.m. SD–430 2001 for the Department of Energy. Veterans’ Affairs Appropriations SD–138 To hold joint hearings with the House Interior Subcommittee Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the To hold hearings on the President’s pro- APRIL 12 Legislative recommendation of the posed budget request for fiscal year 9:30 a.m. Vietnam Veterans of America, the Re- 2001 for the Department of the Interior. tired Officers Association, American SD–124 Indian Affairs Ex-Prisoners of War, AMVETS, and the 10 a.m. To hold hearings on S. 611, to provide for National Association of State Direc- Appropriations administrative procedures to extend tors of Veterans Affairs. Defense Subcommittee Federal recognition to certain Indian 345 Cannon Building To hold hearings on proposed budget es- groups, and will be followed by a busi- Governmental Affairs timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- ness meeting to consider pending com- To hold hearings on Department of Ener- partment of Defense, focusing on Air mittee business. gy’s management of health and safety Force programs. SR–485 issues surrounding the DOE’s gaseous SD–192

VerDate 022000 02:17 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M06MR8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E235 10 a.m. SEPTEMBER 26 MARCH 15 Appropriations 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Defense Subcommittee Veterans’ Affairs Indian Affairs To hold hearings on proposed budget es- To hold joint hearings with the House Business meeting to consider pending timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the calendar business; to be followed by partment of Defense, focusing on mis- sile defense programs. Legislative recommendation of the hearings on the proposed Indian Health SD–192 American Legion. Care Improvement Act. 345 Cannon Building SR–485 APRIL 13 APRIL 19 9:30 a.m. Appropriations POSTPONEMENTS 9:30 a.m. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- Indian Affairs committee MARCH 8 Business meeting to consider pending To hold hearings on proposed budget es- calendar business; to be followed by timates for fiscal year 2001 for the Na- 9:30 a.m. hearings on S. 611, to provide for ad- tional Aeronautics and Space Adminis- Appropriations ministrative procedures to extend Fed- tration. VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- eral recognition to certain Indian SD–138 committee groups. To hold hearings on proposed budget es- SR–485 APRIL 26 timates for fiscal year 2001 for the Na- 10 a.m. tional Science Foundation, and the Of- Appropriations fice of Science and Technology Policy. Defense Subcommittee SD–138 To hold hearings on proposed budget es- timates for fiscal year 2001 for the De- partment of Defense. SD–192

VerDate 022000 02:17 Mar 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M06MR8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E06PT1 Monday, March 6, 2000 Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Committee Meetings Routine Proceedings, pages S1159–91 (Committees not listed did not meet) Measures Introduced: Three bills were introduced, as follows: S. 2181–2183. Page S1173 APPROPRIATIONS—DEFENSE Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense S. 1653, to reauthorize and amend the National concluded hearings on proposed budget estimates for Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act. (S. fiscal year 2001 for the Department of Defense, after Rept. No. 106–230) Page S1173 receiving testimony from John J. Hamre, Deputy Nomination—Agreement: A unanimous-consent Secretary of Defense. agreement was reached providing for a vote on the confirmation of the nomination of Julio M. Fuentes, AIR FORCE DEPOT MAINTENANCE of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for Committee on Armed Services: On Friday, March 3, Sub- the Third Circuit, to occur at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, committee on Readiness and Management Support March 7, 2000. Page S1187 concluded hearings to examine the management of Nominations—Agreement: A unanimous-consent Air Force depot maintenance on fielded weapon sys- agreement was reached providing for the consider- tems, after receiving testimony from F. Whitten Pe- ation of the nominations of Marsha L. Berzon, of ters, Secretary of the Air Force; Gen. George T. Bab- California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the bitt, Jr., USAF, Commander, Air Force Materiel Ninth Circuit, and Richard A. Paez, of California, to Command; and David R. Warren, Director, and be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Cir- Julia C. Denman, Assistant Director, both of Defense cuit, on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at 2:15 p.m. Management Issues, National Security and Inter- Page S1187 national Affairs Division, General Accounting Office. Communications: Pages S1171±72 RUSSIAN THREAT REDUCTION PROGRAMS Petitions: Pages S1172±73 Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Emerg- Statements on Introduced Bills: Pages S1173±85 ing Threats and Capabilities concluded closed and Additional Cosponsors: Pages S1185±86 open hearings to examine U.S. programs to reduce the threats that the former Soviet Union’s weapons Amendments Submitted: Pages S1186±87 of mass destruction pose to national security, focus- Notices of Hearings: Page S1187 ing on the Department of Defense Cooperative Authority for Committees: Page S1187 Threat Reduction programs and the Department of Energy Nonproliferation programs, after receiving Additional Statements: Pages S1170±71 testimony from John A. Lauder, Director, Non- Adjournment: Senate convened at 12:02 p.m., and proliferation Center, Central Intelligence Agency; adjourned at 4:29 p.m., until 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Harold J. Johnson, Associate Director, International March 7, 2000. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Relations and Trade Issues, National Security and marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s International Affairs Division, General Accounting Record on page S1187.) Office; Susan J. Koch, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Threat Reduction Policy; and Rose E. Gottemoeller, Acting Deputy Administrator for De- fense Nuclear Nonproliferation, Department of En- ergy. D163 D164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 6, 2000 COLON CANCER PREVENTION Public Health Issues, Health, Education, and Special Committee on Aging: Committee concluded Human Services Division, General Accounting Of- hearings to examine the prevention and treatment of fice; Michael McMullan, Deputy Director, Center for colon cancer, focusing on efforts to increase aware- Beneficiary Services, Health Care Financing Admin- ness and screening procedures, including the use of istration, Department of Health and Human Serv- ices; Katie Couric, National Broadcasting Company, Medicare-covered screening and diagnostic services to on behalf of the National Colorectal Cancer Research prevent colorectal cancer and minimize its effect on Alliance, and Shirley Heiligman, both of New York, beneficiaries health status through early detection New York; and Bernard Levin, University of Texas and treatment, after receiving testimony from Wil- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, on behalf liam J. Scanlon, Director, Health Financing and of the American Gastroenterological Association. h House of Representatives Davis, Falls Church, Virginia; Ms. Debbie Dingell, Chamber Action Arlington, Virginia; Mr. Donnald Anderson, Wash- Bills Introduced: 8 public bills, H.R. 3832–3839; ington, D. C., Ms. Tamra Bentsen, Washington, and 4 resolutions, H.J. Res. 90 and H. Con. Res. D.C.; Mr. Jeff Mendelsohn, Washington, D.C.; and 264–266, were introduced. Pages H646±47 Ms. Sylvia Sabo, Vienna, Virginia. Pages H643±44 Reports Filed: Reports were filed as follows: Presidential Messages: Read the following mes- H.R. 1743, to authorize appropriations for fiscal sages from the President: years 2000 and 2001 for the environmental and sci- National Emergency Re Iraq: Message wherein entific and energy research, development, and dem- he transmitted his six month periodic report on the onstration and commercial application of energy national emergency with respect to Iraq—referred to technology programs, projects, and activities of the the Committee on International Relations and or- Office of Air and Radiation of the Environmental dered printed (H. Doc. 106–204); and Page H644 Protection Agency, and for other purposes, amended (H. Rept. 106–511); and Trade Policy Agenda: Message wherein he trans- H.R. 1742, to authorize appropriations for fiscal mitted his Trade Policy Agenda and Annual Report years 2000 and 2001 for the environmental and sci- on the Trade Agreements Program—referred to the entific research, development, and demonstration Committee on Ways and Means and ordered printed programs, projects, and activities of the Office of Re- (H. Doc. 106–205). Page H644 search and Development and Science Advisory Board Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for today appear on page 643. other purposes, amended (H. Rept. 106–512). Referrals: S. 1794 was referred to the Committee on Page H646 Transportation and Infrastructure and S. Con. Res. Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the 91 was referred to the Committee on International Speaker wherein he designated Representative Petri Relations. Page H645 to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H643 Quorum Calls—Votes: No quorum calls or re- House of Representatives Child Care Center Ad- corded votes developed during the proceedings of the visory Board: The Chair announced the Speaker’s House today. appointment of the following individuals to the Ad- Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and ad- visory Board for the House of Representatives Child journed at 2:10 p.m. Care Center: Mr. Ron Haskins, Rockville, Maryland; Ms. Linda Bachus, Birmingham, Alabama; Mr. Lee Harrington, Alexandria, Virginia; Ms. Patricia Law, Committee Meetings Chevy Chase, Maryland; Ms. Barbara Morris Lent, Arlington, Virginia; Ms. Leisha Pickering, Wash- CHARTER SCHOOLS: SUCCESSES AND ington, D.C.; Ms. Nancy Piper, Alexandria, Virginia; CHALLENGES Mr. Christopher Smith, Bethesda, Maryland. And Committee on Education and the Workforce, On March upon the recommendation of the Minority Leader: 3, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- Ms. Paula Swift, Alexandria, Virginia; Ms. Sara tions held a hearing on Charter Schools: Successes March 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D165 and Challenges. Testimony was heard from public Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee witnesses. on Water and Power, to hold hearings on the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2001 for the Bu- reau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior, Joint Meetings and the Bonneville Power Administration, the South- FEBRUARY EMPLOYMENT eastern Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Joint Economic Committee: On Friday, March 3, Com- Administration, and the Western Area Power Adminis- mittee concluded hearings to examine the employ- tration, all of the Department of Energy, 2:30 p.m., SD–366. ment-unemployment situation for February, focusing Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on International on the current consumer and producer price indexes Trade, to hold hearings to examine agriculture negotia- with respect to the inflation outlook, after receiving tions in the World Trade Organization after Seattle, 10 testimony from Katharine G. Abraham, Commis- a.m., SD–215. sioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: busi- f ness meeting to mark up S. 2, to extend programs and activities under the Elementary and Secondary Education COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Act of 1965, 10 a.m., SD–430. MARCH 7, 2000 Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings on (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) pending intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Adminis- Senate trative Oversight and the Courts, to hold hearings on S. Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Military 2089, to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Construction, to hold hearings on proposed budget esti- of 1978 to modify procedures relating to orders for sur- mates for fiscal year 2001 for the Army and Air Force, veillance and searches for foreign intelligence purposes, 9 a.m., SD–116. 9:30 a.m., SH–216. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Govern- Judiciary, to hold hearings on proposed budget estimates ment Information, to hold hearings on Internet identity for fiscal year 2001 for the Federal Bureau of Investiga- preservation, 2 p.m., SD–226. tion, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Immigra- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: to hold joint hearings tion and Naturalization Service, all of the Department of with the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on the Justice, 10 a.m., SD–192. legislative recommendations of the Retired Enlisted Asso- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and ciation, Gold Star Wives of America, Military Order of Related Agencies, to hold hearings on proposed budget the Purple Heart, Air Force Sergeants Association, and estimates for fiscal year 2001 for the Food and Drug Ad- the Fleet Reserve Association, 9:30 a.m., 345 Cannon ministration, 10 a.m., SD–138. Building. Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings on pro- posed legislation authorizing funds for fiscal year 2001 House for the Department of Defense and the Future Years De- Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, fense Program, focusing on military strategy and oper- Health and Human Services, and Education, on public ational requirements; to be followed by a closed hearing witnesses, 10 a.m., and 2 p.m., 2358 Rayburn. (SR–232A), 9:30 a.m., SR–222. Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Joint Meetings to hold hearings on proposed legislation authorizing funds for fiscal year 2001 for the Department of Defense Joint Meetings: Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Future Years Defense Program, focusing on readi- to hold joint hearings with the House Committee on ness programs, 2 p.m., SR–222. Veterans’ Affairs on the legislative recommendations of Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to the Retired Enlisted Association, Gold Star Wives of hold hearings on S. 1755, to amend the Communications America, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Air Force Act of 1934 to regulate interstate commerce in the use Sergeants Association, and the Fleet Reserve Association, of mobile telephones, 9:30 a.m., SR–253. 9:30 a.m., 345 Cannon Building. D166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST March 6, 2000

Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 8

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the recognition of six Sen- Program for Wednesday: Consideration of Suspensions: ators for speeches and the transaction of any morning 1. H.R. 2952, Keith D. Oglesby Postal Service Station business (not to extend beyond 12:30 p.m.), Senate will in Greenville, South Carolina and recess until 2:15 p.m., for their respective party conferences. 2. H.R. 3018, Marybelle H. Howe Post Office in At 2:15 p.m., Senate will begin consideration of the Charleston, South Carolina; nominations of Marsha L. Berzon and Richard A. Paez, Consideration of H.R. 1827, Government Waste Cor- both of California, each to be a U.S. Circuit Judge for the rections Act (open rule, one hour of general debate). Ninth Circuit. At 5 p.m., Senate will vote on the confirmation of the nomination of Julio M. Fuentes, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E230 Ney, Robert W., Ohio, E231 McIntosh, David M., Ind., E229 Petri, Thomas E., Wisc., E227 Hoeffel, Joseph M., Pa., E227, E229 Moran, James P., Va., E227 Rogan, James E., Calif., E228 Inslee, Jay, Wash., E230 Morella, Constance A., Md., E228 Sandlin,´ Max, Tex., E228 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E227, E229 Murtha, John P., Pa., E231 Velazquez, Nydia M., N.Y., E231

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