Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 110 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

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Vol. 153 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2007 No. 73 House of Representatives The House was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, May 7, 2007, at 12:30 p.m. Senate FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2007

The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was U.S. SENATE, portunity to complete our budget for called to order by the Honorable PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, the year. I have spoken to Senator SHERROD BROWN, a Senator from the Washington, DC, May 4, 2007. CONRAD on a number of occasions. I State of Ohio. To the Senate: have spoken to the Speaker on this Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby issue. It is very close to being in a posi- PRAYER appoint the Honorable SHERROD BROWN, a tion that we can bring it to the floor. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Senator from the State of Ohio, to perform It is my understanding the House will fered the following prayer: the duties of the Chair. appoint conferees on Monday, and we Let us pray. ROBERT C. BYRD, will do that on the next day. It is a O God, our Father, bless the United President pro tempore. privileged motion. There is 10 hours of States Senate. If anything is dark in it, Mr. BROWN thereupon assumed the debate, and there are some procedural illumine; if anything is low, raise; if chair as Acting President pro tempore. issues dealing with motions to in- anything is wanting, supply; if any- f struct. We will find out how many thing is in error, correct. Create in this there will be on either side. That will legislative body a unified force for good RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY take up a lot of time. in which its Members strive to find LEADER The WRDA bill is extremely impor- common ground. May the leaders who The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tant. It passed overwhelmingly in the debate in this Chamber be led by their pore. The majority leader is recog- House. I hope we can do the same here. conscience and speak to You before nized. f they speak to each other. Make Your f way clear to them, and may Your glory be their greatest desire. SCHEDULE MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR—S. 1301 AND S. 1305 We pray in Your holy Name. Amen. Mr. REID. Mr. President, the Senate Mr. REID. It is my understanding f will be in a period of morning business today. There are no rollcall votes. Yes- there are two bills at the desk due for PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE terday, cloture was filed on the sub- a second reading. The Honorable SHERROD BROWN led stitute amendment to S. 1082, the FDA The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: bill, and cloture was filed on the bill. pore. Without objection, the clerk will report. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the In addition, cloture was filed on the United States of America, and to the Repub- motion to proceed to H.R. 1495, the The legislative clerk read as follows: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Water Resources Development Act. A bill (S. 1301) to preserve and protect the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Votes will begin Monday at about 4 free choice of individual employees to form, p.m., and there will be several votes at join, or assist labor organizations, or to re- f frain from such activities. that time. We are disappointed we were A bill (S. 1305) making emergency appro- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING not able to finish FDA yesterday, as PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE priations for American troops overseas, anticipated. I am confident we can fin- without unnecessary pork barrel spending The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ish it Monday night or Tuesday. and without mandating surrender or retreat clerk will please read a communication We have a lot to do next week. As I in Iraq, for the fiscal year ending September to the Senate from the President pro have indicated, I am going to move to 30, 2007, and for other purposes. tempore (Mr. BYRD). the immigration bill on Wednesday so Mr. REID. I object to any further The legislative clerk read the fol- debate on that can start on the fol- proceedings with respect to these bills lowing letter: lowing Monday. We also have the open bloc.

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Base near his home in Nevada to Wal- gress and the White House about the Only a third of Iraq’s children are regu- ter Reed here in Washington. way forward in Iraq. On Wednesday, a larly attending school, and 70 percent We all know that war comes with meeting occurred between the Presi- are suffering from symptoms of trauma casualties. I have talked about John dent and congressional leadership fol- that will likely paralyze an entire gen- Shoup. I have read quotes from Lori lowing the President’s veto of a spend- eration on which we are counting to Shoup, his wife. She is also a casualty. ing bill that would have made America harvest the seeds of democracy. She had to be hospitalized. She had a more secure, fully funded the troops, Iraqi Prime Minister al-Malaki, a nervous breakdown. and changed the course in Iraq. It has Shia, is accused of sabotaging efforts Our soldiers have always shouldered taken almost 41⁄2 years, but it appears for peace and stability by firing some the burden when the mission is to pro- the President finally is willing to con- of the country’s top law enforcement tect America’s security. John Shoup sider what most Americans and Mem- officials for doing too good a job of did that. bers of Congress have long known, that combating violent Shia militias. Presi- What is our mission today? When he we must change course in Iraq and dent Bush speaks of pressuring the was asked that question, he replied: move toward a strategy that will make Iraqi people to take responsibility for All we do is drive around and wait to get our country more secure. their own future. Yet while American blown up. It took 6 years and 3 months for the troops are fighting and dying to secure Our troops are interjected between President to accept Congress as a co- the country, the Iraqi Government is warring factions, kicking down doors, equal branch of Government. Prior to planning a 2-month summer vacation. trying to sort Shia from Sunni or last Wednesday, the President basi- We throw around a lot of numbers friend from foe. Meanwhile, Afghani- cally had ignored the constitutionally and statistics to highlight the failures stan is deteriorating. Osama bin Laden framed equal branch of Government, and high stakes of the war. We must remains at large, and al-Qaida is re- the legislative branch. From that per- also remember that behind each of building its strength. Our current spective, it was a positive step forward. these numbers—104 deaths during the strategy is not a strategy for success. During the first 6 years of this con- month of April—is a personal story. It is a recipe for more death and de- gressional term, the President basi- Yesterday, a Las Vegas newspaper struction, overburdening our military cally ignored us. There was a big rub- published an article about a 26-year-old and leaving America less secure. ber stamp. Anything the Republican Nevadan named John Shoup. After sur- Today’s USA Today newspaper Congress thought the President want- viving 7 months in Iraq, John returned talked about a lot of John Shoups. In ed, they gave him. But yesterday, the home to Nevada without apparent fact, they said there are 150,000 brain minority leader and I met with the physical injury. Many of his friends injuries caused by what has happened President’s Chief of Staff Josh Bolton were not so fortunate, he said. At in Iraq to our troops; 15,000 is what to further that discussion that started home, though, almost immediately, USA Today reports. Wednesday in the White House. I John’s wife Lori knew he was not well. We approach these discussions with thought the meeting was constructive, She said: the White House with an open mind comfortable. It is clear, at this early I noticed in the first week he wasn’t sleep- and sincere desire to move forward. point in the negotiations, that nothing ing . . . he started to get a little snappy . . . But John and Lori Shoup and all Amer- is off the table. We agreed to meet he started crying and started throwing icans deserve to know what our resolve again early next week. Meanwhile, I things. to change course in Iraq will be. Our will be talking with members of my John told his wife about the four course cannot be one to waiver from caucus, Senator MCCONNELL, and with roadside bomb attacks he survived. doing everything we can to get the our experts, and we will continue to The article goes on to say, among President to change the mission, to work on ideas for a way forward in the other things: transition the mission in Iraq. Fifty- quagmire in Iraq. But the worst, [his wife] said, were the one months of what has happened in I know many of my Republican times he was called to bag up body parts of Iraq has not been good for the country, friends in the Senate believe strongly dead soldiers who had been blown up by im- certainly not good for the world. that a change of course in Iraq strat- provised explosive devices on patrols ahead I ask unanimous consent to have egy is needed, one that holds the ad- of his platoon . . . printed in the RECORD the article from ministration and the Iraqis account- With her husband displaying the same clas- the Las Vegas Review-Journal. able for real results. I know many of sic symptoms of PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, she checked him into a pri- There being no objection, the mate- my Republican friends intend to be vately owned psychiatric hospital where he rial was ordered to be printed in the part of that solution on the way for- was treated for major depression related to RECORD, as follows: ward. I look forward to working with [post-traumatic stress disorder]. [From reviewjournal.com, May 2, 2007] them, as I have the last few weeks. He was given anti-depressants and while he IRAQ DEPLOYMENT CHANGED SOLDIER: POST- Work is now in progress, and we will was there, she said, his first sergeant called TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER DELAYS RE- to inform him he would be listed as absent work to reach agreement on a bill that TURN without leave and his paycheck for May fully funds the troops while providing a (By Keith Rogers) responsible new course that makes would be canceled if he didn’t report back to his squadron in Iraq, one of the many regular When Army Spc. John Shoup came home America more secure and leads to an Army units whose tours had been extended. on leave two months ago after serving seven early end to America’s involvement in Lori Shoup said her husband told the first months in Iraq, he wasn’t the same man his the Iraq civil war. sergeant about his battle with PTSD. The wife, Lori, had known since they married Events on the ground give this chal- sergeant’s response to him, she said, was: four years ago. ‘‘We noticed he was very dif- lenge great urgency. The month of ‘‘How’s that different from the way you nor- ferent,’’ Lori Shoup said Monday, sitting on April saw an American death toll of mally act?’’ [She said] that really upset him. the porch of their Las Vegas condominium more than 100, making it the deadliest It was if they didn’t care. not far from where fighter jets take off from month of the year for our troops in With his mental problems persisting, John Nellis Air Force Base. I noticed in the first Shoup met with doctors at O’Callaghan Fed- Iraq and one of the deadliest in the 51 week he wasn’t sleeping,’’ she said. ‘‘He eral Hospital at Nellis Air Force Base. Doc- started to get a little snappy and stuff. . . . months of this war. tors there tried to help him, but on April 16, He told me he didn’t want to talk about it.’’ The President’s own Special Inspec- the day before he was supposed to report to Before his two-week leave was over, the tor General for Iraq Reconstruction re- Fort Drum, his condition took a turn for the nightmares and the horrifying memories of leased his quarterly report last week- worse. While at home, he took too many the so-called Triangle of Death in south

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As for stopping his pay, that tics on gun-related deaths among Little by little, though, the things he was a misunderstanding that stemmed from didn’t want to talk about came to light. young people: his overseas unit, Abel said, noting, ‘‘It’s on In 2002 a child or teen was killed in a Among them were the four roadside bomb at- its way to being cleared up.’’ tacks that he survived but left some of his Lori Shoup said, however, that her hus- firearm-related accident or suicide buddies wounded. But the worst, she said, band won’t be returning to Fort Drum imme- every 9 hours. were the times he was called to bag up body diately. Instead, he will be transferred today On average, four children died every parts of dead soldiers who had been blown up from the Nellis hospital to Walter Reed day in non-homicide firearm incidents by improvised explosive devices on patrols Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. between 1999–2002. ahead of his platoon, a mortar troop of the In the meantime, she wants to see ‘‘all of From 1997–2002, more than 1,324 chil- 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment from our boys come home’’ from Iraq. ‘‘I believe dren were killed in firearm accidents. the 10th Mountain Division out of Fort our job is done there. . . . I believe that our In 2004, 13,846 kids were injured by a Drum, N.Y. troops are doing a lot of good there. I back With her husband displaying the classic firearm. our soldiers 100 percent. I’ve heard it referred Over the last 10 years, an average of symptoms of PTSD, or post-traumatic stress to as a modern-day Vietnam. ‘‘It’s getting disorder, she checked him into a privately 1,213 kids committed suicide with a uglier and uglier. It’s really unfortunate be- firearm each year; on average more owned psychiatric hospital where he was cause our society is going to suffer from it treated for major depression related to because there’s a lot of fathers and sons and than 135 each year were under the age PTSD. He was given anti-depressants and brothers who will never return. And some of 15. while he was there, she said, his first ser- will never return the same people they were The overall firearm-related death geant called to inform him he would be list- when they left.’’ rate among U.S. children under the age ed as absent without leave and his paycheck of 15 was nearly 12 times higher than for May would be canceled if he didn’t report f among children in 25 other industri- back to his squadron in Iraq, one of many RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME regular Army units whose tours had been ex- alized countries combined. tended. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- As adults, parents and grandparents, Lori Shoup said her husband told the first pore. Under the previous order, the we have a responsibility to protect our sergeant about his bout with PTSD. The ser- leadership time is reserved. children from gun-related deaths. Trig- geant’s response to him, she said, was: ger locks and other sensible gun safety f ‘How’s that different from the way you nor- measures can have a significant im- mally act?’ That really upset him. It was as MORNING BUSINESS if they didn’t care.’’ pact. I urge my colleagues to wait no With his mental problems persisting, John The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- longer to act on such measures. Shoup met with doctors at O’Callaghan Fed- pore. Under the previous order, there f eral Hospital at Nellis Air Force Base. Doc- will be a period for the transaction of ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS tors there tried to help him, but on April 16, morning business, with Senators per- the day before he was supposed to return to Fort Drum, his condition took a turn for the mitted to speak for up to 10 minutes worse. While at home, he took too many each. IN MEMORY—ARTHUR H. drugs described as a suicide attempt, and f GUENTHER, PH.D. Lori had to rush him back to the Nellis hos- ∑ Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, YOUTHS AND FIREARMS pital. His stomach was pumped and he was today I note the passing away of Dr. put in supervised care. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, often dis- In the meantime, Lori has been struggling Art Guenther on April 21, 2007. to make ends meet by continuing to work as cussions about combating gun violence Art Guenther was born April 18, 1931, a bartender at a cantina on the Strip while center around preventing criminal ac- in Hoboken, NJ. As a kid he loved the caring for their 3-year-old son, Levan, and cess to dangerous firearms. Another outdoors and became New Jersey’s her 8-year-old daughter, Emily, from a pre- important component of the issue is youngest Eagle Scout. He wanted to be vious marriage. ‘‘I’m at wit’s end,’’ she said. the ability of our children and teen- a forest ranger and hoped to attend a ‘‘There’s no way I can do it all by myself.’’ agers to access firearms. Most fatal college with a good forestry program, Her father, Joseph Godlewski, a retired Army staff sergeant, has been trying to help firearm incidences occur when children but those schools didn’t accept out-of- with babysitting. He is also helping his and teens discover loaded and unse- state students. A teacher had noticed daughter understand what John is trying to cured firearms in their homes. Over the Guenther’s aptitude in math and endure. ‘‘The poor kid has seen so much years, accidental shootings and sui- science and got him into Rutgers. death,’’ he said. ‘‘Once the smell of death is cides have claimed the lives of thou- There he majored in chemistry, earn- in your nose it never goes away.’’ sands of young people. Sadly, many of ing his bachelor’s degree in 1953. For Lori, the gravity of the situation be- these tragedies could have been pre- As a grad student at Penn State, he came too much last week, when she experienced a nervous breakdown that resulted in vented through common sense gun leg- wanted to pursue optics. His thesis ad- a trip to the Nellis hospital emergency room. islation. visor asked, ‘‘Why optics? The cream is Now back at home, she was feeling better On April 14, two 14-year-old boys gone,’’ meaning all the good research Monday even though she learned that John’s were playing in one of their homes in had been done. Guenther persisted, re- status with his overseas unit had officially Iosco Township, MI, when they found ceiving his Ph.D. in chemistry and changed to AWOL while he’s still at the fed- an unlocked .45-caliber handgun. After physics in 1957. He joined the Air Force eral hospital. His paycheck had not been de- playing with it for a short time, the and was sent to Kirtland Air Force posited. ‘‘I couldn’t believe it. My heart went right down into my stomach,’’ she said. gun went off. The two boys were home Base. His mother wondered why they In a telephone interview from his hospital alone, so no adult was aware of what were sending him out of the country on room, John Shoup said he had served his happened until one of the boys called his first assignment. After serving 2 four-year obligation but his orders had been 911 and uttered the words, ‘‘I shot years, he left the Air Force and became extended. He said his first sergeant had him.’’ The other boy was pronounced a civilian employee and a New Mexican called him to say he had ‘‘better hurry up dead after being airlifted to the Uni- for the remainder of his life. His optics and stop fooling around and get back to versity of Michigan Medical Center. work would pay off in 1960, after the Iraq.’’ ‘‘All we do is drive around and wait to get blown up,’’ he said. ‘‘I just want to get The very next day not far away in laser was first demonstrated. As the back to the Army and get out and get back Battle Creek, MI, a 19-year-old acciden- only person at Kirtland with a back- to my family.’’ tally shot and killed his 17-year-old ground in optics, Guenther was asked On Tuesday, a spokesman at Fort Drum best friend and cousin. The two were by the commander of the research di- acknowledged that John Shoup had called sitting on a couch in the living room, rectorate to evaluate lasers for poten- the fort to say he needed mental help. They playing with an unregistered gun. They tial Air Force use. He toured the coun- directed him to the Nellis hospital to con- had removed the gun’s clip but were try and reported back on the promise tinue PTSD treatment until he was well enough to return to Fort Drum. ‘‘Then they not aware of the single bullet remain- of the new technology. At the request would make a determination if his future is ing in the chamber. of the Air Force, he established a laser best not serving in the Army,’’ Fort Drum These are two examples of the misery program and later became chief sci- spokesman Ben Abel said. gun violence can inflict. The Centers entist of the Air Force Weapons Lab, a

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He Harry Diamond Award from the Insti- and gas leasing in the North Aleutian Basin also gained experience in advanced op- tute of Electrical and Electronic Engi- Planning Area, and for other purposes; to the tical systems, high-power lasers, high- neers, the Director’s Award of the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- power microwaves, pulsed power, mate- International Society of Optical Engi- sources. rials science, and weapons effects. neering, the David Richardson Medal of Guenther is considered a pioneer in the the Optical Society of America, and f development of pulsed-power tech- the Arthur L. Schawlow Medal from nology and its defense applications. Dr. the Laser Institute of America in 1983. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Guenther stood out as not only a sci- He has twice received the New Mexico S. 469 entist but someone who was deeply Distinguished Public Service Award. In concerned about bettering the lives of 1992 he was one of the first Americans At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the New Mexicans by promoting the spread to be named to the Russian Academy of name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. of science outside the laboratory gates Sciences. He had worked with Russian NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. through education and high technology scientists since the 1960s and was cred- 469, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- economic development. Art Guenther ited with improving communication enue Code of 1986 to make permanent helped develop an optics curriculum at between the two countries. the special rule for contributions of Albuquerque Technical Vocational In- Guenther brought so many technical qualified conservation contributions. stitute. The program was so successful meetings to Albuquerque that he S. 604 it had a waiting list. earned a special award from the Albu- At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, In the 1980s, Guenther was one of the querque Convention and Visitors Bu- the name of the Senator from Mary- first to see a high-tech future for New reau. On April 25, the New Mexico Op- land (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a co- Mexico. Gov. Bruce King in 1981 estab- tics Industry Association honored him sponsor of S. 604, a bill to amend title lished the Governor’s Technical Excel- with the organization’s first Lifetime 10, United States Code, to limit in- lence Committee, GTEC, with Guen- Service Award. creases in the certain costs of health ther as a member. King asked GTEC to Mr. President, my State was blessed care services under the health care pro- assess the State’s high-tech assets; by Art Guenther’s energy and dedica- grams of the Department of Defense, they found 15,000 Ph.D.s, major re- tion and we will miss him.∑ and for other purposes. search universities and three Federal f S. 673 laboratories along the Rio Grande. At a time when other States had MEASURES PLACED ON THE At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the their Silicon Valley or Research Tri- CALENDAR name of the Senator from Massachu- angle, it was Guenther who coined the The following bills were read the sec- setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- term ‘‘Rio Grande Research Corridor.’’ ond time, and placed on the calendar: sponsor of S. 673, a bill to amend the He chaired the State Science and Tech- S. 1301. A bill to preserve and protect the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- nology Committee, which proposed and free choice of individual employees to form, vide credits for the installation of wind got the five Centers of Technical Excel- join, or assist labor organizations, or to re- energy property, including by rural lence in 1983. One of those was the Cen- frain from such activities. homeowners, farmers, ranchers, and S. 1305. A bill making emergency war ap- ter for High-Tech Materials at UNM. small businesses, and for other pur- propriations for American troops overseas, poses. In 1988, Guenther became chief sci- without unnecessary pork barrel spending entist for advanced defense technology and without mandating surrender or retreat S. 749 at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In in Iraq, for the fiscal year ending September At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- that post, he was science adviser to 30, 2007, and for other purposes. ida, the name of the Senator from Gov. Garrey Carruthers and again for f Georgia (Mr. ISAKSON) was added as a Gov. Bruce King. In 1991 he became sci- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES cosponsor of S. 749, a bill to modify the entific adviser for laboratory develop- prohibition on recognition by United ment and manager of alliances at The following reports of committees States courts of certain rights relating Sandia. were submitted: to certain marks, trade names, or com- Guenther retired in 1998, but his fam- By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on mercial names. ily and colleagues know he didn’t real- the Judiciary, with an amendment in the na- S. 935 ly retire. He became a research pro- ture of a substitute: S. 735. A bill to amend title 18, United fessor at UNM’s Center for High-Tech At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- States Code, to improve the terrorist hoax ida, the name of the Senator from Materials and was also on contract statute (Rept. No. 110–61). Maryland (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a with the Air Force Office of Scientific By Mr. LEAHY, from the Committee on Research. He maintained a staggering the Judiciary, without amendment: cosponsor of S. 935, a bill to repeal the schedule of travel, meetings, research S. 621. A bill to establish commissions to requirement for reduction of survivor and civic involvement. Also in 1998, review the facts and circumstances sur- annuities under the Survivor Benefit after identifying a wealth of optics ac- rounding injustices suffered by European Plan by veterans’ dependency and in- Americans, European Latin Americans, and tivity in the State, he became co- demnity compensation, and for other Jewish refugees during World War II (Rept. purposes. founder of the New Mexico Optics In- No. 110–62). S. 960 dustry Association. And through f NMOIA, he was instrumental in found- At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the ing the Photonics Academy at West INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND name of the Senator from Arkansas Mesa High School. He also helped orga- JOINT RESOLUTIONS (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- nize the Directed Energy Professionals The following bills and joint resolu- sor of S. 960, a bill to establish the Society. tions were introduced, read the first United States Public Service Academy.

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CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION AND FORESTRY FOR TRAVEL FROM JAN. 1 TO MAR. 31, 2007

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Hayden Milberg: Switzerland ...... Swiss Franc ...... 1,464.00 ...... 1,464.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,425.11 ...... 7,425.11 Total ...... 1,464.00 ...... 7,425.11 ...... 8,889.11 TOM HARKIN, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Apr. 18, 2007.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRAVEL FROM JAN. 1 TO MAR. 31, 2007

Senator Sam Brownback: Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 69.00 ...... 69.00 Ethiopia ...... Dollar ...... 531.00 ...... 531.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,827.23 ...... 9,827.23 Joshua Carter: Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 69.00 ...... 69.00 Ethiopia ...... Dollar ...... 531.00 ...... 531.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,827.23 ...... 9,827.23 Jeremy Weirich: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 766.00 ...... 766.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,691.16 ...... 11,691.16 Howard Sutton: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 766.00 ...... 766.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,691.16 ...... 11,691.16 Allen Cutler: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 766.00 ...... 766.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,691.16 ...... 11,691.16 Augusta Wilson: New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 766.00 ...... 766.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,691.16 ...... 11,691.16 Senator Patrick J. Leahy: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 186.00 ...... 186.00 Paul Grove: Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 225.00 ...... 225.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 591.00 ...... 591.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,306.00 ...... 1,306.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,046.01 ...... 9,046.01 Michele Gordon: Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 225.00 ...... 225.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 591.00 ...... 591.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,306.00 ...... 1,306.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,046.01 ...... 9,046.01 Senator Robert Bennett: Germany ...... Euro ...... 380.00 ...... 380.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 400.00 ...... 400.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 400.00 ...... 400.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,230.00 ...... 7,230.00 Nathan Graham: Germany ...... Euro ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 380.00 ...... 380.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,230.00 ...... 7,230.00 Total ...... 11,389.00 ...... 98,971.12 ...... 110,360.12 ROBERT C. BYRD, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Apr. 12, 2007.

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Derek J. Maurer: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,666,96 ...... 6,666.96 Germany ...... Dollar ...... 325.90 ...... 325.90 Romania ...... Dollar ...... 362.23 ...... 362.23 Italy ...... Dollar ...... 368.38 ...... 368.38 Great Britain ...... Dollar ...... 517.52 ...... 517.52 Senator John Warner: Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 273.00 ...... 273.00 Israel ...... Dollar ...... 330.00 ...... 330.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,606.00 ...... 2,606.00 Senator Carl Levin: Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 273.00 ...... 273.00 Israel ...... Dollar ...... 397.00 ...... 397.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,606.00 ...... 2,606.00 Richard D. DeBobes: Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 273.00 ...... 273.00 Israel ...... Dollar ...... 794.00 ...... 794.00

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Daniel J. Cox, Jr.: Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 273.00 ...... 273.00 Israel ...... Dollar ...... 794.00 ...... 794.00 William Caniano: Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 273.00 ...... 273.00 Israel ...... Dollar ...... 794.00 ...... 794.00 Senator Jack Reed: Pakistan ...... Dollar ...... 212.00 ...... 166.00 ...... 378.00 Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 208.00 ...... 208.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,525.41 ...... 15,525.41 Elizabeth King: Pakistan ...... Dollar ...... 212.00 ...... 212.00 Qatar ...... Dollar ...... 209.00 ...... 209.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,385.41 ...... 12,385.41 Senator James M. Inhofe: Belgium ...... Dollar ...... 344.46 ...... 344.46 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,336.62 ...... 9,336.62 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 782.24 ...... 782.24 John Bonsell: Belgium ...... Dollar ...... 931.77 ...... 931.77 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,506.93 ...... 5,506.93 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 812.24 ...... 812.24 Senator Joseph I. Lieberman: Israel ...... Dollar ...... 3,970.00 ...... 832.00 ...... 4,802.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,907.00 ...... 3,907.00 Frederick M. Downey: Israel ...... Dollar ...... 2,349.00 ...... 2,349.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,154.00 ...... 4,154.00 Dan Shapiro: Israel ...... Dollar ...... 1,038.00 ...... 1,038.00 Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 244.00 ...... 244.00 Lebanon ...... Dollar ...... 105.00 ...... 105.00 Saudi Arabia ...... Dollar ...... 430.00 ...... 430.00 Bahrain ...... Dollar ...... 226.00 ...... 226.00 Senator Joseph I. Lieberman: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 338.00 ...... 338.00 Frederick M. Downey: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 338.00 ...... 338.00 Richard Fontaine: Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 406.00 ...... 406.00 Afghanistan ...... Dollar ...... 75.00 ...... 75.00 Pakistan ...... Dollar ...... 39.00 ...... 39.00 Israel ...... Dollar ...... 434.00 ...... 434.00 Total ...... 19,751.74 ...... 62,694.33 ...... 998.00 ...... 83,444.07 JOHN WARNER, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Mar. 6, 2007.

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Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 80.95 ...... 80.95 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 4.62 ...... 4.62 Germany ...... Euro ...... 93.70 ...... 93.70 Andrew J. Shapiro: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 80.95 ...... 80.95 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 4.62 ...... 4.62 Germany ...... Euro ...... 93.70 ...... 93.70 Huma Abedin: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 41.38 ...... 41.38 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 4.62 ...... 4.62 Germany ...... Euro ...... 93.70 ...... 93.70 Senator Bill Nelson: Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 58.00 ...... 24.00 ...... 82.00 Bahamas ...... Dollar ...... 60.00 ...... 60.00 Caroline Tess: Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 164.00 ...... 164.00 Bahamas ...... Dollar ...... 515.00 ...... 515.00 Senator Lindsey Graham: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 186.00 ...... 186.00 Senator Mel Martinez: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 186.00 ...... 186.00 Michael Zehr: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 186.00 ...... 186.00 Senator Saxby Chambliss: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 Senator Saxby Chambliss: Greece ...... Euro ...... 186.00 ...... 196.00 Senator Lindsey Graham: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 130.00 ...... 130.00 Senator Joseph I. Lieberman: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 90.00 ...... 90.00 Frederick M. Downey: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 120.00 ...... 120.00 Vance Serchuk: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 120.00 ...... 120.00 Senator Bill Nelson: Costa Rica ...... Colon ...... 148.00 ...... 148.00 Nicaragua ...... Cordoba ...... 324.79 ...... 100.00 ...... 424.79 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 207.22 ...... 100.00 ...... 307.22 Peru ...... Nuevo Sol ...... 397.92 ...... 100.00 ...... 497.92 Carolina Tess: Costa Rica ...... Colon ...... 128.00 ...... 128.00

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Nicaragua ...... Cordoba ...... 237.00 ...... 237.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 110.82 ...... 110.82 Peru ...... Nuevo Sol ...... 213.00 ...... 213.00 Sherry Davich: Costa Rica ...... Colon ...... 280.40 ...... 280.40 Nicaragua ...... Cordoba ...... 389.34 ...... 389.34 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 263.20 ...... 263.20 Peru ...... Nuevo Sol ...... 365.38 ...... 365.38 William K. Sutey: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,623.58 ...... 7,623.58 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 107.00 ...... 107.00 Derek J. Mauer: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,623.58 ...... 7,623.58 Kuwait ...... Dollar ...... 155.00 ...... 155.00 Richard Fontaine: Switzerland ...... Dollar ...... 342.00 ...... 342.00 Michael J. Kuiken: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 186.00 ...... 186.00 Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 492.00 ...... 492.00 Michael J. Kuiken: Germany ...... Euro ...... 108.00 ...... 108.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,625.64 ...... 9,625.64 Richard Fontaine: Germany ...... Dollar ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 Evelyn N. Farkas: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,528.41 ...... 7,528.41 Republic of Korea ...... Won ...... 543.28 ...... 543.28 China ...... Yuan ...... 307.00 ...... 307.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 852.22 ...... 852.22 Total ...... 10,416.81 ...... 32,401.21 ...... 324.00 ...... 43,142.02

CARL LEVIN, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Mar. 27, 2007.

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Senator Amy Klobuchar: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 9.40 ...... 9.40 Germany ...... Dmark ...... 56.95 ...... 56.95 Jake Sullivan: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 9.40 ...... 9.40 Germany ...... Dmark ...... 56.95 ...... 56.95 Margaret Cummisky: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,015.43 ...... 9,015.43 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 526,44 ...... 526.44 Michael Daum: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,831.43 ...... 157.00 ...... 8,988.43 New Zealand ...... Dollar ...... 566.05 ...... 78.62 ...... 17.31 ...... 661.98 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 10.53 ...... 10.53 Margaret Spring: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 186.00 ...... 186.00 Susan Keenom: Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 Greece ...... Euro ...... 186.00 ...... 186.00 Todd Bertoson: United States ...... Dollars ...... 2,660.36 ...... 2,660.36 Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,832.82 ...... 369.60 ...... 91.08 ...... 2,293.50

Total ...... 4,220.54 ...... 20,955.44 ...... 265.39 ...... 25,441.37 DANIEL K. INOUYE, Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Apr. 17, 2007.

Anya Landau: Cuba ...... Dollar ...... 400.00 ...... 890.00 ...... 1,290.00 Rob Epplin: Austria ...... Euro ...... 138.00 ...... 138.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 620.00 ...... 904.00 ...... 1,524.00 Senator Gordon Smith: Austria ...... Euro ...... 138.00 ...... 138.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 747.00 ...... 747.00

Total ...... 2,043.00 ...... 890.00 ...... 904.00 ...... 3,837.00 CHUCK GRASSLEY, Chairman, Committee on Finance, Apr. 20, 2007 (reporting 12/06). Delegation expenses include interpretation, transportation, security, embassy overtime and official functions, as well as other official expenses in accordance with the responsibilities of the host county.

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Allen Stayman: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,373.08 ...... 6,373.08 Japan ...... Dollar ...... 719.53 ...... 719.53 Joshua Johnson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,373.00 ...... 6,373.00 Japan ...... Dollar ...... 850.00 ...... 850.00 Total ...... 1,569.53 ...... 12,746.08 ...... 14,315.61 JEFF BINGAMAN, Chairman, Committee on Energy & Natural Resources, Mar. 30, 2007.

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Senator Bob Corker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,750.10 ...... 2,750.10 Senator John F. Kerry: Switzerland ...... Dollar ...... 390.00 ...... 390.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,666.41 ...... 3,666.41 Senator Lisa Murkowski: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 264.61 ...... 264.61 Germany ...... Euro ...... 56.95 ...... 56.95 Senator John E. Sununu: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 155.00 ...... 155.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 328.00 ...... 328.00 Tyler J. Birkel: Cuba ...... Dollar ...... 450.00 ...... 449.00 ...... 899.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 848.79 ...... 848.79 Isaac Edwards: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 264.61 ...... 264.61 Germany ...... Euro ...... 56.95 ...... 56.95 Mark Helmke: Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,432.00 ...... 1,432.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,163.00 ...... 7,163.00 Jessica Lewis: Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 738.00 ...... 738.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,411.00 ...... 1,411.00 Kenneth Myers, III: Kazakhstan ...... Tenge ...... 800.00 ...... 800.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,293.36 ...... 10,293.36 Kenneth Myers, III: Russia ...... Rouble ...... 700.00 ...... 700.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,398.63 ...... 6,398.63 Puneet Talwar: Turkey ...... Dollar ...... 632.00 ...... 632.00 United Kingdom ...... Dollar ...... 542.00 ...... 542.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,903.82 ...... 6,903.82 Tomicah Tillemann: Armenia ...... Dram ...... 436.00 ...... 436.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 399.00 ...... 399.00 Turkey ...... New Lira ...... 1,155.00 ...... 1,155.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,001.29 ...... 10,001.29 Total ...... 8,800.12 ...... 49,885.40 ...... 58,685.52 JOSEPH R. BIDEN, Jr., Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Apr. 17, 2007.

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Senator Christopher Dodd: Jordan ...... Dollar ...... 639.00 ...... 639.00 Syria ...... Dollar ...... 195.31 ...... 195.31 Israel ...... Dollar ...... 446.00 ...... 446.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,434.21 ...... 8,434.21 Totals ...... 1,280.31 ...... 8,434.21 ...... 9,714.52 RICHARD G. LUGAR, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Apr. 18, 2007.

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Elise Bean: United States ...... Dollar ...... 814.28 ...... 814.28 France ...... Euro ...... 1,309.00 ...... 1,309.00

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Total ...... 1,309.00 ...... 814.28 ...... 2,123.28 JOSEPH I. LIEBERMAN, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Mar. 22, 2007.

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Todd Rosenblum ...... 662.97 ...... 662.97 Senator Christopher S. Bond ...... 2,143.00 ...... 2,143.00 dollar ...... 9,276.74 ...... 9,276.74 Louis Tucker ...... 2,093.00 ...... 2,093.00 dollar ...... 9,276.74 ...... 9,276.74 Eric Rosenbach ...... 1,567.00 ...... 1,567.00 dollar ...... 13,168.00 ...... 13,168.00 Daniel Jones ...... 1,555.00 ...... 1,555.00 dollar ...... 13,168.00 ...... 13,168.00 Gregory Thielmann ...... 1,555.00 ...... 1,555.00 dollar ...... 8,858.19 ...... 8,858.19 Jennifer Wagner ...... 1,653.00 ...... 1,653.00 dollar ...... 8,867.98 ...... 8,867.98 Thomas J. Pack ...... 1,779.03 ...... 1,779.03 dollar ...... 8,847.98 ...... 8,847.98 Senator Sheldon Whitehouse ...... 66.35 ...... 66.35 John Maguire ...... 66.00 ...... 66.00 Mindy Myers ...... 68.60 ...... 68.60 Senator Evan Bayh ...... 242.24 ...... 242.24 Total ...... 13,051.19 71,463.63 ...... 84,514.82 JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, Chairman, Select Committee on Intelligence, Apr. 30, 2007.

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Edward B. Pusey: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,375.96 ...... 6,375.96 Germany ...... Euro ...... 656.00 ...... 656.00 Luxembourg ...... Euro ...... 369.00 ...... 369.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 645.00 ...... 645.00 Dahlia Melendrez: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,355.96 ...... 6,355.96 Germany ...... Euro ...... 656.00 ...... 656.00 Luxembourg ...... Euro ...... 369.00 ...... 369.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 645.00 ...... 645.00 Total ...... 3,340.00 ...... 12,731.92 ...... 16,071.92 LARRY E. CRAIG, Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Dec. 31, 2006.

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Delegation Expenses: Mexico ...... Pesos ...... 6,318.00 ...... 6,318.00 Total ...... 6,318,00 ...... 6,318.00 HARRY REID, Chairman, Committee on Codel Reid, Apr. 19, 2007. * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State and the Department of Defense under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res 179 agreed to May 25 1997.

Senator Harry Reid: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00

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Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 548.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Senator Richard Durbin: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 71.00 ...... 71.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 383.00 ...... 383.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 Senator Kent Conrad: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecaudor ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Senator Judd Gregg: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Senator Robert Bennett: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Senator Ken Salazar: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Dr. John Eisold: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Lula Davis: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Jim Manley: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Marcela Urrutia: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Rich Verma: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 Sally Walsh: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 584.00 ...... 584.00 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 508.00 ...... 508.00 * Delegation Expenses: Bolivia ...... Boliviano ...... 22,145.19 ...... 22,145.19 Ecuador ...... Dollar ...... 10,844.05 ...... 10,844.05 Peru ...... Dollar ...... 31,191.07 ...... 31,191.07 Total ...... 15,541.00 ...... 64,180.31 ...... 79,721.31 HARRY REID, Majority Leader, Feb. 12, 2007. * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State, and the Department of Defense under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. h ORDER FOR REPORTING AND of statements and the introduction of Senate today, so I thank the Chair for RECORD TO REMAIN OPEN legislation until 1 p.m. presiding and I ask unanimous consent The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that the Senate stand adjourned under Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- pore. Without objection, it is so or- the previous order. imous consent that on Friday, May 4, dered. 2007, notwithstanding a recess or ad- f There being no objection, the Senate, journment of the Senate, Senate com- at 10:21 a.m., adjourned until Monday, ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, May 7, 2007, at 2:15 p.m. mittees may report Legislative and Ex- MAY 7, 2007, AT 2:15 P.M. ecutive Calendar business and that the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I know of RECORD remain open for the submission no further business to come before the

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RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT Medal, Navy Humanitarian Medal, Alpha Phi They were lead by Head Coach Charles Wil- OF CAPTAIN LANGSTON D. SMITH Alpha Man of the Year in 1976, 1982 and liams, two Assistant Coaches, Ella Hamilton 1996, Nominated for the NAACP Springard and Mary Elmore. The managers, Felecia HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Award in 2002, and Outstanding African Amer- Jones, Paula Galloway, Ambroshia Hope, ican Alumni (Torch of Excellence Award), Col- Kenyon Butler, and Bryan Hargrove, assisted OF MISSISSIPPI lege of Dentistry, University of Kentucky in the team in their endeavors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2005. In addition to the team’s accomplishments, Thursday, May 3, 2007 Captain Langston Delano Smith has gar- there were some players who received indi- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam nered the personal and professional respect of vidual recognition: Sarita Cooper and Veronica Speaker, I would like to recognize the work of his community, patients, and colleagues. I Walker received All-District, All-Conference, Captain Langston D. Smith, who has com- would like to commend Captain Langston and All-State; and Laneisha Jennie received pleted 30 years of active duty in the Dental Delano Smith for his 30 years of service in the All-Conference and All-State. Corps of the United States Navy. Dental Corps of the United States Navy, and I would like to take this time to commend Captain Langston Delano Smith was born in wish him much success in his future endeav- and congratulate the Indianola Gentry High the Richland Community of Pickens in Holmes ors. School ‘‘Lady Rams’’ Girls Basketball Team County, Mississippi. He is the eldest of six f for being the Mississippi High School Activities children born to the late Mr. James A. Smith, Association Grand Slam Champions. They Sr. and Mrs. Elma Maxine Howard Smith. He CONGRATULATING THE INDIANOLA have brought pride to their school, city, and attended Humphreys County McNair Elemen- GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL ‘‘LADY State. tary School and William Sullivan High School, RAMS’’ GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM formerly Durant Attendance Center. f Captain Smith received his Bachelor of HONORING SOLDIERS FROM THE Science Degree in Biology from Jackson State HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON SENTINEL PLATOON OF THE 2– University in 1967. After obtaining his B.S. de- OF MISSISSIPPI 174TH AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY gree, he taught science for a year in the Jack- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BATTALION son Public School District in Jackson, Mis- Thursday, May 3, 2007 sissippi. He, then, went on to Morehead State University, in Morehead, Kentucky, where he Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE earned a Master of Science Degree in Biology Speaker. I would like to congratulate the OF OHIO in 1969 and a Master of Higher Education in Indianola Gentry High School ‘‘Lady Rams’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Administration in 1973. While attending More- Girls Basketball Team and Head Coach Thursday, May 3, 2007 head State, he was an Assistant Professor of Charles Williams for their perfect 2006–2007 Biology and the Assistant Director of Housing Season, 4A State Championship and Mis- Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker, today, May 3, at the university. sissippi High School Activities Association 2007, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to In September 1973, Captain Smith entered Grand Slam Championship. welcome home 13 members of the Ohio Army dental school at the University of Kentucky The Indianola Gentry High School ‘‘Lady National Guard’s Sentinel Platoon of the 2– and graduated in 1977 with his DMD degree. Rams’’ Girls Basketball Team had a stellar 174th Air Defense Artillery Battalion. After graduating from the University of Ken- basketball season this year. They began the These brave men deserve the thanks and tucky, he entered active duty and received or- season ranked No. 2 in The Clarion-Ledger admiration of our nation for the sacrifices they ders to the Naval Training Center in San Super 10, and finished 40–0 to become the have made as part of Operation Iraqi Free- Diego, California. From 1982 to 1987, Capt. first Mississippi High School Activities Associa- dom. I know I speak for many when I say that Smith was an Adjunct Associate Professor of tion team (boys or girls) to go unbeaten since we are forever indebted to the heroism exhib- Biology at Chapman College. In 1987, he re- the Yazoo County Lady Panthers did it in the ited by: SGT Adam D. Binckley, SGT Clinton ceived orders to the National Naval Dental 1999–2000 season. In the process, the Class O. Bozenske, SGT Eric M. Coffman, SPC School in Bethesda, Maryland, where he com- 4A State Champion Lady Rams staked their Christopher S. Dearth, SPC Adam C. Dick, pleted his residency. claim as the undisputed best team in Mis- SGT Daniel S. Holdren, SPC Bryan D. Lee, Captain Langston Smith, in 2002, reported sissippi by knocking off the 5A Champions, SPC Todd W. McCutcheon, SGT Kyle W. to the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as Di- Murrah High School ‘‘Lady Mustangs’’ Girls McDaniels, SFC Kevin L. Mettler, SSG Nathan rector of Clinical Operations Division for Navy Basketball Team of Jackson, ranked No. 1 in A. Stewart, SGT Christopher J. Weeks, and Dentistry, later becoming Director of Health the Super 10 and No. 14 nationally by USA SGT Shawn E. Wiseman. care Support, with the responsibility for coordi- Today, in a 63–58 victory. I commend these Guardsmen for heeding nating planning and policy for Naval dental On the journey to be the Mississippi State the call to serve our nation, and I applaud care. Captain Smith is currently assigned as Championship, the Lady Rams won the their families for simultaneously sacrificing Director of Clinical Services in the Office of In- Coahoma County Tournament, the Ram Holi- alongside of their loved ones. So often the tegration, National Capitol Area in Bethesda, day Classic Tournament, the NCAC Tour- parents, spouses, and children of deployed Maryland. nament, the Division 3–4A Tournament, the soldiers and reservists are the support sys- Captain Langston Smith is a very accom- North State Tournament, and of course the 4A tems our men and women need to accomplish plished man. He is a member of a number of State Tournament and the Mississippi High the difficult tasks that they are asked to under- professional organizations, including the Amer- School Activities Association Grand Slam take. ican Dental Association, American Association Championship. The 13 men I’ve named should be forever of Endodontists, American Board of The Lady Rams had a phenomenal group of proud of the commitment, courage, and Endodontics; and, social and civic organiza- people that lead them to the championship. strength of character that they possess. Their tions, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma The basketball team consisted of Sarita Coo- selflessness should serve as an example to us Pi Phi Fraternity, and Colesville United Meth- per, Veronica Walker, Laneisha Jennie, Jerrica all. odist Church. He has received a number of Crawford, Brittney Crawford, Jasmine Walker, Again, I offer my most sincere gratitude to military and non-military awards, which in- Ashney Simpson, Jessica Huggins, Chrysan- the 13 members of the Ohio Army National cludes the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service themum Hawthorne, Cecily Hutchenson, Guard’s Sentinel Platoon of the 2–174th Air Medal with Gold Star, Navy Commendation Brizanna Washington, and Taconka Johnson. Defense Artillery Battalion.

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Madam copters and as a result of his business en- f Speaker, I rise today to recognize Rob Ratner deavors, Jordan started to fly helicopters when on the occasion of his retirement from teach- he was 15 years old. At the age of 16, Jordan WELCOMING PRIME MINISTER LEE ing. For 35 years Mr. Ratner has been a conducted and completed his first solo flight. HSIEN LOONG OF SINGAPORE teacher, serving the last 22 years with the He earned his pilot’s license at 17 years old Mineola Public School District with passion and he also earned his multi-engine instru- HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ and commitment. Mr. Ratner began his teach- ment license. The following year, he received OF TEXAS ing career in 1974 with the William Floyd his commercial pilot’s license. After obtaining IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School District, eventually serving as Music his commercial pilot’s license, Jordan decided Thursday, May 3, 2007 Chairperson. In 1987, Mr. Ratner was ap- to pursue another business endeavor. Jordan pointed Mineola’s Director of Performing and subsequently became involved with residential Mr. ORTIZ. Madam. Speaker, I rise as Fine Arts. private money lending. Presently, Jordan at Chairman of the Singapore Caucus to wel- Mr. Ratner has been a brilliant asset to his the age of 24 years old is the CEO of Dia- come Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong of colleagues, the Long Island music community, mond Bay Investments. Singapore on the occasion of his visit to the and particularly to the students he has influ- In addition to his professional endeavors, United States. Our friends in Singapore have enced and taught. The Mineola Arts Depart- Jordan also supports several philanthropic or- always been great allies. Our two countries ment has not only grown under his leadership, ganizations and charities in Southern Nevada. share a common vision of promoting peace, it has flourished. Mr. Ratner’s goal has always He is very active with the Big Brothers, Big stability, security, and prosperity—not only in been the intellectual and emotional develop- Sister’s Program as well as the Candle Light- the Asia Pacific Region—but also throughout ment of his students through the arts; a goal ers Childhood Cancer Foundation. Further- the world. which he has certainly achieved. Even in re- more, Jordan’s first book about his profes- During Prime Minister Lee’s previous visit, tirement, he will continue to educate through sional experiences, The Maverick Millionaire, he affirmed his countries continued commit- teaching college courses in school administra- is due out in June. ment to peace and security by signing with tion and the arts as well as educational con- Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Jor- President Bush the ‘‘Strategic Framework sulting. Currently, he is preparing to record a dan Wirsz. His professional success and phil- Agreement between the United States of jazz CD with his two sons. anthropic pursuits are truly commendable. I America and the Republic of Singapore for a The future of this country depends on the applaud his efforts, congratulate him for his Closer Cooperation Partnership in Defense hopes and dreams of its children, and our extraordinary success and wish him the best and Security.’’ This agreement formalized the community and our nation are enhanced by in his future endeavors. growing bilateral security and defense relation- the contributions of talented, passionate and f ship in counterterrorism, counter-proliferation committed teachers like Rob Ratner. of weapons of mass destruction, joint military f TRIBUTE TO MR. ALEC ORNSTEIN exercises, policy dialogues, and shared defense technology. PERSONAL EXPLANATION HON. STEVE ISRAEL Home to the world’s busiest port, Singapore OF NEW YORK has consistently demonstrated its commitment HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to maritime security. It was a founding mem- OF TEXAS ber of Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 3, 2007 program that aims to interdict shipments of Thursday, May 3, 2007 Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today weapons of mass destruction-related materials to honor Mr. Alec Ornstein, who will be recog- and was the first Asian country to join the Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, due to per- nized tomorrow on Long Island by the Long Is- Container Security Initiative (CSI), a series of sonal health reasons, I was unable to vote land Builders Institute. bilateral, reciprocal agreements that allow U.S. during the following rollcall votes. Had I been Mr. Ornstein is a leader on Long Island. As Customs and Border Patrol officials to pre- present, I would have voted as indicated the co-founder of Ornstein Leyton Company, screen U.S.-bound containers. below. he has been involved in the real estate devel- The relationship between the United States Rollcall No. 273: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. 274: opment community for over 15 years. He is and Singapore extends beyond the current ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. 275: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. dedicated to offering a wide range of housing campaign against terrorism and is reinforced 276: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. 277: ‘‘No’’. Rollcall alternatives to hundreds of satisfied home by strong ties of commerce. Since entering No. 278: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. 279: ‘‘Yes’’. Roll- owners on Long Island and neighboring coun- into a Free Trade Agreement on January 1st, call No. 280: ‘‘No’’. Rollcall No. 281: ‘‘No’’. ties. Mr. Ornstein is committed to responsible 2004, commerce between the United States Rollcall No. 282: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. 283: economic development of Long Island and has and Singapore has strengthened. We are ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. 284: ‘‘No’’. Rollcall No. worked towards this goal as the President of Singapore’s second largest trading partner 285: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. 286: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall the Long Island Builders Institute. As the with more than 1,300 United States compa- No. 287: ‘‘No’’. Rollcall No. 288: ‘‘Yes’’. Roll- President of the LIBI, Mr. Ornstein has sup- nies currently operating in Singapore and call No. 289: ‘‘No’’. Rollcall No. 290: ‘‘No’’. ported the philosophy of protecting Long Is- many more seeking opportunities. Rollcall No. 291: ‘‘No’’. Rollcall No. 292: ‘‘No’’. land’s valuable resources and making our I would also like to commend Singapore for Rollcall No. 293: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. 294: community accessible to everyone. He has working with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Phil- ‘‘No’’. Rollcall No. 295: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. also taken on a new role as a member of the ippines and Thailand to organize the Associa- 296: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall No. 297: ‘‘Yes’’. Rollcall Board of Directors for the Long Island Housing tion of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). No. 298: ‘‘No’’. Rollcall No. 299: ‘‘Yes’’. Partnership. Since its inception forty years ago, the Asso- f Mr. Ornstein has also taken on significant ciation has accelerated economic growth, so- PAYING TRIBUTE TO JORDAN charitable and philanthropic causes. He and cial progress and cultural development in the WIRSZ his family established the Ornstein Scholarship region, and it has promoted regional peace Fund at his alma mater, Syracuse University. and stability among countries in the region. As HON. JON C. PORTER For the past nineteen years, he has bestowed the organization celebrates its 40th Anniver- OF NEVADA the American Jewish Committee’s Franklin H. sary, I applaud them for their leadership and Ornstein Humanitarian of the Year Award to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wish them many more years of success. those that have battled racism and inequality I wish Prime Minister Lee and the Singapore Thursday, May 3, 2007 in our communities. Mr. Ornstein has held ex- delegation a prosperous visit. I know this Con- Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today ecutive positions and served on many philan- gress will continue to strengthen the friendship to honor Jordan Wirsz for being honored by thropic boards in the past, including Long and cooperation between our two countries.

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THE INTRODUCTION OF A BILL Together with her husband Albert, Vera President Bush and Vice-President DICK CHE- THAT WILL ADDRESS THE NEED raised seven children in Somerville. During her NEY. The cheese stands alone. FOR A FOURTH PERMANENT many years in the community, she worked to The $1.3 billion for east and west bank JUDGESHIP FOR THE DISTRICT improve it in so many ways. Most notably, levee protection and coastal protections isn’t OF HAWAII Vera volunteered in elementary school class- pork. rooms for more than twenty years, first at the The $30 million for K–12 education assist- HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO Winter Hill School and later at the Little Flower ance has been debated and has been OF HAWAII School. She devoted countless hours after her deemed essential. The $25 million for Small Business Administration disaster loans will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES own children were grown to making a difference in the lives of the young students she help rebuild. The $80 million for HUD rental Thursday, May 3, 2007 helped. Many of those young people have sto- assistance will bring people home. The $4.3 Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, I rise today ries of their own about how Vera took the time billion for FEMA disaster recovery grants is an to introduce with Congressman ABERCROMBIE to help them whenever they were in need. emergency for our fellow Americans in Lou- a companion measure to legislation that will Vera has always been concerned about the isiana and Mississippi who have been waiting soon be introduced by Senators INOUYE and quality of life in her community and was very 18 months for you to keep your promise to re- AKAKA that would convert the fourth temporary involved in Somerville Citizens for Adequate build Louisiana and Mississippi. judgeship for the District of Hawaii to perma- Transportation. In this capacity, she worked to Mr. President, you were wrong to veto this nent judgeship status. lessen the impact of the highway on local bill. I have been to New Orleans seven times The fourth temporary judgeship for the Dis- streets and fought against its expansion into and I am going back in June. Sadly, every trict of Hawaii was created in 1990 by Public Somerville’s Inner Belt. time I have been back it looks the same—like Law 101–650. Although, the judges appointed Vera is also very active in local politics, a war zone. to temporary judgeships have lifetime appoint- closely following all of the local contests. Vera It’s unbelievable that 18 months have ments, legislation creating temporary judge- always makes the time to do more than just passed and the most basic human needs are ships usually specifies that the first vacancy in cast a ballot. She volunteers for her cannot yet met; 18 months later and residents are the district cannot be filled after a certain date. didates of choice, holding signs, stuffing enve- not able to move back, there is still debris ev- In the 1990 bill, this time frame was deter- lopes and spreading the word about her can- erywhere and people go without electricity; 18 mined to be ten years after each temporary didate’s positions. months later and there are impassable roads, judgeship was filled. That meant that Hawaii Vera possesses extraordinary organizational no clean running water, and not enough could not fill a temporary vacancy occurring skills, and made the challenges of raising schools and teachers; 18 months later and no after October 2004. seven children seem effortless, regardless of street signs, toxic fumes in the air and not Currently, the District of Hawaii has four ac- the circumstances. She kept seven needles enough police officers; 18 months later this is tive judges. However, if any of these judges threaded with different colors in her pin cush- unacceptable. become inactive, by taking senior status or ion at all times, ready to fix a loose button or The President has been wrong about every otherwise, the district will not be able to re- a torn sleeve at a moment’s notice—an anec- major claim he has made, why should we be- place that judge because of the ten-year limi- dote that her friends and family say best illus- lieve anything he has to say now? The Presi- tation, which has long passed. This would trates her superior ability to multi-task. dent said Iraq had weapons of mass destruc- place a great burden on not only the three re- It is my privilege to have known Vera for tion, and he was wrong. The President said al maining active judges, but also on the litigants many years and I wish her a very happy 100th Qaeda was tied to Iraq, and he was wrong. themselves, especially civil litigants. Due to birthday. The President said a liberated Iraq would the right to speedy trial, felony cases regularly f bring stability to the region, and he was bump civil trials off the calendar, leading to wrong. The President said we would be treat- long delays to get to court. Civil cases include IRAQ SUPPLEMENTAL BILL ed as liberators, and he was wrong. The disputes involving personal injury, civil rights, President said oil revenues would pay for the the environment, business, and other non- HON. CORRINE BROWN war, and he was wrong. The President said criminal matters. OF FLORIDA ‘‘Mission Accomplished,’’ and he was wrong. The Judicial Conference of the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The President was wrong to veto this bill. States has recommended that Hawaii’s fourth My colleagues on the other side made Thursday, May 3, 2007 temporary judgeship be converted to perma- statements over and over again about how we nent status. The conversion is included in the Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Madam should pass a ‘‘clean’’ supplemental bill. I 2007 Judicial Conference Judgeship Biennial Speaker, I would like to begin with a quote would like to ask them what is wrong with giv- Recommendation. In its 2003 recommenda- from Coretta Scott King: ‘‘Struggle is a never ing the residents of Louisiana and Mississippi tion, the Judicial Conference stated that the ending process. Freedom is never really won. the money they deserve? I’ve been an elected District of Hawaii weighted caseloads per You earn it and win it in every generation.’’ official for 25 years and I’ve never seen a judgeship will be over 600 should that district I rise today to talk about one of America’s clean bill. It is clear to me from watching the lose a judgeship. As the caseload for the dis- priorities in the emergency supplemental ap- Republicans that he who holds the gold holds trict has since increased, it is imperative that propriations bill. And that is to fulfill the prom- the power. Congress act on this matter as quickly as pos- ise to help rebuild Louisiana and Mississippi If the President or my Republican col- sible. from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. leagues would have done their job 18 months I look forward to working with my colleagues In August of 2005, the American people saw ago, we wouldn’t need to have these extra on this and other initiatives that will address something that was hard to believe. They saw funds in the supplemental bill. It is shameful our need for additional federal judgeships a U.S. Government that was incompetent, a that the very people who write the checks and across the country. government that was inept and a government pay taxes in our cities are not getting the f that didn’t care about its own people. Unfortu- money they deserve. I remember the Presi- nately, 2 days ago, President Bush vetoed the dent’s press conference in Jefferson Square in TRIBUE TO VERA DeANGELIS emergency supplemental bill and showed the New Orleans and his promise to rebuild. His American people that things haven’t changed. veto showed the America people, once again, HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO After the President vetoed the bill, he had that he has no intention of living up to that OF MASSACHUSETTS the audacity to make the following statement: promise. The Democratic majority has done IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘. . . the bill is loaded with billions of dollars our job by passing this bill. Sadly, the resi- in non-emergency spending that has nothing dents of Louisiana and Mississippi will have to Thursday, May 3, 2007 to do with fighting the war on terror. Congress keep on waiting on you to remember your Mr. CAPUANO. Madam Speaker, I rise should debate these spending measures on promise. today to honor Vera DeAngelis on the occa- their own merits—and not as part of an emer- The good citizens of Louisiana and Mis- sion of her 100th birthday. I have had the gency funding bill for our troops.’’ sissippi demand good government that is re- honor of knowing Vera for many years and am Only two people in the country believe that sponsible and caring and walks the walk and proud to call her a friend. we are winning the war in Iraq—they are not just talks to the talk.

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The result of exposure to toxic chemicals on the Thursday, May 3, 2007 creation of ‘‘John’s Closet,’’ a unique organiza- job. Lou Papan played a key role in estab- Mr. FORTUN˜ O. Madam Speaker, I rise tion that collected clothing for disabled and lishing and expanding California’s public trans- today to pay tribute to an outstanding group of poor children, was but one example of how portation agencies, carried legislation to en- young leaders, ‘‘EI Congreso de Lideres de Lou Papan shouldered his community’s con- sure reliability of regional water delivery sys- Puerto Rico,’’ whose work should serve as an cerns in order to help make everyone’s life tems, and submitted bills aimed at encour- example to us all. Throughout their years of just a little better. aging conservation and recycling, among hard work and dedication this group of stu- Madam Speaker, Lou Papan was born in many other contributions. Lou Papan also dents has forged an exemplary path towards Springfield, Massachussetts, as Elias served as the Chairman of the Banking and the future. We all know the importance of Papandricoupolos. His parents were Greek im- Finance Committee, where he spearheaded strong leadership and the benefit it can be- migrants and his own name was accidentally efforts to support independent banking institu- stow our society, and as we move towards the changed to ‘‘Louis’’ by a doctor who did not tions. future, it is reassuring to know that admirable recognize the original name on a form. Lou In 1996 he was granted the Ellis Island leadership is alive and well in the lives of our Papan spoke only Greek when he began ele- Medal of Honor given by the National Ethnic younger citizens. It is of great importance to mentary school. Coalition of Organizations to ethnic Americans recognize the work of those young leaders As a young man, Lou Papan served in the who have made significant contributions to this who continuously demonstrate their worth to U.S. Army. Family lore has it that fellow sol- country. the community by helping others achieve their diers kidded the young man about the length In another effort to recognize his public potential, as they strive to fulfill their dreams, of his last name, saying that the 16 letters service, the California Legislature renamed a and enrich our society. nearly wrapped all the way around his helmet. section of Highway 1, from the Daly City bor- In 2006, the Puerto Rico State Legislature He later earned a degree in economics from der south through the City of Pacifica along recognized their outstanding service and con- Syracuse University and during the Korean the scenic coast, as the ‘‘Louis J. Papan High- tributions as part of the ‘‘Week of Business War, was an officer in the Air Force. He then way.’’ He is given credit for successfully secur- and Professionals.’’ In 2006, ‘‘EI Congreso de went to Georgetown Law School. His govern- ing funding to purchase beachfront property in Lideres de Puerto Rico’’ expanded their efforts ment service continued with the FBI, which Pacifica for the State Parks system. globally and across our Nation by helping to sent him to San Francisco where he met his Madam Speaker, Lou Papan lived a big, at establish a sister organization, ‘‘The Congress wife and where he settled. times boisterous life. His dedication to public of Leaders of Florida.’’ The Puerto Rico Madam Speaker, Lou Papan left the FBI to service speaks for itself and his impact on the Chamber of Commerce has awarded this embark on a business career that was highly people and politics of California are now part group with the Zenit Award, declaring them successful in banking, insurance and real es- of history. He is survived by his daughters the Best Education and Leadership program of tate. He was a co-founder of the Peninsula Virgina ‘‘Gina’’ Papan and Diane Papan, son- Service to the Community. Bank of Commerce. His first elected office in-law Dan Latini and granddaughter Alexa I ask my fellow Members of Congress to was as a member of the Daly City Council. In Papan Latini. join me in recognizing this group of young 1972, he took the leap to the California State His daughter Gina says her dad ‘‘was the leaders and encouraging them to continue Assembly. real deal.’’ Madam Speaker, I agree whole- their work for a better tomorrow. May we all Lou Papan’s political career is full of dy- heartedly with that assessment. Lou Papan learn from their example, hard work and dedi- namic successes as well as controversial was a unique and dynamic personality who cation to our future. emotions. His legacy is one of ‘‘hardball poli- made his mark on his home, his county, his f tics’’ in which legislators were strongly encour- state and his country. I urge my colleagues in aged to support the political policies of their the House of Representatives to join me in A TRIBUTE TO LOUIS J. PAPAN party. Known as ‘‘The Enforcer’’ for his ability recognizing the contributions of this fellow poli- to shepherd votes, Lou Papan’s shadow was tician and servant of the public. HON. TOM LANTOS cast large in Sacramento, over both oppo- f OF CALIFORNIA nents and supporters. PAYING TRIBUTE TO PAUL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His political goal to become a State Senator was never realized, although he tried on two WORKMAN Thursday, May 3, 2007 occasions. Madam Speaker, this gregarious, Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise with sometimes garrulous politician left the State HON. JON C. PORTER sadness today to share with my colleagues in Assembly in 1986 to run for State Senate. He OF NEVADA the House news of the death of a California failed in that effort, but in 1996, he easily re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public servant from my home district. Lou captured his former Assembly seat. As a foot- Papan, known as the ‘‘Dean’’ of the California note to his legislative legacy, Lou Papan be- Thursday, May 3, 2007 State Assembly, died unexpectedly on Satur- came one of the longest-serving politicians in Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today day, April 28, 2007. He was 78 years old. recent California history, having served time to honor my good friend Paul Workman who Lou Papan was practically a force of nature both before and after voters approved term was named the Small Business Administra- in state and local politics. His distinguished limits. As the Chairman of the powerful As- tion’s Financial Services Champion of the life’s work included service to his country as a sembly Rules Committee, Lou Papan wielded Year for the State of Nevada. member of the Armed Forces, his professional considerable power over the day-to-day activi- Paul, who serves as Executive Vice Presi- career with the FBI, a successful banking and ties of the California Legislature. His position dent and Director of Sales for Business Bank business experience and ultimately, serving and political style often resulted in decidedly Nevada, has worked in the banking industry two decades as a State Assemblyman from mixed reviews, but almost everyone agreed for more than 30 years. Paul’s experiential un- California’s 19th District. that he was an effective leader. derstanding of the banking world has led him Madam Speaker, this big, burly bear of a It was during his Assembly tenure that the to become an integral component of the Busi- man was also known for his enormous heart California Capitol Building was renovated and ness Bank of Nevada leadership team. Busi- and his devotion to his family. The father of a upgraded through a six-year, $67 million effort. ness Bank of Nevada, considered one of the seriously disabled son, Lou Papan was well A plaque bearing his name testifies to his suc- best performing independent banks in Nevada known along Highway 80 as he commuted be- cessful oversight of that project. and throughout the country, operates through tween Sacramento and Millbrae, making a Madam Speaker, it is difficult to capture a 7 branch offices in the state, Loan Production point of being home every night to help his life of public service in these few short words, Offices in Arizona, and is in its 12th year of wife Irene with the added complexities of life but let me say that during his 20-year career operation. parents of seriously ill children often face. in the California Assembly, Lou Papan cham- In addition to his professional work, Paul John died in 1981 at the age of 21 and it is pioned the causes of children, including legis- has remained active in civic endeavors for the

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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Madam good friend Paul Workman. His contributions Speaker, I rise today to recognize Lee Hood to both the Nevada business and civic com- SPEECH OF for the many accomplishments he has made munities are commendable and I wish him HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL in his work with science and biotechnology. In continued success. April, Mr. Hood was awarded the 2006–2007 OF NEW YORK f Washington State LASER Science Education IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Advocate Award for an individual. HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 The Science Education Advocate Award is MENTS OF MAURY DOBBIE given to individuals and organizations who ex- The House in Committee of the Whole hibit outstanding advocacy for science edu- HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE House on the State of the Union had under cation among the general public, or in the consideration the bill (H.R. 1867) to authorize education system. Mr. Hood has repeatedly OF COLORADO appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2010 for the National Science Foundation, shown that he is an advocate for science education and has put into action his belief that Thursday, May 3, 2007 and for other purposes: Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, lately it seems academics have four major responsibilities: Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I rise as if science itself has been under attack. This scholarship, education, transfer of knowledge today to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of Administration seems determined to choose to society, and community leadership. Mr. Hood is the director of The Institute for Mrs. Maury Dobbie and congratulate her on policies that fly in the face of scientific con- Systems Biology in Seattle. In 1992, he receiving the Small Business Administration’s sensus. They have ignored science on the helped establish the University of Washing- Women in Business Champion Award. issue of stem cell research, abstinence-only At the age of 19 Mrs. Dobbie started her ton’s Department of Molecular Biotechnology. education, and mercury pollution. On climate first business and began a life of entrepre- In addition, he helped to establish several change, the White House went one step fur- neurship that would eventually lead to the es- other programs at the University including the ther. The Bush Administration hired a Big Oil tablishment of five different companies. Mrs. Partnership for Inquiry-based Science, and lobbyist to edit documents produced by cli- Dobbie currently owns MediaTech Produc- The Family Science program. mate scientists in an effort make climate tions, a multimedia production company in Providing quality education is key to in- change science seem less certain. These acts Fort Collins, Colorado. creasing America’s competitiveness and cre- have caused some in the scientific community Over the years, Mrs. Dobbie has served as ating a skilled, 21st century workforce. Today, to lose faith in our government. President of the Women’s Economic Develop- Mr. Hood is helping to give our students the ment Council and has garnered recognition I believe H.R. 1867, the National Science opportunity to excel in scientific studies by en- from a number of prestigious organizations. In Foundation Authorization Act of 2007, will help couraging the scientific community to support 2005, Mrs. Dobbie was recognized as the restore that trust. The bill will provide $21 bil- quality science education. Businesswoman of the Year by Office Depot lion for the National Science Foundation over Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize in its annual recognition of the nine top busi- the next three years to fund critical scientific Mr. Lee Hood for his outstanding work as an nesswomen in the nation. She has also been research. advocate for science education. I invite my honored as the first female recipient of the Mr. Chairman, I have seen how crucial this colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Emerging Entrepreneur Award in northern Col- funding can be right in my own district. The Hood on this great achievement. orado and was named the Woman Leader of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Colum- f Excellence in 1995. I am particularly im- bia University, a key unit of the Earth Institute NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION pressed by Mrs. Dobbie’s establishment of the at Columbia University, has worked in partner- AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 Young Women of the West program. This pro- ship with the National Science Foundation to facilitate new discoveries and fundamental gram fosters entrepreneurship among female SPEECH OF high school students and encourages these breakthroughs in Earth, Ocean and Atmos- young women to begin their own businesses. pheric Sciences that are critical for advancing HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY Mrs. Dobbie currently serves as the Chief the understanding of the Earth’s dynamic sys- OF NEW YORK Executive Officer of Northern Colorado Eco- tems. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic Development Corporation. In her role This work has allowed for a better under- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 as CEO, Mrs. Dobbie dedicates her time to standing of volcanoes, earthquakes, and geo- logic faults. Lamont Doherty has also furthered The House in Committee of the Whole strengthening existing employers, supporting House on the State of the Union had under expansion projects and marketing northern our understanding of the effects of global consideration the bill (H.R. 1867) to authorize Colorado to new employers. Prior to her ap- warming by mapping massive sub-glacial appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010 pointment as CEO, she served as both a lakes in Antarctica and studying their role in for the National Science Foundation, and for board member and chairperson of this organi- the loss of ice sheets. The Observatory has other purposes: zation. also developed new geochemical techniques Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise today In addition to her many professional accom- to allow the mapping of past ice sheets which to support the McNerney-Giffords amendment. plishments, Mrs. Dobbie has selflessly dedi- will help us better understand how the ice This amendment establishes a new competi- cated her time and talents by serving on the sheets on Greenland and Western Antarctica tive grants program specifically for Hispanic- boards of a number of civic organizations in- will react to increased global temperatures. serving Institutions at the National Science cluding the United Way, Rotary and Hope Now, more than ever, it is essential we in- Foundation. Lives Cancer Center. She has also served on crease our understanding of how our planetary I would like to thank Representative the advisory board of Front Range Community systems interact and function as a whole. By MCNERNEY and Representative GIFFORDS for College. As a second degree black belt, Mrs. providing the funds the NSF needs, we are in- their leadership in offering this amendment, Dobbie has even earned a spot on the U.S. vesting in research vital to our national inter- which will increase opportunities for so many Olympic Taekwondo team. Mrs. Dobbie is ests. Hopefully, we are also sending a signal undergraduate students. This amendment will married to Steve Dobbie and has two grown to the scientific community that their work is focus attention on the need to involve more children. essential to us as policy makers and to us as Hispanic students in the science field by cre- Madam Speaker, it is an honor to represent Americans. ating a specific program for Hispanic-serving Mrs. Dobbie in Congress. Her entrepreneur- I urge my colleagues to support this impor- Institutions to receive infrastructure develop- ship and commitment to strengthening the tant legislation. ment funding.

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I would also like to thank Chairman GOR- stitutions Undergraduate Program, which was The compromise language was adopted by DON, Subcommittee Chairman BAIRD, and the envisioned as being parallel to the existing the full Committee on Energy and Commerce staff at the Science and Technology Com- Historically Black Colleges and Universities without objection during its consideration of mittee for their assistance in drafting this Undergraduate Program and the Tribal Col- H.R. 493. I am pleased that this language is amendment, and for their commitment to in- leges Program, and would include Hispanic- included in the bill we are considering on the creasing participation of minorities in the Serving Institutions, Native Hawaiian institu- floor today. science and technology fields. tions, Native Alaskan institutions, and all other I encourage all Members to support H.R. Hispanic-serving Institutions serve the ma- institutions serving ‘‘a substantial number of 493 and I look forward to its soon becoming jority of the nearly two million Hispanic stu- minority students’’. Unfortunately, the National law. dents enrolled in college today, and many of Science Foundation did not implement the f these institutions offer associate, under- provision. graduate, and graduate programs and degrees This amendment explicitly establishes a His- WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND in the science, technology, engineering, and panic-Serving Institutions Undergraduate Pro- BURROS SALE AND SLAUGHTER mathematics fields. The Hispanic-Serving In- gram. The language would capture the com- PROHIBITION stitutions Undergraduate Program created by ponents of the successful HBCU-Under- SPEECH OF this amendment will allow these colleges and graduate Program, allowing Hispanic-Serving universities to access the funding they need to Institutions to achieve this same level of suc- HON. BOB ETHERIDGE enhance their educational programs. cess. The result of the amendment is that now OF NORTH CAROLINA In my district alone, about 10,000 students the National Science Foundation will be able IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES attend Hispanic-Serving Institutions offering to offer three similar programs for three dif- Thursday, April 26, 2007 degrees in these science fields. Students at ferent types of minority-serving institutions, al- institutions throughout Queens and the Bronx, lowing Hispanic Serving Institutions to respond The House in Committee of the Whole including Lehman College, Bronx Community House on the State of the Union had under to a proposal solicitation tailored for them consideration the bill (H.R. 249) to restore College, Hostos Community College, alone. the prohibition on the sale and slaughter of LaGuardia Community College, Vaughn Col- I applaud the establishment of a Hispanic- wild and free-roaming horses and burros: lege of Aeronautics and Technology, and the Serving Institutions Undergraduate Program to Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Chairman, I rise today College of Mount Saint Vincent, like those all achieve the goal of increased minority partici- in support of H.R. 249. across the country, will benefit from increased pation in the sciences, and I urge passage of This legislation is critical to preserving a part access to funding to improve these degree this excellent amendment by Representatives of America’s roots, and it is an important sym- programs. MCNERNEY and GIFFORDS. bol of the rugged, wild, and freedom that is This amendment corrects a long-standing f the American West. As old as the red rock on inequality at the National Science Foundation. the canyon walls, and as reliable as the sun Unlike their counterparts of Historically Black GENETIC INFORMATION NONDISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2007 rising in the clear western sky, America’s wild Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and free-roaming horses and burros on our and Universities, Hispanic-serving Institutions SPEECH OF public lands are part of our nation’s fabric and have not benefited from a specific program to history. provide them with grants for research, cur- HON. DIANA DeGETTE H.R. 249, a bill to protect wild free-roaming riculum, and infrastructure development. OF COLORADO horses and burros, will expressly prohibit the Without access to targeted capacity-building IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sale, transfer, or slaughter for commercial grants, Hispanic-Serving Institutions have dif- Wednesday, April 25, 2007 product processing of any freeroaming horse ficulty increasing the ranks of Hispanics in the or burro on U.S. public lands. Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I rise in science, technology, engineering, and mathe- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. strong support of H.R 493, the ‘‘Genetic Infor- matics fields, where they have been histori- 249. cally underrepresented. Studies show that His- mation Nondiscrimination Act of 2007.’’ panics earn less than 3 percent of doctorates This bill will protect people from discrimina- f in these areas, compared to more than 50 tion in securing health insurance or employ- BING SUM WONG percent by non-Hispanic whites. ment based on their genetic make-up. Such This amendment also goes to the heart of discrimination is wrong and should not be tol- HON. JOE BACA erated. I am proud to support a bill that would the Innovation Agenda spearheaded by OF CALIFORNIA ELOSI outlaw it. I applaud Representative SLAUGHTER Speaker P and the new Democratic Coa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lition in the House to increase our nation’s and Representative BIGGERT for their hard competitiveness and create more math and work in bringing this bill to the floor today. Thursday, May 3, 2007 science graduates. During consideration of H.R 493 by the Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I stand here To maintain our global competitiveness, we Committee on Energy and Commerce, of today to honor and remember a loving hus- need to increase our pool of scientists, mathe- which I am a member, a concern was raised band and father, successful businessman, and maticians, and engineers. We can do this by by Representative STUPAK. The concern re- dedicated community activist, Mr. Bing Sum ensuring that Hispanics, the youngest and lated to genetic discrimination dealing with Wong. fastest-growing ethnic population group in the embryos or fetuses, as well as adopted chil- Bing passed away on April 24, 2007, in San nation, are prepared with the knowledge and dren and those in the process of being adopt- Bernardino, California. He was 95 years old. skills that will contribute to our nation’s future ed. Like Representative STUPAK, I do not want Bing spent his early childhood years in economic strength, security and global leader- to allow insurance companies to use genetic Kwangtung, China, and at the age of 13, ship. information to discriminate. Period. moved with his father to San Bernardino. This grants program will educate and train a I worked out language with Representative From this humble beginning, Bing went on new generation of experts in the science, STUPAK to amend H.R. 493, which addressed to become one of the most successful busi- technology, engineering and mathematics his concerns in a mutually acceptable way. nessmen in San Bernardino, as well as a areas. By engaging Hispanic-Serving Institu- This language says that individuals cannot be great friend to the community. tions in this process, we can reach out to and discriminated against as a result of genetic in- Bing opened his first restaurant in 1933, in involve more of the Hispanic educational com- formation gleaned prior to birth. It further says Calexico. In 1956, after more than 20 years in munity. that women cannot be discriminated against the restaurant business, Bing and his wife The National Science Foundation, through as a result of the genetic information of a Ting opened Bing’s famous Cathay Inn, lo- its undergraduate and graduate programs, can fetus, embryo, adopted child, or child they are cated on Highland Avenue. The restaurant assist Hispanic-Serving Institutions in devel- in the process of adopting. At the same time, was a huge success, and gave Bing the op- oping programs to prepare current and future it does not create a new legal status or con- portunity to focus on one of his true passions, generations of Hispanics and other minority vey new legal rights to fetuses or embryos. education. professionals in the sciences. Thus, I feel it provides the proper balance be- In 1963, the Bing Wong scholarship founda- In the National Science Foundation Author- tween providing protections from genetic dis- tion was formed. Since then, more than ization Act of 2002, Congress authorized the crimination while not addressing other non- $600,000 has been distributed to students pur- Foundation to establish a Minority Serving In- germane issues. suing education. Today, the scholarships are

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Over the years, Congress has improved in- Thursday, May 3, 2007 He has received numerous awards for his centives for employer-based retirement and contributions to the San Bernardino commu- Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, today I rise to pension plans by providing more flexibility, in- nity, including an honorary degree of Doctor of introduce a private immigration relief bill for creasing the limits, and lessening the adminis- Humane Letters from Cal State San several Chicagoans who remain in daily jeop- trative burdens. Still, about one in four em- Bernardino. The Norman F. Feldheym Library ardy because they seek a path to citizenship ployees who have access to these successful board of directors named a lecture hall after in the United States. retirement vehicles do not take advantage of Bing in 1985, and an elementary school under Over the past few years, I have met with them. construction in San Bernardino was named several residents in my community and heard What is a much more difficult group to after him this year. detailed accounts of abuse by the Department reach, though, are the estimated 75 million Bing is survived by his wife of 76 years, of Homeland Security and the Immigration and workers who do not have access to these em- Ting Wong; his three daughters Nanci Wong, Customs Enforcement agency. ployer-based plans. That is why today we are Janice Lee, and Josephine Wong; nine grand- I was told stories of children being ripped filing legislation to create automatic payroll de- children, and twelve great-grandchildren. from the arms of their parents by immigration posit Individual Retirement Accounts, or IRA’s, Let us take the time to pay tribute to this enforcement officers toting machine guns and for workers who do not have access to em- wonderful man. Let us celebrate the life he aiming their weapons at family members. ployer-provided qualified pension plans. Our I was told stories of mothers who had lived lived and the example he led. bill would require employers to automatically in the United States for years, bore children, enroll employees in an ‘‘auto IRA’’ unless the The thoughts and prayers of my wife Bar- paid taxes and owned homes—but still faced employee opts out. These are ‘‘set it and for- bara, my family and I are with his family at this deportation because they hadn’t met all the get it’’ payroll deposit accounts. The non-par- time. standards required for citizenship in our coun- tisan Retirement Security Project has esti- try. mated that this proposal could raise net na- f There were numerous stories of immigrants tional savings by nearly $8 billion annually. who were being sponsored by their sick and We are, of course, sensitive to any in- PAYING TRIBUTE TO DEBRA ailing family members—mothers, husbands, SILLIK creased burden on small businesses, so the children and babies; who were thrown off the bill provides for a temporary tax credit for em- path towards citizenship because of tragic ill- ployers with less than 100 employees in order HON. JON C. PORTER nesses resulting in death. to offset the upfront administrative cost of es- Madam Speaker, we all understand the de- tablishing this program. Only employers with OF NEVADA bate on illegal immigration strikes considerable at least 10 employees, which have been in emotion and debate; however, my legislation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES business for at least two years, would be cov- today is in support of average people who ered by the bill. Further, the bill does not man- Thursday, May 3, 2007 were trying to do the right thing. date any matching contributions by employers Every name on this private bill: Elvira or any fiduciary responsibility for the manage- Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Arellano, Juan Carlos Arreguin, Martin Guer- ment of the accounts. It is our sincere hope ´ to honor Debra Sillik, President of the Amer- rero Barrios, Maria I. Benıtez, Francisco J. that once employers start participating, they ´ ican Indian Chamber of Commerce of Nevada, Castro, Jaime Cruz, Martha Davalos, Herminio will decide to convert these arrangements to ´ for giving a voice to minority small businesses. Davalos, Adan Disifredo Delvalle, Angel the broader 401(k) plans. The IRA contribution ´ Debra Sillik began her journey as President Espinosa, Veronica Lopez, Francisca Lino, limits are much lower than the 401(k) limits, so ´ of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce Maria A. Martın, Juan Jose Mesa, Maria business owners may see incentives to switch of Nevada just 7 months ago. Over this time, Natividad Loza, Blanca E. Nolte, Domenico to the bigger plans. Papaianni, Romina Perea, Juan Jose Rangel, she has made a major impact. Debra has Employers have the option of choosing a Sr., Dayron S. Rios Arenas, Araceli Zepeda, helped give the 9,556 American Indians and private sector manager for the auto IRA’s, but Doris Oneida Ulloa and Bladimir I. Caballero, Alaska Natives a voice in Nevada. She has allowing each employee the right to transfer, Arnulfo Alfaro, Consuelo and Juan Manuel provided them with employment and edu- or simply allowing the employee to designate Castellanos, Eliseo Pulido, Gilberto Romero, cational opportunities. American Indian busi- the provider at the outset. As a default, an op- Maria Liliana Rua-Saenz, Tomas F. Martinez- nesses have grown 56 percent in the Nevada tion similar to the successful and popular Thrift Garcia, Flor Crisostomo; Fatuma Karuma, area. In 1997 when this organization started, Savings Program would be established. Stanislaw Rychtarczyk, Slobodan Radanovich, they only had 1,231 businesses where as of The automatic enrollment feature is not 2002, they have 1,915 American Indian and Agustin Sanchez-Dominguez, are victims of circumstance. new. It builds upon the success of 401(k) auto Alaska Native-owed businesses. She also enrollment, promoted by the Pension Protec- began offering education workshops as well They all want a chance to stay with their families in the United States, make an honest tion Act of 2006. Many of the workers who will as scholarship opportunities. Debra holds benefit from our bill will likely be moderate to monthly networking meetings, educations living and pursue the American dream. I call on my colleagues to support this legislation lower-income workers. The proposal, which luncheons, job fairs, and awards banquet, and was jointly developed by Brookings Institution a Native American trade show. Debra has and the immediate consideration of immigrant visas, adjustments of status for permanent and Heritage Foundation scholars, has gar- worked hard to put together a board and has nered widespread support, including AARP increased the number of members partici- residence, and practical paths towards citizenship for the above immigrants. and the Minority Business Roundtable, and pating. Debra’s most recent achievement in- has been endorsed in New York Times edi- f cludes being honored as the Minority Small torials and by the Washington Times’ lead po- Business Champion of the Year. Through her INTRODUCTION OF AUTOMATIC litical correspondent. dedication and service, she has helped create IRA BILL Of the 75 million American workers who business opportunities for the Native American have no access to an employer plan, over 40 population in Nevada. HON. RICHARD E. NEAL million work for employers of at least 10 em- Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Debra OF MASSACHUSETTS ployees. And, only 10% of these workers actu- Sillik for her dedication to helping American In- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ally seek out their own IRA’s or other retire- dians thrive in Nevada. I congratulate her for ment savings vehicles. The auto IRA bill that her recent recognition by the Nevada District Thursday, May 3, 2007 we are proposing will reach this critical group Office of the U.S. Small Business Administra- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Madam Speak- of workers and hopefully help them start on tion and wish her the continued success. er, I rise to offer bipartisan legislation to create the road to retirement security. We urge our

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KETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP uating and moving on to college, they should Mrs. Weldon donated the first building take pride in the solid foundation they help SPEECH OF space in Jefferson City to be used for the edu- build and the standard they set. cation of handicapped children; first known as Again, I would like to congratulate the HON. JOHN S. TANNER the Goshorn Handicapped Center, it later Vanden High School Academic Decathlon OF TENNESSEE merged with other schools to become the Team for their monumental achievements and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Special Learning Center. She was also active for bringing the State Academic Decathlon Wednesday, May 2, 2007 in many other community and national asso- Title to Solano County. They represented their Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ciations and groups, including service as a school and community extremely well. Go Vi- join our colleagues in congratulating the Uni- board member of the Jefferson City Family kings! versity of Tennessee Lady Volunteers for their Y.M.C.A., the United Way of Central Missouri, 2007 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball the former Memorial Community Hospital f Championship. This team, under the leader- Board of Governors, the St. Mary’s Health Center Advisory Board, the Lincoln University WHY CHENEY SHOULD BE ship of head coach Pat Summitt, made Ten- IMPEACHED nesseans proud with their victory over the Rut- Advisory Council, the Jefferson City Housing gers Scarlet Knights. Authority, the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Coach Summitt, the winningest coach either Commerce, the Missouri Welfare Association, HON. WM. LACY CLAY men’s or women’s basketball, continues to and was responsible for the first cancer fund- OF MISSOURI lead some of the finest student athletes in the raising drive in Missouri. At the national level, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. The 2006–2007 Lady Vols team in- Mrs. Weldon was a member of the American Thursday, May 3, 2007 cluded Nicky Anosike, Alberta Auguste, Shan- Security Council, the American Saddlebred non Bobbitt, Elizabeth Curry, Alex Fuller, Alex Horse Association, the American Quarter Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I am a proud Hornbuckle, Cait McMahan, Candace Parker, Horse Association, and was involved with the cosponsor of H. Res. 333, the resolution to Dominique Redding and Sidney Spencer, led White House Conference on Children and Impeach Vice President DICK CHENEY. Four by Summitt, assistant head coach Holly Youth. years after the start of this war, it is obvious Warlick and assistants Nikki Caldwell and Madam Speaker, she was a valuable leader that Mr. CHENEY deliberately manipulated the Dean Lockwood. This group of dedicated play- in the community who was respected by ev- intelligence process to deceive Congress and ers and coaches played magnificently through- eryone who knew her. She was a dear friend the American people. At the urging of my con- out this entire basketball season and certainly of mine and will be greatly missed. I know the stituents in Missouri’s 1st Congressional Dis- earned their championship title. These young members of the House will join me in extend- trict, and from Americans across the country, women are shining examples of loyalty, dedi- ing heartfelt condolences to her family. I cosponsored Congressman KUCINICH’s reso- cation and teamwork. f lution because there is ample evidence that Mr. Speaker, I am an alumnus of the Uni- RECOGNIZING VANDEN HIGH Mr. CHENEY systematically evaded the truth versity of Tennessee and the UT basketball SCHOOL’S STATE CHAMPION and used scare tactics to build support for this program, and am proud to be an avid fan of ACADEMIC DECATHALON TEAM unjust war. Mr. CHENEY’s betrayal has resulted Tennessee Lady Vol basketball. I joined many in a tragic, unnecessary war that has already orange-and-white-clad Tennesseans April 3 HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER cost the lives of over 3,300 brave Americans watching as the Lady Volunteers captured OF CALIFORNIA and has cost the taxpayers over $400 billion. their seventh NCAA championship in the last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Vice President has taken the integrity out 20 years. These successful student athletes Thursday, May 3, 2007 of his office and breeched the trust of the bring honor to themselves and the University American people. Mrs. TAUSCHER. Madam Speaker, I rise of Tennessee. I am proud to support this reso- Madam Speaker, below is Richard Cohen’s with great pride today to recognize Vanden lution and thank you and our colleagues for column from yesterday’s Washington Post, High School’s Academic Decathlon Team for taking the time to recognize our Lady Vols. headlined, ‘‘A Case Against CHENEY.’’ I agree winning the Division II State Academic De- f with Mr. Cohen’s conclusion, ‘‘the harping on cathlon Title. IN MEMORY OF BETTY J. WELDON Over 500 schools from 42 counties in the weapons of mass destruction was an attempt State participate in the California Academic to scare the American people into supporting Decathlon, which promotes education and a war that need not have been fought.’’ I en- HON. IKE SKELTON courage my colleagues to read this column OF MISSOURI teamwork. and make a conscious decision to hold Vice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The championship team from the Travis Unified School District in Solano County was President CHENEY accountable by cospon- Thursday, May 3, 2007 led by Head Coach David Kenyon and in- soring H. Res. 333. Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, it is with cluded Team Members Erin Campos, Aleena [From the Washington Post, May 2, 2007] deep sadness that I inform the House of the Syed, Abdul Hassan, Nicolai McCrary, Elise A CASE AGAINST CHENEY death of Mrs. William H. Weldon of Jefferson Campos, Julieanne Cunningham, David (By Richard Cohen) City, Missouri. Crowell, Adrian Bullock, and Tanya Campos. Mrs. Weldon was born in Eagle Grove, The resolution offered by the gentleman Not only did the Vanden High School’s Aca- from Ohio reads sensibly. It alleges crimes Iowa, on February 22, 1922, daughter of Rob- demic Decathlon Team win the State Title, be- high and low, misdemeanors galore—all of ert C. and Lenore Rhino Goshorn. She grad- coming the first Solano County School to them representing an effort to mislead the uated from high school from the Mount Vernon achieve such a feat; they broke the Division II American people and take them into war. It Seminary, Washington, DC, in 1940 and went scoring record by amassing a grand total of is Dennis Kucinich’s articles of impeachment on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from 45,372 points. The Team also won the State directed at Dick Cheney. The vice president Mount Holyoke College in 1943. After her col- Super Quiz Title. will, of course, deny being a liar. As long as lege graduation, she returned to Jefferson Prior to competing statewide, Vanden High Kucinich is at it, add that to the articles. City, Missouri, to work for the newspaper com- School’s Academic Decathlon Team won the The congressman’s case is persuasive, although his remedy may be too radical. He pany which her father had purchased in 1927. first ever North Bay Regional Competition and calls for Cheney to be impeached by the In July 1956, she was united in marriage to also won the regional Super Quiz Title. House and tried by the Senate, just as Bill William H. Weldon. William and Betty were the The theme for the statewide competition Clinton was for what turned out to be nei- proud parents of 1 son, Frank Gifford Weldon, was climathlogy and China. The students were ther a high crime nor much of a mis- and 2 daughters, Lenore ‘‘Tony’’ Weldon and required to answer questions relating to math, demeanor. What was it, anyway, compared Sally Proctor. art, music, and history. with more than 3,300 American dead?

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Currently, WCMC has eight standing said Sunday, ‘‘When George [Tenet] said OF NEVADA committees that focus on areas such as build- ‘slam dunk,’ everybody understood that he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ings and codes, finance, legislative advocacy, believed that the intelligence was strong. We intergovernmental affairs, public works, trans- all believed the intelligence was strong.’’ Thursday, May 3, 2007 portation, and public safety. The committees But in Cheney’s case, the slam-dunking went on and on—way past the point where it Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today strive to achieve municipal cooperation, com- was possible anymore to believe him. He con- to honor Ms. Mary Beth Hartleb who was munication, community outreach, and fiscal re- tinued to insist that Saddam Hussein had awarded the Small Business Administration’s sponsibility. high-level contacts with al-Qaeda—‘‘the evi- Women in Business Champion of the Year I am privileged today to acknowledge the in- dence is overwhelming,’’ he once said—while Award. coming 2008 WCMC Executive Committee others in the government not only knew that Mary Beth received this award in recognition members: President Daniel Pritchett of Frank- the evidence was not overwhelming but that of the ‘‘Women Mean Business Expo,’’ an lin Park; Vice President Paul Gattuso of West- it hardly existed. It was the same with Che- event she created and organized to showcase chester; Treasurer Roy F. McCampbell of Bell- ney’s insistence—not just wrong, but irref- women business owners. Mary Beth is the wood; Director Frank A. Pasquale of Bellwood; utably so—that Hussein ‘‘has weapons of Director Peter N. Silvestri of Elmwood Park; mass destruction,’’ and ‘‘[t]here is no doubt founder, owner, and President of PRISM he is amassing them to use against our Human Resource Consulting Services, LLC, a Director Anthony T. Calderone of Forest Park; friends, against our allies and against us.’’ consulting firm that offers a wide-range of Director James L. Discipio of LaGrange Park; The percussive march of these statements is human resources services to a variety of busi- Director Jeffrey T. Sherwin of Northlake; Di- so forceful, one after another after another, nesses. PRISM offers its clients, among other rector Patrick T. Rogers of Lyons Township; that it suggests Cheney wanted war no mat- services, benefit program analysis and design, Director John D. Dalicandro of Elmwood Park; ter what. If he was lying to himself as well training program development, translation Director Patrick R. Higgins of Western as to the rest of us, that is only a mitigating Springs; and Ex-Officio Member Harold J. circumstance—sort of an insanity defense. services, and OSHA/Safety program development. Wiaduck of Riverside. Kucinich also alleges that Cheney ‘‘pur- The West Cook County Solid Waste Agen- posely manipulated the intelligence process Mary Beth, who earned her JD from the Wil- cy, established in 1989, facilitates the efficient to deceive the citizens and Congress.’’ That, liam S. Boyd School of Law, a Master’s De- and environmentally sound collection, trans- as the expression goes, is the gravamen of gree in Human Resource Management, and a the charge. Kucinich doesn’t stand a ghost of portation, transfer, processing, treatment, stor- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Business age, disposal, recovery, and reuse of munic- a chance of making it stick because Congress Administration from Upsala College, has spent is not about to vote impeachment. But no ipal waste in west Cook County, Illinois. one who reads Kucinich’s case against Che- more than fifteen years in the human re- WCCSWA not only administers recycling pro- ney can fail to conclude that this is a ration- sources field working for both Fortune 500 grams such as the Household Hazardous al, serious accusation. It’s possible that each companies and smaller companies. While Waste Collection Program, the Regional Dis- individual charge can be rebutted, but the working with smaller, entrepreneurial ventures, posal Project, and the Electronics Recycling essence of it is shockingly apparent: We were she has been instrumental in developing Program, but organizes community events that being manipulated. human resource departments, strategies, and include lawn care buy-backs and paint ex- It is something of a joke that Washington measures. Mary Beth was President of the is now transfixed by l’affaire Wolfowitz. This changes. Through its consumer assistance is the contretemps at the World Bank in Southern Nevada Human Resource Associa- and school education programming, the agen- which an architect of this misbegotten war tion and currently serves as chairperson for cy helps citizens make sound environmental stands accused of favoring his girlfriend. Do the Business Development committee of the decisions and promotes the importance of re- not be concerned with the details—this is a National Association of Business Women, is a cycling to young people. parody of a Washington scandal—but con- member of the Henderson Chamber of Com- I am also honored today to recognize the centrate instead on what else Wolfowitz has merce, and volunteers with Big Brother/Big 2008 WCCSWA Executive Committee mem- done in government and how, now, it is a sal- Sisters of Southern Nevada. bers: President Michael J. Garvey of Brook- ary increase awarded to a companion that Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Mary field; Vice President Wayne Straza of Country- might do him in. This is tantamount to get- side; Treasurer Roy F. McCampbell of Bell- ting Al Capone for tax evasion. Beth Hartleb. Her dedication to the business In the same vein, we tend to focus on sin- and civic community are commendable and I wood; Director Kevin Barr of Schiller Park; Di- gle events or statements regarding Iraq (to wish her every continued success. rector Guy Belmonte of North Riverside; Direc- slam dunk or not to slam dunk, that is the f tor Karen Rozmus of Oak Park; and Director question) and how poor George Tenet, a self- Marilyn May of River Grove. deceived careerist, is misunderstood—as if he HONORING THE WEST CENTRAL The service and contributions made to west had uttered a statement of principle dra- MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE AND Cook County by the West Central Municipal matically resigning over the manipulation of THE WEST COOK COUNTY SOLID Conference and the West Cook County Solid intelligence and it is suspiciously missing WASTE AGENCY Waste Agency are extraordinary. I am pleased from the record. In all this back-and-forth, to honor the staff members, the committee what gets lost is the immensity of the out- rage, the enormousness of the breach of HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI members, and all those who make the activities of these organizations possible. As we trust, the naive faith some of us had that OF ILLINOIS work tirelessly to improve the lives of area citi- when it came to the making of war, we’d be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES told the truth. This was not the case. The zens, I look forward to continuing to serve our harping on weapons of mass destruction was Thursday, May 3, 2007 communities with the current 2007 and future an attempt to scare the American people Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today 2008 Executive Committee members, as well into supporting a war that need not have as other WCMC and WCCSWA leaders. been fought. to honor two innovative organizations that Kucinich is an odd guy for whom the killer positively impact over 30 Chicagoland commu- f appellation ‘‘perennial presidential can- nities—the West Central Municipal Conference TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE didate’’ is lethally applied. But he is on to (WCMC) and the West Cook County Solid LOUIS J. PAPAN something here. It is easy enough to ad Waste Agency (WCCSWA). Through dedi- hominize him to the margins—ya know, the cated and distinguished leadership, these as- skinny guy among the ‘‘real’’ presidential sociations continue to foster the improvement HON. ANNA G. ESHOO candidates—but at a given moment, and this OF CALIFORNIA of local government, provide quality service to is one, he’s the only one on that stage who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizens, and enhance the overall quality of life articulates a genuine sense of betrayal. He is Thursday, May 3, 2007 not out merely to win the nomination but to for area residents. Today, I would especially hold the Bush administration—particularly like to recognize and thank WCMC and Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today Cheney—accountable. In this he will fail. WCCSWA Executive Director Richard on behalf of my colleagues, Mr. BACA, Mr.

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BECERRA, Mr. BERMAN, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. daughter, Alexa Papan Latini, as we honor the rican-American community and other big city CARDOZA, Mr. COSTA, Ms. SUSAN DAVIS, Mr. life of this proud American. We take comfort in and rural areas. Access to dental care, there- FARR, Mr. FILNER, Mrs. Harman, Mr. HONDA, knowing that he is now reunited with his an- fore, is critically important from the earliest Ms. BARBARA LEE, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. gels, Irene and John. Lou gave our nation onset, especially in high impact areas. Access, MCNERNEY, Mrs. MATSUI, Mr. GEORGE MILLER, many years of devoted public service and we of course, minimizes long-term oral health Ms. NAPOLITANO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. are better for them. complications for patients, but it also provides LINDA SA´NCHEZ, Ms. LORETTA SA´NCHEZ, Mr. f important linkages to good overall medical SCHIFF, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. STARK, care to combat the disease in the community. Ms. TAUSCHER, Mr. MIKE THOMPSON, Ms. MAX- PERSONAL EXPLANATION A recent RAND health study on HIV costs INE WATERS, Ms. WATSON, Mr. HENRY WAX- and services found that the vast majority of MAN, Ms. LYNN WOOLSEY, and Speaker NANCY HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY patients received care at their local AIDS clin- PELOSI, to honor our long-time friend and col- OF RHODE ISLAND ic, not a primary dentist. Moreover, these disfavored patients must look for service within league, the Honorable Lou Papan, who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the context of a nationwide drop in dental passed away at his home on Saturday, April Thursday, May 3, 2007 28, 2007, in Millbrae, California, at the age of school applicants and graduates, and a pro- 78. He was a distinguished American, a dedi- Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, on the jected 60 percent loss of active dentists due to cated public servant, a forceful legislator, and evening of May 2, 2007 I missed nine Rollcall retirement. As a result, the average American, especially those with HIV/AIDS, will, or already a devoted husband, father and grandfather. votes. I respectfully request the opportunity to Lou Papan was born Elias record my position on these Rollcall votes. are, having difficulty in obtaining dental care. The crisis is palpable for HlV/AIDS patients. Papandricoupolos in Springfield, Massachu- It was my intention to vote: They have even more difficulty than other setts, the son of Greek immigrants, John and No on recorded vote 287 Sullivan Amend- Americans finding dentists who will accept Flora Papandricoupolos. He earned a Bach- ment to the Honda Amendment. Yes on recorded vote 288 Honda Amend- Medicaid or treat patients at reduced cost. elor’s Degree in Economics from Syracuse Some dentists are reluctant to provide care. ment. University and studied at Georgetown Law Although only one case of transmission be- No on recorded vote 289 Campbell Amend- School. He served as a Sergeant in the Army tween dentist and patient has been docu- ment number 5. during World War II and as a Lieutenant in the mented, problems of access are acute. Many No on recorded vote 290 Campbell Amend- Air Force during the Korean War. patients must travel long distances to find ment number 4. After Korea, he joined the F.B.I. and was care. Many states do not include dental care No on recorded vote 291 Garrett Amend- transferred to San Francisco, where he met as part of their Medicaid coverage. Patients ment number 11. the love of his life the late Irene Damis, his often must search for providers such as No on recorded vote 292 Flake Amendment. wife of 42 years. Irene hailed from Portland, schools of dentistry or local community clinics Yes on recorded vote 293 Matsui Amend- Oregon and studied at Mills College in Oak- which receive some funds from the Dental Re- ment. land. They had three children: John, Gina, and imbursement Program (DRP), administered No on recorded vote 294 Price Amendment. Diane. Gina is a member of the Millbrae City through the Ryan White CARE Act. Council, and Diane is a practicing attorney in Yes on recorded vote 295 Final Passage of My bill would create a loan forgiveness pro- San Francisco. John passed away from a rare H.R. 1867. gram for dental school graduates who agree congenital illness at age 21, and in the wake f to serve HIV/AIDS populations in areas where of their profound loss, Lou and Irene founded INTRODUCTION STATEMENT FOR there is a high incidence of such cases, as dean extraordinary scholarship and not-for-profit HIV/AIDS DENTAL SERVICE BILL fined by the Department of Health and Human clothing bank to honor John’s memory known Services. This program is drawn from the as John’s Closet, which has helped hundreds nurse loan forgiveness program passed by of low-income late-blooming students. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON Congress in 1998. The crisis for the dental Lou began his political career in 1970 when OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA profession, especially in the distribution of he was elected to the Daly City Council. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dentists in underserved areas, is even greater was elected to serve the people of California’s Thursday, May 3, 2007 than for physicians. Dental school graduates 19th Assembly District in 1972. He was ap- incur an average loan debt of $100,000. pointed Speaker Pro Tempore in 1974, and Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I introduce Under the guidelines of the program, the Sec- became Chair of the powerful Rules Com- the Dedicated Dental Service for HIV/AIDS retary of the Department of Health and Human mittee in 1976. He also chaired the Public In- (DDS for HIV/AIDS) Act of 2007, to establish Services is authorized to pay 60 percent of the vestment and Finance Committee. a loan repayment program for dental school principal and interest on the loans in exchange In his many years in the Assembly, Lou graduates in exchange for their agreement to for service for a period of no less than two Papan worked on behalf of California’s work- remedy a critical shortage of dentists for the years. If a dentist agrees to participate in a ing class, and was a tireless advocate for dis- poor, particularly in areas with a high inci- third year of service, another 25 percent of the abled children. He authored legislation that dence of HIV and AIDS, by agreeing to serve principal and interest on his loans will be paid. strengthened child and elder abuse reporting such patients. This bill is similar to legislation Loan forgiveness programs bring important requirements and improved Worker’s Com- Congress has previously enacted to encour- added value because many recipients remain pensation benefits. He promoted independent age other health professionals, such as physi- in practice in the area to which they are as- banking institutions and was an early sup- cians, nurses, optometrists and pharmacists to signed. The Secretary of HHS is to submit to porter of e-commerce, an environmental provide vital services in underserved areas. the Congress a report on the program, with in- champion who helped to purchase land in This bill is being introduced in conjunction with formation including the number of dentists en- Pacifica for the State Park System, and pro- a series of HIV/AIDS town hall meetings that rolled, the number and amount of loan repay- tected endangered species on San Bruno I am hosting in the District of Columbia. ments, the placement location of loan repay- Mountain. He improved government account- I am introducing the bill on the same day ment recipients, and the evaluation of the ability by placing legislative records under the when I am hosting a Men’s Town Meeting on overall costs and benefits of the program. State’s Open Records Act. HIV/AIDS. This public meeting is one of a se- With more than one million Americans with Lou retired from the Assembly in 1986 to ries of town meetings I am holding to increase HIV/AIDS, and over 16,000 in the District of run for the State Senate. He lost that race but awareness and individual responsibility at a Columbia, and its impact among people of was elected again in 1996 to his former As- time when 50 percent of AIDS cases today color, these health providers need greater at- sembly seat where he served until 2002. In are African American. Howard University pro- tention. We are proud of the overworked and 1997, he received the Ellis Island Medal of fessors of dentistry inform us that the first indi- under-funded services that are available in the Honor, given by the National Ethnic Coalition cators of HIV/AIDS infection are often oral District of Columbia. The Howard School of of Organizations in recognition of significant health problems. Oral health problems often Dentistry has a long history of providing dental contributions made by immigrants to our coun- not only constitute an important early signal of services to the poor here, and the HU CARES try. HIV/AIDS symptoms; they also serve as program provides care for nearly 1,200 pa- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join benchmarks for disease progression. One of tients a year. The vital Whitman-Walker Clinic, me in extending our deepest sympathy to Mr. the most serious problems with the spread of the largest provider of comprehensive HIV/ Papan’s daughters, Diane and Gina, his son- HIV/AIDS is the reluctance of people to be AIDS services in the District and the region in-law, Dan Latini, and his beautiful grand- tested for such a disease, especially in the Af- serves over 1,500 dental patients a year.

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I have front line staff, middle management and upper introduced legislation addressing these other management. INTRODUCTION OF THE FREE areas as well. Linda has 30 years experience as a human ABSENTEE ACT OF 2007 If voters could vote by mail for any reason resource provider, including facilitation and and know that they could just toss their ballots training in both public and private organiza- HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS in any mailbox without having to worry about tions. Linda is a well-known speaker and OF CALIFORNIA postage and if they knew they could track the facilitator and has written a number of training IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES progress of their ballot, more voters would workbooks that are certified through the Clark Thursday, May 3, 2007 vote by mail, the strain at the polls would be County Commission on Post Secondary Edu- less and I suspect voter turnout would in- cation. She has also received continuing edu- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, crease dramatically. cation unit certification from the Nevada State I rise today to introduce a bill to provide free f Board of Examiners for Social Work on two of postage for absentee or mail-in ballots in fed- her training workbooks. Linda earned her eral elections. COMMENDING THE MAINEIACS bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a mas- Since voter participation rates are ter’s degree in Organizational Management. shockingly low in this nation where we pride HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Linda ourselves on our democracy, our leaders must OF MAINE F. Branch. Her dedication to providing con- do all we can to encourage voter turnout and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinuing education training and commitment to remove obstacles. excellence are truly commendable. I applaud We know that not everyone can make it to Thursday, May 3, 2007 her efforts and wish her the best in her future the polls on Election Day and we know that Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise endeavors. some voters prefer to vote from home be- today to commend the Lewiston Maineiacs for f cause they have more time to review their op- their 4–3 victory over their Rouyn-Noranda tions and do not want to wait in line to vote. Huskies, completing a 4 game winning streak PERSONAL EXPLANATION While only 6 percent of voters used the vote and advancing the team to the Quebec Major by mail option in 1979, that number has risen Junior Hockey League President Cup Finals. HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE to around 40 percent in areas where voters Since 2003, the Maineiacs have brought OF FLORIDA can vote by mail for any reason such as in my crowds to the Androscoggin Bank Colise´e, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES district in San Diego. and they have enjoyed spectacular success Thursday, May 3, 2007 In our fast-paced hectic society, voting by this season. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. mail is an option that works for many people. Off the ice, the team’s players and their Madam Speaker, on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, I We need to make voting by mail as conven- mascot, Lewy, are fixtures throughout the was unable to be present for votes. Had I ient as possible. Making ballots postage free greater Lewiston-Auburn community, visiting been present: For rollcall No. 270—H. Res. is a step in that direction. local businesses, promoting reading and aca- 334, Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Na- The price of a stamp is not a burden for demic achievement in the schools, and sup- tional Community College Month, I would have many people though it certainly is for some. porting youth sports for the area children and voted ‘‘yea’’; for rollcall No. 271—H. Con. Res. For these people, adding a stamp to a ballot young adults. 112, Supporting the Goals and Ideals of a Na- is a sort of poll tax and that is wrong. The Maineiacs have had an excellent sea- tional Child Care Worthy Wage Day, I would For those for whom a stamp is affordable, it son and much credit is due to the hardworking have voted ‘‘no’’; and for rollcall No. 239—H. is not always easy to acquire a stamp or to players and their coach, Clem Jodoin. With a Res. 272, to commend the University of Flor- know how much postage to put on an odd- 50–14 record regular season record—the best ida Gators for their historic win in the 2007 sized ballot envelope. In fact, a postal em- in the league—the Maineiacs moved quickly National Collegiate Athletic Association Divi- ployee even told me she drives around with through the playoffs and will play in the 2007 sion I Men’s Basketball Tournament, I would her own mail in her truck for days because President Cup Finals this Friday. have voted ‘‘yea.’’ she can’t find the time to weigh it and buy I would like to commend the team for their stamps. tremendous performance this season and their f With election deadlines, voters do not have continued involvement in their local commu- INTRODUCTION OF BILL TO time to wait until they can stop to pick up nity. SHORTEN DEPRECIABLE LIVES stamps. They should be able to vote and put Go Maineiacs! OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION AS- their ballots in any mailbox without worrying f SETS about finding the right amount of postage. We must also realize that providing postage PAYING TRIBUTE TO LINDA F. HON. PHIL ENGLISH for mail-in ballots does not come at tremen- BRANCH OF PENNSYLVANIA dous cost to the federal government. Postage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for ballots is managed in bulk making them eli- HON. JON C. PORTER Thursday, May 3, 2007 gible business reply rates which cost less than OF NEVADA individual first class pieces. But more impor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Madam tantly, each voter need not figure out how Speaker, today I introduced legislation that Thursday, May 3, 2007 much postage to put on. would shorten the depreciable lives of electric It is hard to give an exact cost estimate of Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today distribution assets from 20 to 15 years. I feel this bill since the number of mail-in voters var- to honor Linda F. Branch, managing owner of this legislation, is necessary to spur invest- ies election to election. However, if the federal Customer Service Management Consultants, ment in a time where the demand for elec- government paid for the mail-in ballots in the LLC for her being honored by the Nevada Dis- tricity is at an all-time high. Despite continued 2004 election, the cost would have been trict Office of the U.S. Small Business Admin- energy efficiency improvements, electricity around $23 million. That is a small price to istration as the Microenterprise Initiative Busi- consumption is expected to increase 41 per- pay when you compare it with the billions we ness Person of the Year. cent by 2030, according to the Energy Infor- are spending on election machines and other Through CSMC, LLC, Linda has been dedi- mation Administration. costs. cated to providing a wide selection of training To meet this growing demand, electric com- In Congress, we have become accustomed and workforce development solutions since panies must expand and upgrade the nation’s to sending mail out with just the frank. We 2003 throughout Southern Nevada. As CEO, electricity infrastructure. The need to expand don’t worry about having the proper postage. Linda has committed CSMC to bringing quality the nation’s distribution infrastructure will re- Shouldn’t we share that privilege with the vot- and excellence in training and staff develop- quire significant investment. According to a re- ers? ment solutions to their clients’ missions and cent study by the Brattle Group (‘‘Why Are

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Shane was killed while more affordable for Long Island families. pacity and is likely to exceed capital spending protecting American personnel during Oper- f on generation capacity over the next decade ation Iraqi Freedom on January 23, 2007. as well. Shane was only 25 years old. He is remem- NEED TO ADDRESS H–1B SHORT- The American Council for Capital Formation bered both for his love of adventure and for FALL IN COMPREHENSIVE IMMI- released an analysis yesterday of the depre- his hardworking nature. Shane may be best GRATION REFORM LEGISLATION ciation treatment of energy assets of the U.S. remembered, however, for his kindness to- compared with 11 other countries. The anal- ward everyone he met. HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS ysis concluded that the U.S. generally has We must never forget the sacrifice made by OF ARIZONA less favorable tax depreciation rules for elec- Shane Stanfield, or the countless other sol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tric distribution rules than a number of the diers, who willingly place the safety and well U.S.’s major trading partners. The U.S. has being of the nation above their own. Shane Thursday, May 3, 2007 slower cost recovery during the first five and Stanfield was a beloved husband, son, broth- Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise ten years after the investment than the com- er, uncle, nephew, and dear friend to those today in strong support of comprehensive im- parison countries. For example, U.S. capital left behind. His family members and friends migration reform that is tough, practical and cost recovery for distribution lines in the first selflessly parted with him during his service to effective. I urge my colleagues to work to- five years is 29.5 percent compared to 40 per- our nation. gether in a bi-partisan manner so that we can cent in China, 58 percent in Korea and 50 per- We recognize that our deepest gratitude move legislation to the floor as soon as pos- cent in Taiwan. Nine of the countries analyzed cannot possibly begin to diminish Shane sible. had faster cost recovery than the U.S. From a Stanfield’s absence, but his memory will live Our inability to solve the Nation’s immigra- competitive standpoint, our depreciation rules on in the hearts of our nation’s citizens. I hope tion crisis is taking a major toll on the high- need to be updated. My bill will begin to tackle that this knowledge will provide his family with tech business sector and crippling their ability part of the problem. some measure of comfort as they work to find to have the workforce they need. As American Investment in electric distribution facilities— healing in Shane’s remembrance. companies struggle to compete in the global in wires, transformers, substations and all tra- f information-economy, they are continually ditional utility distribution facilities—is needed, seeking the brightest minds to develop new in- COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY first and foremost to keep pace with growing novations and technologies. Sometimes, those customer demands. Distribution investment minds are in other countries. Many of these in- also is needed to replace and modernize our HON. STEVE ISRAEL dividuals studied at top U.S. colleges and uni- nation’s aging distribution grid. OF NEW YORK versities but have returned to their native Tax depreciation incentives for electric dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. tribution systems also would help mitigate the Thursday, May 3, 2007 H–IB visas allow American businesses to cost of other factors affecting spending on dis- Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today hire temporary skilled foreign employees in tribution infrastructure. For example, some to talk with my colleagues about a visit I re- specialized occupations when they are unable companies are being directed to place new cently made to Deer Park High School in my to find a qualified U.S. citizen for the job. and/or existing distribution lines underground, Congressional District, where the students in- These specialized occupations include archi- particularly in urban areas. Undergrounding vited me to participate in a hearing on college tecture, engineering, mathematics, physical power lines costs five to ten times the cost of affordability. sciences, social sciences, medicine and overhead lines. In addition, large distribution The Seniors at Deer Park High School and health, education, law, accounting, business system expenditures have been necessitated I discussed the skyrocketing costs associated specialties, theology and the arts. by widespread hurricane and storm damage with getting a college education and the ways Each year, the number of H–IB visas are experienced in 2004 and 2005, which has im- in which many middle class families on Long capped at 65,000. Applications for 2008 were pacted energy and material costs across the Island are put at a critical disadvantage— only open for 1 day, after 150,000 applications nation. being too rich to qualify for student aid but too were filed on April 1. The Brattle Group report estimates that poor to pay for college. They shared their per- Robert Breault, president and founder of the underinvestment in transmission and distribu- sonal thoughts and concerns about how they’ll Breault Research Organization of Tucson, tion systems costs the American economy at pay for college. And they advised me on legis- called the cap on applications ‘‘a catastrophe.’’ least $20 billion a year—a figure certain to lation I’m drafting to make college more afford- Southern Arizona’s ‘‘Optics Valley,’’ as well as grow if transmission and distribution infrastruc- able. other high-tech corridors, depend on foreign ture investment does not keep pace with de- Higher education is so important—but so workers with advanced degrees—degrees mand. In 2005, we reduced depreciable lives many parents and students simply cannot af- often earned in U.S. universities—to supple- for transmission assets from 20 to 15 years as ford to pay for college. And many parents and ment the workforce. part of the Energy Policy Act. Similarly, Con- students who find a way to struggle through Our high-tech companies are competing in a gress should do the same for distribution as- end up thousands of dollars in debt. Total ex- global marketplace. To keep pace, they must sets. This action will spur investments needed penses for public universities (including tuition hire the best employees. As comprehensive to update the aging distribution infrastructure and fees, room and board, books and sup- immigration reform legislation begins to take to a modern, automated, high-performance plies, transportation and other expenses) now shape, congress must ensure that the number network. average $12,796 per year. Total expenses for of H–IB visas is increased. f private universities now average $30,367 per f IN MEMORY OF SHANE STANFIELD year. And New York has the highest number of subsidized student borrowers in the country. A TRIBUTE TO FRANCIS T. MIKO How can the United States compete in the HON. BARBARA CUBIN global economy if our young people cannot af- OF WYOMING HON. DAVID E. PRICE ford a college education? We’ve made a start. OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In the first 100 hours of the 110th Congress, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 3, 2007 we passed the College Student Relief Act of Thursday, May 3, 2007 Mrs. CUBIN. Madam Speaker, I rise to 2007. This legislation will make college more honor Shane Stanfield of Cheyenne, Wyo- affordable and accessible by cutting the inter- Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam ming, who was killed in Iraq while serving his est rate on subsidized student loans for under- Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplish- nation. It is with deep sadness today that I join graduates in half over the next five years— ments of Francis T. Miko, Specialist in Inter- Shane’s family in mourning their loss. from the current 6.8% to 3.4%. national Relations with the Foreign Affairs, De- Shane Stanfield entered into military service In closing, I’d like to commend the students fense, and Trade Division of the Congres- on behalf of his country in 2000, eventually at Deer Park High School for all of the hard sional Research Service. Mr. Miko retired on

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:17 May 05, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MY8.060 E04MYPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC74 with REMARKS May 4, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E959 April 27, 2007, after serving the Congress for us, in 2005, to establish the House Democ- The panel evaluates businesses on several over thirty years in various positions at CRS. racy Assistance Commission to strengthen factors such as the growth in number of em- Mr. Miko’s tenure spanned multiple Con- democratic institutions in emerging democ- ployees, increase in sales, current and past fi- gresses and several epochs in foreign policy racies worldwide. In this effort Mr. Miko has nancial reports, innovativeness of product or and European affairs, his area of specializa- again proven an invaluable resource as a vet- service, and contributions to community-ori- tion. He has served as the institutional mem- eran expert in the development of democratic ented projects. This is an outstanding and ory of Congress on important issues in which legislatures. He has helped the Commission well-deserved honor. Panch believes in sup- he was the recognized expert. His work as an determine appropriate partner nations, partici- porting a commitment to excellence by pro- analyst, manager, and leader in the CRS or- pated in needs assessments, and delivered di- viding quality distribution and products to U.S. ganization is particularly notable for his tact, rect technical assistance to partner legisla- International Trading Corporation’s customers. judgment, and unswerving commitment to the tures. Most recently he accompanied us on a I applaud his commitment to excellence. core CRS mission of supporting an informed mission to Georgia, where we are working to Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor national legislature with nonpartisan analytical support the democratic gains of the Rose Rev- Panch R. Prasad. His professional success is and research work. olution. I and other Members of the Democ- truly commendable. I congratulate him for his Mr. Miko began working at CRS in 1974 as racy Assistance Commission will greatly miss recent recognition by the Nevada District Of- a research assistant in Soviet and Eastern Eu- having such ready access to Mr. Miko at CRS, fice of the U.S. Small Business Administration ropean affairs. As an analyst and later as a but we hope to find ways to continue to draw and wish him the best in his future endeavors. specialist, Mr. Miko served as the principal upon his insights and expertise as we move f CRS expert on Central and Eastern Europe. ahead with our work. The quality of his work earned him widespread Over the years, Mr. Miko assumed several FEDERAL AGENCY DATA BREACH recognition and significantly contributed to senior management positions at CRS, serving PROTECTION ACT CRS’s reputation as a center for advanced twice as section head of the Europe, Middle policy analysis. During the Cold War years, he East, and Africa section, and once as deputy HON. TOM DAVIS produced numerous studies on Eastern Eu- assistant director for the foreign affairs divi- OF VIRGINIA rope and the de´tente period between the sion. He represented the Library of Congress IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States and Soviet Union, including at the National War College in 1984–1985. He Thursday, May 3, 2007 major east-west initiatives such as the Con- earned a Distinguished Service Award for his ference on Security and Cooperation in Eu- performance as representative of the Office of Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speak- rope (CSCE). He participated in the congres- the Secretary of Defense at the 1992 Helsinki er, secure information is the lifeblood of effec- sional delegation to the Belgrade Conference Review Conference. tive government policy and management, yet of the CSCE in 1977 and the Budapest CSCE In all of his professional endeavors, Mr. federal agencies continue to hemorrhage vital Cultural Forum in 1985. He was seconded to Miko has been a role model of the highest data. Personal information continues to be the Department of Defense in 1992 to serve level of service to the U.S. Congress, the Li- placed at risk, and we must ask: What is as a representative of the Secretary of De- brary of Congress, and CRS. He has excelled being done to protect the sensitive digital iden- fense at the CSCE Review Conference in Hel- as a capable manager of programs and re- tities of millions of Americans, and how can sinki. As the Cold War wound down, Mr. Miko sources, as a nationally renowned expert in we limit the damage when personal data does completed major CRS projects on the impact his field of policy expertise, as a diplomat, and go astray? of the transformation of Eastern Europe after as a notable contributor to the legislative work As we all now know, a Department of Vet- 1989 and the end of the Soviet Union in 1991. of Congress. erans Affairs employee reported the theft of Later, he provided key analyses on global se- On behalf of my colleagues in Congress, I computer equipment from his home—equip- curity issues such as organized crime, traf- want to express my appreciation to Francis ment which stored more than 26 million ficking in persons, and approaches to counter- Miko for his many years of public service and records containing personal information. VA terrorism. In the immediate aftermath of the for his multiple contributions to the Congress, leadership delayed acting on the report for al- September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the and to wish him well in his retirement. most two weeks, while millions were at risk of United States, Mr. Miko served as co-coordi- f serious harm from identity theft and the agen- nator of the CRS Terrorist Task Force that PAYING TRIBUTE TO PANCH R. cy struggled to determine the exact extent of worked across subject divisions to coordinate PRASAD the breach. related research needs for Congress. But this is only one in a long string of per- I got to know Mr. Miko well in another role, sonal information breaches in the public and one through which he also provided invaluable HON. JON C. PORTER private sectors, including financial institutions, service to Congress. He has played an instru- OF NEVADA data brokerage companies, and academic in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental part in two congressional programs to stitutions. Last year, we found the Census Bu- assist with the development of new democ- Thursday, May 3, 2007 reau could not account for over one thousand racies. From 1990 to 1996, Mr. Miko coordi- Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today laptops containing sensitive information issued nated the CRS role in the Frost-Solomon Spe- to honor Panch R. Prasad, C.E.O. of U.S. to employees. And just recently, we learned cial Task Force on the Development of Par- International Trading Corporation, for his re- the Department of Agriculture left sensitive liamentary Institutions in Central and Eastern cent professional successes and achieve- data on a website, putting the personal infor- Europe. The role of the Task Force was to ments. mation of 150,000 individuals as risk. help strengthen the parliamentary infrastruc- Panch is the President and C.E.O. of U.S. These breaches continue to illustrate how tures of the formerly passive legislatures in International Trading Corporation. The com- far we have to go to reach the goal of strong, twelve countries of post-communist central pany was founded in 1990 in Portland, Or- uniform, government-wide information security and eastern Europe. This unprecedented ini- egon, however, their corporate offices are now policies and procedures. tiative of the U.S. Congress entailed extremely located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since its On the Government Reform Committee, I demanding and complex activities involving founding, the U.S. International Trading Cor- focused on government-wide information man- technical assistance on legislative practice, li- poration has been committed to providing agement and security for a long time. The Pri- brary and research institutional development, quality hair care, skin care, and cosmetics vacy Act and the E-Government Act of 2002 and automation systems and design. Mr. products. The company’s beauty and cos- outline the parameters for the protection of Miko’s understanding of Europe on the one metics products are sold across the world with personal information. These recent incidents hand, and of Congress on the other, was es- the products being available to consumers in highlight the importance of establishing—and sential to the success of the program, as his East Asia, Europe, South America, the Middle following—security standards for safeguarding first-hand knowledge of the people and cul- East, and Australia. personal information. They also highlight the tures of Eastern European countries helped Most recently, Panch was honored as the need for proactive security breach notification the Task Force appropriately tailor its activities Small Business Exporter of the Year by the requirements for organizations—including Fed- to the needs and working styles of its legisla- Nevada District Office of the U.S. Small Busi- eral agencies—dealing with sensitive personal tive partners in the region. ness Administration. The Small Business Ad- information. Rep. DAVID DREIER and I worked closely ministration utilizes an independent panel of Congress continues working on require- with Mr. Miko on the Frost-Solomon Task judges that use several factors in awarding ments for the private sector—but Federal Force, and our positive experiences inspired these honors to the recipients. agencies present unique requirements and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:17 May 05, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MY8.064 E04MYPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC74 with REMARKS E960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 4, 2007 challenges. These incidents demonstrate the TRIBUTE TO DR. CAROLYN Carolyn is a visionary leader who not only importance of strengthening the laws and MAZURE AS SHE RECEIVES THE possesses the ability to explain the issues that rules protecting personal information held by ELIZABETH BLACKWELL AWARD confront us, but to also identify the path that Federal agencies—and we need to do this stimulates change and builds alliances that quickly. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO unite us. She is dedicated to the common good and draws us to shared goals through In order to get a more complete picture of OF CONNECTICUT her personal warmth and deep convictions. the problem before pursuing legislation, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Guided by clear thinking, intense intellectual sent a request to all cabinet agencies seeking Thursday, May 3, 2007 curiosity as well as integrity and honesty—this information about data breaches involving the Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it is with is a woman who has a genuine concern for loss of sensitive personal information. great pleasure that I rise today to join Con- the well-being of others and is committed to The results were troubling. We learned necticut NOW and all of those gathered in ex- improving our lives and those of women in the there have been a wide range of incidents in- tending my sincere congratulations to my good future. I could not be more pleased to rise volving data loss or theft, privacy breaches, friend, Dr. Carolyn Mazure, as she is honored today to join Connecticut NOW, family, friends, and security incidents. In almost all of these with this year’s Elizabeth Blackwell Award. colleagues and community members in ex- cases, Congress and the public would not Carolyn is a remarkable woman whose out- tending my heart-felt congratulations to Dr. have learned of each event unless we had re- standing accomplishments have had signifi- Carolyn Mazure as she receives this very spe- quested the information. cant impacts on women’s health research. cial award. Carolyn has left an indelible mark Each year, Connecticut NOW presents the on her field, our community and indeed our My bill requires timely notice be provided to Elizabeth Blackwell Award to an individual for individuals whose sensitive personal informa- nation. It is a legacy that will continue to influ- ‘‘outstanding achievements in facilitating wom- ence public policy and the health of women for tion could be compromised by a breach of en’s holistic health: emotional, psychological, generations to come. data security at a Federal agency. Despite the physical, and spiritual.’’ I cannot think of a f volume of sensitive information held by agen- more appropriate or deserving recipient that cies, there currently is no requirement people Dr. Carolyn Mazure. She has dedicated her U.S. TROOP READINESS, VET- be notified if their information is compromised. professional life to the advancement of wom- ERANS’ CARE, KATRINA RECOV- Under this legislation, the executive branch en’s health. Perhaps her most important con- ERY, AND IRAQ ACCOUNT- must establish practices, procedures and tribution, to her field and to women every- ABILITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, standards for agencies to follow if sensitive where, is the establishment of Women’s 2007—VETO MESSAGE FROM THE personal information is lost or stolen and there Health Research at Yale—a program dedi- PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED is a reasonable risk of harm to an individual. cated to advancing the study of women’s STATES (H. DOC. NO. 110–31) And we provide a clear definition of the type health and gender differences across all areas of sensitive information we’re trying to protect. of biomedical and psychosocial study. SPEECH OF Carolyn first came to New Haven to com- We also give the agency Chief Information HON. BETTY McCOLLUM plete her postgraduate education at Yale Uni- Officers the authority, when appropriate and OF MINNESOTA versity. Upon completion of her degree she IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES authorized, to ensure agency personnel com- was offered a faculty position at Yale—the ply with the information security laws already University could not have made a wiser invest- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 on the books. ment. Beginning her career as a clinician and Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam Finally, we ensure costly equipment con- researcher, Carolyn has built a distinguished Speaker, for the third time I will vote in strong taining potentially sensitive information is ac- reputation as a recognized scholar, esteemed support of H.R. 1591, The Iraq Accountability counted for and secure. Half of the lost Cen- clinician, teacher, mentor, and accomplished Act. This time I will vote to override the Presi- sus Bureau computers simply were not re- administrator. It was through her unique vision dent’s veto of this critical legislation. With U.S. turned by departing or terminated employees. and respected understanding of the value of troop levels in Iraq increasing towards The agency did not track computer equipment, gender-specific research and data that Wom- 170,000, all of whom are in the middle of a nor were employees held accountable for fail- en’s Health Research at Yale was developed. civil war; it is an act of political gamesman- ing to return it. This is taxpayer funded equip- Carolyn has served as the organization’s di- ship, not executive leadership, for President ment, containing sensitive information, and we rector from its inception—setting a new stand- Bush to veto this legislation. With this veto, must know what we have and who has it—at ard of practice for medical research. President Bush, with the strong support of his all times. In under a decade, Women’s Health Re- Republican minority in Congress, rejected search at Yale has initiated work and issued $95.5 billion for our troops in harm’s way and Each year, I release Federal agency infor- invaluable findings on some of the most press- walks away from billions in needed funds for mation security scorecards. Despite some im- ing problems in women’s health. The genetics our veterans. The President vetoed this bill provement, scores for many departments re- of breast and ovarian cancer; the role of estro- and rejected providing our troops with needed main unacceptably low. The Federal Govern- gen in memory; cancer screening in HIV-posi- training, mandatory rest time, and an exit ment overall received a C minus, a slight im- tive women; prevention of domestic violence; strategy from a civil war in Iraq. provement over prior years. and gender differences in cardiovascular dis- This presidential veto sends a clear mes- The Federal Government has sensitive per- ease are just a small example of the more sage to Congress and to the overwhelming sonal information on every citizen—health than 50 major projects they have initiated to majority of American people who are demand- records, tax returns, military records. We need date. This research, combined with the pro- ing a change in this administration’s Iraq pol- to ensure the public knows when its sensitive gram’s active educational community out- icy. The message is this: the White House has personal information has been lost or com- reach, has translated new findings into prac- no intentions of holding Iraq’s political leaders promised in some way. tice as well as influencing public policies on accountable for the future of their country. They have no intention of honoring the bench- The language in this bill is identical to H.R. health—making a real difference in the lives of marks his administration has established for 6163, which I introduced last Congress. Last women across the country. I have had the distinct pleasure of working measuring success in Iraq. And, President year, with the assistance of then Chairman with Carolyn for many years and have often Bush has no intention of ending the U.S. mili- STEVE BUYER, I incorporated this language found myself in awe of her energy and enthu- tary’s presence in Iraq during his remaining 20 into the Veterans Identity and Credit Security siasm. I have had the honor to introduce months in the White House. The only time- Act (H.R. 5835), which passed the House on Carolyn on two of three occasions she pro- table this president is likely to honor will result September 26. That bill, including my lan- vided testimony to the U.S. Congress regard- in him walking out of the White House on Jan- guage, had strong bipartisan support, with 67 ing the importance of research on women’s uary 20, 2009, leaving behind more than a cosponsors from both sides of the aisle, in- health and it was without hesitation that I sup- hundred thousand U.S. troops in Iraq and the cluding the new chairman of the Oversight and ported her nomination for the 2005 American greatest foreign policy disaster in American Government Reform Committee. Association of University Women Achievement history for a new president to address. This bill is a critical first step toward limiting Award. I am grateful to Carolyn for her inspir- The Democratic majority in this House have the loss of our sensitive personal information. ing vision of what truly comprehensive medi- made the needs of our troops, our veterans I hope we can again move this important leg- cine can be and so proud to have the oppor- and our Nation’s security our top priority. Un- islation through the House. tunity to work with her. like the minority in Congress and the White

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Madam Speaker, I would like squads from around the country and won the that is broken and an Iraqi political leadership to express my regret for missing votes on the Battle at the Capitol National Championship in that refuses to act to retain sovereignty over House floor on Thursday, April 26, 2007. A Fairfax, Virginia. They also won the Olympic their own nation. close childhood friend died and I had to return Conference Grand Championship for the Iraqis must take responsibility for the future home. I left directly after the vote on the Con- eighth year in a row and the New Jersey of their nation, not U.S. troops. The only solu- ference Report for H.R. 1591 vote on April 25, Cheering and Dancing Coaches Association tion that can be achieved and sustained in 2007. State Championship for the third year in a Iraq is through political dialogue, not expanded f row. military action by a foreign army. President Madam Speaker, I offer my congratulations PRESBYTERIAN HOMES INC. 80TH to the Washington Township High School Bush’s failed policy has U.S. troops doing the ANNIVERSARY job Iraqi soldiers and police should be doing. Cheerleaders on their National Championship The veto of this legislation not only strips Gen- win. eral Petraeus and all our commanders on the HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS f OF PENNSYLVANIA ground of any leverage to hold Iraq’s political THE SAFE NURSING AND PATIENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leaders accountable, it ensures that U.S. CARE ACT troops will continue being engaged in door-to- Thursday, May 3, 2007 door searches, Baghdad foot patrols and raids Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, I rise to con- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK on torture centers run by Iraqi security forces. gratulate Presbyterian Homes, Inc., located in OF CALIFORNIA Last month, 104 Americans were killed in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, for reaching its 80th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Iraq. The President’s surge is not creating se- anniversary. Thursday, May 3, 2007 Presbyterian Homes, Inc., (PHI), originated curity for Iraqis, but has placed U.S. troops at Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise to intro- greater risk. In March, 2,762 Iraqi civilians and in 1927 when Mrs. Ellen Parker donated her farmhouse to care for 10 older women from duce the Safe Nursing and Patient Act with policemen were killed. In April thousands more Central Pennsylvania. Today, PHI is dedicated Representative STEVEN LATOURETTE (R–OH). Iraqis were killed. On Monday, sixty Iraqis to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare, Our legislation would achieve two vitally im- were killed, including the thirteen corpses housing, and retirement services to older portant goals. First, it would improve quality of found in Baghdad, ‘‘all blindfolded, handcuffed Americans in 19 communities. care for patients across our country by assur- and shot in the head’’ according to the Wash- More than 2,500 administrators, physicians, ing that nurses are not forced to work beyond ington Post. nurses, and other healthcare staff provide care the time they feel safe. Second, it would ad- These are not just numbers, they are lives. to over 5,100 residents of PHI. Throughout its dress our national nursing shortage by improv- They are the lives of men and women, chil- system of care, PHI provides independent living the working conditions that are causing nurses to leave their profession. dren as well, American soldiers and Iraqi civil- ing facilities, assisted living and personal care, Assuring quality medical care and address- ians, killed as part of a bloody civil war. More skilled nursing care, specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care, rehabilitation therapy, ing our nursing shortage should not divide us than 50,000 Iraqi are fleeing their country on partisan lines. That’s why I’m especially every month. Two million Iraqis are now refu- adult day services, and operates a meals-on- wheels program. pleased to be working across the aisle with gees and another 1.9 million Iraqis are inter- Madam Speaker, please join with me con- my friend from Ohio, Mr. LATOURETTE, in this nally displaced because of sectarian killings, gratulating Presbyterian Homes, Inc., on their important endeavor. This is legislation we’ve ethnic cleansing and civil war. For my col- 80th anniversary. I wish them luck as they introduced together for several sessions of leagues who warn about a horrific humani- begin their traveling exhibit which makes its Congress. Given our changed environment in tarian crisis if this legislation becomes law, debut in the Pennsylvania State Capitol build- Congress, we are hopeful that we’ll be able to why do you ignore the horrific humanitarian ing in May. enact it this time. There are some 500,000 trained nurses in crisis that is taking place right now as a result f of the failed policies of this White House? our country who are not working in their pro- RECOGNIZING THE WASHINGTON fession. While they leave nursing for many dif- I will vote to override this veto. This legisla- TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ferent reasons, nurses consistently cite con- tion starts the process of ending the war in CHEERLEADING SQUAD cerns about the quality of care they feel that Iraq. This legislation not only holds the Iraqis are able to provide in many health care set- accountable, it holds President Bush account- HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS tings today. Nurses are also greatly concerned able as well. This war started because of dis- about being forced to work mandatory over- tortions, false information and the determina- OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES time. tion of the Bush White House to deceive the Listen to these words of a nurse in the State American people, not a threat to our national Thursday, May 3, 2007 of Washington: security. It has always been a war of choice Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise I have been a nurse for six years and most and an unjust war. The empty rhetoric from today to recognize the Cheerleading Squad at of the time I have worked in the hospital en- the Republicans in this chamber claims that Washington Township High School. For the vironment. It is difficult to tell you how ter- this legislation puts the American people at second year in a row, these outstanding stu- rible it is to ‘‘work scared’’ all the time. A mistake that I might make could easily cost risk, yet it is their stay the course support for dent athletes won the Battle at the Capitol Na- someone their life and ruin mine. Every a disastrous Iraq policy that harms America. tional Cheerleading Championship. night at work we routinely ‘‘face the clock.’’ My Republican colleagues’ rejection of ac- These young ladies are athletes in every All of us do without lunch and breaks and countability standards, benchmarks for suc- sense of the word. They are dedicated and work overtime, often without pay, to ensure cess, and an exit strategy from Iraq is an indi- hardworking and spend up to 7 days a week continuity of care for our patients. Yet, we practicing, cheering at basketball games and are constantly asked to do more. It has be- cation of their blind loyalty to President Bush, come the norm for us to have patient assign- his failed leadership and a perpetuation of the competing during the winter season while remaining excellent students. Team members in- ments two and a half times greater than the deceit that brought us the Iraq War. staffing guidelines established by the hos- clude: Brooke Albano, Ashley Bonnette, I urge all my colleagues to vote to override pital itself. I cannot continue to participate Samantha Carfi, Victoria Collins, Bernadette in this unsafe and irresponsible practice. So President Bush’s veto of H.R. 1591 and let us Davis, Gabrielle DeMarco, Alyssa DeSilvio, I am leaving, not because I don’t love being start down the path of successfully ending the Dana Dondici, Maria Freedman, Samantha a nurse, but because hospitals are not safe war in Iraq. Hersch, Holly Lloyd, Danielle Mace, Caitlin places: not for patients and not for nurses.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:17 May 05, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MY8.068 E04MYPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC74 with REMARKS E962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 4, 2007 While stories like this are telling, we also Federal limits on the ability of health facilities tion authorizes new Federal investment and have a growing body of research to back up to require mandatory overtime from nurses. initiatives to increase the number of people the anecdotes. Premier among these studies Nurses would be allowed to continue to volun- pursuing a nursing education. Such efforts will is a comprehensive report issued by the Insti- teer for overtime if and when they feel they help in the future, but it will be years before tute of Medicine in November 2003 entitled, can continue to provide safe, quality care. But, that law’s impact is felt in our medical system. ‘‘Keeping Patients Safe, Transforming the forced mandatory overtime would only be al- We need to help now. We must take steps Work Environment of Nurses.’’ The report lowed when an official state of emergency was to improve the nursing profession immediately finds that, ‘‘limiting the number of hours declared by Federal, State or local govern- so that today’s nurses will remain in the field worked per day and consecutive days of work ment. These limits would be part of Medicare’s to care for those of us who need such care by nursing staff, as is done in other safety- provider agreements. They would not apply to before new nurses can be trained. We also sensitive industries, is a fundamental safety nursing homes since alternative staffing and need today’s nurses to be there as mentors precaution.’’ The report went on to specifically quality measures are already moving forward for the nurses of tomorrow. recommend that, ‘‘working more than 12 hours for those facilities. Mandatory nurse overtime is a very real in any 24-hour period and more than 60 hours To assure compliance, the bill provides HHS quality of care issue for our health system and in any 7-day period be prevented except in with the authority to investigate complaints I look forward to working with my colleagues, case of an emergency, such as a natural dis- from nurses about violations. It also grants enact the Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act. aster.’’ HHS the power to issue civil monetary pen- It will start us down the right path toward pro- Another study published in the July/August alties of up to $10,000 for violations of the Act tecting patients and encouraging people to re- 2004 Health Affairs Journal, ‘‘The Working and to increase those fines for patterns of vio- main in—and enter—the nursing profession. Hours of Hospital Staff Nurses and Patient lations. f Safety,’’ found that nurses who worked shifts Providers would be required to post notices HONORING THE SERVICE AND of-twelve-and a half hours or more were three explaining these new rights and to post nurse RETIREMENT OF ALLEN LI times more likely to commit an error than schedules in prominent workplace locations. nurses who worked eight-and-a half hours (a Nurses would also obtain anti-discrimination protections against employers who continued HON. BART GORDON standard shift) or less. The study also found OF TENNESSEE to force work hours for nurses beyond what a that working overtime increased the odds of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES making at least one error, regardless of how nurse believes is safe for quality care. Pro- long the shift was originally scheduled. Finally, viders found to have violated the law would be Thursday, May 3, 2007 this article illustrates how nurses are being posted on Medicare’s website. Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam forced to work more and more overtime. The As usual, many States are ahead of the Speaker, I rise today to recognize a valued majority of nurses surveyed reported working Federal Government when it comes to pin- professional staff member of the Government overtime ten or more times in a 28-day period pointing problems that need to be addressed. Accountability Office—Allen Li—who is retiring and one-sixth reported working 16 or more Numerous States are currently considering from GAO after more than 28 years of service. consecutive hours at least once during the pe- bills to strictly limit the use of mandatory nurse During that time, he has provided invaluable riod. Nurses reported being mandated to work overtime. Several States—including California, oversight assistance to the Congress, and in overtime on 360 shifts and on another 143 Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, particular to the Committee on Science and shifts they described being ‘‘coerced’’ into New Jersey, Oregon, Washington and West Technology. working voluntary overtime. Virginia—have already passed laws or regula- As Director of the Acquisition and Sourcing As these studies show, the widespread tions limiting the practice. Management Team, Mr. Li has been respon- practice of requiring nurses to work extended The Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act is sible for leading GAO’s work related to the shifts and forgo days off causes nurses to fre- an important first step, but it isn’t the complete National Aeronautics and Space Administra- quently provide care in a state of fatigue, con- solution. I believe that standards must be de- tion. Examples of his recent oversight efforts tributing to medical errors and other con- veloped to define timeframes for safe nursing include NASA’s efforts to develop and build sequences that compromise patient safety. In care within the wide variety of health settings the International Space Station (ISS), Crew addition to endangering patients, studies also (whether such overtime is mandatory or vol- Exploration Vehicle (CEV), the James Webb point to overtime issues as a prime contrib- untary). That is why the legislation also re- Telescope, and shuttle alternatives for sup- uting factor to our Nation’s nursing shortage. quires the Agency on Healthcare Research plying the ISS; the agency’s management of For example, a 2001 report by the General and Quality to report back to Congress with its Deep Space Network (DSN); and NASA’s Accounting Office, Nursing Workforce: Emerg- recommendations for developing overall stand- implementation of its financial management ing Nurse Shortages Due to Multiple Factors, ards to protect patient safety in nursing care. system. He also has been a strong advocate concluded: Once we have better data in that regard, I will for better cost estimation and project manage- [T]he current high levels of job dissatisfac- support broader limitations on all types of ment at NASA and has aided the Committee’s tion among nurses may also play a crucial overtime. But, we must not wait to act until efforts to seek improvements at NASA in role in determining the extent of current and that data can be developed. The data collec- those areas. Mr. Li appeared before the Com- future nurse shortages. Efforts undertaken tion will take years and the crisis of mandatory mittee to testify on a range of NASA issues to improve the workplace environment may overtime is upon us now. over the years, and we always found his testi- both reduce the likelihood of nurses leaving I know that our Nation’s hospital trade asso- mony to be serious and thoughtful. He also the field and encourage more young people ciations will claim that our solution misses the testified before the Columbia Accident Inves- to enter the nursing profession . . . mark because it is precisely the lack of nurses tigation Board following the tragic loss of the We have the voices of nurses and the re- in the profession today that is necessitating Shuttle Columbia and its crew. search evidence to prove that the practice of their need to require mandatory overtime. Let Prior to assuming the aforementioned du- requiring nurses to work beyond the point they me respond directly. Mandatory overtime is ties, Mr. Li was an Associate Director in believe is safe is jeopardizing the quality of dangerous for patients plain and simple. It is GAO’s Energy, Resources, and Science Issue care patients receive. It is also contributing to also a driving force for nurses leaving the pro- Area where he directed work on research and the growing nurse shortage. Current projec- fession. These twin realities make mandatory development, nuclear safety, and Department tions are that the nurse workforce in 2020 will overtime a dangerous short-term gamble at of Energy management issues. However, have fallen 20 percent below the level nec- best. We should join together to end the prac- those assignments represent only a part of his essary to meet demand. tice. service to Congress and the Nation. Over the We have existing Federal government Mandatory overtime is a very real problem past 28 years at GAO, he has worked in sev- standards that limit the hours that pilots, flight facing the nursing profession and that is why eral other units in GAO, including the Trans- attendants, truck drivers, railroad engineers our bill is endorsed by the American Nurses portation Issue Area where he specialized in and other professions can safely work before Association, the AFL–CIO, AFSCME, AFT, aviation safety and air traffic control mod- consumer safety is endangered. However, no SEIU, UAN, and UAW—organizations that ernization. Mr. Li has also frequently testified similar limitation currently exists for our Na- speak for millions of America’s nurses. before Senate and House Committee and tion’s nurses who are caring for us at often the Again, our bill is not the sole solution. For Subcommittees on civil and military issues, most vulnerable times in our lives. example, I supported the Nurse Reinvestment such as the F–22. The Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act Act, which was passed by Congress and The quality of Allen Li’s service has been would change that. It would set strict, new signed into law in August 2002. That legisla- recognized by GAO, and he has received the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:17 May 05, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MY8.073 E04MYPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC74 with REMARKS May 4, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E963 Comptroller General’s Distinguished Service Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor The men and women who serve with Colo- Award, two Comptroller General’s Meritorious Tammy Mathews. Her innovative spirit and nel McCreedy at Fort Meade are exceptional Service Awards, and Director and Outstanding hard work are commendable and I wish her individuals. For 90 years, they have worked to Achievement Awards from several GAO units. every continued success. keep our Nation safe. Most people know that Those who work at GAO make important, f the National Security Agency, our military’s though often unheralded, contributions to im- foremost intelligence agency, is located at Fort proving the performance of our government. TRIBUTE TO FORT GEORGE G. Meade but there are many other organizations As Allen Li retires from GAO, I know that my MEADE AND THEIR SECOND inside and outside of the intelligence commu- fellow Committee members join me in wishing PLACE FINISH IN THE ARMY nity that contribute to our national security. him well and in thanking him for his decades COMMUNITIES OF EXCELLENCE One example is the Fort Meade Freedom of dedicated public service. COMPETITION Center, where they are housing soldiers in- f jured in Iraq and Afghanistan. They stepped HON. JOHN P. SARBANES up to assist Walter Reed in housing these sol- PAYING TRIBUTE TO TAMMY OF MARYLAND diers and provide shuttle service so they may MATHEWS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES receive their medical treatments. Madam Speaker, I’ve been fortunate to visit HON. JON C. PORTER Thursday, May 3, 2007 Fort Meade twice in my first few months in OF NEVADA Mr. SARBANES. Madam Speaker, I rise Congress. The more I learn about this facility, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to congratulate the men and women the more I am impressed. They truly deserve who serve at Fort George G. Meade for their this honor and I congratulate the entire Fort Thursday, May 3, 2007 second place finish in the Army Communities Meade community on their achievement. Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today of Excellence competition. The Communities f to honor Mrs. Tammy Mathews, who has been of Excellence award program recognizes top named the Small Business Association’s Small installations from all over the world that dem- WELCOMING EMILIA HAYWARD Business Person of the Year for the State of onstrate organizational maturity and out- DECK Nevada. standing capabilities. Brigadier General John Tammy, the owner of Puppy Enterprises Macdonald, Deputy Commanding General of HON. JOHN L. MICA Dog Salon and Bakery and Small Town Dog the Installation Management Command, called OF FLORIDA Vacation Villas, turned a $50,000 Small Busi- the winning installations the ‘‘flagships of per- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness Association loan into two successful formance excellence for the Army.’’ businesses which have flourished over the I have the pleasure of representing Mary- Thursday, May 3, 2007 past several years. Between the two busi- land’s Third Congressional District in the Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, it is my pleas- nesses, Tammy’s staff consists of more than House of Representatives, which neighbors ure to announce the birth of Emilia Hayward 20 employees, has a client base of over 1,000 Fort Meade and includes many of the sur- Deck on May 2, 2007 at St. Vincent’s Hospital customers, and projected gross sales of nearly rounding communities. I am therefore acutely in Jacksonville, Florida. $1,000,000. Tammy’s company has garnered aware of the exciting and difficult work that is Emilia is the daughter of Wiley and Eliza- widespread press attention and her novel ap- done at Fort Meade. beth Deck who are both part of our Florida 7th proach to pet care has ensured continued pa- Colonel Ken McCreedy, garrison com- District Congressional Staff. The former Eliza- tronage from her many clients. Tammy uses mander at Fort Meade, is a tremendous lead- beth Buckles and Wiley Deck met as staff her company’s success as a vehicle to give er. He is charged with management of one of members in our Washington office. Both back to the community she serves and has the Army’s most important installations and moved to our Florida District Office in St. Au- worked to raise money to place shelter dogs has taken command at a time of great up- gustine, in 2003. They married and have now and abandoned dogs in permanent homes. In heaval due to the impact of the 2005 BRAC. expanded our Congressional Family with the addition to the recognition she received from Despite these tremendous demands on his arrival of Emilia Hayward Deck. Emilia’s proud the Small Business Association, Tammy was time, Colonel McCreedy has also involved grandfather is Tony Buckles, Chief of Staff for also named a 2004 finalist for the most inno- himself in the community off post. He certainly Representative BOB FILNER of California. vative company of the year for the Stevie deserves this recognition and I congratulate To the Deck and Buckles families we extend Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. him on his fine work. our warmest congratulations.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:17 May 05, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MY8.076 E04MYPT1 ccoleman on PRODPC74 with REMARKS Friday, May 4, 2007 Daily Digest Senate on Friday, May 4, 2007, notwithstanding the ad- Chamber Action journment of the Senate, that Senate committees Routine Proceedings, pages S5613–S5622 may report legislative and executive calendar busi- Measures Introduced: One bill was introduced, as ness. Page S5622 follows: S. 1311. Page S5616 Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S5616 Measures Reported: Additional Cosponsors: Page S5616 S. 735, to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the terrorist hoax statute, with an amend- Additional Statements: Pages S5615–16 ment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m., and 110–61) adjourned at 10:21 a.m., until 2:15 p.m. on Mon- S. 621, to establish commissions to review the day, May 7, 2007. (For Senate’s program, see the re- facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suf- marks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on fered by European Americans, European Latin Amer- page S5622.) icans, and Jewish refugees during World War II. (S. Rept. No. 110–62) Page S5616 Authority for Committees—Agreement: A unani- Committee Meetings mous-consent agreement was reached providing that No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives from public availability a financial disclosure report Chamber Action filed by an individual who is a judicial officer or ju- The House was not in session today. The House dicial employee, to the extent necessary to protect is scheduled to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May the safety of that individual or a family member of 7, 2007. that individual. Signed on May 3, 2007 (Public Law 110–24) Committee Meetings f No Committee meetings were held. CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD f Week of May 7 through May 12, 2007 NEW PUBLIC LAWS (For last listing of Public Laws, SEE DAILY DIGEST, p. D619) Senate Chamber H.R. 137, to amend title 18, United States Code, On Monday, at 4:00 p.m. Senate will resume con- to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting. sideration of S.1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Signed on May 3, 2007 (Public Law 110–22) Amendments, and vote on, or in relation to, certain H.R. 727, to amend the Public Health Service amendments, and vote on the motions to invoke clo- Act to add requirements regarding trauma care. ture on the modified substitute amendment and the Signed on May 3, 2007 (Public Law 110–23) bill. Also, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke H.R. 1130, to amend the Ethics in Government cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of Act of 1978 to extend the authority to withhold H.R. 1495, Water Resources Development Act. D622

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Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: May 9, May 10, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fish- to hold hearings to examine farm bill policy proposals re- eries, and Coast Guard, to hold hearings to examine the lating to farm and energy issues and rural development, effects of climate change and ocean acidification on living 9:30 a.m., SR–328A. marine resources, 10 a.m., SR–253. Committee on Appropriations: May 7, Subcommittee on Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: May 10, to Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Re- hold hearings to examine the nominations of Joseph Tim- lated Agencies, to hold hearings to examine proposed othy Kelliher, of the District of Columbia, to be a Mem- budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the National In- ber of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and R. stitutes of Health: Frontiers of Science, 1:30 p.m., Lyle Laverty, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary for SD–116. Fish and Wildlife, 9:30 a.m., SD–366. May 8, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Develop- Committee on Environment and Public Works: May 9, Sub- ment, to hold hearings to examine the policies and fund- committee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to ing necessary for reducing U.S. oil dependence relating to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection, to hold hear- the results of an analysis conducted to assess the economic ings to examine emerging technologies and practices for impact of implementing the Energy Security Leadership reducing greenhouse gas emissions, 10 a.m., SD–406. Council’s recommendations to the Nation, 2:30 p.m., Committee on Finance: May 8, to hold an oversight hear- SD–192. ing to examine the Medicare prescription drug benefit, May 9, Subcommittee on Defense, to hold hearings to 10 a.m., SD–215. examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 May 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine for the Department of Defense, 10:30 a.m., SD–192. economic issues for America’s working families and mid- May 9, Subcommittee on Financial Services and Gen- dle class, 10 a.m., SD–215. eral Government, to hold hearings to examine proposed Committee on Foreign Relations: May 9, to hold hearings budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the Internal to examine climate change relating to national security Revenue Service, 3 p.m., SD–192. threats, 9:30 a.m., SD–419. May 10, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing May 9, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, to hold the nominations of Dell L. Dailey, of South Dakota, to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and hearings to examine the Federal Aviation Administra- status of Ambassador at Large, and Mark P. Lagon, of tion’s budget performance and treatment, 9:30 a.m., Virginia, to be Director of the Office to Monitor and SD–138. Combat Trafficking, with the rank of Ambassador at May 10, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, Large, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. and Related Programs, to hold hearings to examine pro- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: May posed budget estimates for fiscal year 2008 for the De- 8, to hold hearings to examine community integration partment of State and foreign operations, 10 a.m., and recovery, focusing on transforming mental health and SD–192. substance abuse systems of care, 10 a.m., SD–628. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: May Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: 10, to hold hearings to examine the nominations of May 10, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government David George Nason, of Rhode Island, to be a Member Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of of the Board of Directors of the National Consumer Co- Columbia, to hold hearings to examine a status report on operative Bank, Nguyen Van Hanh, of California, to be reform efforts by the Under Secretary of Homeland Secu- a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Con- rity for Management, 9:30 a.m., SD–342. sumer Cooperative Bank, David George Nason, of Rhode May 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine Island, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Mario violent Islamist extremism, focusing on government ef- Mancuso, of New York, to be Under Secretary of Com- forts to defeat it, 2:30 p.m., SD–342. merce for Export Administration, Michael W. Tankersley, Committee on Indian Affairs: May 10, business meeting of Texas, to be Inspector General, Export-Import Bank, to consider pending legislative business, 9:30 a.m., Bijan Rafiekian, of California, to be a Member of the SR–485. Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the Committee on the Judiciary: May 8, to hold hearings to United States, Scott A. Keller, of Florida, to be an Assist- examine privacy and civil liberties concerns, focusing on ant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Rob- the REAL ID Act (Public Law 109–13), 10 a.m., ert M. Couch, of Alabama, to be General Counsel of the SD–226. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and May 9, Full Committee, business meeting to consider Janis Herschkowitz, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of S. 376, to amend title 18, United States Code, to im- the Board of Directors of the National Consumer Cooper- prove the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed ative Bank, 3 p.m., SD–538. weapons by law enforcement officers, and S. 221, to

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amend title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater May 10, Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Com- fairness in the arbitration process relating to livestock and munities, hearing on Using School Wellness Plans to poultry contracts, 10 a.m., SD–226. Help Fight Childhood Obesity, 2 p.m., 2175 Rayburn. May 10, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine May 11, full Committee, hearing on ESEA Reauthor- judicial nominations, 10 a.m., SD–226. ization: Boosting Quality in the Teaching Profession, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: May 9, to hold hearings 9:30 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. to examine on benefits legislation, 9:30 a.m., SD–562. Committee on Energy and Commerce, May 8, Subcommittee Select Committee on Intelligence: May 8, closed business on Energy and Air Quality, hearing entitled ‘‘Alternative meeting to consider certain intelligence matters, 2:30 Fuels: Current Status, Proposals for New Standards, and p.m., SH–219. Related Infrastructure Issues,’’ 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. May 10, Full Committee, to hold closed hearings to May 9, Subcommittee on Health, hearing entitled ‘‘As- examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. sessing the Safety of our Nation’s Drug Supply,’’ 10 a.m., Special Committee on Aging: May 9, to hold hearings to 2123 Rayburn. examine the future of Medicare, focusing on recognizing May 10, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the need for chronic care coordination, 3 p.m., SD–106. the Internet, to continue hearings entitled ‘‘ Digital Fu- ture of the United States: Part V: The Future of Video, House Committees ‘‘ 9:30 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Committee on Financial Services, May 8, Subcommittee on Committee on Agriculture, May 8, Subcommittee on Live- Housing and Community Opportunity, hearing entitled stock, Dairy, and Poultry, hearing to review the welfare ‘‘Rural Housing Programs: Review Fiscal Year 2008 of animals in agriculture, 10:30 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Budget and Pending Rural Housing Legislation,’’ 2 p.m., May 9, full Committee, hearing to review the impact 2128 Rayburn. of imported contaminated food and feed ingredients and May 10, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investiga- of recent food safety emergencies on food safety and ani- tions, hearing entitled ‘‘Suspicious Activity and Currency mal health systems, 11 a.m., 1300 Longworth. Transaction Reports: Balancing Law Enforcement Utility May 10, Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, En- and Regulatory Requirements,’’ 9 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. ergy, and Research, hearing to review agricultural re- Committee on Foreign Affairs, May 8, Subcommittee on search programs, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. the Middle East and South Asia, hearing on Two Sides May 10, Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural De- of the Same Coin: Jewish and Palestinian Refugees, 10 velopment, and Foreign Agriculture, hearing to review a.m., 2172 Rayburn. food aid and agriculture trade programs operated by the May 9, Subcommittee on International Organizations, USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Develop- Human Rights and Oversight, hearing on the Economic ment, 1 p.m., 1300 Longworth. and Military Support for the U.S. Efforts in Iraq: The Co- Committee on Appropriations, May 7, Select Intelligence alition of the Willing, Then and Now, 2 p.m., 2172 Oversight Panel, executive, on National Geospatial Agen- Rayburn. cy, 5 p.m., H–140 Capitol. May 10, full Committee, hearing on Every State a Su- May 9, Subcommittee on Defense, on Guantanamo, perpower? Stopping the Spread of Nuclear Weapons in Panel I, executive, and Panel II, open, 10 a.m., H–140 the 21st Century, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Capitol. May 19, Subcommittee on International Organizations, May 10, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Develop- Human Rights, and Oversight, and the Subcommittee on ment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agen- Africa and Global Health, hearing on Is There a Human cies, on Marketing and Regulatory Programs, 10 a.m., Rights Double Standard? U.S. Policy Toward Equatorial 2362A Rayburn. Guinea, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. May 10, Subcommittee on Defense, on Contracting Committee on Homeland Security, May 9, Subcommittee Out, 10 a.m., and 1:30 p.m., 2359 Rayburn. on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Re- Committee on Armed Services, May 8, Subcommittee on sponse, hearing entitled ‘‘Assessing the Capabilities and Readiness, to mark up H.R. 1585, National Defense Au- Coordination of Federal Emergency Response Teams,’’ 10 thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, 10 a.m., 2118 Ray- a.m., 1539 Rayburn. burn. May 10, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information May 9, full Committee, to mark up H.R. 1585, Na- Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment, hearing entitled tional Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2008, 9 a.m., ‘‘Fixing the Homeland Security Information Network: 2118 Rayburn. Finding the Way Forward for Better Information Shar- Committee on Education and Labor, May 8, Subcommittee ing,’’ 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, hearing on Committee on House Administration, May 8, to consider ‘‘Are NLRB and Court Rulings Misclassifying Skilled and the following: H.R. 811, Voter Confidence and Increased Professional Employees as Supervisors? 2:30 p.m., 2175 Accessibility Act of 2007; Russell v. Brown-Waite (FL–5); Rayburn. Gonzalez v. Diaz-Balart (FL–21); Curtis v. Feeney (FL–24); May 10, full Committee, hearing on Accountability for and Cox v. McCrery (LA–4); and a Committee Franking the Department of Education’s Oversight of Student Allocation Resolution, 1 p.m., 1310 Longworth. Loans and the Reading First Program, 10:30 a.m., 2175 Committee on the Judiciary, May 8, Antitrust Task Force, Rayburn. hearing on the findings and recommendations of the

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Antitrust Modernization Commission, as established by ‘‘Maximizing the Value of Broadband Services to Rural the Antitrust Modernization Commission Act of 2002, 2 Communities,’’ 10 a.m., 2360 Rayburn. p.m., 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, May 8, May 8, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Build- Refugees, Border Security, and International Law, hearing ings and Emergency Management and the Subcommittee on the Role of Family-Based Immigration in the U.S. Im- on Water Resources and Environment, joint hearing on migration System, 9:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. National Levee Safety and Dam Safety Programs, 10 a.m., May 10, full Committee, oversight hearing on the U.S. 2167 Rayburn. Department of Justice, 9:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. May 8, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Haz- May 11, Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, ardous Materials, hearing on Rail Safety Legislation, 2 Refugees, Border security, and International Law, hearing p.m., 2167 Rayburn. on Impact of Immigration on States and Localities, 9 May 9, Subcommittee on Aviation, hearing on the Fu- a.m., 2141 Rayburn. ture of Air Traffic Control Modernization, 10 a.m., 2167 Committee on Natural Resources, May 9, oversight hearing Rayburn. on Endangered Species Act Implementation: Science or May 10, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Politics? 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, hearing May 10, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and on General Services Administration’s Fiscal Year 2008 Public Lands, hearing on the following bills: H.R. 523, Capital Investment and Leasing Program, 10 a.m., 2167 Douglas County, Washington, PUD Conveyance Act; and Rayburn. H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007, 10 May 10 Subcommittee on Economic Development, a.m., 1334 Longworth. Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, hearing Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, May 8, hearing entitled ‘‘Use of RNC Accounts by White House on Legislative Fixes for Lingering Problems that Hinder Officials,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Katrina Recovery,’’ 2 p.m., 2167 Rayburn. May 9, Subcommittee on Government Management, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, May 8, Subcommittee on Organization, and Procurement, to consider pending busi- Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, hearing on ness, 1 p.m., 2203 Rayburn. Veterans Cemeteries: Honoring Those Who Served, 2 May 9, Subcommittee on National Security and For- p.m., 334 Cannon. eign Affairs, hearing entitled ‘‘Making the Grade on the May 8, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, 9/11 Commission Report Card: American Support of Pak- hearing on Sharing of Electronic Medical Records be- istani Education Reform,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. tween Department of Defense and Department of Vet- May 10, Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, hearing erans’ Affairs, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. entitled ‘‘Lethal Loopholes: Deficiencies in State and Fed- May 9, full Committee, hearing on the Results of the eral Gun Purchase Laws,’’ 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. Administration’s Task Force on Returning Global War on May 10, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Terror Heroes, 2 p.m., 334 Cannon. Service, and the District of Columbia, hearing entitled May 9, Subcommittee on Health, hearing to examine ‘‘The Lack of Diversity in the Top Levels of the Federal VA’s Long-Term Care Programs, 10 a.m., 334 Cannon. Government,’’ 2 p.m., 2247 Rayburn. Committee on Ways and Means, May 8, Subcommittee on Committee on Rules, May 7, to consider the following: Income Security and Family Support and the Sub- H.R. 1873, Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act; committee on Select Revenue Measures, joint hearing and H.R. 1294, Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Independent Workers, 9:30 a.m., 1100 Longworth. Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2006, 5 p.m., May 9, Subcommittee on Trade and the Subcommittee H–313 Capitol. on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection of the May 8, to consider H.R. 1684, Department of Home- Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Sub- land Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, 3 committee on Domestic and International Monetary Pol- p.m., H–313 Capitol. icy, Trade and Technology of the Committee on Financial Committee on Science and Technology, May 10, Sub- Services, joint hearing on Currency Manipulation, 9:30 committee on Energy and Environment, to mark up H.R. a.m., 1100 Longworth. 632, H-Prize Act of 2007, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. May 10, Subcommittee on Health, hearing on Options May 10, Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, To Improve Quality and Efficiency Among Medicare Phy- hearing on Green Transportation Infrastructure: Chal- sicians, 10 a.m., 1100 Longworth. lenges to Access and Implementation, 2 p.m., 2318 Ray- Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warm- burn. ing, May 9, hearing entitled ‘‘Economics of Dependence Committee on Small Business, May 9, Subcommittee on on Foreign Oil—Rising Gasoline Prices,’’ 2 p.m., 2318 Rural and Urban Entrepreneurship, hearing entitled Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2:15 p.m., Monday, May 7 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 7

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: To be announced. morning business (not to extend beyond 4 p.m.), Senate will resume consideration of S. 1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments, and vote on, or in relation to, Cochran Amendment No. 1010, and Dorgan Amendment No. 990, as amended, if amended, and vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified. Also, Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 1495, Water Resources Development Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E955 Musgrave, Marilyn N., Colo., E951 Etheridge, Bob, N.C., E952 Neal, Richard E., Mass., E953 Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E961 Feeney, Tom, Fla., E961 Norton, Eleanor Holmes, D.C., E956 Baca, Joe, Calif., E952 Fortun˜ o, Luis G., Puerto Rico, E950 Ortiz, Solomon P., Tex., E948, E948 Brown, Corrine, Fla., E949 Giffords, Gabrielle, Ariz., E958 Platts, Todd Russell, Pa., E961 Brown-Waite, Ginny, Fla., E957 Gordon, Bart, Tenn., E962 Porter, Jon C., Nev., E948, E950, E953, E955, E957, Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E949 Hirono, Mazie K., Hawaii, E949 E959, E963 Clay, Wm. Lacy, Mo., E954 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E948, E958 Price, David E., N.C., E958 Crowley, Joseph, N.Y., E951 Kennedy, Patrick J., R.I., E956 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E953 Cubin, Barbara, Wyo., E958 Lantos, Tom, Calif., E950 Sarbanes, John P., Md., E963 Davis, Susan A., Calif., E957 Lipinski, Daniel, Ill., E955 Skelton, Ike, Mo., E954 Davis, Tom, Va., E959 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E948 Space, Zachary T., Ohio, E947 DeGette, Diana, Colo., E952 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E960 Stark, Fortney Pete, Calif., E961 DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E960 McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Wash., E951 Tanner, John S., Tenn., E954 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E951 Mica, John L., Fla., E963 Tauscher, Ellen O., Calif., E954 English, Phil, Pa., E957 Michaud, Michael H., Me., E957 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E947, E947

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