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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014 No. 23 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was appoint the Honorable BRIAN SCHATZ, a Sen- now scheduled for 11 a.m., be at 2 p.m. called to order by the Honorable BRIAN ator from the State of Hawaii, to perform There will be two votes at that time, SCHATZ, a Senator from the State of the duties of the Chair. and there could be another one. We will Hawaii. PATRICK J. LEAHY, see what happens on the cloture vote. President pro tempore. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- PRAYER Mr. SCHATZ thereupon assumed the pore. Without objection, it is so or- Chair as Acting President pro tempore. The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- dered. fered the following prayer: f Mr. REID. As I said, Mr. President, Let us pray. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY there will be two rollcall votes. The Immortal, invisible God, in whose pa- LEADER first vote is on cloture of the Reed tient hands the mighty seasons move amendment. If cloture is not invoked, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- there will be a second cloture on the with quiet beauty, hallowed be Your pore. The majority leader is recog- Name. underlying bill. nized. We hope to be able to work some- As our lawmakers face the complex- Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a ities of their work, enlighten them thing out for Senator BAUCUS’s nomi- quorum. nation to be ambassador to China this with Your wisdom, lest the darkness The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- prevent them from seeing the paths of afternoon. pore. The clerk will call the roll. MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR—S. 1996 Your providence. Lord, empower them The assistant legislative clerk pro- to run and not be weary, to walk and Mr. REID. Mr. President, I am told ceeded to call the roll. that there is a bill, S. 1996, due for a not faint, keeping them always in Your Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- care. May they find peace in the knowl- second reading. imous consent that the order for the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- edge that You know and accept them quorum call be rescinded. as they are. pore. The clerk will read the bill by God bless America. Drive back the f title for the second time. forces of evil and release the powers of REPEALING SECTION 403 OF THE The assistant legislative clerk read goodness throughout our land. BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF as follows: We pray in Your great Name. Amen. 2013—MOTION TO PROCEED A bill (S. 1996) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, f Mr. REID. I now move to proceed to and shooting, and for other purposes. Calendar No. 298, S. 1963. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. REID. I object to any further The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- proceedings with regard to this matter. The Presiding Officer led the Pledge pore. The clerk will report the motion. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- of Allegiance, as follows: The assistant legislative clerk read pore. Objection having been heard, the I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the as follows: bill will be placed on the calendar. United States of America, and to the Repub- A motion to proceed to Calendar No. 298, S. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, TRIBUTE TO MAX BAUCUS 1963, a bill to repeal section 403 of the Bipar- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have had indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. tisan Budget Act of 2013. the good fortune of serving in Congress f SCHEDULE for more than three decades with a APPOINTMENT OF ACTING Mr. REID. Mr. President, following good man, the senior Senator from PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE my remarks and those of the Repub- Montana MAX BAUCUS. We hope to lican leader, the Senate will resume The PRESIDING OFFICER. The schedule a vote sometime this after- consideration of S. 1845, which is the noon on his confirmation to be our Na- clerk will please read a communication Emergency Unemployment Compensa- to the Senate from the President pro tion’s Ambassador to China. tion Extension Act. The filing deadline Senator BAUCUS has served in the tempore (Mr. LEAHY). for first-degree amendments to that is Senate for a long time. At the end of The assistant legislative clerk read 9:45 a.m. today, just a few minutes the following letter. this year, he will have served 36 years. from now. The deadline for second-de- Prior to that, he served in the House of U.S. SENATE, gree amendments to the Reed amend- Representatives for 4 years. Prior to PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, ment and to the bill is 10:45 a.m. Washington, DC, February 6, 2014. that, he served a term in the Montana To the Senate: ORDER OF PROCEDURE State legislature. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, I ask unanimous consent the cloture He has his undergraduate and law de- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby vote on the Reed substitute, which is gree from Stanford. He is an extremely

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:31 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.000 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S776 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 smart person and is certainly versed on has run—I ran one 31-mile race, but that millionaires should not draw un- what goes on in the Congress. MAX has run 50-mile races, and he has employment benefits. After he received his law degree from trained for 100-mile races. During one We have virtually done everything Stanford, he worked as an attorney at of those, he fell and hurt himself quite that the Republicans asked. They will the Securities and Exchange Commis- significantly. He hit his head because come up with excuses about why we sion and entered private practice in of a fall. can’t do this and how they want Missoula after that. We have exchanged news articles and amendments, but that is just a loss His mentor, and the person who got stories about runners. We enjoy focus- leader. We offered them 20 amendments him interested in politics, was Mike ing on our athletic skills. It was just before, but it wasn’t good enough. Mansfield. I didn’t know him—I the two of us, so we could say whatever I hope that we could have a few val- shouldn’t say I didn’t know him. He at- we wanted because there was no one iant Republicans vote to help the peo- tended the prayer breakfast, and I met there to listen. ple who are in desperate need of help. I him on a number of occasions at our He is someone who loves running. He am sorry to say that it appears Senate Wednesday prayer breakfast. He was a is still an avid runner, and I have ad- Republicans appear ready to filibuster very quiet man, and that is what ev- mired him for his athletic skills in ad- this important legislation a second erybody says about him. He was the dition to his legislative skills. time despite the fact that we have worst guest in the world to interview Senator BAUCUS’s independent spirit compromised on every one of their de- on a Sunday show because he wouldn’t has made him a powerful advocate for mands. Republicans complained that say anything. He would just answer yes Montana and for the issues he cares the bill wasn’t paid for, so we found an or no. He was well respected in the about. He is a respected member of the offset that was minimal to just about Senate by Democrats and Republicans. Democratic caucus and has great re- everything—at least certainly for those I heard Senator BAUCUS tell the story spect from the Republican caucus. people who were originally on the bill— many times about how Mike Mansfield During the time that Senator GRASS- HELLER, MURKOWSKI, COLLINS. It is my suggested that he go into politics. LEY was the ranking member—I can’t understanding they accepted that. I Well, he did do that. vouch for this, but I think I am right— hope more do. We need five Republican Senator BAUCUS served 2 years in the and Senator BAUCUS was chairman of votes. Montana State legislature before he the Finance Committee, they met The Republicans have complained was elected in 1974 to the House of Rep- every week for lunch. Every week we after the first vote that they wouldn’t resentatives. He served, as I indicated were in session, they had lunch to- vote on an extension of unemployment earlier, 4 years in the House before gether. insurance without reforms to the pro- coming to the Senate. He has been His passion is well known to all of us. gram, so we did that also. elected and reelected to the Senate 5 He has decades of experience in Con- I am beginning to believe there is times. As I said, at the end of this year, gress. President Obama made an excel- nothing that will get Republicans to he will have served for 36 years in the lent choice in appointing Senator BAU- yes. With the exception of a few Repub- Senate. CUS to represent America’s interests in licans who have taken the human toll He has been chairman of the Finance China, a growing power in our global of obstruction into consideration, Re- Committee. He has been chairman of economy. publicans simply don’t want to extend the Environment and Public Works He has never shied away from dif- these benefits. Committee. He has a been a member of ficult issues of the day, and I have no Their obstruction has already cost the Agriculture Committee for a long doubt that his fearlessness will serve the Nation $2.2 billion in economic ac- time. By the way, he was appointed to him well in his new role as a represent- tivity—a body blow to small businesses that committee on a temporary basis ative for our country in China. around the country. Every week they many decades ago and never left. Although Senator BAUCUS will be delay, another 73,000 Americans lose As chairman of the Senate Finance missed by the entire Democratic cau- these crucial benefits, benefits that Committee, he was instrumental in de- cus and the Senate family, our loss will help them keep food on the table and a veloping lots of landmark legislation, be the Nation’s gain. roof over their heads while they search but the most significant law he helped I wish the senior Senator from Mon- for a job. to pass in this body was the landmark tana the very best. I shared the story about a 57-year-old health care reform bill, the Affordable I hope we will vote this afternoon on Nevada woman who is couch surfing—I Care Act, which is saving lives and a Senator BAUCUS’s nomination to be had never heard that term before, but I lot of money for American taxpayers. Ambassador to China. We have not understand it—who is sleeping on He has been a long-time advocate for locked that in yet. friends’ couches because she doesn’t the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE have a home anymore. She sold all her gram. He worked on that with a num- We will also vote at 2 p.m. to advance belongings so she could put gas in her ber of people—not the least of which is a 3-month extension of emergency un- car if she gets a job interview. This Senator ORRIN HATCH of Utah. employment insurance that will not woman has worked all her life. She While Senator BAUCUS is well-known add a penny to the deficit. We origi- doesn’t want a handout; she wants a nationally for his tireless work on nally said 3 months and that it should job. health care, tax reform, and as a mem- not be paid for, but the Republicans So I have had some good conversa- ber of the Environment and Public said it had to be paid for. tions with Republican Senators. I hope Works Committee, he was also in- We have had two, I thought, really they will go ahead and let this impor- volved in public works projects. uncontroversial issues that paid for it. tant piece of legislation pass. We are I think the most important thing The first one didn’t work. I think that going to move as quickly as we can to that Montanans will remember about is wrong, but it didn’t work. No one some bills that have been reported on a him is that he always put Montanans complained about the second one, so bipartisan basis out of committees. We first. He is an avid hunter. He authored certainly any ‘‘no’’ vote on extending are looking closely at the HELP Com- one of the largest public land grant unemployment benefits is a ‘‘no’’ vote mittee, the Energy Committee, and bills in American history which pre- because they don’t want to extend un- there are other committees we are served 310,000 acres of forest land in employment benefits. going to look at to see if we can bring northwestern Montana. For a number of years the junior a bipartisan bill here to the floor, have It is a testament to his love of the Senator from Oklahoma has talked an agreement on amendments, and try outdoors that MAX BAUCUS walked al- about how millionaires should not to move forward on that basis. most 1,000 miles across Montana in 1995 draw unemployment benefits. I agree So as we vote today, I hope my Re- and 1996. with him. That is in JACK REED’s publican colleagues will keep in mind MAX and I have an ongoing dialogue amendment, which we are going to that we need to move forward—it is so about running. I have run a number of vote on later today. Under this legisla- important—to help people who are des- marathons, but MAX BAUCUS is a better tion, we have accepted the suggestion perately in need of help such as this 57- runner than I am. He is faster, and he of the junior Senator from Oklahoma year-old woman from Nevada. I hope

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:04 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.002 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S777 they will work with us to advance this be prohibited—prohibited—from par- So, today, Commissioner Koskinen bill and legislation in the future more ticipating in some of the most basic has a similar choice. He can either be expeditiously than we have in the past. civic engagement activities—things remembered as the man who reformed f such as voter registration, issue advo- this IRS at a time when Americans cacy, and educating citizens about can- were deeply distrustful of it or he can RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY didates before an election. This is just be remembered as the man who allowed LEADER plain wrong. Grassroots groups himself to be used by the administra- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- shouldn’t be persecuted for doing what tion for its own political ends. That is pore. The minority leader is recog- Americans expect them to do. They the choice. nized. shouldn’t be forced to shut up or shut The bottom line is this. Americans THE IRS down or for engaging in the very kinds need to be able to trust the IRS again, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, just of educational activities that the and that means getting our Nation’s last year, IRS officials and an inspec- 501(c)(4) designation was designed to tax agency back into the mission it tor general report confirmed what we support. was designed to perform such as proc- have been hearing from constituents The idea is to shut up and shut down essing tax returns, not regulating free for quite a while: The IRS was being the voices that oppose the administra- speech. The Obama administration’s used to target Americans for daring to tion’s priorities, and it comes on the proposed rule has almost nothing to do exercise their first amendment rights, heels of a long-running pet project of with actual tax policy. It is more about for daring to think differently, for dar- this administration to expose conserv- making harassment of its political oping to hold opinions contrary to high- ative donors to harassment in order to ponents the official policy of the IRS. ranking government officials. They try to dry up their funding. That is completely unacceptable. Re- Americans who care about the First confirmed that civic groups the admin- member, this is an agency that has ac- Amendment need to stand up to this istration opposed, including at least cess to some of America’s most sen- regulation before the administration one in my home State of Kentucky, sitive personal information: the power has a chance to finalize it. The Amer- were harassed and bullied by the IRS. to audit, to penalize, to harass—power ican people need to stand up to this They confirmed that individuals who that is pretty wide-ranging. regulation before the administration supported these groups were intimi- So it is not surprising that groups all has a chance to finalize it. And they dated and attacked, and they con- across the political spectrum, from the actually are. More than 20,000 citizens firmed something else too—that this ACLU to the Chamber of Commerce, have already submitted comments on happened in the runup to a national have expressed concerns about this this proposed rule at regulations.gov. election. rule. So Americans were rightly out- Nearly all the ones I saw were opposed. Let’s be clear. Let’s be perfectly In the House, Representative DAVE raged—outraged—when the worst fears clear. Commissioner Koskinen knows CAMP has introduced legislation that of citizen organizations came to light. the IRS has no business regulating free would prevent the IRS from imple- The American people rightly expected speech. He knows that. The eyes of menting any such regulation, and next the Obama administration to take con- America are on the IRS commissioner. week, I, along with Senator FLAKE, crete steps to end this harassment once They are counting on him to do the and for all—to put safeguards in place Senator ROBERTS, and others, will introduce companion legislation that right thing. that would ensure the same kind of Mr. President, I yield the floor. abuse never, ever happens again. would do the same in the Senate. But that is not what happened. No, in But I hope it doesn’t have to come to f fact, basically, the opposite of that that. There is a much easier fix avail- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME happened. The Obama administration able. There is a way out of this di- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- now seems to be trying to legitimize lemma. The new commissioner of the pore. Under the previous order, the the harassment after the fact, to enact IRS, John Koskinen, can put a stop to leadership time is reserved. regulations that would essentially the rule right now if he chooses. He can f allow the IRS to bully and intimidate stop this right now if he chooses. If he Americans who exercise their right of means what he said when the Senate EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT free speech. It is something they were confirmed him—the comments we COMPENSATION EXTENSION ACT originally planning actually to slip by heard about restoring integrity to the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- while the harassment was actually still IRS—then he will do just that. The pore. Under the previous order, the going on. Speaker and I, along with top Senate Senate will resume consideration of S. But here is the thing. The adminis- and House leadership and the leader- 1845, which the clerk will report. tration knew it could never get any- ship of the relevant authorizing and ap- The assistant legislative clerk read thing like that through Congress the propriating committees, have just sent as follows: democratic way, so it is trying to a letter to Mr. Koskinen on this topic, A bill (S. 1845) to provide for the extension quietly impose these new regulations and we look forward to his response. of certain unemployment benefits, and for through the back door—through the Back in the 1970s, Richard Nixon fa- other purposes. back door—by executive fiat. Adminis- mously tried to influence the IRS into Pending: tration officials insist the rules change helping him punish his political oppo- Reid (for Reed) amendment No. 2714, of a is just a minor bureaucratic adjust- nents. The IRS has been in this spot perfecting nature. ment. Nothing to it, they say. They before. Back then, the IRS commis- Reid amendment No. 2715 (to amendment claim it is just a ‘‘good government’’ sioner stood up to President Nixon and No. 2714), to change the enactment date. idea from the IRS—a response to the said, essentially: No, that is not what Reid motion to commit the bill to the inspector general report that brought this agency is supposed to do. So the Committee on Finance, with instructions, history is that when a previous IRS Reid amendment No. 2716, to change the en- these terrible abuses to light. actment date. Of course, we know that is not true. commissioner had a President of the Reid amendment No. 2717 (to (the instruc- We know the administration had been United States try to use him to target tions) amendment No. 2716), of a perfecting working on this proposed rule for at his political enemies, the Commis- nature. least 2 years—2 years—before the in- sioner of the IRS stood up to the Presi- Reid amendment No. 2718 (to amendment spector general report came out, and dent and said no. He said no to the No. 2717), of a perfecting nature. from the looks of things there is noth- President. The President cannot use The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ing ‘‘good government’’ about this at the IRS to target the President’s polit- pore. Under the previous order, the all. As with so much of what we have ical enemies. That act of courage and time until 11 a.m. will be equally di- seen with the Obama administration, it independence became the defining act vided and controlled between the two is almost purely political—trans- of an already distinguished career, and leaders or their designees. parently political. it was something for which the Amer- Mr. REED. I ask unanimous consent Under the administration’s proposed ican taxpayer should be forever grate- that the time until 2 p.m be equally di- regulations, many citizen groups could ful. vided and controlled between the two

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:31 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.012 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S778 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 leaders or their designees and that all ator DEAN HELLER of Nevada. This is a publican colleagues necessary not only quorum calls during that time also be bipartisan effort because this unem- to move this measure forward but also equally divided. ployment problem—particularly this to do the right thing. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- long-term unemployment problem— We are here today and we have had pore. Without objection, it is so or- knows no political dimension or geo- another round of extensive discussions, dered. graphic dimension or ethnic or gender consultations, and we are now about to Mr. REED. Mr. President, in a few dimension. It is an American problem, pay for a 3-month extension of unem- hours this Chamber will have the op- and Senator HELLER and I are respond- ployment benefits. Some of it is retro- portunity to restore benefits for 1.7 ing in a bipartisan way. We put what active, all of it is fully paid for. I will million American job seekers and help we thought was a pathway to provide point out that it is February and this reduce the national deficit by $1.2 bil- immediate aid to these job seekers and extension will go forward until March. lion. I believe my colleagues under- to give us enough time to work We are reaching the point, ironically, stand that this is a fiscally responsible through these complex issues many of where we might have more retroactive way to help job seekers who are still my colleagues have raised, issues such payments than prospective payments. struggling in the aftermath of the as, can we make the program, overall, That is why we have to move and we great recession. more effective? Can we incentivize in- have to move today. Unemployment insurance helps peo- dividuals to seek employment more ef- It is not everything we wanted, cer- ple to look for work while at the same ficiently? Can we integrate training? tainly. As I said initially, we would time bolstering consumer demand and All of those are important issues, but have preferred a full year to give peo- supporting the economy, which is why in the context of a 3-month emergency ple certainty for the year. We would the nonpartisan Congressional Budget extension, the first thing to do is to get have, as we have done more times than Office has estimated that renewing un- the relief to the people and then sit not, declared it emergency spending. employment insurance for 1 year will down and conscientiously and delib- But in order to conscientiously and save 200,000 jobs. erately work on the details. thoughtfully and cooperatively and This is an imperative. We must do it. When this concession on the short collaboratively work with our col- On behalf of the families who are strug- term extension wasn’t enough to break leagues, we have continually agreed to gling, on behalf of our economy that the filibuster, Democrats put forth an- make concessions. I used to think that needs the support, this is something other proposal, again after consulta- was the nature of political com- which must be done. tion with our Republican colleagues. I Now the question is whether we can promise, principled political com- thank Senator HELLER, Senator COL- move this critical bill forward and send promise, and we have tried. LINS, Senator PORTMAN, Senator COATS, help to those who are struggling Now we have a 3-month bill that is through no fault of their own. Every- and many others who consciously and paid for by a technique called pension one understands that to qualify for un- conscientiously provided thoughts, pro- smoothing, which we have enacted on a employment insurance, they have to be vided input, et cetera. So this process bipartisan basis. In fact, the vote was working and they have to lose their job was not ‘‘my way or the highway.’’ 79 to 19 in the 2012 Transportation bill, through no fault of their own, and they This was trying to find a bipartisan MAP–21. So this is not a controversial have to continue to search for work. pathway, and we are still searching. pay-for. This is something we have em- The reality in this market is that Based on those comments, we pro- braced before. It is something that does there are, in many cases, three appli- posed a fully paid-for extension of un- not involve raising revenues, which is cants for every job. We have all heard employment insurance. We started off one of the benchmarks our colleagues 1 the stories when we have gone home to with 11 ⁄2 months fully paid for. We laid down. So we have a short-term, our States. used the pay-for that would have been fully paid-for UI benefit which can go There is a software engineer who an extension of the mandatory savings out immediately to people who are suf- worked for 20 years who has put out 300 agreed to in the bipartisan budget fering and which is paid for by a non- resumes and who has followed people agreement, which had been endorsed by controversial mechanism. around to give them resumes. This in- House Budget Committee chairman Essentially, it will do what I think dividual was so persistent in trying to PAUL RYAN. We also included in that we have been requested to do by our get a job in financial services that he proposal, the long-term proposal, a colleagues on the other side. Our re- would show up early in the morning major policy change proposed by Sen- quest is simply, support us in this ef- and put his resume in the local news- ator PORTMAN addressing overlapping fort so that we can get this legislation paper for the head of the bank where he unemployment and disability insur- accomplished. was interviewing. That eventually got ance payments. None of these were One of the interesting things about him a callback, I am told, but not yet easy to accept on our side. this pay-for is that not only is it in the a job. It is very difficult. The tradition has been unpaid-for un- Transportation bill—due to expire, and We can do what we have always employment extensions. Very few we will extend it—but also it has been done—help these struggling Americans times have we paid for these benefits used on numerous occasions by col- and help our economy. because they are considered emergency leagues on both sides of the aisle to At every point in this process, I be- spending. This is an emergency. People pay for a various assembly of different lieve we have responded to the issues are struggling out there. But we ac- legislative proposals. So this is not a raised by our colleagues to try to get cepted the premise which our Repub- controversial mechanism. I don’t think this done. Instead of a full year of ex- lican colleagues suggested that this unemployment insurance is controver- tended unemployment benefits—which has to be paid for. Then we also accept- sial. I think people hopefully recognize I proposed, which we usually do—we ed the premise that we couldn’t pay for that it is necessary in this situation. compromised on a short-term exten- it with tax revenues. It would have to We have also included a provision in sion just to get it done because since be paid for with something else. So we this proposal that has been championed December 28 people have lost their ben- took a proposal that was embedded in aggressively and thoughtfully by Sen- efits. They went off a cliff. Every week the budget and we tried to use that to- ator COBURN that will bar individuals an estimated 70,000 more Americans gether with a proposal that was first with income of over $1 million from re- lose their benefits. It is up to 1.7 mil- presented by Senator PORTMAN. But we ceiving Federal unemployment insur- lion now, and it will be several million had a vote, a cloture vote, and none of ance benefits. It has passed this Cham- before this year has run out. So instead our Republican colleagues supported it. ber by a vote of 100 to 0. of a typical 1-year extension, we are Then we had a vote on the underlying The other factor which I would argue asking for 3 months. Most of it or a measure, the short-term extension, the to my colleagues is that as we pay for large part of it is retroactive to make 3-month extension unpaid-for offered this extension, we are also able to ap- up to those people who lost their bene- by Senator HELLER and me—Senator prove $1.2 billion over 10 years to re- fits beginning on December 28. HELLER joined us on that vote, and I duce the deficit. I was joined—and I must thank him thank him for that—but we still did If my colleagues are looking for pro- for his tremendous leadership—by Sen- not have the significant number of Re- posals that are fully paid for, reduce

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:31 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.014 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S779 the deficit, and provide needed assist- Let us help both the unemployed and retroactive, that is pending before the ance to Americans who have worked, our veterans and not try to use one Senate today. are looking for work, and desperately group against the other, for a legisla- Let me make one other point. In the want a job, we need their vote this tive advantage in terms of any one par- context of this debate, there has been afternoon. I hope we can move forward ticular measure. The emergency for un- the suggestion that unemployment in- on this bill and help unemployed Amer- employment insurance that encom- surance is in some way inappropriate, icans who are searching for work, help passes at least 20,000 veterans is today, immoral. It encourages people to avoid employers—this pension-smoothing not a year or more from now. work. It makes us, as Americans, lazy mechanism helps employers—and also We can’t turn our back on 1.7 million and dependent. That is not what I see reduce the deficit. That is a very good Americans, with that number growing when I go back home. What I see are trifecta, something I think we should each week. We have to help them. It people who say—even recognizing my support. has been 40 days since unemployment efforts to try to get this bill passed— The other point I want to make is insurance benefits expired for millions that is fine, but what I truly want is a that the notion that unemployment in- of Americans. That is 40 days too long job. I want to work. I want to work for surance, Federal long-term benefits, for those who were downsized with the many reasons. One, the $350 a week I should be a political issue is in stark recession and now find their unemploy- get, that barely keeps my family contrast to its history. Congress has ment insurance benefits being whole. It is a little help for gasoline, a renewed UI on a bipartisan basis in the downsized again by Congress— little help with the rent, but I can’t past on numerous occasions. We did it downsized practically to zero. live on that. I have to have a job. three times under President Ronald I also wish to remind my colleagues By the way, I think most Americans Reagan. We did it five times under about some of the reforms we already want to work because work defines us. President George W. Bush. That is the accomplished in 2012, because many of Work gives us not just a place to go precedent to get it done today. That is my colleagues have some very good but gives meaning to all of us, just as a pretty good precedent on a bipartisan ideas and they have talked about, well, family does. So this notion this is just basis under two Republican Presidents. if we are going to deal with unemploy- this program that indulges those who One of the questions that comes up is ment insurance, let us deal with it in a don’t want to work is profoundly does the Republican leadership—not way we can also make some structural wrong. Indeed, it is an insult to mil- some of the Members whom we have reforms. In 2012, I was part of the con- lions of Americans who desperately collaborated with very closely—want ference committee between the House want a job. this to pass or will they say: No, no, and the Senate where legislation was By definition, unemployment insur- forget the substance, it is so compel- formally considered in this body, in the ance is based on an individual’s work ling. Let’s talk about process. This is other body, and brought to a con- history. This is not a program you about how many amendments we have. ference in regular order and we had a qualify for by showing up. You have to This is about whether we can reform very vigorous debate about the struc- be let go, basically. You have to be and reauthorize an entire legislative ture of unemployment compensation, told: We can’t keep you anymore. We program based on a 3-month exten- and significant structural reforms were are sorry. You are a good worker, but sion—most of which is rapidly becom- made to the program. we can’t keep you. You have to go. In ing more retroactive, than prospective, This is not a situation where we have fact, if you are not a good worker, if than going forward. neglected to look at the unemployment you are fired for cause, you don’t get I think the American people see compensation program for years and these benefits. And then they actively through this. The substance is clear. years and years. It was 2 years ago we have to keep looking for work. As I This program has been repeatedly reau- made these changes. We strengthened said, in the 2012 legislative provisions, thorized to deal with long-term unem- the job search requirement. We have we gave the States more authority to ployment under Republican Presidents indeed allowed States, if they choose make that active search much more ac- and Democratic Presidents on a bipar- to, to drug screen applicants, which is tive, much more real—not perfunctory tisan basis. It is fully paid for. It is an extremely controversial provision. but an active search. paid for by a noncontroversial tech- That was included because we were re- Because of the obstructions we have nique that does not include raising rev- sponding to particularly many Mem- seen, most Americans now are just enues. In fact, the pay-for is something bers of the House of Representatives simply eligible for 26 weeks of assist- the corporate world supports. who said this had to be something the ance—the standard program adminis- There are others who might say we States can do. Well, this is something tered by the States. But the Wash- are disappointed because there is an- the States can do. I don’t think most ington Post notes it takes an average other major issue out there, and there States have taken up the option, but job seeker about 32 weeks to get hired, is; that is, the COLA cuts for military this is something they can do. and in some cases even longer because retirees. This is an issue that has to be Indeed, after the House passed this of high unemployment. In my State it dealt with, and it will be dealt with. agreement, Representative CAMP issued is 9.1 percent. There are some States But, I wish to point out that COLA a statement noting—in his words—the where it is remarkably low because of does not become effective—those re- historic reforms of the Federal unem- the particular economic conditions ductions—until December of 2015. Peo- ployment programs are an important there. But as the Post points out, for ple receiving UI lost their benefits De- part of this agreement. These reforms the average worker, it is 32 weeks. cember of last year. They are already will now help the unemployed get the Those 26 weeks will not cover their un- suffering. There is no more time for training and resources they need to employment period as they desperately them, in terms of our fixing it, before move from an unemployment check to search for work. it takes effect. We need to act today. a paycheck. The package overturns ar- The other cruel fact is the longer one Indeed, it has been estimated there cane 1960s-era regulations and allows is unemployed, the harder it is to get a are 20,000 veterans who have been de- States to drug screen and test those job. That is what we know from re- nied long-term unemployment benefits most at risk. search. That is what we know from our because of our failure to extend this. I am always willing to listen to pro- own sense of the economy. So the no- So for those 20,000 veterans, I don’t posals to make changes, but we have to tion that someone, such as a chemical think it would be sufficient to tell recognize we made significant changes engineer who has been out of work for them they are not going to get their to this program, in Mr. CAMP’s words— 7 months, who has a great work unemployment insurance because we revising provisions that had been there record—the first time he or she has are worried about what is going to hap- since the 1960s, and that was about 2 ever lost their job—should take the pen in December of 2015 to other vet- years ago. So we have made these first thing available to him or her at erans. If we want to help veterans right changes. But we are willing to work in the lowest cost, the lowest wage, No. 1, away, today, we can help 20,000 of them good faith if additional changes are I think devalues their lifetime effort; by voting for this provision going for- necessary. However, they shouldn’t and No. 2, it potentially denies us of ward. block a 3-month extension, much of it their productivity. I would rather see a

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I wish to take a moment to explain have made clear statements: We are Our Nation is at its best when every- to people back home, who are—right- not seeking to contain a nuclear Iran; one has the opportunity to put their fully so—writing and calling us about we want to prevent it. That is the right talents, their skills, and their experi- this issue, what is at stake and what is approach. Now, here is the problem. ence to work. We need to get our coun- happening. So I will break it down to We recently entered into these nego- try back to full employment. We all the most basic elements. tiations with Iran to get them to stop, know that is the answer. This is an Iran is a country which, as we all to back away from this. If you want emergency provision, a bridge, if you know, beginning in 1979 was overtaken nuclear power, if you want nuclear en- will, to a job. We have to do more not by a radical Islamic revolution which ergy, you can have it without the need only to put people back to work but to took control of the country and has to reprocess—like most countries do, make the wages they receive allow been a sworn enemy of the United like many of our allies do. them to live not just paycheck to pay- States ever since. In fact, until very re- The only reason why they even came check but to live with the sense they cently—and perhaps they still do— to the table for those negotiations is are building some security for them- after Friday prayers, they used to end because the United States, to be selves and their family. them with the chant ‘‘Death to Amer- frank—despite the resistance of this We have the resources to achieve ica.’’ administration, which each and every this. We are paying for this provision. It is one thing to say those things. It time sanctions and sanctions bills have We are not putting it on the shoulders is another to actually do something come before the Congress have threat- of the next generation. We are limiting about it. In fact, Iran has. They have ened to veto them and have blocked it to a very short period of time so been one of the most active sponsors of them and have been against them—de- there is an opportunity to work and terrorism all over this planet but par- spite all of that, these sanctions have look at what we did in 2012 and see if ticularly in the Middle East. been in place. They have been applied we can do more. The question before us We know they are actively engaged at a global level, and they have created is, Does this Senate have the will to in undermining our interests all over a tremendous amount of pressure on make it happen? the world. They have been linked to the Iranian economy. As a result, they Renewing unemployment insurance terrorist attacks against dignitaries have come to the table to negotiate— isn’t the end of our efforts. Our efforts from other countries in other countries not because the new president, are to get more jobs out there so people abroad. About 2 years ago, a report Rouhani, is a reformer, as some like to don’t need unemployment insurance; emerged of the potential that they call him, but because they have so that it is not 32 weeks to get a new job were trying to plot the assassination of much internal pressure and their econ- but is several days, we hope. This is the a foreign ambassador here in Wash- omy is under so much duress that they building block we need to put in place ington, DC. are afraid of what their people may do to move forward. In addition, they participate in about it in the long term. This process, this expiration, has things such as cyber attacks against The administration is pretty opti- caused Rhode Islanders in my home the country, they destabilize their mistic about these negotiations which State great hardship. It is time to end neighbors, and they continue to de- were reached: An interim agreement—a that hardship. So I urge my colleagues velop their weapons capability. temporary agreement, as they call it. to renew this program. This is one of In addition to all that which I have A joint plan of action is the right ter- those issues where it simply comes just outlined, over the last few years minology. down, in my view, to this: This is the Iran has begun to pursue a nuclear pro- We had Secretary Sherman, who was right thing to do. I honestly believe gram. In order to have a nuclear weap- in charge of those talks, here the other there are many more than 60 of my col- on, you have to be able to process plu- day before the Foreign Relations Com- leagues who fundamentally believe this tonium. This takes infrastructure, and mittee. Her point is, we accomplished is the right thing to do and the right while people know how to do that per something. We got Iran to stop proc- way to do it. The question is, Will they se, it takes a lot of investment of time, essing at a certain level and suspend it. vote that way in a few hours? I hope energy, and expertise to actually build That is her point. Now we are going to they do. the facilities to enrich. go into the second phase of negotiating With that, I yield the floor, and I You can enrich for peaceful purposes. a longer term solution, and we have to suggest the absence of a quorum. If you want to have nuclear reactors to give diplomacy a chance. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- power your cities, this requires enrich- The problem is that something is lost pore. The clerk will call the roll. ment up to a certain level. But Iran in translation. Perhaps before the The legislative clerk proceeded to has gone well beyond that. Internet we didn’t catch these things, call the roll. This is important for two reasons. but now we can see these things hap- Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I ask The first is that there are plenty of pening in real-time. unanimous consent that the order for countries in the world who have nu- For some reason Iran does not have the quorum call be rescinded. clear energy but don’t enrich and don’t the same interpretation that the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. reprocess. They import that material United States does of this joint plan of BOOKER). Without objection, it is so or- to use in their reactors. In fact, that is action. dered. what most countries who have nuclear For example, the head of Iran’s atom- Mr. RUBIO. I ask unanimous consent reactors do. ic energy organization on November 24 that I be recognized to speak as if in But the second is that Iran’s program said as follows: morning business. has always had strong elements of se- Work at the Arak reactor will continue. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without crecy. They have had all these secret . . . Research and development will con- objection, it is so ordered. facilities they hide from the world— tinue. All our exploration and extraction ac- IRAN SANCTIONS and the world is rightfully concerned. tivities will continue. There are no activities Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I have The United Nations Security Coun- that won’t continue. been receiving a lot of phone calls and cil—which is lately usually a pretty Their foreign minister on November emails this week about the issue of useless body, but the United Nations 27 said: Iran. Just last night, almost all of my Security Council came up with a reso- Iran will pursue construction at the Arak colleagues on the Republican side and lution demanding that Iran stop the heavy-water reactor. I, led by Senator KIRK, among others, enrichment process. But they kept This is the same one I was just talk- sent a letter to the majority leader going. In fact, not so long ago they dis- ing about.

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The best have a vote on a matter of this impor- dismantle our centrifuges. part of this joint plan of action, he tance. The use of procedural motions These are concerning statements. said, is that it is so clear that research and the power of the majority leader to Their foreign minister said something and development has no constraint; we prevent a vote on something of this im- else on CNN on January 22: can continue research and development portance has extraordinary long-term We did not agree to dismantle anything. and increasing our capabilities; that all implications on our national security. . . . The White House version both stays in place. Let me just close by making one underplays the concessions and overplays What he is really saying is this. Once more point in this regard. I recently Iran’s commitments . . . we are not dismantling any centrifuges, we’re not dismantling the world is distracted and America read statements that those of us who any equipment, we’re simply not producing, moves to another topic or some other want more sanctions are banging the not enriching over 5%. crisis happens somewhere else in the war drum. That is false. On the con- The problem is that maybe they are world, then we will do what we want to trary. We believe that a failure to put not enriching right now. Or, quite do. sanctions in place increases the likeli- frankly, it would be tough to tell be- That is what is happening here, and hood of an armed conflict with Iran. cause they have always had secret ca- this is extremely dangerous for the fu- Are we prepared to allow Iran to be- pabilities we keep finding out about ture. Having a nuclear Iran is bad come a nuclear weapons power? long after they have started. But more enough, but it isn’t going to stop there. We are going into these negotiations complicated is that they are keeping If Iran develops a nuclear capability with one arm tied behind our back. all the process and the equipment in and a nuclear weapon, every other They are saying: Under no cir- place. If they wanted to—as they accu- country around them is going to want cumstances will we ever agree not to rately said—they could return to en- one as well. Saudi Arabia is going to enrich, and we are saying we are open riching at whatever level they wanted want one. Potentially, Turkey is going to that. in less than 1 day. to want one. Eventually, one day I am saying this on the floor so that Now, we may ask ourselves: Why has Egypt could want one. Could you imag- it is recorded and so people know where Iran agreed to do these sorts of things? ine four or five nuclear weapons powers I stood on this before it happened. If Here is what I said at the beginning in the most unstable, dangerous region Iran is allowed to maintain any sort of and I know now to be true more than in the world? This is where we are enrichment capability within our life- ever. Here is Iran’s strategy. It is the headed. time—in fact, I believe before the end same one employed by North Korea a What about these countries who of this decade, God forbid—Iran will few years ago: don’t enrich right now? South Korea is have a nuclear weapon and one day we Let’s get into a negotiation. Let’s see an example. We ask them not to en- will wake up to the news that they how many of these sanctions we can rich. We tell them: You don’t need to have tested a device or proven the ca- get lifted off of our shoulders. But let’s enrich. We provide this stuff. How are pability of having one. When that day not agree to anything that is irrevers- we going to argue to them not to en- comes, God help us all. ible. rich now? How are we going to tell Jor- I hope we can have a vote on the Sen- Here is what they are gambling on. dan and Saudi Arabia and other coun- ate floor on this issue. Let’s have a de- They are gambling that the world’s at- tries: You shouldn’t enrich but we have bate on it. Let’s have a frank and open tention will turn to something else; agreed to allow Iran to keep enriching? discussion about it. Why are we pre- that the sanctions will erode and peo- So we are going to tell our friends and venting that from happening? Why is ple will lose the discipline or the will- allies: You can’t have this capability; the majority leader preventing that ingness to continue; that countries you shouldn’t have this capability; but from happening? It is inexcusable. It is who are export driven want to sell we are going to tell an enemy of this unacceptable. things to Iran or get gasoline and pe- country and of world peace that they I hope we will have a vote on it soon- troleum products from them and will can? er rather than later. therefore agree to not continue with This is why we want a vote on these I yield the floor. the sanctions. sanctions. We don’t have room for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- Then eventually one day, in 1, 2, 3, 4 error here. We do not have the space to publican whip. years or whenever, they can decide to be wrong. We can’t afford to be wrong. HEALTH CARE restart this stuff and suddenly an- There is no guarantee sanctions will Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, yester- nounce: We want to be a nuclear weap- prevent Iran from going nuclear, but it day the Congressional Budget Office re- ons power after all. will make it extremely painful. It will ported—and it continues to be the buzz Do you know why I know—I don’t influence their cost benefit analysis. about town—the latest report known as think, I don’t suspect—that Iran wants Failure to put these sanctions in the long-term outlook. Of course, we nuclear weapons? There are two rea- place is already having an impact. know from the news that its report on sons. Every day we see news reports of busi- the Affordable Care Act is absolutely The first is because they believe this nessmen in Europe and around the devastating. is the ultimate insurance policy. If world flooding to Iran on the idea sanc- According to the Congressional Budg- they have a nuclear weapon, people tions might be eroding. How are we et Office, ObamaCare will reduce full- can’t interfere with their internal poli- going to pull that back? We won’t be time employment by 2 million workers tics because they are a nuclear power. able to. in the year 2017 and 2.5 million by the The other reason why I know is be- I don’t completely dismiss the no- year 2024. The reason for that is pretty cause they are developing ballistic mis- tions the administration is saying. It is clear. With the employer mandate and siles. Ballistic missiles are rockets ideal to reach a negotiated solution the additional cost associated with that travel at long distances, and they with Iran. But we have to be wise. We ObamaCare, many employers will sim- cost a lot of money to develop and a lot have to learn the lessons of history, ply put people from full-time work of time. The only reason why you de- and we have to understand human na- onto part-time work in order to avoid velop that capability is to deliver a nu- ture. Iran’s regime wants a nuclear the employer mandate and those pen- clear payload, to be able to deliver a weapon because it gives them suprem- alties and additional costs. nuclear weapon against somebody else acy in the region and they believe it We human beings are enormously far away. makes them immune to outside pres- sensitive to incentives—both positive The administration’s argument is sure and interference in their internal and negative—and this is predictable, this is all for domestic consumption. affairs. They are headed for a weapon, and it is tragic. The Congressional

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They released a com- legislation that we were told would Americans would have access to at prehensive blueprint for what our al- enormously benefit, not only indi- least 40 hours of work, which is not the ternative might look like. vidual Americans by getting them ac- case, sadly. Under ObamaCare—and we At some point there has to be a reso- cess to care, but the President said it now know because of the projections of lution because policies are being can- would benefit the economy as a whole. the Congressional Budget Office— celed. The costs for people with cov- The sad truth is it is hurting the econ- things will continue to get worse. erage are going up, and it is hurting omy and hurting the very people whom The President’s health care law has the economy. It is turning full-time I presume the President wanted to become a genuine public policy dis- work into part-time work. At some help. aster. By the way, even the Congres- point—I don’t know when it is. Maybe I heard Representative RYAN on the sional Budget Office said at least 30 it will be sometime after the November news talk about this as a poverty trap. million people will still be uninsured election. I am just guessing. At some Of course, many of the folks who sup- even if ObamaCare was implemented point we will have to confront this reported the Affordable Care Act—and I exactly as advertised. So not even that ality and deal with it in order to pro- am thinking about organized labor— addresses what I always thought was tect our constituents, the people we have petitioned the President and his the main reason for ObamaCare; that are privileged to represent. allies and said: This is turning into a is, to cover more people. The alternative to the government’s nightmare for us. This is one of the ObamaCare is reducing full-time em- takeover and the President’s command things they mentioned—people are ployment at a time when the percent- and control—one-sixth of our econ- being moved from full-time work to age of people participating in job seek- omy—under ObamaCare is that the part-time work. ing—the workforce—is at a historic government gets to choose, and under I might just add, the answer is not to low. Many people have given up. They our alternative you get to choose. say: We are just going to order an in- just quit looking, and they get dropped I wish to highlight a few more of the crease of 40 percent in the minimum out of the unemployment statistic. So findings in the Congressional Budget wage. In other words, you can see that when the number comes down—and we Office report. Last March the President moving people from 40 hours a week to actually think maybe we are doing bet- told ABC News that ‘‘for the next 10 30 hours a week—perhaps there will be ter and maybe the economy is strong- years [America’s national debt] is some people who say we will com- er. We found out, for example, in De- going to be in a sustainable place.’’ I pensate for that. We will order busi- cember alone that 345,000 people quit am afraid the President is falling in a nesses to pay at least $10.10 an hour, looking for jobs. They quit. They got trap because we are living in a surreal time when interest rates are so low be- when simple common sense tells us worn out. They gave up because they cause of what the Federal Reserve is that many of the people, again, whom have been looking for so long and the doing that, yes, the interest we have to we are trying to help, are the ones who jobs just are not there. pay on our debt is not as much as it will be hurt the most with high unem- To be clear, the question in 2009 and would be if it went back up to histor- ployment among minorities and teen- 2010 was not whether we would expand ical norms—4 or 5 percent. health coverage but how we would do agers. By the way, somebody is going to What is a small business going to do it. ObamaCare represented one option, have to pay that back someday. These when the government orders them to and it is obviously the one our Demo- young people who are sitting here and pay $10.10 an hour without regard to cratic colleagues chose to adopt on a listening will be the ones left holding the markets or economics? They are party-line vote. Despite what the the bag, as well as people such as my going to hire fewer people or perhaps President suggested, yet again, in his two daughters who are working in Aus- go out of business. This sort of micro- State of the Union Message, there are a tin, TX. Somebody is going to have to management and attempts to com- lot of options out there, so it is not pay that money back. pensate for the effects of ObamaCare ObamaCare or nothing, which is what For the President to say our debt is will make things worse, not better. is so often mentioned. sustainable for the next 10 years ig- Needless to say, if the advocates of I hear some of my colleagues on the nores the fact that we have a moral ob- the Affordable Care Act had understood other side of the aisle say: We have to ligation to deal with it today so as not back in 2009 and 2010 what the facts have ObamaCare because only then can to dampen the aspiration of these would turn out to be today, then we cover people with preexisting condi- young people by saddling them with a ObamaCare never would have passed. tions. That is poppycock. It is not true. bunch of debt they didn’t charge up. Millions of Americans said they liked We can do it cheaper and more effec- The fact is our debt is highly contin- the coverage they already had. tively by other alternatives. gent on three factors: the economic I think the poll numbers I have seen We hear people say: The only way growth of our economy—how fast our showed between 88 percent to 90 per- young people can be covered up to age economy is growing; inflation is the cent of the people said: We like what 26 is under their family’s health care second one; and interest rates, which I we have. We would like it to be more with ObamaCare. That is poppycock alluded to. affordable, but we like the coverage we too. It is just not true. To suggest that According to the Congressional Budg- have. If these people knew they were you have to basically have the whole et Office, if America’s real economic going to have their coverage canceled enchilada—you have to buy all of growth rate were just one-tenth of a because it failed to meet the mandates ObamaCare, which is trillions of dol- percentage lower than it projects cur- of ObamaCare, ObamaCare never would lars, along with all of its negative con- rently each year over the next decade, have passed. sequences—in order to address these our cumulative debt—the annual dif- The people who liked the coverage health care concerns is false. It is not ference between what we collect in they had would still be paying lower true. taxes and what the Federal Govern- premiums than they are being charged If I heard the President say this one ment spends over the next 10 years— in the exchanges under ObamaCare, not time, I heard him say it 1,000 times. He would go up by $311 billion. That is to mention the huge deductibles. Fami- said: If critics of ObamaCare have a with a ‘‘b.’’ lies are now being asked to essentially better idea, just bring it to me. Likewise, if annual inflation was 1 self-insure up to $5,000 for their deduct- I would like to respectfully suggest percentage point above what the Con- ible. They can say you get the tax sub- that the President has a tin ear when it gressional Budget Office projects, our sidy and you have better coverage becomes to alternatives and he is not lis- cumulative deficit—in other words, the yond that, but you still have a $5,000 tening. difference between what we bring in, in deductible, and those are the first dol- One of the latest proposals came out tax dollars and what the Federal Gov- lars that come out of consumers’ pock- of three of our best experts on the Re- ernment spends projected over 10

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That doesn’t even address The number of people on food stamps you have to pay the interest on that the other concerns many of us have has increased by 48.3 percent, reaching debt. about the unsustainability of Medicare 37.4 million people in October. In 2008, As I said, interest rates are at his- and Social Security. These are sacred the total cost of the Food Stamp Pro- toric lows because of the quantitative promises we made to our seniors; that gram—something we all support as a so-called easing that the Federal Re- those programs would be there for safety net program for the most vul- serve is doing—churning out dollars. Of them once they reach a qualifying age, nerable—but we spent $37 billion in course it has been a boon to the stock and they will not be, on the current 2008, and now it has more than doubled market and the top 1 percent of our track. These young people, I doubt any to almost $80 billion. This is under economy. Working people are finding of them believe Social Security or President Obama’s 5 years in office. their wages have been stagnant for the Medicare will be there for them. We The number of people receiving So- last 5 years. If interest rates were to have a way to deal with that today if cial Security disability has increased rise 1 percentage point above the cur- we will simply take advantage of that from 7.4 million people to 8.9 million. rent Congressional Budget Office base- opportunity. Meanwhile, the total number of Social line each year, our cumulative deficits I wish to note that every single Mem- Security disability beneficiaries, in- or our debt would go up $1.5 trillion— ber of the Republican caucus has co- cluding spouses and children of dis- that is with a ‘‘t’’, not a ‘‘b’’—$1.5 tril- sponsored a balanced budget amend- abled workers receiving benefits, has lion. ment to the Constitution. I hear it increased from 9.3 million to roughly 11 So these numbers confirm that de- from Members of my own party who million. spite the short-term deficit reduction have said: You guys weren’t all that This is not the way it is supposed to produced by the Budget Control Act— great when you were in charge; you be. I know everyone who is out of a job we have seen some bending of the guys spent money we didn’t have, and wants a job and the dignity and the spending curve under the Budget Con- that is true. We were pikers by com- self-respect that comes with it. Cer- trol Act; and, of course, those caps parison, because back in 1997, the debt tainly we need to protect people who have been lifted as a result of the budg- was $5.3 trillion—$5.3 trillion in 1997. are at risk of falling through the safety et negotiations between Senator MUR- That was the last time we had a vote in net, but more than anything we need to RAY and Congressman RYAN—America the Senate on a balanced budget give them the opportunity to get back is still dangerously vulnerable to a fis- amendment to the Constitution, and to work and to provide for their family, cal shock. We experienced one of those we came within one vote of passing a put food on the table. We can’t be con- back in 2008, and we are still vulnerable balanced budget amendment to the tent with the status quo, with huge to a fiscal shock, if things change in Constitution. But today the debt is $17 amounts of money being spent on dis- terms of growth, inflation, and interest trillion-plus—$17.2 trillion. The Presi- ability, huge amounts of money being rates. Any one of those could have a dent says our debt is on a sustainable spent on food stamps, and huge dramatic impact, making things much path. It is not true. It is whistling past amounts of money being paid to people more difficult and much worse. the graveyard and it is endangering our who can’t even find a job. To quote the Congressional Budget prosperity and our opportunity, not We have to get our economy growing Office once again: Over the next dec- only for the younger generation but for again so these folks can lift themselves ade, debt held by the public will be sig- people today who want to find work up and get back in the workforce and nificantly greater relative to GDP than and want to provide for their families provide for their families and pursue at any time since just after World War and pursue their version of the Amer- their dreams. II. ican dream. I yield the floor. Coming out of a world war, we can We can’t defy the laws of fiscal grav- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- understand why the debt was high, but ity forever, and we can’t expect to keep ator from New Hampshire. debt held by the public will be signifi- piling up debt without damaging our Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I cantly greater relative to the economy economy. came to the floor because later today than at any time since that time, and I expect next week Senator SANDERS the Senate will vote on a short-term we haven’t had a comparable world war of Vermont will bring a bill to the floor extension of emergency unemployment that would justify this huge runup of ostensibly to help our veterans—some- benefits for thousands of citizens in debt. thing we all support—but which is un- New Hampshire—hundreds of thou- They went on to say: paid for and would add roughly $25 bil- sands; really over 1 million throughout With debt so large, Federal spending on in- lion—at least $25 billion—to the na- the country—who are being hurt right terest payments alone will increase substan- tional debt. We just can’t keep doing now by our failure to act to extend un- tially as interest rates rise to more typical this day after day after day without employment benefits. levels. enormous risk. I have heard from a number of New I mentioned that. I see my colleague from New Hamp- Hampshire constituents since the un- Going on, they say: shire on the floor, so I will close with employment insurance extension ex- Moreover, because Federal borrowing gen- this thought: Here are the sad facts pired back in December. They make erally reduces national savings, the capital since President Obama took office in the case much more eloquently than I stock and wages will be smaller than if the January of 2009—admittedly coming off can about why we need to extend these debt was lower. of a fiscal crisis at a very bad place for unemployment benefits. I will read That is what they call the ‘‘crowding our economy. This is his record over some excerpts from some of those let- out effect.’’ So if the Federal Govern- the last 5 years: The number of long- ters. ment is borrowing all of this money, it term unemployed has increased by One of my constituents is a 62-year- makes it harder and more expensive for close to 1.2 million people—increased— old woman from Windham, and she ex- the private sector to do the borrowing and the labor force participation rate I plained that despite her best efforts she they need, and there is a crowding-out mentioned a moment ago has fallen by will be one of the many long-term un- effect and a depressing effect on eco- 2.9 percent. There are 2.9 percent fewer employed without any unemployment nomic growth. Americans actually looking for work benefits if she doesn’t find a job by America’s massive debt is already today than there were in January of March. She began working at age 8 de- hurting our economy. It is exacer- 2009. livering papers with her brother. She bating the already difficult situation Here is another sad statistic: Since put herself through college and earned that people are experiencing when they January 2009, the average amount of a master’s degree with the help of her are looking for work and they can’t time the unemployed have been with- employer. She wrote:

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Last August, she lose their cars, so they can put food on bill that affect employers both large was laid off in a merger. She has been their tables. and small that we propose to extend: actively seeking a job in her field, I urge my colleagues to come to- first, the so-called bonus depreciation, which is health care. She explained gether today. It is time for us to act, to and second, the 15-year depreciation for that her unemployment check has support an extension of unemployment improvements to restaurants and retail helped her pay for her essential living insurance. I certainly hope we are facilities. Unfortunately, these impor- expenses. She and her sister take care going to do that. tant provisions were allowed to expire of their 90-year-old parents in their I yield the floor. at the end of last year, causing great home, and this income is critical not The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- uncertainty and thus discouraging in- just to her livelihood but to the care of ator from Maine. vestment and the creation of jobs. her parents. Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask Just think about this: The law has Then we heard from a 58-year-old unanimous consent that the Senator reverted to a provision that says that a woman from Merrimack who learned from Pennsylvania and I be permitted restaurant has to depreciate its ren- she lost her job in May of 2013 and has to engage in a colloquy as in morning ovations over 39 years. Can you imag- had nine interviews but no offers. business. ine a restaurant waiting to renovate Without unemployment assistance, she The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without only once every 39 years because it is will not be able to afford her car pay- objection, it is so ordered. going to take that long to write off, to depreciate the cost? The 15-year depre- ment, her mortgage, food or utilities. SMALL BUSINESS TAX CERTAINTY AND GROWTH A constituent wrote to me explaining ACT ciation schedule for improvements is that after 29 years as a teacher, that Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, the on- far more realistic. teaching job has been eliminated. She going debate on unemployment com- Our bill also provides certainty for small employers who use section 179 of has been on unemployment since June. pensation shines a spotlight on the un- the tax code. That is the small business She has applied for nearly 100 jobs. derlying problem; that is, extremely expensing provision. Recent studies by Think about just getting up every day, sluggish job growth in our still-lagging the National Federation of Independent trying to figure out where you can economy. Putting people to work is my Business, NFIB, which has endorsed apply to just have a shot at getting number one goal. our bill, show that the constant back to work. Her savings are ex- As American families continue to changes in the tax code are among the hausted. She is on the verge of losing struggle to get the jobs they need at top concerns of small business owners. her house since her unemployment ben- the wages they deserve, it is more im- Indeed, I think the Senator from Penn- efits—her only source of income—have portant than ever for Members on both sylvania and I have both found in talk- expired. She wrote: sides of the aisle to come together on ing to smaller employers in our States This seems unfair to me. Having worked legislation to promote economic that they are yearning for some cer- hard and been a taxpayer into the system all growth and job creation. Today, I am tainty in tax policy. They simply can- my working life, I fail to see how not extend- pleased to join my good friend and col- ing benefits will be beneficial to me and the not deal with a tax code where one league Mr. CASEY to discuss our legis- 1.3 million other Americans, especially in year the deduction is at one level, and light of an already fragile economy. Please lation to do exactly that: the Small the very next year it is uncertain do your best to remember those of us who Business Tax Certainty and Growth whether Congress is going to renew the never planned to have to depend on unem- Act, which we introduced last year. provision or let it expire. ployment for this long, but who have fallen Our bipartisan legislation focuses on The level of expensing allowed under victims to these times. areas of consensus that both parties section 179 has been unpredictable from Then I did a tele-townhall conference can embrace to rekindle opportunity year to year, and has changed four on Monday night. I heard from thou- by helping small employers start up or times in the past 7 years. This uncer- sands of people across New Hampshire. grow and create or add good-paying tainty makes it difficult or even im- One of the people I heard from was a jobs. possible for small employers to take woman named Kathy from Danbury. It is often said that small businesses full advantage of this tax incentive in She told me she had worked since she are our Nation’s job creators, and the their long-term investment planning. was 14 and she is now out of a job. Her data bear that out. According to the Our bill would fix this problem by mak- unemployment benefits have expired Bureau of Labor Statistics, small busi- ing the maximum expensing allowable and she doesn’t know what she is going nesses generated 65 percent of the net under this section permanent at to do. new jobs that were created between $250,000 and indexing it for inflation. We need to think about Kathy and all 1993 and 2009. Together, America’s We also expand the ability of small em- of the people whom we are hearing small businesses employ nearly half of ployers to use simplified methods of from in our offices. We are supposed to our Nation’s workers and generate half accounting. represent the people who need help of our Nation’s GDP. Let me give a real-life example of across this country. My constituents Even the smallest employers have a what the small business expensing and are exactly right. We are threatening huge impact on our economy; 18 per- the bonus depreciation provisions can the fragile economic recovery by fail- cent of all private-sector employees mean. Last year I spoke with Rob Tod, ing to extend unemployment insur- work for businesses with fewer than 20 the founder of Allagash Brewing Com- ance. workers. pany, which is based in Portland, ME. The Economic Policy Institute esti- Senator CASEY and I recognize that Allagash makes some of the best craft mates that the expiration of unemploy- employers cannot grow and add jobs beer in the country. In fact, Maine is ment insurance is going to cost the unless they have the money to invest known for its craft beers. Well, Rob’s economy an additional 310,000 jobs. The in building and expanding their busi- operation started out as a one-man Congressional Budget Office estimates nesses. That is why our bill focuses on show in 1995. In the 19 years since, it that each dollar we spend on extending making it easier for them to plan their has grown into a firm that employs ap- unemployment insurance generates capital investments and aims to reduce proximately 65 people and distributes about $1.50 in economic growth. We the burden and uncertainty of tax- craft beer throughout the United learned this week that failing to act ation, all in the name of creating jobs. States. has already drained more $2.2 billion Let me explain a few of the provi- Rob noted to me that his company’s from the economy, including $1.8 mil- sions of our bill. ability to expand was fueled in part by lion from New Hampshire, not to men- First, let me start by stating the ob- bonus depreciation and section 179 ex- tion all of the people whose personal vious: Starting a new business that can pensing. New to the craft beer business,

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Those tax savings were then is not just challenges; it is real anxiety liver a product or a service, and has all reinvested in his business, thus cre- and worry that is compounded by un- of those pressures—why should that ating jobs. certainty. business not have the certainty to Just think about that. What a dif- There is uncertainty created by what know that this year and next year and ference these provisions made to this does not happen in Washington or what for as long as they are in business, they company, which has gone from a one- does happen. When you shut the gov- can depend upon, rely upon a deduction man operation to employing 65 people. ernment down, that creates not just level that is set at $250,000 instead of This economic benefit is multiplied uncertainty but more than that. But fluctuating as that number has fluc- when you consider the effect of there is also uncertainty when they do tuated. Allagash’s investment on the equip- not see action here to bring the sides So making that deduction permanent ment manufacturers, the transpor- together. I am sure the Presiding Offi- is critically important. This section, tation companies needed to haul new cer, who served as mayor of a big city, this so-called section 179, allows tax- equipment to his brewery, the in- knows what it is like to talk to small payers to fully deduct certain capital creased inventory, and the suppliers of business owners and to hear about asset purchases in the year that they the materials needed to brew addi- their struggles, which have been espe- make the purchase. This type of exten- tional beer. cially acute in this very tough econ- sion provides an important incentive We are all too familiar with the lit- omy. for businesses to make capital invest- any of polls showing how little faith One part of their struggle is that ments. We want them to make those the American people have in their even if they can identify the problem investments. But we cannot just say to elected leaders and how much they and even maybe the solution to rectify them: Go ahead and make that invest- want us to work together to solve our the problem, they cannot hire a team ment, and we hope we can help you in Nation’s problems. of accountants or lawyers or tax pro- some uncertain way. I have been privileged to work with fessionals or consultants to help them. We need to tell them that the rules of Senator CASEY to do exactly that. The They often have to do these things on the road are going to be much more legislation that we have introduced is their own. Giving them some measure certain. That is the one provision that neither a Republican nor a Democratic of certainty as it relates to tax policy we believe should be made permanent. proposal. It is, instead, a bipartisan would help enormously. The deduction under this section 179 plan to help spur America’s economy, So that is why we came together on has changed three times in the past 6 to assist our small employers, and, the bill, the Small Business Tax Cer- years. This unpredictably makes it dif- tainty and Growth Act. Senator COL- most of all, to create good-paying jobs. ficult for businesses to plan, for obvi- LINS outlined some of the provisions. I urge my colleagues to support our bi- ous reasons, and neutralizes much of Let me just go through a couple of partisan bill. I would ask our leader- the impact. It is not worth much if you ship to bring this legislation to restore them by way of either reiteration or are not sure it is going to be in place economic growth and job opportunity reemphasis. the next year. So by making it perma- to the Senate floor for action as soon One she mentioned is the 15-year de- nent and indexing it to inflation is a as possible. preciation, what is sometimes referred I yield to my colleague from Pennsyl- to as the 15-year straight line deprecia- very important point. By indexing it, the bill provides the vania for his remarks. tion schedule for restaurants. Why The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- would we go back to the old policy kind of certainty that businesses need ator from Pennsylvania. which was that you had to get your in- to take full advantage so that they can Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I first crement—or piece of benefit I would hire more workers—just what we are want to commend and salute the work call it—of depreciation in little slices hoping they will do and just what we that has been done already on this leg- over 39 years. hope we can help them do. islation by the senior Senator from Why not keep it at 15 years so that A third provision, the so-called bonus Maine and for her leadership. Senator business owners know in each of those depreciation, would help small busi- COLLINS appropriately focused on the 15 years they are going to have a nega- nesses in much the same way as the ex- issue of jobs and jobs creation. tive depreciation. It is a more realistic pensing rules I just talked about. The I know in our State at present we are reflection of the useful economic life of bonus depreciation allows companies finally below the half million unem- the qualifying asset. It makes all the to expense half the cost. Imagine ployed number. We went many months sense in the world to have that in that—half the cost of qualifying assets where the unemployment rates went as place. that they buy and put into service in high as 550,000 people. It went down, Senator COLLINS also mentioned fast- the same year. It provides an added in- but it hovered around half a million er cost recovery that is reflected di- centive. Again, that word is important people for far too many months. We are rectly in a company’s bottom line. It because we try to put Tax Code provi- below that. Now we are at about frees up cash that can be used to ex- sions in place that incentivize the 443,000. That is still a big number— pand business operations and hire new kinds of actions that lead to job below 7 percent but just by a little bit. workers. These tax provisions can ac- growth. So job creation has to be job one for tually allow folks to have the capacity Here are two studies I will cite quick- me and for most of us if not all of us in to hire new workers. This is especially ly. In a 2013 report the U.S. Treasury the Senate. If that is the reality, that important in the restaurant industry Office of Tax Analysis concluded that our No. 1 obligation is job creation, we which supports—get this number— this particular provision, the 50-per- have to be able to show the people we 535,000 jobs in Pennsylvania alone. cent bonus depreciation policy, in- represent that we are doing something That number is 13.5 million jobs na- creased small business investment by about it. We cannot do much of any- tionwide in the restaurant industry. 31.2 percent between 2008 and 2009. thing unless we can get bipartisan co- A study by the National Restaurant Whether you count that as 2 or 3 years, operation. That is why I am so grateful Association found that uncertainty it is a rather short time period. That Senator COLLINS has been willing to about depreciation—the very thing we provision alone, that bonus deprecia- work with me on this legislation and to are talking about—and other tax provi- tion, increased small business invest- move it forward and to come together sions forced restaurants to forego im- ment by more than 31 percent. as a team to say to both of our leaders provement projects that would have A separate report from the same de- that we want to have legislative action produced around 200,000 jobs nation- partment, the Treasury Department, on this bill this year. wide. So just one provision about one said that this provision lowered the The reasons are pretty fundamental. type of uncertainty could unleash sub- cost of capital by 44.1 percent. So no If you have run a small business, you stantial job creation. matter how you measure it, this bonus

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In the accounting rules—we have them? fact, the entire ski industry of Maine, heard this for years—just by doubling They put their hiring plans on hold both Nordic and alpine, can be traced that threshold level for one particular until we give them the certainty that to these hardy, outdoors-loving new- type of accounting and allowing firms they deserve. So, again, it has been a comers. to have more leeway with those ac- great honor to work with my col- Nearly a century and a half later, the counting rules, they will have much league. I do urge our leaders to bring work ethic and the love of skiing re- more certainty and a much better pol- this important bill to the Senate floor. mains strong, and the sense of commu- icy. Madam President, I do have another nity is more powerful than ever. When In 2010, another study by the statement that I would like to give see- Russell won his place on the U.S. team, Kauffman Foundation found that starting no one seeking the Senate floor. I friends and neighbors held a fundraiser, ups and young firms were responsible ask unanimous consent to speak for up a spaghetti dinner at Caribou High for most of the job growth in our econ- to 10 minutes as in morning business. School, serving up more than 300 spa- omy, creating 3 million jobs per year The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. ghetti dinners so Russell’s parents, on average. HIRONO). Without objection, it is so or- Debbie and Chris, could make the long So when you add up all of this, it is dered. and expensive trip to Russia to cheer really about common sense. I do not TRIBUTE TO RUSSELL CURRIER on their son. say that in a theoretical way. We know Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, the I ask unanimous consent to have these provisions work. We are certain world’s best athletes have come to- printed in the RECORD an article the of that. There is no dispute that each gether in Sochi, Russia, for the 22nd local newspaper, the Aroostook Repub- of those policies is directly responsible Winter Olympic Games. Among them is lican, published on the community’s for substantial job growth. So that is Russell Currier, from the small north- support behind the Currier family. the first thing we know. Second, we ern Maine town of Stockholm. It is in There being no objection, the mate- know they are supported across the Aroostook County. It is very near Car- rial was ordered to be printed in the ibou where I grew up. I rise today to board by both parties. RECORD, as follows: celebrate the determination, hard Every Member of the Senate, even [From the Aroostook Republican] the newest Members, at one time or an- work, and community spirit that en- ables Russell Currier to represent our BENEFIT SUPPER SENDS CURRIERS TO SOCHI other has either voted for one of these (By Theron Larkins) provisions or supported it. So it makes great country in the Olympic Games. CARIBOU.—By now, Russell Currier is a sense in terms of the dynamic of how Russell competes in the biathlon, the demanding and increasingly popular household name for residents all over Aroos- to get bipartisan legislation done here. sport that combines cross-country ski- took County and Sunday night was a time to We should put ourselves as best we can ing with sharpshooting. He secured his congratulate and support his family, as to stand, so-called, in the shoes of oth- many County residents attended a benefit place on America’s team by winning ers. We should try to stand in the shoes supper held at the Caribou High School. three out of four qualifying races in of small business owners, try to under- The goal of the event was to raise enough January at the U.S. biathlon Olympic stand what they are up against, and try money through donations to send Russell’s trials. parents to Sochi, Russia, where they will to understand some of the pressures But Russell’s snow-covered trail to soon be able to watch their son compete for they face. Russia began long before that. Four- Olympic gold. Thanks to hundreds, who One of the most difficult problems teen years ago, as a seventh grader, he came from all over Aroostook County to at- they face is something as simple as un- joined the local Nordic skiing program. tend the benefit, well over $6,000 was raised certainty. Putting these provisions in A former coach described him as a to send Debbie and Chris Currier to the Sochi Winter Games. place would remove a substantial de- quiet youngster with no particular in- gree of uncertainty. If we can do that, There were a number of students, ’teachers terest in the sport. and community members who volunteered at they can unleash job creation the likes That quickly changed. The next year, of which we probably have not seen in the event. Whether volunteers were serving Russell won a county-wide middle food, taking donations, or playing piano in the last couple of years. school championship. The year after the background, the towns of greater Car- I am grateful that Senator COLLINS that, he won third place at the junior ibou were well represented, as citizens came was willing to work with me to move nationals. Caring coaches and encour- to show their support and appreciation for forward with this bipartisan legislation aging teammates lit a fire in him that the pride Russell has brought to the region. which will be an effective and a proven burns so brightly today. One Stockholm resident, who came out to creator of jobs. On Russell’s personal profile on the show his support was Russell’s former coach I yield the floor. and director of competitive programs for U.S. Olympic Team Web site, he wrote Maine Winter Sports Center, Will Sweetser, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that his favorite quote is, ‘‘Less talk- ator from Maine. Sweetser coached Russell since junior high, ing, more doing.’’ He has embraced but he certainly recognized Russell’s success Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I want that motto with all of his strength, and was aided by much more than just his coach, to commend the Senator from Pennsyl- his perseverance has turned his Olym- es. vania for his remarks. I think it is ob- pic dream into a goal he has achieved. ‘‘They say it takes a community to raise vious that both of us have reached out I have a particular rooting interest an athlete, and I think you can really see to employers in our States and asked in Russell’s success. He and his par- that in this room today,’’ said Sweetser. them what would make a difference. ents, Debbie and Chris, are graduates Currier, who is already training for the What would allow you to create new of Caribou High School, as am I. Debbie Winter Games, in Italy, could not be in at- jobs, preserve the ones you have, and tendance at the supper, due to the rigorous and I grew up spending summers at schedule typical of any Olympic athlete. pay your workers more? Madawaska Lake at camps that were However, that didn’t hinder the community’s To a person, they identified provi- very near each other, and we spent end- reminiscing. Friends and family stayed well sions in the Tax Code, the uncertainty less summers playing together. I have beyond the supper’s two-hour allotted time that occurs when they expire, the dif- known this wonderful family for many to eat and share their stories about a young ficulty to plan and to hire new workers years, and I am thrilled for them. Russell, as they watched a slideshow of when you do not know what the Tax While the world watches the Winter photos capturing the native son not only on Code is going to be. That formed the Olympics, the entire population of the slopes, but in a number of candid mo- basis for our bipartisan bill. We lis- ments, as well. Aroostook County and indeed of all of ‘‘A lot of people I’ve seen here tonight, tened to what employers were telling Maine will be riveted to the biathlon throughout Russell’s entire career, have us. I hope more of our colleagues will competition. given pretty selflessly and everyone is really help us bring this bill to the Senate As the name suggests, the town of excited to see him reach this point,’’ said floor. Stockholm, ME, was settled by Swed- Sweetser.

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The Curriers are planning to leave Caribou radio, the washing machine, and the re- ‘‘It’s wonderful, it really is,’’ said Debbie. on Feb. 5th and hope to be landing in Mos- frigerator were known only to those ‘‘I see all the faces who have come out to cow sometime late the next day. who lived in cities because it was not support us, a lot of the parents who had chil- Ms. COLLINS. Russell’s dedication profitable for energy companies to pro- dren that grew up playing sports with either and his community spirit have a strong vide electricity to rural areas. my daughter or Russell, they’ve all just been so supportive over the years. Since this ally in this remarkable story, the In those days, the difference between whole thing started we’ve been able to go to Maine Winter Sports Center. The cen- life with electricity and life without it all the venues in different towns and meet ter was founded in 1999, with the pur- was so great that a large migration all the people who are part of the skiing pose of rekindling Aroostook County’s was taking place from rural to urban community, and it’s really awesome that so skiing heritage, spurring economic de- areas. Already impoverished regions of many came,’’ she added. velopment in that rural region, bring- the country were at risk of lagging When asked how special it would be for ing families together in wholesome even further behind. Russell to have his parents able to attend recreation, and countering the sed- such a major event, Debbie’s reply may not Like much of the rural South, Mis- have been what would expect. entary lifestyle that leads to so many sissippi struggled with restricted ac- ‘‘Well, in the beginning he didn’t really health problems among our greater cess to electricity and the economic want us to come, That’s why, originally, we population. The Center’s world-class limitations it perpetuated. It became didn’t have plans to go,’’ she said. ‘‘But, I facilities in Fort Kent and Presque clear that improving rural life de- wanted to go so badly. I think he’s kind of Isle, ME, have hosted national and pended on access to electricity. worried. We are not travelers. We’ve never international cross-country and biath- By 1930 nearly 85 percent of homes in been to any of his races outside of Maine and lon competitions. For the 2006 and 2010 New Brunswick, so our very first event to go large urban areas had electrical serv- to in Europe will he the Olympics, and it’s in Olympics, 13 Members of the U.S. bi- ice, but barely 10 percent of rural Russia at a time when things are so unset- athlon team trained at the Maine Win- homes had the same access. In Mis- tled.’’ ter Sports Center, but Russell is the sissippi, only 1.5 percent of farm homes The concern over the last few weeks in re- first homegrown Olympian to come up had electricity—the lowest in the coun- lation to continuous terrorist threats, in entirely through the center’s program. try. Russia, may be worrisome for many, but Russell Currier demonstrates that The creation of the TVA was a game 10,000 Americans are still expected to make growing up in a community that works changer. As America spiraled into a their way to snowy Sochi for the event. A hard and works together can be such a spate of suicide bombings and jihadist devastating depression, Mississippi threats during the last months have left po- great advantage when combined with Congressman John Rankin worked tential travelers wary of attending the Win- individual desire, determination, and with Nebraska Senator George William ter Games but Russian and American secu- skill. The success Russell has achieved Norris to improve and expand rural rity forces are vehemently working to put in realizing his Olympic dream and the electrification. The result of their ef- minds at ease. support along the way that he has re- forts was the TVA Act, passed by Con- Many precautions are being taken, not ceived are truly inspiring. only by Vladimir Putin’s specially assigned gress on May 18, 1933. TVA began serv- I am so proud of Russell and all who ing Mississippians in 1933 and powering task forces, but the U.S. will also deploy two helped him achieve his dream. I wish Navy ships to the Black Sea to evacuate Tupelo in 1934. The goal was simple: to Americans should an incident occur. him and his teammates all the best. improve the living and economic condi- The concerns regarding safety at the up- I suggest the absence of a quorum. tions of seven Southeastern States. By The PRESIDING OFFICER. The coming Winter Games is certainly something providing affordable electricity to clerk will call the roll. that neither Russell, nor his parents are rural communities, TVA was an impor- overlooking, but for the most part the The legislative clerk proceeded to Curriers have faith in the joint effort, be- call the roll. tant economic boost, delivering a need- tween the Russians and Americans, to keep Mr. WICKER. Madam President, I ed commodity to one of the country’s athletes and spectators safe. Security within ask unanimous consent that the order poorest regions. the Olympic circle remains extremely tight, for the quorum call be rescinded. Tupelo’s proximity to the Wilson yet there’s still concern pertaining to transit The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Dam on the Tennessee River enabled it points and scanning areas leading into the objection, it is so ordered. to become the first TVA city in 1934, venue. If nothing else, the terrorist threats allowing its residents to purchase elec- have succeeded in creating an atmosphere of EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ‘‘FIRST TVA paranoia that is tainting what has always CITY’’ tricity at some of the most affordable been a jovial celebration of sport and coun- Mr. WICKER. Madam President, I rates in the country. This completely try. rise today to commemorate a special revolutionized life for the citizens of Andrew Kuchins of the Center for Stra- occasion for the Tennessee Valley Au- Tupelo and even more Mississippians as tegic & International Studies in Washington thority and the city of Tupelo, MS. TVA expanded. told journalists recently that Russian au- Eighty years ago, on February 7, 1934, About 50 miles north of Tupelo, the thorities want to handle security alone, even Tupelo, MS, became the first city to re- town of Corinth, MS, was also at the though the country ‘‘has no experience with an event of this magnitude.’’ ceive electricity from the Tennessee forefront of rural electrification, prov- Thousands of tickets have yet to be sold Valley Authority. If you visit today, ing that an electric power cooperative for numerous events in Sochi and there is a you will see the sign at the intersec- could work. In McPeters Furniture growing concern that the increase in secu- tion of Gloster and Main Streets pro- Store, ‘‘The Corinth Experiment’’ led rity will disturb the very nature of the claiming Tupelo as the ‘‘First T-V-A to the creation of the Alcorn County Games. While no country has yet withdrawn City.’’ Electric Power Association—the first from the Games, many are taking extra pre- Tupelo’s connection to TVA power electric power cooperative in the cautions, including the U.S. Olympic Com- has had a tremendous impact, improv- mittee, which will be providing its own set of United States. protective agents and has advised American ing the quality of life and economic In November of 1934 President Frank- athletes against wearing any clothing that well-being for residents of Tupelo, the lin Delano Roosevelt came to North- may identify them as part of the team. State of Mississippi, and across the east Mississippi, stopping in Corinth ‘‘I think it worries him, but it worries us South. The success helped Northeast and Tupelo. We still talk about that that he’s there too,’’ said Debbie Currier. Mississippi become a pioneer of rural visit today. Despite the negative publicity and numer- electrification. As a resident of Tupelo The effort and dedication of the com- ous threats surrounding the Games there is a munities in Northeast Mississippi paid sense that authorities are doing everything myself, I am proud of the partnership possible to keep the event a celebration rath- Mississippi has built with TVA over off. From 1930 to 1940 the number of er than a tragedy, and Debbie and the rest of the past eight decades. farm homes in the State with elec- the Currier family are confident that every- Anyone who has experienced a power tricity skyrocketed from 4,792 to 27,670. thing will go according to plan. outage can attest to our reliance on Today TVA provides reliable, clean,

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The unemployed women I phone. then, TVA has developed coal, nuclear, spoke with—Ann, Amy, and Robin—had The economy is recovering, but natural gas, and renewable energy—all been working and paying taxes for un- things are still tough for many people. of the above serving approximately 9 employment insurance for decades. One Now is not the time to cut off unem- million customers in seven States. of them is in her forties, a mom with ployment insurance. Not only is unem- I look forward to TVA’s continued two kids, one a 3-year-old. The other ployment still above average, but the success, and I congratulate the many two women are older workers, one in long-term unemployed—workers who Mississippians who have contributed to her fifties, the other in her early six- have been looking for work for at least the legacy of TVA over the past 80 ties. The one in her fifties was a meet- 6 months—make up 37 percent of to- years. ing planner. When the recession hit, day’s unemployed. Congress has never Madam President, I yield the floor, businesses cut costs by holding fewer allowed extended unemployment insur- and I suggest the absence of a quorum. meetings, and she couldn’t find a job in ance to expire when the long-term un- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The her field but is trying to find a job in employment rate is as high as it is clerk will call the roll. any field. These women had all been today. Today the 2.5-percent long-term The legislative clerk proceeded to skilling up, getting the skills they unemployment rate is nearly double call the roll. could to try to get an office job and be the level it was when previous emer- Mr. FRANKEN. Madam President, I more conversant in Excel or some com- gency benefits were allowed to expire, ask unanimous consent that the order puter program. and the current unemployment rate of for the quorum call be rescinded. All the Minnesotans I have spoken 6.7 percent is 1.1 percentage points The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without with have been working hard to find higher than when George W. Bush objection, it is so ordered. jobs, but they face a tough situation in signed the current round of emergency Mr. FRANKEN. Madam President, I our economy. In November the Labor unemployment compensation into law. rise today to join my colleagues in Department reported that for every job We know the unemployment crisis is calling on the Senate to pass an exten- opening there are almost three people not over. It remains a significant issue sion of emergency unemployment in- seeking jobs. That doesn’t mean you for workers, especially older workers, surance. I am deeply disappointed and will get a job if you apply for three who experience longer periods of unem- frustrated that millions of hard-work- jobs. A few weeks ago a job counselor ployment than younger workers when ing Americans are now wondering how in Minnesota told me that there are they lose their jobs. they will put food on their family’s often hundreds of applicants for every Extending unemployment insurance table and a roof over their heads be- good job posting and that these jobs also makes economic sense. In 2011 the cause Washington has been unable to are often filled internally. I am glad Congressional Budget Office stated extend critical unemployment insur- businesses are hiring from within or that aid to the unemployed is among ance. promoting from within, but it is stories the policies with ‘‘the largest effects on A few weeks ago we had a bipartisan such as these that highlight why we output and employment per dollar of vote to move forward with debate on need emergency unemployment—to budgetary costs.’’ CBO estimates that the extension of what is called emer- help those workers who were working extending benefits through 2014 would gency unemployment compensation. I in a sector that has experienced a help expand the economy and con- hope we can build on that vote and major downturn or live in a commu- tribute to the creation of an additional move forward as quickly as possible to nity where it is particularly hard to 200,000 jobs. The Council of Economic restore this vital lifeline before more find a job and particularly if they are Advisers estimates that without a full- Americans who have worked hard and of a certain age. year extension, the economy will gen- followed the rules their entire lives slip One of the women I met at the round- erate 240,000 fewer jobs by the end of from middle class into poverty. table, Ann from Eden Prairie, had also 2014. The expiration of emergency unem- written me. What she told me really il- Unemployment insurance has been ployment insurance is an urgent prob- lustrates the situation so many Min- shown to help people stay in the work- lem for tens of thousands of Minneso- nesotans are facing. Ann wrote: force, allowing them to contribute to tans and for millions of Americans. At I have been extremely active in my job our economic recovery rather than slip the end of this past year, unemploy- search, but have regrettably not found new into poverty. The Census Bureau esti- ment insurance expired for 1.3 million employment. My Minnesota Unemployment mates that unemployment benefits Americans, including 8,500 Minneso- Insurance ran out last week and I applied for have kept 2.5 million people who are tans. If we don’t renew that unemploy- Federal Emergency Unemployment Com- trying to stay in the workforce out of ment insurance over the next year, this pensation just this past week . . . I ask you poverty in 2012 alone and have kept 11 lifeline will run out for another 3.6 mil- to please ask yourself what you would do to million unemployed workers out of lion Americans, including 65,500 Min- provide for your family. I have a 9 year old daughter . . . and a 3 year old son. I am the poverty since 2008. nesotans. These are real people. These sole provider for my family . . . I am not Extending unemployment insurance are fathers and mothers. They are peo- looking for a handout, nor do I believe that for those who need it is far from the ple whose families and local commu- staying on unemployment insurance is in my only thing we should be doing to help nities are struggling. best interest. But the $483 a week it provides people get back to work. I have spoken As I have traveled around Minnesota, will at least allow me to make my mortgage many times about one of my highest I have had the chance to speak with payment. priorities in this area—addressing the many of the Minnesotans who are af- Ann is remarkably articulate. She skills gap by supporting workforce fected by the expiration of unemploy- volunteers at her son’s school, partly training partnerships between busi- ment insurance. It is not the fault of because she wants to be involved in her nesses and community and technical these people or these workers who have son’s life but also to network. One of colleges. There are other things we lost their jobs. the counselors there said: The hardest should be doing, such as rebuilding our Very often, these workers were just job there is is looking for a job. infrastructure. But it would be a tre- unlucky enough to be working in the Minnesotans such as Ann and the mendous mistake to fail to renew the wrong sector of the economy at the millions of Americans around the coun- unemployment insurance that has wrong time. Sometimes they were from try in the same situation have worked lapsed. communities that lost a large em- for decades. Every one of these women People such as Ann and Robin and all ployer. had worked and been paying into un- those I meet around the State of Min- A few weeks ago I held a roundtable employment insurance for decades. nesota, and the millions of others with unemployed workers who have They don’t deserve to be punished or to around the country, when they are

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They a better way—this is one of many ple who wrote us—some stories are be- are trying to catch up in an economy issues on which MAX BAUCUS took the yond belief—were well intentioned. that is recovering but still has a long lead. John, from Farmington, MO, said he way to go. We shouldn’t be jeopardizing As I say, he was a premier legislator, is one of the founding shareholders for their families’ economic security and worked long and hard, figured out what his company and has been since 1975. we shouldn’t be jeopardizing our Na- he thought the right thing to do was, They provided insurance for their em- tion’s economic recovery with a short- tried to get colleagues from the other ployees and their families, but this sighted decision like letting this crit- side of the aisle as well as on our side year their insurance person came to ical safety net expire. of the aisle to support it, and then got them and said there will be a 50-per- Madam President, I suggest the ab- it done. The list of his accomplish- cent increase when they renew their sence of a quorum. ments is long. He took the bull by the coverage later this year. In this small The PRESIDING OFFICER. The horns, never backing off. company, they are currently paying clerk will call the roll. I know Senator BAUCUS will be an $12,000 a month and will be paying Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I outstanding ambassador to China. It is $18,000 a month. John says: We are a ask unanimous consent that the order one of the most important foreign pol- profitable business, but we are not so for the quorum call be rescinded. icy positions our country has to offer, profitable that $6,000 a month doesn’t The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and having someone with MAX BAU- make a big difference to us when our objection, it is so ordered. CUS’s acute mind, great persistence, insurance premiums go up 50 percent. TRIBUTE TO SENATOR MAX BAUCUS good heart, and good soul will mean a Lisa, in Baldwin, MO, said she is an Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I lot. insurance broker. She contacted us to Not only are we going to miss MAX, rise to speak of my colleague, our talk about the examples many of her we are going to very much miss his friend Senator BAUCUS, who hopefully clients have had and the way they were wife Mel. She is terrific. They met not will be confirmed by the Senate to his affected by the health care bill. This is too long ago, and I know how happy new post in a few hours. one of her letters: I have, of course, known Senator they make each other. I think it makes all of us feel happy as well. I have a family of five people—a husband, BAUCUS since I came to the Senate, but wife, and three children—who were paying even before, one of my first impres- MAX, you are truly the best of the ‘‘Last Best Place,’’ and we will all miss $437/month for a Health Savings Account sions of him was a picture of Senator plan. Their rate for a comparable plan under you. BAUCUS in his white cowboy hat on his ACA was $805/month. I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- ranch in Montana. To me, a kid from sence of a quorum. So that $437 this family was paying— New York City, he looked like the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The if they replace that, along with every- Marlboro Man. He was handsome and clerk will call the roll. thing else they are doing in a given he was in the cowboy hat. So I said: The legislative clerk proceeded to month—is now $805. Wow. call the roll. She says: When I met Senator BAUCUS, I found Mr. BLUNT. I ask unanimous consent I have quoted plans for numerous people his heart, his brain, and his soul were that the order for the quorum call be over the last few months. All have lesser every bit as good as the outside. He rescinded. benefits than what they currently have and was a great leader of the Finance Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without are far more expensive. mittee. First, he had great intellect. objection, it is so ordered. She doesn’t say ‘‘some,’’ she says MAX BAUCUS would see an issue, under- HEALTH CARE ‘‘most.’’ And this is coming from some- stand the issue, and get to the heart of Mr. BLUNT. Madam President, I rise one who does this for a living. She said the issue quicker than almost anybody to talk about the impact of the Afford- that in every case she has quoted, else. He understood the vagaries of leg- able Care Act on the workplace. A re- there have been higher costs and fewer islation, and he knew how to try to get port by the Congressional Budget Of- benefits. things done. He always worked in a bi- fice came out yesterday stating that William, from Desloge, MO, said that partisan way. He reached out to Repub- the number of jobs affected by the Af- his wife had a pacemaker installed 3 licans, and many criticized him some- fordable Care Act was triple what they years ago. He goes on to say: times for doing it, but given the grid- estimated in 2009. At that time they es- Recently, she called to set up a follow-up lock in this body, in retrospect, every- timated this would cost us up to 800,000 checkup on the pacemaker with her hospital. body would think: Wow, that is what jobs. Yesterday they said it would cost She was told that due to the budget con- we should be doing. And he tried and us up to 2.3 million jobs. I guess those straints placed on the hospital due to the Af- tried. who voted for it didn’t have an impar- fordable Care Act they no longer provide Of course, his crowning legislative tial observer tell them that there those services. achievement was health care. I know would be substantial workplace costs. According to William, instead of there are some—particularly on the Now that same group, after looking at driving 10 miles for these services, they other side of the aisle—who criticize it, the application and how the law is have to drive 60 miles one way. They but I have no doubt that MAX BAUCUS going to affect people, says there will have to drive 120 to 150 miles to go to will be regarded as a giant in what he be three times as many jobs lost be- one of the places located in St. Louis did in coming up with the health care cause of people moving from full-time when they used to drive just 10 miles. reform bill. I have no doubt that as the work to part-time work. The reason the hospital gave is that kinks are worked out and as the effort This is another strong indication the Affordable Care Act has created moves forward, it will be regarded as that the Affordable Care Act has not that. one of the pieces of landmark legisla- been good for the workplace, and I This is a letter from a broker: tion of this decade and this century, think we are seeing more and more I have a client in her late 50s who makes and it wouldn’t have happened without that the Affordable Care Act is not $20,000 and qualifies for the subsidy. Even MAX BAUCUS. good for most people. I am sure that with the subsidy, her premium was around There are 37 million Americans who out there somewhere—just the law of $300 a month for the lowest possible level in now have access to health insurance, a averages—there are people who benefit. the plan. whole generation of young adults who I think there are other ways we could I think that level is called the bronze will be insured through the age of 26, have reached out to those people and plan. For the lowest level plan, her and protection of all Americans with included them. subsidy is $300 a month, and that was preexisting conditions because of the I have some emails and letters that about 50 percent more than she had diligence, the never-give-up attitude were addressed to my office that I will been paying for comparable coverage.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:04 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.026 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 Mark and Janet, from Platte City, My company told me last November to go employed, and we know that rate is MO, were informed in September 2013 to my wife’s group health insurance plan be- very high—long-term unemployment— that as of January 1, 2014, their pre- cause they didn’t know how ObamaCare was even though we have seen in the last, I going to work out. miums would double. Here is what they On advice from an insurance broker, my guess, how many months, 8 million say in their letter: company got me off their group policy. As a jobs—in about 46 months—but not ev- While we do not think ObamaCare, as it result, my health insurance premiums went erybody is fortunate to get those jobs. now stands, is good for this nation, at least from $198 a month to $549 a month. Clearly, we came out of the worst re- it was an attempt to do something— Natalie, from Meadville, says: cession since the Great Depression, These are people who were hopeful My health insurance costs for my family of brought about by Wall Street. It hap- about this and were still not critical of four have doubled and my benefits have de- pened under George W. Bush. We were people who were trying to do some- creased. I no longer have office visit benefits bleeding jobs—bleeding jobs—700,000, thing— and my deductible has gone from $3,500 to 800,000 jobs a month. It was fright- about out-of-control medical costs. It needs $10,000. ening. The GDP was contracting. serious revisions and parts of it should be re- She said that she raised her deduct- President Obama turned it around. I pealed. People in their 60s do not need ma- ible to try to lower her insurance pre- predict he will go down in history as ternity coverage! And mental health/sub- miums. one of the great Presidents because we stance abuse coverage should not be manda- She goes on to say: were almost flat on our backs, and yet tory either. At the end of 2014, when we are forced to he acted. Luckily, we had a few Repub- That is the view of Mark and Janet. sign up for an Obamacare plan, we will prob- licans who helped us pass that stim- Mary Ann, in Scott City, MO, said ably cancel our insurance if it is cheaper to ulus, which in my State made a huge she has had continuous health care pay the penalty. difference and all over the country. It coverage for 36 years without ever hav- I can’t tell you how many letters we got us on our feet. We have made re- ing a day without health insurance have that say: My premium has gone forms that are very important. coverage. After being diagnosed with up and my benefits have gone down. I also have to say, the ‘‘Bad News cancer, her insurance was canceled and There has been a huge number of peo- Bears’’ on the other side—every day, she was forced to get insurance some- ple who have contacted us about that. negative stories and negative stories where else. Why was her insurance can- Pat from Kansas City is worried and negative stories about ObamaCare, celed? She had been in the high-risk about her kids, her oldest daughter, the Affordable Care Act. I daresay, pool that the State runs. and her family. Her premium went they ignore the millions and millions In 2009 I proposed other ways to do from $5,000 to $10,000 a year. and millions of Americans who for the this and expand those high-risk pools. I Scott from Lee’s Summit says his first time are able to get affordable think by the time the high-risk pool premium went up 27 percent for himself health insurance. It is private health went out of existence on December 31, and his son. He was told it would have insurance, not a government-run sys- there were slightly more than 1,000 gone up 7 percent anyway, but 20 per- tem, except for the Medicaid part, people still in it. I think we are eventu- cent of that 27 percent—or actually which we expanded. The exchanges are ally going to get 4,000 letters. What more than 20 percent—that 20 percent private insurance. were they paying? They were paying of the increase was because of the They are able to afford it because the 135 percent of the premium everybody change in health care policies. way we wrote the bill there are sub- else was paying. They had a high risk I think the more we know, the more sidies for the middle class on those ex- already, and they were generally able we know the kinds of things we could changes, which is making it affordable to go to the doctors they wanted. Ac- do to make the health care system for people. You should see the letters I cording to the letters we get, they are work better. I would like to see us get get. I have read many of them and put no longer able to go to the doctors they back to doing that. Until we do, these them in the RECORD. People who had a want. Doctors are important, but, letters are going to continue to come preexisting condition, who never could frankly, doctors are even more impor- in, and we are going to continue to try get health care before, they write me tant if you have been sick. If a doctor to help these people find a better an- they are thanking God—thanking has been your doctor through an ill- swer. But the government involvement God—that we passed that bill. Their ness, that is something Mary Ann and here may mean there is not a better kids, who were going to be thrown off others would like to have finished. answer until the government figures their health care, are now on that Let me read one other: out how to create a bigger marketplace health insurance until they are 26 As of December 23rd, I was finally able to and more choices and let people have years old. Being a woman is no longer enroll. It’s costing me more and I’m getting the health care they think meets their an excuse to have your rates doubled less. Unbelievably, healthcare.gov wouldn’t family’s needs. and tripled. It is not a preexisting con- allow me to enroll my healthy 18-year-old I yield the floor. dition to be a woman anymore. If you son. I thought he was the healthy young per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have diabetes or you have had cancer, son they needed in order to make this pro- ator from California. you still get your insurance. The insur- gram work. Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, what ance company cannot walk out on you That may have been a Web site prob- is the order of business right now? just when you need it the most. Come lem. The Web site will be solved. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on. President said the Web site is working ate is considering the unemployment I say to my Republican friends, step exactly the way it is supposed to, so compensation bill. up to the plate. Yes, we have kinks in maybe that has been solved. Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I the system. We knew that when we I don’t think the appeals process is rise to talk about the absolute neces- said: If you love your insurance, you working yet. I am told there are a lot sity to pass this unemployment com- could keep it—I admit, I should have of people appealing information that pensation bill. We should do it because said: If it meets the basic standards be- somehow wrongly got into the Web it is the morally right thing to do, it is cause we do not want people having site. They can’t get that solved. the economically right thing to do. We junk policies. But we fixed that. The Mary continues to say that the ACA have listened to our Republican President has stepped up to the plate has been a disaster for her and her fam- friends, and even though they always and fixed that. ily. She says: Shame on us for letting said in the past: Do not worry about So all they do is focus on the nega- this happen. I want my old insurance paying for it—they passed it almost tive, while people are on their knees back. I don’t appreciate being man- five times under George Bush without thanking God they have health care, dated at the last minute to buy some- paying for it—now all of a sudden they many for the first time. thing that has inferior health coverage. say: Pay for it. We do pay for it in this I am kind of stunned at it, really. I It is administratively inept and costs bill. So I do not know what it is they really am. We are ready, willing, and more. Please resolve this disaster be- exactly want. able to fix whatever glitches there are, fore it gets worse. They claim they are empathetic to and the President has been totally hon- Myron, from Hannibal, MO, says: people unemployed, the long-term un- est about the disastrous rollout. We

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:21 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.028 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S791 understand that. Despite that, we have With several lay-offs in the last twelve folks out there who need some help, millions and millions of people with years, the Dot.com crash, and the worst and as the economy continues to im- new, affordable health care for the first economy of my life, I have sadly had to run prove—we are not where we need to be through my life savings and 401Ks. time. yet—we ought to give those folks the Now we look at extending emergency Think about it, having to run help they need to get back on their through your life savings and your Federal unemployment insurance for feet, to give them the hope they need 401(k). Think about it, a veteran who the long-term unemployed. to reenter the workforce and become put his life on the line for his country. We did not act in December. That valuable parts of our economy again. was a moral outrage. We did not have He is insulted that the Republicans are the votes. The Republicans are filibus- intimating that he is lazy or stupid— TRIBUTE TO SENATOR MAX BAUCUS tering. We need to get 60. So 1.7 million his words. This is what this man Madam President, there is a beau- Americans have lost their extended writes—and then I am going to yield tiful small town in the farthest corner benefits since the end of December. In my time so my friend from Montana of northwest Montana. The town is my home State, 276,000 people have lost can add his eloquence to this—this is called Libby, and it sits in the heart of their extended unemployment benefits. what he writes: the Kootenai Valley, surrounded by Think about it: 276,000 Californians. I have worked since I was 15 and fear I may majestic snow-capped mountains. It is be homeless soon if I don’t get those federal Some of our States have populations of a beautiful place. But despite Libby’s 600,000, 700,000—276,000 people just in unemployment checks. Listen to what he says: postcard-worthy views, the town has a California. troubled history. What does that mean? It means they I eat one meal a day . . . and I’m starting are suffering. It means their families to feel quite desperate. Please convince . . . Starting in 1919, mining companies are suffering. It means they are faced your colleagues that this is something we all began pulling vermiculite from the paid into and desperately need now and not mountains outside of town. with disaster. It also means they can- in a month or two. not go down to the corner store, they We are not receiving welfare checks, but Vermiculite was used to bake, to build cannot go fill their car with gas. They checks we worked for and earned. I know you soil in gardens, and to insulate build- have all these problems and it trickles have always stood up for your constituents ings. It was not long before the fami- down through the community and the and those in times of need. I pray— lies of Libby began to pay the price for community is hurting. That is why we He writes: keeping their fellow Americans warm. know our bill is so important, because I pray you are successful along with your Mining vermiculite exposed Libby’s it not only helps the individual, it fellow senators and representatives. miners and residents to asbestos dust. helps the communities. This is Jay in Albany. That asbestos got into their homes, We know—we know—that GDP is, in Jay, there are a lot of us here who their schools, and—eventually—their fact, affected if we do not act. Last are not giving up on this. Your voice is lungs. Over the decades, hundreds of month my colleagues on the other side heard. I have to close with this one thing folks in Libby died from asbestos expo- blocked a one-year extension of unem- sure, and thousands more continue to ployment benefits, even after we of- because it is so important. Sylvia from suffer today. fered to pay for it. We gave them votes Pasadena—this is how she talks about on the amendments of their choice. We this: When the W.R. Grace company gave them everything they asked for. I want to be a normal person again and bought the mines in 1963, the company It is never enough. We had one Repub- talk with friends and family about my day at denied that asbestos caused the ill- lican Senator, and I thank Mr. HELLER, work and what I achieved for my company or nesses plaguing the town’s residents. who voted for cloture last month. the recognition I received from my boss. I Instead of sounding the alarm, they I just hope my colleagues will listen am not a lazy woman; I want and need to be kept quiet while building corporate a normal woman with a fair chance at find- to the people and support this exten- ing a job. profits on the backs of Libby’s suf- sion. I would like to, for my remaining I want my government to be patient . . . fering families and workers. time, read to you some of the letters I and show some compassion. Instead, I get Word about Libby’s fate finally made am getting and emails I am getting Members of Congress calling me names and making me feel ashamed for losing my job it to national news in 1999. The plight from real people—real people. of Libby’s families caught the atten- This is Kristen from Chatsworth: through no fault of my own, and making me tion of one man in particular, Mon- I am writing you to please continue to help feel desperate because I don’t know how I get an extension on unemployment. will be paying my bills. tana’s senior Senator MAX BAUCUS. After working over ten years in the cler- Sylvia writes to me: MAX soon began his crusade to get ical field, I was let go and was on unemploy- Please don’t give up on me Mrs. Boxer. I the EPA and the Department of Health ment. I have been constantly searching for ask you to continue to fight as I can still and Human Services to take action. jobs and after rejection after rejection I have provide value to this great country. . . . I be- Despite MAX bringing countless gov- not given up. It is scary to hear that my lieve I’m worthy of a little compassion and claim will be up after 26 weeks of unemploy- not name calling. ernment officials to northwest Mon- ment. I do not know how I will make ends These letters move me to tears, and I tana to see what asbestos had done to meet if they do not extend unemployment. the men, women, and children of Libby, I know I am not alone on this subject and am not afraid to say it. I am not afraid to say it. Our friends wanted a short- it took 10 years for the government to millions are as scared as I am. I have never declare this region a public health been on welfare or any assistance even being term bill. That is what they have be- a teenage mother. fore them. Our friends wanted a pay- emergency, the first of its kind. My friends on the other side are al- for. This is a pay-for they have agreed Thanks to MAX, Libby today is home ways talking about how if a teenager with. If they do not help us today— to a state-of-the-art medical clinic gets pregnant, she should have the when I say ‘‘help us,’’ I mean help that screens and treats residents for child. Here is someone who did that. those who have written to all of us asbestosis. We should help this woman. We should with their stories—they are turning Thanks to MAX, the Affordable Care help this woman. their backs on the backbone of this Na- Act extended Medicare coverage to ev- Here is another one, Jay from Al- tion. eryone in the emergency zone. Thanks bany: I yield the floor. to MAX, funds are flowing into Libby to Please keep pushing for the unemployment The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- remove asbestos from homes, schools, ator from Montana. extension. I am one of those who were cut off and playgrounds. Due to MAX’s hard Mr. TESTER. Madam President, I in December. I’m 61, have 3 college degrees work and the determination of the peo- wish to very quickly thank the Senator and am a Vietnam-era veteran. ple of Libby, the town is slowly putting This is a man who is a Vietnam-era from California for her remarks before I get into my prepared remarks. the sordid legacy of W.R. Grace in its veteran. He has three college degrees. rearview mirror. MAX’s hard work for This is what he says: We have just come through the worst recession since the Great Depression of the people of Libby is the MAX BAUCUS I am not a number or a lazy or stupid indi- that Montanans have come to know. vidual as some Republicans would like you the 1930s. Unemployment is still at 7 to believe. Those checks are our only life- percent. We need to get it lower. The But MAX’s work for the people of line. bottom line is there are still some Montana started many years before he

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:04 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.030 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S792 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 led the fight to help the people of MAX next rose to become Chairman MAX BAUCUS. MAX has brought world Libby. In the early 1970s when MAX of the Senate Finance Committee. As leaders to Butte for his economic de- started in public service, he traveled to chairman, MAX did not have the luxury velopment summit. He brought camera Butte to meet a fellow by the name of of not getting the job done. The Fi- crews onto construction sites and Harp Cote. Harp knew the lay of the nance Committee has been home to small businesses as part of his famous land in Butte, but he did not know some of our Nation’s hardest-working Montana workdays. He operated fork- MAX. MAX did not know Butte. Harp Senators and greatest examples of bi- lifts in warehouses, made bread in was instantly impressed with MAX’s partisanship because failing to support Montana’s bakeries, and dug ditches— willingness to work or, as Harp said it, critical programs like Social Security all to get a better feel for hard-working MAX’s ‘‘fire in the belly.’’ MAX asked and Medicare is simply not an option. Montanans each and every day. Harp to introduce him to Butte’s lead- On the Finance Committee, you can- He fought for Montana farmers and ers and voters. Unlike other cannot sit back and throw stones. You ranchers who feed our Nation. But he didates, MAX did not want Harp to have to roll up your sleeves, you have also helped bring a dry-land farmer to find common ground, and you have lobby the folks of Butte on his behalf. from Big Sandy, MT, to the Senate. to get the job done. That is what MAX Instead, MAX went door to door himself MAX, I cannot tell you how much you did. He passed legislation to reduce to win their support. have meant to me as a friend, as a Americans’ tax burdens, improve chil- That kind of work ethic, where you partner, as a mentor. I have lost track dren’s health, and, most recently, to put your own shoe leather into the of how many meetings and rallies we reform our Nation’s broken health care fight, is the reason for MAX’s many have attended together across our system. achievements in Congress, achieve- State. But I do know that at each one MAX’s penchant for hard work and ments that include saving Social Secu- you have had my back. rity from privatization, leading the thoughtful, independent-minded lead- So when I arrived in the Senate in charge to modernize the Clean Air Act, ership stems from another great Mon- 2007, it was because of you that a guy passing six farm bills and three high- tanan that he and I both admire, with seven fingers and a flat-top hair- way bills to strengthen Montana’s and former Senate Majority Leader Mike cut quickly figured how to get from his America’s economy. Mansfield. MAX met Mike as a teen- Folks in Washington do not always ager, and for many Montanans of office to the Senate floor. It is because of you that I had a model for working recognize MAX’s hard work. In a town today, myself included, MAX connects where too many people race for the us to Mike’s legacy as a champion for across the aisle to pass thoughtful, responsible legislation. It is because of nearest TV cameras, MAX’s preference the greater good, as the champion for for hard work does not always do him putting service and sacrifice well be- you that I always know that I have a any favors. That is practically a mor- fore self, and a champion for Montana. friend to turn to when I need advice; Montana’s leaders always put Mon- that is, because along with your tre- tal sin around here. But not for MAX. tana first, and MAX is no exception. mendous staff, you have always put MAX has represented Montana in Con- Just as Montana has shaped MAX, MAX gress since 1975. Montana first. You have built the Mon- His long record of service proves that has shaped Montana. MAX’s dedication tana Democratic Party into a beacon Montanans do not want a showman. to our public lands is legendary. Mon- of common sense, freedom, and oppor- They do not want someone who yells tana is known as the Treasure State tunity in the West. Our party is strong- across the aisle. They want someone because of our incredible natural reer because of you and your dedication who will reach across that aisle and sources and unrivaled public spaces. to our State. find a way to say yes even when saying From Yellowstone to Glacier, Montana After retiring from the Senate in no is easier to do. It is like the folks in is a place like no other. Throughout his 1976, Mike Mansfield became the Am- Libby. Montana wants someone who career, MAX has set out to preserve our bassador to Japan. Now you are posed will work hard for them, who will get treasured lands for future generations to continue following in Senator Mans- results and fight to improve our qual- to enjoy. In 2008, the same year he won field’s footsteps as Ambassador to ity of life. Montanans have a soul mate reelection and became the first person China. I know that you will continue to win all 56 counties in Montana, MAX in MAX BAUCUS. to serve Montana, even as you serve I first met MAX in 1998 at an eco- helped set aside 320,000 acres of prime our Nation’s interests overseas. I wish nomic development meeting in Havre, hunting and fishing lands across our you the best. While you are gone, I will MT. MAX is famous for his economic State. keep up your fight for Montana, par- This land, which will forever be open development summits in Butte. So it ticular the Montanans who need some- to the public, is part of MAX’s brain- was no surprise that we first crossed one to fight for them. Montanans like child called the Montana Legacy paths when MAX was working to im- Les Skramstad. Les was a long-time Project. MAX’s love of our outdoors ex- prove Montana’s economy. At that Libby resident. For years, he saw poli- tends to those who share his love. In point in his career MAX’s record was al- ticians come to Libby with a promise March of 2000, he came to the Senate ready impressive. to help. That help never arrived. In 1972, as Director of Montana’s con- floor to remember a young Montanan, Sean-Michael Miles, who had tragically When MAX came to Libby, Les told stitutional convention, MAX helped died in a car accident just over a year him he would be watching. Les passed pass one of the most progressive state away in 2007 before Libby began get- constitutions to date, enshrining pro- before. MAX dedicated a scholarship in ting its help. But MAX keeps Les’s tections for clean air, for clean water, Sean’s name. MAX repeated Sean’s photo close because in Montana a and for the right to a quality education words: promise to help is a promise to keep. into law. He then walked the entire That is the Montana way. That is the length of our State to introduce him- I know this land may pay a price for being beautiful, as change advances, carrying with MAX BAUCUS way. self to Montanans and win a seat in it the prospect of loss. It is a land I des- MAX, it has been an honor to serve Congress, meeting more men and perately love. It is a part of me. It hurts so with you. It is an honor to call you women along the way like Harp Cote. much to care so much. Yet as a westerner, I friend. The Senate will be a lesser body As MAX gained experience in the Sen- am invited to breathe it all in deeply each without you. I wish you God’s speed ate, he became Chairman of the Envi- day. and good luck. This is an incredibly ronment and Public Works Committee. MAX, Sean would be proud of your important job. I know you are more Soon thereafter, well into his 50s, MAX hard work to preserve our treasured than up to that task. Thank you for hiked 820 miles, from one corner of our places. I pledge to carry on your efforts your service to this Senate and to Mon- State to the other, to earn the support so Montanans can continue to cherish tana and to this country. of Montanans during his 1996 reelec- our special places and pass our tradition. So MAX, in your new role as Am- tions down to our kids and our I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- bassador, take my advice and do not grandkids. sence of a quorum. try to walk from one end of China to But it is not a stretch to say that I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the other. would not be here if it were not for clerk will call the roll.

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Mr. MENENDEZ. I know we are that are enumerated in the universal dec- Even with the worst of the recession shortly going to be voting on, among laration. It is what most progress springs behind us, too many Rhode Islanders other issues, the nomination of Sen- from. are still unable to find work. The un- ator MAX BAUCUS to be the next U.S. And the answer is yes, Senator [Cardin]. employment rate in my State—9.1 per- Ambassador to China. I would expect You have my commitment [on human cent in December—remains well above rights]. that he would have a unanimous, if not the national average. The sheer depth nearly unanimous, vote in the Senate. I think the totality of trade, cur- and duration of this jobs crisis have I said in the Foreign Relations Com- rency manipulation, security, human plunged unprecedented numbers of mittee this week that clearly one of rights, and the answers that he gave in Americans into long-term unemploy- the biggest challenges and the biggest his hearing, clearly show manifestly ment. The share of workers unem- opportunities before U.S. foreign policy that he is very capable of being the ployed longer than 6 months is still today is getting the relationship be- next Ambassador. greater than the previous record set in tween the United States and China—in I urge a unanimous vote in the Sen- the early 1980s. Now is not the time to the context of our rebalance to the ate, and I yield the floor. pull the plug on our fellow Americans. Asia-Pacific—right. I can think of few Mr. REED. First let me add my acco- Nationwide, there are three unem- more able or qualified at this impor- lades to those of the chairman of the ployed workers for every available job tant moment in history than our friend Senate Foreign Relations Committee opening. For some, the jobs just aren’t and colleague, the Senator from Mon- about Senator BAUCUS. He is superbly there, and a strategy to make people tana, to help provide advice and guid- prepared to be our next ambassador to desperate creates nothing but cruelty. ance to the President and to Congress China. He is a friend and colleague. The My Republican colleagues who think about how to get that relationship President chose wisely, and I antici- this assistance doesn’t make a real dif- right. pate his confirmation. ference should talk to the 74 year-old He is an expert on trade issues. He In a few minutes we will have the op- woman from Westerly, RI, who con- understands what we face in the com- portunity to provide relief to 1.74 mil- tacted my office. She was laid off in ing years as China’s economy con- lion job seekers, to help local business, July after 11 years with the same com- tinues to grow. He is fully aware of the to get people back to work, and to do pany and is still unable to find work. facts that we have had U.S. exports to so in a fiscally responsible manner. She has moved in with a neighbor to China that have increased by almost Some of my colleagues on the other cut costs. She says emergency unem- $40 billion in the past 4 years alone, side of the aisle have thoughtfully en- ployment assistance helped her keep creating and sustaining millions of sus- gaged with us to find a path forward. her head above water. taining U.S. jobs in sectors across the Many of their ideas are incorporated Those who think extended unemploy- board—automobiles, power generation, into this principled compromise. It has ment discourages people from seeking machinery, aircraft, and other vital in- been 40 days since these Americans work should talk to the forty-five- dustrial sectors. His trade missions to have had their unemployment insur- year-old husband and father from West China, since he has been the chairman ance cut. Now is the time to act and Warwick, who finds himself unem- of the Finance Committee, have given help our economy grow. ployed for the first time in his life. him the perspective he needs to deal I urge my colleagues to vote in favor Since losing his job 5 months ago, he with the realities of our policy options. of providing aid to 1.7 million Ameri- has applied to nearly 100 jobs with no From the hearing he clearly under- cans—growing each week by an esti- success. With only his wife’s wages stands that through the rest of the 21st mated 70,000. This is the right thing to coming in the door, his emergency un- century and beyond, much of the stra- do. At this moment, this is the right employment helped this family to tegic, political, and economic future of way to do it, and the only question be- barely make ends meet. the world is likely to be shaped by de- fore the Senate is will we do the right Unemployment benefits spent on cisions made by Washington, Beijing, thing for the American people. rent, groceries, and other basics con- and the capitals of Asia over the next I yield the floor. tribute directly to economic activity. 4 to 5 years. How we get that rebalance Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- In fact, the Congressional Budget Of- right is incredibly important, and the dent, it has been over a month since fice has estimated that the country Ambassador to China is incredibly im- Congress allowed the Emergency Un- could lose 200,000 jobs if unemployment portant in that regard. employment Compensation program to benefits aren’t extended. Finally, trade is not the only issue as expire. That means that more than 1.5 My senior Senator JACK REED has led it relates to China. Our collective secu- million out-of-work Americans—in- the fight to maintain this basic sup- rity, having China pursue a rules-based cluding more than 6,000 Rhode Island- port for Americans still struggling to system, is incredibly important, as ers—have by now lost a critical life- get back to work. He has worked tire- well as what happens in the South line. While Republicans obstruct here lessly across the aisle to find a China Sea—all of the issues Senator in Washington, families in Providence thoughtful compromise. Rhode Island- BAUCUS addressed in his nomination and Bristol and Westerly are scram- ers are grateful for his leadership and hearing with great ability, insight, and bling to pay the mortgage or keep the he has my full support in the effort to a willingness to take them on. heat on in the dead of winter. Over the restore emergency unemployment as- As the very final point, human rights coming months, thousands more Rhode sistance to American workers. The is an incredibly important issue as it Islanders will not be eligible to receive Senate must not turn its back on those relates to China. I want to read briefly extended weeks of unemployment bene- struggling the longest to find work. from the transcript where he was asked fits as their regular unemployment I yield the floor. about the question of human rights. He benefits expire. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- described a moment as a Senator in Congress passed—and President Bush ator from Rhode Island. which he raised the issue with then- signed—the Emergency Unemployment Mr. REED. I ask unanimous consent President Jiang Zemin. Compensation program in response to to yield back all remaining time. Senator BAUCUS said: the epidemic of joblessness brought on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. He said [the President of China] I did not by the great recession, just as we have know what I was are talking about, basi- done during previous economic crises. CLOTURE MOTION cally. But then I went to Tibet, went to The program has been extended several The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant Lhasa and raised the same point there. And times as our Nation continues to strug- to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the

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Madam President, for the Chambliss Hoeven Scott to bring to a close debate on the Reed (RI) Coats Inhofe Sessions benefit of all Members, we are going to Coburn Isakson amendment No. 2714 to S. 1845, a bill to pro- Shelby have another vote right now on the Cochran Johanns Thune vide for the extension of certain unemploy- Collins Johnson (WI) other cloture motion that has been Toomey ment benefits, and for other purposes. Corker Kirk Harry Reid, Jack Reed, Kirsten E. Gilli- scheduled. Then the Republican leader Cornyn Lee Vitter brand, Sheldon Whitehouse, Brian has said we can move forward on the Crapo McCain Wicker Schatz, Barbara Boxer, Robert P. Baucus nomination at that time. Cruz McConnell Casey, Jr., Thomas R. Carper, Eliza- I ask unanimous consent that the beth Warren, Patty Murray, Mark next two votes be 10 minutes in dura- NOT VOTING—2 Begich, Sherrod Brown, Jeff Merkley, tion. Moran Roberts Angus S. King, Jr., Charles E. Schu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there mer, Bill Nelson, Christopher A. Coons. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this objection? vote, the yeas are 55, the nays are 43. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Without objection, it is so ordered. imous consent, the mandatory quorum Three-fifths of the Senate duly chosen CLOTURE MOTION call has been waived. and sworn having not voted in the af- The question is, Is it the sense of the Pursuant to rule XXII, the clerk will firmative, the motion is rejected. report the motion to invoke cloture. Senate that debate on amendment No. The majority leader. 2714 to S. 1845, a bill to provide for the The assistant bill clerk read as fol- extension of certain unemployment lows: Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask benefits, and for other purposes, shall CLOTURE MOTION unanimous consent that I be allowed to be brought to a close? We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- offer a motion to reconsider the pre- The yeas and nays are mandatory ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the vious vote by which cloture was not in- under the rule. Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move voked on S. 1845. The clerk will call the roll. to bring to a close debate on S. 1845, a bill to provide for the extension of certain unem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mo- The legislative clerk called the roll. ployment benefits, and for other purposes. tion is entered. Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators Harry Reid, Jack Reed, Kirsten E. Gilli- Mr. REID. I know everyone is in a are necessarily absent: the Senator brand, Sheldon Whitehouse, Barbara from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) and the Sen- Boxer, Brian Schatz, Robert P. Casey, hurry to leave, and I will be very brief. ator from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS). Jr., Thomas R. Carper, Elizabeth War- I wish to make sure I am clear where The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 58, ren, Patty Murray, Mark Begich, we stand. We are one Republican vote nays 40, as follows: Sherrod Brown, Jeff Merkley, Angus S. away from restoring unemployment in- [Rollcall Vote No. 23 Leg.] King, Jr., Charles E. Schumer, Bill Nel- surance for 1.7 million Americans, in- son, Christopher A. Coons. YEAS—58 cluding 20,000 veterans who have lost The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- Ayotte Hagan Murphy their benefits during the last 5 weeks. Baldwin Harkin Murray imous consent, the mandatory quorum We all support this on this side of the Baucus Heinrich Nelson called has been waived. aisle. Begich Heitkamp Pryor The question is, Is it the sense of the Bennet Heller Reed Senate that debate on S. 1845, a bill to Right now there is one Republican Blumenthal Hirono Rockefeller Booker Johnson (SD) provide for the extension of certain un- vote standing between 1.7 million Sanders Americans and the lifeline they need to Boxer Kaine Schatz employment benefits, and for other Brown King Schumer purposes, shall be brought to a close? make ends meet. I ask my Republican Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen Cardin Landrieu The yeas and nays are mandatory colleagues to think about the woman Stabenow Carper Leahy under the rule. from Nevada who is 57 years old. She is Casey Levin Tester The clerk will call the roll. couch-surfing. Younger people know a Collins Manchin Udall (CO) Coons Markey Udall (NM) The assistant bill clerk called the little bit about that term, but I hadn’t Donnelly McCaskill Warner roll. heard the term before. She has because Durbin Menendez Warren Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators she has been forced to understand what Feinstein Merkley Whitehouse are necessarily absent: the Senator Franken Mikulski Wyden it is—going around to friends’ homes, Gillibrand Murkowski from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) and the Sen- apartments, and sleeping on their ator from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS). NAYS—40 couches. She is 57 years old, worked The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there from the time she was 18 years old. She Alexander Fischer Paul any other Senators in the Chamber de- Barrasso Flake Portman lost her job and can’t find a job. She is Blunt Graham Reid siring to vote? long-term unemployed. If she had just Boozman Grassley Risch The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 55, lost her job last week or a couple of Burr Hatch Rubio nays 43, as follows: Chambliss Hoeven months ago, she could go get unem- Scott [Rollcall Vote No. 24 Leg.] Coats Inhofe Sessions ployment, but she has been out of work Coburn Isakson Shelby YEAS—55 Cochran Johanns for too long to be able to get it. She Thune Corker Johnson (WI) Baldwin Harkin Murray has sold everything she has except a Toomey Cornyn Kirk Baucus Heinrich Nelson Vitter clunker of a car, sold all of her per- Crapo Lee Begich Heitkamp Pryor Cruz McCain Wicker Bennet Heller Reed sonal things so she can buy gas in case Enzi McConnell Blumenthal Hirono Rockefeller she gets an interview. Booker Johnson (SD) Sanders NOT VOTING—2 Boxer Kaine Schatz People are in the same position as Brown King Moran Roberts Schumer she in every State. Our job is to do Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen Cardin Landrieu right by them. All we need is one more The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Stabenow Carper Leahy Republican vote, one more Republican HEITKAMP). Tester Casey Levin to step up and do the right thing. We On this vote, the yeas are 58 and the Coons Manchin Udall (CO) nays are 40. Three-fifths of the Sen- Donnelly Markey Udall (NM) are going to bring this vote up again ators duly chosen and sworn not having Durbin McCaskill Warner sometime. I have spoken to my col- Warren voted in the affirmative, the motion is Feinstein Menendez league Senator HELLER. I said: Dean, Franken Merkley Whitehouse rejected. Gillibrand Mikulski Wyden let’s get this done. Tell me what is The majority leader. Hagan Murphy needed to get this done.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:03 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.037 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S795 EXECUTIVE SESSION Murphy Rubio Thune the aisle and attempt to solve problems Murray Sanders Toomey Nelson Schatz Udall (CO) and work together. Paul Schumer Udall (NM) Of course, we Republicans tend to NOMINATION OF MAX SIEBEN BAU- Portman Scott Vitter view that problem-solving as less gov- CUS TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- Pryor Sessions Warner ernment and Democrats tend to view TRAORDINARY AND PLENI- Reed Shaheen Warren Reid Shelby Whitehouse that problem-solving as more govern- POTENTIARY OF THE UNITED Risch Stabenow Wicker ment. That is not universal, but that is STATES OF AMERICA TO THE Rockefeller Tester Wyden where the two sides usually come PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 down. That being the case, MAX and I Mr. REID. Madam President, after Baucus have often found ourselves on different having consulted with the Republican NOT VOTING—3 sides of some of these issues. However, leader, I now ask unanimous consent to we share the desire to solve problems move to executive session to consider Coburn Moran Roberts The nomination was confirmed. and, as MAX’s sign says it, to put our Calendar No. 629, the nomination of our constituents’ interests first. Senator friend MAX BAUCUS to be Ambassador The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the President will BAUCUS has always understood that no- to China; further, I ask that all time be tion very well, and I am here to declare yielded back, with all of the provisions be immediately notified of the Senate’s that to everybody who listens. under the previous order remaining in action. effect. f As a result, his disposition—particu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there LEGISLATIVE SESSION larly as chairman of the Finance Com- objection? mittee—has been to try to find a way Without objection, it is so ordered. to a bipartisan yes rather than a par- EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT Under the previous order, the Senate tisan no. I have always respected him COMPENSATION EXTENSION will proceed to executive session to for that. ACT—Continued consider the following nomination, Over the last few years, as I have which the clerk will report. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under served along side MAX as the ranking The legislative clerk read the nomi- the previous order, the Senate will remember of the Finance Committee, I nation of MAX SIEBEN BAUCUS, of Mon- sume legislative session. have greatly appreciated his willing- tana, to be Ambassador Extraordinary The Senator from Utah. ness to put partisan differences aside and Plenipotentiary of the United TRIBUTE TO SENATOR MAX BAUCUS States of America to the People’s Re- Mr. HATCH. Madam President, I am for the greater good of all. public of China. pleased that my colleague and very One adjective you could use to de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dear friend MAX BAUCUS was confirmed scribe Senator BAUCUS is one that was question is, Will the Senate advise and by this body the way he was. He will used by his predecessor as chairman of consent to the nomination of MAX make a fine ambassador to China. We the Finance Committee, Senator Dan- SIEBEN BAUCUS, of Montana, to be Am- all know what an honorable, decent iel Patrick Moynihan. The term I am bassador Extraordinary and Pleni- man he is. We all know of his abilities. thinking of is ‘‘indefatigable.’’ potentiary of the United States of We all know he has run a very tough Whether it was preparing for and America to the People’s Republic of committee, a very important com- running a marathon, walking across mittee, and has done a terrific job in China? the wide expanse of his home State, or Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask doing so. working at one of the many jobs he for the yeas and nays. All I can say is I rise to wish my good regularly undertook back home on re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a friend Senator MAX BAUCUS good luck sufficient second? There appears to be as he departs to serve as the next U.S. cess visits, MAX has been indefatigable. a sufficient second. There is a suffi- Ambassador to China. He has been a tireless legislator. Just cient second. The clerk will call the We are going to miss MAX. I do not ask his staff. They will affirm that roll. think it is fair to this body, but, never- fact. As a Senator, he was always The legislative clerk called the roll. theless, I think it is fair to our country working. I have no doubt he will do the Mr. BAUCUS (when his name was because MAX will make a great ambas- same as our Nation’s Ambassador to called). ‘‘Present.’’ sador. Senator BAUCUS first came to China, arguably the most important Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators the Senate in 1978 and has the distinc- diplomatic post in the world today. are necessarily absent: the Senator tion of being Montana’s longest serving As we saw today, the vote on his con- from Oklahoma (Mr. COBURN), the Sen- Senator. So, as you can see, I have firmation was not even close. That is ator from Kansas (Mr. MORAN), and the served with Senator BAUCUS for a long because all of his colleagues know that Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS). time—longer than the two of us would MAX BAUCUS is a committed public The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. WAR- like to admit sometimes. Over the servant who will serve the American REN). Are there any other Senators in years I have come to respect his com- the Chamber desiring to vote? mitment both to his constituents and people with competence, dignity, and a The result was announced—yeas 96, to his principles. Having worked side tireless commitment to our Nation and nays 0, as follows: by side with him on the Senate Fi- its interests. [Rollcall Vote No. 25 Ex.] nance Committee, I know a lot about I have to say I feel personally about YEAS—96 his constituents and his principles. He this nominee and about this nomina- Alexander Corker Inhofe raises his constituents constantly and tion. I like MAX very much. Having Ayotte Cornyn Isakson his principles I do not think he ever served with him on the Senate Finance Baldwin Crapo Johanns wavered. Committee, he has always tried to be Barrasso Cruz Johnson (SD) Begich Donnelly Johnson (WI) If you want to understand my friend fair. He has always tried to consider Bennet Durbin Kaine MAX BAUCUS’s priorities, take a look at the other’s point of view. He has al- Blumenthal Enzi King the sign on his Senate office desk. Like ways tried to consider different ways of Blunt Feinstein Kirk MAX, it is to the point and unequivo- Booker Fischer Klobuchar solving problems, and he has worked to Boozman Flake Landrieu cal. The sign says: ‘‘Montana comes do so. That is about all we can ask Boxer Franken Leahy first.’’ Plain and simple, not much nu- from our colleagues on the other side— Brown Gillibrand Lee ance, the language is pretty declara- either Democrats or Republicans. Burr Graham Levin tive. Cantwell Grassley Manchin I just want to at this time wish Sen- Cardin Hagan Markey That is MAX BAUCUS. In his long and distinguished Senate career, he always ator BAUCUS and his lovely wife Carper Harkin McCain Melodee and, of course, his family the Casey Hatch McCaskill put the people of Montana first. Chambliss Heinrich McConnell Both Senator BAUCUS and I are west- best of luck in this and all future en- Coats Heitkamp Menendez erners, and westerners expect a certain deavors. Cochran Heller Merkley Collins Hirono Mikulski amount of independence in their Sen- As MAX departs the Senate, Senator Coons Hoeven Murkowski ators. They expect us to work across BAUCUS leaves behind a great legacy

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:24 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.040 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S796 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 and very big shoes to fill. So at this I wish to mention—let me just ask, They are here today sitting behind particular point, I hesitate to say fare- and he can maybe nod his head—my you, over in the Republican side, up in well to my friend MAX BAUCUS, but I recollection is, when we took up the the galleries—a lot of love here. I hope only say farewell knowing that he is issue of whether there should be a you feel it from all of us. going to go on to a very important job Medicare prescription drug program In the Navy when people pull up their for our country, where I think he will that was supported initially by Senator anchor and prepare to sail off into the do a very good job. Kennedy and by President George W. sunset or the sunrise, whatever the He will have my support as he serves Bush, I think in the end the version case may be, we always like to say: over there, and let’s just hope that we that prevailed was the version pre- Fair winds and a following sea. Fair on the Finance Committee can do a ferred by President Bush. winds and a following sea. That is what better job or at least an equivalent job My recollection is that Senator BAU- I wish to you and to Mel. We are going to what Max has done to keep these CUS may have gone across the aisle and to miss you here, but we are really very important issues on the most im- supported that version of the bill and going to miss her. We hope we will portant committee of the Congress took me and probably another 10 or so have an opportunity to see you again moving along. Democrats with him—not an easy and to work with you again. I have nothing but respect for Max. I thing to do. We hope the same, that we will have appreciate him very much. I am his I remember going back to Delaware— an opportunity to see Mel. We think friend, and I intend to continue this I have told him this story before—I the world of her. Good luck to both of friendship as long as we both live. went back to Delaware and held a num- you. May God bless you. With that, I congratulate Senator ber of townhall meetings, if you will, BAUCUS. I am proud of the Senator, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- on that issue and got excoriated, evis- ator from Illinois. I intend to support him while he is cerated by mostly Democrats. They there as well. Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I would come and say: How could you do just want to make a brief statement I yield the floor. this? How could you support that pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- before Senator BAUCUS speaks and scription drug program, the Medicare ator from Delaware. thank him for his service in the Sen- Mr. CARPER. Madam President, the Part D Program. ate, thank him for representing Mon- I explained I thought it was a prin- Chinese New Year began, as you prob- tana, and accepting some of the tough- cipled compromise. I thought it would ably know, just a couple days ago. I do est assignments in the Senate. We have work. A year later, it has an 85-percent not know a lot of words in Chinese, but a similarity in our background. We approval rating by the people who use among the words I have learned is how were both inspired to this position by it. For 6 or 7 straight years—it still has to say ‘‘Happy New Year.’’ It is a new Senators who served before us; in his an 85-percent approval rating, a little year in China. It is a new year for Chi- case, Senator Mansfield, who was an higher than ours. If you look at how we nese Americans in this country as well. extraordinary leader in the Senate and are doing in terms of anticipated costs, I think the way we say ‘‘Happy New an extraordinary man when you con- it is 7 years under budget—under budg- Year’’ is ‘‘Gong Xi Fa Cai.’’ So I say sider his contribution to our country. that to my friend. et. When the time came to try to find a He served in two world wars, if I am When word came out that MAX had not mistaken, perhaps in three dif- been nominated by the President for compromise on comprehensive health care reform, I remember the Senator ferent branches of the military. It was this role, I say to our friend from Utah, just an exceptional life of public serv- I ran into MAX. He was about to go into did not just work with 3 or 4 Repub- lican colleagues on the Finance Com- ice which ended with his ambassador- an elevator, I think in the Hart Build- ship to Japan. mittee—Senator GRASSLEY, Senator ing, and I said: I know the President Now, Senator BAUCUS, who was in- has nominated you for this, but you Snowe, Senator ENZI. The Senator did not work with them for a couple of spired to public life by Senator Mans- can’t leave. We need your leadership on field and followed in his footsteps in tax reform. We need your leadership on days to try a find a principled compromise, Senator BAUCUS worked with representing the State of Montana, an SGR fix and doctors and all these serving in one of the highest leadership other issues—trade policy. You can’t them for weeks—I think months—to try to do that. Ultimately, the Senator spots in the Senate, is now off to an leave now. ambassadorship, which, when you con- He said: Well, the President has nom- was unsuccessful. But the Senator led sider the ebb and flow of history, is sin- inated me. us through a difficult mark-up in com- gularly the most important ambassa- I said: Well, I am going to put a hold mittee and on the floor. I know there dorial assignment which the United on your nomination. are reservations in that law that we He was about to get in the elevator should tweak and change and make it States of America can make. and go away, and he put his head back better. But I think in the end, the Sen- Today, this overwhelming bipartisan out and said: Oh no, you are not. ator’s leadership will be vindicated by vote in the Senate is a fitting tribute I was tempted. I was tempted because a lot of Americans, just like we did to Senator MAX BAUCUS for his service, there is a lot he leaves. Actually, I with the Medicare prescription drug his friendship, and his continued dedi- think he leaves at a time when this program. Obviously, that was the right cation to be a servant of our Nation. I place is working better. I am encour- thing to do. Thank you for the leader- wish you and Mel the very best in this aged by that. Frankly, I am encour- ship you provided. new assignment. We hope to get a aged by the relationship the Senator On a personal level, I would say, as chance to come to see you, and also, has kindled with Senator HATCH. I am Senator HATCH has said, this is a per- more importantly, to work with you, encouraged by the relationship the sonal loss to me, and I know to many to make sure that our relationship Senator has kindled with our friend Democrats and Republicans. But the with China remains strong for decades DAVE CAMP from Michigan over in the Senator leaves behind a wonderful leg- to come. House as chairman of the Ways and acy. You leave behind a whole lot of Thank you, MAX, for being such a Means Committee. MAX has set an ex- people, and they all have their re- great colleague and a friend. ample for the rest of us. sumes—no, not really. One or two of Mr. CASEY. Madam President, I rise It is ironic the chairman of the com- them may have. But you have a reputa- today to pay tribute to my colleague, mittee and the ranking member are tion as surrounding yourself with real- MAX BAUCUS. Senator BAUCUS has been sitting here across the aisle from each ly good people. I sought to do that. I a leader in the areas of tax, trade, other, but the two of them, in terms of kind of learned from you and Senator health, agriculture and the environ- providing personal examples—the kind HATCH, but I have always sought to ment. I have served with him on the of leadership we need; do as I do, not as surround myself by people smarter Finance Committee and the Agri- I say—both of them are terrific at than me. My wife always says that it is culture Committee and have enjoyed reaching across the aisle, doing what not hard to find them. working with him and learning from the people sent us to do: find principled You have done a great job sur- him. On the Finance Committee, Sen- compromises, get things done. rounding yourself with terrific people. ator BAUCUS worked to improve the

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I am so culture Committee, he was a pas- worked tirelessly on issues of major proud of him. He is so smart, intel- sionate advocate for farmers. MAX importance to Montana, fighting to ligent, and decent. He is currently an leaves a legacy he should be proud of. I support his State’s agriculture, and to assistant U.S. attorney, living in Hel- wish him well in China and thank him support important educational and eco- ena with his wife Stephanie. I am for his continued service. nomic development initiatives. proud of him. You may have read about Mr. NELSON. Madam President, I He moves from this important role to that case where a lady pushed her hus- rise today to congratulate Senator another. Our relationship with China is band off a cliff in Glacier Park, MT. He MAX BAUCUS for his confirmation as more important than ever. Decisions is the prosecutor in that case. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of made today will affect that relation- I am very proud of him. Again, an in- China. I am grateful to have had the ship for decades to come. We are seek- dication of how proud I am of him, I opportunity to serve with him for sev- ing to cement a positive relationship, learned more about that case reading eral years in the Senate and on the Fi- one in which China joins with our the papers than I did from him. He nance Committee, which he chairs. friends and allies in the Asia-Pacific keeps his cards close to his vest and is MAX’s entire life has been dedicated Region to support collective security such a decent, smart, effective guy. to public service. He was a member of and economic growth, and fosters sta- Stephanie, his wife, has jumped right the Montana House early in his career, bility through adhering to inter- into life in Montana. She is so talented before being elected to the U.S. House national norms. As the representative and special, and the Helena community is very lucky to have her. of Representatives and then the Senate of the American people in Beijing, MAX Thanks so much to my parents Jean in 1978. Few people have served as long will be instrumental in getting and and John Baucus. I wish they were here in the Senate as MAX and led such an keeping the U.S.-China relationship on today. illustrious career here. MAX has been a positive footing. He will be in a cru- Growing up on a ranch in Montana, behind many landmark pieces of legis- cial position to help open Chinese mar- you learn the simple lessons, the meas- lation that will benefit people’s lives kets to American goods. ure of life. You learn to cherish the and the country for years to come. As I will miss MAX as a friend and a col- land. It gets in your blood. You work chairman of the Finance Committee, league, but I am grateful for his will- hard. It is humbling. There is so much he has influenced so many issues that ingness to take on this job, to continue you cannot control working on a have an impact on American families serving his Nation in a new and chal- ranch. You cannot control the weather, every day, from tax policy to pensions, lenging capacity. whether it rains or it does not rain. health care, and education. I yield the floor You cannot control the prices. It gives What is more, I have seen firsthand The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- you a little perspective to feel philo- MAX’s unique desire to work with peo- ator from Montana. sophical about life. ple across the political spectrum. Mr. BAUCUS. Let me begin by On the ranch you are charged also MAX’s commonsense approach and col- thanking so many of my friends here: with nurturing life, nurturing live- legial nature, learned from growing up Senators DURBIN, CARPER, HATCH, and stock, producing a small part of na- on a ranch in Montana, has played a so many others. I must say to you, you ture’s bounty. You have an obligation significant role in his ability to get have expressed your remarks, and they to learn as a rancher. things done. I hope that all Senators mean a lot to me. But they probably It is also the Montana way to love will learn from his example. In fact, I mean more to me than I think you the outdoors. We are outdoors people in believe it is what we must do to best know. They mean so much to me. Montana. We hunt, we fish, we back- serve the people who elected us. Thank you for what you have said. pack, we hike, we grow crops, we raise On behalf of all Floridians, I want to I would also like to begin by thank- livestock, we mine coal, and we cut thank MAX for serving his country in ing the people of Montana. The people timber. I think Montanans are more the Senate for more than 3 decades. of Montana have given me the honor of outdoor people than any other people And I wish him well as he follows in representing them in the Congress for in the country. We love it. It becomes the footsteps of his mentor, Senator nearly 40 years. It is 39 now, and actu- part of our soul. Montana writer Bud Mike Mansfield, in becoming Ambas- ally at the end of this year it will be 40 Guthrie said: ‘‘Somehow I am part of sador to the People’s Republic of years. I want to thank President it, a mortal partner to eternity.’’ China. Obama very much for the opportunity I grew up this way, and it shored up Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, MAX to serve the American people as Am- my belief that we all have a moral obli- BAUCUS has never been afraid of the bassador to China. gation to our kids and grandkids when long haul. As the son of Montana I also want to recognize one of the we leave this place, to leave it in as ranchers, he knows the meaning of a best teammates and friends anyone good a shape or in better shape than we long day’s work. Before his 1996 elec- could ever ask for, Senator JON found it. That internal compass is also tion, he walked the length of Montana, TESTER. Thank you, JON. There is a lasting gift from my parents and more than 800 miles. In 2003, well past nothing greater in life than the love of their love of the land. My mom is one his 60th birthday, he ran a 50-mile family. I have been an incredibly lucky of the most special persons one could ultra-marathon. man. I would like to thank my wife have the privilege to know. She had For the last three decades, I have had Mel, my son Zeno, his wife Stephanie. the class of Grace Kelly and the spunk the privilege of running a different sort I would also to thank our children, and grit of Katherine Hepburn. She was of marathon with MAX. We entered the Katie and Joey. a combination of them both—an intel- Senate together after the election of Mel, Zeno, Stephanie, Katie, and ligent, classy lady, always positive, al- 1978, and have served together since Joey, you inspire me daily. I am so ways upbeat. She was so intelligent then. Today we mark the end of that grateful for each of you. I am so and so well read. She even read more marathon, as Senator BAUCUS prepares blessed to have Mel in my life. Her en- books than I did. I would come home at to become Ambassador Baucus and as- ergy, her zest for life, her positive out- night and say: Mom, what are you sume one of our Nation’s most impor- look, and her love have transformed reading? tant diplomatic posts as ambassador to me. I am the luckiest guy in the world She would tell me all about the book. the People’s Republic of China. because of Mel. Katie and Joey are One she was reading was President As chairman of the Senate Finance clearly inspired by their mother. They Obama’s second book, which he wrote Committee, MAX BAUCUS has played a are great kids, great achievers. I think when he was a Senator. What do you central role in some of the most impor- the last grades I saw—one is in law think about that, mom?

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:03 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.043 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S798 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 Oh, it is a pretty good book. It has It was by far the most influential, office got together and got married— something to say. It is a little long, and that 1 year set into motion a series six times—and they have all worked though. of opportunities to serve that I would but for one. I don’t know, but maybe I Anyway, she wrote a note to the never have dreamed would take me worked them too hard or maybe not President and told him that she liked back to China to represent the United hard enough. Whatever the reason, it. He wrote back, and they became pen States 50 years later. When I first ran over the years after they were married, pals. It was very nice. for statewide office in 1973, no one to see their kids, it has been terrific. It Someone asked me last week what knew me from Adam. I had been away meant so much to me. my mother would have thought of all from the State for many years. How many people have served since this. She would have been incredibly I needed some advice. I had met Mike the time I have been here? The answer excited and fascinated with the adven- Mansfield when I was in high school. is 1,423 folks have worked on behalf of ture ahead. Although I miss her every Instantly there was a man I totally re- Montanans and on behalf of Americans, day—in fact, I talked to her every day spected and honored. He planted the each person making a positive dif- at 5 o’clock in the afternoon. That seed, I know, for later interest in pub- ference to the lives of others. hour goes by daily, but I keep thinking lic service. It was not a defining mo- I thank them all very much. of her. She is always on my mind, as is ment, but I could tell at the time. He In the years I have been in the Sen- my father. He loaded bombs on air- told me I should run; I should go back ate, we voted to send our sons and planes in Europe during World War II. home and serve. I was then working at daughters to fight wars overseas, to A product of the Great Depression, he the SEC, just a short distance from protect our national security. I think instilled in me the values of hard work, here. the strongest human instinct is self- humility, and good faith. He worked If I wanted to run for Congress, he preservation. When you come from a me hard on the ranch, stacked a lot of said, it would take a lot of hard work, beautiful place such as Montana, and hay, a lot of fencing. I know why he did a lot of shoe leather, and a little bit of from the wonderful people of our State, it—for the right reasons. I did not com- luck. I took his advice literally. I wore you will stop at nothing to defend plain because I knew that he was try- out as much shoe leather as I knew them. Montana has a tradition of answering ing to raise me in the way that he how. I walked the entire length of the the call to serve. As a matter of fact, hoped would help me later in life. State of Montana from Gardiner in the more Montanans have volunteered for He was also such a decent person. No south—Gardiner is next to Yellowstone service per capita than nearly any one ever spoke an ill word of my fa- Park—up to the Yaak, a remote part of ther—ever—such a rock solid char- state in the Nation. Montana near the Canadian border. My own nephew Phillip left college acter. The Republican Party in Mon- I got to know so many great people to enlist in the Marines. Before long he tana asked him to run for Governor. He who later put me to work for them in was far away in Anbar province serving would not have anything to do with it. the House. It was right in the middle of our country. I loved Phillip as a father. He did not care about that politics the Watergate political scandal. I His fellow marines looked to him for stuff. He was a rancher and liked what joined a congressional class determined support, counsel, advice, and leadership he was doing—ranching. I was so to restore good faith and trust in gov- as they faced many firefights. He made blessed to have such great parents. ernment, a terrific bunch of folks. lance corporal in record time. He gave Now 52 years ago, I was full of youth- They were just great, the ‘‘Watergate his life to our Nation and then re- ful idealism and curiosity about life be- class.’’ turned to the family ranch for the very yond the ranch. I am sure it was caused I think of my friends Chris Dodd, last time. somewhat by my parents. As a college TOM HARKIN, Paul Simon, HENRY WAX- Phillip, like each one of the fallen student at Stanford, I decided to take a MAN, and GEORGE MILLER, to name a heroes who bore our battles, left behind year off from my studies between my few. It was a great class. They were big dreams undone and countless bro- junior and senior year. I grabbed a running for office and serving for the ken hearts. Dust to dust—we still shud- knapsack and I hitchhiked around the right reasons. der. world for 1 year. It was June-August When I hitchhiked around the globe President Lincoln concluded his sec- 1962 to about August-September 1963. as a young man, I also realized that no ond inaugural address with a call for I set out to visit countries I had only country has a monopoly on religion, the Nation to ‘‘care for him who shall imagined—India, Japan, and China, to culture or virtue. We are all together. have borne the battle and for his widow name a few. Before I departed, I had We are all in this together. All people and his orphan.’’ Lincoln’s commit- never thought about a life in public basically have the same dreams for ment remains our sacred duty today. service. But that trip opened my eyes. their families—to put food on the In the Senate we have made progress. It charted my course. I realized how table, to make ends meet, to take care We enacted tax credits for businesses people across the globe were inter- of the kids, health care they could af- that hire veterans and enacted a new connected. We are all in this together. ford, and a clean environment for their GI bill. In the past 10 years Congress I saw the indispensable role that families to explore and enjoy. has doubled support for the VA. That is America plays as a leader on the world The Senate can make people’s an investment of which we should be stage. It was so obvious. I knew right dreams a reality. We are so lucky as proud. Someone once wrote: ‘‘In war, where I was, in the middle of the then- Americans to have this institution there are no unwounded soldiers.’’ It is Belgian Congo, and I had an epiphany. under our Constitution written by our important we remember that. We make All this realization hit me that we are very perceptive forefathers. It offers the tough votes to authorize war, and so connected, that our natural re- what few institutions in the world can we must also find the courage to band sources are diminishing. Somehow we boast—the opportunity to make a dif- together so that our troops return to a have to work better together if we are ference when history calls. nation that honors their service. going to have better lives, not only for One of the greatest privileges I have Of all the bills that I have worked on, ourselves but for everyone on the had in this job is having one of the best there are two that stand out. In 2010 we globe. We are so connected. staffs on the Hill. They are sitting be- took the Montana National Guard’s The world is getting smaller. Our hind me—some of them. They are ter- model of improved PTSD screening and natural resources, in fact, are dimin- rific. They have always been ready expanded it nationwide. That concept ishing. We have to find a way to work with big ideas and dedication to answer of very meaningful PTSD screening better together. I returned home with a history’s call. If there is a vanguard of began in Montana with the Montana commitment to a career where I could vision, my staff has been in it. National Guard. It worked so well I got improve the lives of my fellow Mon- I might say, parenthetically, I am it in the defense bill, and it is now tanans and of all Americans. I would very proud of my staff for another rea- being enacted nationwide to make sure not be standing here today had it not son. My office has spawned about six we do the very best to protect our kids been for that trip where I hitchhiked marriages. A woman or a man working who are coming home. around the world, probably the most in my office who didn’t know each The new screenings have resulted in defining era of my life. other until they started working in my more than 800,000 servicemembers who

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It has words of Protestant theologian trade staff started talking to each been almost 4 years since President Reinhold Niebuhr, ‘‘is the final oil of other. Obama signed that act into law, and in harmony in all human relations and Heck, we were basically one office. If that time the law has done more than which rests upon the contrite recogni- you were a fly on the wall, you would any other in the past half century to tion that our actions and attitudes are think this was one office where people expand access to health coverage. It inevitably interpreted in a different were trying to get together to solve has provided 71 million Americans free light by our friends as well as foes than problems. preventive service. More than 6 million we interpret them.’’ CHUCK is a Republican; I am a Demo- seniors have received discounts on Friendship and forgiveness, that is crat. We have differences, but our goal vital prescription drugs. the oil of human relations that brings is to solve the problems and find solu- More than 3 million young people us together. That private Senate din- tions while adhering to our principles. have peace of mind knowing they will ing room now carries only the echoes Our friendship led to a culture of re- be allowed to stay on their parents’ of the friendships once forged at its ta- spect and honesty in the Senate Fi- health plans. I am especially proud bles, and we are poorer for it. Yet there nance Committee that helped us pass that now no child will ever be denied is nothing inevitable about this trend. important agreements of other bills to health care coverage because they had The hope of this body lies in individual expand trading opportunities with the been sick or had a preexisting condi- Senators. The heart set upon solutions rest of the world. I am especially proud tion. to problems will win over the heart de- of our work together to successfully It has been a tough road. It has been vising traps for political gain. shepherd the Medicare Modernization It is my honor to have friendships a challenge I am proud to have taken Act of 2003. Senator CARPER referred to on. While the debate over the law con- that formed the basis for solving some it just a short while ago. of the Nation’s most difficult problems. tinues, I am proud to stand for it be- I thank my good friend DAVE CAMP. I will never forget working together cause it is helping millions of Ameri- DAVE is chairman of the House Ways cans. with the late Senator John Chafee on and Means Committee. We have Take Julie from Helena. Julie wrote the Environment and Public Works worked together a lot over the past to me that she is self-employed and fi- Committee. couple of years on tax reform. We have I worked with John for years before nally able to get access to affordable, bridged the partisan divide to help pass finding out he was an amazing war quality health care coverage because of the most recent highway bill and the hero, decorated for his service in the ACA. payroll tax cut. DAVE is a super, super Korea. He didn’t tell us that. It took John, from Missoula, has a daughter American and a wonderful man. I am years before I learned what a hero he who survived ovarian cancer. Thanks very lucky to have him as a friend. was, a self-effacing kind of guy. Few to the ACA, she was able to stay on her It has also been a terrific honor people knew about his war record be- parents’ insurance and win her battle working with my good friend Senator cause he didn’t brag about it or use it against cancer. ORRIN HATCH. for political gain. He served because he I am very proud of the role I played ORRIN, DAVE, and I recently worked believed in it, not because he thought in helping to make health care more together to introduce Trade Promotion he could benefit from it. Without a accessible and more affordable to many Authority legislation to make Con- doubt, we need more John Chafees in Americans. gress a full partner in trade negotia- the world. In this Chamber there are brilliant Between 1989 and 1990, we sat to- tions. In trade, as in so many impor- men and women. With great respect to gether in a small room off the Senate tant areas, working together is the my colleagues, I insist that, in the floor, facing wave after wave of un- only way to get the job done. The Sen- most important respect, Senators are happy Senators—sometimes until 1 or 2 ator is a real American—ORRIN HATCH. just ordinary people—big, not-so-big, in the morning. He was the ranking Re- He is the salt of Utah and cares about tall, short, men and women. We are publican member of the EPW Com- his State and his country. The Senator just people. mittee. I became chairman of the Envi- is a wonderful person to work with. I It is only through the extraordinary ronmental Protection Subcommittee. can’t thank him enough. institution of the Senate that the ordi- Together we met with our colleagues Thank you, Senator HATCH. nary people have the power to make ironing out the compromises on acid In 1961, President-elect John F. Ken- life better for all Americans. We belong rain, ozone depletion, air quality per- nedy said: ‘‘Our governments, in every to something bigger than ourselves. mits, and scores of other issues. Sen- branch, at every level, national, State, When I first came to the Senate, Sen- ator Chafee later became chairman of and local, must be as a city on a hill— ators from opposing parties actually the full committee. We had our dis- constructed and inhabited by men had lunch together in the private Sen- agreements, but by-and-large under aware of their great trust and their ate dining room on the floor below the Senator Chafee’s chairmanship I recall great responsibilities. Chamber. It was called the inner sanc- an oasis of civility. If we are indeed a city on the Hill, it tum. That friendship helped us to pass the rests firmly on the bridges that Sen- In those daily rituals we learned Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. I ators built when they faced even the about each other’s families, home am very proud of that effort. I was deepest of divides. I mention my clos- States, and developed real friendships. chairman of the committee at that est friendships across the aisle because Senators dined together—no spouses, time, and we finally got it. it is those bridges that we lack the no staff, only Senators from both sides It is a small point, but I always re- most today. of the aisle. We compared notes, talked spected that he never raised his voice. The epiphany I had as a young man about our kids, and talked about our He was always civil, always decent, al- hitchhiking around the world 52 years family. We talked about legislation, ways positive, upbeat, and trying to ago I believe is even more relevant and we got to know each other. It was find a solution. John never lost his today. Advances in technologies and wonderful getting to know each other, temper. He listened carefully to the communications have made us more to build trust, confidence, and under- other person’s point of view. interconnected as people than ever be- standing. It was the backbone of re- He was a paragon of the Senate—as is fore. spect that we all relied upon. my good friend from Iowa CHUCK The challenges of globalization bind Those friendships provided a refuge GRASSLEY. us even more. Climate change—we are from the political firestorms and com- CHUCK and I began our friendship by all in this together—terrorism, eco- mon ground to turn to after the wran- deciding to meet weekly face-to-face in nomic development, and education can

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I remember—kind of one of the most important bilateral re- my home State to the Senate and War- bringing my Gray Panther roots into lationships in the world that will shape ren Magnuson and Scoop Jackson of the cause—talking to MAX about this global affairs for generations. We must Washington State. I note that Senator change and that change, and it would get it right. CANTWELL is here. Frank Church of get pretty dense pretty quickly. MAX Thirty-eight years ago, Mike Mans- Idaho was sent to Washington, and, of just said: This is wrong. This is wrong, field said farewell to this institution by course, Mike Mansfield, Senator BAU- to rip senior citizens off this way. And simply declaring: ‘‘There is a time to CUS’s mentor and pioneer in terms of we were able to get those changes. The stay and a time to go.’’ promoting closer relations between our consumer protections MAX BAUCUS Now, as I face my own crossroads, I country and Asia. It is very fitting that locked into the law for the Nation’s am humbled to have the opportunity to this afternoon MAX BAUCUS joins that vulnerable seniors essentially remain follow in his footsteps. very special group of Senators from our the protections of today that are used As America’s ambassador to Japan, part of the United States. as the model for senior rights. Mansfield worked hard to strengthen Second, I wish to caution Senators Senator CANTWELL and I, since we are and improve America’s relationship on one point, and the distinguished both on the committee, also know that throughout history. I will try to do the Senator from Utah and I have had a lit- in the budget discussions, when it came same. tle bit of a laugh about this. MAX is ex- Many of you know I love to run. I ac- time for hard choices, MAX always ceptionally friendly, and he always tually have my eye on the Beijing Mar- made it a priority to stand up for what tells Senators: Our paths are going to athon—but, to be more honest, maybe I are known as the dual eligibles—the cross again. I look forward to working will scale it down to a half-marathon, seniors who are the most vulnerable, with you in the days ahead. And Sen- something a little shorter. When I the seniors who don’t have political ac- ator HATCH and I just want everyone think about my next endeavor, I am re- tion committees and don’t have clout here in the Senate: However close you minded of something a professional and can’t participate in all of what we are to Senator BAUCUS, that doesn’t runner, Paul Tergat, once said: normally think of as today’s politics, mean every Senator can insist that Ask yourself: ‘‘Can I give more?’’ The an- from fundraising to all of the grass- swer is usually: Yes. MAX come back from China to talk roots work. about the latest twist in the debate I will close by saying that when you I can give more; we all can. I thank about currency manipulation or some President Obama for asking me. I am see somebody week in and week out other issue. stand for the most vulnerable people in indeed energized to serve America in The last point I want to mention is a this new role and to look at this as my society, such as those dual eligibles, personal one. When you are here in the sprint to the finish. you learn a lot about what a person Senate for more than three decades, I trust Montanans to choose wisely feels strongly about, what values are as they have so well with my friend, you deal with scores of bills and important to them. So I want to close amendments, and you talk about coali- the great Senator from Montana JON by saying that when we talk about the tions that were built to pass measures TESTER. Senators from our part of the world— My final message is not for my es- that needed to be passed, and from and Senator CANTWELL remembers so teemed peers but for the young people time to time you have to build a coali- well the legendary Warren Magnuson chasing their dreams across the Mon- tion to stop something that shouldn’t and Scoop Jackson and Frank Church, tana Hi-Line, searching for meaning be passed. But what I want to do—out who, by the way, was chair of the Sen- through the Yellowstone River Valley of those thousands of bills and thou- ate Select Committee on Aging. I met or climbing toward their future along sands of amendments—is talk about a him for the first time when I was direc- the Rocky Mountain Front. special Baucus commitment that was tor of the Gray Panthers and had a full The headlines paint the picture that especially important to me; that is, the head of hair and good looks. MAX was there is no honor in public service. I needs of senior citizens. always on those issues, year after year disagree. I think the greatest noble MAX BAUCUS had some particularly after year. human endeavor is service—service to celebrated wins in the fight for sen- I hope today, as we reflect on his con- friends, service to family, to church, to iors—something in which the Presiding tributions and certainly all the bills synagogue. Public service. The most Officer of the Senate is very involved. and amendments he offered in the Sen- noble human endeavor is service. So I The reality is that the person who did ate Finance Committee, people will urge you young folks to take up that more to stop the privatization of Social also remember that there is a reason challenge that politics is not an honor- Security here on the floor of the Sen- MAX belongs with those distinguished able profession. It is more than honor- ate was MAX BAUCUS. He was the one Senators I mentioned from the Pacific able. It is an obligation to serve. And I who led the coalition. He reached out Northwest. It is because he had a heart urge you to follow and serve. Choose to to Senators on both sides and said: for people, he had a heart for seniors, serve others. For me, it has been the Look, of course we need to save more and he had the values that represent honor of a lifetime. I am so lucky. And for private retirement savings, but we the best in public service. be ready—because history is calling. are going to do that on top of Social With that, Madam President, I yield It is with deep gratitude and respect Security, not as a replacement for So- the floor. that I say for the last time, with full cial Security. So Senator BAUCUS was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- faith in the highest forms of the Sen- there building that coalition, making ator from Washington. ate, I yield the floor. But before doing the case for why this special program, Ms. CANTWELL. Madam President, I so, I just have to say I am not going this intergenerational program has too come to the floor to say goodbye to anywhere. I am just taking a trip, been so important for our country. our colleague from Montana and wish maybe for a year or two, across the Pa- What I remember best about Senator him well in his new endeavor as Am- cific—just a trip. I will be coming back BAUCUS and seniors, though, is when bassador to China—something the Pa- because we all are together on different the Finance Committee blew the whis- cific Northwest cares dearly about. So journeys that we take. tle on some of these ripoffs in supple- I know we will be working with him in I thank all of you, my colleagues. ments sold to older people, and eventu- his new capacity, but it really is a very I yield the floor. ally these supplements really became historic moment for all of us and cer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the delivery system for Medicare as we tainly for those of us in the Pacific ator from Oregon. know it in much of the country. Sen- Northwest. Mr. WYDEN. Madam President, be- ator CANTWELL and I, of course, know I will never forget MAX and I riding fore he leaves the floor, I would like to of the Medicare Advantage Program. back to our offices on the subway once

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Accord- built on natural resources that we hold in the Pacific Northwest and somebody ing to this article: so dear and for which we fight. who really knew how to make things Tens of thousands of people who discovered To come to the Senate and to sit in happen. I know our path forward is a that HealthCare.gov made mistakes as they the seat Scoop Jackson once held and new course on the Finance Committee, were signing up for a health care plan are think about how you will have the but I hope we will continue in the way confronting a new roadblock: The govern- wherewithal and ability to remember that MAX brought forth issues because ment cannot yet fix the errors. all of what Scoop and Maggie and ev- in the end it is about improving the The President may think it is per- erybody fought for and to know the in- lives of the people we represent, and fect, but there are a lot of errors with carnation of that is right there in MAX that means we are not always going to his Web site. To say it is working the BAUCUS, the person who worked with agree, but we are going to have to put way it is supposed to, to me, cites Pres- them, who saw them, and who then car- ideas on the table and we are going to idential denial. ried that torch on these important pol- have to get them passed into law. ‘‘About 22,000 Americans,’’ the article icy issues, to me, is so important to So, MAX, as you go across the big Pa- says. Is this what President Obama recognize today because he really is a cific, I know you will remember us, but means when he says the Web site is legislator in the mold of Magnuson and we will be looking to you too because working ‘‘the way it’s supposed to’’? I Jackson. there is a lot we have to get done. I am talking about the front page of the I thank MAX for one thing in par- know that as you are running around Washington Post, above the fold. One ticular; that is, doing deals. Around Beijing, you will have that little app woman quoted in the article says that here people sometimes criticize doing they now have that shows the level of because of a mistake by the Web site, deals. But you know what. The art of pollution in Beijing that comes right she is paying $100 a month more than compromise and moving our country off the U.S. Embassy, and you will be she should and her deductible is $4,000 forward requires that, and MAX became talking to the Chinese about how we too high. She said she needed the insur- a model dealmaker in the context of have to work together on a clean en- ance, and now she is stuck. these important policies on which we ergy strategy, and we will applaud you Is this what President Obama have worked, whether the moderniza- for that. But don’t forget all of us here thought the Web site was supposed to tion of the trade legislation for dis- because there is a lot of work to be do? Was it supposed to overcharge this located workers and expanding that done. We are very proud to call you a woman $100 a month and set her de- program and making it more robust be- former colleague and a key leader in ductible too high by $4,000? Was it sup- cause it needed to be modernized or the history of the Inland Empire. posed to prevent her from appealing whether some of the changes we have Thank you very much, MAX. that mistake? made to CHIP, because I can tell you I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- You are stuck with it. The mistake he certainly helped us in Washington sence of a quorum. was made by the Web site. You are State in making sure we had our fair The PRESIDING OFFICER. The stuck. This is what the President share as regards the Children’s Health clerk will call the roll. seems to think. Insurance Program. The assistant legislative clerk pro- Here is another headline which ran Just speaking about CHIP in general, ceeded to call the roll. on Monday, the day after the Presi- I can’t say enough about CHIP as a pro- Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask dent’s interview. This was in the An- gram. When you get discouraged unanimous consent that the order for chorage Daily News in Alaska. It says, around here about what we are actu- the quorum call be rescinded. ‘‘Enroll Alaska mistakenly releases ally getting done or what problems we The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. MAR- hundreds of e-mail addresses.’’ are solving, if you think of nothing else KEY). Without objection, it is so or- Alaska is one of the States which but CHIP—just the Children’s Health dered. doesn’t use their own exchange. They Insurance Program—and literally giv- OBAMACARE are part of the Federal exchange which ing health insurance to millions of Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, this uses healthcare.gov. children across America who wouldn’t past Sunday before the Super Bowl, The article says: automatically get health insurance, President Obama sat down for an inter- Enroll Alaska mistakenly released about this job is worth it right here and now. view. 300 email addresses Monday afternoon when So I thank MAX for that. The President was asked about the an employee sent out a mass message about Certainly on the Affordable Care Act failure of his healthcare.gov Web site. a healthcare.gov glitch without masking its I have often said that MAX applied his He talked about how there are always recipients. marathon skills to the patience of Job glitches with technology. But then he So, No. 1, there was a glitch. Remem- in actually crafting that legislation. I said this about the Web site: ber, the President says now ‘‘it’s work- think we probably worked every day It got fixed within a month and a half, it ing the way it’s supposed to.’’ So there for 2 years in committee to make that was up and running and now it’s working the was a glitch; they sent out an email ex- legislation a reality, and it took a lot way it’s supposed to. plaining the glitch, and they end up re- of patience. Many times late at night I According to the President of the leasing all of the people’s personal would have lost my patience with the United States, healthcare.gov is now email addresses when they are trying process and our colleagues, but MAX ‘‘working the way it’s supposed to.’’ to point out to the incompetence of the didn’t, and the end result is that this The President of the United States is Web site in the first place. Is this the country is moving forward on a major in denial. way President Obama thinks things are health care policy that I know 30 or 40 This is an incredible statement that supposed to work with his Web site? years from now will be in the same cat- he has made. I find it especially hard to This is the kind of security issue egory as our other key programs such believe, when I looked at the Wash- many of us have been worried about as Social Security and Medicare, as a ington Post the next morning—on from the beginning. People have to pro- foundation and as a base of what we Monday, the day after the President’s vide a lot of their personal information are doing to make sure people have af- interview where he said ‘‘it’s working in this Web site—financial informa- fordable health care in this country. the way it’s supposed to.’’ tion, health information, Social Secu- MAX, I thank you for the staff you Then look at the headline on the rity number, demographic information. hired as well because in the Finance front page of the Washington Post on There is not enough assurance the in- Committee, while we didn’t always Monday, ‘‘Health site can’t handle ap- formation is being properly protected. agree on every single policy, they also peals.’’ Thousands of requests for fixes So this time they sent out people’s came to the table ready to make things were filed but unprocessed. email addresses. Maybe next time they

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This is just human error, policies canceled, others losing their threshold state. carelessness, and what people con- doctors. We have seen premium costs My sincere desire is for the adminis- nected to the site are sending out by go up, we have seen deductibles and tration to succeed. No one has worked mistake. It is a very real concern. out-of-pocket expenses go up and the harder for a peaceful outcome or to get For the President to not take this se- issue of security fraud. Iran to comply with sanctions than I riously—and I believe he doesn’t take The Web site is a problem. The Web have. But based on the parameters de- it seriously. I believe he has his head in site failure is just a tip of the iceberg. scribed in the Joint Plan of Action and the sand on all of this, and he has dug It is time to get rid of this terrible Iranian comments in the days that in on this law. For the President to not health care law and replace it with real have followed, I am very concerned. take this seriously and say that every- reform before it does additional dam- This is not a ‘‘nothing ventured, noth- thing is going ‘‘the way it’s supposed age to America’s labor force and to the ing gained’’ enterprise. We have placed to’’ is a very real problem with the American people. our incredibly effective international man in the White House. I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- sanctions regime on the line without That is just the Web site. That is sence of a quorum. clearly defining the parameters of what what the President was talking about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The we expect in a final agreement. in the interview. What else about the clerk will call the roll. Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Iran’s nu- health care law is working the way it The assistant legislative clerk pro- clear agency, spoke last month about is supposed to, I ask the Presiding Offi- ceeded to call the roll. the agreement on Iranian state tele- cer. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask vision and said: Is it the millions of people who will unanimous consent that the order for The iceberg of sanctions is melting while be dropping out of the labor force be- the quorum call be rescinded. our centrifuges are also still working. This is cause of the law? On Tuesday morning, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without our greatest achievement. the Congressional Budget Office said objection, it is so ordered. Well, it is my greatest fear. that is exactly what is going to hap- IRAN Any final deal must require Iran to pen. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I dismantle large portions of its illicit Here is how the papers reported it: come to the floor to speak about one of nuclear program. Any final deal must The New York Times, ‘‘Health Care our greatest national security chal- require Iran to halt its advanced cen- Law Projected to Cut the Labor lenges, which is a nuclear-armed Iran. I trifuge and research and development Force.’’ have long thought of it as a bipartisan activities, reduce the vast majority of The Wall Street Journal, ‘‘Health national security issue, not a partisan its 20,000 centrifuges, close the Fordo Law to Cut Into Labor Force.’’ political issue. At the end of the day, it Here is how The Hill put it, facility, stop the heavy-water reactor is a national security issue we must ap- ‘‘ObamaCare will cost 2.5M workers by at Arak from ever possibly coming on- proach in the spirit of bipartisanship 2024.’’ line, and it should require Iran’s full Is this the way the Obama adminis- and unity, which has been the spirit for disclosure of its nuclear activities, in- tration thinks its health care law is which we have worked together on this cluding its weaponization activities. supposed to work? They are actually matter. I hope we will not find our- For the good of the region and the saying, yes, it is. Jason Furman, the selves in a partisan process trying to world, Iran cannot remain a nuclear President’s top economist, said the force a vote on a national security weapon threshold state, period. health care law ‘‘is helping labor mar- matter before its appropriate time. A final agreement should move back kets, is helping businesses, and is help- Let me say at the outset that I sup- the timeline for a nuclear breakout ca- ing jobs.’’ port the administration’s diplomatic pability to beyond a year and insist on Helping labor markets? efforts. I have always supported a two- a long-term, 20-year-plus monitoring Because of the failed policies of the track policy of diplomacy and sanc- and verification agreement. That is the Obama administration, we have the tions. At the same time, I am con- only way to force Iran to abandon its lowest labor force participation rate in vinced that we should only relieve nuclear weapons aspirations. Anything 35 years. People have given up looking pressure on Iran in exchange for else will leave Iran on the cusp of be- for work. The administration should be verifiable concessions that will dis- coming a nuclear state while it re- doing all it can to increase the labor mantle Iran’s nuclear program. Our builds its economy and improves its force participation, not celebrating success should be measured in years, ability to break out at a future day. that its health care law is going to not months, and that it be done in such David Albright, a respected former push that number even lower. a way that alarm bells will sound from International Atomic Energy Agency Middle-class Americans all across Vienna to Washington should Iran re- inspector, said that for Iran to move this country have seen their insurance start its program anytime in the next from an interim to a final agreement, premiums go up significantly because 20 to 30 years. it would have to close the Fordo facil- of the health care law’s costly man- I am here to unequivocally state my ity and remove between 15,000 and dates. They have seen their deductibles intention as chairman of the Foreign 16,000 of its 20,000 centrifuges. In testi- go up. Millions of hard-working Ameri- Relations Committee to make abso- mony before the Senate Foreign Rela- cans have had their insurance policies lutely certain that any deal we may tions Committee, he had a long list of canceled. Why? Because of the law. reach with Iran is verifiable, effective, elements that he thinks are critical to- Now we are seeing people’s personal and prevents them from ever devel- ward a final agreement. information put at risk and we are see- oping even one nuclear weapon. However, even after such dramatic ing the damage the law is doing to the Let’s remember that while we in the steps, we are looking at a breakout labor force. Senate are not at the negotiating time of between 6 and 8 months—de- President Obama says, ‘‘It’s working table, we have a tremendous stake in pending on whether Iran has access to just the way it’s supposed to.’’ The the outcome and an obligation, as a just 3.5 percent enriched uranium or President is wrong. The Web site is not separate coequal branch of government access to 20 percent enriched uranium. working and his health care law isn’t representing the American people, to DENNIS ROSS, one of America’s pre- working. It is not working for the provide oversight and an expression of eminent diplomats and foreign policy American people. what we expect as to what the end re- analysts who has served Republican The Web site is just the tip of the ice- sult would be. But it is the administra- and Democratic Presidents alike, has berg. People are finding they can’t tion that is at the negotiating table said Iran should retain no more than 10

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I know ability enough, even when combined the project. In fact, by creating a calm envi- the administration will say this is with a robust 20-year inspection and ronment, we were able to complete the work what President Rouhani needs to do for on Isfahan. verification regime—understanding his domestic audience. that in allowing Iran to retain its en- In essence, they were able to com- But his deeds need to go beyond his richment capabilities, there will al- plete the work of the uranium conver- words, and they need to be verifiable. ways be a risk of breakout. It may be sion. In fact, in testimony before the Senate that this is the only deal we can get. Now, sometimes I think it is worthy Foreign Relations Committee and the The real question is whether it is a to listen to the words of these individ- House Foreign Affairs Committee, good enough deal to merit terminating uals now in leadership positions to un- David Albright, of the Institute of sanctions. derstand the mindset of the negotia- Science and International Security and My concern is that the Joint Plan of tions that are taking place. Basically, an expert on the proliferation of atom- Action does not speak to these rec- what President Rouhani was saying is ic weapons, said that under the interim ommended centrifuge limitations DEN- that he was able to get the West to not agreement: NIS ROSS or Dr. Albright suggests. In pursue sanctions and ultimately to not The breakout times, if Iran used its cur- fact, Iran has already made its views take any other action, as Iran contin- rently installed centrifuges, would lengthen about the limitations of the agreement ued to march forward with its nuclear from at least 1 to 1.6 months to at least 1.9 quite clear. What the Joint Plan of Ac- program. I find comments such as that to 2.2 months. tion does concede is that Iran will not deeply troubling. I find troubling the That effectively means that without only retain its ability to enrich but fact that even after an agreement was dismantling currently installed cen- will be allowed a mutually agreed upon reached in November, the Iranians re- trifuges, Iran has a breakout time of 6 enrichment program. portedly fired a rocket into space to to 8 weeks, unless we demand real con- Here is what Iran’s Foreign Minister improve their ability to develop a long- sequences in a final agreement—6 to 8 Zarif said about the interim agree- range ballistic missile system. weeks. That figure is going to be very ment: In an interview with Reuters, U.S. important, as I will get to later, be- The White House tries to portray it as ba- missile defense expert Rikki Ellison cause 6 to 8 weeks is a lot shorter than sically a dismantling of Iran’s nuclear pro- said of the report: the time frame to invoke and make gram . . . we are not dismantling any cen- If it’s true, they continue to expand and sanctions effective. trifuges, we are not dismantling any equip- grow their long range missile capabilities re- ment, we’re simply not producing, not en- Another major concern is the Arak gardless of their overture to the West with heavy water reactor—a facility that riching over 5 percent. self-reduction of their nuclear capabilities DENNIS ROSS has described as ‘‘grossly That is a quote from their Foreign ... inefficient for producing electricity, Minister. These realities—these statements, What does President Ruhani of Iran but not for generating plutonium for these actions—are just as much about nuclear weapons.’’ say? He was adamant in an interview the spirit of the interim deal as it is on CNN in saying that Iran will not be The Senate was told that this facility about the letter of the deal, and it would be taken care of in the final dismantling its centrifuges. He said: places in question the political will of We are determined to provide for the nu- agreement, which most of us under- the Iranians and our ability to reach a stood to mean that it would be disman- clear fuel of such plants inside the country, verifiable agreement with those who at the hands of local Iranian scientists. We tled. Now, the Joint Plan of Action and are going to follow on this path. have been willing to so deceive. the implementing agreement suggest In terms of both Iran’s political will On that program, Fareed Zakaria something less than dismantlement. and its ballistic missile capability, asked him: The implementing agreement says that James Clapper, the Director of Na- So there will be no destruction of cen- Iran has to ‘‘take steps to agree with trifuges, of existing centrifuges. tional Intelligence, said the following: the IAEA on the conclusion of a safe- President Ruhani said: Tehran has made technical progress in a guards approach to Arak.’’ Iran has not number of areas—including uranium enrich- provided required design information No. No, not at all. ment, nuclear reactors, and ballistic mis- In fact, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Min- siles—from which it could draw if it decided for Arak, as we thought was going to ister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran to build missile-deliverable nuclear weapons. happen, and in the final agreement it would comply with the interim agree- These technical advancements strengthen seems possible that either Iran will be ment by removing the connections be- our assessment that Iran has the scientific, allowed to complete the reactor and tween networks of centrifuges that technical, and industrial capacity to eventu- operate it under IAEA safeguards or ally produce nuclear weapons. This makes the reactor will simply be have been used to enrich uranium to 20 the central issue its political will to do so. percent so they can enrich only to 5 mothballed—not dismantled but percent. Then he said: So what the analysis reveals is that mothballed—or perhaps converted to a years of obfuscation, delay, and endless These interconnections can be removed in light-water facility that carries its own a day and connected again in a day. negotiation has brought the Iranians risks. to the point of having, according to the That is not the type of safeguard we Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister has Director of National Intelligence, the need. Clearly, their intention—at least said that the Arak reactor is the fast- scientific, technical, and industrial ca- in these negotiations—is to retain est way to get the material for a nu- pacity to eventually produce nuclear their capability notwithstanding the clear weapon. So while I understand weapons. As to their will to do so, I agreement. That is pretty clear to me. the agreement also does not permit In January President Ruhani would say that if they are—I would say Iran to construct a related reprocess- tweeted: that what they are hiding at the ing facility at this time, the implica- Parchin Military Industrial Complex, if Our relationship with the world is based on tion of the agreement’s language is Iranian nation’s interest. In Geneva agree- revealed, would clearly show their will that the final agreement will not actu- ment world powers surrendered to Iranian to build a nuclear bomb. The only ally require the dismantling of the nation’s will. thing that has thwarted that will is Arak reactor, meaning that Arak When this tweet was broadly re- crippling sanctions. The Iranians have could, at a future date, give Iran a rel- ported on, President Rouhani took it fought back every step of the way with atively quick path to a weapon, and I down. In a speech when Rouhani was the international community getting find that simply unacceptable. leaving his post as Iran’s chief nego- access to Parchin, and the world large- In my view, Iran’s strategy, con- tiator in 2005, he said: ly views Parchin as the place in which sistent with their past approaches that

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More- U.S. citizens and interests is lengthy the Arak heavy-water reactor, the un- over, that relief fails to consider the $4 and robust, grounded in the view that derground Fordow facility, and the billion to $5 billion in revenue that the United States is the great Satan, Parchin military complex. While they Iran would have lost if we had not sus- and with its funding and support of may be subject to safeguards so they pended sanctions on Iran’s crude oil ex- Hezbollah that has carried out attacks can satisfy the international commu- ports as required under existing law. against American interests. Colleagues nity in the short run, if they are al- Sanctions relief, combined with the will recall that 241 American service- lowed to retain their core infrastruc- ‘‘open for business’’ sign that Iran is men died in the 1983 Marine Corps bar- ture, they could quickly revive their posting, is paying returns. It seems to racks in Lebanon and 19 in the Khobar program sometime in the future. At me the sanctions regime we have Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia. In re- the same time, Iran is seeking to re- worked so hard to build is starting to cent years, we have traced responsi- verse the harsh international sanctions unravel before we ever get a chance to bility for lethal actions against Amer- regime against them. conclude a final agreement with Iran. ican troops in Iraq and Afghanistan to The bottom line is this. If they get The fact is that any final deal as in- Iran, as well as the fortunately thwart- their way, if they dismantle nothing, adequate as the one I have outlined ed attack on the Saudi ambassador at we gut the sanctions, and troubling will end any pressure on Iran for the a Washington restaurant in 2011. signs have already appeared. foreseeable future. Put simply, we need Today Iran is actively sponsoring a Since the interim deal was signed, a policy that guarantees Iran does not proxy war in Syria, sending money, there was an immediate effort by many acquire nuclear weapons capability, pe- weapons, and fighters on a weekly nations—including many European na- riod. basis. tions—to revive trade and resume busi- To understand how to proceed, we Simultaneously, it is sponsoring at- ness with Iran. There have been recent must also understand the facts. We tacks against Sunnis in Iraq and pro- headlines that the Russians may be need to put the negotiating into con- moting regional sectarian violence seeking a barter deal that could in- text. First, Iran has a history of duplic- that could easily result in a broader re- crease Iran’s oil exports by 50 percent; ity with respect to its nuclear pro- gional conflict. So while smiling at our that Iran and Russia are negotiating an gram, using past negotiations to cover negotiators across the table, they are oil-for-goods deal worth $1.5 billion a up advances in its nuclear program, simultaneously plotting in the back- month—$18 billion a year—which would and, most startling, at the undeclared room. significantly boost Iran’s oil exports by Fordow enrichment site, buried very With all this in mind, I believe in the 500,000 barrels a day in exchange for deep in a mountain to prevent its dis- wisdom of the prospective sanctions I Russian goods. covery and protect against destruction. proposed. I believe in the lessons of his- To the administration’s credit, when That begs the question: Why would tory that tell us Iran cannot be trusted we have raised this issue, they have they bury a facility so deep so that it to live up to its word without external said they are aware of those concerns could not be discovered if it was solely pressure, and I believe an insurance and have told the Russians that, in for the peaceful purposes they claim? It policy that guards against Iranian ob- fact, if they were to pursue that, it seems unlikely, as Iran’s leaders have fuscation and deception is the best way would be actionable, meaning it would made clear in recent days, that Iran forward. be subject to sanctions. But I am not will make any concessions that fun- I know there is a difference of view, sure that Vladimir Putin really is damentally dismantle its nuclear pro- but I truly believe that what got Iran going to be thwarted by such warnings. gram. to the negotiating table is the only ele- A coalition of France’s largest com- The fact is Iran is simply agreeing to ment of peaceful diplomacy that can panies is already visiting Tehran. Iran lock the door on its nuclear weapons keep it there and ultimately drive a welcomed more than 100 executives program, as is, and walk away. Should successful negotiation. from France’s biggest firms on Mon- they later walk away from the deal as My legislation, cosponsored by 59 day, the most senior French trade mis- they have in the past, they can simply Senators, would simply require that sion in years. Since November there unlock the door and continue their nu- Iran act in good faith, adhering to the have been 20-plus trade delegations clear weapons program from where implementing agreement, not engaging from Turkey, Georgia, Ireland, Tuni- they are today. It sounds a lot like in new acts of terror against American sia, Kazakhstan, China, Italy, India, North Korea. citizens or U.S. property, and not con- Austria, and Sweden. What is the re- Let’s not forget that President ducting new ballistic missile tests with sult? Iran’s economy is recovering. The Rouhani, as the former negotiator for a range beyond 500 kilometers. Iranian rial, which is in essence their Iran, boasted: The legislation is not the problem dollar, had plummeted from an official The day that we invited the three Euro- and Congress is not the problem. Iran rate of 10,440 rials to the dollar to a pean ministers to the talks, only 10 cen- is the problem. We need to worry more staggering 41,000 to a dollar in October trifuges were spinning at Natanz. We could about Iran than we need to worry not produce one gram of U4 or U6. We did not about the Congress. We need to focus of 2012. But it has begun to recover. As have the heavy water production. We could of January 29, that rate has gone from not produce yellow cake . . . Our total pro- on Iran’s long history of deceptions 41,000 to a single dollar to 25,000 rials to duction of centrifuges inside the country was surrounding its nuclear program and the dollar. 150 . . . We wanted to complete all of these— how this should inform our approach to International Monetary Fund figures we needed time. We did not stop. We com- reaching a comprehensive deal. also show Iran’s negative growth turn- pleted the program. To those who believe if negotiations ing around, with Iran having a pro- So 150 then; 20,000 today. The simple do not result in a deal or if Iran breaks jected growth rate of 1.28 percent to al- truth is he admitted to deceiving the the deal we can always impose new most 2 percent in 2014 and 2015. West. sanctions, then let me be clear: If nego- As Mark Dubowitz, the executive di- Given President Rouhani’s own words tiations fail or if Iran breaks the deal, rector of the Foundation for Defense of on his country’s nuclear weapons ambi- we will not have time to pass new sanc- Democracies, testified before the Sen- tion, it seems to me a good deal is not tions that would have a real con- ate Foreign Relations Committee this one that equates dismantling with sequence. week, the $7 billion in actual relief Iran mothballing. A good deal would pre- New sanctions are not a spigot that will definitively receive under the vent Iran from being able to get back can be turned off and on, as has been Joint Plan of Action is very signifi- to work on its nuclear weapons pro- suggested. Even if Congress were to cant—comprising approximately 35 gram from where it left off. take up and pass new sanctions at the

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That has been our history here. I au- permitted to resume [its] exports. Why is that important? Because we thored most of these, and they need a It also states: heard testimony that the more ad- lead time. You need to give countries In an interview with Reuters this week, a vanced the centrifuge, the less cen- and companies the time to be noticed Treasury Department official estimated that trifuges you need, the quicker you can as to what is going to be sanctioned so Iran would generate at most $1 billion in rev- produce enriched uranium to be able to enue— they can rearrange their engagements. acquire that bomb and the increasingly Then you have to have the regulations Mr. President, $1 billion in revenue— less verifiable it is. So Iran should have to go through and then you have to from petrochemical exports over the next six to cease its advanced centrifuge re- months. have the enforcement take place. search. It also provides no guarantees This would bring us beyond the very Who is the one who has a great deal that we will resolve our concerns that short time Iran would need to build a of interest in the petrochemical sec- the IAEA will gain access to the nuclear bomb, especially since the in- tion? The Ayatollah, by his control of Parchin military base, that Iran will terim agreement does not require them Setad. dismantle thousands of centrifuges or I have worked on Iran’s nuclear either to dismantle anything and basi- that the Iranians will disclose the issues for 20 years, starting when I was cally freezes their capability as it scope of their activities. a Member of the House, pressing for stands today. So let everyone under- It suggests that the resolution for sanctions to prevent Iran from building stand, if there is no deal, I do not think the Arak heavy-water reactors, which the Bushehr nuclear powerplant and to we are going to have the time to im- can provide a quicker plutonium path- halt IAEA support for their uranium pose new sanctions before Iran can way to nuclear weapons, may be to put mining and enrichment programs. produce a nuclear weapon. For a decade I was told my concerns it under IAEA safeguards rather than Everyone agrees the comprehensive had no legitimate basis; that Iran require its dismantlement. It seems to sanctions policy against Iran—which would never be able to bring the me we do not have time, under the tes- was led by Congress and originally op- Bushehr plant online; and that Iran’s timony taken before the committee, posed by the administration—has been activities were not the most major con- for Iran to hedge and obfuscate. They an unquestionable success. Iran’s oil cern. have done a pretty good job of that, exports fell to 1.1 million barrels a day History has shown us that those as- and that is what has brought them to in the first 9 months of 2013, down from sessments about Iran’s abilities and in- the cusp of being a nuclear state. There 1.5 million barrels in 2012. The fall in tentions were simply wrong. The fact is should be no chance for Iran to buy exports was costing Iran between $4 Iran’s nuclear aspirations did not ma- more time, which, in effect, leaves us billion and $8 billion a month in 2013, terialize overnight. Iran has been slow- exactly where we are—just hitting a and the loss of oil revenue had caused ly, methodically working up to this pause button—with the state of play the rial to lose two-thirds of its value moment for decades, and now—if its ca- unchanged and Iran weeks from break- against the dollar and caused inflation pability is mothballed rather than dis- out. To me that is a bad agreement, to rise to more than 40 percent. mantled—they will remain at the cusp and in my view we should be negoti- There is no dispute or disagreement of being a declared nuclear state should ating from a position of strength. that it was the economic impact of they choose to start again because Last Tuesday night in the State of sanctions that has brought Iran to the nothing will have changed if nothing is the Union, the President said: negotiating table in the first place. But significantly dismantled. If John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan passing those sanctions and having Make no mistake. Iran views devel- could negotiate with the Soviet Union, then them in place long enough to be effec- oping a nuclear capability as funda- surely a strong and confident America can tive took time—time that I am con- mental to its existence. It sees the de- negotiate with less powerful adversaries cerned we no longer have. velopment of nuclear weapons as part today. The question now is whether our of a regional hegemonic strategy to I agree. But I would point out to my goals align. Has the ideology of the re- make Tehran the center of power colleagues that they did so from a posi- gime altered so substantially in the throughout the region. tion of strength. President Kennedy last 6 months that they are ready to That is why our allies and partners in sent U.S. warships to face down the So- forswear a 20-year effort—a 20-year ef- the region—and not just Israelis, but viets in Cuba, and Ronald Reagan dra- fort—to develop nuclear weapons or are Emiratis and Saudis, among others— matically built up U.S. military might they, as the Supreme Leader has stat- are so skeptical and so concerned. to an extent that what was the former ed, seeking to beat us at the game of Quite simply, our allies and partners Soviet Union could not keep up the diplomacy—‘‘to negotiate with the do not trust Iranian leaders, nor do pace. We need to negotiate with Iran Devil to eliminate its evil’’—and retain they believe Iran has any intention of from a position of strength, and then, their nuclear threshold and enriching verifiably ending its nuclear weapons yes—then we should have no fear about abilities while degrading the sanctions program. any such negotiation. regime? So while I welcome the diplomatic ef- The concerns I have raised are legiti- Let’s not forget it is the Ayatollah— forts, and I share the hope that the ad- mate. They are not, as the President’s I know we are placing a lot of faith in ministration can achieve a final com- Press Secretary has said, ‘‘warmon- President Ruhani and the Iranian For- prehensive agreement that eliminates gering.’’ This is not saber rattling. It is eign Minister—but it is the Ayatollah this threat to global peace and secu- not Congress wanting to ‘‘march to who holds the nuclear portfolio, and rity, I am deeply—deeply—skeptical war,’’ as another White House spokes- his main goal is what. Preservation of based upon these 20 years—based upon man said, but exactly the opposite. the regime. It is the Ayatollah who these 20 years—of experience. I find it interesting—as someone who gave the green light to Ruhani to nego- The simple and deeply troubling fact was then in the House of Representa- tiate. Why? Because the sanctions were is Iran is literally weeks to months tives and was in a small minority vot- causing the Ayatollah to be concerned from a breakout, and the parameters of ing against the war in Iraq, when an about regime change taking place the final agreement laid out in the overwhelming number of my colleagues within Iranian society due to the con- Joint Plan of Action do not appear to and many Members of this body were sequences of sanctions on the Iranian set Iran’s development capacity back voting for the war—to somehow be por- economy. by more than a few weeks. trayed as a warmonger. It is my mind Interestingly enough, who benefits The Joint Plan of Action conceded, that the use of sanctions—which is a from the sanctions relief? The Aya- even before negotiations had begun, limited part of an arsenal of peaceful

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That is what is most extraor- national community’s demands for the sanctions regime has not weak- dinary about our government, and it Iran to halt and reverse its illicit nu- ened, that this is not an opportunity to echoes in the many debates we have clear activities is the best way to avoid reengage with Tehran. I would urge ev- held in this Chamber on war and peace, war in the first place—to avoid war in eryone to look at the legislation I have on justice and freedom and civil rights. the first place. drafted with my colleague from Illinois At the end of the day, we have an ob- Iran has proven in the past it will not and Members of both caucuses as a win ligation to speak our minds on what we negotiate in good faith except when it for the administration. They succeeded believe is in the best interests of this has no other choice—as the tough sanc- in convincing us—the administration Nation. It is in that spirit that I come tions we passed have proven, by getting succeeded in convincing us to provide to the floor today. As GEN George Iran to the table. up to a 1-year window to negotiate. Marshall said, ‘‘Go right straight down Iran says it will not negotiate with a That is not the way the legislation the road, to do what is best, and do it gun to its head. I would suggest it is was originally intended. But they con- frankly without evasion.’’ Today I am Iran that has put the potential of a nu- vinced us they needed an opportunity advocating for what I believe is in our clear gun to the world’s head. to negotiate and, hence, the legislation national interests and to do so as At the end of the day, name-calling is was worked in such a way to create frankly and comprehensively as I can. not an argument, nor is it a sound pol- that opportunity. I believe that is sig- As John Kennedy said about having icy. It is a false choice to say a vote for nificant and generous, given Iran’s his- differences of opinion, ‘‘Let us not be sanctions is equivalent to warmon- tory of treachery and deceit. If Iran blind to [them], but let us also direct gering. More pressure on Iran does not steps away from the negotiations or our attention to our common interests in any way suggest that Congress does not live up to its agreement, it and to the means by which those dif- wants war or that the Iranians feel will be because they are not serious ferences can be resolved.’’ The adminis- backed into a corner and will them- about reaching a comprehensive deal. tration and the Senate have a common selves choose war over reason. I have heard the concerns of the ad- interest to prevent a nuclear weapons- So let’s stop talking about warmon- ministration. I know we share the gering. Let’s instead fixate on the final capable Iran. We have differences as to same goals. We have taken steps in the deal which, in my view, cannot and how to achieve it. We have an obliga- should not rely simply on trust but on Foreign Relations Committee in pur- tion to debate those differences and real, honest, verifiable dismantlement suit of those goals. We have worked concerns. But I will not yield on a principled of Iran’s capability to produce even one with the administration to pass legisla- difference. It is our obligation to de- nuclear bomb. tion to help reform the Organization of The ball is in the administration’s American States. We have moved 129— bate the issues, express our differences court, not in Congress’s. In fact, the more now with the last week of nomi- and outcomes, and come to the floor to agreement specifically states—there nees—that the administration has put work together to resolve them. At the has been a lot of talk about how we forward. We worked through Labor Day end of the day, my hope, as someone should not consider any new sanctions, in a bipartisan effort to quickly pass a who has been working on this for 20 even if they are prospective, which the resolution authorizing the use of mili- years, can see the fruition of a success- legislation says nothing would happen tary force in Syria, which gave the ful negotiation by the President and until up to 1 year, unless Iran violates President—there are those who are the administration so Iran will never the interim agreement or fails to con- critical of that as well—but that au- have a nuclear weapons capability. clude an agreement in 1 year. But if we thorization gave the President the abil- But by the same token, I think we read the Joint Plan of Action, what ity to go to Russia and get a deal to need to be poised to ensure that we use does it say? It says: end the use of chemical weapons in the last elements of peaceful diplo- The U.S. Administration, acting consistent Syria. macy, which is to ensure there are with the respective roles of the President We passed and the President signed sanctions that create consequences to and the Congress, will refrain from imposing PEPFAR into law, the President’s the regime so they can put that in new nuclear-related sanctions. emergency plan for AIDS relief. We their equation as to it is better to It does not say the United States of have worked with the administration strike a deal and end our illicit nuclear America. It does not say the Congress. on embassy security after Benghazi. program than it is to pursue a course It says the ‘‘Administration, acting We have worked with countless admin- that creates nuclear weapons. Because, consistent with the respective roles of istration officials and held two hear- if not, I fear, if we continue down this the President and the Congress, will re- ings on the Convention on the Rights path and our sanctions erode and all we frain from imposing new nuclear-re- of Persons with Disabilities. In all of do is limit and have safeguard notices, lated sanctions.’’ those actions and much more, I have warning signs, we will get the warning That is because the agreement ac- worked closely with the administra- signs, but the sanctions will be gone knowledges that the administration, tion. My intention now is to assist the and the only options left to a future not Congress, will refrain from impos- administration again in its negotia- American President will be do you ac- ing new sanctions. The administration tions by keeping the pressure on Iran, cept a nuclear-armed Iran or do you knew it could not bind Congress to re- which has always proven an unreliable have a military option. Those are not frain from imposing new sanctions be- negotiating partner at best. desirable options. cause Congress is a separate coequal In my view, it is time to put Iranian It is our effort to avoid that being branch of government. rhetoric to the test. If we are to take the ultimate question. That is what we So let’s focus on what was agreed to President Ruhani at his word, when he embody in the sanctions legislation by those at the table rather than at- said in Davos last week that Iran does that has passed this Chamber and has tributing blame to those who were not. not seek nuclear weapons, if that is been signed by the President and that We will not be the scapegoats for a bad true, then the Iranian Government we believe, prospectively, can increase deal if it does not take the nuclear should not have any problems with the the pressure on Iran to come to that weapons option off the table by insist- obvious followup to that claim, start- peaceful conclusion, so that option of ing on dismantling existing capability, ing with the verifiable dismantling of either accepting a nuclear-armed Iran not simply mothballing it. its illicit nuclear infrastructure. That or having to have a military option to So let me say I want diplomacy to is all the sanctions legislation does. I prevent it from doing so is not the op- work. That is why we worked so hard do not think we should settle for any- tion for our country and for any future to get to the opportunity. I wanted to thing less. American President. produce the results we all hoped for So let’s be clear. I do not come to I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- and have worked for. this floor in opposition, I come in com- sence of a quorum.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:03 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.061 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S807 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. istic tendencies in Putin, and he wants interests of the cause of world peace. I HIRONO). The clerk will call the roll. Russia to somehow reclaim what he understand that the situation in Syria The legislative clerk proceeded to views as its glory days of world promi- is complicated, but how could one pos- call the roll. nence. He believes and has concluded sibly find himself to be such a strong Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, I ask that the best way to do that is to be and blind ally of a killer, a murderer, a unanimous consent that the order for antagonistic and outright hostile to criminal like Assad? the quorum call be rescinded. the United States. Part of that plan is There are problems in those rebel The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without an effort to create among his neigh- groups too. There are some terrorists objection, it is so ordered. bors—particularly those republics that involved in that. Unfortunately, it ap- Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, I ask used to be part of the Soviet Union—to pears they have grown in prominence unanimous consent to speak as in bring them under Russia’s sphere of in- among the rebellion. It is not an easy morning business. fluence. issue to confront, but at a minimum The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We have two stunning examples of one would expect that a country that objection, it is so ordered. that over the past few years. The first believes in human rights and the dig- RUSSIAN RELATIONS is the Republic of Georgia, which they nity of all the people would at a min- Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, I come invaded a few years ago, and even now imum add their voice in condemnation today because tomorrow is the formal they occupy territory within it. of what is happening in Syria, and to start of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, In fact, as part of these Olympics, the conduct of the Assad government. Russia. We certainly wish all of our one of the things Russia has done is it Instead, they have been involved in athletes well. We have a few from Flor- has sealed off portions of Georgian ter- trying to pursue ridiculous conspiracy ida. Believe it or not, the Sunshine ritory they claim they need for a secu- theories, such as the notion that some- State has contributed a number of ath- rity buffer. That is completely out- how the chemical attacks that oc- letes to the Winter Olympic efforts of rageous, but that is happening with curred there were not conducted by our country. We wish them all the best. very little attention on the inter- Assad and his regime. We pray for their safety. We have all national stage. Beyond those things and what they read media reports of the potential for The other is to see what is happening have done at home and abroad, what attacks. We pray that does not happen. in Ukraine and to see how they used have they done directly toward the Of course, our government has tried to the threat of noncooperation economi- United States? Let’s talk about what be as cooperative as possible with the cally, and even subterfuge economi- they have done toward their neighbors Russian Government in providing some cally, to try to force Ukraine to reject and the constant threats to their level of security assistance. They have a deal to integrate with the European neighbors—and in some instances a been less than open about that. So we Union and instead seek to be part of willingness to carry it out by invading hope and pray things will go well there. this new thing that the Russian gov- the Republic of Georgia. Let me just say at the outset, Olym- ernment is trying to create. Then, of course, we turn to their re- pics should never be politicized. I hope As part of that agenda as well, they lationship with us. What have they these are not either. So my comments have viewed themselves with the need done? A couple of actions bear watch- are not about the Olympics per se, but to be antagonistic toward the United ing. I do think it is an important time, States. But in the process of doing The first is what they have done with given where they are occurring, to take that, not only have they been antago- their weapons systems. They continue a moment to reflect on the nature of nistic toward the United States, they to invest an extraordinary amount of and our Nation’s relationship with the have been antagonistic toward the money—for a country that is going host country, with Russia, because cause of human rights and of world through the economic challenges that they are going to be in the news a lot peace. they are confronting—to build up their over the next few days. There are some stunning examples. conventional weapons capabilities. We have all heard the debates about Certainly within Russia we have seen They are again sending naval forces to some of the more extreme examples of the targeting and the oppression of ev- different parts of the world, trying to intolerance that exist within Russia, erything from a rock band to journal- flex some muscle. particularly as a result of President ists. We know the story of Sergei It is not as powerful as the Soviet Vladimir Putin and his government. Magnitsky, who was doing nothing Union, but they are trying to project I want to take a moment to describe more than investigating rampant offi- power in that way. Usually they find where I think the relations between cial corruption. We saw how what hap- places to project power that they know Russia and the United States stand and pened with him. would somehow challenge the strategic particularly how Russia views itself— We have seen it line up on the inter- interests of the United States. Last the government, I should say—in the national stage. For example, they are— week we read in the New York Times world. perhaps other than Iran, and perhaps that there is evidence they may be in At the outset let me begin by saying equal with Iran—the most important violation of an arms control agree- that when I talk about governments, supporter of Assad and of what he is ment. when I talk about countries such as doing in Syria—the slaughter of inno- In the face of all of this, the initial Russia or China, for instance, we are cent civilians. There are over 100,000 attitude of this administration was talking about the government leaders, people dead and hundreds of thousands that we need to reset policy toward not the people. In fact, we know that in of others now living in refugee camps, Russia and understand what was be- both of those countries—especially in displaced from their homes. This is hind that idea. What was behind that Russia, in China, as well as in many who the Russian President and the idea was the notion that the reason we other countries—there are people who Russian government have lined up didn’t have a good relationship with do not like the direction their political with. Putin and with Russia and the Russian leadership is taking them. Beyond that, we should see the atti- government was because the U.S.—the In fact, I would say that in countries tude they have taken toward Iran. previous President, George W. Bush— such as China and Russia it might be They have not been, despite the admin- was too abrasive. This is not only for the majority of people who strongly istration’s assertions, productive in Russia, but this is a theory they ap- disagree with the direction that its so- dealing with Iran’s nuclear ambitions. plied all over the world. If we could called leaders are taking. What we talk On the contrary, they have been sup- only reset that relationship, if we about is our relationship with their portive or at a minimum have been a could just be more cooperative with governments—and in this case our rela- roadblock to progress being made with them, and if we could show them that tionship with Vladimir Putin and the regard to preventing a nuclear Iran. we were more willing to talk and be decisions that he has made. On issue after issue we see this Rus- open-minded, somehow that would af- The best way to understand the situ- sian government lining itself up dia- fect their behavior. ation with Russia is that there is pri- metrically opposed not only to the in- What did Putin and their government marily a president who has national- terests of the United States but to the do? They did what any good former

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He has come to be- One Delawarean I have heard from the administration’s unwillingness to lieve that what is bad for the United who relies on this lifeline is Raymond acknowledge that the reset policy has States is good for Russia. We should from Newark. Raymond was laid off not worked, but in some instances not be naive about that in our dealings, last April from his job at the EVRAZ their desire to double down on us. The and we should not, under any cir- steel mill in Claymont. He is not sit- President continues to talk about addi- cumstances, betray, undermine or ting at home based on these unemploy- tional reductions in strategic weapons abandon our commitment to our allies ment benefits. He is not showing de- vis-a-vis the Russians. in the region and to the countries that pendency, as some have suggested here. Yet last week we heard, as I said a are Russia’s neighbors for the sake of He has averaged more than 30 job appli- moment ago, that they are probably al- seeking to improve the relationship cations each and every week. He has ready in violation of an existing agree- with the Russian government because four children depending on him—one in ment. We have allowed them to con- they will continue to do what they college with tuition payments. vince us not to pursue anti-missile have already done. They will take our He wrote to me saying: ‘‘My job technologies or advanced and addi- concessions, and they will keep doing search is more than finding a job; it is tional anti-missile technologies and de- whatever they want. searching to make an honest living.’’ fense systems in Eastern Europe. I hope that as a part of this week and Raymond, to you, and to the more Our allies, by the way, look at us and the next couple of weeks in these than the 1 million Americans who rely say: What is going on? It adds to this Olympics we—as policymakers, with on decent work to give meaning to air of instability. It adds to the ques- all of the issues happening in our coun- their lives, to give support to their tions that now exist, and it adds to the try, and all of the challenges we face families, and to give purpose and op- notion that we have now become an un- around the world—will take more time portunity to their children and their reliable ally in the world. Other coun- to truly examine the nature of this future, we can and should do more—not tries are watching this as well, and government in Russia and what our re- only by extending the unemployment they are taking note. This is the situa- lationship should be toward them. insurance, not only by increasing the tion that we face. Because the Olym- I yield the floor. minimum wage, but by building the pics are in Russia, the whole world is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- middle class of this country to work about to see it. ator from Delaware. together. For example, we can’t say for sure ENSURING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Folks such as Raymond have worked that this had anything to do with the Mr. COONS. I come to the floor once hard and paid their taxes. They have government, but last night—I read a again to talk about manufacturing jobs earned the opportunity when they real- report today in the Wall Street Journal and their importance for rebuilding the ly need it to get unemployment insur- that said that for one of its reporters, American middle class, their impor- ance. That is why they paid into it for in the middle of the night someone tance for our economy, and their im- so many years. But we need to do more opened the door to their room and tried portance for our future. beyond just extending unemployment to walk in for a moment. Last week President Obama delivered insurance. Again, do we know if that was the his State of the Union Address before a We need to invest in Raymond’s fu- Russian government? No, we don’t joint session of this Congress, and he ture. We need to invest in the skills know that for sure, but that seems to talked about what we can and should that will help Americans like him tran- be a recurring issue there—the sort of do together to invest in America’s sition from his job in a steel mill to a surveillance state where opposition is workers, to spur job creation, and to plant that is open and has a job that oppressed and the people are watched, expand economic opportunity. He said: needs to be filled. Throughout our history broad-based where political opponents could be ar- What I believe unites the people of this na- rested, jailed or exiled. tion . . . is the simple, profound belief in op- job growth and job creation have en- The Russian government is starting portunity for all—the notion that if you sured economic opportunity that was to look more and more every day, in its work hard and take responsibility, you can there for millions of millions of Ameri- attitude, like the former Soviet and should get ahead. . . . Opportunity is cans across several generations. Any- Union—and in its behavior. I think we who we are. And the defining project of our one who was able and willing to work have the right to be concerned about generation is to restore that trust. in this country for a long time was able it. I couldn’t agree more. At a basic to find a decent job and a ladder into When I come to the floor and talk level, one thing we need to do is to put the middle class. By investing in our about these issues, and other col- up a floor under the struggling workers Nation’s workforce, our people, leagues do, this is not because we want in America who are continuing to seek through public education, through the confrontation. On the contrary. We work and to come together to extend GI bill, and through access to higher hope to avoid all of these things. emergency unemployment insurance education, we have been a country We have plenty of issues to focus on for these long-term job seekers. where anyone who was willing to work in this country, but we cannot be While jobs remain, sadly, more could make it if they combined their naive. We must never forget the lessons scarce than they should be in our econ- work ethic and talents with the skills of history that teach us that when be- omy and as we continue in recovery, they needed. havior such as this and attitudes like we can’t let Americans fall through the During World War II, in the postwar this go unaddressed, when your poten- cracks as they continue to seek work. boom, manufacturing was an economic tial adversary shows weakness, insecu- But since the extended unemploy- backbone. Our country was the path- rity, and indecisiveness, it invites ment insurance benefits expired last way to the middle class that made all them to be even more aggressive, and December, 1.7 million Americans, in- of this possible. American manufac- it invites them to miscalculate. cluding more than 4,000 Delawareans, turing was the sturdy manifestation of While I do believe that the Olympics have lost the unemployment insurance that central American idea that if you are an issue that should not be politi- that is critical to their families, to work hard and play by the rules, you cized, our relationship with Russia is keeping food on the table and a roof can provide for your family today so one that deserves serious attention in over their heads. your children can get access to higher this body. This idea that somehow this Emergency unemployment insurance, education, a brighter future, and you is a relic of Cold War issues and that which this body once again today failed can have a secure retirement tomor- we shouldn’t be focused on it in the to extend, is a critical lifeline to Amer- row. That is the essence of the Amer- same way is naive. icans out of work through no fault of ican middle class.

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Manufac- the past few decades it has changed nities to the middle class, manufacturing Jobs for America is a campaign dramatically. As the world has turing must be at the center—in fact, to build support for good manufac- changed, as billions of competitors must be the foundation. turing legislation on which Democrats have entered global markets, from What is true is that because the glob- and Republicans can agree. So far we China to India to Russia, so has the na- al economy has shifted so dramati- have had 26 Democratic Senators intro- ture of manufacturing, as technology cally, we need to shift our strategy and duce 32 bills. Almost half of them have has advanced and the playing field on our approach. The manufacturing that Republican cosponsors already, and we which we compete globally has changed America excels at today is more ad- are seeking more each and every week. fundamentally. The critical impact of vanced and requires higher skilled Our bills focus on four areas that, if low wages abroad and of trade deals workers than ever before. Rather than we were to enact them, could have a that were not effectively enforced has repeating the same tasks over and real and substantial impact on manu- been well documented. But too often over, workers today in manufacturing facturing and opportunity in our coun- people draw the wrong conclusion have to be able to carry out complex try: strengthening America’s modern about the future of manufacturing and varying tasks; to be able to see workforce skills, as I have spoken to; based on its recent past. I have heard what is not going right and fix it as a fighting for a more level global playing many arguing that manufacturing is collaborative team; to understand the field and opening export markets to no longer an industry, a sector where manufacturing process and to innovate America’s manufacturers of all sizes. America can compete because this continuously. They have to have crit- Medium and small businesses have global playing field is tilted and there ical thinking and problem-solving been growing their exports, but we will always be workers in some country skills. The sorts of things workers could grow so much more, and that who will work for less, and so we are weren’t expected to do 30 years ago are would sustain the growth in manufac- relegated to inevitably lose what is left a minimum requirement today. They turing; third, making it easier for man- of our manufacturing in a race to the need to understand manufacturing, and ufacturers to access capital and invest bottom. The suggestion has been made they need to be able to program and to in the R&D I spoke to a moment ago; in some sectors that we should thrive improve the caliber and productivity of and fourth, ensuring a coordinated gov- with service and high-skilled research the machines that do most of the re- ernment-wide effort in support of a na- and development and financial services petitive simple labor of manufacturing tional manufacturing strategy. All of but not manufacturing. Nothing could today. our competitors have them. We alone be further from the truth. We can train Americans for these don’t, and we need a national manufac- In my view, only if we continue to be jobs, but our schools and our institu- turing strategy to make sure that a country where we invent things, grow tions of higher learning, our commu- skills, access to exports, and access to things, and make things will we con- nity colleges and universities have to capital all happen. tinue to be a leading economy where be tightly integrated into a skill-train- Madam President, adapting our econ- there is real opportunity for all Ameri- ing system that is demand-driven rath- omy to the realities of a new era is a cans. Why? Because manufacturing er than giving people training and challenge we have struggled with for jobs are high-quality jobs both for praying that somehow they will find more than a generation. Yet figuring those who work in them, who get high- their way to an appropriate employer. out how to realize an economy where er wages and higher benefits, but also That is why I was so encouraged growth is both strong and more equi- for the local economy, where manufac- when President Obama placed such an table—one that is dynamic and cre- turing jobs provide more of a emphasis on workplace skills training ative and globally competitive and also compounding benefit than any other and manufacturing in his State of the has a broad middle class, provides secu- sector. Union speech. By modernizing our edu- rity for working families, and leaves no Some suggest we just can’t compete cation system and building real and en- one behind; an economy that invests in because our labor standards, our envi- during partnerships between schools the dreams and aspirations of our chil- ronmental protections, and our wages and businesses, we can ensure our dren—building that economy is the are too high. But look to Germany and workers have the skills that employers central challenge we face. Manufac- Europe, and you can see this isn’t true. actually need today and tomorrow; so turing can and should be the founda- They have higher labor standards and when a guy like Raymond from a steel tion of that economy. higher environmental protections than mill in Claymont is laid off, he can If we want America to be as strong in we do, and yet more than double the have the opportunity to improve his the 21st century as it was in the 20th, percentage of their economy, the per- skills, to retool his abilities, and to we need American manufacturing. centage of their GDP is manufacturing move right into an open and available Let’s work together and get this done. because their government, their edu- manufacturing job. A recent study I thank my colleagues from both cation sector, and their private sector showed there were more than 600,000 sides of the aisle for their partnership, work in close harmony to do what we manufacturing jobs—high-skilled, their interest, and their work. I so need to do. high-wage, high-benefit jobs—in Amer- much look forward to working together Since manufacturers invest the most ica today unfilled because of this skills in the weeks ahead to prove to the in private sector R&D, where there is gap. American people that we can make bi- manufacturing, there is also a wealth While I understand and even appre- partisan progress on manufacturing. of high-skilled research work. That is ciate President Obama’s commitment With that, I yield the floor. one of the other benefits of manufac- to making some progress in the coming The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- turing. Tech development works the year through Executive orders, he ator from Connecticut. best when research centers are close to should not give up on working with THE ECONOMY where products are made. Over the long Congress. It is just February. It is too Mr. MURPHY. Madam President, it term it is hard to have one without the early in this year for us to give up on was fascinating to watch the headlines other. So as our manufacturing base the possibility of passing bipartisan change over the course of the day after has moved offshore, we have been at legislation together. the CBO report on the status of the im- risk of losing our research base. But I think more than ever, because of plementation of health care was re- just in the last few years there has the message it sends domestically and leased. At first, the headlines flashed been a dynamic that is encouraging of internationally, we have to find a way that the CBO report said the health jobs coming back to this country. As to work together to make progress on care reform law was going to cost 21⁄2

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I will con- discovered the fact that the CBO report leave their existing job and the insur- cede it is probably not worthwhile to actually says the economy is going to ance it provided for them and for their necessarily predict what health care grow because of the health care law. families. expenditures will be in 2085, but we And to the extent there are reductions That is what the CBO report says. don’t even have to go there to see that in the hours people work, it is going to The CBO report says that to the extent pretty quickly the actual average of be because individuals are now no there are going to be less hours annual growth rate of health care is longer required to work simply because worked, it is because individuals will going to come in way lower than what they need to get health care. They can no longer be tied to their jobs because the current law projection is. In fact, it now make decisions about what they of their need to get health care bene- is going to come in at such a lower rate want to do with their life, the kind of fits. That is the real story of the CBO because of the passage of the Afford- work they want to do and the amount report. In fact, the CBO report says able Care Act, we are going to be sav- of time they want to devote to it, not this: Expanded Federal subsidies for ing on average $250 billion a year. Not simply because they are job-locked due health insurance will stimulate de- wholly because of the health care law to health care insecurity. mand for goods and services, and that but in large part because of the imple- So I wanted to come to the floor effect will mostly occur over the next mentation of the health care law, we today, as some of my colleagues have, few years. That increase in demand are going to be saving $250 billion a to set the record straight on what the will induce some employers to hire year just in Medicare spending because implementation of the health care law more workers or to increase their em- we are starting to build a health care really means for the economy and to ployees’ hours during that period. system which focuses on prevention— specifically focus on this issue of what That is economic growth. That is not every Medicare participant now gets it means to individuals who for decades economic contraction. free wellness visits—and a system have been forced to make decisions Now, this is a really simple chart. I which rewards outcomes rather than about their labor connected only to the am not going to claim that the num- volume, which rewards quality health kind of job that would provide for bers in it are a reflection simply of the care rather than just lots of health health care for them and their fami- legislation we passed. But for all my care. lies. Republican colleagues who rushed So it is time that we start talking I think back to a day not long after down to either the floor or to the cable about the true economic impact of the Affordable Care Act. For all of the po- we passed the bill, a day that I was news networks to decry the CBO report litical and rhetorical bluster, CBO tells taking my little then-2-year-old son to and who in general have continued to us that the economy will grow because our community pool in Cheshire, CT. I make the case that the health care law was in the pool splashing around with of the act and that full-time employ- is hurting the economy, this is about my son, and a guy not more than a few ment will not turn into part-time em- as simple a chart as you need. years older than I came across the pool In the decades before we passed the ployment. To the extent there are less hours and tapped me on the shoulder. Affordable Care Act this economy lost He said: I am really sorry to inter- worked in this country, as the CBO re- 3.8 million jobs, and in the 45 months rupt, but I just wanted to say thank port clearly says, it is because individ- since we passed the Affordable Care you. uals are finally going to be empowered I said: That is nice. ‘‘Thank you’’ for Act this economy has created 8.1 mil- to make decisions for themselves about what? lion jobs. what the proper work schedule for Nobody is satisfied with the pace of He said: I wanted to say thank you them and their family is, not based on job growth, but nobody can say the for passing the health care reform law whether they can get health care. because I have a little son too, and he passage of the Affordable Care Act has I will share one story that illustrates has a congenital heart defect. We spend hurt jobs. Anecdotally, anybody can the decisions being made out there a lot of money trying to take care of bring one or two stories to the floor right now today when it comes to the his illness. First, the health care bill is suggesting an individual businessper- economic benefit that can accrue from going to save us a lot of money, but son decided to not hire someone be- the Affordable Care Act. that is not really why I am so thankful cause of the Affordable Care Act. But A small business owner in Enfield, for what you did. What I am truly the CBO report also says this: In CBO’s CT, just wrote this: thankful for is the fact that I can rest judgment, there is no compelling evi- I am a small business owner in Enfield who easily at night now knowing that my dence that part-time employment has struggled for the last 26 years with finding son’s life and that his career won’t be increased as a result of the ACA. That affordable, quality health insurance cov- dictated by his illness; that my son can is a specific talking point that oppo- erage. For the last three years, I’ve been now live out his dreams, do whatever nent of the ACA after opponent of the paying our current carrier . . . $1,552.00 a month to cover myself and my 17-year-old he wants to do with his life rather than ACA brings out into the public debate, that what is going to happen is that be- son. My son was injured in the fall while spending his life searching for a job playing high school football and required that will cover his illness and worrying cause there is a requirement to provide surgery on his shoulder. My deductible for about whether a small gap in employ- insurance for full-time employees and the surgery was $3,000. ment will forever take him off the rolls not part-time employees, we are going Paying for health insurance and medical of the insured forever. to see millions of full-time jobs elimi- bills has been a constant struggle. That’s That has been the reality in our nated and put into part-time employ- why I decided a week ago to check out Ac- country for too long. If you had a ment. CBO says, in CBO’s judgment, cess Health CT to see if I could get help going forward. After I entered my informa- chronic illness or a genetic illness or a there is no compelling evidence that tion on the website, I discovered that my son condition that was on the list of pre- part-time employment has increased as and I could stay with [that same carrier] existing illnesses at America’s insur- a result of the ACA. They say the ef- with a better package including eye exams ance companies, A, you had a hard fect of the Affordable Care Act will in- and glasses coverage for only $328 a month time finding a job because a lot of peo- crease demand and induce some em- and a $500 deductible. I signed up the same ple didn’t want to hire somebody who ployers to hire more workers or to in- day. My new insurance starts March 1st. came with those high insurance costs, crease their employees’ hours during This is far better than I ever thought it would be. I was worried that health insur- and then once you found the job, you that period. ance would put me out of business after all could never leave because you couldn’t But the news is even better because those years, but now I feel I can keep my risk losing the insurance that was pay- we are also getting definitive results business going. I may even hire a new em- ing your bills. on the amount of money we are spend- ployee. I want to say thank you to everyone

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.069 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S811 from the state to the federal level that has have not had a full-time attorney for President George W. Bush to be U.S. made Access Health CT a reality. Don’t be- 888 days. He has been supportive of our attorney for Minnesota on September lieve the rumors—check it out yourself. I am efforts to quickly move Mr. Luger’s 4, 2001; he was confirmed on September so glad I did. nomination. 13. His entire confirmation process Don’t believe the quick snap head- The position of U.S. attorney is a law took only 11 days. Mr. Luger was nomi- lines that get written when a com- enforcement post that the Founders re- nated 77 days ago; that is seven times plicated economic report comes out, as garded as so vital that they created it longer. In 1998 the Senate confirmed it did yesterday, because if we read be- during the very first Congress in the Todd Jones within 2 weeks of his nomi- yond the headlines, we will find that Judiciary Act of 1789. This is the same nation by President Clinton. the economic evidence—the budget evi- act which created the Attorney Gen- The Senate has a history of filling dence is saying over and over that the eral and the structure of the Supreme this important position quickly. Nomi- Affordable Care Act is going to create Court and lower courts. nees have not been used as pawns in jobs; that the Affordable Care Act is According to the act, each judicial some kind of a disagreement over creating jobs; that the Affordable Care district would be provided with ‘‘a per- issues. They have simply been con- Act will save taxpayers billions of dol- son learned in the law to act as attor- firmed. We have simply gotten it done. lars; that the Affordable Care Act is ney for the United States . . . whose The quick action by President Taylor saving taxpayers billions of dollars. duty it shall be to prosecute in each and the speed with which the Senate I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- district all delinquents for crimes and has confirmed the past U.S. attorneys sence of a quorum. offenses cognizable under the authority for Minnesota show how much our gov- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of the United States, and all civil ac- ernment has historically valued this clerk will call the roll. tions in which the United States shall position, how much we have wanted to The bill clerk proceeded to call the be concerned.’’ keep politics out of the way of this po- roll. The U.S. attorney is a position so sition. Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, necessary that President Zachary Tay- The over 100 employees who work for I ask unanimous consent that the order lor appointed Henry Moss—a name the U.S. attorney in Minnesota don’t for the quorum call be rescinded. somewhat lost in history—to the post run as Democrats or Republicans. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without within 2 days of Minnesota becoming a don’t even know what their political objection, it is so ordered. State. Now Minnesota has been waiting parties are. They deserve a boss in LUGER NOMINATION for a full-time U.S. attorney for 21⁄2 their office to take this position, which Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, years. has been historically filled almost im- I rise again today to urge a vote in the I know my colleagues understand the mediately after it gets through the Ju- Senate to confirm Andrew Luger to be importance of their own U.S. attor- diciary Committee. They deserve a Minnesota’s U.S. attorney. neys. Some of my esteemed colleagues boss in their office. For 21⁄2 years—or 890 days—Min- have a very deep understanding of the With each day that passes we are nesota has not had a full-time U.S. at- position, having served as U.S. attor- doing an injustice not only to the torney. During those years, from Au- neys prior to joining the Senate. Sen- Founding Fathers who emphasized the gust 2011 to August 2013, Todd Jones ator SESSIONS was appointed by Presi- position’s importance and the Presi- was responsible for doing two jobs—as dent Reagan and served as U.S. attor- dents who have acted quickly to fill it the Minnesota U.S. attorney and then ney in Alabama for 12 years. Senator but also to the more than 100 people also as Acting Director of the Bureau WHITEHOUSE was U.S. attorney for who work in that office. of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex- Rhode Island, appointed by President The men and women in the Min- plosives. Over the summer, the Senate Bill Clinton. And Senator BLUMENTHAL nesota U.S. Attorneys Office exemplify confirmed Todd Jones as Director of was appointed to be U.S. attorney for the professionalism, high ethical the ATF, leaving the Minnesota U.S. Connecticut by President Carter. standards, and unwavering commit- attorney’s position open. Other colleagues have been assistant ment to the rule of law and public safe- Even before the confirmation of Todd U.S. attorneys, and my guess is that ty that we expect of prosecutors. They Jones this summer, Senator FRANKEN when they were assistant U.S. attor- work to protect the public safety by fo- and I—upon the recommendation of our neys, they had a full-time U.S. attor- cusing on offenders who harm our com- bipartisan U.S. attorney advisory com- ney in their office. Assistant U.S. at- munity—terrorists, the worst of the mittee—had already recommended An- torneys included in the Senate are Sen- worst, violent criminals, drug traf- drew Luger, a respected litigator and ator LEE of Utah and Senator TOM fickers, and major financial fraudsters. former assistant U.S. attorney, to fill UDALL of New Mexico. They know first- They also work closely with local law the position. This was 199 days ago. In hand how crucial it is for these offices enforcement to ensure that local and November President Obama nominated to have a U.S. attorney and other top Federal resources are used efficiently Andrew Luger to become the new U.S. leadership in place. I think they would and effectively to prevent crime and attorney, and the Judiciary Committee agree with me that 890 days without a lock up criminals. For example, the of- approved his nomination unanimously full time U.S. attorney in Minnesota is fice recently won a conviction in a $3.65 on January 9. far too long. billion Ponzi case—the second biggest It is time we do what is right by Since 1849 the District of Minnesota’s Ponzi scheme in U.S. history. The big- quickly confirming Andrew Luger to 31 U.S. attorneys have upheld the rule gest was the Madoff case. The second make sure Minnesota has its highest of law, the Constitution, and the rights came out of the District of Minnesota, law enforcement officer in place. of our State’s citizens, and tirelessly $3.65 billion. Of course, that case was I also note that there is an opening pursued justice on their behalf. initiated when we had a full-time U.S. in the Iowa U.S. Attorney’s Office. The Over the past 48 years, for the past attorney. That case was prosecuted Judiciary Committee also unanimously half century, more than half of the mainly when we had a full-time U.S. approved the President’s nomination U.S. attorneys for Minnesota, ap- attorney. for that position, and that person is pointed by Republican and Democrats What else does the office have? It has also awaiting confirmation. In fact, I alike, were confirmed within a day of an ongoing terrorist investigation that learned today he is in one city and his when they passed out of the Judiciary has led to charges against 18 people for family is in another city in Iowa, and Committee. One-fourth were confirmed aiding the terrorist organization al- they would like to be united. That the very same day. During this time- Shabaab. If you asked anyone over at nomination is also pending. frame, they were confirmed within an the FBI—including the FBI Director I thank Senator GRASSLEY, who has average of 28 days of being passed out who was recently quoted in a story in supported our nominee, as I have sup- of committee. the Los Angeles Times about the imported his in Iowa. I think Senator It has now been 28 days since Mr. portance of this investigation—they GRASSLEY is also aware of some of the Luger was approved by the Judiciary would tell you it would be pretty nice issues with the Minnesota U.S. Attor- Committee. Compare that to Thomas to have a full-time U.S. attorney in ney’s Office due to the fact that we Heffelfinger, who was nominated by that office. Eight of the people who

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Without law enforcement officers, resulting in servant whose breadth of experience objection, it is so ordered. 26 indictments, 25 guilty pleas, and sen- and strength of character and commit- tences up to 200 months in prison. ment to justice makes him a well- f I would note that right now we are qualified candidate. TRIBUTE TO DR. FRANK experiencing—as they are in many No one has questioned or shed any CHEATHAM places around the country—a heroin doubt on his qualifications; that is not epidemic in Minnesota. Over 50 people the issue. Oftentimes that is an issue Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I in Hennepin County died last year from with nominees, but that is not the rise today to pay tribute to an accom- heroin overdoses. That is what we are issue in this case. The issue is that we plished educator from the Common- talking about. simply—as we have in the past—al- wealth of Kentucky. Dr. Frank We have a heroin epidemic, and then lowed a voice vote on these nomina- Cheatham is the senior vice president we have to go home and tell the people tions. It has taken an average of 8 days for academic affairs and professor of of our State that the Senate has not after coming out of the committee for math and computer science at Camp- yet confirmed a U.S. attorney. the District of Minnesota. The first bellsville University. His impending re- He went through the committee U.S. attorney for Minnesota took 2 tirement in December will conclude a unanimously—not one objection. The days. We have now waited 890 days. career of over 40 years devoted to committee he was voted out of includes It is time to get this done. Christian higher education. Campbells- a very diverse group of Senators, in- I yield the floor and note the absence ville University is an acclaimed univer- cluding Senator CRUZ, Senator GRASS- of a quorum. sity in central Kentucky with more LEY, Senator CORNYN, and Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. WAR- than 3,600 students that prepares them WHITEHOUSE. NER). as Christian servant leaders for life- I recommended Andrew Luger to the The clerk will call the roll. long learning, continued scholarship, President, and he was nominated. He The bill clerk proceeded to call the and active participation in a diverse, has the support of our Republican Con- roll. global society. gressmen near the Twin Cities. Andrew Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- No more than 20 miles of country Luger went through that committee imous consent that the order for the road separates Frank’s birthplace of without objection and deserves to be quorum call be rescinded. Merrimac, KY, from the campus on voted on by this Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without which he has spent the majority of his Operation Brother’s Keeper is an- objection, it is so ordered. life as both a student and a professor. other example of a successful inves- f Dr. Cheatham was born on February 3, tigation and prosecution of a RICO 1943, to Gladys and the late Jeff case involving a regional 200-member REPEALING SECTION 403 OF THE Cheatham. Of his eight siblings, four gang which took 22 dangerous crimi- BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF went on to become teachers, including nals off the street. 2013—MOTION TO PROCEED—Con- Operation Malverde received national tinued his brother, Don, who also teaches at Campbellsville. attention and had a prosecution of 27 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I now ask Dr. Cheatham wields an impressive defendants associated with the Mexi- for regular order. arsenal of post-secondary degrees. can drug cartel—including the appre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mo- After completing his undergraduate hension of the cartel’s regional lead- tion to proceed to S. 1963 is now pend- studies at Campbellsville in 1965, he er—with sentences as high as 20 years ing. continued to earn a master of science in prison. CLOTURE MOTION from Tennessee Technological Univer- The office also recently prosecuted a Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have a sity, his Ph.D. in mathematics from case involving a major synthetic drug cloture motion at the desk. seller in Duluth, MN. This head shop The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- the University of Kentucky, and a sec- was a huge problem and a scourge in ture motion having been presented ond master of science in computer the community. They went after it, under rule XXII, the Chair directs the science education from the University prosecuted the owner, and found clerk to read the motion. of Evansville. $700,000 in plastic bags hidden in his The legislative clerk read as follows: Dr. Cheatham began his career teaching math and biology at Taylor County bathroom, and they won that case. CLOTURE MOTION High School in 1965. He then served as These are just a few of the major We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- cases this office has worked on over the ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the a teaching assistant at Tennessee Tech last few years. It has been 890 days Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move and the University of Kentucky and as since we had a full-time boss, which to bring to a close debate on the motion to an assistant professor at Campbell Col- was due, in part, to the delay in filling proceed to Calendar No. 298, S. 1963, a bill to lege in North Carolina before landing the position of the Bureau of Alcohol, repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget at Campbellsville University in August Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It Act of 2013. of 1973. Ever since then, save for a sin- Harry Reid, Mark L. Pryor, Mark Begich, took nearly 1 year for this body to act gle year of leave during which he Kay R. Hagan, Jeanne Shaheen, Jack taught at Western Kentucky Univer- on that nomination because this body Reed, Brian Schatz, Christopher A. had not confirmed anyone for that full- Coons, Angus S. King, Jr., Bill Nelson, sity, Dr. Cheatham has taught math time job for 7 years. Richard J. Durbin, Tim Kaine, Robert and computer science at Campbells- After Operation Fast and Furious, P. Casey, Jr., Jeff Merkley, Debbie Sta- ville. In 1999, he was offered and accept- and the disaster with that case, it was benow, Barbara Boxer, Kirsten E. Gilli- ed the position of senior vice president finally decided that we need a full- brand for academic affairs. The university’s time, confirmed Director at the ATF. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- president, Dr. Michael V. Carter, re- Our U.S. attorney agreed to work at imous consent that the mandatory calls that it was ‘‘the very first deci- both jobs for 2 years and was finally quorum required under rule XXII be sion I made after becoming president.’’ confirmed. We finally have a nominee, waived and the vote on the motion to Dr. Cheatham’s excellence as an edu- and that person is now waiting. That is invoke cloture on the motion to pro- cator needs no validation aside from how we get to 890 days without a full- ceed to this matter occur at 5:30 p.m., the many successes and accomplish- time boss. Monday, February 10. ments of his students. Nevertheless, he The Senate has always served the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without has been honored for his service at people of Minnesota well in making objection, it is so ordered. Campbellsville University time and

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From suit manufacturing in Roch- University Student Government Asso- However, this bill is more than just ester to maple taps in the Adirondacks, ciation Challenger Award a year later. an agriculture bill; it is the bedrock of from dairies in the Central part of my In 1996, he received the Board of Advi- our food and agriculture policy for the state, to apple, pear, cherry and berry sors Academic Excellence Distin- next 5 years. The Farm Bill will drive growers in the Hudson valley, from the guished Professor award, and in 2002, our rural economy into the 21st Cen- wineries at end of Long Island to those he became a Campbellsville University tury by making investments not only near Niagara Falls, the industries that Distinguished Alumnus. in our farms, but in water, broadband, bring life to our rural communities will Despite his tireless devotion to and energy infrastructure. This bill be better because we passed this Farm teaching, Dr. Cheatham has also found provides opportunities to grow small Bill. Their crops will grow fuller and time to pursue his passions outside the business in rural communities, such as stronger, and so will our economy. classroom. Among his many extra-cur- helping a rural entrepreneur turn f grandma’s award winning jam into a ricular pursuits, he led the discussion AGRICULTURAL ACT OF 2014 on bringing the internet to Campbells- commercial product ready to be sold on ville University in 1994, and served as store shelves across the great state of Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Farm bill poli- president for the Consortium for Com- New York and across the country. This cies touch the lives of all Americans, puting in Small Colleges. He also farm bill pulls our rural and urban not just those who work in the agricultural sector. In addition to reauthor- served as the national president of communities ever closer, as it expands izing farm programs, this legislation Sigma Zeta, the science and math opportunities for farmers markets and deals with domestic and international honor society, and is on the board of food hubs to communities that for so food aid, conservation and the environ- directors at Taylor Regional Hospital. long have lacked access to local fresh Those who have crossed paths with food. ment, trade, rural development, renew- Dr. Cheatham—whether as one of his Another very important provision in able energy, forestry, and financial markets, among other issues. This students, as a colleague, as a fellow this bill that I would like to highlight year’s reauthorization presented an op- member of Frank’s Campbellsville Bap- is extension of the Wool Trust Fund. portunity to enact significant reforms tist Church, or as a friend—know just For more than a decade we have had in in these areas. While some progress how much he will be missed at Camp- place this successful program to pro- was made, I believe the bill falls short bellsville University. His lifelong com- tect the workers at American manufac- of its potential, and ultimately I could mitment to education and his devotion turers of men’s suits from an unfair trade anomaly. While we allow finished not support it. to bettering the lives of his students The farm bill takes an important suits to be imported into this country deserve the praise of this body. step toward reform by ending the long- duty-free from many countries, we im- Thus, I ask my Senate colleagues to standing practice of giving direct pay- pose a 25% duty on the fabrics that our join me in commending Dr. Cheatham ments to farmers of certain commodity domestic suit manufacturers must im- for an exemplary career and wishing crops regardless of whether they expe- port. This anomaly has acted as a huge him nothing but the best as he enjoys rienced losses or even planted a crop. It tax on companies that wanted to stay retirement with his wife, Shirley, his also tightens limits on the amount of and manufacture here in the United daughter, Tammy, and his grandson—a farm payments an individual can re- junior at Campbellsville University— States. Therefore, more than a decade ceive, expands crop insurance opportu- Drew. ago, we enacted the Wool Trust Fund nities for specialty and organic crops, f program to provide both duty refunds establishes conservation compliance as and licenses to import limited quan- THE AGRICULTURAL ACT a requirement for receiving premium tities of suiting fabrics at reduced du- insurance subsidies, and invests in Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, after ties. The combination of these steps rural broadband. more than a year of debate, negotia- helped to level the playing field and In spite of these successes, however, tion and compromise, the farm bill has keep manufacturing jobs from moving the farm bill does not do enough for finally been approved. This legislation abroad. Rhode Island families. is a win for the family farmers and The Farm Bill will extend and modify Of greatest concern to me, it cuts $8.6 rural economy that is at the heart of this program. For example, it will con- billion over 10 years from the Supple- Upstate New York. While the final solidate the duty refunds and duty re- mental Nutrition Assistance Program, product does not include everything ductions with the intention of main- SNAP, also known as food stamps. that we fought for, the farm bill’s pas- taining the same amount of benefits These cuts could reduce food stamp sage was of the utmost importance to for the same manufacturers as would benefits for as many as 850,000 house- New York. It maintains or grows scores have been achieved under the current holds across the country, including of programs for our dairies, fruit and program. While the program has been tens of thousands in Rhode Island. vegetable farmers, maple syrup pro- modified it continues its central pur- SNAP is our Nation’s most important ducers, rural development projects and pose—providing a mechanism to reduce antihunger program. In this chal- iconic New York companies like Hick- the tariff burden of companies that lenging economic climate, it is wrong ey Freeman in Rochester, NY. stay in the United States to manufac- to cut critical food-assistance funding. The farm bill is unique in that it ture apparel without harming the do- In addition, this farm bill, like its touches the lives of all Americans by mestic textile industry. predecessors, fails to provide adequate ensuring the health of our nation’s I am proud to say that one company support for our fishermen in Rhode Is- food supply. It does that by supporting that benefits from this program today, land and nationwide. Farm bill pro- our hard working farmers. The bill sup- and that will continue benefiting, is grams provide billions of dollars in sub- ports innovative agricultural research Hickey Freeman and its 410 employees sidies and technical assistance to farm- that helps make our farms some of the in Rochester, New York. I am proud to ers every year. In comparison, fisher- most productive on the planet. I am be a customer of this iconic brand. I men have little access to similar kinds proud that this will include the Acer am also proud to have stood up for of Federal assistance. Despite attempts Access and Development Program or these workers by helping establish this to correct this inequity, fishermen re- Maple Tap Act, which will provide program more than a decade ago and main second-class citizens when it grants to promote maple tapping and extending it through the years. I am comes to Federal support. research across New York. This bill certain that the provisions of this bill Finally, American agriculture makes common sense reforms like will be implemented as intended so springs from the richness of our land

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.049 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S814 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 and natural resources, and the farm being towed to Brownsville, TX, to be had to be approved by the appropriate state bill has long supported programs to physically dismembered, her legacy, educational agency or by the Administrator conserve and protect those resources. the bonds forged, and memories created of the Veterans Administration. As the harmful effects of climate among shipmates will live forever. I So you see, the dreaded ‘‘voucher,’’ which change become more prevalent, our ag- bid her a final ‘‘fair winds and fol- raises the hackles of the K–12 establishment, was the very foundation of federal funding ricultural policy should reflect the lowing seas.’’ for colleges and universities for seventy threat posed to farming and food pro- f years. duction by these changes. In this farm Last week I introduced a bill to give fed- bill, ‘‘climate change’’ and ‘‘extreme HIGHER EDUCATION eral money to elementary and secondary stu- weather’’ are hardly mentioned. Con- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, dents in the same way we do with the G.I. gress can start by opening the Regional earlier this week I spoke to the Na- Bill, Pell Grants and student loans—let the Conservation Partnership Program to tional Association of Independent Col- money follow students to the schools they climate change adaptation and mitiga- leges and Universities. I ask unani- choose. If you just take 41 percent of the federal dollars we are already spending on K–12 tion projects. mous consent that a copy of my re- The farm bill is important and wide- education, you can turn that into $2,100 marks be printed in the RECORD. scholarships for 21 million low-income chil- ranging legislation. Unfortunately, the There being no objection, the mate- dren. conference report leaves out essential rial was ordered to be printed in the But as you can imagine, these Pell Grants protections for low-income Americans, RECORD as follows: for Kids created an uproar from the K–12 es- hard-hit fisheries, and precious natural NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT tablishment. My response was, if vouchers resources. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES helped created the best system of colleges in f A few weeks ago, the National Conference the world, why don’t we try it for our of State Legislators gave me an award—for schools? THE USS FORRESTAL defending the 10th Amendment. It’s the first But back to the history of federal involve- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, today time in ten years they were able to give that ment in higher education. marks the last voyage of the Ex-USS award. There hasn’t been much protection of After the G.I. Bill, the number of Ameri- Forrestal, the world’s first supercarrier. the 10th Amendment going on in Wash- cans enrolled in college more than doubled in just six years between 1943 and 1949. On this occasion, I believe it is fitting ington. As grateful as I am for both awards, the award that I am working even harder to Then came the Korean G.I. Bill in 1952. to recognize the ship and all who sailed earn is one for deregulating and simplifying And this brought more federal regulation. on her in service to a grateful nation. the federal role in higher education. The Korean G.I. Bill specified that institu- Launched almost 60 years ago in New- If I were to earn that, it would be the first tions of higher education needed to be ac- port News, VA, she was named after time in American history that honor had credited by a federally recognized accreditor former Navy Secretary and first Sec- been bestowed. Truth is, for a long time it in order for a veteran student to use their retary of Defense James Forrestal. wasn’t needed. benefits. Forrestal represented American inge- The federal government didn’t begin to Still it was not much regulation. Only a nuity and shipbuilding excellence, inte- focus on colleges and universities—almost single page of paper. grating operational needs, and engi- all of them private at the time—until 1862 By the way, in 1952, roughly 35 percent of when President Lincoln signed the Morrill students were graduating from high school neering insight that created the first Act. That Act provided each state with 30,000 steam catapult, angled flight deck, and and only 6 percent were completing college. acres of federal land for each member in Now move ahead to Sputnik in the late use of optical landing systems. their congressional delegation. States were During her 38 years of active service, 1950s. Congress passed the National Defense then required to sell the land and use the Education Act that created the first federal Forrestal and its attached air wings proceeds to fund public colleges that focused loan program in order for students to attend were involved in missions around the on agriculture, engineering, and military college. Between 1952 and 1965, college enroll- globe. At the beginning of her sea life, science. States were expected to contribute ment increased from more than 2.1 million to she was sent to the eastern Mediterra- to the maintenance of its land-grant institu- nearly 6 million (almost 30 percent of the 18– nean during the Suez and Lebanon Cri- tion as well as to provide its buildings. But 24-year-old population). Congress was otherwise sparse on advice for Still, after 100 years of federal involve- ses and over the course of her service how to establish these institutions and there ment, there were not many rules and regula- life was involved in dozens of NATO op- was little federal intervention. tions. erations, overseas deployments, patrol The federal government didn’t focus much missions, and strategic port visits more on higher education again until 1944, This brings us to 1965 and the passage of around the Atlantic and Sixth Fleets. when Congress passed the G.I. Bill. This in- the Higher Education Act. She was ‘‘home’’ to thousands of the cluded federal financial assistance to help Now here is the problem. Congress has re- authorized the Higher Education Act eight Nation’s finest sailors and aviators this any veteran who served at least 90 days between December 1941 and 1946 pay for college times since 1965. With each reauthorization country has ever known. came many well-intentioned good ideas and Forrestal’s contributions to the war or vocational training programs at the public or private institution of their choice. another stack of additional regulations. The effort in Vietnam are well documented. This even included high schools. The big laws and regulations have piled so high since Unfortunately, so is the terrible fire news here was not just the new federal 1965 that I voted against the 2008 reauthor- that engulfed the flight deck on July money, but the way it was spent. Instead of ization because the stack of regulations was 29, 1967, killing 134 shipmates, injuring establishing a Washington program for col- as tall as I was then and I believed that a 161 more, and destroying more than 20 leges serving the needs of veterans, the fed- new bill would eventually double that stack. aircraft. I will never forget when that eral money followed veterans to the college Here is a concrete example of unnecessary complication in the higher education sys- Zuni rocket hit my A–4 Skyhawk after of their choice. tem: the application for federal aid. it was accidentally fired from across Not all of the independent private colleges thought this was such a good idea. The presi- It is a ten-page document that asks more the flight deck, rupturing the fuel tank dent of the University of Chicago said the than 100 questions and is accompanied by a and setting that horrific, costly fire. G.I. Bill would turn universities into an 72-page instruction booklet. I will always remember and honor ‘‘educational hobo jungle.’’ This is considered a victory in Washington. my brave comrades who died in the The only limitation on choice of institu- I know that when I came here 11 years ago, Forrestal fire. Although the ship is tion for those using the G.I. Bill was that it I was determined to simplify this application

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:24 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.004 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S815 form. So were many other senators. And this o Colorado Christian University They will have questions, and they are en- is the result. o American University titled to have questions. Last year Congress Despite well-meaning intentions over the o Hiram College. appropriated $33 billion in taxpayer dollars years, our system has become too com- In addition, Congress has provided $1 mil- for Pell Grants, more than $100 billion in plicated and burdensome. It wastes time and lion to the National Research Council to loans and $38 billion for university-sponsored dollars that ought to be spent helping stu- conduct a study on overregulation of higher research. dents. education funding for which I have fought We’ll need allies to make progress, and if So today, I am here to ask for your help. I since the last reauthorization of the Higher you tell your elected representatives what want to reverse this trend of piling on layer Education Act in 2008. you are doing and exactly how to deregulate after layer. So we have a bipartisan group of senators higher education, I bet they will listen. To begin with, I have asked my staff to and a task force which has its first meeting Let me give you an example of why this is consider drafting a new Higher Education next week and a National Research Council worth your time, the story behind the Amer- Act from scratch. Start all over. Include ev- $1 million study to help us doour job. ica COMPETES legislation. erything that needs to be included and con- But we need one more thing: your help. In 2005, I was sitting at a Senate Budget sider new regulations that need to be writ- Ronald Reagan once said that the eight Committee hearing and I was worried about ten. This is not an ideological exercise. It is most dangerous words were: ‘‘I’m from Wash- how all the Medicaid and Medicare spending an effort to clean out the clutter. Call it a ington and I’m here to help.’’ was going to squeeze out investments in edu- long-delayed spring cleaning. Well, I’m from Tennessee. So, while I may cation. So, that afternoon, I walked over to The Senate education committee has be here in Washington, I am here instead to the National Academy of Sciences and said, begun to hold hearings on the reauthoriza- ask for YOUR help. ‘‘I believe if you’ll tell Congress 10 things in tion of the Higher Education Act. The task force needs to hear specific exam- priority order that Congress would need to Chairman HARKIN and I have worked close- ples of rules and regulations that are no do in order to help make us more competi- ly together on these hearings and the chair- longer needed, overly burdensome, costly, tive in the world, I believe Congress would do man has been very thoughtful in how we are and confusing. it.’’ approaching them. I would suggest that you do it in the easi- The Academy created a very good group At a recent financial aid hearing, here is est, most specific and practical way. Start led by Norm Augustine of Lockheed Martin what the witnesses told us and they all told with the easiest thing that will make the and produced a report called ‘‘Rising Above us the same thing: most difference and save the most money the Gathering Storm.’’ It had 20 specific sug- o The application for a Pell Grant could be and time that would be better spent on stu- gestions in priority order—Congress enacted reduced to a post-card by collecting only in- dents, and make that first. And the next one, about 2/3 of them, and within 4 to 5 years, come and family size second. In every case, make it as specific as funded most of them. o The federal aid system should consist of possible. You’re the experts. You know In other words, the point I’m trying to get one grant, one loan, and one tax credit what’s happening at your institutions. across here is that most ideas in Washington o Students should know how much the fed- Send your specific recommendations to fail for lack of the specific idea. eral government will invest in them in their this organization (NAICU), my staff, and di- You’ll be surprised that the more specific junior year of high school rectly to Chancellor Zeppos. you are, the more likely things are to get o We can use social media to reach those in But I would also like to recommend that done. middle school about potential aid opportuni- you share these with your home state sen- Now, I am among the converted. ties ators and representatives. I believe we have the best system of col- Now sometimes I’ve said that you don’t leges and universities in the world. We were told that these four big ideas need to come to Washington, and sometimes Despite that, you will hear me urging you would: I get in trouble for saying that, but it’s true. to focus on worker training, to stop this o Save money In fact, it’s better if you see them at home. business of shutting down such valuable as- o Reduce regulation Think about it. Here they’ve all flown to sets during the summer, and to confront dis- o Increase access for low-income, disadvan- Washington, they think the plane flight turbing political correctness. taged students somehow made them smarter, they’re away In the history of the world, universities To take these ideas and others and put from their grounding, and they’re busy. They have changed less than any other institu- them into law, I have created a Task Force have lots to do here. tion. But in the Internet age, they will need on Government Regulation of Higher Edu- Now, you all have flown up here and spent to change more. You need to learn from the cation. a lot of money to get here, and you’re doing same lesson that applied to the American I am joined in this by Senator Mikulski, the right thing—that’s a good thing, it’s automobile companies in the 1960s and 1970s Senator Burr, and Senator Bennet; Brit helpful, it’s appreciated, it’s important. which nearly led to their demise. Kirwan of the University of Maryland Sys- But let me tell you something that’s more So my mission today is to deregulate and tem and Nick Zeppos of Vanderbilt Univer- important. Take ten people from your con- simplify the federal role in higher education. sity have agreed to co-chair this task force. gressional district and ask to see your con- To do this, I need your help. First, to suggest And 14 other college presidents, university gressman or congresswoman at his or her concrete examples of overregulation. Second, system heads, and other leaders representing district office. Or go see your senator in his to remind your elected representatives of the all sectors in higher education will work state office. You’ll have more to say, it will importance of autonomy and the market- with the American Council on Education to: cost you a lot less to travel, they’ll have place that has created the best higher edu- o Identify duplicative or unnecessary regu- more time to hear you, and it will make a cation system in the world. lations much bigger difference. And if all of that effort earns the award for o Determine the cost of complying with Visit them at home! deregulation and simplification of higher federal regulation Tell them that you are forwarding a list of education, I will gladly share it with each of o And offer suggestions for improving the duplicative, unnecessary rules and regula- you. current structure of regulating. tions affecting higher education that you have identified for elimination. f Other members of NAICU serving on this Explain to them the importance on institu- panel include: tional autonomy, the accreditation process RECOGNIZING JEANNE HULIT o Hartwick College (which has done tre- and the marketplace that produces competi- mendous work in this area already) tion allowing students to choose schools and Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I rise o Tennessee Independent Colleges and Uni- why this has helped to create the best sys- today to ask my colleagues to join me versities Association tem of higher education in the world. in recognizing Jeanne Hulit, who is

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:27 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.062 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S816 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 leaving her position as Acting Admin- HONORING MAINE VETERANS The mission of Wreaths Across Amer- istrator of the U.S. Small Business Ad- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise ica is to ‘‘Remember, Honor, Teach.’’ ministration tomorrow. Ms. Hulit is re- today to honor the men and women In addition to honoring America’s fall- turning to the private sector after who have defended America with their en, the group seeks to promote aware- more than 4 years of service to her service and to bring to the attention of ness of the sacrifices made by service- country at SBA. She stepped up last my colleagues some of the many out- members through various veterans’ year when former Administrator Karen standing ways in which citizens of events and wreath laying ceremonies Mills stepped down, staying on for Maine are honoring those who served at State Houses and the U.S. Capitol. longer than anticipated to ensure that and, in some cases, gave their lives for These solemn ceremonies allow us the the government agency responsible for our country. opportunity to pause and remember helping America’s nearly 28 million U.S. Marine Corps Maj. David Cote, a the many men and women who have small businesses had the leadership it Maine native, recently established the died to preserve our freedoms, and they needed. We should thank her for hon- Summit Project, a living tribute to re- encourage us to instruct younger gen- oring her commitment to America’s member and memorialize each Maine entrepreneurs. erations so that those sacrifices are servicemember who has been killed in never forgotten. Prior to assuming the role of Acting the line of duty since September 11, Administrator, Ms. Hulit served as As- 2001. For those veterans who have re- sociate Administrator for SBA’s Office As part of this living memorial, turned home from war, our Nation of Capital Access since February 2012, Major Cote has traveled across Maine must ensure that we facilitate their where she was responsible for advising to visit with the families of the fallen. transition to life as civilians. In many SBA Administrator Karen Mills and He has asked each family to search for cases, these veterans have suffered se- overseeing the agency’s loan programs. a stone to represent their loved one vere injuries and need further assist- During her tenure at SBA, the agency who gave his or her life so we could live ance. The third effort I highlight today saw its two highest years of small busi- in peace. From backyards and fishing focuses on one veteran’s effort to en- ness lending on record. holes to national forests and lakeside courage other veterans. Ms. Hulit’s service at SBA began in camps, these stones have been hand- 2009 when she was appointed to serve as U.S. Army SSG Travis Mills was on picked from across Maine to represent SBA’s New England Regional Adminis- his third tour of duty in Afghanistan each fallen hero. when he was critically injured by an trator. As Regional Administrator, she Beginning this Memorial Day and an- improvised explosive device while on was responsible for carrying out SBA’s nually thereafter, Major Cote will lead patrol. As a result, Travis lost portions core mission of assisting small busi- commemorative tribute hikes, in nesses with the ‘‘three C’s’’—capital, which volunteers will each carry a of both legs and both arms. He is one of contracting and counseling—in six New stone in honor of a specific fallen serv- just five quadruple-amputees from the England States. icemember. During these hiking expe- wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to sur- Prior to joining SBA, Ms. Hulit spent ditions, the memories of the fallen, revive their injuries. 18 years in banking, serving as senior vice president for commercial lending counted by widows, mothers, fathers, While Travis recovered at Walter at Citizens Bank, vice president and and friends, will be shared with the Reed Medical Center, he dreamed of middle market lender at KeyBank, and hikers embarking on their journey to providing a camp in Maine as a recre- manager of KeyBank’s International the summit of mountains in Maine. ation center for disabled veterans and Banking Division. Prior to that, she The Summit Project was launched to their families—an affordable place served as deputy director of the Inter- help the families who have suffered which would provide much-needed national Division at the Maine Depart- such painful losses truly heal, and to quality time for families to spend to- ment of Economic and Community De- ensure that the experiences of these he- gether. Through the assistance of Dean velopment. Ms. Hulit has also held a roes inspire a new generation of patri- Lachance, executive director of the number of civic and economic leader- ots. It will honor the heroism and pa- Bread of Life Ministries, Travis was ship roles, including her tenure as a triotism of those who gave all for our connected with Joel and Crista founder and chair of the Maine Inter- country since 9/11 and will ensure that Lavenson, co-owners of Kennebec national Trade Center and her service their stories and sacrifices are added to Camp’s Maine Golf & Tennis Academy. as chair for the University of Southern Maine’s proud history of duty to coun- Together, they transformed their vi- Maine Board of Visitors. try. sion into a reality, creating the Na- Ms. Hulit’s experience in both the In another unique effort, which start- tional Veterans Family Center, where public and private sector and her ex- ed 23 years ago in Maine and which has wounded veterans and their families pertise in lending gave her unique in- now spread to include the entire United can enjoy much needed rest and relax- sight into the importance of getting States and beyond, thousands of volun- ation while participating in outdoor capital into the hands of entre- teers each year have the opportunity activities that include fishing, boating, preneurs. This came across clearly in to recognize the ultimate sacrifice and archery. her success at SBA. During her time at made by our brave servicemembers by We must never forget the sacrifices SBA, the agency supported more than participating in Wreaths Across Amer- that have been made by all generations $126 billion in lending to more than ica. This annual effort, which provides of veterans, as well as those who still 260,000 small businesses and entre- holiday wreaths to mark the graves of serve. I am proud that Maine has a preneurs. This includes two record fallen servicemembers, was begun by years of delivering more than $30 bil- Morrill and Karen Worcester of Har- long history of great patriots who have lion annually in loans in fiscal year rington, ME. died in the service of their country. 2011 and fiscal year 2012 and more than On December 14, 2013, approximately Low on ammunition and men, Joshua $29 billion in 2013. one dozen tractor-trailer trucks laden Chamberlain courageously led the Later this month, Ms. Hulit will be with 143,000 ‘‘remembrance wreaths,’’ charge at Little Round Top at the Bat- moving back home to Maine and tak- all proudly made in Maine, were es- tle of Gettysburg. MSG Gary Gordon ing a job at Northeast Bank. While it is corted to Arlington National Cemetery demonstrated great bravery during the tough to see the SBA lose such a tal- by the Maine State Police and Patriot Battle of Mogadishu in 1992, which led ented and loyal public servant and Guard Riders. Numerous volunteers to his receiving the Medal of Honor. America’s small businesses lose a tire- spent the morning placing the wreaths The brave Americans who have made less advocate, I am happy to see her on the headstones of deceased veterans the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom get to return home to pursue this great and reflecting on their courage, self- are no longer with us, but through ef- opportunity. I wish her all the best in lessness, and sacrifice. All told, forts like The Summit Project, this and future endeavors, and I ask Wreaths Across America shipped more Wreaths Across America, and the Na- my colleagues to join me in thanking than 470,000 wreaths to adorn veterans’ tional Veterans Family Center, we can her for her loyal and dedicated service graves in all 50 States and around the honor their sacrifice and ensure that at SBA. world. their legacies live on.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.034 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S817 2014 OLYMPIANS in freestyle sprint during the 2006 Win- Mr. President, Vermont is very proud Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I rise ter Olympics and finished off the 2012– of the athletes who will be competing today to commend the Vermonters who 2013 season ranked as the fifth fastest in Sochi, and I would like to join the will be representing the United States sprinter in the world. Outside of train- citizens of my state to wish them the in the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, ing for this year’s Winter Olympics, best of luck at the 2014 Olympic Winter Russia. Vermont has a long tradition Andy works with kids at the New Eng- Games. Bring home the gold! of excellence in winter sports that we land Nordic Ski Association to intro- f duce the sport to a new audience. owe partly to our State’s cold climate OLYMPIANS and mountainous terrain, but also to Hannah Teter, from Belmont, VT, won a gold medal in the halfpipe event Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, I join an outdoor spirit that dates back gen- with citizens across the Granite State erations. I would like to acknowledge at the 2006 Winter Olympics and a silver medal in 2010 in Vancouver. In true in saying ‘‘good luck’’ to the out- these athletes individually and wish Vermont fashion, Hannah is very ac- standing New Hampshire athletes who them the best of luck in pursuing the tive in her community and charitable will be among those representing the gold. United States in the 2014 Winter Olym- Sophie Caldwell, from Peru, VT, will causes, combining her prize money with proceeds from maple syrup sales pic Games in Sochi, Russia, which be competing for the United States in begin this week. It is an impressive cross-country skiing. Sophie was a to start a charity called ‘‘Hannah’s Gold’’ which builds schools and fresh group that brings great pride to our five-time All-American at Dartmouth State. College, and received a degree in psy- water infrastructure in a village in rural Kenya. Nick Alexander of Lebanon is com- chology and plans to go back to school Ida Sargent, from Barton, VT, is a peting in ski jumping. After his im- to pursue a career in either psychology cross-country skier who is also a mem- pressive performance at the Conti- or education. ber of the Craftsbury Green Racing nental Cup Competitions, we look for- Hannah Dreissigacker, from Morris- Project. After finishing her cross-coun- ward to seeing him soar through the ville, VT, is a member of the try skiing career, Ida hopes to become air in Sochi. Craftsbury Green Racing Project, a a physical therapist. At age 18, Center Conway native group of elite athletes who are com- Liz Stephen, from East Montpelier, Sean Doherty is the youngest member mitted to pursuing an environmentally VT, switched from alpine to cross- of the 2014 U.S. Olympic biathlon team. conscious lifestyle. Hannah will be country skiing midway through her Nick Fairall of New London grew up competing in the biathlon in Sochi. tenure at Burke Mountain Academy. enjoying skiing, lacrosse, soccer and Kelly Clark, from West Dover, VT, is Liz took first place in two events at many other sports, but his true passion is ski jumping. This year we will get to one of the most successful the 2008 U.S. National Championships. watch him jump for the gold in Sochi. snowboarders to ever compete. She won Since her last trip to the Winter Olym- a gold medal in the halfpipe event at Andover’s Kris Freeman is a veteran pics in 2010, she finished atop the po- Olympian having competed in the 2002, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake dium at the Swiss National Champion- City, and a bronze medal at the 2010 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics. This ship in 2012 and finished fifth in the 10k year, we will cheer him on again as he games in Vancouver. In addition to her freestyle at the 2013 World Ski Cham- success on the slopes, Kelly has given competes in the cross-country skiing pionships. Liz enjoys mountain biking event. back to her community by starting a and takes classes at Westminster Col- foundation that provides scholarships Competing in slopestyle lege. snowboarding is 2012 world champion to athletes from disadvantaged back- Mikaela Shiffrin, from East Burke, grounds. Chas Guldemond from Laconia. This VT, will compete for the United States will be his first time competing on the Susan Dunklee, from Craftsbury, VT, in alpine skiing. Mikaela is an eight- will be competing for the United States Olympic stage. time World Cup slalom medalist. Sixteen-year-old Hanover native in the biathlon. Susan placed fifth in Mikaela is the first non-European to the World Championship’s Individual Julia Krass grew up skiing at the re- win four World Cup slalom races in one cently reopened Whaleback Mountain race in Ruhpolding, Germany, and tied season. When she isn’t competing, she in Enfield. We wish her the best of luck for the best score of those U.S. female also enjoys playing tennis and soccer. as she competes in Sochi’s inaugural biathletes competing. Susan, like Ms. Ty Walker, from Stowe, VT, has slopestyle skiing event, the newest Dreissigacker, is also a member of the made a significant impact on women’s kind of freestyle skiing. Craftsbury Green Racing Project, slopestyle snowboarding. Ty has won World renowned alpine skier Bode which promotes sustainability and en- the Burton European Open Junior Jam Miller of Franconia will be competing durance sports. three times in a row from 2009–2011. In in his fifth Winter Olympic Games the Lindsey Jacobellis, from Stratton, 2013, when she was just 16, she finished sixth American athlete to do so. This VT, started competing in snowboard fifth at the FIS World Snowboarding year, the decorated Olympian will go cross competitions when she was 11 and Championship. Off the snow, Ty is a for his sixth alpine skiing Olympic has risen to become a dominant force straight-A student and loves to jump medal. in the sport. Lindsay won a silver on trampolines. North Conway resident Leanne medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Alex Deibold, from Manchester, VT, Smith, who competed in the 2010 Olym- Turin, and is an eight-time champion will compete in his first Olympics as a pics in Vancouver, is returning to the in snowboardcross at the Winter X snowboardcross competitor. Alex fin- Olympics to compete in several alpine Games. ished second in the 2013 World Cup skiing events, including downhill, sla- Hannah Kearney, from Norwich, VT, championship in Sochi, Russia. Alex lom, giant slalom, super G, and super is one of the top freestyle mogul com- also made finals at four out of five combined. petitors in the world, having won a World Cup starts in 2013. When he is off The University of New Hampshire’s gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics the slopes, Alex enjoys rock climbing, head hockey coach, Katey Stone, will in Vancouver. I wish her the best of surfing, and mountain biking. make history in Sochi as the first luck in defending her Olympic title. Jacqueline Hernandez, from London- woman to lead a U.S. Olympic hockey Devin Logan, from West Dover, VT, derry, VT will compete for the United team. We will be rooting for her to lead is a freeskier who will be competing in States in snowboardcross. Jacqueline is her players to victory. the slopestyle and halfpipe events. Dur- a seven-time World Cup top-10 finisher. D.J. Montigny, who grew up in ing her rookie season, she finished sec- In her spare time, she enjoys riding Dover, will coach three U.S. athletes in ond in the halfpipe event at the U.S. motorcycles, swimming, and boating. women’s slopestyle skiing. Good luck Championships and earned her first Nolan Kasper, from Warren, VT, will to D.J. as he advises members of Team U.S. halfpipe skiing title at the age of compete for the United States in alpine USA before they head down the slopes 15. skiing. Nolan competed in the 2010 to compete. Andy Newell, from Shaftsbury, VT, is Winter Olympic Games and placed 24th Additionally, several athletes from a cross-country skier who has been rac- in men’s slalom. In addition, Nolan en- around the U.S. who have been edu- ing since the age of five. He placed 16th joys ice skating and playing soccer. cated and trained in New Hampshire

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.056 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S818 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 have been selected to compete for Art grew up in Newark, NJ, the son As Art once said, ‘‘What we do here Team USA in various events. Con- of a Russian upholsterer father and a matters.’’ He knew that few are as for- gratulations to hockey players Gillian Polish seamstress mother. As a boy, tunate as he and Liz had been. Art and Apps, Kacey Bellamy and James Van Art lived across the street from a pub- Liz gave to Montana’s communities Riemsdy; alpine skiers David lic library, where he spent countless generously and quietly. They sought to Chodounsky, Julia Ford, Nolan Kasper, hours devouring its offerings. The local leave the world a better place than Mikaela Shiffrin and Andrew library was a second home to Art. It they found it, and they pursued this Weibrecht; cross country skiers Ida gave him the chance to expand his ho- goal without pretension. In fact, Art Sargent and Sophie Caldwell; freestyle rizons and dream of opportunities and and Liz could often be found down at skier Hannah Kearney; and Hannah lives that he had never before imag- the Windbag Saloon in Helena, quietly Dreissigacker, Susan Dunklee and Sara ined. eating cheeseburgers in an old frontier Studebaker, who will compete in the Art, with his wife of almost 50 years, brothel. biathlon. Liz Claiborne, built a Fortune 500 fash- Liz is buried at the Triple 8 Ranch in Each of these world-class athletes ion empire—the first to be headed by a Montana, in an unmarked gravesite in and coaches has made it to Sochi as a woman. Art was utterly devoted to Liz. a ‘‘Liz Red’’ urn. Art planned to be bur- result of hours of dedication, persever- They were deeply in love and they were ied next to her, returning to rest in the ance and hard work. They have put in inseparable. Together, they made high State where they both gave so much to long hours at the gym, on the slopes or fashion affordable and revolutionized so many. I know he will be missed.∑ the ice, hoping that one day their the fashion industry. While Art and Liz ∑ Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, today I Olympic dreams come true. may be known for their exploits in the wish to honor the life and legacy of Ar- I know all Granite Staters are so in- fashion world, Montanans know, and thur ‘‘Art’’ Ortenberg, an apparel man- credibly proud of this talented group of love, them for their unassuming gen- ufacturer and conservationist, who athletes and I look forward to cheering erosity and deep sense of community. passed away yesterday in New York them on as they go for the gold in Art and Liz first came to Montana City. Sochi. seeking a respite from the rigors of the Art and his late wife, designer Liz f business world in Montana’s wide-open Claiborne, founded Liz Claiborne in spaces. Once there, they made Montana 1976. After incredible early success, the REMEMBERING STEPHEN their home. company went public and soon ap- MACHCINSKI AND JAMES Art and Liz loved Montana as deeply peared on the Fortune 500 list of Amer- DICKERMAN as any Montanan. And, as John ica’s biggest industrial firms. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today Steinbeck famously recognized, it’s dif- Fourteen years after the creation of I wish to honor the service and the ficult to analyze love when you are in Liz Claiborne, Art and Liz retired from memory of two Ohio firefighters, Pri- it. To Art, the slow, switchbacking day-to-day management of their fash- vate Stephen A. Machcinski and Pri- country highway on the way to his Tri- ion company and chose to start a foun- vate James Dickman of the Toledo ple 8 Ranch was ‘‘a glorious, intoxi- dation dedicated to conservation. The Fire Department. Like so many of the cating drive,’’ the road ‘‘traversing Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg Foun- men and women who serve as first re- [the] landscape in serpentine coils.’’ dation supports projects in the United sponders in our country, these two men I don’t think anyone has so lovingly States, Europe, and Central and South knew that every day, they were putting described Route 279’s slow crawl over America, but their main focus is on Af- their lives on the line to keep their the Continental Divide, and it shows rica. To this day, the foundation con- community—their friends and neigh- the depth of Art’s affection for Mon- tinues to support efforts to save the bors—safe. When things were at their tana. jaguar, the tiger, and the African ele- worst, they were at their best. When But Art’s deep love for Montana phant. others needed help, they were there to didn’t stop at mere admiration for our Art also had a particular passion for give it. When others ran out, they ran outdoors—it spawned action. Indeed, the American West, spending much of in. Art and Liz were philanthropists in the his time over the past 25 years on his Tragically, Private Machcinski and true sense of the word: They loved the ranch in Condon, MT. Art and Liz pro- Private Dickman gave their lives in people and communities of Montana. vided assistance to the Seeley Lake El- the line of duty, doing the job they They adopted Montana as their home, ementary School, helped Pyramid loved, the one they were trained and and they gave generously of their time, Lumber in Seeley Lake convert to a prepared to do, while fighting an apart- their energy, and their resources. more efficient mill operation, and sup- ment complex fire in Toledo, OH, on Art and Liz wanted to open doors for ported public radio, Humanities Mon- January 26, 2014. But although they are young Montanans in the way that the tana, the Canyon Creek Fire Depart- gone, we will not forget them. Today, local library did for Art. Together, ment, the Helena Public Library, and we honor their sacrifice and remember they started preschools and music pro- the Montana Wildlife Federation. these fallen heroes who put themselves grams in small mountain towns, saved As we bid farewell to Art, we recog- in harm’s way for the good of their local libraries from closure, and loaned nize that he was a true pioneer for the family, their friends, their neighbors, money to a local timber mill so that it fashion industry and a leader in the and the entire Toledo community. could make downpayments on new conservation community. Mr. President, for their commitment equipment. They encouraged our young My thoughts and prayers are with to saving lives, protecting the public, people to take pride in their home- Art’s partner, Cathy Horyn; his son, and willingness to make the ultimate towns through the Montana Heritage Neil; daughter, Nancy; stepson, Alex- sacrifice, I would like to recognize Pri- Project, fostering a sense of commu- ander Schultz; and all of his family and vate Stephen A. Machcinski and Pri- nity in a generation of students. many friends.∑ vate James Dickman. We will continue Art and Liz recognized the impor- f tance of providing our young people to keep these two men and their fami- TRIBUTE TO JEFF NELSON lies in our thoughts and prayers. with an opportunity to dream and grow, just like that Newark library had ∑ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. f done for Art. President, today I wish to congratulate ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Art and Liz also cared deeply about Jeff Nelson on his well-earned retire- conservation, funding projects to re- ment after nearly 40 years of service at store the Blackfoot River, reintroduce East River Electric Cooperative in REMEMBERING ARTHUR ‘‘ART’’ endangered species, and conserve valu- Madison, SD, including 23 years as ORTENBERG able habitat and public lands. They General Manager. ∑ Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, today I recognized that Montana’s public lands Jeff’s wealth of knowledge and wish to remember the life of a dear are our greatest assets and the impor- friendly demeanor have helped him de- friend of mine, and Montana’s, Art tance of preserving our outdoor herit- velop close relationships with his col- Ortenberg. age for future generations. leagues and with community leaders

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G06FE6.054 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S819 throughout our State. He has been a interacted with others from different EXECUTIVE AND OTHER tireless advocate for the population cultures, gaining a better under- COMMUNICATIONS served by East River, and deeply en- standing of their values and ideas. The following communications were gaged in discussions of energy and eco- Since its inception, AIFS has pro- laid before the Senate, together with nomic development policy for decades. vided this educational opportunity to accompanying papers, reports, and doc- As he has worked with me and my staff over 1.5 million people. In fact, over uments, and were referred as indicated: over the years, his input has always 800,000 American high school or college EC–4560. A communication from the Direc- been appreciated and valued. He leaves aged students have broadened their ho- tor, Office of Government Ethics, transmit- behind an undeniable legacy of rizons by traveling abroad in struc- ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to thoughtful and progressive leadership. tured educational programs. Whether competitions initiated or conducted in fiscal Jeff’s work has left a mark on many it is through faculty-led educational year 2013; to the Committee on Homeland Se- facets of energy policy. Under his ten- travel programs or college semester/ curity and Governmental Affairs. ure as General Manager, East River has summer study abroad programs, young EC–4561. A communication from the Prin- received national recognition, being Americans have gained unique insights cipal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Of- named the 2013 Wind Energy Coopera- into a world that is rapidly shrinking. fice of Legislative Affairs, Department of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- tive of the Year by the Energy Depart- Mr. President, I congratulate the port relative to the Improper Payments ment. He undertook the daunting task leadership of AIFS for its tireless pur- Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of establishing a load-management sys- suit of its goal of achieving a greater of 2012 (IPERIA); to the Committee on Home- tem, the largest in the world at the global understanding. Working closely land Security and Governmental Affairs. time of its implementation. He also with the U.S. Department of State, EC–4562. A communication from the Asso- looked out for the unique interests of AIFS’ programs have positively ciate General Counsel for General Law, De- rural South Dakota in discussions of changed the way their participants partment of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a hydropower access and in helping the view the world as well as their place ∑ vacancy in the position of Inspector General, ethanol industry gain a foothold. within it. Office of Inspector General, Department of It is also important to note the vital f Homeland Security, received during adjourn- economic development work Jeff has ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- been involved in through the Rural MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT dent of the Senate on January 31, 2014; to the Electric Economic Development, Messages from the President of the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- REED, Fund. The REED Fund has been ernmental Affairs. United States were communicated to EC–4563. A communication from the Acting crucial for the establishment or expan- the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his sion of many South Dakota businesses Director, National Science Foundation, secretaries. transmitting, pursuant to law, the Uniform and his work in this area has facili- f Resource Locator (URL) for the Founda- tated an improved rural economy. tion’s fiscal year 2013 Agency Financial Re- He has been active in public service EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED port; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- in his personal time, as well, using his rity and Governmental Affairs. expertise to make continued contribu- As in executive session the Presiding EC–4564. A communication from the Dis- tions to his community and our state. Officer laid before the Senate messages trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, pur- This service includes serving as Chair from the President of the United suant to law, reports entitled, ‘‘Audit of the of the National Rural Electric Coopera- States submitting sundry nominations Office of the People’s Counsel Agency Fund tive Association’s Power and Water Re- which were referred to the appropriate for Fiscal Year 2009,’’ ‘‘Audit of the Office of the People’s Counsel Agency Fund for Fiscal sources Committee and Board Presi- committees. (The messages received today are Year 2010,’’ ‘‘Audit of the Office of the Peo- dent of the South Dakota Wind Energy ple’s Counsel Agency Fund for Fiscal Year Association, among other commit- printed at the end of the Senate pro- 2011,’’ and ‘‘Audit of the Office of the Peo- ments. ceedings.) ple’s Counsel Agency Fund for Fiscal Year Beyond his commendable career, I f 2012’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- also take this opportunity to thank rity and Governmental Affairs. Jeff, and his wife Trudi for their years MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE EC–4565. A communication from the Board Members, Railroad Retirement Board, trans- of friendship to me and Barbara. It was At 12:42 p.m., a message from the House of mitting, pursuant to law, the Railroad Re- Representatives, delivered by Mr. Novotny, also a pleasure having Jeff and Trudi’s tirement Board’s Performance and Account- one of its reading clerks, announced that the son, Erik, serve as a valuable member ability Report for fiscal year 2013, including House has passed the following bills, in of my staff for many years. the Office of Inspector General’s Auditor’s which it requests the concurrence of the Sen- Though he will be missed at East Report; to the Committee on Homeland Se- ate: curity and Governmental Affairs. River, I know that Jeff will continue to H.R. 3590. An act to protect and enhance EC–4566. A communication from the Chair- be engaged in policymaking and serv- opportunities for recreational hunting, fish- man of the Council of the District of Colum- ice projects. Once again, I am pleased ing, and shooting, and for other purposes. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report to recognize Jeff for his many years of H.R. 3964. An act to address certain water- on D.C. Act 20–266, ‘‘Closing of a Portion of related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joa- service to the people of South Dakota the Public Alley in Square 5452, S.O. 12–03541, quin Valley, and for other purposes. and applaud him for his exemplary ca- Act of 2014’’; to the Committee on Homeland reer.∑ f Security and Governmental Affairs. f EC–4567. A communication from the Chair- MEASURES PLACED ON THE man of the Council of the District of Colum- AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CALENDAR bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report FOREIGN STUDY The following bill was read the sec- on D.C. Act 20–267, ‘‘Microstamping Imple- ∑ Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I want mentation Temporary Amendment Act of ond time, and placed on the calendar: 2014’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- to bring to the attention of my col- S. 1996. A bill to protect and enhance op- leagues an important accomplishment rity and Governmental Affairs. portunities for recreational hunting, fishing, EC–4568. A communication from the Chair- achieved by the American Institute and shooting, and for other purposes. man of the Council of the District of Colum- For Foreign Study, AIFS, based in f bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Stamford, CT. In 2014, AIFS will be on D.C. Act 20–272, ‘‘Public Charter School celebrating its 50th year of providing MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME Historic Preservation Amendment Act of unique cultural and educational oppor- 2014’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- The following bills were read the first rity and Governmental Affairs. tunities to young people around the time: globe through its mission—‘‘we bring EC–4569. A communication from the Chair- the world together’’. Through its study H.R. 3590. An act to protect and enhance man of the Council of the District of Colum- opportunities for recreational hunting, fish- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report and travel abroad, high school ex- ing, and shooting, and for other purposes. on D.C. Act 20–265, ‘‘Minimum Wage Amend- change, camp counselor, au pair, and H.R. 3964. An act to address certain water- ment Act of 2013’’; to the Committee on gifted education programs, young peo- related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joa- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ple from diverse backgrounds have quin Valley, and for other purposes. fairs.

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A communication from the Chief Deputy Secretary of Defense, transmitting, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- pursuant to law, the Department of Defense titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to Semiannual Report of the Inspector General Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- for the period from April 1, 2013 through Sep- 2014 Gulf of Alaska Pollock and Pacific Cod ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- tember 30, 2013; to the Committee on Home- Total Allowable Catch Amounts’’ (RIN0648– ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Ehrenberg, land Security and Governmental Affairs. XD058) received in the Office of the President First Mesa, Kachina Village, Munds Park, EC–4571. A communication from the Direc- of the Senate on January 15, 2014; to the Wickenburg, and Williams, Arizona)’’ (MB tor, Office of Communications and Legisla- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Docket No. 11–207) received during adjourn- tive Affairs, Equal Employment Opportunity Transportation. ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–4582. A communication from the Direc- dent of the Senate on January 23, 2014; to the the Commission’s Annual Sunshine Act Re- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- Committee on Commerce, Science, and port for 2013; to the Committee on Homeland ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Transportation. Security and Governmental Affairs. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- EC–4590. A communication from the Dep- EC–4572. A communication from the Board eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off uty Bureau Chief, Wireline Competition Bu- Members, Railroad Retirement Board, trans- Alaska; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands reau, Federal Communications Commission, mitting, pursuant to law, the Railroad Re- Management Area; Amendment 99’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tirement Board’s Performance and Account- (RIN0648–BC73) received in the Office of the a rule entitled ‘‘Rural Call Completion’’ ability Report for Fiscal Year 2013, including President of the Senate on January 15, 2014; ((RIN3060–AJ89) (FCC 13–135)) received in the the Office of Inspector General’s Auditor’s to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Office of the President of the Senate on Jan- Report; to the Committee on Homeland Se- and Transportation. uary 15, 2014; to the Committee on Com- curity and Governmental Affairs. EC–4583. A communication from the Direc- merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–4573. A communication from the Chief tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- f Financial Officer, National Labor Relations ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Taking REPORTS OF COMMITTEES port entitled ‘‘Performance and Account- and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Ma- ability Report Fiscal Year 2013’’; to the Com- rine Mammals Incidental to Operation of The following reports of committees mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Offshore Oil and Gas Facilities in the U.S. were submitted: mental Affairs. Beaufort Sea’’ (RIN0648–AY63) received in By Mr. BAUCUS, from the Committee on EC–4574. A communication from the Spe- the Office of the President of the Senate on Finance: cial Counsel, Office of Special Counsel, January 15, 2014; to the Committee on Com- Report to accompany S. 1870, An original transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office’s merce, Science, and Transportation. bill to reauthorize and restructure adoption Performance and Accountability Report for EC–4584. A communication from the Acting incentive payments, to better enable State fiscal year 2013; to the Committee on Home- Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fish- child welfare agencies to prevent sex traf- land Security and Governmental Affairs. eries, Department of Commerce, transmit- ficking of children and serve the needs of EC–4575. A communication from the Prin- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- children who are victims of sex trafficking, cipal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Of- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic to increase the reliability of child support fice of Legislative Affairs, Department of for children, and for other purposes (Rept . Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Zone Off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to the No. 113–137). port relative to the Department of Justice’s 2014 Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Pol- activities regarding pre-1970 racially moti- lock, Atka Mackerel, and Pacific Cod Total f Allowable Catch Amounts’’ (RIN0648–XD060) vated homicides, as required by the Emmett EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act of received during adjournment of the Senate 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. in the Office of the President of the Senate COMMITTEES EC–4576. A communication from the Prin- on January 23, 2014; to the Committee on The following executive reports of Commerce, Science, and Transportation. cipal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Of- nominations were submitted: fice of Legislative Affairs, Department of EC–4585. A communication from the Acting By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, for the Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fish- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Department’s Annual Privacy Report for the eries, Department of Commerce, transmit- Affairs. period January 1, 2012 through September 30, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- *Arun Madhavan Kumar, of California, to 2013; to the Committee on the Judiciary. titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United EC–4577. A communication from the Sec- States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Commer- be Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Di- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- cial Quota Harvested for the Commonwealth rector General of the United States and For- suant to law, a report entitled ‘‘2013 Status of Massachusetts’’ (RIN0648–XC811) received eign Commercial Service. of the Nation’s Highways, Bridges and Tran- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- *Katherine M. O’Regan, of New York, to be sit: Conditions and Performance’’; to the fice of the President of the Senate on Janu- an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Committee on Commerce, Science, and ary 24, 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, Development. Transportation. Science, and Transportation. *Wanda Felton, of New York, to be First EC–4578. A communication from the Assist- EC–4586. A communication from the Attor- Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of ant Secretary for Export Administration, ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department the United States for a term expiring Janu- Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ary 20, 2017. ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ant to law, the report of a rule entitled By Mrs. BOXER for the Committee on En- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Export ‘‘Safety Zone; Chelsea River, Boston Inner vironment and Public Works. Administration Regulations: Editorial Harbor, Boston, MA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Dock- Rhea Sun Suh, of Colorado, to be Assistant Clean-up of References to Foreign Trade et No. USCG–2012–1069)) received during ad- Secretary for Fish and Wildlife. Regulations’’ (RIN0694–AF97) received during journment of the Senate in the Office of the *Roy K. J. Williams, of Ohio, to be Assist- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of President of the Senate on January 24, 2014; ant Secretary of Commerce for Economic the President of the Senate on January 31, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Development. 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, and Transportation. *Richard J. Engler, of New Jersey, to be a Science, and Transportation. EC–4587. A communication from the Chair Member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard EC–4579. A communication from the Gen- of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, Na- Investigation Board for a term of five years. eral Counsel, National Science Foundation, tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- *Thomas A. Burke, of Maryland, to be an transmitting draft legislation entitled ‘‘Ant- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Pan- Assistant Administrator of the Environ- arctic Nongovernmental Activity Prepared- el’s annual report for 2013; to the Committee mental Protection Agency. ness Act of 2014’’; to the Committee on Com- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. *Kenneth J. Kopocis, of Virginia, to be an merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–4588. A communication from the Assist- Assistant Administrator of the Environ- EC–4580. A communication from the Attor- ant Chief Counsel for Hazardous Materials mental Protection Agency. ney-Advisor, Office of Secretary, Depart- Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials By Mr. BAUCUS for the Committee on Fi- ment of Transportation, transmitting, pur- Safety Administration, Department of nance. suant to law, a report relative to a vacancy Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to *Karen Dynan, of Maryland, to be an As- in the position of Administrator, National law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Hazardous sistant Secretary of the Treasury. Highway Traffic Safety Administration, De- Materials: Adoption of American Society of By Mr. LEAHY for the Committee on the partment of Transportation, received during Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code Section Judiciary. adjournment of the Senate in the Office of XII and the National Board Inspection Code’’ Indira Talwani, of Massachusetts, to be the President of the Senate on January 31, (RIN2137–AE58) received during adjournment United States District Judge for the District 2014; to the Committee on Commerce, of the Senate in the Office of the President of Massachusetts. Science, and Transportation. of the Senate on January 23, 2014; to the James D. Peterson, of Wisconsin, to be EC–4581. A communication from the Acting Committee on Commerce, Science, and United States District Judge for the Western Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fish- Transportation. District of Wisconsin.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.010 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S821 Nancy J. Rosenstengel, of Illinois, to be erally funded streets and highways; to the S. Res. 352. A resolution commemorating United States District Judge for the South- Committee on Environment and Public the success of Team USA in the past 22 ern District of Illinois. Works. Olympic Winter Games and supporting Team John P. Carlin, of New York, to be an As- By Mr. COBURN (for himself and Mrs. USA in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and sistant Attorney General. MCCASKILL): Paralympic Winter Games; considered and Debo P. Adegbile, of New York, to be an S. 2005. A bill to amend title XVIII of the agreed to. Assistant Attorney General. Social Security Act to provide for the re- f *Nomination was reported with rec- porting of certain hospital payment data ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS ommendation that it be confirmed sub- under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. S. 257 ject to the nominee’s commitment to By Mr. BLUNT (for himself and Mr. At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the respond to requests to appear and tes- MANCHIN): tify before any duly constituted com- S. 2006. A bill to provide for the establish- name of the Senator from Oklahoma mittee of the Senate. ment of a National Rare Earth Refinery Co- (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor (Nominations without an asterisk operative, and for other purposes; to the of S. 257, a bill to amend title 38, were reported with the recommenda- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- United States Code, to require courses tion that they be confirmed.) sources. of education provided by public institu- f f tions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the educational INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS assistance programs administered by JOINT RESOLUTIONS the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to The following bills and joint resolu- The following concurrent resolutions charge veterans tuition and fees at the tions were introduced, read the first and Senate resolutions were read, and in-State tuition rate, and for other and second times by unanimous con- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: purposes. sent, and referred as indicated: By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mr. LEE, S. 279 Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. By Mr. BAUCUS: At the request of Mr. TESTER, the INHOFE, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. S. 1997. A bill to authorize the Dry- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. WICKER, and Mr. ENZI): Redwater Regional Water Authority System; S. Res. 345. A resolution strongly sup- BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- porting the restoration and protection of 279, a bill to promote the development sources. State authority and flexibility in estab- of renewable energy on public land, and By Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Mr. lishing and defining challenging student aca- for other purposes. MORAN, and Mr. BEGICH): demic standards and assessments, and S. 409 S. 1998. A bill to amend the Adult Edu- strongly denouncing the President’s coercion At the request of Mr. BURR, the name cation and Family Literacy Act to reserve of States into adopting the Common Core funds for American Indian, Alaska Native, State Standards by conferring preferences in of the Senator from Massachusetts Native Hawaiian, and Tribal College or Uni- Federal grants and flexibility waivers; to the (Ms. WARREN) was added as a cosponsor versity adult education and literacy; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and of S. 409, a bill to add Vietnam Vet- Committee on Indian Affairs. Pensions. erans Day as a patriotic and national By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and Mr. By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Ms. observance. REED): CANTWELL): S. 946 S. 1999. A bill to amend the S. Res. 346. A resolution congratulating the At the request of Mr. WICKER, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to require athletes from the State of Washington and the consent of parties to contracts for the across the United States who are set to par- name of the Senator from Pennsyl- use of arbitration to resolve controversies ticipate in the 2014 Winter Olympic and vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- arising under the contracts and subject to Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia; to the sponsor of S. 946, a bill to prohibit tax- provisions of such Act and to preserve the Committee on Commerce, Science, and payer funded abortions, and for other rights of servicemembers to bring class ac- Transportation. purposes. tions under such Act, and for other purposes; By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. S. 1061 to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. LEE, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. PAUL, Mr. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the By Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. HARKIN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. HATCH): Mr. BEGICH, and Mr. WYDEN): S. 2000. A bill to amend title XVIII of the S. Res. 347. A resolution providing for com- BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare pletion of the accelerated transition of 1061, a bill to amend the Public Health sustainable growth rate and improve Medi- United States combat and military and secu- Service Act to designate certain med- care payments for physicians and other pro- rity operations to the Government of Af- ical facilities of the Department of fessionals, and for other purposes; to the ghanistan; to the Committee on Foreign Re- Veterans Affairs as health professional Committee on Finance. lations. shortage areas, and for other purposes. By Mr. BROWN: By Mr. BURR (for himself, Mr. CASEY, S. 1174 S. 2001. A bill to require that textile and Mr. LEAHY, Mr. BROWN, Mrs. BOXER, apparel articles acquired for use by execu- and Mr. CORNYN): At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, tive agencies be manufactured from articles, S. Res. 348. A resolution expressing support the name of the Senator from Ten- materials, or supplies entirely grown, pro- for the internal rebuilding, resettlement, and nessee (Mr. ALEXANDER) was added as a duced, or manufactured in the United States; reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are cosponsor of S. 1174, a bill to award a to the Committee on Homeland Security and necessary to ensure a lasting peace; to the Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Governmental Affairs. Committee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. PRYOR (for himself and Mr. Infantry Regiment, known as the By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself and Borinqueneers. ENZI): Mrs. MURRAY): S. 2002. A bill to require the Secretary of S. Res. 349. A resolution celebrating the S. 1249 Energy to conduct a motor and motor-driven 30th Anniversary of the Walla Walla Valley At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, systems market assessment and public American Viticultural Area; to the Com- the name of the Senator from Rhode Is- awareness program, and for other purposes; mittee on the Judiciary. land (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- By Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. cosponsor of S. 1249, a bill to rename sources. MENENDEZ): the Office to Monitor and Combat Traf- By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. S. Res. 350. A resolution designating Feb- HELLER): ruary 14, 2014, as National Solidarity Day for ficking of the Department of State the S. 2003. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Compassionate Patient Care; to the Com- Bureau to Monitor and Combat Traf- enue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit mittee on the Judiciary. ficking in Persons and to provide for an for certain property under construction; to By Mr. ENZI (for himself and Mr. BAR- Assistant Secretary to head such Bu- the Committee on Finance. RASSO): reau, and for other purposes. By Mr. BEGICH (for himself and Mr. S. Res. 351. A resolution requiring that leg- S. 1362 SCHATZ): islation considered by the Senate be confined At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, his S. 2004. A bill to ensure the safety of all to a single issue; to the Committee on Rules users of the transportation system, including and Administration. name was added as a cosponsor of S. pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, chil- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. 1362, a bill to amend the National Child dren, older individuals, and individuals with HATCH, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. BENNET, and Protection Act of 1993 to establish a disabilities, as they travel on and across fed- Mrs. MURRAY): permanent background check system.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.014 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S822 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 S. 1369 JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor of 1933, a bill to impose sanctions with re- At the request of Mr. BROWN, the S. 1702, a bill to empower States with spect to foreign persons responsible for names of the Senator from Missouri authority for most taxing and spending gross violations of internationally rec- (Mrs. MCCASKILL), the Senator from for highway programs and mass transit ognized human rights, and for other Alaska (Mr. BEGICH) and the Senator programs, and for other purposes. purposes. from South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT) were S. 1737 S. 1963 added as cosponsors of S. 1369, a bill to At the request of Ms. HIRONO, her At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the provide additional flexibility to the name was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. Board of Governors of the Federal Re- 1737, a bill to provide for an increase in MERKLEY), the Senator from Hawaii serve System to establish capital the Federal minimum wage and to (Mr. SCHATZ) and the Senator from standards that are properly tailored to amend the Internal Revenue Code of Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added as co- the unique characteristics of the busi- 1986 to extend increased expensing lim- sponsors of S. 1963, a bill to repeal sec- ness of insurance, and for other pur- itations and the treatment of certain tion 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of poses. real property as section 179 property. 2013. S. 1391 S. 1799 S. 1966 At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the At the request of Mr. COONS, the name of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. names of the Senator from Arizona setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1391, a bill to amend the MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. FLAKE) and the Senator from Ne- Age Discrimination in Employment S. 1799, a bill to reauthorize subtitle A vada (Mr. HELLER) were added as co- Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify ap- of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of sponsors of S. 1966, a bill to provide for propriate standards for Federal em- 1990. the restoration of the economic and ec- ployment discrimination and retalia- S. 1826 ological health of National Forest Sys- tion claims, and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the tem land and rural communities, and for other purposes. S. 1431 name of the Senator from New Hamp- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- S. 1979 names of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. sponsor of S. 1826, a bill to provide pre- At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the MERKLEY) and the Senator from Massa- dictability and certainty in the tax name of the Senator from South Da- chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) were added as law, create jobs, and encourage invest- kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- cosponsors of S. 1431, a bill to perma- ment. sponsor of S. 1979, a bill to provide for nently extend the Internet Tax Free- S. 1845 USA Retirement Funds, to reform the dom Act. At the request of Mr. REED, the name pension system, and for other purposes. S. 1456 of the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. S. 1982 At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the name of the Senator from Massachu- 1845, a bill to provide for the extension names of the Senator from Montana setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- of certain unemployment benefits, and (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator from sponsor of S. 1456, a bill to award the for other purposes. West Virginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) were Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon S. 1856 added as cosponsors of S. 1982, a bill to Peres. At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the improve the provision of medical serv- S. 1507 name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. ices and benefits to veterans, and for At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, her BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. other purposes. name was added as a cosponsor of S. 1856, a bill to repeal section 403 of the S. 1984 1507, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, relating At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name enue Code of 1986 to clarify the treat- to an annual adjustment of retired pay of the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. ment of general welfare benefits pro- for members of the Armed Forces JOHANNS) was added as a cosponsor of vided by Indian tribes. under the age of 62. S. 1984, a bill to enhance penalties for S. 1587 S. 1895 computer crimes, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the poses. names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. name of the Senator from Kentucky S. 1991 RUBIO) and the Senator from Georgia (Mr. PAUL) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the (Mr. CHAMBLISS) were added as cospon- S. 1895, a bill to establish a commission name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. sors of S. 1587, a bill to posthumously to examine the United States mone- BEGICH) was added as a cosponsor of S. award the Congressional Gold Medal to tary policy, evaluate alternative mone- 1991, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- each of Glen Doherty and Tyrone tary regimes, and recommend a course enue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a Woods in recognition of their contribu- for monetary policy going forward. tions to the Nation. deduction for amounts contributed to S. 1902 disaster savings accounts to help de- S. 1645 At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the fray the cost of preparing their homes At the request of Mr. BROWN, the to withstand a disaster and to repair or names of the Senator from Maryland name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of replace property damaged or destroyed (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from Ne- S. 1902, a bill to require notification of in a disaster. vada (Mr. HELLER) were added as cosponsors of S. 1645, a bill to limit the individuals of breaches of personally S. RES. 270 authority of States to tax certain in- identifiable information through Ex- At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name come of employees for employment du- changes under the Patient Protection of the Senator from Washington (Mrs. ties performed in other States. and Affordable Care Act. MURRAY) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1688 S. 1925 S. Res. 270, a resolution supporting the At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the goals and ideals of World Polio Day and of the Senator from New York (Mr. names of the Senator from Wyoming commending the international commu- SCHUMER) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. ENZI), the Senator from Montana nity and others for their efforts to pre- S. 1688, a bill to award the Congres- (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator from Ar- vent and eradicate polio. sional Gold Medal to the members of kansas (Mr. BOOZMAN) were added as S. RES. 333 the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), cosponsors of S. 1925, a bill to limit the At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the collectively, in recognition of their su- retrieval of data from vehicle event names of the Senator from Delaware perior service and major contributions data recorders. (Mr. COONS), the Senator from Okla- during World War II. S. 1933 homa (Mr. COBURN), the Senator from S. 1702 At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the Florida (Mr. NELSON), the Senator from At the request of Mr. LEE, the name name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Iowa (Mr. GRASSLEY), the Senator from of the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the Senator

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.022 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S823 from Washington (Mrs. MURRAY), the tion Act seeks to protect service mem- volved in setting specific content standards Senator from Nebraska (Mr. JOHANNS) bers from being forced to accept man- or determining the content of State assess- and the Senator from Texas (Mr. CRUZ) datory arbitration clauses as part of ments in elementary and secondary edu- were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 333, everyday transactions, such as those cation; relating to mortgage origination, auto- Whereas President Barack Obama and Sec- a resolution strongly recommending retary of Education Arne Duncan announced that the United States renegotiate the mobile leases, and student loans. Often competitive grants through the Race to the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to service members sign contracts that Top program under sections 14005 and 14006 of Iraq. include arbitration clauses buried in the American Recovery and Reinvestment At the request of Ms. COLLINS, her the fine print, and this eliminates their Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5; 123 Stat. 282) name was added as a cosponsor of S. access to the courts, which can limit (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Race to Res. 333, supra. their ability to assert their rights and the Top program’’) in July 2009; Whereas, on July 24, 2009, Secretary Dun- AMENDMENT NO. 2603 reach a fair resolution. In disputes in- can stated, ‘‘The $4,350,000,000 Race to the At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the volving SCRA rights, this bill would make arbitration clauses unenforce- Top program that we are unveiling today is name of the Senator from Arkansas a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Fed- (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- able unless all parties consent to arbi- eral Government to create incentives for far- sor of amendment No. 2603 intended to tration after the dispute arises, and reaching improvement in our Nation’s be proposed to S. 1845, a bill to provide would also ensure that service mem- schools.’’; for the extension of certain unemploy- bers retain their right to join with Whereas, on July 24, 2009, Secretary Dun- ment benefits, and for other purposes. other service members to file a case to- can also stated, ‘‘But I want to be clear that gether as a class. Race to the Top is also a reform competi- AMENDMENT NO. 2712 I urge my colleagues to join us in tion, one where States can increase or de- At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the supporting these improvements to the crease their odds of winning Federal sup- names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. SCRA that will better protect our mili- port.’’; Whereas, under the Race to the Top pro- SCHATZ), the Senator from Vermont tary families while the men and women (Mr. LEAHY) and the Senator from Or- gram guidelines, States seeking funds were of our Armed Forces protect our Na- pressed to implement 4 core, interconnected egon (Mr. MERKLEY) were added as co- tion. sponsors of amendment No. 2712 in- reforms, and the first of these reforms was to f adopt ‘‘internationally benchmarked stand- tended to be proposed to S. 1845, a bill ards and assessments that prepare students to provide for the extension of certain SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS for success in college and the workplace’’; unemployment benefits, and for other Whereas, on July 24, 2009, President Obama purposes. outlined the connection between common SENATE RESOLUTION 345—STRONG- education standards and Race to the Top f LY SUPPORTING THE RESTORA- program funds, stating, ‘‘I am issuing a chal- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED TION AND PROTECTION OF lenge to our [N]ation’s governors and school BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS STATE AUTHORITY AND FLEXI- boards, principals and teachers, businesses BILITY IN ESTABLISHING AND and non-profits, parents and students: if you By Mr. GRAHAM (for himself and DEFINING CHALLENGING STU- set and enforce rigorous and challenging Mr. REED): DENT ACADEMIC STANDARDS standards and assessments; if you put out- S. 1999. A bill to amend the standing teachers at the front of the class- AND ASSESSMENTS, AND Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to re- room; if you turn around failing schools— STRONGLY DENOUNCING THE quire the consent of parties to con- your State can win a Race to the Top grant PRESIDENT’S COERCION OF tracts for the use of arbitration to re- that will not only help students outcompete STATES INTO ADOPTING THE solve controversies arising under the workers around the world, but let them ful- COMMON CORE STATE STAND- fill their God-given potential.’’; contracts and subject to provisions of ARDS BY CONFERRING PREF- Whereas the selection criteria designed by such Act and to preserve the rights of ERENCES IN FEDERAL GRANTS the Department of Education for the Race to servicemembers to bring class actions AND FLEXIBILITY WAIVERS the Top program provided that for a State to under such Act, and for other purposes; have any chance to compete for funding, it to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mr. LEE, must commit to adopting a ‘‘common set of Mr. REED. Mr. President, our Nation Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. INHOFE, K–12 standards’’; has a strong tradition of ensuring that Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. CRUZ, Mr. WICKER, Whereas Common Core State Standards es- our service members are protected and Mr. ENZI) submitted the following tablish a single set of education standards for kindergarten through grade 12 in English while they serve To keep us safe. As resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, language arts and mathematics that States the challenges facing our service mem- adopt; bers change, we must work to ensure Labor, and Pensions: Whereas Common Core State Standards that our laws continue to keep pace. In S. RES. 345 were, during the initial application period this regard, I have worked with my col- Whereas education belongs in the hands of for the Race to the Top program, and re- leagues over the years to strengthen our parents, local officials, local educational main, as of the date of the adoption of this the protections for service members agencies, and States; resolution, the only common set of kinder- and their families under the Service- Whereas the development of the common garten through grade 12 standards in the education standards known as the Common United States; member Civil Relief Act, SCRA. Core State Standards was originally led by Whereas, on July 24, 2009, Secretary Dun- One such effort, the Servicemember national organizations, but has transformed can stated, ‘‘To speed this process, the Race Housing Protection Act, which I au- into an incentives-based mandate from the to the Top program is going to set aside thored and was recently reported out of Federal Government; $350,000,000 to competitively fund the devel- the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Com- Whereas, in 2009, the National Governors opment of rigorous, common State assess- mittee, would enhance protections re- Association Center for Best Practices (NGA ments.’’; lating to the housing needs of our serv- Center) and the Council of Chief State Whereas, since the Race to the Top pro- ice members. I am pleased that these School Officers (CCSSO), both of which are gram’s inception, States have been private trade associations, began developing incentivized by Federal money to adopt com- provisions have also been included in common education standards for kinder- mon education standards; legislation the Senate will hopefully garten through grade 12 (referred to in this Whereas States began adopting Common soon take up, Senator SANDERS’s Com- preamble as the ‘‘Common Core State Stand- Core State Standards in 2010; prehensive Veterans Health and Bene- ards’’); Whereas States that adopted Common Core fits and Military Retirement Pay Res- Whereas, sections 9527, 9529, 9530, and 9531 State Standards before August 2, 2010, were toration Act, which I have cospon- of the Elementary and Secondary Education awarded 40 additional points out of 500 points sored. I urge my colleagues to support Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7907, 7909, 7910, and 7911) for their Race to the Top program applica- this critical legislation. prohibit the establishment of a national cur- tions; riculum, national testing, mandatory na- Whereas 45 States have adopted Common Today, I am joining Senator GRAHAM tional teacher certification, and a national Core State Standards; in introducing on a bipartisan basis student database; Whereas 31 States, of the 45 total, adopted legislation to further enhance SCRA Whereas Federal law makes clear that the Common Core State Standards before August protections. The SCRA Rights Protec- Department of Education may not be in- 2, 2010;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:13 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.022 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S824 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 Whereas States that have adopted Common tional assessment to align with such stand- contributions to sport, our country, and the Core State Standards are given preference in ards; and Olympic movement: Now, therefore, be it the application process for the waivers (3) no application process for any Federal Resolved, That the Senate— issued under the authority of section 9401 of grant funds, or for waivers issued by the Sec- (1) acknowledges the dedication of the the Elementary and Secondary Education retary under the authority of section 9401 of United States Olympic Committee, the na- Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7861) that provide flexi- the Elementary and Secondary Education tional governing bodies of each sport that is bility with respect to certain requirements Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7861), that occurs after an event at the 2014 Winter Olympic and of such Act; the date of adoption of this resolution should Paralympic Games, and the administrators, Whereas States that have adopted Common award any additional points, or provide any coaches, families, and all others who support Core State Standards are currently collabo- preference, for the adoption of the Common the athletes participating in the Olympic rating to develop common assessments that Core State Standards or any other national and Paralympic Games; and will be aligned to the Common Core State common education standards. (2) congratulates the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Standards and replace existing end-of-the- f year State assessments; Teams and wishes them success at the 2014 Whereas these assessments will be avail- SENATE RESOLUTION 346—CON- Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in able in the 2014–2015 school year; GRATULATING THE ATHLETES Sochi, Russia. Whereas 2 consortia of States are devel- FROM THE STATE OF WASH- f oping common assessments: the Partnership INGTON AND ACROSS THE for Assessment of Readiness for College and SENATE RESOLUTION 347—PRO- UNITED STATES WHO ARE SET VIDING FOR COMPLETION OF Careers (PARCC) and the Smarter Balanced TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2014 Assessment Consortium (SBAC); THE ACCELERATED TRANSITION Whereas national standards lead to na- WINTER OLYMPIC AND OF UNITED STATES COMBAT tional assessments and national assessments PARALYMPIC GAMES IN SOCHI, AND MILITARY AND SECURITY lead to a national curriculum; RUSSIA OPERATIONS TO THE GOVERN- Whereas education standards help teachers Mrs. MURRAY (for herself and Ms. MENT OF AFGHANISTAN ensure their students have the skills and CANTWELL) submitted the following knowledge they need to be successful by pro- Mr. MERKLEY (for himself, Mr. LEE, viding clear goals for student learning; resolution; which was referred to the Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. PAUL, Mr. HARKIN, Whereas challenging academic standards Committee on Commerce, Science, and Mr. LEAHY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. are vital to ensuring students are college and Transportation: BEGICH, and Mr. WYDEN) submitted the career ready; S. RES. 346 following resolution; which was re- Whereas blanket education standards Whereas the 2014 United States Olympic ferred to the Committee on Foreign should not be a prerequisite for Federal fund- and Paralympic Team, also known as Team Relations: ing; USA, is the largest delegation ever sent to a S. RES. 347 Whereas States are incentivized to adopt Winter Olympic Games by the United States; Whereas, in June 2013, the Government of Common Core State Standards by the ex- Whereas the 230 members of Team USA plicit correlation between the adoption of Afghanistan assumed the lead for combat op- represent the diversity of their Nation and erations in all regions of Afghanistan con- the Common Core State Standards by the will perform, with skill and grace, to the State and the preference provided to such sistent with the schedule agreed to by Presi- best of their ability; dent Barack Obama and President of Afghan- States through the Race to the Top program Whereas diversity among national Olympic and the flexibility waivers issued under the istan Hamid Karzai: Now, therefore, be it teams fosters greater understanding and Resolved, authority of section 9401 of the Elementary peace among nations by upholding the values and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 SECTION 1. COMPLETION OF ACCELERATED of the Olympic movement; TRANSITION OF UNITED STATES U.S.C. 7861); Whereas the members of Team USA will COMBAT AND MILITARY AND SECU- Whereas the Secretary of Education has represent the spirit of the Olympic and RITY OPERATIONS TO THE GOVERN- created a system of grants and waivers that Paralympic Games and fulfill the principles MENT OF AFGHANISTAN. influence, incentivize, and coerce State edu- of modern Olympism as outlined in the (a) STATEMENT OF POLICY.—It is the policy cational agencies, commissions, and boards Olympic Charter as modified by the Inter- of the United States— into implementing common elementary and national Olympic Committee on September (1) that, in coordination with the Govern- secondary school standards and assessments 9, 2013; ment of Afghanistan, North Atlantic Treaty endorsed by the Secretary; Whereas on February 11, 2014, women will Organization (NATO) member countries, and Whereas when Federal funds are linked to compete in ski jumping for the first time in other allies in Afghanistan, the President shall complete the accelerated transition of the adoption of common education stand- Olympic history; United States military and security oper- ards, the end result is increased Federal con- Whereas members of Team USA will com- ations to the Government of Afghanistan trol over education and a decreased ability of pete in all 15 disciplines in the 2014 Winter and redeploy United States Armed Forces schools to meet the individual needs of the Olympic Games across 7 sports, and in 94 of from Afghanistan (including operations in- students in their schools; 98 medal events; volving military and security-related con- Whereas the implementation of Common Whereas Team USA features 106 returning tractors) by not later than December 31, 2014; Core State Standards will eventually impact Olympians, including 13 Olympic gold medal- and home school and private school students ists; (2) to pursue diplomatic efforts leading to when institutions of higher education are Whereas the members of Team USA from a political settlement and reconciliation of pressured to align their admission and readi- the great State of Washington who will ness standards with curricula based on the the internal conflict in Afghanistan. proudly represent their Nation are— (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense Common Core State Standards; (1) Erik Bjornsen of Winthrop, Washington, Whereas the 10th amendment of the Con- of the Senate that, should the President de- who will compete in cross-country skiing; termine the necessity to maintain United stitution of the United States reads, ‘‘The (2) Sadie Bjornsen of Winthrop, Wash- powers not delegated to the United States by States troops in Afghanistan to carry out ington, who will compete in cross-country missions after December 31, 2014, any such the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the skiing; presence and missions should be authorized States, are reserved to the States respec- (3) J.R. Celski of Federal Way, Washington, by a separate vote of Congress not later than tively, or to the people’’; and who will compete in the 500 meter, 1,000 June 1, 2014. Whereas, throughout the course of United meter, 1,500 meter, and 5,000 meter relay (c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in States history, States have maintained the events in short track speedskating; this section shall be construed as limiting or responsibility of education based on the 10th (4) Patrick Deneen of Cle Elum, Wash- prohibiting any authority of the President amendment because the explicit power of ington, who will compete in the moguls to— educating children was not delegated to the event in freestyle skiing; (1) modify the military strategy, tactics, United States by the Constitution: Now, (5) Brian Gregg of Winthrop, Washington, and operations of United States Armed therefore, be it who will compete in cross-country skiing; Forces as such Armed Forces redeploy from Resolved, that it is the sense of the Senate (6) Torin Koos of Leavenworth, Wash- Afghanistan; that— ington, who will compete in cross-country (2) attack al Qaeda forces wherever such (1) States and local educational agencies skiing; forces are located; should maintain the right and responsibility (7) Christian Niccum of Woodinville, Wash- (3) provide financial support and equip- of determining educational curricula, pro- ington, who will compete in luge; and ment to the Government of Afghanistan for grams of instruction, and assessments for el- (8) Angeli VanLaanen of Bellingham, the training and supply of Afghanistan mili- ementary and secondary education; Washington, who will compete in the tary and security forces; (2) the Federal Government should not halfpipe event in freestyle skiing; and (4) gather, provide, and share intelligence incentivize the adoption of common edu- Whereas all of the athletes of Team USA with United States allies operating in Af- cation standards or the creation of a na- should be commended and honored for their ghanistan and Pakistan; or

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RES. 349 f in the North and East, and continued military presence on private lands in the North Whereas the Walla Walla Valley American SENATE RESOLUTION 348—EX- is preventing the resettlement of internally Viticultural Area was designated an Amer- PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE IN- displaced persons who desire a return to ican Viticultural Area on February 6, 1984; TERNAL REBUILDING, RESET- peaceful life; Whereas the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area is considered one of the TLEMENT, AND RECONCILIATION Whereas the Department of State’s 2012 Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka also in- most awarded and recognized of the Amer- WITHIN SRI LANKA THAT ARE ican Viticultural Areas in the United States; NECESSARY TO ENSURE A LAST- cludes reports of serious human rights violations such as unlawful killings by security Whereas in 2013, 4 Walla Walla Valley ING PEACE forces and government-allied paramilitary American Viticultural Area wines were se- Mr. BURR (for himself, Mr. CASEY, groups, often in predominantly Tamil areas; lected by 3 leading wine publications as among the top 100 wines in the world; Mr. LEAHY, Mr. BROWN, Mrs. BOXER, torture and abuse of detainees by police and Whereas the wine industry contributes and Mr. CORNYN) submitted the fol- security forces; and arbitrary arrest and detention by authorities; over $500 million annually to the economy of lowing resolution; which was referred Walla Walla County; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- Whereas the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution supported by Whereas jobs in the wine industry are tions: the United States and adopted by the steadily growing in Walla Walla County and S. RES. 348 UNHRC on March 21, 2013, expresses concern are expected to account for 20 percent of jobs Whereas May 19, 2013, marks the four-year at the continuing reports of violations of in Walla Walla County by 2020; anniversary of the end of the 26-year conflict human rights in Sri Lanka, including en- Whereas the number of wineries in the between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil forced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Eelam (LTTE) and the Government of Sri torture, and violations of the rights to free- Area has grown from 4 in 1984 to approxi- Lanka; dom of expression, association, and peaceful mately 130 today; Whereas the people of Sri Lanka suffered assembly, as well as intimidation of and re- Whereas agricultural land devoted to grow- greatly as a result of this conflict, the im- prisals against human rights defenders, ing wine grapes in the Walla Walla Valley pact and aftermath of which has been felt es- members of civil society and journalists, American Viticultural Area has grown from pecially by women, children, and families; threats to judicial independence and the rule 30 acres in 1984 to 1,800 acres in 2013; and Whereas the Government of Sri Lanka es- of law, and discrimination on the basis of re- Whereas Walla Walla Valley American tablished a ‘‘Lessons Learnt and Reconcili- ligion or belief; Viticultural Area wines are consistently ation Commission’’ (LLRC) to report wheth- Whereas the Government of Sri Lanka ex- rated highly by critics and enjoyed by wine er any person, group, or institution directly pressed its commitment to addressing the connoisseurs around the world: Now, there- or indirectly bears responsibility for inci- needs of all ethnic groups and has recog- fore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— dents that occurred between February 2002 nized, in the past, the necessity of a political (1) commends the Walla Walla Valley and May 2009 and to recommend measures to settlement and reconciliation for a peaceful American Viticultural Area on the occasion prevent the recurrence of such incidents in and just society; and of its 30 year anniversary; the future and promote further national Whereas tangible progress on domestic and (2) recognizes the Walla Walla Valley unity and reconciliation among all commu- international investigations into reports of American Viticultural Area as a pioneer in nities; war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the wine industry of Washington; and Whereas the LLRC report was presented to other human rights violations during and (3) requests the Secretary of the Senate to the Sri Lankan Parliament on December 16, after the conflict and promoting reconcili- transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 2011, and officially translated into Sinhala ation would facilitate enhanced United for appropriate display to the Walla Walla and Tamil on August 16, 2012; States engagement and investment in Sri Valley Wine Alliance. Whereas the LLRC report acknowledges Lanka: Now, therefore, be it important events and grievances that have Resolved, That the Senate— f contributed to decades of political violence (1) commends the representatives of the SENATE RESOLUTION 350—DESIG- United States on their leadership on United and war in Sri Lanka and makes construc- NATING FEBRUARY 14, 2014, AS tive recommendations on a wide range of Nations Human Rights Council Resolution issues, including the need to credibly inves- (UNHRC) 22/1, adopted by the UNHRC on NATIONAL SOLIDARITY DAY FOR tigate widespread allegations of March 21, 2013, which promotes reconcili- COMPASSIONATE PATIENT CARE extrajudicial killings; enforced disappear- ation and accountability in Sri Lanka; Mr. BOOKER (for himself and Mr. ances; intentional targeting of civilians and (2) calls on the United States and the MENENDEZ) submitted the following noncombatants; demilitarizing the north and international community to establish an resolution; which was referred to the the country as a whole; reaching a political independent international accountability Committee on the Judiciary: settlement with minority communities on mechanism to evaluate reports of war the meaningful decentralization of power; crimes, crimes against humanity, and other S. RES. 350 and promoting and protecting the right to human rights violations committed by both Whereas National Solidarity Day for Com- freedom of expression for all through the en- sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka; passionate Patient Care promotes national actment of a right to information law and (3) urges the Government of Sri Lanka to awareness of the importance of compas- additional rule of law reforms; allow unimpeded access for media, inter- sionate and respectful relationships between Whereas the Government of Sri Lanka de- national aid agencies, and human rights health care professionals and their patients veloped the National Plan of Action to im- groups into all regions of the country, as as reflected in attitudes that are sensitive to plement just 82 of the 285 recommendations well as to detention sites that may hold po- the values, autonomy, and cultural and eth- of the LLRC in August 2011, and although litical and war prisoners; nic backgrounds of patients and their fami- the Government of Sri Lanka has made some (4) urges the Government of Sri Lanka to lies; progress on rehabilitation, resettlement of end its media restrictions, including the ob- Whereas on February 14 of each year, med- displaced persons, and improvements of in- stacles to the flow of information in the ical professionals and students stand in soli- frastructure in the North and East, there are North and East, and bring to justice those darity to support compassion in health care still many issues of major concern; responsible for attacks on journalists and as expressed by Dr. Randall Friese, triage Whereas the Government of Sri Lanka has newspaper offices; and physician at the University of Arizona Med- yet to reasonably address issues of reconcili- (5) calls upon the President to develop a ical Center, who stated that the most impor- ation and accountability through internal comprehensive policy towards Sri Lanka tant treatment he provided to Congress- processes; that reflects United States interests, includ- woman Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot Whereas the Department of State’s 2012 ing respect for human rights, democracy and on January 8, 2011, was to hold her hand and Human Rights Report on Sri Lanka outlines the rule of law, economic interests, and secu- reassure her that she was in the hospital and ongoing concerns regarding landownership rity interests. would be cared for; and property restitution, particularly in the Whereas physicians, nurses, and all other f Jaffna Peninsula, where large numbers of health care professionals are charged with persons have not received restitution for SENATE RESOLUTION 349—CELE- practicing medicine as both an art and a land that remains part of government high BRATING THE 30TH ANNIVER- science; security zones, and while citizens generally SARY OF THE WALLA WALLA Whereas an awareness of the importance of were able to travel almost anywhere in the VALLEY AMERICAN VITICUL- compassion in health care encourages health island, there continues to be police and mili- TURAL AREA care professionals to be mindful of the need tary checkpoints in the north, and defacto to treat the patient rather than the disease; high-security zones and other areas re- Ms. CANTWELL (for herself and Mrs. Whereas scientific research reveals that mained off limits to citizens; MURRAY) submitted the following reso- when health care professionals practice

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Ms. AYOTTE submitted an have better medical outcomes; and March 16, 2014; amendment intended to be proposed to Whereas February 14th would be an appro- Whereas at the 2014 Olympic Winter amendment SA 2714 proposed by Mr. REID priate day to designate as National Soli- Games, more than 85 nations will compete in (for Mr. REED) to the bill S. 1845, supra; darity Day for Compassionate Patient Care 15 sports disciplines, and Team USA will which was ordered to lie on the table. and for health care students and profes- compete in all 15 sports disciplines; SA 2726. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- sionals to celebrate by performing human- Whereas at the 2014 Olympic Winter ment intended to be proposed to amendment istic acts of compassion and kindness toward Games, more than 85 nations will compete in SA 2714 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. REED) patients, families of patients, and health 7 sports, and Team USA will compete in all to the bill S. 1845, supra; which was ordered care colleagues: Now, therefore, be it 7 sports; to lie on the table. Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas 230 Olympians and more than 75 SA 2727. Mr. HELLER (for himself, Mr. (1) designates February 14, 2014, as Na- Paralympians will compete on behalf of PORTMAN, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. HOEVEN, and Ms. tional Solidarity Day for Compassionate Pa- Team USA in Sochi, Russia; AYOTTE) submitted an amendment intended tient Care; Whereas Team USA has won 87 gold med- to be proposed to amendment SA 2714 pro- (2) recognizes the importance and value of als, 95 silver medals, and 72 bronze medals, posed by Mr. REID (for Mr. REED) to the bill a respectful relationship between health care totaling 254 medals in the past 22 Olympic S. 1845, supra; which was ordered to lie on professionals and their patients as a means Winter Games; the table. of promoting better health outcomes; and Whereas the people of the United States SA 2728. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted an (3) encourages all health care professionals stand united in respect and admiration for amendment intended to be proposed to to be mindful of the important roles in medi- the members of the United States Winter amendment SA 2714 proposed by Mr. REID cine of humanism and compassion, as well as Olympic and Winter Paralympic teams and (for Mr. REED) to the bill S. 1845, supra; technical expertise. the athletic accomplishments, sportsman- which was ordered to lie on the table. SA 2729. Mr. REID (for Mr. ROCKEFELLER f ship, and dedication to excellence of the teams; (for himself, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. SENATE RESOLUTION 351—REQUIR- Whereas the many accomplishments of the BENNET)) proposed an amendment to the res- ING THAT LEGISLATION CONSID- United States Winter Olympic and Winter olution S. Res. 289, expressing the sense of Paralympic teams would not have been pos- the Senate that ambush marketing adversely ERED BY THE SENATE BE CON- affects the United States Olympic and FINED TO A SINGLE ISSUE sible without the hard work and dedication of many individuals, including individuals on Paralympic teams. SA 2730. Mr. REID (for Mr. ROCKEFELLER Mr. ENZI (for himself and Mr. BAR- the United States Olympic Committee and (for himself, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. RASSO) submitted the following resolu- the many administrators, coaches, and fam- BENNET)) proposed an amendment to the res- ily members who provided critical support to tion; which was referred to the Com- olution S. Res. 289, supra. the athletes; mittee on Rules and Administration: SA 2731. Mr. REID (for Mr. ROCKEFELLER Whereas the United States takes great S. RES. 351 (for himself, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. THUNE, and Mr. pride in the qualities of commitment to ex- Resolved, BENNET)) proposed an amendment to the res- cellence, grace under pressure, and good will olution S. Res. 289, supra. SECTION 1. SINGLE-ISSUE REQUIREMENT. toward other competitors that the athletes (a) POINT OF ORDER.—It shall not be in of Team USA exhibit; and f order in the Senate to consider a bill or reso- Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates TEXT OF AMENDMENTS lution that is not confined to a single sub- competition, fair play, and the pursuit of ject. dreams: Now, therefore, be it SA 2719. Mr. PAUL submitted an (b) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND APPEALS.— Resolved, That the Senate— amendment intended to be proposed by (1) WAIVER.—This section may be waived or (1) applauds all athletes and coaches of him to the bill S. 1845, to provide for suspended in the Senate only by the affirma- Team USA and the families of such athletes the extension of certain unemployment tive vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly and coaches who support them; benefits, and for other purposes; which chosen and sworn. (2) supports the athletes of Team USA in was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- PPEALS their endeavors at the 2014 Olympic Winter (2) A .—Appeals in the Senate from lows: the decisions of the Chair relating to any and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Rus- provision of this section shall be limited to sia; At the appropriate place, insert the fol- 30 minutes, to be equally divided between, (3) thanks all members of the United lowing: and controlled by, the appellant and the States Olympic Committee for their unwav- SEC. lll. PERMANENT REPATRIATION OF FOR- manager of the bill or joint resolution. An ering support of the athletes of Team USA; EIGN EARNINGS TO THE UNITED affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Mem- and STATES. (a) REPATRIATION SUBJECT TO 5 PERCENT bers of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, (4) supports the goals and ideals of the TAX RATE.—Subsection (a)(1) of section 965 of shall be required to sustain an appeal of the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised f by striking ‘‘85 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘85.7 under this section. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND percent’’. f PROPOSED (b) PERMANENT EXTENSION TO ELECT REPA- SENATE RESOLUTION 352—COM- TRIATION.—Subsection (f) of section 965 of the SA 2719. Mr. PAUL submitted an amend- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to MEMORATING THE SUCCESS OF ment intended to be proposed by him to the read as follows: TEAM USA IN THE PAST 22 bill S. 1845, to provide for the extension of ‘‘(f) ELECTION.—The taxpayer may elect to OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES AND certain unemployment benefits, and for apply this section to any taxable year only if SUPPORTING TEAM USA IN THE other purposes; which was ordered to lie on made on or before the due date (including ex- 2014 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES the table. tensions) for filing the return of tax for such SA 2720. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an taxable year.’’. AND PARALYMPIC WINTER amendment intended to be proposed to GAMES (c) REPATRIATION INCLUDES CURRENT AND amendment SA 2714 proposed by Mr. REID ACCUMULATED FOREIGN EARNINGS.— Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. (for Mr. REED) to the bill S. 1845, supra; (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section which was ordered to lie on the table. HATCH, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. BENNET, and 965(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is SA 2721. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment amended to read as follows: Mrs. MURRAY) submitted the following intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of dividends resolution; which was considered and 1845, supra; which was ordered to lie on the taken into account under subsection (a) shall agreed to: table. SA 2722. Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. not exceed the sum of the current and accu- S. RES. 352 mulated earnings and profits described in LEE, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. GRASSLEY, and Mr. Whereas for over 100 years, the Olympic section 959(c)(3) for the year a deduction is VITTER) submitted an amendment intended Movement has built a more peaceful and bet- to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1845, claimed under subsection (a), without dimi- ter world by educating young people through supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. nution by reason of any distributions made amateur athletics, bringing together ath- SA 2723. Mr. COATS submitted an amend- during the election year, for all controlled letes from many countries in friendly com- ment intended to be proposed to amendment foreign corporations of the United States petition, and forging new relationships SA 2714 proposed by Mr. REID (for Mr. REED) shareholder.’’. bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair to the bill S. 1845, supra; which was ordered (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— play; to lie on the table. (A) Section 965(b) of such Code is amended Whereas the 2014 Olympic Winter Games SA 2724. Ms. AYOTTE submitted an by striking paragraphs (2) and (4) and by re- will take place in Sochi, Russia from Feb- amendment intended to be proposed by her designating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).

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(B) Section 965(c) of such Code is amended (4) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘, that by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and by re- made by this subsection shall apply to tax- conducts hiring in a State’’ and all that fol- designating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as able years beginning after the date of the en- lows and inserting ‘‘shall participate in E- paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively. actment of this Act. Verify by complying with the terms and con- (C) Paragraph (3) of section 965(c) of such ditions set forth in this section.’’; Code, as redesignated by subparagraph (B), is SA 2721. Mr. LEE submitted an (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) amended to read as follows: amendment intended to be proposed by as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and ‘‘(3) CONTROLLED GROUPS.—All United him to the bill S. 1845, to provide for (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- States shareholders which are members of an the extension of certain unemployment lowing: affiliated group filing a consolidated return benefits, and for other purposes; which ‘‘(2) UNITED STATES CONTRACTORS.—Any under section 1501 shall be treated as one was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- person, employer, or other entity that enters United States shareholder.’’. into a contract with the Federal Government (d) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.— lows: shall participate in E-Verify by complying (1) The heading for section 965 of the Inter- At the end add the following: with the terms and conditions set forth in nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by SEC. ll. ENDING UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS this section. striking ‘‘TEMPORARY’’. TO INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING FED- ‘‘(3) DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL EMPLOYERS.— (2) The table of sections for subpart F of ERAL DISABILITY PAYMENTS. Not later than 7 days after the date of the part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such (a) PROHIBITION.—Notwithstanding any enactment of the Accountability Through Code is amended by striking ‘‘Temporary other provision of law, no Federal funds may Electronic Verification Act, the Secretary of dividends’’ and inserting ‘‘Dividends’’. be used to make payments of unemployment Homeland Security shall— (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments compensation (including such compensation ‘‘(A) conduct an assessment of employers made by this section shall apply to taxable under the Federal-State Extended Com- that are critical to the homeland security or years ending after the date of the enactment pensation Act of 1970 and the emergency un- national security needs of the United States; of this Act. employment compensation program under ‘‘(B) designate and publish a list of employ- title IV of the Supplemental Appropriations ers and classes of employers that are deemed SA 2720. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an Act, 2008) for a week to an individual who is to be critical pursuant to the assessment amendment intended to be proposed to receiving disability payments for such week conducted under subparagraph (A); and amendment SA 2714 proposed by Mr. under section 223 of the Social Security Act ‘‘(C) require that critical employers des- REID (for Mr. REED) to the bill S. 1845, (42 U.S.C. 423). ignated pursuant to subparagraph (B) par- (b) COMPLIANCE.—Unemployment Insurance to provide for the extension of certain ticipate in E-Verify by complying with the applications shall include a form or proce- terms and conditions set forth in this section unemployment benefits, and for other dure for an individual applicant to certify purposes; which was ordered to lie on not later than 30 days after the Secretary that the individual is not receiving dis- makes such designation.’’; the table; as follows: ability payments under such section 223. (2) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub- (c) AUDITS.—The certifications required by On page 13 of the amendment, add after section (g); and subsection (b) shall be auditable by the So- line 6 the following: (3) by inserting after subsection (e) the fol- cial Security Administration, the U.S. De- SEC. 9. REPEAL OF ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF RE- lowing: TIRED PAY AND RETAINER PAY partment of Labor, or the U.S. Government ‘‘(f) MANDATORY PARTICIPATION IN E- AMOUNTS FOR RETIRED MEMBERS Accountability Office. OF THE ARMED FORCES UNDER AGE (d) STATUS OF APPLICANTS.—It is the duty VERIFY.— 62. of the states to verify the residency, employ- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraphs (2) (a) REPEALS.— ment, legal, and disability payment status of and (3), all employers in the United States (1) ADJUSTMENT OF RETIREMENT PAY.—Sec- applicants for Unemployment Insurance and shall participate in E-Verify, with respect to tion 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 no Federal funds may be expended for pur- all employees recruited, referred, or hired by is repealed as of the date of the enactment of poses of determining an individual’s eligi- such employer on or after the date that is 1 such Act. bility under this Act. year after the date of the enactment of the (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Title X of (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The prohibition Accountability Through Electronic the Department of Defense Appropriations under subsection (a) shall apply to weeks of Verification Act. Act, 2014 (division C of Public Law 113–76) is unemployment beginning on or after the ‘‘(2) USE OF CONTRACT LABOR.—Any em- hereby repealed. date of the enactment of this Act. ployer who uses a contract, subcontract, or (b) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REQUIRED TO exchange to obtain the labor of an individual CLAIM THE REFUNDABLE PORTION OF THE SA 2722. Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, in the United States shall certify in such CHILD TAX CREDIT.— Mr. LEE, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. GRASSLEY, contract, subcontract, or exchange that the employer uses E-Verify. If such certification (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (d) of section and Mr. VITTER) submitted an amend- is not included in a contract, subcontract, or 24 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is ment intended to be proposed by him amended by adding at the end the following exchange, the employer shall be deemed to new paragraph: to the bill S. 1845, to provide for the ex- have violated paragraph (1). ‘‘(5) IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH RE- tension of certain unemployment bene- ‘‘(3) INTERIM MANDATORY PARTICIPATION.— SPECT TO TAXPAYER.— fits, and for other purposes; which was ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Before the date set forth ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) shall not ordered to lie on the table; as follows: in paragraph (1), the Secretary of Homeland apply to any taxpayer for any taxable year At the appropriate place, insert the fol- Security shall require any employer or class unless the taxpayer includes the taxpayer’s lowing: of employers to participate in E-Verify, with Social Security number on the return of tax SEC. ll. ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH ELEC- respect to all employees recruited, referred, for such taxable year. TRONIC VERIFICATION. or hired by such employer if the Secretary ‘‘(B) JOINT RETURNS.—In the case of a joint (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be has reasonable cause to believe that the em- return, the requirement of subparagraph (A) cited as the ‘‘Accountability Through Elec- ployer is or has been engaged in a material shall be treated as met if the Social Security tronic Verification Act’’. violation of section 274A of the Immigration number of either spouse is included on such (b) PERMANENT REAUTHORIZATION.—Section and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a). return. 401(b) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and ‘‘(B) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 14 days ‘‘(C) LIMITATION.—Subparagraph (A) shall Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (divi- before an employer or class of employers is not apply to the extent the tentative min- sion C of Public Law 104–208; 8 U.S.C. 1324a required to begin participating in E-Verify imum tax (as defined in section 55(b)(1)(A)) note) is amended by striking ‘‘Unless the pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Secretary exceeds the credit allowed under section 32.’’. Congress otherwise provides, the Secretary shall provide such employer or class of em- (2) OMISSION TREATED AS MATHEMATICAL OR of Homeland Security shall terminate a pilot ployers with— CLERICAL ERROR.—Subparagraph (I) of sec- program on September 30, 2015.’’. ‘‘(i) written notification of such require- tion 6213(g)(2) of such Code is amended to (c) MANDATORY USE OF E-VERIFY.—Section ment; and read as follows: 402 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and ‘‘(ii) appropriate training materials to fa- ‘‘(I) an omission of a correct Social Secu- Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 cilitate compliance with such requirement.’’. rity number required under section 24(d)(5) U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended— (d) CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO PARTICI- (relating to refundable portion of child tax (1) in subsection (e)— PATE.— credit), or a correct TIN under section 24(e) (A) in paragraph (1)— (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 402(e)(5) of the Il- (relating to child tax credit), to be included (i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read legal Immigration Reform and Immigrant on a return,’’. as follows: Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection ‘‘(A) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGEN- note), as redesignated by subsection (c)(1)(B), (e) of section 24 of such Code is amended by CIES.—Each department and agency of the is amended to read as follows: inserting ‘‘WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFYING Federal Government shall participate in E- ‘‘(5) CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO PARTICI- CHILDREN’’ after ‘‘IDENTIFICATION REQUIRE- Verify by complying with the terms and con- PATE.—If a person or other entity that is re- MENT’’ in the heading thereof. ditions set forth in this section.’’; and quired to participate in E-Verify fails to

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Attorney General wishes to have a person or the hiring, recruitment, or referral, as the (2) PENALTIES.—Section 274A of the Immi- entity considered for debarment in accord- case may be. gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a) ance with this paragraph, and such person or ‘‘(iii) EXISTING EMPLOYEES.—Not later than is amended— entity holds a Federal contract, grant or co- 3 years after the date of the enactment of (A) in subsection (e)— operative agreement, the Secretary or Attor- the Accountability Through Electronic (i) in paragraph (4)— ney General shall advise all agencies or de- Verification Act, the Secretary shall require (I) in subparagraph (A), in the matter pre- partments holding a contract, grant, or co- all employers to use E-Verify to verify the ceding clause (i), by inserting ‘‘, subject to operative agreement with the person or enti- identity and employment eligibility of any paragraph (10),’’ after ‘‘in an amount’’; ty of the Government’s interest in having individual who has not been previously (II) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking the person or entity considered for debar- verified by the employer through E-Verify.’’. ‘‘not less than $250 and not more than $2,000’’ ment, and after soliciting and considering (g) REVERIFICATION.—Section 403(a) of the and inserting ‘‘not less than $2,500 and not the views of all such agencies and depart- Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant more than $5,000’’; ments, the Secretary or Attorney General Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a (III) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking may waive the operation of this paragraph or note) is amended by adding at the end the ‘‘not less than $2,000 and not more than refer the matter to any appropriate lead following: $5,000’’ and inserting ‘‘not less than $5,000 agency to determine whether to list the per- ‘‘(5) REVERIFICATION.—Each person or other and not more than $10,000’’; son or entity on the List of Parties Excluded entity participating in E-Verify shall use the (IV) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by striking from Federal Procurement, and if so, for E-Verify confirmation system to reverify the ‘‘not less than $3,000 and not more than what duration and under what scope. work authorization of any individual not $10,000’’ and inserting ‘‘not less than $10,000 ‘‘(D) REVIEW.—Any decision to debar a per- later than 3 days after the date on which and not more than $25,000’’; and son or entity under in accordance with this such individual’s employment authorization (V) by amending subparagraph (B) to read paragraph shall be reviewable pursuant to is scheduled to expire (as indicated by the as follows: part 9.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regula- Secretary or the documents provided to the ‘‘(B) may require the person or entity to tion.’’; and employer pursuant to section 274A(b) of the take such other remedial action as is appro- (B) in subsection (f)— Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. priate.’’; (i) by amending paragraph (1) to read as 1324a(b))), in accordance with the procedures (ii) in paragraph (5)— follows: set forth in this subsection and section 402.’’. (I) by inserting ‘‘, subject to paragraphs ‘‘(1) CRIMINAL PENALTY.—Any person or en- (h) HOLDING EMPLOYERS ACCOUNTABLE.— (10) through (12),’’ after ‘‘in an amount’’; tity which engages in a pattern or practice (II) by striking ‘‘$100’’ and inserting (1) CONSEQUENCES OF NONCONFIRMATION.— of violations of subsection (a)(1) or (2) shall ‘‘$1,000’’; Section 403(a)(4)(C) of the Illegal Immigra- be fined not more than $15,000 for each unau- (III) by striking ‘‘$1,000’’ and inserting tion Reform and Immigrant Responsibility thorized alien with respect to which such a ‘‘$25,000’’; Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended violation occurs, imprisoned for not less (IV) by striking ‘‘the size of the business of to read as follows: than 1 year and not more than 10 years, or the employer being charged, the good faith ‘‘(C) CONSEQUENCES OF NONCONFIRMATION.— both, notwithstanding the provisions of any of the employer’’ and inserting ‘‘the good ‘‘(i) TERMINATION AND NOTIFICATION.—If the other Federal law relating to fine levels.’’; faith of the employer being charged’’; and person or other entity receives a final non- and (V) by adding at the end the following: confirmation regarding an individual, the (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘Attorney ‘‘Failure by a person or entity to utilize the employer shall immediately— employment eligibility verification system General’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘(I) terminate the employment, recruit- as required by law, or providing information ‘‘Secretary of Homeland Security’’. ment, or referral of the individual; and to the system that the person or entity (e) PREEMPTION; LIABILITY.—Section 402 of ‘‘(II) submit to the Secretary any informa- knows or reasonably believes to be false, the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi- tion relating to the individual that the Sec- shall be treated as a violation of subsection grant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. retary determines would assist the Secretary (a)(1)(A).’’; and 1324a note), as amended by this section, is in enforcing or administering United States (iii) by adding at the end the following: further amended by adding at the end the immigration laws. ‘‘(10) EXEMPTION FROM PENALTY.—In the following: ‘‘(ii) CONSEQUENCE OF CONTINUED EMPLOY- case of imposition of a civil penalty under MENT.—If the person or other entity con- ‘‘(h) LIMITATION ON STATE AUTHORITY.— paragraph (4)(A) with respect to a violation tinues to employ, recruit, or refer the indi- ‘‘(1) PREEMPTION.—A State or local govern- of subsection (a)(1)(A) or (a)(2) for hiring or vidual after receiving final nonconfirmation, ment may not prohibit a person or other en- continuation of employment or recruitment a rebuttable presumption is created that the or referral by person or entity and in the tity from verifying the employment author- employer has violated section 274A of the case of imposition of a civil penalty under ization of new hires or current employees Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. paragraph (5) for a violation of subsection through E-Verify. 1324a).’’. (a)(1)(B) for hiring or recruitment or referral ‘‘(2) LIABILITY.—A person or other entity (2) INTERAGENCY NONCONFIRMATION RE- by a person or entity, the penalty otherwise that participates in E-Verify may not be PORT.—Section 405 of the Illegal Immigration imposed may be waived or reduced if the vio- held liable under any Federal, State, or local Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of lator establishes that the violator acted in law for any employment-related action 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended by add- good faith. taken with respect to the wrongful termi- ing at the end the following: nation of an individual in good faith reliance ‘‘(11) AUTHORITY TO DEBAR EMPLOYERS FOR ‘‘(c) INTERAGENCY NONCONFIRMATION RE- on information provided through E-Verify.’’. CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.— PORT.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If a person or entity is (f) EXPANDED USE OF E-VERIFY.—Section ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Director of U.S. determined by the Secretary of Homeland 403(a)(3)(A) of the Illegal Immigration Re- Citizenship and Immigration Services shall Security to be a repeat violator of paragraph form and Immigrant Responsibility Act of submit a weekly report to the Assistant Sec- (1)(A) or (2) of subsection (a), or is convicted 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended to read retary of Immigration and Customs Enforce- of a crime under this section, such person or as follows: ment that includes, for each individual who entity may be considered for debarment from ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.— receives final nonconfirmation through E- the receipt of Federal contracts, grants, or ‘‘(i) BEFORE HIRING.—The person or other Verify— cooperative agreements in accordance with entity may verify the employment eligi- ‘‘(A) the name of such individual; the debarment standards and pursuant to the bility of an individual through E-Verify be- ‘‘(B) his or her Social Security number or debarment procedures set forth in the Fed- fore the individual is hired, recruited, or re- alien file number; eral Acquisition Regulation. ferred if the individual consents to such ‘‘(C) the name and contact information for ‘‘(B) DOES NOT HAVE CONTRACT, GRANT, verification. If an employer receives a ten- his or her current employer; and AGREEMENT.—If the Secretary of Homeland tative nonconfirmation for an individual, the ‘‘(D) any other critical information that Security or the Attorney General wishes to employer shall comply with procedures pre- the Assistant Secretary determines to be ap- have a person or entity considered for debar- scribed by the Secretary, including— propriate. ment in accordance with this paragraph, and ‘‘(I) providing the individual employees ‘‘(2) USE OF WEEKLY REPORT.—The Sec- such an person or entity does not hold a Fed- with private, written notification of the find- retary of Homeland Security shall use infor- eral contract, grant or cooperative agreeing and written referral instructions; mation provided under paragraph (1) to en- ment, the Secretary or Attorney General ‘‘(II) allowing the individual to contest the force compliance of the United States immi- shall refer the matter to the Administrator finding; and gration laws.’’.

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(i) INFORMATION SHARING.—The Commis- ment presented by the employee or, in excep- the State chooses to apply such exemptions sioner of Social Security, the Secretary of tional cases, if a photograph is not available for recipients of emergency unemployment Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the from the issuer, to provide for a temporary benefits. Treasury shall jointly establish a program to alternative procedure, specified by the Sec- ‘‘(2) PERIOD OF INELIGIBILITY.—If any indi- share information among such agencies that retary, for confirming the authenticity of vidual is ineligible for emergency unemploy- may or could lead to the identification of un- the document.’’. ment compensation for any week by reason authorized aliens (as defined in section (l) IDENTITY THEFT.—Section 1028 of title of a failure described in subparagraph (A) or 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nation- 18, United States Code, is amended— (B) of paragraph (1), the individual shall be ality Act), including any no-match letter (1) in subsection (a)(7), by striking ‘‘of an- ineligible to receive emergency unemploy- and any information in the earnings sus- other person’’ and inserting ‘‘that is not his ment compensation for any week which be- pense file. or her own’’; and gins during a period which— (j) FORM I–9 PROCESS.—Not later than 9 (2) in subsection (b)(3)— ‘‘(A) begins with the week following the months after date of the enactment of this (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘or’’ week in which such failure occurs; and Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security at the end; ‘‘(B) does not end until such individual has shall submit a report to Congress that con- (B) in subparagraph (C), by adding ‘‘or’’ at been employed during at least 4 weeks which tains recommendations for— the end; and begin after such failure and the total of the (1) modifying and simplifying the process (C) by adding at the end the following: remuneration earned by the individual for by which employers are required to complete ‘‘(D) to facilitate or assist in harboring or being so employed is not less than the prod- and retain a Form I–9 for each employee pur- hiring unauthorized workers in violation of uct of 4 multiplied by the individual’s aver- suant to section 274A of the Immigration and section 274, 274A, or 274C of the Immigration age weekly benefit amount for the individ- Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a); and and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324, 1324a, and ual’s benefit year. (2) eliminating the process described in 1324c).’’. ‘‘(3) SUITABLE WORK.—For purposes of this paragraph (1). (m) SMALL BUSINESS DEMONSTRATION PRO- subsection, the term ‘suitable work’ means, (k) ALGORITHM.—Section 404(d) of the Ille- GRAM.—Section 403 of the Illegal Immigra- with respect to any individual, any work gal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Re- tion Reform and Immigrant Responsibility which is within such individual’s capabili- sponsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1324a note) is amended— ties, except that, if the individual furnishes is amended to read as follows: (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- evidence satisfactory to the State agency ‘‘(d) DESIGN AND OPERATION OF SYSTEM.—E- section (e); and that such individual’s prospects for obtain- Verify shall be designed and operated— (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- ing work in his customary occupation within ‘‘(1) to maximize its reliability and ease of lowing: use by employers; ‘‘(d) SMALL BUSINESS DEMONSTRATION PRO- a reasonably short period are good, the de- ‘‘(2) to insulate and protect the privacy GRAM.—Not later than 9 months after the termination of whether any work is suitable and security of the underlying information; date of the enactment of the Accountability work with respect to such individual shall be ‘‘(3) to maintain appropriate administra- Through Electronic Verification Act, the Di- made in accordance with the applicable tive, technical, and physical safeguards to rector of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration State law. prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal Services shall establish a demonstration pro- ‘‘(4) EXCEPTION.—Extended compensation information; gram that assists small businesses in rural shall not be denied under subparagraph (A) ‘‘(4) to respond accurately to all inquiries areas or areas without internet capabilities of paragraph (1) to any individual for any made by employers on whether individuals to verify the employment eligibility of week by reason of a failure to accept an offer are authorized to be employed; newly hired employees solely through the of, or apply for, suitable work— ‘‘(5) to register any times when E-Verify is use of publicly accessible internet termi- ‘‘(A) if the gross average weekly remunera- unable to receive inquiries; nals.’’. tion payable to such individual for the posi- ‘‘(6) to allow for auditing use of the system tion does not exceed the sum of— to detect fraud and identify theft; SA 2723. Mr. COATS submitted an ‘‘(i) the individual’s average weekly benefit ‘‘(7) to preserve the security of the infor- amendment intended to be proposed to amount for his benefit year, plus mation in all of the system by— amendment SA 2714 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(ii) the amount (if any) of supplemental ‘‘(A) developing and using algorithms to REID (for Mr. REED) to the bill S. 1845, unemployment compensation benefits (as de- detect potential identity theft, such as mul- to provide for the extension of certain fined in section 501(c)(17)(D) of the Internal tiple uses of the same identifying informa- unemployment benefits, and for other Revenue Code of 1986) payable to such indi- tion or documents; purposes; which was ordered to lie on vidual for such week; ‘‘(B) if the position was not offered to such ‘‘(B) developing and using algorithms to the table; as follows: detect misuse of the system by employers individual in writing and was not listed with At the appropriate place, insert the fol- and employees; the State employment service; lowing: ‘‘(C) developing capabilities to detect ‘‘(C) if such failure would not result in a anomalies in the use of the system that may SEC. lll. REQUIREMENT THAT INDIVIDUALS denial of compensation under the provisions RECEIVING EMERGENCY UNEM- indicate potential fraud or misuse of the sys- of the applicable State law to the extent PLOYMENT COMPENSATION BE AC- that such provisions are not inconsistent tem; and TIVELY ENGAGED IN A SYSTEMATIC ‘‘(D) auditing documents and information AND SUSTAINED EFFORT TO OBTAIN with the provisions of paragraphs (3) and (5); submitted by potential employees to em- SUITABLE WORK. or ployers, including authority to conduct (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (h) of section ‘‘(D) if the position pays wages less than interviews with employers and employees; 4001 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, the higher of— ‘‘(8) to confirm identity and work author- 2008 (Public Law 110-252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) ‘‘(i) the minimum wage provided by section ization through verification of records main- is amended to read as follows: 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of tained by the Secretary, other Federal de- ‘‘(h) ACTIVELY SEEKING WORK.— 1938, without regard to any exemption; or partments, States, the Commonwealth of the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of sub- ‘‘(ii) any applicable State or local min- Northern Mariana Islands, or an outlying section (b)(4), payment of emergency unem- imum wage. possession of the United States, as deter- ployment compensation shall not be made to ‘‘(5) ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN SEEKING WORK.— mined necessary by the Secretary, includ- any individual for any week of unemploy- For purposes of this subsection, an indi- ing— ment— vidual shall be treated as actively engaged in ‘‘(A) records maintained by the Social Se- ‘‘(A) during which the individual fails to seeking work during any week if— curity Administration; accept any offer of suitable work (as defined ‘‘(A) the individual has engaged in a sys- ‘‘(B) birth and death records maintained by in paragraph (3)) or fails to apply for any tematic and sustained effort to obtain work vital statistics agencies of any State or suitable work to which the individual was re- during such week, and other jurisdiction in the United States; ferred by the State agency; or ‘‘(B) the individual provides tangible evi- ‘‘(C) passport and visa records (including ‘‘(B) during which the individual fails to dence to the State agency that he has en- photographs) maintained by the Department actively engage in seeking work, unless such gaged in such an effort during such week. of State; and individual is not actively engaged in seeking ‘‘(6) REFERRAL.—The State agency shall ‘‘(D) State driver’s license or identity card work because such individual is, as deter- provide for referring applicants for emer- information (including photographs) main- mined in accordance with State law— gency unemployment benefits to any suit- tained by State department of motor vehi- ‘‘(i) before any court of the United States able work to which paragraph (4) would not cles; or any State pursuant to a lawfully issued apply.’’. ‘‘(9) to electronically confirm the issuance summons to appear for jury duty (as such (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments of the employment authorization or identity term may be defined by the Secretary); or made by this section shall take effect on the document; and ‘‘(ii) hospitalized for treatment of an emer- date of the enactment of this Act. ‘‘(10) to display the digital photograph that gency or a life-threatening condition (as the issuer placed on the document so that such term may be defined by the Secretary), SA 2724. Ms. AYOTTE submitted an the employer can compare the photograph if such exemptions in clauses (i) and (ii) amendment intended to be proposed by displayed to the photograph on the docu- apply to recipients of regular benefits, and her to the bill S. 1845, to provide for

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Reduction of nonMedicare, non- PARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013. return of tax for the taxable year.’’. defense direct spending. (a) REPEALS.— (2) OMISSION TREATED AS MATHEMATICAL OR SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF (1) ADJUSTMENT OF RETIREMENT PAY.—Sec- CLERICAL ERROR.—Subparagraph (I) of sec- EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COM- tion 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 tion 6213(g)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code PENSATION PROGRAM. is repealed as of the date of the enactment of of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (a) EXTENSION.—Section 4007(a)(2) of the such Act. ‘‘(I) an omission of a correct TIN under Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Pub- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Title X of section 24(e)(1) (relating to child tax credit) lic Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amend- the Department of Defense Appropriations or a correct Social Security number required ed by striking ‘‘January 1, 2014’’ and insert- Act, 2014 (division C of Public Law 113–76) is under section 24(e)(2) (relating to refundable ing ‘‘April 1, 2014’’. (b) MODIFICATIONS RELATING TO WEEKS OF hereby repealed. portion of child tax credit), to be included on (b) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REQUIRED TO EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.— a return,’’. CLAIM THE REFUNDABLE PORTION OF THE (1) NUMBER OF WEEKS IN FIRST TIER BEGIN- (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments CHILD TAX CREDIT.— NING AFTER DECEMBER 28, 2013.—Section 4002(b) made by this subsection shall apply to tax- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (e) of section of such Act is amended— able years beginning after the date of the en- 24 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is (A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- actment of this Act. amended to read as follows: graph (4); ‘‘(e) IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH RE- SA 2726. Mr. COBURN submitted an (B) in paragraph (2)— SPECT TO QUALIFYING CHILDREN.— (i) in the heading, by inserting ‘‘, AND amendment intended to be proposed to ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), WEEKS ENDING BEFORE DECEMBER 30, 2013’’ after no credit shall be allowed under this section amendment SA 2714 proposed by Mr. ‘‘2012’’; and to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying REID (for Mr. REED) to the bill S. 1845, (ii) in the matter preceding subparagraph child unless the taxpayer includes the name to provide for the extension of certain (A), by inserting ‘‘, and before December 30, and taxpayer identification number of such unemployment benefits, and for other 2013’’ after ‘‘2012’’; and qualifying child on the return of tax for the purposes; which was ordered to lie on (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- taxable year. the table; as follows: lowing: ‘‘(2) REFUNDABLE PORTION.—Subsection ‘‘(3) SPECIAL RULE RELATING TO AMOUNTS At the end of the matter proposed to be in- (d)(1) shall not apply to any taxpayer with ESTABLISHED IN AN ACCOUNT AS OF A WEEK serted, insert the following: respect to any qualifying child unless the ENDING AFTER DECEMBER 29, 2013.—Notwith- taxpayer includes the name and social secu- SEC. ll. PROHIBITING FEDERAL PAYMENTS TO standing any provision of paragraph (1), in rity number of such qualifying child on the STATES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COM- the case of any account established as of a PENSATION ADMINISTRATION WITH return of tax for the taxable year.’’. RESPECT TO COSTS FOR OFFICE week ending after December 29, 2013— (2) OMISSION TREATED AS MATHEMATICAL OR FURNISHINGS AND MURALS, POR- ‘‘(A) paragraph (1)(A) shall be applied by CLERICAL ERROR.—Subparagraph (I) of sec- TRAITS, AND OTHER ARTWORK. substituting ‘24 percent’ for ‘80 percent’; and tion 6213(g)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 302 of the Social ‘‘(B) paragraph (1)(B) shall be applied by of 1986 is amended to read as follows: Security Act (42 U.S.C. 501) is amended by substituting ‘6 times’ for ‘20 times’.’’. ‘‘(I) an omission of a correct TIN under adding at the end the following new sub- (2) NUMBER OF WEEKS IN SECOND TIER BEGIN- section 24(e)(1) (relating to child tax credit) section: NING AFTER DECEMBER 28, 2013.—Section 4002(c) or a correct Social Security number required ‘‘(d) No portion of the cost of office fur- of such Act is amended by adding at the end under section 24(e)(2) (relating to refundable nishings or murals, portraits, or other art- the following: portion of child tax credit), to be included on work shall be treated as being a cost for the ‘‘(5) SPECIAL RULE RELATING TO AMOUNTS a return,’’. proper and efficient administration of the ADDED TO AN ACCOUNT AS OF A WEEK ENDING (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments State unemployment compensation law.’’. AFTER DECEMBER 29, 2013.—Notwithstanding made by this subsection shall apply to tax- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment any provision of paragraph (1), if augmenta- able years beginning after the date of the en- made by subsection (a) shall apply to costs tion under this subsection occurs as of a actment of this Act. incurred on or after the date of the enact- week ending after December 29, 2013— ment of this Act. ‘‘(A) paragraph (1)(A) shall be applied by SA 2725. Ms. AYOTTE submitted an substituting ‘24 percent’ for ‘54 percent’; and amendment intended to be proposed to SA 2727. Mr. HELLER (for himself, ‘‘(B) paragraph (1)(B) shall be applied by amendment SA 2714 proposed by Mr. Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. substituting ‘6 times’ for ‘14 times’.’’. (c) FUNDING.—Section 4004(e)(1) of the Sup- REID (for Mr. REED) to the bill S. 1845, HOEVEN, and Ms. AYOTTE) submitted an to provide for the extension of certain plemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public amendment intended to be proposed to Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended— unemployment benefits, and for other amendment SA 2714 proposed by Mr. (1) in subparagraph (I), by striking ‘‘and’’ purposes; which was ordered to lie on REID (for Mr. REED) to the bill S. 1845, at the end; the table; as follows: to provide for the extension of certain (2) in subparagraph (J), by inserting ‘‘and’’ At the appropriate place in the amend- unemployment benefits, and for other at the end; and ment, insert the following: purposes; which was ordered to lie on (3) by inserting after subparagraph (J) the SEC. ll. REPEAL OF REDUCTIONS MADE BY BI- the table; as follows: following: PARTISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013. ‘‘(K) the amendments made by subsections In lieu of the matter proposed to be in- (a) REPEALS.— (a) and (b) of section 2 of the Emergency Un- serted, insert the following: (1) ADJUSTMENT OF RETIREMENT PAY.—Sec- employment Compensation Extension Act;’’. tion 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments is repealed as of the date of the enactment of (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as made by this section shall take effect as if such Act. the ‘‘Emergency Unemployment Compensa- included in the enactment of the American (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Title X of tion Extension Act of 2014’’. Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (Public Law 112– the Department of Defense Appropriations (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- 240). Act, 2014 (division C of Public Law 113–76) is tents of this Act is as follows: SEC. 3. TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF EXTENDED hereby repealed. Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. BENEFIT PROVISIONS. (b) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REQUIRED TO Sec. 2. Extension and modification of emer- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2005 of the Assist- CLAIM THE REFUNDABLE PORTION OF THE gency unemployment com- ance for Unemployed Workers and Strug- CHILD TAX CREDIT.— pensation program. gling Families Act, as contained in Public (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (e) of section Sec. 3. Temporary extension of extended Law 111–5 (26 U.S.C. 3304 note), is amended— 24 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is benefit provisions. (1) by striking ‘‘December 31, 2013’’ each amended to read as follows: Sec. 4. Extension of funding for reemploy- place it appears and inserting ‘‘March 31, ‘‘(e) IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH RE- ment services and reemploy- 2014’’; and SPECT TO QUALIFYING CHILDREN.— ment and eligibility assessment (2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘June 30, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), activities. 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2014’’. no credit shall be allowed under this section Sec. 5. Additional extended unemployment (b) EXTENSION OF MATCHING FOR STATES to a taxpayer with respect to any qualifying benefits under the Railroad Un- WITH NO WAITING WEEK.—Section 5 of the child unless the taxpayer includes the name employment Insurance Act. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:30 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.032 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S831 of 2008 (Public Law 110–449; 26 U.S.C. 3304 subsection (a), would otherwise meet the re- ‘‘(B) if the individual has filed a claim, note) is amended by striking ‘‘June 30, 2014’’ quirements for an agreement under such whether there has been a decision on such and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2014’’. title. claim. (c) EXTENSION OF MODIFICATION OF INDICA- SEC. 7. REPEAL OF REDUCTIONS MADE BY BIPAR- ‘‘(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the TORS UNDER THE EXTENDED BENEFIT PRO- TISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013. Commissioner may, in the absence of evi- GRAM.—Section 203 of the Federal-State Ex- Section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of dence to the contrary, rely upon a certifi- tended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–67) is repealed as of the cation by the individual that the individual 1970 (26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended— date of the enactment of such Act. has not filed and does not intend to file such (1) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘Decem- a claim, or that the individual has so filed SEC. 8. REDUCTION IN BENEFITS BASED ON RE- and no final decision thereon has been made, ber 31, 2013’’ and inserting ‘‘March 31, 2014’’; CEIPT OF UNEMPLOYMENT COM- and PENSATION. in certifying benefits for payment pursuant (2) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ‘‘Decem- to section 205(i). (a) IN GENERAL.—Title II of the Social Se- ‘‘(e) Whenever a reduction in total benefits ber 31, 2013’’ and inserting ‘‘March 31, 2014’’. curity Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) is amended FFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments based on an individual’s wages and self-em- (d) E by inserting after section 224 the following made by this section shall take effect as if ployment income is made under this section new section: included in the enactment of the American for any month, each benefit, except the dis- Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (Public Law 112– ‘‘REDUCTION IN BENEFITS BASED ON RECEIPT OF ability insurance benefit, shall first be pro- 240). UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION portionately decreased, and any excess of SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF FUNDING FOR REEMPLOY- ‘‘SEC. 224A (a)(1) If for any month prior to such reduction over the sum of all such bene- MENT SERVICES AND REEMPLOY- the month in which an individual attains re- fits other than the disability insurance ben- MENT AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESS- tirement age (as defined in section efit shall then be applied to such disability MENT ACTIVITIES. 216(l)(1))— insurance benefit. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4004(c)(2)(A) of ‘‘(A) such individual is entitled to benefits ‘‘(f)(1) Notwithstanding any other provi- the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 under section 223, and sion of law, the head of any Federal agency (Public Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is ‘‘(B) such individual is entitled for such shall provide such information within its amended by striking ‘‘through fiscal year month to unemployment compensation, possession as the Commissioner may require 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘through the first quar- the total of the individual’s benefits under for purposes of making a timely determina- ter of fiscal year 2015’’. section 223 for such month and of any bene- tion of the amount of the reduction, if any, (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments required by this section in benefits payable made by this section shall take effect as if fits under section 202 for such month based on the individual’s wages and self-employ- under this title, or verifying other informa- included in the enactment of the American tion necessary in carrying out the provisions Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (Public Law 112– ment income shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the total amount of unemployment of this section. 240). ‘‘(2) The Commissioner is authorized to compensation received by such individual for enter into agreements with States, political SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT such month. BENEFITS UNDER THE RAILROAD subdivisions, and other organizations that ‘‘(2) The reduction of benefits under para- UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ACT. administer unemployment compensation, in graph (1) shall also apply to any past-due (a) EXTENSION.—Section 2(c)(2)(D)(iii) of order to obtain such information as the Com- benefits under section 223 for any month in the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act missioner may require to carry out the pro- which the individual was entitled to— (45 U.S.C. 352(c)(2)(D)(iii)) is amended— visions of this section. (1) by striking ‘‘June 30, 2013’’ and insert- ‘‘(A) benefits under such section, and ‘‘(g) For purposes of this section, the term ing ‘‘September 30, 2013’’; and ‘‘(B) unemployment compensation. ‘unemployment compensation’ has the mean- (2) by striking ‘‘December 31, 2013’’ and in- ‘‘(3) The reduction of benefits under para- ing given that term in section 85(b) of the In- serting ‘‘March 31, 2014’’. graph (1) shall not apply to any benefits ternal Revenue Code of 1986, and the total (b) CLARIFICATION ON AUTHORITY TO USE under section 223 for any month, or any ben- amount of unemployment compensation to FUNDS.—Funds appropriated under either the efits under section 202 for such month based which an individual is entitled shall be de- first or second sentence of clause (iv) of sec- on the individual’s wages and self-employ- termined prior to any applicable reduction tion 2(c)(2)(D) of the Railroad Unemploy- ment income for such month, if the indi- under State law based on the receipt of bene- ment Insurance Act shall be available to vidual is entitled for such month to unem- fits under section 202 or 223.’’. cover the cost of additional extended unemployment compensation following a period of (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section ployment benefits provided under such sec- trial work (as described in section 222(c)(1), 224(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. tion 2(c)(2)(D) by reason of the amendments participation in the Ticket to Work and Self- 424a(a)) is amended, in the matter preceding made by subsection (a) as well as to cover Sufficiency Program established under sec- paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘the age of 65’’ and the cost of such benefits provided under such tion 1148, or participation in any other pro- inserting ‘‘retirement age (as defined in sec- section 2(c)(2)(D), as in effect on the day be- gram that is designed to encourage an indi- tion 216(l)(1))’’. fore the date of enactment of this Act. vidual entitled to benefits under section 223 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (c) FUNDING FOR ADMINISTRATION.—Out of or 202 to work. made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply any funds in the Treasury not otherwise ap- ‘‘(b) If any unemployment compensation is to benefits payable for months beginning on propriated, there are appropriated to the payable to an individual on other than a or after the date that is 12 months after the Railroad Retirement Board $62,500 for admin- monthly basis (including a benefit payable date of enactment of this section. istrative expenses associated with the pay- as a lump sum to the extent that it is a com- SEC. 9. REDUCTION OF NONMEDICARE, NON- ment of additional extended unemployment mutation of, or a substitute for, such peri- DEFENSE DIRECT SPENDING. benefits provided under section 2(c)(2)(D) of odic compensation), the reduction under this Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act section shall be made at such time or times Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 by reason of the amendments made by sub- and in such amounts as the Commissioner of U.S.C. 901a) is amended by adding at the end section (a), to remain available until ex- Social Security (referred to in this section as the following: pended. the ‘Commissioner’) determines will approxi- ‘‘(11) ADDITIONAL REDUCTION OF NONMEDI- SEC. 6. FLEXIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT PRO- mate as nearly as practicable the reduction CARE, NONDEFENSE DIRECT SPENDING.— GRAM AGREEMENTS. prescribed by subsection (a). ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For each of fiscal years (a) FLEXIBILITY.— ‘‘(c) Reduction of benefits under this sec- 2015 through 2023, in addition to the reduc- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (g) of section tion shall be made after any applicable re- tion in direct spending under paragraph (6), 4001 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, ductions under section 203(a) and section 224, on the date specified in paragraph (2), OMB 2008 (Public Law 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) but before any other applicable deductions shall prepare and the President shall order a shall not apply with respect to a State that under section 203. sequestration, effective upon issuance, re- has enacted a law before December 1, 2013, ‘‘(d)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), if the ducing the spending described in subpara- that, upon taking effect, would violate such Commissioner determines that an individual graph (B) by the uniform percentage nec- subsection. may be eligible for unemployment com- essary to reduce such spending for the fiscal (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Paragraph (1) is effec- pensation which would give rise to a reduc- year by $1,333,000,000. tive with respect to weeks of unemployment tion of benefits under this section, the Com- ‘‘(B) SPENDING COVERED.—The spending de- beginning on or after December 29, 2013. missioner may require, as a condition of cer- scribed in this subparagraph is spending that (b) PERMITTING A SUBSEQUENT AGREE- tification for payment of any benefits under is— MENT.—Nothing in title IV of the Supple- section 223 to any individual for any month ‘‘(i) nonexempt direct spending; mental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law and of any benefits under section 202 for such ‘‘(ii) not spending for the Medicare pro- 110–252; 26 U.S.C. 3304 note) shall preclude a month based on such individual’s wages and grams specified in section 256(d); and State whose agreement under such title was self-employment income, that such indi- ‘‘(iii) within the revised nonsecurity cat- terminated from entering into a subsequent vidual certify— egory.’’. agreement under such title on or after the ‘‘(A) whether the individual has filed or in- date of the enactment of this Act if the tends to file any claim for unemployment SA 2728. Mrs. SHAHEEN submitted State, taking into account the application of compensation, and an amendment intended to be proposed

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:30 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.033 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S832 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 to amendment SA 2714 proposed by Mr. ‘‘(ii) individuals who are not executive offi- the strategies used by ambush marketers REID (for Mr. REED) to the bill S. 1845, cers and senior management of the corpora- continue to multiply’’ and insert ‘‘ambush to provide for the extension of certain tion (including individuals who are officers marketing impedes the goals of the Ted Ste- unemployment benefits, and for other or employees of other corporations in the vens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act (36 same chain of corporations as the corpora- U.S.C. 220501 et seq.) to fund the United purposes; which was ordered to lie on tion) shall be treated as executive officers States Olympic and Paralympic teams the table; as follows: and senior management if such individuals through official sponsorships’’. At the appropriate place, add the fol- exercise the day-to-day responsibilities of lowing: the corporation described in clause (i). SA 2731. Mr. REID (for Mr. ROCKE- SEC. 7. REPEAL OF REDUCTIONS MADE BY BIPAR- ‘‘(C) CORPORATIONS PRIMARILY HOLDING IN- FELLER (for himself, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. TISAN BUDGET ACT OF 2013. VESTMENT ASSETS.—Such regulations shall THUNE, and Mr. BENNET)) proposed an Section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of also provide that the management and con- amendment to the resolution S. Res. trol of a corporation shall be treated as oc- 2013 is repealed as of the date of the enact- 289, expressing the sense of the Senate ment of such Act. curring primarily within the United States that ambush marketing adversely af- SEC. 8. TREATMENT OF FOREIGN CORPORATIONS if— MANAGED AND CONTROLLED IN THE ‘‘(i) the assets of such corporation (directly fects the United States Olympic and UNITED STATES AS DOMESTIC COR- or indirectly) consist primarily of assets Paralympic teams; as follows: PORATIONS. being managed on behalf of investors, and Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Expressing (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7701 of the Inter- ‘‘(ii) decisions about how to invest the as- the sense of the Senate that ambush mar- nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by re- sets are made in the United States.’’. keting adversely affects the United States designating subsection (p) as subsection (q) (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments Olympic and Paralympic teams.’’. and by inserting after subsection (o) the fol- made by this section shall apply to taxable lowing new subsection: years beginning on or after the date which is f ‘‘(p) CERTAIN CORPORATIONS MANAGED AND 2 years after the date of the enactment of CONTROLLED IN THE UNITED STATES TREATED this Act, whether or not regulations are NOTICE OF HEARING AS DOMESTIC FOR INCOME TAX.— issued under section 7701(p)(3) of the Internal ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding sub- Revenue Code of 1986, as added by this sec- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL section (a)(4), in the case of a corporation de- tion. RESOURCES scribed in paragraph (2) if— Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I would ‘‘(A) the corporation would not otherwise SA 2729. Mr. REID (for Mr. ROCKE- like to announce for the information of be treated as a domestic corporation for pur- FELLER (for himself, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. the Senate and the public that a hear- poses of this title, but THUNE, and Mr. BENNET)) proposed an ‘‘(B) the management and control of the ing has been scheduled before the Sub- amendment to the resolution S. Res. committee on Energy of the Senate corporation occurs, directly or indirectly, 289, expressing the sense of the Senate primarily within the United States, Committee on Energy and Natural Re- that ambush marketing adversely af- sources. The hearing will be held on then, solely for purposes of chapter 1 (and fects the United States Olympic and any other provision of this title relating to Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at 2:30 chapter 1), the corporation shall be treated Paralympic teams; as follows: p.m., in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate as a domestic corporation. Strike paragraphs (1) and (2) of the resolv- Office Building. ‘‘(2) CORPORATION DESCRIBED.— ing clause and insert the following: The purpose of this oversight hearing (1) official sponsor support is critical to ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A corporation is de- is to consider lessons for federal policy scribed in this paragraph if— the success of Team USA at all international ‘‘(i) the stock of such corporation is regu- competitions; and from state efficiency and renewable larly traded on an established securities (2) ambush marketing adversely affects the programs. market, or United States Olympic and Paralympic Because of the limited time available ‘‘(ii) the aggregate gross assets of such cor- teams and their ability to attract and retain for the hearing, witnesses may testify poration (or any predecessor thereof), includ- corporate sponsorships. by invitation only. However, those ing assets under management for investors, wishing to submit written testimony whether held directly or indirectly, at any SA 2730. Mr. REID (for Mr. ROCKE- for the hearing record may do so by time during the taxable year or any pre- FELLER (for himself, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. sending it to the Committee on Energy ceding taxable year is $50,000,000 or more. THUNE, and Mr. BENNET)) proposed an and Natural Resources, United States ‘‘(B) GENERAL EXCEPTION.—A corporation amendment to the resolution S. Res. shall not be treated as described in this para- Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510–6150, or 289, expressing the sense of the Senate by e-mail to graph if— that ambush marketing adversely af- ‘‘(i) such corporation was treated as a cor- [email protected]. poration described in this paragraph in a pre- fects the United States Olympic and For further information, please con- ceding taxable year, Paralympic teams; as follows: tact Kevin Rennert at (202) 224–7826 or ‘‘(ii) such corporation— In the fifth whereas clause of the preamble, Danielle Deraney at (202) 224–1219. ‘‘(I) is not regularly traded on an estab- strike ‘‘assure that the United States has the lished securities market, and best Olympic teams’’ and insert ‘‘ensure that f ‘‘(II) has, and is reasonably expected to the United States has the best Olympic and continue to have, aggregate gross assets (in- Paralympic teams’’. cluding assets under management for inves- In the sixth whereas clause of the pre- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO tors, whether held directly or indirectly) of amble, strike ‘‘in ambush marketing as a MEET less than $50,000,000, and marketing strategy, affiliating themselves COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES ‘‘(iii) the Secretary grants a waiver to such with the Olympic and Paralympic Games corporation under this subparagraph. without becoming sponsors of Team USA’’ Ms. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(3) MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL.— and insert ‘‘in marketing strategies that ap- unanimous consent that the Com- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pre- pear to affiliate themselves with the Olym- mittee on Armed Services be author- scribe regulations for purposes of deter- pic and Paralympic Games without becom- ized to meet during the session of the mining cases in which the management and ing official sponsors of Team USA’’. Senate on February 6, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. control of a corporation is to be treated as In the seventh whereas clause of the pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without occurring primarily within the United amble, strike ‘‘ambush marketing harms the objection, it is so ordered. States. United States Olympic and Paralympic COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN ‘‘(B) EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND SENIOR MAN- teams, undermines sponsorship activities, AFFAIRS AGEMENT.—Such regulations shall provide and gives ambush marketers an unfair and that— unethical advantage over entities that offi- Ms. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘(i) the management and control of a cor- cially sponsor and provide funding for the unanimous consent that the Com- poration shall be treated as occurring pri- elite athletes of the United States’’ and in- mittee on Banking, Housing, and marily within the United States if substan- sert ‘‘any ambush marketing in violation of Urban Affairs be authorized to meet tially all of the executive officers and senior the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.) un- during the session of the Senate on management of the corporation who exercise dermines sponsorship activities and creates February 6, 2014, at 10 a.m., to conduct day-to-day responsibility for making deci- consumer confusion around official Olympic sions involving strategic, financial, and and Paralympic sponsors’’. a hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of Finan- operational policies of the corporation are In the eighth whereas clause of the pre- cial Stability and Data Security.’’ located primarily within the United States, amble, strike ‘‘efforts to prevent ambush The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and marketing have enjoyed limited success as objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:30 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.033 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S833 COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL fellows on my staff, Errol Robinson and Polio Eradication Initiative and provides RESOURCES Brandon Elsner, be granted the privi- technical and operational leadership to this Ms. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask lege of the floor during the remainder global effort through the work of the Centers unanimous consent that the Com- of this Congress. for Disease Control and the United States Agency for International Development; mittee on Energy and Natural Re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sources be authorized to meet during Whereas the eradication of polio is the objection, it is so ordered. highest priority of Rotary International, a the session of the Senate on February f global association founded in 1905 in Chicago, 6, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., in room SD–366 of Illinois, that is now headquartered in Evans- the Dirksen Senate Office Building. SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND ton, Illinois, and has more than 1,200,000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without IDEALS OF WORLD POLIO DAY members in more than 170 countries; objection, it is so ordered. Whereas Rotary International and its Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC members (commonly known as ‘‘Rotarians’’) WORKS imous consent that the Senate proceed have contributed more than $1,000,000,000 to, Ms. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask to the consideration of Calendar No. and volunteered countless hours in, the glob- unanimous consent that the Com- 302, S. Res. 270. al fight against polio; mittee on Environment and Public The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Whereas Rotary International, the World clerk will report the resolution by Health Organization, the United States Gov- Works be authorized to meet during ernment, the United Nations Children’s Fund the session of the Senate on February title. The legislative clerk read as follows: (commonly known as ‘‘UNICEF’’), the Bill 6, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., in room SD–406 of and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the the Dirksen Senate Office Building. A resolution (S. Res. 270) supporting the United Nations Foundation have joined to- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without goals and ideals of World Polio Day and com- gether with national governments to suc- objection, it is so ordered. mending the international community and cessfully reduce cases of polio by more than others for their efforts to prevent and eradi- COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, 99 percent since 1988, from more than 350,000 cate polio. AND PENSIONS reported cases in 1988 to 223 reported cases in Ms. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask There being no objection, the Senate 2012; unanimous consent that the Com- proceeded to consider the resolution. Whereas polio was recently eliminated in India and is now endemic only in Nigeria, mittee on Health, Education, Labor, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be Pakistan, and Afghanistan; and Pensions be authorized to meet Whereas terrorist and militant groups con- during the session of the Senate on agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, tinue to target and murder health care work- February 6, 2014, at 10 a.m., in room and the motions to reconsider be con- ers who seek to save the lives of children; SD–430 of the Dirksen Senate Office sidered made and laid upon the table. Whereas the sanctity and neutrality of Building to conduct a hearing entitled The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without health care workers must be respected, as ‘‘Supporting Children and Families objection, it is so ordered. these workers deliver the most basic of life- through Investments in High-Quality The resolution (S. Res. 270) was saving interventions to children and commu- Early Education.’’ agreed to. nities; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The preamble was agreed to. Whereas the recent polio outbreak in the Horn of Africa, comprising Somalia, Ethi- objection, it is so ordered. The resolution, with its preamble, opia, and Kenya, continues to result in new COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND reads as follows: cases of the disease, exacerbating the pro- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS S. RES. 270 tracted humanitarian crisis in the region Ms. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask Whereas October 24th of each year is recog- and highlighting the urgent need to finally unanimous consent that the Com- nized internationally as World Polio Day; eradicate polio before progress is lost; mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- Whereas polio is a highly infectious disease Whereas countries around the world are ernmental Affairs be authorized to that primarily affects children and for which placing an unprecedented emphasis on polio meet during the session of the Senate there is no known cure; eradication, including by implementing on February 6, 2014, at 10 a.m. Whereas polio can leave survivors perma- Emergency Action Plans to boost vaccina- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nently disabled from muscle paralysis of the tion coverage in Nigeria, Pakistan, and Af- ghanistan; objection, it is so ordered. limbs and occasionally leads to a particularly difficult death through paralysis of res- Whereas the Global Polio Eradication Ini- COMMITTEE ON FINANCE piratory muscles; tiative has developed the Polio Eradication Ms. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask Whereas polio was once one of the most and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013–2018 (re- unanimous consent that the Com- dreaded diseases in the United States, kill- ferred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Endgame mittee on Finance be authorized to ing thousands of people annually in the late Strategy’’) to capitalize on the opportunity meet during the session of the Senate 19th and early 20th centuries and leaving to eradicate all polio disease; on February 6, 2014. thousands more with permanent disabilities, Whereas the Endgame Strategy also out- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without including the 32nd President of the United lines a legacy planning process to ensure that lessons learned in the effort to eradi- objection, it is so ordered. States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt; Whereas severe polio outbreaks in the 1940s cate polio, as well as the assets and infra- COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS and 1950s caused panic in the United States, structure built in support of that effort, are Ms. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask as parents kept children indoors, public transitioned to benefit other development unanimous consent that the Com- health officials quarantined infected individ- goals and global health priorities, including mittee on Foreign Relations be author- uals, and the Federal Government restricted the continued delivery of health services to ized to meet during the session of the commerce and travel; the most vulnerable children in the world; Senate on February 6, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., Whereas 1952 was the peak of the polio epi- Whereas the global effort to eradicate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without demic in the United States, with more than polio is the largest internationally coordinated public health effort in history, with a objection, it is so ordered. 57,000 people affected, 21,000 of whom were paralyzed and 3,000 of whom died; network of over 20,000,000 volunteers world- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY Whereas safe and effective polio vaccines, wide; and Ms. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask including the inactivated polio vaccine (com- Whereas the eradication of polio is immi- unanimous consent that the Com- monly known as ‘‘IPV’’), developed in 1952 by nently achievable and will be a victory mittee on the Judiciary be authorized Jonas Salk, and the oral polio vaccine (com- shared by all of humanity: Now, therefore, be to meet during the session of the Sen- monly known as ‘‘OPV’’), developed in 1957 it ate on February 6, 2014, at 10 a.m., in by Albert Sabin, rendered polio preventable Resolved, That the Senate— SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office and contributed to the rapid decline of the (1) supports the goals and ideals of World Building, to conduct an executive busi- incidence of polio in the United States; Polio Day; ness meeting. Whereas, although the United States has (2) commends the international commu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without been free from polio since 1979, this prevent- nity and others for their efforts in vacci- able disease still needlessly lays victim to nating children around the world against objection, it is so ordered. children and adults in several countries polio and for the tremendous strides made f where challenges, such as active conflict and toward eradicating the disease; PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR lack of infrastructure, impede access to vac- (3) encourages and supports the inter- cines; national community of governments and Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I ask Whereas the Federal Government is the nongovernmental organizations in remaining unanimous consent that two legislative leading public sector donor to the Global committed to the eradication of polio;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:30 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.035 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S834 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 6, 2014 (4) condemns the deplorable actions of ter- elite athletes of the United States’’ and in- (1) official sponsor support is critical to rorist and militant groups that murder inno- sert ‘‘any ambush marketing in violation of the success of Team USA at all international cent health care workers who are striving to the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.) un- competitions; and save the lives of children around the world; dermines sponsorship activities and creates (2) ambush marketing adversely affects the (5) urges the international community of consumer confusion around official Olympic United States Olympic and Paralympic governments to strengthen the support and and Paralympic sponsors’’. teams and their ability to attract and retain security protection of health care workers In the eighth whereas clause of the pre- corporate sponsorships. amble, strike ‘‘efforts to prevent ambush who risk their lives to provide polio vaccina- f tions; and marketing have enjoyed limited success as (6) encourages continued commitment and the strategies used by ambush marketers RECOMMENDING RETURN OF THE funding by the United States Government continue to multiply’’ and insert ‘‘ambush IRAQI JEWISH ARCHIVE marketing impedes the goals of the Ted Ste- and international donors to the global effort Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- to rid the world of polio. vens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act (36 U.S.C. 220501 et seq.) to fund the United imous consent the Senate proceed to f States Olympic and Paralympic teams Calendar No. 303, S. Res. 333. AMBUSH MARKETING through official sponsorships’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The preamble, as amended, was clerk will report the resolution by Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- agreed to. title. imous consent the commerce com- The amendment (No. 2731) was agreed The legislative clerk read as follows: mittee be discharged from further con- to, as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 333) strongly recom- sideration of S. Res. 289. Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Expressing mending that the United States renegotiate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the sense of the Senate that ambush mar- the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to objection, it is so ordered. keting adversely affects the United States Iraq. The clerk will report the resolution Olympic and Paralympic teams.’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There by title. The resolution, as amended, with its being no objection, the Senate pro- The legislative clerk read as follows: preamble, as amended, with its title as ceeded to consider the resolution. A resolution (S. Res. 289) expressing the amended, reads as follows: Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent sense of the Senate that ambush marketing S. RES. 289 that the resolution be agreed to, the adversely affects the United States Olympic Whereas the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic preamble be agreed to, and the motions and Paralympic teams and should be discour- Games will occur on February 7 through to reconsidered be considered made and aged. February 23, 2014, and March 7 through laid on the table. There being no objection, the Senate March 16, 2014, respectively, in Sochi, Russia; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas more than 5,500 athletes from 80 proceeded to consider the resolution. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent nations will compete in 7 Olympic sports and 1,350 Paralympic athletes will compete in 5 The resolution (S. Res. 333) was that the Rockefeller amendment to the sports; agreed to. resolution, which is at the desk, be Whereas American athletes have spent The preamble was agreed to. agreed to; the resolution, as amended, countless days, months, and years training The resolution, with its preamble, is be agreed to; the Rockefeller amend- to earn a spot on the United States Olympic printed in the RECORD of Thursday, ment to the preamble, which is at the or Paralympic teams; January 16, 2014 under ‘‘Submitted Res- desk, be agreed to; the Rockefeller Whereas the Ted Stevens Olympic and olutions.’’) title amendment, which is at the desk, Amateur Sports Act (36 U.S.C. 220501 et seq.)— f be agreed to; and the motions to recon- (1) established the United States Olympic sider be considered made and laid upon COMMEMORATING THE SUCCESS Committee as the coordinating body for all OF TEAM USA the table, with no intervening action Olympic and Paralympic athletic activity in or debate. the United States; Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) gave the United States Olympic Com- imous consent the Senate proceed to objection, it is so ordered. mittee the exclusive right in the United the consideration of S. Res. 352 sub- The amendment (No. 2729) was agreed States to use the words ‘‘Olympic’’, ‘‘Olym- mitted by Senators KLOBUCHAR, HATCH, piad’’, ‘‘Paralympic’’, and ‘‘Paralympiad’’, and others today. to, as follows: the emblem of the United States Olympic Strike paragraphs (1) and (2) of the resolv- Committee, and the symbols of the Inter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ing clause and insert the following: national Olympic Committee and the Inter- clerk will report the resolution by (1) official sponsor support is critical to national Paralympic Committee; and title. the success of Team USA at all international (3) empowered the United States Olympic The legislative clerk read as follows: competitions; and Committee to authorize sponsors that con- A resolution (S. Res. 352) commemorating (2) ambush marketing adversely affects the tribute to the United States Olympic or the success of Team USA in the past 22 United States Olympic and Paralympic Paralympic teams to use any trademark, Olympic Winter Games and supporting Team teams and their ability to attract and retain symbol, insignia, or emblem of the Inter- USA in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and corporate sponsorships. national Olympic Committee, International Paralympic Winter Games. The resolution (S. Res. 289), as Paralympic Committee, the Pan-American Sports Organization, or the United States There being no objection, the Senate amended, was agreed to. proceeded to consider the resolution. The amendment (No. 2730) was agreed Olympic Committee; Whereas Team USA is significantly funded Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- to, as follows: by 31 sponsors who ensure that the United imous consent the resolution be agreed In the fifth whereas clause of the preamble, States has the best Olympic and Paralympic to, the preamble be agreed to, and the strike ‘‘assure that the United States has the teams possible; motions to reconsider be considered best Olympic teams’’ and insert ‘‘ensure that Whereas in recent years, a number of enti- made and laid on the table, with no in- the United States has the best Olympic and ties in the United States have engaged in Paralympic teams’’. tervening action or debate. marketing strategies that appear to affiliate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without In the sixth whereas clause of the pre- themselves with the Olympic and amble, strike ‘‘in ambush marketing as a Paralympic Games without becoming official objection, it is so ordered. marketing strategy, affiliating themselves sponsors of Team USA; The resolution (S. Res. 352) was with the Olympic and Paralympic Games Whereas any ambush marketing in viola- agreed to. without becoming sponsors of Team USA’’ tion of the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. 1051 et The preamble was agreed to. and insert ‘‘in marketing strategies that ap- seq.) undermines sponsorship activities and (The resolution, with its preamble, is pear to affiliate themselves with the Olym- creates consumer confusion around official printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- pic and Paralympic Games without becom- Olympic and Paralympic sponsors; and mitted Resolutions.’’) ing official sponsors of Team USA’’. Whereas ambush marketing impedes the f In the seventh whereas clause of the pre- goals of the Ted Stevens Olympic and Ama- amble, strike ‘‘ambush marketing harms the teur Sports Act (36 U.S.C. 220501 et seq.) to MEASURES READ THE FIRST United States Olympic and Paralympic fund the United States Olympic and TIME—H.R. 3590 AND H.R. 3964 teams, undermines sponsorship activities, Paralympic teams through official sponsor- and gives ambush marketers an unfair and ships: Now, therefore, be it Mr. REID. Mr. President, I am told unethical advantage over entities that offi- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that there are two bills at the desk, cially sponsor and provide funding for the that— and I ask for their first reading en bloc.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:30 Feb 07, 2014 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE6.037 S06FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE February 6, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S835 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The There being no objection, the Senate, To be colonel clerk will read the bills by title for the at 6:49 p.m. adjourned until Monday, WILLIAM T. MONACCI first time. February 10, 2014, at 2 p.m. THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR REGULAR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE The legislative clerk read as follows: f UNITED STATES ARMY NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: A bill (H.R. 3590) to protect and enhance NOMINATIONS opportunities for recreational hunting, fish- To be major Executive nominations received by ing, and shooting, and for other purposes. GLENNIE Z. KERTES A bill (H.R. 3964) to address certain water- the Senate: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joa- THE JUDICIARY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: quin Valley, and for other purposes. CHERYL ANN KRAUSE, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE UNITED Mr. REID. I now ask for a second STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT, VICE To be major DOLORES KORMAN SLOVITER, RETIRED. reading en bloc, but I object to my own BETH BLOOM, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED STATES DIS- CHARLES A. WILLIAMS request en bloc. TRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLOR- THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR IDA, VICE DONALD L. GRAHAM, RETIRED. APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- PAUL G. BYRON, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED STATES UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLOR- U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: tion having been heard, the bills will be IDA, VICE JAMES S. MOODY, JR., RETIRING. read for the second time on the next DARRIN P. GAYLES, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNITED To be lieutenant colonel STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT ROGER J. BELBEL legislative day. OF FLORIDA, VICE PATRICIA A. SEITZ, RETIRED. CARLOS EDUARDO MENDOZA, OF FLORIDA, TO BE To be major f UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE MIDDLE DIS- TRICT OF FLORIDA, VICE JOHN ANTOON II, RETIRED. NATHANIEL S. CHARTER ORDERS FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY IN THE COAST GUARD YVES P. LEBLANC 10, 2014 IN THE NAVY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS OF THE COAST Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- GUARD PERMANENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES COAST IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY imous consent that when the Senate GUARD TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 14, UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: U.S.C, SECTIONS 189 AND 276: completes its business today, it ad- To be commander journ until 2 p.m. on Monday, February To be captain GREGORY D. SUTTON 10, 2014; that following the prayer and KEVIN J. LOPES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT pledge, the morning hour be deemed To be commander IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY expired, the Journal of proceedings be JOSEPH D. BROWN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: THOMAS W. DENUCCI To be lieutenant commander approved to date, and the time for the MICHAEL J. PLUMLEY two leaders be reserved for their use KELLY C. SEALS CHAD C. SCHUMACHER later in the day; that following leader To be lieutenant commander THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY remarks, the Senate resume consider- MARIETTE C. OGG UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ation of the motion to proceed to S. IN THE AIR FORCE To be commander 1963, the military retirement pay res- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JACK D. HAGAN toration bill. IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- RICHARD S. MONTGOMERY CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT objection, it is so ordered. 601: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be general f To be lieutenant commander GEN. PAUL J. SELVA REINEL CASTRO THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED PROGRAM MICHAEL G. HILLEGASS III STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE SUEZIE KIM OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER Mr. REID. Mr. President, the next DUSTIN R. WARD rollcall vote will be at 5:30 p.m. on the TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: To be brigadier general motion to invoke cloture on the mo- f tion to proceed to S. 1963. COL. WILLIAM P. ROBERTSON IN THE ARMY f THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND Executive nomination confirmed by FEBRUARY 10, 2014, AT 2 P.M. RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: the Senate February 6, 2014: Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is To be lieutenant general DEPARTMENT OF STATE no further business to come before the BRIG. GEN. MICHAEL E. WILLIAMSON MAX SIEBEN BAUCUS, OF MONTANA, TO BE AMBAS- Senate, I ask unanimous consent that THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE PEOPLE’S RE- it adjourn under the previous order. THE ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: PUBLIC OF CHINA.

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