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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 No. 134 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was RECESS ceedings and announces to the House called to order by the Speaker pro tem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- his approval thereof. pore (Mr. SIMPSON). ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- nal stands approved. f declares the House in recess until 2 p.m. today. f Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 1 DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TEMPORE minute p.m.), the House stood in recess until 2 p.m. The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- f from South Carolina (Mr. WILSON) fore the House the following commu- come forward and lead the House in the nication from the Speaker: b 1400 Pledge of Allegiance. WASHINGTON, DC, AFTER RECESS Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led September 12, 2011. The recess having expired, the House the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: I hereby appoint the Honorable MICHAEL K. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the SIMPSON to act as Speaker pro tempore on was called to order by the Speaker at 2 this day. p.m. United States of America, and to the Repub- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, JOHN A. BOEHNER, f Speaker of the House of Representatives. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. PRAYER f f The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick NEVER FORGET SEPTEMBER THE J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: MORNING-HOUR DEBATE We give You thanks, O God, for giv- 11TH IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ing us another day. Please help us to TERRORISM ant to the order of the House of Janu- use it well. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina ary 5, 2011, the Chair would now recog- We ask Your blessing upon this as- asked and was given permission to ad- nize Members from lists submitted by sembly and upon all to whom the au- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- the majority and minority leaders for thority of government is given. They vise and extend his remarks.) morning-hour debate. return to the Capitol, reminded, as are Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. all Americans, that we honor that day Speaker, 10 years ago, in one of the f by asserting the values of democrat- most tragic moments of our country’s ically elected representation. Help history, terrorists hijacked commer- COMMUNICATION FROM THE them to meet their responsibilities CLERK OF THE HOUSE cial jetliners to murder nearly 3,000 in- during these days to attend to the im- nocent people on American soil. In this The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- mediate needs and concerns of these darkest hour, the people of our Nation fore the House the following commu- times in our history. came together to grieve, mourn, and nication from the Clerk of the House of Watch over this House, and cause remind each other: We are still one Na- Representatives: Your blessing to be upon each Member tion, under God, indivisible, with lib- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, that they might serve all the people erty and justice for all. with sincerity and truth. As we recall a HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, On this 10th anniversary of the Sep- September 12, 10 years ago, when all Washington, DC, September 9, 2011. tember 11th attacks, I want to high- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, the Nation stood united, give them the light how America’s resolve that day The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- wisdom and patience to place Nation was challenged but not broken. In the tives, Washington, DC. above party as they exercise their du- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- ties. time since, our Nation has proven the mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of May all that is done within the peo- resilience of the American people. The the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- ple’s House this day be for Your great- struggle to protect freedom and liberty tives, the Clerk received the following mes- is one that must be promoted both do- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on er honor and glory. Amen. mestically and internationally—and September 9, 2011 at 1:43 p.m.: our great Nation has answered the call. That the Senate passed S. 1239. f Let us remember the first responders With best wishes, I am THE JOURNAL Sincerely, and our military that have served and KAREN L. HAAS, The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- are currently serving near and far to Clerk. ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- protect our freedoms here at home. I

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:39 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE7.000 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6046 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 12, 2011 will always be grateful for those mak- SEC. 2. INVESTIGATION OF MASS KILLING OR AT- There is a deep and rich history of ing a difference by defeating terrorists TEMPTED MASS KILLING AND OTHER cooperation and collaboration between VIOLENT CRIMES. overseas to protect American families Title 28, United States Code, is amended— and among law enforcement agencies. at home. (1) in section 530C(b)(1)(L)(i), by striking This is true at the local level, the Most importantly, let us not forget ‘‘2,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$3,000,000’’; State level and, indeed, at the Federal the victims of the September 11th at- (2) in section 530C(b)(4), by adding at the end level. Federal law enforcement agen- tacks, their families, the memories of the following: ‘‘The authority to conduct or as- cies have unique skill sets, access to that fateful day, and the constant chal- sist in investigations includes the authority to resources and equipment and other in- lenges our country faces in winning the deploy tactical response, command and control, vestigative techniques that can and do and other crisis-management assets of the Bu- global war on terrorism. reau, as appropriate; and any such conduct or assist smaller police departments on a In conclusion, God bless our troops, assistance shall be understood presumptively to regular basis. and we will never forget September the be within the scope of Federal office or employ- But, Mr. Speaker, currently the FBI 11th in the global war on terrorism. ment.’’; does not have the specific statutory au- (3) in section 540A— f thority to assist in all investigations, (A) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘Inves- specifically with respect to the inves- RECESS tigation of certain violent crimes;’’ and inserting tigation of mass shootings or other vio- ‘‘Investigation of certain violent crimes’’; The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. (B) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘, in the in- lent crimes occurring in non-Federal CAMPBELL). Pursuant to clause 12(a) of vestigation of violent acts and shootings occur- venues. rule I, the Chair declares the House in ring in venues such as schools, colleges, univer- H.R. 2076, the Investigative Assist- recess until approximately 4 p.m. sities, non-Federal office buildings, malls, and ance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011, is today. other public places, and in the investigation of a commonsense bill that allows the mass killings and attempted mass killings’’ after FBI to provide assistance to State and Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 4 min- ‘‘traveler’’; and utes p.m.), the House stood in recess local law enforcement authorities, if (C) in subsection (c), by adding the following requested, in response to a mass shoot- until approximately 4 p.m. new paragraph at the end: ing or other mass casualty. This bill f ‘‘(4) ‘mass killings’ means three or more killings in a single incident.’’; and addresses when the FBI is asked to as- b 1600 (4) in the table of sections at the beginning of sist State or local authorities with chapter 33, by striking the item relating to sec- mass shootings and mass killings at a AFTER RECESS tion 540A and inserting the following: public place, such as a shopping mall or The recess having expired, the House ‘‘540A. Investigation of certain violent a school. crimes.’’. was called to order by the Speaker pro The FBI has traditionally assisted The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tempore (Mr. CAMPBELL) at 4 p.m. State and local law enforcement au- ant to the rule, the gentleman from thorities, but the statutory authority f South Carolina (Mr. GOWDY) and the explicitly granting the FBI jurisdiction MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT gentleman from Michigan (Mr. CON- is lacking. To be sure, the FBI helps YERS) each will control 20 minutes. A message in writing from the Presi- and is willing to help, but the absence The Chair recognizes the gentleman of a specific statutory grant of jurisdic- dent of the United States was commu- from South Carolina. nicated to the House by Ms. Wanda tion, even jurisdiction by invitation, GENERAL LEAVE Evans, one of his secretaries. needs to be resolved. Mr. GOWDY. Mr. Speaker, I ask This bill is not an expansion of Fed- f unanimous consent that all Members eral authority, and it does not expand ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER may have 5 legislative days within the authority of the FBI. Any assist- PRO TEMPORE which to revise and extend their re- ance from the FBI must be requested marks and include extraneous mate- by the State or local authority and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- rials on H.R. 2076, as amended, cur- agreed to by Federal authorities. The ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair rently under consideration. FBI will only assist when State or will postpone further proceedings The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there local counterparts ask for help and today on motions to suspend the rules objection to the request of the gen- they agree to provide it. on which a recorded vote or the yeas tleman from South Carolina? This legislation, Mr. Speaker, is sim- and nays are ordered, or on which the There was no objection. ple, but it is also critical. State and vote incurs objection under clause 6 of Mr. GOWDY. I yield myself such time local authorities often look to the FBI rule XX. as I may consume. for assistance in handling large, vio- Record votes on postponed questions Mr. Speaker, violent crimes that im- lent crimes, but the FBI must look to will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. pact multiple victims in mass shoot- Federal law to determine what author- f ings in particular are unpredictable ity it has been granted by Congress be- and, in addition to sending shock fore it can offer assistance. INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE FOR waves through the communities im- Accordingly, H.R. 2076 gives the FBI VIOLENT CRIMES ACT OF 2011 pacted, often test the resources of the the specific authority to respond to re- Mr. GOWDY. Mr. Speaker, I move to State and local law enforcement juris- quests for assistance from State and suspend the rules and pass the bill dictions involved. Regrettably, within local law enforcement authorities when (H.R. 2076) to amend title 28, United our lifetime, there have been scores of mass killings or other acts of violence States Code, to clarify the statutory mass shootings ranging from res- are committed or attempted. authority for the longstanding practice taurants to high schools to universities H.R. 2076, Mr. Speaker, was passed of the Department of Justice of pro- and churches. No place is safe. out of the House Judiciary Committee viding investigatory assistance on re- There are no sanctuaries left any by a voice vote with broad bipartisan quest of State and local authorities more, Mr. Speaker, in our culture. And support. This bill is also supported by with respect to certain serious violent despite the tremendous training, edu- the FBI Agents Association, a vol- crimes, and for other purposes, as cation, and hard work of the brave untary professional association cur- amended. women and men in State and local law rently representing over 12,000 active The Clerk read the title of the bill. enforcement, these types of tragedies duty and retired FBI special agents. The text of the bill is as follows: can test even the most well-resourced Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to H.R. 2076 law enforcement agencies. Not only is support this bill, and I reserve the bal- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- there an active crime scene with vic- ance of my time. resentatives of the United States of America in tims, there are hundreds of pieces of fo- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield Congress assembled, rensic or ballistic evidence, and the myself such time as I may consume. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. gathering of evidence is taking place I begin by commending my colleague This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Investigative sometimes contemporaneous with the on Judiciary, TREY GOWDY, for intro- Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011’’. search for an assailant. ducing this bill and being the sponsor

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:39 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.004 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6047 of it. I agree with everything that has the workplace or classroom often need the pellate Procedure (as amended to take effect been said. many resources which the FBI is well capable on December 1, 2011, in accordance with sec- I would like to ask my colleague of providing. Further, the general public ex- tion 2074 of that title) should uniformly apply the 60-day period to those civil actions about a shooting I read about just pects the FBI to be capable of responding today—it wasn’t a mass killing, but relating to a Federal officer or employee when mass killings threaten the safety of our sued in an individual capacity for an act or some of these things are so awful—a 17- nation’s citizens. omission occurring in connection with Fed- year-old young girl athlete shot mys- There is a need for legislation that grants eral duties; teriously. Do you see that that might the FBI authority to respond immediately to re- (4) the civil actions to which the 60-day pe- be a role that we may want the FBI to quests for assistance from state and local law riods should apply include all civil actions in be able to intervene in if they are in- enforcement authorities when mass killings which a legal officer of the United States vited as well? are committed or attempted. represents the relevant officer or employee Mr. GOWDY. Will the gentleman when the judgment or order is entered or in I commend the gentleman from South Caro- which the United States files the appeal for yield? lina, Representative TREY GOWDY, for intro- Mr. CONYERS. I yield to the gen- that officer or employee; and ducing H.R. 2076. I urge my colleagues to (5) the application of the 60-day period in tleman from South Carolina. support this legislation. Mr. GOWDY. I thank the gentleman section 2107 of title 28, United States Code, I yield back the balance of my time. and rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Appellate from Michigan, and I would tell the Mr. GOWDY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Procedure— distinguished former chairman of Judi- back the balance of my time. (A) is not limited to civil actions in which ciary, I am not aware of a single in- representation of the United States is pro- stance in my 16 years as a prosecutor b 1610 vided by the Department of Justice; and where the FBI was asked to provide The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (B) includes all civil actions in which the help and didn’t do so, and I know that representation of the United States is pro- question is on the motion offered by vided by a Federal legal officer acting in an my friend from Michigan would want the gentleman from South Carolina the FBI to be on solid, legal footing. official capacity, such as civil actions in (Mr. GOWDY) that the House suspend So with respect to the shooting that which a Member, officer, or employee of the the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2076, as you are referencing—and I fear that I Senate or the House of Representatives is amended. represented by the Office of Senate Legal am familiar with that shooting; I be- The question was taken. Counsel or the Office of General Counsel of lieve I read about it, the tragic loss of The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the House of Representatives. life of a wonderful high school young opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being SEC. 3. TIME FOR APPEALS IN CERTAIN CASES. lady who happened to be a tremendous in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Section 2107 of title 28, United States Code, basketball player—the FBI agents that is amended— Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on that I know would gladly help in that case. (1) in subsection (a)— And if the gentleman from Michigan I demand the yeas and nays. (A) by striking ‘‘order or decree’’ each wanted to provide a way for the Bureau The yeas and nays were ordered. place it appears and inserting ‘‘order, or de- to help whenever requested, I would be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- cree’’; ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- (B) by striking ‘‘suit or proceeding’’ and happy to work on that with him. inserting ‘‘suit, or proceeding’’; and Mr. CONYERS. I thank the gen- ceedings on this question will be post- poned. (C) by striking ‘‘filed, within thirty’’ and tleman, and I think this is something inserting ‘‘filed within 30’’; and that our community might well want f (2) by amending subsection (b) to read as to look into, because the general im- follows: APPEAL TIME CLARIFICATION ACT pression is that crime is going down, ‘‘(b) In any such action, suit, or pro- OF 2011 and I assume that’s accurate, but in ceeding, the time as to all parties shall be 60 some places it isn’t. I thank the gen- Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I move to days from such entry if one of the parties suspend the rules and pass the bill is— tleman for making sure that this as- ‘‘(1) the United States; sistance from the FBI has a statutory (H.R. 2633) to amend title 28, United ‘‘(2) an agency of the United States; basis, which it hasn’t enjoyed until States Code, to clarify the time limits ‘‘(3) an officer or employee of the United now. for appeals in civil cases to which States who is sued in an official capacity; or I join with him in providing this as- United States officers or employees are ‘‘(4) a current or former officer or em- sistance as a matter of law, and I urge parties, as amended. ployee of the United States who is sued in an the passage of the measure. The Clerk read the title of the bill. individual capacity for an act or omission Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to support H.R. The text of the bill is as follows: occurring in connection with duties per- 2076. This bill will improve the ability of the formed on behalf of the United States, in- H.R. 2633 cluding any instance in which the United FBI to assist state and local law enforcement Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- States represents that person when the judg- in response to certain types of incidents. resentatives of the United States of America in ment, order, or decree is entered or files the H.R. 2076 would give the Federal Bureau of Congress assembled, appeal for that person.’’. Investigation, FBI, specific statutory authority SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. to respond to requests from state and local This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Appeal Time The amendments made by this Act shall law enforcement authorities for assistance in Clarification Act of 2011’’. take effect on December 1, 2011. the investigation of felony crimes of violence SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- that are violent acts, shootings, mass killings, Congress finds that— ant to the rule, the gentleman from and attempted mass killings. (1) section 2107 of title 28, United States North Carolina (Mr. COBLE) and the The FBI does not currently have specific Code, and rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Ap- gentleman from Michigan (Mr. CON- pellate Procedure provide that the time to statutory authority to assist in the investigation YERS) each will control 20 minutes. of mass killings or attempted mass killings oc- appeal for most civil actions is 30 days, but The Chair recognizes the gentleman that the appeal time for all parties is 60 days curring in venues such as schools, colleges, when the parties in the civil action include from North Carolina. universities, non-federal office buildings, malls, the United States, a United States officer, or GENERAL LEAVE and/or other public places. a United States agency; Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- While the FBI continues to receive requests (2) the 60-day period should apply if 1 of the imous consent that all Members may for such assistance from state and local law parties is— have 5 legislative days within which to enforcement, there is no federal statute that (A) the United States; revise and extend their remarks and in- directly provides jurisdiction to the FBI to re- (B) a United States agency; clude extraneous material on H.R. 2633, spond to such requests. (C) a United States officer or employee as amended, currently under consider- sued in an official capacity; or Legislation granting the proposed investiga- ation. tive authority would allow the FBI to provide (D) a current or former United States offi- cer or employee sued in an individual capac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there state and local law enforcement with the as- ity for an act or omission occurring in con- objection to the request of the gen- sistance requested when the violent act does nection with duties performed on behalf of tleman from North Carolina? not appear to otherwise violate a federal law. the United States; There was no objection. State and local law enforcement agencies (3) section 2107 of title 28, United States Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- responsible for investigating mass killings in Code, and rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Ap- self such time as I may consume.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:11 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.007 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6048 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 12, 2011 I want to thank the ranking member tives and Senators. This addition is en- H.R. 2633 was reported by the Judiciary of the Courts Subcommittee, Mr. tirely consistent with the legislative Committee without amendment by voice vote. COHEN, the distinguished gentleman history of the bill and is fully sup- The version of the bill we are considering from Tennessee, and the ranking mem- ported by the Judicial Conference. This today is identical, but for the addition of cer- ber of the full committee, Mr. CON- will also help to expedite passage of tain findings made at the Senate’s rec- YERS, the distinguished gentleman H.R. 2633 by the other body. ommendation. from Michigan, for their having co- Mr. Speaker, this is bipartisan legis- For these reasons, I urge my colleagues to sponsored the bill. lation devoid of controversy. It treats support this commonsense legislation. I introduced the bill, H.R. 2633, at the Federal litigants fairly under the Ap- I yield back the balance of my time. behest of the United States Judicial pellate Rules and assists the courts in Mr. COBLE. I thank my friend from Conference. It addresses a small prob- correctly interpreting those rules. I Michigan for his kind words. lem that must be fixed or attended to urge my colleagues to support H.R. Mr. Speaker, I also yield back the prior to December 1 of this year. 2633, and I reserve the balance of my balance of my time. Under the existing Rules Enabling time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Act, the Judicial Conference may de- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I yield question is on the motion offered by velop changes to existing Federal rules myself such time as I may consume. the gentleman from North Carolina I begin by congratulating HOWARD of procedure and evidence. The Su- (Mr. COBLE) that the House suspend the COBLE of North Carolina, a senior preme Court submits any agreed-upon rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2633, as member of the Judiciary Committee, amendments to Congress no later than amended. who is the sponsor of this bill, and May 1 of a given calendar year. The The question was taken. agree with him entirely. It was re- changes take effect on December 1 un- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ported by our committee by voice vote opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being less Congress intervenes during the in- and no amendment. His explanation in the affirmative, the ayes have it. terim. was thorough, and I appreciate his in- This year, as part of its rules pack- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on that clination for detail which had us make I demand the yeas and nays. age, the Supreme Court submitted pro- this important modification of appeal The yeas and nays were ordered. posed amendments to Appellate Rule 4 time clarification. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- that clarify the treatment of the time Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2633, to appeal in civil cases involving a the ‘‘Appeal Time Clarification Act of 2011,’’ as ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- United States officer or employee. Be- amended. ceedings on this question will be post- cause the time to appeal in a civil case This noncontroversial legislation simply clari- poned. is set not only by Appellate Rule 4 but fies the time for filing an appeal in federal civil f also by section 2107 of title 28 of the cases. EXTENSION OF REDACTION AU- U.S. Code, the Advisory Committee on It does so by amending section 2107 of title THORITY CONCERNING SEN- Appellate Rules has proposed that the 28 of the United States Code to provide that SITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION Judicial Conference seek legislation to current or former officers or employees of the make the same clarifying change to United States who are sued in their individual Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I move to section 2107. capacities for acts or omissions in connection suspend the rules and pass the bill Appellate Rule 4 and section 2107 cur- with the performance of their federal duties (H.R. 1059) to protect the safety of rently provide that the time to appeal are entitled to 60 days from the entry of a judges by extending the authority of is 30 days for most civil cases, but that judgment, order, or decree to file their ap- the Judicial Conference to redact sen- the appeal time for all parties is 60 peals, rather than the normal 30 days. sitive information contained in their days when the parties to the case in- The bill resolves an ambiguity in current law financial disclosure reports, and for clude ‘‘the United States,’’ a United as to whether officers or employees of the other purposes. States ‘‘officer,’’ or a United States United States who are sued in their individual The Clerk read the title of the bill. ‘‘agency.’’ The problem is that current capacities—as opposed to their official capac- The text of the bill is as follows: law is not clear concerning the applica- ities—are entitled to the 60-day period. H.R. 1059 bility of the longer period in cases in The amendments made by H.R. 2633 would Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- which the Federal party is a United make it clear that they are indeed entitled to resentatives of the United States of America in States officer or employee sued in an the longer appeal period. Congress assembled, individual capacity. The proposed This change would also bring section 2107 SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF REDACTION AUTHOR- amendments in H.R. 2633 simply clarify in line with a pending revision to Federal Rule ITY CONCERNING SENSITIVE SECU- of Appellate Procedure 4, which also governs RITY INFORMATION. that the longer period applies to such Section 105(b)(3) of the Ethics in Govern- an individual or employee, just as it the time for appeals in civil cases. The amendment to Rule 4 was approved by ment Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended— does to the United States Government the Supreme Court in April and is set to take (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘Mar- or a United States agency. shall’’ and inserting ‘‘Marshals’’; and A lawsuit against a Federal officer or effect on December 1, 2011. (2) by striking subparagraph (E). H.R. 2633’s amendment to section 2107 will employee under these conditions re- avoid confusion and inconsistency between The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- quires the Federal Government to de- the two provisions that pertain to the time to ant to the rule, the gentleman from cide whether to represent that indi- file an appeal in civil cases. North Carolina (Mr. COBLE) and the vidual. This requires time, as the gov- Finally, the change made by H.R. 2633 is gentleman from Michigan (Mr. CON- ernment must evaluate the case, deter- consistent with the policy that underlies the YERS) each will control 20 minutes. mine whether an appeal should be longer appeal period involving federal parties The Chair recognizes the gentleman taken, and ultimately obtain the Solic- generally. from North Carolina. itor General’s approval. If the United States represents a federal GENERAL LEAVE The proposed revisions to Appellant party, the government typically needs time to Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Rule 4 are on a glide path to December review the case, determine whether an appeal imous consent that all Members may 1. It’s important to promote the con- should be taken, and secure the Solicitor Gen- have 5 legislative days within which to sistency between the rules and title 28 eral’s approval for that appeal. revise and extend their remarks and in- by ensuring that we enact H.R. 2633, The same concern applies when the United clude extraneous materials on H.R. 1059 which also takes effect on December 1. States—through the Justice Department or currently under consideration. The only change to the bill as re- some other federal litigating entity such as the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ported by our committee is the inclu- House Office of General Counsel or the Sen- objection to the request of the gen- sion of ‘‘findings’’ language developed ate Office of Legal Counsel—decides to rep- tleman from North Carolina? by the Senate Judiciary Committee. resent a current or former officer or employee There was no objection. The main point of this text is to clarify sued in his or her individual capacity. that the 60-day period applies to cases Therefore, making it clear that the 60-day b 1620 involving article I litigants, including time period to file an appeal is available in Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Members of the House of Representa- such cases serves that policy goal. self such time as I may consume.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:11 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.011 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6049 I support H.R. 1059 and again thank important work that is integral to our requests were granted in part, and 35 re- the distinguished gentleman from democratic system of government. In quests were denied. Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) for having order to preserve the integrity of our Thus, in only 4.2 percent of filings was re- sponsored it. I also thank the distin- democracy, we must protect the integ- daction even requested, and not all of those guished gentleman from Tennessee rity of our courts. And that means en- were granted. (Mr. COHEN) and the distinguished gen- suring the security of judges and other It’s clear, based on these statistics, that the tleman from Georgia (Mr. JOHNSON) for judicial employees from intimidation federal judiciary exercises considerable re- having served as cosponsors. and threats. straint in applying its redaction authority in rec- H.R. 1059 promotes an important In conclusion, there’s no evidence ognition of the need for public disclosure. goal—providing security for Federal that the law is being abused. I support The Government Accountability Office simi- judges. Under the Ethics in Govern- H.R. 1059 and urge my colleagues to ex- larly reported in 2004 that the judiciary’s exer- ment Act, judges and other high-level tend the redaction authority perma- cise of its redaction authority provided a judicial branch officials must file an- nently. measure of security to at-risk individuals, while nual financial disclosure reports. This I reserve the balance of my time. not substantially interfering with dissemination requirement increases public con- Mr. CONYERS. I yield myself such of information to the public. fidence in government officials and time as I may consume. Congress first recognized the value of grant- better enables the public to judge the Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the ing redaction authority to the judiciary back in performance of those officials. chairman of Judiciary, LAMAR SMITH, 1998. It has repeatedly reauthorized redaction However, recognizing the nature of as well as the subcommittee chair, Mr. authority on a temporary basis since then, ex- the judicial function and the increased COBLE, for swiftly moving this through cept for a two-year lapse in 2006 and 2007. security risks it entails, Congress also the Judiciary Committee. I think it In order to avoid future lapses, this redac- enacted legislation that allowed the has been explained that the redaction tion authority should be made permanent. Judicial Conference to redact statu- of sensitive information for the benefit In closing, I would like to thank Chairman torily required information in a finan- of members of the judiciary is obvious LAMAR SMITH and Subcommittee Chair HOW- cial disclosure report where release of and important. I am hoping that with ARD COBLE for moving this important legisla- such information could possibly endan- my consultation with the chairman of tion through the committee and swiftly to the ger the filer or his or her family. the Senate Judiciary Committee we floor. I urge my colleagues to support this leg- Those seeking to harm or intimidate would be able to make the permanent islation. Federal judges might use a disclosure feature that HOWARD COBLE has dis- I yield back the balance of my time. form to identify where someone’s cussed a permanent one and a part of Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield spouse or child works or goes to school the law as it now exists. back the balance of my time. on a regular basis. However, individ- H.R. 1059 gives the Judicial Conference of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The uals targeting judges for harassment the United States permanent authority to re- question is on the motion offered by have also been known to file false liens dact certain sensitive information from public the gentleman from North Carolina on properties owned by judges and financial disclosures required by the Ethics in (Mr. COBLE) that the House suspend the their families. Harassers could use ju- Government Act. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1059. dicial financial disclosure reports to This important legislation, which was or- The question was taken. more easily identify such property. dered reported from the Judiciary Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the The Judicial Conference delegated to by voice vote, deserves the support of the en- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being its Committee on Financial Disclosure tire House for a number of reasons. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. the responsibility for implementing First, H.R. 1059 properly balances the pur- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on that the financial disclosure requirements poses of the Ethics in Government Act with I demand the yeas and nays. for judges and judicial employees under the need to ensure the security of judges, judi- The yeas and nays were ordered. the Ethics in Government Act. The cial employees, and their families. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- committee monitors the release of fi- The Ethics in Government Act serves to ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- nancial disclosure reports to ensure promote ethics and openness in the federal ceedings on this question will be post- compliance with the statute. In con- government by reducing the risk of corruption poned. sultation with the U.S. Marshals Serv- or preventing the appearance of impropriety. f ice, the committee also reviews and ap- The Act accomplishes this objective by re- proves or disapproves any request for quiring the public disclosure of certain informa- RECESS the redaction of statutorily mandated tion, including identification of personal finan- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- information where the filer believes cial information, non-governmental sources of ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair the release of the information could income, gifts, property interests, and liabilities. declares the House in recess until ap- endanger the filer or his or her family. Unfortunately, the required disclosures can proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Under the Judicial Conference’s regu- also include critical information about the filer’s Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 26 min- lations, no redaction will be granted residence, a spouse’s workplace, a child’s utes p.m.), the House stood in recess without a clear nexus between a secu- workplace, or a vacation home. This informa- until approximately 6:30 p.m. rity risk and the information for which tion has the potential to place individual a redaction is sought. The law has judges, employees, and their families at risk. f worked well through the years and has The bill’s redaction authority is critical to en- b 1833 been reauthorized twice since 2001. But suring that this information does not get into AFTER RECESS it expires at the end of this calendar the wrong hands. year if we fail to act—an outcome that Second, the risk to the personal safety of The recess having expired, the House is unacceptable. Last year, the Mar- federal judges and court employees from dis- was called to order by the Speaker pro shals Service investigated and ana- closure of personal location information is real. tempore (Mr. SIMPSON) at 6 o’clock and lyzed almost 1,400 threats and inappro- But, without further action, this important 33 minutes p.m. priate communications to judicial offi- protection for judicial security will expire at the f cials—nearly three times as many end of this year. threats recorded in 2003. There were And, finally, making this redaction authority AMERICAN JOBS ACT—MESSAGE more than 3,900 ‘‘incidents’’ and arrests permanent will not lead to abuse of such au- FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE at U.S. court facilities in 2010. thority. UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 112– Financial disclosures are an impor- The federal judiciary has utilized such au- 53) tant part of maintaining an open and thority very sparingly. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- transparent government, Mr. Speaker. For instance, there were 17,658 financial fore the House the following message But government transparency should disclosure filings between 2007 and 2010. Of from the President of the United not come at the cost of personal secu- those, there were 750 instances where filers States; which was read and, together rity for government officials. Judges requested redaction. Of that number, 645 re- with the accompanying papers, referred and other judicial employees perform daction requests were granted in full, while 70 to the Committees on Education and

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The tion; the Judiciary; Oversight and Gov- closed homes and businesses in commu- question is on the motion offered by ernment Reform; Rules; Science, nities across the country. the gentleman from South Carolina Space, and Technology; Small Busi- Third, the American Jobs Act of 2011 (Mr. GOWDY) that the House suspend ness; Transportation and Infrastruc- helps out-of-work Americans by ex- the rules and pass the bill, as amended. tending unemployment benefits to help ture; and Ways and Means and ordered The vote was taken by electronic de- them support their families while look- to be printed: vice, and there were—yeas 358, nays 9, ing for work, and by reforming the sys- This message and accompanying pa- not voting 64, as follows: pers referred to the Committee on Edu- tem with training programs that build cation and the Workforce, the Com- real skills, connect to real jobs, and [Roll No. 699] mittee on Energy and Commerce, the help the long-term unemployed. It bans YEAS—358 Committee on Financial Services, the employers from discriminating against Ackerman DesJarlais Johnson, E. B. Committee on House Administration, the unemployed when hiring, and pro- Adams Deutch Johnson, Sam the Committee on the Judiciary, the vides a new tax credit to employers Aderholt Diaz-Balart Jones Akin Dicks Jordan Committee on Oversight and Govern- hiring workers who have been out of a Alexander Dingell Kaptur ment Reform, the Committee on Rules, job for over 6 months. And, it expands Altmire Dold Keating the Committee on Science, Space, and job opportunities for hundreds of thou- Andrews Donnelly (IN) Kelly sands of low-income youth and adults Baca Doyle Kildee Technology, the Committee on Small Bachus Dreier Kind Business, the Committee on Transpor- through a new Pathways Back to Work Baldwin Duffy Kingston tation and Infrastructure, and the Fund that supports summer and year Barrow Duncan (SC) Kissell Committee on Ways and Means. round jobs for youth; innovative new Bartlett Duncan (TN) Kline job training programs to connect low- Barton (TX) Edwards Kucinich To the Congress of the United States: Bass (CA) Ellison Labrador Today, I am pleased to submit to the income workers to jobs quickly; and Bass (NH) Ellmers Lance Congress the enclosed legislative pro- successful programs to encourage em- Becerra Emerson Landry posal, the ‘‘American Jobs Act of 2011,’’ ployers to bring on disadvantaged Berg Eshoo Langevin Berkley Farenthold Lankford together with a section-by-section workers. Biggert Farr Larsen (WA) analysis of the legislation. Lastly, this legislation is fully paid Bilbray Fattah Larson (CT) The American people understand for. The legislation includes specific Bilirakis Filner Latham offsets to close corporate tax loopholes Bishop (GA) Fincher LaTourette that the economic crisis and the deep Bishop (NY) Fitzpatrick Latta recession were not created overnight and asks the wealthiest Americans to Black Fleischmann Lee (CA) and will not be solved overnight. The pay their fair share that more than Blackburn Fleming Levin economic security of the middle class cover the cost of the jobs measures. Blumenauer Flores Lewis (CA) Bonner Forbes LoBiondo has been under attack for decades. The legislation also increases the def- Bono Mack Fortenberry Loebsack That is why I believe we need to do icit reduction target for the Joint Boren Foxx Lofgren, Zoe more than just recover from this eco- Committee by the amount of the cost Boswell Frelinghuysen Long of the jobs package and specifies that, Boustany Fudge Lowey nomic crisis—we need to rebuild the Brady (PA) Garamendi Lucas economy the American way, based on if the Committee reaches that higher Brady (TX) Gardner Luetkemeyer balance, fairness, and the same set of target, then their measures would re- Braley (IA) Garrett Luja´ n rules for everyone from Wall Street to place and turn off the specific offsets in Brooks Gerlach Lummis Brown (FL) Gibbs Lungren, Daniel Main Street. We can work together to this legislation. Bucshon Gibson E. create the jobs of the future by helping I urge the prompt and favorable con- Buerkle Gingrey (GA) Mack small business entrepreneurs, by in- sideration of this proposal. Burgess Gohmert Maloney vesting in education, and by making BARACK OBAMA. Burton (IN) Gonzalez Manzullo THE WHITE HOUSE, September 12, 2011. Butterfield Goodlatte Markey things the world buys. Calvert Gosar Matheson To create jobs, I am submitting the f Camp Gowdy Matsui American Jobs Act of 2011—nearly all Campbell Granger McCarthy (CA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Canseco Graves (MO) McCarthy (NY) of which is made up of the kinds of pro- PRO TEMPORE Capito Green, Gene McCaul posals supported by both Republicans The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Capps Griffin (AR) McCollum and Democrats, and that the Congress Carnahan Griffith (VA) McCotter ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings should pass right away to get the econ- Carney Grijalva McDermott will resume on motions to suspend the Carson (IN) Grimm McGovern omy moving now. The purpose of the rules previously postponed. Carter Guinta McHenry American Jobs Act of 2011 is simple: Votes will be taken in the following Cassidy Guthrie McIntyre put more people back to work and put Castor (FL) Hahn McKeon order: Chabot Hall McKinley more money in the pockets of working H.R. 2076, by the yeas and nays; Cicilline Hanabusa McMorris Americans. And it will do so without H.R. 2633, by the yeas and nays; Clarke (MI) Hanna Rodgers adding a dime to the deficit. H.R. 1059, by the yeas and nays. Clarke (NY) Harper McNerney First, the American Jobs Act of 2011 Clay Harris Meehan The first electronic vote will be con- Cleaver Hartzler Mica provides a tax cut for small businesses, ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Clyburn Hastings (FL) Michaud to help them hire and expand now, and electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Coble Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) an additional tax cut to any business minute votes. Coffman (CO) Hayworth Miller (MI) that hires or increases wages. In addi- Cohen Heck Miller (NC) f Cole Hensarling Moore tion, the American Jobs Act of 2011 Conaway Herrera Beutler Mulvaney puts more money in the pockets of INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANCE FOR Connolly (VA) Higgins Murphy (PA) working and middle class Americans by VIOLENT CRIMES ACT OF 2011 Conyers Himes Myrick Cooper Hinojosa Napolitano cutting in half the payroll tax that The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Costa Hirono Neal comes out of the paycheck of every finished business is the vote on the mo- Courtney Hochul Nugent worker, saving typical families an av- tion to suspend the rules and pass the Cravaack Holden Nunes erage of $1,500 a year. bill (H.R. 2076) to amend title 28, Crawford Honda Nunnelee Crenshaw Hoyer Olson Second, the American Jobs Act of United States Code, to clarify the stat- Critz Huelskamp Olver 2011 puts more people back to work, in- utory authority for the longstanding Crowley Huizenga (MI) Owens cluding teachers laid off by State budg- practice of the Department of Justice Cuellar Hultgren Palazzo Culberson Hunter Pallone et cuts, first responders and veterans of providing investigatory assistance Cummings Hurt Pascrell coming back from Iraq and Afghani- on request of State and local authori- Davis (CA) Israel Pearce stan, and construction workers repair- ties with respect to certain serious vio- Davis (IL) Issa Pelosi ing crumbling bridges, roads and more lent crimes, and for other purposes, as DeGette Jackson (IL) Pence DeLauro Jenkins Perlmutter than 35,000 schools, with projects cho- amended, on which the yeas and nays Denham Johnson (IL) Peters sen by need and impact, not earmarks were ordered. Dent Johnson (OH) Peterson

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The un- Lewis (CA) Peters Serrano Pompeo Scalise Tiberi finished business is the vote on the mo- LoBiondo Peterson Sessions Posey Schakowsky Tierney Loebsack Petri Sewell Price (GA) Schiff Tipton tion to suspend the rules and pass the Lofgren, Zoe Pingree (ME) Sherman Price (NC) Schilling Tonko bill (H.R. 2633) to amend title 28, Long Pitts Shimkus Quayle Schmidt Tsongas United States Code, to clarify the time Lowey Platts Shuster Schock Lucas Pompeo Simpson Quigley Turner limits for appeals in civil cases to Rangel Schrader Upton Luetkemeyer Posey Sires Reed Schwartz Van Hollen which United States officers or em- Luja´ n Price (GA) Slaughter Rehberg Schweikert Vela´ zquez ployees are parties, as amended, on Lummis Price (NC) Smith (NE) Reichert Scott (SC) Visclosky which the yeas and nays were ordered. Lungren, Daniel Quayle Smith (NJ) Renacci Scott (VA) Walberg E. Quigley Smith (TX) Scott, Austin The Clerk read the title of the bill. Richardson Walden Mack Rahall Southerland Scott, David Maloney Rangel Speier Richmond Walsh (IL) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Sensenbrenner Manzullo Reed Stark Rigell Walz (MN) question is on the motion offered by Serrano Marchant Rehberg Stearns Rivera Waters Sewell the gentleman from North Carolina Markey Reichert Stivers Roby Watt Sherman (Mr. COBLE) that the House suspend the Matheson Renacci Stutzman Roe (TN) Webster Shimkus rules and pass the bill, as amended. Matsui Ribble Sullivan Rogers (AL) Shuster Welch McCarthy (CA) Richardson Sutton Rogers (KY) Simpson West This will be a 5-minute vote. McCarthy (NY) Richmond Terry Rogers (MI) Sires Westmoreland The vote was taken by electronic de- McCaul Rigell Thompson (CA) Rokita Slaughter Whitfield vice, and there were—yeas 384, nays 0, McClintock Rivera Thompson (MS) Rooney Wilson (FL) Smith (NE) not voting 47, as follows: McCollum Roby Thompson (PA) Ros-Lehtinen Smith (TX) Wilson (SC) McCotter Roe (TN) Thornberry Roskam Southerland Wittman [Roll No. 700] McDermott Rogers (AL) Tiberi Ross (AR) Speier Wolf YEAS—384 McGovern Rogers (KY) Tierney Ross (FL) Stark Womack McHenry Rogers (MI) Tipton Rothman (NJ) Stearns Woodall Ackerman Coble Granger McIntyre Rohrabacher Tonko Roybal-Allard Stivers Woolsey Adams Coffman (CO) Graves (GA) McKeon Rokita Tsongas Runyan Stutzman Yarmuth Aderholt Cohen Graves (MO) McKinley Rooney Turner Ruppersberger Sullivan Yoder Akin Cole Green, Gene McMorris Ros-Lehtinen Upton Ryan (OH) Sutton Young (FL) Alexander Conaway Griffin (AR) Rodgers Roskam Van Hollen Ryan (WI) Terry Young (IN) Altmire Connolly (VA) Griffith (VA) McNerney Ross (AR) Vela´ zquez Amash Conyers Grijalva Meehan Ross (FL) Visclosky NAYS—9 Andrews Cooper Grimm Meeks Rothman (NJ) Walberg Amash Flake Ribble Austria Costa Guinta Mica Roybal-Allard Walden Benishek Graves (GA) Rohrabacher Baca Courtney Guthrie Michaud Royce Walsh (IL) Broun (GA) McClintock Young (AK) Bachus Cravaack Gutierrez Miller (FL) Runyan Walz (MN) Baldwin Crawford Hahn Miller (MI) Ruppersberger Waters NOT VOTING—64 Barrow Crenshaw Hall Miller (NC) Ryan (OH) Watt Bartlett Critz Hanabusa Austria Gutierrez Murphy (CT) Moore Ryan (WI) Webster Barton (TX) Crowley Hanna Bachmann Heinrich Nadler Mulvaney Sa´ nchez, Linda Welch Bass (CA) Cuellar Harper Barletta Herger Neugebauer Murphy (PA) T. West Bass (NH) Culberson Harris Berman Hinchey Noem Myrick Sanchez, Loretta Westmoreland Becerra Cummings Hartzler Bishop (UT) Holt Pastor (AZ) Napolitano Sarbanes Whitfield Benishek Davis (CA) Hastings (FL) Buchanan Inslee Paul Neal Scalise Wilson (FL) Berg Davis (IL) Hastings (WA) Cantor Jackson Lee Paulsen Nugent Schakowsky Wilson (SC) Berkley DeGette Hayworth Capuano (TX) Payne Nunes Schiff Wittman Berman DeLauro Heck Cardoza Johnson (GA) Poe (TX) Nunnelee Schilling Wolf Biggert Denham Hensarling Chaffetz King (IA) Polis Olson Schmidt Womack Bilbray Dent Herger Chandler King (NY) Rahall Olver Schock Woodall Bilirakis DesJarlais Herrera Beutler Chu Kinzinger (IL) Reyes Owens Schrader Woolsey Bishop (GA) Deutch Higgins Costello Lamborn Royce Palazzo Schwartz Yoder Bishop (NY) Diaz-Balart Himes Davis (KY) Lewis (GA) Rush Pallone Schweikert Young (AK) Bishop (UT) Dicks Hinojosa DeFazio Lipinski Sessions Pascrell Scott (SC) Young (FL) Black Dingell Hirono Doggett Lynch Shuler Pearce Scott (VA) Young (IN) Blackburn Doggett Hochul Engel Marchant Smith (NJ) Blumenauer Dold Holden Frank (MA) Marino Smith (WA) NOT VOTING—47 Bonner Donnelly (IN) Honda Franks (AZ) Meeks Towns Bono Mack Doyle Hoyer Bachmann Holt Pastor (AZ) Gallegly Miller, Gary Wasserman Boren Dreier Huelskamp Barletta Hurt Paul Giffords Miller, George Schultz Boswell Duffy Huizenga (MI) Buchanan Jackson Lee Paulsen Green, Al Moran Waxman Boustany Duncan (SC) Hultgren Capuano (TX) Payne ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Brady (PA) Duncan (TN) Hunter Cardoza King (NY) Poe (TX) Chaffetz Kinzinger (IL) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Brady (TX) Edwards Inslee Polis Braley (IA) Ellison Israel Costello Lewis (GA) Reyes the vote). Two minutes remain in this Brooks Ellmers Issa Davis (KY) Lipinski Rush DeFazio Lynch vote. Broun (GA) Emerson Jackson (IL) Shuler Engel Marino Brown (FL) Eshoo Jenkins Smith (WA) Frank (MA) Miller, Gary b 1857 Bucshon Farenthold Johnson (GA) Towns Buerkle Farr Johnson (IL) Franks (AZ) Miller, George Wasserman Messrs. ROHRABACHER and Burgess Fattah Johnson (OH) Gallegly Moran Schultz GRAVES of Georgia changed their vote Burton (IN) Filner Johnson, E. B. Giffords Murphy (CT) Butterfield Fincher Johnson, Sam Green, Al Nadler Waxman from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Yarmuth So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Calvert Fitzpatrick Jones Heinrich Neugebauer Camp Flake Jordan Hinchey Noem tive) the rules were suspended and the Campbell Fleischmann Kaptur bill, as amended, was passed. Canseco Fleming Keating ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The result of the vote was announced Cantor Flores Kelly Capito Forbes Kildee The SPEAKER pro tempore (during as above recorded. Capps Fortenberry Kind the vote). There are less than 2 min- A motion to reconsider was laid on Carnahan Foxx King (IA) utes remaining in this vote. the table. Carney Frelinghuysen Kingston Stated for: Carson (IN) Fudge Kissell Carter Garamendi Kline b 1904 Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Cassidy Gardner Kucinich 699, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Castor (FL) Garrett Labrador So (two-thirds being in the affirma- present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Chabot Gerlach Lamborn Chandler Gibbs Lance tive) the rules were suspended and the Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Chu Gibson Landry bill, as amended, was passed. 699, had I been present, I would have voted Cicilline Gingrey (GA) Langevin ‘‘yes.’’ Clarke (MI) Gohmert Lankford The result of the vote was announced Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Clarke (NY) Gonzalez Larsen (WA) as above recorded. Clay Goodlatte Larson (CT) No. 699, my plane flight was delayed. Had I Cleaver Gosar Latham A motion to reconsider was laid on been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Clyburn Gowdy LaTourette the table.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:53 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE7.010 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6052 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 12, 2011 EXTENSION OF REDACTION AU- Lance Owens Scott (SC) PERSONAL EXPLANATION THORITY CONCERNING SEN- Landry Palazzo Scott (VA) Langevin Pallone Scott, Austin Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, SITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION Lankford Pascrell Scott, David today I was unavoidably detained and missed Larsen (WA) Pearce Sensenbrenner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Larson (CT) Pelosi Serrano the following votes: finished business is the vote on the mo- Latham Pence Sessions H.R. 2076—Investigative Assistance for Vio- tion to suspend the rules and pass the LaTourette Perlmutter Sewell lent Crimes Act of 2011. Had I been present, bill (H.R. 1059) to protect the safety of Latta Peters Sherman I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. Lee (CA) Peterson Shimkus judges by extending the authority of Levin Petri Shuster H.R. 2633—Appeal Time Clarification Act of the Judicial Conference to redact sen- Lewis (CA) Pingree (ME) Simpson 2011. Had I been present, I would have voted sitive information contained in their LoBiondo Pitts Sires ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. Loebsack Platts Slaughter financial disclosure reports, and for Lofgren, Zoe Pompeo Smith (NE) H.R. 1059—To protect the safety of judges other purposes, on which the yeas and Long Posey Smith (NJ) by extending the authority of the Judicial Con- nays were ordered. Lowey Price (GA) Smith (TX) ference to redact sensitive information con- Lucas Price (NC) Southerland tained in their financial disclosure reports, and The Clerk read the title of the bill. Luetkemeyer Quayle Speier The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Luja´ n Quigley Stark for other purposes. Had I been present, I question is on the motion offered by Lummis Rahall Stearns would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. the gentleman from North Carolina Lungren, Daniel Rangel Stivers f E. Reed Stutzman (Mr. COBLE) that the House suspend the Mack Rehberg Sullivan MAKING IN ORDER CONSIDER- rules and pass the bill. Maloney Reichert Sutton ATION OF H.R. 2887, SURFACE This will be a 5-minute vote. Manzullo Renacci Terry Marchant Ribble Thompson (CA) AND AIR TRANSPORTATION PRO- The vote was taken by electronic de- Markey Richardson Thompson (MS) GRAMS EXTENSION ACT OF 2011 vice, and there were—yeas 384, nays 0, Matheson Richmond Thompson (PA) not voting 47, as follows: Matsui Rigell Thornberry Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I ask McCarthy (CA) Rivera Tiberi unanimous consent that it shall be in [Roll No. 701] McCarthy (NY) Roby Tierney order at any time without intervention YEAS—384 McCaul Roe (TN) Tipton McClintock Rogers (AL) Tonko of any point of order to consider in the Ackerman Clay Gonzalez McCollum Rogers (KY) Tsongas House the bill (H.R. 2887) to provide an Adams Cleaver Goodlatte McCotter Rogers (MI) Turner extension of surface and air transpor- Aderholt Clyburn Gosar McDermott Rohrabacher Upton Akin Coble Gowdy McGovern Rokita Van Hollen tation programs, and for other pur- Alexander Coffman (CO) Granger McHenry Rooney Vela´ zquez poses; the bill shall be considered as Altmire Cohen Graves (GA) McIntyre Ros-Lehtinen Visclosky read; the bill shall be debatable for 1 Amash Cole Graves (MO) McKeon Roskam Walberg hour equally divided and controlled by Andrews Conaway Green, Gene McKinley Ross (AR) Walden Austria Connolly (VA) Griffin (AR) McMorris Ross (FL) Walsh (IL) the chair and ranking minority mem- Baca Cooper Griffith (VA) Rodgers Rothman (NJ) Walz (MN) ber of the Committee on Transpor- Bachus Costa Grijalva McNerney Roybal-Allard Waters tation and Infrastructure; and the pre- Baldwin Courtney Grimm Meehan Royce Watt Barrow Cravaack Guinta Meeks Runyan Waxman vious question shall be considered as Bartlett Crawford Guthrie Mica Ruppersberger Webster ordered on the bill to final passage Barton (TX) Crenshaw Gutierrez Michaud Ryan (OH) Welch without intervening motion except one Bass (CA) Critz Hahn Miller (FL) Ryan (WI) West motion to recommit. Bass (NH) Crowley Hall Miller (MI) Sa´ nchez, Linda Westmoreland Becerra Cuellar Hanabusa Miller (NC) T. Whitfield The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. TIP- Benishek Culberson Hanna Moore Sanchez, Loretta Wilson (FL) TON). Is there objection to the request Berg Cummings Harper Mulvaney Sarbanes Wilson (SC) of the gentleman from California? Berkley Davis (CA) Harris Murphy (PA) Scalise Wittman Berman Davis (IL) Hartzler Myrick Schakowsky Wolf There was no objection. Biggert DeLauro Hastings (FL) Napolitano Schiff Womack f Bilbray Denham Hastings (WA) Neal Schilling Woodall Bilirakis Dent Hayworth Nugent Schmidt Woolsey COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF Bishop (GA) DesJarlais Heck Nunes Schock Yoder COMMITTEE ON TRANSPOR- Bishop (NY) Deutch Hensarling Nunnelee Schrader Young (AK) TATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart Herger Olson Schwartz Young (FL) Black Dicks Herrera Beutler Olver Schweikert Young (IN) The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Blackburn Dingell Higgins Blumenauer Doggett Himes NOT VOTING—47 fore the House the following commu- Bonner Dold Hinojosa Bachmann Heinrich Noem nication from the Chair of the Com- Bono Mack Donnelly (IN) Hirono Barletta Hinchey Pastor (AZ) mittee on Transportation and Infra- Boren Doyle Hochul Buchanan Holt Paul Boswell Dreier Holden structure; which was read and, without Capuano Jackson Lee Paulsen objection, referred to the Committee Boustany Duffy Honda Cardoza (TX) Brady (PA) Duncan (SC) Hoyer Payne on Appropriations: Chaffetz King (NY) Poe (TX) Brady (TX) Duncan (TN) Huelskamp Conyers Kinzinger (IL) Braley (IA) Edwards Huizenga (MI) Polis HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- Costello Lewis (GA) Reyes MITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND Brooks Ellison Hultgren Davis (KY) Lipinski Rush INFRASTRUCTURE, Broun (GA) Ellmers Hunter DeFazio Lynch Shuler Brown (FL) Emerson Hurt DeGette Marino Washington, DC, September 12, 2011. Smith (WA) Bucshon Eshoo Inslee Engel Miller, Gary Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Buerkle Farenthold Israel Frank (MA) Miller, George Towns Speaker of the House, The Capitol, Washington, Burgess Farr Issa Franks (AZ) Moran Wasserman DC. Burton (IN) Fattah Jackson (IL) Gallegly Murphy (CT) Schultz Butterfield Filner Jenkins DEAR MR. SPEAKER: On September 8, 2011, Giffords Nadler Yarmuth pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United Calvert Fincher Johnson (GA) Green, Al Neugebauer Camp Fitzpatrick Johnson (IL) States Code, the Committee on Transpor- Campbell Flake Johnson (OH) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE tation and Infrastructure met in open ses- Canseco Fleischmann Johnson, E. B. sion to consider resolutions to authorize five Cantor Fleming Johnson, Sam The SPEAKER pro tempore (during the vote). Two minutes are remaining lease prospectuses included in the General Capito Flores Jones Services Administration’s (GSA) FY2011 Cap- Capps Forbes Jordan in this vote. Carnahan Fortenberry Kaptur ital Investment and Leasing Program (CILP) Carney Foxx Keating and one lease prospectus included in GSA’s Carson (IN) Frelinghuysen Kelly b 1911 FY2012 CILP. Carter Fudge Kildee So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Our Committee continues to work to cut Cassidy Garamendi Kind waste and the cost of federal property and Castor (FL) Gardner King (IA) tive) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed. leases. The six resolutions approved by the Chabot Garrett Kingston Committee will save the taxpayer more than Chandler Gerlach Kissell The result of the vote was announced $21 million annually or more than $210 mil- Chu Gibbs Kline as above recorded. Cicilline Gibson Kucinich lion over ten years. These resolutions ensure Clarke (MI) Gingrey (GA) Labrador A motion to reconsider was laid on savings through lower rents, avoidance of Clarke (NY) Gohmert Lamborn the table. holdover penalties, and efficiencies created

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Fresno, CA at a proposed total annual cost of Provided that, except for interim leases as LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, $15,959,280 for a lease term of up to 10 years, described above, the Administrator may not INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE a prospectus for which is attached to and in- enter into any leases that are below pro- cluded in this resolution. spectus level for the purposes of meeting any Resolved by the Committee on Transportation Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- thority to execute an interim lease for all cluded in the prospectus that would result in resentatives, that, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution a utilization rate of 52 square feet or higher appropriations are authorized to exercise re- of the new lease. per person. newal options of up to 531,976 rentable square Provided that, the Administration and ten- feet for the Department of the Treasury, In- ant agencies agree to apply a utilization rate Provided further, that the General Services ternal Revenue Service and the Treasury In- of 52 square feet or less per person as de- Administration shall not delegate to any spector General for Tax Administration, cur- tailed in the Housing Plan contained in the other agency the authority granted by this rently located at 5045 East Butler Avenue in prospectus. resolution.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION spectus level for the purposes of meeting any cised at the conclusion of the firm term of LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF STATE of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- the lease. Resolved by the Committee on Transportation cluded in the prospectus. Provided further, that the Administrator Provided that, the Administration and ten- and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- shall require that the delineated area of the ant agencies agree to apply a utilization rate resentatives, that, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, procurement is identical to the delineated of 156 square feet or less per person as de- appropriations are authorized for a consoli- area included in the prospectus, except that, tailed in the Housing Plan contained in the dation lease of up to 469,000 rentable square if the Administrator determines that the de- prospectus. feet for the Department of State currently lineated area of the procurement should not Provided that, except for interim leases as located at several locations in the Wash- be identical to the delineated area included ington, DC, metropolitan region at a pro- described above, the Administrator may not enter into any leases that are below pro- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall posed total annual cost of $23,000,000 for a provide an explanatory statement to the lease term of up to 15 years, a prospectus for spectus level for the purposes of meeting any of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Committee on Transportation and Infra- which is attached to and included in this res- structure of the House of Representatives olution. cluded in the prospectus that would result in prior to exercising any lease authority pro- Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- a utilization rate of 156 square feet or higher vided in this resolution. thority to execute an interim lease for all per person. tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Provided, that, to the maximum extent Provided further, that the General Services of the new lease, except that the Adminis- practicable, the Administrator of General Administration shall not delegate to any trator may not enter into any leases other Services shall include in the lease con- other agency the authority granted by this than interim leases that are below pro- tract(s) a purchase option that can be exer- resolution.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administration and ten- Provided further, that the Administrator ant agencies agree to apply a utilization rate shall require that the delineated area of the LEASE—FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION of 157 square feet or less per person as de- procurement is identical to the delineated Resolved by the Committee on Transportation tailed in the Housing Plan contained in the area included in the prospectus, except that, and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- prospectus. if the Administrator determines that the de- Provided that, except for interim leases as resentatives, that, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, lineated area of the procurement should not appropriations are authorized for a replace- described above, the Administrator may not enter into any leases that are below pro- be identical to the delineated area included ment lease of up to 122,000 rentable square in the prospectus, the Administrator shall feet of space with 175 secured inside parking spectus level for the purposes of meeting any of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- provide an explanatory statement to the spaces for the Federal Bureau of Investiga- cluded in the prospectus that would result in Committee on Transportation and Infra- tion at a proposed total annual cost of a utilization rate of 157 square feet or higher structure of the House of Representatives $3,759,615 for a lease term of up to 20 years, per person. a prospectus for which is attached to and in- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- Provided that, to the maximum extent cluded in this resolution. vided in this resolution. practicable, the Administrator of General Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- Services shall include in the lease con- Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all tract(s) a purchase option than can be exer- Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution cised at the conclusion of the firm term of other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. the lease. resolution.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution cised at the conclusion of the firm term of of the new lease. the lease. LEASE—DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION Provided that, the Administration and ten- Provided further, that the Administrator Resolved by the Committee on Transportation ant agencies agree to apply a utilization rate shall require that the delineated area of the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- of 77 square feet or less per person as de- procurement is identical to the delineated resentatives, that, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, tailed in the Housing Plan contained in the area included in the prospectus, except that, appropriations are authorized for a replace- prospectus. if the Administrator determines that the de- ment lease of 224,000 rentable square feet of Provided that, except for interim leases as lineated area of the procurement should not space and 428 inside parking spaces to ac- described above, the Administrator may not be identical to the delineated area included commodate government-owned and a small enter into any leases that are below pro- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall number of seized vehicles for the Drug En- spectus level for the purposes of meeting any provide an explanatory statement to the forcement Administration’s New York Field of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Division and Northeastern Regional Labora- cluded in the prospectus that would result in structure of the House of Representatives tory at a proposed total annual cost of a utilization rate of 77 square feet or higher prior to exercising any lease authority pro- $19,090,000 for a lease term of up to 15 years, per person. vided in this resolution. a prospectus for which is attached to and in- Provided that, to the maximum extent Provided further, that the General Services cluded in this resolution. practicable, the Administrator of General Administration shall not delegate to any Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- Services shall include in the lease con- other agency the authority granted by this thority to execute an interim lease for all tract(s) a purchase option than can be exer- resolution.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administration and ten- Provided further, that the Administrator LEASE—1800 G STREET, NW ant agencies agree to apply a utilization rate shall require that the delineated area of the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation of 155 square feet or less per person as de- procurement is identical to the delineated and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- tailed in the Housing Plan contained in the area included in the prospectus, except that, resentatives, that, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, prospectus. if the Administrator determines that the de- appropriations are authorized for a replace- Provided that, except for interim leases as described above, the Administrator may not lineated area of the procurement should not ment lease of up to 294,000 rentable square be identical to the delineated area included feet for the Department of State, Executive enter into any leases that are below pro- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall of the President, Department of Justice, and spectus level for the purposes of meeting any Department of Veteran Affairs, currently lo- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- provide an explanatory statement to the cated at 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC, cluded in the prospectus that would result in Committee on Transportation and Infra- at a proposed total annual cost of $14,406,000 a utilization rate of 155 square feet or higher structure of the House of Representatives for a lease term of up to 15 years, a pro- per person. prior to exercising any lease authority pro- spectus for which is attached to and included Provided that, to the maximum extent vided in this resolution. in this resolution. practicable, the Administrator of General Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- Services shall include in the lease con- Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all tract(s) a purchase option than can be exer- Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution cised at the conclusion of the firm term of other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. the lease. resolution.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:05 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE7.023 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE Insert offset folio 2157AA here EH12SE11.022 September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6081 There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there prospective employers. Those kinds of f objection to the request of the gen- seminars were given. A difference was tleman from Illinois? made by the Congressional Black Cau- NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION There was no objection. cus traveling throughout this country. AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK f So I rise to thank the leadership and (Mr. ROE of Tennessee asked and was all the members of the Congressional given permission to address the House CBC HOUR Black Caucus. I see Mr. DAVIS and Ms. for 1 minute.) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under WATERS on the floor with DONNA Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- CHRISTENSEN, and I thank them for today marks the start of National uary 5, 2011, the gentlewoman from the their leadership in particular. MAXINE Adult Education and Family Literacy Virgin Islands (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN) is WATERS was an extraordinarily strong Week, and we must renew our efforts to recognized for 60 minutes as the des- voice for saying just that: we feel your help ensure every American is literate. ignee of the minority leader. pain, and it’s not just empathy we’re Today, 93 million American adults Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. This evening, I going to give you; we’re going to give function below a high school level of am again pleased to join my colleagues you the help that we can give. literacy, lacking the most basic skills in the Congressional Black Caucus to This President came before us last needed to compete in the 21st century talk about jobs for this first hour, and week and said, ladies and gentlemen, it economy. The unemployment crisis we are really pleased that we’re going is time to act. It is time to add to the falls most heavily here—14.3 percent of to be led off this night by our Demo- opportunity for success for putting Americans without a high school di- cratic whip, The Honorable STENY America back to work, for addressing ploma are unemployed; among high HOYER, the person who has led us in the mortgage crisis in our country, for school graduates with no additional the Make It In America agenda. putting some more money in the pock- education, the rate drops to 9.6 per- Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentlelady ets of working men and women in this cent. for yielding, and I thank her for her country, for helping small business By supporting efforts to expand lit- leadership. grow and expand, making sure as well eracy, we can extend a hand to individ- I want to thank the Congressional that we pay for what we buy. uals and families across America. Mak- Black Caucus, which has raised this Every commission that has met, the ing sure adults can read to their child issue to a new height of not only visi- Bowles-Simpson Commission and the or understand printed material at work bility but of hope. Domenici-Rivlin Commission, said, yes, we have to get a handle on this isn’t just good for them, it’s essential EMANUEL CLEAVER, the chairman of debt and deficit, of which I’m a strong for competing in the global economy. the Congressional Black Caucus, told a proponent; but in the short term we Learning is a lifelong process. It wonderful story in our caucus the need to grow the economy because if doesn’t stop the day you leave school. other day. He said there was a little you do not grow the economy, you will So let’s renew our efforts to promote boy and his dad, and his dad was read- not get the deficit down because you adult and family literacy both for the ing the paper. The little boy scratched need people working so that they can good of families and for the good of the his hand, and as he did so, it obviously support themselves and their families country. hurt. He went in front of his dad, shak- and, yes, pay taxes, so that their ing his hand. He walked to and from f grandchildren will not be deeply in his father, and his father kept reading RISING FOOD PRICES debt. So I stand indebted to the Con- the paper. Finally, his father put down gressional Black Caucus for continuing (Mr. BURTON of Indiana asked and the paper and said, ‘‘Son, I know you was given permission to address the to focus like a laser on creating jobs. scratched your hand, but there’s noth- Mr. BUTTERFIELD, another member of House for 1 minute and to revise and ing I can do about it.’’ the Congressional Black Caucus and extend his remarks.) And the little boy looked at his dad leader in our House, the chief deputy Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- and said, ‘‘You can say, ‘Ouch.’ ’’ whip, is here as well and will be speak- er, the Fed Chairman, Ben Bernanke, You can understand the pain that I ing so that in North Carolina and in said last week when he was giving his am experiencing. You can understand America we can create jobs, invest in speech that we didn’t really have to the pain that losing a job is causing growing our economy, and, yes, give worry about inflation, that the long- me. You can understand the pain of a confidence, give confidence to every term inflation problem would not get home that is lost because the mortgage single individual, every family, and, beyond 2 percent. So in case Mr. cannot be paid. You can understand the yes, every business—small, medium, Bernanke or the administration is pay- pain of a family, living in a home, who and large; that this Congress will act ing attention, I’d like to read a few has seen the value of that most impor- responsibly to address a challenge, to facts to them. tant asset of theirs dwindle and be re- address the pain that our people are The price of milk has gone up 38 per- duced so that the mortgage payment feeling, and to make sure in the long cent since last year. The price of sugar they’re paying is more than the value term, as we did in the 1990s, that our is up 20 percent since last year. The of the home in which they live. country is on a sound fiscal path lead- price of corn is up 62 percent since last The Congressional Black Caucus did ing to growth in the economy, jobs for year. As of August, beef prices grew 13 two things: It said, ‘‘We hear and we our people, and a stronger and percent, or 52 cents a pound, since last say, ‘Ouch.’ We understand the pain healthier America. year—the largest increase in the last 7 you’re experiencing. We feel your So I am pleased to join the Congres- years. Gasoline is up 35 percent from a pain.’’ But if all we do is empathize and sional Black Caucus, thanking them, year ago, 98 cents a gallon, and the pro- feel pain, that’s not enough. congratulating them, and saying that I jected inflation rate is much, much b 1920 look forward to working with them, higher than the administration or the not just today, but today, tomorrow, Fed says is going to occur. Our President addressed us last week, the next day, and the next week until So I hope that we will stop these and he said we can shrug our shoulders such time as our people are no longer Keynesian policies, these socialistic and say there are 14 months until the in the pain they now experience. policies, these big-spending policies next election, but the people in pain Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Thank you, that are killing the American people. can’t wait 14 months. Democratic whip, for joining us, and f And that’s what the Congressional please come back and join us anytime Black Caucus did. Tens of thousands of that we’re on the floor. And thank you REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER people showed up throughout this Na- for reminding everyone that the people AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1161 tion because somebody offered hope, of this country just cannot wait 14 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I and not just hope but real deliverables. months to go back to work to take ask unanimous consent to have my Jobs were gotten; interviews were set care of their families. name removed as a cosponsor of H.R. up; training sessions for how you At this time I would like to yield to 1161. apply, how you dress, how you talk to Congressman DAVIS from Illinois.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:02 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.026 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6082 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 12, 2011 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Let me, first At this time I yield to the gentle- atively good job of shining a light on of all, thank you, my classmate, DONNA woman from California, Congress- the devastation that’s going on in CHRISTENSEN. We got here about the woman MAXINE WATERS. these African American communities. same time, and it seems as though the b 1930 We support all people getting an oppor- longer we’re here, the more alike we tunity for jobs, but we must target our think. So I want to thank you for your Ms. WATERS. Thank you very much, resources to those communities that leadership. Congresswoman CHRISTENSEN. I would are most in need. I also want to commend the Congres- like to thank you for taking this time We are talking about rural commu- sional Black Caucus because we have this evening so that we could focus on nities where there’s unemployment and just completed what I will call a very this issue of jobs. It’s extremely impor- poverty, and we are talking about successful tour, a tour where some peo- tant. these urban areas. We believe that the ple were able to actually obtain jobs, I would like to thank STENY HOYER resources must be targeted, the atten- where other people were able to renew for coming to the floor to recognize the tion must be paid, not only to the en- their faith and hope that out there work that we are doing, to increase job tire population in this country of un- somewhere waiting for them is a job. opportunities for people in this coun- employed, but those areas that are ab- As the minority whip talked about try. solutely suffering. pain and frustration, it reminded me The Congressional Black Caucus is to We need to continue to do this. And that there are thousands of people in be commended because they heard the while the white unemployment rate my congressional district who are ex- cry. They felt the pain of so many peo- stayed the same last month, black un- periencing that pain just as there are ple out there who have lost their jobs, employment increased by 4 percentage millions across the country. who do not know how they are going to points to 16.7 percent. Today in The I dug out an old record of mine the pay their mortgages, who do not know Wall Street Journal they noted that other day. I was going through my col- how they are going to provide for their black teenage unemployment is bor- lection, and there was a fellow singing families. dering on 50 percent. Fifty percent. a song about getting a job. He says, So despite the fact that the Congres- These figures don’t even take into ac- Every morning about this time, she sional Black Caucus organized and in- count the discouraged workers, invol- brings my breakfast to the bed, crying, troduced over 40 bills dealing with this untary part-time workers, and under- ‘‘Get a job.’’ He says, When I read the issue, the Congressional Black Caucus employed workers. Moreover, let me paper, I read it through and through, decided to do something more, recog- just tell you about the wealth gap. It is trying to see if there is any work for nizing, yes, that we have a public pol- at its largest levels in more than a gen- me to do—get a job. icy responsibility, that’s why the 40 eration. But he kind of ends by saying, It was bills. But beyond that what else could The median wealth of white house- difficult to get a job that did not exist. we do? holds is 20 times that of black house- It was difficult to get a job that he So the Congressional Black Caucus holds and 18 times that of Hispanic couldn’t find. took to the streets and went out into households, according to a Pew Re- So I was pleased a few nights ago America and hit five cities: Cleveland, search Center analysis of newly avail- when a job plan was articulated and Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Atlanta, able government data from 2009. presented. That’s a very simple kind of Miami, and then my city of Los Ange- These lop-sided wealth ratios are the plan in a sense. I couldn’t find much les. And what we saw was mind-bog- largest since the government began controversy. I couldn’t find much that gling. Even though we understood that publishing such data in 1984 and rough- one couldn’t buy no matter which side 16.7 percent is a huge number for peo- ly twice the size of the ratios that had prevailed between these three groups of the aisle they were on, no matter ple to be unemployed, we did not real- what their political stripes. for the two decades prior to the Great ize the thousands upon thousands of I mean, who can argue with rebuild- Recession that supposedly ended in people who really were hurting out ing roads and bridges and highways and 2009. giving people the opportunity to just there. The median wealth of white U.S. ride on roads that are not bumpy or to They came. They came by the thou- households in 2009 was $113,149 com- ride on streets that are not filled with sands in every city that we were in. pared to $5,677 for blacks and $6,325 for potholes—meaningful kinds of work They were young, they were middle- Hispanics. that anybody can know is an invest- aged, they were the unemployed, they The percentage of African Americans ment and is not any kind of giveaway? were people who had been looking for with no wealth has increased. About 35 Who can argue with unemployed jobs for over a year. And it was awfully percent of black households and 31 per- teachers getting an opportunity to painful to see all of these young college cent of Hispanic households had zero or work? Who can argue with small busi- graduates who happened to be African negative net worth in 2009, compared nesses being able to receive incentives American, who went to school, grad- with 15 percent of white households. if they hire people who have been un- uated, and looked forward to going to So while unemployment and the employed for more than 6 months? Who their job, who had no jobs. And so we housing crisis is impacting everyone, it can argue with that? I don’t think any- saw it firsthand. is hitting minority communities the body that is serious could argue with In my own city of Los Angeles where hardest. That is why we must continue any of that. we organized one of these job fairs, to push. I am so pleased that the Presi- So jobs must be found. Jobs must be there were over 10,000 people who dent presented a huge opportunity to had. And I am pleased to join with my showed up. Luckily, we had a venue, focus on job creation, and so now the colleagues to say that we must turn the Crenshaw Christian Center, where devil is in the details. around that there are no jobs so that they had a dome, a faith dome. They It must be targeted. The public poli- the guy can sing, I got a job, I got a could hold 10,000 people, and people cies must take into consideration tar- job. didn’t have to stand in line. geting these efforts so that these re- Thank you, Congressional Black Cau- In Atlanta people got ill standing in sources are put where its most needed. cus. line 3, 4 hours trying to get connected. The Congress must have hearings and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Thank you, The employers are to be commended. markups for the American JOBS Act. DANNY. They came and they listened, they We must work together to ensure that This morning I was with the post- interviewed, they took applications, its stimulative investments are pro- masters at their convention, and they assisted people in learning how to tected and strengthened through great- they’re facing some difficulties and are get an opportunity with their compa- er targeting. having to downsize. And those are nies. We would like to thank all of Our entire jobs-creation agenda can’t some jobs that we know that you and those employers who participated with simply be the tax cuts alone. We need ELIJAH CUMMINGS, ELEANOR HOLMES the Congressional Black Caucus in try- to focus infrastructure repair in the NORTON, ED TOWNS, and LACY CLAY ing to help connect people with jobs. communities with the bridges, roads have been working to protect; and we We have to continue with this push and sewer systems that are most in thank you for that. for jobs. The press has done a rel- need.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:02 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.027 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6083 We need to rebuild schools in urban jobless through no fault of their own. and a good friend of all of ours. I don’t and rural areas that have long been ne- Many of them told us that they had know when he rests. He is our tireless glected. been jobless for more than 2 years, and leader. I understand that he may be We want housing, a national housing they were standing in line hoping to next in the queue to speak, and I will trust fund to produce, rehabilitate, pre- get an opportunity to be interviewed eagerly await the statements from our serve, and operate rental housing in by some of the fine companies that had chairman. areas where our homeless veterans and come with the jobs in hand. Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Thank you, seniors are concentrated. So I want to encourage us to con- Congressman BUTTERFIELD, and thank We need targeted aid to the unem- tinue our work. We have so much work you for pointing out the fact that ployed, who are the most likely to to do. The national unemployment now America’s corporations are sitting on spend their money and stimulate the is 9.1 percent and African American un- billions of dollars. They have an obli- economy. If we do not pursue targeted employment is at least 16.7 percent and gation. As I understand it, they claim public policy, I predict that the African probably more. As Congresswoman there is uncertainty, and so they are American unemployment will hit 20 WATERS said a few moments ago, holding onto their funds. But there percent. The American economy will among African American youth the can’t be any more uncertainty in our never be stable if we have one segment number now approaches 50 percent, and corporations than in the families of our population, particularly a seg- so we have work to do. around this country who are hurting ment as large as the African American The President has announced a very because they need a job. population, that faces a systemic jobs bold jobs plan that I hope that we can Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Without ques- crisis. come together on as a Congress, both tion. So, again, my appreciation and my Democrat and Republican, House and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Thank you thanks to our chairman, EMANUEL Senate. I hope that we can come to- again, Congressman BUTTERFIELD, for joining us. At this time, it is my pleas- CLEAVER, and to the entire Congres- gether and pass that package, the com- ure to yield to the leader of our Con- sional Black Caucus for having the plete package, in just a few days be- gressional Black Caucus, Reverend courage to step up and make this a pri- cause the American people are demand- EMANUEL CLEAVER. And thank you so ority issue, not only for our caucus but ing that we do it. for their Congress and for their coun- much for your work and reminding this try. We cannot sit idly by in silence b 1940 Congress and this country on the im- and watch what is happening as this We have a deficit panel that has now portance of job creation for America’s devastation is continuing in these com- begun its work, 12 Members equally di- families and for leading us on that tour munities. vided between Democrats and Repub- over the August recess. Thank you one more time for allow- licans, half from the Senate and half Mr. CLEAVER. I thank the vice chair ing us to be here this evening. from the House; and we are hoping and of the CBC. And to follow Congressman Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Thank you, praying that deficit panel will be able G.K. BUTTERFIELD, who I think hit on Congresswoman WATERS. We want to to come together and present bold all of the proper and necessary areas of thank you for your leadership in lead- ideas to this Congress by November 23 concerns, it has been written that ours ing the jobs task force for the CBC and so that we can demonstrate to the will be the last generation in this coun- for being such a strong voice for those American people that we are serious try to experience surpassing the pre- who are continually being left out and about trying to create jobs. vious generation, that our children will left behind. But you know, Congresswoman, we as not achieve what we have achieved and At this time I would like to yield to a Congress cannot do this alone. We as the jobs are not there. And while the the gentleman from North Carolina. individuals who have written about Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Let me thank the CBC cannot do this alone. We have got to have shared sacrifice from peo- this and presented research on it are you, Congresswoman CHRISTENSEN, for certainly brilliant and wise, I will all of your work, not only here in the ple all across America, and that in- cludes America’s corporations. I have gently rebuke them and disagree with House of Representatives, but what their prediction. been disturbed over the last few days you do for the Congressional Black I am not in any way willing to accept that America’s companies are sitting Caucus all across America. the fact, the fatalism, that the United What hasn’t come out tonight is you on more than $2 trillion in retained States will inevitably fall to number are actually the first vice chair of the earnings, and that is so disappointing. two in the world behind China. Yester- Congressional Black Caucus, and you So when we talk about creating jobs, day there was a news story that said at work so hard for all of us and we want American corporations have a responsi- best there will be two superpowers to thank you very much. We want to bility, too, to put people to work and equal in terms of influence and their thank you for convening this Special to start spending and investing in their economies: China and the United Order tonight. You work so hard to own companies. So we go forward now, States. make it happen. and we have a lot of work to do. We This Nation that placed men on the I also want to extend my apprecia- have a short term, as the minority Moon, this Nation that creates a new tion to Congresswoman MAXINE whip said a few moments ago, and he is technology almost hourly should never WATERS, who worked so tirelessly to absolutely right; and I want to thank surrender its place in the world to any help make successful the tour that we STENY HOYER for his willingness to other nation. And, further, I don’t had a few weeks ago. She and her staff come to the floor tonight and to make think that it is in our best interest to worked so very hard, and I want to the statements that he made. But we even give a hint that we believe that publicly thank them for all that they must have a short-term solution and a we can’t continue to create jobs for the did. long-term solution. In the short term, next generation. I had intended to go to two of the we have to create jobs and we have to The jobs tour that we had during the five events, but because of Hurricane grow the economy. We have got to help month of August was eye-opening and Irene in my district, I did not make it businesses innovate, and we’ve got to Earth-shattering. When we walked to Los Angeles, but I did go to the first improve the infrastructure so we can from our cars inside the Cleveland one. I was there in Cleveland with Con- start getting more revenue from Amer- State University place where we held gresswoman MARCIA FUDGE when we ican workers. And, hopefully, in the the jobs fair, there were people who had the jobs fair and the town hall long term we can begin to pay down had been in line since 5 a.m. that morn- meeting, and it made such a powerful the deficit. ing. And so it always troubles me to impression on me for us to get up that So thank you for allowing me to hear people say, and say baselessly: morning and to drive over to the com- come to the floor tonight and thank Well, you know, some people don’t munity college and to see thousands of you for your leadership, and I thank want to work. So 5 a.m. in the morn- people lined up trying to get an inter- the chairman of the Congressional ing, standing in line. And at best, of view for a job. Black Caucus who works tirelessly. I the 5,000 or 6,000 people who were there, There was no question about it that don’t know when he goes to Kansas we only had about 2,000 jobs. But peo- these people were sincere, they were City. He is from Kansas City, Missouri, ple stood patiently in line.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:05 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.028 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 12, 2011 One of the things that happened that existed except they were in the sub- clear’’ campaigns. And the American I think some of you may already know urbs. public needs to come to grips with the about who are in the CBC, an Anglo And so as the cities have expanded, fact that if people will run a nasty gentleman, and there were people from the jobs have moved to the suburbs. campaign where all they do is attack, every race in every city, but this par- And so we cannot speak of creating chances are when they come to Con- ticular gentleman caught my attention jobs without dealing with the issue of gress they’re going to do the same because he said: Look, I listen to black transportation. There’s an inextricable thing. And the more we bring people in radio. He said, I just like R&B and I connection between jobs and transpor- here who come for the sole purpose of heard about the jobs fair and I thought tation: how do you get people in the fighting against the other side, the less I’d come over since I’m unemployed. highest unemployment areas to the business we’re going to take care of for And he said, Is it all right? And of areas where the jobs are. the people of this country. course our position is, has been, and I said last week there are some peo- b 1950 shall always be, one of including every- ple who’d like to defeat the President body, particularly in a time of crisis. For those who live on the eastern of the United States. Fine. Campaign But even if we’re not, that is what we seaboard, you have a little better situ- against him. Get your spouse, your would want. And so he remained in ation because you have, as we do in children, your grandchildren, your line. I’m not sure what happened, Washington, the Metro. But when you friends, and everybody. Vote against whether he was one of the successful start moving toward the western part him. If you can vote twice, vote twice. applicants or not. of the United States, or the Caribbean, Do everything you can to defeat the The point I want to make is that the there is no mass transportation that is President. But right now, vote for the pain that is being experienced in this as effective as it is on the east coast. American public. Fight him later. Vote Nation is not just being experienced by Therefore, if jobs are in suburban Kan- now for the American public. African Americans. It is true that our sas City and people who live in the And the American public is in trou- numbers are higher, but our numbers urban area are unemployed and do not ble. We’ve got to create opportunities are higher for a variety of reasons. have a car and do not have any way of for jobs to grow and develop or we’re Number one, African Americans his- getting to the jobs, there is no way going to find ourselves faced with a torically have tried or sought employ- they can get there. Remember, Kansas new normal, a new normal where un- ment in government. One of the rea- City is a city of 322 square miles, which employment is considered normal at 8 sons Washington, D.C. is predomi- means that people could need to go es- percent rather than 3.5 percent, which nantly black is because African Ameri- sentially 30, 40, 50 miles to get a job. is what our predecessors decided that cans from the South came to Wash- Now, let me also say that nothing we’re going to keep unemployment at, ington by the tens of thousands be- has been discussed thus far dealing 3.5 percent. So we can’t allow this to cause it was believed that if you could with transportation. The jobs bill is happen. I think we’ve got to fight get to the capital of the United States, seeking to have what I think most of against it. But, more than that, what you would experience far less bigotry us would support, which would be some we’ve got to do is quit fighting each and discrimination. And so by the kind of transportation bank where it other. Nothing is going to happen thousands they came to Washington. would end up that the government worth anything if we’re fighting each The same thing holds true with gov- would put money in and hopefully the other. ernment. African Americans have private sector would come in and we Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Will the gen- sought employment with State, local, would be able to get these infrastruc- tleman yield? Mr. CLEAVER. I yield to the gen- and the Federal Government. So every ture jobs going. But the amount of tleman from North Carolina. time people read in the paper or cheer money that is being discussed is woe- Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. CLEAVER, fully inadequate, and there’s probably that some State laid off 200 or 300 peo- you brought up the subject of infra- little chance that we’re going to be ple, they need to understand that those structure in your remarks. That’s a able to create any new mass transit are 200 or 300 real human beings, and very important conversation that programs in the country. In fact, chances are also great that they are we’ve got to have in this country. You disproportionately minority. So that is UMTA, the Urban Mass Transit Admin- have served 8 years as mayor of a one of the reasons why our numbers are istration, is broke virtually broke. So major city. Would you again speak to swelling like they are. there’s very little in the way of help the importance of infrastructure and But also I think we have got to real- coming forth. what it can mean to job creation and ize that there are some other factors Now, there’s some politics involved, economic development in communities through no fault of people who are un- and we’re all in the political environ- all across America? employed. I served as mayor of Kansas ment. And the people at home may not I’m from a rural community. I have City, Missouri, from 1991 until 1999, two even understand what’s going on. 88 small cities and towns in my district terms, 8 years. One of the things we al- Tragically, I have watched our coun- and they don’t have access to money to ways had to fight was expanding. try move to a state where people are build infrastructure. The infrastruc- Urban sprawl is what it is called socio- constantly angry. They’re being told to ture bank that you made reference to logically. Kansas City is a city that hate their government, and then both would just bring new life to rural com- stretches 322 square miles. To show you sides of the aisle use inappropriate lan- munities. I know you served as a how large that is, you can place the en- guage to discuss things with the other mayor. Just talk about the relation- tire city of San Francisco inside the side of the aisle. It’s continuing to ship between infrastructure and job city limits of Kansas City 30 times, or ratchet up, and it’s getting worse and creation. the city of Washington, I think it is worse. And the people around the coun- Mr. CLEAVER. What is generally like 42 times. It is a huge city. try are not only participating in it, said is that you get, four to one, jobs to Now while many politicians brag they are encouraging it. money spent if we do infrastructure about that, the truth of the matter is This is the United States of America. projects, and those jobs are long last- we stretched out our resources. One of My hope and my dream is that this Na- ing. the things I learned during the jobs tion will be around for my children and Now, most of the infrastructure in fairs—we started out in Cleveland, my grandchildren. But I’m telling you this country is in decrepit condition. went to Detroit; left Detroit and went that what our children are seeing is Most of the storm water sewers, waste- to Atlanta; left Atlanta and went to not a pleasant sight because they are water sewers in cities around the coun- Miami; left Miami and went to Los An- looking at a Nation that is becoming try are over a century old. Roads are geles—and there is one thing that was more and more divided. You can’t look collapsing. Our bridges are collapsing. present at all of those that this Con- at television or radio without this con- We saw in Minnesota 2 years ago what gress needs to deal with and it is this: stant attack, attack, attack, and it’s happens when we neglect our own in- the jobs that were brought to our fairs just sickening to see this. frastructure. were not new jobs. The truth of the As we’re moving into an election And the worst thing about it, Con- matter is they were jobs that already cycle, we’re going to see ‘‘thermal nu- gressman BUTTERFIELD, is that we’re

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In crises, people al- American workers ready to do the would be no legislation to come to ways come together to the aid of each work if we can create the opportuni- their aid. But thanks to our great other, as we did on 9/11/01 and in the ties. President, there’s now a bill before us, weeks and months after. So it’s our Mr. CLEAVER. And we can with the and we’re calling on both bodies to pass hope and prayer that this Congress can infrastructure bank. But we’ve got to it as soon as possible and without tak- do the same thing now. put enough money in the bank to at- ing it apart. The 1.9 million jobs and Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back tract the private sector dollars. And the 2 percent economic growth projec- the balance of our time. that’s a part of the President’s plan, tions are dependent on those two f and hopefully people will buy into it. things—that we pass it promptly and GOP JOBS OFFENSIVE: ROLLING But I don’t think we have a lot of time that we pass it intact. BACK JOB-KILLING REGULATIONS to waste. Americans are sitting around Most importantly, as President now hoping, many of them even pray- Obama said, and all of us know, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ing, that we will do something to help American people cannot wait 14 the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- them out of the economic doldrums in months until after the next election. uary 5, 2011, the gentleman from Texas which they find themselves. They have already been hurting too (Mr. CARTER) is recognized for 60 min- So, I appreciate the opportunity to long and they need those jobs. They utes as the designee of the majority come and share tonight in this discus- need our help today. leader. sion because I think people around the Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, last week country who are watching this need to b 2000 we were here talking about jobs. This know at least there are some people in As you heard, the Congressional week, we need to talk about jobs again Washington who are looking out for Black Caucus did not wait either. We because, quite honestly, the problem their best interests. And I think, based felt the pain and anxieties in our com- the United States has is we have to get on what we’re doing, we are part of it. munities and communities across the our people back to work. I’m not going to suggest that other country and used our August recess to These fine folks who just had the folks are not interested in helping partner with the private sector and hour before us, they were talking about folks. They are. I’m saying that some- some government agencies to bring jobs, talking about the ability to get a times, maybe even unintentionally, we jobs that are needed so desperately job. I thought it was an interesting dis- allow political ideology to trump any- into our communities now. People of cussion. We are all concerned about thing and everything else, and at some all ages, all educational backgrounds jobs, and we all have different views of point we ought to be more Americans and levels came out in the thousands how this should be done. than we are Democrats or Republicans. everywhere that held those job fairs. The President laid out a broad agen- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, the people of this coun- da for another stimulus bill that he be- Chairman CLEAVER, and thank you for try are crying out to us to put them lieves will cause us to have new jobs. the perspective that you always bring back to work, to allow them to make it He’s going to deliver that I think today to these discussions, helping us to in America and to be able to take care in writing so we can all sit down and focus on the important issues, some- of their families and our Nation once look at it and analyze just exactly times the underlying issues that often again. Sure, there are things in the what it actually says so we can figure get overlooked. President’s draft bill that some of us out how much of that will create jobs, Yesterday and today, we’ve taken are not particularly fond of that we’re and if there is a disagreement, we will time out of our daily routine to re- willing to accept for the integrity of at least know what we disagree with. member the over 3,000 people who went the entire package and for the good of But the bottom line is there are some to work on a bright, sunny morning our country. And others, like Social things that are basic. People take their and whose lives were snuffed out in Security and Medicare, we accept the money and they invest their money three dastardly acts of terrorism. We President’s goals and hope that we can when they feel like, A, it’s going to remember and honor them and their work with him to achieve them make them money, and B, they can feel families and the first responders who through any alternative measures relatively safe that the future that returned to help and also met their wherever our approaches might differ. they envision is the future that’s going death on September 11, 2001. We pay The ladies in the markets in the Car- to actually happen. You’ve got to look tribute also to the men and women of ibbean at home in the Virgin Islands down the road in any organization and our Armed Forces who lost their lives used to what we call ‘‘marry’’ different get yourself a perspective of just what in Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing fruits and vegetables for sale. You had it takes to make your business or your our fight against al Qaeda and other to buy the two of them, whether it was operation thrive and go forward. And terrorist groups, and those who are limes and peppers or yams and okra, there are some basic things you want still there protecting us and the world you had to buy the two; the vegetables to know. You want to know, basi- from attack. were married. The purpose of that, of cally—let’s say you’re doing a 5-year Today, I had the honor of addressing course, was to get everything sold by plan. Over the next 5 years, there are our postmasters at their annual con- tying something everyone wanted to some simple things you would like to vention and remembered Thomas Mor- something that might not be as pop- know: What are my taxes; what taxes ris, Jr., and Joseph Curseen, who died ular. Now I know that was not our am I going to have to pay on my busi- after being exposed to anthrax sent in President’s approach, but he did put to- ness? What regulations are going to af- the mail in the weeks after as they gether a package that could best ap- fect my business, and are they going to worked at the Brentwood postal facil- peal to us so that we could all come to- change? What is the source of money to ity here in Washington. We didn’t look gether and buy it as a package. And so, borrow or invest in my business if I at those who died or talk about those Mr. Speaker, and colleagues, that is ex- want to expand? Let’s say I want to put who died as Republicans or as Demo- actly what we should and must do. a new assembly line in my factory, or crats or Independents. They were work- Creating jobs and stimulating our I need a new building for my business ers in both the public and private sec- economy is critical not just to our to grow and put my employees in. Am tor, who some groups today are trying present, but to our future. This is not I going to be able to finance that build- to pit against each other. We honor an issue that’s about the President, ing? Am I going to be able to come up them all and their families for their and it ought not to be about the next with the mortgage money to be able to sacrifice. election. Neither is it about the CBC or do that? Can I envision a pathway to

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Other they can’t be in South Carolina be- If you were starting a lemonade States choose to have union laws, and cause it’s not a union shop? stand, you would have to make some closed shops, which means that you I don’t think they should. I think kind of projection on a lemonade stand can’t work in a place unless you join this bill will pass out of this House to figure out whether you were just the union. Whether you like one and, hopefully, will get the support of going to sell lemonade today, or maybe version or the other depends on where the President and the realization by you could sell it all week if you’re a you stand, but the facts are that in this the Democrats over in the Senate that little kid. But you’ve got to know what country we have both union shops and this is an important thing and a very the playing field is about. right-to-work States, and I don’t think bad precedent for the government to be Tonight I’m going to talk about the the government should be picking win- picking winners and losers. same thing we talked about last time, ners and losers. So we started with this board. Now, I something that may be unintended talked about my bill that I have, which 2010 consequences. It may be a different b we may or may not take up. First off, agenda of a different view of the world, I think it’s inappropriate for the gov- let me tell you something we’ve been or whatever you want to call it, but ernment to be picking winners and los- doing. The Congressional Review Act is there are very, very onerous regula- ers. So that’s why TIM SCOTT is bring- in existence at this time, and it allows tions that are popping up now on a ba- ing a bill to the floor this week, I be- Congress to review every Federal regu- sically daily basis that are surprising lieve it’s this week, to discuss this very lation issued by the government agen- people and industry around the coun- issue and, basically, restrict the Na- cies and, by the passing of a joint reso- try. The one that is a front-page head- tional Labor Relations Board from hav- lution, overrule those regulations. line and will be the subject of legisla- ing the power to do something like Federal agencies shall, that means tion I believe this week in Congress is this, because this is not appropriate. they must, submit to each House of the on this board right here. And Congress- The National Labor Relations Board’s Congress, that’s the Senate and the man TIM SCOTT of South Carolina has a job is to develop the relationship be- bill to block this regulation, this ac- House, to the Comptroller General a tween labor and management. It’s not tion by one of our regulatory authori- comprehensive report on any major a guarantee of union membership. The ties, the National Labor Relations proposed rule. Congress has 60, and reason we’re talking about this, first Board. that’s legislative days, to pass a joint The National Labor Relations Board and foremost is this is the current resolution of disapproval of any rule. has filed a complaint against Boeing to event in regulations and government The Senate must vote on a Congres- prevent them from building a new air- interference in a company’s business. sional Review Act resolution of dis- craft plant in South Carolina. Boeing And by the way, what is a corpora- approval. currently has a large complex of pro- tion? So there is a tool to actually dis- duction in Seattle, Washington—or This is something I’m always amazed approve of some of these rules that somewhere in Washington, I think it’s by. The minute you said the words we’re going to be talking about to- Seattle—Puget Sound it’s called. The ‘‘Boeing Corporation,’’ it’s like they night, and we’re going to be using that problem that the National Labor Rela- become something, some giant some- tool. We’ve already started using it. tions Board has with the South Caro- thing, and like it’s one rich man some- We’re going to continue to use it, so lina site—which is not going to dis- place that owns Boeing. If you own a I’m going to put it down here at the place, to my knowledge, any of the 401(k), if you have a retirement plan, if bottom so we’ll remember we’ve got a union employees that are at Puget you are involved in even the govern- tool. Sound, but it’s a new factory with new ment investment plan that we have for People have asked me why I put a employees. But because this factory is our Federal employees, there’s a pretty bill forward that would be so general as in a right-to-work State, where a per- good chance you might own Boeing to say let’s have a general regulation son doesn’t have to join a union in stock. Your plan might own Boeing moratorium on all regulations until order to get the salary and benefits stock. 2013. Let me read you some—this is not that the company pays, the National So what is that corporation? Well, an original idea by JOHN CARTER, that’s Labor Relations Board has filed suit it’s you, if you own Boeing stock, be- me. This is some regulations that against Boeing to prevent them from cause the owners of that company are come, some articles out of some news- hiring these people and opening this the people who own the stock. So we papers. Let me just read you a couple plant. need to realize that it’s not one or two of them. Now at a time with over 9 percent rich people that own Boeing. It is a The Detroit News: The flood of Fed- unemployment—close to 10 percent in multitude of Americans who have in- eral regulations coming out of the some estimates—and as you heard, in vested a small part of their paycheck Obama administration add costs, sti- some communities, the African com- in buying a share or 10 shares or a mil- fles economic growth and limits job munity, 16 or 18 percent unemploy- lion shares, whatever they can afford, creation. Growth is a smarter way to ment, in the Hispanic community, the of Boeing stock. generate additional taxes from busi- very same kind of numbers for the His- So we’ve got this concept that came nesses than raising the rates and thus panic community, why would a board out of the sixties, it’s don’t steal from the operating costs. The former ap- in Washington, D.C., the National the individual, but steal from ‘‘the proach creates jobs. The latter kills Labor Relations Board, why would they man.’’ In criminal law where I’ve spent them. want to say to a company which has much of my life, that was always an The business community is also made a financial determination that amazing thing for me. ‘‘The man’’ warning that a flood of Federal regula- the wise place for them to build their seemed to be anybody that you didn’t tions will limit growth and job cre- next factory is in the great State of know. But it certainly was the corpora- ation. Obama should suspend imple- South Carolina, but because they are tions. mentation of any regulation with the not a union State, they say, no, we’re And, yet, an awful lot of people have potential impact on the economy until not going to let you build it there? their life savings invested in companies the unemployment rate falls below 6 When did it become the government’s like Boeing, like Shell Oil Company, percent. job to have regulatory authorities tell- like Exxon, like United States Steel, if The Environmental Protection Agen- ing people where they could and could they still exist, I don’t know whether cy, in particular, must be throttled. not build a plant based solely on union they do or not, like Continental Air- The EPA’s war on coal affects power membership? This is very, very oner- lines, like American Airlines, like plants that provide roughly half of the ous. It’s very, very unfortunate. Union Pacific Railroad. Those are all Nation’s electricity. In Michigan, DTE

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The Wall Street Journal: Business Regulations should protect people Lawyers have already met examining leaders, ‘‘Stop the Implementation of from environmental health hazards and the best way that they could bring the Job-Destroying Regulations.’’ Many of unsafe workplace practices. There’s no class action lawsuits for all of these their suggestions are familiar. The disagreement on that. We all agree on products that contain styrenes. And CEOs want lower corporate taxes in the that. But overregulation has a tend- what could end up happening is, be- U.S., which has among the highest cor- ency to destroy jobs. cause of the regulations that will come porate rates in the world, and a mora- For example, the Department of down from the Federal Government, torium or a rollback of business regula- Health and Human Services, under the the government will say, well, in its tions. directive of the National Toxicology finished product, there’s nothing wrong ‘‘The government needs to be a bet- Program, has labeled, recently, styrene with a product involving styrenes, but ter partner with the business world,’’ as a human carcinogen that causes in the manufacturing of it, that’s says Magellan Health Services CEO cancer. Now, styrene is the basic ingre- where the problem is. We could lose Rene Lerer, echoing a sentiment ex- dient that is used in plastic compos- hundreds of thousands of jobs. Our pressed by many. James Turley, Chair- ites. About 90 percent of the compos- plastics industry could be destroyed. man and CEO of Ernst Young, ‘‘Re- ites contain that and about 50 percent Now, these are the types of things move government regulatory policy of other plastic resins for other uses. that absolutely do not make sense, uncertainty through 2013 by halting And some of the uses for products where, because of the jungle of rules initiation or implementation of regula- with styrenes, they’re used in pack- that the Federal Government has that tions when such regulations could hurt aging and disposables under poly- makes it very difficult to get in a jobs or economic growth.’’ styrene plastic resins, food trays, egg counterargument, where people make So that’s just two quotes out of the cartons, furniture, office fixtures, decisions not based upon a cost anal- newspaper. There are more here. But equipment covers, mail trays. In fact, ysis but based upon a couple of studies the point of that being is that the peo- the plastic that is oftentimes used on here and there as opposed to volumes ple who create jobs, the job creators electronic equipment, refrigerator of studies that have gone on examining are the small and mid-sized businesses components, liners, air-conditioning whether or not styrenes are a car- of this world, and the big businesses for parts in housing, toys, high-tech prod- cinogen, we could lose the plastics in- that matter. But the real generator is ucts, consumer electronics, major ap- dustry in America. Those jobs could the small businessman in America. pliances, insulation, floor backing, pipe easily go overseas all because of poor Over 90 percent of all the jobs held by and siding, computer monitors, IV con- science on the part of the regulators. anybody in this country, those people nectors, syringes, stereo covers. You Regulation in America is out of con- work for small businesses. can see that it’s almost anything that trol. And I work not only with the sty- Now, what’s a small business? is used in manufacturing. And the fi- rene industry but the people that are Well, the other day we had, sitting up berglass tubs, showers. involved in foundries, where regula- here listening to the President’s Mr. CARTER. If the gentleman will tions are underway that if they’re not speech, we had a franchise holder for yield, I believe this board is made out done correctly—you could take a look McDonald’s franchises. McDonald’s of that styrene. This is what we call at the silicas and say even though sili- hamburger place is a small business, as plastic board. cas are a problem, we know that if the it belongs to a person who has pur- Mr. MANZULLO. It could very well regulations are done improperly, we chased the franchise for that business. be. could lose the foundry industry in this We had another man with Sports Mr. CARTER. If you look at it, it country. Cuts, which is a haircut franchise. And probably is made out of styrene. America is great because of our man- these are individual people who get a Mr. MANZULLO. So that just dem- ufacturing background. America will national name, and a national product, onstrates, Judge, the fact that styrene only recover from this economic crisis and they pay money for that, for the is so pervasive in all of our consumer when the manufacturing jobs are se- right to use that national name and products. cure and come back. That’s why we’ve national product, but they are a small Now, what has happened is the Na- been pleading with HHS, saying, You business, usually run but one or two in- tional Toxicology Program said that don’t understand, the Department of dividuals. And they’re telling us the styrene is a carcinogen. They looked at Health and Human Services, the im- uncertainty of regulatory procedures of a couple of studies, did a very, very pact of the poor decision that you have the Federal Government is making poor job in looking at the history and made with regard to these styrenes. their job untenable. the other studies available. In fact, the We could go on to other products I’m joined here by my good friend European Union and Canada came to from other manufacturers, and it’s a from Illinois (Mr. MANZULLO). I think the opposite conclusion and said that slew. You have, up there on the chart, he might have something to say about there’s nothing wrong with styrenes, the scissors cutting the red tape. The this. DON, would you like to take the that it does not cause cancer. red tape is so thick it would take a mike? I’ll be glad to yield you what- What we’re trying to do is get the blowtorch to go through it, or some ever time you’d like to have con- National Academy of Sciences, which kind of a chopper or buzz saw, besides cerning regulations and how you see is widely regarded as the final word in the scissors on it. them affecting folks in your part of the these scientific matters, to conduct an So I share with you the deep concern world. independent study on styrene. over the people who are losing jobs in Mr. MANZULLO. Thank you, Judge Now, if nothing happens and styrene America today because of overregula- CARTER, for the opportunity to be with remains on this list of something tion by the Federal Government. you this evening. that’s ‘‘likely to cause cancer,’’ it Mr. CARTER. Recapturing my time, I spend, as you know, most of my could end up destroying hundreds of I thank my friend and say that I hope time working on manufacturing issues. thousands of jobs in America. Let me that all of those Members of this House Our congressional district in the north- give you an example. and others that might be listening ern part of Illinois is home to over 2,000 The company that makes all the heard you say America could lose this factories, and McHenry County, in par- plastic utensils for McDonald’s, that industry. You didn’t say that the world ticular, is home to some of the most company uses styrenes. And what we would lose this industry because, quite high-tech plastic companies in the see developing here are insurance com- honestly, once again, a great industry world. panies that are taking a look at the that produces good-paying jobs will, all

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They’ve got a concept, and there, tar sands; and that’s what we’re of styrene that you’ve just been de- they stick to that concept on their shipping down here to be refined in this scribing to us. It is almost as abundant science arguments and they don’t go proposed pipeline, down to where the as wood. In fact, if you remember the outside the scope of their view of the market is in the United States. Canada old movie ‘‘The Graduate,’’ what was world. is one of our largest, if not the largest the advice the guy gave the kid? ‘‘Plas- They’re going to shut down an indus- single, exporter to the United States of tics.’’ That’s the future: plastics. try. But are we going to stop making petroleum products. Well, we’re in that future now, and it plastics? No. The world’s not. Just the Now, what’s interesting about this is the future. In fact, one of the reasons United States is going to stop. And picture is that same field that’s across we have such an outstanding medical then people say, Why are all of these that imaginary line in Canada is also world that we live in is we’re not hav- jobs offshore? down in North Dakota, and we know ing to rewash and sterilize metal and It’s not just the cost of labor that it’s there. It’s in Montana, and we glass instruments. We’re making all of drives people offshore. Our regulatory know it’s there. And it’s probably in a our instruments out of this plastic agencies have as much to do with that lot of other places that are called ‘‘pub- with that styrene in it, and then we’re as anything there is out there. lic lands’’ in this country right now. throwing them away. They’re dispos- The President made a joke recently Those are lands held by the Federal able. We’re making them at a price where he said he found out that all Government. They own those lands. where we can dispose of them for shovel-ready jobs are not shovel-ready Now, what does that mean? That health purposes, which has changed the jobs. Well, let me tell you. I haven’t means that they’re not letting the lives of many thousands and thousands checked all of those jobs he’s talking drilling going on or the exploration of Americans in this country every sin- about, but I’d be willing to bet you going on on our land for the same pe- gle day, the health pluses of having that there’s either an endangered spe- troleum products that we’re buying that product on the market. cies or, in some form or fashion, the from Canada and building a pipeline to But with the government’s inter- Environmental Protection Agency is in ship down here. Why? EPA and others, ference, we will be getting it from between the shovel taking the first regulators and bureaucrats, are pre- China or India or who knows where. load of dirt on a project and somebody venting the development of those prod- But it won’t be from here, and no trying to get a project done, because ucts. Now, it all goes back to the glob- American will have a good job on that. it’s the agencies that are shutting al warming or climate change argu- It’s almost criminal. down our highways. They’re shutting ment or whatever this whole big um- I yield to the gentleman. down our bridges. They’re shutting brella is over this whole idea. Mr. MANZULLO. Plus we would end down our sewer projects, our water But you wonder why there are no up losing the people that made the ma- projects, and sometimes for very bi- jobs; 250,000 jobs have been created in chine tools, the actual molds, the dyes zarre reasons. Alberta, Canada in the last 18 months. for the injection systems and other Mr. MANZULLO. Will the gentleman 250,000 jobs all to do with that oil. types of systems and molding systems yield? Right across the border, we could be that are used in the manufacture of Mr. CARTER. I yield to the gen- doing the same thing. these plastics. tleman from Illinois. Mr. MANZULLO. And it’s not just I appreciate Congressman CARTER’s Mr. MANZULLO. Look at the Key- oil; it’s natural gas. yielding to me to explain this styrene stone pipeline coming down from Can- Mr. CARTER. It’s natural gas. And I issue, and I look forward to the rest of ada to Texas, which branches, really, will tell you something else. I was just his presentation. into central Illinois. It’s been tied up down in San Antonio meeting with Mr. CARTER. I thank you for joining by the EPA and other regulators for 3 some friends down there. One of them me. And if you would like to stay, we’d years. We’re looking at 20,000 new jobs. is a banker, and he said, Go to south love to have you. I think it’s a $5 billion to $8 billion Texas. Man, you should see what’s hap- Going back to another quote: CNBC, project. That doesn’t count the people pening in south Texas. Besides the oil CEO: ‘‘From a regulation standpoint, that make the pizzas, the people that and gas we’d already found many years government just needs to get out of the make the shoes. ago down there, they have now found way. We asked several CEOs leading up I was talking to a shoe salesman, Red out that there is shale oil and shale gas to the speech what bold steps Obama Wing shoes that are mostly made in down in the ground, amazing deposits could take to reduce the 9.1 percent un- America, and those are the industrial down there. They’re going to have to employment rate. John Schiller, chair- shoes. And I said, How’s business? be using the fracking system to get it man and CEO of Energy XXI, said, ‘If He said, DON, when manufacturing is out. the government would get out of the down and construction is down, my But already they’re building hotels way, from a regulation standpoint, and sales of shoes are down. in towns that only have 8,000 people in let us, XXI, do what we do good, you’ll And so it continues. It’s not just the them. They’re building four-story ho- see us continue to hire and grow this actual cost of the impact to that par- tels. Why? Because for the foreseeable economy. I think that’s a message ticular entity, the particular construc- future, working men and women are from across the board,’ said Schiller.’’ tion site, the particular regulation, but going to be in those hotels, because From the Washington Examiner: ‘‘If all of the peripherals that come as a re- they’ve got a job there, until they can President Obama was serious about sult of it. Those are the things that de- find a place to live. Builders are al- boosting job creation, he would stop stroy our economy. ready looking at developing subdivi- his administration from creating even sions, and the people who sell work more regulatory uncertainty. This is b 2030 boots are selling work boots in south the President who once blithely Mr. CARTER. Reclaiming my time to Texas. And all those periphery things quipped, ‘You know, the business com- just continue this conversation, I think that come off of that discovery and munity is always complaining about it’s very interesting what you said that development of that discovery cre- regulations.’ about the pipeline. That pipeline is ate thousands and thousands of jobs. ‘‘But Friday’s decision can only be bringing heavy crude from Canada to It multiplies as it goes, just exactly viewed positively if it is indeed a first the United States to be refined. Now, as you were describing, Mr. MANZULLO; step. There are still six other proposed let’s just point out that it was in The and that’s the exact kind of progres- regulations from the EPA that would Wall Street Journal sometime this sion that will bring this country back cost the economy dearly. According to

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I am telling you to remove ‘regulatory uncertainty’ I am going to tell you an amusing how frustrated a small businessman from the economy, he would use his story, but it’s true. When I was a young can get just for regulations on the Thursday jobs speech’’—that was last lawyer I worked for the Agriculture manufacture of sausage in his home- Thursday—‘‘to announce that he is or- Committee of the Texas House of Rep- town butcher shop. dering EPA Administrator Lisa Jack- resentatives as their lawyer, and we Now, think how frustrated an em- son to halt all of her agency’s work on had a hearing one day about new Fed- ployer gets whether a regulation global warming regulations.’’ eral regulations on sausage manufac- causes him to lay off one-third of his Now, these are just some quotes from turers. workforce to afford to do what he is some of the media out there that are Now in Texas our heritage has a lot doing. This is the whole concept of why talking about job creation. I’m for a of folks from the sausage manufac- regulations have to be so carefully moratorium. We’ll see if we can get turing parts of Europe. We have Ger- planned and done, and you have to that done. mans, we have Czechs, we have Swedes, have good studies done as to the eco- Red tape reality: the White House we have Norwegians, we have a lot of nomic effect, as JOHN SULLIVAN, my promises to save $10 billion in 5 years. people who in their old country, they friend from Oklahoma, has brought be- The White House just put forward $17.7 made sausage. And so we have lots and fore this House. billion in regulations in only 2 months. lots of small sausage operations in This is called the Environmental The next chart, this is something we Texas. Almost every town you go to in Protection Agency Regulatory Relief call the TRAIN Act. The purpose of the Texas, some butcher shop somewhere is Act. This has to do with Boiler MACT, TRAIN Act is simple: Transparency in making their own best sausage made in hospitals, factories, colleges, thousands Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Texas. of major American employers use boil- You can go to our grocery store and Nation, TRAIN. These guys sit up late ers that will be impacted by the EPA’s you will see sausage that’s produced— at night to figure out how they can new Boiler MACT rules. These new I am just talking about Texas now—in have an acronym to cover whatever stringent rules will impose billions of multiple cities all over the State. Most they’re doing. But this is very simple: dollars in capital and compliance costs, of them are small towns. increase the cost of many goods and TRAIN delays MACT and CSAPR— Now, this is a true story. We were services, and put over 200,000 American these are two huge rulemaking issues having testimony about new govern- jobs at risk. which I will tell you about in just a ment regulations concerning the manu- The American forest and paper indus- minute—until the full impact of the facture of sausage by small businesses. try, for example, will see an additional Obama administration’s regulatory They brought a man in who was in a burden of at least $5 billion to $7 bil- agenda has been studied. They basi- prison uniform from the State prison lion. MORGAN GRIFFITH of Virginia has cally say 1,000 power plants are ex- in Huntsville and they put him on the this bill which provides a legislative pected to be affected. The annual elec- stand. tricity bill increases in many parts of They said, why are you here? He said, stay of the four interrelated rules the country from 12 to 24 percent. well, my brother and I, we made the issued by the EPA in March of this Now, what is this? The administra- best sausage in east Texas. But this year. This legislation would also pro- tion’s new Maximum Achievable Con- guy came in our office and he says, I’ve vide the EPA with at least 15 months trol Technology standards and Cross- got these regulations here. You’re not to re-propose and finalize new regula- State Air Pollution Rule for utility going to be able to make this in your tions that are achievable and do not plants will affect the electricity prices butcher shop anymore. You’re going to destroy jobs, and provide employers for nearly all American consumers. A have to redo your butcher shop. with the ability to extend compliance total of 1,000 plants are expected to be He gave us a list of stuff we had to on these rules. affected. Middle class Americans can do. We took it to our banker. He said, These rules, as they stand, are busi- expect their bills to go up between 12 you boys have got the best sausage op- ness-killing rules today; 200,000 people and 22 percent. eration in east Texas. I’ll loan you will lose their jobs if these rules are implemented. This will be brought up b 2040 $25,000, you can fix your place up. So they put in tile floors with drains, and in October, around the 3rd of October, Mr. SULLIVAN is saying, look, let’s they put in different butcher blocks, in that week, to basically put a hold on make an economic analysis before you this, that, and the other. He said, we these job-killing regulations. actually impose these regulations, see borrowed $25,000. The President himself said we need what it’s actually going to do. How is About 8 months later that same old to examine regulations and see how it going to hurt the individual con- boy came through the door and said, they are going to kill jobs. Well, here’s sumer, and how, by the way, is it going I’ve got some bad news for you, gentle- one right here, Mr. President: 200,000 to hurt the act of ability of people to men. We’ve got new regulations. All jobs at a minimum will be lost, maybe get a job? that stuff you had to do last time, it’s forever, and cost us $5 to $7 billion in If you are going to shut down in some not good enough. Everything has got to just one industry. instances up to a third to half of power be stainless steel. You’ve got to have a Now, that’s money, that is capital plants, because they are either coal cement floor with a power drain in it. that has been put into a different emission power plants or because You’ve got to have certain kinds of project than building and expanding they’ve got boiler issues that have got saws. your business. That means instead of to be dealt with, then what happens? So me and my brother, we went to hiring people you are laying off people. You are talking about people’s jobs, the banker and we said, hey, what are Now, why in the world, in the envi- getting laid off. When it comes to coal- we going to do? He said, well, that’s an- ronment where we have 9 percent, 9.1 powered plants, there are some places other $50,000 but you’re good, you’ve percent unemployment, we have been where the majority of the electricity in got a great business. I’m going to loan teetering around 10 percent now for al- the Midwest, for instance, is coal you that $50,000. You boys do the work. most a year, why in the world would we power. So we did the work, and it was work- want to have these people who work for Now if you are going to shut down ing great. We were manufacturing sau- us in the government—they are not coal-powered plants to make them re- sage. We still made the best sausage in elected, they are appointed people, tool for new regulations, here is an in- east Texas. they are hired, just like anybody else— teresting thought: They have already Then that same old boy came walk- that are out there thinking up ways to retooled to put scrubbers on these ing in our door, and he said, I got bad shut off people, good, honest hard-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:26 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.041 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 12, 2011 working men and women, in this coun- cil to that. I mean, they are worth $7 lifetime. Well, I don’t know whose life- try’s jobs because of some concept they billion, and $5 billion more has to be time it was, but some of those people have on making an improvement. put into it. are already dead, because the truth is Let’s make improvements. Let’s keep And the only solution that many of we are further from being energy de- our environment clean, but let’s do it them see is just close down the plants pendent than the day that they created in a way that remembers that we are in the United States, fire the people the Energy Department. Way further. part of the environment too. that are there. Hello? What kinds of At that time, less than 30 percent or Mr. Speaker, may I ask how much jobs are these? The lowest paid man 40 percent of our oil and gas came from time remains? that works at a Portland cement fac- overseas. Now we are in the 80 per- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tory makes around $65,000 a year, a la- centile range. Now, why in the world tleman from Texas has approximately borer. And then the technicians get up when we know that we’ve got it and we 15 minutes remaining. into the hundreds of thousands of dol- know we’re going to use it, we have to Mr. CARTER. This is something I lars. These are not minimum-wage use it, why would we keep buying it have worked on. I have worked on it jobs; these are the kind of jobs that from Saudi Arabia and other places now for almost 6 months. This is ce- every American dreams about, the kind like Venezuela that hate us? Why don’t ment, and JOHN SULLIVAN, who has of job that every family dreams is the we just get what we’ve got? Go down been working with us on this, is bring- basis of their family. there and get what we’ve got. Out in ing this up that week of October 3. And because of the regulatory anal- the gulf and in south Texas and in the The Cement MACT and two related ysis of some people, they have decided great State of Pennsylvania, where rules are expected to affect approxi- that they are going to impose regula- they’ve got a huge shale gas find, ask mately 100 cement plants in America. tions that basically drive these people those people how they like their shale Now, when we say cement we are talk- off to Mexico or to China or to India. gas. They love it; 25,000 jobs have been ing about a process that makes that And they bring up issues like mercury. created in that part of Pennsylvania in powdery gravel and sand that, if you go But studies, their own people’s studies, the last year and a half. The same to the—I won’t advertise for anybody— show that the majority of the mercury shale goes into New York, and it is but if you go to one of these stores that that is in the air right now in the going other places. So there are jobs sells stuff for construction, you will see United States comes from China and that get created by this. these sacks of stuff that say something India because they don’t clean things But here is another peripheral thing. ‘‘crete’’—‘‘cement crete’’ or something up over there, and it blows over here Because there is no place to stay in like it. And in that sack is a bunch of from China and India. So we are going south Texas—it is just a bunch of little bitty towns down there—big hotel stuff, and you add water to it, you to make it better by sending more over firms are coming down there and build- make concrete. Gardeners use it, ev- to China and India? I don’t think so. ing hotels down there because they see erybody uses it. But what about the American jobs this as a long-term operation down On a bigger scale you pour slabs for that are here. What if they let these there, and it is worth investing and foundations for buildings. On an even people thrive. If they thrive, building building hotels and motels so the peo- bigger scale you put special reinforced materials stay reasonable. We don’t ple working down there will have a steel in the cement pour, the concrete have to ship building materials from China to build our next house, to pour place to stay. pour, and you make pre-stressed con- What comes with that, restaurants. our next concrete slab. And so what crete walls which most of our big build- And what comes with that, happens, the price of everything goes ings in this country and around the washaterias, and all of the other things up. Can we afford that next house? Who world are built with. In fact, concrete that you need to help people grow. And knows. This is what regulations do. It is the number two building material in then when people settle, what is the is a compounding effect that costs us the world. The number one building first thing that they are looking for, an material in the world is water. jobs. apartment or a house to live in. They I see one of the smartest men in Con- Of the elements that are used in get tired of staying in a hotel. building things, Portland cement is gress here, Mr. GOHMERT, over there. Is One company, I won’t use their number two, and it’s the process that he here to talk on a different subject? name, one company went down to makes the powder that binds it to I know he is smart enough to talk south Texas and leased a whole eight- make concrete. about this if he wants to. LOUIE is one story hotel for 2 years. That’s how con- of my colleagues from Texas, and I’m b 2050 vinced they are this is going to be an proud to call him my friend. economic boom in south Texas. Now, this is our process. We discov- Let’s go to the next chart. We don’t Why would we ever want to stop that. ered it. We did it. We originated the have a board for this, but let me say And yet there are people who are con- prestressed concrete that many of something. I’ll tell you about south tinuously bombarding this industry these buildings here in Washington, Texas and the jobs that they are cre- and saying that this terrible shale D.C. that aren’t marble are built out ating down there. Just to give you an fracking process is poisoning the water of. And yet our regulatory process has example of how excited people are supply. But there is no evidence, real the potential to drive anywhere from a about that find of natural gas in south evidence that proves that. third to a half of all the cement manu- Texas—and now remember, Texans are By the way, anybody that tells you facturers, the people that make the oil and gas people. Remember this, too: that they smell it in their water powder that binds the concrete, out of when Texas came into the Union as a doesn’t know what they are talking the country. country, we had a special treaty which about because natural gas doesn’t Now, we are doing it for the good of let us keep our public lands. So the smell. It smells in your house because the environment. Right? Well, we have Federal Government doesn’t tell us they put a chemical in there that scrubbers on our cement plants, and we what we do with our land in Texas be- makes it smell so you know when your have lots of things that we have cause we own our public lands. And all gas is leaking. But it doesn’t smell cleaned up in our cement process. But of this land that is going to be drilled when it comes out of the ground. our competitors in China and India on in south Texas is owned by people, I worked in that industry as a kid. I have nothing. I mean, zero. They don’t not by the Federal Government. So had the crummy job of actually digging have anything to do with cleaning up they can’t keep us from leasing our up one of those smell machines that the environment. So is it really going land out to drill these wells. puts the smell in natural gas, and I to clean up the world’s environment, Now, they can keep us from using the could testify under oath, it’s the foul- all the way around the world environ- process it takes to break up that shale est-smelling thing that you ever saw, ment, by taking it away from a place to capture this gas, and that’s what but they have a machine that puts it that does it right and putting it in a they’re trying to do. Now, we created into your gas so you can smell it when place that does it wrong? A $7 billion an Energy Department in this country, it goes into your home. There are a lot industry could cost as much as $5 bil- I forget, 30 years ago. And its goal was of people who are just being crazy over lion to fix these regulations. Put a pen- to make us energy independent in our some of these issues.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:02 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.043 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6091 Look at this, coal. First, I was talk- we can create them. And why? Because gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) ing tonight at supper with one of our of the regulations. is recognized for 30 minutes. Members from Kentucky, and he said Now, we can regulate without shut- Mr. GOHMERT. As always, it is an they’ve issued two coal mining permits ting things down. There’s a smart way honor to speak on this floor where so in the last 2 years, I think he said. And to do things and there’s a stupid way to much history has been made, where, they are one of the largest coal-mining do things. Let’s do it the smart way. after Pearl Harbor, President Franklin areas in the entire country. They are Let’s get the politics—and by ‘‘poli- Roosevelt stood here in this Hall and doing everything they possibly can to tics,’’ I mean the environmental poli- announced that was a day that would kill the coal industry. And yet we have tics—out of this process and let’s get live in infamy. There have been some an abundance of coal, and cleaning up off to where we need to be. And that is: great Americans from different walks the coal process has been the goal of What do we need, how do we accom- of life, ages, races who do great things the coal industry and the manufac- plish it, and how do we keep working in this Hall. Sometimes we have to turing world. We have some States like while we do it? If we can do that, which take a look and have some time of self- Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, those is certainly not flying to the Moon. It’s examination; and 9/11—yesterday, 10 States along the Ohio River, and many less complicated than that. If we can years after the worst attack in Amer- of the States on the east coast, and do that, we can start solving the job ican history on our soil—is a good time even this city have coal power plants. problem we’ve got in this country be- to really take inventory of where we In fact, in some places the predominant cause we can put people back to work. are, what have we learned, what have power plant is the coal power plant. I’ll give you one final example that we done. Now, if they shut those down and we don’t have a board on. I talked ear- We know that we have five who take them offline, how are we going to lier about people who have franchises. helped organize 9/11. They’re being held have enough electricity for everybody? If you wanted to buy a McDonald’s at Guantanamo Bay. The man who ac- We already worry about brownouts and hamburger franchise for your home- knowledges his role—and most say he blackouts if we have hot weather. How town—I don’t know what it costs, but was the leader, the instigator—Khalid are we going to have enough electricity it’s not cheap because it’s a money- Sheikh Mohammed, is there, a very if we’re going to take away the natural making business. And when you bought smart man. He can still be smart and resources? it, you would be a small business be crazy. A very smart man. And who’s going to take it away? A owner. You would own one McDonald’s At a lengthy hearing during which he vote of this Congress? No. We’ve had store. I think that would be a pretty was interviewed by the judge in the that vote, and it didn’t happen. A guy good definition of a small business military commission trial down at who works for the government that sits owner. Guantanamo Bay—I’ve been there a in his little office in a cubicle and de- Now, we have written a regulation— couple of times. The design of that cides that he doesn’t think we ought to there’s more pages in that regulation courtroom is absolutely ideal for the have coal, should he and a group of than there are chairs in this room— kind of trial that was to take place people be able to write a regulation called the Dodd-Frank bill. It regulates there of those five defendants, but they that shuts down a whole industry based the financial industry. As a result of announced they intended to plead on possibly bad science? That’s a ques- the Dodd-Frank bill, if you had the guilty back in December of 2008. That tion we have to ask ourselves. And do ability and the creditworthiness to get was before the new administration, in- we all want to sit around in the dark as the money, to borrow the investment cluding our Attorney General, Eric we ponder because if we shut off what money and put up some of your own to Holder, indicated that we wanted to we use to power our power industry, we buy a McDonald’s franchise, the Dodd- give them a trial in New York City, won’t have any electrical power. This Frank bill has put so many regulations itself. We wanted to bring those people is for the residuals. I guess it’s the ash, on these folks that the availability of to the heart of Manhattan, where some is the best word I can say. capital—and ‘‘capital’’ is not a dirty estimated it would cost not merely word; ‘‘capital’’ is another word for in- millions but potentially hundreds of b 2100 vestment money—availability of cap- millions for the security to have that Now, what in the world is anybody ital for these small businesses is al- trial there. worried about coal ash for? Well, I most impossible. And the fact was they had already think everybody in this room, if they And yet our banks are overflowing announced they were going to plead don’t have sheetrock in their house, with capital. It’s not that they don’t guilty. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed there’s something probably strange want to make loans. It’s, first, small made very, very clear in a lengthy about it, because most everybody has business men are scared of this envi- interview there in court—it’s on the what we in our part of the world call ronment and they don’t want to bor- record, and we have the verbatim inter- sheetrock. Now, up here they may call row. But if they do want to borrow, the view. He, under oath, such as it was, it wallboard or something else. Well, regulations have made it so difficult, admitted enough detail. It was very part of the component of sheetrock is they give up and they don’t borrow the clear this man was behind the killing coal ash. And yet this bill creates an money. Bankers don’t make a living if of thousands of Americans on 9/11. enforceable minimal standard that al- somebody doesn’t borrow the money. He is smart enough that he did his lows coal ash to be used in the products That’s how they make a living. own translation and filed his pleading it’s being used in with appropriate So, everything in our economy is in response. The judge in the case be- studies. If they do the pending rules for interrelated and tied together. As we fore this administration took over was coal ash, there’s another thousand jobs talk about small business, it is the kind enough to declassify this plead- that’s going to be lost. driving force for the American econ- ing, and it can be found on my Web site So just in our talk tonight there’s omy. If you keep small business from at gohmert.house.gov. It can be found 300,000 jobs. creating new jobs, you keep our econ- in a number of places. The things he We’re almost through this stuff, but omy from growing. These regulations says are extraordinary. Of course, he there’s plenty more. I’ve just got 10 of and others we’ll talk about in the fu- blames the United States. the hundreds that have been passed, in ture are just that—job-killing regula- But just in case there are people, Mr. just the last 2 months, of new regula- tions. And if they’ve killed existing Speaker, that wonder do we really have tions. These are just 10. But in these jobs, they’re certainly not going to be the right guys that organized, planned, short 10, now we’re at over 300,000 jobs helpful in creating new jobs. plotted to kill innocent fathers and lost when these regulations go into ef- I yield back the balance of my time. mothers and children there at the fect. f World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, Most of these are current events. and, yes, apparently even here at our This will happen before the end of the REMEMBERING 9/11 Nation’s Capitol that some say is the year or certainly before the middle of The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. most recognized building in the entire next year. So, as we are trying to cre- WALBERG). Under the Speaker’s an- world, well, he says—and he quotes ate jobs, we’re losing them as fast as nounced policy of January 5, 2011, the from the Koran.

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The news ghanistan, moderate Muslims were at say these guys are thugs, they’re hate- is—’’ these are Khalid Sheikh Moham- risk because, to some like the Taliban, ful, they’re evil, they deserve the death med’s words ‘‘—you will be greatly de- if you don’t believe in Islam and the penalty for what they have admitted feated in Africa and Iraq, and America Koran exactly like they do, then you’re under oath in court that they did, they will fall politically, militarily, and eco- eligible for a capital offense. deserve the death penalty, we have peo- nomically. Your end is very near, and ple running around saying, no, no, no. b 2110 your fall will be just as the fall of the Let’s give them a show trial. Let’s towers on the blessed 9/11 day. You can be put to death. You’re not spend hundreds of millions of dollars to ‘‘We will raise from the ruins, God a proper believer. You could be cast give them a show trial so they can willing. We will leave this imprison- aside as an infidel. spew their venom and their hatred out ment with our noses raised high in dig- So moderate Muslims are every bit as on all of the airways. That’s not what nity as the lion emerges from his den. much at risk—even more so at times— they deserve. We shall pass over the blades of the than the rest of us infidels, according Under our system of justice—and sword into the gates of heaven.’’ He to the likes of Khalid Sheikh Moham- people need to understand, Mr. Speak- said, ‘‘So we ask from God to accept med. er, we go by the Constitution. And our contributions to the great attack, He quotes from the Koran in his there is only one Court created in the the great attack on America, and to pleading. It says: ‘‘In God’s book, verse Constitution that is not created by the place our 19 martyred brethren among 9, Al-Taubah, Then fight and slay the United States Congress, and that is the the highest peaks in paradise.’’ pagans wherever you find them, and Supreme Court. As my constitutional ‘‘Unprivileged, alien, enemy bellig- seize them and besiege them, and lie in law professor used to make very clear, erent,’’ according to the Democrat- wait for them in each and every am- David Gwinn, he would say, if Congress ically controlled House and Senate, bush.’’ has the power to create every court in 2009. He’s not an enemy combatant; Down at the bottom of page 4 of his the country, they have the power to he’s an unprivileged enemy belligerent pleading, he says: ‘‘We do not possess dissolve them. They are congression- who wants to destroy America. your military might, not your nuclear ally created courts. Only the Supreme Now I know there are many Chris- weapons’’—and parenthetically, I Court is a court they can’t mess with tians that I’ve heard from who are real- would interject, not yet. Iran is work- the jurisdiction; that’s set aside for ly torn over this issue of how a Chris- ing on that, and certainly we can ex- them in the Constitution. tian should respond to hateful, evil at- pect the terrorists will have the nu- We have the power under the Con- tacks as we experienced on 9/11. clear weapons once Iran has them. stitution to set up military commis- 2120 Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, on behalf sions, tribunals. The Bush administra- b of himself and the other codefendants, tion made a mistake in initially trying Some say, well, Jesus talked about said, ‘‘Nevertheless, we fight you with to set up a military commission on its turning the other cheek. Indeed he did. the almighty God. So if our act of jihad own. That was not constitutionally ap- His Beatitudes that he gave in his Ser- and our fighting with you cause fear propriate. The Constitution gives that mon on the Mount make clear that war and terror, then many thanks to God power to Congress. So once that was is not something an individual is sup- because it is him that has thrown fear struck down, then we did it here in posed to declare on another individual. into your hearts, which resulted in Congress in 2006. Of course, it included And I don’t try to impose my religious your infidelity, paganism, and your some mean-spirited, nasty words about beliefs on somebody else, but it’s im- statement that God had a son and your people like Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, portant to have these discussions since Trinity beliefs.’’ who rejoiced at the terror Americans we, for a little while longer, have the Now, according to Khalid Sheikh Mo- had on 9/11. freedom of speech and freedom of reli- hammed, a radical Islamist, the mere They felt like ‘‘enemy combatants’’ gion even if we’re not radical Islamists. belief or statement that God had a son was just too mean-spirited to call such So for a little while longer we can dis- or that there is a holy Trinity is a cap- a wondrous creature like Khalid cuss this publicly. ital offense worthy of the death pen- Sheikh Mohammed. Let’s be kinder Anyone who believes the New Testa- alty because you have associated some and gentler with our treatment of ment has to believe the book of Ro- other person or entity with God. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. So in 2009, mans as well. And when you get to Ro- Then he quotes from the Koran. He the Democratically controlled House mans 13:4 and it says, if you do evil, be says, God stated in his book, verse 151, and Senate passed an amendment. We afraid, it says, for our government is Al-Umran: ‘‘Soon shall we cast terror watered down ‘‘enemy combatant.’’ It God’s minister to you for good. But if into the hearts of the unbelievers for was just so harsh about these fine peo- you do evil be afraid, for our govern- that they join companies with Allah, ple. They are now called officially ment does not bear the sword in vain. for which he has sent no authority. ‘‘unprivileged, alien, enemy belliger- Our government is God’s minister, an Their place will be the fire, and evil is ents.’’ And I hope they don’t take of- avenger to execute wrath on him who the home of the wrongdoers.’’ So once fense of being called ‘‘enemies’’; but practices evil. again, in his own legal pleadings, since they call us their enemies, then Those of us who believe all that’s in Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, on behalf of perhaps it’s not too harsh. the New Testament also believe Jesus’ himself and four other codefendants, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, in his words that God does work things all to- makes clear he felt like they were jus- pleading, goes on. He says, ‘‘We will gether for good for those who love the tified in inflicting capital punishment make our materials available to defend Lord and are called according to his on what those of us who are somewhat and deter and egress you and the filthy purpose. sane in the world would say was an act Jews from our countries.’’ Yeah, this I don’t know what all good things of hatred, an act of war, an act worthy wonderful creature, Khalid Sheikh Mo- will come from this act of sheer evil of the death penalty, itself. hammed, has a real love for our Jewish and hatred on 9/11, that much hate that He goes on. There’s quite a bit here friends both in the United States and could bring down that many people and in his six-page pleading, but he quotes Israel and around the world. What a that much in the way of structure on from the Koran again: ‘‘God has stated good guy. I hope we didn’t offend him the heads, on the bodies of innocent in his book, verse 14, Al-Hashir, They by calling him an ‘‘enemy belligerent’’ men and women, but I do know we fight not against you even together ex- or an ‘‘enemy combatant.’’ should learn lessons. cept in fortified townships or from be- But he said, ‘‘God has ordered us to This government, whether you’re a hind walls. Their enmity among them- spend for jihad in his cause. This is evi- Christian, a Muslim, whether you’re of selves is very great. You would think dent, he says, in many Koranic verses. the Jewish faith, whatever your faith,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:26 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.047 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6093 you have to understand, there needs to tries, when people will not stand up tion says we must have, that the Con- be a government in order to maintain when they are the government and de- stitution says we must have separation order in society because this is not a fend the people they are charged with of church and state, you know, you perfect world and people are not per- defending. may be dealing with an intelligent per- fect, and there will always be people Our role is to provide for the common son, but you’re dealing with an igno- bent on evil, bent on no good, and peo- defense against all enemies, foreign rant person, because those things are ple who want to live in peace have to and domestic, and that means people not in the Constitution. They were in a have governments in order to keep like Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and letter written to the Danbury Baptists them safe as safe can be in a world others who would try to destroy this by Thomas Jefferson. where people exist who want to do evil. country and our freedoms. It should Jesus did say, Blessed are the peace- not happen. b 2130 makers, but he also said, you know, if Do we wonder, some people say, well, How about John Quincy Adams? He you say Racca, which was a crime back it’s so inappropriate to talk about wrote this September, 1811: ‘‘So great then, an offense, you’ll have to answer Christianity at all. The Founders, is my veneration for the Bible and so to the courts. He anticipated there had we’re told sometimes, they never strong my belief, that when duly read to be an orderly government where meant for that kind of thing to go on. and meditated on, it is of all books in people had to answer for their offenses Well, let’s see. the world that which contributes most and crimes against others. I know, in my 4 years in the Army, I to make men good, wise and happy— This is the government. We, the peo- never had an officer who ordered that that the earlier my children begin to ple of the United States, are the gov- it was a violation, and it was a viola- read it, the more steadily they pursue ernment, and every couple of years, tion of his orders, to take God’s name the practice of reading it throughout there’s a hiring day when people are in vain. We’d have had a lot of people their lives, the more lively and con- supposed to examine the resumes, ex- being court-martialed if that had been fident will be my hopes that they will amine the backgrounds of those apply- the case back when I was in. And I prove useful citizens of their country, ing for the job to be servant. It’s a hir- imagine that’s true today. respectable members of society.’’ ing day. And we have a huge percent- But Washington felt that we could And that’s a man who believed he age of people who don’t come out and not expect God to bless us and protect was called to run for the House of Rep- even participate even though they’re us and to help in the revolution if we resentatives after he was defeated for a the government and they’re supposed were taking his name in vain, or sol- second term for President. to hire servants to come in here and do diers were at the same time they were Or how about this general order: the job of protecting them. That’s the asking for his blessing. Washington ‘‘President, Commander in Chief of the government’s role. said so many things. But he also or- Army and Navy, desires and enjoins On 9/11, we had people who did evil. If dered, this is an order of May 2, 1778, to the orderly observance of the Sabbath you believe Romans, they should be the troops at Valley Forge, Com- by the officers and men in the military afraid. And there is nothing prohibitive mander-in-Chief, and these are Wash- and naval service. The importance for in our United States Constitution of ington’s signed orders: man and beast of the prescribed weekly someone who is an enemy of the United Commander-in-Chief directs that di- rest, the sacred rights of Christian sol- States, is not an American citizen, vine service be performed every Sun- diers and sailors, a becoming deference day at 11:00 in each brigade which has being tried in a military commission or to the best sentiment of a Christian a chaplain. Those brigades which have tribunal as long as it’s set up by the people, and a due regard for the Divine none will attend the places of worship Congress. There is nothing unconstitu- Will demand that Sunday labor in the tional about that no more than there is nearest to them. It is expected that of- Army and Navy be reduced to the anything unconstitutional about the ficers of all ranks will, by their attend- measure of strict necessity.’’ U.S. Government trying people in the ance, set an example for their men. By the way, this was Abraham Lin- United States military under the Uni- While we are zealously performing the coln, his order as Commander in Chief. form Code of Military Justice. There’s duties of God, citizens and soldiers, we He said: ‘‘The discipline and character nothing inappropriate about that under certainly ought not to be inattentive of the national forces should not suffer our Constitution. That’s why, in my 4 to the higher duties of religion. To the nor the cause they defend be imperiled years in the Army, people I knew were distinguished character of patriot, it by the profanation of the day or name court-martialed, and they were tried should be our highest glory to laud the of the Most High. under those rules that would not meet more distinguished character of Chris- ‘‘At this time of public distress,’’ the requirements for someone who was tian. adopting the words of Washington in not in the military. And he did capitalize the word But the Constitution anticipates dif- ‘‘Christian.’’ 1776, ‘‘men may find enough to do in ferent people in different cir- We’re not advocating that everybody the service of God and their country cumstances could have different types in America should be a Christian, be- without abandoning themselves to vice of trials. Nothing unconstitutional cause we have freedom to do whatever and immorality.’’ about that. And someone who is a for- we wish—worship, not worship. But it Abraham Lincoln also in 1863 said eign enemy of the United States, who is not right to try to rewrite history to this: ‘‘We have forgotten God. We have commits, participates, aids, abets, en- say the things that happened did not forgotten the gracious hand that pre- courages an act of war against the happen, the things that we were found- served us in peace, and multiplied and United States is worthy of being tried ed on did not happen. enriched and strengthened us; and we in a military tribunal, a military com- Jefferson and Madison both attended have vainly imagined, in the deceitful- mission, and he’s worthy of being put church just down the hall each Sunday ness of our hearts, that all these bless- to death if capital punishment is the they were in Washington, D.C., at the ings were produced by some superior judgment of the tribunal or the com- biggest church in the District of Co- wisdom and virtue of our own. mission. lumbia, held in the House of Represent- ‘‘Intoxicated with unbroken success, What is not worthy is people coming atives. we have become too self-sufficient to in and intervening when defendants Thomas Jefferson not only did not feel the necessity of redeeming and who were responsible, admittedly, over think it was inappropriate or unconsti- preserving grace, too proud to pray to and over, for killing 3,000 Americans, tutional to have a nondenominational the God that made us. It behooves us and they’re ready to plead guilty, they Christian worship service in the House then to humble ourselves before the of- are pleading guilty, and they come in of Representatives, but he often had fended Power, to confess our national and say, Oh, not so fast. We want to the Marine Band come play hymns for sins and to pray for clemency and for- give you a pulpit to spew your venom their worship services. He’s the guy giveness.’’ and hate and pay lots and lots of that coined the phrase, ‘‘separation of We have such a rich heritage. But we money. church and state.’’ need to understand where we come That’s not worthy of this govern- When you hear someone say there’s a from if we’re going to understand ment. That’s the way you lose coun- wall of separation that the Constitu- where we’re going.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:02 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.049 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6094 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 12, 2011 How about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s military had a new profound apprecia- Mr. HOLT (at the request of Ms. prayer on June 6, 1944, D-day, when he tion like could never have happened PELOSI) for today. knew thousands of Americans were without those evil men committing Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas (at the re- being killed on the beaches of Nor- those acts of hatred. quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today on ac- mandy. And he led the Nation in pray- That night of September 11, 10 years count of pressing business. er over the radio, an emotional prayer ago, I went to a church I was not a Mr. MARINO (at the request of Mr. it is. It can be found online without a member of, and we prayed—people CANTOR) for today on account of severe problem. from all walks, all ages, all races—we flooding in his district. Jefferson’s memorial shows this prayed together. We held hands. We Mr. PAULSEN (at the request of Mr. quote: ‘‘God who gave us life gave us asked God for protection like the chil- CANTOR) for today on account of per- liberty. And can the liberties of a Na- dren of Israel did when they knew they sonal reasons. tion be thought secure when we have had no other place to turn but than the removed their only firm basis, a con- God Jehovah. f viction in the minds of the people that And the next day in our town square, SENATE BILL REFERRED these liberties are the gift of God? In- like thousands and thousands of town deed, I tremble for my country when I squares around America, we gathered, A bill of the Senate of the following reflect our God is just; that His justice we prayed, we spoke, we sang ‘‘Amaz- title was taken from the Speaker’s cannot sleep forever.’’ ing Grace,’’ we sang ‘‘God Bless Amer- table and, under the rule, referred as I don’t know what good God will ica. That is a prayer. We held hands. follows: work from the evil terror of 9/11. But I And it hit me: Martin Luther King, Jr., S. 1239. An act to provide for a medal of ap- know something I saw on 9/11 and on 9/ had a dream of some day seeing people propriate design to be awarded by the Presi- 12, and this is the 10th anniversary of judged for the content of their char- dent to the memorials established at the 3 the day we came together as a Nation acter, not the color of their skin. And sites honoring the men and women who per- ished as a result of the terrorist attacks on like I’d never seen before. as I held hands and looked around at I went into the Army on active duty the United States on September 11, 2001, the all of these hundreds of people in our Committee on Financial Services. after Vietnam was over. It was not a town square holding hands and being of good time to be in the military at all. one heart, it hit me—a small glimpse of f We were sometimes ordered not to the dream he had. And it’s beautiful. wear our uniforms off-post at Fort That day there were no Euro-Ameri- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Riley, occasionally Fort Benning, be- cans, there were no Anglo-Americans, Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, cause of violence that could be in- African Americans, Asian Americans, reported and found truly enrolled a bill flicted on military members if they Native Americans. There were no hy- of the House of the following title, were caught by themselves. It was not phenated Americans 10 years ago which was thereupon signed by the a good time. I’ve been spit on in uni- today. We were Americans. May God Speaker: form. It was not a good time to be in grant that we will return to that sense H.R. 1249. An act to amend title 35, United the military. of unity and purpose once again. States Code, to provide for patent reform. I really didn’t think I would ever see I yield back the balance of my time. f the level of patriotism again that peo- f ple saw after World War II. And then came 9/11. And people in LEAVE OF ABSENCE ADJOURNMENT this country that had called police and By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I move law enforcement ‘‘pigs’’; people who sence was granted to: that the House do now adjourn. had been irritated and angry at fire de- Mr. BARLETTA (at the request of Mr. The motion was agreed to; accord- partment personnel because they were CANTOR) for today on account of severe ingly (at 9 o’clock and 38 minutes slowing things down, getting in the flooding in his district. p.m.), under its previous order, the way; people who were upset with ambu- Mr. CAPUANO (at the request of Ms. House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- lances and EMTs for getting in their PELOSI) for Sept. 12 and 13 on account day, September 13, 2011, at 10 a.m. for way; people who were upset withh the of a death in the family. morning-hour debate. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign Travel during the first and third quarters of 2008 pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JAN. 1 AND MAR. 31, 2008

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ROBERT A. BRADY, Mar. 31, 2008.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2008

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ROBERT A. BRADY, Sept. 30, 2008.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:10 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 8634 E:\CR\FM\K12SE7.051 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6095 EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 3044. A letter from the Director, Regu- Requirememts for Air Emission Testing; ETC. latory Management Division, Environmental Corrections [EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0387; FRL- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 9450-7] (RIN: 2060-AQ06) received August 10, Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive cy’s final rule — Revisions to the California 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the communications were taken from the State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air Committee on Energy and Commerce. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Quality Management District (SCAQMD) 3053. A letter from the Director, Regu- 3035. A letter from the Director, Regu- [EPA-R09-OAR-2011-0545; FRL-9447-4] re- latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental ceived August 15, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation cy’s final rule — Fluoxastrobin; Pesticide Commerce. of Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Fed- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0725; FRL- 3045. A letter from the Director, Regu- eral Implementation Plan for Interstate 8884-4] received August 15, 2011, pursuant to 5 latory Management Division, Environmental Transport of Pollution Affecting Visibility U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- and Best Available Retrofit Technology De- riculture. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation termination [EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0846; FRL- 3036. A letter from the Director, Regu- of Implementation Plans; New York Reason- 9451-1] received August 10, 2011, pursuant to 5 latory Management Division, Environmental able Further Progress Plans, Emissions, In- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ventories, Contingency Measures and Motor ergy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Metconazole; Pesticide Tol- Vehicle Emissions Budgets [EPA-R02-OAR- 3054. A letter from the Division Chief, De- erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0621; FRL-8882-7] 2010-1058; FRL-9453-2] received August 15, partment of the Interior, transmitting the received August 15, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department’s final rule — Segregation of 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Lands-Renewable Energy [WO 300-1430-PQ] culture. 3046. A letter from the Director, Regu- (RIN: 1004-AE19) received August 9, 2011, pur- 3037. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- latory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mittee on Natural Resources. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 3055. A letter from the Chief, Division of cy’s final rule — Thiamethoxam; Pesticide of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Dela- Regulatory Affairs, Department of the Inte- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0481; FRL- ware; Infrastructure State Implementation rior, transmitting the Department’s final 8874-9] received August 15, 2011, pursuant to 5 Plan Requirement to Address Interstate rule — Public Sales [WO-350-05 1430 PN] (RIN: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- Transport for the 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 NAAQS 1004-AD74) received August 9, 2011, pursuant riculture. [EPA-R03-OAR-2010-1027-FRL-9457-2] received to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 3038. A letter from the Director, Regu- August 25, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Natural Resources. latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 3056. A letter from the Chief, Division of Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commerce. Regulatory Affairs, Department of the Inte- cy’s final rule — Tetraconazole; Pesticide 3047. A letter from the Director, Regu- rior, transmitting the Department’s final Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0583; FRL- latory Management Division, Environmental rule — Geothermal Resource Leasing and 8885-1] received August 25, 2011, pursuant to 5 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Geothermal Resources Unit Agreement [WO- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- cy’s final rule — Revisions to the California 310 9131 PP] (RIN: 1004-AD86) received August riculture. State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin 9, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 3039. A letter from the General Counsel, Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District the Committee on Natural Resources. Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmit- [EPA-R09-2011-0412; FRL-9455-3] received Au- 3057. A letter from the Chief, Endangered ting the Agency’s final rule — Rules of Prac- gust 25, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Species Branch of Listing, Department of the tice and Procedure (RIN: 2590-AA14) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Interior, transmitting the Department’s August 22, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Commerce. final rule — Endangered and Threatened 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial 3048. A letter from the Director, Regu- Wildlife and Plants; Determination of En- Services. latory Management Division, Environmental dangered Status for Ipomopsis polyantha 3040. A letter from the Assistant General Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- (Pagosa Skyrocket) and Threatened Status Counsel, Regulatory Services, Department of cy’s final rule — Change to the Reporting for Penstemon debilis (Parachute Education, transmitting the Department’s Date for Certain Data Elements Required Beardtongue) and Phacelia submutica final rule — Special Demonstration Pro- Under the Mandatory Reporting of Green- (DeBeque Phacelia) [FWA-R6-ES-2010-0015] grams--National Technical Assistance house Gases Rule [EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0929; [MO 92210-0-0008 B2] (RIN: 1018-AV83) received Projects to Improve Employment Outcomes FRL-9456-3] (RIN: 2060-AQ80) received August August 5, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. for Individuals with Disabilities received Au- 25, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural gust 22, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Resources. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education 3049. A letter from the Director, Regu- 3058. A letter from the Acting Chief, En- and the Workforce. latory Management Division, Environmental dangered Species Branch Listing, Depart- 3041. A letter from the Assistant General Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- cy’s final rule — Withdrawal of Direct Final partment’s final rule — Endangered and ergy Efficiency, Department of Energy, Rule Revising the California State Imple- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered transmitting the Department’s final rule — mentation Plan, South Coast Air Quality Status for the Cumberland Darter, Rush Energy Conservation Program: Energy Con- Management District [EPA-R09-OAR-2011- Darter, Yellow Cheek Darter, Chucky servation Standards for Residential Clothes 0537; FRL-9457-6] received August 15, 2011, Madtom, and Laurel Dace [Docket No.: FWS- Dryers and Room Air Conditioners [Docket pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- R4-ES-2011-0027] [MO 92219-0-0008 B2] received Number: EERE-2007-BT-STD-0010] (RIN: 1904- mittee on Energy and Commerce. August 5, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AA89) received August 25, 2011, pursuant to 5 3050. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- latory Management Division, Environmental Resources. ergy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 3059. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 3042. A letter from the Program Manager, cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Health and Human Services, of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Min- ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- transmitting the Department’s final rule — nesota; Rules Update [EPA-R05-OAR-2008- bridge Operation Regulations; Harlem River, Responsibility of Applicants for Promoting 0448; FRL-9450-1] received August 10, 2011, New York City, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2011- Objectivity in Research for which Public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 0509] (RIN: 1625-AA09) received August 1, 2011, Heath Service Funding is Sought and Re- mittee on Energy and Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- sponsible Prospective Contractors [Docket 3051. A letter from the Director, Regu- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Number NIH-2010-0001] (RIN:0925-AA53) re- latory Management Division, Environmental ture. ceived August 25, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 3060. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Commerce. of Implementation Plans North Carolina: ting the Department’s final rule — Security 3043. A letter from the Director, Regula- Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Zone; 2011 Seattle Seafair Fleet Week Mov- tions Policy and Management Staff, Depart- Nonattainment New Source Review Rules ing Vessels, Puget Sound, Washington ment of Health and Human Services, trans- [EPA-R04-OAR-2005-0534-201113; FRL-9449-8] [Docket No.: USCG-2011-0505] (RIN: 1625- mitting the Department’s final rule — Car- received August 10, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AA87) received August 1, 2011, pursuant to 5 diovascular Devices; Classification of Elec- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on trocardiograph Electrodes [Docket No.: FDA- Commerce. Transportation and Infrastructure. 2007-N-0092] (Formerly Docket No.: 2007N- 3052. A letter from the Director, Regu- 3061. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 0308) received August 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 latory Management Division, Environmental Department of Homeland Security, transmit- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ting the Department’s final rule — Security ergy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Protocol Gas Verification Zones; Sector Southeastern New England Program and Minimum Competency Captain of the Port Zone [Docket No.: USCG-

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:02 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE7.003 H12SEPT1 tjames on DSK6SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6096 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 12, 2011 2010-0803] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received August 1, 141-16, 142-8, 145-29, and 147-7] (RIN: 2120-AJ36) titles were introduced and severally re- 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the received August 24, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ferred, as follows: Committee on Transportation and Infra- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- By Mr. NADLER: tation and Infrastructure. structure. H.R. 2882. A bill to authorize the Secretary 3062. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 3071. A letter from the Program Analyst, of the Interior to accept from the Board of Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Department of Transportation, transmitting Directors of the National September 11 Me- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness morial and Museum at the World Trade Cen- Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Zones; Annual events requiring safety zones ter Foundation, Inc., the donation of title to Series Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-1212; in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan The National September 11 Memorial and Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-167-AD; zone [Docket No.: USCG-2011-0264] (RIN: 1625- Museum at the World Trade Center, and for Amendment 39-16732; AD 2011-13-09] (RIN: AA00) received August 1, 2011, pursuant to 5 other purposes; to the Committee on Natural 2120-AA64) received July 27, 2011, pursuant to U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky (for himself 3063. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Transportation and Infrastructure. 3072. A letter from the Assistant Chief and Mr. DOGGETT): Department of Homeland Security, transmit- H.R. 2883. A bill to amend part B of title IV ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Counsel for Hazardous Materials Safety, De- partment of Transportation, transmitting of the Social Security Act to extend the Zone; BGSU Football Gridiron Classic Golf child and family services program through and Dinner Fireworks, Catawba Island Club, the Department’s final rule — Hazardous Ma- terials Transportation: Revisions of Special fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes; to Port Clinton, OH [Docket No.: USCG-2011- the Committee on Ways and Means, and in 0372] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received August 1, 2011, Permits Procedures [Docket Nos.: PHMSA- 2009-0410 (HM-233B)] (RIN: 2137-AE73) re- addition to the Committee on the Budget, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- for a period to be subsequently determined mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ceived July 27, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- ture. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- 3064. A letter from the Program Analyst, tation and Infrastructure. 3073. A letter from the Director, Regula- risdiction of the committee concerned. Department of Transportation, transmitting By Mr. CUMMINGS (for himself, Mr. the Department’s final rule — Standard In- tion Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Veterans Af- DICKS, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. strument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff CONNOLLY of Virginia, Ms. NORTON, Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- fairs, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Health Care for Homeless Veterans and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois): dures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket H.R. 2884. A bill to amend title 5, United No.: 30797; Amdt. 3438] received August 24, Program (RIN: 2900-AN73) received August 22, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to States Code, to extend the deadline for the 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the payment to be made by the United States Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 3074. A letter from the Chief, Publications Postal Service in 2011 in connection with the structure. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue financing of future health benefits for retir- 3065. A letter from the Senior Program Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule ees; to the Committee on Oversight and Gov- Monitor, Department of Transportation, — Discontinuance of High-Low Method for ernment Reform. transmitting the Department’s final rule — Substantiating Travel Expenses [Announce- By Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. ment 2011-42] received July 28, 2011, pursuant Mr. CALVERT, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. Model DHC-8-400 Series Airplanes [Docket to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on MILLER of Florida, Mr. TERRY, Mrs. No.: FAA-2011-0718; Directorate Identifier Ways and Means. BLACKBURN, Mr. LEWIS of California, 2011-NM-117-AD; Amendment 39-16756; AD Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. KINGSTON, f 2011-15-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 23, Mr. ROSS of Florida, Mr. BURGESS, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Mr. LATHAM, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Committee on Transportation and Infra- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California, structure. and Mrs. MYRICK): 3066. A letter from the Senior Program An- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of H.R. 2885. A bill to amend the Immigration alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- committees were delivered to the Clerk and Nationality Act to make mandatory and mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- for printing and reference to the proper permanent requirements relating to use of worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A318, calendar, as follows: an electronic employment eligibility A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes [Dock- [Omitted from the Record of September 9, 2011] verification system, and for other purposes; et No.: FAA-2011-0257; Directorate Identifier to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in 2010-NM-122-AD; Amendment 39-16741; AD Mr. BONNER: Committee on Ethics. In the Matter of Todd Poole (Rept. 112–203). Re- addition to the Committees on Education 2011-14-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 23, ferred to the House Calendar. and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the a period to be subsequently determined by Committee on Transportation and Infra- Submitted September 12, 2011] the Speaker, in each case for consideration structure. Mr. SMITH of Texas: Committee on the Ju- of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- 3067. A letter from the Senior Program An- diciary. H.R. 963. A bill to amend the Home- tion of the committee concerned. alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- land Security Act of 2002 to provide immu- By Mr. FITZPATRICK: mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- nity for reports of suspected terrorist activ- H.R. 2886. A bill to prioritize the payment worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company ity or suspicious behavior and response of pay and allowances to members of the Model 747 Airplanes and Model 767 Airplanes (Rept. 112–204). Referred to the Committee of Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement Equipped with General Electric Model CF6- the Whole House on the state of the Union. officers in the event the debt ceiling is 80C2 or CF6-80A Series Engines, pursuant to Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and reached or there is a funding gap; to the 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. H.R. 1852. A bill to amend the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addi- Transportation and Infrastructure. Public Health Service Act to reauthorize tion to the Committees on Transportation 3068. A letter from the Senior Program An- support for graduate medical education pro- and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and the alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- grams in children’s hospitals (Rept. 112–205). Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently de- mitting the Department’s final rule — Referred to the Committee of the Whole termined by the Speaker, in each case for Launch Safety: Lightning Criteria for Ex- House on the state of the Union. consideration of such provisions as fall with- pendable Launch Vehicles [Docket No.: FAA- DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE in the jurisdiction of the committee con- 2011-0181; Amendment No. 417-2](RIN: 2120- Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII the cerned. AJ84) received July 29, 2011, pursuant to 5 following actions were taken by the By Mr. MICA (for himself, Mr. CAMP, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Speaker: Mr. PETRI, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Transportation and Infrastructure. and Mr. RAHALL): 3069. A letter from the Senior Program An- The Committee on Ways and Means dis- H.R. 2887. A bill to provide an extension of alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- charged from further consideration. H.R. 358 surface and air transportation programs, and mitting the Department’s final rule — Acti- referred to the Committee of the Whole for other purposes; to the Committee on vation of Ice Protection [Docket No.: FAA- House on the state of the Union and ordered Transportation and Infrastructure, and in 2009-0675; Amendment No. 121-356] (RIN: 2120- to be printed. addition to the Committee on Ways and AJ43) received August 24, 2011, pursuant to 5 The Committee on Ways and Means dis- Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on charged from further consideration. House mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Joint Resolution 77 referred to the Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. sideration of such provisions as fall within mittee of the Whole House on the state of 3070. A letter from the Senior Program An- the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. the Union and ordered to be printed. alyst, Department of Transportation, trans- By Mr. SCHOCK (for himself and Mr. mitting the Department’s final rule — Re- f BOSWELL): strictions on Operators Employing Former PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 2888. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Flight Standards Service Aviation Safety In- enue Code of 1986 to allow credits for the es- spectors [Docket No.: FAA-2008-1154; Amend- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public tablishment of franchises with veterans; to ment Nos. 91-325, 119-5, 125-61, 133-14, 137-16, bills and resolutions of the following the Committee on Ways and Means.

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By Mr. MCCCOTTER: until the unemployment rate is equal to or in Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 2889. A bill to reform Social Security less than 7.7 percent; to the Committee on Constitution. by establishing a Personal Social Security Oversight and Government Reform, and in By Mr. McCOTTER: Savings Program; to the Committee on Ways addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, H.R. 2889. and Means. for a period to be subsequently determined Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. CLARKE of Michigan: by the Speaker, in each case for consider- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2890. A bill to expand homeland secu- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 rity at public water systems and treatment risdiction of the committee concerned. The Congress shall have Power to lay and works by allowing the Secretary of Home- By Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, land Security to include these facilities in Mr. POE of Texas, and Mr. FORBES): to pay the Debts and provide for the common the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Stand- H.R. 2899. A bill to amend the Immigration Defence and general Welfare of the United ards program; to the Committee on Energy and Nationality Act to ensure open and free States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- journalism access in the People’s Republic of shall be uniform throughout the United mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- China by establishing a reciprocal relation- States. ture, for a period to be subsequently deter- ship between the number of visas issued to Sixteenth Amendment mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- state-controlled media workers in China and The Congress shall have power to lay and sideration of such provisions as fall within in the United States; to the Committee on collect taxes on incomes, from whatever the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. the Judiciary. source derived, without apportionment By Mr. FINCHER: By Ms. EDWARDS (for herself and Mr. among the several States, and without re- H.R. 2891. A bill to delay implementation CONYERS): gard to any census or enumeration. of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule of the H.J. Res. 78. A joint resolution proposing By Mr. CLARKE of Michigan: Environmental Protection Agency; to the an amendment to the Constitution of the H.R. 2890. Committee on Energy and Commerce. United States to clarify the authority of Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. FINCHER: Congress and the States to regulate the ex- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2892. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- enue Code of 1986 to suspend the capital penditure of funds for political activity by corporations; to the Committee on the Judi- stitution of the United States and gains tax for 10 years for taxpayers other Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Con- than corporations; to the Committee on ciary. stitution of the United States. Ways and Means. f By Mr. FINCHER: By Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Mr. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 2891. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. ENGEL, STATEMENT Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2893. A bill to prohibit Foreign Mili- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Article I, Section 8 tary Financing program assistance to coun- the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. FINCHER: tries that vote in the United Nations General tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 2892. Assembly in favor of recognizing a Pales- Congress has the power to enact this legis- tinian state in the absence of a negotiated mitted regarding the specific powers lation pursuant to the following: border agreement between the Government granted to Congress in the Constitu- Article I, Section 8 of Israel and the Palestinian Authority; to tion to enact the accompanying bill or By Mr. ISRAEL: the Committee on Foreign Affairs. joint resolution. H.R. 2893. By Mrs. LOWEY: By Mr. NADLER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2894. A bill to amend the Federal Fire H.R. 2882. lation pursuant to the following: Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to au- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I Section 8 of the Constitution thorize the Administrator of the United lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. LOWEY: States Fire Administration to provide assist- Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1, 17, and 18. H.R. 2894. ance to firefighting task forces, and for other By Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky: Congress has the power to enact this legis- purposes; to the Committee on Science, H.R. 2883. lation pursuant to the following: Space, and Technology. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I By Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- fornia: Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 2895. A bill to amend the Immigration fornia: States Constitution, to ‘‘provide for the com- and Nationality Act to provide for a tem- H.R. 2895. mon Defence and general Welfare of the porary agricultural worker program, and for Congress has the power to enact this legis- United States.’’ other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- lation pursuant to the following: diciary, and in addition to the Committees By Mr. CUMMINGS: The Legal Agricultural Workforce Act is on Education and the Workforce, Energy and H.R. 2884. authorized by the Commerce Clause of Arti- Commerce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period Congress has the power to enact this legis- cle 1 Section 8. to be subsequently determined by the Speak- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PAYNE: er, in each case for consideration of such pro- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 H.R. 2896. visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. SMITH of Texas: Congress has the power to enact this legis- committee concerned. H.R. 2885. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. PAYNE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Con- H.R. 2896. A bill to designate the facility of lation pursuant to the following: stitution the United States Postal Service located at Article 1 Section 8 Clause 4 of the United The Congress shall have Power . . . To reg- 369 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Jersey States Constitution ulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and City, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Judge Shirley A. By Mr. FITZPATRICK: among the several States, and with the In- Tolentino Post Office Building’’; to the Com- H.R. 2886. dian Tribes. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. POMPEO: form. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2897. By Mr. POMPEO (for himself, Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- SCOTT of South Carolina, Mr. GRAVES States Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: of Missouri, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. The Congress shall have Power To lay and Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 and Clause 18. BURTON of Indiana, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, By Mr. RIBBLE: LONG, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. MAN- to pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 2898. ZULLO, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. FLORES, Mr. Defence and general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- HUELSKAMP, Mr. KINZINGER of Illi- States lation pursuant to the following: nois, and Mr. BARROW): By Mr. MICA: Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the H.R. 2897. A bill to require the Adminis- H.R. 2887. Constitution. trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ROHRABACHER: tion to prevent the dissemination to the pub- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2899. lic of certain information with respect to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- noncommercial flights of private aircraft Constitution, specifically Clause 1, Clause 3, lation pursuant to the following: owners and operators; to the Committee on and Clause 18. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 of the US Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. SCHOCK: Constitution: ‘‘To establish an uniform Rule By Mr. RIBBLE (for himself, Mr. H.R. 2888. of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the ROKITA, Mr. BENISHEK, and Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- subject of Bankruptcies throughout the LONG): lation pursuant to the following: United States.’’ H.R. 2898. A bill to provide that no agency The constitutional authority on which this By Ms. EDWARDS: may take any significant regulatory action bill rests is the power of Congress as stated H.J. Res. 78.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1417: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, H.R. 2447: Mr. COBLE, Mr. BOREN, and Ms. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. TOWNS, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Article V of the Constitution. H.R. 1419: Mr. KUCINICH and Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 2457: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. H.R. 1449: Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. THOMPSON of TIBERI. f Mississippi, and Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2471: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- fornia. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1459: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. H.R. 2492: Mr. FATTAH. H.R. 1477: Mr. TOWNS and Ms. HIRONO. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2497: Mr. NUNNELEE and Mr. GUINTA. H.R. 1489: Ms. PINGREE of Maine and Mr. H.R. 2513: Ms. MOORE, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. were added to public bills and resolu- MICHAUD. tions as follows: HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. HIRONO, and Mr. H.R. 1501: Mr. RUNYAN. CONNOLLY of Virginia. ERLACH ENE REEN H.R. 23: Mr. G and Mr. G G H.R. 1505: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 2514: Mr. BROUN of Georgia. of Texas. H.R. 1558: Mr. CASSIDY. H.R. 2517: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. H.R. 25: Mr. LEWIS of California. H.R. 1574: Mr. CRITZ. H.R. 2530: Mr. BACHUS, Mr. DUFFY, and Mr. H.R. 104: Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. H.R. 1633: Mr. REHBERG, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. DICKS. H.R. 157: Mr. WITTMAN. GOSAR, Mr. BOREN, and Mrs. BLACK. H.R. 2543: Ms. WOOLSEY and Mr. STARK. H.R. 178: Mr. SCALISE. H.R. 1656: Mr. SCHOCK. H.R. 2554: Mr. STARK. H.R. 329: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 1681: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. H.R. 2559: Mr. CARNAHAN. H.R. 333: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. CAPUANO, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, and H.R. 2607: Mr. STARK and Mr. POLIS. H.R. 361: Mrs. ELLMERS and Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 2617: Ms. WOOLSEY and Mr. STARK. ANGEL H.R. 365: Mr. SCHOCK and Mr. WEST. H.R. 1711: Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 2645: Mr. R . H.R. 2649: Mr. SCHOCK. H.R. 402: Ms. SPEIER, Mr. RICHMOND, Mrs. H.R. 1738: Mr. LOEBSACK and Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 2659: Mr. HINCHEY and Ms. WOOLSEY. CAPPS, and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 1744: Mrs. BIGGERT. H.R. 2671: Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 409: Mrs. NOEM and Ms. ZOE LOFGREN H.R. 1780: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. H.R. 2675: Mr. BOSWELL. of California. ALONEY H.R. 1792: Mrs. M . H.R. 2679: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California H.R. 431: Mr. GUINTA. H.R. 1815: Mr. LEWIS of California and Mr. and Mr. YARMUTH. H.R. 439: Mr. ROONEY. OWENS. H.R. 2681: Mr. TERRY, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. H.R. 452: Mrs. BIGGERT. H.R. 1830: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. FORBES, Mr. COBLE, and Mr. NUNNELEE. H.R. 458: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 1834: Mr. LANKFORD. H.R. 2697: Mr. GARRETT and Mr. AKIN. H.R. 459: Mr. CAMP and Mr. GUTHRIE. H.R. 1842: Mr. SIRES, Mr. SHERMAN, and Ms. H.R. 2705: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 494: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. LEE. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. CAS- H.R. 539: Ms. FUDGE. H.R. 1845: Mr. MORAN. TOR of Florida, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. CON- H.R. 642: Mr. CASSIDY. H.R. 1855: Mr. MCGOVERN. YERS, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SCHA- KOWSKY, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. H.R. 645: Mr. ROYCE and Mr. NEUGEBAUER. H.R. 1861: Mr. HULTGREN and Mr. KLINE. HOLT, Mr. HONDA, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. WOOL- H.R. 687: Mr. REICHERT. H.R. 1865: Mr. CALVERT and Mr. NUNNELEE. SEY, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. CARSON of H.R. 1897: Ms. WOOLSEY and Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 721: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. PASCRELL. Indiana, Mr. MORAN, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of H.R. 733: Mr. KILDEE, Mr. WALZ of Min- H.R. 1916: Mr. SABLAN, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. California, and Mr. GARAMENDI. nesota, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. HANNA, Mr. NEAL, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 2706: Mr. ALEXANDER and Mr. COBLE. LANGEVIN, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Ms. H.R. 1941: Mr. ACKERMAN and Ms. ZOE LOF- H.R. 2722: Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut and BORDALLO, and Mr. GARAMENDI. GREN of California. Mr. VISCLOSKY. H.R. 743: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. H.R. 1946: Mrs. ROBY and Mr. BOREN. H.R. 2754: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H.R. 750: Mr. GOWDY, Mr. MULVANEY, and H.R. 1966: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 2787: Mr. PETERSON and Mr. PAUL. Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 1985: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 2796: Mr. TIPTON and Mr. BUCSHON. H.R. 758: Mr. FLAKE. H.R. 1994: Mr. POLIS. H.R. 2810: Ms. JENKINS. H.R. 812: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 1997: Mr. COBLE and Mr. NUNNELEE. H.R. 2815: Mr. COBLE. H.R. 2833: Mr. GOWDY, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- H.R. 822: Mrs. BIGGERT. H.R. 2002: Mr. CRAWFORD. zona, Mr. HURT, Mr. YODER, Mr. PAUL, Mr. H.R. 853: Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 2005: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. WESTMORELAND, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. GRIFFIN of H.R. 854: Mr. COBLE. JENKINS, and Mr. CALVERT. Arkansas, Mrs. ADAMS, Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. H.R. 878: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. OE OFGREN H.R. 2016: Ms. Z L of California. TERRY, Mr. HARPER, Mr. NUNNELEE, and Mr. H.R. 886: Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. REICHERT, H.R. 2033: Mr. DOYLE, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. MULVANEY. Mrs. ADAMS, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 2834: Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. POSEY, Mr. WENS O . H.R. 2077: Mr. TERRY and Mr. MCKINLEY. SIMPSON, Mr. GIBBS, and Mr. HULTGREN. H.R. 912: Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 2089: Mr. HULTGREN. H.R. 2854: Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. MACK, Mrs. H.R. 959: Mr. DOYLE. H.R. 2102: Mr. RUSH. LUMMIS, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. ISSA, Mr. H.R. 973: Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 2104: Mr. ALTMIRE. JORDAN, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. LUCAS, Mrs. H.R. 997: Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 2121: Mr. FORBES. NOEM, Mr. FLORES, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. GUINTA, Mr. FINCHER, Mr. BRADY of Texas, H.R. 1025: Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. HARPER, and H.R. 2139: Mr. PETERSON, Mrs. ROBY, Mrs. Mr. HECK, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. TIP- Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. HARTZLER, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. HIMES, Mr. TON, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Mr. WEST, Mr. H.R. 1041: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia and Mr. CRAWFORD, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, ROSS of Florida, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. FLORES. Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. HALL, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. GOWDY, H.R. 1120: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. PETRI, and Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. NUGENT, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. LABRADOR, H.R. 1179: Mr. LATTA, Mr. PENCE, Mr. CAL- H.R. 2140: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- VERT, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. COOPER, and Mr. MORAN. lina, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. REED, Mr. STUTZMAN, MARCHANT, Mr. POMPEO, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. H.R. 2145: Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. LONG, and Mrs. BLACK, Mr. BROOKS, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT FLEMING, Mr. ROSS of Florida, Mr. LONG, and Mrs. BLACKBURN. of Georgia, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. H.R. 2164: Mr. MCKINLEY. and Mr. WEBSTER. H.R. 1187: Ms. RICHARDSON. H.R. 2224: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H.R. 2864: Mr. REHBERG, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. H.R. 1193: Mr. ROSS of Florida. H.R. 2245: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. MORAN. SHULER, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. FORBES, Mr. ARCHANT UCSHON H.R. 1206: Mr. M and Mr. B . H.R. 2250: Mr. GARDNER, Mr. TIPTON, and FLEISCHMANN, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mrs. BLACK- H.R. 1236: Mr. GARDNER and Ms. ZOE LOF- Mr. ALTMIRE. BURN, Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Ms. SPEIER, GREN of California. H.R. 2257: Mr. GERLACH, Mr. KELLY, and Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. MCKINLEY, H.R. 1244: Mr. REHBERG. Mr. GUINTA. Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. REED, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. DENHAM, Mr. H.R. 1254: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 2273: Mr. TERRY, Mr. SCOTT of South SABLAN, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. TERRY, H.R. 1265: Mr. SCHOCK and Mr. PAULSEN. Carolina, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. CRAWFORD, and Mr. and Mr. BOSWELL. H.R. 1269: Mr. CICILLINE. NUNNELEE. H.R. 2865: Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mrs. H.R. 1281: Ms. JENKINS. H.R. 2342: Mr. NADLER. ELLMERS, Mr. YODER, and Ms. JENKINS. H.R. 1283: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 2401: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. H.R. 2881: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida and Mr. H.R. 1351: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia and Mr. NUNNELEE, and Mr. DESJARLAIS. WOLF. DONNELLY of Indiana. H.R. 2407: Mr. HEINRICH. H.J. Res. 69: Mr. CLEAVER, Mrs. H.R. 1370: Mr. FORBES, Mr. POMPEO, and H.R. 2414: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska and Mr. CHRISTENSEN, and Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. BUCSHON. LATTA. H.J. Res. 77: Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. MARCHANT, H.R. 1380: Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 2429: Mr. FORTENBERRY and Mr. Mr. FORBES, Ms. BUERKLE, and Mr. H.R. 1386: Mr. PETERSON and Ms. WOOLSEY. PETERSON. FARENTHOLD.

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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 No. 134 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was appoint the Honorable CHRISTOPHER A. to vacate the building. There is an air- called to order by the Honorable CHRIS- COONS, a Senator from the State of Dela- plane headed toward the Capitol. So of TOPHER A. COONS, a Senator from the ware, to perform the duties of the Chair. course we all hurriedly left 219. State of Delaware. DANIEL K. INOUYE, I remember that day so very clearly. President pro tempore. Senator Nickles was my Republican PRAYER Mr. COONS thereupon assumed the counterpart, Senator Trent Lott was The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- chair as Acting President pro tempore. Senator Daschle’s counterpart, and the fered the following prayer: f four of us were taken off the west front Let us pray. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY of the Capitol to a secret location, Gracious God, high and lifted up, hal- LEADER where we spent most all the day. The lowed be Your Name. Vice President was there and kept us Lord, on yesterday we observed the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- informed as to what was going on. As 10th anniversary of 9/11 and thanked pore. The majority leader is recog- we left 219, Mr. President, you could You for Your grace that continues to nized. look out the window and see the smoke protect and sustain us. We give thanks f billowing out of the Pentagon. at the remembrance of Your holy It was a very difficult day for all of SCHEDULE Name, for You are our hope for years us. Yesterday, we observed the 10th an- to come. Today, empower our Senators Mr. REID. Mr. President, following niversary of those attacks, but the to grow in grace and knowledge of You. any leader remarks, the Senate will be truth is I remember that day as if it With each passing day, may they find in a period of morning business until were only yesterday. That day, Osama themselves more ethically and morally 4:30 p.m. today. At that time, the Sen- bin Laden and his radical followers fit. Let Your word be a light for them ate will resume consideration of H.J. didn’t just launch an attack on planes and a lamp to illuminate the darkness. Res. 66. At 5:30, there will be a cloture or buildings. They launched an attack Lord, use them so effectively on Cap- vote on the motion to proceed to H.J. on the American spirit. They launched itol Hill that justice will reign in our Res. 66. At 5:50, Members will gather in an attack on our freedom and our de- land and world. the Rotunda and proceed to the 9/11 re- mocracy. We pray in Your sovereign Name. membrance ceremony on the east front Rather than being crippled by the Amen. of the Capitol. terrible acts of those madmen, rather f f than allowing uncertainty and fear to rule us, this Nation was again stronger PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REMEMBERING 9/11 than ever. And we really did it in one The Honorable CHRISTOPHER A. COONS Mr. REID. Mr. President, I remember way, and that was by coming together. led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: Tuesday, September 11, very clearly. The darkness that day reminded us of I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Room 219 is where Senator Daschle our collective strength and power. It United States of America, and to the Repub- held his Tuesday morning leadership reminded us that there is nothing we lic for which it stands, one nation under God, meeting, which started at 9 o’clock. I cannot achieve together, as one Nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. was the first Senator in that room. under God, indivisible, and, of course, f John Breaux of Louisiana came in a with liberty and justice for all. So we APPOINTMENT OF ACTING short time later, and he said: Some- pledged to bring justice to the per- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE thing is going on in New York. Flip on petrators of those terrible acts, and we the TV. And we did, and there was a followed through on that pledge with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tower burning, and we were thinking, an unfaltering campaign to dismantle clerk will please read a communication how could an airplane run into that al-Qaida and its supporters. This year, to the Senate from the President pro tower? our brave Navy SEALs and others gave tempore (Mr. INOUYE). We basically didn’t pay any attention Osama bin Laden his due. We also The legislative clerk read the fol- to that TV. We turned it off because pledged to rebuild, and I am very happy lowing letter: there was a meeting there. We assem- to see the proud towers of the new U.S. SENATE, bled for a meeting, Senator Daschle World Trade Center rising from the PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, Washington, DC, September 12, 2011. called it to order, and just a short time ashes of Ground Zero. To the Senate: after the meeting was started, he got a That doesn’t mean the memory of Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, note. Somebody came in and took him that day is not painful, because it is, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby out, and he came in and said: We have especially to those who lost loved ones.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:33 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE6.000 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5482 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 12, 2011 Thousands of people lost loved ones. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- because of that, people are holding Nothing could ever make up for the pore. Without objection, it is so or- back on spending and businesses are loss of a mother or father, son or dered. holding back on hiring. There certainly daughter, brother or sister, friend, or a Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask is not the confidence we have seen in spouse who was just catching a plane, unanimous consent that I be permitted the past. We have seen that confidence going to work, or at work on that hor- to proceed for 15 minutes in morning indicator drop and drop and drop—con- rific day. They are the reason we will business. fidence in the future that we have our never forget—ever. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- act together, that we are pulling out of So today, as yesterday, I honor the pore. Without objection, it is so or- this recession, and that we can look memory of the thousands of innocent dered. forward to a brighter tomorrow be- people who died at the World Trade (The remarks of Ms. COLLINS per- cause our economy will be growing and Center, at the Pentagon, on the hi- taining to the introduction of S. 1538 we will be adding more jobs. That un- jacked planes in New York, Pennsyl- are located in today’s RECORD under certainty results from a number of fac- vania, and Virginia. I honor the mem- ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and tors. Clearly, we have been in a down- ory of the firefighters who knew the Joint Resolutions.’’) turn, and we are trying to climb out of danger they faced when they entered Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I sug- that, but there is also uncertainty those buildings but went in anyway. I gest the absence of a quorum. about what policies will be coming out honor the police and rescue workers The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- of Washington that will affect the job who rushed to the scene and combed pore. The clerk will call the roll. creators and will affect consumers as through the debris, some of whom died The legislative clerk proceeded to they contemplate decisions regarding that day. I honor the many dedicated call the roll. how to go forward. members of our Armed Forces, our Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I ask One of those key indicators is the un- State Department, the U.S. Agency for unanimous consent that the order for certainty over what the Tax Code will International Development, and our in- the quorum call be rescinded. bring regarding the taxing of profits or telligence community who have sac- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- income or revenue that comes into rificed their lives to keep us safe and pore. Without objection, it is so or- America’s companies. I wish to high- keep September 11 from ever happening dered. light one of those because it is impor- again. f tant to the State of Indiana, but I Today, at approximately 6 o’clock, think it also makes the larger point. we will gather on the east front of the MEDICAL DEVICE TAX There are industries that can be an es- Capitol. In looking at the program, I Mr. COATS. Mr. President, we all sential part of our future and that can see the final thing that will happen heard the President speak to a joint and are providing for essential employ- there is one of the military bands and session of Congress last week about his ment, at higher than average wages choir will sing ‘‘God Bless America.’’ jobs bill, which was released this morn- with good skill levels, and that hold a That happened on September 11. Sen- ing. The President indicated he wanted lot of potential for our exporting suc- ator Daschle and I had come back, and to take his case to the people. I am cessfully overseas as well as providing we gathered on the front of the Capitol. glad he is doing so. As he travels about necessary products here at home. We really were there not knowing what the country, I think he will be hearing One of those industries is centrally to do; we just wanted to be together. what many of us heard during the Au- located in Indiana—in fact, it is one of As I remember, Senator MIKULSKI said gust work period when we were back at our top industries and an industry with in her usual voice, which demands at- home. significant growth over the last decade tention, ‘‘Let’s sing ‘God Bless Amer- As I traveled across the State of Indi- or more; that industry is the medical ica.’ ’’ And we did. I don’t know how ana and talked to people from all dif- device industry. Yet the medical device well we sang it, but it was a memorable ferent categories of industry—small to industry, because of its success, was event. So I will remember that very medium to large businesses—home- targeted during the formation of the clearly tonight when we close our rec- owners and other constituents, one health care plan that was proposed by ognition ceremony out there on the thing came through loudly and clearly: the President and passed by this Con- east front of the Capitol singing ‘‘God I needed to listen to them more than gress in the last session. That bill im- Bless America’’—something we did 10 they needed to listen to me. What was posed a tax increase on the medical de- years ago. on their minds is what I think the vice industry, even though they did not Mr. President, I honor America’s President will be hearing about as he have a direct relationship with what spirit of perseverance and commitment travels across the country to talk was trying to be accomplished in the to freedom. May we never forget. about his jobs plan because, clearly, on ObamaCare medical plan. Here is an in- Will the Chair announce the business the minds of the American people are dustry that is a world leader, where the of the day. jobs and the lack of jobs for many who United States is a world leader, an in- f are struggling through a very difficult dustry that brings in substantial rev- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME time of unemployment. There are stu- enue, has seen a significant increase in dents who graduated from college with growth, and holds great potential for The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- no place to go. People in middle age the future. Yet because there was a pore. Under the previous order, the are being laid off or terminated, unable search for pay-fors for the health care leadership time is reserved. to find new work. Clearly, we have a plan, the administration looked at this f jobs crisis in this country. It has lasted industry and basically said: We can MORNING BUSINESS now for some time. We have been in a draw some taxes and provide some rev- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- deep recession. Hopefully, we are com- enues. Their proposal was to achieve pore. Under the previous order, the ing out of it, but the latest indicators $40 billion over a period of time, all of Senate will be in a period of morning show that things are pretty stagnant. which would go to help pay for the business until 4:30 p.m, with Senators In fact, the latest facts that came for- health care plan. That was reduced permitted to speak therein for up to 10 ward in the August reports were that through an amendment—or through minutes each. job growth is zero. So we have some negotiations—to $20 billion. Neverthe- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest work to do. We also need to look care- less, it should have never been included the absence of a quorum. fully at the proposal the President in the first place. It was there for a The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- brought before us. revenue raiser, and it didn’t have any- pore. The clerk will call the roll. Getting back to the central point I thing to do with the particular plan. The legislative clerk proceeded to am trying to make, what he will hear, Indiana is one of the world leaders in call the roll. I believe, from the American people— the development of medical tech- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask at least he will hear it if he stops in In- nologies that enhance and save the unanimous consent the order for the diana—is there is a great cloud of un- lives of Hoosiers and patients around quorum call be rescinded. certainty hanging over the future and, the world. We have more than 300 FDA-

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If we want to spur economic dorsed this irresponsible ploy. Regret- in Indiana. growth, it is time we take a closer look tably, President Abbas intends to make Medical device manufacturing has at the harmful impacts of policies that the formal request during this session been a thriving industry. It is critical are stifling growth. This is one indus- of the United Nations General Assem- to our State economy and many try—and I hope to highlight more in bly. States’ economies, and I will list some the future—but one industry that I oppose the decision of the Pales- clearly is being penalized for being suc- of those. States such as California, tinian Authority to seek a declaration cessful. It is hurting our economy, and Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Min- of statehood by the United Nations. it is hurting our ability to provide job nesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, The unilateral action of the Pales- growth. Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, and tinian Authority is intended to cir- including my State of Indiana could I wish the President well. I hope he listens intently. I hope he hears the cumvent the peace process. It is not a suffer more job losses if this tax is al- good-faith effort to achieve peace in lowed to go into effect. In fact, a study same sentiment I heard as I traveled around the State of Indiana. I believe the Middle East but, to me, rather it is that has come out produced by the Ad- a political maneuver. vanced Medical Technology Associa- the conclusion is inevitable; that is, tion analyzed the potential effect of taxation, regulation, and the policies The United Nations should not be the health care law’s device tax on em- coming out of Washington bring uncer- interfering or intervening in this com- ployment and the medical device in- tainty to the marketplace, and uncer- plex process and should refrain from dustry, and I quote from that report: tainty to the marketplace affects con- passing unilateral declarations on . . . under reasonable assumptions, the tax sumer confidence and affects the con- issues that are part of ongoing direct could result in job losses in excess of 43,000 fidence of those job creators and em- negotiations by the parties. The deci- workers and employment compensation ployers who are frozen in time waiting sion about borders and statehood losses in excess of $3.5 billion. That would be to see how all this is going to turn out. should be achieved through a final a devastating blow to the industry and, of They are fearful of hiring more em- agreement, an agreement between the course, to many local economies. ployees because they do not know what Government of Israel and the Palestin- Beyond that, I have met with these the impact is going to be on their pay- ians. device manufacturers on numerous oc- roll and on their expenses, and they are The United Nations should refrain casions. Essentially, what they have waiting for the next regulation to come from dictating and imposing a final de- said to me is: We like working in Indi- down that might impact their business cision on statehood for a territory of ana. We like the productivity we are in a negative way. one of its own current member nations. We need certainty coming out of getting. But if we continue to be taxed To me, this will only make matters Washington, not uncertainty. I am and regulated to the point where we worse. It will make this situation hoping over the next 2 or 3 months, as are no longer competitive in selling worse because the consequences to the Congress works to come together with our products worldwide, we are going peace process are grave. to have to take a serious look at mov- a sensible plan to deal with our deficit, ing our production overseas. They said: we can enact a good plan for the future The ability to move forward with an We don’t want to do this. We want to in terms of how to deal with our deficit agreement is weakened and greatly di- stay here. But we need to be competi- and we can bring some certainty to the minished by these types of tactics. The tive because you have to understand future and get our economy back on best path to peace is through direct ne- that a lot of our revenue comes from the right track. gotiations between the two parties, not exporting overseas. With that, Mr. President, I yield the through a manipulation at the United Of course, this is what we want to en- floor and suggest the absence of a Nations. The United States continues courage. Our trade balance is in deficit quorum. to support a two-state solution as a The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and the more we can export and the means to ending the conflict. It is pore. The clerk will call the roll. based on the belief that it is the only more we have cutting-edge industries The assistant legislative clerk pro- that export enhanced products to over- way to achieve a true and lasting peace ceeded to call the roll. between these two parties. seas customers, the better our own eco- Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask nomic situation will be here at home. unanimous consent that the order for Instead of embarking on the time- At a time when 14 million Americans the quorum call be rescinded. consuming campaign to gain support in are looking for work and at a time The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the United Nations General Assembly, when our country has suffered through pore. Without objection, it is so or- the Palestinian leadership should be 31 consecutive months of unemploy- dered. working directly with Israel on cre- ment above 8 percent, I think we need ating a real and sustainable peace f to take a close look at the job creators agreement. ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN PEACE in our country and determine whether The request for recognition by the PROCESS the taxation or regulation that is being United Nations is part of a terrible imposed on them is having a dramatic Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise emerging trend from the Palestinian impact on our ability to provide more today to express my thoughts and my Authority. The Palestinian Authority jobs. The people I have talked to said it concerns about an issue of the utmost continues to engage in troubling be- is having the opposite effect. importance; that is, the Israel-Pales- havior that is contrary to peace. Senator HATCH has introduced a bill tinian peace process. to repeal this tax. It was controversial Tomorrow, September 13, 2011, the On May 4, the Palestinian Authority when it was first brought forward. I General Assembly of the United Na- reached an agreement with the ter- think the Congress ought to take a tions will commence with its 66th ses- rorist group, Hamas, to create a unity look at this legislation. If we want to sion in New York. Every year, member government. It is outrageous that the provide some job-creating opportuni- nations come together to debate and Palestinian Authority would be willing ties in America, we need to look at the discuss the important issues facing the to unite with a known terrorist group taxes and regulations that are stifling world at the United Nations General that is infamously recognized for its growth and the ability to hire more Assembly. While there will be a variety destructive acts of violence. people. of issues on the agenda this year, I am Since 1997 Hamas has been designated I am a proud sponsor of Senator extremely concerned about one issue by the U.S. Department of State as a HATCH’s legislation to repeal this ex- specifically. foreign terrorist organization. Hamas

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The two competing ments, or to renounce terrorism. rect negotiations. The United States theories, of course, are the Keynesian Hamas continues to be fundamen- has been very clear that we will use theory, which I mentioned, and what tally opposed to a lasting peace be- veto power in the United Nations Secu- some have called supply-side econom- tween Israel and the Palestinian Au- rity Council to block any attempt by ics. thority. It is apparent there is no path the Palestinians for state recognition There is no question that the Keynes- to a peaceful resolution when part of or United Nations membership. ian theory has been one to which the the Palestinian unity government is The Obama administration must use President’s economic advisers gen- dedicated to the destruction of Israel. all of its resources to block similar ac- erally adhere. It was used to justify the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tions in the General Assembly and 2009 stimulus program and other pro- made this point very clear when he ad- other United Nations organizations. grams. For example, the one that dressed the joint session of Congress on President Obama and Secretary of sticks out in my mind is the so-called May 24 of this year. He stated, ‘‘Peace State Clinton must press the Pales- cash for clunkers, but there were other can only be negotiated with partners tinian Authority to abandon its erro- transfer payment government pro- committed to peace.’’ neous decision and return to the nego- grams, temporary tax credits, and oth- Furthermore, it is completely unac- tiating table with Israel. ers. But the theory in the cash for ceptable for U.S. assistance to go the It is also imperative that other inter- clunkers is a good example, which is Palestinian Authority when it includes national leaders understand the impli- that in recessionary times, if the gov- Hamas. The Palestinian Authority re- cations of these efforts and join the ernment spends money and gives it to ceived approximately $500 million in United States in opposing them. Na- people so that they can spend it, that U.S. foreign assistance in fiscal year tions must stand together to decry the will therefore stimulate consumption; 2010. Hard-earned U.S. taxpayer funds attempt to circumvent direct peace that business will respond by increas- must not be funneled into the pockets process negotiations. ing production, and that will create of terrorists. The Palestinian Authority must also jobs. History shows this is not the first at- understand that its actions will have Recently, for example, Agriculture tempt by the Palestinians to use the serious implications to the U.S.-Pales- Secretary Tom Vilsack said that be- United Nations to circumvent peace tinian relations and U.S. assistance. cause of a theoretical multiplier effect negotiations and declare statehood. The recent actions of the Palestinian under this model, food stamps—govern- The Palestinians sought to change Authority indicate to this Senator that ment money taken from taxpayers and their status at the United Nations the United States has no choice but to given to people who are entitled or eli- through the World Health Organiza- suspend funding assistance to the Pal- gible for food stamps—would actually tion. At that time, Secretary of State estinian Authority. stimulate the economy by a factor of James Baker publicly warned that he Today, I call on Congress to termi- 1.84; in other words, that $1 of food would recommend that the United nate funding assistance to the Pales- stamps would actually generate $1.84 in States stop funding any international tinian Authority. I believe Congress economic activity. There are a lot of organization that changed the Pales- must also evaluate and significantly problems with that theory. The first is tinian status as an observer organiza- cut funding to the United Nations if that the multiplier effect itself has tion. any change to the status of the Pales- been discredited as not something that, Americans are keenly aware that a tinian Authority is approved by the in fact, actually happens. significant portion of the United Na- General Assembly. A Harvard economist by the name of tions’ budget is paid by the United I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- Robert Barro has explained this, and I States. As the biggest financial con- sence of a quorum. will quote from one of his writings: tributor to the United Nations, the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Theorizing aside, Keynesian policy conclu- United States contributed almost $7.7 pore. The clerk will call the roll. sions, such as the wisdom of additional stim- billion in fiscal year 2010 to the United The assistant legislative clerk pro- ulus geared to money transfers, should come Nations system. The United States ceeded to call the roll. down to empirical evidence. And there is should not be providing funding for an Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- zero evidence that deficit-financed transfers international institution that cir- raise GDP and employment—not to mention mous consent that the order for the evidence for a multiplier of two. If [Sec- cumvents an established peace process quorum call be rescinded. retary Vilsack’s claim] were valid, this re- and that threatens the security of our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- sult would be truly miraculous. The adminis- allies. pore. Without objection, it is so or- tration found the evidence it wanted—multi- The United States and Israel share a dered. pliers around two—by consulting some large- long and deep alliance. Israel is a f scale macroeconometric models, which sub- friend and ally and a strategic partner stitute assumptions for identification. to the United States. Both Israel and ECONOMIC GROWTH In other words, economists can prove the United States understand the val- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, President the multiplier in theory with these ues of life, liberty, opportunity, secu- Obama is about to roll out another jobs models, but there is no empirical evi- rity, and freedom. plan. He talked about it last week. dence that it has ever occurred. It is a Throughout Israel’s history, the This is 21⁄2 years after the first stim- bit like money growing on trees. The country has worked to build a demo- ulus bill, which, with interest, amount- money has to come from somewhere, cratic nation in the face of severe ob- ed to about $1.2 trillion. His economic and, of course, it comes out of the stacles. Israel is a shining example of advisers have confirmed the fact that pockets of taxpayers or the govern- democracy in the Middle East. As this stimulus concept is actually based ment borrows it and it eventually has Israel faces real danger from its neigh- on the Keynesian economic theory. As to be repaid with taxpayer tax dollars. bors, the people of Israel continue to our Republican leader noted last week, The second problem is that to the ex- show great strength and perseverance there are now, unfortunately, 1.7 mil- tent one assumes the problem is that as they seek peace. lion fewer jobs in America, according Americans are too broke to spend On May 22, President Obama ex- to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, than money, the question then is, How can plained that no vote at the United Na- there were before the President’s first the government make that up for us? tions would create an independent Pal- stimulus bill. So the question, obvi- Aren’t the people the government? estinian State. On May 25, the Presi- ously, is whether this theory is better Doesn’t the government get its money dent expressed his concern about the in theory than it is in practice. from the people in the form of taxes or,

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Eventually, that borrowed raise at work. If you give people a one- ployed—about 42.1 percent. Jobs were money needs to be paid back. How is it time payment, the evidence has shown simply moving from one place to an- paid back? It is paid back by taxpayers they either save that or they shift fu- other. The authors of the study wrote: paying money to the government, ture consumption forward. In other Hiring is not the same thing as net job cre- which can then repay its debt. In either words, they may buy something now ation. This suggests just how hard it is for event, eventually the money the gov- they were going to buy later. That is Keynesian job creation to work in a modern, ernment spends to stimulate the econ- where the Cash for Clunkers Program expertise-based economy. omy has to come from somewhere, and failed. But it doesn’t permanently in- In other words, while an employer the only place it can come from is the crease their work effort or their incen- might steal an employee from another American taxpayer. tive to invest, which, of course, is ex- employer, that is not the same thing as The bottom line is, with Keynesian actly what is needed to jump-start eco- creating a net new job. stimulus spending, there is no free nomic growth. The job creators them- So the bottom line here is there is a lunch. The money doesn’t materialize selves tend to hire when they know major misconception that consumption out of nowhere. It is not free for the they are going to have permanent tax fueled by government spending actu- government to inject this money into relief or regulatory relief, not just ally creates jobs. It turns out that it the economy by giving it to favored when they receive a one-time payment doesn’t. It just inefficiently moves bor- groups or to redistribute it to people for something. That is only good for as rowed money around with a bill that within our society so they can spend it. long as it lasts, but it doesn’t provide has to be repaid later. That is why this factor some people the consistent, long-term prospect for I believe it is also important to re- talk about that we actually get more income, for example, that they need in member that economic growth stems money back than we put in is wrong in order to take the step of actually hir- from combining three inputs: labor, two ways. ing a person and committing to paying capital, and technology. These three First, as I pointed out before, there is that person over time. factors of production result in output no empirical evidence that ever hap- Fourth, the Keynesian theory as- we can then consume. This is the be- pened. Secondly, eventually, the sumes the government has the fore- ginning of the difference between the money has to be repaid or, if it was sight to determine or, as President Keynesian philosophy and the supply- taxpayer money to begin with, that is Obama’s former National Economic side philosophy, which focuses on pro- $1 less taxpayer money that that tax- Council chief Larry Summers said of ductivity. And what is required for so- payer has to invest or to consume or, if the stimulus, to target which spending ciety to be more productive? Labor, it is a businessperson, to hire someone programs would best create economic capital, and technology. Properly ap- in the private business. growth, but that rarely happens. The plied, when these three aspects of an The bottom line is, government obvious problem with this assumption, economy are well-aligned, the economy money isn’t free. So the whole premise of course, is that Congress does not can grow, jobs can be produced, and of Keynesian economics that we get a spend taxpayer money wisely. We see people will consume, but they will be free dollar someplace and that pro- time and time again how a well-inten- consuming things that have been pro- duces benefits by people then spending tioned piece of legislation gets loaded duced by the businesses of the country. it is wrong. How about leaving it in the up with special projects, frequently Without labor, capital, and technology, pocket of the person whom we want to which are costly to the public and very there can be no consumption. I mean, spend it in the first place? Chances are questionable in their value. That was that is obvious. Focusing on policies that person can make a more intel- one of the things that was wrong with that stimulate consumption targets ligent decision about what he or she the stimulus package itself. the wrong side of the equation. In order needs than the U.S. Government. There is an eye-opening new set of to get the economy going, you need to Second, as I said here, we are talking working papers that reveals the truth focus on the inputs. about incentives in the marketplace about this. Mercatus Center scholars There is an incidental problem here. which are based, by every economic Garett Jones and Daniel Rothschild Stimulating consumption also raises study, on long-term policies: long-term took a look at, among other things, prices, which is exactly what we don’t tax policies, long-term regulatory poli- whether Congress did a good job of tar- need. When you stimulate input or pro- cies. An individual small businessman, geting the stimulus funds at unem- ductivity, you produce more of the for example, wants to know what the ployed workers and weak sectors of the quality goods people want, and the law will be 2 and 3 and 4 years out be- economy. They surveyed hundreds of prices of those products are down if fore he decides to hire a new employee firms that received stimulus funding there is enough productivity. But when he is going to have to pay taxes for, and gathered more than 1,000 vol- you try to stimulate consumption for a whom he is going to have to provide untary, anonymous responses from em- fixed number of goods, obviously the potentially a health benefit for, cer- ployees and managers to help shed price of those goods goes up. There is a tainly a salary. If he doesn’t think that more light on what happened to organi- fear of inflation in our society today, government policy over that long term zations that received stimulus funds. and that is precisely what this kind of is going to enable him to continue to Here is what they wrote: Keynesian stimulus will produce. employ the individual, he is not going Our survey finds no evidence of such This matter of focusing on inputs, as to hire him in the first place. [Keynesian] targeting occurring, at least not I said, is where the second philosophy Another thing that supply-side eco- successfully. of economic growth comes in—supply- nomics means is that the worst thing For example, one city was given $4 side economics, which focuses on pro- we could do, especially in economic million to improve energy efficiency ductivity. The fundamental principle down times, is to raise taxes on anyone even though a budget shortfall had just of supply-side economics is that people but certainly not on the very employ- forced it to lay off 185 public workers. work harder and take more risks when ers we count on to hire more workers. In another case study, a Federal con- there are more opportunities for eco- Who is the first to hire coming out of tractor was instructed to purchase nomic gain and less government intru- a recession? It is small business. more expensive tiles than he needed for sion. So the very people we are asking to a particular project. The theory was, in Translating this economic philos- hire more Americans to put them back that way the government could claim ophy into policy means several to work are the people who would be the stimulus money was getting out things—first of all, reducing govern- impacted by the taxes the President

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:33 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G12SE6.009 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5486 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 12, 2011 talked about the other night. He is when it gives it to people, they will than based upon the ephemeral effects talking about taxing ‘‘wealthier Amer- spend it. When they spend it, then of short-term stimulus. icans.’’ What does that mean? It means whatever they spend it on, that pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. people who make incomes above ducer has to produce more of those BLUMENTHAL). The Senator from Wyo- $200,000, and that happens to be the things so they will have to hire some- ming. group that represents the bulk of the body to make more of them. But that f small business entrepreneurs in Amer- is exactly backward. It doesn’t work REMEMBERING 9/11 ica. Fifty percent of all small business that way. income is paid in those top two income The supply-side theory says, first of Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, yesterday tax brackets on which the President all, the money didn’t come to the gov- marked 10 years since the horrendous would raise taxes. ernment free. It had to be taken out of attack of Americans on American soil, So the very people we want to hire the private sector. The government ei- but it led to a lot of patriotism and a more workers, we are going to impose ther had to tax somebody, so they have lot of flags being displayed all over the more taxes on; and then we are going $1 less to spend, or it gives an IOU, country. to expect them to hire more to reduce which means eventually the taxpayers Over the weekend, I noticed my 3- unemployment so we can have greater have to pay the taxes to repay the IOU. year-old granddaughter and my 4-year- economic growth? It simply doesn’t In either case, that is $1 taken out of old granddaughter, when they saw a flag hanging anywhere, said ‘‘God bless work that way. the economy. It is $1 not there in the America.’’ The final point has to do with regula- private sector for an entrepreneur to Throughout the history of the United tions. More and more, the President hire someone or to produce something. States, each generation has had at seems to be acknowledging that the So the supply-side economics says, least one iconic moment, one moment runaway regulations of his administra- let’s look at the other side of the equa- in time that served to galvanize the tion are actually beginning to harm tion. Rather than focusing on con- Nation and call each and every Amer- business and job creation. This is why sumption, let’s focus on productivity ican to take on a cause much greater he has announced his effort to try to where technology, labor, and capital than themselves. Ultimately, the re- streamline the regulations and get rid can produce more, can make a society sults they were able to achieve served more productive, more wealthy, where of any that don’t work; why he with- to define who they were as a genera- more people can have work, they can drew a proposed regulation from the tion and what they were capable of, Environmental Protection Agency re- have better paying jobs. What they both as individuals and as a nation. cently that would have had a very neg- produce has greater value, and people For my father, that moment was the ative impact on business. He is begin- are willing to buy it, as a result of bombing of Pearl Harbor. As we ning to recognize that his administra- which they put more money back into watched with growing concern, a ter- tion is a big wet blanket over busi- the economy. That is the cycle that rible evil had taken the whole world to nesses these days because of their bur- produces wealth, and it is the cycle the brink of war. We found we no den of regulations. We cannot stimu- that has caused economic growth and longer had a choice as to whether we late the economy or job growth with job creation and wealth generation in would get involved. We were forced to the government imposing more and this country now for over 200 years. take action and bring our military more costly regulations on American It begins with the proposition that might to bear against an enemy that business every day. job growth starts in the private sector, had set its sights on world domination. The President set up a false choice in that government doesn’t create jobs, As soon as the call went out, brave his speech the other night. He said: We that money starts with the people, the men and women from all across the have to do away with these job-killing taxpayers. They generate the income, country volunteered to serve in our regulations. But, he said, I will not do and the government gets a piece of military and to take up arms to defend away with the regulations which pro- that in the way of tax revenue. But the the rights and liberties we cherish as tect the American people from—and money belongs to the people, not the Americans. They soon proved to be then he named a litany of things he government. Third, there is no magic worthy of the task as we once again wants to protect the American people when the government somehow gets $1 showed that ours was the greatest from. in order to redistribute it so somebody fighting force the world has ever Nobody is talking about eliminating can buy something with it. We have to known. Thanks to them, the tyranny all regulations or having unsafe food or remember where the dollar came from. and oppression that threatened to over- unsafe products for little babies and It didn’t materialize out of thin air. It whelm Europe was halted and peace the like. We are not talking about started with a hard-working taxpayer and freedom was once again restored to that. We are talking about the issuance who earned the dollar and then either a war-weary world. of thousands and thousands of pages of paid it to the government in taxes or is Returning home from the battlefields new regulations every month by this paying it in taxes to repay a debt that on which they had served with distinc- administration at an extraordinary the government incurred in order to tion, our service men and women took cost on American business with very borrow money for a stimulus package. up another great challenge and that little regard for a cost benefit—in As we think about the President’s was to rebuild our Nation and to re- other words, how much society benefits proposed third or fourth stimulus, how- store its greatness. Their commitment versus the cost of these regulations im- ever we count it now, I hope we can and dedication to that great mission posed on business. keep these economic theories in mind: helped to make the United States what By the way, when I say the cost im- There is no free lunch. There is no free it is today. Thanks to them, their sons posed on businesses, who pays? Busi- money. Eventually, the taxpayers are and daughters received the greatest nesses are the people in the business. who create the wealth and the job cre- gift they could possibly receive, our The consumers end up paying the cost ators create the jobs. If we keep those American way of life. Their actions of the regulations which obviously are principles in mind, I think we will look made it clear that the American dream passed on. So this is, again, another in- a little bit more skeptically on the no- belongs to everyone, and it can come direct tax on the American people. tion that we can somehow target job true, if we are willing to do whatever is That is why I said before, no tax—but creation with yet another stimulus bill necessary to make it happen. especially in a time such as this— and that is going to get us out of our For me and my generation, our whether direct or indirect, is a good economic woes. iconic moment came with the news idea because of the negative impact it If my colleagues will keep these prin- that the Soviet Union had launched has on job creation. ciples in mind, I think we will make Sputnik into space. In that brief mo- The bottom line of all this is, there wise decisions and prevent the country ment in time, we were once again filled are two basic theories. The one theory from going even deeper into debt and with that same determination as we re- basically says we can get something for try to focus on the long term so busi- alized we were in second place in the nothing. The government will get nesses can actually make decisions race for space and in other things. That money, forget where it gets it. But based upon long-term thinking rather would never be acceptable or accepted.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:33 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G12SE6.010 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5487 In the days after that startling an- us sent a clear message. Yet we sent each other. May we rekindle the sense nouncement, people of all ages found another. American flags sprung up in of community, country, and world we themselves looking to the skies, won- every yard, flew from every building, felt then. May lasting good come out of dering if we could answer this daunting and even hung from our overpasses. chaos. challenge. Our curiosity and our inge- The powerfully simple message of the I yield the floor. nuity would again be put to the test as Stars and Stripes was our message: We I suggest the absence of a quorum. we all tried to help in the effort to are America and we stand together. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. bring about that ‘‘one giant step for Like those moments before, the BLUMENTHAL). The clerk will call the mankind’’ that wasn’t to come for sev- morning light the next day brought roll. eral more years. with it the firm resolve that we would, The bill clerk proceeded to call the My friends and I in junior high band- once again, come together as one to ad- roll. ed together—although we were all very dress that attack. Political differences Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- young—to help. We wanted to learn all would no longer separate us. Concern imous consent the order for the we could about rockets so we could be- for our shared future was so strong it quorum call be rescinded. come rocketeers or at least we tried would unite us to face this threat to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without our best to be worthy of the title. Once our well-being. Together, we resolved objection, it is so ordered. again, we had a difficult goal to reach we would do everything we could to en- f sure that terrorism would never again for, and we were proud to think of our- DISASTER FUNDING selves as part of that call to action. take such a terrible toll from our Na- Of course, President John F. Kennedy tion or any other nation. Mr. REID. Mr. President, if we would then issued the challenge to the Nation I remember during that time being at pause a few minutes and think about that we would send a man to the Moon events where ambassadors from around what has gone on in America this year: and return him safely to Earth. It the world offered an outpouring of We have had flooding on the Mis- sounded impossible, but with American sympathy and comfort for our grieving sissippi and Missouri Rivers and other know-how we were able to develop and Nation. I was touched by their sym- rivers in the Midwest. To show the put into action a plan that made it pathy and care for America. I was also power of this flood, on the Mississippi happen. pleased so many countries helped us to River alone there are 3 million acres When the time came, the world follow the money trails which led to underwater—farmland. We have had watched with wonder and amazement the arrest and prosecution of countless devastating tornadoes in the South. as Neil Armstrong took those first terrorists. These tornadoes don’t have names but steps on the Moon and proved once In the years since that terrible day, they have a viciousness that is hard to again that whatever goals we set, we justice has also been delivered by our comprehend. In Joplin, MO, about 200 always seem to find the tools and tal- brave service men and women who have people were killed. There was devasta- ent we need to get the job done. once again answered the call to duty tion. It is believed those winds reached For my children, their generation’s and taken up arms to rid the world of nearly 300 miles an hour. Some say iconic moment came on September 11, the network of terror wherever it is they are the highest recorded winds when we were once again cruelly at- found. Thanks to their efforts, nations ever. They eliminated everything in tacked by terrorists who had hijacked that had never known freedom before their path. several planes and used them to de- now dare to dream of a better tomor- Wildfires in the South and the West stroy the World Trade Center and part row for themselves and for their chil- have been extremely harsh. Take Texas of the Pentagon. It was a moment in dren. People who had lived in fear alone. Fires have been burning in time that everyone will long remember under the tyranny of oppression will Texas for the last month. Two thou- for the impact that day and the events now have a say in their shared future sand homes have been destroyed, as citizens of the world. Those who had surrounding it had on the world and burned to the ground. The fires are known nothing but anguish and despair our lives, an impact that continues to still present. I heard today that they now have a reason to hope for a better be felt. are about 50 percent controlled. Even though it was 10 years ago, for life. The Middle East is still in turmoil We now have had Hurricane Irene. almost all of us, the images of Sep- as the people reach for freedom and in- The wake of damage from Hurricane dividual prosperity. tember 11 are still fresh in our minds. Irene hit numerous States, States that C.S. Lewis once said: We can remember where we were when usually have no damage, all up the God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks coast. Vermont has no coastline but we first heard the news that our Nation to us in our conscience, but shouts in our was under attack. We can remember pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf they were devastated. Hundreds of how we felt as we watched the Twin world. bridges were washed out in Vermont. Towers fall and the sense of loss as the I think it is clear that the pain we Vermont is a sparsely populated State. harsh reality of all the lives that were felt that day was sufficient to rouse us There are about 600,000 people, I under- lost that day became all too real. to all the action as it opened our stand, in the whole State, but it has There are many lessons learned as we hearts and our minds to God and each been really hurt. The largest office watched the rescue crews, along with other. complex in the whole State, with some our police and firemen, attempt to save In the days to come, the memories of 1,700 employees, is out of operation, un- as many as they could from the build- all we witnessed on September 11 will derwater. ing and then from the wreckage. It was stay with us and serve as a constant re- Tropical Storm Lee quickly followed a harsh reminder of how delicate and minder that freedom isn’t free. It often Irene. Tropical Storm Lee has left precious our lives are and how the gift comes to us at all too great a cost. In damage in lots of places. We haven’t can be taken from us at a moment’s that spirit we will never forget those been hurt real hard here in the metro- notice. who lost their lives that day, their politan area of the District of Colum- Yet out of all that was lost, there loved ones and all who knew them and bia. I have been here quite a while and was the birth of something even great- called them their friends. For this gen- I can never remember it raining for a er, something more powerful and en- eration and those who follow, their week at a time, but that is what we during. It was the sense of community, memory will continue to inspire us to just had. It rained basically all last this sense of country that bound us to- be ever vigilant and constantly on week. The Potomac River is very high, gether as one Nation, as one American. guard at the gates of freedom to ensure but other States have been hurt worse We stood side by side with our neigh- that this ‘‘one nation, under God, indi- by Tropical Storm Lee. I don’t remem- bors, our families, and even complete visible’’ will continue to be the home of ber the exact number of deaths because strangers, looking out for one another ‘‘liberty and justice for all,’’ for our- of Lee, but it is approximately 20. Here and helping those in need. selves, for our children, and for many in Virginia a 12-year-old boy in his Terrorists thought we were a weak generations to come. backyard was washed away. nation that would crumble in the face Let’s remember September 11 and the Since the first of this year, President of violence. Those who wanted to hurt feelings we had for our country and Obama has issued disaster declarations

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:33 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G12SE6.010 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 12, 2011 for 48 States and the hurricane season disasters have occurred and this is our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The is not over yet. The Commerce Depart- only hope of getting help for these clerk will call the roll. ment said this year we have had 10 dis- States. The legislative clerk proceeded to asters, each with more than $1 billion The House is indicating they are call the roll. in damage, and $1 billion is an under- going to send us a bill, but they are Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask statement when you talk about what playing around the edges of what needs unanimous consent that the order for happened with Irene. They say that to be done. We have a bill that was re- the quorum call be rescinded. will reach $25 billion, that one storm. ported basically out of the Senate Ap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without That is the most we have had in dec- propriations Committee—from Demo- objection, it is so ordered. ades—probably the most ever. crats and from Republicans—sup- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, our No one should be surprised that the porting it. What is needed is about $9 country is in a very serious economic Federal Emergency Management Agen- billion. We want to be in keeping with crisis. We are told by Mr. Erskine cy is about broke. As of today, they the Budget Deficit Reduction Act be- Bowles and Senator Alan Simpson—Er- have a few hundred million dollars left, cause in there we are allowed $7 billion. skine Bowles was chosen by President probably in the $300 million range. In That is the number we are going to put Obama to head his debt commission. just the last 2 weeks, FEMA spent al- forward tomorrow on this bill. It would They gave a statement to the Budget most $400 million out of the fund for be a real shame if we are not allowed to Committee, on which I am ranking Hurricane Irene and other disasters. move to this Burma sanctions bill be- member, that this Nation has never That should not be out of that fund. cause everyone voting no to proceed to faced a more predictable economic cri- That should be forward funded. So this is voting no on assistance to these sis based on the size of our debt. All of FEMA is dangerously close to running States. There is no other way to do it. us know that. out of money. We are not going to accept some small The American people are angry with To make sure FEMA will have number the House sends over. We can- us. They cannot believe it is possible enough money to meet the immediate not do that. The House is planning on we are borrowing 40 cents of every dol- needs for food, water, and emergency doing some of its usual stuff—I will say lar we spend. We are spending $3.7 tril- housing for victims of new disasters, on that in a positive sense—in sending us lion this fiscal year ending September August 28 FEMA stopped approving a continuing resolution that we must 30. We will take in $2.2 trillion, give or funding for disaster recovery projects enact by the end of this month, and take a few hundred billion. This is not from past disasters. This means fund- they want to stick in the funding for acceptable. We cannot continue. ing is on hold to rebuild schools, hos- FEMA, which is very low. We cannot How did it happen? How is it possible pitals, roads, public utilities from past allow that to happen. we are borrowing 40 cents of every dol- disasters like Katrina, Rita, Gustav, I hope everyone tonight at 5:30 will lar that goes out the door, increasing and Ike, the Mississippi River flood of vote to allow us to go forward on this the permanent debt of the United 2008—they are still doing work there to most important piece of legislation. States? Well, one way is what is hap- renovate that area—the Tennessee I would ask that the quorum call pening now before us on the bill that is flood of 2010 and tornadoes in Missouri begin. being moved today by Majority Leader and Alabama of days past. So we have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without REID. It would add $6.9 billion to the hundreds of millions of dollars that objection, it is so ordered. FEMA account for emergencies. We need to be spent in places such as Jop- The clerk will call the roll. just saw the legislation less than an lin, MO. They are not spending money The legislative clerk proceeded to hour ago, maybe 30 minutes ago. Has there in Joplin, MO. After all they call the roll. anybody given any serious thought to have been through there, no money. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- that? Seven billion dollars? The gen- The need is urgent. That is why we imous consent that the order for the eral fund budget of the State of Ala- are seeking to move to the House- quorum call be rescinded. bama is $2 billion. passed revenue measure to serve as a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. President, $7 billion is a lot of vehicle for disaster relief. The House objection, it is so ordered. money, and we have not looked at it, insists, as they should, that because of f we have not thought about it. It is our Constitution’s Origination Clause, above the budget, I guess above our all appropriation measures have to CONCLUSION OF MORNING budget numbers. We do not have a originate in the House. So we had to BUSINESS budget. Senator REID said earlier this take a bill—the House bill we have here The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning year it would be foolish to have a budg- on the calendar—and that is why we business is now closed. et—foolish to have a budget. We are have to move to the Burma revenue f now well over 860 days in this Senate measure tonight to allow the Senate to without having passed a budget. Is that APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF IM- address this disaster assistance. another reason we are spending the The Burma sanctions bill is a bill PORT RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED country into bankruptcy? that the Republican leader has been IN THE BURMESE FREEDOM AND Well, I do not think this is an appro- out in front of for ages. He has been the DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2003—MO- priate thing. I strongly oppose adding watchdog of this terrible war and ad- TION TO PROCEED another emergency debt spending bill verse nature that is taking place in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under where we have not carefully examined Burma. He has been out front on this the previous order, the Senate will re- every penny of it to make sure it is all issue, and I appreciate that very much. sume consideration of the motion to necessary and appropriate. No one has Every year we pass these Burma proceed to H.J. Res. 66, which the clerk seen those numbers and the analysis sanctions unanimously. No one opposes will report. that would justify it. them. The only reason anyone might The legislative clerk read as follows: I come from a State that was ham- be holding up this Burma sanctions bill Motion to proceed to the joint resolution mered with the worst series of torna- is because my friends on the other side (H.J. Res. 66) approving the renewal of im- does we have ever suffered in Alabama. of the aisle, the Republicans, do not port restrictions contained in the Burmese I have been to those communities and want to allow the Senate to vote on Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. towns and seen those families who have disaster assistance. Why do we need to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- lost all they had, who have lost loved do that? How much more specific do I imous consent that the time during the ones and have injured family members. need to be? We need to help commu- quorum call I am about to suggest be I know we are going to need to have nities hit hard by flooding, tornadoes, divided equally between the majority emergency spending for those pro- hurricanes, and other acts of God. I and the minority. grams. We have fires in Texas and we would think twice if I were one of my The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without also have flooding. We know that. Republican friends. I have gone over objection, it is so ordered. We have certain money set aside for some of the areas where these torna- Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a emergencies already. How much more does and these fires and other natural quorum. do we need to spend? I do not know yet.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:33 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G12SE6.012 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5489 I wish to have some very careful expert We need not to be moving to legisla- gives the President the authority to analysis done before we announce an- tion and rushing through that kind of waive the prohibitions on any or all other $7 billion. new spending program because that is imports from Burma if doing so is in Forgive me if I am frustrated. I think precisely how it is that day after day, the national interest of the United the American people are frustrated. We week after week, we have increased States. I am hopeful that there will be went through a continual battle for spending in this country to the point opportunities to closely examine any weeks, months, really, over the debt that it cannot be sustained. substantive improvements in our rela- ceiling. I did not like the way that bill Every witness before the Budget tions during this transitional period, was written. I know we had to face up Committee has told us we are on an and to take advantage of all of the to it, though, and do some things. So unsustainable path. I just had occasion tools at our disposal to facilitate Bur- we finally reached an agreement. I did to go over the food stamp numbers. I mese economic development, political not vote for it in the end. But it was knew the food stamp numbers had been reconciliation, and ultimately greater supposed to save $2.1 trillion to $2.5 going up. When President Bush left of- progress toward democratic govern- trillion—$2,500 billion, $2,000 billion— fice, we were spending $31 billion, I be- ance. over 10 years. lieve it was, on food stamps. This year Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I Next year—the fiscal year beginning we will spend $79 billion. President rise today to express my support for October 1—it would reduce the spend- Obama will have doubled spending on the joint resolution to renew the im- ing for next year by $7 billion—the food stamps—doubled it—in 3 years, port ban on Burma for another year. very same amount now the majority not 4. His first year in office, food I am proud to be joined in this effort leader wants us to throw in on top of stamp spending increased 46 percent. once again by Senator MCCONNELL, a that as emergency spending, not within We need to look under the hood of true champion for democracy, human our spending limits, not controlled by the engine of this program. We want to rights and the rule of law in Burma. our spending limits, wiping out that be sure poor people have food. We are The House passed this resolution entire saving for next year. willing to do that. Everybody is. But at unanimously on July 20 and I urge the Add on top of that, the President has a time of fiscal challenge for our Na- Senate to begin action on it now by now announced he wants to spend $450 tion, a time of the largest debt we have supporting the motion to invoke clo- billion more. And do not worry, it will ever seen, we have to examine all of ture on the motion to proceed. be paid for, he told us in the speech our programs. Can we justify those These sanctions expired on July 26 Thursday night. How would it be paid kinds of increases? Can we justify and we should extend them as soon as for? Well, we will have this debt com- emergency spending that is unthought possible. mittee—I will send them a note and out and not carefully accounted for? I We must send a message to the peo- say: You cut another $450 billion over do not think so. I think we should not ple of Burma that we continue to stand 10 years. Just promise that you will cut go to legislation that seeks to do that, with them in their struggle for a truly another $450 billion over 10 years, and I and I would oppose cloture on this leg- representative government. will spend $450 billion now. That is the islation if that is what is happening, as I have been involved in the struggle way we are heading down the road to I believe it is. for freedom and democracy in Burma uncontrollable debt. Mr. WEBB. Mr. President, as the Sen- I understand the President has an- for over 10 years. ate votes on H.J. Res. 66, a joint resolu- In 1997, former Senator William nounced he wants to raise taxes on tion to renew the sanctions in the 2003 Cohen and I authored legislation re- businesses and all by $450 billion, and Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, we may get a proposal on how to do quiring the President to ban new U.S. it is important to acknowledge that that today. I do not know. We will see investment in Burma if he determined over the past year Burma has under- how it turns out. I expect to read it. I that the Government of Burma had would expect the President, if he is se- gone a series of changes that may have physically harmed, re-arrested or ex- rious, would tell us precisely what the potential to point toward a new di- iled Aung San Suu Kyi or committed taxes he intends to increase and how rection for the country, after years of large-scale repression or violence much they will bring in. We have to isolation and repression. On November against the democratic opposition. pass it now, we are told, but we have 7, 2010, Burma held its first election in President Clinton issued the ban in a not seen the legislation, to my knowl- 20 years. With limited international ob- 1997 Executive order and the ban re- edge, yet. They promised it today. servation, most will argue that the mains on the books today. This is not, in my humble opinion, election was neither free nor fair. Yet In 2003, after the regime attempted to sound management. The President of it cannot be denied that the election assassinate Aung San Suu Kyi, Senator the United States has an Office of Man- process initiated a new political dia- MCCONNELL and I introduced the Bur- agement and Budget. Four hundred, logue in the country, with candidates mese Freedom and Democracy Act of five hundred people work there. He is participating from more than 37 polit- 2003 which placed a complete ban on the superintendent of every Cabinet de- ical parties. imports from Burma. It allowed that partment in our country. They all The election resulted in a new gov- ban to be renewed 1 year at a time. work at his pleasure. The subcabinet ernmental system and opportunities It was signed into law and has been people work for him. He has the entire for engagement. Burma is now in the renewed one year at a time since then. agencies he can call on to help produce midst of a key transitional period that A renewal of that ban is now before us proposals—the Commerce Department, has yielded greater opportunities for today. the Treasury Department—on what interaction with government leaders Since we last debated the import ban taxes to raise and what taxes not to, and civil society, and restructuring of on the Senate floor, we have received how much should be brought in. government and military institutions. one piece of good news. We have opportunities. The President The release of Aung San Suu Kyi from On November 13, 2010, Nobel Peace has the staff to send us a detailed pro- house arrest after the election has also Prize laureate and leader of the demo- posal about what kind of emergency been an important benchmark in this cratic opposition, Aung San Suu Kyi, spending we ought to be undertaking. I process. Her repeated interactions with was released from house arrest. do not know if Senator REID conjured government leaders are a significant Her latest detention lasted more this up among his staff or whether he step forward in encouraging a demo- than 7, and in total she has spent the has gotten a detailed proposal from the cratic process and reconciliation with- better part of the last 20 years in pris- House, from the President. in the country. on or under house arrest. Suffice it to say, I hope my col- There are clear indications of a new Her release was wonderful news for leagues will not move forward to a bill openness from the government, and the those of us who are inspired by her that contains $7 billion in new spend- United States should be prepared to ad- courage, her dedication to peace and ing above our statutory limits that just our policy toward Burma accord- her tireless efforts for freedom and de- were passed in this debt ceiling—why? ingly. In reauthorizing this legislation, mocracy for the people of Burma. Basically to obviate the need of having it should be noted that the 2003 Bur- Yet our joy was tempered by the fact a budget. mese Freedom and Democracy Act that her release came just days after a

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Indeed, the new parliament elected eral population and are not to blame Neither I, the people of Burma, nor Thein Sein, the last Prime Minister of for the economic ills of the country. the international community were the junta’s State Peace and Develop- Rather, the economy suffers due to fooled. ment Council, as Burma’s new presi- mismanagement, cronyism, corruption We all know that the last truly free dent. and the lack of the rule of law. parliamentary elections were over- He is reported to be heavily influ- The best way for the Burmese gov- whelmingly won by Suu Kyi and her enced by Burma’s senior military lead- ernment to get the sanctions lifted, the National League for Democracy in 1990, er and former head of state, General paper argues, is to make progress on but annulled by the military junta, Than Shwe. democracy, human rights, and the rule then named the State Law and Order The names change—the State Law of law. It concludes: Restoration Council or SLORC. and Order Restoration Council, the Now more than ever there is an urgent In 1992, this military government an- State Peace and Development Council, need to call for an all inclusive political the Union Solidarity and Development process. The participation of a broad spec- nounced plans to draft a new constitu- trum of political forces is essential to the tion to pave the way for a return to ci- Party—but the faces, the lack of de- mocracy, the human rights abuses and achievement of national reconciliation in vilian rule. Burma. Progress in the democratization Yet the human rights abuses and the the lawlessness remain the same. So while we celebrate the release of process, firmly grounded in national rec- suppression of Suu Kyi and the demo- onciliation, and the release of political pris- Aung San Suu Kyi, we recognize that cratic opposition continued and no con- oners should be central to any consideration Burma is not free and the regime has stitution emerged. of changes in sanctions policies. failed to take the necessary steps to In 1997, the junta changed its name I agree. lift the import ban. So, let us once again do our part and to the State Peace and Development As called for in the original Burmese Council, SPDC, in a vain attempt to stand in solidarity with Aung San Suu Freedom and Democracy Act, we must Kyi and the people of Burma. put a more positive spin on its oppres- stand by the people of Burma and keep sive rule and lack of democratic legit- I urge my colleagues to support this the pressure on the military regime to: important legislation and vote yes on imacy in the eyes of its people and the end violations of internationally recog- international community. the motion to invoke cloture on the nized human rights; release all polit- motion to proceed. Again, nothing changed. ical prisoners; allow freedom of speech The new constitution was drafted in I yield the floor. and press; allow freedom of association; f secret and without the input of the permit the peaceful exercise of reli- democratic opposition led by Suu Kyi gion; and bring to a conclusion an MORNING BUSINESS and her National League for Democ- agreement between the military re- racy. gime and the National League for De- It was approved in an illegitimate REMEMBERING 9/11 mocracy and Burma’s ethnic minori- referendum held just days after Cy- ties on the restoration of a democratic Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, yester- clone Nargis devastated the country in government. day, Americans across the country May 2008 setting up elections which By every measure, the regime has gathered to remember the thousands of eventually took place in November failed to make progress in any of these innocent lives that were taken so cru- 2010. areas. elly and indiscriminately in the ter- It set aside 25 percent of the seats in We cannot reward the regime for rorist attacks on September 11, 2001. the new 440 seat House of Representa- 2,100 political prisoners, the use of Although a decade has passed, I vividly tives for the military. child soldiers or the persecution of eth- remember that tragic day. I was right That is in addition to the seats won nic minorities. We can’t reward the use here in Washington when American in the November, 2010 elections by the of rape as an instrument of war or the Airlines flight 77 struck the Pentagon. Union Solidarity and Development continued use of torture. And we can’t It was a defining moment for our coun- Party, which was founded by the mili- reward the use of forced labor or the try. Congress acted swiftly to create a tary junta’s Prime Minister Thein Sein wholesale displacement of civilians. fund to aid victims of the attacks, and and 22 of his fellow cabinet members Until the regime changes its behavior we worked in a bipartisan manner to who resigned from the army to form a and embraces positive, democratic update our laws to counter these new so-called ‘‘civilian’’ political party. change, we have no choice but to press enemies. In the years since September The constitution barred Suu Kyi on with the import ban as a part of a 11, 2001, the threat that violent extrem- from running in the parliamentary strong sanctions program. ists pose to America has endured, if not elections. This must include tough banking increased. Fortunately, the increased And it forced the National League for sanctions. attention to preventing terrorist at- Democracy to shut its doors because it I would like to take this opportunity tacks by both the Bush and Obama ad- would not kick Suu Kyi out of the to once again urge the administration ministrations has prevented another party. to put additional pressure on the ruling large scale attack, and foiled numerous It should come as no surprise that military junta by exercising the au- plots. the military-backed party won nearly thority for additional banking sanc- As we remember the victims of the 80 percent of the seats in the new par- tions on its leaders and followers as September 11 attacks, and the soldiers liament. mandated by section 5 of the Block and National Guard members who we In addition to preventing Suu Kyi Burmese Junta’s Anti-Democratic Ef- have lost in the wars in Iraq and Af- and the National League for Democ- forts Act. ghanistan, we should also reflect on racy from competing in the elections, Some of my colleagues may be con- the lessons we have learned. In the the regime ensured that no inter- cerned about the effectiveness of the aftermath of this tragedy, it became national monitors would oversee the import ban and other sanctions on clear that turf battles between Federal elections and journalists would be pro- Burma and the impact on the people of law enforcement and intelligence agen- hibited from covering the election from Burma. cies, and a resulting lack of informa- inside Burma. I understand their concerns. I am dis- tion sharing between these agencies, President Obama correctly stated appointed that we have not seen more contributed to the failures that al- that the elections ‘‘were neither free progress towards freedom and democ- lowed the hijackers to enter the coun- nor fair, and failed to meet any of the racy in Burma. try and evade authorities. In addition,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:50 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE6.002 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5491 the Federal Bureau of Investigation, his victims back, we hope that it may been perfect. In 2009, fourteen service- FBI, possessed deficient and outdated help bring closure to all those who still members were killed in attacks on technology. It suffered from a woeful grieve over their loss. The hard work of military facilities in Little Rock, AR, lack of skilled translators in key lan- our brave American service members, and Fort Hood, TX. Christmas Day 2009 guages, and did not have sufficient who have sacrificed so much, made this brought the attempted bombing of an numbers of counterterrorism analysts mission a success for the benefit of an airplane over the skies of Detroit, an to swiftly absorb and comprehend in- entire country. attack that if successful would likely telligence information. Each of these As we commemorate the sacrifices of have killed, at a minimum, all 289 peo- factors contributed to the Govern- so many that took place 10 years ago ple on board. A few months later, dis- ment’s failure to connect the dots prior and in the wars since, we must con- aster was averted in Times Square only to the attacks. tinue to dedicate ourselves to uphold- because explosives inside a vehicle Faced with these issues and a new ing and strengthening the principles failed to ignite. type of threat, our law enforcement and values that define our democratic Our successes and failures since 9/11 and intelligence agencies were forced Nation. That is what distinguishes us can teach us a lot about what we are to adapt. Over the past decade, I have from those who attacked us on Sep- doing right and where we must do bet- worked to ensure that our Federal tember 11, 2001, it is what ultimately ter. First and foremost, we must all re- agencies have the tools they need to enable us to defeat them, and it is what main vigilant. I have heard it repeated make our borders more secure, improve people around the world expect from in recent months, especially since the our intelligence gathering, track down us. death of Osama bin Laden, that al- terrorists, and bring them to justice. Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, Qaida has been marginalized and they Having expedited the hiring of trans- throughout this past week, Americans are not the threat they once were. In lators and armed with upgraded tech- are observing the 10th anniversary of certain respects, this is accurate, but nology, the FBI can now operate and the September 11 terrorist attacks on as we saw just this past weekend with communicate more efficiently. I have our Nation. As we have properly done the heightened concern that al-Qaida also supported efforts to refine govern- so many times since that horrific day, operatives would attack New York City ment surveillance authority to allow we remember and honor the innocent or Washington, DC, al-Qaida remains a agencies to gather the information who perished in the Twin Towers, at threat. We must also remember that they need to prevent additional at- the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, PA. al-Qaida has many facets and none of tacks. We remember and honor the many them are benign. We know that al- However, along with these expanded brave men and women who have sac- Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula today authorities, I have also worked to in- rificed their lives to defend this great represents the biggest threat to our clude essential oversight and account- country, from the heroes of flight 93, to homeland and they are continually ability measures to ensure that these the first responders and members of seeking new recruits, especially among new powers do not go unchecked. The our military and intelligence commu- our own citizens and former Guanta- most intrusive surveillance authorities nity. We share in the grief still endured namo detainees. Their new status of the USA PATRIOT Act are subject by so many families whose lives were manifested itself with the Christmas to sunsets, which require Congress to permanently changed by this attack, Day bombing attempt, for which they revisit how the authorities have been and we resolve that their sacrifices will immediately claimed responsibility. used. Combined with inspector general not be in vain. Our country faces many different audits and public reporting require- In the wake of 9/11, one question has threats, from terrorism to hostile na- ments, the American people and Con- been asked repeatedly, but has yet to tion states to cyber attacks. We cannot gress can regularly scrutinize the use be answered completely: how can we afford to grow complacent or undo the of these surveillance tools. The impor- better protect our homeland from an- progress we have made. I have heard tance of oversight and supervision of other attack? As with so many difficult too often that the intelligence commu- Government powers to protect civil lib- questions, finding an answer must nity ‘‘can live with’’ changes to the erties was important before September begin with the acknowledgment that PATRIOT Act, the FISA Amendments 11, 2001, and even more critical after. something went terribly wrong. Many Act, or other classified authorities that While I firmly believe in keeping our experts, within and outside the govern- are vital to preventing terrorist at- Nation safe, relinquishing our freedoms ment, have studied the intelligence tacks. Prior to 9/11, we forced the intel- and values will only weaken our ability failures leading up to 9/11. Certainly, ligence community to ‘‘live with’’ to fight terrorism. there were clear warnings that our na- many unnecessary restrictions and I Ten years after September 11, 2001, tional security was at risk, including believe that is a gamble we can no the ability of our intelligence commu- the first World Trade Center attack, longer afford to take. nity to collect and analyze information the East Africa Embassy bombings, Second, we must ensure that the has drastically improved. However, de- and the attack on the USS Cole. We all same mistakes that contributed to the spite these improvements, we have vast know those warnings were not heeded, September 11 attacks are not repeated. amounts of information that can be- mistakes were made, intelligence was Following the failed Christmas Day at- come overwhelming and lead to lapses not connected as it should have been, tack, the Senate Intelligence Com- in national security, such as the shoot- and our policies simply did not reflect mittee conducted an in-depth review to ings at Fort Hood and the attempted the serious threat we were, and indeed determine what intelligence there was Christmas Day bombing in 2009. As still are, facing. leading up to the attack. The com- chairman of the Senate Judiciary Com- We often hear that, as a government, mittee concluded that there were sys- mittee, I remain committed to ensur- we have made a lot of progress in pre- temic breakdowns across the intel- ing that we continue to adapt and re- venting another attack. The operation ligence community that contributed to spond to evolving threats in order to that killed Osama bin Laden showcased the failure to identify the threat posed keep this country safe from another the progress that our military and in- by the Christmas Day bomber. Senator terrorist attack, while upholding the telligence community have made in BURR and I submitted additional views rule of law and protecting critical civil working together to neutralize terror- to the report noting that some of the liberties and privacy protections. ists. Just as the disruption of the plot very same intelligence failures identi- Although some of the national secu- to attack the New York subway system fied by the committee were also cited rity policies and tactics of the past in 2009 demonstrated the continuing as failures leading up to 9/11, including decade have caused divisiveness and transformation of the Federal Bureau a lack of aggressive analysis and insuf- controversy, President Obama deliv- of Investigation from a criminally-fo- ficient technology to facilitate sharing ered news on May 1, in which all Amer- cused law enforcement agency to a full and analysis of information. icans could take comfort. Justice had member of the intelligence commu- Compounding our concerns was the finally been served to Osama bin Laden nity. fact that the National Counterterror- for his atrocities. While the death of But, our record in preventing ter- ism Center, NCTC, created in response Osama bin Laden will never bring all of rorist attacks here at home has not to 9/11, still did not seem to understand

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But regard- port, NCTC has taken concrete steps less of whether Guantanamo or another ferent phases, pre-9/11 and post-9/11. towards meeting this responsibility facility outside the United States is se- They made us more aware of the and I am committed to ensuring they lected, it is well past time for the threats that we face as a nation, and continue on this path. President to come up with a long-term they woke us up to the cold reality I am also committed to ensuring that detention policy that allows for full that the things we hold most dear as we do not retreat from the progress and effective intelligence collection. Americans are the very things that made in improving information shar- Many of my colleagues and I have been make us a target for terrorism. ing. Following 9/11 there were con- asking for this policy, with no success. However, these attacks and our col- certed efforts to remove stovepipes Quite simply, our intelligence commu- lective response had a much deeper, within the intelligence community and nity cannot afford further delays. Con- more profound impact than that—they get the information to analysts who gress must stand ready to pass legisla- brought us together in a way that needed it. Unfortunately, some of the tion that ensures our intelligence in- nothing else has since the Second old tendencies to restrict intelligence terrogations of suspected terrorists are World War, and they underscored the are recurring, particularly amid con- not cut short because of arbitrary same spirit that has characterized our cerns about Wikileaks. I share the timelines or potential criminal pro- anger about the many leaks of classi- Nation and its citizens since America’s ceedings. founding. It is this spirit that truly fied information that have jeopardized Congress must also make permanent successful intelligence programs, such the remaining provisions in the USA sets America apart and makes us as the Terrorist Surveillance Program PATRIOT Act and the Foreign Intel- unique. It is a sense of perseverance and the CIA’s interrogation program. ligence Surveillance Act that are sub- and determination, a loyalty to our fel- But we must be careful not to over- ject to sunsets. Continually revisiting low Americans, and the willingness to react by restricting access to informa- these laws because of arbitrary sunsets risk it all for what we believe in. This tion that analysts need to do their does not facilitate oversight, especially spirit was forged in the fires of revolu- jobs. when we know that there have been no tion, grew strong in the face of adver- Third, our policies and laws must intentional abuses of these authorities. sity, and has defined the character of promote effective intelligence collec- Moreover, each time we get into a pub- our Nation since its inception. tion, specifically with respect to de- lic debate about how some of our most These attacks were not just directed tainees and foreign intelligence sur- sensitive intelligence collection au- at buildings and people. They were veillance laws. Since the President or- thorities are used, our enemies learn meant to hit us at our core, to attack dered the closure of the detention facil- that much more about our methods. our very way of life and everything we ity at Guantanamo Bay in January We know they pay attention to our stand for. They sought to instill fear 2009, our nation has been without a laws and readjust their own commu- and doubt in us, but they failed. They clear policy for detaining suspected nication methods in order to defeat our sought to intimidate us and disrupt our terrorists. Without such a policy, in- surveillance. This makes the intel- communities, but they failed. What cluding one that identifies a facility ligence community’s job that much they did was bind us together in a uni- for holding terrorists captured outside harder. We cannot expect intelligence fied front to stand up to these injus- Afghanistan, the intelligence commu- analysts to put together vital pieces of tices and push forward with the same nity’s ability to conduct intelligence information if we do not collect the in- spirit and character that the terrorists interrogations is being severely lim- formation in the first place. It is time sought to destroy. We stood together, ited. I recognize that there is no one- for Congress to give them permanent size-fits-all solution for handling ter- and in one collective voice said, ‘‘We tools to do their jobs. will not be intimidated, and we will not rorists, but our detention policies must Our Nation, our families, and our foster full intelligence collection, be- communities have suffered tremen- be held down. We are Americans, and fore any prosecution begins. Yet our dously because of the September 11 ter- we stand together.’’ default seems to be that terrorists, rorist attacks. We must not forget that Ten years have passed since that such as the Christmas Day bomber, suffering, nor should we ever lose sight fateful September morning, and not an should be treated like ordinary crimi- of the failures that prevented us from American alive at the time will ever nals, given their Miranda rights, and averting this tragedy in the first place. forget the horrors of that day. Those prosecuted in Federal court, with all We must remain vigilant. Our Nation is whom we lost will remain in our hearts the protections enjoyed by criminal de- fortunate to be blessed with out- forever, and images of the aftermath fendants. This means the opportunity standing men and women in the armed are permanently engrained in our for any interrogation, much less one forces and our intelligence community memories. We came together to cope that allows for in-depth intelligence who serve tirelessly to protect and de- with a national tragedy and were re- questions, may be very short lived. fend us, wherever the threat. We owe minded not of those things that divide The bottom line is that the intel- them our thanks and our support. As us, but of those things that unify us. In ligence community cannot conduct ef- we remember those who have sacrificed the wake of tragedy, we found hope. fective interrogations without an es- so much in this fight against ter- Though a decade has passed since tablished policy that includes a place rorism, we must resolve to do all that then, I urge all Americans to look back for those interrogations to occur. is possible to protect and preserve our While the administration maintains its great Nation and our way of life. to the days and weeks that followed 9/ intent to close Guantanamo Bay, I be- Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I rise 11 and remember that sense of unity lieve the facility there which I have today to recognize the 10th anniversary and patriotism that was so prevalent. visited and found to be impressive re- of September 11, 2001. Though it is our diversity and dif- mains the best option for holding ter- This year, like every year that has ferences that, in part, make us such a rorists, like Ahmed Abdulkadir passed since, our nation reflects back great and unique Nation, it is our com- Warsame, captured off the coast of on the horrific attacks that cost the mon bonds that make us Americans. Yemen and transferred for prosecution lives of 2,977 men, women, and children Let us put our differences aside and after only 60 days of interrogation. in New York, Pennsylvania, and at the once again focus on those things that Many of my colleagues, as well as the Pentagon, and on the brave men and bind us, for we are all Americans, and American people, have made clear that women who have laid their lives down we will forever be one nation under bringing suspected terrorists into the since then in defense of the freedoms God.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:37 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G12SE6.001 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5493 HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES THIS has been to their adjustment to with. In the past two years we really did some great work. We’ve had economic devel- SPECIALIST DENNIS G. JENSEN and appreciation of the United States. Congratulations to THIS for Diplomats opment success with Grafton Cheese’s retail Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. and its volunteers around the world on store and brining in the Common Wealth Yo- President, I rise today to pay tribute gurt factory.’’ 50 years of service in advocating peace, SPC Dennis G. Jensen and his heroic Not only do those businesses provide good tolerance, and prosperity. service to our country. A member of paying jobs, they’re also using Vermont f based resources, Van Oot said. the South Dakota National Guard, Spc. ‘‘It really helps to fill the economic gaps,’’ Jensen was serving in support of Oper- TRIBUTE TO PETER VAN OOT he said. ‘‘Like in golf, we need to fill in the ation Enduring Freedom. On August 16, Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, it is a divots.’’ 2011, he died of injuries sustained as a Van Oot said there’s a lot of people who great pleasure to call the Senate’s at- have done and are doing what he does but result of a bridge construction accident tention to the economic development in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. urged younger people to get involved. contributions of Peter Van Oot, a ‘‘Brattleboro had always been known as a A 2009 graduate of Vermillion High friend and former member of my staff. community that had people who were in- School, SPC Jensen enlisted in the Na- Pete, a native of Westminster, VT, has volved in the economy, in rotary clubs and tional Guard’s 211th Engineer Company long served his community and our boards like the United Way,’’ he said. ‘‘But in May 2008. In May 2011, SPC Jensen now it’s much more difficult to get younger State with dedication and enthusiasm. business people involved in these types of ac- volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan Through his work with the Brattleboro with the National Guard’s 200th Engi- tivities.’’ Economic Development Credit Cor- He added that reaching out to young entre- neer Company. It is a special person poration board, and, more recently, the preneurs has already started to bear fruit. who is willing to deploy outside of his Green Mountain Economic Develop- ‘‘Look at what they’re doing with the unit; SPC Jensen’s courage and per- ment Corporation, Pete has worked BDCC small business competitions,’’ Van Oot sonal sacrifice is commendable. SPC said. ‘‘What a great way to get people in- tirelessly to create jobs and to promote volved.’’ Jensen’s service commendations in- our local economy. Named Volunteer of clude the National Defense Service Jeff Lewis, executive director of the the Year by the Northeast Economic Brattleboro Economic Development Credit Medal, Global ar on Terrorism Service Development Association, Pete was re- Corporation, said Van Oot was a champion of Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, cently recognized for his hard work, growing the local economy. NATO Medal, Armed Forces Reserve and I take this opportunity to offer ‘‘Pete worked tirelessly to promote eco- nomic development in southern Vermont Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and him my congratulations. I ask unani- the Army Service Ribbon. during his many years in Brattleboro,’’ mous consent that an August 8 article Lewis said. ‘‘His focus and leadership helped SPC Jensen will be remembered for highlighting his work, in the his selfless service to our country and the organization create dynamic strategy Brattleboro Reformer, be printed in the that addressed widespread economic decline his willingness to put the needs of oth- RECORD. in the region.’’ ers before his own. He will be deeply There being no objection, the mate- Lewis added that Van Oot transformed the missed by those who survive him: his rial was ordered to be printed in the board’s membership, created a robust public father Glenn Jensen, mother Christine policy, orchestrated annual plan reviews and RECORD as follows: Bestgen, and sister Melissa Jensen. developed a BDCC CEO council. LOCAL LAWYER RECOGNIZED FOR HIS SPC Jensen made the ultimate sac- ‘‘BDCC now annually exceeds its goals for COMMITMENT TO ECONOMIC GROWTH economic development and its own financial rifice for his soldiers and his country. [From the Brattleboro Reformer, Aug. 8, stability,’’ Lewis said. ‘‘Based on Pete’s Our Nation owes him a debt of grati- 2011] work with the board, BDCC is now leading a tude, and the best way to honor his life regional strategy project looking to address (By Josh Stilts) is to emulate his commitment to our long-term job and population loss, and the country. Mr. President, I join with all BRATTLEBORO.—Peter D. Van Oot’s said his prospective loss of the region’s largest em- vision of a healthy community starts with a South Dakotans in expressing my deep- ployer.’’ strong local economy. Because of this com- In the last couple of years Van Oot has est sympathy to the family and friends mitment and his unwavering focus, which he transitioned from his Brattleboro office to of SPC Dennis Jensen. He will be attributes to his father, Van Oot was named the firm’s Lebanon location, and it was there missed, but his service to our Nation Volunteer of the Year by the Northeast Eco- he got involved with another group, the will never be forgotten. nomic Development Association. Green Mountain Economic Development Cor- Without access to good paying, secure jobs, poration, which is similarly focused on cre- f the education system falters and it can eas- ating community through jobs. THIS FOR DIPLOMATS ily lead to social injustice, he said. ‘‘Pete has brought that same deep level of ‘‘When mom and dad don’t have a job any- commitment to his role on the board at Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I would more, bad things can happen,’’ he said. GMEDC (that he had in Brattleboro),’’ said like to congratulate THIS for Dip- That’s why in his 20s, Van Oot dedicated Joan Goldstein, the group’s executive direc- lomats of Washington, DC, on its 50th his spare time to establishing outlets for tor. ‘‘Leadership of this type ought to be rec- anniversary. Established in 1961, and businesses to grow and to figure out ways to ognized and I am pleased that NEDA saw it formerly known as The Hospitality and draw large employers to the area. the same way we did.’’ Van Oot grew up in Westminster and said Van Oot will be presented his award at the Information Service, THIS has wel- NED’s annual meeting on Oct. 24 at the Sher- comed diplomats and their families he can remember when there were plenty of jobs and how much happier the residents aton Hotel in Burlington. from around the world to the Nation’s seemed. After earning his law degree, he re- f Capital. Understanding the power of turned to the area and began working at exchange, THIS continues to provide Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC and nearly si- NATIONAL FETAL ALCOHOL SPEC- enriching educational, informational multaneously started volunteering on the TRUM DISORDERS AWARENESS and cultural experiences. United Way of Windham County board. DAY In the past year, THIS’ 300 volunteers ‘‘I realized quickly that if we didn’t work Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. donated 20,000 hours to provide 65 pro- to shore up the Windham County economy, President, today I rise to recognize grams and 208 language and cultural all the organizations would be for naught,’’ September 9, 2011, as National Fetal Van Oot said. ‘‘Without good-paying jobs and exchanges with 1734 diplomats. Pro- a solid local economy you lose the base of Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness grams included seminars on American the community.’’ Day. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, government; visits to the Supreme As unemployment rises, the strains on or- FASD, is an umbrella term describing Court, White House, Pentagon, Library ganizations such as the United Way and the varied range of alcohol-related of Congress, private art collections, Youth Services becomes almost too much, he birth defects that may result from the performances at the Kennedy Center, said. use of alcohol during pregnancy. The as well as a Sports in America series. About a decade ago he shifted his focus and effects of this disorder may involve Language conversation groups included began serving on the Brattleboro Economic mental, behavioral, and/or learning dis- Development Credit Corporation board. Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japa- ‘‘My interest really became how do we abilities. FASD is the leading known nese, Spanish, Turkish, and English. bring jobs to the area to fulfill the ones that cause of preventable cognitive impair- Diplomats and their families from all left and bolster the economy,’’ Van Oot said. ment in America. It is estimated FASD over the world speak of how important ‘‘It was a fantastic organization to work effects 1 in 100 live births each year.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:08 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE6.006 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 12, 2011 Unfortunately, my State of South the national average. These statistics grams for health care professionals are Dakota suffers from one of the highest place South Dakota among a group of needed to foster the development and incidences of FASDs in the Nation. Western States that consistently has a implementation of evidence-based and While I applaud the ongoing efforts of higher rate of suicide than the rest of emerging best practices in the preven- local organizations, State governments the country. tion of suicide. and federal agencies to address the Youth suicide among American Indi- National Suicide Prevention Week public health threat of FASD, I con- ans in South Dakota is of particular and World Suicide Prevention Day are tinue to have great concern about this concern. The suicide rate for American reminders that suicide is a preventable disorder’s impact in South Dakota and Indians ages 15 to 34 is more than two cause of premature death that tears across the country. times higher than the national average families and communities apart, and We must move past the stigma of and is the second leading cause of more can be done to prevent these this devastating disease to truly help death for this age group. The suicide tragedies. Each day, families and com- those and their families who are af- rate for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe is munities across the Nation suffer dev- fected by FASD get the health, edu- among the highest in the world. The astating losses as a result of suicide. It cation, counseling and support services loss of young people to suicide is a real is estimated that for each suicide, they need and deserve. We must also crisis. On American Indian reserva- seven other lives are altered forever. address the tragedy of FASD at the tions in South Dakota, I have seen the Every year, approximately 200,000 peo- source, by increasing awareness that catastrophic ripple effect that one sui- ple become survivors due to this tragic any amount of alcohol during preg- cide can have. Given the alarming oc- loss of life. Many suicide survivors are nancy can have heartbreaking, lifelong currence of ‘‘suicide clusters’’ and imi- left devastated, confused and weakened effects. Education and outreach efforts tative deaths that have occurred in In- by their loss. Friends and family often must continue their focus of ensuring dian country in the past, it is impera- experience depression, guilt, shock and this message is understood by all tive to provide support for those at anger. Unfortunately, there remains a women of child-bearing age and ensur- risk. stigma surrounding suicide and mental ing access to treatment and counseling Substance abuse and violence, two illness, and victims often shoulder services for those at risk of substance accepted risk factors for suicide, are some of the blame. abuse. common on the reservation, and tribe I appreciate this opportunity to in- One of the most distressing facts re- members also face extreme poverty and crease awareness about the destructive garding FASD is that it is entirely pre- geographic isolation. During the past impact of suicide on America’s families ventable. I have joined my colleagues few years, I have been encouraged by and communities and to raise aware- in the Senate to introduce and pass a the increased recognition of the need ness about the urgent need for an effec- resolution designating September 9, for suicide prevention programs in trib- tive national suicide prevention strat- 2011 as National FASD Awareness Day. al areas. Tribes now have more access egy to help communities prevent fu- It is my hope these efforts progress to- to funds that will aid in the building of ture losses of life. suicide prevention programs. However, wards global awareness of FASD and f an end to this destructive disease. we must continue to provide tribes ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS f with the resources they need to imple- ment culturally sensitive suicide pre- NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION vention programs. It is critical to TRIBUTE TO GARY SONSTENG WEEK AND WORLD SUICIDE PRE- strengthen the social fabric to help im- VENTION DAY prove mental health. Youth suicide ∑ Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, today I Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. prevention programs have helped honor Gary Sonsteng and his service to President, I rise today to recognize the bridge this service gap, but further in- the United States of America during 37th annual National Suicide Preven- vestments are necessary to sustain and the Vietnam war. tion Week, which began on September 4 expand these efforts. Decreasing the Gary enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the and culminated with World Suicide number of suicides in Indian country age of 17. Prevention Day on September 10. I will require increased community As a boatswain mate second class, take this opportunity to reflect on the awareness, developing effective preven- Gary was assigned to the U.S.S. destructive effects of suicide on fami- tion and intervention methods, and en- Talladega for several years. After a lies and communities and to raise hancing access to mental health serv- stint in Japan, Gary served on patrol awareness about the need for an effec- ice providers. boats in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam tive national suicide prevention strat- Studies indicate the best way to pre- for a little over a year. egy to help communities address this vent suicide is through early recogni- In 1971, after 6 years of wartime serv- serious public mental health threat. tion and treatment of depression and ice, Gary quietly returned to his home Suicide is a major cause of premature other psychiatric illnesses. Depression in Butte, MT, where he worked as a death, and we must do more to prevent goes unrecognized in half of the general miner and a truck driver for more than it. population and in 80 percent of seniors. 30 years. The statistics about suicide are deep- Over 90 percent of suicide victims have Gary is a modest man. He never ly concerning. In our Nation, suicide is a significant psychiatric illness at the asked for recognition for his service in the 11th leading cause of death for all time of their death. These are often Vietnam. And through all these years, ages. Among young adults ages 15 undiagnosed, untreated, or both. that recognition of his valor and serv- through 24, there are approximately 100 Furthermore, it is necessary to ac- ice slipped through the cracks. to 200 attempts for every completed knowledge the obstacles that individ- In working with my office, we discov- suicide. Suicide takes the lives of ap- uals at risk of suicide face in accessing ered that Gary never received the med- proximately 30,000 Americans each treatment. Lack of insurance coverage, als he earned decades ago. Gary insists year, and a person dies by suicide al- limited access to affordable mental his service was, quote, ‘‘nothing ex- most every 15 minutes. Our Nation’s health care, as well as cultural stigmas traordinary.’’ I, along with millions of veterans account for 20 percent of sui- and myths about suicide pose signifi- Americans and the U.S. military, see it cides and the Army recently suffered a cant barriers to treatment. A serious differently. record number of suicides this past effort to prevent suicide must break Last month, I had the honor of pre- July. down those barriers and expand access senting Gary Sonsteng with a Combat In my State of South Dakota, suicide to mental health services nationwide, Action Ribbon, and a Navy Commenda- is the fourth-leading cause of death with a special focus on increased men- tion Medal with a Combat Valor De- among all South Dakotans and the sec- tal health awareness and improving vice. This Navy Commendation Medal ond-leading cause of death for adoles- prevention and early intervention is reserved for ‘‘sustained acts of her- cents and young adults between the methods. In addition, investments in oism or meritorious service.’’ ages of 10 and 24. The rate of youth sui- tools to evaluate intervention and pre- It was also my honor to present Gary cide in my State is over three times vention methods and training pro- a Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, an

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:37 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G12SE6.021 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5495 award earned for displaying gallantry ice so prevalent throughout our great ing for work, and by reforming the sys- and determination under extremely State of South Dakota.∑ tem with training programs that build difficult and hazardous conditions. f real skills, connect to real jobs, and Last month I also presented to Gary: help the long-term unemployed. It bans A Vietnam Service Medal with one sil- LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL ENTI- employers from discriminating against ver star and four bronze stars, the TLED THE ‘‘AMERICAN JOBS the unemployed when hiring, and pro- Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, and ACT’’—PM 20 vides a new tax credit to employers the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- hiring workers who have been out of a Device and Discharge Button. fore the Senate the following message job for over 6 months. And, it expands These six medals are a long overdue from the President of the United job opportunities for hundreds of thou- addition to the prestigious medals States, together with an accompanying sands of low-income youth and adults Gary has already received for his serv- report; which was referred to the Com- through a new Pathways Back to Work ice to America: the National Defense mittee on Finance: Fund that supports summer and year Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit round jobs for youth; innovative new Commendation Ribbon with one silver To the Congress of the United States: job training programs to connect low- star, and the Naval Reserve Meri- Today, I am pleased to submit to the income workers to jobs quickly; and torious Service Medal. Congress the enclosed legislative pro- successful programs to encourage em- All of these medals are presented on posal, the ‘‘American Jobs Act of 2011,’’ ployers to bring on disadvantaged behalf of a grateful nation. They may together with a section-by-section workers. be small tokens, but they are powerful analysis of the legislation. Lastly, this legislation is fully paid symbols of true heroism. Sacrifice. And The American people understand for. The legislation includes specific dedication to service. that the economic crisis and the deep offsets to close corporate tax loopholes Gary, I join all Montanans and all recession were not created overnight and asks the wealthiest Americans to Americans in saying thank you.∑ and will not be solved overnight. The pay their fair share that more than economic security of the middle class f cover the cost of the jobs measures. has been under attack for decades. The legislation also increases the def- RECOGNIZING RAVEN-AEROSTAR That is why I believe we need to do EMPLOYEES icit reduction target for the Joint more than just recover from this eco- Committee by the amount of the cost ∑ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. nomic crisis—we need to rebuild the of the jobs package and specifies that, President, I wish to commend the team economy the American way, based on if the Committee reaches that higher at Raven-Aerostar of Sioux Falls, SD, balance, fairness, and the same set of target, then their measures would re- for their service and dedication to ex- rules for everyone from Wall Street to place and turn off the specific offsets in cellence in supporting Operation En- Main Street. We can work together to this legislation. during Freedom in Afghanistan. create the jobs of the future by helping I urge the prompt and favorable con- Aerostar employees have designed, small business entrepreneurs, by in- sideration of this proposal. vesting in education, and by making built, and serviced tethered aerostats BARACK OBAMA. for the U.S. military’s Persistent things the world buys. THE WHITE HOUSE, September 12, 2011. Ground Surveillance System, PGSS, To create jobs, I am submitting the since its inception less than 2 years American Jobs Act of 2011—nearly all f ago, rapidly fielding the first systems of which is made up of the kinds of pro- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE for use in the protection of U.S. and co- posals supported by both Republicans alition troops. This summer, Aerostar and Democrats, and that the Congress At 2:50 p.m., a message from the deployed three of their own employees should pass right away to get the econ- House of Representatives, delivered by to Afghanistan to provide technical omy moving now. The purpose of the Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, support and analysis of current aero- American Jobs Act of 2011 is simple: announced that the House has passed stat systems. Pat Thies, Walter put more people back to work and put the following bill, in which it requests Halbleib, and Ryan Casey recently re- more money in the pockets of working the concurrence of the Senate: turned safely to South Dakota after Americans. And it will do so without H.R. 1892. An act to authorize appropria- having traveled to numerous remote adding a dime to the deficit. tions for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and Forward Operating Bases throughout First, the American Jobs Act of 2011 intelligence-related activities of the United the war zone. During their 6-week mis- provides a tax cut for small businesses, States Government, and the Central Intel- sion they traversed Afghanistan with to help them hire and expand now, and ligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. U.S. and coalition forces via fixed-wing an additional tax cut to any business aircraft, helicopter, and ground con- that hires or increases wages. In addi- ENROLLED BILL SIGNED voy. Their mission was an immediate tion, the American Jobs Act of 2011 At 4:08 p.m., a message from the success as they offered real-time, on- puts more money in the pockets of House of Representatives, delivered by site technical expertise to PGSS opera- working and middle class Americans by Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, tors and maintenance personnel. In ad- cutting in half the payroll tax that announced that the Speaker has signed dition, they were able to provide in- comes out of the paycheck of every the following enrolled bill: stant recommendations to Aerostar en- worker, saving typical families an av- H.R. 1249. An act to amend title 35, United gineers in Sioux Falls for improved de- erage of $1,500 a year. States Code, to provide for patent reform. signs and processes. Second, the American Jobs Act of The enrolled bill was subsequently Raven-Aerostar is a proven manufac- 2011 puts more people back to work, in- signed by the President pro tempore turer of high-performance tethered aer- cluding teachers laid off by State budg- (Mr. INOUYE). ostat systems used in persistent sur- et cuts, first responders and veterans f veillance and communication relays. In coming back from Iraq and Afghani- Afghanistan, these lighter-than-air stan, and construction workers repair- MEASURES PLACED ON THE blimps hover above military outposts ing crumbling bridges, roads and more CALENDAR in hostile areas and provide continuous than 35,000 schools, with projects cho- The following bill was read the first imagery used in the detection of im- sen by need and impact, not earmarks and second times by unanimous con- provised explosive devices, IEDs, and and politics. It will repair and refur- sent, and placed on the calendar: other insurgent activity. Ultimately, bish hundreds of thousands of fore- Aerostar’s products save lives, while closed homes and businesses in commu- H.R. 1892. An act to authorize appropria- nities across the country. tions for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and also saving money for U.S. taxpayers. intelligence-related activities of the United I applaud Pat, Walter, and Ryan on a Third, the American Jobs Act of 2011 States Government, the Community Man- job well done, and for their dedication. helps out-of-work Americans by ex- agement Account, and the Central Intel- They and their fellow Aerostar employ- tending unemployment benefits to help ligence Agency Retirement and Disability ees represent the commitment to serv- them support their families while look- System, and for other purposes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:50 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE6.008 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 12, 2011 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER EC–3106. A communication from the Direc- porting Temporary Amendment Act of 2011’’; COMMUNICATIONS tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to the Committee on Homeland Security and Office of Policy, Environmental Protection Governmental Affairs. The following communications were Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–3115. A communication from the Sec- laid before the Senate, together with report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interim Final De- retary to the Council of the District of Co- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- termination to Stay and Defer Sanctions, lumbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- uments, and were referred as indicated: San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution port on Council Resolution 19–144 ‘‘Transfers EC–3098. A communication from the Direc- Control District’’ (FRL No. 9462–1) received of Jurisdiction over Portions of Reservation tor of the Regulatory Management Division, in the Office of the President of the Senate 470 and Lot 811 in Square 1759 Approval Reso- Office of Policy, Environmental Protection on September 7, 2011; to the Committee on lution of 2011’’; to the Committee on Home- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Environment and Public Works. land Security and Governmental Affairs. EC–3116. A communication from the Sec- report of a rule entitled ‘‘2,4–D; Pesticide EC–3107. A communication from the Direc- retary to the Council of the District of Co- Tolerances’’ (FRL No. 8881–7) received in the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, lumbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- Office of Policy, Environmental Protection port on Council Resolution 19–143 ‘‘Transfers tember 7, 2011; to the Committee on Agri- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Pro- of Jurisdiction over Portions of U.S. Res- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ervation 542 and Lot 09 in Square 1772 Ap- EC–3099. A communication from the Direc- mulgation of Air Quality Implementation proval Resolution of 2011’’; to the Committee tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Plan; Utah; Maintenance Plan for the 1-Hour on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Office of Policy, Environmental Protection Ozone Standard for Salt Lake County and fairs. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Davis County’’ (FRL No. 9460–6) received in EC–3117. A communication from the Execu- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Mandipropamid; the Office of the President of the Senate on tive Director, Christopher Columbus Fellow- Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemp- September 7, 2011; to the Committee on Envi- ship Foundation, transmitting, pursuant to tions’’ (FRL No. 8886–8) received in the Office ronment and Public Works. law, the General/Trust Fund Financial of the President of the Senate on September EC–3108. A communication from the Direc- Statements for fiscal year 2011; to the Com- 7, 2011; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- trition, and Forestry. Office of Policy, Environmental Protection mental Affairs. EC–3100. A communication from the Direc- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–3118. A communication from the Assist- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Pro- ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Office of Policy, Environmental Protection mulgation of Air Quality Implementation Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Plans; West Virginia; Revised Motor Vehicle ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Re- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Novaluron; Pes- Emission Budgets for the Charleston, Hun- port of the Attorney General to the Congress ticide Tolerances’’ (FRL No. 8882–1) received tington, Parkersburg, Weirton, and Wheeling of the United States on the Administration in the Office of the President of the Senate 8-Hour Ozone Maintenance Areas’’ (FRL No. of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of on September 7, 2011; to the Committee on 9462–6) received in the Office of the President 1938, as amended for the six months ending Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. of the Senate on September 7, 2011; to the December 31, 2010’’; to the Committee on the EC–3101. A communication from the Direc- Committee on Environment and Public Judiciary. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Works. EC–3119. A communication from the Senior Office of Policy, Environmental Protection EC–3109. A communication from the Direc- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tration, Department of Transportation, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Dicamba; Pesticide Office of Policy, Environmental Protection transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Tolerances’’ (FRL No. 8881–6) received in the Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision to the proach Procedures (180); Amdt. No. 3434’’ tember 7, 2011; to the Committee on Agri- California State Implementation Plan; Yolo- (RIN2120–AA65) received during recess of the culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Solano Air Quality Management District’’ Senate in the Office of the President of the EC–3102. A communication from the Direc- (FRL No. 9456–6) received in the Office of the Senate on August 3, 2011; to the Committee tor of the Regulatory Management Division, President of the Senate on September 7, 2011; on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Office of Policy, Environmental Protection to the Committee on Environment and Pub- EC–3120. A communication from the Senior Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the lic Works. Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Lipase, EC–3110. A communication from the Direc- tration, Department of Transportation, triacylglycerol; Exemption from the Re- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of quirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 8882–4) Office of Policy, Environmental Protection a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- received in the Office of the President of the Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the proach Procedures (25); Amdt. No. 3435’’ Senate on September 7, 2011; to the Com- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Designation of Haz- (RIN2120–AA65) received during recess of the mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- ardous Substances; Designation, Reportable Senate in the Office of the President of the estry. Quantities, and Notification’’ (FRL No. 9460– Senate on August 3, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3103. A communication from the Direc- 9) received in the Office of the President of EC–3121. A communication from the Senior tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the Senate on September 7, 2011; to the Com- Office of Policy, Environmental Protection Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- mittee on Environment and Public Works. tration, Department of Transportation, Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–3111. A communication from the Direc- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Chromobacterium tor of the Regulatory Management Division, a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- subtsugae strain PRAA4–1t; Exemption from Office of Policy, Environmental Protection proach Procedures; Amdt. No. 3439’’ the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the (RIN2120–AA65) received in the Office of the 8887–4) received in the Office of the President report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interim Final De- President of the Senate on September 6, 2011; of the Senate on September 7, 2011; to the termination to Stay and Defer Sanctions, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution and Transportation. Forestry. Control District’’ (FRL No. 9462–5) received EC–3122. A communication from the Senior EC–3104. A communication from the Direc- in the Office of the President of the Senate Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, on September 7, 2011; to the Committee on tration, Department of Transportation, Office of Policy, Environmental Protection Environment and Public Works. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–3112. A communication from the Sec- a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Flubendiamide; retary of Energy, transmitting a legislative proach Procedures; Amdt. No. 3438’’ Pesticide Tolerances; Technical Amend- proposal relative to eliminating the require- (RIN2120–AA65) received in the Office of the ment’’ (FRL No. 8870–8) received in the Office ment that the Department of Energy annu- President of the Senate on September 6, 2011; of the President of the Senate on September ally update workforce restructuring plans to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 7, 2011; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- for defense nuclear facilities, and submitting and Transportation. trition, and Forestry. these updates to Congress; to the Committee EC–3123. A communication from the Senior EC–3105. A communication from the Direc- on Armed Services. Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–3113. A communication from the Sec- tration, Department of Transportation, Office of Policy, Environmental Protection retary of Health and Human Services, trans- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a pe- a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Findings and Fail- tition to add workers from the General Elec- proach Procedures (253); Amdt. No. 3436’’ ure to Submit a Complete State Implemen- tric Co. in Evendale, Ohio, to the Special Ex- (RIN2120–AA65) received during recess of the tation Plan for Section 110(a) Pertaining to posure Cohort; to the Committee on Health, Senate in the Office of the President of the the 2006 Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate on August 4, 2011; to the Committee NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9460–4) received in the Of- EC–3114. A communication from the Chair- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–3124. A communication from the Senior tember 7, 2011; to the Committee on Environ- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- ment and Public Works. on D.C. Act 19–110 ‘‘Campaign Finance Re- tration, Department of Transportation,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:40 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE6.014 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5497 transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ating Limitations: Policy Memorandum’’ a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class D and a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- ((RIN2120–AA64) (ANE–2010–33.7–5A)) received E Airspace; Fort Huachuca’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) space; Fulton, MO’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket during recess of the Senate in the Office of (Docket No. FAA–2011–0359)) received during No. FAA–2011–0121)) received during recess of the President of the Senate on August 19, recess of the Senate in the Office of the the Senate in the Office of the President of 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, President of the Senate on August 4, 2011; to the Senate on August 3, 2011; to the Com- Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–3141. A communication from the Attor- Transportation. tation. ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- EC–3125. A communication from the Senior EC–3133. A communication from the Senior land Security, transmitting, pursuant to Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, Zone; Houma Navigation Canal, from Water- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of way Mile Markers 19.0 to 20.0, Southwest of a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- Bayou Plat, bank to bank, Terrebonne Par- Airspace; Hearne, TX’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) space; Ava, MO’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket ish, LA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– (Docket No. FAA–2011–0214)) received during No. FAA–2011–0122)) received during recess of 2011–0523)) received in the Office of the Presi- recess of the Senate in the Office of the the Senate in the Office of the President of dent of the Senate on September 7, 2011; to President of the Senate on August 3, 2011; to the Senate on August 3, 2011; to the Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation. Transportation. tation. EC–3142. A communication from the Attor- EC–3126. A communication from the Senior EC–3134. A communication from the Senior ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Zone; San Diego POPS Fireworks, San a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- Diego, CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. Airspace; Ranger, TX’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) space; Lakeland, FL’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) USCG–2011–0567)) received during recess of (Docket No. FAA–2010–1240)) received during (Docket No. FAA–2011–0005)) received during the Senate in the Office of the President of recess of the Senate in the Office of the recess of the Senate in the Office of the the Senate on August 31, 2011; to the Com- President of the Senate on August 3, 2011; to President of the Senate on August 4, 2011; to mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and tation. Transportation. Transportation. EC–3143. A communication from the Attor- EC–3127. A communication from the Senior EC–3135. A communication from the Senior ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Raritan a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Air- River, Arthur Kill and their Tributaries, Airspace; Nephi, UT’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Dock- space; Alturas, CA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket Staten Island, NY and Elizabeth, NJ’’ et No. FAA–2011–0184)) received during recess No. FAA–2011–0403)) received during recess of ((RIN1625–AA09) (Docket No. USCG–2010– of the Senate in the Office of the President the Senate in the Office of the President of 1117)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on August 4, 2011; to the Com- the Senate on August 4, 2011; to the Com- of the Senate on September 7, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation. tation. tation. EC–3144. A communication from the Attor- EC–3128. A communication from the Senior EC–3136. A communication from the Senior ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ‘‘Safety Zones; July Fireworks Displays and a rule entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Air- Swim Events in the Captain of the Port New Airspace; Kayenta, AZ’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) space; Glasgow, MT’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Dock- York Zone’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. (Docket No. FAA–2011–0393)) received during et No. FAA–2011–0362)) received during recess USCG–2011–0565)) received during recess of recess of the Senate in the Office of the of the Senate in the Office of the President the Senate in the Office of the President of President of the Senate on August 4, 2011; to of the Senate on August 4, 2011; to the Com- the Senate on August 31, 2011; to the Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation. tation. tation. EC–3129. A communication from the Senior EC–3137. A communication from the Senior EC–3145. A communication from the Attor- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ant to law, the report of a rule entitled a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Air- ‘‘Safety Zone; Fireworks within the Sector space; Grand Marals, MN’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) space; Forsyth, MT’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Dock- Boston Captain of the Port Zone’’ ((RIN1625– (Docket No. FAA–2011–0047)) received during et No. FAA–2011–0516)) received during recess AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011–0507)) received recess of the Senate in the Office of the of the Senate in the Office of the President during recess of the Senate in the Office of President of the Senate on August 3, 2011; to of the Senate on August 4, 2011; to the Com- the President of the Senate on August 31, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation. tation. Science, and Transportation. EC–3130. A communication from the Senior EC–3138. A communication from the Senior EC–3146. A communication from the Attor- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department tration, Department of Transportation, tration, Department of Transportation, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ant to law, the report of a rule entitled a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Class E Airspace; ‘‘Safety Zone; Truman-Hobbs Alteration of space; Hannibal, MO’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) Talkeetna, AK’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad Draw- (Docket No. FAA–2011–0046)) received during FAA–2011–0444)) received during recess of the bridge; Illinois River, Morris, Illinois’’ recess of the Senate in the Office of the Senate in the Office of the President of the ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG2011–0584)) President of the Senate on August 3, 2011; to Senate on August 3, 2011; to the Committee received during recess of the Senate in the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Office of the President of the Senate on Au- Transportation. EC–3139. A communication from the Senior gust 31, 2011; to the Committee on Com- EC–3131. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- merce, Science, and Transportation. Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation, EC–3147. A communication from the Senior tration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Class E Airspace; tration, Department of Transportation, a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- Yakutat, AK’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of space; Staunton, VA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) FAA–2011–0244)) received during recess of the a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Instrument Ap- (Docket No. FAA–2010–1285)) received during Senate in the Office of the President of the proach Procedures (6); Amdt. No. 3437’’ recess of the Senate in the Office of the Senate on August 19, 2011; to the Committee (RIN2120–AA65) received during recess of the President of the Senate on August 3, 2011; to on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate in the Office of the President of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–3140. A communication from the Senior Senate on August 4, 2011; to the Committee Transportation. Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3132. A communication from the Senior tration, Department of Transportation, EC–3148. A communication from the Senior Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- tration, Department of Transportation, a rule entitled ‘‘Aviation Fuel and Oil Oper- tration, Department of Transportation,

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A communication from the Senior of the Senate in the Office of the President the Senate in the Office of the President of Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- of the Senate on August 31, 2011; to the Com- the Senate on August 19, 2011; to the Com- tration, Department of Transportation, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tation. tation. a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class D and EC–3164. A communication from the Sat- EC–3149. A communication from the Senior Class E Airspace; Columbus Lawson AAF, ellite Division Chief, International Bureau, Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- GA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2011– Federal Communications Commission, trans- tration, Department of Transportation, 0012)) received during recess of the Senate in mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of the President of the Senate on entitled ‘‘The Establishment of Policies and a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; August 19, 2011; to the Committee on Com- Service Rules for the Broadcasting Satellite Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400 Series merce, Science, and Transportation. Service at the 17.3–17.7 GHz Frequency Band Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. EC–3157. A communication from the Senior and at the 17.7–17.8 GHz Frequency Band and FAA–2011–0718)) received in the Office of the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- at the 124.75–25.25 GHz Frequency Band Inter- President of the Senate on August 2, 2011; to tration, Department of Transportation, nationally . . . for the Satellite Services the Committee on Commerce, Science, and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Operating Bi–directionally in the 17.3–17.8 Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Part 95 Instrument Flight GHz Frequency Band’’ (IB Docket No. 06–123) EC–3150. A communication from the Senior Rules (30); Amdt. No. 495’’ (RIN2120–AA63) re- received during recess of the Senate in the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- ceived during recess of the Senate in the Of- Office of the President of the Senate on Au- tration, Department of Transportation, fice of the President of the Senate on August gust 8, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 4, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Science, and Transportation. EC–3165. A communication from the Dep- Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Se- EC–3158. A communication from the Senior uty Chief, Consumer and Governmental Af- ries Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- fairs Bureau, Federal Communications Com- FAA–2011–0257)) received during recess of the tration, Department of Transportation, mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Senate in the Office of the President of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Structure and Senate on August 2, 2011; to the Committee a rule entitled ‘‘Part 121—Activation of Ice Practices of the Video Relay Service Pro- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Protection’’ ((RIN2120–AJ43) (Docket No. gram’’ (CG Docket No. 10–51) received during EC–3151. A communication from the Senior FAA–2009–0675)) received in the Office of the recess of the Senate in the Office of the Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- President of the Senate on September 6, 2011; President of the Senate on August 8, 2011; to tration, Department of Transportation, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of and Transportation. Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; EC–3159. A communication from the Senior EC–3166. A communication from the Chief The Boeing Company Model 747 Airplanes Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- and Model 767 Airplanes Equipped with Gen- tration, Department of Transportation, tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to eral Electric Model CF6–80C2 or CF6–80A Se- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- ries Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. a rule entitled ‘‘Restrictions on Operators ment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allot- FAA–2008–0402)) received in the Office of the Employing Former Flight Standards Service ments, FM Broadcast Stations (Gearhart, President of the Senate on August 2, 2011; to Aviation Safety Inspectors’’ ((RIN2120–AJ36) Madras, and Manzanita, Oregon)’’ (MB Dock- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and (Docket No. FAA–2008–1154)) received during et No. 10–118) received during recess of the Transportation. recess of the Senate in the Office of the Senate in the Office of the President of the EC–3152. A communication from the Senior President of the Senate on August 25, 2011; to Senate on August 8, 2011; to the Committee Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tration, Department of Transportation, Transportation. EC–3167. A communication from the Chief transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–3160. A communication from the Chief of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; of Revenues and Receivables Group, Office of tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to SOCATA Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Dock- Managing Director—Financial Operations, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Television et No. FAA–2011–0530)) received in the Office Federal Communications Commission, trans- Broadcasting Services; Eau Claire, Wis- of the President of the Senate on September mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule consin’’ (MB Docket No. 11–100) received dur- 6, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, entitled ‘‘In the Matter of Assessment and ing recess of the Senate in the Office of the Science, and Transportation. Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal President of the Senate on August 8, 2011; to EC–3153. A communication from the Senior Year 2011’’ (MB Docket No. 11–76, FCC 11–114) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- received in the Office of the President of the Transportation. tration, Department of Transportation, Senate on September 6, 2011; to the Com- f transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; tation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X Air- EC–3161. A communication from the Dep- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– uty Bureau Chief of Staff, Public Safety and The following reports of committees 2011–0631)) received during recess of the Sen- Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Commu- were submitted: ate in the Office of the President of the Sen- nications Commission, transmitting, pursu- By Mr. HARKIN, from the Committee on ate on August 19, 2011; to the Committee on ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Im- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. plementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Inter- without amendment: EC–3154. A communication from the Senior operable Public Safety Network in the 700 S. 958. A bill to amend the Public Health Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- MHz Band’’ (FCC 11–113) received during re- Service Act to reauthorize the program of tration, Department of Transportation, cess of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- payments to children’s hospitals that oper- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of dent of the Senate on August 31, 2011; to the ate graduate medical education programs. a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Committee on Commerce, Science, and S. 1094. A bill to reauthorize the Com- Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models Transportation. bating Autism Act of 2006 (Public Law 109– 337, 337A (USAF 02B), 337B, 337C, 337D, 337E, EC–3162. A communication from the Chief, 416). T337E, 337F, T337F, 337G, T337G, M337B, Broadband Division, Federal Communica- f F337E, FT337E, F337F, FT337F, F337G, and tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to FT337GP Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Dock- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Facili- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND et No. FAA–2011–0450)) received during recess tating the Use of Microwave for Wireless JOINT RESOLUTIONS of the Senate in the Office of the President Backhaul and Other Uses and to Provide Ad- The following bills and joint resolu- of the Senate on August 19, 2011; to the Com- ditional Flexibility to Broadcast Auxiliary tions were introduced, read the first mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Service and Operational Fixed Microwave Li- and second times by unanimous con- tation. censes’’ (WT Docket No. 10–153, FCC 11–120) EC–3155. A communication from the Senior received during recess of the Senate in the sent, and referred as indicated: Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- Office of the President of the Senate on Au- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. tration, Department of Transportation, gust 19, 2011; to the Committee on Com- ALEXANDER, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of merce, Science, and Transportation. BLUNT, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. CHAMBLISS, a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; EC–3163. A communication from the Chief Mr. COATS, Mr. COBURN, Mr. CORNYN, Superior Air Parts and Lycoming Engines of Staff, Media Bureau, Federal Communica- Mr. HOEVEN, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. (Formerly Textron Lycoming) Fuel-Injected tions Commission, transmitting, pursuant to ISAKSON, Mr. KYL, Mr. MORAN, Mr. Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Leased THUNE, Mr. KIRK, and Mr. ROBERTS):

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S. 1538. A bill to provide for a time-out on S. 560 S. 1239 certain regulations, and for other purposes; At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the At the request of Mr. CASEY, the to the Committee on Homeland Security and name of the Senator from Rhode Island name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. Governmental Affairs. (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- INOUYE) was added as a cosponsor of S. By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. sponsor of S. 560, a bill to amend title MENENDEZ): 1239, a bill to provide for a medal of ap- S. 1539. A bill to provide Taiwan with criti- XVIII of the Social Security Act to de- propriate design to be awarded by the cally needed United States-built multirole liver a meaningful benefit and lower President to the memorials established fighter aircraft to strengthen its self-defense prescription drug prices under the at the 3 sites honoring the men and capability against the increasing military Medicare program. women who perished as a result of the threat from China; to the Committee on For- S. 576 terrorist attacks on the United States eign Relations. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the on September 11, 2001. By Mr. CASEY: S. 1540. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. S. 1301 enue Code of 1986 to allow credits for the pur- MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the chase of franchises by veterans; to the Com- S. 576, a bill to amend the Elementary name of the Senator from Louisiana mittee on Finance. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- By Mr. BENNET (for himself and Ms. improve standards for physical edu- sor of S. 1301, a bill to authorize appro- AYOTTE): cation. S. 1541. A bill to revise the Federal charter priations for fiscal years 2012 to 2015 for for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. to S. 633 the Trafficking Victims Protection Act reflect a change in eligibility requirements At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the of 2000, to enhance measures to combat for membership; to the Committee on the name of the Senator from West Vir- trafficking in persons, and for other Judiciary. ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- purposes. By Mr. BAUCUS (for himself and Mr. sponsor of S. 633, a bill to prevent fraud S. 1392 HATCH): in small business contracting, and for At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the S. 1542. A bill to amend part B of title IV other purposes. of the Social Security Act to extend the names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. child and family services program through S. 722 KIRK) and the Senator from Missouri fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes; to At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the (Mrs. MCCASKILL) were added as co- the Committee on Finance. name of the Senator from Missouri sponsors of S. 1392, a bill to provide ad- By Mr. AKAKA: (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor ditional time for the Administrator of S. 1543. A bill to amend chapters 83 and 84 of S. 722, a bill to strengthen and pro- the Environmental Protection Agency of title 5, United States Code, to address re- tect Medicare hospice programs. tirement for Pentagon Force Protection to issue achievable standards for indus- Agency officers; to the Committee on Home- S. 743 trial, commercial, and institutional land Security and Governmental Affairs. At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the boilers, process heaters, and inciner- By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. name of the Senator from Delaware ators, and for other purposes. TOOMEY): (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor S. 1438 S. 1544. A bill to amend the Securities Act of S. 743, a bill to amend chapter 23 of of 1933 to require the Securities and Ex- At the request of Mr. JOHNSON of Wis- title 5, United States Code, to clarify consin, the name of the Senator from change Commission to exempt a certain the disclosures of information pro- class of securities from such Act; to the Kansas (Mr. MORAN) was added as a co- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban tected from prohibited personnel prac- sponsor of S. 1438, a bill to provide that Affairs. tices, require a statement in nondisclo- no agency may take any significant sure policies, forms, and agreements f regulatory action until the unemploy- that such policies, forms, and agree- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS ment rate is equal to or less than 7.7 ments conform with certain disclosure percent. S. 164 protections, provide certain authority S. 1454 At the request of Mr. BROWN of Mas- for the Special Counsel, and for other At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the sachusetts, the name of the Senator purposes. name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. from Ohio (Mr. PORTMAN) was added as S. 805 HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. a cosponsor of S. 164, a bill to repeal At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the 1454, a bill to amend title XVIII of the the imposition of withholding on cer- name of the Senator from Missouri Social Security Act to provide for ex- tain payments made to vendors by gov- (Mrs. MCCASKILL) was added as a co- tended months of Medicare coverage of ernment entities. sponsor of S. 805, a bill to amend the immunosuppressive drugs for kidney S. 227 Consolidated Farm and Rural Develop- transplant patients and other renal di- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the ment Act to improve the business and alysis provisions. name of the Senator from Delaware industry direct and guaranteed loan S. 1465 (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor program of the Department of Agri- of S. 227, a bill to amend title XVIII of culture. At the request of Mr. REED, the name the Social Security Act to ensure more S. 847 of the Senator from New York (Mrs. timely access to home health services At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, GILLIBRAND) was added as a cosponsor for Medicare beneficiaries under the the names of the Senator from of S. 1465, a bill to authorize a pilot Medicare program. Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) and the Senator program on enhancements of Depart- ment of Defense efforts on mental S. 265 from Connecticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) health in the National Guard and Re- At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the were added as cosponsors of S. 847, a name of the Senator from South Da- bill to amend the Toxic Substances serves through community partner- ships, and for other purposes. kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- Control Act to ensure that risks from sponsor of S. 265, a bill to authorize the chemicals are adequately understood S. 1467 acquisition of core battlefield land at and managed, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the Champion Hill, Port Gibson, and Ray- S. 866 name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. mond for addition to Vicksburg Na- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. tional Military Park. name of the Senator from Pennsyl- 1467, a bill to amend the Patient Pro- S. 504 vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- tection and Affordable Care Act to pro- At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the sponsor of S. 866, a bill to amend title tect rights of conscience with regard to name of the Senator from North Caro- 10, United States Code, to modify the requirements for coverage of specific lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- per-fiscal year calculation of days of items and services. sor of S. 504, a bill to preserve and pro- certain active duty or active service S. 1506 tect the free choice of individual em- used to reduce the minimum age at At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the ployees to form, join, or assist labor or- which a member of a reserve compo- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. ganizations, or to refrain from such ac- nent of the uniformed services may re- NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. tivities. tire for non-regular service. 1506, a bill to prevent the Secretary of

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This timeout would cover At the request of Mr. HATCH, the CHAMBLISS, Mr. COATS, Mr. major rules costing more than $100 mil- names of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. COBURN, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. lion per year, and other rules that have ROBERTS) and the Senator from Texas HOEVEN, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. been considered ‘‘significant’’ under (Mr. CORNYN) were added as cosponsors ISAKSON, Mr. KYL, Mr. MORAN, Executive orders going back to Presi- of S. 1507, a bill to provide protections Mr. THUNE, Mr. KIRK, and Mr. dent Clinton and followed by President from workers with respect to their ROBERTS): right to select or refrain from selecting S. 1538. a bill to provide for a time- George W. Bush and President Obama. representation by a labor organization. out on certain regulations, and for Let me give an example of a rule that would be covered by the 1-year morato- S. 1508 other purposes; to the Committee on rium I am proposing. A rule that would At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Homeland Security and Governmental be covered by this definition is EPA’s names of the Senator from Connecticut Affairs. Boiler MACT rule. I am sure the Pre- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, last siding Officer is familiar with this rule. California (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator month’s dire economic news is a call to This one regulation, if it were fully im- from Hawaii (Mr. INOUYE), the Senator urgent action to get America working plemented, could cost Maine’s employ- from Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS) and the again. In August, our Nation produced ers alone hundreds of millions of dol- Senator from Alaska (Mr. BEGICH) were no net new jobs. Productivity fell. lars. In fact, as the Wall Street Journal added as cosponsors of S. 1508, a bill to Home sales fell. Construction spending has recently reported, a jobs study just extend loan limits for programs of the fell. The manufacturing index declined. released shows that Boiler MACT, Federal Housing Administration, the Unemployment is stagnant at 9.1 per- along with other pending air regula- government-sponsored enterprises, and cent, and consumer confidence is plum- tions, could cause 36 pulp and paper the Department of Veterans Affairs, meting. mills around the country to close, put- and for other purposes. Businesses, our Nation’s job creators and the engine of any lasting economic ting more than 20,000 Americans out of S. 1527 growth, have been saying for some work. That is 18 percent of that indus- At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the time that the lack of jobs is largely try’s workforce. That shows you the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. due to a climate of uncertainty, most potent and terrible impact excessive ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. notably the uncertainty and cost cre- regulation can have on job preserva- 1527, a bill to authorize the award of a ated by new Federal regulations. tion and job creation. Congressional gold medal to the The Regulatory Time-Out Act, which And that is just for starters. Once Montford Point Marines of World War I am introducing today with 16 of my these mills close, the businesses that II. colleagues, provides job creators with a supply them would also be forced to lay S. 1528 sensible breather from these burden- off workers. Estimates are that nearly At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, the some new regulations. This would give 90,000 Americans would lose their jobs, name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. businesses time to get back on their wages would drop by $4 billion, and COATS) was added as a cosponsor of S. feet, create the jobs that Americans so government at all levels would see rev- 1528, a bill to amend the Clean Air Act desperately need, and enhance the enues decline by a staggering $1.3 bil- to limit Federal regulation of nuisance global competitiveness of American lion. dust in areas in which that dust is reg- workers. That is why, along with Senator RON ulated under State, tribal, or local law, Let me make clear that we also need WYDEN, I have introduced a Boiler to establish a temporary prohibition to reform the process for issuing regu- MACT bill that 24 of our colleagues on against revising any national ambient lations. Earlier this year I proposed the both sides of the aisle have already co- air quality standard applicable to CURB Act, which stands for Clearing sponsored. Our bill has been endorsed coarse particulate matter, and for Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens. The by 292 employer organizations and indi- other purposes. CURB Act would require agencies to vidual businesses—292 businesses and S. 1530 examine the costs and benefits of pro- organizations representing employers. At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, the posed rules, prohibit them from at- That shows you how worried our job name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. tempting to set rules through unoffi- creators are about the impact of just COATS) was added as a cosponsor of S. cial guidance documents—thus circum- this one set of rules. Their letter sums 1530, a bill to amend chapter 8 of title venting the public notice and comment up the impact of the Boiler MACT rule 15, United States Code, to provide for period—and provide businesses with re- very plainly. It says: congressional review of agency guid- lief from first-time paperwork viola- These rules place at risk tens of thousands ance documents. tions when no harm comes from the of high-paying manufacturing jobs that our ARRASSO OB Nation cannot afford to lose. S. 1531 violation. Senators B and R - ERTS joined me in introducing this bill. The Boiler MACT regulations are ex- At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, the Indeed, as I am sure you are aware, actly the kind of significant rules that name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. many of our colleagues have recognized my Regulatory Time-Out Act is in- COATS) was added as a cosponsor of S. the need to reform the regulatory proc- tended to reach. The moratorium ap- 1531, a bill to provide a Federal regu- ess and have introduced their own pro- plies to rules issued by independent latory moratorium, and for other pur- posals. The Homeland Security and regulatory agencies such as the Na- poses. Governmental Affairs Committee has tional Labor Relations Board as well as S. RES. 248 already held three hearings on regu- executive branch departments. At the request of Mr. KERRY, the latory reform this year, and I expect The impact of the regulatory burden name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. this issue will be a priority for our under President Obama can be seen in SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. committee this fall. the pages of the Federal Register. As my Res. 248, a resolution supporting the But the fact is, our economy cannot colleagues know, the Federal Register is goals and ideals of National Brain An- wait for Congress to complete an over- the publication for all Federal regula- eurysm Awareness Month. haul of the regulatory process. If we tions. Last year alone, the Federal Reg- S. RES. 253 want to create more jobs, we must act ister expanded by nearly 82,600 pages, a At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the now. We must send a clear signal to the level higher than any year under Presi- name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. job creators that we have heard them. dent Bush. Worse yet, the Obama ad- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. That is why I believe we must have a ministration has 144 rules in the pipe- Res. 253, a resolution designating Octo- timeout from any significant new regu- line that would each cost the economy ber 26, 2011, as ‘‘Day of the Deployed’’. lation that would have an adverse im- at least $100 million. This is

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This legislation will preserve jobs and the competitiveness of the U.S. manu- am proposing exempts those rules that sent that materials of support be print- facturing sector while protecting the envi- are needed in emergencies such as im- ed in the RECORD. ronment. minent threats to public health or safe- There being no objection, the mate- We urge you to pass this important legisla- ty, as well as rules that are necessary rial was ordered to be printed in the tion as soon as possible and send it to the to enforce our criminal laws, and with RECORD, as follows: President for his signature. respect to military or foreign affairs. I SEPTEMBER 6, 2011. Sincerely, think it is important that I put that on Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, A/C Power Colver; AbitibiBowater; Ala- the record. House of Representatives, Longworth House Of- bama Forestry Association; Alabama Pulp & It also exempts rules that would re- fice Building, Washington, DC. Paper Council; Allegheny Hardwood Utiliza- duce the regulatory burden, in order to Hon. NANCY PELOSI, tion Group, Inc.; American Architectural help the private sector create jobs and House of Representatives, Cannon House Office Manufacturers Association; American Chem- Building, Washington, DC. istry Council; American Coatings Associa- boost the ability of American workers Hon. HARRY M. REID, tion; American Coke & Coal Chemicals Insti- to compete. Unfortunately, those rules U.S. Senate, Hart Senate Office Building, tute; American Composites Manufacturers that actually reduce regulatory bur- Washington, DC. Association; American Fiber Manufacturers dens and promote jobs are few and far Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, Association; American Forest & Paper Asso- between. U.S. Senate, Russell Senate Office Building, ciation; American Foundry Society; Amer- Finally, my bill requires that within Washington, DC. ican Frozen Food Institute; American Home 10 days of passage, agencies and depart- DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER; MINORITY LEADER Furnishings Alliance; American Loggers ments must submit to Congress and to PELOSI; MAJORITY LEADER REID; MINORITY Council; American Municipal Power; Amer- LEADER MCCONNELL: We are writing to ex- the Office of Management and Budget ican Petroleum Institute; American Sugar press our united and strong support for H.R. Cane League; American Wood Council. the list of rules they believe are ex- 2250 and S. 1392, the ‘‘EPA Regulatory Relief Amerities Holdings LLC; Anthony empt from the 1-year moratorium. Act of 2011,’’ bipartisan legislation to address Liftgates, Inc.; APA—The Engineered Wood That is important to make sure the in- the serious concerns that remain with EPA’s Association; Appleton Papers Inc.; APUs by tent of the law is followed and that Boiler MACT rules. As they exist today, the Rex, LLC; Archer Daniels Midland Company; Congress and the administration can final Boiler MACT rules will have serious ARIPPA; Arkansas Forestry Association; Ar- exercise appropriate oversight. economic impacts on a vast array of facili- kansas State Chamber of Commerce; Associ- The intent of my bill is to lift the ties across the industrial, commercial and ated Industries of Arkansas, Inc.; Associated cloud of uncertainty that is causing institutional sectors. These rules place at Industries of Vermont; Association of Amer- risk tens of thousands of high-paying manu- employers to be cautious and to refrain ican Railroads; Association of Independent facturing jobs that our nation cannot afford Corrugated Converters; Atlantic Wood Indus- from creating jobs—jobs our economy to lose. tries, Inc.; Barge Forest Products Co.; Beet desperately needs. As finalized, the Boiler MACT rules are Sugar Development Foundation; Belden During the August recess, I asked unaffordable, just as the proposed rules were. Brick Company; Belimed, Inc.; Bennett Lum- employers throughout the great State The rules are not achievable for real-world ber Company Berco, Inc. of Maine what it would take to encour- boilers across the range of fuels and oper- Biomass One, LP; Biomass Power Associa- age them to add jobs. To a person, no ating conditions. EPA also has created a pre- tion; Blue Bell Creameries; Blue Ridge Paper matter what line of business these em- sumption that materials commonly used as Products; Boise Cascade, LLC; Boise Inc.; fuels are wastes subject to the extremely ployers were in, no matter what the Brick Industry Association; Business Council costly and stigmatizing incinerator stand- of Alabama; Business Roundtable; Cahaba size of their workforce, each one of ards. This would not only impose billions of them replied that Washington needed Timber Co.; California Forestry Association; dollars in unreasonable costs, but it also California League of Food Processors; Cali- to stop imposing crushing new regula- would cause millions of tons of valuable ma- fornia Metals Coalition; Canyon Creek Log- tions; that these job creators needed terials to be diverted to landfills and re- ging; Carolina Cotton Works, Inc.; Cement stable progrowth economic policies; placed with fossil fuel—a bad result for the Kiln Recycling Coalition; Chaney Lumber that they needed an end to the uncer- environment. Co., Inc.; Charles Ingram Lumber Co.; Coast tainty that was hampering their deci- As EPA has acknowledged, the rules were Wood Preserving, Inc.; Coastal Plywood finalized with serious flaws because EPA was Company; Collins Pine Company. sionmaking. forced to meet a strict court-ordered dead- I am pleased that the Regulatory line. The final Boiler MACT rule alone would Colorado Association of Commerce & In- Time-Out Act has been endorsed by the cost over $14 billion in capital for the manu- dustry; Composite Panel Association; Con- NFIB, our Nation’s largest small busi- facturing sector, plus billions more in annual struction Materials Recycling Association; ness advocacy group, and by the Small operating costs. Complying with the inciner- Corn Refiners Association; Council of Indus- trial Boiler Owners; Cresote Council; Decker Business & Entrepreneurship Council. ator standards could cost several billion dol- lars more in capital. Energy International, Inc.; Dietz & Watson, My bill has also been welcomed by the Inc.; Domtar Corporation; Douglas County U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has Legislation is needed to resolve serious un- certainties and vulnerabilities, including to: Forest Products; Eastman Chemical Com- stated: Ensure the rules are stayed for an ade- pany; Eaton Corporation; Electric Mills American businesses need immediate re- quate and certain period, as EPA’s current Wood Preserving; Empire State Forest Prod- lief. A ‘‘time out’’ would allow both the regu- administrative stay is being challenged in ucts Association; Evergreen Packaging; lators and the regulated to take a deep court; Fibrek; Finch Paper LLC; Flakeboard Amer- breath and ensure that regulations are not Allow EPA adequate time to re-propose the ica; Flambeau River Papers; Florida For- destroying jobs and economic growth. rules and get them right, including time for estry Association. I agree completely. I will ask that stakeholders to conduct more emissions test- Florida Pulp and Paper Association; Flow- the letters from the NFIB, the SBEC, ing and to avoid mistakes that occur when er City Tissue Mills Co., Inc.; FMC Corpora- tion; Forest Landowners Association; Forest and the statement by the Chamber of rulemakings of this scope and importance are rushed and become vulnerable to legal Resources Association Inc.; Forging Industry Commerce, be printed in the RECORD at challenge; Association; Fowler Post Co, Inc.; Fox River the conclusion of my remarks. Provide direction and support for EPA to Fiber Company; Genesee Power Station LP; I am honored to have the following use the discretion it already has under the George A. Whiting Paper Company; Georgia colleagues as cosponsors of this 1-year Clean Air Act and Executive Order 13563 to Association of Manufacturers; Georgia Paper regulatory moratorium: Senators add flexibility and make the rules achiev- & Forest Products Association, Inc.; Geor- ALEXANDER, BARRASSO, BLUNT, BOOZ- able; gia-Pacific LLC; Glatfelter; Glier’s Meats, Inc.; Green Diamond Resources Company; H. MAN, CHAMBLISS, COATS, COBURN, COR- Clarify that using non-hazardous materials as fuels does not result in boilers being W. Culp Lumber Co.; Hardwood Federation; NYN, HOEVEN, HUTCHISON, ISAKSON, treated as incinerators; and Hardwood Manufacturers Association; Hard- KIRK, KYL, MORAN, ROBERTS and Give facilities more time to comply with wood Plywood and Veneer Association. THUNE. the complex and capital-intensive require- Harrigan Lumber Co., Inc.; Hawaii Forest I urge all of our colleagues to support ments of the rules. Industry Association; Hesse and Sons Dairy the Regulatory Time-Out Act, which is If enacted, the ‘‘EPA Regulatory Relief LLC; Hood Industries, Inc.; Idaho Forest a critical step toward easing the regu- Act’’ will provide the much-needed certainty Group; INDA, Association of the Nonwoven

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Woodworking Co.; Scotch Plywood Company, regulation. Fennell Company, Inc.; JELD-WEN, Inc.; Inc.; Seymour Manufacturing Co., Inc.; The AF&PA study, conducted by Fisher Jordan Lumber & Supply, Inc.; Kansas City SierraPine Limited; Smith Street Mill; Soci- International, looked at how many mills Power & Light; Kapstone Paper and Pack- ety of Chemical Manufacturers and Affili- would be in danger of closing if they had to aging Corporation; Kentucky Forest Indus- ates; South Carolina Forestry Association; comply with the new air quality regulations tries Association. South Carolina Pulp and Paper Association and install new pollution controls. The study Kercher Industries, Inc.; Kitchen Cabinet (SCPPA); South Carolina Timber Producers found 36 mills would have to close, impacting Manufacturers Association; Koppers Inc.; Association; Southeast Wood; Southeastern 18% of the industry’s workforce. Supporters of the rule say the benefits far Lake States Lumber Association; Land O Lumber Manufacturers Association; South- outweigh the costs and counter job loss Lakes Wood Preserving Co.; Langdale Forest ern Appalachian Multiple-Use Council; claims by saying the new controls being re- Products Co.; L’anse Warden Electric Com- Southern Forest Products Association; quired could provide an economic boost. pany, LLC; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; Southern Pressure Treaters’ Association; SP Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc.; ‘‘Industry is trying to leverage fears about Newsprint Co.; States Industries, LLC; Steel the economic impact and jobs and ignoring Louis Dreyfus Agricultural Industries; Lou- Manufacturers Association; Stella-Jones isiana Farm Bureau Federation; Louisiana that pollution controls are made and in- Corporation; Streator Dependable Mfg. Co. stalled here in the U.S.,’’ said Paul G. Bil- Pacific Corporation; Louisiana Pulp and Sunbury Textile Mills, Inc.; Tegrant Cor- Paper Association; LyondellBasell Indus- lings, vice president of national policy and poration; Ten-Tec, Inc.; Tennessee Chamber advocacy for the American Lung Associa- tries; Maine Pulp & Paper Association; Man- of Commerce & Industry; Tennessee Forestry tion. ufacture Alabama; Manufacturers and Chem- Association; Tennessee Paper Council; Texas Gina McCarthy, a top EPA official, is ex- ical Industry Council of North Carolina; Association of Manufacturers; Texas For- pected to testify Thursday before a U.S. Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association; estry Association; Textile Rental Services House subcommittee about the rule. The Maxi-Seal Harness Systems, Inc.; McShan Association; The Association for Hose & Ac- agency, which has touted the health benefits Lumber Company, Inc. cessories Distribution (NAHAD); The Busi- of the rule, has delayed issuing final regula- MeadWestvaco; Melrose Timber Company, ness Council of New York State, Inc.; The tions, saying it needs more time for public Inc.; Metal Treating Institute; Metals Serv- Carpet and Rug Institute; The Dow Chemical input. That’s frustrated environmental and ice Center Institute; Michigan Biomass; Company; The International Association of public-health groups, which say the rules Michigan Forest Products Council; Min- Machinists and Aerospace Workers; The would save lives and help avoid thousands of nesota Chamber of Commerce; Minnesota Oeser Company; The United Brotherhood of heart and asthma attacks. Forest Industries; Mission Plastics North; Carpenters and Joiners of America; John Walke, clean air director at the Nat- Mission Plastics of Arkansas; Mississippi Thilmany Papers; Thomasson Company; ural Resources Defense Council, said the Manufacturers Association; Missouri Forest Thompson Industries, Inc.; Timber Products boiler rule is critical because it will cut mer- Products Association; Motor & Equipment Company. cury and other toxic air emissions from in- Manufacturers Association; Mount Vernon TMA; Tolleson Lumber Company; cinerators and boilers at industrial facilities. Mills, Inc.; Muscatine Foods Corporation; Tradewinds International Inc.; Treated Wood ‘‘The the reason it’s important is those sec- National Association for Surface Finishing; Council; Tri-State Generation and Trans- tors are one of only a handful that still have National Association of Manufacturers; Na- mission Association; TrueGuard—wood pres- not had lawful toxic emission standards tional Association of Trailer Manufacturers; ervation; U.S. Beet Sugar Association; U.S. adopted for them under the 1990 clean air act National Concrete Masonry Association; Na- Chamber of Commerce; Uniboard USA LLC; amendments,’’ he said. Donna Harman, president and CEO of tional Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Unifi Manufacturing Inc.; USA Rice Federa- National Council of Textile Organizations; AF&PA, said the rule will hurt an already tion; Vector Tool and Engineering; Verso National Federation of Independent Busi- hard-hit sector and said lawmakers and regu- Paper Corp.; Virginia Chamber of Commerce; ness; National Lumber and Building Material lators should give the industry more time Virginia Forest Products Association; Vir- Dealers Association; National Oilseed Proc- and impose a less stringent standard. ginia Forestry Association; Virginia Manu- essors Association; National Solid Wastes ‘‘We’re not asking to not be regulated. facturers Association; Washington Contract Management Association; National Spinning We’re asking to have a regulation that can Loggers Association, Inc.; Water Treatment Company; NC Association of Professional be achieved based on the technology that’s Services Inc.; Wausau Paper; Webb Consult- Loggers, Inc.; Neenah Paper Inc.; Nevada currently available,’’ she said. ants, Inc.; WEBB Furniture Enterprises Manufacturers Association; New Hampshire Corp; The Westervelt Company; Timberland Owners Association; Nippon THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION OF Weyerhaeuser Company; Window and Door Paper Industries USA Co.; Nisus Corpora- INDEPENDENT BUSINESS, Manufacturers Association; Wisconsin Manu- tion; NORA, An Association of Responsible Washington, DC, September 8, 2011. facturers & Commerce; Wisconsin Paper Recyclers (formerly the National Oil Recy- Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, Council; Wood Machinery Manufacturers of clers Association); North American Die Cast- U.S. Senate, America. ing Association; North American Wholesale Washington, DC. DEAR SENATOR COLLINS: The National Fed- Lumber Association; North Carolina Cham- [From the Wall Street Journal, Sept. 6, 2011] eration of Independent Business is pleased to ber; North Carolina Forestry Association; support the Regulatory Time-Out Act. This Northwest Pulp and Paper Association; Ohio ANOTHER EPA RULE COMES UNDER ATTACK legislation provides small business owners— Chamber of Commerce; Ohio Forestry Asso- Just ahead of President Barack Obama’s big jobs speech, the American Forest & who create roughly two-thirds of the net new ciation. jobs in America—with relief from burden- Ohio Manufacturers’ Association; Ohio Mu- Paper Association says a pending environ- some regulations for a period of one year. nicipal Electric Association; Ohio Willow mental rule could cost 20,500 jobs or 18% of The bill would impose a one-year morato- Wood Company; OMNOVA Solutions, Inc.; the industry’s workforce. rium on ‘‘significant’’ new rules—those with Oregon Forest Industries Council; Owens-Il- In a study to be released Wednesday, the a cost of $100 million or more—from going linois, Inc.; Pacific Wood Laminates; Pack- group is taking aim at an Environmental into effect if those rules would have an ad- aging Corporation of America; Page & Hill Protection Agency rule to cut pollution from verse impact on jobs, the economy, or Amer- Forest Products Inc.; Partnership for Afford- factory boilers, saying the regulation will ica’s international competitiveness. These able Clean Energy; Pellet Fuels Institute; cause 36 U.S. paper and pulp mills to close. particular rules generally come with consid- Pennsylvania Business Council; Pennsyl- The study comes on the heels of a decision erable uncertainty, which inhibits small vania Chamber of Business and Industry; by Mr. Obama to jettison another EPA air businesses from making decisions that would Pennsylvania Forest Products Association; quality rule related to ozone that industry help the economy grow. Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association; complained would kill millions of jobs. A recent study released by the U.S. Small Peterson Mfg. Co.; Pile Driving Contractors; The so-called boiler rule has come under Business Administration showed that the Association Piney Creek LP; Plum Creek; sharp attack from both Republican and cost of regulatory compliance for the small- Port Townsend Paper Corporation. Democratic lawmakers, as well as industry, est businesses is 36 percent more than their Portland Cement Association; Possum which say the regulations would be too cost- larger counterparts. The study estimates the Tree Farm; Potomac Supply Corporation; ly and difficult to implement. House Major- cost of compliance for small businesses to be PPG Industries; Precision Machined Prod- ity Leader Eric Cantor included the rule in $10,585 per employee per year. Small busi- ucts Association; Precision Pulley & Idler; his list of 10 ‘‘job-destroying regulations’’ nesses desperately need the help of Congress Prince Manufacturing Corporation; Railway that he has vowed to fight. to cut red tape. Tie Association; Rex Lumber, LLC; Rhodia, The boiler rule would affect paper mills, Importantly, the Regulatory Time-Out Act Inc.; River Trading Company; Rock-Tenn refineries, chemical factories and other fa- would not prevent important rules that ad- Company; Rosboro LLC; Roseburg Forest cilities that use boilers, such as universities, dress imminent threats to human health or

VerDate Mar 15 2010 00:53 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE6.025 S12SEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5503 safety or other emergencies, or that apply to ulatory ‘‘time-out.’’ American businesses tempting to enter the building. Officers the criminal justice system, military or for- have been overwhelmed by the recent on- Jeffery Amos and Marvin Carraway, Jr. eign affairs. Nor would the legislation pre- slaught of burdensome and job-killing regu- were wounded during the shootout, but vent rules which foster private sector job lations. With another 4,257 regulations in the managed to neutralize the perpetrator, creation and the enhancement of the com- pipeline, American businesses need imme- petitiveness of the American worker, or diate relief. A time-out would allow both the ensuring that no other officers or by- which otherwise reduce the regulatory bur- regulators and the regulated to take a deep standers were harmed in the process. den. breath and ensure that regulations are not Despite their heroic actions and the The Regulatory Time-Out Act that you destroying jobs and economic growth. dangerous nature of their job, Pen- have introduced is a prudent step toward A regulatory ‘‘time-out’’ is one important tagon Police officers do not accrue re- providing small business owners with the step in stemming the tidal wave of new regu- tirement benefits at the same rate as certainty they need to create jobs for Ameri- lations. Reforming the regulatory process itself is another. Congress must bring funda- Federal law enforcement officers. This cans. NFIB looks forward to working with bill would add Pentagon Police to the you to help ensure that this important legis- mental reform to the rulemaking process, lation becomes law. some elements of which have not been mod- list of employees under the Civil Serv- Sincerely, ernized in 65 years. We need permanent re- ice Retirement System and Federal SUSAN ECKERLY, forms to the administrative process to en- Employees’ Retirement System who Senior Vice President, Public Policy. sure regulations are narrowly tailored and make larger retirement contributions impose the least amount of regulatory bur- than most Federal employees, and ac- SMALL BUSINESS & den needed to achieve congressional intent, crue retirement benefits at an en- ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL, are based on quality data, and will not im- pede job creation and growth. Reforms must hanced rate. The higher accrual rate is Oakton, VA, September 8, 2011. an important recognition that police Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, also encourage Congress to exercise its es- U.S. Senate, sential oversight over federal agencies to en- work is dangerous and physically de- Washington, DC. sure they are carrying out its intent. manding, so law enforcement officers DEAR SENATOR COLLINS: On behalf of the We applaud Senator Collins for focusing on are required to retire earlier than oth- 100,000 members of the Small Business & En- one of the most important economic issues ers. trepreneurship Council (SBE Council), I offer facing our economy—overregulation—and The time has come to recognize the our strong support for ‘‘The Regulatory look forward to working with her on her reg- courage of these brave men and women ulatory time-out legislation. ‘Time-Out’ Act.’’ Given the severe fragility who everyday protect thousands of of the economy and dismal job growth, plac- military personnel and civilians at the ing a one-year moratorium on ‘‘economically By Mr. AKAKA: significant’’ rules is a commonsense strat- S. 1543. A bill to amend chapters 83 Pentagon. egy. Even in better economic times, our and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- economy and its competitiveness would suf- address retirement for Pentagon Force sent that the text of the bill be printed fer under a regulatory onslaught of the cur- Protection Agency officers; to the in the RECORD. rent order. Something must be done to Committee on Homeland Security and There being no objection, the text of counter the untamed and intrusive rule- Governmental Affairs. the bill was ordered to be printed in making coming out of Washington. The Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, today I the RECORD, as follows: ‘‘Time-Out Act’’ is an approach that should am introducing the Retirement Equity S. 1543 warrant bipartisan support. The torrent of new regulations being pro- for Pentagon Police Heroes Act, a bill Be it enacted by the Senate and House of posed by federal agencies is generating sig- to place Pentagon Police on par with Representatives of the United States of America nificant uncertainty among our nation’s Federal law enforcement officers gov- in Congress assembled, small business owners. Furthermore, once fi- ernment wide. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. nalized, these regulations will impose a sub- As we remember the tragic events of This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Retirement stantial burden on entrepreneurs, exacer- September 11, 2001, and the bravery of Equity for Pentagon Police Heroes Act of bating existing financial pressures that are a those who rushed into burning build- 2011’’. result of weak sales and higher business ings as most ran away, it is particu- SEC. 2. PENTAGON FORCE PROTECTION AGENCY. costs. (a) AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE CIVIL The number of ‘‘major’’ regulations issued larly fitting to recognize the bravery of Pentagon Force Protection Agency Of- SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.— last year is unprecedented. Those costing the (1) DEFINITIONS.— economy $100 million or more number 224— ficers with this legislation. (A) CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.— an increase of 22 percent over 2009 and the Ten years ago, unthinkable acts of Section 8331 of title 5 United States Code is highest number on record. Many of these di- terrorism were perpetrated against amended— rectly and indirectly impact small business. America, resulting in the loss of thou- (i) in paragraph (30), by striking ‘‘and’’ at Quite simply, our economy and small busi- sands of innocent lives at the World the end; nesses cannot absorb any more costs. As you Trade Center in New York, the Pen- (ii) in paragraph (31), by striking the pe- well know, the disproportionate cost of regu- tagon in Virginia, and the final landing riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and lation places a heavy burden on small firms. (iii) by adding at the end the following: The ‘‘Regulatory ‘Time-Out’ Act’’ will help site of flight 93 in Pennsylvania. The men and women of the Pentagon Force ‘‘(32) ‘Pentagon Force Protection Agency steady the rough economic and policy envi- officer’ means an employee appointed to per- ronment that has so badly shaken entre- Protection Agency were among the form law enforcement and security functions preneurs. first to respond in the chaotic minutes under section 2674(b) of title 10 whose perma- The ‘‘Time-Out’’ act provides consider- after flight 77 crashed into the Pen- nent duty station is the Pentagon Reserva- ation for rules that address emergencies and tagon. tion and who occupies a position in job series imminent threats to human health and safe- On the morning of September 11, 0083, or any successor position, for which the ty, as well as those that would enhance the Isaac Ho‘opi‘i, a Pentagon Police offi- rate of basic pay is fixed in accordance with environment for job creation, worker com- paragraph (2) of such section.’’. petitiveness or those that reduce the regu- cer from my home state of Hawai‘i, rushed into the Pentagon and carried (2) DEDUCTIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND DEPOS- latory burden. No one can label this legisla- ITS.—Section 8334 of title 5, United States tion as anything but smart, practical and es- eight people out of the rubble, many of Code, is amended— sential. whom were badly burned. Many others (A) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking ‘‘or Senator Collins, SBE Council appreciates made it out of the Pentagon thanks to customs and border protection officer,’’ and your leadership. Please let us know what we Mr. Ho‘opi‘i, who became known as inserting ‘‘customs and border protection of- can do to help advance the ‘‘Regulatory ‘‘the voice,’’ because survivors remem- ficer, or Pentagon Force Protection Agency ‘Time-Out’ Act’’ into law. ber him calling out for those lost in the officer,’’; and Sincerely, smoke and debris to crawl towards the (B) in the table contained in subsection (c), KAREN KERRIGAN, by adding at the end the following: President & CEO. sound of his voice. In 2002, Mr. Ho‘opi‘i was awarded a Medal of Valor for his ‘‘Pentagon Force 7.5 After the date of enact- Protection ment of the Pentagon [From CHAMBERPOST, Sept. 8, 2011] bravery and quick thinking on that Agency officer Force Protection Agency U.S. CHAMBER WELCOMES SEN. COLLINS’ fateful day. Retirement Act of 2011.’’. PROPOSED REGULATORY TIME-OUT BILL Threats to the Pentagon continue to (3) MANDATORY SEPARATION.—Section (By Tom Collamore) mount in the time since 9/11. Just last 8835(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is The U.S. Chamber welcomes Senator Susan year, an armed gunman stormed the amended in the first sentence by striking ‘‘or Collins’ proposed legislation requiring a reg- Pentagon, shooting at officers while at- customs and border protection officer’’ and

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Mr. President, I ask title 5, United States Code, is amended— ning at least 6 months after the date of the unanimous consent that when the Sen- (A) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ‘‘or enactment of this Act. ate completes its business today, it ad- customs and border protection officer’’ and (2) TRANSITION RULES.— journ until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sep- inserting ‘‘customs and border protection of- (A) NONAPPLICABILITY OF MANDATORY SEPA- tember 13; that following the prayer ficer, or Pentagon Force Protection Agency RATION PROVISIONS TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.— and pledge, the Journal of proceedings officer’’; and The amendments made by subsections (a)(3) (B) in subsections (m) and (n), by striking be approved to date, the morning hour and (b)(6), respectively, shall not apply to an be deemed expired, and the time for the ‘‘or as a customs and border protection offi- individual first appointed as a Pentagon cer,’’ and inserting ‘‘as a customs and border Force Protection Agency officer before the two leaders be reserved for their use protection officer, or as a Pentagon Force effective date under paragraph (1). later in the day; that following any Protection Agency officer,’’. (B) TREATMENT OF PRIOR PENTAGON FORCE leader remarks, the Senate be in a pe- (b) AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE FEDERAL PROTECTION AGENCY OFFICER SERVICE.—Noth- riod of morning business for 1 hour, EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM.— ing in this section or any amendment made with Senators permitted to speak (1) DEFINITIONS.—Section 8401 of title 5, by this section shall be considered to apply United States Code, is amended— therein for up to 10 minutes each, with (A) in paragraph (35), by striking ‘‘and’’ at with respect to any service performed as a the time equally divided and controlled the end; Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer between the two leaders or their des- (B) in paragraph (36), by striking the pe- before the effective date under paragraph (1). ignees, with the majority controlling riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (C) MINIMUM ANNUITY AMOUNT.—The annu- ity of an individual serving as a Pentagon the first half and the Republicans con- (C) by adding at the end the following: trolling the final half; that following ‘‘(37) ‘Pentagon Force Protection Agency Force Protection Agency officer on the effec- officer’ means an employee appointed to per- tive date under paragraph (1) pursuant to an morning business, the Senate resume form law enforcement and security functions appointment made before that date shall, to consideration of the motion to proceed under section 2674(b) of title 10 whose perma- the extent that its computation is based on to H.J. Res 66, the joint resolution re- nent duty station is the Pentagon Reserva- service rendered as a Pentagon Force Protec- garding Burma sanctions and the ex- tion and who occupies a position in job series tion Agency officer on or after that date, be pected legislative vehicle for additional 0083, or any successor position, for which the at least equal to the amount that would be FEMA funds; further, that the Senate payable— rate of basic pay is fixed in accordance with recess from 12:30 until 2:15 p.m. to (i) to the extent that such service is sub- paragraph (2) of such section.’’. allow for the weekly caucus meetings; (2) IMMEDIATE RETIREMENT.—Paragraphs (1) ject to the Civil Service Retirement System, and (2) of section 8412(d) of title 5, United by applying section 8339(d) of title 5, United finally, that if cloture is invoked on States Code, are amended by striking ‘‘or States Code, with respect to such service; the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 66, customs and border protection officer,’’ and and all time during adjournment, morning inserting ‘‘customs and border protection of- (ii) to the extent that such service is sub- business, and recess count postcloture ficer, or Pentagon Force Protection Agency ject to the Federal Employees’ Retirement and, if cloture is not invoked, a motion officer,’’. System, by applying section 8415(d) of title 5, to reconsider be considered entered. (3) COMPUTATION OF BASIC ANNUITY.—Sec- United States code, with respect to such The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion 8415(h)(2) of title 5, United States Code, service. objection, it is so ordered. is amended by striking ‘‘or customs and bor- (D) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in the der protection officer’’ and inserting ‘‘cus- amendment made by subsection (c) shall be f toms and border protection officer, or Pen- considered to apply with respect to any ap- tagon Force Protection Agency officer.’’. pointment made before the effective date ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT (4) DEDUCTIONS FROM PAY.—The table con- under paragraph (1). Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, if there tained in section 8422(a)(3) of title 5, United (3) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sub- is no business to come before the Sen- States Code, is amended by adding at the end section, the term ‘‘Pentagon Force Protec- ate, I ask unanimous consent that it the following: tion Agency officer’’ has the meaning given ‘‘Pentagon Force 7.5 After the date of enact- such term by section 8331(32) or 8401(37) of adjourn under the previous order at the Protection ment of the Pentagon title 5, United States Code (as amended by conclusion of the cloture vote on the Agency officer Force Protection Agency this Act). motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 66. Retirement Act of 2011.’’. (4) EXCLUSION.—Nothing in this Act or any The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (5) GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS.—Para- amendment made by this Act shall be con- objection, it is so ordered. graphs (1)(B)(i) and (3) of section 8423(a) of sidered to afford any election or to otherwise Mr. CONRAD. I suggest the absence title 5, United States Code, are amended by apply with respect to any individual who, as of a quorum. inserting ‘‘Pentagon Force Protection Agen- of the day before the date of the enactment The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cy officers,’’ after ‘‘customs and border pro- of this Act— clerk will call the roll. tection officers,’’ each place it appears. (A) holds a position within the Pentagon (6) MANDATORY SEPARATION.—Section Force Protection Agency; and The assistant bill clerk proceeded to 8425(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, is (B) is considered a law enforcement officer call the roll. amended— for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask (A) by striking ‘‘or customs and border or chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, unanimous consent that the order for protection officers who’’ and inserting ‘‘cus- by virtue of such position. the quorum call be rescinded. toms and border protection officer, or Pen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tagon Force Protection Agency officers who’’; and f objection, it is so ordered. (B) by striking ‘‘or customs and border f protection officer as the case’’ and inserting AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ‘‘customs and border protection officer, or MEET APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF IM- Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer, PORT RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED as the case’’. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE IN THE BURMESE FREEDOM AND (c) MAXIMUM AGE FOR ORIGINAL APPOINT- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2003—MO- MENT.—Section 3307 of title 5, United States imous consent that the Committee on TION TO PROCEED—Continued Code, is amended by adding at the end the Finance be authorized to meet during following: CLOTURE MOTION the session of the Senate on September ‘‘(h) The Secretary of Defense may deter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 12, 2011, at 4 p.m., in room 215 of the mine and fix the maximum age limit for an clerk will report the motion to invoke Dirksen Senate Office Building. original appointment to a position as a Pen- cloture. tagon Force Protection Agency officer, as The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without defined by section 8401(37).’’. The assistant legislative clerk read objection, it is so ordered. as follows: (d) REGULATIONS.—Any regulations nec- Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask essary to carry out the amendments made by We the undersigned Senators, in accord- this section shall be prescribed by the Direc- unanimous consent that the order for ance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the tor of the Office of Personnel Management, the quorum call be rescinded. Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move in consultation with the Secretary of De- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to bring to a close the debate on the motion fense. objection, it is so ordered. to proceed to Calendar No. 154, H.J. Res. 66,

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TRIBUTE TO KIMBERLY KOPP College with Hayden Fire Chief Bryan REMEMBERING 9/11 Rickman. On June 13, 1996, she joined the HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON Hayden Fire Department as a volunteer EMT, HON. JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER OF COLORADO a position she loved. OF WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For 15 years, Ms. Steele served both the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, September 12, 2011 Hayden Police Department and Fire Depart- Monday, September 12, 2011 ment, devoting her career to a life of service. Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to On July 29, 24 days before her 49th birthday, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Mr. Speaker, we honor the life of Kimberly Kopp, a loving moth- Carla Jean Steele was tragically taken in a all remember ten years ago on September 11; er of four children, and the wife of Colorado traffic accident. where we were, and what we were doing State Senator Mike Kopp. Over the past two when we learned of the terrorist attacks on the Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to recog- years, Mrs. Kopp battled cancer, leaving her Twin Towers and Pentagon. nize Carla Steele. Her integrity and excellence family, her friends, and her community with We all felt fear and confusion at the images as a public servant had a deep impact in the examples of courage and grace. of horror we saw on the news. But this is In 1994, Mrs. Kopp married her husband, community of Hayden, Colorado, and she will America. What makes this country great is the Mike, whom she met at North Central Univer- be greatly missed. courage and bravery that emerges during our sity in Minneapolis, Minnesota. One year later, darkest times. Later that evening, the Presi- she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree f dent recited the 23rd Psalm in his address to in Christian ministry. For several years, she TRIBUTE TO HOTCHKISS HIGH Americans: ‘‘Even though I walk through the valley of and Mike worked for various nonprofit Para SCHOOL church ministries in New Mexico and Arizona, the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are eventually landing in Colorado. For years, she with me.’’ and her husband served the communities they HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON A few months after 9/11, I was working with lived in, offering hope and assistance through a small group of volunteers in a Red Cross their work and personal lives. OF COLORADO shelter next to Ground Zero in New York. We On August 30, 2010, Mrs. Kopp was diag- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were filling a simple role—serving eggs and nosed with a rare, recurring form of cancer. providing blankets to those conducting the For nearly a year, she battled courageously. Monday, September 12, 2011 cleanup. It was a round the clock task and On July 20, 2011, Mrs. Kopp passed away. when the police, firefighters and construction Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to recog- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to workers needed to come in from the freezing nize Kimberly Kopp and the life she lived. Her recognize the Hotchkiss High School engi- weather, some would come in and attempt to life is a testament of grace, honor, and cour- neering team for their award winning project, rest. The scene was grave. Rubble that had age. She will be greatly missed. the Caboose, which won first place in the Jun- been a pile was slowly turning into a pit as ior Engineering Technical Society and Ability f more was removed and cleaned up each day. One National Engineering Design Competition Remains of victims were still being unearthed. TRIBUTE TO CARLA STEELE in Washington, D.C. last February. But playing this small part in the healing proc- The engineering team was made up of ess galvanized my desire to work in service to HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON Hotchkiss High School seniors Brandon Duval, our communities. Like many Americans, my OF COLORADO Isaac Fisher, Zachary Larmer, Cody Spiker, love and respect for our country and her citi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ryan Spor and junior Dave Murry. Through zens soared. hard work and bright innovation, this team We take this ten year anniversary of the Monday, September 12, 2011 beat over 300 other high school engineering September 11 attacks to offer our heartfelt Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to teams throughout the nation. gratitude to our first responders, and the men honor Carla Steele for her extraordinary life The team’s project, the Caboose, is de- and women of our military, who stepped for- and distinguished career as both a police offi- signed to help a person who uses crutches to ward to respond to this tragedy. And we re- cer and emergency medical technician for the wheel their luggage behind them when travel- member those who have died for our country. fire department in Hayden, Colorado. Her zeal ling. The team’s inspiration came from Hotch- May we also never forget the demonstrations for learning helped her serve the community of kiss local Paul Larmer, who is also the father of bravery or the spirit of service that resulted Hayden with integrity and excellence. of one of the members. After many interviews, from 9/11. Ms. Steele began her career as a police of- the team and Mr. Larmer, along with Hotch- f ficer in August of 1995, after graduating from kiss Physics Professor, Richard Hypio, con- the police academy. For five years she served ON RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE cluded that transporting luggage through AND SACRIFICE OF THE WEST in many capacities as a reserve officer until crowded airports is one of the more inconven- becoming a full-time officer in October of BLOOMFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT ient parts of travelling while on crutches. So ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY 2000. the team went to work. As a full-time officer, Ms. Steele was re- OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 spected throughout Hayden by both her fellow After many designs and several prototypes, officers and members of the community. For the team developed a hands-free system to HON. GARY C. PETERS carrying luggage while on crutches, which nine years, she devoted herself to the Hayden OF MICHIGAN later became their award-winning project, the Police Department, working closely with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sexual Assault Response and Domestic Vio- Caboose. Currently, the team is working to lence teams. Her fellow officer, Hayden Police have the Caboose patented and be placed in Monday, September 12, 2011 Chief Gordon Boosco said she was ‘‘wonderful the market. Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to work with,’’ and that he would be willing to Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the honor public safety workers across Michigan’s go into any situation knowing Carla was with Hotchkiss High School engineering team. Ninth Congressional District, the State of him. Through hard work and the innovative spirit Michigan and our Nation as we remember the The police department, was not the only av- that has made America great, this team has tragedy that befell our country 10 years ago enue Ms. Steele used to serve the community created a marketable product that will hope- on September 11, 2001. of Hayden. In the fall of 1995 she started EMT fully continue to help many Coloradans and The brutal attacks of September 11, 2001 courses at Colorado Northwestern Community Americans today. are no doubt etched into the minds of every

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K12SE8.001 E12SEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2011 American, as they are in mine. I recall the dis- ON RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE HORSESHOE RIVERBEND FESTIVAL belief, the shock and the horror we felt as we AND SACRIFICE OF THE BIR- saw our Nation rocked to its core and saw MINGHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT ON HON. MARSHA BLACKBURN thousands of innocent Americans lose their THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF OF TENNESSEE lives in New York, Pennsylvania, and Wash- SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ington in acts of deliberate and horrific vio- Monday, September 12, 2011 lence. It was an assault, the likes of which had never before been carried out on our home- HON. GARY C. PETERS Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, every sec- land. ond weekend in September, Wayne County’s OF MICHIGAN population doubles as citizens and visitors Yet, in the face of overwhelming tragedy, alike attend the Horseshoe Riverbend Festival. we witnessed the enduring resilience and un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Located on the banks of the Tennessee River wavering determination of the American spirit Monday, September 12, 2011 in historic Clifton, Tennessee, this three day as our public safety personnel thrust them- Festival celebrates the musical heritage cham- Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to selves into unimaginable danger to save the pioned in this great state. victims. Indeed, our public safety personnel, honor public safety workers across Michigan’s Sponsored by the Clifton Rotary Club, the overcoming fear, in a moment that embodied Ninth Congressional District, the State of Horseshoe Riverbend Festival brings not just their sense of service and professionalism, Michigan and our Nation as we remember the music, memories, and fireworks for those in rose to meet a challenge that none before tragedy that befell our country 10 years ago attendance. More than those, the three day them had ever faced. And on that day, some on September 11, 2001. event raises support for charitable needs both of our brave firefighters, first responders and The brutal attacks of September 11, 2001 at home and abroad. Gathering musicians with police, made the ultimate sacrifice as they are no doubt etched into the minds of every crafters and families with friends, the Horse- gave their lives in the fulfillment of their duty American, as they are in mine. I recall the dis- shoe Riverbend Festival celebrates the great to protect the communities they served. belief, the shock and the horror we felt as we traditions of Tennessee. In this poignant display of their bravery, their saw our Nation rocked to its core and saw I congratulate all those whose hard work courage and their resolve, we are reminded thousands of innocent Americans lose their and dedication to the City of Clifton have that our public safety personnel willingly and lives in New York, Pennsylvania, and Wash- brought another year of success for the Fes- fearlessly put their lives on the line every day ington in acts of deliberate and horrific vio- tival. Tied together with the love of music and to ensure our wellbeing. lence. It was an assault, the likes of which had community, I ask my colleagues to join with The men and women of the West Bloom- never before been carried out on our home- me in celebrating the music, the local artisans, field Fire Department in Oakland County, land. and the 29 years of service that comes from the Horseshoe Riverbend Festival. Michigan carry within themselves these same Yet, in the face of overwhelming tragedy, f virtues. The 86 employees that comprise the we witnessed the enduring resilience and un- department have made protecting the resi- wavering determination of the American spirit ON THE OCCASION OF DEDICATING dents of West Bloomfield and its surrounding as our public safety personnel thrust them- OAKLAND COUNTY INTER- communities their professional responsibility. It selves into unimaginable danger to save the NATIONAL AIRPORT’S NEW is a tribute to the dedication and profes- victims. Indeed, our public safety personnel, ‘‘GREEN’’ TERMINAL sionalism of the West Bloomfield Fire Depart- overcoming fear, in a moment that embodied ment that it is being honored with a piece of their sense of service and professionalism, steel from the World Trade Center. I know this HON. GARY C. PETERS rose to meet a challenge that none before OF MICHIGAN dedication ceremony will serve as a constant them had ever faced. And on that day, some IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES reminder to the communities served by the of our brave firefighters, first responders and Monday, September 12, 2011 first responders of West Bloomfield’s Fire De- police, made the ultimate sacrifice as they Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to partment that their vigilance and sacrifice gave their lives in the fulfillment of their duty congratulate the leaders of Oakland County on make our lives safer every day. I commend to protect the communities they served. and recognize the families and individuals who the completion of Oakland County Inter- have made this dedication possible. In this poignant display of their bravery, their national Airport’s new ‘‘green’’ terminal. This Mr. Speaker, the service and sacrifice of our courage and their resolve, we are reminded impressive accomplishment will undoubtedly public safety personnel make them true Amer- that our public safety personnel willingly and enhance the service the airport provides to ican heroes. On the tenth anniversary of Sep- fearlessly put their lives on the line every day residents and businesses across Southeast tember 11, 2001, I rise with my colleagues to ensure our wellbeing. Michigan. As a believer in the idea that eco- and stand with my constituents in honoring the As is the case with their brothers and sisters nomic development can be environmentally commitment and sacrifice made by our family, across the Nation, these virtues are embodied balanced, I am pleased to have advocated for friends and neighbors who hear the call to by the first responders of the Birmingham Fire national support of this project, which received serve the public as police, firefighters and first Department in Oakland County, Michigan. Last federal resources to make this new terminal a responders—they are truly emblematic of the year they responded to over two thousand reality. great strength of our Nation. emergencies ranging from fires to motor vehi- Following its construction in 1928, the Oak- cle accidents and hazardous material spills. land County International Airport, OCIA, has f With 32 employees, the department has been a symbol of the forward-thinking eco- worked vigilantly on daily basis to ensure the nomic vision and entrepreneurial spirit upon OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL safety of Birmingham residents. And in honor which the county was founded. In 1930, as a DEBT to their service, I know the steel from the first-in-the-nation event, the OCIA was certified World Trade Center which is being presented with an A–1–A rating from the U.S. govern- HON. MIKE COFFMAN to the department, will remind us all of the un- ment and has since been an important compo- wavering commitment they have made to our nent of the local economy. OF COLORADO Today, the OCIA continues to play a signifi- community. I commend and recognize the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cant role in the ongoing development of families and individuals who have worked hard Southeast Michigan’s economy. On an annual Monday, September 12, 2011 to make this dedication possible. basis, the airport generates over $150 million Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, the service and sacrifice of our in revenue which supports the operations of today our national debt is public safety personnel make them true Amer- Oakland County and the broader region. In $14,711,737,198,477.91. ican heroes. On the tenth anniversary of Sep- 2010 alone, the airport served over a half a On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th tember 11, 2001, I rise with my colleagues million passengers and pilots. With almost Congress, the national debt was and stand with my constituents in honoring the 120,000 departures and landings annually, the $10,638,425,746,293.80. commitment and sacrifice made by our family, OCIA was the nation’s twelfth busiest general This means the national debt has increased friends and neighbors who hear the call to aviation facility in 2010. by $4,073,311,452,184.11 since then. This serve the public as police, firefighters and first In keeping with its status as a symbol of debt and its interest payments we are passing responders—they are truly emblematic of the Oakland County’s economic progress and for- to our children and all future Americans. great strength of our Nation. ward-thinking vision, the new terminal for the

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He re-invigorated the ment to strengthen our development of alter- vironmental impact and cost of operating this Kingsley Field Military Affairs Committee, di- native energy. It is with the hard work of com- regional economic engine. Additionally, the rectly involving local civic and Chamber of panies like Dokka that America will be able to terminal includes recharging stations for elec- Commerce leaders in supporting Kingsley Air- approach a clean energy future with the tric vehicles and not only showcases the use men. He created the ‘‘Pilot for a Day’’ pro- knowledge and production capabilities nec- of recycled materials in its construction, but gram, allowing local underprivileged and chal- essary to achieve our goals. also demonstrates recycling of rainwater for lenged youth to experience what it’s like to be f landscape irrigation use on the building’s ‘‘liv- an Air Force pilot. ing’’ wall. Throughout his long career, Colonel Miller HONORING PETER DOUGLAS Mr. Speaker, this latest first-in-nation ac- served his country and his state honorably, complishment of the Oakland County Inter- and, on behalf of the people of Oregon’s Sec- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY national Airport is truly a remarkable milestone ond District, I want to thank him for his serv- OF CALIFORNIA and as a lifelong Oakland County resident, it ice. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is a source of great pride. This ‘‘green’’ ter- f Monday, September 12, 2011 minal is not only a realization of Oakland County residents’ continuing commitment to ON THE OCCASION OF DOKKA FAS- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to build a better future, but is also a model for TENERS’ GRAND OPENING IN AU- honor the career of an exceptional man and the nation of the success that comes from the BURN HILLS, MICHIGAN public servant. Peter Douglas has dedicated merging of economic development and envi- his life to defending our natural heritage and ronmentally sound building strategies. HON. GARY C. PETERS promoting conservation along the California Coast. Rarely does a single man cast such a f OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES long and positive shadow over our state; but IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRE- as an architect of the California Coastal Com- MENT OF COLONEL JAMES C. Monday, September 12, 2011 mission, and as its longest-serving Executive MILLER FROM THE UNITED Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Director, Douglas’s contributions are truly in- STATES AIR FORCE AND OREGON congratulate Dokka Fasteners Inc. as the calculable. His retirement in November 2011 AIR NATIONAL GUARD company commemorates the grand opening of will mark the end of a proud era in the history its new facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. of our environmental movement. HON. GREG WALDEN Dokka Fasteners is a company with over a Peter Douglas has long been a passionate OF OREGON century of experience in manufacturing preci- fighter for a just cause. As a Jewish child born IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion quality bolts and studs for use in con- in Berlin in 1942, Douglas’s early life was im- struction and energy development. Most re- bued with a special sense of purpose. Doug- Monday, September 12, 2011 cently, the company has expanded its focus to las eventually immigrated via Mexico to Cali- Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to include production of bolts for alternative en- fornia, where he attended the University of pay special tribute to Colonel James C. Miller ergy production systems, such as wind tur- California at Los Angeles, graduating with a on the occasion of his retirement from a long bines. Over the company’s history it has de- law degree in 1969—months after the Santa and outstanding career in the United States veloped the expertise to create a precision Barbara oil spill, and just as the national envi- Air Force and the Oregon Air National Guard. process, certified by the International Organi- ronmental movement was beginning to make Colonel Miller began his career in the Air zation for Standardization, which results in a significant strides. Force through the ROTC program at Central 100 percent traceability of its materials and a Douglas wasted little time in putting his pas- Washington University in 1984. Early in his Air consumer confidence that has made Dokka a sion for public service to work, throwing his Force career he qualified as a pilot in the T– leader in its field. energy and expertise into the California cam- 37 and the F–15 Eagle aircraft and served Dokka Fasteners’ investment in Michigan is paign for 1972’s Proposition 20. Douglas was honorably throughout the United States. In well poised to take advantage of a state key in drafting the language for the voter-ap- 1999 he became a member of the Oregon Air whose leaders, from the local level to the fed- proval initiative that created one of the coun- National Guard as an instructor pilot in the eral level, are engaged in a concerted effort to try’s most powerful land-use agencies, over- Fighter wing at Kingsley Field, Oregon, and develop Michigan as the center of knowledge, seeing development across California’s entire has since served in numerous jobs of increas- manufacturing and infrastructure of the next Coastal Zone. In 1985, he became the third ing responsibility at Kingsley Field. Throughout generation of energy production. As a commit- Executive Director of the California Coastal his career in the Air Force, he became an ac- ment to developing alternative energy, state Commission, a position he has held to this complished pilot, exceeding 4,300 flying hours leaders passed a renewable portfolio standard day. in the F–15 Eagle. which requires Michigan to produce at least 10 Under Douglas’s tenure, the Coastal Com- Colonel Miller most recently served as the percent of its energy from alternative sources mission has become a formidable instrument Commander of the 173rd Fighter Wing at by 2015. As Oakland County’s Representative for ensuring that all Californians’ voices are Kingsley Field. During that tour of duty his ex- to Congress, I am pleased to have supported heard in development decisions affecting our ceptional leadership and tenacious dedication multiple national efforts to develop our nation’s unique coastal environment. Douglas has to duty to both the State of Oregon and the alternative energy industry and nurture compa- helped to expand public access to our beach- United States of America resulted in an out- nies that are developing the vital information es, limit private encroachment on public lands, standing set of accomplishments. and infrastructure bases which are necessary and prevent the spread of pollution throughout He commanded over 800 airmen, oversaw to achieve those goals. our fragile ecosystem. His work has ensured over $20 million annually in operating costs, Dokka Fasteners’ investment in the City of that our coast remains above all a public land- and orchestrated over 44,000 Class A acci- Auburn Hills, Oakland County, and Michigan mark, inclusive of any individual who wishes to dent-free flying hours. Under his leadership speaks to the progress Oakland County and enjoy the same unspoiled natural wonder that the wing accepted 19 new aircraft and con- Michigan are making in the fight to become has inspired others for generations. verted the aircraft to new engines in only five the leaders in alternative energy production. Countless organizations have acknowledged months, while maintaining the highest mission The company’s facility will house a state-of- the impact Peter Douglas has made as an en- capable rate in the Air Force. the-art quality inspection laboratory and will be vironmental pioneer. He is the recipient of Colonel Miller’s visionary leadership was in- the first hot-forming fastener manufacturing awards from groups as varied as the National strumental in the establishment of Kingsley plant to open in the United States in over 40 Resources Defense Council, the Hispanic Field as the Air National Guard’s premier F– years. Dokka’s choice to develop their prod- Chamber of Commerce, the Sierra Club, the 15 training unit and the Wing’s selection as ucts in Michigan represents a multi-million dol- Environmental Defense Center, the California the sole F–15 fighter training unit in the U.S. lar investment in our local economy which will State Legislature, and the National Coast Trail Air Force. create nearly 100 new jobs and will aid the Association. He was the first recipient of the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.005 E12SEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2011 Julius A. Stratton ‘‘Champion of the Coast’’ the founder of Friendship Circle, Rabbi Levi night. There are prayers of friends and strang- Award, and the National Oceanic and Atmos- Shemtov, whose bold vision, righteous deter- ers that give us strength for the journey, and pheric Administration has named him a Na- mination and commitment to his article of faith there are prayers that yield our will to a will tional Marine Sanctuaries Environmental Hero. have made this program possible. greater than our own. This world He created Douglas has also participated in an advisory This year, as the Friendship Circle cele- is of moral design. Grief and tragedy and ha- role on President Clinton’s U.S. Panel on brates its sixth annual Walk4Friendship, we tred are only for a time. Goodness, remem- Ocean Exploration, the National Academy of are reminded that our Nation is only as strong brance and love have no end, and the Lord of Sciences Committee on Science and Policy as the most vulnerable among us. With over life holds all who die and all who mourn.’’ for the Coastal Ocean, and many others. five thousand participants expected this year, The President went on to state at the con- Throughout my tenure in the House of Rep- this 5k walk will continue to raise much need- clusion of his remarks words that I believe are resentatives, I have had the special honor of ed resources and continue to raise the aware- from the St. Paul’s Epistle to Romans. The calling Peter Douglas a constituent and a ness community necessary to ensure that the President said, ‘‘As we have been assured, friend. A longtime resident of Marin County, Friendship Circle and its mission will endure. neither death nor life, nor angels nor principal- Douglas has been a powerful advocate for the Mr. Speaker, the Friendship Circle, along ities, nor powers nor things present nor things priorities that Marin residents hold dear and a with its thousands of supporters in Southeast to come nor height nor death can separate us staunch promoter of my legislation to extend Michigan, has done so much to strengthen the from God’s love.’’ federal Marine Sanctuary protection to the lives of individuals with special needs and pro- Mr. Speaker, this weekend we honor the Sonoma coast. He has also had a hand in vide crucial support to their families. I am so memories of those who were lost on 9/11. We public service at the local level, co-founding pleased at the continuing success of the also honor the brave first responders to the community nonprofits and co-chairing one of Friendship Circle in fulfilling its mission and horrific acts of a decade ago, and recall the California’s first successful campaigns to enact look forward to continuing my work with it and tremendous heroism and self-sacrifice of so a parcel tax to support local public schools. its members as we move forward. many in New York, at the Pentagon and on an Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in recog- f airplane over Western Pennsylvania. nizing a man who has made immense con- May God bless all of those who died on 9/ tributions to our environment, a man whose MARKING THE 10-YEAR 11 and their families, those who bravely re- tireless advocacy has expanded the meaning ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 sponded to the tragedy, and those who ever of the public good. Peter Douglas’s work has put on the Nation’s uniform to serve and pro- encouraged us to celebrate and protect the HON. LEONARD LANCE tect us from the dangers we have faced and richness of our natural surroundings, and his OF NEW JERSEY continue to face. legacy lives on in the unrivaled beauty of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And, Mr. Speaker, may God continue to coastline that defines California. Monday, September 12, 2011 bless the United States of America. f f Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, the 21st Century ON THE OCCASION OF THE began, for all intents and purposes, on Sep- TO COMMEMORATE THE LEADER- FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF MICHI- tember 11, 2001. It did not begin well. SHIP OF RACHEL YOSKOWITZ AT GAN’S SIXTH ANNUAL The war against terrorism is among the JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WALK4FRIENDSHIP greatest public policy challenges of our gen- DETROIT eration. The deceased were casualties of war HON. GARY C. PETERS to the same extent as any person serving on HON. GARY C. PETERS OF MICHIGAN the battlefield. But the terrorists made no dis- OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinction between members of the armed forces IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and civilians. The terrorists made no distinc- Monday, September 12, 2011 tion between small children, infants and Monday, September 12, 2011 Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to adults. They killed their victims at will. Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Friendship Circle of Michigan We in New Jersey lost roughly 700 people, commemorate my friend, Mrs. Rachel as it holds its sixth annual Walk4Friendship. second only to the state of New York. I stated Yoskowitz, as she departs from Jewish Family Founded on the noble ideal that every per- on the floor of the New Jersey State Legisla- Services of Detroit and for her lifetime of work son, regardless of physical and mental ability, ture 10 years ago and I repeat here today on and advocacy in the realm of public health. deserves to have a loving and supportive envi- the floor of the United States House of Rep- Rachel has had a long and auspicious ca- ronment, the Friendship Circle has become an resentatives that it will take the genius and the reer with a record of strengthening public important support network for individuals with tenacity of a free society to overcome the health and wellness, not only in the greater special needs and their families. scourge of terrorism, but overcome it we shall. Detroit area, but across the country. Her dec- In its seventeen years of existence, the We have made much progress in the last 10 ades of work in the field of public health span Friendship Circle has expanded to cover more years, but Mr. Speaker, more progress needs every niche of that realm, from instructing than eighty locations across twenty-two states to be made. healthcare professionals, to directing non-profit and seven countries. Annually, over twenty- On December 8, 1941, speaking here in the health-related advocacy groups, to directing five hundred students with special needs in house of the people, the House of Represent- state public health programs. Over this time the metro Detroit area benefit from the spe- atives, Franklin Roosevelt said famously that she has cultivated a breadth and depth of cialized learning envircinmerit the Circle pro- ‘‘No matter how long it may take us to over- knowledge which have made her a leader in vides. come this premeditated invasion, the Amer- the public health arena taking part in the state While there are many benefits to the Friend- ican people in their righteous might will win and national task forces, crafting and imple- ship Circle’s members that are intangible, through to absolute victory.’’ menting statewide programs for adolescent there are many numbers that sum the critical That is as true today regarding the war health during her time with the Delaware De- support it provides. Nine, the number of es- against terror. as it was when Franklin Roo- partment of Health and Social Services and sential life skills which are taught to circle sevelt spoke it about World War II so many writing many successful public and private members at two hundred schools over fifty- years ago. grants to develop sustainability of programs four districts across Southeast Michigan. Sev- In one of the subsequent stanzas of ‘‘Amer- she has created. enteen, the number of customized lessons ica the Beautiful’’ the author, Katherine Bates, During her time in Southeast Michigan, Ra- which are used to teach circle members im- wrote of ‘‘Thine alabaster cities gleam, un- chel has worked primarily with Jewish Family portant life skills. Eleven, the number of real- dimmed by human tears,’’ but of course that is Services, an agency of the Jewish Federation life environments at the Friendship Circle’s not true. Human tears are still shed based of Metropolitan Detroit. For the first 10 years Weinberg Village where members can practice upon what happened on 9/11 and alabaster she directed the Immigration and Citizenship and perfect their lessons to become produc- cities gleam not as brightly based upon the program at JFS. Under her direction, JFS as- tive members of the community. Nine-hun- horrific acts of the terrorists. sisted recently arrived immigrants with assimi- dred, the number of volunteers in the metro At the National Cathedral on September 14, lation and acculturation into metro Detroit, par- Detroit region who have devoted time in 2011 2001, the President of the United States, ticularly senior citizens. Additionally, the pro- to continuing to make the Friendship Circle’s George W. Bush, said this: ‘‘There are prayers gram provided continuing support to new resi- mission possible. And most importantly, one, that help us last through the day or endure the dents in all stages of the immigration process.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.008 E12SEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1597 In 2004, Rachel began work on Project quently, in 2003, Jane became an adjunct fac- Following its creation 1911, the Local 25 ad- Chessed, a referral network designed to con- ulty member and practicum supervisor for the vocated for the fair treatment and pay of its nect medically uninsured adults in Detroit’s Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Treatment members and like many of their brothers and Jewish community with donated and low-cost Program for UMASS Boston after obtaining sisters, saw great success as minimum wage health care resources to avoid inappropriate her Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor laws and fair labor laws were implemented and costly visits to hospital emergency rooms. (LADC) 1 certification. and successfully defended. In 1950, Local 25 Project Chessed provides a developed net- Jane’s approach to recovery from addiction setup its first health and welfare fund to pro- work that links patients to a complete host of is rooted in her commitment to helping people tect its members. Just six years later, the local services, from diagnosis and treatment by obtain another chance in life. Jane employs a created a pension fund and the following year physicians and larger public health institutions, balanced approach of compassion and ‘‘raw insured that its members who had worked to affordable prescription drug access. This reality’’ that acknowledges each participant’s hard their whole life would have dignity in re- program has served as a model for other com- strengths while recognizes the struggles and tirement. munities in Southeast Michigan and across the trauma that often pervades participants’ his- As an advocate for safer working environ- Nation. Through Project Chessed, Rachel has tories. It should also be noted that she is cur- ments, in 1960, Local 25 took a leadership had a direct impact on one of the greatest in- rently overseeing the SMOC Rhodes to Re- role in protecting its members from the harm- efficiencies and inequalities of our time—ac- cover Program in Millbury, MA. ful side effects of asbestos. As time pressed cess to quality, affordable healthcare. Her deep commitment to each and every on, Local 25 pioneered the supplemental un- Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Ra- one of the thousands of participants that have employment benefit fund in 1969, insulating its chel’s decades of work on behalf of countless come through the doors of her program is hard working members to be from work loss in Americans across so many communities. I constantly displayed through her compas- slow economic times. know her work in Southeast Michigan with sionate actions. It is a tribute to Jane’s com- In its many evolving roles, Local 25 took on Jewish Family Services and the Jewish Fed- mitment that she continues to empower recov- the role of educator to both current and aspir- eration has greatly assisted many of my con- ering addicts to achieve their goals, dreams, ing members. In 1977 Local 25 created its ap- stituents and that her departure will be deeply and ultimately repair their broken lives. prenticeship and training programs, to educate Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take felt by those who have benefitted from her new members and continue the education of the floor of the House today to join with the commitment, passion and professionalism. I its current members. Through this work, Local family, friends, and contemporaries of Jane J. wish Rachel and her husband, Rabbi Herb 25 has established a professional craftsman Schwager to thank her for her remarkable Yoskowitz, many more years of productive code of conduct which it uses to uphold its service to her state of Massachusetts, and to service to the community as she moves into high standards of quality. thousands of substance abuse victims. the education sector where her righteous Mr. Speaker, I know in the years ahead that deeds will continue to impact so many lives. f we will continue to see the rise of new chal- f ON THE OCCASION OF HEAT AND lenges and opportunities. Thanks to hard work FROST INSULATORS AND ALLIED and dedication of working men and women, IN HONOR OF JANE J. SCHWAGER WORKERS LOCAL 25’S 100TH AN- like those of Heat and Frost Insulators and Al- OF FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHU- NIVERSARY lied Workers Local 25, I am confident we will SETTS continue to rise above those challenges and HON. GARY C. PETERS embrace new opportunities that will benefit all HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH OF MICHIGAN Americans. Local 25’s 100th Anniversary is OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES truly an auspicious occasion and I wish its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leadership and members many more years of Monday, September 12, 2011 Monday, September 12, 2011 success. Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate with the brothers and sisters of Heat honor Jane J. Schwager, in recognition of her and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local USS ‘‘O’BRIEN’’ DD725 outstanding contributions to the state of Mas- 25 as they celebrate the Local’s 100th Anni- sachusetts in the area of substance abuse versary. HON. RANDY HULTGREN and recovery, and to commend her for over fif- As a part of organized labor, the members OF ILLINOIS teen years of dedicated service to her commu- of Local 25 have been a voice in the chorus IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity. of a movement that has done much to ensure Monday, September 12, 2011 Jane was born in Clifton Heights, PA to Ron that today we are closer to knowing that a fair and Peg Lanoie. As both of her parents dedi- day’s work equals a fair day’s pay, that our Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cated much of their lives to the service of their work environment is safer than it has ever to honor all the World War II veterans, but es- country, with Ron serving in the United States been and that when unexpected challenges pecially our distinguished guests from the Coast Guard, USCG, for 30 years and Peg strike, our jobs will be protected. Throughout Honor Flight Chicago program. This noble pro- working for the Civil Service for over 25 years, our history, Local 25 and other locals across gram enables hundreds of Veterans from the Jane grew up knowing service to one’s com- the labor movement have been at the forefront Chicago area to come visit the memorial built munity was important. of protecting the rights of working Americans. to honor their great service and courage, and Jane has 2 children, Michael and Indeed, it is thanks to the aspiration, dedica- I have the great privilege of welcoming them Magdalene Tiapula, and is married to Jim tion and determination of working men and to Washington DC. Schwager. Jim and Jane currently reside in women and the labor movement that our Na- We all have a special appreciation for our Worcester where they are raising their 3 year tion has given rise to a strong and dynamic veterans because we know the sacrifices they old granddaughter, Alysia. middle class—the core of our vibrant econ- made to protect us and bring peace to a world In 1994, Jane began her work for the Early omy. As a key force in these continuing en- ravaged by war. These servicemen answered Intervention Program for children with disabil- deavors, organized labor is the great fulcrum our nation’s call during one of its greatest ities. Eventually, Jane worked for the South by which the gains of our economic success times of need. These brave Americans risked Middlesex Opportunity Council, SMOC, and are enhanced. life and limb, gave service and sacrificed she continued her advocacy in the substance As the members of Local 25 celebrate a much, all while embodying what it is to be a abuse field by participating in various treat- truly tremendous milestone, 100 years of serv- hero. We owe them our deepest gratitude and ment programs including the Meadows Pro- ice to working men and women across South- thanks for protecting and ensuring our future. gram, the New Beginnings Program at Beth- east Michigan and beyond, we are reminded I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- any Hill, and the Marlboro/Hudson Sober that those benefits which we see today are a ington and to their memorial. I am proud to Housing. Using her own resources, Jane pur- product of their struggles and their triumphs. submit the names of these men for all to see, chased a building in Worcester in 1999 and Brought into reality by the hard work and de- hear, recognize and I call on my colleagues to opened the J&J Sober House, a 10 bedroom termination of George Martens, Thomas rise and join me in expressing thanks. house for men in recovery, which she con- Beasley and Nathan Metcalf, the Heat and Charles Anderson Venice Anderson James Anderson tinues to run to this day. The following year Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 25 Sam Lucas Roy Anderson May Anderson she was named as the program director at the has been emblematic of the efforts of orga- Louis Beiriger Laurain Beiriger Edward Berry Serenity House in Hopkinton, MA. Subse- nized labor. Fran Berry Norma Berry Christine Roberts

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.011 E12SEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1598 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2011 David Bish Elaine Bish Tracy Bish Cross-State Air Pollution Rule for ten years. he was co-chairman of Bill Clinton’s presi- Lucile Slattery Avon Blevins Vivian Blevins Simply put, this regulation will have a signifi- dential campaign. Clinton went on to win the Patti Bortz Stephanie Bortz Jay Braxton cant negative economic impact of $2.4 billion Presidency and later appointed Manatt as am- Edward Jones David Caesar Trevelon Caesar dollars a year which will lead to job loss, a re- bassador to the Dominican Republic, where Johnny Carlisle Sarah Carlisle Rubin Castillo duction in energy outputs, and an increase to he served from 1999–2001. Patricia Castillo Leo Chrostowski Valita family’s utility bills. During the course of his prestigious career, Chrostowski At a time when families are struggling to Manatt served on the boards of the Mayo make ends meet, the last action the Obama Bill Clark Dianne Brady Joe Clark Foundation, the National Museum of American Administration should take is another multi-bil- Rose Clark Bill Clawson Pauleta Clawson History, the Wesley Foundation, the National lion dollar regulation that will kill jobs and in- Malcolm Nancy Creighton Hoke Culbertson Legal Center for the Public Interest and the crease costs. It is imperative that we keep the Creighton National Endowment for Democracy. He was flow of energy high and the cost of utilities Bea Culbertson Ron Dotseth Betty Dotseth also the founding chair of First Los Angeles low. Jay Elshoff Kathleen Elshoff Charles Bank, was elected chair of the California Creating a stable regulatory environment, Emanuele Bankers Association, served on the board of where the balance between the costs to fami- Justus Ghormley Harold Fuquay Ann Fuquay directors of FedEx Corp., and was a member Floyd Gilmore Janice Gilmore Judy Daniel lies is balanced with the benefit of the regula- tion, allows families to have certainty that any of the board of directors of Oak Value Man- Cindy Tester Graig Godin Sue Hayes agement, Inc. Edward Gore Vanita Gore William Hansen new rules and regulations that are finalized Kristin Hansen David Kedrowski Sandie Kedrowski will have their best interests in mind. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise Lawrence Klecha Kathy Klecha James Lamborn Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the and join me in paying tribute to the life of Marilyn Lamborn Gregg Lebert Joy Lebert House (and Senate) to support me in passing Charles Manatt as we offer our condolences Vernon Lewis June Attaway Ronald Litchy the America’s Energy Independence Act and to his family and celebrate his memory. Beverly Litchy Herschel Eva Luckinbill bring stability and balance to the regulatory Luckinbill process. f Ray Madrid Betty Madrid Ladd McCarnan f Patty McCarnan Kayla Feld Denise Mire INVEST IN AMERICA ACT PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF Patrick Patterson Rebecca Grace George Padilla MR. CHARLES T. MANATT Cecilla Padillo Robert Prentiss Dianna Tetrick Joseph Ransom Opal Ransom Nicholas Rightor HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER Susan Mire James Robbins Barbara Robbins HON. JIM COSTA OF TENNESSEE Thomas Rowley Rosemary Rowley Bill Sasser OF CALIFORNIA Nell Sasser Dennis Maria Chu IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Schechinger Monday, September 12, 2011 Monday, September 12, 2011 Mario Silva Armeda Silva Ron Parsons Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Patsy Parsons Gary Sprenkle Kay Sprenkle Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ T. Manatt, Cali- Carl Vance Margie Vance Doug Ward discuss an issue of great importance to indi- fornia lawyer, banker and political visionary Theresa Ward Phil Wilkes Janice Wilkes viduals as they save for retirement and to as- who recently passed away at the age of sev- Charles Williams Charlene Wil- John Yeager sist companies to have the capacity to create enty-five. liams jobs. The tax burdens placed on families and Manatt was born on June 9, 1936 in Chi- Cynthia Yeager Dennis Yepson Nancy Yepson businesses hinders job creation, job retention, cago, Illinois to William Price Manatt, and Lu- Glen Zuhlke Dave Zuhlke Terry Michaels and innovative breakthroughs in technology. cille Taylor Manatt. Although born in Chicago, Marilyn Michaels Patrick Shirley he grew up in Audubon, Iowa, helping his fa- The capital gains tax placed on families and Sweetland Sweetland ther care for the family farm. He was an Eagle family businesses creates less employment, Judy Gagnon Kenneth Shofter Ron Santoro Scout and a member of the Future Farmers of produces less investment. Thus, making Cindy Santoro Heber Dunkel Robert F. Dorr America. Following high school, Manatt at- America less competitive in the global econ- John Price Al Doering tended Iowa State College, where he met fel- omy, and is just another example of how our f low student Kathleen ‘‘Kathy’’ Klinkefus. tax code unfairly punishes innovation and AMERICA’S ENERGY On December 29, 1957 Chuck and Kathy wealth creation. INDEPENDENCE ACT married and moved to Washington, DC where That is why I am pleased to introduce the Chuck attended the George Washington Uni- Invest in America Act, which reduces the cap- HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER versity School of Law. Three years later, the ital gains tax rate to zero for ten years for fam- couple moved again to Los Angeles where he OF TENNESSEE ilies, investors, and collectors. Simply put, my founded a law firm with his long-time friend IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bill will create stability in the economy by al- and colleague, Thomas Phelps. The start-up lowing families and businesses to plan for the Monday, September 12, 2011 began as a six-man group of savings and future. Lower taxes create a stable economic Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to loans lawyers and swelled to more than 100 environment will encourage innovations, introduce a bill of great importance to families lawyers by the early 1980s. Today, Manatt, breakthroughs, and job creation by providing living on a budget. The recent overreaching Phelps & Phillips, LLP has over 350 in offices much needed capital to businesses and entre- regulations placed on energy and utility com- in New York, California and Washington, DC. preneurs. Lowering the cost of future con- panies hinder America’s economy while caus- While in Los Angeles, Mr. Manatt also sumption encourages more Americans to in- ing increases to families’ utility bills. Families began to forge relationships with several of vest and create wealth. need certainty that their energy needs will be the Democratic National Committee’s most in- Many countries, such as Germany, have no met and their energy costs will remain low. fluential leaders. In the aftermath of the 1980 capital gains tax at all. At a time when the bur- The Cross-State Air Pollution rule finalized by elections, when Ronald Reagan was over- densome tax code and regulations are driving the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, on whelmingly elected to the White House, American businesses to be less competitive July 6, 2011, will lead to increases in energy Chuck, who had been DNC finance chairman, globally reducing the capital gains rate here at prices for families and prohibit jobs. Also, openly campaigned for the position. home would spark American investment and these regulations and rules were just recently In 1981, Mr. Manatt claimed Chairmanship increase our competiveness globally. Bottom updated in 2005. of the Democratic National Committee. He re- line, we need a streamlined tax code that is America leads the world in providing safe, invigorated the party. On the eve of the 1984 fairer, flatter, and simpler that encourages in- reliable energy to families. In order for Amer- Democratic convention in San Francisco, pres- vestment and wealth creation in order to get ica to continue to prosper, the regulatory proc- idential nominee-in-waiting Walter Mondale this country moving and working again. ess must follow common sense and not be tried to replace Manatt with Carter administra- unduly burdensome. tion official, but backed off after an internal Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the That is why I am pleased to introduce the outcry. That year, Ronald Reagan handily se- House (and Senate) to support me in passing America’s Energy Independence Act, which cured the Presidential nomination, but Manatt the Invest In America Act and bring stability to prevents the EPA from implementing the and the Democrats fared better in 1992, when the American economy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.014 E12SEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1599 IN RECOGNITION OF FLUETSCH sion not only by remembering those that were Marsha A. Rodriguez, 41 AND BUSBY lost that day, but also by recognizing the in- Linda Rosenbaum, 41 credible displays of heroism, courage and self- Daniel Rosetti, 32 HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA lessness that we witnessed. Norman Rossinow, 39 OF CALIFORNIA On this day, more so than any other day of John P. Skala, 31 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the year, we must put away our partisan dif- Jennifer M. Tino, 29 ferences and come together as Americans for Francis Joseph Trombino, 68 Monday, September 12, 2011 the good of our country. There are many les- Jorge Velazquez, 47 Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sons we have learned from the attacks, and f recognize Fluetsch & Busby Insurance, cele- much works remains, not only to secure our brating 100 years of quality service to the resi- country, but to repay the debt to those who HONORING THE KEARNEY LITTLE dents of Merced County. sacrificed so much on that day and those that LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM Fluetsch & Busby was founded in 1912 by followed. H.S. Shaffer, grandfather to Peter Fluetsch We must be committed to defending our Na- HON. ADRIAN SMITH and great grandfather to Doug Fluetsch and tion from another attack. Protecting our citi- OF NEBRASKA Jeannie Fluetsch Bliss, the current proprietors. zens must be the number one priority of all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Shaffer was an insurance agent, realtor, public servants, and we must never lose sight Monday, September 12, 2011 District Attorney and Superior Court Judge for of this mission. We must be committed as a Merced County. The Shaffer Building still Nation to stand behind our country’s first re- Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise stands on the corner of ‘‘M’’ and Main Streets sponders. The heroic cops, firefighters and today in honor of the Little League baseball as a tribute to this prominent local citizen. other emergency personnel who lost their lives team from Kearney, Nebraska. This team, with In 1934, the Shaffer Insurance Agency was on 9/11 should not just merely be commemo- 13 talented young men and 3 patient coaches changed to the Fluetsch & Shaffer Insurance rated, but in fact their memories should spur from the Third District of Nebraska, recently Agency by second generation business owner, us towards making our Nation stronger and excelled in tournament competition and made John J. Fluetsch. Then, in the 40’s, John safer. history along the way. changed the name to Fluetsch Insurance The Eighth Congressional District is only 20 Managed by Mike Koski with help from as- Agency. Soon thereafter, Ralph Busby joined miles from Ground Zero, and I was honored sistant coaches Gary Barth and Doug the company in 1949 after graduating from UC this weekend to attend several ceremonies Holtmeier, the Kearney Little League team be- Berkeley. commemorating the occasion. One ceremony came the first Nebraska team in Little League Peter Fluetsch, joined the insurance com- took place at the September 11th Memorial at history to compete in a regional championship pany in 1955 after graduating from Menlo Col- the Eagle Rock Reservation in Essex County, game. With their second place finish in the lege and in doing so, became the third gen- which overlooks the Manhattan skyline, and 2011 Midwest Regional Tournament, the boys eration to work for the family business. Peter was where many of my constituents gathered from Kearney finished the post-season with 8 married the beautiful Catherine Bacciarini and after the attacks to bear witness to the trag- wins and 4 losses, scoring 99 runs and allow- together they raised 5 children while Peter and edy. Many of the wounds of September 11th ing just 41 runs in 65 innings of play. Ralph Busby continued to build the agency. will heal over time, but we will never forget the The skilled members on the 2011 Kearney Peter was an active member of the community heroism we witnessed, the lessons we Little League baseball team were Brant Barth, who spent forty-two Decembers riding around learned, and the redemption the American Ben Dinkel, Jack Herges, Carter Hollis, Brady the county dressed as Santa Claus delivering people earned through our own strength. Holtmeier, John Husmann, Ryan Koski, Tyler candy to disabled children. In closing I would like to enter into the Mestl, Cam Moore, Eric Pacheco, Jared After John Fluetsch passed away in 1966, RECORD the names of the forty Americans Wegner, Christian Westesen, and Creighton the name was changed to Fluetsch & Busby from my district that lost their lives on Sep- Westesen. Insurance Agency. Today, Fluetsch & Busby tember 11th, 2001. We will continue to pray The Kearney Little League team embodied Insurance is a thriving business led by the for those we have lost but also hold our heads the Nebraska spirit both on and off the field. fourth generation, Doug Fluetsch and his sis- up high to meet the challenges that are still to The team was committed to working hard, ter Jeannie Fluetsch Bliss. They are proud to come. playing together as a team, and never quitting. continue the family legacy of business integ- Cesar A. Alviar, 60 These young men made the city of Kearney, rity, success and caring for our community. John E. Bulaga Jr., 35 Buffalo County, and the state of Nebraska They support many community organizations John A. Candela, 42 proud with their character, sportsmanship, and including the Merced High Key Cub, Mercy Lt. Robert D. Cirri, 39 passion for the game. Medical Center Foundation, Kiwanis Club, Robert J. Coll Jr., 35 I ask my colleagues to join me today in hon- Merlock Athletic Association, the MERCO Cy- Michael L. Collins, 38 oring the exceptional talent and dedication of cling Classic, SCORE, United Way, the Great- Caleb Arron Dack, 39 the Kearney Little League baseball team. er Merced Chamber of Commerce, the Luke A. Dudek, 50 f Merced County Chamber of Commerce, the Antoinette Duger, 44 COMMEMORATING THE 10TH ANNI- Citizens for the Betterment of Merced County, John Ernst (Jack) Eichler, 69 VERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Merced Boosters, Boy Scouts of America and Edgar H. Emery Jr., 45 many others. William J. Erwin, 30 I would like to join my colleagues in con- Christopher Faughnan, 37 HON. DAVID DREIER gratulating Fluetsch & Busby Insurance for Harvey J. Gardner III, 35 OF CALIFORNIA 100 years of success and dedication to the Barry H. Glick, 55 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES residents of Merced County. Emeric J. Harvey, 56 Monday, September 12, 2011 f Zuhtu Ibis, 25 Donald T. Jones, 39 Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, this weekend, REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Howard L. Kestenbaum, 56 we as a Nation commemorated the 10th anni- Dorota Kopiczko 26 versary of the tragic events of September 11, HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. Franco Lalama, 45 2001. Like all Americans, I spent a great deal OF NEW JERSEY David S. Lee, 37 of time thinking about where I was on that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kenneth P. Lira, 28 sunny Tuesday ten years ago. I was sitting in Ming-Hao Liu, 41 my office at the Rules Committee on the third Monday, September 12, 2011 Joseph P. McDonald, 43 floor of the Capitol when the first plane hit the Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, yesterday our Craig D. Montano, 38 north tower of the World Trade Center. I re- Nation commemorated the tenth anniversary Robert M. Murach, 45 mained there until 10:30 a.m., when a full of one of the darkest days in our history. On Edward C. Murphy, 42 evacuation of the Capitol was imposed. September 11th, 2001, we were attacked by Catherine A. Nardella, 40 During that time prior to the evacuation, I foreign terrorists who claimed the lives of Ehtesham U. Raja, 28 watched the news coverage of the planes that 2,977 Americans, including 411 of our Nation’s Stephen Louis Roach, 36 hit the south tower of the WTC and the Pen- bravest first responders. We mark this occa- Leo A. Roberts, 44 tagon. I later heard the news of Flight 93,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K12SE8.005 E12SEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1600 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2011 which crashed in a field near Shanksville, PA. were all so to find the courage! knowing what your loved ones were so all Knowing what we know now of the hijackers’ While, up on a plane . . . in the face of the about! intentions, this treasured building and the lives darkest of all evils, Not to witness another sunrise . . . of all of us who were here that morning were our Lord’s chosen people upon flight 93 to- not to watch your child grow up to be old and wise, preserved because of the heroics of the pas- gether so came . . . For when it was time, and innocent life so or wake in the morn to see the joys of life sengers of Flight 93. comprised! I had the privilege of spending last Saturday lay on the line . . . these most brilliant heroes so cried, ‘‘let’s Or grow old with your loved ones at your in Shanksville with the families of those brave roll’’ . . . as the light so remained! side, men and women. It was their loved ones’ sac- All in a few defining moments of truth, these as throughout the years arriving at the true rifice that saved the lives of so many here in brave hearts gave to all such meaning of where life so lies . . . the Capitol that day. They also saved what the proof . . . As all of this is gone, as your heartache lives has become the world’s most recognizable as why now we so ever honor their names! on . . . symbol of democracy. I cannot think about For once they heard the news, To Save Pre- while, into a future your faith shall be repaid that tragic day without thinking of the words in- cious Lives In The Distance . . . in our Lord’s eyes . . . scribed on walls of the Capitol, just above the was but their most sacred of all gifts they so And when your child so asks you why? to choose! With your arms all around them, wiping door to the Sergeant at Arms’ office: ‘‘We As one heroic band of sisters and brothers their tears from their eyes . . . have built no temple but the Capitol; we con- were so to stand, as like Tell them all about their most magnificent sult no common oracle but the Constitution.’’ none others . . . Moms and Dads . . . It was my belief that this hallowed structure together enjoined, as they were not to lose! Aunts, Uncles, Brothers and Sisters who will was as untouchable as the democracy it rep- As our Lord had stepped in, slowing the never die! resents that led me to remain here, even as plane . . . as his Angels on earth, Tell them all about their most incredible planes crashed into the World Trade Center could buy that most precious time that they faith, and about their greatest of all and the Pentagon that day. Last week, a re- so needed to use! gifts . . . porter questioned me, somewhat incred- As they said their final hellos, and those Saving Lives In The Distance, so others may ulously, as to how I could have been so naı¨ve most poignant last tearful goodbyes! rise! as to remain in my office that morning. I re- While, talking to their loved ones on their In Washington .... because of them, phones . . . The greatest symbol of democracy still plied that we were all naı¨ve that day. We as upon their most magnificent faces, their shines . . . learned in the most painful and tragic way tear drops now lie! even brighter in the midday sun which now possible that we were not untouchable; but we While, summing up all of their courage . . . lies! also learned, and have been continually re- as their finest of souls were not so to be dis- All because of their most sacred sacrifice minded ever since, that as long as brave men couraged, as all so stood ready to die! . . . as flight 93, and women are willing to fight for this country, For there is no greater gift, nor a more so sa- brought us our first victory in this tragic we will continue to endure. cred offering as all of this . . . war against terrorism to be won! With this truth in mind, I submit for the than one’s life! Moving forth, with our Lord Now, high atop our Capitol this very day, at their sides! The Statue of Freedom sheds a tear . . . RECORD the following poem written by Albert Caswell, who was also here in this building Now, as I look up at our nation’s dome on for all of those who did what must so be each new coming day . . . done! that morning ten years ago. As there in that moment, as out upon my A Life Saved In The Distance . . . What a LIVES IN THE DISTANCE—IN MEMORY AND IN way . . . most precious gift this is! HONOR TO THE HEROES OF FLIGHT 93 ON THIS as I stop to reflect, as I find the time As in the coming years, maybe we shall all THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 to pray . . . so witness! Lives In The Distance . . . For it was me who so stood on that rotunda Perhaps a Rembrandt, or a Dr. King . . . Lives . . . floor, when on that fateful or even perhaps a woman who might so save In The Distance . . . morning . . . the world from all of this is! While, traveling the miles . . . sure death but lay, only miles away! Only time can tell, for only our Lord knows From down here on earth, rising up through All because of them, my sweet daughter Jen- so very well . . . the clouds . . . nifer still has her best friend . . . for our futures do not occur by cir- reaching Heaven in style! What greater gift, but than my life they so cumstance! As a non stop flight, with its destination in saved? Never forget this! sight . . . In life, heroes come in all shapes As out in the distance we find . . . as up towards Heaven, arrives . . . and sizes . . . are all of those most precious moments in with such fine heroes the while . . . But, it’s what lies deep down within one’s time, as before us defined! For no one so here, upon this our Mother heart as where their great courage As Good so faced Evil, as the most selfless of Earth . . . rises! all people . . . Throughout all of the miles, has no day so Armed with but just their undaunted cour- as our Lord’s Angels on earth, were so to promised, until death . . . from concep- age and faith, as these brave hearts shine! tion to birth! were so not to be denied! While, Saving Lives In The Distance . . . As each new day, is but a fine gift . . . as one As I ask you now, how can any woman or as upon our Lord’s face his tears drops so lie to be ever so lived . . . man . . . in the midst of such evil so ... while, taking stock in its true worth . . . stand? watching his new Angels in Heaven arrive! For no man or woman, nor even a child . . . Could we, such the courage realize? may so know of this, In this our most precious land of the free! f his or hers one last final moments here upon These brave heroes on this morning so shone Earth! so brilliantly, as forever etched in their PERSONAL EXPLANATION As on a bright beautiful fall morn . . . great legacies! As all of those magnificent heroes, of flight As these selfless souls, so sacrificed . . . HON. JOE WILSON 93 were so to our nation to be born! doing what was so right! OF SOUTH CAROLINA As now stands alone, with the greatest of all For Lives In The Distance, their own fine American heroes they own . . . lives did so concede! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As their titles now worn . . . And still on this day, their fine lessons Monday, September 12, 2011 For their great gift of life, for their most of life . . . gravest of all sacrifice . . . I shall never forget! Remembering them, on Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- while, Saving Lives In The Distance . . . for- my knees as I pray. er, I submit the following remarks regarding ever lives on! And to all of those brokenhearted families, my absence from votes which occurred on For as long as Mankind . . . For as since the on this your saddest of days . . . September 9, 2011. I attended the funeral at very beginning of time, To the husbands, wives, sons, daughters, Arlington National Cemetery for retired Colonel as one so surely finds . . . mothers and father’s alive . . . who now must so live without and so cry! Charles P. Murray, Jr., a Medal of Honor re- As a struggle which spans, of Good cipient and American hero of World War II, as vs Evil . . . To the ones, who now live with such holes in as our Lord’s chosen people, who have so their hearts . . . well as a personal friend. fought the darkest of all evils . . . as your anguish and pain, so forevermore so Listed below is how I would have voted if I Just like Angels on earth . . . while, all mounts! had been present: roll Number 695—‘‘aye’’; showing their worth . . . as these most As we pray on this day, asking our Lord to roll Number 696—‘‘no’’; roll Number 697— hallowed of heroes, bring peace on your way . . . ‘‘no’’; roll Number 698—‘‘aye.’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:56 Sep 13, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.020 E12SEPT1 smartinez on DSK6TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 12, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1601 TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM TAYLOR turned them both down. He was given his in December 2001 in the tradition of service WATSON, III choice of any assignment he wanted on ac- as the namesake of Marine Major Julian D. tive duty. Dusenbury who was awarded the Navy Cross He chose what the Navy terms ‘‘demoli- for his successful capture of Shuni Castle on HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. tion’’. Only volunteers are accepted for this OF TENNESSEE work. It is a dirty job. The men in demoli- Okinawa in April 1945. Both Captains are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion ride small rubber rafts, in through the symbols of military families with Cpt. Jones surf to the beaches, where an amphibious at- supported by his wife Terry and their six chil- Monday, September 12, 2011 tack is to be made. A hundred yards from dren, Michael, Jr., Megan, Nathaniel, Summer, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, shore, the demolition men start to swim. Shan, and Brooke and Cpt. Wilson encour- recently my District lost one of the most im- They search the beaches, locating mines, aged by his wife Joy and son Julian, Jr. pressive men I have ever known. clearing paths through them, and destroying As a 31-year veteran of the Army Reserves William Taylor Watson, III passed away on any explosives which would interfere with a and the S.C. Army National Guard, I have landing. Then they swim back to their little never been prouder of their committed mem- July 19, 2011. I knew Bill personally for many rubber rafts, and paddle away—if they can. years and considered him a good friend. The choice that Watson made of course bers and their capabilities for domestic and Born in Nashville and educated at Vander- caused a good bit of comment. We heard one overseas service. Due to the success of bilt University, Bill’s career as a businessman emptyheaded fool laugh at it; to this person America’s military more countries today have spanned 64 years and included many great it seemed a ludicrous choice! been liberated from totalitarianism in the his- accomplishments. There was a bright red haze in front of us tory of the world living in freedom and democ- He was a leader and expert in finances, for a long time afterwards. Speech came very racy from Estonia to Thailand and South once overseeing some of the largest financial hard, for there was no fitting answer to that Korea to Bulgaria. portfolios in the Nation. sort of statement. The whole vital issue of Due to the vision of Dan Hennigan, a 9/11 the war seemed to be tied up in that little in- First Responders Remembrance Memorial Bill was also an active member of several cident. On the one hand, was a man who had churches, and I know his faith in God played the same high ideal that kept the Spitfires featuring two New York World Trade Center a prominent role in everything he did. flying in the battle of Britain—that kept the steel beams were unveiled at the base of the Bill always said, despite his impressive life Russian line together before Moscow—that State House in front of the Columbia Metro- and great career successes, that his family pervaded—and kept the courage up—in the politan Convention Center with Columbia was his greatest joy. I extend my condolences soul shattering defeat in the South Pacific Mayor Steve Benjamin and Governor Nikki to his wife, Mary; daughter, Mary Pierson Gib- Withdrawals. Haley. son; sons, William T. Watson, IV and George On the other hand—well—you name it. It At the Remembrance, it was very appro- doesn’t print very well. Fitch Watson; and brother, Robert Watson. I priate on the front row of special guests were To William Watson, we can say only a part Hampton and Jane Caughman, proud parents know they will miss Bill greatly. of what we feel by giving him a deeply re- I have nothing but the greatest respect for spectful and admiring salute—for his nobil- of SPC Thomas W. Caughman who was killed any person who serves in the military, espe- ity, his courage, and his superb action in ac- June 9, 2004, Iraq. SPC Caughmnan was ma- cially during a time of war. We use the word cepting his individual responsibility. ture beyond his age concluding his letters with hero way too often these days, but Bill was f the adage, ‘‘Freedom is not free.’’ He under- truly an American hero. stood we were in a long war to protect Amer- Following his time at Midshipman’s School AMERICA’S STRENGTH THROUGH ican families at home. at Northwestern University, where he grad- DIVERSITY The weekend concluded with a moving uated with high honors, Bill had his pick of top Service of Remembrance at Saxe Gotha Pres- positions in the Military. He could have chosen HON. JOE WILSON byterian Church named in recognition of the a career in the safety of Washington, D.C., OF SOUTH CAROLINA community’s original German Swiss farming working inside the Navy Department; instead, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES settlers. Heartfelt leadership was provided by he chose the most dangerous job in the mili- pastors Dr. Jim Glatz, Dr. Helen Harrison Monday, September 12, 2011 tary—Underwater Demolition Team frogman, Coker, and Dr. Bill Johnston. Dr. Glatz re- the predecessor to the Navy Seals. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- counted the extraordinary heroism of Todd Bill’s son, Bill Watson IV, recently contacted er, over the weekend of the Tenth Anniversary Beamer on Flight 93. After reciting together me to share this story as it was told in an edi- remembrances of the attacks of September The Lord’s Prayer with air phone operators, torial written about is father and published in 11th, I saw the strength and diversity of the Beamer stated to his comrades the immortal the June 1, 1944, edition of The Sewanee people across the Midlands of South Carolina ‘‘Let’s Roll,’’ which successfully stopped the Purple. which is underestimated by our evil enemies. jihadists from their murderous destruction of Mr. Speaker, this piece, which is reprinted The diversity of America by heritage, race, the U.S. Capitol Building. This was the first below, shows the true character of Bill Watson religion, gender, and politics makes America successful counterattack in the Global War on better than anything I could express, and I strong. Terrorism. The service was enhanced by a bring it to the attention of my Colleagues and At the request of President Mary Pen˜a, I Color Guard of the Lexington Police Depart- other Readers of the Record. spoke to the Filipino-American Association of ment along with the Lexington County Choral [From the Sewanee Purple, Jun. 1, 1944] Greater Columbia citing the special contribu- Society and the Lake Murray Symphony Or- EDITORIAL tion of Filipino-Americans for over 100 years in chestra. . . . the greater therefore should our defense of America into the Global War on The positive message of Dr. Glatz was clear courage be.—Henry V Terrorism. that the American people will prevail with faith, On May 10th, a class of Midshipmen grad- For our family, this September 11th began hope, and love. uated from Northwestern University Mid- with participation in the Memorial Service In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops, and shipman School. Its members were commis- sponsored by the West Metro Rotary Club, we will never forget September 11th in the sioned Ensigns in the Untied States Naval West Metro Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Global War on Terrorism. Reserve. William Taylor Watson, III, of School District Two, and Pine Press Printers f Nashville, graduated fifth in that class of at the West Columbia River Walk Amphi- 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 fourteen hundred. He had attended Vander- theater. The passionate patriot Joe Pinner pre- bilt University, and was stationed at Sewanee in the V–12 Unit from July until sided over tributes to our military, military fam- ilies, and first responders highlighted by Sher- HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD November last year. To those who knew him, OF CALIFORNIA it was not surprising that he led his class. iff James Metts and Irmo Fire Chief Mike IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES At the time of his graduation, Admiral Sonefeld. King had asked the Northwestern Mid- Proof of the resolve of the New Greatest Monday, September 12, 2011 shipman School for a newly commissioned Generation was the Change of Command Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, as Ensign to take abroad his flagship, in order Ceremony of the Headquarters Support Com- Congress marks the 10 year anniversary of to see the calibre of the men the Midshipman School was turning out. There was a post in pany of Sumter’s 351st Aviation Support Bat- the September 11th attacks, I rise to mourn Washington, in the Navy Department, which talion. Before a fully staffed complement of all the loss of the thousands of innocents who Northwestern was to fill—and it would take volunteers, Cpt. Julian D. Wilson relinquished perished and to honor the selflessness of a good officer to fill it. Both of those assign- command to Cpt. Michael W. Jones. Wilson those who sacrificed so much to protect us, ments were offered to Billy Watson. He had enlisted in the S.C. Army National Guard both on that day and in the decade since.

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Saymon designed the monument and confidence, with faith in our institutions, our collected the artifacts for the display. The ef- leaders and ourselves seemingly at all-time HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO forts and contributions of local businesses and lows. OF MASSACHUSETTS volunteers too numerous to mention were also Coming at this moment of doubt and insecu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES invaluable. Their selflessness allowed the rity, it is my hope that the 10th anniversary of monument to be constructed without a penny Monday, September 12, 2011 the September 11th attacks can offer the changing hands. American people a potent reminder of the de- Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- Completed in just five weeks, the monument fining qualities we revealed in that moment of gratulate Professor Mitchel Resnick for receiv- features the only local display of artifacts from extreme tragedy: our willingness to sacrifice, ing the Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Edu- all three sites: a four ton beam from the World our unwillingness to submit or surrender and cation. He is a Professor of Learning Re- Trade Center; a granite block from the Pen- ultimately our solidarity in the face of great search at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- tagon wreckage; and soil from the Flight 93 pain and staggering loss. nology’s Media Lab, developing new tech- crash site in Pennsylvania. These relics serve Ten years ago in New York, as the towers nologies and activities that help children and as a reminder of the lives lost on that tragic were falling and thousands were fleeing, fire- adults engage in creative learning experi- day and the unity shown by American citizens. fighters and police officers disregarded the ences. Mr. Speaker, the citizens behind the 9/11 dangers and rushed to save the victims. Professor Resnick co-founded the Computer Memorial and Monument of the Delaware Val- In the skies above Pennsylvania, a coura- Clubhouse project, an international network of ley should be recognized for their efforts and geous group of passengers fought back more than 100 after-school learning centers dedication in building this tribute to the mem- against the hijackers and ultimately brought available to young people from low-income ory of the tragic events of 9/11. This monu- down their own plane, dying so that others communities. It increases their access to tech- ment shows the lasting gratitude of the Amer- might live. nology, which can help improve their edu- ican people to those who gave their lives on And across America, thousands of young cational experience and better prepare them that day. I encourage all of my constituents to men and women who watched the events of for the workforce. The Computer Clubhouse visit this memorial, and to reflect on that tragic that day unfold on their TV screens decided to network has a strong global presence, with day, 10 years ago. enlist, placing themselves in harm’s way to over 30 locations in countries as diverse as f keep our country safe. Mexico, Hungary, Israel, the Palestinian terri- 9/11 was a moment when the American tories, India, and South Africa. It also still ON INTRODUCING THE CHILD AND people were tested as never before and yet proudly serves Massachusetts youth, with a FAMILY SERVICES IMPROVE- emerged unbeaten and unbowed. Through our particular emphasis on reaching out to the MENT AND INNOVATION ACT grief, we were united in asserting that the many communities of Boston. American way of life would go on. Professor Resnick’s Lifelong Kindergarten HON. GEOFF DAVIS I believe our country’s heroes on that day research group developed the Programmable OF KENTUCKY offer up a powerful example to our country’s Bricks technology which helps children build IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leaders ten years later. and program their own robots. His research Monday, September 12, 2011 Let us continue to cultivate the spirit of serv- group also cultivated the Scratch programming ice that motivated the firefighters who re- environment and online community. It gives Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise sponded and the soldiers who enlisted. young people the tools they need to create in support of the Child and Family Services Let us use this opportunity to rediscover the their own stories or games and share their Improvement and Innovation Act. togetherness that marked our response to the work with others online. Professor Resnick The Child and Family Services Improvement horrors we witnessed, finding the inspiration to has worked for years to make technology fun and Innovation Act is bipartisan legislation that set politics aside and begin solving the prob- and accessible—reaching out to students and extends and makes modest adjustments to the lems that matter. helping them succeed in the classroom. Child Welfare Services and the Promoting Finally, let us honor the memories of all Professor Resnick earned his degree in Safe and Stable Families programs that both those who died on that day by working to en- physics from Princeton University. He then expire September 30th of this year. Although sure that America remains a country worthy of went on to MIT where he earned an MS and only a small part of all federal child welfare their sacrifice. PhD in computer science. In 2010, Professor funding, these programs help ensure that chil- f Resnick was awarded the Kids@Play prize as dren can remain safely with their own parents IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF the top ‘‘Digital Pioneer for Kids.’’ He was also or be supported by other caring adults when OFFICER JUSTIN SOLLOHUB named one of the 30 ‘‘most influential people necessary. affecting the advancement of technology in The bill reflects agreements between Re- HON. MIKE ROGERS education’’ by Tech & Learning magazine. publicans and Democrats on the House Ways I congratulate Professor Resnick on his lat- and Means Committee, as well as with our OF ALABAMA est accomplishment and on all of the innova- colleagues on the Senate Finance Committee, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive work he has done over the years. I look for reauthorizing these programs. The bill is bi- Monday, September 12, 2011 forward to his continuing contributions to chil- partisan and bicameral, and draws on the find- Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I dren’s education. ings of several hearings we have had in the would like to request the House’s attention f Human Resources Subcommittee this year on today to recognize the life of a proud Amer- child welfare issues. Further, this bill does not ican hero, Anniston Police Officer Justin HONORING BROOKLAWN’S 9/11 ME- increase spending or raise the deficit. When Sollohub. MORIAL AND MONUMENT OF THE the American people ask us to work together Officer Sollohub of Jacksonville died August DELAWARE VALLEY across party lines to craft meaningful legisla- 25th due to injuries sustained while on duty. tion that is fully paid for, this is the type of bill Like others who have lost their lives serving HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS they have in mind. their communities in the line of duty, words OF NEW JERSEY In addition, this bill would renew authority simply cannot express the sense of sadness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the Department of Health and Human we all have for Officer Sollohub’s family, and Services to approve child welfare waivers. the gratitude we feel for his service to the Monday, September 12, 2011 These waivers have been a valuable tool for community. He was a selfless servant for the Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to States seeking to test new ways of helping Anniston area, and he will be missed. honor Brooklawn’s 9/11 Memorial and Monu- children at risk of abuse and neglect, and the We will forever hold him closely in our ment of the Delaware Valley. This monument renewal of this authority will allow innovation hearts, and remember his willingness to serve is a special tribute to the victims and heroes to continue.

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Agencies Subcommittee SR–428A This title requires all such committees Business meeting to markup proposed 2:15 p.m. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for Indian Affairs Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Commerce, Justice, Science and Re- To hold an oversight hearing to examine lated Agencies. tribal transportation, focusing on pav- mittee—of the time, place, and purpose SD–192 of the meetings, when scheduled, and ing the way for jobs, infrastructure, and safety in native communities. any cancellations or changes in the SEPTEMBER 15 meetings as they occur. SD–628 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. As an additional procedure along Budget with the computerization of this infor- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- To hold hearings to examine policy pre- fairs mation, the Office of the Senate Daily scriptions for the economy. Federal Financial Management, Govern- Digest will prepare this information for SD–608 ment Information, Federal Services, printing in the Extensions of Remarks Energy and Natural Resources and International Security Sub- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD To hold hearings to examine the nomina- committee on Monday and Wednesday of each tions of Gregory Howard Woods, of New To hold hearings to examine improving week. York, to be General Counsel, David T. financial accountability at the Depart- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Sep- Danielson, of California, to be Assist- ment of Defense. ant Secretary for Energy Efficiency tember 13, 2011 may be found in the SD–342 and Renewable Energy, and LaDoris Intelligence Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. Guess Harris, of Georgia, to be Director To hold closed hearings to examine cer- of the Office of Minority Economic Im- tain intelligence matters. MEETINGS SCHEDULED pact, all of the Department of Energy. SH–219 SEPTEMBER 14 SD–366 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Finance SEPTEMBER 20 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 9:30 a.m. Securities, Insurance and Investment Sub- To hold hearings to examine tax reform Homeland Security and Governmental Af- committee options, focusing on promoting retire- fairs To hold hearings to examine emerging ment security. Oversight of Government Management, the issues in insurance regulation. SD–215 SD–538 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Federal Workforce, and the District of 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the future Columbia Subcommittee Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of employment for people with the To hold hearings to examine intelligence To hold hearings to examine securing the most significant disabilities. community contractors, focusing on pharmaceutical supply chain. SD–106 striking the right balance; to be imme- SD–430 Judiciary diately followed by a closed hearing in Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Business meeting to consider S. 1151, to Senate Security Conference Room 1. fairs prevent and mitigate identity theft, to SD–342 Business meeting to consider an original ensure privacy, to provide notice of se- bill entitled, ‘‘Department of Homeland curity breaches, and to enhance crimi- SEPTEMBER 21 Security Authorization Act of 2011’’. nal penalties, law enforcement assist- 10 a.m. SD–342 ance, and other protections against se- Veterans’ Affairs Judiciary curity breaches, fraudulent access, and To hold joint hearings to examine the To hold hearings to examine the ‘‘Traf- misuse of personally identifiable infor- legislative presentation of The Amer- ficking Victims Protection Reauthor- mation, S. 1408, to require Federal ican Legion. ization Act’’, focusing on renewing the agencies, and persons engaged in inter- SDG–50 state commerce, in possession of data commitment to victims of human traf- 2 p.m. containing sensitive personally identi- ficking. Judiciary fiable information, to disclose any SD–226 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Con- breach of such information, S. 1535, to Commerce, Science, and Transportation sumer Rights Subcommittee protect consumers by mitigating the Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- To hold hearings to examine Google, fo- vulnerability of personally identifiable rine Infrastructure, Safety, and Secu- cusing on consumers and competition. information to theft through a security rity Subcommittee SD–226 To hold hearings to examine moving breach, providing notice and remedies 2:30 p.m. intercity passenger rail into the future. to consumers in the wake of such a Energy and Natural Resources SR–253 breach, holding companies accountable National Parks Subcommittee 11:15 a.m. for preventable breaches, facilitating To hold hearings to examine a recently Appropriations the sharing of post-breach technical in- released report by the National Park Financial Service and General Government formation between companies, and en- Subcommittee hancing criminal and civil penalties Service, focusing on ‘‘A Call to Action Business meeting to markup proposed and other protections against the un- Preparing for a Second Century of budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for authorized collection or use of person- Stewardship and Engagement’’. Financial Services and General Gov- ally identifiable information, H.R. 2480, SD–366 ernment. to amend title 5, United States Code, SD–138 to authorize appropriations for the Ad- SEPTEMBER 22 2 p.m. ministrative Conference of the United 2:15 p.m. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs States for fiscal years 2012, 2013, and Indian Affairs Housing, Transportation and Community 2014, and the nominations of Edgardo To hold an oversight hearing to examine Development Subcommittee Ramos, of Connecticut, Andrew L. Car- the ‘‘Tribal Law and Order Act’’ one To hold hearings to examine new ideas ter, Jr., and Jesse M. Furman, all to be year later, focusing on improved public for refinancing and restructuring mort- a United States District Judge for the safety and justice throughout Indian gage loans. Southern District of New York, and country. SD–538 James Rodney Gilstrap, to be United SD–628

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Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Capital Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing the nomination of Ashton B. Carter, of Massachusetts, to entitled ‘‘Ensuring Appropriate Regulatory Oversight of be Deputy Secretary of Defense, 9:30 a.m., SD–106. Broker-Dealers and Legislative Proposals to Improve In- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to vestment Adviser Oversight.’’ 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. hold hearings to examine housing finance reform, focus- Subcommittee on Domestic Policy and Technology, ing on if there should be a government guarantee, 10 hearing entitled ‘‘Road Map to Sound Money: A Legisla- a.m., SD–538. tive Hearing on H.R. 1098 and Restoring the Dollar.’’ Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsi- 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. bility and Economic Growth, to hold hearings to examine Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the whether there is a role for tax reform in comprehensive Western Hemisphere and Subcommittee on Oversight deficit reduction and United States fiscal policy, 2 p.m., and Investigation, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Has Me´rida SD–215. Evolved? Part One: The Evolution of Drug Cartels and Committee on Foreign Relations: business meeting to con- sider the nominations of Wendy Ruth Sherman, of Mary- the Threat to Mexico’s Governance.’’ 2 p.m., 2172 Ray- land, to be Under Secretary for Political Affairs, John A. burn. Heffern, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to the Republic Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Bor- of Armenia, Francis Joseph Ricciardone, Jr., of Massachu- der and Maritime Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Ten Years setts, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, Rob- after 9/11: Can Terrorists Still Exploit our Visa System?’’ ert Stephen Ford, of Vermont, to be Ambassador to the 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. Syrian Arab Republic, and Norman L. Eisen, of the Dis- Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, trict of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Czech Repub- Terrorism, and Homeland Security, hearing on H.R. 822, lic, all of the Department of State, 2:15 p.m., S–116, the ‘‘National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011.’’ Capitol. 10 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Sub- Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Na- committee on Primary Health and Aging, to hold hear- tional Parks, Forests and Public Lands, hearing on the ings to examine poverty, 10 a.m., SD–430. following legislation: H.R. 302, the ‘‘Preserve Land Free- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: dom For Americans Act of 2011’’; H.R. 758, the ‘‘Na- to hold hearings to examine ten years after 9/11, focusing tional Monument Designation Transparency and Account- on if we are safer, 10 a.m., SD–342. ability Act’’; H.R. 817, to amend the Antiquities Act of Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Manage- 1906 to place additional requirements on the establish- ment, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Colum- ment of national monuments under that Act, and for bia, to hold hearings to examine agro-defense, focusing on other purposes; H.R. 845, the ‘‘Montana Land Sov- responding to threats against America’s agriculture and ereignty Act’’; H.R. 846, the ‘‘Idaho Land Sovereignty food system, 2:30 p.m., SD–628. Act’’; and H.R. 2147, the ‘‘Utah Land Sovereignty Act.’’ Committee on the Judiciary: to hold an oversight hearing 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. to examine the Civil Rights Division, 10 a.m., SD–226. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, hear- Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold a joint hearing ing on the following legislation: H.R. 2360 the ‘‘Pro- with the House Permanent Select Committee on Intel- viding for Our Workforce and Energy Resources Act’’ ligence to examine the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, (POWER Act); H.R. 2752, the ‘‘BLM Live Internet Auc- 9:30 a.m., HVC–210. tions Act’’; and H.R. 2803, to direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Ocean Energy House Committees Management, Regulation and Enforcement, to conduct a Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Rural Devel- technological capability assessment, survey, and economic opment, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agri- feasibility study regarding recovery of minerals, other culture, hearing on Agricultural Program Audit: Exam- than oil and natural gas, from the shallow and deep sea- ination of USDA Rural Development Programs, 10 a.m., bed of the United States. 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. 1300 Longworth. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- Committee on Armed Services, Full Committee, hearing on committee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and the Future of National Defense and the U.S. Military Ten Government Spending, hearing entitled ‘‘Take Two: The Years After 9/11: Perspectives from Outside Experts, 10 President’s Proposal to Stimulate the Economy and Create a.m., 2118 Rayburn. Jobs.’’ 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 13 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 13

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: Complete consideration of H.R. morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate 2218—Empowering Parents through Quality Charter will continue consideration of the motion to proceed to Schools Act. consideration of H.J. Res. 66, Burmese Freedom and De- mocracy Act. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Dreier, David, Calif., E1599 Peters, Gary C., Mich., E1593, E1594, E1594, E1595, Duncan, John J., Tenn., E1601 E1596, E1596, E1597 Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E1602 Fincher, Stephen Lee, Tenn., E1598, E1598 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1602 Blackburn, Marsha, Tenn., E1594 Herrera Beutler, Jaime, Wash., E1593 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E1601 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E1602 Smith, Adrian, Nebr., E1599 Hultgren, Randy, Ill., E1597 Cardoza, Dennis A., Calif., E1599 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E1593, E1593, E1593 Lance, Leonard, N.J., E1596 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1594 Walden, Greg, Ore., E1595 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1598 Lynch, Stephen F., Mass., E1597 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1600, E1601 Davis, Geoff, Ky., E1602 Pascrell, Bill, Jr., N.J., E1599 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E1595

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