January 20, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 303 SENATE-Friday, January 20, 1989

(Legislative day of Tuesday, January 3, 1989) INAUGURATION OF THE PRESI­ would have us go, both as individuals read our newspapers and watch our DENT OF THE UNITED STATES and as a nation. television screens, it seems that evil is AND THE VICE PRESIDENT Forgive us, we pray, as we turn to getting worse, but we thank Thee for Members of the House of Represent- Thee in repentance and in faith. Re­ the millions of people who pray daily atives, Members of the Senate, Jus­ store us to Thyself and recreate within and go to church and synagogue on tices of the Supreme Court, members us a desire to follow Thy will for all the weekends. We believe that this is of the Cabinet, members of the diplo­ our lives. the day the Lord has made. Let us re­ matic COrPS, the Governors of the As George Washington reminded us joice and be glad in it. States and the Mayor of the District in his Farewell Address, morality and All this we pray in the name of the of Columbia, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, faith are the pillars of our society. Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. and other distinguished guests. assem­ May we never forget that. Amen. bled on the west front. The Scriptures also say promotion comes not from the East nor from the Mr. FORD. It is now my special MRS. BUSH AND MRS. QUAYLE West but from Thee. pleasure to introduce the Harlan Boys' Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Michel, We acknowledge Thy divine help in Choir from Harlan, KY, under the di­ and Mrs. Stevens escorted Mrs. Bush the selection of our leadership each 4 rection of Mr. David Davies. They will and Mrs. Quayle to the President's years. sing "This Is My Country." platform. We recognize, 0 Lord, in our sover­

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. 304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE January 20, 1989 which I am about to enter. So help me I placed my hand is the Bible on speech, free elections, and the exercise God. which he placed his. of free will unhampered by the state. Associate Justice O'CONNOR. Con­ It is right that the memory of Wash­ [Applause.] gratulations. ington be with us today, not only be­ For the first time in this century­ [Applause.] cause this is our Bicentennial Inaugu­ for the first time in perhaps all histo­ Mr. STEVENS. S.Sgt. Alvy Powell, ration, but because Washington re­ ry-man does not have to ilivent a of the U.S. Army Band, will now sing mains the Father of our country. And system by which to live. We don't have "God Bless America." he would, I think, be gladdened by this to talk late into the night about which my term of office has been in the ef­ If the deficit is not curbed by con­ Act, by proposing measures that meet forts to bring the budget under con­ tinuing to limit the appetite of govern­ the 1990 deficit target of $100 billion trol. Time and again I have proposed ment, we put in jeopardy all that we and assure a steady reduction in the measures to help curb Federal domes­ worked so hard over the years to deficit leading to a balanced budget in tic program spending. Time and again achieve. Large deficits brought on by 1993. these proposals have been rejected by excessive domestic spe'nding undercut Under my proposals, the deficit Congress. the incentives to work and save by ab­ would decline to less than 2 percent of The reasons for the rise in the Fed­ sorbing the savings that would other­ GNP in 1990, and the Federal debt eral deficit in the early 1980's are wise lead to productive investment. We held by the public would also decline simple. First, we experienced one of cannot allow this to happen. as a proportion of GNP.

BUDGET SUMMARY (Dollar amounts in billions)

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994

909.0 975.5 1,059.3 1,140.5 1,212.2 1,281.4 1,345.0 ~a:~~.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :: :::::::::::::::::::::::::: : :::::::::::::::: :: ::::::::::::::::::::: :: : : : : ::::::::::::::::::::::::: : ::: :: : :::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::: :::::::::: : :: :: ::::::::::::::::::::::::: : ::: 1,064.0 1,137.0 1,151.8 1,207.3 1,244.4 1,279.0 1,311.6 - 155.1 - 161.5 - 92.5 -66.8 - 32.2 2.4 33.4 - 155.1 - 161.5 - 98.6 -69.2 - 34.3 1.6 32.6 ~~J~J~~~~e\~.1.:~~~~ : ~~~:: ~~:::::::::::::::: ::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: : :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -144.0 - 136.0 - 100.0 -64.0 - 28.0 0.0 NA Difference ...... 11.1 25.5 -1.4 5.2 6.3 -1.6 NA ADDENDUM Surplus or deficit (-) as a percent of GNP ...... - 3.2 - 3.2 -1.1 - 1.1 - 0.5 0.0 0.5

Note.-Totals include social security, which is off-budget. NA: Not available This budget shows that a gradual while others are reduced, reformed, or, complex and to increase environmen- elimination of the deficit is possible in some cases, terminated. tal clean-up and waste management without raising taxes, without cutting D~SE efforts. into essential social programs, without Maintaining peace and protecting INTERNATIONAL devastating defense, and without ne­ our country are the foremost responsi­ To consolidate and build on the for­ glecting other national priorities. It bilities of the Federal government. De­ eign policy gains of the past eight can be done in a reasonable, responsi­ fense budget authority declined in real years, additional funds are needed for ble way-with discipline and fairness. fighting costs. I therefore propose in 1989. spend $16 billion in 1989 and $9 that two new Federal wild land AmS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION billion in 1990 to address the most firefighting accounts be estab­ This budget reflects my belief that serious thrift institution problems. lished in the Departments of Agri­ addressing the problem of AIDS must The Secretary of the Treasury is culture and Interior. remain a top priority: developing a comprehensive plan -To further strengthen our energy -Preventing and alleviating suffer­ to resolve the savings industry's security, I propose legislation au­ ing from the Human Immunodefi­ problems, and reform the financial thorizing the sale of the naval pe­ ciency Virus , which causes institution regulatory structure troleum reserves to the private AIDS, is our highest public health and deposit insurance system to sector in exchange for cash and oil prevent a reoccurrence of these to be added to the strategic petro­ priority. Federal support for re­ problems. I expect the Secretary search, prevention, and treatment to submit his proposals to the new leum reserve. I also propose the es­ exceeds $2.1 billion in 1989, and President shortly. tablishment of a separate 10 mil­ will approach $2.8 billion in 1990. -To improve coordination of Feder­ lion barrel defense petroleum in­ This budget asks for $1.6 billion, or al rural development programs and ventory. 24 percent over 1989, for Public to redirect funding toward needy -To provide for the timely comple­ Health Service HIV funding. rural areas and program recipients, tion of my Reform '88 manage­ RESEARCH I am continuing support of the ment improvement program I pro­ One of our highest priorities is to rural development initiative co­ pose an additional $103 million for strengthen U.S. technology and make ordinated by the Secretary of Agri­ 1990, to further improve our man­ America more competitive. For exam­ culture. agement and credit systems. ple: -By emphasizing housing vouchers, MAJOR PROGRAKS ARE REFORMED TO ACHIEVE -I propose a continued increase in I would provide housing assistance DEFICIT REDUCTION federally supported basic research to 132,000 additional low-income The program structure and incen­ aimed at longer-term improve­ households in 1990, 5 percent more tives underlying many domestic Feder­ ments in the Nation's productivity than the 126,124 additional house­ al programs need to be altered to pro­ and global competitiveness. This holds receiving housing subsidies mote greater efficiency and cost-effec­ budget continues the commitment in 1989. Housing vouchers can tiveness. to double National Science Foun­ serve more low-income households -Current farm price support pro­ dation support for academic basic at a lower Federal cost and provide grams are far too costly. For the research by 1993, increases support greater opportunity for these fami­ period 1986-89 an estimated $130 for training future scientists and lies to rent housing of their own billion in Federal spending for engineers, and expedites transfer choosing. farm-related assistance programs of the results of Government­ -To maintain the progress we have provided an average of nearly funded basic research to industry. been making in fostering State and $600,000 per farmer. Much of this -Our space program will provide local education reform, I would assistance goes to farmers with $13.1 billion for continued develop­ sustain the present level of spend­ high incomes-more than twice ment of America's first permanent­ ing on discretionary education pro­ the U.S. family average. I there­ ly manned space station; for in­ grams at $18.5 billion, but refocus fore propose outlay reductions for creased support for improving the those funds to put more money the price and income support pro­ performance and reliability of the where the needs of the disadvan­ grams of $2 billion in 1990 and ad­ space shuttle; for initiation of two taged and students with handicaps ditional annual reductions of be­ major new international planetary are greatest. tween $2 and $2.5 billion in each space science missions; and for sup­ -To continue the significant year from 1991 through 1994. In port to encourage the commercial progress we have made in cleaning addition, I urge reform of the development of space. up the environment, I recommend counterproductive sugar price ·sup­ -Also included in the budget is $250 a $105 million increase for the En­ port program. million in 1990 as the Federal vironmental Protection Agency's -The rapidly rising costs of the share of support for initiating con­ regulatory, research and enforce­ medicare program need to be mod­ struction of the Superconducting ment programs. I also recommend erated. I propose a reasonable in­ Super Collider . Non-Federal an increase of $315 million for the crease in the medicare prospective cost sharing arrangements will be Superfund hazardous waste clean­ payment system rate and reduc­ required to support one-third of up program in order to maintain tions in hospital capital payments the project's costs. The SSC as the program's momentum and sup­ and special graduate medical edu­ currently envisaged will be the port a stronger enforcement role. cation payments. Also, in an effort largest pure science project ever -Because changes in the earth's to restrain excessive growth in sup­ undertaken. It will help keep this natural systems can have tremen­ plementary medical insurance country on the cutting edge of dous economic and social effects, and other re­ sulted in the waste of billions of dol­ forms to hold the 1990 level to lars each year. We built the necessary quired by law, and well after they are slightly above that for 1989, reduc­ government-wide controls in both needed by the finance, authorizing, ing the growth that would other­ areas and stopped the drain. and appropriations committees. More­ wise occur by $4.4 billion. Moreover, we began the establish­ over, there is little agreement w!.thin ACHIEVING A PROPER FEDERAL ROLE AND ment of the first government-wide fi­ Congress on the guidance provided. IMPROVING MANAGEMENT nancial accounting system, consolidat­ The House of Representatives and the As the Federal Government grew, it ing and making uniform over 400 pre­ Senate do not agree, except in the took on improper responsibilities, and viously incompatible individual agency most general terms, on the priorities managed its programs inefficiently. systems. This was essential for any implied by resolutions both have ap­ We undertook to return the Federal well-managed government, and is pres­ proved. Government to its proper role. We ently being implemented. Except for last year's on-time per­ also initiated a major program to im­ The Federal Government has a formance, Congress' self-imposed prove the management of the remain­ major effect on our daily lives through budget deadlines have usually been ing programs. These priorities are con­ the collection of taxes and fees, the missed, and massive continuing resolu­ tinued and expanded in this budget. direct provisions of services, the pay­ tions and reconciliation bills have been PRIVATIZATION ment of financial assistance through the rule rather than the exception. The Government and the private various entitlement programs, and the These large, cumbersome bills provide sector should each do what it does regulation of commercial enterprises. cozy hiding places for hundreds of spe­ best. The Federal Government should Through modernization, improved ad­ cial interest add-ons, which line-item not be involved in providing goods and ministration, and automated services veto authority would pennlt the Presi­ services where private enterprise can the Government has made substantial dent to challenge. do the job cheaper and better. reductions in the time it takes to pro­ A number of changes in the budget Accordingly, my budget proposes vide services to the public. As the 21st process-most of which I have recom­ that a number of Federal enterprises century approaches, the Federal Gov­ mended before-are needed to instill be opened to the private sector, ernment must adapt its role in our so­ budget discipline throughout the legis­ through public offerings or outright ciety to changing conditions and lative process. I urge Congress to sales. Following our success in the sale changing technology. At the turn of adopt the following measures: of Conrail and the sale of $21 billion the century, the U.S. population will Balanced budget amendment.-! in selected loan portfolios, I am pro­ exceed 268 million, with a larger pro­ remain committed to and urge approv­ posing sale of the naval petroleum re­ portion of elderly citizens. Changes in al of a constitutional amendment re­ serves, the Alaska Power Administra­ technology and communication will in­ quiring a balanced budget. The tion, and the Southeastern Power Ad- creasingly link the world's economies, amendment should require a super- January 20, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 311 majority vote in reform legislation two years ago. This next Administration to build on our the Congress to increase taxes. legislation, which I am recommending accomplishments. Line-item veto.-My successors again, would measure the true cost­ RONALD REAGAN. should be given the authority, subject the present value-of the subsidies JANUARY 9, 1989. to Congressional override, to veto line­ provided by Federal credit programs items in annual appropriations bills, in and put that cost on an expenditure authorizing legislation that provides basis equivalent to the cost of other BUDGET RESCISSIONS-MES- or mandates funding for programs, Federal programs. This change must SAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT­ and in revenue bills. Such authority be an integral part of the reform of PM 13 would permit the elimination of sub­ the budget process. Under the authority of the order of stantial waste and would be an effec­ Measuring the effects of budget pro­ February 3, 1987, the Secretary of the tive instrument for enforcing budget posals.-Budget discipline and lasting Senate, on N9vember 29, 1988, during discipline. deficit reduction would be facilitated if the sine die adjournment of the Enhanced rescission authority.-To the Legislative and Executive enhance the President's ability to con­ Senate, received the following message Branches were to use a common set of from the President of the United trol Government spending, I recom­ principles for scoring budget proposals mend that line-item veto authority be States, together with accompanying and actions on them. I urge that the papers; which, pursuant to the order complemented by a change in law that Congressional Budget Office and the would require the Congress to vote of January 30, 1975, as amended by Office of Management and Budget be the order of April 11, 1986, was re­ "yea" or "nay" on any rescission pro­ charged with the responsibility to de­ posed by the President. Current law ferred to the Committee on Appro­ velop, in consultation with the budget, priations, the Committee on the allows the Congress to duck responsi­ finance, authorizing, and appropria­ bility by simply ignoring proposed re­ Budget, the Committee on Commerce, tions committees, a common set of Science, and Transportation, and the scissions for 45 days. budget scoring principle8 for use by Biennial budgeting.-The annual Committee on Foreign Relations: budget process consumes too much the Legislative and Executive time and energy. A biennial budget Branches. To the Congress of the United States: would reduce the repetitive budget Adoption of these reforms should In accordance with the Impound­ tasks, allow more time for considering enable the Federal Government to ment Control Act of 1974, I herewith key spending and revenue decisions, make informed decisions in a deliber­ report four new deferrals of budget provide less scope for gimmicks that ate fashion that fosters rational prior­ authority totaling $4,635,275,000 and give the illusion of "savings," such as ities. The American people deserve no three revised deferrals of budget au­ shifting spending from one year to an­ less from their elected representatives. thority now totaling $3,725,586,833. other without affecting the underlying CONCLUSION The deferrals affect programs in programs, and permit the realization The accomplishments of the Ameri­ Funds Appropriated to the President, of real savings that would be possible can people in the past eight years will and the Departments of State and with a more assured availability of always be for me a source of pride. Transportation. funds. For these reasons, I recommend However, we must continue our recent The details of these deferrals are that biennial budgeting be adopted. progress in reducing the Federal defi­ contained in the attached report. Joint budget resolution.-To ensure cit. RONALD REAGAN. the broader scrutiny and stricter disci­ Deficit reduction is a key national THE WHITE HOUSE, November 29, 1988. pline that is needed in the congres­ priority, written into law by the G-R­ sional budget process, I propose that H Act, which, despite its defects, legis­ Congress be required to prepare a lated a process to achieve a balanced MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE budget resolution covering a minimum budget. RECEIVED DURING THE RECESS of two years showing revenue propos­ This budget achieves the 1990 target Under the authority of the order of als individually and showing spending of the amended Act, and projects a the Senate of January 3, 1989, the Sec­ priorities. The Congress should also be budget balance in 1993. It preserves le­ retary of the Senate received the fol­ required to submit its budget resolu­ gitimate programs for the aged and lowing message from the House of tion to the President for his signature needy, provides for adequate national Representatives during the recess of or veto. Subsequent legislation which security, devotes more resources to the Senate: exceeds these allocations should not other high-priority activities, and ac­ The House has agreed to the follow­ be considered without super-majority complishes all this without raising ing concurrent resolutions, without approval. taxes. Tax increases are not needed. amendment: Individual transmittal of appropria­ History shows that they would simply S. Con. Res. 1. Concurrent resolution to tions bills.-The practice of transmit­ be used by the Congress to increase provide for the counting on January 4, 1989, ting full-year continuing resolutions spending. Tax increases have been of the electoral votes for President and Vice covering a number of appropriations overwhelmingly voted down in the last President of the United States; bills does not permit the Legislative three Presidential elections. S. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent resolution to and Executive Branches to exercise I call upon the Congress to enact extend the life of the Joint Congressional proper scrutiny of those bills. Too this budget. Higher taxes are not Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and often in the past, such continuing res­ needed-as this budget demonstrates­ the provisions of S. Con. Res. 141; S. Con. Res. 3. Concurrent resolution pro­ olutions have provided convenient but genuine deficit reduction through viding for a recess of the Senate from Janu­ cover for special-interest spending moderating the growth in spending is ary 4, 1989 to January 20, 1989, and an ad­ that would not survive close scrutiny. essential to enable the next Adminis­ journment of the House from January 4, To minimize this risk, I propose that tration and Congress to address the 1989, to January 19, 1989; and appropriations bills be transmitted in­ Nation's agenda for the future. S. Con. Res. 4. Concurrent resolution dividually to the President. Over the past eight years, we Ameri­ amending S. Con. Res. 3. Credit reform.-The effects of credit cans have made our world a safer The message also announced that activities are recorded imperfectly place for freedom because we had the the House has agreed to the following under current budget accounting. The will to reinvigorate our economy, re­ resolution: subsidy component of Federal lending build our defenses, and provide for the H. Res. 14. Resolution notifying the programs remains hidden. less fortunate among us. Together, we Senate of the appointment of managers on To correct this major fault in the achieved a new beginning for our the part of the House for the trial of im­ budget system, I recommended credit country and prepared the way for the peachment of Judge Alcee L. Hastings. 312 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE January 20, 1989 EXECUTIVE AND OTHER "Financial Audit: Attending Physician Re­ EC-155. A communication from the Secre­ COMMUNICATIONS volving Fund for the 16-Month Period tary of Housing and Urban Development, Ended January 31, 1988"; to the Committee transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual The following communications were on Appropriations. report required under the Stewart B. laid before the Senate, together with EC-143. A communication from the Secre­ McKinney Homeless Assistance Act; to the accompanying papers, reports, and tary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban documents, which were referred as in­ a report on a violation of the Anti-Deficien­ Affairs. dicated: cy Act; to the Committee on Appropriations. EC-156. A communication from the EC-144. A communication from the Assist­ EC-134. A communication from the Direc­ Acting Administrator of General Services, ant Secretary of State , transmitting, pursuant to Homeless Assistance Act, to the Committee Affairs. law, a report entitled "Electric Power: Issues on B&nldng, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC-167. A communication from the Comp­ Concerning Expansion of the Pacific North­ EC-154. A communication from the Secre­ troller General of the United States, trans­ west-Southwest Intertie"; to the Committee tary of Housing and Urban Development, mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled on Appropriations. transmitting, pursuant to law, the seventh "Financial Audit: Federal Home Loan EC-142. A communication from the Comp­ annual report on the Congregate Housing Banks' 1987 Financial Statements"; to the troller General of the United States, trans­ Services Program; to the Committee on Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Affairs. January 20, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 313 EC-168. A communication from the Comp­ and Disbursement, Minerals Management mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled troller General of the United States, trans­ Service Department of the Interior, trans­ "Environmental Protection Agency Issues": mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the to the Committee on Environment and "Financial Audit: Federal Asset Disposition refund of certain overpayments of oil and Public Works. Association's 1987 Financial Statements": to gas lease revenues: to the Committee on EC-193. A communication from the Chair­ the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Energy and Natural Resources. man of the Inland Waterways Users Board, Urban Affairs. EC-181. A communication from the transmitting, pursuant to law, the second EC-169. A communication from the Comp­ Deputy Associate Director for Collection annual report of the Board; to the Commit­ troller General of the United States, trans­ and Disbursement, Minerals Management tee on Environment and Public Works. mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Service, Department of the Interior, trans­ EC-194. A communication from the "The Budget Deficit": to the Committee on mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Acting Director of the Office of Civilian Ra­ the Budget. refund of certain overpayments of oil and dioactive Waste Management, Department EC-170. A communication from the gas lease revenues: to the Committee on of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Acting Chairman of the National Transpor­ Energy and Natural Resources. report entitled "Implementation Plan for tation Safety Board, transmitting, pursuant EC-182. A communication from the Deployment of Federal Interim Storage Fa­ to law, the annual report of the Board for Deputy Associate Director for Collection cilities for Commercial Spent Nuclear Fuel": 1987; to the Committee on Commerce, Sci­ and Disbursement, Minerals Management to the Committee on Environment and ence, and Transportation. Service, Department of the Interior, trans­ Public Works. EC-171. A communication from the Ad­ mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the EC-195. A communication from the chair­ ministrator of the Federal Aviation Admin­ refund of certain overpayments of oil and man of the Committee on Energy and Com­ istration, Department of Transportation, gas lease revenues: to the Committee on merce, U.S. House of Representatives, trans­ transmitting, pursuant to law, the semian­ Energy and Natural Resources. mitting, pursuant to law, a General Ac­ nual report on the effectiveness of the Civil EC-183. A communication from the counting Office report on the Environmen­ Aviation Security program for the period Deputy Associate Director for Collection tal Protection Agency's proposed post-1987 January 1, through June 30, 1988; to the and Disbursement, Minerals Management ozone and carbon monoxide program; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Service, Department of the Interior, trans­ Committee on Environment and Public Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Works. EC-172. A communication from the Secre­ refund of certain overpayments of oil and EC-196. A communication from the Secre­ tary of Transportation, transmitting, pursu­ gas lease revenues: to the Committee on tary of Transportation, transmitting, pursu­ ant to law, the annual report on the admin­ Energy and Natural Resources. ant to law, a report entitled "Heavy Vehicle istration of the Pipeline Safety Act for cal­ EC-184. A communication from the Direc­ Cost Responsibility Study": to the Commit- · endar year 1987; to the Committee on Com­ tor of the National Park Service, Depart­ tee on Finance. merce, Science, and Transportation. ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant EC-197. A communication from the Secre­ EC-173. A communication from the Ad­ to law, the third summary report of the Na­ tary of Health and Human Resources, trans­ ministrator of the Federal Aviation Admin­ tional Park Service: to the Committee on mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled istration, Department of Transportation, Energy and Natural Resources. "Appeals By Telephone: Appellant reactions transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on EC-185. A communication from the Secre­ and Implications For Appeals Processing"; progress on developing and certifying the tary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to to the Committee on Finance. Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance law, a report on proposals received in re­ EC-198. A communication from the System for September 1988; to the Commit­ sponse to the Innovative Clean Coal Tech­ United States Trade Representative, trans­ tee on Commerce, Science, and Transporta­ nology Program Opportunity Notice: to the mitting, pursuant to law, a report contain­ tion. EC-174. A communication from the Comp­ Committee on Energy and Natural Re­ ing recommendations regarding ways to troller General of the United States, trans­ sources. tighter restrictions on United States im­ mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled EC-186. A communication from the ports from Cuba: to the Committee on Fi­ "Commerce Issues": to the Committee on Deputy Associate Director for Collection nance. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. and Disbursement, Minerals Management EC-199. A communication from the Comp­ EC-175. A communication from the Secre­ Service, Department of the Interior, trans­ troller General of the United States, trans­ tary of Transportation, transmitting, pursu­ mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ant to law, the annual report on the admin­ refund of certain overpayments of oil and "Treasury Issues": to the Committee on Fi­ istration of the Pipeline Safety Act for cal­ gas lease revenues: to the Committee on nance. endar year 1987; to the Committee on Com­ Energy and Natural Resources. EC-200. A communication from the Secre­ merce, Science, and Transportation. EC-187. A communication from the Asso­ tary of Health and Human Services, trans­ EC-176. A communication from the ciate Deputy Chief of the Forest Service, mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Deputy Associate Director for Collection Department of Agriculture, transmitting, "Attorney Fees Under Title II of the Social and Disbursement, Minerals Management pursuant to law, a report on the observance Security Act: to the Committee on Finance. Service, Department of the Interior, trans­ of Federal Lands Cleanup Day: to the Com­ EC-201. A communication from the Comp­ mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. troller General of the United States, trans­ refund of certain overpayments of oil and EC-188. A communication from the Comp­ mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled gas lease revenues: to the Committee on troller General of the United States, trans­ "Health and Human Services Issues": to the Energy and Natural Resources. mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Committee on Finance. EC-177. A communication from the Secre­ "Interior Issues": to the Committee on EC-202. A communication from the Chair­ tary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to Energy and Natural Resources. man of the Prospective Payment Assess­ law, the annual report on the Automotive EC-189. A communication from the Secre­ ment Commission, transmitting, pursuant to Technology Development Program for fiscal tary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Separate PPS Pay­ year 1988; to the Committee on Energy and law, the annual report on financing, supply ment Rates for Hospitals in Large Urban Natural Resources. and installation activities of public utilities Areas and Other Urban Areas": to the Com­ EC-178. A communication from the in connection with the Residential Conser­ mittee on Finance. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior vation Service Program; to the Committee EC-203. A communication from the . transmit­ on Energy and Natural Resources. United States Trade Representative, trans­ ting, pursuant to law, an annual report de­ EC-190. A communication from the Ad­ mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report scribing royalty management and debt col­ ministrator of the Environmental Protec­ on the operation of the International lection activities during fiscal years 1986 tion Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, Coffee Agreement for coffee years 1987 /88; and 1987; to the Committee on Energy and a report entitled "Availability Adequacy and to the Committee on Finance. Natural Resources. Comparability of Testing Procedures for the EC-204. A communication from the EC-179. A communication from the Analysis of Pollutants": to the Committee Acting Secretary of State, transmitting, pur­ Deputy Associate Director for Collection on Environment and Public Works. suant to law, a report on an incident in and Disbursement, Minerals Management EC-191. A communication from the Chair­ Athens, Greece: to the Committee on For­ Service, Department of the Interior, trans­ man of the Migratory Bird Conservation eign Relations. mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC-205. A communication from the Presi­ refund of certain overpayments of oil and the annual report of the Commission for dent of the United States transmitting, pur­ gas lease revenues: to the Committee on fiscal year 1988; to the Committee on Envi­ suant to law, a report on developments con­ Energy and Natural Resources. ronment and Public Works. cerning the national emergency with re­ EC-180. A communication from the EC-192. A communication· from the Comp­ spect to Nicaragua; to the Committee on Deputy Associate Director for Collection troller General of the United States, trans- Foreign Relations. 314 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE January 20, 1989 EC-206. A communication from the Presi­ ports of strategic and critical materials from on the Commission's internal control and fi­ dent of the United States, transmitting, pur­ countries of the Council for Mutual Eco­ nancial systems; to the Committee on Gov­ suant to law, a report on Soviet noncompli­ nomic Assistance; to the Committee on For­ ernmental Affairs. ance with arms control agreements; to the eign Relations. EC-231. A communication from the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-219. A communication from the In­ Acting Administrator of General Services. EC-207. A communication from the Assist­ spector General, Department of Health and transmitting, pursuant to law, a report sum­ ant Legal Advisor for Treaty Affairs, De­ Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to marizing and analyZing executive agencies' partment of State, transmitting, pursuant law, the semiannual report of the Inspector reports showing the amount of personal to law, a report on international agree­ General for the period April 1 to September property furnished to non-Federal recipi­ ments, other than treaties, entered into by 30, 1988; to the Committee on Governmen­ ents; to the Committee on Governmental the United States in the 60 day period prior tal Affairs. Affairs. to December 8, 1988; to the Committee on EC-220. A communication from the Direc­ EC-232. A communication from the Dis­ Foreign Relations. tor for Administration and Management, trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, EC-208. A communication from the Assist­ Office of the Secretary of Defense, trans­ pursuant to law, a report entitled "Review ant Secretary of State , mitting, pursuant to law, a report on alter­ of Allegations Regarding Contract No. JA/ transmitting, pursuant to law, the Presiden­ ations to eight Privacy Act systems of 87927 Between DHS and TMA Corpora­ tial determination for payment of the out­ records; to the Committee on Governmental tion"; to the Committee on Governmental standing fiscal year 1989 funds toward the Affairs. Affairs. calendar year 1988 budget of the United Na­ EC-221. A communication from the Vice EC-233. A communication from the Dis­ tions. President of the Farm trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting, EC-209. A communication from the Credit Services, transmitting, pursuant to pursuant to law, a report entitled "Bi­ Acting Assistant Legal Advisor for Treaty law, the annual report of the Twelfth Dis­ Annual Audits of the Advisory Neighbor­ Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, trict Farm Credit Retirement Plan and hood Commissions-Wards 2, 6 and 7 for the pursuant to law, a report on international Thrift Plan for calendar year 1987; to the period October 1 1985 through September agreements, other than treaties, entered Committee on Governmental Affairs. 30, 1987"; to the Committee on Governmen­ into by the United States in the 60 day EC-222. A communication from the Ad­ tal Affairs. period prior to December 22, 1988; to the ministrator of the Health Care Financing EC-234. A communication from the Asso­ Committee on Foreign Relations. Administration, Department of Health and ciate Director of the United States Informa­ EC-210. A communication from the Secre­ Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to tion Agency . transmitting, tary of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, law, a proposed new Privacy Act system of pursuant to law, the Agency's annual report certification that Israel is not being denied records; to the Committee on Governmental on internal control and financial systems its right to participate in the activities of Affairs. for calendar year 1988; to the Committee on the International Atomic Energy Agency; to EC-223. A communication from the Chair­ Governmental Affairs. the Committee on Foreign Relations. man of the Board of Governors of the Fed­ EC-235. A communication from the Ad­ EC-211. A communication from the Comp­ eral Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant ministrator of the U.S. Small Business Ad­ troller General of the United States, trans­ to law, a proposed new Privacy Act system ministration, transmitting, pursuant to law, mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled of records; to the Committee on Govern­ the semiannual report of the Office of In­ "Foreign Economic Assistance Issues"; to mental Affairs. spector General, Small Business Adminis­ the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-224. A communication from the Direc­ tration, for the period April 1 to September EC-212. A communication from the Secre­ tor of the United States Information 30, 1988; to the Committee on Governmen­ tary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tal Affairs. to law, a report on imports during January, semiannual report of the Inspector General, EC-236. A communication from the Spe­ February, and March 1988 of strategic and U.S. Information Agency for the period cial Counsel of the Merit Systems Protec­ critical materials from countries of the April 1 to September 30, 1988; to the Com­ tion Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Council for Mutual Economic Assistance; to mittee on Governmental Affairs. report on the investigation into allegations the Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-225. A communication from the Assist­ of violations of law and regulations result­ EC-213. A communication from the Secre­ ant Secretary of Transportation , transmitting, pursuant to law, a funds at the Farmers Home Administration, to law, the April 1988 report on imports of report on an altered Privacy Act system of Lewiston, ME; to the Committee on Govern­ strategic and critical materials from coun­ records; to the Committee on Governmental mental Affairs. tries of the Council for Mutual Economic Affairs. EC-237. A communication from the Direc­ Assistance; to the Committee on Foreign EC-226. A communication from the Secre­ tor of the U.S. Information Agency, trans­ Relations. tary of Housing and Urban Development, mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report EC-214. A communication from the Secre­ transmitting, pursuant to law, the semian­ on competition advocacy for fiscal year tary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant nual report of the Inspector General, De­ 1988; to the Com.mittee on Governmental to law, the May 1988 report on imports of partment of Housing and Urban Develop­ Affairs. strategic and critical materials from coun­ ment for the period April 1 to September EC-238. A communication from the Secre­ tries of the Council for Mutual Economic 30, 1988; to the Committee on Governmen­ tary of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant Assistance; to the Committee on Foreign tal Affairs. to law, the annual report on internal ac­ Relations. EC-227. A communication from the Ad­ counting and administrative controls of the EC-215. A communication from the Secre­ ministrator of the National Aeronautics and Department of the Interior; to the Commit­ tary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Space Administration, transmitting, pursu­ tee on Governmental Affairs. to law, the June 1988 report on imports of ant to law, the seminnual report of the In­ EC-239. A communication from the strategic and critical materials from coun­ spector General of NASA for the period Deputy Assistant to the President of the tries of the Council for Mutual Economic April 1 to September 30, 1988; to the Com­ United States and Dire~tor, Office of Infor­ .Assistance; to the Committee on Foreign mittee on Governmental Affairs. mation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Relations. EC-228. A communication from the Secre­ report concerning personnel employed in EC-216. A communication from the Secre­ tary of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant the White House Office the Executive resi­ tary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the semiannual report of the Inspec­ dence at the White House the Office of the to law, the July 1988 report on imports of tor General of the Department of the Inte­ Vice President the Office of Policy Develop­ strategic and critical materials from coun­ rior for the period of April 1 to September ment Program For Housing Security EC-255. A communication from the Comp­ cial systems; to the Committee on Govern­ Deposits"; to the Committee on Govern­ troller General of the United States, trans­ mental Affairs. mental Affairs. mitting a report on Financial Management EC-269. A communication from the Chair­ EC-243. A communication from the Secre­ Issues facing the new administration and rr1an, Equal Employment Opportunity Com­ tary of Transportation, transmitting, pursu­ the Congress; to the Committee on Govern­ mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a ant to law, the semiannual report of the In­ mental Affairs. report on the Commission's internal con­ spector General, Department of Transporta­ EC-256. A communication from the Comp­ trols and financial systems; to the Commit­ tion for the period April 1 to September 30, troller General of the United States, trans­ tee on Governmental Affairs. 1988; to the Committee on Governmental mitting, the second transition report; to the EC-270. A communication from the Secre­ Affairs. Committee on Governmental Affairs. tary of State transmitting pursuant to law, EC-244. A communication from the EC-257. A communication from the Direc­ a report on the Department's internal con­ Acting Chairman of the U.S. International tor of the United States Arms Control and trol systems; to the Committee on Govern­ Trade Commission, transmitti:lg, pursuant Disarmament Agency, transmitting, pursu­ mental Affairs. to law, the annual report of the Commission ant to law, a report on the system of inter­ EC-271. A communication from the In­ on competition advocacy for fiscal year nal accounting and administrative control of spector General, Department of Energy, 1988; to the Committee on Governmental the Agency relative to compliance with the transmitting, pursuant to law, the semian­ Affairs. appropriate requirements as set forth in the nual report for the Office of Inspector Gen­ EC-245. A communication from the Chair­ Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act eral; to the Committee on Governmental man of the Securities and Exchange Com­ of 1982; to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Affairs. EC-272. A communication from the Secre­ annual report on the system of internal ac­ EC-258. A communication from the Ad­ tary of Energy, transmitting pursuant to counting and administrative controls of the ministrator, U.S. Small Business Adminis­ law, a report on the Department's internal Commission for fiscal year 1988; to the tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a control system; to the Committee on Gov­ Committee on Governmental Affairs. report on the Administration's internal con­ ernmental Affairs. EC-246. A communication from the Feder­ trol and financial systems; to the Commit­ EC-273. A communication from the Secre­ al Co-chairman of the Appalachian Region­ tee on Governmental Affairs. tary of Education, transmitting, pursuant to al Commission, transmitting, pursuant to EC-259. A communication from the Ad­ law, a report on the Department's financial law, the annual report on the system of in­ ministrator, Panama Canal Commission, management/accounting systems; to the ternal accounting and administrative con­ transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on trols of the Commission in effect during the Commission's system of internal ac­ Committee on Governmental Affairs. fiscal year 1988; to the Committee on Gov­ counting and administrative control; to the EC-274. A communication from the Spe­ ernmental Affairs. Committee on Governmental Affairs. cial Counsel, U.S. Merit Systems Protection EC-247. A communication from the Assist­ EC-260. A communication from the Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a ant Secretary of Agriculture , transmitting, pursuant to law, a Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, control and financial systems; to the Com­ report on a new Privacy Act system of a report on the Commission's internal con­ mittee on Governmental Affairs. records; to the Committee on Governmental trol and financial systems; to the Commit­ EC-275. A communication from the Direc­ Affairs. tee on Governmental Affairs. tor, Selective Service System, transmitting, EC-248. A communication from the EC-261. A communication from the Chair­ pursuant to law, a report on the System's Acting Secretary of Agriculture, transmit­ man, Commodity Futures Trading Commis­ internal control and financial systems; to ting, pursuant to law, a report on a new Pri­ sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report the Committee on Governmental Affairs. vacy Act system of records; to the Commit­ on the Commission's internal control and fi­ EC-276. A communication from the tee on Governmental Affairs. nancial systems; to the Committee on Gov­ Acting Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory EC-249. A communication from the Secre­ ernmental Affairs. Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, tary of the Commission of Fine Arts, trans­ EC-262. A communication from the Direc­ the Commission's annual report on competi­ mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the tor of ACTION, transmitting, pursuant to tion; to the Committee on Governmental system of internal accounting and adminis­ law, a report on ACTION'S internal control Affairs. trative controls of the Commission for fiscal and financial systems; to the Committee on EC-277. A communication from the year 1988; to the Committee on Governmen­ Governmental Affairs. Acting Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Com­ tal Affairs. EC-263. A communication from the Direc­ mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a EC-250. A communication from the Spe­ tor, Federal Mediation and Conciliation report on the Commission's internal control cial Counsel of the Merit Systems Protec­ Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, a and financial systems; to the Committee on tion Board, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Service's internal control and Governmental Affairs. report on the investigation into allegations financial systems; to the Committee on Gov­ EC-278. A communication from the that members of the National Health Serv­ ernmental Affairs. Deputy Secretary of Defense; transmitting, ice Corps were inappropriately assigned and EC-264. A communication from the Chair­ pursuant to law, a report on the Depart­ that a member of the Corps misused Gov­ man, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, ment's internal control and financial sys­ ernment property, supplies, and personnel; transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on tems; to the Committee on Governmental to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the Board's internal control and financial Affairs. EC-251. A communication from the Chair­ systems; to the Committee on Governmen­ EC-279. A communication from the Chair­ man, Federal Communications Commission, tal Affairs. man, National Advisory Council on Indian transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on EC-265. A communication from the Assist­ Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, Competition Advocacy; to the Committee on ant U.S. Trade Representative for Adminis­ the Council's 14th annual report to Con­ Governmental Affairs. tration, Office of the U.S. Trade Represent­ gress; to the Select Committee on Indian Af­ EC-252. A communication from the Secre­ ative, transmitting, pursuant to law a report fairs. tary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant on a new system of records; to the Commit­ EC-280. A communication from the Adju­ to law, the semiannual report on the activi­ tee on Governmental Affairs. tant General, Military Order of the Purple ties of the Office of Inspector General, U.S. EC-266. A communication from the Ad­ Heart, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Department of Commerce, for the period ministrator, Veterans' Administration, report on the Order's financial audit; to the April 1, 1988, through September 30, 1988; transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on Committee on the Judiciary. to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the Administration's internal control and EC-281. A communication from the Attor­ EC-253. A communication from the Secre­ administrative control systems in effect ney General of the United States, transmit­ tary of Education, transmitting, pursuant to during the fiscal year ended September 30, ting, pursuant to law, a report certifying the law, a report concerning surplus Federal 1988; to the Committee on Governmental region specified in paragraph 58l<7> of real property disposed of to educational in­ Affairs. title 28, United States Code, comprised of stitutions; to the Committee on Governmen­ EC-267. A communication from the Ad­ the Southern District of Texas and the tal Affairs. ministrator, NASA, transmitting, pursuant Western District of Texas to the Court of 316 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE January 20, 1989 Appeals for the fifth Circuit; to the Com­ Mental Health Advisory Board; to the Com­ ecutive Office of the President, transmit­ mittee on the Judiciary. mittee on Labor and Human Resources. ting, pursuant to law, a report required by EC-282. A communication from the Attor­ EC-296. A communication from the Direc­ Section 1014 of the Congressional Budget ney General of the United States, transmit­ tor of Communications and Legislative Af­ and Impoundment Act of 1974; pursuant to ting, pursuant to law, a report certifying the fairs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity the order of January 30, 1975, referred region specified in paragraph 58l<15> of Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, jointly to the Committee on the Budget and title 28, United States Code, comprised of the Commission's annual report on the em­ the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the Southern District of California; and the ployment of minorities, women and individ­ EC-309. A communication from the judicial districts established for the State of uals with handicaps in the Federal Govern­ Acting Chairman, U.S. Consumer Product Hawaii, and for Guam and the Common­ ment fiscal year 1987; to the Committee on Safety Commission, transmitting, pursuant wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to Labor and Human Resources. to law, a report on the Commission's fiscal the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; EC-297. A communication from the Secre­ year 1990 budget request; to the Committee to the Committee on the Judiciary. tary of Education, transmitting, pursuant to on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC-283. A communication from the Presi­ law, a report on the final selection criteria EC-310. A communication from the Ad­ dent, National S&.fety Council, transmitting, for the Student Assistance General Provi­ ministrator, Federal Aviation Administra­ pursuant to law, a report on the Council's fi­ sions, Institutional Quality Control Pilot tion, U.S. Department of Transportation, nancial transactions for the fiscal years Project; to the Committee on Labor and transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on ended June 30, 1988 and 1987; to the Com­ Human Resources. certain Federal Aviation Administration mittee on the Judiciary. EC-298. A communication from the Exec­ rulemaking proceedings as required by Sec­ EC-284. A communication from the Presi­ utive Secretary, Office of the Secretary of tion 303 of the Airport and Airway Safety dent, National Safety Council, transmitting, Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a and Capacity Enhancement Act ; to the Committee on Commerce, Sci­ report; to the Committee on the Juidiciary. ment from small and other business firms ence, and Transportation. EC-285. A communication from the Clerk, for fiscal year 1988; to the Committee on EC-311. A communication from the Secre­ United States Claims Court, transmitting, Small Business. tary, Federal Trade Commission, transmit­ pursuant to law, the Court's report for the EC-299. A communication from the Secre­ ting, pursuant to law, a report containing year ended September 30, 1988; to the Com­ tary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant figures for 1986 and 1987 sales and advertis­ mittee on the Judiciary. to law, the second quarterly commodity and ing expenditures relative to the Comprehen­ EC-286. A communication from the Ad­ country allocation table showing current sive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education ministrator, Office of Juvenile Justice and programming plans for commodity assist­ Act of 1986; to the Committee on Com­ Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department ance under PL-480; to the Committee on merce, Science, and Transportation. of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC-312. A communication from the Secre­ report entitled "Twelfth Analysis and Eval­ EC-300. A communication from the Assist­ tary of Transportation, transmitting, pursu­ uation: Federal Juvenile Delinquency Pro­ ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), ant to law, a report on a plan to enable the grams"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on Coast Guard to meet ninety-five percent of EC-287. A communication from the Secre­ the Executive Branch's allocation of funds tary of Health and Human Services, trans­ made available by the Foreign Operations, its wartime mobilization requirements by mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report Export Financing, and Related Programs September 30, 1988; to the Committee on for 1988 on compliance by States with per­ Appropriations Act; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. sonnel standards for radiologic technicians; Appropriations. EC-313. A communication from the Secre­ to the Committee on Labor and Human re­ EC-301. A communication from the Co­ tary of Transportation, transmitting, pur­ sources. charimen of the Defense Secretary's Com­ sunat to law, a report on the plans to ac­ EC-288. A communication from the Secre­ mission on Base Realignment and Closure, complish the Coast Guard's Antisubmarine tary of Education transmitting, pursuant to transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Warfare mission responsibilities in the Mar­ law, the 1988 annual report of the Interna­ the Commission to the Secretary of De­ itime Defense Zone; to the Committee on tional Research a."l.d Studies Program; to fense; to the Committee on Armed Services. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Labor and Human Re­ EC-302. A communication from the Comp­ EC-314. A communication from the sources. troller of the Department of Defense, trans­ Deputy Associate Director for Collection EC-289. A communication from the Secre­ mitting, pursuant to law, the contract award and Disbursement, Department of the Inte­ tary of Health and Human Services, trans­ report for the period January 1 to February rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the ef­ 28, 1989; to the Committee on Armed Serv­ regarding the refunds of offshore lease reve­ fectiveness of programs under the Family ices. nues where a refund or recoupment is ap­ Violence Prevention and Services Act; to the EC-303. A communication from the Comp­ propriate; to the Committee on Energy and Committee on Labor and Human Services. troller General of the United States, trans­ Natural Resources. EC-290. A communication from the Secre­ mitting, pursuant to law, a report on the EC-315. A communication from the Secre­ tary of Education, transmitting, pursuant to claim of a certain individual for reimburse­ tary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law a report entitled "Priorities-the Voca­ ment of travel expenses; to the Committee law, a report on implementation of Public tional Education Cooperation Demonstra­ on Armed Services. Law 96-571, the "Alaska Federal-Civilian tion Program "; to the EC-304. A communication from the Under Energy Efficiency Swap Act of 1980"; to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursu­ Committee on Energy and Natural Re­ EC-292. A communication from the Secre­ ant to law, a report on actions taken by the sources. tary of Health and Human Services, trans­ Department of Defense to simplify and EC-316. A communication from the mitting, pursuant to law, the second report streamline acquisition procedures; to the Deputy Associate Director for Collection of the Department of Health and Human Committee on Armed Services. and Disbursements, Department of the Inte­ Services Council on Alzheimer's; to the EC-305. A communication from the Presi­ rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Committee on Labor and Human Resources. dent of the United States, transmitting, pur­ regardiing the refunds of offshore lease rev­ EC-293. A communication from the Secre­ suant to law, notice of the continuation of enues where a refund or recoupment is ap­ tary of Health and Human Services; trans­ the national emergency with respect to propriate; to the Committee on Energy and mitting, pursuant to law, a report on notice Libya; to the Committee on Banking, Hous­ Natural Resources. of final funding priorities for rehabilitation ing, and Urban Affairs. EC-317. A communication from the and training centers for fiscal year 1989; to EC-306. A communication from the Presi­ Acting Director, Office of Civilian Radioac­ the Committee on Labor and Human Re­ dent of the United States, transmitting, pur­ tive Waste Management, Department of sources. suant to law, a report stating that there Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC-294. A communication from the Secre­ have been no amendments to the Libyan Secretary's report pursuant to Section 175 tary of Education, transmitting, pursuant to Sanctions Regulations; to the Committee on of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act; to the law, a report on final regulations-Perkins Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Committee on Energy and Natural Re­ Loan Program, College Work-Study Pro­ EC-307. A communication from the Secre­ sources. gram, and Supplemental Educational Op­ tary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC-318. A communication from the Presi­ portunity Grant Program; to the Committee to law, the annual report of the Export Ad­ dent of the United States; transmitting, pur­ on Labor and Human Resources. · ministration for fiscal year 1988; to the suant to law, a report on requisite findings EC-295. A communication from the Secre­ Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban and determinations to permit the export of tary of Health and Human Services, trans­ Affairs. certain Alaska crude oil to Canada; to the mitting, pursuant to law, the second report EC-308. A communication from the Direc­ Committee on Energy and Natural Re­ to Congress of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and tor, Office of Management and Budget, Ex- sources. January 20, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 317 EC-319. A communication from the Secre­ EC-332. A communication from the Chair­ rector of the Office of Administration, Ex­ tary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to man of the Board of Governors of the ecutive Office of the President, transmit­ law, a report on the annual determination United States Postal Service, transmitting, ting, pursuant to law, a report on the regarding the viability of the domestic ura­ pursuant to law, the annual report of the system of internal controls and financial nium mining and milling industry; to the Board under the Government in the Sun­ systems of the Office for fiscal year 1988; to Committee on Energy and Natural Re­ shine Act for calendar year 1988; to the the Committee on Governmental Affairs. sources. Committee on Governmental Affairs. EC-346. A communication from the Chair­ EC-320. A communication from the Com­ EC-333. A communication from the Secre­ man of the Equal Employment Opportunity missioner, Public Building Service, General tary of Transportation, transmitting, pursu­ Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Services Administration, transmitting, pur­ ant to law, a report on the Department's a report on the Commission's interagency suant to law, the Service's annual report on system of internal control and financial sys­ coordination activities for the period Octo­ the GSA's implementation of the Compre­ tems for fiscal year 1988; to the Committee ber 1, 1986 through September 30, 1987; to hensive Environmental Response, Compen­ on Governmental Affairs. the Committee on Governmental Affairs. sation, and Liability Act of 1980; to the EC-334. A communication from the Chair­ EC-347. A communication from the Direc­ Committee on Environment and Public man of the United States International Cul­ tor of the Office of Personnel Management, Works. tural and Trade Center Commission, trans­ transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on EC-321. A communication from the Assist­ mitting, pursuant to law, the annual report the internal controls and financial systems ant Secretary, Environment, Safety, and on the systems of internal control and fi­ of the Office of Personnel Management for Health, Department of Energy, transmit­ nancial systems of the Commission for fiscal fiscal year 1988; to the Committee on Gov­ ting, pursuant to law, an annual report sum­ year 1988; to the Committee on Governmen­ ernmental Affairs. marizing the Department's progress in im­ tal Affairs. EC-348. A communication from the plementing the requirements of the Super­ EC-335. A communication from the Secre­ Acting Secretary of Agriculture transmit­ fund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; tary of Health and Human Services, trans­ ting, pursuant to law, a report on an altered to the Committee on Environment and mitting, pursuant to law, a report on surplus Primary Act system of records; to the Com­ Public Works. real property transferred in fiscal year 1988 mittee on Governmental Affairs. EC-322. A communication from the Assist­ for public health purposes; to the Commit­ EC-349. A communication from the Secre­ ant Secretary of the Army , Department tion Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the internal controls and financial systems of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to a report on the system of internal controls of the Commission for fiscal year 1988; to law, a report on the status and operation of for fiscal year 1988; to the Committee on the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the State and Local Government Fiscal As­ sistance Trust Fund for fiscal year 1988; to Governmental Affairs. EC-352. A communication from the Direc­ the Committee on Finance. EC-339. A communication from the tor of the Office of Personnel Management, EC-326. A communication from the Ad­ Acting Secretary of Commerce, transmit­ transmitting, pursuant to law, the biennial ministrator of the Agency for International ting, pursuant to law, the report on the report on the Senior Executive Service; to Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, system of internal controls for fiscal year the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the annual report on the Private Secot Re­ 1988; to the Committee on Governmental EC-353. A communication from the volving Fund for fiscal year 1988; to the Affairs. Acting Secretary of the Treasury, transmit­ Committee on Foreign Relations. EC-340. A communication from the Secre­ ting, pursuant to law, a report on the inter­ EC-327. A communication from the Assist­ tary of Education, transmitting, pursuant to nal controls and accounting systems of the ant Legal Advisor for Treaty Affairs, trans­ law, the report on the system. of internal Department for fiscal year 1988; to the mitting, pursuant to law, a report on inter­ controls for fiscal year 1988; to the Commit­ Committee. on Governmental Affairs. national agreements, other than treaties, tee on Governmental Affairs. EC-354. A communication from the Direc­ entered into by the United States in the EC-341. A communication from the Attor­ tor of the Office of Management and sixty day period prior to January 5, 1989; to ney General of the United States, transmit­ Budget, Executive Office of the President, the Committee on Foreign Relations. ting, pursuant to law, the report on the in­ transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti­ EC-328. A communication from the Direc­ ternal control and financial systems of the tled "Statistical Programs of the United tOr of the Defense Security Assistance Department of Justice for fiscal year 1988; States Government, Fiscal Year 1989"; to Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. the Committee on Governmental Affairs. annual report on the operation of the Spe­ EC-342. A communication from the EC-355. A communication from the Chair­ cial Defense Acquisition Fund for fiscal year Acting Executive Director of the United man of the Consumer Product Safety Com­ 1988; to the Committee on Foreign Rela­ States Holocaust Memorial Commission, mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tions. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on report on the internal controls and account­ EC-329. A communication from the the internal controls and financial systems ing systems of the Commission for fiscal Acting Director of the Arms Control and of the Commission for fiscal year 1988; to year 1988; to the Committee on Governmen­ Disarmament Agency, transmitting, pursu­ the Committee on Governmental Affairs. tal Affairs. ant to law, the Fiscal Year 1990 Arms Con­ EC-343. A communication from the Presi­ EC-356. A communication from the Secre­ trol Impact Statement; to the Committee on dent of the Overseas Private Investment tary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant Foreign Relations. Corporation, transmitting, pursuant to law, to law, the report on the internal controls EC-330. A communication from the Ad­ the report on the system of internal con­ and accounting systems of the Department ministrator of the Agency for International trols and financial systems of the Corpora­ for fiscal year 1988; to the Committee on Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, tion for fiscal year 1988; to the Committee Governmental Affairs. a report on the Development Assistance on Governmental Affairs. EC-357. A communication from the Chair­ Program Allocations for fiscal year 1989; to EC-344. A communication from the Comp­ man of the National Capital Planning Com­ the Committee on Foreign Relations. troller General of the United States, trans­ mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC-331. A communication from the Presi­ mitting, pursuant to law, a list of the re­ report on the system of internal control and dent of the United States, transmitting, pur­ ports issued by the General Accounting financial systems of the Commission for suant to law, the latest recommendations of Office during November 1988; to the Com­ fiscal year 1988; to the Committee on Gov­ the Quadrennial Commission on Executive, mittee on Governmental Affairs. ernmental Affairs. Legislative, and Judicial Salaries; to the EC-345. A communication from the EC-358. A communication from the Chair­ Committee on Governmental Affairs. Deputy Assistant to the President and Di- man of the National Endowment for the 318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE January 20, 1989 Humanities, transmitting, pursuant to law, Defense; to the Committee on Veterans' Af­ trol in coastal wetlands be elevated within the report on the internal controls and fi­ fairs. the United States Department of Agricul­ nancial systems of the Endowment for fiscal ture's Soil Conservation Service to the same year 1988; to the Committee on Governmen­ level of priority as erosion control in upland tal Affairs. PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS areas and to provide funding commensurate EC-359. A communication from the Ad­ The following petitions and memori­ with that change in policy, all for the pur­ ministrator of General Services, transmit­ als were laid before the Senate and pose of reducing the rapid rate of coastal ting, pursuant to law, a report on the inter­ were referred or ordered to lie on the land loss in Louisiana: Be it further nal controls and financial systems of the "Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisi­ General Services Administration for fiscal table as indicated: ana also memorializes the Congress of the year 1988; to the Committee on Governmen­ POM-1. A concurrent resolution adopted United States to accomplish the following tal Affairs. by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana; with respect to these enumerated projects: EC-360. A communication from the Direc­ to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, "<1> Provide that the Lake Penchant Wa­ tor of the Institute of Museum Services, and Forestry. tershed Project in Terrebonne Pruish in­ transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual "SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. No. 14 clude federal cost sharing and provide in­ report of the Institute under the Freedom "Whereas, the Soil Conservation Service creased funding over a six-year period for of Information Act for calendar year 1988; of the United States Department of Agricul­ such project for the purpose of restoring to the Committee on the Judiciary. ture provides technical assistance to private one hundred fourteen thousand acres of EC-361. A communication from the Chair­ landowners through cooperative agreements coastal marsh using vegetative planting and man of the Administrative Conference of between the landowners and local soil and water management. the United States, transmitting, pursuant to water conservation districts; and "<2> Provide that the West Fork Bayou law, the fifth annual report on agency ac­ "Whereas, local conservationists work L'Ours Watershed Project in Lafourche tivities under the Equal Access to Justice with participating landowners to assess the Parish include federal cost sharing and pro­ Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. problems on their property and to develop vide increased funding over a six-year period EC-362. A communication from the comprehensive conservation plans to pro­ for such project for the purpose of restoring Acting Executive Director of the United tect wetland resources; and over sixty-two thousand acres of coastal States Holocaust Memorial Council, trans­ "Whereas, local districts have the only re­ marsh using vegetative planting and water mitting a draft of proposed legislation to au­ source management programs of this type management. thorize appropriations to carry out the pro­ available to individual wetland landowners; "(3) Provide annual operations funding grams of the United States Holocaust Me­ and for the Golden Meadow Plant Materials morial Council; to the Committee on the Ju­ "Whereas, most of Louisiana's marshland Center for the purpose of accelerating out­ diciary. is privately owned, making cooperation with field vegetative plantings in critical erosion EC-363. A communication from the Secre­ private landowners an essential tool in pre­ areas: Be it further tary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to law, serving and restoring the state's vanishing "Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution the annual report on the administration of wetlands; and shall be transmitted to the Secretary of the the Black Lung Benefits Act during calen­ "Whereas, landowners have signed cooper­ United States Senate and the Clerk of the dar year 1986; to the Committee on Labor ative agreements on approximately two and United States House of Representatives and and Human Resources. one-half million of the over three million to each member of the Louisiana congres­ EC-364. A communication from the Secre­ acres of coastal marsh area in Louisiana, sional delegation." tary of Education, transmitting, pursuant to with conservation plans currently developed law, the report of the Acting Commissioner for about 700,000 acres; and POM-2. A resolution adopted by the City of Education Statistics on the National As­ "Whereas, several wat;ershed projects are Council of Cambridge, MA, opposing new sessment of Educational Progress; to the also underway in Louisiana, involving meas­ rules and regulations with respect to public Committee on Labor and Human Resources. ures to protect, develop, and utilize land and housing tenants; to the Committee on Bank­ EC-365. A communication from the Assist­ water resources in small watersheds; and ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ant Secretary of Defense Mississippi River and Tributaries marshes; and oil and gas pipelines needed to to each member of the Louisiana congres­ Project, LA. (Flood Control Act of 1928) carry these fuels from offshore areas to sional delegation." The Secretary is directed to implement a northern markets which disect the marshes; program of marsh creation projects that and POM-5. A concurrent resolution adopted would use low crested-weirs to divert sedi­ "Whereas, together, the natural and by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana; ment-laden Mississippi and Atchafalaya human activities have caused 1.4 million to the Committee on Environment and River waters below the Old River Control acres of Louisiana's marshlands to disap­ Public Works: Structure into coastal marshes and water pear in the last eighty years: Therefore, be "SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 11 bodies, and marsh restoration projects that it "Whereas, Louisiana's coastal marshlands would use control structures to divert fresh "Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisi­ serve multiple functions that are important water from the Mississippi and Atchafalaya ana memorializes the Congress of the to the nation's economy by annually supply­ Rivers below the Old River Control Struc­ United States to propose and submit an ing: thirty percent of the nation's seafood ture into coastal marshes and water bodies. amendment to Section 906(f> of the Water worth six hundred eighty million dollars, $30,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated Resources Development Act of 1986 to read forty percent of the wild fur harvest worth for each of fiscal years 1990, 1991, 1992, 'the Congress consider the enhancement twenty million dollars, ten million days of 1993 and 1994 to carry out this work: measures carried out as part of the project recreation worth four hundred million dol­ "'(2) Mississippi River Ship Channel, Gulf for Atchafalaya Floodway System, Louisi­ lars, sixty-six percent of the migratory birds to Baton Rouge, LA Project ': Be it further "Whereas, Louisiana's marshlands serve for each of fiscal years 1990, 1991, 1992, "Resolved That a copy of this Resolution as the first line of protection for our coastal 1993 and 1994 to carry out this work; and be transmitted to the Secretary of the communities and their two million resi­ "'(3) Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, LA Sec­ United States Senate and the Clerk of the dents, for our extensive inland navigation tion to amend Section 1155 of that of the migratory birds using the Mississippi ment Act of 1986 was passed by Congress in Act to include the following: Flyway with wintering habitat, and twenty­ an effort to modify the prior water re­ " 'The Congress finds that Louisiana's two percent of the nation's energy needs sources program so as to be more responsive coastal marshlands provide benefits that are that are obtained from oil and gas fields be­ to public needs and to ensure that taxpayers of national importance but the marshlands neath the marshlands and offshore waters; receive increased value for monies invested are disappearing, and that the Federal flood and in water resources programs; and

2!H)59 0-90-11 (Pt. 1) 320 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE January 20, 1989 "Whereas, it is a public need and in the higher education so they might take their egation, and the United States Department national interest to enhance the environ­ place in the development of their country; of State." ment by restoring Louisiana's coastal wet­ now, therefore, be it ~ds:111erefore, be it "Resolved by the Second Pohnpei Legisla­ POM-12. A joint resolution adopted by "Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisi­ ture, First Regular Session, 1988, that the the Legislature of the State of California; to ana memorializes the Congress of the Pohnpei Legislature for and on behalf of the Committee on Foreign Relations: United States to provide that marsh cre­ the People of Pohnpei extends its heartfelt "AsSEIIBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No. 78 ation, restoration, and preservation be made appreciation to the President and Congress a major mission of the United States Army of the United States of America for this "Whereas, during the week of April 2-8, Corps of Engineers, co-equal with flood con­ much needed assistance; and be it further 1988, Jews worldwide celebrate the Passover trol and navigation, and to require the Sec­ "Resolved, That certified copies of this holiday commemorating the exodus of OP­ retary of the Army to direct the Corps of Resolution be transmitted to the President pressed people from enslavement in Egypt; Engineers to develop and implement coastal of the United States of America, the Presi­ and wetland restoration and enhancement dent of the Senate of the United States of "Whereas, eight thousand Ethiopian Jews projects: Be it further America and to the Speaker of the House of are still trapped in remote villages in the "Resolved, That the Legislature of Louisi­ Representatives of the United States of Gondar Province of Ethiopia and separated ana memorializes the Congress of the America. from other members of their immediate United States specifically to amend Sections POM-9. A resolution adopted by the families; and 704, 906, 1135, and 1155 of the Water Re­ Nevada Legislative Commission urging the "Whereas, the Jews remaining in Ethiopia sources Development Act of 1986 to accom­ continuation of the federal tax exemption are ~ vulnerable community consisting plish the following respectively: for mortgage revenue bonds; to the Commit­ mostly of women, children, and the elderly "(1) Provide funding and direct the Secre­ tee on Finance. and infirm threatened by famine and dis­ tary of the Army to construct a pilot marsh POM-10. A resolution adopted by the ease; and creation project utilizing Mississippi River Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts relative "Whereas, Ethiopian Jews continue to flow and sediment from a diversion struc­ to achieving peace in the Middle East; to face religious persecution: Jewish studies ture below New Orleans. the Committee on Foreign Relations. and the teaching of Hebrew are forbidden, "(2) Provide funding and direct the Secre­ POM-11. A concurrent resolution adopted community leaders are questioned and ar­ tary of the Army to construct enhancement by the Legislature of the State of Michigan; rested, and the special permission required measures associated with the Atchafalaya to the Committee on Foreign Relations: for holiday gatherings is often denied; and Floodway System and the Mississippi Delta "SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, No. 837 "Whereas, approximately 30 Ethiopian Region. Jews have been arrested and imptisoned for "(3) Extend the authorization and provide "Whereas, while the fate of prisoners of attempting to emigrate or help others emi­ war and those listed as missing in action grate to Israel; and funding for project modification to improve during the Vietnam era has been a matter the environment, specifically marsh cre­ of great concern to the American public, "Whereas, sixteen thousand Ethiopian ation and restoration projects associated there is also compelling evidence that there Jews now live outside of Ethiopia due to the with the Mississippi River and Tributaries could be thousands of American citizens courageous efforts of Operation Moses; and Project, the Mississippi River Ship Channel who are casualties of our long and bitter "Whereas, the right of emigration is a , and the Gulf Intra­ cold war with the Soviet bloc who have been fundamental human right, especially where coastal Waterway Extend the authorization, provide "Whereas, recently uncovered documents fore, be it funding, and direct the Secretary of the from the National Archives suggest that "Resolved by the Assembly and the Senate Army to develop and implement marsh cre­ thousands of prisoners of war, including of the State of CaU.tomia, joinUy, That the ation and restoration projects for the en­ Americans, may have vanished in the Soviet Legislature of the State of California urges hancement of wetlands in the lower Missis­ gulag at the close of World War II. There is the government of Ethiopia to allow the re­ sippi Valley: Be it further evidence that the Soviets reneged on a nego­ maining 8,000 Jews in Ethiopia's Gondar «Resolved, 111at a copy of this Resolution tiated agreement with the United States Province to be reunited with their families shall be transmitted to the Secretary of the and Great Britain to exchange liberated in Israel; and be it further United States Senate and the Clerk of the prisoners of war; "Resolved, That the Legislature of the United States House of Representatives and "Whereas, further startling revelations in­ State of California respectfully memorial­ to each member of the Louisiana congres­ volve eyewitness accounts of a special prison izes the President of the United States, the sional delegation." camp deep within the Soviet Union which is Secretary of State, other federal officials, used to house American prisoners of war and Members of Congress to urge the gov­ POM-8. A resolution adopted by the from World War II and the Korean Conflict ernment of Ethiopia to complete the reset­ Second Pohnpei Legislature; to the Commit­ and other American military personnel cap­ tlement of Ethiopian Jews in Israel; and be tee on Energy and Natural Resources: tured in isolated incidents involving U.S. it further "A RESOLUTION patrol planes shot down by the Soviets "Resolved, That the Legislature of the "Thanking the President of the United during the cold war; and State of California respectfully memorial­ States of America for signing into law and "Whereas, while the entire international izes the President of the United States, the Congress of the United States of Amer­ community, and the United States in par­ other federal officials, and Members of Con­ ica for passing the Legislation which rein­ ticular, looks to the current changes in the gress to use all appropriate diplomatic chan­ stated the eligibility of Federated States of Soviet Union with great anticipation and a nels in every meeting, contact, or communi­ Micronesia students attending postsecond­ renewed sense of hope, it would be uncon­ cation between American and Ethiopian of­ ary educational institutions for Pell Grants, scionable to allow this situation to continue ficials to press Ethiopian authorities to take Supplemental Education Opportunity without speaking out. Indeed, it is in this actions urged by this resolution; and be it Grants and the College Work-Study Pro­ spirit that we implore the United States further gram. Congress and the United States Department "Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the As­ "Whereas, the loss of Pell Grants, Supple­ of State to undertake a thorough investiga­ sembly transmit copies of this resolution to mental Education Opportunity Grants and tion of this human rights tragedy and to the President and Vice President of the the College Work-Study Program for our take the necessary steps to obtain a full and United States, to the Speaker of the House students upon the implementation of the accurate accounting of these serious allega­ of Representatives, to the Secretary of Compact of Free Association had a devastat­ tions; now, therefore, be it. State, the government of Ethiopia, and to ing effect on the future of postsecondary «Resolved by the Senate (the Home of Rep­ each Senator and Representative from Cali­ education for the young people of Pohnpei; resentatives concurrl.ngJ, That we hereby fornia in the Congress of the United and . memorialize the United States Congress and States." "Whereas, the passing of legislation and the United States Department of State to the signing into law of Public Law No. 100- conduct an investigation into the matter of POM-13. A joint resolution adopted by 369 on July 19, 1988, by the President of the American citizens being held prisoner in the the Legislature of the State of California; to United States reinstated the eligibility of Soviet Union and its satellites; and be it fur­ the Committee on the Judiciary: Federated States of Micronesia students for ther "AsSEIIBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No. 91 Pell Grants, Supplemental Education Op­ «Resolved, That a copy of this resolution "Whereas, Amerasian children living in portunity Grants and the College Work­ by transmitted to the President of the Vietnam have suffered unduly because of Study Program; and United States Senate, the Speaker of the the parentage and have been denied educa­ "Whereas, once again our students will be United States House of Representatives, the tional and employment opportunities af­ able to continue in their efforts to obtain a members of the Michigan congressional del- forded other Vietnamese; and January 20, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE 321 "Whereas, the United States government President occurred today on the west The PRESIDENT pro tempore. and the government of Vietnam signed the front of the Capitol. The simple yet Without objection, it is so ordered. Amerasian Homecoming Act in December moving ceremony symbolizes one of 1987, thereby allowing a total of 30,000 Amerasians and their families to emigrate the greatest strengths of our democra­ to the United States; and cy-the peaceful transition of power. I RECESS UNTIL WEDNESDAY, join the distinguished Republican "Whereas, under the auspices of the J~ARY 25, 1989 Amerasian Resettlement Program adminis­ leader in extending our congratula­ tered by the Department of Health and tions to the new President and Vice Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, I Human Services, these Amerasian immi­ President. The President's statement ·ask unanimous consent that the grants are to receive six months of educa­ was eloquent, moving, forthcoming, Senate now stand in recess according tional training in camps in the Republic of and we intend to reciprocate the hand to the provisions of Senate Concurrent the Philippines before coming to the United of friendship. Resolution 3. States; and Thereupon, at 3:11p.m., the Senate "Whereas, upon arrival in the United The program lasted for about 1 States, the Amerasian immigrants will be hour, but countless hours were spent receSsed until Wednesday, January 25, sent to cluster sites specified in the Amer­ on logistics, construction of the plat­ 1989, at 12 noon. asian Resettlement Planning Committee in form, ticket distribution, preparation order to help them ~imilate; and for the luncheon in Statuary Hall, and "Whereas, the Amerasian immigrants cur­ many other tasks. Many people NOMINATIONS rently have no choice in the cluster site to worked on the preparation for the in­ which they will be assigned; and Executive nominations received by "Whereas, over 50 percent of all Vietnam­ auguration but the chairman of the the Senate January 20, 1989: Joint Congressional Committee on In­ ese refugees have settled in California, and DEPARTMENT OF STATE a large percentage of the Amerasian immi­ augural Ceremonies, the distinguished JAMES ADDISON BAKER III, OF TEXAS, TO BE SEC· grants will relocate in this state as well; and Senator from Kentucky, Mr. FoRD, RETARY OF STATE. "Whereas, The Amerasian Resettlement carried the major burden of making Program itself is in danger since Congress the arrangements for this historic oc­ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE has failed to provide funding for the pro­ JOHN GOODWIN TOWER, OF TEXAS, TO BE SECRE· casion. He performed his responsibil­ TARY OF DEFENSE. gram for the 1988 fiscal year; now, there­ ities with his characteristic good fore, be it humor, fairness, and efficiency. I offer DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR "Resolved, by the Assembly and Senate of MANUEL LUJAN, JR., OF NEW MEXICO, TO BE SECRE· the State of CaliJornia, jointly, That the my congratulations to Senator FoRD TARY OF THE INTERIOR. Legislature of the State of California urges on a job well done. He even managed to contol the weather. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE the Congress of the United States to pro­ CLAYTON YEUTI'ER, OF NEBRASKA, TO BE SECRE­ vide funding for the Amerasian Resettle­ I would also like to thank the other TARY OF AGRICULTURE. ment Program, and to enact legislation nec­ members of the Joint Inaugural Com­ DEPARTMENT OP COIOIERCE essary for the establishment and funding of mittee: the Senator from Alaska, Mr. an appropriate number of cluster sites in ROBERT ADAM MOSBACHER, OF TEXAS, TO BE SEC­ STEVENs; the Speaker of the House of RETARY OF COMMERCE. the State of California; and be it further "Resolved, That a representative of the Representatives; the majority leader, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR State of California be appointed as a Mr. FoLEY; and the minority leader, ELIZABETH HANFORD DOLE, OF KANSAS, TO BE member of the Amerasian Resettlement Mr. MICHEL. SECRETARY OF LABOR. Planning Committee; and be it further The executive director for the joint DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES "Resolved, That Amerasian immigrants be committee, Mike Ruehling, did a truly LOffiS W. SULLIVAN, OF GEORGIA. TO BE SECRE· permitted to choose the cluster site at outstanding job. He was ably assisted TARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. which they will be located, especially if by officers and employees of the DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN there are relatives living in the vicinity of Senate and the House of Representa­ DEVELOPMENT the cluster site; and be it further "Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the As­ tives, as well as personnel from the ex­ JACK KEMP, OF NEW YORK, TO BE SECRETARY OF sembly transmit copies of this resolution to ecutive branch. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. the President and Vice President of the Once again, I offer my appreciation DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION United States, to the Speaker of the United and gratitude to everyone who worked SAMUEL KNOX SKINNER, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE SEC· States House of Representatives, to each on arrangements for the inauguration. RETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. Senator and Representative from California The tireless efforts of all involved, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY in the Congress of the United States, to the particularly those of the chairman, ADM. JAMES D. WATKINS, U.S. NAVY, RETIRED, OF Secretary of Health and Human Services, Mr. FoRD, resulted in a memorable CALIFORNIA, TO BE SECRETARY OF ENERGY. and to representatives of the Amerasian Re­ DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS settlement Planning Committee." event for the entire Nation. EDWARD J. DERWINSKI, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE SECRE­ TARY OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS. POM-14. A resolution adopted by the As­ ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, EDWARD J. DERWINSKI, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE ADMIN­ sociation of Pacific Legislatures requesting ISTRATOR OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS. J~ARY 25, 1989 an assessment of immigration from the EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT LEADERS' TIME Freely Associated States in Micronesia; to RICHARD G. CARMAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DIREC­ the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, I TOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. POM-15. A resolution adopted by the City ask unanimous consent that the time CARLA ANDERSON HII.UJ, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE Commission of Miami, Florida favoring the U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE RANK OF of the two leaders to speak on AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTEN­ development and adoption of Federal stand­ TIARY. ards related to the quality and availability Wednesday, January 25, be extended WILLIAM J . BENNETT, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE of child care services; to the Committee on for as long as is needed by the two DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY. MICHAEL J. BOSKIN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A Labor and Human Resources. leaders. MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS. POM-16. A resolution adopted by the Leg­ The PRESIDENT pro tempore. islative Education Study Committee, State Without objection, it is so ordered. UNITED NATIONS of New Mexico, favoring legislation to en­ THOMAS R . PICKERING, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE courage and expand minority participation MORNING BUSINESS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, I AMERICA TO THE UNITED NATIONS WITH THE RANK in education; to the Committee on Labor AND STATUS OF AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY and Human Resources. ask unanimous consent that following AND PLENIPOTENTIARY, AND THE REPRESENTATIVE the time used by the two leaders, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE SECURI­ there be a period of time for the trans­ TY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED NATIONS. THE INAUGURATION action of morning business for not to ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WILLIAM KANE REILLY, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ADMIN· Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. President, the exceed 2 hours with Senators permit­ ISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION inauguration of the President and Vice ted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. AGENCY. OF LABOR 322 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 20, 1989 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Friday, January 20, 1989

The House met at 10 a.m. and was Res. 45) and ask for its immediate con­ BANKING, FINANCE AND UllBAN APP'AIRS called to order by the Speaker pro sideration. 1. Wylie, Chalmers . tempore [Mr. WHITTEN]. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- 2. Leach, Jim . lows: 3. Shumway, Norman . 4. Parris, Stan . TEMPORE Resolved, That the following named Mem­ 6. Roukema, Marge (NJ>. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid bers be, and they are hereby, elected to the 7. Bereuter, Doug . following standing committees of the House 8. Dreier, Dave . before the House the following com­ of Representatives: munication from the Speaker: 9. Hiler, John . AGRICULTURE 10. Ridge, Tom . WASHINGTON, DC, 1. Madigan, Ed (IL). 11. Bartlett, Steve . January 19, 1989. 12. Roth, Toby . I hereby designate the Honorable JAMIE L. 2. Coleman, Tom . 13. McCandless, AI . WHITTEN to act as Speaker pro tempore on 14. Saxton, James . Friday, January 20, 1989. 4. Hopkins, Larry . 5. Stangeland, Arlan . 15. Saiki, Patricia . JIM WRIGHT, 16. Bunning, Jim . Speaker of the House of Representatives. 6. Roberts, Pat . 7. Emerson, Bill . 17. Baker, Richard . 8. Morrison, Sid . 18. Stearns, Cliff . 9. Gunderson, Steve (WI). 19. Gillmor, Paul . 10. Lewis, Tom (F'L). The Chaplain, Rev. James David 11. Smith, Robert . BUDGET Ford, D.D., offered the following 12. Combest, Larry . 1. Frenzel, Bill . prayer: 13. Schuette, Bill . 3. Goodling, Bill . of hope and liberty will be with every 15. Herger, Wally . 4. Smith, Denny . person. On this special day of inaugu­ 16. Holloway, Clyde . 5. Thomas, Bill . ral we ask that the abundance of Your 17. Walsh, Jim (NY). 6. Rogers, Hal . gifts be upon him who will lead our APPROPRIATIONS 7. Armey, Dick . Nation in the days before us. Give to 1. Conte, Silvio . 8. Buechner, Jack . him and all leaders who have there­ 2. McDade, Joe . 9. Houghton, Amory . sponsibilities of government the 3. Myers, John . 10. McCrery, Jim . 4. Miller, Clarence . 11. Kasich, John . wisdom and courage to do justice and 12. Gallo, Dean . the compassion and mercy needed to 5. Coughlin, Larry . 6. Young, Bill . 13. Schuette, Bill . make us one people, so that in all 7. Regula, Ralph . things "justice will roll down as waters 8. Smith, Virginia . DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA and righteousness like an ever-flowing 9. Pursell, Carl . 1. Parris, Stan . stream." This we pray, amen. 10. Edwards, Mickey . 2. Bliley, Tom . 11. Livingston, Bob . 3. Combest, Larry . 12. Green, Bill . 4. Rohrabacher, Dana . THE JOURNAL 13. Lewis, Jerry . The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 14. Porter, John . EDUCATION AND LABOR Chair has examined the Journal of 15. Rogers, Hal . 1. Goodling, Bill . the last day's proceedings and an­ 16. Skeen, Joe . 2. Coleman, Tom . nounces to the House his approval 17. Wolf, Frank . 3. Petri, Tom (WI). 18. Lowery, Bill . 4. Roukema, Marge . thereof. 19. Weber, Vin . 5. Gunderson, Steve . Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the 20. DeLay, Tom . 6. Bartlett, Steve . Journal stands approved. 21. Kolbe, Jim (AZ). 7. Tauke, Tom . 22. Gallo, Dean . 8. Armey, Dick . ARMED SERVICES 9. Fawell, Harris . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 10. Henry, Paul . The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 1. Dickinson, Bill . 11. Grandy, Fred . Chair recognizes the gentleman from 2. Spence, Floyd . 3. Stump, Bob . 13. Smith, Peter . Kentucky [Mr. NATCHER] who will lead 4. Courter, Jim . us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the 5. Hopkins, Larry . 1. Lent, Norman . Mr. NATCHER led the Pledge of Al­ 7. Hunter, Duncan . 2. Madigan, Ed (IL). legiance, as follows: 8. Martin, Dave . 3. Moorhead, Carlos . I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the 9. Kasich, John . 4. Rinaldo, Matt . United States of America, and to the Repub­ 10. Bateman, Herb . 5. Dannemeyer, Bill . lic for which it stands, one nation, under 11. Blaz, Ben . 6. Whittaker, Bob . God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for 12. Ireland, Andy . 7. Tauke, Tom . all. 13. Hansen, Jim . 8. Ritter, Don . 14. Rowland, John . 9. Bliley, Tom . 15. Weldon, CUrt . 10. Fields, Jack . ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO 16. Kyl, Jon . 11. Oxley, Mike . CERTAIN STANDING COMMIT­ 17. Ravenel, Arthur . 12. Nielson, Howard . TEES OF THE HOUSE 18. Dornan, Bob . 13. Bilirakis, Michael . 19. Hefley, Joel . 14. Schaefer, Dan . Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak­ 20. McCrery, Jim . 15. Barton, Joe . er, I offer a privileged resolution . 16. Callahan, Sonny .

D This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., D 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. January 20, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 323 17. McMillan, Alex . 14. Holloway, Clyde . FOREIGN AFFAIRS 6. Schneider, Claudine . 7. Bateman, Herb . 16. Campbell, Tom . 1. Broomfield, Bill . 17. Vacancy. 2. Oilman, Ben . 9. Miller, John . 3. Lagomarsino, Robert . 10. Bentley, Helen . VJ:TERANS' APP'AIRS 4. Leach, Jim . 11. Coble, Howard . 1. Stump, Bob . 5. Roth, Toby . 12. Weldon, Curt . 6. Snowe, Olympia . 13. Saiki, Patricia . 3. Wylie, Chalmers . 7. Hyde, Henry . 14. Berger, Wally . 4. McEwen, Bob . 8. Bereuter, Doug . 15. Bunning, Jim . 5. Smith, Chris . 9. Smith, Chris . 16. Inhofe, Jim . 6. Burton, Dan (IN). 10. DeWine, Michael . 17. Goss, Porter . 7. Bilirakis, Michael . 11. Burton, Dan . POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE 8. Ridge, Tom . 12. Meyers, Jan . 9. Rowland, John . 13. Miller, John . 1. Oilman, Ben . 2. Horton, Frank . 10. Smith, Bob . 14. Lukens, Buz . 11. James, Craig . 15. Blaz, Del. Ben . 4. Young, Don . 12. Stearns, Cliff (F'L). 16. Oallegly, Elton . 13. Vacancy. 17. Houghton, Amory . 5. Burton, Dan (IN). 18. Ooss, Porter . 6. Morella, Connie . WAYS AND IIEANS 7. Vacancy. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 1. Archer, Bill . 8. Vacancy. 2. Vander Jagt, Guy . 1. Horton, Frank . PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION 3. Crane, Phil (IL). 2. Walker, Robert . 4. Frenzel, Bill . 4. McCandless, AI . 2. Shuster, Bud . 5. Nielson, Howard . 3. Stangeland, Arlan . 6. Gradison, Bill . 4. Gingrich, Newt . 7. Thomas, Bill . 7. Hastert, Denny (IL). 5. Clinger, Bill . 8. McGrath, Ray . 8. Kyl, Jon . 6. Molinari, Guy . 9. Brown, Hank . 9. Shays, Christopher . 7. McEwen, Bob . 10. Chandler, Rod . 10. Smith, Peter . 8. Petri, Tom . 11. Shaw, Clay . 11. Schiff, Steve . 9. Packard, Ron . 12. Sundquist, Don . 12. Douglas, Chuck . 10. Boehlert, Sherwood . 13. Johnson, Nancy . 13. Smith, Larkin . 11. Lightfoot, Jim . Mr. LEWIS of California (during the 14. Cox, Christopher . 12. Hastert, Denny . reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unani­ 15. Vacancy. 13. Inhofe, Jim . 14. Ballenger, Cass . mous consent that the resolution be HOUSE ADMINISTRATION 15. Upton, Fred . considered as read and printed in the 1. Gingrich, Newt . RECORD. 2. Dickinson, Bill . 17. Craig, Larry (ID). The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is 3. Thomas, Bill . 18. Duncan, Jimmy . there objection to the request of the 4. Vucanovich, Barbara . 19. Hancock, Mel . gentleman from California? 5. Roberts, Pat . 20. Cox, Christopher . There was no objection. 6. Oillmor, Paul . RULES 7. Vacancy. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak­ 8. Vacancy. 1. Quillen, Jimmy . er, this resolution is the Republican 2. Solomon, Jerry . INTERIOR AND INSULAR AFFAIRS 3. Martin, Lynn . Conference selection of the Republi­ 1. Young, Don . 4. Pashayan, Charles . can committee members of the lOlst 2. Lagomarsino, Robert . SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY Congress. Mr. Speaker, I move the previous 3. Marlenee, Ron . 1. Walker, Robert . 4. Cheney, Dick . 2. Sensenbrenner, Jim . question on the resolution. 5. Craig, Larry . 3. Schneider, Claudine . The previous question was ordered. 6. Smith, Denny . 4. Boehlert, Sherwood . The resolution was agreed to. 7. Hansen, James . 5. Lewis, Tom . A motion to reconsider was laid on 8. Vucanovich, Barbara . 6. Ritter, Don . the table. 9. Blaz, Ben . 7. Morrison, Sid . 10. Rhodes, Jay . 8. Packard, Ron . 11. Oallegly, Elton . 9. Smith, Bob . COMMUNICATION FROM THE 12. Parris, Stan . 10. Henry, Paul . 13. Smith, Bob . 11. Fawell, Harris . HONORABLE RICHARD A. 14. Lightfoot, Jim . 12. Slaughter, French . ENSLEN, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE, 15. Vacancy. 13. Smith, Lamar . REGARDING OATH OF OFFICE JUDICIARY 14. Buechner, Jack . ADMINISTERED TO REPRE­ 1. Fish, Hamilton . 15. Morella, Connie . SENTATIVE-ELECT HOWARD 2. Moorhead, Carlos . 16. Shays, Christopher . WOLPE 3. Hyde, Henry . 17. Rohrabacher, Dana . 4. Sensenbrenner, Jim . 18. Schiff, Steve . The SPEAKER pro tempore laid 5. McCollum, Bill . 19. Campbell, Tom . before the House the following com­ 6. Oekas, George . SMALL BUSINESS munication from the Honorable Rich­ 7. DeWine, Mike . 1. McDade, Joe . ard A. Enslen, U.S. District Judge, 8. Dannemeyer, Bill . 2. Conte, Silvio . Western District of Michigan: 9. Coble, Howard . U.S. DISTRICT COURT, 10. Slaughter, French . 4. Ireland, Andy . Grand Rapids, MI, January 4, 1989. 11. Smith, Lamar . 5. Hiler, John . The HONORABLE JIM WRIGHT, SPEAKER, 12. Smith, Larkin . 6. Dreier, David . U.S. House of Representatives, H-209, The 13. Douglas, Chuck . 7. Slaughter, French . Capitol, Washington, DC. 14. James, Craig . 8. Meyers, Jan . DEAR MR. SPEAKER: On January 3, 1989, MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES 9. Combest, Larry . you designated me to administer the oath of 1. Davis, Bob . office to Representative-elect Howard 2. Young, Don . 11. Rhodes, Jay . Wolpe, of the Third District of the State of 3. Lent, Norman . 12. Hefley, Joel . Michigan, under House Resolution 8, One 4. Shumway, Norman . 13. Upton, Fred . Hundred First Congress. 324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 20, 1989 Under such designation, I have the honor The civil rights movement was not an man's He has a bachelor's degree in psychology, to report that on January 3, 1989, at Kala­ struggle. a master's degree in psychological counsel­ mazoo, Michigan, I administered the oath of But there is no doubt that man's dream ing, and postgraduate training in family ther­ office to Mr. Wolpe. Mr. Wolpe took the oath prescribed by 5 U.S.C. 3331. I have sent helped catalyze the idealism and commitment apy. Concurrently with his previous part-time two copies of the oath, signed by Mr. Wolpe, of an entire generation in this Nation. It was a traditional guardsman activities, his full time ci­ to the Clerk of the House. generation appalled by the hypocrisy of Jim vilian positions as a mental health practitioner Yours very truly, Crow, the bombings in Montgomery, and the included service with: Illinois Department of RicHARD A. ENsLEN, beatings in Birmingham. Corrections, Youth DMsion, St. Charles; U.S. District Judge. It is my sincere hope that as we celebrate Mercy Center, Aurora, family and adolescent Dr. King's birthday in the years to come that counselor; Tri-City Family Project, Geneva, we are all reminded that the struggle for family therapist and program director (Illinois REMEMBERING DR. KING human dignity continues. Law Enforcement Commission grant); Niles The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under family service, consultant and educator for a previous order of the House, the gen­ school and family program; Human Relations tleman from Maryland [Mr. HoYER] is IN HONOR OF Services, Elgin, executive director. recognized for 5 minutes. COL. THOMAS NAPOLITAN Colonel Napolitan will again protect us as Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, last week, we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a one of 114,595 air guardsmen in our country. commemorated the struggle for human digni­ previous order of the House, the gentle­ Mr. Speaker, I ask to enter into the RECORD ty, the life of Dr. Martin Luther King and the man from Mississippi [Mr. MoNTGOM­ our commendation and sincere appreciation to civil rights movement that he symbolizes. ERY] is recognized for 5 minutes. Col. Thomas W. Napolitan for his outstanding Dr. King spoke often of the " * * * true and dedicated service to his State, the Con­ Mr. MONTGOMERY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to gress, his commander in chief, and our coun­ neighbor lifting some bruised and beaten commend one of our country's truly outstand­ brother to a higher and more noble life." try. Colonel Napolitan is the best of our coun­ ing and dedicated military officers, Col. try's citizen airmen. In that one sentence, he captured the es­ Thomas W. Napolitan, Air National Guard. He sence of a long struggle. Dr. King coupled entered the service in March 1958 as an avia­ nonviolent direct action with the irresistable tion cadet and received his commission and RECESS power and energy of moral courage and out­ pilot rating in June 1959. He was awarded a rage. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The regular commission, and served on active duty House will stand in recess until 10:30 The national holiday celebrating Dr. King's as a Strategic Air Command B-4 7 pilot until birth recalls a movement that defined a vola­ a.m. December 1963. After leaving active duty, he Accordingly and on Armed Services. ing the beginning of the Congress next fol­ to include extraneous matter: H.R. 574. A bill to repeal the War Powers lowing the Congress during which certain Mr. FRANK. Resolution; to the Committee on Foreign actions with respect to pay rates are taken, Affairs. Mr. BATES. to provide that appropriations of funds for By Mr. HOLLOWAY ; to the Committee on Agriculture. spect to such dependents; to the Committee than the terms and conditions disclosed to 325. A communication from the President on Ways and Means. the consumer at the time of application for of the United States, transmitting the 1987 By Mr. DORNAN of California: such credit, and for other purposes; to the annual report on the administration of the H.R. 576. A bill to amend title 18, United Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970, pursu­ States Code, to prohibit certain conduct re­ Affairs. ant to 45 U.S.C. 440; to the Committee on lating to surrogate motherhood; to the By Mr. GALLO (for himself, Mr. RoE, Energy and Commerce. Committee on the Judiciary. Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. 326 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE January 20, 1989 SAXTON, Ms. SLAUGHTER of New H.R. 593. A bill to amend part D of title ing residents with respect to merchandise York, Mrs. RoUKEMA, Mr. CoURTER, IV of the Social Security Act to make it that is the product of the Union of South and Mr. SHAW): clear that the existing authority to collect Africa; to the Committee on Ways and H.R. 584. A bill to require the Secretary of past-due child support from Federal tax re­ Means. Transportation to conduct analyses, by re­ funds (under section 464 of that act>, to the H.R. 601. A bill to amend the Internal gions of the United States, of hazardous ma­ extent that such support remains unpaid Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals terials transportation incidents and the flow when the child involved reaches the age of to direct that part of all of their income tax of hazardous materials on highways, water, majority, may be exercised after the child refunds be contributed to a trust fund es­ and railroads; jointly to the Committee on reaches that age; to the Committee on Ways tablished for the relief of incurable diseases, Public Works and Transportation and and Means. and to establish a commission to oversee the Energy and Commerce. By Mr. LEVINE of California (for distribution of such contributions; jointly, By Mr. HENRY: himself, Mr. MILLER of Washington, to the Committee on Ways and Means and H.R. 585. A bill to amend the Internal Mr. JACOBS, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. Energy and Commerce. Revenue Code of 1986, the Employment Re­ HAYES of Illinois, Mr. THOMAS of By Mr. SMITH of Iowa: tirement Income Security Act of 1974, and California, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. WoLF, H.R. 602. A bill to amend the Commodity the Public Health Service Act with respect Mr. DYMAI.LY, Mr. PENNY, Mr. Exchange Act to require public disclosure of to continuation of health care coverage; WYDEN, Mr. ScHEUER, Mrs. COLLINS, certain information relating to sales of com­ jointly, to the Committee on Ways and Mr. GUNDERSON, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. modities for export, and for other purposes; Means, Education and Labor, and Energy LEviN of Michigan, Mr. BROWN of to the Committee on Agriculture. and Commerce. California, Mr. BoucHER, Mr. KAs­ H.R. 603. A bill to amend the Commodity By Mr. HENRY (for himself, Mr. TENKEIER, Ms. PELosi, Mr. LANTos, Exchange Act to prohibit insider trading; to WAXMAN, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. FoRD of Mr. UDALL, Mr. RoYBAL, Mr. FEI­ the Committee on Agriculture. Michigan, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MINETA, GHAN, Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. SCHUMER, H.R. 604. A bill to amend the Poultry Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. LEAcH of Iowa, Mr. GARCIA, Mr. AuCOIN, Mr. SWIFT, Products Inspection Act to reestablish mini­ Mr. SHAYS, Mr. BEILENsoN, Mr. Mr. FAUNTROY, Mr. RosE, Mr. DE mum inspection and processing standards; OWENS of New York, Mr. STUDDS, LuGo, Mr. McHUGH, Mr. STARK, Mrs. to the Committee on Agriculture. Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER, PATTERSON, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. SKEEN, H.R. 605. A bill to authorize loans for Mr. FRANK, Mr. McHuGH, Mr. Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. SYNAR, Mr. study at nonprofit institutions of higher AuCoiN, Ms. PELosi, and Mr. LIPIN­ STALLINGS, Mr. VENTo, Mr. KLEcZKA, education; to the Committee on Education SKI): Mrs. SAIKI, Mr. BusTAMANTE, Mr. and Labor. H.R. 586. A bill to require a refund value FRANK, Mr. McCLOSKEY, Mr. DEFA­ H.R. 606. A bill to amend the Securities for certain beverage containers, and for ZIO, Mr. STOKES, Mr. EVANS, Mr. Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain other purposes; to the Committee on JoHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. RIN­ trades; to the Committee on Energy and Energy and Commerce. ALDO, Mr. CoNTE, Mr. MAVROULES, Commerce. By Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota: Mr. LAFALCE, Mrs. MoRELLA, Mr. H.R. 607. A bill to amend the Small Busi­ H.R. 587. A bill to amend certain laws re­ MOORHEAD, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. VALEN­ ness Act to assist and protect small business­ lating to the Presidential inauguration to TINE, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. CHANDLER, es and to protect small businesses against Mrs. RoUKEMA, Mr. WISE, Mr. limit the disbursement of public funds and OWENS of New York, Mr. GRANDY, unreasonable use of economic power by furnishment of assistance to the Presiden­ major meatpacking companies, and for Mr. AKAKA, Mr. JoNTZ, Mr. LEwis of tial Inaugural Committee; jointly, to the Florida, and Mr. ERDREICH): other purposes; jointly, to the Committees Committee on Armed Services and Govern­ H.R. 594. A bill to seek the eradication of on Agriculture and Small Business. ment Operations. the worst aspects of poverty in developing H.R. 608. A bill to clarify the eligibility of By Mr. KANJORSKI: countries by the year 2000; to the Commit­ certain small businesses for loans under the H.R. 588. A bill to amend the Federal Coal tee on Foreign Affairs. Small Business Act, to aid, protect, and pre­ Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to es­ By Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas : Texas, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. tions for the House of Representatives; to BENNETT, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. SHUMWAY, Mr. H.J. Res. 88. Joint resolution disapproving the Committee on Rules. pay increases proposed by the President for Cox, and Mr. PETRI. Members of Congress; jointly, to the Com­ H.R. 329: Mr. GOODLING, Mr. HALL of mittees on House Administration and Post Texas, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. Office and Civil Service. PRIVATE BILLS AND BENNETT, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. DEWINE, By Mr. TRAXLER: RESOLUTIONS Mr. SHUMWAY, Mr. Cox, Mrs. BENTLEY, Mr. H.J. Res. 89. Joint resolution proposing an STUMP, Mr. PETRI, and Mr. STALLINGS. amendment to the Constitution of the Under clause 1 of rule XXII, private United States relating to the means for es­ bills and resolutions were introduced H.R. 330: Mr. GOODLING, Mr. HALL of tablishing appropriate compensation levels and severally referred as follows: Texas, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. for Members of Congress; to the Committee BENNETT, Mr. DENNY SMITH, Mr. DEWINE, By Mr. DORNAN of California: Mr. SHUMWAY, Mr. Cox, Mrs. BENTLEY, Mr. on the Judiciary. H.R. 612. A bill to permit Willie D. Harris H.J. Res. 90. Joint resolution disapproving STUMP, Mr. PETRI, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. STAL· to present a claim against the United States LINGS. the pay increases for executive, legislative, in the manner provided for in chapter 171 and judicial branch positions recently rec­ of title 28, United States Code, and for H.R. 331: Mr. GOODLING, Mr. HALL of ommended by the President; to the Commit­ other purposes; to the Committee on the Texas, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. tee on Post Office and Civil Service. Judiciary. BENNETT, Mr. DENNY SMITH, Mr. DEWINE, By Mrs. BENTLEY Ohio, Mr. RoE, Mr. California, and Mr. AUCOIN. unteer Program and the Older American DE LUGO, Ms. KAPTuR, Mr. KILDEE, Mrs. COL· H.R. 499: Mrs. MEYERs of Kansas, Mr. Community Service Employment Program LINS, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. FRANK. CRAIG, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. Aluo:Y, and Mr. that encourage and recruit older individuals H.R. 82: Mr. MYERs of Indiana, Mr. PACKARD. to provide child care services in community­ WoLPE, Mr. BomoR, and Mr. LIPINSKI. based child care centers; to the Committee H.R. 111: Mr. HARRis, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. H.R. 504: Mr. CRAIG, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. on Education and Labor. AcKERMAN, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. FAUNTROY, Mr. Aluo:Y, Mr. IRELAND, and Mr. PACKARD. By Mr. LEWIS of California: OWENS of New York, Mr. RoE, Mrs. COLLINS, H.J. Res. 62: Mr. GOODLING, Mr. HALL of H. Res. 45. Resolution designating minori­ Mr. FRANK, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. TRAxLER, Mr. Texas, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. ty membership on certain standing commit­ MFuME, and Mr. KOLTER. BENNETT, Mr. RIDGE, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. tees of the House; considered and agreed to. H.R. 145: Mr. ANDERSON, Mr. DE LUGO, Mr. SHUMWAY, Mr. Cox, Mrs. BENTLEY, Mr. By Mr. DORNAN of California: ENGLISH, Mr. SMITH of Florida, and Mrs. PETRI, and Mr. STALLINGS. H. Res. 46. Resolution amending the MEYERS of Kansas. Rules of the House to require that any H.R. 283: Mr. KASICH, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. H. Res. 24: Mr. GooDLING, Mr. HALL of House employee who has a security clear­ BROOMFIELD, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. DEWINE, and Texas, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. DEWINE, an~e receive semiannual security briefings; Mr. ROBINSON. to the Committee on Rules. H.R. 286: Mr. STANGELAND, Mr. PETRI, and Mr.SHUKWAY,Mr.Cox,Mrs.BENTLEY,Mr. By Mr. KANJORSKI: Mr. RAHALL. STUMP, Mr. PETRI, and Mr. STALLINGS. H. Res. 47. Resolution to amend the Rules H.R. 303: Mr. STAGGERS, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. H. Res. 25: Mr. GOODLING, Mr. HALL of of the House of Representatives to require COMBEST, Mrs. BENTLEY, Mr. DONALD Texas, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. that all testimony of witnesses at committee LUKENS, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. ALExANDER, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. DEWINE, Mrs. BENTLEY, Mr. or subcommittee hearings be taken under ATKINS, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. WISE, Mr. EMER­ STUMP, Mr. PETRI, Mr. Cox, Mr. JACOBS, and oath; to the Committee on Rules. SON, Mr. PEPPER, Mr. MFuME, Mr. EVANS, Mr. Mr. WOLF. 328 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 20, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS THE DEFICIT CRISIS-PRESERV­ choices necessary to conserve our resources nation needs to continue economic growth, ING THE NATION'S FUTURE and deploy them effectively and equitably to invest, to produce, to improve our stand­ now and in the future? ard of living, and to address the critical The most disturbing evidence of our in­ problems we face in both defense and do­ HON. LEON E. PANETIA ability to manage these resources properly mestic areas, both now and in the future. OF CALIFORNIA is the growth of our federal debt. During Our resources are endangered because we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the last eight years, we have seen eight con­ are borrowing from the future to pay for secutive 12-digit deficits. The federal debt, our current consumption. Friday, January 20, 1989 the accumulation of all our budget deficits, We are borrowing from private saving. De­ Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, has nearly tripled since 1980. The debt sub­ spite the promises made by supply-side January 17, I had the privilege of addressing ject to limit now stands at 2.6 trillion dollars economists, net national saving has declined the National Press Club. My subject was our and counting. by two-thirds since the 1960's and '70's. Part Nation's budget deficit and the challenge and It is likely that this year, the Administra­ of this is a decline in personal saving, which opportunity it represents to our Nation and its tion will request, and the Congress will have is exactly the opposite of what the supply­ to approve, an increase in the federal debt siders predicted. Our personal saving rate of leadership. I would like to include the text of ceiling beyond 2.8 trillion dollars to accom­ three to five percent contrasts with Japan's my speech in the RECORD at this time in the modate the continuing deficits. 16 to 17 percent. The U.S. national saving interests of my colleagues who may wish to Who is to blame for these deficits? Demo­ average-the combination of private and read it. As we begin a year when the deficit crats? Republicans? Congress? President public saving-has gone from an average of will occupy a great deal of our time and ener­ Reagan? The Iron Triangle? Frankly, this eight percent of the gross national product gies, I hope my remarks will provide some nation could never have reached a $2.6 tril­ in the 1950's to Just a little more than three background and some guidance as we face lion federal debt without the cooperation of percent in the 1980's. What saving we have the difficult choices before us. most of these institutions. Both political is going to finance the deficit-lost capital parties, and past and present Administra­ for investment in our own society. Following is the text of my address: tions and Congresses, have had their favor­ To replace this lost domestic capital, we TID: DEFICIT CluSIS-Plu!:sERVING THE ite spending programs. And, to the extent are borrowing from foreign investors. We NATION'S RESOURCES that government has reflected the contra­ have borrowed close to 500 billion dollars It is a great honor for me to have the op­ dictory desires of the American people, who and are now the largest debtor nation in the portunity to address this historic institu­ want critical defense and domestic programs world. By the early 1990's, it is expected tion-the National Press Club. It is particu­ but do not particularly want to pay for that we will have to borrow over one trillion larly appropriate since you have been desig­ them, all of us share the blame. dollars from abroad. The danger of this nated as one of the Congress' infamous And why not? It's a hell of a deal. Nation­ huge foreign indebtedness is that we are be­ partners in the Iron Triangle. al security, social benefits, and all other coming increasingly dependent on the deci­ It is a comforting thought to know that Federal spending for about 85 cents on the sions of foreign investors for the stability of you are equally responsible for the federal dollar. Is it any wonder that some would the dollar, and, for that matter, our econo­ deficit. Whether that is true or not is sub­ argue that the deficit is not that serious a my. Ject to debate. What is not a matter of problem? We are borrowing from the nation's trust debate is the fact that in our democracy. we Jonathan Rauch, in this month's Atlantic funds. Social security now has a surplus of are partners in making our system of gov­ Monthly, asks the question, "Is the Deficit 69 billion dollars, and is holding a reserve ernment work. Really So Bad?" After all, the sky has not expected to pea.k at 12 trillion dollars in the An informed public is a crucial ingredient fallen; there has been no immediate crisis. year 2030. These funds are now, in effect, of a free society. We in government must Both ends of the political spectrum, if being lent to us through the Social Security never fear the truth, and you in the press forced to choose, would select deficits rather Trust FUnd's purchase of Treasury securi­ must never fear to reveal the truth to the than do harm to their priorities. Conserv­ ties. This means that the federal fund's def­ American people. Together, we form not an atives forced to choose between taxes or de­ icit, excluding social security, is not $155 bil­ iron triangle, but the strong infrastructure fense cuts and higher deficits would choose lion in 1989 but actually in excess of 210 bil­ of a vibrant democracy. deficits. Liberals forced to choose between lion dollars. mtimately, this borrowing must It is in this spirit that I share with you my domestic program cuts and deficits would be paid back as the baby boomers reach re­ thoughts about the federal budget deficit­ choose deficits. tirement age. The present level of borrow­ an issue that represents the primary chal­ The result is that the deficit has not been ing puts both the economy and the trust lenge, opportunity, and test of leadership at the top of the agenda for the nation's po­ fund at risk. for our nation today. litical leadership. President Reagan, for all The consequence of all this borrowing­ Our future is dependent on the strength of his talk about deficits and balanced­ from savings, from foreigners, from trust of our economy; the strength of our econo­ budget amendments, never once in eight funds-is directly reflected in the budget in my is dependent on resources; and our re­ years presented a balanced budget to the the form of expanding interest payments. sources are dependent, in large measure, on nation. He was the first to admit that he This is really where the borrowing comes our ability to manage our budget properly. had other, more important priorities. Nei­ home to roost, and where the public ulti­ In his book, "The Rise and Fall of the ther of the recent Presidential candidates mately feels the bite of lost resources. Great Powers," the historian Paul Kennedy really confronted the deficit issue except in Today, close to 15 percent of the budget, tracks the history of the major powers since the vaguest of terms-from an undefined almost 170 billion dollars, goes for nothing the 1500's. Whether one contemplates the "flexible freeze" to a speculative IRS en­ else but to pay lenders for the money our history of Imperial Spain, Napoleon's forcement windfall. Treasury must borrow. France, the British Empire, Bismarck's The consequence of all of this is a day-to­ In very simple terms, this is 170 billion Prussia, Japan, Germany, the United States, day mentality that says, get what you can dollars that cannot be spent to improve our or others, there is a common theme that today, and don't worry about tomorrow. We nation's defense, to educate our children, to runs throughout history: nations rise to have been on a borrow, bail-out, and buy­ train unemployed workers, to house low­ power by virtue of their ability to possess, out binge that pervades our society and puts and middle-income families, to fight the develop, and accumulate resources, and they our future economic security at risk. The drug war, to repair our aging infrastructure, decline in power when they fail to manage current approach to the savings and loan to clean up the environment, or to reduce those resources properly. crisis is the latest illustration of this atti­ the deficit. The issue raised by the book which con­ tude-borrow whatever is necessary today to The interest portion of the budget is the fronts all of us is, where in this cycle is the put off the problem, regardless of the expo­ fastest growing part of the budget-having United States today? Are we in decline by sure to which it subjects the Treasury. increased 145 percent in the last eight years. virtue of our inability to manage our re­ The fact is, this borrowing and these defi­ As it consumes more and more of the re­ sources, or are we willing to make the tough cits are stealing the very resources our source pie, there is increasing pressure on

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. January 20, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 329 the remaining programs for survival, and What about taking it all out of entitle­ cal parties, the White House, and the Con­ there is a growing gap between our responsi­ ments? That means deep cuts in social secu­ gress concur in the final package. bilities and the resources available to meet rity. Enough said about that. Second, the 76-billion-dollar package in­ them. The savings and loan crisis and the What about letting Gramm-Rudman take cluded each of the areas that are essential costly clean-up and improvement of our nu­ effect with its arbitrary cuts across the to an effective deficit-reduction proposal: clear weapons facilities are only the most board-50 percent out of defense and 50 per­ savings in defense and entitlement spending visible examples. cent out of certain domestic programs? For and new revenues. Added to these new emergencies are the Fiscal Year 1990, this could mean cuts of And lastly. the agreement stretched over societal deficits that continue to eat away at more than 15 billion dollars in each area. two years. This helped restore a timely our social fabric: the tragic waste of chil­ This prospect makes for great tough talk, budget process to the country for the first dren growing up in poverty without decent but it is a consequence both substantively time in 40 years. I am convinced that estab­ housing, nutrition, education, or hope; the and politically intolerable. lishing funding targets over a two-year growing health care needs of the elderly And then there's the old smoke-and-mir­ period allowed the Congress to pass each of and those with no health care protection; rors approach: use very optimistic projec­ its appropriations bills before the end of the the homeless; and those afflicted with AIDS tions about the future of the economy and last fiscal year, and that the absence of or addicted to drugs. you may not have to cut spending or raise budget confrontation allowed both parties If we agree that controlling the federal taxes at all. After all, one percentage point to cooperate on a series of successful legisla­ deficit is essential to our future economic in lower interest rate projections can give tive initiatives in the 100th Congress-from security and our ability to respond to na­ you much as 10 billion to 11 billion dollars trade to hunger to welfare reform to drug tional priorities, why is it so difficult to ac­ in deficit reduction. That's a hell of a lot enforcement. complish? The reality is that the nature of easier than cutting programs or raising The question is whether these lessons the budget is such that there are only tough taxes. But a failed projection ultimately in­ have been learned. Will budget decisions be choices left. flicts greater pain than spending cuts or tax made by crisis or through leadership? Will A close look at the 1.1 trillion dollar feder­ hikes, because the fantasy is shattered by we need a stock market crash, a fall in the al budget shows that two-thirds of the increasing deficits. dollar, or a Gramm-Rudman deadline to budget goes to just four areas: defense, in­ And finally, there is the suggestion that bring us to our senses, or will a new Admin­ terest payments, social security, and medi­ process changes alone can solve the prob­ istration and a new Congress give us the op­ care. If you add the remaining entitlement lem. But there is no Constitutional amend­ portunity to lead? Will we repeat the first programs-medicaid, civil service and mili­ ment or procedural change that guarantees years of the Reagan Administration, when tary retirement veterans' compensation and the will or courage to make tough choices. disingenuous projections and bitter parti­ pensions, agricultural support payments, There is no easy approach, and that's why sanship led to disastrous fiscal policy, or will and additional programs serving the poor­ a balanced deficit reduction package makes we work together to resolve our differences some 84 percent of the budget is consumed the most sense. and do what's right? This will be the first by defense, entitlement, and interest on the The problem is not the substance of defi­ test of leadership for the new President and debt. The remaining 16 percent is every­ cit reduction. The problem is politics. Each thing else: education, housing, transporta­ party has postured itself in opposition to the new Congress. tion, health research, law enforcement, touching certain areas of the budget, and in The budget debate opened last week with space, air safety, the homeless, and funds to doing so, has successfully forced the other the introduction of President Reagan's last operate the court system and government. party to pay a heavy political price. Most of budget. Like the eight which preceded it, This area of the budget has been cut in real us have an image of the Republicans oppos­ this budget does not come close to being bal­ terms by 18 percent over the last eight ing all tax increases and all efforts to slow anced. If offers a rosy projection of the years. down defense spending, and Democrats op­ economy, and it repeats the same old prior­ Considering these budget realities, an ef­ posing all cuts in domestic programs. But ities of increasing defense spending while fective deficit reduction proposal must of these images do not necessarily coincide paying for that increase with drastic cuts in necessity involve a balance of spending con­ with the facts. programs for people. It is not a budget that straints on defense and entitlements, along Fact: Ronald Reagan has signed 11 bills leads to the future. It is a last will and testa­ with additional revenues. Such an approach over the last seven years which have raised ment-an approach to the budget whose is both substantively and politically right, taxes by 581 billion dollars through 1989. time has passed. particularly when one considers the alterna­ Even the final Reagan budget contains over The principal focus now will be on the tives. And even the Reagan budget proposes 13 billion dollars in new revenues, including new President and his budget. He faces a significant new revenues. over seven billion dollars in new taxes, user tough challenge. He will have to reconcile Some suggest that it could all be done by fees, and offsetting collections. the promises he made during the campaign raising taxes. But such an approach not Fact: Republicans in Congress have gener­ with the realities of deficit reduction. only is politically impossible but the wrong ally agreed on the need to limit the growth He promised a kinder and gentler Amer­ taxes could undermine the economy. in defense spending, and President Reagan ica. He said he supported a new child care Others say it could all come from cutting has signed four appropriations bills with no initiative, an expanded Headstart program, defense. This approach would not be supprt­ real growth in defense, or even less. full funding for the McKinney Act to help ed by either party and could cause untold Fact: Democratic Congresses have sup­ the homeless, and a medicaid buy-in pro­ harm to our nation's security. ported substantial cuts in domestic pro­ gram for those without health care protec­ Still others say it could all come out of do­ grams. tion. None of these initiatives appears in the mestic spending. That could mean a 20-per­ But party leaders believe it serves their Reagan budget. cent cut in all domestic discretionary pro­ parties' interest to emphasize their differ­ He promised to be the education Presi­ grams, from education to air safety. This ap­ ences rather than their similarities. The dent. He promised increased funding for proach has been in large measure proposed result is stalemate, or only piecemeal steps magnet schools, merit awards to teachers, by the Administration . and rejected over­ where dramatic action is needed. Unfortu­ and funds for innovation and reform of whelmingly time and time again, by Repub­ nately, the last Presidential campaign only schools and teachers. The Reagan budget licans and Democrats alike. reinforced these images. eliminated 24 categorical programs and pro­ We've heard a new variation recently on In a democracy, action occurs in one of posed reductions in the Government Stu­ this theme-that in reducing the deficit two ways; through strong leadership or dent Loan Program. through "spending restraint" in domestic through crisis. He promised to be the environment Presi­ programs, we would not really be cutting In 1987, crisis finally occurred. The dent. He supported increased efforts to im­ spending. We would only be "reducing the Gramm-Rudman law threatened a 23-bil­ prove the environment. The Reagan budget increase" that would otherwise take place. lion-dollar across-the-board cut, and on Oc­ eliminates grants and incentives for conser­ The reality is this: if inflation or other tober 19, the stock market crashed. There vation. factors force up the cost of a program, and was both economic and governmental crisis, He supported new incentives through tax you don't increase spending to keep up, you and the result was the economic summit be­ cuts. His proposals included a drop in cap­ have to cut real services. That's a spending tween the White House and the Congress. ital gains tax rates and special breaks for cut. It's like your family budget. If the price As a participant in that summit, I can tell the oil and gas industry. of food increases by five percent, and your you the final package was not as bold as He supported growth in defense spending, pay goes up only enough to increase your some of us hoped, but there are several im­ no cuts in social security and a "read my grocery spending by two percent, you may portant lessons that emerged: lips" approach to new revenues. be spending more, but you'll be eating less. First, the agreement was bipartisan. Add all of this up . . . and it doesn't add Government is no different. Let's at least be There is no way the tough choices that need up. Compromises will have to be made. But honest about that. to be made can be made unless both politi- that should not be viewed as a failure; that 330 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 20, 1989 is what the challenge of leadership is all have a lot to accomplish in this country. In driver's seat when it comes to closing the about. a country where 20 percent of our children loan. If rates rise during the application proc­ As Chairman of the House Budget Com­ live in poverty, we have a lot to accomplish. ess, the lender can get out of the lock-in by mittee, I am prepared to work with the new In a country where major cities are choked President in this effort, to reach out not by air pollution and new threats to our envi­ holding up the closing date unitl the lock-in only to Democrats and Republicans in Con­ ronment seem to arise almost daily, we have period has expired." gress but to President Bush as well to help a lot to accomplish. In a country where mil­ The Residential Mortgage Credit Fairness resolve this deficit isSue once and for all. A lions of the elderly live in fear that long­ Act is fair to both lenders and borrowers. It long-term compromise that gets us on the term illness will deprive them of comfort does not force lenders to offer a lock-in, but path toward lower deficits is possible. It can and dignity in their final days, we have a lot those who do will have to honor their commit­ be done. to accomplish. In a country where young ments. This legislation penalizes the bad But it can happen only if there is a frank people are too often discouraged from per­ and honest assessment of budget realities. forming service for their fellow citizens, we apples in the lending industry who currently Appropriate signals must be sent in the new have a lot to accomplish. And in a country lure borrowers away from more scrupulous President's budget submission. Budgets are where we take satisfaction in 73 months of lenders by promising rates that they have no not just numbers and dollar signs; they are economic expansion while thousands of our firm intention of honoring. a statement about the priorities of a Presi­ fellow citizens, including a growing number With this thought in mind, I once again ask dent and a nation. This nation, the Con­ of children, sleep outdoors in the bitter my colleagues to join me and a number of our gress, and indeed the world will be watching cold, we surely have a lot to accomplish. fellow Members in support of this legislation how this new President confronts the fol­ But we can't hope to accomplish the fun­ lowing challenges: damental long-term goals we envision for and to work for its passage so that financial Will he present a specific proposal-one our country if we don't deal with this prob­ institutions will no longer make promises they which does not merely set broad goals but lem first. The deficit is the issue from which can't keep. tells Congress in a detailed plan what his all others flow. Our success or our failure in policies are for specific government pro­ dealing with the deficit will determine grams? whether we have a chance to deal with AIRLINER CABIN AIR QUALITY Will Mr. Bush present a realistic budget­ these others. PROTECTION ACT one that is based on economic projections If we can break from the past and join to­ which include attainable interest and gether in a spirit of bipartisanship, not only growth rates? will the American people be grateful, but HON. JAMES L OBERSTAR Will he keep the tax increases and other future generations will look back on this in­ OF Mll'fNBSOTA revenue increases proposed by President auguration week as a historic time in Amer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reagan? Will these fit his "read my lips" ica-a time when America not only decided definition of new taxes? to remain a great power but, more impor­ Friday, January 20, 1989 Will he be a kinder and gentler President? tantly, remain a government of, for, and by Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, today I have Will he restore the deep Reagan cuts in all people. introduced the Airliner Cabin Quality Protec­ such domestic programs as medicaid, school Thank you. tion Act of 1989 to permanently prohibit smok­ lunches, housing, and aid for the homeless? ing on domestic airline flights. Will he hold down defense spending to the level of inflation in order to afford other RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE The Congress has already enacted, as part initiatives in day care, education, and the CREDIT FAIRNESS ACT of the appropriations process, a 2-year ban on environment? smoking on airline flights of 2 hours or less. How will he provide for America's pressing HON. DEAN A. GALLO That ban expires in April 1990. While initially and non-deferable needs-the savings and there was great concern for the potential re­ OF NEW JERSEY loan crisis, the nuclear weapons clean-up? action to this ban-fears of fires in lavatories, These are the tests by which we can judge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rebellious smokers, massive resistance-the the Bush budget. Is it specific? Is it realis­ Friday, January 20, 1989 tic? Is it credible? And is it fair? If the Bush FAA reports only 18 enforcement incidents budget meets these tests, then I am con­ Mr. GALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I am re­ between enactment in April and July 2, 1988. I vinced that a new period of cooperation be­ introducing the Residential Mortgage Credit am confident that more up-to-date statistics tween the President and the Congress will Fairness Act on behalf of myself and 14 origi­ would continue this virtually incident-free mark this new Administration. nal cosponsors. If enacted, this bill would pre­ record. In the end, the answer depends on which vent a lender who guarantees a mortgage While I supported that provision, I did so George Bush was elected President. Was it lock-in from escaping his commitment to the only as an interim step toward a long overdue, the confrontational, "read my lips" George Bush? Or was it the kinder, gentler George borrower. permanent ban on smoking on board aircraft, Bush, the environmentalist, the "thousand Far too often, homebuyers or those refi­ in view of the scientifically demonstrated, pro­ points of light" George Bush? nancing their home loans are forced to accept found health risks to passengers and crew The initial signs have been positive. His loans costing far more than the amount for from passive smoking. There ought to be a cabinet appointments and his other ap­ which they originally agreed. Under these cir­ prohibition on smoking on all domestic airline pointments and statements, as well as his cumstances, homebuyers have to come up flights, whatever the duration of the flight. My past history, provide us with something to with additional money at the last minute, sur­ bill would accomplish this purpose. go on. George Bush has always been a prag­ render their deposit or legal fees, or give up matist. He believes in government and what I have prepared a brief survey of the health, it can accomplish. He now has the opportu­ their dreams of homeownership. safety, and economic issues to be discussed nity to deliver on his beliefs. Under this bill, which amends the Truth and in connection with this bill. I commend it to my The stakes are high. The economic future lending Act, consumers will be protected from colleagues' attention: of this country-what kind of life we want "mortgage rate shock." lenders who have First, cigarette smoke can make a signifi­ for ourselves, our children, and their chil­ promised loan terms will be prohibited from cant, measurable contribution to the level of dren-depends on how we address the defi­ using delays in the closing process to escape indoor air pollution at levels of smoking and cit issue. their promises. On the other hand, the bill ventilation that are common in the indoor en­ If we continue to permit the deficit to eat away at this nation's resources, then eco­ does not punish lenders who clearly tell con­ vironment. This effect is exacerbated in en­ nomic stagnation or decline is sure to sumers that the interest rate or other terms closed environments such as airplanes, where follow. Most of us live a more comfortable are not guaranteed or lenders whose closings air flow is further restricted. Nonsmokers have life than the generations which came before are held up by unreasonable consumer a right to a clean and smoke-free environment us-if not our parents, then certainly our delays. when they travel. grandparents. All of us would like to be able The Consumer Union, publisher of Con­ Second, nonsmokers who report exposure to say the same for our own children and sumer Reports magazine, believes that this to environmental tobacco smoke have higher grandchildren, that we helped to create for "important legislation establishes basic rules them a better life. But if we do not address levels of urinary continine, a metabolite of nic­ this issue, future generations will say that of fair play in the mortgage lending market." I otine, than those who do not report such ex­ we failed them. And they will be right. strongly agree with Michelle Meier of Consum­ posure. U we do meet this challenge, we can look ers Union, who states "since lenders can con­ Third, cigarette smoke in the air can to the future with hope, with optimism. We trol the application process, they are in the produce an increase in both subjective and January 20, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 331 objective levels of eye irritation. Further, some NATIONAL BEVERAGE CONTAIN­ country voters had rejected siinilar propos­ studies suggest that high levels of involuntary ER REUSE AND RECYCLING als to ban throwaways. smoke exposure may produce small changes ACT MUCC leaders were mindful of the diffi­ culties in bucking the powerful beverage in­ in pulmonary function in some subjects. dustry, but they were fed up with the grow­ Fourth, in 1986, three reports bearing on HON. PAUL B. HENRY ing litter and solid waste problems and inac­ the health risks of smoking aboard commer­ OF MICHIGAN tion by the Legislature. cial aircraft were issued: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bottle bills had been languishing in the The congressionally mandated report on air­ Friday, January 20, 1989 Legislature for more than 10 years, thanks line cabin air quality, issued in August, 1986 to well-heeled lobbyists from the beer, soft by the National Academy of Sciences, titled, Mr. HENRY. Mr. Speaker, solid waste, par­ drink, container manufacturing, and related "The Airliner Cabin Environment: Air Quality ticularly solid waste disposal, is an immediate, industries. and Safety," recommended that for health critical problem facing communities throughout "We were at a stalemate," according to the United States, as you know. Therefore, Rep. Lynn Jondahl, D-East Lansing, who and safety reasons all smoking aboard do­ authored the bottle bill language used by mestic commercial flights be prohibited. today I, along with Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. FORD of Michigan, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MUCC. "The Chamber of Commerce, indus­ The November 1986 National Academy of MINETA, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. LEACH, Mr. try, and labor lobbied againsts even having Sciences report on the health effects of invol­ SHAYS, Mr. BEILENSON, Mr. OwENS of New it brought up for a vote." untary smoking-Environmental Tobacco Despite the unqualified success of bottle York, Mr. STUDDS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. HOCH­ Smoke: Measuring Exposures and Assessing bills in Oregon and Vermont, not many po­ BRUECKNER, Mr. FRANK, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. litical observers gave much hope that a Health Effects-provided further scientific evi­ AUCOIN, Ms. PELOSI, and Mr. LIPINSKI, am in­ dence about the health risks posed to non­ mandatory deposit bill would be passed in a troducing the National Beverage Container large industrial state like Michigan. smokers on board aircraft when smoking is Reuse and Recycling Act-often referred to Some encouragement came from a state­ permitted anywhere in the passenger cabin. as the "national bottle bill." wide poll in 1975 that showed a full 73 per­ The December 1986 study on involuntary There is certainly no one solution to the cent of Michigan citizens favored a ban on smoking conducted by the Surgeon General waste dilemma facing our Nation. However, throwaways. And Gov. William G. Milliken further documented the dangers of environ­ this proposal is patterned after legislation that strongly supported the proposal and public­ mental tobacco smoke. has proven effective in reducing solid waste, ly signed the first petition as MUCC began its initial attempt at citizen-launched legis­ Fifth, involuntary smoking is the cause of reducing energy consumption, creating jobs, disease, including lung cancer, in healthy non­ lation. and reducing roadside litter in 1 0 States Perhaps the first real indication of the smokers. across the country. It would prohibit the sale success story about to unfold occurred when Sixth, the National Academy of Sciences of carbonated soft drinks, beer, wine coolers, MUCC collected a record 400,000 signatures found that the separation of smokers and mineral water, or soda water in beverage con­ in an intense six-week campaign. The bever­ nonsmokers in separate sections board air­ tainers unless such a container carried a age industry had underestimated the largest planes does not protect all passengers and all refund or deposit value-which, at the time of state conservation organization in the coun­ flight attendants from exposure to tobacco purchase, would be paid by the consumer. try. smoke. Beverage retailers and distributors would be MUCC's effort was joined by a broad coa­ Seventh, the relatively low humidity aboard required to pay back that deposit when the lition, including the Farm Bureau, garden clubs, West Michigan Environmental Action airplanes combined with the reduced fresh air containers are returned-thus creating a self­ Council, Michigan Audubon Society, and flow aggravates passenger discomfort and irri­ sustaining recycling network. others representing a sizable segment of tation when air quality contaminants are In the State of Michigan alone, a similar de­ Michigan's voting public. Gov. Miliken's un­ present. Especially sensitive persons, such as posit law is responsible for a 7 -percent reduc­ qualified endorsement led to many resolu­ asthmatics or those with allergies, may experi­ tion in the State's solid waste stream, $250 tions of support from various state boards ence extreme discomfort and severe reactions million in savings for landfill costs, 8,5 trillion and agencies. His environmental advisor, to tobacco smoke exposure in the airliner Btu's in energy consumption savings, and a William Rustem, actually took a 10-week cabin environment. net increase of over 4,000 jobs. leave of absence to work for MUCC on the Eighth, cigarette smoking is responsible for Below, I have attached an article which ap­ campaign. peared in the January issue of Michigan Out­ The MUCC network of 400 conservation many inflight fires, which pose a substantial and sportsmen clubs gathered roughly 50 threat to passenger and crew safety. of-Doors magazine. It provides a detailed his­ percent of the petition signatures. MUCC Ninth, the high concentration of smoke in tory of the Michigan bottle bill that I hope will met the counterattack of the beverage the smoking section of a passenger cabin encourage my colleagues to support the Na­ lobby blow by blow. Additional staff was cannot be compensated for by increased ven­ tional Beverage Container Reuse and Recy­ added, WATS lines installed, and a Detroit tilation, even if such an increase were eco­ cling Act in the 1 01 st Congress. Mr. Speaker, area office opened to capture the southeast nomically feasible, which it is not. the proven benefits of bottle deposit laws in Michigan vote. Tenth, the airline industry is likely already States such as Michigan should clearly dem­ Slick public relations campaigns by the in­ benefiting from a ban on smoking aboard air­ onstrate to us that a national bottle bill is in dustry were met by a grassroots campaign craft. The NAS study on airliner cabin air qual­ the best interest of the entire Nation. It should the likes of which Michigan had never seen. be part of any serious proposal that comes Voters were barraged with countless "vote ity states that- no" ads on TV, radio, and in newspapers After a period of adjustment and with from this body which is aimed at addressing paid for by an industry-labor coalition strict enforcement, prohibiting smoking our country's growing waste management called the Committee Against Forced De­ should reduce on-board fire risk, cleaning problems. posits. costs and costs of replacing damaged materi­ MICHIGAN'S BOTTLE BILL-10 YEARS LATER Unable to afford expensive media time, als. Removing tobacoo smoke from the air­ BARNEY FRANK ground water, and the costs of dealing with it. lion a year for these programs. OF MASSACHUSETrS We can't say, definitively, at this point, the The Nonpoint Source Connection: Contami­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES true extent of the problem; but I predict that nation of ground water by normal application as EPA's well water survey continues, andre­ of pesticides is a nonpoint source problem. Friday, January 20, 1989 veals more and more wells contaminated by However, nonpoint source practices have long Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, those of us who pesticides, the need for this bill will be evi­ been suspected of aggravating or even caus­ strongly supported the establishment of a holi­ dent. ing ground water problems. For instance, con­ day to honor the work and life of Dr. Martin The Ground Water Safety Act deals with the servation tillage or no-till, which help prevent Luther King were especially pleased last week normal application of pesticides, rather than erosion and the escape of pesticides, herbi­ to be able to attend community ceremonies in with spills or illegal uses. It makes the bridge cides, and nutrients into surface water, may honor of Dr. King. between drinking water quality and pesticide require increased application of pesticides, I was privileged to be invited to participate application, first by determining which pesti­ which then remain on the land and can leach in the city of Attleboro, where a committee of cides are likely to leach into which soils; and into ground water. The ability to predict and citizens from the Greater Attleboro area did a second by setting an action trigger at a very control or prevent pesticide leaching, and superb job of putting together a ceremony at low health-based ground water contamination management practices developed therefrom, city hall, and a celebration afterward at the level. Under my bill, if a pesticide leaches, that would be an invaluable addition to nonpoint Centenary United Methodist Church in Attle­ leaching must be controlled. If it's found in source [NPS] management practices. boro. I wish to congratulate the members of January 20, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 335 the committee, whose names are listed below; DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY ary treatment works, however, an additional the mayor of Attleboro, Kai Shang and City PLANNING COMMITTEE $10 million is needed to complete this phase Councillors Judith Robbins and Carolyn Robert Brown, Jr., Providence, RI.; Edna of the project which is expected to be com­ Tedino, the Reverend Theodore Lockhart, Cason, Attleboro, MA.; Gladys Durant, pleted by early 1991. Norton, MA.; Lawrence Fitton, Attleboro, pastor of centenary United Methodist Church, MA.; Rachel Garvin, Norton, MA.; Rev. In addition, the bill states that money ear­ and all the other citizens of Attleboro and its Arlene Hambrick, Attleboro, MA.; Hazel marked for planning must be used for plan­ neighboring communities who participated in Knight, N. Attleboro, MA.; Rev. John E. ning water reclamation projects for San Diego this important event. Knight, N. Attleboro, MA.; Rev. Theodore and surrounding communities. The benefits No one in our history has done more than Lockhart, Attleboro, MA.; and Gloria derived from reclaimed water are twofold. Martin Luther King to advance the ideals of Wyatt, Norton, MA. First, reclaimed water could be used for irriga­ freedom and equal treatment of the laws tion (both agriculture and landscape), re­ which our Constitution holds out as ideals. THE SAN DIEGO SEWAGE charge of nonpotable aquifers, industrial uses, celebrating his work is both a tribute to his TREATMENT IMPROVEMENT and creation of riparian environments. memory, and a chance for us to rededicate ACT OF 1989 Second, wastewater reclamation projects is a ourselves to seeing that these ideals-in viable alternative to the advanced ocean which we have made so much progress-are HON. JIM BATES dumping system currently under consideration in fact fully achieved. I was privileged to be by the Environmental Protection Agency. able to participate in that ceremony and I ask OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The bill also requires the Environmental that the program from the Dr. Martin Luther Protection Agency to make grants to the city Friday, January 20, 1989 King birthday celebration program in Attleboro, for the purpose of constructing wastewater MA, be printed here: Mr. BATES. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ treatment works that would provide secondary LIVING THE DREAM: LET FREEDOM RING ducing legislation to assist the city of San wastewater treatment. The Federal share is DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY Diego in its requirement under the Clean established at 55 percent. CELEBRATION PROGRAM Water Act to achieve secondary treatment of I am introducing this bill for several reasons. Organ prelude: Mrs. Shirley Young. its sewage. Since 1977, public officials at the First, the cost of constructing new facilities Processional: Lift every Voice and Sing. Federal, State, and local levels have tried to and upgrading the existing Point Lorna plant is Call to worship: Rev. Theodore Lockhart, grapple with San Diego's vexing sewage prob­ $1.5 to $2.4 billion, all to be financed at the Pastor Centenary United Methodist lems with one objective in mind, to seek the local level. The Federal Government, acting Church. best solution for the people of San Diego. through the Environmental Protection Agency, Opening prayer: Rev. Richard Green, This legislation, I believe, is a step in that di­ will cease awarding sewage construction Pastor, Faith Alliance Church Attleboro, rection. grants after fiscal year 1990. After fiscal year MA. Today the city of San Diego is in noncompli­ 1990, States will be required to set up a Scripture, Amos 5:10-15, 21-24: Rabbi ance with section 301 (i) of the Clean Water Andrea Gouze, Agudas Achim Synagogue, Act. This section requires the city of San State-operated loan program. In San Diego's Attleboro, MA. Diego to treat its sewage to the secondary case, the average ratepayer bill would more Selection: "Panis Angelicus," Lisa Hansen, than quadruple. Graduate Attleboro High School. level by July 1, 1988. On July 27, 1988, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Second, clean water attainment is not just Scripture, Matt. 5:3-12: Rev. Carol Baker, the city of San Diego's problem. Nationally, Pastor, Central Congregational Church, At­ the State of California Water Resources Con­ tleboro Falls, MA. trol Board filed suit in U.S. District Court 188 major municipalities do not meet current Selection: Centenary United Methodist against the city of San Diego for violations of Clean Water Act standards. Some communi­ Church. the Clean Water Act. The complaint against ties may be spending billions or even trillions Proclamations: Mayor Kai Shang; Gover­ the city of San Diego is for violating State of dollars to improve their sewer infrastruc­ nor Michael Dukakis; Representative water quality standards for coliform bacteria at tures. The question that comes to mind is, Barney Frank. the city's Point Lorna wastewater treatment "How can cities be asked to finance such Selection: John Wesley A.M.E. Zion plant. high capital projects out of local revenues?" Church. Narrations/readings (From the work and Currently, the city of San Diego treats its I believe it is important for all cities to meet life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.>: Youth sewage at the primary level at the Point Lorna the standards established in the Clean Water Group. wastewater treatment facility before discharg­ Act. In San Diego's case, the environmental Selection: Pentecostal Church of God, ing the effluent into the Pacific Ocean. This fa­ impact from dumping primary treated sewage Providence, R.I. cility serves the entire city of San Diego and into the Pacific Ocean has a profound affect. Introduction of speaker: Rev. Arlene Ham­ 14 surrounding communities, or a total of 1.5 Secondary treatment protects the public from brick, Pastor, John Wesley, A.M.E. Zion million residents. As a result, the city dis­ the disease potential of human waste and Church, Attleboro, MA. charges 224 million gallons per day of primary also protects fish and other aquatic life. Selection: Pentecostal Church of God, treated sewage into the Pacific Ocean. By the Providence, R.I., "A Critical Letter From a Recent studies have revealed high bacterio­ Contemporary Jail". year 2000, sewage treatment volume is ex­ logical counts in the Point Loma kelp beds. Prayer for peace and unity: Rev. John pected to double. High bacteria levels are harmful to divers, Magnani, Pastor, St. Mary's Roman Catho­ According to the officials from the EPA, no people who eat s~llfish and, in general, de­ lic Church, Norton, MA. other city in the State of California has as far grade the marine ehvironment. Benediction: Rev. Roberta Williams, as the city of San Diego to come into compli­ In summary, my bill seeks to rectify a prob­ Pastor, Mansfield United Methodist ance with the Clean Water Act. Experts esti­ Church, Mansfield, MA. lem with a solution that other cities have en­ mate that for the city of San Diego to come joyed, financial assistance at the Federal Selection: We Shall Overcome. into compliance with the Clean Water Act, it level. The San Diego Sewage Treatment Im­ JIIEKBERS OF THE YOUTH GROUP IN ORDER OF will have to spend $1.5 to $2.4 billion. This provement Act of 1988 is actually modeled APPEARANCE would make it the most expensive public after a provision in H.R. 1, the Clean Water Michael Durant Norton, MA.; Karren works project in California after the San Cason Attleboro, MA.; Leland Wyatt Onofre Nuclear Power Plant. Act, that essentially required the Federal Gov­ Norton, MA.; Erica Bell Taunton, MA.; Along with my colleagues Representative ernment to pay 75 percent for planning and Vernon Wyatt Norton, MA.; Stacy Morris DUNCAN HUNTER and Representative TONY construction of Boston's secondary treatment Norton, MA.; Nicole Forbes Mansfield, MA.; COELHO, I am introducing the San Diego works. The bill I have introduced seeks only a Charon Garvin Norton, MA.; Tiffany Busby 55-percent Federal share. Norton, MA.; Adrienne Vincent Attleboro, Sewage Treament Improvement Act of 1989. MA.; Alexander Vincent Attleboro, MA.; The legislation earmarks a total of $10 million H.R.- Adam Puller Bellngham, MA.; Thomas to complete the planning phase of the project. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Lewis N. Attleboro, MA.; and Kevin Merritt Initially, the city of San Diego received $10 Representatives of the United States of Raynham, MA. million for planning construction of a second- America in Congress assembled, 336 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 20, 1989 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. festivities that have taken place and that will Jersey. Further, H.R. 4 contains an interim so­ This Act may be cited as the "San Diego take place today, I continue to be concerned lution while the measure I propose is a perma­ Sewage Treatment Improvement Act of about a problem that grows worse with each nent solution that, with little modification, can 1989". inaugural, and that is the unauthorized use of be made part of any· new mechanism de­ SEC. 2. FINDINGS. taxpayer dollars for many of the inaugural ac­ The Congress finds that- signed to preserve our stock of low-cost hous­ tivities and events. (1) section 301(i) of the Federal Water ing. Pollution Control Act requires that all mu­ A GAO study of the 1985 inaugural re­ As a result of earlier congressional attempts nicipal wastewater discharges achieve sec­ vealed that many private inaugural events to provide housing for the less fortunate, in ondary or advanced treatment by July 1, "were largely planned, staffed, and executed the 1960's and early 1970's, low-income fami­ 1988; by Federal employees at the taxpayers' ex­ lies were assisted through a process that (2) the estimated cost of sewage treatment pense." According to the study, the 1985 in­ called for reducing the owner's mortgage pay­ improvements needed for the city of San augural involved seven Government agencies ments and passing along to the tenants the Diego, California, to meet such standards is $1,500,000,000; and cost $16 million in government funds. At consequent reduction in operating costs. The (3) the Environmental Protection Agency a time when our Nation is facing huge deficits, Department of Housing and Urban Develop­ has filed suit in the United States district we need to carefully scrutinize where and how ment controlled the rents. court against the city of San Diego for dis­ Federal moneys are being spent. It is unthink­ However, in certain instances, the agree­ charging inadequately treated sewage and able to ask the taxpayers, who have already ment between the owner and the Government for violating water quality standards for borne their share in the deficit reduction proc­ allowed the owner to prepay the mortgage. coliform bacteria at the Point Lorna ess, to pay for extravagant social events that Having prepaid, owners are then free to raise Wastewater Treatment Plant of such city; <4> the discharge of inadequately treated they cannot even attend. rents to market level thereby removing the sewage is detrimental to marine life; and Today I am introducing legislation to correct units from the supply of housing available to (5) no other city in the State of California this situation. First, my bill will prevent taxpay­ low-income families. has as far to go as the city of San Diego in er dollars from being used to pay for inaugural When the owner of Dover Garden and meeting the requirements of section 301<1) balls and other private social events at future Cherry Hill prepaid, the resident low-income . of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Presidential inaugurals. Second, the legal au­ tenants were placed between a rock and a SEC. 3. PLANNING. thority of the Presidential Inaugural Committee hard place. The demonstration voucher pro­ The Administrator of the Environmental has not been clear in the past. My legislation gram, which recognizes the fact that market Protection Agency shall make a grant of will clearly define the status and the authority rate rental costs vary according to region of $10,000,000 from funds allotted under sec­ of the Inaugural Committee and requires the tion 205 of the Federal Water Pollution the country, is available only to very low­ Control Act to the State of California for Committee to reimburse the Government for income families. The certificate program, al­ fiscal year 1990 to the city of San Diego, the costs of private events. Federal spending though it includes low-income and very low­ California, for planning construction of should be restricted to the actual swearing-in income families, does not reflect the cost of wastewater treatment works which are nec­ ceremony, protection of the President, and living in the 1980's in suburban New Jersey. essary for providing secondary treatment other expenses that are absolutely necessary. Although the tenants of my district are for such city and surrounding communities I first introduced this legislation with Senator among the first in the Nation to face this and for planning water reclamation projects Proxmire in the 1OOth Congress, and part of crisis, there are approximately 68 New Jersey for such city and surrounding communities. this bill was incorporated into the Defense Au­ projects eligible for repayment and nationwide SEC. 4. CONSTRUCTION. thorization Act, but only to be effective for over 330,000 units. GRANTs.-The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall fiscal year 1989. We need to take a serious Not all owners will elect to prepay their make grants to the city of San Diego, Cali­ look at this problem and take steps to provide mortgages. Unfortunately, however, the most fornia, for purposes of constructing some permanent solutions so that this situa­ likely to take that step are those who have wastewater treatment works which are nec­ tion will not recur at future inaugurals. I urge projects in areas in which housing costs are essary for providing secondary treatment my colleagues to join me in supporting this rising most rapidly, with the result that their for such city and surrounding communities. legislation and working for its swift passage. existing tenants will have the most trouble re­ FEDERAL SHARE.-The Federal share of locating. projects described in subsection (a) shall not We must be concerned for these tenants exceed 55 percent of the cost of construc­ TENANT PROTECTION tion thereof. who, through no fault of their own and almost (C) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.­ without warning, face a housing crisis. The There is authorized to be appropriated such HON. DEAN A. GALLO tenants are as deserving of help after the sums as may be necessary to carry out this OF NEW JERSEY owner pays off the mortgage as before, but section for fiscal years beginning after Sep­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they now are being forced to look for a new tember 30, 1991. Such funds shall remain Friday, January 20, 1989 place to live in an area that has just lost a available until expended and shall be in ad­ low-cost housing unit. I believe that my bill, dition to and not in lieu of any other Mr. GALLO. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ making housing vouchers and certificates amounts authorized to be appropriated ducing a bill that will provide a mechanism to under the Federal Water Pollution Control available to existing tenants, is the most' effec­ protect low-income tenants from the dire con­ tive and workable way to provide that help. Act. sequences that follow when an owner of fed­ erally assisted housing decides to prepay his PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL or her mortgage. This bill is more comprehen­ UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS AT TAXPAYERS' EX­ sive than similar legislation that I introduced in PENSE the last Congress. My bill amends section 8(o)(3) of the United HON. LOUISE M. SLAUGHTER HON. TIM JOHNSON States Housing Act of 1937 to allow low­ OF NEW YORK OF SOUTH DAKOTA income tenants to qualify for the housing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voucher demonstration program. Further, it raises the maximum amount of income a Friday, January 20, 1989 Frida:y, January 20, 1989 person may have and still qualify for housing Ms. SLAUGHTER of New York. Mr. Speak­ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speak­ certificates under the lower income rental as­ er, January 22, marks the anniversary of er, today we witness one of the Nation's most sistance program. Ukrainian Independence Day. In 1918, as the treasured traditions-the swearing in of the The 2-year interim plan set in place in the First World War drew to a close, Ukrainians next President of the United States. These recently enacted Housing and Community De­ were able, for a few short years to determine last few days have been a time of great cele­ velopment Act came too late for the residents their own national destiny. On January 22, the bration in Washington, and people across the of Cherry Hill Garden Apartments and Dover Ukrainian National Assembly, meeting in Kiev country have shared in the excitement with Garden 1, both of which are located in my dis­ proudly announced the independence of us. While I am most enthusiastic about the trict, the 11th Congressional District of New Ukraine. January 20, 1989 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 337 Unfortunately, this independence was short ator? Time and time again, better ways of The U.S. taxpayers should not be satisfied lived. By 1923, all Ukrainian territory was doing the job have been initiated through sug­ because the two set-asides have already cost under the control of the new Soviet regime in gestions of workers on the line. them $11 million in calendar year 1~ alone. Moscow and Ukraine was soon to be the I have always felt that American workers The lakes ports' set-aside cost has been victim of one of the worst artificially induced are the best in the world, and that American modest-$2.6 million for the 1988 program famines of all time. Millions of Ukrainians died industry is still the model. Anyone who doubts year as compared to over $8 million for the during the forced collectivization of agriculture this need only look toward CPC-Bay City, and U.S.-flag set-aside. Lakes ports are willing to ordered by the dictator Joseph Stalin even as the leadership who had the foresight and forgo this set-aside in exchange for the right Ukraine exported grain to the west of the courage to try these innovative programs. to compete on the open market for 50 percent Soviet Union. of Public Law 480, title II bagged and proc­ Despite the many setbacks of recent histo­ I urge all of our colleagues to offer their essed cargoes. We believe that we can com­ ry, Ukrainians have maintained a positive out­ strongest congratulations to Chevrolet-Ponti­ pete, and welcome the other port ranges to look on the future and have striven to keep ac-GM of Canada of Bay City, Ml, its manage­ try to meet our costs. their national identity and culture alive. Janu­ ment personnel, UAW No. 362 workers, and ary 22, symbolizes that hope and buoys the the present plant manager, Patricia Carrigan, Mr. Speaker, let me say that Great Lakes spirits of Ukrainians and those who care about as they celebrate the success of their historic ports did not welcome the set-aside. Rather, Ukrainians. agreements. we were forced into it in self-preservation. The history of Ukraine is a long and proud Under the Merchant Marine Act amend­ one. This commemorative date encourages all ments in the 1985 farm bill certain argicultural of us to remember that history and take pride goods are exempted from cargo preference in its achievements and to learn from its mis­ altogether. Carriage of other agricultural takes. Ukrainian culture is unique and its con­ goods on U.S.-flag vessels, including the Food tribution to our heritage must not be forgotten. PRO COMPETITION CARGO for Peace. Public Law 480 cargoes, rose from ALLOCATION ACT OF 1989 their historic 50 to 60 percent in 1986, to 70 CPC-BAY CITY: A LABOR-MAN­ percent in 1987, and to 75 percent in 1988. AGEMENT RELATIONS MODEL HON. JAMES L. OBERST AR Because Great Lakes ports have no regular FOR THE NATION OF MINNESOTA U.S.-flag service, the 75 percent U.S.-flag set­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aside is clearly detrimental to the lakes. The HON. BOB TRAXLER Friday, January 20, 1989 Great Lakes delegation was able to secure a brief palliative, a guaranteed set-aside of OF MICHIGAN Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, today I have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Public Law 480, title II bagged, processed, for­ introduced the Pro Competition Cargo Alloca­ tified commodities, through this calendar year Friday, January 20, 1989 tion Act of 1989. This bill would repeal two of only. After that, if the set-aside is not ex­ Mr. TRAXLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the most objectionable provisions of the 1985 tended, lake ports will be able to compete call our colleagues' attention to a major ac­ farm bill's Merchant Marine Act amendments: with the other port ranges for-not necessarily complishment at the Chevrolet-Pontiac-GM of the extra 25 percent U.S.-flag set-aside, and to win-only the 25 percent non-U.S.-flag-des­ Canada plant in Bay City, MI. The manage­ the Great Lakes set-aside. This would restore ignated cargo. the historic 50-percent cargo preference re­ ment team of this facility and United Auto Public Law 480, title II cargoes are the life­ Workers Local 362 of Bay City are to be com­ quirement for humanitarian food aid such as the Food for Peace Program, and remove the blood of our ports. Because their handling is mended for developing a most positive labor labor intensive, they provide jobs for dock­ relations program. Great Lakes ports' mandatory allocation of approximately 250,000 tons of food for peace, workers who would otherwise be unemployed. Ten years ago, these two groups held a These cargoes in addition act as magnets to Quality of Work Life Program that has encour­ Public Law 480, title II, bagged, processed, and fortified commodities. our ports, drawing ships which then pick up aged the talents of both hourly and manage­ other cargoes as well. Without title II, we ment personnel in forging a well trained and In the three years these provisions have could lose these vessels entirely. well-informed work force, whose ideas and been in effect, they have created only dissat­ feelings are recognized and valued. isfaction and objection on the part of the Mr. Speaker, I have long supported cargo This successful endeavor paved the way for Great Lakes Port Authorities. preference as necessary to a strong U.S. mer­ the "living agreement" signed in 1984. This chant marine. I will continue to do so. I regret Great Lakes port communities are intensely having to introduce this bill, but the lakes landmark agreement, and outgrowth of con­ dissatisfied. We were highly competitive with tract negotiations that year, pledged the par­ ports' experiences under the set-aside provi­ other port ranges under the historic 50/50 sions gives me no choice. The adamant refus­ ties to rsesolve problems as they arise. Since cargo preference requirements. In fact, our then, because of an almost nonexistent griev­ al of U.S. lines to serve Great Lakes ports de­ low bids kept the lid on total program prices in prives the lakes not only of vessels but, under ance load, CPC has been able to focus its at­ all transportation modes and through all port the 1985 farm bill, of cargoes, dockside em­ tention on production, high quality products, ranges, saving tax dollars and stretching our ployment, and associated economic benefits and competitiveness in the marketplace. Public Law 480 resources. Now, as the U.S.­ for ports, cities, and the region, and will mean This process has worked exceedingly well flag set-aside has risen to 75 percent, lakes further economic deprivation in the futUre for this plant, formerly known as Chevrolet­ ports see their ability to compete, even to unless we take this action. Bay City, to position itself as an industry remain viable, rapidly disappearing. If our set­ leader. It has earned national recognition. aside should terminate at the end of this year, I have tried to reach some accommodation More importantly, there has been a revitaliza­ as now scheduled, we may well lose even the with other interests on this issue, and am tion of pride in their work, a sense of owner­ few foreign flag lines now serving the Great ready at any time to continue those discus­ ship and responsibility for the quality of their Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System. sions, particularly on ways to invite, or to work products, and a concern for each other's create, a viable Great Lakes U.S.-flag fleet. well-being. In a word, labor and management Other port ranges are also dissatisfied, and have become a real "team". have complained loudly and long that the I also invite other port ranges, who claim Through the use of a computer system, ma­ lakes' set-aside has deprived them of car­ they can compete with our Great Lakes ports, chines and products are monitored, and feed­ goes. and · who have spoken loudly against the back is provided to the production areas so The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which Great Lakes set-aside, to join us on this bill. the workers know the results of their efforts has to administer the program, is not satisfied The Pro Competition Cargo Allocation Act and have the leeway to improve on their with it because the Department has had to would help to lower the costs of shipping U.S. record. Workers have a voice in the procure­ take into account the legislated set-asides agricultural goods abroad, and perserve our ment of machinery, based on the premise: rather than allocating purely on the basis of Great Lakes ports. If it is enacted, the farm­ Who knows the machine better than the oper- lowest landed cost. ers, dockworkers, stevedores, exporters, and 338 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 20, 1989 ports of the Great Lakes region will benefit to bid for Public Law 480 shipments, and the 50 cargo preference regardless of which ports from the more open, evenhanded opportunity taxpayer will save money on the return to 50/ get the allocations.