May 12, 1982 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9759 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS FUTURE UNCERTAIN FOR among the thousands of Missourians who monitoring and computer analysis, is an im­ COOPERATIVE RESEARCH UNITS recently floated our Ozark National Scenic portant part of many unit projects. Riverways, you may have seen him an­ Marteney was accompanied on his night chored near a lazy river bend or prowling floats by two other fishery unit students. HON.HAROLDL. VOLKMER the shaded backwater pools across a gravel One investigated and compared the rivers' bar. Chances are he was scribbling in a note­ smallmouth bass populations. The other OF MISSOURI book or peering through binoculars, his at­ studied the characteristics of black and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tention rooted to a blue- and rust-colored golden redhorse sucker populations and how Wednesday, May 12, 1982 wading bird familiar to any Ozark canoe­ these rough fish are affected by gigging, a ist-the green heron. fall and winter sport with many devotees in e Mr. VOLKMER. Mr. Speaker, along Kaiser has much more than a casual inter­ the Ozarks. Marteney also did some daytime with its cuts in many education and re­ est in these herons. A graduate student in floating and even snorkeling to find out search programs, the administration the Missouri Cooperative Wildlife Research what kind of habitats rock bass use. has once again proposed the elimina­ Unit, a part of the School of Forestry, Fish­ These projects may sound like more fun tion of Cooperative Wildlife and Fish­ eries and Wildlife at the University of Mis­ than work. Many of the students would eries Research Units. Two such units souri-Columbia, he is investigating the ecol­ agree the field work is an enjoyable necessi­ are located at the University of Mis­ ogy of green herons on Ozark streams. His ty of most wildlife and fisheries research. souri-Columbia, and are of particular float trips involved long hours of quiet, But for every hour a student spends out­ concern to me. I rise today to urge the careful observation and painstaking record­ doors, at least one hour, and often more, is ing of everything he saw relating to his sub­ spent indoors in order to compile, organize Appropriations and Budget Commit­ jects. Kaiser's master's degree thesis will and analyze the data. The final product, tees to provide the necessary funds to provide needed basic information to wildlife thesis or dissertation, is far more than an operate this useful, productive pro­ biologists about the feeding behavior and academic exercise. The three riverways fish­ gram. nesting habitats of these aquatic birds. eries studies, like the green heron research, The cooperative program began in That's the pure research part of the will provide National Park Service biologists 1935, and there are now 50 of these re­ project, describing how the green heron fits and managers with detailed information search units nationwide. These units into an Ozark stream ecosystem. Like most they want and need but otherwise could not utilize the combined physical and fi­ projects undertaken by the Missouri wildlife afford to gather. The benefits of coopera­ unit, Mark's study also has a practical, prob­ tive unit projects are mutual for both grad­ nancial resources of the U.S. Fish and lem-solving side. The question here is: How uate student and government agency. Wildlife Service, State conservation does man's recreational use of these streams The Missouri cooperative units' oldest and departments, and State land grant uni­ affect feeding and nesting of the heron, a closest association has been with the Mis­ versities. In addition to training wild­ colorful and necessary member of these souri Department of Conservation. The as­ life and fishery personnel, these pro­ rivers' wildlife? sociation began July 2, 1937, when the grams support valuable research in re­ Kaiser's research found that green herons newly created Conservation Commission, in source management. stop feeding and loafing along the river its first official action, authorized participa­ The Missouri units have been espe­ channel in direct proportion to the number tion in a Cooperative Wildlife Research cially useful in meeting local and na­ of disturbances, primarily canoeists. Some­ Unit to be located at the University of Mis­ times the birds will fly to nearby backwaters souri. A wildlife conservation building, one tional needs. Graduates have held im­ and return after the floaters pass. Constant of the first in the nation, had been complet­ portant positions in the Missouri Con­ disturbance, which is common on summer ed on the Columbia campus the previous servation Department, the University weekends as flotillas of canoes blanket year.

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89-059 0 - 85 - 45 (Pt.7) 9768 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1982 "They've got the go," Roberto said. He "I belong to no clubs. I must attend some He'll do business with them if he gets made a fist and jabbed the air. ceremony most every evening, but I don't them into the Bum Bum, and they like te­ Walking around the executive office, Ro­ stay. I limit speeches to 12 or 15 minutes quila.e berto plainly looked like a man of great vi­ and I don't show up until time to talk. tality and much younger than his 60 years. When that is finished, I leave. I never eat.'' "I take a two-hour workout early each One Bum Bum waiter poured three glass­ OPPOSES SUGAR PROGRAM morning," he said. "Otherwise, I couldn't es of white wine and another served the take the pressure. I see 300 to 400 people a main course: baked sea bass and totuava, day. green beans and three-inch ears of corn. "Anybody who has a problem wants to see once a week, because it has I supported the farm bill with the as­ Only part of the 300 to 400 people the the most problems of the major cities. I go surance that the cost of the program governor sees daily come as lone individuals. to Ensenada every two weeks.'' The others come in groups representing or­ De la Madrid and Padilla went through to Government and consumers would ganizations. Roberto addresses them from the sliding glass door to Roberto's Ford be minimal, if there was any cost at the podium of a chamber that contains 78 LTD. I stayed behind for a moment to talk all. theater-style seats. to the restaurant owner, Aziz Nahoul, who Now, less than 1 year later, we are Others are members of civic clubs that re­ came here long ago from Beirut. quest him as a speaker. informed that import quotas are I complimented him on the food and he needed to protect the Federal budget "And besides all these people, there are said: "This was nothing special for the gov­ the ones who wait for me outside the ernor. It was just our commercial fare.'' from massive outlays in supporting church or stop me while I'm jogging," the We backed away from the curb in the sugar prices. Further, we are informed governor said. LTD, a motorcycle policeman on hand to that the cost of these import restric­ I looked around the executive office once clear the way through traffic. I didn't know tions to consumers will easily exceed more. Furnishings included a conference it, but we were headed for the governor's table that seats 14, divan, chairs, the gover­ $1 billion and may go as high as $3 bil­ mansion. lion. nor's desk, and a carpet so deep it was like Padilla made some crack about the gover­ walking in snow. nor having no driver and Roberto said: "We Mr. Speaker, the auto industry in Altogether, the office in its elegance was do our own driving, my wife and I both.'' my district is suffering from the rigors fit for any chief executive. of international competition and we Roberto gave the signal that we were leav­ It was plain from the way he said it that ing for lunch by slipping into the coat of his the de la Madrids had rejected chauffeurs. are not barring auto imports. The white leisure suit. Then he put on a brown "We are going to the house," Roberto en­ farmers in my district are experienc­ suede hat with fashionably turned-down lightened us. ing depression-level income and no brim. He looked jaunty. "The house" is the governor's mansion, measures to restrict meat imports are and it is, indeed, a showplace. Not overly on the Legislative Calendar. But sugar MEXICALI.-The governor of Baja Califor­ furnished but elegant. On one sitting room wall was a recent portrait of the state's first consumers across the country are nia Norte got up from the luncheon table going to be pickpocketed to protect and stepped to a small buffet to cut us a lady, still looking for all the world like Eliz­ plate of assorted cheeses. abeth Taylor. sugar prices. Such action can only con­ Roberto de la Madrid was not downgrad­ Padilla wanted to see the conditioning fuse our trading partners and makes a ing the dignity of his office, because only room where Roberto takes a two-hour work­ farce of our commitment to free trade. three of us were in a private dining room at out each morning to be equal to "the pres­ sure" of his gubernatorial duties. He had I realize that sugar is the world's the Bum Bum Restaurant, all old acquaint­ most political crop and my objection ances. said he comes in contact with 300 to 400 But somehow it did point up once again people daily. to this program is not a result of the the casual touch that has become character­ Padilla looked at all the exercising equip­ absence of sugar production in my dis­ istic of his administration. Earlier in the ment and I tried to draw Roberto into a dis­ trict. In fact, my part of Illinois grows day he had said: "Nobody addresses me as cussion of his participation in athletic pas­ one heck of a lot of corn, and the governor. Everybody calls me by my first times. market for corn sweeteners is greatly name." He is the horseman who, years ago, orga­ benefited by higher sugar prices. We didn't need the cheese. We had found nized Tijuana's first charros. He is a veteran the table laden with great portions of oys­ on the tennis court and recently has taken There is a principle of free trade in­ ters on the halfshell, fresh shrimp and crab up golf. volved, however, that should not be legs. Moreover, the entree was still to come. But Roberto wanted to discuss his arch­ easily abandoned to support commodi­ Roberto placed the cheese on the table ery. In the foyer of the mansion, he showed ty prices. How can we conduct negotia­ and I said something about the food being us two arrows. One needlepointed arrow had tions with Japan on quantity limits so good and he said: "I usually eat lunch in been shot clean into the feathered end of and criticize the European Economic my office. It's catered from here.'' the other. Both still were coupled. Community for barring our exports I was puzzled by the name of the restau­ "You shoot at 100 feet," Roberto said. rant, which is pronounced Boom Boom. And "The odds against doing it once are 1 mil­ when we engage in trade protection­ I had been surprised that we could enter the lion to 1. The odds against doing it again are ism. little private dining room through a sliding 10 million to l.'' He was speaking now with The cost to consumers of maintain­ glass door on the sidewalk. solid satisfaction. "This is my second.'' ing sugar prices and its inconsistency ' I never got a satisfactory explanation of But the elation didn't last. He soon was with free trade are not acceptable. I the name, but it seemed safe to assume it is talking about the Baja budget coming up 20 am announcing my cosponsorship and a salute to good food. Presidents of percent short due to devaluation of the and visiting ambassadors always eat there. peso. support of legislation to repeal the Talking about the drain on a Baja gover­ "I'm going to Europe this summer. It was sugar price support program and I nor's time, Roberto said: "We do less social­ a trip I had canceled because of inflation. urge my colleagues to also consider izing than we did before. Now I'll go looking for industrial investors." such action.e May 12, 1982 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9769 STATEMENT ON INTRODUCTION without any public hearings allowing historic tax treatment of motor vehi­ OF A BILL TO PREVENT RET­ interested parties to express their cle fleet lessors is warranted, even on a ROACTIVE TAX RECLASSIFICA­ views. prospective basis. To the contrary, I TION OF A BINDING CON­ Moreover, despite a subsequent view my bill, in accordance with the TRACT FOR LEASE OF A ruling by the U.S. Tax Court in the theory and result of the Tax Court de­ MOTOR VEHICLE April 1981 Swift Dodge case that the cision in Swift Dodge, as declaratory of new Service position is wrong, the IRS existing law. Therefore, my bill is continues to apply the new position based on the premise that neither HON. KEN HOLLAND retroactively in auditing selected Congress nor the Treasury Depart­ OF SOUTH CAROLINA motor vehicle fleet lessors. This is a ment would consider any such changes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clear case where retroactive applica­ until the Department has conducted a Wednesday, May 12, 1982 tion of a change of position concerning major policy level study of the eco­ the tax effects of a contract binding nomic and tax issues bearing on the e Mr. HOLLAND. Mr. Speaker, today on the parties ought not be permitted. question whether there is a sufficient I am introducing legislation to prevent Prompt legislative action is, therefore, reason to deny fleet lessors the depre­ a retroactive change in tax treatment necessary to insure that no changes in ciation deductions and investment tax of certain binding contracts for lease the tax treatment of motor vehicle credits otherwise allowed owner-les­ of motor vehicles before publication of leases with terminal rental adjustment sors of depreciable business property. a new rule either by statute or by pro­ clauses occur absent a change in the My bill does not require such a study. spective regulations. law or a prospective change in Treas­ However, it certainly contemplates NEED FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION ury Department regulations after ade­ that no change would be made with­ The need for this legislation arises quate notice and hearings. out a thorough analysis of these because the Internal Revenue Service EFFECT OF THE BILL issues. has taken the position that the inclu­ The bill that I am introducing today Moreover, if such a study indicated a sion of a terminal rental adjustment is not the first legislation which has need for change, my bill anticipates clause in a motor vehicle lease causes been proposed in response to the new that any proposals for change to beef­ the lease to be treated for tax pur­ IRS position concerning the tax effect fected at the administrative level poses as a conditional sales contract, of terminal rental adjustment clauses would be in the form of a major legis­ thereby reclassifying the transaction in motor vehicle fleet leases. Following lative regulation which would be de­ into something other than what the publication of LTR 8019120, the then veloped by all interested policymakers parties negotiated for their business chairman of the Committee on Ways within the Service, the Treasury De­ purposes. The tax consequences of and Means, our former colleague, Mr. partment, and the Administration. Fi­ this reclassification policy, of course, Ullman, introduced H.R. 8073 (96th nally, my bill expressly provides that is that depreciation deductions and in­ Cong.) and held hearings on it and no such legislative regulation could be vestment tax credits otherwise avail­ other legislation in September 1980. finally adopted until it had been con­ able to an owner-lessor with respect to H.R. 8073 would have required the sidered in open, public proceedings in his leased property are disallowed. IRS to determine the tax treatment of which, after due notice, opportunity Terminal rental adjustment clauses automobiles and truck leases executed was provided for comment and partici­ have been used by the motor vehicle prior to January 1, 1981, without pation not only by affected business fleet leasing industry for more than 30 regard to the presence of rental ad­ taxpayers but also by interested mem­ years to insure that rental payments justment clauses. I reintroduced his bers and representatives of the public. during the course of a lease reflect the proposal in March 1981 as H.R. 2837 In conclusion, it is also important to true cost of using the vehicle during and, in May 1981, identical legislation note that the bill being introduced the period in question. These clauses was introduced in the Senate by Mr. today is revenue neutral. It merely provide a means of adjusting the total .ARMSTRONG, of Colorado, as S. 1111. prevents the IRS from changing a po­ rental price of a leased vehicle, either Shortly thereafter in June 1981, our sition it has generally followed on upward or downward or both, at the colleague from Florida, Mr. GIBBONS, audit for close to three decades until end of the lease or actual use by the introduced legislation which took a either Congress or the Treasury De­ lessee to reflect the amount realizable different, and in my view improved, partment acts to effect such a change. by the lessor upon sale or other dispo­ approach from that taken in the earli­ Moreover, uniform application of the sition of the vehicle. The presence of er bills. Under Mr. GIBBONS' bill, H.R. new IRS position to motor vehicle such clauses in the standard industry 3857, legislative action by Congress fleet lessors could be costly to the lease has for three decades protected would have been required before the Government when the expenses con­ the lessor's interest in the salvage IRS could reclassify an automobile or nected with unproductive tax contro­ value of his fleet against neglect or truck lease either prospectively or ret­ versies and litigation on an industry­ abuse by lessees. Similarly, a rental ad­ roactively because of the presence of a wide basis are considered. justment clause enables a lessee to terminal rental adjustment clause. This bill is thus an equitable and reap the rewards of turning in a vehi­ In continuing the legislative effort reasonable response to the question of cle in such good condition that its on this subject, I have followed Mr. how motor vehicle fleet leases with resale value exceeds the parties' origi­ GIBBONS' bill closely. Because it is in­ terminal rental adjustment clauses nal salvage value estimate. tended to achieve the same basic pur­ should be treated for Federal tax pur­ Notwithstanding the important busi­ poses as H.R. 3857, my bill differs poses. I urge its prompt enactment.e ness purposes served by rental adjust­ from the Gibbons bill in only two re­ ment clauses and its own longstanding spects. First, my bill covers leases of audit position that recognized con­ all types of motor vehicles, including THE RETIREMENT OF W. tracts with such clauses as true leases, trailers. Second, my bill would allow ERSKINE RUNCIE the Service adopted its new position changes in the tax treatment of motor and stated in a technical advice memo­ vehicle leases with terminal rental ad­ randum published in May 1980 by the justment clauses to be effected either HON. JOSEPH G. MINISH national office as LTR 8019120 that it by congressional legislative action or OF NEW JERSEY would be applied retroactively. This by prospective Treasury Department IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES action by the Service, applicable to ex­ regulations. isting as well as future contracts, was In proposing this response to the Wednesday, May 12, 1982 taken without benefit of any prior new IRS position, I do not mean to e Mr. MINISH. Mr. Speaker, as a notice to Congress or to the public and suggest that I believe a change in the member of the House Committee on 9770 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1982 Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs, I BUILDING AMERICA TOGETHER The Constitution, our guidebook up am used to dealing with the concerns through history for America has given to us of the American financial community our stability in government today. The HON. TOM RAILSBACK amendments too have given us rules by as an institution. Today I would like to which we Americans followed. Our new gov­ note an event which shows the human OF ILLINOIS ernment was at work. side of banking, the retirement last IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Your thoughts reverberate through a scan month of Mr. W. Erskine Runcie of Wednesday, May 12, 1982 of America's past. You recall Washington Maplewood, N.J., after 55 years' exem­ e Mr. RAILSBACK. Mr. Speaker, I and his great leadership as President and plary service with the Maplewood would like to take this opportunity to chief political figure during the first ten Bank and Trust Co. I can certainly share with my colleagues the recent years of our new government. You recall agree with the assessment of Dr. John purchases of land such as that of the Louisi­ achievement of one of my constitu­ ana Territory to make room for our growing Runcie, Mr. Runcie's son, that in this ents, Andrew Burwell. era of transient lifestyles, such loyalty country. Then suddenly a rumble, the Andrew, a distinguished and active rumble of cannons, guns, and screaming and longevity are noteworthy. high school student at Galva High men. You remember the moments of war by Mr. Runcie's association with Maple­ School, is the recent winner of the Illi­ which our countrymen fought endlessly to wood Bank and Trust began in 1927, nois Voice of Democracy Scholarship keep our country prestigious and free. Some before the Great Depression, when he Program. I wish to submit for the were killed and some survived. These men went to work as a transit clerk. Ad­ RECORD a copy of his winning essay. are the bodies which allowed our country to vancing as a teller, a general book­ The Voice of Democracy Scholarship be the "land of the free and the home of keeper, and loan clerk, he was appoint­ Program is an annual national compe­ the brave." ed assistant treasurer of the bank in tition for secondary school students Our country was at a constant growth. In­ 1942. After service in the Army Air sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign dustry and agriculture began to grow and Corps in North Africa and Europe, Mr. Wars of the United States. This year seemed never to halt. Inventions such as more than 250,000 students participat­ steam locomotives, cotton gins, telegraphs Runcie returned to assume the post of and steel plows came in great use. These in­ assistant trust officer, later becoming ed in the contest competing for five ventions aided in our building of America vice president and trust officer. In national scholarships, including a first because of the fact that they brought in 1969, he became executive vice presi­ prize of a $14,000 scholarship. The more people, people who strived to be Amer­ dent and trust officer and a member of contest theme this year was "Building icans. These were the people who wanted to the board of directors, advancing to America Together.'' help build up America's pride, a pride that I wish to extend my congratulations would keep building. president in a few months. In 1973, he and commendation to Andrew for his became chairman of the board of di­ Tears have formed in many eyes. Part of patriotic and exemplary essay. I hope that tear was for happiness and part for rectors. Since stepping down from that my colleagues will find his work stimu­ sadness. You close your eyes and ponder on position, Mr. Runcie has continued to lating and enjoyable. The essay fol­ all the recollections of America's past. Upon serve as director and consultant to the lows: opening your eyes, a beam of light enters trust department. 1981-82 VFW VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLAR­ your time machine once again. You have Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Runcie SHIP PROGRAM-ILLINOIS WINNER, ANDREW stopped. You open the door and step onto has been a lifelong citizen of Maple­ BURWELL the vast land of freedom. It is the present wood, which has benefited from his The last beam of light peers through the time, nineteen eighty-one. You are not back paper thin crack of the heavy steel door, at home but on the front steps of the Cap­ energies just as the bank has. Treasur­ itol Building in Washington, D.C. You think er of the town civic association and of then no more. The heavy door is shut, and you are in the world's first time machine. It about what we, the people of America, are St. George's Episcopal Church, where is through a small instinct that suddenly doing now to build our country together. he has been an active member of the you feel a miracle. You are heading back in Unity pops into mind. America has unified congregation, vestryman, and member time. You then hear a sound, a voice far in and begun to cope with many of today's pos­ of the choir for many years, Mr. the distance saying, "We the people, in sibilities of war and depression by settle­ Runcie still found time to enhance his order to form a more perfect union." ments rather than disputes. We stand tall financial expertise by continuing to The voice becomes louder and louder, sud­ for our fellow Americans and support them denly a jolt. Time has stopped. The voice is in time of need. We are able to work togeth­ take courses in banking at Rutgers heard at its climax, as if it is coming from University and elsewhere. er and build today's technology. right outside your time machine. The voice Computers aid us in achieving easier ways Not the least of Mr. Runcie's contri­ once again bellows out, of organization and knowledge. New types butions to society has been his raising "We the people in order to form a more of energy are being found so that America a devoted family, including John, perfect union," then continues on, "estab­ can continue prospering into the future. lish justice, insure domestic tranquility, pro­ James, now an attorney in Burlington, vide for the common defense, promote the Men are being trained to fight honorably Vt., and Sally R. Hayward of Grand general welfare and secure the blessings of for our country in case of war. Then there is Forks, British Columbia. He and his liberty to ourselves and our posterity do you. You are helping in the building of family now look forward to his retire­ ordain and establish this constitution for America by going to school and obtaining ment with his devoted wife, Carol. I the United States of America." the education you need. An education that Chills run down your back. You recall could someday lead you to the place of im­ would predict that Mr. Runcie's retire­ from your history class that this was the portance like that of Jefferson, Washington, ment from the banking profession will reading of the Preamble, the introduction Lincoln and all the other people in Ameri­ free him to contribute even more of to the Constitution, and one of the first and ca's history. himself to his family and to the people most important steps in "Building America As you proceed to lead back to your time of Maplewood. Together". machine, you notice that it is gone. Then Mr. Speaker, I feel it appropriate to Your mind falls into a deep thought, and suddenly with a wonder of suspicion, a small you realize that it was the Preamble that in­ instinct once again enters your mind. An in­ congratulate Mr. Runcie on his exem­ troduces the Constitution with a statement plary career and wish him the hap­ stinct that tells you, we learned from the of aims. It is the Preamble that firmly bases past and are forever grateful, but to main­ piest of retirements.• the Constitution on we Americans. You then recall the line, tain our freedom and prestigiousness, we "We the people do ordain and establish must continue prospering and building this constitution for the United States of America together into the future.e America," and notice the verb "do" is in present tense. Thus does the Preamble allow for future flexibility and is renewed each day by we the people. May 12, 1982 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9771 WOOL PROMOTION PROGRAM Aberdeen Enterprise. He toiled in all Throughout his life, J. Wilmer aspects of the newspaper business, and Cronin believed in democracy and in was especially proud that his paper making it work for all citizens. Be­ HON. WILLIAM C. WAMPLER was an open forum for community cause of this, he was the recipient of OF VIRGINIA debate and discussion. His dear friend, many awards for service to his commu­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Eleanor Tydings Ditzen said of him: nity, State and country. Yet these Wednesday, May 12, 1982 He was a high minded man of great char­ awards were small tokens of our feel­ acter, unflappable calm, and quiet effective­ ings for this wonderful, gentle man. e Mr. WAMPLER. Mr. Speaker, today ness. He had time always for all good No award or tribute can truly describe I am introducing legislation, at the re­ c~uses. He worked hard for his community, the depth of our feelings for him, and quest of the U.S. Department of Agri­ his. country, his state, and of course, his nation. He was a great leader and a great how sadly he will be missed by those culture, that amends the National who worked with him, were helped by Wool Act of 1954 to allow the Depart­ friend. I think that the world was a better place because of Wilmer Cronin and I wish him, and were touched by his love and ment to recover its costs incurred in there were more people like him. his goodness. connection with the promotion pro­ J. Wilmer Cronin was ours and we gram under the act. He was a faithful and true advocate The Department provides oversight of the democratic process, volunteer­ loved him beyond the telling of it. He on research, education, and promotion ing tireless hours in his community, was such a part of Harford County programs for a number of argicultural working with a wide variety of people and the State of Maryland that it is commodities. With the exception of on a staggering array of projects and difficult to think of either without the promotion program for wool, the causes. He loved his fellowman and him. He was always totally ours and strove to help improve the lives of all he always made us feel so completely Department is fully reimbursed for its his. In victories he taught us sharing. costs. citizens, black and white, rich and This bill proposes to eliminate the poor. His love and commitment to In defeats he taught us to be without Federal funding of costs incurred in equality under the law, exemplified by hate, to learn, to rally, to accept the the administration of the promotion his 63 years as an attorney, enhanced challenges of life, to move forward and program by authorizing the reim­ his ability to counsel and aid those to try again. Senator Cronin believed bursement of these costs from pay­ who needed his help most. Long-time that good men and women together ments due to wool producers under friend, William S. James, State Treas­ could accomplish anything-even the the wool support program. Estimated urer of Maryland, has said: most impossible of dreams. Regardless costs will approximate $23,000 or 23 I had sincere affection and admiration for of what opposed him in life, he con­ him. He had an interest in practicing law stantly sought to find that touchstone cents per wool producer per year. In but at the same time he was ready to sup­ addition, the proposed bill provides for within the soul which would release port all worthy causes and worthy organiza­ that impulse for fair and honest solu­ the recovery of the Department's costs tions. He used his newspaper as an instru­ incurred in the conduct of the wool ment of public trust. In a democracy like tions. referendum. Reimbursement to the ours, the highest accolade you can pay is We watched him season with the Department in 1982 is estimated at that a person was one of good citizenship­ years, watched the gray come into his Wilmer Cronin was a good citizen in our hair. Best of all, we watched him $128,000 or about $1.28 per producer. community. If enacted into law, this bill would slowly become what he was. His life, I place the promotion program for wool He was a Democrat, but was loved, believe, was the fulfillment of the on a comparable basis with similar indeed revered, by men and women of American dream. We will miss him type programs which are administered both parties. His service in the Mary­ but we will never forget the legacy h~ by the Department.• land House of Delegates and Senate left.e underscored his commitment to public service and is remembered fondly by A TRIBUTE TO MR. J. WILMER his friends. Louis Goldstein, comptrol­ PERSONAL EXPLANATION CRONIN ler of the State of Maryland, stated: For 44 years I knew this wonderful man and worked with Wilmer Cronin as a HON. DAN MARRIOTI HON. ROY DYSON member of the Maryland General Assembly. OF UTAH OF MARYLAND He was a dedicated family man of many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES titles. He accumulated these titles just as he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accumulated his many friends, through a Wednesday, May 12, 1982 Wednesday, May 12, 1982 long life of active, dedicated interest and e Mr. MARRIOTT. Mr. Speaker, I e Mr. DYSON. Mr. Speaker, today I service to his community, his county, his state and his nation. I will always remember was unable to be present on the floor would like to rise in tribute to a man the kindness that he and Mrs. Cronin ex­ on the House of Representatives yes­ who epitomized the virtues of Mary­ tended to me in 1940 when I was the young­ terday for rollcall Nos. 66, 67, and 68. land and the United States. J. Wilmer est member of the Maryland delegation Had I been present I would have voted Cronin died April 28, 1982, but his con­ going out to Chicago-who didn't know too "yea" on H.R. 6294, Emergency Hous­ tributions to his community, State, much about the way of the world and they ing Authorizations Act for 1982, "yea" and country will live on forever and be acted as advisor and chaperone and I came on H.R. 3481 Pre-Trial Services Act matched by few. His love of humanity back home without getting into trouble. "yea" on H.R. 861 Trial Services Act.~ and democracy made him a true leader Wilmer Cronin's life was full of interest and was full of people. People knew him as an in his community and profession. outstanding attorney, as an advisor, a legis­ Never one to personally impress upon lator, a newspaper editor and publisher, as SAN DIEGO ESSAY CONTEST others the depth of his involvement an elected and appointed official. In all of and commitment to the lives of Mary­ his careers and each of his endeavors, landers and Americans, it must be left Wilmer Cronin was of service to his fellow HON. BILL LOWERY up to his friends and admirers, those citizens. His was a life of enthusiastic serv­ OF CALIFORNIA ice in many fields and at many levels and who loved and respected this great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man, to honor him with words today countless numbers of us benefited from his advice, his help and his friendship. He truly Wednesday, May 12, 1982 and with profound affection in our dedicated a life of service to others. His very hearts forever. essence was giving. His presence will be e Mr. LOWERY of California. Mr. For 62 years Senator Cronin worked missed, but his legacy of love, respect and Speaker, young people often display as editor, publisher, and owner of service to his wonderful family and his wisdom beyond their years as illustrat­ Maryland's Hartford Democrat and fellow citizens will always remain. ed in the following essays concerning 9772 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1982 the elderly, written by San Diego City assist local governments in providing this ing Boca Raton, Fla., with the residen­ schools, sixth grade students. transportation. tial and recreational area along the I applaud these students' efforts and I think older people should have easier Atlantic Ocean. access to voting. They should be able to vote call the attention of my colleagues to by mail, so they do not have to get up and This bridge has only a 7 ft. clearance their fine work. go to a voting post. above the Waterway for Intracoastal OLD AGE Is OuR NATION'S CONCERN I think the elderly should have better pro­ boat traffic, and must be opened for the bridge is mechanically unreliable, citizens cannot afford expensive medical Elderly people are very important in our antiquated and difficult to keep in care. It becomes apparent then that in order community. They are sixty-five years or repair. It was closed for repair a total for the elderly to enjoy good health and older, and appear to know very much. We of 57 days in 1981. adequate medical treatment our nation can always use them. Unfortunately, many A recent inspection, accomplished by must provide medical programs which are in people don't feel this way. keeping with the needs and financial abili­ Many problems confront the elderly. For the Florida Department of Transpor­ ties of the elderly. instance, the elderly have many health tation picked cates concerns the source of the funds used unhappy fellas to interview. These grousers OF CALIFORNIA to purchase them. To date, we have seen no evidence that they come from "new" saving, and whiners have naturally given the presi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent a bad image and he has every reason to but merely represent money withdrawn be sore. from other financial investments, probably Wednesday, May 12, 1982 municipal bonds (because of their tax­ In an effort to balance the picture in some exempt status> and passbook accounts in small way, I had a talk with Robertson e Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, following particular. Personal savings, both in dollars Cratchit of Upper Succotash and his is the latest information supplied to and as a percent of disposal personal cheery little unemployed family. me concerning the purchase of all­ income, did increase in the fourth quarter saver certificates. As the letters from of last year according to the national Cratchit had worked for 19 years at the the Federal Reserve and Treasury income accounts, but that may have result­ Great Succotash Succotash Factory as a note, purchases continue to remain ed from other provisions of the Economic lima bean sorter until the plant was forced Recovery Tax Act, or, indeed, from other as­ to close down, its product unable to compete way below many projections. This is a program which has done pects of the general economy. with ch~aper and better made Japanese suc­ little to spur savings, while it has con­ As the table shows, issued Certificates cotash. have been fairly evenly divided, so far, be­ "Best thing that's happened to me in my tributed to the unfairness of the Tax tween Savings and Loans and Commercial life," said Cratchit, chortling merrily as he Code by providing investment shelters Banks. Continued high interest rates have ushered me into what the family calls "the to only those in the upper income had a very bad effect on the asset position living room," that being the room in which brackets. of Savings and Loans. Many find themselves the family lives. "Woke up the other morn­ It is due to expire on December 31, with large portfolios of home mortgages ing and for the first time in 19 years I said 1982. Let us pray that it rests in paying interest at rates well below what to Mrs. Cratchit, 'Thank God it's Monday.'" peace-to be remembered only as an they must offer current depositors. The $20 billion they have received by issuing All Mrs. Cratchit put down the kazoo on unwise experiment, unworthy of prog­ eny. Savers Certificates, to the extent that it was which she had been playing "Happy Days not offset by withdrawals from regular ac­ Are Here Again" in a rousing fashion. "I'll BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE counts, has improved their position. admit I was a mite worried at first where FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM, While the Treasury Department is con­ our next meal was coming from," she said, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1982. tinuing to monitor the sale of these Certifi­ "seeing that Mr. Cratchit wasn't bringing Ms. JAYNE BOYLE, cates, we are not planning any on-going home any more factory-damaged succotash. Staff, House Ways and Means Committee, analyses which would generate quarterly re­ But you'd be amazed how much money we Washington, D.C. ports which might be of help to you. When lucky leisure-time folks save over those poor DEAR Ms. BOYLE: Enclosed is a table indi­ the program is a bit older, we will carry out souls who have to work every day.'' cating the growth of All Savers Certificates the mandated study which is to be submit­ at commercial banks and thrift institutions ted to Congress by June 1, 1983. We had not "You bet," agreed Cratchit enthusiastical­ . As you can see, ly. "The bus to the plant used to cost me 50 planned to issue any preliminary versions of the inflows to ASCs have continued very that study, but if any portions are complet­ cents each way. That's $5 a week right small, suggesting that the peak in outstand­ there, plus union dues, wear and tear on my ed early we will certainly share them with ing balances-and the impacts on depository you. In the interim, if there are any further lima bean sorter and bleach for my tee­ institution savings-will be well short of shirts so I'd be safe from ring round the questions you have about All Savers Certifi­ many projections. cates, we would be glad to try to answer collar. But now, ha, ha! who cares about I hope you will find these data useful. I them for you. ring around the collar any more?" shall send you another update in a few Sincerely, Mrs. Cratchit smiled at her husband's months. JOHN E. CHAPOTON, exuberance. "He's been a new man since we Sincerely, Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy). sold the car," she confided. "Not only have MICHAEL J. PRELL, we saved a fortune in gas, repairs, monthly Associate Director. ALL-SAVERS CERTIFICATE FLOWS payments and sawdust for the transmission, MONTHLY INFLOWS INTO ALL-SAVER CERTIFICATES The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 but Mr. Cratchit no longer wakes up at authorized depository institutions to issue night screaming, 'The last parking place in [In billions of dollars] tax-exempt All Savers Certificates the world has just been taken!'" to help the institutions reduce their cost of Savings Cratchit grinned ruefully, "I guess I've Commer­ Mutual and loan funds and to facilitate the flow of credit to Total cial savings the housing industry. The Certificates saved another fortune on blood pressure banks banks associa - pills and double martinis," he said. ~·But the tions became available to the public on October 1, main thing is that I've scads of time now to 1981, and the preliminary data on ASCs is 1981 : as follows: spend with my manly little son here. Aren't C.:tober .. . 32.6 12.8 3.3 16.5 you glad Daddy lost his job, Tiny Tim?" November ... 1.4 4.1 .8 2.5 ASCs Deposit Flows "Golly, yes!" cried Tiny Tim gaily as he December .. 2.9 1.7 .4 .8 1982: [In billions of dollars] cleaned his bowl. "This Alpa helper sure January .. 2.5 1.1 .3 1.1 does beat that old succotash all hollow." February 1.6 .7 .2 .7 March ... 2.1 1.0 .3 .8 Octo- No- Qe. Janu- Cratchit touseled the lad's hair. "Not ber vember r.ember ary Total Memo: Outstanding balances watching television has done him a world of at the end of March ... 49.1 21.4 5.3 22.4 good. And there was certainly no point Savings and loans 16.5 2.5 0.8 1.1 20.9 watching if after the electricity was turned Mutual savings banks 3.3 .8 .3 .4 4.8 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Commercial banks ...... 12.8 4.1 1.7 1.0 19.6 off. But we do plan to listen to the radio Credit unions 2.7 NA NA NA 3.5 once summer comes and our neighbor opens Washington, D. C. his window." Hon. FORTNEY H. STARK, Jr., Total ... 35.3 7.4 2.8 2.5 48.8 House of Representatives, Mrs. Cratchit beamed at her menfolk. Washington, D.C. "We women have it lots easier, too," she DEAR MR. STARK: In response to your said. "I always did dread cleaning the oven, letter concerning All Savers Certificates, I Percent beating the rug and dusting all the furni­ am enclosing a table which shows the esti­ ture." ASC annual investment yields: mated amount of All Savers Certificates Oct. 1 12.61 "Well, well," said Cratchit, attempting to purchased since October 1, 1981, by month. Oct. 4 ...... 12.14 contain the little family's bubbling spirits. Sales in the first month were larger, but Nov. 1... 10.77 Nov. 29 ...... 8.34 "I don't really think it's seemly for us to have tapered off dramatically since then. At Oec. 10.16 crow over our blessings while there are still the time the legislation was enacted, the Jan. ,~ ...... 10.76 so many poor unfortunates out there toiling Savings and Loan Industry predicted that Feb. " ...... 10.79 their lives away .. ."e some $240 billion of Certificates would be May 12, 1982 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9775 PERSONAL EXPLANATION the steps necessary to put American without reducing benefits paid to cur­ producers on an equal footing with rent beneficiaries.e their foreign competitors. For too long HON. ROBERT A. YOUNG our producers have been at a woeful disadvantage in the international mar­ AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL BILL OF MISSOURI ketplace through the fault of those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who determine American import/ Wednesday, May 12, 1982 export policy. I think it is time the HON. WILLIAM D. FORD Congress stepped in and acted where OF MICHIGAN e Mr. YOUNG of Missouri. Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Speaker, unfortunately I was absent other avenues have consistently failed. yesterday and was unable to cast my Certainly, yesterday's "Farm Call­ Wednesday, May 12, 1982 vote in support of H.R. 6294, the in" afforded both farmers and Mem­ •Mr. FORD of Michigan. Mr. Speak­ Emergency Housing Assistance Act. If bers of Congress a unique opportunity er, the Committee on Post Office and I would have been present, I would to affirm common goals and gain new Civil Service today reported out H.R. have voted "yes."e perspectives on the state of our farm 6310, the Air Traffic System Personnel economy. I hope that this event will Improvements Act. provide the impetus for concrete This bill is designed to insure the re­ action in the remaining months of the building of the Nation's beleagured air "FARM CALL-IN" GREAT SUC­ 97th Congress to insure a prosperous traffic control system. Unless correc­ CESS FOR FARMERS AND MEM­ future for American agriculture, with tive steps are taken by this Congress BERS OF CONGRESS special emphasis on the small family the system will continue to limp along farm. If we can make our ideals a re­ for some time. ality, the "Farm Call-In" would have I urge the House to move expedi­ HON. TOBY ROTH surely accomplished its goal of fair­ tiously to insure that this will not happen. OF WISCONSIN ness for the American farmer.e This bill is designed to address three IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES problems now faced by the Federal Wednesday, May 12, 1982 IN OPPOSITION TO ANY AT­ Aviation Administration. First, it would insure sorely needed personnel • Mr. ROTH. Mr. Speaker, I partici­ TEMPTS TO REDUCE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS management improvements at the pated in yesterday's "Farm Call-In," agency. Second, it would improve sag­ and was really impressed by the Amer­ ging morale of FAA employees. And ican farmers' grasp of the big picture third, it would facilitate the prompt in American agriculture. HON. STAN PARRIS return of the air traffic control system I learned a lot from this program, OF VIRGINIA to full capacity-a move that is essen­ and believe we owe the Agriculture IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tial to economic recovery of the Na­ Council of America a debt of thanks Wednesday, May 12, 1982 tion's airlines industry. for making this exchange of views pos­ The administration's air traffic con­ sible. e Mr. PARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I would trol bill The problem is that the President is not making enough of an effort to aid families THE SURTAX: REPUBLICANS HEAD FOR THE WASHINGTON.-If the Reagan Adminis­ CLIFF tration adopts a Census Bureau report that who are truly desperate. We don't need an discusses the inclusion of noncash benefits in approach that will make it easier for him to urge the Government of the Soviet Union to accept Ida Nudel's visa application What assurances does this commit­ and allow her to emigrate to Israel to join tee have that the Reagan administra­ HOUSE CONCURRENT her sister, in accordance with the Final Act tion will not provide military support RESOLUTION 330 of the Conference on Security and Coopera­ to countries with poor human rights tion in Europe, the Universal Declaration of records? How can we be sure that their Human Rights, and the International Cov­ initial request will not be followed HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY enant on Civil and Political Rights; and with larger and larger support even if (2) inform the Government of the Soviet the human rights conditions are still OF CONNECTICUT Union that the Government of the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States, in evaluating its relations with other poor? I believe that the Congress should Wednesday, May 12, 1982 countries, will take into account the extent to which such countries honor their com­ make it clear to the Reagan adminis­ e Ms. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I mitments under international law, especial­ tration that we will not support any have introduced along with my col­ ly commitments with respect to the protec­ military assistance to Guatemala until league Mr. FRANK a resolution calling tion of human rights. it is clear that the human rights situa­ on the Soviet Union to allow Ida SEc. 2. The Clerk of the House of Repre­ tion has really changed. I would like Nudel to emigrate to Israel. sentatives shall transmit a copy of this con­ current resolution to the President with the to see these conditions met: Ida Nudel is currently in the process request that the President further transmit First. The government is complying of applying for an emigration visa and such copy to the Ambassador of the Union with internationally recognized it is important we continue to demon­ of Soviet Socialist Republics to the United human rights standards. strate our support for her right to States.e Second. It is exercising complete emigrate. control over the army, police, security For the benefit of my colleagues I HUMAN RIGHTS-GUATEMALA forces, and militias. am inserting the text of this resolu­ Third. It is committed to holding tion in the RECORD at this point. free and fair elections with the partici­ H. CON. RES. 330 HON. DON BONKER pation of all democratic elements Whereas the Universal Declaration of within a reasonable period. Human Rights and the International Cov­ OF WASHINGTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fourth. It has investigated and enant on Civil and Political Rights guaran­ brought to justice those responsible tee to all citizens the right to freedom of re­ Wednesday, May 12, 1982 ligion, the right to hold opinions without in­ · for the murders of three U.S. church terference, the right to freedom of expres­ e Mr. BONKER. Mr. Speaker, the people last year: Fr. Stanley Rother, sion, and the right to emigrate; Subcommittee on Human Rights and Brother Miller, and Mennonite Mis­ Whereas the Final Act of the Conference International Organizations has fol­ sionary John Troyer. on Security and Cooperation in Europe com­ lowed the situation in Guatemala Fifth. No Army officers or civilians mits the signatory nations to respect indi­ closely. Last July we had a compre­ have been prosecuted for human vidual rights and freedom, specifically the hensive hearing with the Inter-Ameri­ rights violations: Gen. Rios Montt has right to emigrate to the country of one's can Affairs Subcommittee, and since choice to rejoin relatives; yet to charge, try, or punish a single Whereas the Soviet Union has signed the then have carefully documented the military officer for the thousands of Final Act of the Conference on Security and "Violations of the Lucas Garcia assassinations committed during the Cooperation in Europe, has subscribed to regime." Lucas Garcia presidency. Until there the general principles set forth in the Uni­ A coup took place on March 23 by has been a thorough housecleaning of versal Declaration of Human Rights, and Gen. Rios Montt, which followed the the army, police, and security forces, May 12, 1982 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9789 we can only expect that the system of HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION IN nations are involved in negotiations re­ repression in Guatemala will continue. THE SOVIET UNION lating to trade and commerce and to Sixth. Gen. Rios Montt has included science and technology exchange. many senior military figures from the I have joined my colleagues on many Lucas Garcia presidency in his admin­ HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN occasions in our joint efforts to im­ istration: Lucas' deputy chief of staff OF NEW YORK prove the human rights situation in of the army is now the army chief of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union staff. The former president of the Wednesday, May 12, 1982 must recognize that we will not let this issue be forgotten that we will Bank of the Army is now the Finance • Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to continue to work to achieve this goal, Minister. The new director of the take this opportunity to join my col­ and we will not be deterred nor dis­ police held that post during the re­ league from Connecticut of the lump-sum death benefit for covered Federal-State Extended Unemployment workers who die without a surviving. OF PENNSYLVANIA Compensation Act of 1970 spouse or entitled child, and phased IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with respect to the determination of the out benefits to college students whose Wednesday, May 12, 1982 insured unemployment rate parents are deceased, retired, or dis­ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of abled. Subsequently, the minimum • Mr. BAILEY of · Pennsylvania. Mr. Representatives of the United States of was restored for persons eligible to re­ Speaker, yesterday, Mr. FORD of Ten­ America in Congress assembled, ceive social security before 1982. nessee and I introduced H.R. 6340, which would restore fairness, equity, DETERMINATION OF INSURED UNEMPLOYMENT In addition the administration tried RATE unsuccessfully to impose the deepest and realism to the way in which the insured unemployment rate is calcu­ (a) Section 203(e)(l)(A) of the Federal­ cuts ever in social security's history lated. State Extended Unemployment Compensa­ amounting to $82 billion over 5 years. tion Act of 1970 is amended by striking out "in­ acted last year, changed the way in dividuals filing claims for regular compensa­ ministration to abandon those propos­ which this rate was calculated. Under als, at least temporarily. tion" and inserting in lieu thereof "individ­ that act, claimants for extended bene­ uals filing claims for compensation growth in output of technique. But every time we've had infla­ goods and services, and inflation. tion down we've decided the cost was too The real aim, of course, is to slow the in­ high and we've let it back up. HON. LARRY McDONALD flation. But no one has yet devised a way to To be sure, no policy maker has actually deal directly with price upsweep; you have said, "This has gone on long enough; let's OF GEORGIA to slow the growth of the whole thing and have a little inflation." The approach is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hope that at least some of the slowdown much more circumspect. As we have suf­ Wednesday, May 12, 1982 comes in prices. fered amid a recession induced by financial There are a couple of major ways to restraint someone has noticed that the e Mr. McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, it attack the whole thing. The government economy has a lot of "slack"-unemployed has been suggested that our current can tighten up its budget by reducing spend­ workers and plant. So he has announced economic condition should not be re­ ing or raising taxes or both. If the govern­ that they were going to be very careful, f erred to as a recession or a depres­ ment merely raises taxes, it must use the adding just enough stimulus to put those sion, but rather it should be called a revenue either to reduce its deficit or to idle plants and people back to work. hangover. After a 50-year binge of expand its surplus. If it merely spends the It has never worked. The unemployment reckless Federal fiscal policies, we are extra money it substitutes federal spending statistics tell us precious little about how suffering from the effects of uncon­ for private spending, which is of no help those idle workers will fit the jobs created against inflation. by new monetary and fiscal stimulus. The trolled spending and ever-increasing Fiscal restraint, moreover, can't go it deficits. Those policies have lead us to capacity utilization figures tell us no more alone. No matter how much money the about the age, efficiency and usability of a national debt in excess of $1 trillion Treasury pulls out of the economy by run­ those idle plants. The carefully applied and to a point of near economic col­ ning a surplus, its anti-inflation effort can stimulus has always wound up generating a lapse. be overcome by a Federal Reserve that is new upsurge of prices. We have begun to take a sobering strong-willed enough. The Fed can, if it chooses, pour enough fresh, new money into This background helps to explain why it's look at those policies and at the condi­ so hard now to convince markets that disin­ tion that they have inflicted upon us. the private economy to offset the Treas­ ury's best efforts. flation is for real; everyone is waiting for the Fed once again to reverse course. So in­ Economic sobriety is necessary and ab­ It would be nice, if somewhat idealistic, to solutely essential. However, it must be hope that at some time in the future the terest rates stay high and the recovery pros­ recognized that the hangover that fol­ fiscal and monetary authorities could work pects remain weak.e lows such binge is unavoidable. The in perfect harmony. There has been a har­ symptoms of a hangover are not pleas­ mony, of sorts, in the past year and a half, ant and the only proven cure for a but it has consisted mainly of the adminis­ THE NUCLEAR ARMS RACE hangover is time. The same is true of tration encouraging the central bank to do DEMANDS OUR ATTENTION NOW our economy. its thing. There are those who advocate Fiscal policy has been expansionary, delib­ erately so. The idea was to cut taxes to stim­ HON. MICHAEL D. BARNES "quick fixes" and "sure cures." There ulate savings and investment. The aims are also those who find the hangover were several. By many calculations, U.S. in­ OF MARYLAND intolerable and yearn for another vestment had been lagging behind the pace IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drink from the bottle of red ink and of earlier years, retarding productivity and high inflation. Such solutions have costing us markets at home and abroad. Wednesday, May 12, 1982 not worked in the past and will not Higher investment, moreover, would help to e Mr. BARNES. Mr. Speaker, the work now. keep the economy moving along while it got issue of United States-Soviet arms con­ If rid of inflation. we are serious about bringing Fed­ No one in authority actually said that we trol negotiations is now back on the eral spending under control and bal­ could accomplish all of this without a reces­ front page where it belongs. One of ancing the budget, then we must allow sion, but on the other hand no one talked the efforts which has helped focus na­ the inevitable economic hangover to about the pain to come. tional attention on the Reagan admin­ take its course and not revert to the Of course the administration's economists istration's failure to move forward on proverbial "hair of the dog" logic. hoped that the Federal Reserve would be arms control is a resolution, House For a more detailed discussion of able to slow money-supply growth gradually over a period of three or four years. The Concurrent Resolution 443, authorized this topic, I recommend the following by Congressman CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI. editorial written by Lindley H. Clark central bank more or less delivered a mone­ tary slowdown, but it was hardly a thing of As chairman of the House Foreign Af­ as it appeared in the Wall Street Jour­ beauty. The money supply yawed like a sea­ fairs Committee, our colleague from nal on May 11, 1982, to the attention sick sailor. Wisconsin is one of the House's top ex­ of my colleagues: So the recession began last July, just as perts on the security needs of our Do WE REALLY WANT TO ELIMINATE recessions have always begun when govern­ Nation and on our foreign policy. Con­ INFLATION? ments have finally mustered the will to try tinuing in his leadership, Mr. ZABLOCKI Disinflation has proceeded farther and to get rid of inflation. A more gradual mone­ today testified before the Senate For­ faster than most of us considered likely. tary slowdown might have mitigated the re­ The consumer price index at last report in cession but it probably wouldn't have pre­ eign Relations Committee on behalf of March actually fell at an annual rate of 3.3 vented it. the urgent need for nuclear arms con­ percent the first time since August 1965 "There is," the Council of Economic Ad­ trol. In that testimony, he argued in that the index has shown even a one·month visers said in this year's Economic Report, support of a congressional resolution decline. "a short-lived tradeoff between unemploy­ preserving the SALT II agreement and Some special factors have contributed to ment and the rate of inflation. This means building on it in upcoming United this result. The strong dollar holds down that policies designed to reduce inflation States-Soviet arms control negotia­ import costs. The shakiness of the Organi­ significantly will temporarily increase un­ tions. zation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, employment and reduce output growth." together with reduced world demand, Well, the unemployment rate stood at 7.2 He also summed up the current very brought a sharp oil price decline. Bumper percent last July when the recession began, dangerous nuclear weapons race by crops have cut into food prices. and it had risen to 9.4 percent last month; it saying: The most important single factor in the could go even higher. The tradeoff? The It is, I submit, perhaps the most impor­ decline, however, is the Federal Reserve consumer price index last July rose at an tant issue with which we have to deal in this System. annual rate of about 13 percent. No one ex­ session of Congress. Nor is it an exaggera­ Someday someone may come up with a pects the index to continue declining, as it tion to say that the very survival of man­ wonder cure for inflation, something that did in March, but the underlying rate is no kind may depend on what we do-or, God, will restore price stability without any pain. more than half what it was last July. forbid, do not do-on this question. For the moment, though, we're stuck with So we have shown once again that we the old-fashioned remedy: Slow the growth know perfectly well how to push inflation So that our colleagues can see the rate of the nominal gross national product. down. We've done it so many times in the details of Mr. ZABLOCKI'S analysis, I 9792 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1982 am submitting for the RECORD his systems should be preserved while pursuing Hatfield and Jackson-Warner approaches complete testimony. equitable and verifiable reductions through may unwittingly produce negative results. The complete statement follows: various means; The freeze proposal could destroy needed (2) Every possible means should be em­ flexibility to bargain over new U.S. systems STATEMENT OF HON. CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI ployed to avoid the testing and deployment in exchange for reciprocal Soviet restraint. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the opportuni- of new and destabilizing nuclear weapons; Under conditions of a freeze, strategic ty to testify today before this distinguished and forces could not be replaced or modernized. Committee on the subject of nuclear arms (3) Ongoing negotiations in Geneva on Without the advantage of modernizations control. Our two Committees have had a land-based intermediate-range nuclear mis­ completed more recently on Soviet systems, long, fruitful relationship in our joint effort siles should eventually be merged into the U.S. forces could fall into a position of in­ to strengthen U.S. foreign policy. I am sure START negotiations. sufficient capability to maintain U.S. deter­ that the actions of the two Committees on The final element of both H.J. Res. 443 rence. In order to avoid that possibility, the the profoundly important issue of nuclear and S.J. Res. 171 is that the START negoti­ United States would be put in the politically arms control will be no exception. ations should begin immediately. I presume awkward if not untenable position of abro­ As you well know, Mr. Chairman, mount­ that this objective has the President's full gating the terms of a freeze. ing concern in recent months over the effec­ support, as a result of his May 9 speech on On the other hand, the Jackson-Warner tiveness of the Reagan Administration's strategic arms reductions. The President's arms control policy has generated numerous proposal, supported by the Adminstration, proposals to reduce the growing stockpiles speech was a most welcome, long overdue seems to assume that a successful outcome of nuclear weapons. In response to these initiative in keeping with the sentiments of from negotiations can be achieved only proposals, both the House Foreign Affairs the American public. His call for major re­ through a massive unilateral increase in the Committee and the Senate Foreign Rela­ ductions should complement the Congress' U.S. nuclear arsenal. That approach dis­ tions Committee have been conducting far­ efforts to produce effective arms control counts the incentive shared by the United reaching hearings on U.S. arms control agreements and reinforce the objectives of States and the Soviet Union for reducing policy and the best means of avoiding nucle­ H.J. Res. 443 and S.J. Res. 171. the dangers of confrontation by limiting nu­ ar war and enhancing deterrence. Mr. Chairman, our resolutions provide the clear arms. Uninhibited modernization At the outset it must be stated that while two central elements missing from other could derail negotiations. Congress cannot be responsible for ongoing Congressional arms reduction resolutions. H.J. Res. 443 and S.J. Res. 171 produce negotiations in strategic arms reduction, First, H.J. Res. 443 and S.J. Res. 171 argue neither negative result. Our resolutions Congress can and should establish flexible for the preservation of existing limitations permit defense modernization within the guidelines to which U.S. negotiators can and controls on current nuclear weapons limits of SALT to provide a practical basis adhere in conducting future arms reduction and their delivery systems. for U.S. negotiators to bargain with the So­ talks. Much as the Jackson amendment to I believe the prospects for reductions in viets. At the same time, the resolutions rec­ the SALT I executive agreement set the nuclear weapons will be greatly enhanced ognize that any addition of new destabiliz­ general guidelines for the subsequent nego­ by continued adherence to existing limita­ ing weapons to either sides' nuclear arse­ tiation of the SALT II Treaty, a joint reso­ tions provided in treaties already negotiat­ nals will jeopardize arms control and thus lution of the Congress can set the general ed, including SALT II. These include: should be avoided. New systems should be guidelines for subsequent negotiations on Limits on the number of strategic subma­ pursued only if they contribute to the pres­ strategic arms reduction. Furthermore, Con­ rines; ervation of essential equivalence and the ul­ gress has a responsibility to act decisively on Limits on the number of strategic launch­ timate objective of achieving significant re­ agreements presented to them. For this ers; ductions. reason, Mr. Chairman, I endorse efforts un­ Limits on the number of MIRVed ICBMs; In addition to addressing these two miss­ dertaken in both the House and the Senate Limits on the number of MIRVed bombers ing elements in other arms reduction resolu­ to favorably dispose of SALT II, either by : tions, H.J. Res. 443 and S.J. Res. 171 have executive agreement or Treaty. Limits on the number of cruise missiles several advantages over the other two ap­ As you know, Mr. Chairman, the various deployable on each MIRVed bomber; proaches. arms reduction proposals introduced in the Limits on the size and throwweight of mis­ For example, while the freeze proposal is Congress have taken a number of forms. siles; and designed to be simple and straightforward­ Two basic approaches have been most prev­ Limits on deployment and testing of ABM and admittedly draws much of its support alent. The first calls for a mutual U.S.­ systems. from that fact-that approach does not Soviet freeze on nuclear wapons develop­ As is well known, SALT II is in hand with offer a simple solution. The freeze is actual­ ment. This approach has been sponsored by its limitations being adhered to by both ly a "two-step" approach, calling for negoti­ Senators Kennedy and Hatfield and Repre­ sides even though formal instruments of ations first on "when and how to imple­ sentatives Markey and Conte. The second ratification have not been exchanged. If it ment" a freeze, and negotiations after that approach is sponsored by Senators Jackson were ratified, it would lead to full imple­ on reductions. I question whether in actual and Warner and is endorsed by the Reagan mentation of its dismantling provisions, negotiations the issues involved in a Administration. It essentially argues that an most notably, a reduction by over 10% in "freeze" can be separated from those in­ equitable arms control agreement at sharply the Soviet strategic force levels, or some 250 volved in reductions. Accordingly, I fear reduced levels of forces is only possible after delivery systems. Ratification would ensure that the freeze proposal unnecessarily com­ a U.S. nuclear weapons buildup which that its terms would be observed by both plicates the process. forces the Soviet Union to make conces­ sides throughout the conduct of the START By contrast, H.J. Res. 443 and S.J. Res. sions .. negotiations. 171 offer a more direct, "one-step" approach Two central elements are missing from SALT II thus provides a baseline for new to reductions, because they rely on SALT both of these proposals that are crucial to a talks on reductions. Because that baseline is limits to provide the baseline for those re­ positive, definitive Congressional input on one with which the Soviet Union is familiar ductions. If the Administration approaches the U.S. negotiating posture for strategic they would be more willing to negotiate the Soviet Union with an all-new proposal arms reductions. The first element concerns from it than from a totally new framework based on either a freeze or on new defini­ how to address existing arms limitations like START or a freeze alone. tions and new units of account, the Soviet and controls. The second concerns how U.S. By drawing on the existing controls from response could be similar to their rejection arms control strategy and defense modern­ SALT II, whether ratified or simply reaf­ of the U.S. initiative in March 1977. ization efforts are to be coordinated in order firmed by this Joint Resolution, and by also By taking this approach, H.J. Res. 443 and to form a sound national security policy. directing the incorporation of INF negotia­ S.J. Res. 171 promise to lead the U.S. to an Because of these shortcomings, a third ap­ tions into START talks, our resolutions rep­ agreement with the Soviet Union more proach is needed. Mr. Chairman, such an resent an improvement from other Congres­ quickly than the other approaches. By pro­ approach is embodied in House Joint Reso­ sional efforts because they do not disregard viding a framework for incorporating INF lution 443, which I introduced on March 17. the contributions made to strategic stability talks as well, those negotiations may also I was delighted to learn you subsequently by arms control agreements reached over have a greater prospect of success with introduced Senate Joint Resolution 171, the past decade. The important gains of timeliness related to NATO's plans for nu­ which is virtually identical. The two resolu­ "customary approaches" to arms control clear modernization. tions establish the fundamental guidelines should not be dismissed. H.J. Res. 443 and In addition, in the crucial area of verifica­ for the conduct of the Strategic Arms Re­ S.J. Res. 171 reaffirm these gains. tion, freeze supporters argue that the moni­ duction Talks . for monitoring activities with respect to proposal, I would like to emphasize the bi­ Larry DeNardis . In the second place, verification of a II agreement, the Limited Test Ban Treaty, Harold E. Ford CD-TN). freeze appears less demanding only in terms as well as the verification provisions of L. H. Fountain CD-NC). of monitoring system characteristics as re­ these agreements which have permitted Edwin B. Forsythe CR-NJ). vealed through test activities. Since tests knowledge of each other's activities so as to Bill Frenzel CR-MN>. would be banned under a freeze, any such prevent the fear and insecurity that can Benjamin A. Gilman CR-NY>. activities would be prima facie evidence of a give rise to another pointless arms race. William F. Goodling CR-PA>. violation. On the other hand, a freeze would I intend to sustain that bipartisan support Lee H. Hamilton CD-Ind). also prohibit production of launchers and in seeking positive action on H.J. Res. 443. Cecil Heftel CD-HD. warheads. No capability presently exists to The resolution now has over 60 cosponsors, Dennis Hertel CD-MD. monitor production of either, if efforts were both Democratic and Republican, from all ideological perspectives. Frank Horton CR-NY). taken to conceal them; accordingly, verifica­ Andrew Jacobs as part of a coherent national se­ Bill Lowery CR-CA). Mike Lowry CD-WA). Res. 443 and S.J. Res. 171 also improve on curity policy, necessarily integrating arms the administration-backed proposal in sever­ control with the modernization efforts that Paul N. Mccloskey, Jr. . al other ways as well. For example: may be needed to support our objectives in George Miller CD-CA). Preservation of SALT constraints called negotiations. Although we may not use the Norman Y. Mineta CD-CA). for in our resolutions will limit the possibili­ term "freeze," our resolutions embody many Dan Mica CD-FL). ties for the Soviet Union's establishing a po­ useful elements of the freeze proposal by Austin J. Murphy CD-PA). sition of significant advantage over the mandating the preservation of strategic Henry J. Nowak CD-NY). United States before negotiations succeed; arms limitations now being observed by Mary Rose Oakar CD-OH). No prospective actions in violation of both superpowers. Jerry M. Patterson CD-CA). SALT limitations could be used to extract By bridging the freeze resolutions and the Claude Pepper CD-FL>. concessions from the United States; and Administration's view regarding nuclear John Edward Porter CR-IL). Finally, preservation of the provisions of arms reductions, our resolutions will allow Melvin Price CD-IL). SALT guards against Soviet fractionation of Congress to present a strong and realistic Nick Joe Rahall, II CD-WV). MIRV warheads on ICBMs thereby reduc­ position that should be accepted by this Ad­ Robert A. Roe CD-NJ). ing U.S. ICBM vulnerability. ministration as it pursues the arms reduc­ Marge Roukema . Warner proposals, H.J. Res. 443 and S.J. past arms control efforts have made, and by John F. Seiberling CD-OH). Res. 1 71 preserve many of the key assump­ insisting that those gains be preserved, our James F. Sensenbrenner .• Arms control negotiations should be di­ tions will spur genuine movement in arms rected toward an agreement on substantial control. The Reagan Administraiton should and verifiable reductions in nuclear weap­ have no concern that our resolutions will ar­ IN MEMORY TO THE 6 MILLION ons; bitrarily cancel its nuclear modernization U.S. negotiators should be given necessary program. H.J. Res. 443 and S.J. Res. 171 bargaining room. thereby increasing the will, however, enable Congress to do what it HON. WILLIAM H. GRAY III prospect of an agreement that will meet does best in foreign policy: provide a guiding each side's requirements for a balanced de­ hand in the conduct of crucial foreign policy OF PENNSYLVANIA terrent; matters like the START negotiations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Negotiations should address force reduc­ Mr. Chairman, progress in arms control Wednesday, May 12, 1982 tions directly. Only then can the United has never been more important to the sur­ States avoid the situation that a prior freeze vival of mankind. It is my hope that H.J. • Mr. GRAY. Mr. Speaker, several could produce-namely, that prolonged ne­ Res. 443 and S.J. Res. 171 will form the times during the past few years I have gotiations under frozen conditions would basis for Congressional action to help en­ been priviledged to take part in an weaken the U.S. deterrent by comparison courage such progress. annual ceremony which pays tribute with Soviet strategic forces, which have Thank you very much. to the 6 million Jewish martyrs who been modernized more recently. perished in the Nazi Holocaust. COSPONSORS OF H.J. RES. 443 On the basis of these commonalities, H.J. The memorial service takes place in Res. 443 and S.J. Res. 1 71 serve as a Frank Annunzio CD-IL). "bridge" between the two other approaches Les Aspin . of the Holocaust victims-the first spects. Now that the question of whether or Berkley Bedell CD-IA). such public monument built in the not the Administration will undertake arms Charles E. Bennett CD-FL>. United States. 9794 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1982 On Sunday, April 18, more than In every generation we will have to wres­ We meet today to honor the Six Million. 4,000 Greater Philadelphians gathered tle with that mystery. Not as Jacob wrestled Nothing can ever give meaning to their trag­ at the monument for the annual trib­ in the night with the angel of the Lord, for edy. But, let us at least resolve to give mean­ ute. For all of those who took part, Jacob was triumphant. Rather, we must ing in our hearts to the words "Never Mr. Speaker, and for all of us who rec­ wrestle with the revelation that during the Again." Holocaust humans became beasts and God's Let us resolve that Never Again will ognize the enormous inhumanity of mercy was eclipsed. the Holocaust, the program serves as a horror intimidate us. Let us resolve that Jacob emerged from his encounter limp­ Never Again will Inaction paralyze us. Never reminder that even today, nearly 40 ing. We emerge carrying a heavy stone on Again will theories of accommodation com­ years after the Holocaust, man's inhu­ our faith, a burden to remain with us promise us. Never Again will expediency manity to his fellow man remains evi­ through the ages. postpone our public indignation. Never dent. But, we must do more that wrestle with Again will we forget that we are all survi­ The keynote speaker at this year's our faith. We must do more than remember. vors through the generations of our faith. memorial service was Jerome J. Shes­ Rather, we must-if we are to give any We meet here to keep faith with the Six tack, a leading Philadelphia attorney meaning at all to the memory of the Six Million. May God grant us the courage to do Million-resolve "Never Again." What does so. May God grant us the will to do so.e and internationally recognized fighter that mean? Is it merely a slogan? What is it for human rights. Mr. Shestack, who we are resolving against? has served as president of Amnesty The concentration camps of Europe came International, addressed this issue in about because some men conceived and built SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS his comments to the assembled audi­ them, but, also because other men and Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, ence. I commend Mr. Shestack's re­ women let them exist. agreed to by the Senate on February marks to the attention of all of my col­ The Holocaust was encouraged because all over the world there was silence, and com­ 4, 1977, calls for establishment of a leagues. He rightly points out that the system for a computerized schedule of meaning of the Holocaust is not plicity, and inaction. What are we allcwing to exist today? Al­ all meetings and hearings of Senate simply that 6 million Jewish men, lowing to exist by our silence, by our divi­ committees, subcommittees, joint com­ women, and children were slaughtered sions, by our apathy, by our lack of exer­ mittees, and committees of conference. while the world largely ignored their tion? Are we honoring the Six Million or This title requires all such committees plight-although that fact alone is falling them? to notify the Office of the Senate enough to shock our consciousness. When we Jews and Gentile alike do not Daily Digest-designated by the Rules Rather, as Mr. Shestack so eloquent­ act against anti-Semitism, when we accept it ly states, the further meaning of the passively, when we are not aggressive Commjttee-of the time, place, and Holocaust is that as many as 6 million against it, we fail the memory of the Six purpose of the meetings, when sched­ other persons were similarly slaugh­ Million. uled, and any cancellations or changes tered because of their racial or reli­ When we stand by and do not protest the in the meetings as they occur. gious views. Its meaning is that this Soviet repression of Jews, Catholics and As an additional procedure along others, we fail the memory of the Six Mil­ with the computerization of this infor­ slaughter was possible because the lion who also could not leave. world turned its head; that in the past When we do not Join those who fight mation, the Office of the Senate Daily 40 years, the civilized world has turned against the terrorism that links the Red Digest will prepare this information its head away from similar behavior; Brigades, the PLO, the Bader-Meinhof, and for printing in the Extensions of Re­ and that today, sadly, in spite of all we their supporters, we fail the memory of the marks section of the CONGRESSIONAL think we have learned from the past, Six Million. RECORD on Monday and Wednesday of we can point to ongoing violence, reli­ When we stand by and see 15,000 people each week. tortured and made to disappear by a brutal Any changes in committee schedul­ gious, and racial persecution, and po­ regime of State terror in Argentina, we fall litical supression being carried out the memory of the Six Million. ing will be indicated by placement of with the same righteousness that When we remain ignorant of the brutal an asterisk to the left of the name of marked the Nazi reign of terror. mass murder of millions of innocent people the unit conducting such meetings. Mr. Speaker, I offer the text of Mr. in Cambodia in genocidal proportion, we fail Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Shestack's comments for the RECORD: the memory of the Six Million. May 13, 1982, may be found in the REMARKS OF JEROME J. SHESTACK When we fail to speak out against the Daily Digest of today's RECORD. We meet today in a Memorial Service for apartheid of millions of black people in the Six Million Martyrs murdered in the South Africa, forced into a new mold of con­ MEETINGS SCHEDULED Holocaust. centration camp, we fail the memory of the How do we express ourselves about the Six Million. Holocaust-so deep and pervasive in its evil When we do nothing about the abused MAY14 that, try as we will, we cannot fathom or and restrained around the world; when we 8:00 a.m. penetrate it. stand silent in the face of open or subtle dis­ Appropriations Some are so overwhelmed with the horror crimination that denies persons their equal Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the Holocaust that they are moved to si­ human right to dignity and respect, we fail the memory of the Six Million. To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ lence. And It is true that the tragic dimen­ timates for fiscal year 1983 for the Li­ sion is so huge that it makes literature and At today's ceremonies we were to hear brary of Congress, Congressional Re­ art, and even prayer, trivial or impertinent. from Jacobo Timmerman. He cannot be search Service, Office of Technology But we cannot be silent. For the world was here because he is ill, but he wishes he Assessment, and the Copyright Royal­ silent when the Holocaust took place. could have been at this ceremony to pay his ty Tribunal. Surely, now we know that evil grows in si­ respect. Jacobo Timmerman was abducted lence. in Argentina and tortured because he hero­ S-128, Capitol Many have tried to understand the Holo­ ically spoke out and warned against the 10:00 a.m. caust. We have read the history, the litera­ brutal and anti-Semitic regime in his coun­ Appropriations ture, the diaries. Yes. we should study and try. Warnings are not always welcome. In District of Columbia Subcommittee learn-not because it will lead to under­ every generation there are those who say, To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ standing, but, because it demonstrates that "Don't rock the boat," "Don't make waves." timates for fiscal year 1983 for the there can be no understanding of this Yet history has cruelly taught us that si­ Government of the District of Colum­ cosmic horror. lence never helps Jewish causes. And as bia, focusing on the Department of Elie Wiesel said, "I who was there still do Timmerman has told us so dramatically, it Housing and Human Development, not understand." In the end, the monumen­ is only a short step from silence to complici­ Rental Accommodations Office, Office tal evidence of the Holocaust leaves us weak ty. of Business and Economic Develop­ and trembling: Silence never helps Jewish causes. Nor ment, Convention Center Board, Con­ Trembling at the depravity that is possi­ does silence help other human causes. The vention and Visitors Association, Re­ ble by other human beings. Holocaust was not only an extermJnation of tirement Board, and the Lottery and Trembling at our inability to comprehend Jews. It was an obliteration of human Charitable Games Control Board. God's irrational mystery. worth, a debasement of all humanity. 1223 Dirksen Building May 12, 1982 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 9795 Energy and Natural Resources Agency for International Develop­ •Environment and Public Works Business meeting, to consider pending ment, focusing on the trade and devel­ To hold hearings on S. 1606, establish­ calendar business. opment program, international disas­ ing a Federal supplemental property 3110 Dirksen Building ter assistance, and American schools insurance fund for nuclear power­ Finance and hospitals abroad program. plants, and providing for the cleanup International Trade Subcommittee 1223 Dirksen Building of the damaged Three Mile Island Taxation and Debt Management Subcom- Unit No. 2 nuclear power reactor mittee MAY19 CTMI-2). To hold joint hearings on S. 2058 and S. 9:30 a.m. 4200 Dirksen Building 2051, bills promoting fair international Governmental Affairs Governmental Affairs trade practices in the services sector. Federal Expenditures, Research and 2221 Dirksen Building Federal Expenditures, Research and Rules Subcommittee Rules Subcommittee To hold hearings on Senate Joint Reso­ MAY17 To hold hearings on S. 1782, eliminating lution 93 and S. 2278, measures reaf­ percentage retention on Federal Gov­ 9:30 a.m. firming the policy of relying on the Finance ernment construction contracts, and private sector to meet public require­ S. 1882, improving the effectiveness Savings, Pensions and Investment Policy ments for goods and services, and Subcommittee and fairness of the Federal Govern­ Office of Management and Budget ment's contractor suspension and de­ To hold hearings on S. 1910, modifying Circular A-76, relating to Federal pro­ the tax treatment of certain retire­ barment programs. curement policy. 3302 Dirksen Building ment annuities for clergymen and lay 3302 Dirksen Building employees; and to review certain 10:00 a.m. ERISA statutes or regulations that in­ Labor and Human Resources Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hibit mortgage investments by pension Labor Subcommittee Agricultural Production, Marketing, and funds, and the Department of Labor's To resume oversight hearings to review Stabilization of Prices Subcommittee current class exemption efforts re­ the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpo­ To hold oversight hearings on the imple­ garding pension fund investments in ration premium rate increases. mentation of the Federal crop insur­ residential housing financing. 4232 Dirksen Building ance program of the Department of 2221 Dirksen Building 10:00 a.m. Agriculture. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 324 Russell Building MAY18 Business meeting, to continue markup of S. 2352, S. 2392, S. 2480, and S. 2493, Energy and Natural Resources 9:30 a.m. bills authorizing funds for the food To resume hearings on S. 1844, to facili­ Governmental Affairs stamp program, and providing for in­ tate the development of interstate coal Civil Service, Post Office, and General creased State responsibility. pipeline distribution systems by grant­ Services Subcommittee 324 Russell Building ing the Federal power of eminent To hold hearings on S . . 46, providing Appropriations domain to those interstate pipelines that certain military service, which is HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommit­ which are determined to be in the na­ covered by social security, be included tee tional interest. in the aggregate period of service on To continue hearings on proposed 3110 Dirksen Building which a civil service annuity is based. budget estimates for fiscal year 1983 3302 Dirksen Building for the Department of Housing and MAY21 •Labor and Human Resources Urban Development, and the Neigh­ 9:00 a.m. To hold hearings on the nominations of borhood Reinvestment Corporation. Finance William F. Harvey, of Indiana, and 1224 Dirksen Building Taxation and Debt Management Subcom­ Annie L. Slaughter, of Missouri, both Armed Services mittee to be a member of the Board of Direc­ To hear and consider the nominations of To hold hearings on miscellaneous tax tors of the Legal Services Corporation. Adm. James D. Watkins, U.S. Navy, to bills, S. 1485, S. 2075, S. 2424, and S. 4232 Dirksen Building be Chief of Naval Operations, and 2425. 10:00 a.m. Gen. Charles A. Gabriel, U.S. Air Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 2221 Dirksen Building Force, to be Chief of Staff for the Air 9:30 a.m. Business meeting, to mark up S. 2352, S. Force, and to consider other routine 2392, S. 2480, and S. 2493, bills author­ Energy and Natural Resources military nominations. Energy Regulation Subcommittee izing funds for the food stamp pro­ 212 Russell Building gram and providing for increased To hold hearings on S. 1626, removing State responsibility. Energy and Natural Resources the requirement for Federal regula­ 324 Russell Building Business meeting, to consider pending tion to allow the competitive market Appropriations calendar business. system to establish petroleum pipeline HUD-Independent Agencies Subcommit­ 3110 Dirksen Building transportation rates while maintaining tee Environment and Public Works safeguards to protect the industry and To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ Toxic Substances and Environmental consumers against unlawful discrimi­ timates for fiscal year 1983 for the De­ Oversight Subcommittee nation. partment of Housing and Urban De­ To resume hearings on S. 1866, revising 3110 Dirksen Building velopment. regulatory procedures relating to safe 10:00 a.m. 1224 Dirksen Building drinking water requirements, and S. Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Commerce, Science, and Transportation 2131, authorizing funds through fiscal Agricultural Production, Marketing, and To hold hearings on the nomination of year 1986 for the safe drinking water Stabilization of Prices Subcommittee Heather J. Gradison, of Ohio, to be a program. To continue oversight hearings on the member of the Interstate Commerce 4200 Dirksen Building implementation of the Federal crop in­ Commission. Select on Indian Affairs surance program of the Department of 235 Russell Building To continue oversight hearings on the Agriculture. Energy and Natural Resources implementation of Indian education 324 Russell Building To hold oversight hearings on Federal programs. property management and disposal. 6226 Dirksen Building MAY24 3110 Dirksen Building 9:30 a.m. Select on Indian Affairs MAY20 Commerce, Science, and Trar.sportation To hold oversight hearings on the im­ 9:30 a.m. Aviation Subcommittee plementation of Indian education pro- Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings on proposed commit­ grams. Aviation Subcommittee tee amendments to S. 508, Airport and 6226 Dirksen Building To hold hearings on S. 1770, authorizing Airway System Development Act of 2:00 p.m. funds to conduct a study to determine 1981 (pending on Senate Calendar), Appropriations the adequacy of certain industry prac­ extending the funding level through Foreign Operations Subcommittee tices and Federal Aviation Administra­ fiscal year 1987 for airport improve­ To resume hearings on proposed budget tion rules and regulations. ment and development programs. estimates for fiscal year 1983 for the 235 Russell Building 235 Russell Building 9796 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 12, 1982 Finance on the Social Security Administra­ Environment and Public Works Energy and Agricultural Taxation Sub­ tion's decision to accelerate the re­ Business meeting, to resume markup of committee quired review of disability eligibility, proposed amendments to the Clean To hold hearings on S. 1713, providing the continuing deficiencies in the Air Act