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The House met at 10 a.m. with insurgent and terrorist enemies. WHY THANKSGIVING DAY? Chaplain Scott Crosley, 101st Air- They worked to train Iraqi army and (Mr. POE asked and was given per- borne Division, Fort Campbell, Ken- police units, and they continued the mission to address the House for 1 tucky, offered the following prayer: work of building Iraqi civil society to minute.) Dear Lord, today we pray for produc- offer a better future to the next gen- Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, in 1621, the tivity, for purpose and for passion. We eration of Iraqis. Pilgrims held a 3-day festival giving ask, Lord, for Your encouragement for Chaplain Crosley came to the Army thanks to the Lord for a bountiful har- those who need it, for Your direction late in life, moving his family from his vest. They celebrated with the Indians, for those who need it, and for Your dis- native California and heeding a call to who had also suffered through a pre- cernment for those who need it. tend to the spiritual and emotional viously hard winter. This feast would Your word promises that ‘‘he who needs of soldiers at war. become the birth of our national holi- stands firm to the end will be saved.’’ In this time of deployment, his ef- day of Thanksgiving. Today, I pray for the leaders in this forts helped soldiers deal with the President Franklin Delano Roosevelt room, that You, Lord, would help them stress of combat, separation from their made the fourth Thursday of November to stand firm in You. Help their de- loved ones and, above all, the loss of the official Thanksgiving day, which pendence to be upon You and their per- nine brother warriors in action. we celebrate Thursday next. For the suasion to reflect You. first 150 years, Thanksgiving was cele- Mr. Speaker, we thank Chaplain As it reads in Ephesians, chapter 3: ‘‘I brated whenever the Colonists believed Crosley and the soldiers of the 101st pray that out of His glorious riches He it was necessary to do so. President Airborne for their great service to our may strengthen you with power George Washington stated in the first great Nation. through His spirit in your inner being.’’ Thanksgiving proclamation authorized It is in His name that I pray by Congress in 1789: ‘‘It is the duty of Rakkasan and Amen. f all nations to acknowledge the provi- dence of Almighty God, to be grateful f END THE WAR IN IRAQ for His benefits and to request His pro- THE JOURNAL tection and favor. I recommend to the (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given people of the a day of The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- permission to address the House for 1 public Thanksgiving and prayer to ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- minute and to revise and extend his re- show the many favors of the Almighty ceedings and announces to the House marks.) his approval thereof. and especially the opportunity for this Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, one form of government.’’ Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- week ago, the American people sent a nal stands approved. So as this Nation, Mr. Speaker, message to this Congress; that message seems to move toward a secular coun- f had to do with Iraq. Were the American try, we would do well to remember the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE people asking us to send more troops? purpose of Thanksgiving and the words No, they want the troops to come of the Good Book, which says: ‘‘Unless The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman home. Were they looking to expand the the Lord watches over the city, those from Texas (Mr. POE) come forward and war? No, they want to end the war. that guard the walls do so in vain.’’ lead the House in the Pledge of Alle- There is only one way to end this And that’s just the way it is. giance. war: cut off funds. The White House Mr. POE led the Pledge of Allegiance f doesn’t believe Congress will exercise as follows: DEMOCRATS DESIRE TO BETTER this power. That is why the President SECURE THE HOMELAND I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the is determined to stay in Iraq through United States of America, and to the Repub- the end of his term. He may have let go (Mr. MORAN of asked and lic for which it stands, one nation under God, was given permission to address the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. of Rumsfeld, but he is not going to let go of the war. The President is trapped, House for 1 minute.) f Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speak- trapped by lies, fabricated intelligence, er, no issue that Congress deals with is WELCOMING CHAPLAIN SCOTT pretensions to empire, desire for oil more important than our national se- CROSLEY and prophetic illusions. curity. As Democrats prepare to take (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was The truth shall set the President and control of the Congress this January, given permission to address the House the Congress free; the truth that it was we are ready to move forward with an for 1 minute. wrong to go into Iraq. It is wrong to agenda that I believe will better secure Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, stay there. It is time to bring our our homeland and help us finally to re- please join me in thanking Chaplain troops home. It is time to get the world store our credibility abroad. Scott Crosley of the 101st Airborne Di- community involved in a transition to Today our Nation is actually less vision (Air Assault) for delivering to- help secure the Iraqi people. The truth safe than it was before the 9/11 ter- day’s opening prayer. Chaplain Crosley is we broke Iraq, but we can’t fix it by rorist attacks. According to our most serves as the battalion chaplain for the staying. We can fix it only by admit- professional experienced intelligence First Battalion 187th Infantry Regi- ting we were wrong and paying for re- analysts, the number of terrorists at- ment, the ‘‘Leader Rakkasans.’’ construction financially but not with tacks and recruits are up worldwide. These soldiers only recently returned the lives of our brave troops. Many of our enemies are stronger. to Fort Campbell from Iraq. While they It is time to cut off the funds; time Their reach is greater. Their weapons were deployed in Iraq, I had the oppor- to end the war against Iraq; time to of mass destruction are more devel- tunity to visit them at forward-oper- bring our troops home; time for a new oped, plentiful and available. ating base Summerall. The Leader energy policy; time to reconnect with Democrats have an agenda for real Rakkasans engaged in close combat the world; time for hope, not fear. security at home and overseas. It is

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At the same time, minimum wage to support their chil- gether to address the concerns they we Democrats believe that we need to dren. face every day. the size of Special Forces to de- These are hardworking Americans, The agenda that Democrats laid out stroy Osama bin Laden and terrorists and they deserve better treatment and over the last year is an agenda that all networks like al-Qaeda, we need to re- fairness. Now the American people of us here in Washington should be able build a state-of-the-art military capa- have spoken and call for immediate ac- to support. If you want to help millions ble of projecting power wherever nec- tion to raise the minimum wage. With- of hardworking Americans who have essary. That is an agenda that will bet- in the first 100 hours of the Congress, not received a pay raise in 9 years, you ter protect our Nation and is worthy of Democrats will pass a pay increase for will join us in increasing the minimum strong bipartisan support. those workers who need it the most. It raise in January. If you want to help f is only fair. How can we as a Nation more teenagers get a college education, justify giving millionaires tens of you will join us in making it more af- THE THREAT OF IRAN thousands of dollars in tax breaks fordable by cutting interest rates in (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- while we continue to force more than 6 half on college loans. mission to address the House for 1 million Americans to live with just This is the agenda that the American minute.) $5.15 an hour? people supported last week when they Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ad- Mr. Speaker, thanks to the election went to the polls. In January, we will dress a growing threat to the United results, we will see a much-needed begin to implement this agenda, and I States and global security: Iran’s nu- raise in the minimum wage for all hope that our Republican colleagues clear ambitions pose a grave threat, Americans. will join us in this effort. not only to world stability but also to f f our close ally, Israel, the only stable democracy in the Middle East, and A LITTLE SCHOOL WITH A BIG COLLEGE LOAN INTEREST RATE American interests of peace and pros- HEART CUTS perity throughout the region. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (Ms. WATSON asked and was given Just yesterday the asked and was given permission to ad- permission to address the House for 1 confirmed that Iran has continued its dress the House for 1 minute and to re- minute.) experiments to enrich uranium in defi- vise and extend his remarks.) Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, last ance of the U.N. Security Council. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Tuesday, Americans voted for a new di- Led by a tyrannical dictator who de- Speaker, last Friday in Saluda, South rection in America. Among those vot- nies the existence of the Holocaust and Carolina, 400 elementary school stu- ing were 10 million young Americans vows to wipe Israel off the map, the dents gathered at a football field while between the ages of 18 and 29 who were President of Iran is out of touch with a military helicopter landed in the no doubt upset by the soaring costs of reality and poses an immediate secu- middle. college tuition and the rise in student rity threat to its neighbors and the Why such a big treat for such a small loan interest rates put into effect by progress of democracy in the Middle school, you may wonder? Hollywood Republicans in this body. East. Elementary teacher Anna Frye learned This year alone Republicans raised We must stand firm and united in our of the Flags For Soldiers Project, head- student loan interest rates by 7 percent resolve to prevent Iran from becoming ed by Alpha Troop Commander Captain and cut $12 billion out of the higher a nuclear state. President Ahmadinejad Jason D. Hennigan, and wanted to in- education budget to pay for the mas- seems bent on the destruction of West- volve her students. sive tax cuts for the wealthy. These 10 ern civilization. He says Iran will never The project is to raise money to pur- million young voters, along with their give up its right to enrich uranium and chase 500 American flags, one for each parents and grandparents who share produce nuclear fuel. The consequences soldier serving in a Cavalry Squadron the growing financial burden of higher of a nuclear Iran would be catastrophic of the 82nd Airborne Division. During education, elected a Democratic major- and must be addressed. the past several weeks, these students ity in Congress because they know our Mr. Speaker, our commitment to our donated their snack money and paid a party has continually stood for making allies and for peace in the Middle East fee to participate in dress-up days so a college education an affordable goal must not be shaken by Iran’s nuclear they could contribute to this cause. for all American students. weapons ambitions. I urge my col- Captain Hennigan’s father, Daniel Mr. Speaker, these families will soon leagues to work together to stand in Hennigan, a retired Army officer, was see results. Within the first 100 hours unity against this gathering threat. so touched by the school’s gesture that of taking office next January, Demo- crats will broaden college opportuni- f he arranged a special celebration on Veterans Day. As American solders ties for all students. RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE continue to fight for our freedoms f (Ms. SOLIS asked and was given per- around the world, we can all learn a b 1015 mission to address the House for 1 lesson from the students at Hollywood minute.) Elementary. AMERICANS WANT A CHANGE IN Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, the min- In conclusion, God bless our troops, STRATEGY IN IRAQ imum wage, as you know, has not been and we will never forget September 11. (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given raised in the last 9 years and is cur- f permission to address the House for 1 rently at its lowest level in the last 50 minute and to revise and extend his re- years when adjusted for inflation. Yet AMERICAN PEOPLE SUPPORT marks.) Republicans have continually refused DEMOCRATIC AGENDA Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, last week to raise the pay of these full-time (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of the American people voiced their workers who struggle to make ends Texas asked and was given permission strong opposition to the handling of meet. to address the House for 1 minute.) the war in Iraq. On the day after the During the last 6 years, by the way, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of election, it appeared that President 5 million people now live in poverty. Texas. Mr. Speaker, last week the Bush had finally gotten the message Last week the American people spoke American people voted for change here when he removed Secretary Rumsfeld, out for the Democratic majority in in Washington. They were not happy the man who bears a great deal of re- Congress, because they agreed that no with the party controlling both Capitol sponsibility for the failed Iraq policy.

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October was the Record votes on postponed questions needed for reclamation projects, the deadliest month for American troops in will be taken later today. town would like to use this land to over 2 years, and they continue to play f build a community center. referee in a civil war between the The Department of the Interior has Sunnis and the Shiites. FRANNIE, WYOMING, LAND testified in support of this legislation, It is clear after last week’s election CONVEYANCE and I urge my colleagues to support that the American people want a Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I move to this noncontroversial bill. change in strategy. It is time for the suspend the rules and pass the Senate Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Iraqi people to take control of their bill (S. 101) to convey to the town of my time. country and to stop the sectarian vio- Frannie, Wyoming, certain land with- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield lence that has made it impossible to drawn by the Commissioner of Rec- myself such time as I may consume. bring stability to that nation. Amer- lamation. (Mr. RAHALL asked and was given ican troops cannot do it for them. They The Clerk read as follows: permission to revise and extend his re- have got to do it for themselves. S. 101 marks.) Therefore, it is time to begin rede- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, the pur- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ploying our troops out of Iraq so that pose of S. 101 is to convey a small par- we can better protect our Nation. The resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, cel of Federal land to the town of President’s own intelligence agencies Frannie, Wyoming. say the war in Iraq is making us less SECTION 1. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF FRANNIE, WYOMING. While we do not object to passage of safe. (a) CONVEYANCE.—Subject to valid existing S. 101, we do want to ensure that we ad- When Democrats take control of Congress rights, the Secretary of the Interior shall dress concerns raised at the December next year, we will advocate for a phased rede- convey by quitclaim deed, without consider- 7, 2005, hearing of the Subcommittee on ployment so we can better protect the home- ation, all right, title, and interest of the Water and Power regarding the intent land from terrorist attacks. United States in and to the parcel of land de- of Congress with respect to the owner- f scribed in subsection (b) to the town of ship of this parcel and the purpose for Frannie, Wyoming. which it will be used. DEMOCRATS WILL THE ROAD (b) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The parcel of RUNNING WITH AN AGENDA FOR land referred to in subsection (a) is the par- Mr. Speaker, I will include in the ALL AMERICANS cel of land withdrawn by the Commissioner RECORD at this point two letters re- (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given of Reclamation— ceived from the town of Frannie by permission to address the House for 1 (1) consisting of approximately 37,500 Water and Power Subcommittee Rank- square feet; ing Member GRACE NAPOLITANO. minute and to revise and extend his re- (2) located in the town of Frannie, Wyo- marks.) TOWN OF FRANNIE, ming; and Frannie, WY, December 15, 2005. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, when (3) more particularly described in the ap- Democrats take over the House in Jan- Hon. GRACE NAPOLITANO, proved Plat of Survey of Frannie Townsite, Longworth House Office Building, uary, we are going to hit the road - 1 Wyoming, as the North ⁄2 of Block 26, T. 58 Washington, DC. ning, moving forward on an agenda N, R. 97 W. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE NAPOLITANO: It has that every American should be able to (c) RESERVATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS.—The come to our attention that there were con- embrace. conveyance under subsection (a) shall be sub- cerns expressed over the Town of Frannie Within the first 100 hours, Democrats ject to the reservation by the United States gaining ownership of federal lands in Frannie pledge to bring legislation to the House of any oil and gas rights. Wyoming and then immediately disposing of floor that would increase the minimum (d) REVOCATIONS.— them. As a smaller governmental entity, we wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an (1) SPECIAL USE PERMIT.—The special use fully understand the concerns on this issue. permit issued by the Commissioner of Rec- hour to more than 6 million American One of the unique features in the Town of lamation, numbered O–LM–60–L1413, and Frannie is on the NE1⁄4 of Block 26. The Town workers. dated April 20, 1990, is revoked with respect We will also give the Secretary of of Frannie holds a Bureau of Reclamation 99- to the land described in subsection (b). year Special Use Permit for our Centennial Health and Human Services the ability (2) SECRETARIAL ORDERS.—The following (Lasting Legacy) Park. In 1990, as a project to negotiate lower drug prices, some- Secretarial Orders issued by the Commis- to commemorate a ‘‘Lasting Legacy’’ of Wy- thing that the Republican drug law sioner of Reclamation are revoked with re- oming’s centennial year, the Frannie Ele- specifically prohibited. spect to the land described in subsection (b): mentary students, with community support We will also repeal billions in tax (A) The Secretarial Order for the with- and help, built this park. The park is a topo- breaks for big oil companies, compa- drawal of land for the Shoshone Reclamation graphical representation of Wyoming with nies that experienced record profits Project dated October 21, 1913, as amended. rocks depicting mountain ranges and the (B) The Secretarial Order for the with- this summer while they were gouging pathways are the two main thoroughfares drawal of land for the Frannie Townsite Res- across the state. This children’s park holds a the American consumer. ervation dated April 19, 1920. Democrats also plan to help college special place in the hearts of many of our community members. students with skyrocketing college The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Past and present Town Council members costs by cutting their student loan in- have been discussing the use for the NW1⁄4 of Virginia (Mrs. DRAKE) and the gen- terest payments in half, something Block 26. The need for a large group picnic that could future graduates about tleman from West Virginia (Mr. shelter, a community hall, and a mainte- $5,000 over the lifetime of the loan. RAHALL) each will control 20 minutes. nance shop are a few ideas that the councils All of this, plus fully implementing The Chair recognizes the gentle- were considering. Before we can commit to the 9/11 Commission’s recommenda- woman from Virginia. developing these lots for public use, we will tions, and we will do that all in the Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield first need to gain ownership. first 100 hours. myself such time as I may consume. It is our desire to have this land remain S. 101, introduced by Senator MIKE open for public use since it is adjacent to our f town hall, basketball court, and library. We ENZI, and supported by our Wyoming feel that we would be better managers and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER colleague, BARBARA CUBIN, authorizes PRO TEMPORE protectors of these lots if they were under the Secretary of the Interior to convey our care. On July 19, 2000, the Wyoming The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. a parcel of land to the town of Frannie, State Director of the Bureau of Land Man- SIMPSON). Pursuant to clause 8 of rule Wyoming. The land in question is less agement, stated in a letter to the Bureau of

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We appreciate In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 and management under the public land and these assurances by the town of U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following Federal mining laws, and the land is no longer need- Frannie. land in the State is designated as wilderness ed for BR purposes, it is recommended a In addition to these assurances, Mr. and as components of the National Wilder- means of disposal of this parcel be sought ness Preservation System: whereby the Town of Frannie can protect its Speaker, the Secretary of the Interior, (1) Certain Federal land managed by the investment.’’ in executing the transfer of real prop- Forest Service, comprising approximately We understand the concern with the Town erty authorized by this act, shall in- 23,700 acres, as generally depicted on the map of Frannie turning around and selling the clude in the deed or deeds a restriction entitled ‘‘Proposed Wild River Wilderness— North1⁄2 of Block 26. Although we cannot requiring that the lands remain in pub- White Mountain National Forest’’, dated guarantee what future council members’ lic ownership by the town of Frannie February 6, 2006, which shall be known as the goals and values will be, you can rest assured and used solely and in perpetuity for ‘‘Wild River Wilderness’’. that the present council and many of our (2) Certain Federal land managed by the community members desire that this entire public purposes. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Forest Service, comprising approximately block remain intact for the public’s use. 10,800 acres, as generally depicted on the map We sincerely hope that you will give us of my time. entitled ‘‘Proposed Sandwich Range Wilder- your support of S. 101. Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I have no ness Additions—White Mountain National Sincerely, additional speakers, and I yield back Forest’’, dated February 6, 2006, and which JERRY DART, the balance of my time. are incorporated in the Sandwich Range Wil- Mayor. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The derness, as designated by the New Hampshire question is on the motion offered by Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–323; 98 TOWN OF FRANNIE, the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Stat. 259). Frannie, WY, July 14, 2006. RAKE SEC. 103. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. Hon. GRACE NAPOLITANO, D ) that the House suspend the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Water and rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 101. (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable Power, House Committee on Resources, The question was taken; and (two- after the date of enactment of this Act, the Washington, DC. thirds of those voting having responded Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- DEAR RANKING MEMBER NAPOLITANO: in the affirmative) the rules were sus- scription of each wilderness area designated Thank you for your interest in S. 101, a bill pended and the Senate bill was passed. by section 102 with the committees of appro- to convey land to the Town of Frannie, and A motion to reconsider was laid on priate jurisdiction in the Senate and the House of Representatives. for your continued interest in good govern- the table. ment. As a local government official, 1 have (b) FORCE AND EFFECT.—A map and legal a great respect for your desire to see lands f description filed under subsection (a) shall conveyed to our town used in a manner that NEW ENGLAND WILDERNESS ACT have the same force and effect as if included is in the public interest. OF 2006 in this Act, except that the Secretary may I write you today to make clear that the correct clerical and typographical errors in Town of Frannie has no intention of selling Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I move to the map and legal description. the land that the federal government would suspend the rules and pass the Senate (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and convey to us if S. 101 is signed into law. It is bill (S. 4001) to designate certain land legal description filed under subsection (a) my understanding that a letter sent by our in New England as wilderness for inclu- shall be filed and made available for public previous mayor did not clarify what our in- sion in the National Wilderness Preser- inspection in the Office of the Chief of the tention is for that land, and so I hope to ease vation System and certain land as a Forest Service. your concerns that the town may attempt to SEC. 104. ADMINISTRATION. sell this land in the future. That is not our National Recreation Area, and for (a) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid ex- goal, and we have no desire to sell the land other purposes. The Clerk read as follows: isting rights, each wilderness area des- to private individuals. ignated under this title shall be adminis- Half of the land owned by the Bureau of S. 4001 tered by the Secretary in accordance with— Reclamation holds a portion of the town’s Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) the Federal Land Policy and Manage- Centennial Park. It is our intention to keep resentatives of the United States of America in ment Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and that park in place. The Other half of the land Congress assembled, (2) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et contains an American Legion building that SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. seq.). is condemned. It is our intention to tear that (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as (b) EFFECTIVE DATE OF WILDERNESS ACT.— building down, and it is our dream to build a the ‘‘New England Wilderness Act of 2006’’. With respect to any wilderness area des- community center on that land. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- ignated by this title, any reference in the We expect the community center to be a tents of this Act is as follows: place where townspeople can meet for din- Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the Section 1. Short title; table of contents effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be ners, meetings and other community events Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary because our community does not have such a deemed to be a reference to the date of en- TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE gathering facility. Although it is our dream actment of this Act. to make this happen, we do not yet want to Sec. 101. Definition of State (c) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—As provided in sec- begin the process of raising the funds if we Sec. 102. Designation of wilderness areas tion 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 103. Map and description 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title affects any do not own the land. Although we enjoy our Sec. 104. Administration relationship with Bureau of Reclamation, we jurisdiction or responsibility of the State do not feel comfortable investing what we TITLE II—VERMONT with respect to wildlife and fish in the State. believe to be substantial dollars if we do not Sec. 201. Definitions (d) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing own the land. Subtitle A—Designation of Wilderness Areas rights, all Federal land in the wilderness Because the federal government no longer Sec. 211. Designation areas designated by section 102 are with- uses the land and because the cost of selling Sec. 212. Map and description drawn from— the land is more than the value of the land, Sec. 213. Administration (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or dis- we believe S. 101 is a win-win situation for Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National posal under the public land laws; our community and for the taxpayers. It is Recreation Area (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and my hope that you will support passage of S. Sec. 221. Designation 101 so that we can begin moving forward with Sec. 222. Map and description (3) disposition under the mineral leasing our dream to build It community center that Sec. 223. Administration of National Recre- laws (including geothermal leasing laws). will undoubtedly make Frannie a better ation Area TITLE II—VERMONT place for all its citizens. SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY. SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS. Sincerely, In this Act, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means In this title: MIRIAM ROBERTS, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through Mayor. (1) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term ‘‘Man- the Chief of the Forest Service. agement Plan’’ means the Green Mountain The letters clearly state that it is TITLE I—NEW HAMPSHIRE National Forest Land and Resource Manage- the intent of the town government that SEC. 101. DEFINITION OF STATE. ment Plan. this parcel permanently remain in pub- In this title, the term ‘‘State’’ means the (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the lic ownership and that the land con- State of New Hampshire. State of Vermont.

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Subtitle A—Designation of Wilderness Areas lic land located in the State, including the GENERAL LEAVE SEC. 211. DESIGNATION. stocking of fish in rivers and streams in the Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I ask In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 State to support the Connecticut River At- unanimous consent that all Members U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following areas in the lantic Salmon Restoration Program. may have 5 legislative days to revise State are designated as wilderness areas and (c) TRAILS.—The Forest Service shall allow the continuance of— and extend their remarks and include as components of the National Wilderness extraneous material on the bill under Preservation System: (1) the Appalachian National Scenic Trail; (1) Certain Federal land managed by the (2) the Long Trail; consideration. United States Forest Service, comprising ap- (3) the Catamount Trail; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there proximately 22,425 acres, as generally de- (4) the marking and maintenance of associ- objection to the request of the gentle- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Glastenbury ated trails and trail structures of the Trails woman from Virginia? Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September referred to in this subsection, consistent There was no objection. 2006, which shall be known as the with the management direction (including Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield objectives, standards, guidelines, and agree- ‘‘Glastenbury Wilderness’’. myself such time as I may consume. (2) Certain Federal land managed by the ments with partners) established for the Ap- palachian National Scenic Trail, Long Trail, S. 4001 would designate 34,500 acres of United States Forest Service, comprising ap- wilderness in the White Mountain Na- proximately 12,333 acres, as generally de- and Catamount Trail under the Management picted on the map entitled ‘‘Joseph Battell Plan. tional Forest in New Hampshire and Wilderness—Proposed’’, dated September Subtitle B—Moosalamoo National Recreation 41,652 acres of wilderness in the Green 2006, which shall be known as the ‘‘Joseph Area Mountain National Forest in Vermont. Battell Wilderness’’. SEC. 221. DESIGNATION. The Resources Committee supports (3) Certain Federal land managed by the Certain Federal land managed by the the wilderness designation in the White United States Forest Service, comprising ap- United States Forest Service, comprising ap- Mountain National Forest. This des- proximately 3,757 acres, as generally de- proximately 15,857 acres, as generally de- ignation was developed with the Forest picted on the map entitled ‘‘Breadloaf Wil- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Moosalamoo Na- Service through its forest planning derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- tional Recreation Area—Proposed’’, dated process and with substantial input and tember 2006, which shall be known as the September 2006, is designated as the ‘‘Breadloaf Wilderness’’. ‘‘Moosalamoo National Recreation Area’’. involvement from the public and local (4) Certain Federal land managed by the SEC. 222. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. interest groups. It boasts the strong United States Forest Service, comprising ap- (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable support of New Hampshire’s citizens, proximately 2,338 acres, as generally de- after the date of enactment of this Act, the environmental groups, the forest prod- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Lye Brook Wil- Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- ucts industry, elected officials, the derness Additions—Proposed’’, dated Sep- scription of the national recreation area des- Forest Service and the administration. tember 2006, which shall be known as the ignated by section 221 with— With that said, the committee is ‘‘Lye Brook Wilderness’’. (1) the Committee on Resources of the (5) Certain Federal land managed by the somewhat troubled with the Vermont House of Representatives; wilderness designation within S. 4001. United States Forest Service, comprising ap- (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the proximately 752 acres, as generally depicted House of Representatives; and The Forest Service’s publicly vetted on the map entitled ‘‘Peru Peak Wilderness (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- and collaborative forest plan rec- Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, tion, and Forestry of the Senate. ommends only 27,000 acres of wilder- which shall be known as the ‘‘Peru Peak Wil- (b) FORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- ness. However, considering the few derness’’. scription filed under subsection (a) shall days remaining in this Congress and (6) Certain Federal land managed by the have the same force and effect as if included the support of this bill by the entire United States Forest Service, comprising ap- in this subtitle, except that the Secretary Vermont delegation, the Resources proximately 47 acres, as generally depicted may correct clerical and typographical er- on the map entitled ‘‘Big Branch Wilderness rors in the map and legal description. Committee will defer to Vermont’s Additions—Proposed’’, dated September 2006, (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and elected officials and pass the bill which shall be known as the ‘‘Big Branch legal description filed under subsection (a) today. Wilderness’’. shall be filed and made available for public Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of SEC. 212. MAP AND DESCRIPTION. inspection in the Office of the Chief of the my time. (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable Forest Service. Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield after the date of enactment of this Act, the SEC. 223. ADMINISTRATION OF NATIONAL RECRE- myself such time as I may consume. Secretary shall file a map and a legal de- ATION AREA. Mr. Speaker, I would simply note scription of each wilderness area designated (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid rights by section 211 with— existing on the date of enactment of this that this legislation, which would des- (1) the Committee on Resources of the Act, the Secretary shall administer the ignate Federal wilderness areas on na- House of Representatives; Moosalamoo National Recreation Area in ac- tional forest system lands within the (2) the Committee on Agriculture of the cordance with— States of New Hampshire and Vermont, House of Representatives; and (1) laws (including rules and regulations) is before us in part due to the efforts of (3) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- applicable to units of the National Forest our colleague, Bernie Sanders, and for tion, and Forestry of the Senate. System; and that, I commend the gentleman from (b) FORCE OF LAW.—A map and legal de- (2) the management direction (including Vermont for his dedication, persistence scription filed under subsection (a) shall objectives, standards, and guidelines) estab- have the same force and effect as if included lished for the Moosalamoo Recreation and and willingness to work with us on this in this Act, except that the Secretary may Education Management Area under the Man- legislation. He will soon become a correct clerical and typographical errors in agement Plan. member of the other body, but we shall the map and legal description. (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this still maintain our friendship. I salute (c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State him for his tenacity in ensuring that legal description filed under subsection (a) with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- his State’s interests are included in shall be filed and made available for public lic land located in the State. this measure. inspection in the Office of the Chief of the (c) ESCARPMENT AND ECOLOGICAL AREAS.— Forest Service. Nothing in this subtitle prevents the Sec- I would also observe that the wilder- SEC. 213. ADMINISTRATION. retary from managing the Green Mountain ness designations made by the pending (a) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid Escarpment Management Area and the Eco- measure are clean, and by that, I refer rights in existence on the date of enactment logical Special Areas, as described in the to the fact that they are not coupled of this Act, each wilderness area designated Management Plan. with other matters which have nothing under this subtitle and in the Green Moun- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to do with wilderness. tain National Forest (as of the date of enact- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Wilderness standing on its own here, ment of this Act) shall be administered by Virginia (Mrs. DRAKE) and the gen- the benefits of wilderness designation the Secretary in accordance with the Wilder- to the local economy, to hunters and ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). tleman from West Virginia (Mr. (b) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this RAHALL) each will control 20 minutes. fishermen, and to our heritage and fu- subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the State The Chair recognizes the gentle- ture generations of Americans, is on with respect to wildlife and fish on the pub- woman from Virginia. display for all to see.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 22025 It is not being coupled or being de- sides of the aisle for allowing this bill and four open houses on the forest plan based with other matters such as the to come forward. I thank the leader- also took place. Mr. Speaker, I can tell disposal of public lands as the price of ship on both sides for allowing this bill you, throughout the whole under- obtaining some wilderness designation to come forward. It is truly going to taking, one message was very clear: as we have seen with a number of other protect both the Green Mountain Na- Designating wilderness areas in the bills considered by this body in recent tional Forest and the White Mountain State of Vermont has the over- months. National Forest, and I would welcome whelming support of the vast majority So I am pleased to support the meas- all of you to come join me in hiking in of the people in my State. ure. these two wilderness designations once In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask for the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of they have been signed into law. support of all of my colleagues to pass my time. Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I now this important legislation. Enacting Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield as yield such time as he may consume to this legislation into law will provide much time as he may consume to the our distinguished colleague from lasting benefits to current and future gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) and again con- generations of citizens in Vermont and BRADLEY). gratulate him on his ascension into the New Hampshire and throughout the en- Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. other body. tire United States, and I look forward Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, I thank to celebrating this important mile- leadership of the Resources Committee my friend from West Virginia. stone. on both sides of the aisle, as well as the This has been a somewhat long and Once again, I want to thank the com- leadership on both sides of the aisle in unusual path to get here to where we mittee and my colleagues from New the House, for allowing myself, Con- are today, and I want to thank the gen- Hampshire for their very hard work on gressman BASS and Congressman SAND- tlewoman and I want to thank the this. ERS to have another opportunity to de- committee for their support and I want Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I yield bate this bill today. to thank my colleagues, Mr. BRADLEY such time as he may consume to the What we have before us is a com- and Mr. BASS from New Hampshire, for gentleman from New Hampshire (Mr. promise in true New England fashion, their very hard work on this, and the BASS). with both States’ delegations and Gov- New Hampshire delegation in the Sen- Mr. BASS. I thank the gentlewoman. ernors of both States having worked ate and Senator LEAHY and Senator Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the oppor- together to bring before the House a JEFFORDS for where we are today. tunity to stand here before you in sup- consensus package that represents the port of S. 4001. As my good friend and 1030 best interests of my colleague’s State b colleague from Vermont mentioned a of Vermont and the best interests of I rise, obviously, in very strong sup- minute or two ago, this is the culmina- my State of New Hampshire. port of this legislation which would tion of a very tortuous negotiation As someone who is an avid hiker and designate wilderness areas in both process that has taken place over a pe- someone who will have a little bit more Vermont and New Hampshire. This leg- riod of years. I am very pleased to be time now to hike, I can attest to all islation passed the Senate unani- able to culminate this process in this Members of the House, this wilderness mously in September, and I hope this fashion as the last bill that I, as the designation makes sense for New body will pass it today in similar fash- Representative of the Second Congres- Hampshire. I have hiked in both re- ion. sional District, will be speaking in gions of the proposed wilderness des- I should point out that the New Eng- favor of and supporting on the floor of ignation. They are worthy of this addi- land Wilderness Act not only has the the House, and probably his last bill as tional protection of wilderness designa- unanimous support of the New Hamp- he heads over to represent his great tion. shire delegation and the Vermont dele- State of Vermont in the U.S. Senate, In the case of New Hampshire, myself gation but the Governor of the State of and I offer him my congratulations. and Congressman BASS, Senator GREGG Vermont and the Governor of the State This is a very significant piece of leg- and Senator SUNUNU, the sponsors of of New Hampshire as well. islation for New Hampshire and the this measure, have worked extensively Mr. Speaker, the Green Mountain Na- White Mountain National Forest. It with all sides that were interested in tional Forest is integral to the State of will set aside 34,000 acres in wilderness this legislation, both environmental Vermont. Established in 1932, the for- designated lands, as we said before, in groups, logging interests, snowmobil- est includes almost 400,000 acres the Sandwich Range and Wild River ing groups to make sure that we had a stretching across two-thirds the length areas of northern New Hampshire. It is, plan that mirrored the interests of of the State. As you might imagine, as was said, the culmination of 5 years Tom Wagner, who is the administrator the forest looms large on the minds of of planning on the part of the U.S. De- of the White Mountain National For- Vermonters. My constituents have partment of Agriculture, the USDA est, and his very capable group of peo- high expectations about the steward- staff that are on the ground in the ple that proposed the White Mountain ship of the resources within the forest, area, the stakeholders in the region, National Forest plan and the wilder- and the wilderness created in this bill including the towns, environmental ness designation. is something almost all Vermonters ea- groups, State reps and State legisla- As a side note, the White Mountain gerly await. tors. It is the culmination of an open National Forest plan, despite all the In fact, passage of the New England process in which many, many different comments that came in after the plan Wilderness Act would mark a success- points of view were brought into con- was published, in particular comments ful culmination of on-the-ground ef- sideration, and this plan was devel- about wilderness designation, was not forts in both Vermont and New Hamp- oped. This is the legislative initiative challenged in court by any of the var- shire. In Vermont, this has involved that implements that plan, and I fully ious interests, which is a tribute to roughly 5 years of discussions as well support it. how hard New Hampshire interests as cooperation with the U.S. Forest The White Mountain National Forest worked on the compromise that you Service as they worked to update the was established in 1911 through the see before you today. forest management plan which in- Weeks Act. It is the most visited na- So, as somebody who has spent ex- cluded a significant public process. tional forest in the country. I believe, tensive time hiking in the White Moun- For example, five local planning although I don’t recall the exact num- tain National Forest, including in groups met monthly during the plan- ber right now, but over 5 million people these two proposed wilderness designa- ning process, and over 70 public meet- frequent this national forest. We have tions, the Sandwich designation, as ings occurred during this same period. two ski areas that exist in it. It is a well as the Wild River designation, I Additionally, four educational forums great source of recreation, but it is thank again my colleagues on both on the future management of the forest also a very diverse ecosystem, and I

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Mr. serve key wilderness areas for future may have 5 legislative days within Speaker, I yield myself such time as I generations and the need to recognize which to revise and extend their re- may consume. that a national forest is also an eco- marks on this legislation and to insert It is especially appropriate for us at nomic engine and is part of the econ- extraneous material thereon. a time when we are celebrating or try- omy for the region and a critical part The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ing to give due recognition to the im- of that economy. objection to the request of the gen- portance of innovation in our economy So by including the designations in tleman from Louisiana? that we take this action to make sure the State of Vermont, New Hampshire There was no objection. that we properly memorialize Thomas and Vermont are working together, be- Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Edison in whose honor this whole cause indeed their forests and our for- self such time as I may consume. project has been conceived. ests are very close to one another. In a Mr. Speaker, I urge today that the I appreciate very much the majority bipartisan fashion, with the support of House do pass H.R. 6325, introduced by accommodating us in this, and I want both Governors and the whole delega- the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. to say especially that the staff on the tion to implement this plan, the im- PALLONE). It is a relatively simple bill majority side was particularly helpful. pact of this designation will not be felt in purpose, to accommodate one single We had a little glitch in terms of how just this year and next year but for- intention, and that is to correct an this was drafted and whether or not it ever. honest misinterpretation of the law was a private bill, and everybody So I just want to say that, as my last governing the distribution of sur- worked very hard to make sure we bill on the floor of the House, I think it charges on the sales of a commemora- could do this promptly, since, obvi- is as important a bill as I have ever had tive coin that honored America’s great ously, we don’t expect or hope to be because its impact will last long after inventor, Thomas Edison. here a whole lot longer. So I am glad I am gone and everybody else that is Legislation to authorize the coin was we are able to go forward. Mr. Speaker, I now yield such time as here today. So I want to thank, in clos- approved in 1998, and the coin issued he may consume to the author of the ing, all of those who have helped on the subsequently in 2004. But owing to bill and the man who represents the House side and on the Senate side to slightly contradictory information area affected, our friend from New Jer- bring this wonderful jewel to New guiding recipients of the surcharges, the recipients did not understand re- sey (Mr. PALLONE). Hampshire and preserving 34,000 acres Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, let me quirements to raise matching funds of the White Mountain National Forest thank my colleagues on both sides of from private sources, which meant that for eternity. the aisle, but particularly the gen- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield such funds must be entirely from non- tleman from Massachusetts for all his back the balance of my time. governmental sources. That misunder- help in bringing this to the floor in Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, I have no standing now has been resolved, and I such a timely fashion. Without his additional speakers, and I yield back would like to introduce into the help, we certainly wouldn’t be here the balance of my time. RECORD at this time a letter to that ef- today. And I also want to say that I The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fect, and all agree that a short 6-month look forward to when he is the chair- question is on the motion offered by extension would then be sufficient to man of the Financial Services Com- the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. cure any pending problem. mittee in the next congress. I intro- DRAKE) that the House suspend the Mr. Speaker, it was a misunder- duced this bill with the gentleman rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 4001. standing, clearly not at the fault of from Massachusetts (Mr. FRANK) and The question was taken; and (two- any one party, but I believe that this my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. thirds of those voting having responded remedy being posed by Mr. PALLONE in FRELINGHUYSEN) to allow the Edison in the affirmative) the rules were sus- a bipartisan fashion will cure the de- Memorial Tower Corporation addi- pended and the Senate bill was passed. fect that we currently face, and I would A motion to reconsider was laid on tional time to raise funds to match a urge the House to consider the bill and Federal grant. the table. immediately adopt the underlying The Edison Memorial Tower, in my f text. district, is a 131-foot tower built in 1937 PROVIDING NEW EFFECTIVE DATE EDISON MEMORIAL TOWER CORPORATION, on the exact spot where Thomas FOR APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN Edison, NJ, November 14, 2006. Edison’s original Menlo Park labora- PROVISIONS OF LAW TO PUBLIC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL OXLEY, tory was located in New Jersey. And I Committee on Financial Services, think you know this was the place LAW 105–331 Washington, DC. where the electric light bulb and so Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I move to DEAR CHAIRMAN OXLEY, The non-profit Edi- suspend the rules and pass the bill son Memorial Tower Corporation is request- many inventions were made by Thomas (H.R. 6325) to provide a new effective ing a 6-month extension to our deadline to Edison. The Tower was built to com- date for the applicability of certain raise $379,000 in private funds in order to se- memorate Edison’s work and is con- cure a $379,000 matching grant from the nected to a museum displaying many provisions of law to Public Law 105–331. United States Mint. These funds, available The Clerk read as follows: of the inventor’s creations. thanks to the sale of a Thomas Alva Edison Unfortunately, the Tower has suf- H.R. 6325 Commemorative Coin, will greatly assist us fered more than $3 million worth of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- with our efforts to restore Thomas Edison’s water damage. The Edison Memorial resentatives of the United States of America in Menlo Park laboratory site where many of Tower Corporation, which oversees the Congress assembled, That notwithstanding his most important inventions were made. any other provision of law, for the purposes Our Board has made good progress in our Tower, was designated as the recipient of Public Law 105–331, the end of the 2-year fundraising efforts and we are confident that of Federal funds under the Thomas period specified in subparagraph (B) of sec- the additional 6 months will allow us the Alva Edison Commemorative Coin Act, tion 5134(f)(1) of title 31, United States Code, necessary time to raise the full required which passed in 1998. That funding be- shall be July 1, 2007. amount. We understand that if this 6-month came available at the beginning of last The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- extension is approved, this will be the only year, but required a non-Federal ant to the rule, the gentleman from extension allowed for this grant. We there- match. After reading a document pub- fore commit that we will not ask you to con- Louisiana (Mr. BAKER) and the gen- lished by the Mint, the Tower Corpora- sider a further extension of time. tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Thank you for your consideration. tion originally thought they could use FRANK) each will control 20 minutes. Sincerely, State funds to pay for the match. Un- The Chair recognizes the gentleman NANCY L. ZERBE, fortunately, they were informed re- from Louisiana. Chairperson. cently by the U.S. Mint that they

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 22027 could only use funds raised from pri- FINANCIAL NETTING within the President’s Working Group vate sources. IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2006 on Financial Markets, Treasury, Fed- Once they realized this, the Tower Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I move eral Reserve Board, the Securities and Corporation approached me for help, to suspend the rules and concur in the Exchange Commission, the Commodity since they were faced with the need to Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. Futures Trading Commission and the raise more than $300,000 by December 5585) to improve the netting process for FDIC. This is the result and the fruits 31 of this year, the statutory deadline. financial contracts, and for other pur- of that long labor. The amendment on That is why I introduced this bill, poses. this legislation from the Senate is very which simply extends the deadline by 6 The Clerk read as follows: minor, and we are able to accept it in months to give them adequate time to Senate amendments: the House. raise private funds. The Board of the Strike section 7 (relating to compensation Mr. Speaker, with that, I reserve the Tower Corporation has assured me, as of chapter 7 trustees; chapter 7 filing fees). balance of my time. well as Chairman OXLEY and Ranking In section 8 (relating to scope of applica- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Member FRANK, that they will be able tion), strike the section heading and all that Speaker, I concur with the substantive to raise the necessary funds in 6 follows through ‘‘the amendments made’’ discussion of this bill from the gen- months and they would not request an- and insert the following: tleman from North Carolina. His com- other extension. ‘‘SEC. 7. SCOPE OF APPLICATION. ments on bipartisanship seem to me Mr. Speaker, Thomas Edison’s con- ‘‘The amendments made’’. rather odd, and I will not dwell further tributions to our society are too nu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on them. It does seem to me if you merous to count, but by developing the ant to the rule, the gentleman from were trying to promote bipartisanship, modern light bulb, he is one of Amer- North Carolina (Mr. MCHENRY) and the as we all are, beginning by attacking ica’s most recognized thinkers and in- gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. the sincerity of those who will be in ventors. The Memorial Tower helps FRANK) each will control 20 minutes. charge of it is not a good idea. But the celebrate his achievements and salutes The Chair recognizes the gentleman gentleman is free to speculate as he the spirit of innovation that he fos- from North Carolina. wishes. tered. This bill is critical to making GENERAL LEAVE The bill itself is, as he described it, a sure that the Memorial Tower can be Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I ask good idea. We originally passed it with repaired and serve not only as memo- unanimous consent that all Members an amendment from the Judiciary rial to a great man but also as a sym- may have 5 legislative days within Committee. Frankly, I was not in favor bol of America’s potential for techno- which to revise and extend their re- of that amendment. I think what the logical innovation and achievement. marks in this legislation and insert ex- Senate has done has improved the bill; I want to again express my thanks to traneous material thereon. and that is not a sentence I always get Chairman OXLEY and Ranking Member The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to say, but I do want to say in this FRANK for their willingness to move objection to the request of the gen- case. I think it is now a good bill and this bill, and for the leadership on both tleman from North Carolina? more consumer friendly. sides of the aisle for putting it on the There was no objection. The gentlewoman from Florida was suspension calendar. Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield very much interested in this, and quite I also want to particularly thank myself such time as I may consume. right to push for it. Our colleague from Jamie Lizarraga, on the minority staff Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to be on North Carolina (Mr. WATT) had some of the Financial Services Committee, the floor today to have the opportunity concerns about some potential nega- for his diligence and very hard work to to pass this important financial serv- tive effects on consumers. It has all move this bill forward. Joe Pinder and ices legislation that Congresswoman been worked out, so it is now a bill Tom Duncan of Chairman OXLEY’s staff DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and I were that improves the administration of were also quite helpful, and of course, able to work together on on a bipar- the system, and I generally support it. Eric Gordon of my own staff, here on tisan basis. With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the left. I want to thank them all. Now, I must confess this new era of the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, this bill will go a long bipartisanship I have somewhat ques- Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield way towards ensuring that we can pre- tioned with the recent election results. such time as he may consume to the serve an important landmark saluting I am not overly optimistic about the chairman of the Capital Markets Sub- a great American. coming bipartisanship. I think it must committee on Financial Services, the be and most likely will be more rhet- gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. BAKER) oric than reality. But I am grateful to who has been a wonderful friend and b 1045 be on a committee where we have had ally on the committee. Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. some level of bipartisanship and co- Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I thank Speaker, I just want to reiterate what operation, although imperfect; but on the gentleman for yielding, and wish to he said, particularly about the staff this legislation, Congresswoman WAS- express appreciation to my friends on members he named who really took SERMAN SCHULTZ and I, as freshmen, the other side for their work in this care of this for us and made it very were described in the U.S. Today as the arena. easy. ying and yang of the freshman class, It flows from the problems that Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the most liberal and the most conserv- erupted during the fall of 1998 when the of my time. ative members of the 109th Congress, then largest hedge fund in the world, Mr. BAKER. Mr. Speaker, I have no the new Members for it. And DEBBIE LTCM, pursuant to a Russian currency further requests for time, and I yield and I set out then to work on some leg- crisis, found itself unable to meet its back the balance of my time. islation together, and I am grateful financial obligations. When the New The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that we were able to get that done here York Fed arrived at the meeting loca- question is on the motion offered by in the waning days of the 109th Con- tion to determine how to best resolve the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. gress. this uncertainty, they were surprised BAKER) that the House suspend the The legislation that we have before to find the scope and complexity of the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6325. us today is the Financial Netting Im- financial relationships that LTCM had The question was taken; and (two- provement Act, which makes a number with significant and large financial in- thirds of those voting having responded of technical changes to the financial stitutions, both U.S. and abroad. There in the affirmative) the rules were sus- contract safe harbor provisions for the was not in place at that time a mecha- pended and the bill was passed. Federal Deposit Insurance Act and nism where counter-party obligations A motion to reconsider was laid on other Federal insolvency laws. The net- could be unwound without wreaking the table. ting provisions reflect years of work havoc and some sort of domino effect,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 22028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 15, 2006 potentially bringing significant ad- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. When The yeas and nays were ordered. verse financial consequences to large the gentleman from North Carolina The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- numbers of individuals who had no says he hopes this is a new direction ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the knowledge of their exposure to the that will lead to bipartisanship, does Chair’s prior announcement, further LTCM instability. that not mean that he believes that proceedings on this question will be Further, at the time of LTCM’s de- under his party’s rule there was none? postponed. mise at the end of 1998, they had ap- Mr. MCHENRY. No. f proximately $1.5 trillion in notional Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. That amounts of derivative positions held the old direction was partisanship? CONGRATULATING THE ST. LOUIS worldwide. And their leverage ratio ex- Mr. MCHENRY. I believe the gen- CARDINALS ON WINNING THE ceeded 28 to 1. In other words, this was tleman is well versed in the knowledge 2006 not a good thing. They were signifi- of what sarcasm means, and perhaps I Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I move to cantly larger in scope than any of the was a bit sarcastic in my quoting the suspend the rules and agree to the reso- largest commercial banks. And al- new direction. I look forward to action lution (H. Res. 1078) congratulating the though others enjoyed higher leverage in the coming Congress on a bipartisan St. Louis Cardinals on winning the 2006 ratios, few had the sophisticated rela- basis. World Series. tionships with counter parties that Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Will The Clerk read as follows: were engaged by LTCM. the gentleman yield further? H. RES. 1078 The provisions of the bill now sug- Mr. MCHENRY. Absolutely. I would gested by the gentleman from North be happy to yield. Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals won the 102nd World Series on October 27, 2006; Carolina is the ability to close out Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. I will what are called netting relationships Whereas this is the 10th World Series title confess to sometimes starting slow, won by the St. Louis Cardinals; to prevent the failure of one entity and I am getting old. It would probably Whereas is one of from causing a domino effect of more be helpful in the future if the gen- only 2 managers in the history of baseball to serious disruption, known as systemic tleman would find some way to signal win the World Series in both the National risk. Absent the adoption of these pro- when he was being sarcastic. That League and the ; visions with the growth in size of hedge would help my understanding. Whereas the manager and coaching staff have done a remarkable job guiding this funds and in number of hedge funds, Mr. MCHENRY. Thank you. I cer- there is considerable market uncer- team to victory; tainly appreciate the gentleman’s guid- Whereas tainty as to how a bankruptcy pro- ance on signals. I will make sure, going ceeding would affect market liquidity. and owner Fred Hanser have assembled and forward, I smile or wave when I am led a great organization; The unwinding of these obligations, being sarcastic. Or the gentleman, who Whereas all 25 players on the playoff squad and let me quickly add that it is in will be the chairman of my committee contributed to the victory, including World scope much larger than impact just in in the next Congress, I will simply just Series Most Valuable Player , hedge funds; it does go to the broader speak when I am being sarcastic on Gold Glove winners and Scott financial marketplace, all of which your committee in the next Congress, Rolen, as well as , , , Tyler Johnson, Josh have in common that these trans- if that would be all right. actions are put in place through inter- Kinney, , , Jeff Actually, before I close, I want to Suppan, , , mediaries such as stock brokers, small- give one final story. Before I got on the er financial institutions, securities , , , Financial Services Committee, a senior , , , clearing agencies that often hedge Member told me that with the ranking , Juan Encarnacion, John their risk on transactions through se- Democrat from Massachusetts (Mr. Rodriguez, , , and curities collateral received pursuant to FRANK) that if he ever asks you to ; these obligations. yield in a committee debate, say ‘‘no.’’ Whereas the sole goal of all 25 players on As a result, this will provide a safe the playoff squad was winning the World Se- And I said, why; isn’t that rude? He and secure mechanism to unwind com- ries, rather than chasing individual glory; plex financial relationships, mini- says, well, you have never been in a de- Whereas these players have been awarded a mizing market instability, providing bate with BARNEY FRANK, have you? variety of honors, including the Most Valu- market liquidity and ensuring that our Well, sure enough, 6 months in, I say able Player Award, the Cy Young Award, the economic system is not adversely im- something and the ranking member Gold Glove Award, the Silver Slugger Award, the Rookie of the Year Award, and the op- pacted by the demise of a hedge fund. asks me to yield. And as a new Mem- ber, I mistakenly said ‘‘yes.’’ portunity to appear in All-Star games; In essence, that is a good thing, and I Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals have a commend the gentleman for his work I will not make that mistake going forward. The gentleman is quite able history of great players, including Bob Gib- product. son, Lou Brock, , Curt Flood, Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I want with his arguments, a Harvard edu- Willie McGee, and ; to thank the gentleman from Lou- cated attorney. I respect his ability to Whereas St. Louis has a wonderful baseball isiana for his kind words. And with make an argument and to make the op- tradition because Cardinals fans have faith- that I would like to close by again position look silly. fully supported their team; and thanking the Congresswoman from And with that, as the opposition, I Whereas the , the New Florida for her work and assistance on would sit down and say, Mr. Speaker, I York Mets, and the Tigers proved worthy and honorable opponents during the this legislation. As I understand it, she have no further requests for time. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance post-season: Now, therefore, be it was detained with an important meet- Resolved, That the House of Representa- ing, an event today, from being here on of my time. tives— the floor. But I want to thank her for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (1) congratulates the St. Louis Cardinals working with me in a bipartisan way, question is on the motion offered by on winning the ; and and I am hopeful that this is a new di- the gentleman from North Carolina (2) commends the players, coaches, man- rection for the coming Congress of bi- (Mr. MCHENRY) that the House suspend agement, and all other personnel of the St. partisanship. the rules and concur in the Senate Louis Cardinals, as well as the fans, on this As I said in the beginning, I am not amendments to the bill, H.R. 5585. great victory. overly optimistic about the opportuni- The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ties, but I think this may begin that The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from new direction. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) and the gen- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Will those voting have responded in the af- tleman from (Mr. CLAY) each the gentleman yield? firmative. will control 20 minutes. Mr. MCHENRY. I would be delighted Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, on that The Chair recognizes the gentle- to yield. I demand the yeas and nays. woman from North Carolina.

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Is there personnel of the St. Louis Cardinals, as ished the postseason with a 2.43 earned run objection to the request of the gentle- well as the fans, who, I may note, have average, which paced all Cardinal starters. woman from North Carolina? never had a riot after the celebration David Eckstein, World Series Most Valuable There was no objection. starts for a World Series title. On this Player, drove in the first run and scored the Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- great victory today, before Congress, I Cardinals’ final run in the Cards’ 4–2 win over self as much time as I may consume. ask for approval of this resolution. the Tigers. His hard nosed, strong willed se- Mr. Speaker, the St. Louis Cardinals Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ries performance that totaled 8 hits and 5 brought home their 10th World Series of my time. RBIs in the final 3 games acted as the catalyst title on October 27 of this year, and I Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, my husband, for Cardinal victory. would like to congratulate the team, who is one of the biggest sports fans in Once again I want to congratulate the 2006 coaches, managers and fans on this ex- the world, and a huge, huge baseball World Series Champions for bringing the city citing victory. fan, always finds it amusing when I of St. Louis and the its 10th With a history of outstanding players handle these bills on the floor. Because World Series title. and sportsmanship, Cardinal team while I do my best to try to keep up Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today members have received numerous with what is going on in all the sports, in strong support of H. Res. 1078, a resolution awards over the years, including Rook- I can’t always keep up with everything congratulating the St. Louis Cardinals on win- ie of the Year, Most Valuable Player that is going on. ning the 2006 World Series on October 27, and Silver Slugger award. I would also As a family that supports the Dodg- 2006. This Resolution commends the players, like to mention that Tony LaRussa is ers, we want to particularly make this coaches, management, and other personnel of one of just two managers in baseball a significant congratulations to the St. Louis Cardinals for carrying on such a the St. Louis Cardinals on this victory. history to win the World Series in both This achievement is heightened by the fact fine tradition in winning the World Se- the National and American Leagues. that this is the 10th time the St. Louis Car- ries. I urge all Members to join me in con- dinals have won the World Series, which is a Mr. JOHNSON of . Mr. Speaker, I rise gratulating the St. Louis Cardinals on truly remarkable feat as it is the 2nd most today to honor the 2006 World Series Cham- their success in the 102nd World Series World Championships in the history of base- pion St. Louis Cardinals. Join me in congratu- and for keeping America’s pastime a ball. thrilling sport to watch. lating the front office, the coaches and the Manager Tony LaRussa is one of only two Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of players in bringing home the 10th World Se- managers to win the World Series in both the my time. ries Title in franchise history and the first since National and the American League. 1982. b 1100 St. Louis has a storied baseball tradition. After struggling for much of the regular sea- We have the best fans in the Nation, who Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- son’s final four months, the redbirds overcame have faithfully and unwaveringly supported the self such time as I may consume. numerous injuries and ended the regular sea- team. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- son with an 83–78 mark to take the National In the recent past, some of the Cardinals gratulate my hometown St. Louis Car- League Central Division Pennant over the players have been awarded a variety of hon- dinals on winning the 2006 World Se- by a game and a half. ors, including the Most Valuable Player Award, ries. Rather than chase individual St. Louis was an underdog going into the the Cy Young Award, the Gold Glove Award, glory, the sole goal of all 25 players on playoffs and upon victory became only the the Silver Slugger Award, and the Rookie of the playoff squad was winning the second franchise in Major League history to the Year Award. World Series. win the World Series without having home These honors place the players alongside While many of these players have field advantage in any of their postseason se- some of the Cardinals most respected leg- been awarded a variety of honors, in- ries. Cardinal Manager Tony LaRussa, who ends, including Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie cluding the Most Valuable Player also won a World Series in 1989 with the Oak- Smith, Curt Flood, Willie McGee, and Stan Award, the Cy Young Award, the Gold land Athletics, joined as the Musial. Glove Award, the Silver Slugger Award only manager to win a World Series title in The 2006 World Series Championship has and the Rookie of the Year Award, and both the American and National Leagues. added to this remarkable tradition of St. Louis the opportunity to appear in All-Star Many analysts of the game have said that this Cardinals’ Baseball. Again, Mr. Speaker, I rise games, I congratulate this year’s World was Tony LaRussa’s finest season of man- in support of this Resolution to honor the Series MVP, David Eckstein, along agement after a long and historic career. World Champion St. Louis Cardinals. with two Gold Glove winners, Albert After barely holding on to their playoff spot, Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pujols and Scott Rolen. the St. Louis Cardinals found new life and en- offer my heartfelt support for H. Res. 1078, St. Louis has a wonderful baseball ergy from their reinvented pitching staff. The congratulating the St. Louis Cardinals on win- tradition, because Cardinal fans have Starting rotation of 2005 Cy Young Award win- ning the 2006 World Series. I was born and always faithfully supported their team. ner Chris Carpenter, Jeff Weaver, Jeff raised in East St. Louis, Illinois, and have The St. Louis Cardinals have a history Suppan, and Anthony Reyes pitched brilliantly been a lifelong Cardinals fan. The district I of great players, including Bob Gibson, and were backed up by a host of relievers led represent, directly across the Mississippi River Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Curt Flood, by Adam Wainwright. Wainwright fin- from St. Louis—the Metro East, extending to Willie McGee and Stan Musial. Against ished his extraordinary postseason with 1 win Cairo at the southernmost tip of Illinois, is in all odds, the extraordinary win marks along with 4 saves and 15 strikeouts in 9.2 in- the heart of Cardinal country, and is still rev- the 10th World Series title for the Car- nings of work. eling in this victory. dinals. Upon defeating the San Diego Padres in The feeling for Cardinals fans has been es- I commend General Manager Walt four games and winning a heated seven game pecially strong for this great accomplishment Jocketty and owner Fred Hanser for series against the New York Mets, the match because even though it is the Cardinals 10th assembling and leading a great organi- up between the St. Louis Cardinals and the World Series Championship, and even though zation. In addition, Manager Tony Detroit Tigers proved to be one for the history the Cardinals have regularly been in the play- LaRussa and the coaching staff have books. Some of the series highlights include offs in recent years, they had not won the Se- done a remarkable job of guiding this Chris Carpenter’s game 3 performance where ries since 1982. And there has been heart- team to victory. I would also like to he pitched 8 innings of shutout baseball, tal- break inbetween these wins. Cardinals nation

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 22030 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 15, 2006 thought they had another title in 1985, only to duced so many new stars and when combined The SPEAKER pro tempore. The be victim of the worst call in baseball history, with his deft trades produced an incredible question is on the motion offered by when umpire missed a routine team. the gentlewoman from North Carolina put out by the Cards at first base in the ninth Then he hired a great leader in Manager (Ms. FOXX) that the House suspend the inning of game six, giving the Royals new life, who insisted upon teamwork and rules and agree to the resolution, H. and a Series win when they came back to win a commitment to fundamentals that brought Res. 1078. games six and seven. out the best in a group of talented players. The question was taken. In 1987, the Cardinals lost the Series in And talented they are. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the seven games to the , winning A future Hall of Famer in Pudge Rodriguez opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of the three games played in St. Louis but losing behind the plate. those voting have responded in the af- all four games in Minnesota’s Metrodome. Just A veteran leader at first in . firmative. two years ago, the Cardinals were swept in ALCS MVP Placido Polanco at second Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- four games by the long-waiting Boston Red base. mand the yeas and nays. Sox. Tiger of the Year Carlos Guillen at short- The yeas and nays were ordered. The feeling is also strong because this Car- stop. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- dinals team, by the end of the season, was at third who hit 27 homers ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the not expected to go far in the playoffs. Winning from the bottom of the lineup. Chair’s prior announcement, further 83 regular season games after a late season in left who delivered 28 hom- proceedings on this question will be slide, the fewest of any World Series cham- ers during the season and five more in the postponed. pion ever, the Cardinals got hot in the play- post season. f offs, dismantling the San Diego Padres and Twenty-five-year-old in FURTHER CONTINUING APPRO- winning a tough series against the favored center who was the guy who got it started at PRIATIONS, FISCAL YEAR 2007 New York Mets. In the Series, the Cardinals the top of the lineup. were again underdogs as they faced the red- And Magglio Ordonez in right who will al- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- hot Detroit Tigers, a team that beat the mighty ways be remembered in Detroit for his dra- er, I move to suspend the rules and Yankees and the Oakland A’s, dropping only matic walk off homer that sent this team to the pass the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) one game in the process. World Series. making further continuing appropria- But the Cardinals were undaunted, and But the best part of the Tigers is our incred- tions for the fiscal year 2007, and for guided by veteran manager Tony LaRussa, ible pitching staff. other purposes. and relying on a bullpen full of rookies, resur- was signed in the offseason The Clerk read as follows: gent starting pitching and timely hitting—and and many questioned why a team would in- H.J. RES. 100 benefiting from numerous Tiger errors—the vest so much in a 41-year-old left hander. Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- Cardinals cruised to the title in five games. Well because he went on to win 17 games, resentatives of the United States of America in The entire roster is worthy of mention, as mentored a young pitching staff and won three Congress assembled, That the Continuing Ap- this was a total team effort, but several play- post season games without allowing a single propriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law ers stood out, including rookie closer Adam run! 109–289, division B) is amended by striking Wainwright, who was thrust into the role be- Twenty-four-year-old the date specified in section 106(3) and insert- ing ‘‘December 8, 2006’’. cause of a late season injury, David Eckstein, won 14 games and finished second in the the Series MVP, late season pick-up Jeff American League in strike outs. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Weaver, who had a 2.77 ERA in two starts de- Twenty-three-year-old won ant to the rule, the gentleman from spite a sub-par regular season, mostly with 17 games on the way to becoming American California (Mr. LEWIS) and the gen- the Angels, and Yadier Molina, the League Rookie of the Year. tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) each known more for his great defense but who hit Twenty-nine-year-old left hander Nate Rob- will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman .412 in the Series. ertson was a bulldog starter who delivered 13 Mr. Speaker, Cardinals fans pride them- wins. from California. Mr. LEWIS of California. I appreciate selves on their love of this team and the re- Thirty-eight-year-old didn’t blow the recognition, Mr. Speaker. I don’t spect they show for the opposition and the people away but did deliver 37 critical saves. anticipate I will use the entire 20 min- game of baseball, and winning the Series was While 21-year-old and his 103- utes, but we will see how we proceed a great way to open the brand new Busch mile-per-hour fastball provided the foundation here. Stadium. We are also proud of the great his- for our tremendous bullpen depth. Mr. Speaker, I bring before the House tory of this team, and what it means to our re- What a team! a continuing resolution for fiscal year gion, and I am glad we have the opportunity This group lifted the city of Detroit and the 2007. This CR runs through December 8. to honor the entire organization today. I urge State of on their backs for a tremen- It is clean without exception. This CR my colleagues to support the resolution. dous ride through a beautiful spring, summer Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I and fall. will fund the agencies and the nine re- would like to congratulate the St. Louis Car- They are built upon a strong foundation and maining bills awaiting conference at dinals on a tremendous season that cul- with a commitment to team work that bodes the lower rate of the House-passed, minated in their 10th World Championship. well for the future. Senate-passed or current fiscal year The Cardinals were a great team led by a And the Tigers are not resting on the laurels 2006 level. great manager in Tony LaRussa and by argu- of an incredible season. When we passed the last CR, my hope ably the game’s greatest player in Albert They have already added slugger Gary was that it would provide a strong mo- Pujols. Sheffield to their already impressive lineup tivation for Congress to complete its Cardinal fans everywhere should be right- which should send shivers through the rest of work in regular order. I remain hopeful fully proud of this great championship because the American League. that our colleagues in the Senate will they beat a true team that shocked the base- And while the Cardinals may have gotten complete their work on the floor so ball world in their run to the World Series. revenge this year for the Tigers victory in the that we can move the remaining indi- You see, I am a fan of the American , we are already working on vidual conference reports before the League Champion Detroit Tigers. getting revenge for 2006. end of our legislative session. At the start of the season nobody gave the Again congratulations to the 2006 World I want the body to know that the Tigers a chance, but they underestimated the Champion St. Louis Cardinals. Committee on Appropriations has been grit and determination of our team. And congratulations and thank you to the strongly committed to bringing to this Much credit needs to go to owner Mike American League Champion Detroit Tigers on floor individual conference reports for Illitch for putting together a strong leadership a magical season. each and every bill. team. and go get ’em Tigers! This committee does not support an Team President rebuilt Mr. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield back omnibus in any form and has done ev- our player development system which has pro- the balance of my time. erything in its power to ensure that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 22031 that does not happen. The Appropria- individual bills, I am open to any sug- pending the rules and concurring in the tions Committee passed each bill of the gestion procedurally in order to finish Senate amendments to the bill, H.R. 11 subcommittee bills out of the full that work. We have cooperated on the 5585. committee by June 30, and with the ex- minority side of the aisle. The Clerk read the title of the bill. ception of the Labor-HHS bill, all of We have cooperated procedurally The SPEAKER pro tempore. The those bills were off the floor by the with the majority on every single ap- question is on the motion offered by Fourth of July break. propriation bill, even though we have the gentleman from North Carolina The Appropriations Committee has not agreed with the contents on some (Mr. MCHENRY) that the House suspend remained committed to moving these of those bills. I am willing to entertain the rules and concur in the Senate bills individually and within the frame- procedural compromises. I am willing amendments to the bill, H.R. 5585, on work of the budget resolution. My col- to entertain substantive compromises. which the yeas and nays are ordered. leagues, the Appropriations Committee But we need to try to move all of these The vote was taken by electronic de- has kept its word. I am convinced that bills by whatever method makes it pos- vice, and there were—yeas 395, nays 0, moving bills individually is the only sible to do so. not voting 37, as follows: way for us to get back to regular order. I would simply note, there is one bill [Roll No. 522] Lacking regular order, there is a that remains in the House for us to act YEAS—395 tendency for the remaining bills to be- on, and I am perfectly willing to try to Abercrombie Cole (OK) Harman come Christmas trees and for spending work out additional compromises on Ackerman Conaway Harris to grow out of control. In my view, that bill if that will help the bill to Aderholt Conyers Hart that is simply not acceptable. move. I don’t like the idea that the Akin Cooper Hastings (FL) Alexander Costa Hastings (WA) I urge my colleagues to support this Senate might wind up moving first on Allen Costello Hayes CR, and would like to close my re- that bill, but even then, I think our Andrews Cramer Hayworth marks by wishing all of my friends, as primary obligation is to get this work Baca Crenshaw Hensarling we go out of town, a happy Thanks- Bachus Crowley Herger done. Baird Cuellar Herseth giving. So I would urge the leadership and I Baker Culberson Hinchey Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of would urge the gentleman and anyone Baldwin Cummings Hinojosa my time. else interested to please recognize that Barrett (SC) Davis (AL) Hobson Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Barrow Davis (CA) Hoekstra it would be irresponsible for this Con- Bartlett (MD) Davis (FL) Holden self 5 minutes. gress not to finish its work. I would Barton (TX) Davis (IL) Holt Mr. Speaker, I think it is important like to see a more productive closing to Bass Davis (KY) Honda for us to understand where we stand at this session of Congress than has often Bean Davis (TN) Hooley Beauprez Davis, Jo Ann Hostettler this point. At this point, we have com- been the case, and I am perfectly will- Becerra Davis, Tom Hoyer pleted the Defense bill and the Home- ing to work with anybody on any day Berkley Deal (GA) Hulshof land Security bill, but we still at this in any way in order to get that done. Berman DeFazio Hunter point have not seen the Congress com- Berry DeGette Inglis (SC) Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Biggert Delahunt Inslee plete action on a single domestic ap- of my time. Bilbray DeLauro Israel propriation bill. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speak- Bilirakis Dent Issa So what we are facing is the need er, I yield back the balance of my time. Bishop (GA) Diaz-Balart, L. Istook Bishop (NY) Diaz-Balart, M. Jackson (IL) within the next 2 weeks, in my view, to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bishop (UT) Dicks Jackson-Lee try to finish our work, and I think we question is on the motion offered by Blackburn Dingell (TX) have a responsibility to do so. The Con- the gentleman from California (Mr. Blumenauer Doggett Jefferson gress left town for almost 6 weeks for Blunt Doolittle Jenkins LEWIS) that the House suspend the Boehlert Doyle Johnson (IL) the election. Now because of that long rules and pass the joint resolution, H.J. Boehner Drake Johnson, E. B. period of time, we face the fact that we Res. 100. Bonilla Dreier Johnson, Sam still have a huge amount of appropria- The question was taken; and (two- Bonner Duncan Jones (NC) Boren Edwards Jones (OH) tions work to do. thirds of those voting having responded Boswell Ehlers Kanjorski The House produced final action on in the affirmative) the rules were sus- Boucher Emanuel Kaptur every single one of the appropriation pended and the joint resolution was Boustany Emerson Keller bills except the Labor-HHS, and the Boyd English (PA) Kelly passed. Bradley (NH) Eshoo Kennedy (MN) Senate is in the process, I hope, of A motion to reconsider was laid on Brady (PA) Etheridge Kennedy (RI) moving those bills forward. The Senate the table. Brady (TX) Everett Kildee Brown (OH) Farr Kind passed the Military Construction bill f yesterday. It is my understanding that Brown (SC) Fattah King (IA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Brown, Corrine Feeney King (NY) they are taking up the Agriculture bill Brown-Waite, Ferguson Kingston this week and will also perhaps take up PRO TEMPORE Ginny Filner Kirk the Energy and Water bill. I hope that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Burgess Fitzpatrick (PA) Kline Burton (IN) Flake Knollenberg is the case. I agree with the gentleman ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Butterfield Forbes Kolbe that I would much prefer to see these will resume on motions to suspend the Buyer Fortenberry Kucinich bills handled in regular order, one by rules previously postponed. Calvert Foxx LaHood one, on a separate basis. Camp (MI) Frank (MA) Langevin Votes will be taken in the following Campbell (CA) Franks (AZ) Lantos Having said that, my primary pur- order: Cannon Frelinghuysen Larsen (WA) pose is to see to it that they move, and Concurring in the Senate amend- Cantor Garrett (NJ) Larson (CT) I care less about how they move than ments to H.R. 5585, by the yeas and Capito Gerlach Latham Capps Gilchrest LaTourette whether they move, and I think most nays; Capuano Gingrey Leach American citizens feel the same way. I H. Res. 1078, by the yeas and nays. Cardin Gonzalez Lee think we have a duty to finish action The first electronic vote will be con- Cardoza Goode Levin on all of these bills, and I think it Carnahan Goodlatte Lewis (CA) ducted as a 15-minute vote. The re- Carson Gordon Lewis (GA) would be sad, indeed, if we were to ad- maining electronic vote will be con- Carter Granger Linder journ this Congress with local units of ducted as a 5-minute vote. Case Graves Lipinski Castle Green (WI) LoBiondo government, local school boards, local f program managers and State program Chabot Green, Al Lowey FINANCIAL NETTING Chocola Green, Gene Lucas managers not having any idea what the Clay Grijalva Lungren, Daniel final resolution of these bills will be. IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2006 Cleaver Gutierrez E. So while I certainly agree with the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clyburn Gutknecht Lynch Coble Hall Maloney gentleman that it is preferable to move pending business is the question of sus-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 22032 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 15, 2006 Manzullo Payne Sherman CONGRATULATING THE ST. LOUIS Knollenberg Neugebauer Scott (VA) Marchant Pearce Sherwood Kolbe Northup Sekula Gibbs Marshall Pence Shuster CARDINALS ON WINNING THE Kucinich Nunes Sensenbrenner Matheson Peterson (MN) Simpson 2006 WORLD SERIES LaHood Nussle Serrano Matsui Peterson (PA) Sires Langevin Oberstar Sessions McCarthy Petri Skelton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lantos Obey Shadegg McCaul (TX) Pickering Smith (NJ) pending business is the question of sus- Larsen (WA) Olver Shaw McCollum (MN) Pitts Smith (TX) pending the rules and agreeing to the Larson (CT) Ortiz Sherman McCotter Platts Smith (WA) resolution, H. Res. 1078. Latham Osborne Sherwood McCrery Poe Snyder LaTourette Otter Shuster McDermott Pombo Sodrel The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Leach Owens Simpson McGovern Pomeroy Solis tion. Lee Oxley Sires McHenry Porter Souder Levin Pallone Skelton McHugh Price (GA) Spratt The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lewis (GA) Pascrell Smith (NJ) McIntyre Price (NC) Stark question is on the motion offered by Linder Pastor Smith (TX) McKeon Pryce (OH) Stearns the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Lipinski Paul Smith (WA) McKinney Putnam Stupak FOXX) that the House suspend the rules LoBiondo Payne Snyder McMorris Radanovich Sullivan Lowey Pearce Sodrel Rodgers Ramstad Sweeney and agree to the resolution, H. Res. Lucas Pence Solis McNulty Rangel Tauscher 1078, on which the yeas and nays are or- Lungren, Daniel Peterson (MN) Souder Meehan Regula Taylor (MS) dered. E. Peterson (PA) Spratt Meek (FL) Rehberg Taylor (NC) Lynch Petri Stark Meeks (NY) Reichert Terry This will be a 5-minute vote. Maloney Pickering Stearns Melancon Renzi Thomas The vote was taken by electronic de- Manzullo Pitts Stupak Mica Reyes Thompson (CA) vice, and there were—yeas 395, nays 0, Marchant Platts Sullivan Michaud Reynolds Thompson (MS) Markey Poe Sweeney Millender- Rogers (AL) Thornberry not voting 37, as follows: Marshall Pombo Tauscher McDonald Rogers (KY) Tiahrt [Roll No. 523] Matheson Pomeroy Taylor (MS) Miller (FL) Rogers (MI) Tiberi Matsui Porter Taylor (NC) Miller (MI) Rohrabacher Tierney YEAS—395 McCarthy Price (GA) Terry Miller (NC) Ros-Lehtinen Towns Abercrombie Castle Gilchrest McCaul (TX) Price (NC) Thomas Miller, Gary Ross Turner Ackerman Chabot Gingrey McCollum (MN) Pryce (OH) Thompson (CA) Miller, George Rothman Udall (CO) Aderholt Chocola Gonzalez McCotter Putnam Thompson (MS) Mollohan Roybal-Allard Upton Akin Clay Goode McCrery Radanovich Thornberry Moore (KS) Royce Van Hollen Alexander Cleaver Goodlatte McDermott Rahall Tiahrt Moore (WI) Ruppersberger Vela´ zquez Allen Clyburn Gordon McGovern Ramstad Tiberi Moran (KS) Rush Visclosky Andrews Coble Granger McHenry Rangel Tierney Moran (VA) Ryan (OH) Walden (OR) Baca Cole (OK) Graves McHugh Regula Towns Murphy Ryan (WI) Walsh Bachus Conaway Green (WI) McIntyre Rehberg Turner Musgrave Ryun (KS) Wamp Baird Conyers Green, Al McKeon Reichert Udall (CO) Myrick Salazar Wasserman Baker Cooper Green, Gene McKinney Renzi Upton Nadler Sa´ nchez, Linda Schultz Baldwin Costa Grijalva McMorris Reyes Van Hollen Napolitano T. Waters Barrett (SC) Costello Gutierrez Rodgers Reynolds Vela´ zquez Neal (MA) Sanchez, Loretta Watson Barrow Cramer Gutknecht McNulty Rogers (AL) Visclosky Neugebauer Sanders Watt Bartlett (MD) Crenshaw Hall Meehan Rogers (KY) Walden (OR) Northup Saxton Waxman Barton (TX) Crowley Harman Meek (FL) Rogers (MI) Walsh Nunes Schakowsky Weiner Bass Cuellar Harris Meeks (NY) Rohrabacher Wamp Nussle Schiff Weldon (FL) Bean Culberson Hart Melancon Ros-Lehtinen Wasserman Oberstar Schmidt Weldon (PA) Beauprez Cummings Hastings (FL) Mica Ross Schultz Obey Schwartz (PA) Weller Becerra Davis (AL) Hastings (WA) Michaud Rothman Waters Olver Schwarz (MI) Westmoreland Berkley Davis (CA) Hayes Millender- Roybal-Allard Watson Ortiz Scott (GA) Wicker Berman Davis (FL) Hayworth McDonald Royce Watt Osborne Scott (VA) Wilson (NM) Berry Davis (IL) Hensarling Miller (FL) Ruppersberger Waxman Otter Sekula Gibbs Wilson (SC) Biggert Davis (KY) Herger Miller (MI) Rush Weiner Owens Sensenbrenner Wolf Bilbray Davis (TN) Herseth Miller (NC) Ryan (OH) Weldon (FL) Oxley Serrano Woolsey Bilirakis Davis, Jo Ann Hinchey Miller, Gary Ryan (WI) Weldon (PA) Pallone Sessions Wu Bishop (GA) Davis, Tom Hinojosa Miller, George Ryun (KS) Weller Pascrell Shadegg Wynn Bishop (NY) Deal (GA) Hobson Mollohan Salazar Westmoreland Pastor Shaw Young (AK) Bishop (UT) DeFazio Hoekstra Moore (KS) Sa´ nchez, Linda Wexler Paul Shays Young (FL) Blackburn DeGette Holden Moore (WI) T. Wicker Blumenauer Delahunt Holt Moran (KS) Sanchez, Loretta Wilson (NM) NOT VOTING—37 Blunt DeLauro Honda Moran (VA) Sanders Wilson (SC) Boehlert Dent Hooley Murphy Schakowsky Wolf Bono Higgins Rahall Boehner Diaz-Balart, L. Hostettler Musgrave Schiff Woolsey Boozman Hyde Sabo Bonilla Diaz-Balart, M. Hoyer Myrick Schmidt Wu Chandler Jindal Shimkus Bonner Dicks Hulshof Nadler Schwartz (PA) Wynn Cubin Johnson (CT) Simmons Boren Dingell Hunter Napolitano Schwarz (MI) Young (AK) Engel Kilpatrick (MI) Slaughter Boswell Doggett Inglis (SC) Neal (MA) Scott (GA) Young (FL) Evans Kuhl (NY) Strickland Boucher Doolittle Inslee Ford Lewis (KY) Tancredo Boustany Doyle Israel NOT VOTING—37 Fossella Lofgren, Zoe Tanner Boyd Drake Issa Gallegly Mack Bono Hefley Sabo Udall (NM) Bradley (NH) Dreier Istook Gibbons Markey Boozman Higgins Saxton Wexler Brady (PA) Edwards Jackson (IL) Gillmor Murtha Buyer Hyde Shays Whitfield Brady (TX) Ehlers Jackson-Lee Gohmert Norwood Chandler Jindal Shimkus Brown (OH) Emanuel (TX) Hefley Pelosi Cubin Johnson (CT) Simmons Brown (SC) Emerson Jefferson Duncan Kuhl (NY) Slaughter Brown, Corrine English (PA) Jenkins Engel Lewis (CA) Strickland Brown-Waite, Eshoo Johnson (IL) b 1139 Evans Lewis (KY) Tancredo Ginny Etheridge Johnson, E. B. Ford Lofgren, Zoe Tanner Burgess Everett Johnson, Sam Gallegly Mack So (two-thirds of those voting having Udall (NM) Burton (IN) Farr Jones (NC) Gibbons Murtha Whitfield responded in the affirmative) the rules Butterfield Fattah Jones (OH) Gillmor Norwood were suspended and the Senate amend- Calvert Feeney Kanjorski Gohmert Pelosi ments were concurred in. Camp (MI) Ferguson Kaptur Campbell (CA) Filner Keller ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The result of the vote was announced Cannon Fitzpatrick (PA) Kelly The SPEAKER pro tempore (during as above recorded. Cantor Flake Kennedy (MN) the vote). Members are advised that 2 Capito Forbes Kennedy (RI) A motion to reconsider was laid on Capps Fortenberry Kildee minutes remain in this vote. the table. Capuano Fossella Kilpatrick (MI) b 1147 Cardin Foxx Kind Stated for: Cardoza Frank (MA) King (IA) So (two-thirds of those voting having Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Carnahan Franks (AZ) King (NY) responded in the affirmative) the rules Carson Frelinghuysen Kingston 522 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been Carter Garrett (NJ) Kirk were suspended and the resolution was present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Case Gerlach Kline agreed to.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 22033 The result of the vote was announced The concurrent resolution was agreed mittee on House Administration be dis- as above recorded. to. charged from further consideration of A motion to reconsider was laid on A motion to reconsider was laid on the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. the table. the table. 423) authorizing the printing as a f f House document of ‘‘A History, Com- mittee on the Judiciary, United States ELECTION OF MEMBER TO CER- APPOINTING DAY FOR THE CON- House of Representatives, 1813–2006,’’ TAIN STANDING COMMITTEES OF VENING OF THE FIRST SESSION and ask for its immediate consider- THE HOUSE OF THE 110TH CONGRESS ation in the House. Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a The Clerk read the title of the con- resolution (H. Res. 1083) and I ask joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) and ask current resolution. unanimous consent for its immediate unanimous consent for its immediate The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there consideration. consideration. objection to the request of the gen- The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- The Clerk read the title of the joint tleman from Michigan? lows: resolution. There was no objection. H. RES. 1083 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The Clerk read the concurrent reso- Resolved, That the following Member be objection to the request of the gen- lution, as follows: and is hereby elected to the following stand- tleman from Ohio? H. CON. RES. 423 ing committees of the House of Representa- There was no objection. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the tives: The Clerk read the joint resolution, Senate concurring), Committee on Education and the Work- as follows: SECTION 1. PRINTING OF DOCUMENT. force: Ms. Sekula Gibbs. (a) IN GENERAL.—The document entitled H.J. RES. 101 Committee on Transportation and Infra- ‘‘A History, Committee on the Judiciary, structure: Ms. Sekula Gibbs. Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- United States House of Representatives, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there resentatives of the United States of America in 1813–2006’’ (or the document of the history of Congress assembled, That the first regular ses- objection to the request of the gen- the Committee on the Judiciary which is sion of the One Hundred Tenth Congress prepared during the One Hundred Ninth Con- tleman from Ohio? shall begin at noon on Thursday, January 4, There was no objection. gress with such similar title as may be pro- 2007. vided by the Committee), prepared under the The resolution was agreed to. The joint resolution was ordered to direction of the Committee on the Judiciary A motion to reconsider was laid upon be engrossed and read a third time, was of the House of Representatives, shall be the table. read the third time, and passed, and a printed as a House document, with illustra- f motion to reconsider was laid on the tions and suitable binding, in a style and manner determined by the Joint Committee PROVIDING FOR AN ADJOURN- table. on Printing. MENT OR RECESS OF THE TWO f (b) ADDITIONAL COPIES.—With respect to HOUSES CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT TO the document described in subsection (a), in addition to the usual number there shall be Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2006 printed the lesser of— privileged concurrent resolution (H. Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I ask (1) 900 copies, of which 60 shall be Con. Res. 496) and ask for its imme- unanimous consent that when the casebound for the use of Members of the diate consideration. House adjourns today pursuant to this Committee on the Judiciary; or (2) the maximum number of copies for The Clerk read the concurrent reso- order, it adjourn to meet at 1:30 p.m. lution, as follows: which the total production and printing cost on Friday, November 17, 2006, unless it does not exceed $80,000, with production and H. CON. RES. 496 sooner has received a message from the distribution to be allocated in the same pro- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate transmitting its concurrence in portion as described in paragraph (1). Senate concurring), That when the House ad- House Concurrent Resolution 496, in AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. EHLERS journs on the legislative day of Wednesday, which case the House shall stand ad- November 15, 2006, Thursday, November 16, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 2006, or Friday, November 17, 2006, on a mo- journed pursuant to that concurrent Clerk will report the amendment. tion offered pursuant to this concurrent res- resolution. The Clerk read as follows: olution by its Majority Leader or his des- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Amendment offered by Mr. EHLERS: ignee, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on objection to the request of the gen- Strike out all after the resolving clause Tuesday, December 5, 2006, or until the time tleman from Ohio? and insert the following: of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of There was no objection. SECTION 1. PRINTING OF DOCUMENT. this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs (a) IN GENERAL.—The document entitled f first; and that when the Senate recesses or ‘‘A History, Committee on the Judiciary, adjourns on Thursday, November 16, 2006, or DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR United States House of Representatives, Friday, November 17, 2006, on a motion of- WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON 1813—2006’’ (or the document of the history of fered pursuant to this concurrent resolution WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2006 the Committee on the Judiciary which is by its Majority Leader or his designee, it prepared during the One Hundred Ninth Con- stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I ask gress with such similar title as may be pro- Monday, December 4, 2006, or Tuesday, De- unanimous consent that the business vided by the Committee), prepared under the cember 5, 2006, as may be specified by its Ma- in order under the Calendar Wednesday direction of the Committee on the Judiciary jority Leader or his designee in the motion rule be dispensed with on Wednesday, of the House of Representatives, shall be to recess or adjourn, or such other time on December 6, 2006. printed as a House document, with illustra- that day as may be specified by its Majority The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tions and suitable binding, in a style and Leader or his designee in the motion to re- manner determined by the Joint Committee cess or adjourn, or until the time of any re- objection to the request of the gen- on Printing. assembly pursuant to section 2 of this con- tleman from Ohio? (b) ADDITIONAL COPIES.—With respect to current resolution, whichever occurs first. There was no objection. the document described in subsection (a), in SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the f addition to the usual number there shall be Majority Leader of the Senate, or their re- printed the lesser of— spective designees, acting jointly after con- AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF ‘‘A (1) 200 copies, of which 60 shall be sultation with the Minority Leader of the HISTORY, COMMITTEE ON THE casebound for the use of Members of the House and the Minority Leader of the Sen- JUDICIARY, UNITED STATES Committee on the Judiciary; or ate, shall notify the Members of the House HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (2) the maximum number of copies for and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble 1813–2006’’ which the total production and printing cost at such place and time as they may des- does not exceed $7,000, with production and ignate if, in their opinion, the public interest Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I ask distribution to be allocated in the same pro- shall warrant it. unanimous consent that the Com- portion as described in paragraph (1).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 22034 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 15, 2006 Mr. EHLERS (during the reading). There was no objection. real recommendations. Hopefully, they Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent f are not going to give us another vacu- that the amendment be considered as ous document like they did a year ago, read and printed in the RECORD. DISPENSING WITH CALENDAR the so-called national strategy for vic- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there WEDNESDAY BUSINESS ON TODAY tory in Iraq, which has been an abys- objection to the request of the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without mal failure. tleman from Michigan? objection, the business in order under f There was no objection. the Calendar Wednesday rule is dis- NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY The amendment was agreed to. pensed with today. The concurrent resolution, as amend- There was no objection. (Mr. CARDOZA asked and was given ed, was agreed to. permission to address the House for 1 f A motion to reconsider was laid on minute and to revise and extend his re- the table. PERSONAL EXPLANATION marks.) f Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, I regret Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise TO CLARIFY THE PROVISION OF that, due to a doctor’s appointment today to recognize Saturday, November NUTRITION SERVICES TO OLDER yesterday, I was unable to vote on H.R. 18, as National Adoption Day and to AMERICANS 6314, a bill extending certain authori- celebrate all adoptive families. Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I ask ties to the Secretary of Veterans Af- On the Saturday before Thanks- unanimous consent that the Com- fairs to carry out important services giving, courtrooms across this country mittee on Education and the Workforce that assist America’s veterans, and will come together to dedicate the re- be discharged from further consider- H.R. 864, the Sober Truth on Pre- sources of our judicial system to final- ation of the bill (H.R. 6326) to clarify venting Underage Drinking Act. ize adoptions of kids currently in the the provision of nutrition services to Had I been present, I would have foster care system. older Americans, and ask for its imme- voted ‘‘yes’’ on the motion to suspend In the 5 years since National Adop- diate consideration in the House. the rules and agree to both H.R. 6314 tion Day was established, it has truly The Clerk read the title of the bill. and H.R. 864. Veterans who have fought grown into a national celebration. Last The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to preserve the freedom and liberty en- year, 3,300 adoptions were finalized as objection to the request of the gen- joyed in this country deserve our re- part of 227 nationwide events. These fi- tleman from Ohio? lentless support and commitment. I nalized adoptions are cause for celebra- There was no objection. will continue to show this commitment tion. This is a time to commemorate The Clerk read the bill, as follows: and pursue legislation such as my bill, those families that have decided to H.R. 6328 The Healthy Vets Act, which would re- make a difference in the life of a child. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- quire the VA Secretary to contract I commend these families and hope resentatives of the United States of America in with local doctors and hospitals on a that the children across the Nation Congress assembled, will find a place to call home this Sat- SECTION 1. NUTRITION ASSISTANCE. case-by-case basis to provide medical services including primary care for urday as part of National Adoption Notwithstanding section 311 of the Older Day. Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3030a), as those veterans who live far away from amended by Public Law 109–365, the Sec- VA facilities. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Satur- retary of Agriculture shall fulfill, and accept Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the oppor- day, November 18th as National Adoption Day reimbursement from the Secretary of Health tunity to clarify my position regarding and to celebrate all adoptive families. and Human Services for, commodity pro- H.R. 6314 and look forward to fostering On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, court- curement requests for fiscal year 2007 sub- rooms across the country will come together mitted by the States (as defined in section efforts to improve the lives of veterans and their families. to dedicate the resources of our judicial sys- 102 of the Older Americans Act of 1965) and tem to finalize adoptions of kids currently in tribal organizations (as defined in section 102 f of such Act) before November 14, 2006, in sup- the foster care system. port of the operation of the nutrition serv- b 1200 In the 5 years since National Adoption Day was established, it has truly grown into a na- ices incentive program authorized by section BUSH INITIATES IRAQ POLICY 311 of such Act as in effect on October 16, tional celebration. Last year, 3,300 adoptions REVIEW 2006. were finalized as part of 227 nationwide The bill was ordered to be engrossed (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given events. and read a third time, was read the permission to address the House for 1 Unfortunately, despite the declining number third time, and passed, and a motion to minute.) of children waiting in foster care, there are still reconsider was laid on the table. Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, headline 118,000 children seeking adoption. f today, Bush initiates Iraq policy re- This is simply unacceptable. It is our duty as view separate from Baker’s group. a prosperous Nation to unite and ensure these APPOINTMENT OF HON. FRANK R. Now, this might be good; it might be children find safe, loving homes. WOLF AND HON. TOM DAVIS TO bad. Remember, the Bush administra- Six years ago, my wife and I decided to ex- ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE tion ignored the advice of the State De- pand our family and open our home to two TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND partment Middle East experts about foster care children. JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH postwar Iraq. He actually ignored the Like many adoptive families, we faced many DECEMBER 5, 2006 intelligence agencies, the real experts, challenges during this process. But these ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- as opposed to the phony group DICK periences have only made our family stronger. fore the House the following commu- CHENEY put together. Is he now again The adoption process is often complicated nication from the Speaker: going to end-run real experts who are and riddled with paperwork, meetings, and WASHINGTON, DC, going to give us real choices on how to home studies—important factors when access- November 15, 2006. extricate the United States from Iraq, ing the ability of a family to care for a new I hereby appoint the Honorable FRANK R. get our troops out of the middle of a child—but they can also discourage qualified WOLF and the Honorable TOM DAVIS to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign enrolled bills civil war and begin to have those peo- parents from embarking on the adoption proc- and joint resolutions through December 5, ple take care of their own problems? ess. 2006. Only time will tell, but this does The foster care community has been work- J. DENNIS HASTERT, cause tremendous concern that sud- ing with Congress and State governments Speaker of the House of Representatives. denly he is going to appoint yet an- across the country to streamline the adoption The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without other group in his own administration. process and focus on limited resources, such objection, the appointment is ap- It seems like he may want to counter- as requiring frequent home visits and experi- proved. balance or pick and choose among the enced caseworkers.

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We need an entirely new national se- these children can be welcomed into loving My dad was one of those who served curity paradigm. For too long, we have homes. in the great World War II, and he, like equated national security with war and Despite the obstacles that we still need to many veterans of that war, never with conquest. It is time we used less overcome, this is a time to celebrate those talked of that engagement until many, brawn and more brains to protect our families that have decided to make a dif- many years after that war was over people and our interests. ference in the life of a child. with. Iraq is exhibit A in the case that I commend these families and hope that In Korea, it is sometimes said of the hawkishness does not necessarily make children across the Nation will find a place to Korea war it is the forgotten war, 55,000 America safer. call home this Saturday as part of National Americans died. In Vietnam, 58,000 That is where a SMART security Adoption Day. died. In the first gulf war, 300 troopers plan comes. SMART stands for sen- f died, and in our latest fight in the war sible, multilateral, American response in Iraq and Afghanistan, 3,000 have to terrorism. SPECIAL ORDERS died. At its core is a belief that war is a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under The point being, in these few wars very last resort, that peacekeeping and the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- that I have mentioned, not all of the diplomacy, not invasion and occupa- uary 4, 2005, and under a previous order wars, this country has always called tion, must be the guiding lights of our of the House, the following Members upon the American warrior to be the foreign policy. will be recognized for 5 minutes each. one to protect us from the forces of all SMART also focuses on stopping the f evil. spread of weapons of mass destruction. I have had the honor to be in Iraq Not by deposing regimes that do not THE AMERICAN WARRIOR with many of our troops, as many of have them, but with diplomacy, with The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a our House Members have been, and I vigorous inspection regimes and re- previous order of the House, the gen- find them to be, in my opinion, the gional security arrangements. tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- greatest military ever assembled, with SMART calls for a renewed commit- nized for 5 minutes. their morale extremely high. ment to the cooperative threat reduc- Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, Saturday we Over Labor Day weekend, I had the tion program and calls on the United celebrated Veterans Day. Veterans Day honor to go and see some of our troops States to set an example for the world is a holiday, but it is more of a memo- in military hospitals overseas and to by living up to our own commitments rial. It is a day we honor those who see and visit with them, and before I to draw down our nuclear arsenal. served. It started because of the end of went, I asked my staff in Texas to see Because, Mr. Speaker, what moral the war to end all wars, World War I, if we could arrange to have some of the authority do we have to pressure Iran and on the 11th hour of the 11th day of local school kids write and make some or North Korea about their nuclear am- the 11th month of 1918, the First World homemade cards. In 2 days’ notice, bitions when our government consist- War stopped, and because of that, since they were able to produce about 5,000 ently undermines the nuclear and ig- then we honor all veterans who have handmade cards that I took to our nores our multilateral obligations in served. troops overseas, who were very grate- this very area? Memorial Day is the day we honor ful. Being smart about national security those who served and died. Veterans The point being, I think now in this means dramatically rearranging our Day is the day we honor those who time in our history our country is budget priorities, which in turn means served and lived. grateful to the American warrior for fewer obsolete Cold War weapons sys- In this House of Representatives putting their life on the line for the tems and more investment in strate- today, in the 109th Congress, about 25 rest of us. So we can do no better than gies that actually address the security percent of Congress has served in the to honor those who have served, the challenges of a new era. military. In 1950, in the fifties, about 65 American warrior. And though it was Any smart approach to national se- percent were veterans; 111 Members of said in the Vietnam era that some gave curity must include an ambitious Congress served during the Vietnam all and all gave some, that is true of international development program for era, 78 of whom served in the Vietnam the American veteran. So we thank impoverished nations, debt relief, de- era, and 20 of those saw combat. We them on this day and every day, those mocracy building, schooling for women have our own SAM JOHNSON, who was a that served and lived and those that and girls, human rights education, en- Navy pilot during Vietnam, was shot served and did die for this country. vironmental programs, infrastructure down and spent 7 years in the Hanoi And that’s just the way it is. development and more. Hilton prisoner-of-war camp. f Think about this, Mr. Speaker. With We have in this House of Representa- the money spent on the invasion and tives at least eight Members who have SMART SECURITY occupation of Iraq, we could have fully sons or daughters serving in Iraq or Af- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask funded global antihunger efforts for 14 ghanistan. We have Senator INOUYE of unanimous consent to speak out of years or provided basic immunization Hawaii who was a Medal of Honor win- order. to children around the world for 113 ner. All of these people served and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without years or fully funded worldwide AIDS served with honor. objection, the gentlewoman from Cali- programs for 34 years. We could have War for independence costs the lives fornia is recognized for 5 minutes. spent hundreds of billions of dollars to of Americans. Freedom has always There was no objection. save lives, instead of destroying them. cost, and it always will, and I think it Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, last For the sake of the next generation, is worth noting the time frame of the week the American people voted for a the only future that we have got, be- wars that this country has fought in new direction in the Nation’s Iraq pol- fore we have destroyed civilization and those who died. icy. If anything, with the mandate this itself, we should strive for nothing less In the War of Independence, 5,000 Democratic majority received, we can than the end of all wars. Americans died. In the Mexican-Amer- be more unapologetic than ever about Because of the insanity of war and its ican War, there were 13,000 Americans. demanding an end to the Iraq occupa- disproportionate impact on children, I

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Nor will I pick sides in violent global for primary care physicians in his com- While there are debates and specula- conflicts, except to condemn all acts of munity, he decided to leave his lucra- tions on a number of other things that war and terror regardless of ideology, tive practice and put together the the voters said to us, while there is a regardless of national interests or reli- Wellstar team. There, he helped build great deal of debate about redeploy- gion that motivates them. I refuse to the Wellstar Physicians Group, which ment, about a pull-out of troops in decide who is less wrong. currently is comprised of 250 physi- Iraq, while there are still people who If I could be persuaded that taking up cians who are responsible for nearly a want to accuse us of cutting and run- arms actually builds enduring sta- million annual patient visits in North- ning; all those things will be happening bility, I would reconsider my position, west Georgia. for a while, but it is a simple matter but this notion that war begets peace Mr. Speaker, Dr. Lipson will also be that we have not raised the minimum is as illogical as it sounds. Our preemp- remembered as a prolific philan- wage in 9 years. It is a very simple tive strike on Iraq has, in fact, been a thropist. He was known for his gen- matter. The Members of Congress have catalyst for increased violence and erous spirit, always willing to support enjoyed increases which amount to higher rates of terrorism. Our contin- charities that needed his help. And due more than $30,000 over that same pe- ued occupation is emboldening the in- to the financial success of the system riod. surgents rather than defeating them. he led, he was able to give back com- We have heard again and again what Instead of liberating a nation, the Bush passionately to the community. the consequences are about not raising doctrine has ripped it apart, ripped it Dr. Lipson was also an esteemed the minimum wage. We know that a apart at the seams, and instead of pro- amateur photographer, with his art family on minimum wage is earning tecting America, it has dealt a blow to being most recently displayed at Ken- $10,200 a year. If they work every day, our very security. nesaw State University in Cobb Coun- 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, they ‘‘War,’’ said Martin Luther King, ty. And admirers of his work describe come out with a little more than Junior, ‘‘is a poor chisel to carve out the photographs as, and I quote, ‘‘awe $10,000 a year on the minimum wage. tomorrow.’’ Tomorrow belongs to our inspiring,’’ and him as a remarkable They say there are not many people children. So for their sake, Mr. Speak- talent. still on the minimum wage, but the er, let us protect America by relying Mr. Speaker, I cannot say enough statistics show differently. The statis- not on our basest impulses, but on the about this fine man, a man who did tics show that families also depend on most honorable and humane of Amer- more in his too-short 60 years than young people, who also go into the ican values, and let us bring our troops many can aspire to in a much longer work force and are earning a minimum home now from Iraq. lifetime. Dr. Lipson is survived by his wage. They need to earn more also. f gracious wife, Livvy; his daughter, Dr. We made a lot out of boasting about Rachel Lipson, who is a practicing the fact that America has now reached HONORING DR. ROBERT LIPSON neonatologist in Boston; and his son, the point of our population being 300 Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Aaron, who specializes in health care million. We have pointed out that we unanimous consent to speak out of law. His family meant so much to him, are the third largest nation in the turn for 5 minutes. and I want to offer my sincere condo- world, and that is something to be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without lences to them during this time of proud of. I think it is. But let us take objection, the gentleman from Georgia their profound loss of a loving husband, a look at that 300 million in terms of is recognized for 5 minutes. a devoted father and devoted grand- people who are able to be productive, There was no objection. father. people able to contribute something to Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, today I society, people able to take care of f rise to honor a great man who led a themselves. That is the way I define purpose-driven life that touched many b 1215 the middle class. in my State of Georgia and around the The middle class consists of people country. Unfortunately, he lost his life ELECTION DAY PRIORITIES who can take care of themselves be- Friday afternoon in Marietta, Georgia, Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I ask cause they have the capacity to earn riding home from work at Kennestone unanimous consent to take Mrs. income to take care of themselves, and Hospital on his motorcycle, just a mile MCCARTHY’s time. they also have the capacity to make and a half from his home. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without some contributions to the larger soci- Dr. Robert Lipson, the chief execu- objection, the gentleman from New ety. We need a middle class. We need tive officer and president of Wellstar York is recognized for 5 minutes. more middle class folks. Health System, was a man of honor There was no objection. It is said that the whole nation of and genuine character. For 5 years, he Mr. OWENS. On election day, Mr. Japan is middle class. They do not has boldly led Wellstar, a renowned Speaker, there was one message that have a poverty class. I do not know health system of five hospitals in was sent that seems to be ignored, one whether it is true or not, but there is a northwest Georgia. Under his leader- very positive message. Six States had whole lot to it in terms of income lev- ship, the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital on their agenda referendums on the els in Japan. All other nations still recently gained an open heart surgery minimum wage. They wanted to raise have problems with different stratifica- program and an expanded 84-bed pa- the minimum wage at the State level. tions in society. In the case of Amer- tient care tower. Moreover, he has In all six States those provisions ica, 300 million we are, but stop and worked to attract world-class physi- passed. The voters have sent us a mes- think about the fact that, in China, cians to the entire five-hospital sys- sage. I think they spoke in those six with 1.2 billion people, in 2 or 3 years, tem. States for the sentiment right across they expect one-fourth of the Chinese Before moving to , Dr. Lipson the entire Nation. to enter the middle class. They have a obtained his medical degree from People are a little upset about our re- rapidly growing middle class. That Tulane University, and then he served fusal to govern here, our refusal to means, in 2 or 3 years, China will have his country for 2 years in the United raise the Federal minimum wage above a middle class which is 300 million, as States Army. When he moved to Cobb the present level of $5.25 an hour. They large as the entire population of the

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Three hundred health insurance, and lower health care SEPH WEBB, JR., DEPUTY SUR- million people is the number of people costs through the free market. They GEON GENERAL, UNITED STATES of African descent across the world want affordable, quality education for ARMY who speak English. So 300 million peo- their children from pre-K to college ple, let us look at it in the perspective that is under local control, and strong The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a of, if we are going to maintain our homeland security to prevent terrorist previous order of the House, the gen- leadership in the world in a competi- attacks on our home soil. tleman from Indiana (Mr. BUYER) is tive global environment, then we will One of my district’s primary ways in recognized for 5 minutes. need all 300 million of our Americans which to prevent a terrorist attack is Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I come to to become productive citizens. That to be a hard target. The Houston area the floor with a heavy heart to honor a means they ought to be brought into has all major assets that are attractive great man, particularly because this the middle class. to terrorists to attack, as identified by comes on the eve of his retirement The minimum wage is just a small the FBI, including petrochemical fa- from the United States Army. I have step forward. You have to also improve cilities that produce 50 percent of the had the privilege of working with this education. You have to also take away petrochemicals in our Nation and 25 distinguished gentleman in the service the burden of having to pay for health percent of our country’s gasoline. The of our country for the last 14 years. His care. All those things have to happen. Port of Houston is close to our area name is Major General Joe Webb, Jr. But the simplest thing we can do, the and in the city. It is close to our dis- He has distinguished himself by his ex- thing we should do when we come back trict and in the city, and it is the larg- ceptional service to the United States in December, is send a message to the est foreign tonnage port in the Nation. of America while in positions of in- American people that we are going to We have NASA’s Johnson Space Cen- creasing responsibility within the raise the minimum wage. We are going ter there, which is the home of manned Army Medical Department, a career to move in that one small way toward space flight. We rely on the 147th Texas that was launched in June of 1961 when the creation and the sustenance of a Air National Guard with its squadrons he was commissioned as a Second Lieu- middle class, people who will be able to of F–16s at Ellington Field to maintain tenant. send their children to college and peo- our air defense and make us a hard tar- From January 1 of 1996 through 31 ple who will be able to make a con- get. Passing a military appropriations December of 2006, he served in succes- tribution to the global competition bill today helps us secure our defense, sive positions of increasing responsi- that we are going to find ourselves in. but the fate of the 147th Texas Air Na- bility as the Senior Dental Corps Staff Unfortunately, recent reports by the tional Guard remains uncertain but of Officer, with the Office of the Surgeon Associated Press show that certain mi- critical importance to the people in my General; Commander of the United norities are lagging behind. Latinos district. States Army Dental Command; the As- and blacks are lagging behind whites, Terrorists must not be given an op- sistant Surgeon General for Force and Asians are also lagging behind portunity to bring our great country Sustainment; Commanding General of whites in terms of the income gap. The down, and we must maintain our vigi- Tripler Army Medical Center and DOD income gap is growing instead of lance. In the BRAC process, some com- Lead Agent for TRICARE in the Pacific shrinking. So we have work to do, and munities were awarded more military region; and culminating his illustrious step one is let’s pass the minimum infrastructure while others were re- career in the position of United States wage as fast as possible. Let’s move it duced. Some have turned down those Army Deputy Surgeon General. up to $7.25 an hour. That is the least we military assets. Florida recently was Major General Webb was an officer can do before the end of the session. unwilling to accept naval facilities and leader who approached each of his assignments with great tenacity. In a f from Virginia Beach, Virginia. But we in Houston, we hope that our F–16s will career spanning more than 35 years, CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 22 RE- be replaced by newer, more techno- this soldier, clinician and commander MAINS FAITHFUL TO CONSERV- logically advanced jets, and that our displayed throughout his distinguished ATIVE PRINCIPLES squadron will not be relocated. We are military service the highest levels of Ms. SEKULA GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, I eager to maintain the Texas Air Na- leadership, professional competence, ask unanimous consent to take my tional Guard and look for support on integrity and moral courage. Special Order at this time. this issue. Much is spoken and written about The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without In other words, Mr. Speaker, the peo- Major General Joe Webb. The con- objection, the gentlewoman from Texas ple in my district want our country to sensus and the prose consistently agree is recognized for 5 minutes. be faithful to the principles that you that this man is the genuine article. There was no objection. and the leadership of the Republican Because of my extensive contact with Ms. SEKULA GIBBS. Mr. Speaker, party have promoted through your general officers, I know what at- Congressional District 22 in Texas re- years as the Speaker of the House of tributes are necessary for success at mains faithful to conservative prin- this auspicious body. the strategic level. You see, I work ciples. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank you for with generals that do generals’ work, I I am Dr. SHELLEY SEKULA GIBBS, and your guidance, your patience and your also have worked with generals that do I am the newly elected Member of Con- rock-solid commitment to conservative colonels’ work. The most refreshing en- gress from Congressional District 22. values on behalf of our great country. counters that I have experienced are The people in my district are hard- And I want to thank you and my col- with colonels that do generals’ work. working individuals who believe in leagues for an appointment to the This was the epitome of Joe Webb. conservative principles, such as the Transportation and Infrastructure In 1996, the Dental Corps was con- sanctity of life; traditional marriage Committee and to the Workforce and fronted with significant recruiting and between one man and one woman; the Education Committee. I commit to retention compromises that would right to bear arms; smaller, more effi- working very hard and rolling up my have had a detrimental impact on the cient government; making tax cuts sleeves for our great district and our dental health of soldiers, sailors and permanent; winning the war on terror; great country. airmen if it was not remedied.

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His ex- at the time, I went to my brother to command in the Department of De- traordinary achievements are charac- say, John, what is the problem? We are fense. The United States Army Dental terized by profound dedication, com- not able to retain these dentists. There Command, called DENTCOM, is com- passion, intellect and professionalism. are so many open slots. We are having prised of more than 3,800 personnel and Major General Webb’s distinguished an exodus. At the time President Clin- 172 clinics worldwide, and had an oper- performance of duty is in keeping with ton was doing a drawdown. I know a lot ating budget of over $200 million. the most proud and cherished tradi- of the warriors are leaving the service, A strategic visionary, Major General tions of military service and reflects but we have to stop the leak. Webb impacted the implementation of great credit upon himself, the United My brother explained the situation the dental care reengineering initia- States Army Medical Command, the to me and the order of the con- tive, which revolutionized the provi- United States Army and the United sequences. He proposed a strategy for sions of the dental care to soldiers to States of America. success, but more importantly, my improve the quality of practice for den- I have first- and secondhand knowl- brother identified the major players, tal care officers. edge of Joe Webb that few have. That is even mapped out a strategy of success This gifted leader then was assigned why I have come to the floor. This is a on the back of a napkin and said, I as the Assistant Surgeon General for man that has internal anchors. He has must put you with Joe Webb. Joe Webb Force Development and Sustainment. a backbone of steel. When it comes to was a Colonel at the time, and was a He moved from a colonel at DENTCOM his passion and his commitment, no key element of ensuring a successful to this new job as a brigadier general. one can match him. He requests the no- remedy to this looming problem. In this capacity, he was responsible for blest of things from the noble, and he The following day Congressman NOR- the Army Medical Department’s con- achieves great results. This is a great WOOD, Joe Webb, my brother, John, and tracting logistics facilities and infor- man who served our country for over 39 I initiated a dialogue that focused on a mation management across the Med- years and I thank him for his service. strategy for implementation. The im- ical Corps. This is my friend, Joe Webb. pact of the continuation pay package This proven and tested leader was f reached all three services and pre- then selected for promotion to major served the human capital necessary to general and assigned to command the STATUS REPORT ON CURRENT deliver world-class dentistry. This is a Pacific Region Medical Command and SPENDING LEVELS OF ON-BUDG- living legacy that continues to have Tripler Army Medical Center. In this ET SPENDING AND REVENUES far-reaching implications. Many call it capacity, he was responsible for pro- FOR FY 2007 AND THE 5-YEAR PE- propay, but those who receive that viding primary, specialty and tertiary RIOD FY 2007 THROUGH FY 2011 check know exactly what it means. care to over 500,000 in the Pacific Com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a I called upon the combined and ex- mand, and over 100,000 VA bene- previous order of the House, the gen- tensive expertise of Joe Webb and my ficiaries. He led and managed the day- tleman from Iowa (Mr. NUSSLE) is rec- brother, John Buyer, as critical re- to-day operations for a 229-bed medical ognized for 5 minutes. sources to make the legislation a re- center which is the primary referral Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, I am transmitting ality from its introduction, through medical center in the Pacific. A stra- a status report on the current levels of on- conference, and into law. Without their tegic leader, he played a lead role in budget spending and revenues for fiscal year dedicated focus on this issue, it is like- the Army’s theater security coopera- 2007 and for the 5-year period of fiscal years ly that the continuation pay bill would tion program, working closely to estab- 2007 through 2011. This report is necessary never have met with the success it had. lish professional medical relationships to facilitate the application of sections 302 and The Air Force, the Navy and Marine with other countries. He also reached 311 of the Congressional Budget Act and sec- Corps programs rested their future out to the underserved Pacific Island- tions 401 and 501 of H. Con. Res. 376, which upon the shoulders of then Colonel Joe ers and used all means available to in- is currently in effect as a concurrent resolution Webb. But this was common through crease access to care for those in need. on the budget in the House under H. Res. this man’s career. In July of 2004, he was selected to 818. This status report is current through No- Having been excited by this success, serve as the Army Deputy Surgeon vember 8, 2006. the team of Joe Webb and John Buyer General and Chief of Staff of the The term ‘‘current level’’ refers to the then elevated the health expectations United States Army Medical Com- amounts of spending and revenues estimated throughout the dental enterprise. They mand. He masterfully guided the ac- for each fiscal year based on laws enacted or devised the concept of dental wellness tivities of an organization which exe- awaiting the President’s signature. to replace the only adequate dental cutes an $8 billion annual operating The first table in the report compares the health standard of dental readiness budget, encompassing over $6 billion in current levels of total budget authority, outlays, with an optimal dental health standard facilities assets through 12 major sub- and revenues with the aggregate levels set by of wellness. Dental wellness is now the ordinate commands, comprised of more H. Con. Res. 376. This comparison is needed standard in all three services. Legisla- than 48,000 military and civilian per- to enforce section 311(a) of the Budget Act, tion to assist the services in achieving sonnel, eight medical centers, 47 hos- which creates a point of order against meas- higher levels of dental wellness will pitals, 73 separate clinics, 172 dental ures that would breach the budget resolution’s continue to have a profound and last- clinics, 14 biomedical research facili- aggregate levels. The table does not show ing impact upon future forces. ties worldwide. While serving as the budget authority and outlays for years after fis- The team of Joe and John then broke Deputy Surgeon General, Major Gen- cal year 2007 because appropriations for down parochial barriers to successfully eral Webb also placed a renewed em- those years have not yet been considered. make the UHQ MEDIVAC training pro- phasis on issues related to the physical The second table compares the current lev- gram at Fort Rucker a reality in time and mental well-being of the United els of budget authority and outlays for discre- to have a successful impact on the Sec- States Army Reserve and Army Na- tionary action by each authorizing committee ond Gulf War. So now when a dust-off tional Guard Members. Under his man- with the ‘‘section 302(a)’’ allocations made helicopter comes in, and these litters agement and direction, training oppor- under H. Con. Res. 376 for fiscal year 2007 need to be reconfigured, even at night tunities for the Reserve AMEDD com- and fiscal years 2007 through 2011. ‘‘Discre- or under trying circumstances, they ponents were synchronized and im- tionary action’’ refers to legislation enacted

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2007 2007–2011 Total House committee BA Outlays BA Outlays

Agriculture: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Armed Services: Allocation ...... 45 45 45 45 Current Level ...... ¥35 150 34 213 Difference ...... ¥80 105 ¥11 168 Education and the Workforce: Allocation ...... 0 1 0 30 Current Level ...... 16 119 178 ¥1,733 Difference ...... 16 118 178 ¥1,763 Energy and Commerce: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Financial Services: Allocation ...... 0 0 2 2 Current Level ...... 0 0 ¥5 ¥5 Difference ...... 0 0 ¥7 ¥7 Government Reform: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 House Administration: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Homeland Security: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 106 7 0 0 Difference ...... 106 7 0 0 International Relations: Allocation ...... 1 1 5 5 Current Level ...... 0 ¥5 0 ¥12 Difference ...... ¥1 ¥6 ¥5 ¥17

DIRECT SPENDING LEGISLATION COMPARISON OF CURRENT LEVEL WITH AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE 302(A) ALLOCATIONS FOR DISCRETIONARY ACTION REFLECTING ACTION COMPLETED AS OF NOVEMBER 8, 2006 [Fiscal years, in millions of dollars]

2007 2007–2011 Total House committee BA Outlays BA Outlays

Judiciary: Allocation ...... 19 16 116 113 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... ¥19 ¥16 ¥116 ¥113 Resources: Allocation ...... 0 0 6 6 Current Level ...... 15 15 27 27 Difference ...... 15 15 21 21

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2007 2007–2011 Total House committee BA Outlays BA Outlays

Science: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Small Business: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 Transportation and Infrastructure: Allocation ...... 13 13 22 22 Current Level ...... 0 ¥3 ¥4 ¥19 Difference ...... ¥13 ¥16 ¥26 ¥41 Veterans’ Affairs: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... ¥3 ¥3 0 0 Difference ...... ¥3 ¥3 0 0 Ways and Means: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 1 ¥8 1 2 Difference ...... 1 ¥8 1 2

DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 COMPARISON OF CURRENT LEVEL WITH APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 302(a) ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 302(b) SUBALLOCATIONS [In millions of dollars]

302(b) Suballocations as Current level reflecting Current level minus of June 6, 2006 (H. action completed as of suballocations Appropriations subcommittee Rpt. 109¥488) November 8, 2006 BA OT BA OT BA OT

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA ...... 17,812 19,497 17,771 19,402 ¥41 ¥95 Defense ...... 377,357 393,165 377,357 394,244 0 1,079 Energy & Water Development ...... 30,017 31,411 28,924 30,749 ¥1,093 ¥662 Foreign Operations ...... 21,300 23,441 19,609 23,144 ¥1,691 ¥297 Homeland Security ...... 32,080 38,711 31,905 38,714 ¥175 3 Interior-Environment ...... 25,889 26,902 25,437 26,536 ¥452 ¥366 Labor, HHS & Education ...... 141,930 145,631 150,375 147,565 8,445 1,934 Legislative Branch ...... 4,030 4,013 3,749 3,791 ¥281 ¥222 Military Quality of Life-Veterans Affairs ...... 94,705 88,728 86,302 84,498 ¥8,403 ¥4,230 Science-State-Justice-Commerce ...... 59,839 62,143 57,422 60,351 ¥2,417 ¥1,792 Transportation-Treasury-HUD-Judiciary-DC ...... 67,819 130,069 66,959 128,628 ¥860 ¥1,441 Unassigned ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total (Section 302(a) Allocation) ...... 872,778 963,711 865,810 957,622 ¥6,968 ¥6,089

STATEMENT OF FY2008 ADVANCE APPROPRIA- Current Level 0 report excludes certain amounts that affect TIONS UNDER SECTION 401 OF H. CON. RES. 2007 spending (see footnote 2 of the report). 376 REFLECTING ACTION COMPLETED AS OF Current Level over (+) / under (¥) Since my last letter, dated September 7, NOVEMBER 8, 2006 Appropriate Level ...... ¥6,450 the Congress has cleared and the President [IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS] has signed the following acts that affect U.S. CONGRESS, BUDGET AUTHORITY budget authority, outlays, or revenues for CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Appropriate Level ...... 23,565 Washington, DC, November 15, 2006. fiscal year 2007: Current Level: Hon. JIM NUSSLE, the United States-Oman Free Trade Agree- Elk Hills ...... 0 Chairman, Committee on the Budget, ment Implementation Act (Public Law 109– Corporation for Public Broad- House of Representatives, Washington, DC 283); casting ...... 0 Employment and Training DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed report the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Claims Settle- Administration ...... 0 shows the effects of Congressional action on ment Act of 2005 (public Law 109–286); Education for the Disadvan- the fiscal year 2007 budget and is current through November 8, 2006. This report is sub- the Child and Family Services Improve- taged ...... 0 ment Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–288); School Improvement ...... 0 mitted under section 308(b) and in aid of sec- Children and Family Services tion 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, as the Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (Head Start) ...... 0 amended. (which includes the Continuing Appropria- Special Education ...... 0 The estimates of budget authority, out- tions Resolution, 2007) (Public Law 109–289); Vocational and Adult Edu- lays, and revenues are consistent with the the Homeland Security Appropriations cation ...... 0 technical and economic assumptions of H. Act, 2007 (Public Law 109–295); Transportation (highways, Con. Res. 376, the Concurrent Resolution on transit, Farley Building) .... 0 the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007, as approved the National Law Enforcement Officers Payment to Postal Service .... 0 by the House of Representatives. Although Memorial Maintenance Fund Act of 2005 Section 8 Renewals ...... 0 the House and the Senate have not reached (Public Law 109–314); agreement on a concurrent budget resolution the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 Total ...... 0 for 2007, pursuant to House Resolution 818, H. (Public Law 109–338); Con. Res. 376 has the force and effect in the Current Level over (+) / under (¥) House for all purposes of the Congressional the Security and Accountability for Every Appropriate Level ...... ¥23,565 Budget Act of 1974 as though adopted by the Port Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–347); and the Congress. John Warner National Defense Authorization STATEMENT OF NONDEFENSE RESERVE FUND Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109–364). FOR EMERGENCIES UNDER SECTION 501 OF H. Pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95, In addition, the Congress has cleared for CON. RES. 376 DISCRETIONARY BUDGET AU- the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for the President’s signature the Fort McDowell THORITY FOR FY2007 REFLECTING ACTION Fiscal Year 2006, and section 402 of H. Con. Indian Community Water Rights Settlement COMPLETED AS OF NOVEMBER 8, 2006 Res. 376, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007, provisions des- Revision Act of 2006 (S. 2464). [IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS] ignated as emergency requirements are ex- Sincerely, BUDGET AUTHORITY empt from enforcement of the budget resolu- DONALD B. MARRON, Appropriate Level ...... 6,450 tion. As a result, the enclosed current level Acting Director.

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Budget authority Outlays Revenues

Enacted in previous sessions: 1 Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 1,819,599 Permanents and other spending legislation ...... 1,400,673 1,333,068 n.a. Appropriation legislation ...... 0 409,185 n.a. Offsetting receipts ...... ¥549,710 ¥549,710 n.a. Total, enacted in previous sessions ...... 850,963 1,192,543 1,819,599

Enacted this session: Authorizing Legislation: An act to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006 (P.L. 109– 204) ...... ¥1,000 ¥520 0 Native American Technical Corrections Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–221) ...... 11 11 11 Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L 109–222) ...... 0 0 ¥32,674 Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act (P.L. 109–227) ...... 0 0 ¥4 Veterans’ Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–233) ...... ¥3 ¥3 0 Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–235) ...... 0 0 1 Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–236) ...... 1 0 5 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–241) ...... 0 ¥3 0 Returned Americans Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–250) ...... 0 1 0 An act approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom Democracy Act of 2003 (P.L. 109–251) ...... 0 0 ¥1 An act to provide funding authority to facilitate the evacuation of persons from Lebanon (P.L. 109–268) ...... 0 ¥5 0 Pension Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–280) ...... 15 119 363 United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 109–283) ...... 1 1 ¥15 Pueblo de San Ildefonso Claims Settlement Act of 2005 (PL. 109–286) ...... 7 7 0 Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–288) ...... 0 ¥10 0 National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Maintenance Fund Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–314) ...... 1 1 0 National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–338) ...... 3 3 0 Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–347) ...... 106 7 0 John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (P.L. 109–364) ...... ¥35 150 0 Appropriations Acts Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (P.L. 109–234) 2 ...... 0 ¥14 168 Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (P. L. 109–289) 2 ...... 377,571 252,047 0 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 109–295) 2 ...... 32,968 20,406 0 Total, enacted this session ...... 406,646 272,198 ¥32,146

Passed, pending signature: Fort McDowell Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Revision Act of 2006 (S. 2464) ...... 4 4 0 Continuing Resolution Authority: Continuing Resolution, 2007 ...... 435,429 262,044 0 Entitlements and mandatories: Budget resolution estimates of appropriated entitlements and other mandatory programs not yet enacted ...... 571,102 548,271 n.a. Total Current Level 2, 3 2,267,144 2,275,060 1,787,453 Total Budget Resolution 2,283,029 2,325,998 1,780,666 Current Level Over Budget Resolution n.a. n.a. 6,787 Current Level Under Budget Resolution 15,885 50,938 n.a. Memorandum: Revenues, 2007–2011: House Current Level ...... n.a. n.a. 10,182,016 House Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 10,039,909 Current Level Over Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 142,107 Current Level Under Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a.

1 The effects of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–171) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming Amendments Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–173) are included in this section of the table, consistent with the budget reso- lution assumptions. In addition, the scoring for the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 includes savings from corrections to two provisions (in sections 8006 and 10002) not yet enacted, consistent with the budget resolution assumptions. 2 Pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2006, and section 402 of H. Con. Res. 376, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2007, as approved by the House of Representatives, provisions designated as emergency requirements are exempt from enforcement of the budget resolution. The amounts so designated are as follows: 3 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget. Source: Congressional Budget Office. Notes: n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = Public Law.

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (P.L. 109–234) ...... 48 39,863 0 Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 109–289) ...... 70,000 40,473 0 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 109–295) ...... 1,829 943 0

Total, enacted emergency requirements ...... 71,877 81,279 0 Note: These amounts are generally excluded from the current level. However, section 402 of the 2007 budget resolution specifies that upon enactment of funding for the global war on terrorism, amounts included in the budget res- olution for such purpose shall be considered current law whenh preparing the current level. Therefore, the current level includes $50,000 million in budget authority and $33,500 million in outlays assumed in the budget resolution. PROSECUTION OF TWO U.S. BOR- to 11 and 12 years in Federal prison re- agents, this administration has ignored DER PATROL AGENTS: CALLING spectively. the concerns of countless citizens who FOR PRESIDENTIAL ACTION Agent Ramos served the Border Pa- have decried the unjust prosecution of trol for 9 years and was a former nomi- these two heroes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a nee for Border Patrol Agent of the Press Secretary Tony Snow conveyed previous order of the House, the gen- Year. Agent Compean had 5 years of ex- the administration’s collective dis- tleman from North Carolina (Mr. perience as a border agent. By attempt- missal of these concerns when he la- JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. ing to apprehend a Mexican drug smug- beled the question of a Presidential Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. gler, these agents were simply doing pardon for these agents as ‘‘nonsen- Speaker, I am on the floor today to their job to protect the American peo- sical.’’ bring to the attention of the House a ple. With an approval rating hovering situation involving two U.S. border Mr. Speaker, today I have written near 30 percent, it is obvious and evi- agents. These agents were found guilty the President of the United States to dent that the citizens of our Nation in a Federal court for wounding a drug express my outrage over his indiffer- have been disappointed with this ad- smuggler who brought 743 pounds of ence toward the plight of these two ministration. marijuana across our southern border agents. Despite my repeated requests Mr. Speaker, I am calling on the into Texas. These agents never should for an investigation of this case, and a President to listen to the concerns of have been prosecuted for their actions request by a dozen Members of Con- the American people and to make it a last year, yet they have been sentenced gress for the President to pardon these top priority to pardon these two

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I strongly encourage you to listen to RECENT VISIT TO ISRAEL ical care in El Paso, Texas, was per- the concerns of the American people and use The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under mitted to return to Mexico and is now the power of your office to pardon these two the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- suing the Border Patrol for $5 million agents. Sincerely, uary 4, 2005, the gentleman from Ne- for violating his civil rights. braska (Mr. OSBORNE) is recognized for Mr. Speaker, he is not an American WALTER B. JONES, Member of Congress. 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- citizen. He is a criminal. And yet, Mr. jority leader. Speaker, it is our two brave border CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks agents who have been sentenced to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ago I visited Israel, spent about 12 days serve time behind bars. Washington, DC, October 31, 2006. there, and traveled the whole country. In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like Press Secretary TONY SNOW, We started in the northern part, up to share the last paragraph of my let- The White House, around Caesaria Phillipi, went down to Washington, DC. ter to the President. I have mailed this Elat on the Red Sea, went to Jeru- letter today to the White House, and DEAR MR. SNOW: I am extremely dis- appointed by your responses last week to salem, went to Tel Aviv, talked to the this is the last paragraph of the letter: questions regarding the possibility of a presi- people, and had a very good feel for ‘‘Mr. President, you have an oppor- dential pardon for United States Border Pa- what actually is going on there. tunity to reverse a great injustice com- trol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso So often on CODELs we are in a mitted against two agents who have Compean. On October 19th, the agents were country for 24 hours, 36 hours, and we given years of their lives in service to convicted and sentenced to 11 and 12 years in move on. And this was a little dif- federal prison respectively for firing shots at this Nation and who have been un- ferent. And so at the present time, ob- justly punished for doing their job to a Mexican drug smuggler who brought 743 pounds of marijuana across the U.S. border viously, people know that Israel is in a protect our homeland. last year. The two agents were prosecuted by very difficult spot. Recently they had a ‘‘On January 17 of 2007, both Agents the U.S. Attorney’s office and the smuggler war involving Hezbollah on their Ramos and Compean must surrender was granted full immunity to testify against northern border. And the Hezbollah themselves to Federal authorities un- the agents. was located in Lebanon, southern part less action is taken to overturn their At press briefings, you labeled a question of it, and fired hundreds, if not thou- sentences. I strongly encourage you to concerning a presidential pardon for the two agents ‘‘nonsensical,’’ and later announced sands, of Katyusha missiles into Israel, listen to the concerns of the American particularly the northern part of people and use the power of your office the White House’s intention to ‘‘wait and see’’ what a November 13th congressional Israel. And yet, as we visited that part to pardon these two agents.’’ hearing on their case produces. of the country, it was almost un- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Unfortunately, your comments reinforced touched, it seemed. They had repaired, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the perception that the Administration is in- they had restored, and life was going different toward the agents’ case. Despite my Washington, DC, November 15, 2006. on as usual only a couple, 3 weeks after Hon. GEORGE W. BUSH, repeated requests for an investigation of this President of the United States, case and, most recently, a request by a dozen the conflict had ended. Washington, DC. members of Congress for the President to As many people know, Hamas is very DEAR PRESIDENT BUSH: I am writing to ex- pardon the agents, the Administration has powerful in Gaza and in the West Bank press my deep disappointment with your Ad- collectively dismissed the concerns of elect- and has tremendous influence in the ministration’s demonstrated indifference to- ed members of Congress and countless citi- Palestinian areas. At the present time, ward the case of United States Border Patrol zens throughout the country. Your com- there are rockets being fired by the Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso ments, unfortunately, came across as a con- Hamas people down in Gaza, into tinuation of that collective dismissal. Compean. On October 19th, the agents were Israel. convicted and sentenced to 11 and 12 years in While our Border Patrol is tasked with the federal prison respectively for firing shots at difficult and dangerous mission of securing So as we watch this and as we watch a Mexican drug smuggler who brought 743 America against illegal immigrants, drugs, the continual conflict with the Pal- pounds of marijuana across the U.S. border counterfeit goods, and even terrorists—it is estinians and the desire for the Pal- last year. The two agents were prosecuted by troubling that the Administration has per- estinians to have a unified state, uni- the U.S. Attorney’s office and the smuggler sistently ignored opportunities to pursue fying the West Bank, on the west bank was granted full immunity to testify against justice for two agents who have been sen- of the Jordan and in the Gaza Strip the agents. tenced to prison for doing their job to pro- tect our homeland. It is unconscionable that down in the southwestern part of the In a letter to Press Secretary Tony Snow, country, you can see that Israel is I conveyed my extreme disappointment with the Administration would not want justice his responses to questions regarding the to prevail for two heroes who have dutifully under tremendous pressure. agents’ case. At press briefings, Mr. Snow la- served this nation on the front lines in the Yet, the thing that was rather im- beled a question concerning a presidential fight against terrorist infiltration and nar- pressive was the staying power, the re- pardon for agents Ramos and Compean ‘‘non- cotics trafficking on our southern border. solve, the willingness of the Israelis to sensical,’’ and later announced the White I strongly encourage you to do everything try to see this through. I guess the les- in your power to convince the Administra- House’s intention to ‘‘wait and see’’ what a sons that I took away from this, and congressional hearing on their case produces. tion to investigate the Justice Department’s overzealous and unjust prosecution of this the concerns, were that, obviously, it is Despite my repeated requests for an inves- important that the United States have tigation of this case and a request by a dozen case, and to pardon these two agents. members of Congress for you to pardon the Sincerely, that same staying power, that same agents, your Administration has collectively WALTER B. JONES, will to pull together, that same will- dismissed these requests and the petitions of Member of Congress. ingness to survive in the face of adver- countless citizens throughout the country Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would hope sity. who have decried the unjust prosecution of that the American people would join Because even though we are pro- these two heroes. With an approval rating behind a number of us in this Congress, tected by two great oceans, the world hovering near thirty percent, it is obvious both Republican and Democrat, and has shrunk. Today we are not as secure and evident that the citizens of our nation contact the White House and say to the as we once were. We face a true global have been disappointed with your Adminis- tration—and I believe your inaction on this President, for goodness sakes, pardon conflict over the horizon. Many of the issue is a key reason why. these two border agents who have done things that we observed in Israel, I Mr. President, you have an opportunity to nothing more than try to protect this think, apply to us, even though some- reverse a great injustice committed against country. times we are not aware of it.

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At the root of Then the third thing, which many of Our focus is on Iraq here in the that, I think, was some of the dialogue the pundits have not referred to very United States, sometimes on Afghani- that they saw occur in the last several often, has simply been the issue of par- stan. But at the heart of much of the months. tisan bickering, which I think would conflict and much of the turmoil in the It seems to me, as I talked to my serve us very well to get over to some Middle East is the conflict that in- constituents, and people around the degree, and it will be interesting to see volves terrorist organizations and country, that the public is counting on how that develops as time goes on. Israel. I am not here to be partisan and us to lead, to unite, to serve the best The most hopeful time that I had take Israel’s side versus another na- interests of the country, rather than to during my 6 years in Congress was also tion’s side. I am simply pointing these point fingers and to seek to destroy the maybe the worst time, and that was issues out that I think are very impor- opposition. I think that from this elec- the 3 or 4 months right after 9/11, and tant. tion some lessons can be drawn. Which almost everyone here can remember The things that I mentioned that way this Congress goes, I am not cer- those times. We can remember the hor- particularly impressed me about the tain, but I at least have some wishes, I ror that we felt as we saw the Pentagon Israelis were, number one, a willing- have some desires, which I will try to destroyed, the Twin Towers go down, ness to persevere in the face of great convey. the plane crash over Pennsylvania, and adversity, and people realize what the I guess the majority in the House and the fact that we realized all of a sudden terrorists are attempting to do. But the Senate now has changed. It defi- that as a Nation we were vulnerable. also not far away is Iran, and the Ira- nitely has. This presents two opportu- That was a terrible time, and there was nian president has basically said that nities: number one, an opportunity for a lot of rebuilding to do. he would like to destroy Israel, and ev- the new majority to pay back those At the same time, it was a very hope- eryone knows that at the present time who were in the majority for either ful time, because, for 3 months, maybe it does appear that Iran is trying to real or perceived slights and offenses. 4 months, here in this Chamber and over in the Senate, we saw Congress build nuclear capabilities. This is a But the second approach can be some- work together, pull together to display very tenuous situation as far as Israel thing that I think would be more con- a unity of purpose that I had not seen is concerned. Despite these threats, as structive, is a chance to change the po- before or since. It showed what we were I mentioned, Israel seems to be staying litical climate, to foster a more cooper- capable of doing as a body, as a unified the course, seems to have great re- ative governing style and certainly organization. solve, and I would hope that we would something that would restore a good So, as time goes by and as that mem- have the same resolve in our country deal of confidence on the part of the ory of 9/11 begins to fade, it is easy to in terms of persevering in the face of American people. begin to become complacent again and adversity. I think there are three major factors decide that the most important thing The second thing that I took away that people continually point to in re- is party supremacy. from that trip to Israel that I think is gard to the last election, and the two, So I would hope that people would re- important, that may have some appli- the first two, have been given pre- alize that even though we have not cability to our situation here in the eminence. been attacked for the last 5 years, that United States, is a sense on the part of First of all, Iraq, the conflict over attack is still on the horizon; that this the Israelis of having great unity of there, the fact that many Americans is still a world that is very, very com- purpose, a willingness to pull together, have grown weary of it; many Ameri- bustible at the present time. We really a willingness to avoid all fragmenta- cans have decided that we are on the do need to pull together in a way that tion. I guess when your back is to the wrong course. To be honest about it, I we have not done for the last 5 years. wall and you are not very big, you real- don’t think that the Congress has a Cervantes once said something that ize that unity of purpose is critical. So tremendous amount of control over was rather important to me in my out- we certainly detected that. what is happening in Iraq. We have look on life. He said, ‘‘The journey is I guess I can relate a little bit to my some. We can control funding, and we more important than the end.’’ A very previous experience in the athletic can make comments here, but we real- brief statement. He said, ‘‘The journey arena in regard to the importance of ly aren’t the generals on the ground. is more important than the end.’’ unity of purpose. A team of great ath- So that really may be a little bit out of What he was saying is that the proc- letes which was polarized and which our element to some degree. ess that we go through, the way we do was divided was not able to accomplish The second area is the area of ethics, things, how we do things, why we do a great deal; and yet a team with less and the fact that many people were things, is really more important than talent which had unity of purpose very upset with corrupt practices that the end result. Sometimes that is easy would usually prevail over a superior had occurred on the part of a small to say, but it is really hard to live team physically that was divided al- number of people but still a number of with, because losing an election is very most every time. our Members, and that this is some- difficult. I have experienced that. Los- So the analogy that I would like to thing that Congress definitely does ing a football game is very difficult. draw at this present time are some have directly in its purview. We did Losing a business is very difficult. things that I have observed, as I leave some reforms, but not enough, I don’t But what he was saying is, you know, this body, and this has to do really believe, in the last few months. And I the process is more important than all with the recent election. We certainly believe that Congress, Members of Con- of that. The process is more important experienced a very contentious elec- gress, members of the Senate, have to than whether you win or whether you tion. We saw a great deal of partisan- be above reproach. As Joe Paterno one lose. You do things in a certain way, ship; accusations were numerous and time said, we cannot only be fair; we and you do them every time, and in the sometimes very destructive. There have to appear to be fair. We cannot long run, that will be the most impor- were deep divisions that were very ap- have the perception even of wrong- tant thing. parent between the two parties. doing. That is why I point to the fact that The general public, at least the pub- As I sat in meeting after meeting doing things the right way here and lic that I dealt with in rural and cen- after meeting over 6 years, I can’t real- unity of purpose is going to be very im- tral parts of America, watched the ly remember anyone getting up and portant. This week there will be a big

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Many of them who do complete crease in crime and prostitution; and which team is going to win. high school are not adequately pre- above all, a population that became But I do know this: The deciding fac- pared for the world of work, and we are more self-absorbed, apathetic and un- tor will probably be something that falling behind in many areas inter- willing to sacrifice for the common was overlooked in the preparation, nationally in terms of our education. good. something that has been laying there Then, opportunity to serve other peo- Does that fit any of our parameters for the last 9 or 10 weeks unaddressed. ple, to give something of themselves. here? I don’t know, but it certainly is It may be a fumble. The back doesn’t So the interesting thrust of this whole something we need to be aware of and carry the ball high and tight. He flags research study, it was interesting, indi- we need to think about to some degree. the ball, something that should have cated that 31 percent of our children Great Britain 150 years ago domi- been addressed. It may be an extra have either four or five of these essen- nated the world, had a colonial empire point where a guy isn’t stepping with tial ingredients, and the conclusion of that dominated the world from the late his right foot. And all of a sudden, he the study is that these 31 percent will 1600s through much of the 1800s, yet gets blown off the ball, and somebody be pretty well prepared. this British Empire eventually slowly blocks an extra point or somebody These 31 percent will do pretty well crumbled. The reasons given by histo- blocks a punt. It may be fatigue in the with the rest of their lives. But then rians are as follows: Number one, they fourth quarter; conditioning that they said, you know, 48 percent have lost the national resolve to maintain wasn’t undertaken that should have only two or three of these factors, and their territory. It takes a lot of energy been done. they have a chance, but they are kind and commitment to maintain far-flung Often, that which is ignored which of on the bubble. colonies around the world. Next, values does not seem to be very important or that led to ascendency were eroded. b 1300 very apparent all of a sudden, in a cri- The integrity, the character of the peo- sis, becomes critical. That is the way it If you only have two or three of those ple, somehow was no longer what it is with our country at the present five ingredients going in your life, you once had been. Spiritual underpinnings time. I feel that there is something are somewhat crippled, and you may be began to shift. Some the spiritual val- that we really are not paying adequate fortunate and you may make it, but ues were no longer there. attention to. It is like how you carry you may be less than fortunate and you Russia, 20 years ago one of the great the football. It is like blocking. It is may not make it. nations of the world, one of the two su- like punt protection. Those kinds of Then the critical thing was, they said perpowers at that time, in a matter of things that are little don’t seem to 21 percent have only one of those fac- months disintegrated before our eyes. make a lot of difference, but all of sud- tors, or they have zero, so 21 percent, Alexander Solzhenitzen reflected on den it jumps up and bites you. one out of every five, of our children is this fall when he observed this. He said, The greatest threat facing the United at tremendous risk of not being a pro- ‘‘Over a half century ago while I was States as I see it at the present time is ductive adult, of having a life that is still a child, I recall a number of older something that we need to pay atten- certainly not what it could be. So it is people offered the following expla- tion to, and that is our young people, important that we focus on this and nation for the great disasters that had because young people are the future. understand how important this is. One befallen Russia.’’ Then he quotes. ‘‘Men There was a study that was released in 12 of our young people today at- have forgotten God. That is why all of today by America’s Promise, the orga- tempts suicide. So there is a certain this has happened.’’ That is what he nization that was headed up for many desperation out there. found many people in Russia saying. years by Colin Powell, still very active, I would like to now turn to some- Marx and Lenin had dismantled Rus- and his wife. They did a research report thing that Prime Minister Tony Blair sia’s religious heritage, values had fall- which released some information that I of Britain said on this floor about 3 en, Russia’s foundation was broken, thought was very revealing. It said, years ago, which I think is somewhat and eventually it collapsed like a there are really five things that a germane, that relates to what I have house of cards with nothing to sustain young person needs to have to grow up been talking about with our young peo- it. and be productive and to be healthy ple, with our divisions in Congress and So if you look at these three nations, and to help make this country work. so on. He said, ‘‘As Britain knows, all which I just picked out randomly, They said, these five promises are: predominant power seems for a time there are really some common themes number one, caring adults in that invincible, but in fact it is transient.’’ of historical collapse. Number one, young person’s life, and 40 percent of So what he was saying is that every citizens are less willing to sacrifice for our young people indicated at the great nation for a period of time has other people and for their country; present time that they either don’t assumed that it was going to live for- number two, citizens become more self- have any or don’t have enough. One out ever, that things were not going to absorbed, they have a greater desire for of five young people indicate that they change, that it would be preeminent the state to take care of them; number do not have a single caring adult in forever, and then eventually realized three, a weakening of commonly held their life, somebody that really cares that this power that they had, this values; and number four, the decline of for them as they are. aura of invincibility, all of a sudden spiritual commitment. Number two, a safe place and a con- was not there anymore. So I think that I think there are some warnings here, structive use of time. And a tremen- there is no question as we look at his- some things we might think about, dous number of our kids go home to tory that what he said is very true. some things that may be applicable to homes that are not safe because of I would like to just take a quick cur- our country and to this body here. abuse. They live in neighborhoods that, sory look at three nations that cer- We currently have the most powerful because of gangs or violence or what- tainly would have fit that category he military, the strongest economy, the ever, are not safe. Again, that is a was talking about, nations that were most stable government of any nation major problem: a healthy start and invincible at the time. Certainly Rome in the world, and so it is easy at times healthy development. Many of our 2,000 years ago ruled the entire civ- to think that we are invincible, that young people grow up without ade- ilized world, appeared to be invincible, this will go on forever. But as Tony quate medical care, medical attention, but eventually fell from preeminence. Blair stated, ‘‘As Britain knows, all and as a result, they don’t in the first The reasons historians have given that predominant power for a time seems 3 or 4 or 5 years of life have an even they fell were, number one, a general invincible, but in fact it is transient.’’ start, and this, again, is a tremendous decline in morality; an increase in cor- I think it is our job here in this body handicap. ruption and instability in leadership; and in this country to see to it that it

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I noticed over that They had so much success, the greet- fire across the country is methamphet- 36 years that the young men who came ing card company came back on Fa- amine. Many places will find that the into the program became, over time, ther’s Day and they made the same rates of use of heroin and cocaine are more troubled. They were people who offer. They had practically zero par- going down rather dramatically, and showed more stress. They had less ticipation. the reason for that is methamphet- moral clarity as time passed. You say, well, what in the world hap- amine is moving in. When I started coaching in 1962, I pened here? The thing was that the Methamphetamine is cheaper and think most of the players I dealt with great majority, almost all of the men methamphetamine is much more ad- knew that it was wrong to tell a lie. in that prison, did not have a father. dictive, so it is sweeping across the They knew that stealing something Their father had simply abandoned country. It started in California and was wrong; it was just something that them, probably early in life, and as a has slowly moved across, and now was a given. And yet, as time goes on, result they were not interested at all there is a pocket up in the north- we ran into something called post- in sending them a card. eastern part of the country where we modernism, the idea that everything is Certainly the family structure has don’t see much of it, but through the relative, there are no moral absolutes. changed in our country, and I think we Midwest, through the South, through As a result, if you can get away with have to pay attention to that. We have most of the rest of the country, it has something, it may be okay. to buttress it as much as we can. We become pretty much a tidal wave. So That has become a rather pervasive can’t legislate a lot of these things, but we have been very concerned about theme in our country and particularly we can certainly attempt to do some- this. in our institutions of higher education, thing about it. We find that in Nebraska roughly The second thing that I will address, the idea of postmodernism. As a result, 22,000 people, according to a recent re- and this will be the last thing I will I saw young men who were a little port, are addicted in a State of only 1.7 talk about, is the fact that the envi- more troubled, a little less stable, and million. The average meth addict will ronment that our young people are now I think there are really two major fac- cost society about $50,000 a year, so in growing up in has certainly changed as tors behind this. Nebraska it is about a $1 billion a year well. The family, the launching pad, First of all, family stability has cer- problem, and nationally it is huge. It is has changed, has become less stable, tainly eroded. I saw that because when eating up a huge amount of our money and the environment into which we are I first recruited players and went into at the present time. thrusting our young people has cer- their homes in the 1960s and the early So we did again make some attempt tainly become more difficult, has be- 1970s, it was rather rare to see a young to address that here, the Combat Meth come more challenging, has become person who did not have both parents, Act was important, and I think maybe more dangerous, and, as a result, we and if you saw somebody with only one the most important part of that bill have seen some major changes. parent, it was usually because one par- One thing that I was very proud to was that we did something to try to ent or the other was deceased. But as see this House address yesterday was regulate sudafedrine, which absolutely time went on and as I wrapped up my the matter of underage drinking. This is necessary in order to produce meth- coaching career in the late 1990s, has become a huge problem in our Na- amphetamine. roughly one-half of the young people tion, and we did pass the STOP bill There are only about six or seven that we were dealing with had grown yesterday. I don’t know if we will get if countries in the world that produce up without both biological parents. done in the Senate or not. I hope we sudafedrine, and so what we did in that One parent or other had simply taken will. It simply made an attempt to do bill was, we said those countries that off, a divorce or something had oc- something about the ravages of under- produce sudafedrine and ship it to curred; so that certainly left some tre- age drinking. I will just present a few other countries will need to give the mendous scars. interesting details regarding underage United States invoices of where those In 1960, the out-of-wedlock birthrate drinking. shipments of sudafedrine are going, was 5 percent. Today, it is around 36 A recent National Academy of which enables us then to track the percent. About one out of every three Sciences study showed that alcohol sudafedrine to the ‘‘superlabs,’’ which children is born outside of marriage. kills six-and-a-half times more chil- are mostly in Mexico; and we think Less than a quarter of families with dren than all other drugs combined. So that is the most helpful way we have of children under the age of 6 have a par- if you look at cocaine, if you look at getting at some of those superlabs that ent staying home with them full-time. heroin, marijuana and on and on, and are shipping about 80 to 90 percent of One-third of all school-age children you combine all of those, alcohol kills the methamphetamine into the United come home to an empty house for at six-and-a-half times more children, States. least part of the week, and the hours more than 4,000 a year, which is a huge These are some things that have been between 3 and 6 p.m., of course, are the number. It costs the United States $53 done. greatest hours of risk for young chil- billion annually. There are currently 3 Of course, we realize that we have a dren. million teenage alcoholics. So it is by huge problem with pornography and Then, the last thing I will mention far the biggest drug problem we have. some of video games that are affecting here, 24 million children in the United The average age for the first drink of our young people and so on. I will not States live without their real father. a young person who decides to use alco- try to outline all of these, but I just So being fatherless is a huge problem hol before age 21 is 12.8 years of age. want to mention the fact that I believe in our country today, and those young When you start using alcohol that that it is important that we, as a body, people who are fatherless are two to young, that early in your life, it makes as a Congress, pay attention to what is three more times likely to be abused, a huge difference because of your psy- going on with our young people, be- have emotional behavior problems, chological and your physiological im- cause if we don’t, if we fail to address abuse drugs and alcohol, commit a maturity. A young person who starts those issues, it is a little bit like a crime and so on. drinking before age 15 is five times football team ignoring something that There is a greeting card company more likely to become an alcoholic eventually will catch up with you. that went to a prison on Mother’s Day than one who waits until they are 21 As Tony Blair mentioned, ‘‘The long- and offered to give free greeting cards years of age. term well-being of a nation is served

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well only when you pay attention to Ms. SEKULA GIBBS, for 5 minutes, adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, the next generation.’’ today. November 17, 2006, unless it sooner has ONES received a message from the Senate b 1315 Mr. J of North Carolina, for 5 minutes, today. transmitting its adoption of House And we have a lot of warning signs Mr. BUYER, for 5 minutes, today. Concurrent Resolution 496, in which out there that we are beginning to slip, Mr. NUSSLE, for 5 minutes, today. case the House shall stand adjourned that we have not paid adequate atten- (The following Member (at his own pursuant to that concurrent resolution. tion, that the next generation coming request) to revise and extend his re- Thereupon (at 1 o’clock and 16 min- up may not be able to carry the ball, so marks and include extraneous mate- utes p.m.), pursuant to the previous to speak. So I hope that that will be a rial:) order of the House of today, the House major concern and a major thrust in Mr. OWENS, for 5 minutes, today. adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, this body as we move forward. November 17, 2006, unless it sooner has f It has been a pleasure for me to be received a message from the Senate here for the last 6 years. A lot of great ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED transmitting its adoption of House friends, both sides of the aisle. It has Mrs. Haas, Clerk of the House, re- Concurrent Resolution 496, in which been very challenging at times, and I ported and found truly enrolled bills of case the House shall stand adjourned see great potential. I do hope that we the House of the following titles, which pursuant to that concurrent resolution. will pull together and hope that we will were thereupon signed by the Speaker: [The Foreign Travel Report will be serve the Nation as best we can as time printed in a future edition of House H.R. 409. An act to provide for the ex- moves forward. change of land within the Sierra National proceedings.] f Forest, California, and for other purposes. f H.R. 860. An act to provide for the convey- OATH FOR ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED LEAVE OF ABSENCE ance of the reversionary interest of the By unanimous consent, leave of ab- United States in certain lands to the Clint INFORMATION sence was granted to: Independent School District, El Paso Coun- Under clause 13 of rule XXIII, the fol- Mr. CHANDLER (at the request of Ms. ty, Texas. lowing Members executed the oath for H.R. 1129. An act to authorize the exchange PELOSI) for today on account of official access to classified information: of certain land in the State of Colorado. Neil Abercrombie, Gary L. Ackerman, Rob- business. H.R. 3085. An act to amend the National Mr. TANNER (at the request of Ms. ert B. Aderholt, W. Todd Akin, Rodney Alex- Trails System Act to update the feasibility ander, Thomas H. Allen, Robert E. Andrews, PELOSI) for today on account of official and suitability study originally prepared for Joe Baca, Spencer Bachus, Brian Baird, business. the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Richard H. Baker, Tammy Baldwin, J. Mr. KUHL of New York (at the re- and provide for the inclusion of new trail Gresham Barrett, John Barrow, Roscoe G. quest of Mr. BOEHNER) for today on ac- segments, land components, and camp- Bartlett, Joe Barton, Charles F. Bass, Me- count of personal business. grounds associated with that trail, and for lissa L. Bean, Bob Beauprez, Xavier Becerra, other purposes. Mr. HEFLEY (at the request of Mr. Shelley Berkley, Howard L. Berman, Marion H.R. 5842. An act to compromise and settle BOEHNER) for the week of November 13 Berry, Judy Biggert, Brian P. Bilbray, Mi- all claims in the case of Pueblo of Isleta v. chael Bilirakis, Rob Bishop, Sanford D. on account of attending the NATO Par- United States, to restore, improve, and de- liamentary Assembly in Quebec. Bishop, Jr., Timothy H. Bishop, Marsha velop the valuable on-reservation land and Blackburn, Earl Blumenauer, Roy Blunt, Mr. GILLMOR (at the request of Mr. natural resources of the Pueblo, and for Sherwood Boehlert, John A. Boehner, Henry BOEHNER) for the week of November 13 other purposes. Bonilla, Jo Bonner, Mary Bono, John Booz- on account of attending the NATO Par- f man, Madeleine Z. Bordallo, Dan Boren, liamentary Assembly in Quebec. Leonard L. Boswell, Rick Boucher, Charles Mr. BOOZMAN (at the request of Mr. SENATE ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED W. Boustany, Jr., Allen Boyd, Jeb Bradley, BOEHNER) for the week of November 13 The SPEAKER announced his signa- Kevin Brady, Robert A. Brady, Corrine on account of attending the NATO Par- ture to enrolled bills of the Senate of Brown, Sherrod Brown, Henry E. Brown, Jr., liamentary Assembly in Quebec. the following titles: Ginny Brown-Waite, Michael C. Burgess, Dan Burton, G.K. Butterfield, Steve Buyer, Ken Mr. TANCREDO (at the request of Mr. S. 435. An act to amend the Wild and Sce- Calvert, Dave Camp, John Campbell, Chris BOEHNER) for the week of November 13 nic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Cannon, Eric Cantor, Shelley Moore Capito, on account of attending the NATO Par- Farmington River and Salmon Brook in the Lois Capps, Michael E. Capuano, Benjamin liamentary Assembly in Quebec. State of Connecticut for study for potential L. Cardin, Dennis A. Cardoza, Russ Carna- addition to the National Wild and Scenic f han, Julia Carson, John R. Carter, Ed Case, Rivers System, and for other purposes. Michael N. Castle, Steve Chabot, Ben Chan- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED S. 819. An act to authorize the Secretary of dler, Chris Chocola, Donna M. Christensen, the Interior to reallocate costs of the Wm. Lacy Clay, Emanuel Cleaver, James E. By unanimous consent, permission to Pactola Dam and Reservoir, South Dakota, address the House, following the legis- Clyburn, Howard Coble, Tom Cole, K. Mi- to reflect increased demands for municipal, chael Conaway, John Conyers, Jr., Jim Coo- lative program and any special orders industrial, and fish and wildlife purposes. per, Jim Costa, Jerry F. Costello, Chris- heretofore entered, was granted to: S. 1131. An act to authorize the exchange of topher Cox, Robert E. (Bud) Cramer, Jr., (The following Members (at the re- certain Federal land within the State of Ander Crenshaw, Joseph Crowley, Barbara quest of Ms. WOOLSEY) to revise and ex- Idaho, and for other purposes. Cubin, Henry Cuellar, John Abney Culber- tend their remarks and include extra- S. 1140. An act to designate the State son, Elijah E. Cummings, Randy ‘‘Duke’’ Route 1 Bridge in the State of Delaware as Cunningham, Artur Davis, Geoff Davis, Jim neous material:) the ‘‘Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge’’. Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. Davis, Jo Ann Davis, Lincoln Davis, Tom S. 3880. An act to provide the Department Davis, Susan A. Davis, Danny K. Davis, Na- Ms. MCCARTHY, for 5 minutes, today. of Justice the necessary authority to appre- than Deal, Peter A. DeFazio, Diana DeGette, Mr. EMANUEL, for 5 minutes, today. hend, prosecute, and convict individuals William D. Delahunt, Rosa L. DeLauro, Tom Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. committing animal enterprise terror. DeLay, Charles W. Dent, Lincoln Diaz- Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. f Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, Norman D. Dicks, Mr. SCHIFF, for 5 minutes, today. John D. Dingell, Lloyd Doggett, John T. Mr. CARDOZA, for 5 minutes, today. ADJOURNMENT Doolittle, Michael F. Doyle, Thelma D. Mr. PALLONE, for 5 minutes, today. Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, pursu- Drake, David Dreier, John J. Duncan, Jr., (The following Members (at the re- ant to the order of the House of today, Chet Edwards, Vernon J. Ehlers, Rahm Emanuel, Jo Ann Emerson, Eliot L. Engel, quest of Mr. POE) to revise and extend I move that the House do now adjourn. Phil English, Anna G. Eshoo, Bob Etheridge, their remarks and include extraneous The motion was agreed to. Lane Evans, Terry Everett, Eni F. H. material:) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Accord- Faleomavaega, Sam Farr, Chaka Fattah, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, ingly, pursuant to the previous order of Tom Feeney, Mike Ferguson, Bob Filner, Mi- today. the House of today, the House stands chael G. Fitzpatrick, Jeff

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Bernard Sanders, Jim Saxton, Janice D. 319, section 105(a)(7); to the Committee on Gilchrest, Paul E. Gillmor, Phil Gingrey, Schakowsky, Adam B. Schiff, Jean Schmidt, Energy and Commerce. Louie Gohmert, Charles A. Gonzalez, Virgil Allyson Y. Schwartz, John J. H. ‘‘Joe’’ 10020. A letter from the Principal Deputy H. Goode, Jr., Bob Goodlatte, Bart Gordon, Schwarz, David Scott, Robert C. Scott, Shel- Associate Administrator, Environmental Kay Granger, Sam Graves, Al Green, Gene ley Sekula Gibbs, F. James Sensenbrenner, Protection Agency, transmitting a copy of Green, Mark Green, Raul M. Grijalva, Luis Jr., Jose E. Serrano, Pete Sessions, John B. the Agency’s report entitled, ‘‘Environ- V. Gutierrez, Gil Gutknecht, Ralph M. Hall, Shadegg, E. Clay Shaw, Jr., Christopher mental Health and Safety in the Arts: A Jane Harman, Katherine Harris, Melissa A. Shays, Brad Sherman, Don Sherwood, John Guide for K-12 Schools, Colleges and Arti- Hart, J. Dennis Hastert, Doc Hastings, Alcee Shimkus, Bill Shuster, Rob Simmons, Mi- sans’’; to the Committee on Energy and L. Hastings, Robin Hayes, J. D. Hayworth, chael K. Simpson, Albio Sires, Ike Skelton, Commerce. Joel Hefley, Jeb Hensarling, Wally Herger, Louise McIntosh Slaughter, Adam Smith, 10021. A letter from the Administrator, En- Stephanie Herseth, Brian Higgins, Maurice Christopher H. Smith, Lamar S. Smith, Vic vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- D. Hinchey, Ruben Hinojosa, David L. Hob- Snyder, Michael E. Sodrel, Hilda L. Solis, ting the FY 2005 Superfund Five-Year Review son, Peter Hoekstra, Tim Holden, Rush D. Mark E. Souder, John M. Spratt, Jr., Cliff Report to Congress, in accordance with the Holt, Michael M. Honda, Darlene Hooley, Stearns, Ted Strickland, Bart Stupak, John requirements in Section 121(c) of the Com- John N. Hostettler, Steny H. Hoyer, Kenny Sullivan, John E. Sweeney, Thomas G. prehensive Environmental Response, Com- C. Hulshof, Duncan Hunter, Henry J. Hyde, Tancredo, John S. Tanner, Ellen O. Tau- pensation, and Liability Act, as amended by Bob Inglis, Jay Inslee, Steve Israel, Darrell scher, Gene Taylor, Charles H. Taylor, Lee the Superfund Amendments and Reauthor- E. Issa, Ernest J. Istook, Jr., Jesse L. Jack- Terry, William M. Thomas, Mike Thompson, ization Act of 1986; to the Committee on En- son, Jr., Sheila Jackson-Lee, William J. Jef- Bennie G. Thompson, Mac Thornberry, Todd ergy and Commerce. 10022. A letter from the Managing Director, ferson, William L. Jenkins, Bobby Jindal, Tiahrt, Patrick J. Tiberi, John F. Tierney, Federal Communications Commission, trans- Sam Johnson, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Nancy Edolphus Towns, Michael R. Turner, Mark mitting a report on Auction Expenditures for L. Johnson, Timothy V. Johnson, Walter B. Udall, Tom Udall, Fred Upton, Chris Van FY 2005, pursuant to the Balanced Budget Jones, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Paul E. Kan- Hollen, Nydia M. Velazquez, Peter J. Act of 1997, as codified in Section 309(j)(8)(B) jorski, Marcy Kaptur, Ric Keller, Sue W. Visc1osky, Greg Walden, James T. Walsh, of the Communications Act of 1934, as Kelly, Patrick J. Kennedy, Mark R. Ken- Zach Wamp, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, amended; to the Committee on Energy and nedy, Dale E. Kildee, Carolyn C. Kilpatrick, Maxine Waters, Diane E. Watson, Melvin L. Commerce. Ron Kind, Steve King, Peter T. King, Jack Watt, Henry A. Waxman, Anthony D. Weiner, 10023. A letter from the Director, Inter- Kingston, Mark Steven Kirk, John Kline, Curt Weldon, Dave Weldon, Jerry Weller, national Cooperation, Department of De- Joe Knollenberg, Jim Kolbe, John R. Lynn A. Westmoreland, Robert Wexler, Ed fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) ‘‘Randy’’ Kuhl, Jr., Ray LaHood, James R. Whitfield, Roger F. Wicker, Heather Wilson, of the Arms Export Control Act and Section Langevin, Tom Lantos, Rick Larsen, John B. Joe Wilson, Frank R. Wolf, Lynn C. Woolsey, 1(f) of Executive Order 11958, Transmittal No. Larson, Tom Latham, Steven C. LaTourette, David Wu, Albert Russell Wynn, Don Young, 21-06 informing of an intent to sign the Joint James A. Leach, Barbara Lee, Sander M. C. W. Bill Young, Strike Fighter Production, Sustainment, Levin, Jerry Lewis, John Lewis, Ron Lewis, f and Follow-on Development Memorandum of John Linder, Daniel Lipinski, Frank A. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Understanding between Australia, Canada, LoBiondo, Zoe Lofgren, Nita M. Lowey, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Frank D. Lucas, Daniel E. Lungren, Stephen ETC. Turkey, the United Kingdom of Great Brit- F. Lynch, Connie Mack, Carolyn B. Maloney, Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive ain and Northern Ireland, and the United Donald A. Manzullo, Kenny Marchant, Ed- States, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the ward J. Markey, Jim Marshall, Jim Mathe- communications were taken from the Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Committee on International Relations. son, Doris O. Matsui, Carolyn McCarthy, Mi- 10024. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- chael T. McCaul, Betty McCollum, Thaddeus 10014. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- G. McCotter, Jim McCrery, James P. McGov- ment of Energy, transmitting the Depart- quired by Executive Order 13313 of July 31, ern, Patrick T. McHenry, John M. McHugh, ment’s Annual Report on Federal Govern- 2003, a 6-month periodic report on the na- Mike McIntyre, Howard P. ‘‘Buck’’ McKeon, ment Energy Management and Conservation tional emergency with respect to Iran that Cynthia McKinney, Cathy McMorris, Mi- Programs during Fiscal Year 2005, pursuant was declared in Executive Order 12170 of No- chael R. McNulty, Martin T. Meehan, to 42 U.S.C. 6361(c); to the Committee on En- vember 14, 1979, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); Kendrick B. Meek, Gregory W. Meeks, Char- ergy and Commerce. to the Committee on International Rela- lie Melancon, Robert Menendez, John L. 10015. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- tions. Mica, Michael H. Michaud, Juanita ment of Health and Human Services, trans- 10025. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Millender-McDonald, Brad Miller, Jeff Mil- mitting the Department’s FY 2005 annual fi- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of ler, Gary G. Miller, Candice S. Miller, Alan nancial report to Congress required by the State, transmitting certification for FY 2006 B. Mollohan, Dennis Moore, Gwen Moore, Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992 that no United Nations organization or Jerry Moran, James P. Moran, Tim Murphy, (PDUFA), pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 379g note; to United Nations affiliated agency grants and John P. Murtha, Marilyn N. Musgrave, Sue the Committee on Energy and Commerce. official status, accreditation, or recognition Wilkins Myrick, Jerrold Nadler, Grace F. 10016. A letter from the Acting Assistant to any organization which promotes, con- Napolitano, Richard E. Neal, Randy Neuge- Secretary for Communications and Informa- dones, or seeks the legalization of bauer, Robert W. Ney, Anne M. Northup, El- tion, Department of Commerce, transmitting pedophilia, or which includes as a subsidiary eanor Holmes Norton, Charlie Norwood, the Department’s report on the activites to or member any such organization, pursuant Devin Nunes, Jim Nussle, James L. Oberstar, improve coordination and communication to Public Law 103-236, section 565(b) (108 David R. Obey, John W. Olver, Solomon P. with respect to the implementation of E-911 Stat. 845); to the Committee on Inter- Ortiz, Tom Osborne, C. L. ‘‘Butch’’ Otter, services, pursuant to Public Law 108-494, sec- national Relations. Major R. Owens, Michael G. Oxley, Frank tion 104; to the Committee on Energy and 10026. A letter from the Acting Director, Pallone, Jr., Bill Pascrell, Jr., Ed Pastor, Commerce. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- Ron Paul, Donald M. Payne, Stevan Pearce, 10017. A letter from the Director, Office of mitting pursuant to Section 62(a) of the , Mike Pence, Collin C. Peter- Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, De- Arms Export Control Act (AECA), notifica- son, John E. Peterson, Thomas E. Petri, partment of Energy, transmitting a letter tion concerning the Department of the Air Charles W. ‘‘Chip’’ Pickering, Joseph R. concerning the annual report on the activi- Force’s proposed lease of defense articles to Pitts, Todd Russell Platts, Ted Poe, Richard ties and expenditures of the Office of Civilian the Government of Greece (Transmittal No. W. Pombo, Earl Pomeroy, Jon C. Porter, Rob Radioactive Waste Management, pursuant to 09-06); to the Committee on International Portman, Tom Price, David E. Price, Debo- 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on En- Relations. rah Pryce, Adam H. Putnam, George Radan- ergy and Commerce. 10027. A letter from the Assistant Sec- ovich, Nick J. Rahall, II, Jim Ramstad, 10018. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of Charles B. Rangel, Ralph Regula, Dennis R. ment of Health and Human Services, trans- State, transmitting Notification of the in- Rehberg, David G. Reichert, Rick Renzi, mitting the FY 2005 financial report for the tention to excercise the authority under Sec- Silvestre Reyes, Thomas M. Reynolds, Har- Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA), en- tion 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act old Rogers, Mike Rogers, Mike Rogers, Dana acted on November 18, 2003 (Pub. L. 108-199); of 1961, to authorize the drawdown of Depart- Rohrabacher, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Mike to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ment of Defense services for Indonesia in

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A letter from the Assistant Sec- 1703(c), and pursuant to Executive Order United States Office of Management and retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of 13313 of July 31, 2003; to the Committee on Budget, the Board’s strategic plan for FY State, transmitting the Department’s report International Relations. 2007 through 2012 and its Annual Perform- covering current military, diplomatic, polit- 10036. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ance Budget for fiscal year 2007; to the Com- ical, and economic measures that are being ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- mittee on Government Reform. or have been undertaken to complete out quired by section 401(c) of the National 10045. A letter from the Chairman, Holo- mission in Iraq successfully, pursuant to Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- caust Memorial Museum, transmitting the Public Law 109-163, section 1227; to the Com- tion 204(c) of the International Emergency Museum’s FY 2006 Report on Audit and In- mittee on International Relations. Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and vestigative Activities in accordance with the 10029. A letter from the Assistant Sec- pursuant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, Inspector General Act of 1978; to the Com- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of 2003, a six-month periodic report on the na- mittee on Government Reform. State, transmitting Notification of the in- tional emergency with respect to significant 10046. A letter from the Chairman, Inter- tention to waive the prohibition on the use narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia national Trade Commission, transmitting of FY 2006 Economic Support Funds provided that was declared in Executive Order 12978 of the sixth edition of the United States Inter- with respect to Bolivia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, October 21, 1995; to the Committee on Inter- national Trade Commission’s Strategic Plan, Ecuador, Kenya, Mali, Mexico, Namibia, national Relations. which covers the period from fiscal year 2006 Niger, Paraguay, Samoa, South Africa, and 10037. A communication from the President through fiscal year 2011, pursuant to Public Tanzania, pursuant to Public Law 109-102, of the United States, transmitting certifi- Law 103-62; to the Committee on Government section 574(b); to the Committee on Inter- cation that the export to the People’s Repub- Reform. national Relations. lic of China of the specified items is not det- 10047. A letter from the Chairman, Merit 10030. A letter from the Assistant Sec- rimental to the United States space launch Systems Protection Board, transmitting the retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of industry, and that the material and equip- Board’s report entitled, ‘‘Reforming Federal State, transmitting a copy of Presidential ment, including any indirect technical ben- Hiring: Beyond Faster and Cheaper,’’ pursu- Determination No. 2006-27, Waiving Prohibi- efit that could be derived from such exports, ant to 5 U.S.C. 1204(a)(3); to the Committee tion on United States Military Assistance will not measurably improve the missile or on Government Reform. with Respect to Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, space launch capabilities of the People’s Re- 10048. A letter from the Chairman, Na- Costa Rica, Croatia, Equador, Kenya, Mali, public of China, pursuant to Public Law 105- tional Endowment for the Humanities, trans- Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Niger, Paraguay, 261, section 1512; (H. Doc. No. 109-151); to the mitting the Endowment’s Strategic Plans for Peru, Samoa, Serbia, South Africa, St. Vin- Committee on International Relations and Fiscal Years 2007 through 2012, as required by cent & the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad & ordered to be printed. the Government Performance and Results Tobago, and Uruguay, pursuant to Public 10038. A communication from the President Act of 1993; to the Committee on Govern- Law 107-206, section 2007; to the Committee of the United States, transmitting certifi- ment Reform. 10049. A letter from the Director, National on International Relations. cation that the export to the People’s Repub- Gallery of Art, transmitting an FY 2006 an- 10031. A letter from the Assistant Sec- lic of China of the specified items is not det- nual report on audit and investigative cov- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of rimental to the United States space launch erage required by the Inspector General Act State, transmitting the 2005 Annual Report industry, and that the material and equip- of 1978, as amended, and the Federal Man- on the United States Participation in the ment, including any indirect technical ben- agers’ Financial Integrity Act, pursuant to 5 United Nations, pursuant to Public Law 79- efit that could be derived from such exports, U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b); to 264, section 4(a); to the Committee on Inter- will not measurably improve the missile or the Committee on Government Reform. national Relations. space launch capabilities of the People’s Re- 10050. A letter from the Inspector General, 10032. A letter from the Assistant Sec- public of China, pursuant to Public Law 105- Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmit- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of 261, section 1512; (H. Doc. No. 109-152); to the ting a copy of the FY 2006 Commercial and State, transmitting the quarterly report of Committee on International Relations and Inherently Governmental Activities Inven- obligations and outlays of FY 2004, FY 2005 ordered to be printed. 10039. A letter from the Secretary, Com- tories for the Commission as required by the and FY 2006 funds under the Emergency Plan mission of Fine Arts, transmitting the Com- Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of for AIDS Relief through March 31, 2006 pur- mission’s Strategic Plan for FY 2006 through 1998 and guidance issued by the Office of suant to Division D, Pub. L. 108-199; to the 2011; to the Committee on Government Re- Management and Budget; to the Committee Committee on International Relations. form. on Government Reform. 10033. A letter from the Assistant Sec- 10040. A letter from the Associate Director 10051. A letter from the Director, Office of retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of for Human Resources, Court Services and Of- Management and Budget, transmitting a re- State, transmitting consistent with the Au- fender Supervision Agency for the District of port entitled ‘‘Statistical Programs of the thorization for Use of Military Force Against Columbia, transmitting the D.C. Pretrial United States Government: Fiscal Year Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-243), the Services Agency’s report on the use of the 2007,’’ pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 3504(e)(2); to the Authorization for the Use of Force Against Category Rating System for the period Octo- Committee on Government Reform. Iraq Resolution (Pub. L. 102-1), and in order ber 2004 through September 2005 and October 10052. A letter from the Executive Director, to keep the Congress fully informed, a report 2005 through September 2006, pursuant to 5 Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, prepared by the Department of State for the U.S.C. 3319(d); to the Committee on Govern- transmitting the FY 2006 annual report August 15, 2006 — October 15, 2006 reporting ment Reform. under the Federal Managers’ Fiscal Integrity period including matters relating to post-lib- 10041. A letter from the Assistant Sec- Act (FMFIA) of 1982, and the Inspector Gen- eration Iraq under Section 7 of the Iraq Lib- retary for Administration and Management, eral Act of 1988; to the Committee on Gov- eration Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-338); to the Competitive Sourcing Official, Department ernment Reform. Committee on International Relations. of Labor, transmitting pursuant to the pro- 10053. A letter from the Director, Office of 10034. A letter from the Assistant Sec- visions of the Federal Activities Inventory Personnel Management, transmitting a leg- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of Reform (FAIR) Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-270), islative proposal entitled, ‘‘To make im- State, transmitting a report concerning the Department’s Inventory of Inherently provements to the Civil Service Retirement methods employed by the Government of Governmental Activities and Inventory of System and the Federal Employees’ Retire- Cuba to comply with the United States-Cuba Commercial Activities for 2005; to the Com- ment System, and for other purposes’’; to the September 1994 ‘‘Joint Communique’’ and mittee on Government Reform. Committee on Government Reform. the treatment by the Government of Cuba of 10042. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 10054. A letter from the Office of the Dis- persons returned to Cuba in accordance with ment of Transportation, transmitting the trict of Columbia Auditor, transmitting a the United States-Cuba May 1995 ‘‘Joint Department’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal copy of the report entitled, ‘‘Audit of Advi- Statement,’’ together known as the Migra- Years 2006 through 2011; to the Committee on sory Neighborhood Commission 4C for Fiscal tion Accords, pursuant to Public Law 105-277, Government Reform. Years 2004 through 2006, as of March 31, 2006’’; section 2245; to the Committee on Inter- 10043. A letter from the Chair, Equal Em- to the Committee on Government Reform. national Relations. ployment Opportunity Commission, trans- 10055. A letter from the Assistant Attorney 10035. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- mitting the Commission’s Strategic Plan for General, Department of Justice, transmit- ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- Fiscal Years 2007 through 2012, pursuant to ting the 2005 annual report on the activities month periodic report on the national emer- Public Law 103-62; to the Committee on Gov- and operations of the Public Integrity Sec- gency with respect to Sudan that was de- ernment Reform. tion, Criminal Division, pursuant to 28 clared in Executive Order 13067 of November 10044. A letter from the Chairman, Federal U.S.C. 529; to the Committee on the Judici- 3, 1997, as required by section 401(c) of the Housing Finance Board, transmitting pursu- ary.

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Department of Transportation, transmitting the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 10057. A letter from the Director, Adminis- the Department’s report on the Tribal-State By Ms. CARSON (for herself, Mr. KEN- trative Office of the United States Courts, Road Maintenance Agreements, pursuant to NEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. CONYERS, transmitting a report on compliance within Public Law 109-59, section 1119(k); to the Mr. RUSH, Mr. NADLER, Mr. CLEAVER, the time limitations established for deciding Committee on Transportation and Infra- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. habeas corpus death penalty petitions under structure. OWENS, Mr. WYNN, and Mr. JEFFER- Title I of the Antiterrorism and Effective 10069. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- SON): Death Penalty Act of 1996, pursuant to 28 ment of Transportation, transmitting the H.R. 6329. A bill to ensure prompt access to U.S.C. 2266(b) and (c); to the Committee on Department’s summary and detailed break- supplemental security income, Social Secu- the Judiciary. down of the disability-related complaints rity disability, and Medicaid benefits for per- 10058. A letter from the Staff Director, that U.S. and foreign passenger carriers op- sons released from certain public institu- Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting erating to and from the U.S. received during tions; to the Committee on Ways and Means, notification that the Commission recently the 2005 calendar year, pursuant to section and in addition to the Committee on Energy appointed members to the Illinois Advisory 707 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Invest- and Commerce, for a period to be subse- Committee; to the Committee on the Judici- ment and Reform Act for the 21st Century; quently determined by the Speaker, in each ary. to the Committee on Transportation and In- case for consideration of such provisions as 10059. A letter from the Staff Director, frastructure. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting 10070. A letter from the Administrator, concerned. notification that the Commission recently FAA, Department of Transportation, trans- By Mrs. CUBIN: appointed members to the Georgia advisory mitting notification of compliance with FAA H.R. 6330. A bill to designate the facility of committee; to the Committee on the Judici- safety standards and fulfillment of the re- the United States Postal Service located at ary. quirement of Section 7 of the Wright Amend- 152 North 5th Street in Laramie, Wyoming, 10060. A letter from the Staff Director, ment Reform Act of 2006, pursuant to 49 as the ‘‘Gale W. McGee Post Office’’; to the Commission on Civil Rights, transmitting U.S.C. 40101; to the Committee on Transpor- Committee on Government Reform. notification that the Commission recently tation and Infrastructure. By Mr. EVERETT (for himself, Mr. appointed members to the Utah Advisory 10071. A letter from the Assistant Sec- BONNER, and Mr. ROGERS of Ala- Committee; to the Committee on the Judici- retary for Civil Works, Department of the bama): H.R. 6331. A bill to amend the environ- ary. Army, transmitting the Department’s report mental quality incentives program of the De- 10061. A letter from the Acting Assistant on the Mississippi River Headwaters Res- partment of Agriculture to authorize the Attorney General, Department of Justice, ervoirs, pursuant to Public Law 100-676, sec- Secretary of Agriculture to provide assist- transmitting a copy of drafte legislation to tion 21; to the Committee on Transportation ance to active agricultural producers for the amend the federal crime restitution statutes and Infrastructure. construction of reservoirs as part of their ag- to allow victims of identity theft to recover 10072. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ricultural operations for the storage of for the value of the time they spend attempt- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- water, and for other purposes; to the Com- ing to remediate the harm caused by a crimi- mitting the Department’s report entitled, mittee on Agriculture. nal defendent; to the Committee on the Judi- ‘‘Impact of Increased Financial Assistance to By Mr. KOLBE (for himself, Ms. ESHOO, ciary. Medicare Advantage Plans’’; jointly to the and Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California): 10062. A letter from the Acting Assistant Committees on Energy and Commerce and H.R. 6332. A bill to establish the Sandra Attorney General, Department of Justice, Ways and Means. Day O’Connor Center on Constitutional Law transmitting the Department’s report de- 10073. A letter from the Assistant Sec- at Stanford Law School and to establish the scribing the organization and resources of retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of William H. Rehnquist Center on Constitu- the Department with respect to privacy and State, transmitting a copy of Presidential tional Structures of Government at the Uni- related information managment functions, Determination No. 2007-2, pursuant to Sec- versity of Arizona James E. Rogers School of pursuant to Public Law 109-162, section 1174; tion 534(d) of the Foreign Operations, Export Law; to the Committee on Education and the to the Committee on the Judiciary. Financing and Related Program Appropria- Workforce, and in addition to the Committee 10063. A letter from the Assistant Attorney tions Act of 2006, Pub. L. 109-102; jointly to on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- General, Department of Justice, transmit- the Committees on International Relations quently determined by the Speaker, in each ting the Department’s report to Congress for and Appropriations. case for consideration of such provisions as 2004 on Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation f fall within the jurisdiction of the committee and Safe Exchange Services and Programs, concerned. pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 10420(d); to the Com- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS By Mr. PEARCE: mittee on the Judiciary. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public H.R. 6333. A bill to authorize the presen- 10064. A letter from the Assistant Sec- tation of flags at the funerals of civilian Fed- retary for Legislative Affairs, Department of bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred, as follows: eral employees engaged in the support of State, transmitting As required by Section military operations who have died in combat 417(b) of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 (Public By Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mr. zones in the course of their duties; to the Law 107-56), the annual report on the status FRANK of Massachusetts, and Mr. Committee on Government Reform. of the implementation of machine-readable FRELINGHUYSEN): By Mr. PETRI (for himself and Ms. passports (MRPs) in countries participating H.R. 6325. A bill to provide a new effective MATSUI): in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP; to the date for the applicability of certain provi- H.R. 6334. A bill to amend the Elementary Committee on the Judiciary. sions of law to Public Law 105-331; to the and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to en- 10065. A letter from the Staff Director, Committee on Financial Services. considered sure that participants in the Troops to United States Sentancing Commission, and passed. Teachers program may teach at a range of transmitting a technical correction in By Mr. TIBERI: eligible schools; to the Committee on Edu- Amendment 10 of the document entitled, H.R. 6326. A bill to clarify the provision of cation and the Workforce, and in addition to ‘‘Amendments to the Sentancing Guide- nutrition services to older Americans; to the the Committee on Armed Services, for a pe- lines’’; to the Committeeon the Judiciary. Committee on Education and the Workforce. riod to be subsequently determined by the 10066. A letter from the Assistant Sec- considered and passed. Speaker, in each case for consideration of retary for Civil Works, Department of the By Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Army, transmitting the Department’s eighth (for herself and Ms. ESHOO): tion of the committee concerned. report of projects, or separable elements of H.R. 6327. A bill to make certain manage- By Mr. STUPAK: projects, which have been authorized, but for ment reforms to the Free File program of H.R. 6335. A bill to prohibit the use of Fed- which no funds have been obligated for plan- the Internal Revenue Service; to the Com- eral funds for official travel after Election ning, design or construction during the pre- mittee on Ways and Means. Day of members of Congress who will not ceding seven full fiscal years, pursuant to 33 By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- serve as members during the next Congress; U.S.C. 579a; to the Committee on Transpor- self and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia): to the Committee on House Administration. tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 6328. A bill to establish a congres- By Mr. STUPAK: 10067. A letter from the Acting Secretary, sional Commission on the Abolition of Mod- H.R. 6336. A bill to amend title 4, United Department of Transportation, transmitting ern-Day Slavery; to the Committee on Inter- States Code, with respect to the flying of the

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National flag at half-staff pursuant to the Violence Awareness and Prevention Week’’; H.R. 5704: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. order of a Governor of a State, territory, or to the Committee on Government Reform. H.R. 5755: Mr. SIMPSON. possession; to the Committee on the Judici- By Mr. PENCE (for himself, Mr. LAN- H.R. 5790: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. ary. TOS, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. H.R. 5791: Mr. GOODE. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: BOOZMAN, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 5795: Mr. WEXLER and Mr. HONDA. H.R. 6337. A bill to provide equitable treat- CHABOT, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. DELA- H.R. 5806: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. ment for the people of the Village Corpora- HUNT, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. H.R. 5834: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- tion established for the Native Village of FLAKE, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. fornia, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, and Mr. Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes; to GALLEGLY, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, SCHWARZ of Michigan. the Committee on Resources. Ms. HARRIS, Mr. ISSA, Mr. KING of H.R. 5850: Mr. PAYNE and Mr. BISHOP of By Mr. BOEHNER: New York, Mr. LEACH, Mr. MACK, Mr. New York. H.J. Res. 101. A joint resolution appointing MCCAUL of Texas, Ms. MCCOLLUM of H.R. 5858: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SMITH of the day for the convening of the first session Minnesota, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. POE, Washington, Mr. LEACH, Mr. KUCINICH, and of the One Hundred Tenth Congress; consid- Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. ROS- Mr. STARK. ered and passed. LEHTINEN, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 5866: Ms. SEKULA GIBBS. By Mr. THOMAS: Washington, Mr. SMITH of New Jer- H.R. 5896: Mr. GUTIERREZ. H. Con. Res. 495. Concurrent resolution au- sey, Mr. TANCREDO, Ms. WATSON, Mr. H.R. 5916: Mr. CUMMINGS and Ms. BERKLEY. thorizing the printing as a House document WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 6038: Ms. NORTON. of ‘‘United States House of Representatives, EVANS, Mr. KIRK, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. H.R. 6044: Mr. GUTIERREZ. The Committee on Ways and Means: A His- MANZULLO, Mr. SHAYS, and Ms. H.R. 6067: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- tory, 1789-2006’’; to the Committee on House WASSERMAN SCHULTZ): fornia. Administration. H. Res. 1087. A resolution designating H.R. 6093: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. By Mr. BOEHNER: Room H-139 of the Capitol as the ‘‘Henry J. H.R. 6117: Mr. BERRY, Mr. WYNN, Mr. MAR- H. Con. Res. 496. Concurrent resolution Hyde Room’’; to the Committee on Transpor- SHALL, and Mr. BACHUS. providing for an adjournment or recess of the tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 6118: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia and Mr. two Houses; considered and agreed to. RAMSTAD. By Mr. BOEHNER: f H.R. 6130: Mr. BONNER. H. Res. 1083. A resolution electing a certain H.R. 6132: Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- Member to a certain standing committee of ADDITIONAL SPONSORS fornia, Mr. GOHMERT, and Mr. CAMPBELL of the House of Representatives; considered and Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors California. agreed to. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 6175: Mr. TOWNS. By Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania (for tions as follows: H.R. 6216: Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. MEEHAN, and himself, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. JACKSON of H.R. 65: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 6283: Mr. GOODE and Mr. TANCREDO. Illinois, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. BUTTER- CRENSHAW, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, and Mr. H.R. 6309: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. FIELD, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. MCGOVERN, ROGERS of Michigan. PAYNE, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. MEEKS of New Mr. DOYLE, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- H.R. 215: Ms. HERSETH. York, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. sissippi, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. CAPUANO, H.R. 450: Mr. CUMMINGS. STARK, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. Mr. PLATTS, Ms. CARSON, Mr. OWENS, H.R. 772: Ms. FOXX. CUMMINGS, and Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. DENT, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. SERRANO, H.R. 808: Mr. SHUSTER and Mr. EVERETT. H.R. 6318: Mr. FARR and Mr. MCGOVERN. Ms. LEE, Mr. ROSS, Mr. NADLER, Mr. H.R. 964: Mr. MEEHAN. H. Con. Res. 129: Mr. SAXTON. MEEKS of New York, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. H.R. 1384: Mr. SWEENEY. H. Con. Res. 388: Ms. ESHOO and Ms. WAT- HIGGINS, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 1632: Mr. DELAHUNT. SON. PASCRELL, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BROWN of H.R. 2014: Mr. RAHALL. H. Con. Res. 457: Mr. BAIRD. Ohio, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. FILNER, H.R. 2231: Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. WAMP, and H. Res. 733: Mr. HOLT, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. Mr. BARROW, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Min- Mr. TANNER. ISRAEL, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. MOORE nesota, Mr. COSTA, Ms. KILPATRICK of H.R. 2895: Mrs. KELLY. of Kansas, and Mr. MEEHAN. Michigan, Mr. WU, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. H.R. 3248: Mr. PAYNE. H. Res. 787: Mr. WAXMAN and Ms. SCHAKOW- WATSON, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mrs. JONES H.R. 3307: Mr. ANDREWS. SKY. of Ohio, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. SCOTT of H.R. 3352: Mr. HAYES. H. Res. 962: Ms. WATSON. Virginia, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, H.R. 3569: Mr. BOUCHER. H. Res. 1063: Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. LANTOS, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. H.R. 3854: Mr. MEEKS of New York. H. Res. 1080: Mr. WEINER, Mr. FRANK of BERRY, Ms. SCHWARTZ of Pennsyl- H.R. 4597: Mr. CAMPBELL of California, Mr. Massachusetts, and Mr. SHAYS. vania, Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. MCCARTHY, LAHOOD, and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 4727: Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. MICHAUD, and Mr. STUPAK, and Mr. ANDREWS): f H. Res. 1084. A resolution to honor the con- Mr. ENGEL. tributions and life of Edward R. Bradley; to H.R. 4736: Mr. ANDREWS. the Committee on Government Reform. H.R. 4904: Mr. TOWNS. DISCHARGE PETITIONS— By Mr. BUYER: H.R. 5058: Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS H. Res. 1085. A resolution honoring the H.R. 5147: Mr. CLAY. The following Members added their H.R. 5161: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. service and accomplishments of Major Gen- names to the following discharge peti- eral Joseph G. Webb, Jr., United States H.R. 5198: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Army; to the Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 5363: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mrs. KELLY, and tions: By Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD (for Mr. EVANS. Petition 14 by Mr. FILNER on House Reso- herself and Mrs. BONO): H.R. 5369: Mr. CARTER and Ms. PRYCE of lution 917: Walter B. Jones. H. Res. 1086. A resolution supporting the Ohio. Petition 15 by Mr. DOGGETT on House goals and ideals of ‘‘National Teen Dating H.R. 5465: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Resolution 987: Ron Paul and Ted Poe.

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The Senate met at 2:15 p.m. and was this morning, as we did yesterday, fol- clause be stricken and the text of S. called to order by the Honorable JOHN lowing the elections of the Democratic 3709 as amended be inserted in lieu E. SUNUNU, a Senator from the State of leadership, and today following the Re- thereof, and that the Senate then pro- New Hampshire. publican leadership elections. Right ceed to a vote on passage of H.R. 5682 away I want to congratulate Senators as amended with no intervening action PRAYER MCCONNELL, LOTT, KYL, HUTCHISON, or debate. I further ask that following The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- CORNYN, and ENSIGN, who will rep- passage of the bill, the Senate insist fered the following prayer: resent our Republican Party in our upon its amendment and request a con- Let us pray. leadership here in this body. ference with the House, the Chair be Eternal Spirit, the fountain of all This afternoon the Senate will con- authorized to appoint conferees, and S. wisdom, make us Your servants. Teach duct a period for morning business. As 3709 be returned to the calendar. us to listen to Your guidance and to be we speak, we are working on an agree- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- faithful in doing Your bidding. Give us ment regarding the U.S.-India nuclear pore. Is there objection? Without objec- a spirit of kindness so we will properly agreement and possible progress on ap- tion, it is so ordered. represent You. Bless us with the peace propriations bills. We finished the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this is the of knowing we are doing Your will. MILCON bill yesterday and have other unanimous consent about how we will Use our lawmakers. Help them to bills sequenced and will be able to ad- handle the U.S.-India nuclear coopera- fully understand how to make right dress those in short order. We hope to tion bill. We are currently in discus- choices. Protect them from danger and be able to schedule votes for later this sion with a number of other agree- empower them to never do anything afternoon. We also need to act on the ments that we are attempting to reach that will bring them shame. Make short-term continuing resolution in order to plan out activity both them wise interpreters of the signs of which has just arrived from the House. today and tomorrow and possibly Fri- the times and undergird them with When votes are scheduled, Senators day. With that, we expect to complete Your enabling might. will be notified over the course of the our business this week and then fol- We pray in Your powerful name. afternoon. lowing that we will be out until De- Amen. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I note the cember 4, or that week of December 4. f absence of a quorum. As we look ahead, because we have a PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- number of issues to address, we will be pore. The clerk will call the roll. keeping our colleagues notified on both The Honorable JOHN E. SUNUNU led The assistant legislative clerk pro- sides of the aisle. There are a number the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: ceeded to call the roll. of issues the Democratic leader and I I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President. I ask have outlined that we would like to do United States of America and to the Repub- unanimous consent that the order for lic for which it stands, one nation under God, before we leave in December. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- f f pore. Without objection, it is so or- APPOINTMENT OF ACTING dered. RECOGNITION OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE f DEMOCRATIC LEADER The PRESIDING OFFICER. The UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST— The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- clerk will please read a communication S. 3709 to the Senate from the President pro pore. The Democratic leader is recog- nized. tempore (Mr. STEVENS). Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask The assistant legislative clerk read unanimous consent that at a time to be Mr. REID. Mr. President, there are a the following letter: determined by the majority leader in number of amendments that need to be consultation with the Democratic lead- debated. I would hope Senators under- U.S. SENATE, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, er, the Senate proceed to the imme- stand, it is as if it is Friday afternoon Washington, DC, November 15, 2006. diate consideration of Calendar No. 527, at 2:30 and there are 18 or so amend- To the Senate: S. 3709, the U.S.-India nuclear bill. I ments on here and they have to come Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, further ask that a manager’s amend- and start debating them. We are going of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby ment to be agreed upon by Senators to finish this bill before we leave. That appoint the Honorable JOHN E. SUNUNU, a LUGAR, BIDEN, and FRIST be agreed to is what the majority leader said. I will Senator from the State of New Hampshire, as original text for the purpose of fur- cooperate with him in any way I can. to perform the duties of the Chair. This is legislation we have been wait- TED STEVENS, ther amendment, and that the only President pro tempore. other amendments in order be: Ensign ing on for a long time. I hope Senators Mr. SUNUNU thereupon assumed the regarding inspection, to be considered who have amendments will start debat- chair as Acting President pro tempore. in closed session; Reed, Levin, Obama, ing them. two Dorgan amendments, Feingold, Mr. President, I note the absence of a f Boxer, Feinstein, Harkin, up to seven quorum. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Bingaman, Kennedy, and Dodd. I fur- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- LEADER ther ask that all amendments except pore. The clerk will call the roll. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Senator FEINGOLD’s be subject to rel- The assistant legislative clerk pro- pore. The majority leader is recog- evant second degrees and that all be re- ceeded to call the roll. nized. lated to the subject matter of the bill. Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I ask unan- f I further ask that once the bill as imous consent that the order for the amended has been read a third time, quorum call be rescinded. SCHEDULE the Senate then proceed to the consid- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, we are eration of H.R. 5682, the House-passed pore. Without objection, it is so or- coming in this afternoon rather than companion, that all after the enacting dered.

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But I have no doubt that their security interests—as well as the suc- efforts are taking place in a construc- f cess of our war on al-Qaida and inter- tive and bipartisan spirit and we here MORNING BUSINESS national terrorism. should do everything we can to follow In the midst of an election season, their example in the weeks and months The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- some of America’s best foreign policy ahead. pore. Under the previous order, there minds were working diligently to find I hope to add briefly to that debate will now be a period for the transaction that new direction. We are lucky to by sharing some of my own thoughts of morning business with Senators per- have two distinguished former public this afternoon. Taken individually, mitted to speak for up to 5 minutes servants to chair the Study Group on none of these proposals that I am going each. The Senator from Connecticut is Iraq: the former Secretary of State to discuss are groundbreaking or recognized. James Baker and the former Chairman earthshattering in any way. A sound f of the House International Relations foreign policy rarely is. But after a war sparked by ideology and grand theo- IRAQ POLICY Committee, Lee Hamilton. Their group of experts is striving diligently to find rizing, maybe we can once more learn Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I thank consensus on a set of policy rec- the value of quiet virtues. Taken to- the Chair. I may request to speak for a ommendations to put before the Presi- gether, I believe these suggestions few more minutes than 5, and when the dent and the Congress of the United might help to reverse the ongoing spi- time comes, I will so inform the Chair. States. It is painful work, but it is nec- ral into violence and chaos, permit the Last week the American people went essary work. And the tragedy of Iraq— phased redeployment of U.S. troops to the polls across our great Nation. over 30,000 injured troops, hundreds of within and from Iraq, and secure Amer- They went not simply to choose new thousands of innocent Iraqis dead, ica’s regional interests to the greatest political leaders, but to ask those lead- more than 2,800 of our fellow citizens in extent. ers—Democrats and Republicans uniform killed—the tragedy of Iraq de- Clearly, our interests are in dis- alike—to work together for a new and mands nothing less than a new direc- repair, and other regions cry out for at- long-overdue direction in Iraq. tion and some new thought. tention. We are further away from sta- There is no doubt that the majority It will take every dram of our hon- bilizing Afghanistan and dealing a mor- of American voters want change in an esty and pragmatism to turn around a tal blow to our al-Qaida and Taliban Iraq policy that has brought such death society that—despite $400 billion of enemies. In fact, drug traffickers and and chaos and the prospect of failure. taxpayer money, $250 million every sin- tribal warfare now threaten to destroy There is no doubt that they want us to gle day and still counting—remains the fragile foundation of Afghanistan’s speak honestly about the current fail- broken, crippled, and fractured. The nascent democracy and the Taliban is ures and boldly about the way through Iraqi economy is in worse shape today stronger now than at any point since the present crisis. But it is also very than it was in March of 2003. Electric our invasion. This summer an emboldened and de- clear that Americans are not defeat- and water treatment capacity, oil pro- fiant Iran launched a proxy war ists. They want success in Iraq, they duction, access to clean water, are all against our ally Israel; and the apoca- want our troops to succeed, and they below prewar levels. America has spent lyptic mullahs are undeterred in their want them to come home. $14 billion training and equipping I note as I speak here there are hear- pursuit of nuclear weapons. 300,000 Iraqi police and security forces; Last month North Korea claimed to ings occurring in the Armed Services yet today as I speak on the floor of this have tested a nuclear weapon of its Committee. I commend Senator WAR- Chamber, some 23 separate sectarian own, a further example of our coun- NER and Senator LEVIN for holding such militias alone operate with impunity try’s growing vulnerabilities, a further a hearing. They heard this morning throughout Baghdad. Sectarian kill- cost of this administration’s fixation from some of our leading military fig- ings continue largely unabated, aver- on Iraq. While we have been bogged ures. This afternoon there will be addi- aging scores of deaths a day. down in that country, North Korea has tional witnesses appearing before These realities mean that none of us taken the chance to expand its nuclear them. So I am very conscious that a lot should underestimate the difficulties arsenal fivefold. of people are thinking about this issue ahead. We need to recognize—every sin- Al-Qaida, Afghanistan, Iran, North now and that we hope to come up with gle time we talk about this matter— Korea—the conclusion is irrefutable: some positive suggestions on how we the remarkable service being per- America is less safe today because of might come to a successful conclusion formed by our men and women in uni- our Iraq diversion. That is precisely of this policy—a policy, I might add, form. Theirs is a very difficult job. why so many voices among our civilian that is in deep jeopardy of failure. Anyone who has been there, regardless and military leadership are calling In that respect, the message of the of his or her views on policy, has to ad- upon the President to change course in American people was one of hope: that mire immensely the courage and deter- that country. years of strained, painful debate can mination of these people as they go out I believe there are five key ingredi- give way to American pragmatism; every single day, facing the kinds of ents to any course change that we that leaders can find in national secu- problems that are everywhere in the must take: establishment of internal rity not a political cudgel but a polit- streets of Baghdad, Fallujah, and other security in that country; phased rede- ical consensus; and that Iraq, even major urban areas. So I do not under- ployment of United States forces; con- now, is not past salvaging, if we right estimate the tremendous burden these tinued training of an independent, pro- our course immediately. people bear every single day, as too fessional military and security force I hope the resignation of Secretary often they become nothing more than for Iraq; a strong central government; Rumsfeld is a sign that the White target practice for those who seek to and regional and international engage- House has heard that message. But I gain the upper hand in Iraq. ment. would add very quickly that it is not Nor do I underestimate the difficult Let me first talk briefly about secu- enough to change the leadership at the task facing Jim Baker, Lee Hamilton, rity. I think we must continue to re- Pentagon when a week ago Sunday the and their colleagues on this task force cruit and train forces that reflect Vice President of the United States that is determined to find some an- Iraq’s ethnic diversity, forces that are proclaimed that we intend to go, and I swers to Iraq. They know, as I do, if capable of neutralizing sectarian mili- quote him, ‘‘full-speed ahead’’ in Iraq. there were any easy solutions we would tias and are able to restore and main- The President must fundamentally have discovered them by now. It may tain domestic stability. Without that,

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There is not a treas- end up a divided and partitioned state Iraqi Government. Enlisting Iraq’s ury deep enough nor an army large where sectarian influences govern; but neighbors and the international com- enough to achieve this goal if the Iraqi that should not be our stated policy. munity. Creating economic activity in people themselves lack the will to Nor should we allow short-term polit- that shattered country. If we take achieve it for themselves. ical expediency to keep us from dis- these steps, or ones like them, we can Second, redeployment. ‘‘More troops banding sectarian militias. Our failure serve our larger interests in peace and or fewer troops’’ is a sterile debate. to confront them head-on forces un- prosperity and security, not only for The reality is that in cities such as countable Iraqis to live in daily fear for the Iraqis but, as importantly, for our- Baghdad and Falluja, our soldiers are their very lives. selves. We can begin to redeem a great going door to door like a police force That said, I believe we should not harm. on the front lines of religious violence, preclude the possibility of integrating The American voters have asked this and they need to be removed from that ex-militia members into the profes- us of us. While they don’t have a spe- fruitless exercise. Our troops should be sional Iraqi military—but only if they cific plan in mind, they want us to relocated from these larger urban zones be vetted and retrained first. come together, to chart a new course, to less populated regions and border Fifth and finally, regional and inter- to make some sense, to be rational and areas where they can more effectively national engagement. Iraq’s neighbors think about the importance not only of advance our strategic interests: contin- have a huge stake in a stable and com- Iraq getting on its feet—but of our na- ued training of Iraqi forces and the pro- petent Iraq. If there is one thing that tion meriting its vital role in the tection of Iraq’s territorial integrity unites all of the nations bordering Iraq, world. No other nation in the 21st cen- until Iraqis can do so for themselves. it is the fear that Iraq will splinter tury is going to lead but this great na- Remaining United States forces into fractured enclaves with dedicated tion of ours. Other nations down the should be repositioned to United States sectarian militias that will not only road may assume that responsibility, bases in Kuwait and Qatar, where they terrorize each other but threaten the but as far as I can see, only one nation could be available to protect American stability of the nations that border can lead now—and it is ours. And if we interests if they should be called upon, them. continue on the path we are following and to Afghanistan, where we must re- It is for that reason that the admin- today in Iraq, that mission will be far double our efforts to capture bin istration should find willing partners— more difficult to fulfill. Laden, dismantle al-Qaida and neu- if it were willing to look. Iraq’s neigh- So far more is at risk here than just tralize the Taliban and the drug lords bors, as well as regional international what happens in Iraq. We risk failing who are funding them. organizations can help Iraq toward These movements must begin imme- the calling of leadership itself. unity and stability—not from the good- diately and continue over the next 12 Anything I suggested here, I know ness of their hearts but from the fact of to 18 months, in concert with our ef- others have raised. But I came here their interest. Regional powers such as forts to enhance the stability of the today, above all, to ask a question: Turkey, Iran, Syria, and Saudi Arabia Iraqi Government, engage Iraq’s neigh- Who is thinking about this in a con- could be enormously useful to us as bors, and build a better and more se- crete way? I trust that Jim Baker and mediators—a ‘‘Friends of Iraq’’ group, cure life for the people of that country. Lee Hamilton are. I hope that my col- Third is professional military and se- committed to ensuring the integrity of leagues are. curity forces. Iraq will never be unified its borders, the disbanding of the mili- You may not like all of my ideas. as a sovereign and secure nation until tias, and the unity of its government. You may reject all of them. But what- all of its citizens can count on the Iraqi When it comes to protecting our se- ever ideas come to the fore, let us de- forces to be capable of maintaining in- curity, we must be as willing to wage bate the substance in tolerance and ternal stability and protecting the na- diplomacy as we have been willing to good faith, open to new thinking and tion’s territorial integrity. But no wage war. Robust, muscular, and direct hungering for new action. Iraqi Army can ever meaningfully negotiations are not gifts to our en- The American people are watching stand up when Iraq’s political atmos- emies. They are the essential tools of us, wondering if we have heard their phere remains so poisonous. avoiding conflict and securing peace call for a new way forward. The Iraqi Which leads me to my fourth point, and stability. people are watching us, wondering if unity government. Our commanding We are reminded of the eloquence of their united country can still survive generals have rightly concluded there John Kennedy, who said many years and succeed. Americans and Iraqis both is no military solution to Iraq’s unfold- ago, ‘‘Let us never negotiate out of want what it is within our power to ing civil conflict. Only a political solu- fear. But let us never fear to nego- give them: hope. tion which unifies all Iraqis around a tiate.’’ Again, I thank the President for his common cause will save Iraq from be- Further, rebuilding Iraq’s economy indulgence in providing a little more coming a failed state. should be a part of any regional and time. So, along with the training of Iraqi international rescue mission. The Iraqi I yield the floor. troops, I believe we must tackle Iraq’s Government has formally requested The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- political chaos, because only stability help from the United States to develop pore. The Senator from Florida is rec- will be the cornerstone of a prosperous an International Compact for Iraq. ognized. nation. This compact could serve as a blue- f Finding common cause must come print for a new partnership with the first and foremost from within Iraq. It international community, one aimed at TAX EXTENDERS must come from Iraq’s secular and reli- consolidating peace and pursuing polit- Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- gious leaders, leaders such as Aya- ical, social, and economic development dent, I rise to address two matters that tollah Sistani. We need Iraqis like him over the next five years. will be taken up by the Senate in this at the table and the United States There are no guarantees, of course. lameduck session. The first will be needs to encourage more acts of leader- Iraq is broken. The policies of the Bush after we come back from the Thanks- ship by him and others. administration, in my view, have sadly giving holiday. We will be taking up a Our political goals for Iraq are clear. failed. But last week’s elections have tax bill that will include a group of Though Iraq’s constitution is federal, given us the gift of opportunity—to what we call tax extenders. These are

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That is have a personal income tax at the scriptions. Customs has admitted that what we are going after. We are not State level. Whereas, those 44 States it was to the tune of almost 40,000 pre- going to confiscate these individual that do have the personal income tax scriptions. purchases of a 90-day supply or less are able to deduct that State income To a senior citizen who is so des- which are prescriptions from Canadian tax in the calculation of their Federal perate to make financial ends meet— pharmacists. income tax, in those six States that do and, in fact, sadly, in America in the With that as a precedent, it would not have the State income tax, they year 2006, some senior citizens are hav- seem to me that the Senate would cer- have no such deduction. But their main ing to make a choice because of their tainly go along with us and put this in revenue stream is a State sales tax. financial condition between buying the law right now with regard to the The deduction of that State sales tax their groceries or buying their pre- FDA to make sure that this policy is has been a major help to constituents scription medicines. They are forced to very clear. in those six States, including my State do things such as cutting their medi- When Congress returns in January, of Florida. It has saved, for example, cine tablets in half to try to stretch it we should look at, additionally, what is the people of the State of Florida $750 out when, in fact, their doctor tells introduced by my colleague who is on million per year in Federal income them that is not what they should be the floor now, Senator DORGAN, and taxes by being able to deduct their doing. Yet it is happening. Senator SNOWE, the Pharmaceutical Over and over again, seniors have Florida State sales tax. Market Access and Drug Safety Act. It is my understanding that this is been able to order from Canadian phar- This bipartisan bill, which I support, macists at half the cost of their pre- is going to set up a comprehensive sys- all worked out; that, in fact, we are scription medicine. It is not a question tem for importation of prescription going to be able to extend all of these of safety because it is made by the drugs which will further help our sen- tax extenders and that it will be done same manufacturer and even with the ior citizens on lower prescription drug in the week of the lameduck session same packaging. costs. when we come back after the Thanks- Back in the summer, Senator VITTER Ultimately, we will have to debate giving holiday. That, of course, is enor- and I saw an opportunity on an appro- the very essence of the problem in mously important. priations bill to prohibit Customs from Medicare prescription drug benefits, I had a hand, along with Senator using the appropriated moneys for the Part D benefits. That is going to be a HUTCHISON of Texas, in passing that seizure of those kinds of individual pur- whole new debate that we will have out bill to begin with, but that bill was ef- chases for a small duration of time—no here on how to fill the doughnut hole fective for 2 years. That 2 years is more than a 90-day supply of their pre- which some people say would cost about to expire at the end of this cal- scriptions and only from Canada. something like $26 billion. But there is endar year. So we certainly need that We passed it in the Senate over- a way to do that—by allowing Medicare extended. whelmingly. It goes down to a House- to do what other parts of the Federal f Senate conference committee, and they Government have done for years, in- PRESCRIPTION DRUG AMENDMENT watered down that provision to say cluding the Veterans’ Administration that it can be done to bring those Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- and the Department of Defense; that is, small, limited, individual supplies of use the bulk purchasing power to nego- dent, I also want to speak on a matter prescription drugs from Canada but that Senator VITTER and I will intro- tiate lower prices for drugs. only if you bring it personally back As most people know, that was pro- duce shortly, for there will be in front from Canada. hibited in the Medicare prescription of the Senate an appropriations bill That may help my two colleagues drug benefit. But I think we are going that will fund the Food and Drug Ad- who are from the State of North Da- to be addressing that because that is a ministration. Senator VITTER will kota because they are right next to the huge stake in the heart of the pur- offer, on behalf of himself and myself, Canadian border. But clearly for the chasing power of Medicare for 43 mil- an amendment that we had offered to States of Senator VITTER and myself lion senior citizens to be able to nego- the Senate on a different appropria- and the States in the Southeastern tiate those prices down by bulk pur- tions bill several months ago—and United States, that doesn’t help at all, chases. passed—that would allow Americans to particularly since some of our seniors It is clearly time for the Congress to purchase low-cost prescription drugs have been accustomed to ordering stand up for our constituents and to from Canada. these much less expensive drugs by help lower these prescription drug Every year, millions of Americans, mail or by e-mail or by telephone calls. prices. who cannot otherwise afford their pre- When it got to the conference com- I am looking forward to working scriptions at pharmacies, seek those mittee, they watered down the provi- with Senators in a bipartisan way to same FDA-approved prescriptions from sion. That is what we are going to ad- embrace this Vitter-Nelson amend- Canada at significantly lower prices. dress today. I am waiting on Senator ment. Back in July, Senator VITTER and I VITTER to come to the floor so we can Thank you. introduced a separate amendment on offer this amendment. I yield the floor. this issue to the Department of Home- We have a new opportunity on an ap- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- land Security appropriations bill. Our propriations bill that includes the Food pore. The Senator from North Dakota. amendment prohibited Customs from and Drug Administration appropria- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my col- stopping the importation of FDA-ap- tions. This does not assure Americans league from Florida was describing the proved prescription drugs by American access to lower cost medications from issue of prescription drug pricing in citizens. Canada, since the FDA can still hold up our country—an amendment that The amendment was in response to a the imports if they choose to do so would be offered to a subsequent appro- new policy implemented by U.S. Cus- under current law. That is why we are priations bill dealing with the FDA and toms which resulted in over 38,000 pre- going to add this amendment to pre- its enforcement of the reimportation of scription drug shipments being de- vent the FDA from interfering with the prescription drugs. tained by Federal officials. Our amend- importation of prescription drugs from Let me point out, as he properly said, ment received overwhelming bipartisan Canada. that Senator SNOWE and myself and

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It was with the comprehensive approach to re- unanimous consent that the order for Senator CONRAD and myself who were importation of FDA-approved drugs. the quorum call be rescinded. recognized in the committee to offer The American consumer is now The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the agricultural disaster plan. That charged the highest prices for prescrip- pore. Without objection, it is so or- was in the spring of this year. tion drugs in the entire world. Let me dered. Subsequent to that, we have now had say that again. The American con- The senior Senator from North Da- a very substantial drought that has en- sumer is charged the highest prices for kota is recognized. veloped a fair part of this country, dev- prescription drugs anywhere in the f astating some additional crops, and we world. It is not fair. That pricing pol- have not been able to get the Agri- FARMER DISASTER ASSISTANCE icy has to change. One of the ways to culture appropriations bill back to the change it will be to put downward pres- Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, yester- Senate so we can make an adjustment sure on pricing in this country by al- day I withdrew an amendment to pro- to the disaster plan for farmers, an ad- lowing American consumers to access vide disaster assistance to farmers and justment to include the 2006 disaster, those identical FDA-approved drugs, ranchers for the disasters of 2005 and but we have not been able to get it to some of which are actually made in 2006. I did so on the basis of an assur- the floor of the Senate. That is why my this country; to reimport them from ance by the majority leader that is in colleague, Senator CONRAD, offered it other countries, FDA-approved, made the RECORD very clearly: we would go yesterday as an amendment to the and manufactured in manufacturing to the Agriculture appropriations bill Military Construction bill. We have al- plants approved by the FDA. today, I would have a chance to offer ready passed it twice in the Senate; My colleague talked about Canada my amendment today, the rights of all that is, an agricultural disaster plan. and the United States. That is an obvi- Senators were protected, and that they Two times I added it in the Appro- ous issue. My State borders Canada, would have their rights. Now I am told priations Committee. On two occa- and we see people coming back and there is an objection to going to the sions—I believe both were with supple- forth going to Canada to purchase pre- Agriculture appropriations bill. mental bills—both occasions we went scription drugs, in some cases for one- I say to my colleagues, that leaves to a conference with the House of Rep- tenth the price they are charged in this me with no alternative but to object to resentatives. I had money in for a farm country. other business. I, in good faith, re- disaster plan. In both circumstances, We need to find a way to pass the moved my amendment yesterday, took we went to the conference; the Senate comprehensive legislation. My col- it down, with the assurance—and that conferees, at my request, had a vote, league from Florida cosponsored that is in the RECORD, very clearly in the insisted on the Senate position which bill and worked with us on it—myself, RECORD—from the majority leader, the included an agricultural disaster plan Senator SNOWE from Maine, Senator assurance that we would go to Agri- for family farmers who got hit with the MCCAIN, Senator GRASSLEY, Senator culture appropriations today. I alert weather disaster; and on both occa- KENNEDY, a pretty significant bipar- my colleagues I kept my word. I would sions the President threatened a veto tisan group in the Senate. We have not hope others would keep theirs. and got the House conferees, at the re- had a vote on that only because it has If that is not to be, I will be in a posi- been blocked. We will have a vote on quest of the Speaker, to object. There- tion in which I will be objecting to any fore, twice it got knocked out in a con- that in the next session of Congress if other business coming before the Sen- we are not able to offer it in the com- ference. ate. If they want to have a live The third time now, I have added the ing weeks. In the next session of Con- quorum, we can go through that exer- farm disaster piece to the Agriculture gress, we will have a vote on it. cise, but we will go through it repeat- We will have very substantial num- appropriations bill. We did that before edly. This is not fair. It is not right. bers in the Senate supporting that leg- this growing season in which we had a islation. When we do, it will be good We have tried repeatedly to get this very devastating drought, so that news for American consumers who now bill up so we can have a vote. It has needs to be adjusted. pay the highest prices in the world for previously passed the Senate with 77 My colleague, Senator CONRAD, is of- prescription drugs. That is unfair. I votes in favor. fering the farm disaster piece that certainly support the amendment that What we are asking for is not unrea- would try to reach out to those family deals with a funding limitation that sonable. We have reduced the cost dra- farmers who now do not know whether would be offered as described by my matically. Here, a person’s word is they will be able to continue farming, colleague from Florida. That in itself their bond. I kept my word. I am ex- reach out with a helping hand to say: does not solve the larger problem. He pecting others to keep theirs. You are not alone. We cannot make has indicated that. I believe Senator The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- you whole, but we can help you during VITTER would indicate that as well. It pore. The Senator from North Dakota. a tough time. is a step in the right direction. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my col- This Congress has already said to the I am supportive of it with the under- league was on the Senate floor yester- farmers in the Gulf of Mexico: You will standing that we will have a more com- day, as I was, and he was offering an get disaster aid because you got hit prehensive piece of legislation on this amendment on the Military Construc- with Hurricane Katrina and you lost issue which will be introduced, will be tion appropriations bill dealing with your crops. You get disaster aid. This offered, and will be voted on with a agricultural disaster. In exchange for Congress has essentially said to other very large majority in the Senate. The withdrawing that amendment on the farmers and this President has said to House of Representatives has already Military Construction bill, he was other farmers: You might have lost all demonstrated its support for such a given some assurance that the Agri- of your crops from a drought or a flood, plan. If we can’t get it done in the culture appropriations bill would come but it didn’t have a name named lameduck session, as soon as we turn next to the Senate and he would be ‘‘Katrina.’’ It is not like a hurricane, it the calendar and begin a new year, I able to offer that amendment on the is not named; therefore, you are not am convinced we will get this done. Agriculture appropriations bill. going to get any disaster help—just I appreciated the words of my col- Let me, first of all, support my col- those who got hit with Hurricane league from Florida. league, Senator CONRAD. He knows and Katrina and lost their crops. That is I yield the floor and suggest the ab- I know that the Agriculture appropria- not fair. No one in this country would sence of a quorum. tions bill includes a disaster piece that think that is fair.

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Will we be My colleague is suggesting the right did it in good faith. I did it to accom- able to do spring planting? Will we remedy. We have, apparently, some modate my colleagues. I did it so other have the capability to put a crop in? At people saying we need to go to another legislation could move. But now I am this point, the answer for many of piece of legislation. Perhaps there is told the agreement is not going to be them, thousands of them, is: No, we are the India nuclear agreement. kept. That is not acceptable. That is not going to be able to continue farm- My colleague says, properly—and I just not acceptable. That puts me in ing because we had a disaster. Where a was in the Senate when this exchange the position now of having to object to crop should have existed on our land, took place—my colleague says: Yester- proceeding to other business. I have no there was barren land, no seeds, no day, I withdrew my amendment from alternative but to do that. crop. the Military Construction bill—and he I am here representing thousands of It used to be in our farm bill we had did—and I heard the discussion as a re- farm families across our State and a disaster title. When a disaster oc- sult of his withdrawing that amend- really right down the heartland of the curred, we, with that disaster title, ment. I believe there is an under- country. We have 26 cosponsors for this could say to farmers: We want to help standing that the next piece of legisla- legislation, totally bipartisan, about as you. Now there is no disaster title in tion we go to, which would be this many Republicans as Democrats on the the farm bill, and each year when there afternoon, is the Agriculture appro- bill because we have had the third is a disaster we have to reach out to priations bill. That will give him the worst drought in the country’s history. try to create a disaster bill. opportunity—and me and others—to That is the reality. This country goes almost every place both introduce and speak to farm dis- I have a letter on my desk from a in the world to help when there is trou- aster aid that is long overdue, that man talking about the disaster. And in ble. What about at home? What about should have been done long ago. that letter he said to me—this is from when there is trouble on the family Senator CONRAD has indicated that last year when we had terrible flood- farm? I know that is far from the city he would object to other procedures ing—he had 26 inches of rain over a lights and far from the cameras, but and other proceedings unless we reach very short period of time. The result the fact is, that is real trouble for fam- an understanding of going to the Agri- was he had no production, and he lost culture appropriations bill. I certainly ilies whose dream is about to end be- $120,000. Even with the crop insurance, support that and would be in the Sen- cause they cannot continue farming. it did not come close to covering his ate with him, prepared to object, just Why? Is it because they mismanaged? bills, and that he and his wife and his as he would. family were going to be forced off the Is it because they are not good farmers, That is the background. That is the because they can’t grow a crop? No. It land if there were not some assistance. story. My colleague, Senator CONRAD, Let me just recount the history. Al- is because a drought came around and is perfectly within his rights. He is ab- destroyed everything on their farm or ways in our past when anyone suffered solutely accurate in terms of what we from natural disaster in this country, it is because a flood came and washed understood when we left the Senate it away. anywhere, Congress responded. Con- yesterday. gress responded. We responded when In 2005, in parts of our State, there I yield the floor. were over a million acres that could The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. there was Hurricane Katrina. We re- sponded when there was Hurricane not be planted—think of that—could DEMINT). The Senator from North Da- not be planted at all, and nearly an- kota. Rita. In fact, this gentleman says: I other 1 million planted acres and all Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I thank urged our delegation to support the the seeds were washed away with tor- my colleague, Senator DORGAN, and I victims of Hurricane Katrina. We suf- rential rain where one-third of a year’s also point to the RECORD, the RECORD fered the same kind of loss here, a com- worth of rain fell in 24 hours. Think of from yesterday, page S. 10900. It says: plete economic loss, but there were no that. Then you say to those farmers: Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I notice the news cameras seeing our disaster. We You know what. Tough luck. You are majority leader has returned to the floor. I had a slow-motion disaster but every on your own. tried to recount for our colleagues the status bit as devastating. That is not the way this country has of our discussion, and the understanding that The question is, Are those people dealt with farmers. We have always be- we had reached, that I would withdraw my going to be given any kind of helping lieved there is value and importance in amendment from this bill with the under- hand, the kind of thing we have done having farmers on the land farming standing that we would go to the Agriculture repeatedly in the past? and creating America’s food supply. We Appropriations bill tomorrow and have a Now, we don’t budget for disasters. chance to offer it there. All Senators’ rights have always said: We want to have a would be reserved. That is the status of it. I Some have said it is a budget buster. bridge across troubled times for you. just ask if that is the majority leader’s un- No, it is not. No. 1, there is no budget. When price depressions occur, when derstanding. If it is, I will then be willing to No. 2, to the extent we have agreed on natural disasters occur, we want to withdraw my amendment for the Military guidelines for spending, it has always create a safety net for you. We have al- Construction bill and we can conclude that. been understood, it has always been ways done that. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, in the last hour the case for the 20 years I have been Now what happens with disasters, or so we have had numerous discussions on here that natural disasters are treated with no disaster title in the farm bill, the floor, as our colleagues have observed, separate and apart from the budget. It and many participated in the discussion. My we face a situation where, because of understanding and the general agreement we is very hard to budget for natural dis- two years—2005, with substantial flood- have is to go to the Agriculture Appropria- asters. Nobody knows the extent or ing, and in 2006, a protracted drought tions bill tomorrow. That does facilitate the when they will occur. As a result, we in some significant areas of the coun- progress we need to make on the current bill have always dealt with disaster spend- try—we face a prospect of losing a that is on the floor, which I hope and expect ing as an emergency outside the budg- great many family farmers just be- to be able to finish tonight. If that is the et. cause this country will have said—if we case, we plan on going to the Agriculture bill Now, how much money is being tomorrow. All rights would be reserved for do not do what Senator CONRAD and I talked about here? Mr. President, $4.5 all Senators, of course. We don’t have an and others want to do, this country agreement, but that is the intention. billion for 2 years of disasters. And this will have said: It doesn’t matter. The The disaster ag relief bill is very important is a national bill. This is not restricted only farmers we will help are in the and has been talked about by Republicans to one region, one location. This will

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Mr. President, I ask it is not your family, statistics, but we Only if you have a loss of at least 35 unanimous consent that the order for don’t want that anymore. We want to percent do you get anything. If your the quorum call be rescinded. recognize, and the American people loss is over 35 percent, you will get as- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without want to recognize, what is really hap- sistance on a highly restricted basis. objection, it is so ordered. pening to the fathers, mothers, sisters, The bankers of my State have told Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask and children. They are our children, me if this kind of assistance is not unanimous consent that Senator LAU- and many have children of their own. forthcoming, 5 to 10 percent of the TENBERG be recognized for 10 minutes Among those who perished are PFC farmers and ranchers in our State will and that I be recognized at the end of Donald S. Brown, 19 years of age, from go out of business, not because of any that period. Succasunna, NJ. I attended his wake 2 fault of theirs, but because of the most The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without weeks ago, met with his family, and incredible swing in weather that we objection, it is so ordered. LCpl Christopher B. Cosgrove III of have ever seen. The Senator from New Jersey. Cedar Knolls, NJ. There are many more Last year, we had flooding that pre- f New Jerseyans who have perished vented a million acres from even being HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES there. The number is almost 80 now. planted. It was not even planted. This We look around, and they are from year, we have had the third worst Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I States across the country. Almost drought, according to the scientists, in thank the Senator from North Dakota every State has seen the loss of a our Nation’s history, a drought that for enabling me to make some remarks former resident, someone with roots in Senator DORGAN and I saw firsthand in about the war and where things are as that State: a tour with our Governor and agricul- we see them. SGT Bryan Burgess of Garden City, MI; tural leaders of our State. It has been more than a month since SGT Courtland A. Kennard of Starkville, I even saw irrigated corn—irrigated we were last together in the Senate. MS; corn—in which the ears never filled out While we were out of session, the war CWO Miles P. Henderson of Amarillo, TX; because the heat was so unbelievably in Iraq continued to rage. We in the CPL Kyle W. Powell of Colorado Springs, intense. In one day in my hometown, it Congress had the pleasure of going CO; SPC James L. Bridges of Buhl, ID; was 112 degrees. I am not talking about home to our families, our friends, fa- miliar circumstances and sur- LTC Paul J. Finken of Mason City, IA; the heat index. I am talking about the LCpl James Brown of Owensville, IN; actual temperature, 112 degrees. roundings. Our troops in Iraq, however, SSG Jason D. Whitehouse of Phoenix, AZ; In July and August of this last year, didn’t have that opportunity while we PFC Jason Franco of Corona, CA; we had extreme temperatures day after were off, so to speak, for almost 6 SGT Luke J. Zimmerman of Luxemburg, day after day, and no rain. It was dev- weeks. Everyone knows that we did WI; astating. And it is just not my State. It work at home, but we were in familiar, SGT Thomas M. Gilbert of Downers Grove, is right down the heartland of the safe territory. The troops were in IL; harm’s way, trying to bring order to a SPC Nicholas K. Rogers of Deltona, FL; country: South Dakota, Nebraska, MAJ David G. Taylor of Apex, NC; Oklahoma, Texas, over into Minnesota, country in absolute chaos. LCpl Eric W. Herzberg of Severna Park, Montana. Tragically, many of our people there MD; There are 26 cosponsors of this bill. It did not survive since the Senate was CPL Joshua C. Watkins of Jacksonville, is fully bipartisan. This legislation has last in session. During the recess, FL; passed overwhelmingly in the Senate America lost 157 brave men and women SSG Patrick O. Barlow of Greensboro, NC; with 77 votes. in combat, 146 in Iraq and 11 in Afghan- CPL David M. Unger of Leavenworth, KS; So I just say to my colleagues, I was istan, and 649 were seriously wounded. SGT Norman R. Taylor of Blythe, CA; Most of us have been to Walter Reed SSG Garth D. Sizemore of Mount Sterling, given a commitment yesterday that we KY; would go to the Agriculture appropria- and the naval hospital in Bethesda and 2LT Joshua L. Booth of Fiskdale, MA; tions bill today, and that I would have had opportunities to talk to some of PFC Keith J. Moore of San Francisco, CA; a chance to offer my amendment; that those people who are so seriously and Senators could raise any objections wounded, some limbless, some sight- 1SG Charles M. King of Mobile, AL. they might have. They could raise a less. Their pain goes way beyond that There are too many more to read rule XVI objection. By the way, we now which is directly part of their wound; them all now. know that would not lie against our their pain goes on for the rest of their I ask unanimous consent that a full bill. We also know that they could lives. list of the 157 persons be printed in the raise a budget point of order. That Now here we are, almost at Thanks- RECORD. would require a supermajority vote. We giving. Americans are looking forward There being no objection, the mate- are fully prepared to do that and to ac- to sharing a holiday with family and rial was ordered to be printed in the cept the will of the body. friends. But in this season of giving RECORD, as follows: But what is not fair is not to have a and cheer, we have to find a serious FALLEN HEROES DURING THE SENATE RECESS vote. And what is especially not fair is way to give some cheer, some recogni- Sergeant Bryan Burgess, of Garden City, not to keep the commitment that was tion for the sacrifices of our soldiers. Michigan made yesterday publicly and privately Outside my office, I have found a way Sergeant First Class Rudy A. Salcido, of that we would go to the Agriculture to express thanks to them. We have es- Ontario, California appropriations bill today and have an tablished a photographic display of Sergeant Courtland A. Kennard, of opportunity for a vote. That was the those who have lost their lives. It is Starkville, Mississippi commitment that was made. This called the ‘‘Faces of the Fallen.’’ It is Staff Sergeant Gregory W.G. McCoy, of leaves me with no alternative but to visited daily by tourists and others Webberville, Michigan object to going to other business. I will who search the gallery for people they Staff Sergeant Richwell A. Doria, of San Diego, California make that objection. And if I have to may have known from a hometown or Lance Corporal Ryan T. McCaughn, of do it repeatedly, I will make it repeat- region. Manchester, New Hampshire edly. Today I offer another way to honor Sergeant Lucas T. White, of Moses Lake, With that, I yield the floor. our courageous men and women. I am Washington

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Witte, of Beards- Private First Class Shane R. Austin, of Springs, Colorado ley, Minnesota Edgerton, Kansas Second Lieutenant Mark C. Gelina, of Lance Corporal Edwardo Lopez, Jr., of Au- Lance Corporal Stephen F. Johnson, of Moberly, Missouri rora, Illinois Marietta, Georgia Specialist James L. Bridges, of Buhl, Idaho Staff Sergeant Patrick O. Barlow, of Sergeant Julian M. Arechaga, of Ocean- Lieutenant Colonel Paul J. Finken, of Greensboro, North Carolina side, New York Mason City, Iowa Sergeant First Class Daniel A. Brozovich, Lance Corporal Jeremy Scott Sandvick Lieutenant Colonel Eric J. Kruger, of Gar- of Greenville, Pennsylvania Monroe, of Chinook, Montana land, Texas Specialist Jose R. Perez, of Ontario, Cali- Specialist Timothy Fulkerson, of Utica, Staff Sergeant Joseph A. Gage, of Modesto, fornia Kentucky California Specialist Daniel W. Winegeart, of Specialist John Edward Wood, of Hum- Lance Corporal James Brown, of Kountze, Texas boldt, Kansas Owensville, Indiana Staff Sergeant Ronald L. Paulsen, of Van- Staff Sergeant Lawrence Parrish, of Leb- Staff Sergeant Jason D. Whitehouse, of couver, Washington anon, Missouri Phoenix, Arizona Staff Sergeant Jesus M. Montalvo, of Rio Corporal Carl W. Johnson II, of Philadel- Corporal Michael H. Lasky, of Sterling, Ar- Piedras, Puerto Rico phia, Pennsylvania kansas Specialist Joseph C. Dumas, Jr., of New Or- Sergeant Brandon S. Asbury, of Tazewell, Lance Corporal Luke B. Holler, of leans, Louisiana Virginia Bulverde, Texas Corporal David M. Unger, of Leavenworth, Lance Corporal John Edward Hale, of Private Michael P. Bridges, of Placentia, Kansas Shreveport, Louisiana California Corporal Russell G. Culbertson III, of Corporal Bradford H. Payne, of Mont- Lance Corporal Minhee Kim, of Ann Arbor, Amity, Pennsylvania gomery, Alabama Michigan Second Lieutenant Christopher E. Loudon, Corporal Nicholas A. Arvanitis, of Salem, Corporal Gary A. Koehler, of Ypsilanti, of Brockport, Pennsylvania New Hampshire Michigan Staff Sergeant Ryan E. Haupt, of Phoenix, Corporal Benjamin S. Rosales, of Honston, Private First Class Kevin J. Ellenburg, of Arizona Texas Middleburg, Florida Sergeant Norman R. Taylor III, of Blythe, Lance Corporal Edward M. Garvin, of Private First Class Jason Franco, of Co- California Malden, Massachusetts rona, California Staff Sergeant Christopher O. Moudry, of Petty Officer First Class Nathan J. Frigo, Sergeant Michael R. Weidemann, of New- Baltimore, Maryland of Kokomo, Indiana port, Rhode Island Specialist George R. Obourn Jr., of Creve Staff Sergeant Garth D. Sizemore, of Sergeant Kraig D. Foyteck, of Skokie, Illi- Coeur, Illinois Mount Sterling, Kentucky nois Specialist Timothy Burke, of Hollywood, Second Lieutenant Joshua L. Booth, of Sergeant Michael T. Seeley, of Fred- Florida Fiskdale, Massachusetts ericton, Canada Private First Class Dean Bright, of Sergeant Lester Domenico Baroncini, Jr., Sergeant Kenneth E. Bostic, of Hawthorne, Roseburg, Oregon of Bakersfield, California Nevada Staff Sergeant Jonathan Rojas, of Ham- Private First Class Stephen Bicknell, of Lance Corporal Troy D. Nealey, Eaton mond, Indiana Rapids, Michigan Prattville, Alabama Staff Sergeant Daniel Isshak, of Alta Sergeant Luke J. Zimmerman, Luxem- First Lieutenant Joshua Deese, of Robeson Loma, California burg, Wisconsin County, North Carolina Sergeant Joseph W. Perry, of Alpine, Cali- First Sergeant Ricky L. McGinnis, Ham- Sergeant Jonathan E. Lootens, of Lyons, fornia ilton, Ohio New York Corporal Michael K. Oremus, of Highland, Private First Class Donald S. Brown, of Captain Mark C. Paine, of Rancho New York Succasunna, New Jersey Cucamonga, California Specialist Justin R. Jarrett, of Jonesboro, Sergeant Thomas M. Gilbert, of Downers Sergeant Brock A. Babb, of Evansville, In- Georgia Grove, Illinois diana Staff Sergeant James D. Ellis, of Valdosta, Private First Class Daniel B. Chaires, of Lance Corporal Joshua M. Hines, of Olney, Georgia Tallahassee, Florida Illinois Specialist Raymond S. Armijo, of Phoenix, Lance Corporal Jonathan B. Thornsberry, Private First Class Keith J. Moore, of San Arizona of McDowell, Kentucky Francisco, California Specialist Kristofer C. Walker, of Creve Petty Officer Second Class Charles V. First Sergeant Charles M. King, of Mobile, Coeur, Illinois Komppa, of Belgrade, Montana Alabama Private First Class Satieon V. Greenlee, of First Lieutenant Amos C.R. Bock, of New Staff Sergeant Joseph M. Kane, of Darby, Pendleton, South Carolina Madrid, Missouri Pennsylvania Staff Sergeant Joe A. Narvaez, of San An- Hospital Corpsman Charles O. Sare, of Specialist Timothy J. Lauer, of tonio, Texas Hemet, California Saegertown, Pennsylvania Sergeant Denise A. Lannaman, of Bayside, Lance Corporal Richard A. Buerstetta, of Sergeant Jonathan J. Simpson, of Rock- New York Franklin, Tennessee port, Texas Sergeant Mario Nelson, of Brooklyn, New Lance Corporal Tyler R. Overstreet, of Gal- Airman First Class Leebenard E. Chavis, of York latin, Tennessee Hampton, Virginia Sergeant Chase A. Haag, of Portland, Or- Specialist Carl A. Eason, of Lovelady, Lieutenant Johnny K. Craver, of McKin- egon Texas ney, Texas Captain Justin D. Peterson, of Davisburg, Specialist Nicholas K. Rogers, of Deltona, Private First Class Kenny F. Stanton, Jr., Michigan Florida of Hemet, California Lance Corporal Christopher B. Cosgrove Sergeant Willsun M. Mock, of Harper, Kan- Private First Class Thomas J. Hewett, of III, of Cedar Knolls, New Jersey sas Tempe, Texas Corporal Aaron L. Seal, of Elkhart, Indi- Specialist Matthew W. Creed, of Covina, Sergeant Gene A. Hawkins, of Orlando, ana California Florida Corporal Luis E. Tejeda, of Huntington Specialist Nathaniel A. Aguirre, of Sergeant Justin T. Walsh, of Cuyahoga Park, California Carrollton, Texas Falls, Ohio Sergeant Kampha B. Sourivong, of Iowa Major David G. Taylor, of Apex, North Captain Shane T. Adcock, of Mechanics- City, Iowa Carolina ville, Virginia Sergeant First Class Scott E. Nisely, of Lance Corporal Eric W. Herzberg, of Se- Sergeant Nicholas R. Sowinski, of Tempe, Marshalltown, Iowa verna Park, Maryland Arizona Corporal Robert Weber, of Cincinnati, Ohio Sergeant First Class Tony L. Knier, of Lance Corporal Shelby J. Feniello, of Con- Petty Officer Second Class Michael A. Sabinsville, Pennsylvania nellsville, Pennsylvania Monsoor, of Garden Grove, California

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Specialist Isaiah Calloway, of Jackson- it from this side, from the American The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ville, Florida side, and not have some false hopes, objection, it is so ordered. Staff Sergeant Kyu H. Chay, of Fayette- dismal hopes that we are going to be Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, in line ville, North Carolina able to stay there and correct this situ- with the agreement we had reached Private Michael V. Bailey, of Waldorf, yesterday, I now ask unanimous con- Maryland ation without telling the American people, without telling the Congress sent that we proceed to the Agriculture Specialist Jason A. Lucas, of Columbus, appropriations bill. that some program has to be presented Ohio The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my Chief Warrant Officer Scott W. Dyer, of that says we will not stay there for- Cocoa Beach, Florida capacity as a Senator, I object. ever. The price is far too costly. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I know Specialist Fernando D. Robinson, of Haw- I yield the floor. thorne, California this is not necessarily the position of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the occupant of the chair. He is being Angelo J. Vaccaro, of Deltooa Florida ator from North Dakota. Mr. LAUTENBERG. I want their fam- asked to do that on behalf of the other f ilies to know that they can find their side. I regret that very much because we had what was to me a very clear un- names in the permanent RECORD. DISASTER RELIEF FOR FARMERS derstanding yesterday. It was very Around many dinner tables across the Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I want clear. We were going to go to the Agri- Nation this Thanksgiving, the con- to say to my colleagues, I hope very culture appropriations bill today. I was versation will no doubt turn to the Iraq much we are able to find some accom- to be given the right to offer my war. By this Thanksgiving, we will modation to work out the situation. I amendment. All other Senators would have been at war in Iraq as long as we stand ready to try to resolve this mat- have their rights respected with re- were in World War II. I served in that ter. I did it yesterday. I withdrew an spect to that bill. That meant they war for almost 3 years. By reading amendment with the assurance that we could call for a supermajority vote. these names today, my hope is that the would go to the Agriculture appropria- They could try to invoke rule XVI. We dinner table conversations will discuss tions bill today. I really expected that were prepared to deal with any of those our foreign policy and the reasons that commitment would be kept. I don’t we are there, the reasons that they contingencies. know how else this place can run but I must say that this action leaves us think put us there. I would ask them to on the good faith of Members. I did my with very little choice but to now ob- contact their Senators, Representa- best to accommodate colleagues yes- ject to proceeding to other matters. If tives in Washington with views and terday and did so on the assurance, good faith means something in this questions that are on their minds. both public and private, that we would Chamber, that means commitments are Think about it. There are proposals go to the Agriculture appropriations kept. I regret very much that we find now from outstanding leaders in this bill so we could have a vote—we could ourselves in this circumstance. The body suggesting that we need more have a series of votes, if necessary—on commitment made to me yesterday troops than we have there, when it is the question of whether we are going to was very clear, both public and private. the desire of most of us to get out of provide disaster assistance to farmers We were going to go to the Agriculture there. We can argue about timetables who have been hit by drought, flooding, appropriations bill today. We were and should we have timetables, but we and other natural disasters, something going to have a chance to vote. It is know this: we want our people home. It we have done routinely in the past, not exactly a novel idea here that we is shocking to hear suggestions that frankly, at far greater cost. vote. People have a chance to win or maybe we ought to be—not maybe, One of my colleagues asked me yes- lose. That is what I am asking for. that we ought to be sending more terday: How does this compare to dis- That is what I was assured yesterday troops. Where were those suggestions aster bills of the past? We looked it up. would happen today. when General Shinseki, a very high One year we had a disaster bill of $16 So, again, I ask unanimous consent ranking chief of the Army, said to the billion, natural disaster. Another bill, to proceed to the Agriculture appro- Pentagon, to the President, to the another year it was $14 billion. priations bill. American people that we ought to have This is $4 billion for 2 years. This is The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my at least 300,000 people on the ground not some outsized disaster assistance capacity as a Senator, I object. there? Why, then, if this war was legislation; it is barebones. We recall Mr. CONRAD. Objection is clearly planned properly, didn’t we respect the that the bill that passed earlier was in heard. Again, I regret that very much. opinions of so many senior officers in the $6 billion range, when I had earlier The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the military who said we needed more offered $6.7 billion. We are down to $4.5 ator from North Dakota, Mr. DORGAN, and were denied? billion, as we have taken out things is recognized. When we hear pleas that say put the White House said they would object Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my col- more troops there, I, for one—I am sure to. We took out the energy provisions, league has sought unanimous consent colleagues of mine feel the same way— for a savings of $1.8 billion. We stripped to bring up the Agriculture appropria- don’t know where they are going to get out some of the support for small busi- tions bill. I recognize, and I know he them. We are stretched thin now. So I nesses, for a savings of $215 million. We recognizes, that we don’t have the think it is a fairly arbitrary sugges- did add steps to reduce the cost in re- power of scheduling in the Senate. tion, unless there is a plan accom- sponse to complaints from the adminis- That is the basis of that request. Those panying it that says whatever we do, tration. We now have it stripped down who observe the process of legislating this is what we intend to do. I don’t to the barebones, $4.5 billion for 2 might wonder sometimes, if you are want to get into that argument about years. not doing anything, why are you not timetables, and cut and run. No, stay Mr. President, I thank very much doing something? and die. Is that the alternative that we those who have tried to work things Clearly we are not doing anything at are talking about? No. out. I look forward to further discus- the moment. We have no business pend- I don’t want us to leave in a fashion sions. ing. We are attempting to do a piece of that negates some of the sacrifices that With that, I suggest the absence of a legislation dealing with the agricul- have been made, but we are now being quorum. tural disaster for family farmers who

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They get up in the order to allow that bill to be completed we thought we were going to as of yes- morning and do chores. We don’t use yesterday. So the assumption was, terday, and we believed that was the the term ‘‘do chores’’ around here. No- with the back-and-forth my colleague intent. If we cannot reach an agree- body does chores in the Senate; that is, read from the RECORD, that we would ment on that, let me ask consent of a getting up in the morning, feeding cat- have the opportunity today for my col- different nature. My understanding tle, dealing with the hogs, chickens, league to offer an amendment to the today was they could not go to the Ag- and the horses—doing chores. These Agriculture appropriations bill because riculture appropriations bill, or would are people who work very hard. I think the assumption and intent was to bring not, or whatever, and they wanted to it is important for us to recognize that up the Agriculture appropriations bill go to the India nuclear agreement. this devastating drought hurt a lot of first thing today. That has not been Let me ask this: I ask unanimous families very badly. We helped those the case. consent that the Senate immediately families as a result of the loss of crops We came into session at 2:15, I be- proceed to the Agriculture appropria- in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of lieve, and we essentially are doing tions bill pending the disposition of the Hurricane Katrina. I am pleased we did nothing. So someone watching these Indian nuclear agreement. that. We should not limit help in the proceedings might want to ask the The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my form of disaster aid to just those folks question: If you are not doing any- capacity as a Senator, I object. who lost crops due to a disaster named thing, why aren’t you doing some- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, the ‘‘Hurricane Katrina.’’ That is the point thing? Are you not doing anything be- point is to say the following: We are we are making. cause there is nothing to do? not doing anything at this moment. I regret that we have not been able to That is not the case. We are not There is much work to be done, some of get consent. My colleague has indi- doing anything, despite the fact that it very important. We have a lot of cated—and I join him—that he would there are things to be done, because farm families wondering: Will we be be constrained to object to moving on people object to doing things. That is a able to have money to run our farms, other issues until we get an agreement. strange situation. What should be for spring planting, or are we going to When we get an agreement on when we done? The Agriculture appropriations be told by our bankers and lenders that are going to be able to vote on this bill should be brought to the floor. we cannot continue? amendment, at that point, then we can That was the intention yesterday. There is an urgency to this. If it can- move on. That bill is one I worked on last not be the case that we move to that I yield the floor. spring. I am a member of that agri- this afternoon, then OK. If it is the Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I sug- culture appropriations subcommittee. I case that there are objections to mov- gest the absence of a quorum. offered an amendment that my col- ing to the Agriculture appropriations The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. league Senator CONRAD and many oth- bill today and someone says let’s bring COBURN). The clerk will call the roll. ers worked on on a bipartisan basis. up the India nuclear deal, the question The legislative clerk proceeded to That amendment, dealing with farm I raise is, Can we get an agreement fol- call the roll. disaster aid to farmers, was agreed to. lowing that, so that we have certainty? Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask It went through the entire process. But We are not asking for the Moon here. unanimous consent that the order for the bill has not been brought to the All we are asking for is certainty to be the quorum call be rescinded. floor. It needs to be modified now be- able to bring to the floor of the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cause we have had a devastating and to have a vote on a disaster relief objection, it is so ordered. drought in the middle of 2006. My col- package that is supported by almost league would modify, with his amend- three-fourths of the Senate. f ment, the original amendment and pro- My hope is that the majority leader vide the disaster aid we want to pro- and others will agree with us that we NUTRITION SERVICES TO OLDER vide to family farmers. need to find a time. Perhaps the time AMERICANS This is not some notion out of left cannot be today. Can it be at a future field. It is what this country has al- date? As my colleague indicated, the Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask ways done. If you have a devastating Presiding Officer is constrained to ob- unanimous consent that the Senate drought—and tens of thousands of ject on behalf of the majority leader. I proceed to the immediate consider- farmers have seen their crops dry up in understand that. That may not even be ation of H.R. 6326, which was received the field, and they have lost every- his position. I know he has farmers and from the House. thing—the Congress has always said: agricultural folks in his State as well. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The We want to help you. My hope is that, with the cooperation clerk will report the bill by title. It is interesting to me that we go all of the majority leader, we can lock in The legislative clerk read as follows: over the world helping. I am proud that a determination of when we have busi- A bill (H.R. 6326) to clarify the provision of our country is there to say we want to ness on the floor of the Senate that nutrition services to older Americans. help. But what about here at home, in will allow Senator CONRAD and I and There being no objection, the Senate the middle of our country, in the others to offer the amendment to pro- proceeded to consider the bill. northern Great Plains in North Da- vide disaster aid. That is what we are Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask kota, where farmers and ranchers had asking. unanimous consent that the bill be to sell their entire herds because there This is not a puzzle for which there is read a third time and passed, the mo- was nothing to eat? You cannot run a no solution. This is very simple. We tion to reconsider be laid upon the farm and you cannot keep a cow if you just need to understand, will there be table, and that any statements relating don’t have feed. What about those folks an attempt to continue to block this or to the bill be printed in the RECORD. who lost everything? Do we want to will there be an obvious opportunity The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without help them? I think so. It is what we for us to offer the amendment? If there objection, it is so ordered. have always done. But we have been is an opportunity, at that point I think The bill (H.R. 6326) was ordered to a blocked from bringing it to the floor of we can lock in a time. My colleague, third reading, was read the third time, the Senate. We have things to do right Senator CONRAD, and I and others and passed.

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We certainly didn’t want to in any way im- exist thousands of years ago, was re- have made adjustment after adjust- pede action on those items that are ab- forming. I was on a plane and as far as ment to answer the legitimate com- solutely essential. the eye could see, there was water. I plaints of colleagues and the adminis- I would very much like to resolve earlier referenced this letter from a tration. this matter so that the commitments young farm family telling me how dev- But now we are in a situation where that were made to me yesterday, both astating it was to them that they lost we need to have a vote and have the privately and publicly, be kept and we $120,000 and now this year, the irony of will of the Chamber expressed. Do they can move on. But I was assured yester- ironies, suffering the worst drought support this or do they not? These day that if I would take down my since the 1930s. In fact, the drought farmers deserve at least that. They at amendment, we would then go to the monitor, which is the scientific anal- least deserve to know: Are they going Agriculture appropriations bill today ysis of drought, said the drought that to have a fair fighting chance for next so that the amendment could be offered has been suffered in the heartland of year? on that bill, with all Senators’ rights the country is the third worst in our I would say to those who might be reserved. Nation’s history. listening: Earlier this year I had 12 That was fair. I did it in good faith. I was on farm after farm that looked independent bankers in my office when But it is not to me good faith to have like moonscapes. There was nothing the President’s chief economic adviser commitments made and then not kept. growing. Nothing. It was the 4th of came to see me on another issue. I So I find myself in the situation where July. Corn is supposed to be knee high asked him to step in the conference I have no alternative but to object to by the 4th of July. Well, the corn room to listen for a few moments to other business being done until and un- wasn’t as high as your shoelaces. I was these independent bankers from all less the commitment that was made to even on irrigated ground and I saw irri- across every corner of the State of me is kept. That is why we are in this gated corn and the ears hadn’t filled North Dakota, and they told Mr. Hub- situation. I regret it. I wish we weren’t out because of the extreme heat. One bard, unless there is assistance forth- in this situation. But I have been here day in my hometown of Bismarck, ND, coming, there will be a loss of 5 to 10 20 years, and I have complete respect it was 112 degrees. I am not talking percent of their clients. They told him that 5 to 10 percent of the farmers and for other Senators having the right to about the heat index; I am talking ranchers in North Dakota will be raise their objections. They can raise about the actual temperature. This forced off the land and out of business. rule XVI. We believe our amendment isn’t restricted to my home State of They will be done. has been drafted in a way that rule XVI North Dakota. South Dakota was even will not apply. They can raise a budget That is why Senator DORGAN and I harder hit. The two Senators from that point of order. That is completely fair. are here with such tenacity, because State, a Republican and Democrat, are That is within any Senator’s right. I we are representing the economic lives cosponsors of this legislation. The Sen- certainly respect that. That would face of tens of thousands of farm families— ators from Minnesota, a Republican then a supermajority vote. But we have thousands in North Dakota, but also and a Democrat, are cosponsors of this been trying for months just to get a thousands more in Minnesota, in Mon- legislation. The Senators from Mon- vote, and I think we have come to the tana, in South Dakota, in Nebraska. point now where I was assured publicly tana, a Republican and a Democrat, are Our colleagues from those States have and privately that it would happen cosponsors of this legislation. The Sen- come repeatedly to the floor with us to today. That is why I am insisting on ators from Nebraska, a Republican and make this point. We have 26 cosponsors that commitment being kept. a Democrat, are cosponsors of this leg- of this bill—26—lots of Republicans, I want to say once again, the issue is islation. The Senator from Kansas, lots of Democrats, whose constituents how we deal with natural disasters. I Senator ROBERTS from Kansas, the have been similarly devastated by nat- have proposed that we budget for nat- former chairman of the House Agri- ural disaster. Always in the past there ural disasters. At least we could look culture Committee, is a cosponsor of has been a response and, frankly, gen- back historically. We know that on av- this legislation. Senator HUTCHISON of erally far more generous than this as- erage we spend about $8 billion a year Texas is a cosponsor of this legislation. sistance. But these people have not on natural disasters. Perhaps that is All of them have been hit by dev- gotten the media attention. It is not what we should do, budget that astating drought this year. like the kind of disaster where the na- amount. The problem is, none of us can What does this bill do? It provides tional media focuses, such as a Katrina predict very well what natural disas- bare-bones assistance to these farmers. or Hurricane Rita, or some other dev- ters are going to occur. Obviously, no The cost is $4.5 billion over 2 years— astation. But, in many ways, this is a one knows when a hurricane is going to over 2 years. So it averages about $2 slow-motion disaster. This is a disaster hit or a flood or a drought. So histori- billion a year. I will just put that in an that unfolded over many days and cally the approach has been not to historic context. In 2000 and 2001, we many weeks and even months no less budget for natural disasters but to con- had disaster assistance bills that cost 1 devastating, but it didn’t get the media sider them outside of the budget on an year over $11 billion and in another attention. emergency basis, and that has been year over $14 billion. This is a fraction I implore my colleagues to give us a done the entire time I have been in the of those. The White House objected to chance to vote. That is all we are ask- Senate. I don’t necessarily think it is my earlier provisions that included ing for. We absolutely understand that the best way or the only way, but it something my southern colleagues Senators have a right to vote against has been the way. There was no dis- asked for—I didn’t ask for it, my it. They have a right to bring a budget aster assistance last year. There is no southern colleagues asked for it—and point of order. They have a right to disaster assistance this year for those it passed in the appropriations bill. It raise rule XVI. I don’t think it applies outside the gulf region. We certainly was in the previous supplemental that here, but they certainly have the right appreciate that they suffered by far the passed the Senate overwhelmingly. But to do it, and to give us a vote. That is worst calamity, and I supported gen- the administration said: No, take that what was promised us yesterday. That erous help to them. But there were oth- out, because you could be helping is why I withdrew the amendment yes- ers hit by natural disaster as well. somebody not affected by a natural dis- terday to let business proceed. But I In my State last year, there were 1 aster. So we took it out and saved $1.8 only did it on the basis that we would million acres prevented from even billion. We took out $250 million of the be given that opportunity today.

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Some people say it doesn’t mat- said in support of those farm families ter. It does to us. That is why we are That is Franklin Delano Roosevelt 70 who have struggled and who have been here. This is not about a handout. It is hit and devastated with something years ago. He said: about a helping hand during a time of they could not have envisioned: a nat- I assure you, the interests of these commu- trouble, during a drought and a flood. ural disaster, drought and flood in both nities are very close to my heart. I won’t for- It is the best of what this country can cases in our State in successive years. get the day I have spent with you. We hope that nature is going to open up the heavens. do, and it is what this country should I mentioned earlier this is not un- When I came out on the platform this morn- do. I hope, before this day is out, we usual. Traditionally in our country ing, I saw a rather dark cloud and I said to will have an agreement by which we when family farmers have been hit myself, Maybe it is going to rain, but it will have an opportunity to offer this with a tough blow, this country has didn’t. All I can say is I hope to goodness it amendment, get a vote on this amend- said: You are not alone. We want to is going to rain good and plenty. ment, after which clearly it will pass help you. And we have passed some He said: the Senate, and we will be on the way kind of disaster legislation. We have I will tell you, my friends, I am not going to getting this to the President. provided some kind of help to those to let up until I can give my best service to My hope is that the President will families. They are the ones who live solving these problems. not block it. He previously said he out on the farm alone. It is a tough Seventy years ago Franklin Delano would veto legislation such as this, but life. Roosevelt, a man who knew family I think, since he said that, things have I was looking back yesterday at 70 farmers, a man who knew America’s changed. My hope is that he will recog- years ago in our region, first in South workers, got on the train and went to nize that change. Dakota and next in North Dakota, take a look at what had happened, at There has been a lot of discussion when Franklin Delano Roosevelt did a the suffering in the Northern Great about change in this country in recent train trip and it was a drought tour. On Plains as a result of that drought and days, particularly in the last week. that drought tour he went out to say to Change has a lot of meaning to it. people: I want to see what is happening said: We are going to help. This is not new. My colleague Sen- Change is a word that we hope the out here and I want to tell you we are President will embrace with respect to going to help. That was 70 years ago. ator CONRAD and I are not asking for something that hasn’t been done. In this issue. Twice previously he has This isn’t new. We are not asking for blocked disaster aid for farmers who something that has not been done be- fact, in more modern times, the agri- culture bill, known as the farm bill, suffered a disaster as a result of weath- fore. It is something that has always er-related problems. Twice previously been done. has always included, until the recent decade or so, a provision called the dis- he has blocked it. We hope he recog- The President has threatened to veto nizes the change necessary to decide agricultural disaster aid when it has aster title that could be triggered when there was a disaster. That is not the that now we need to help those family passed the Senate twice before. There farmers. were amendments I added in the Sen- case now. So each year we have to come to the Senate to ask for a sepa- Mr. President, I yield the floor. I ate Appropriations Committee pro- make a point of order a quorum is not viding disaster help for farmers. It pro- rate disaster aid package, to try to reach out and help those who otherwise present. ceeded through the Senate. It went to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The are going to be thrown off the farm and conference. I was a conferee. The Presi- clerk will call the roll. dent threatened the veto and he got told they can’t continue. Is it their The assistant legislative clerk pro- the House conferees to resist it and fault? No, it is not their fault. Bad ceeded to call the roll. knock it out. managers? No, not bad managers. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask We asked the President to do a Spend too much? No. It was a drought unanimous consent the order for the drought tour, to go out and see the that came and destroyed everything quorum call be rescinded. middle part of the country. Go to the they had, and where, in some parts of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Northern Great Plains, the epicenter of the country, a flood came and wiped objection, it is so ordered. drought, and take a look at ground out everything that existed on their Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, we have that is not growing anything. It is just farm. It is not their fault. It is the best been talking about these disasters of bare ground where crops used to exist. of this country then to reach out and 2005 and 2006. I thought maybe it would The President was not able to do that. say: We want to help you. We think be helpful to show a picture of what we I want to quote Franklin Delano you are important to this country. are talking about. Roosevelt who 70 years ago on a train I mentioned yesterday a fellow This is last year in North Dakota, did do that drought tour. Here is what named Rodney Nelson from my State the southeastern part of the State. You he said in Huron, SD, from the back who writes prose. He is a cowboy poet. can see the massive flooding. There is platform of a train. The drought in- He lives near Almont, ND, and he water everywhere. Only the farmhouse spection trip was the occasion for wrote a piece once that I have not for- that is surrounded by sandbags is dry— Franklin Delano Roosevelt to be on the gotten. He asked in that piece: What is and part of the barn. This was seen all back platform of a train, speaking to it worth? I think it is important for us across North Dakota last year. the citizens of Huron, SD, and the fam- to ask the question, What is it worth? Now, this year, there is an incredible ily farmers in the surrounding area. He What is it worth to have a kid who change. This is what we saw this year. said: knows how to weld a seam? What is it This is the most wicked drought I have No city in an agricultural country can worth to have a kid who knows how to ever seen in my life. This is a cornfield exist unless the farms are prosperous. We work livestock? What is it worth to in my home county. The corn should have to cooperate with one another rather have a kid who knows how to grease a have been 2 to 21⁄2 feet high. You can than trying to buck one another. I have come out here to find you with your chins combine? What is it worth to have a see there is nothing here that is going up, looking toward the future with con- kid who knows how to fix a tractor? to produce anything. This gentleman fidence and courage. I am grateful for the at- What is it worth to have a kid who standing there, we asked him to be in titude you are taking out here. As I said, it knows how to build a lean-to? What is the picture to give perspective. It is is a question of working together. it worth to have a kid who knows how similar to a moonscape. We saw this all Then he was in Devils Lake, ND, on to teach a newborn calf how to suck over western South Dakota. Nothing his train trip. He said: milk out of a bucket? What is all that grew.

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There was nothing greatly exceeds the levels these programs the chair, but for some reason this there. can provide. place often doesn’t get around to vot- I said to the farmer: How does this Some of my colleagues have said: ing. I think it is because Senators have happen with irrigated corn? Doesn’t crop insurance cover this? No, appointments all afternoon. The re- He said: Kent, remember, last Sun- crop insurance doesn’t cover it. Why ality of the work is they are in com- day alone it was 112 degrees here. It not? Because crop insurance is not de- mittees all morning and they have ap- was so hot, so intensely hot, that the signed for repeated loss. It is designed pointments every 15 minutes or every kernels couldn’t form. for periodic loss. That is what most in- 30 minutes all afternoon, so by the This is the Drought Monitor. This is surance is designed for. Fire insurance time they get to come and offer their actually a publication by the U.S. De- on your home is not designed to deal amendments and offer legislation, it is partment of Agriculture that shows the with a situation in which your house often in the evening. But the evening is severity of drought. Let me point out burns down every year. What we have fast approaching, and I hope, I say to this is a scientifically designed survey. is a situation in which we have had re- my colleagues, I hope we have a chance It focuses on broad-scale conditions. peated different disasters—flood last to vote. Let’s give these farm families The yellow is abnormally dry; the tan year, drought this year—a bizarre set at least an indication of where they is drought that is moderate; the darker of circumstances. But crop insurance is stand. Is there going to be assistance tan is drought that is severe; the red is not designed for that kind of situation. forthcoming or not? drought that is extreme; and the dark With crop insurance, what happens Some have said it is fiscally irrespon- brown is drought that is exceptional. when you have repeated disasters, the sible. I understand there is an editorial Those are the gradations. From abnor- way the formula works is your cov- in the Journal, criticizing mally dry in yellow, to light tan, mod- erage level diminishes automatically me, saying I am known as somebody erate drought, the darker tan severe so that if you have had repeated losses, who wants to see a return to fiscal re- drought, the red is extreme drought, crop insurance does not provide much sponsibility and yet I am offering this and the brown is exceptional drought. assistance. That is the hard reality. amendment. Look at my State. North and South That is the way it works. That is true. I think one of the great- Dakota—exceptional drought, extreme Some have said: Gee, we ought to fix est threats to this country is the mas- drought, severe drought. The whole that. Well, that is a good idea, but that sive debt we are accumulating. I am ex- State in drought. is the way it works right now. So if you tremely worried about it. But I also It was not just North Dakota. You do not have a disaster program to off- know the Government has an obliga- can see Minnesota, a very big swatch set some of these losses, you wash peo- tion to help those who are affected by here of extreme drought. ple right out of business. And that is natural disasters. This is a very modest Over into Montana. As I said, South what is going to happen, not just in my package, $4 billion over 2 years. In 2000 Dakota, Nebraska—right down the cen- State but right down the center of the and 2001 we had disaster assistance pro- ter of the country, Kansas, over into country. That is why you see these grams that were approaching more Colorado, over into Wyoming, down farm organizations coming forward— than $10 billion: $14.8 billion 1 year and into Texas and Oklahoma. These are those that are Republican oriented, $11 billion in the next. States, all of which have had drought those that are Democratically ori- This is a very tightly written, con- conditions and quite severe drought ented, unanimously saying this is need- strained disaster relief program in conditions. ed. That is why you hear the agri- which we have responded to the criti- The disaster assistance that we are culture commissioners and the secre- cisms leveled by the administration by seeking has been endorsed by all of taries of agriculture of the States to- taking out those things to which they these farm groups—34 different farm gether, in unison: This is needed. objected. groups saying that we need drought as- I respect those who say: I am against I will conclude with this thought. sistance and we need it now, every- that. My State is not affected. I will Agriculture is far under the projec- thing from the National Farmers oppose it. They have a right to oppose tions that were made for its costs when Union to the Barley Growers, the Cot- it. They have a right to come and vote the farm bill was written in 2002. Agri- ton Council, the Wheat Growers, the against it. But it seems to me it is only culture is below by about $15 billion Peanut Producers, the Farm Credit fair that people at least be given a what was projected at the time the Council, the Soybean Growers, the vote. Let’s let the body here work its farm bill was written. Some have said Sheep Industry, the American Farm will. If somebody wants to say there is the farm bill was a huge increase over Bureau—all of them saying: a budget point of order against this, the previous farm bill. No. What they We urge you to schedule a vote before the that is fair. You can have a budget are missing is if you combine the dis- October recess on emergency agriculture dis- point of order and require more than 60 aster assistance and the farm legisla- aster assistance legislation. votes to pass. I respect anybody offer- tion with previous bills and compare it They were asking for it to be done ing that. to what we are doing now, spending is before the October recess. And it is not I respect somebody saying rule XVI not up; it is down and down signifi- just the farm groups, but it is also the ought to apply. We have been to the cantly. agriculture commissioners from Parliamentarian. Rule XVI doesn’t As I have indicated, we are $15 billion around the country. Here is what they apply because this is on an agriculture below what the projections were when said in a letter to the Senate back in bill, it is agricultural disaster, so we the farm bill was written. September: are told rule XVI does not apply. There That is the circumstance we face. The State Commissioners, the Secretaries are other ways of writing this to fur- I have very much riveted in my mind of Agriculture and the Directors of Agri- ther assure rule XVI does not apply. the drought tour we took earlier this culture of the National Association of State I say to my colleagues, a commit- year with the leaders of our State Departments of Agriculture urge you to sup- ment was made, publicly and privately, going from community to community port emergency disaster assistance legisla- that we are going to go to the agri- listening to farm families describe the tion for farmers and ranchers suffering losses and damages in 2005 and 2006. culture disaster bill today. Today is magnitude of the disaster facing them. NASDA believes that emergency agri- here. Today is fast fleeting. In fact, as I remember being in one farm yard and culture disaster assistance is a high priority I look out the door there toward the di- having one of the most respected farm- requiring action by Congress this year. rection of the Supreme Court of the ers in our State take me aside, and say:

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KENT, this is my last year. I can’t con- average for some period of time and re- Ella; his mother Phyllis Lyons; his fa- tinue. duce it by 25 percent and put that in so ther and step-mother, Paul and Debbie This is a man who has won virtually we would have some way of having ad- Lyons; his grandmothers Irmil Hum- every farm award in the State of North ditional discipline in the budget. But phreys and Joyce Lyons; and numerous Dakota. He said to me: You know my we don’t have that. That is where we aunts, uncles, and cousins. family has been on the land for over 100 are. Christopher’s family and friends re- years in North Dakota. We have a ‘‘leg- Again, I hope we are able to reach member him as an exceptional young acy farm.’’ But we have not had a nor- some agreement today. man, someone who was always full of mal crop in 5 years. I yield the floor and suggest the ab- fun. With a quick wit and an infectious This is in the Red River Valley of sence of a quorum. smile, his own love of life always North Dakota. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The brought happiness to those around When I grew up, my grandfather clerk will call the roll. him. Caring, selfless, loving, and ex- would drive through and say: There has The assistant legislative clerk pro- tremely intelligent, Christopher had never been a crop failure in the Red ceeded to call the roll. the gift of bringing out the best in ev- River Valley. It is the richest farmland Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask eryone. He was simply the type of per- in the world outside of the Nile Valley. unanimous consent that the order for son who stood out in a crowd. In the Red River Valley of North Da- the quorum call be dispensed with. Christopher graduated in 1999 from kota, until the last 6 or 7 years, there The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Shelby High School, where he was en- has never been a crop failure. We have objection, it is so ordered. rolled in the Tech Prep Program at had the most bizarre set of weather Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask Pioneer Career and Technology Center. events of my lifetime. We had 18 inches unanimous consent that Senator His vice-principal, Tim Tarvin, de- of rain in 24 hours in a town in the Red DEWINE be recognized for such time as scribes him as a ‘‘big-hearted kid, who River Valley, in an area that only gets he will consume and that I then be rec- always wanted to do the right thing for 18 inches of rain a year. Two years ognized following him. people.’’ later, they had 14 inches of rain in 24 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Kevin Adkins, Christopher’s youth hours. objection, it is so ordered. pastor, remembers the impact that We have a lake called Devils Lake The Senator from Ohio. Christopher had on everyone who knew that has gone up 26 feet in the last 9 him. He said this: f years. This lake is now three times the As a teenager, [Christopher] was the type size of the District of Columbia. MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING of man that I have always strived to be. I’m There is something very odd going APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FIS- not so sure how much I actually taught him, on. I don’t pretend to know what it is. CAL YEAR 2007 but just by his life, alone, he has taught me Some say global climate change. Some volumes. As a pastor, I was both humbled Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask scientists who have studied it say my and uplifted by Chris’s excellence and tenac- unanimous consent that the Senate ity toward life. His example will live on in part of the country would be most se- proceed to the immediate consider- the many lives (like ours) that he has verely affected by a global climate ation of H.J. Res. 100, which was re- touched. I hope to raise my own two sons to change, that these extremes would be ceived from the House. be of such caliber. made more extreme. I do not know The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without After completing school, Christopher about that. I do know that in my life- objection, the clerk will report the became a sales representative in the time I have never seen anything like joint resolution by title. advertising department at the News this. The assistant legislative clerk read Journal in Mansfield, Ohio. Advertising Can you imagine a lake, a giant lake, Director Scott Miller describes him as going up 26 feet vertically in 9 years? It as follows: A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) making a polite young man who always took is an awesome thing to see 18 inches of his obligations seriously. And Tom rainfall in a town in 24 hours where the further continuing appropriations for the fis- cal year 2007, and for other purposes. Brennan, publisher of the News Jour- average rainfall is about that a year. nal, said this about him: This is what has been happening. There being no objection, the Senate Christopher was an outstanding young Now this incredible drought which the proceeded to consider the joint resolu- tion. man. He was the ultimate professional. Sim- Drought Monitor says is the third most ply put, he was polite and positive. Any em- extreme drought in the history of the Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask ployer would have found a spot for him. The United States. I do not know how they unanimous consent that the joint reso- staff here will surely miss him. measure drought. I do not know how lution be read a third time and passed, Christopher’s widow Bethany recalls they make that determination. These the motion to reconsider be laid upon her husband’s ability to make everyone are scientific experts. I trust that they the table, and that any statements re- laugh and the way that he would tickle know what they are doing. lating to the joint resolution be print- her to get her to smile. They were mar- I say to my colleagues that I have ed in the RECORD. ried in September 2003. Christopher’s seen firsthand land that looks like a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there youth pastor remembers meeting Beth- moonscape which would normally be objection? any for the first time. He remarked, ‘‘I lush. If not, without objection, it is so or- will always remember that I thought These people are hanging by a dered. you two were the cutest couple I have thread. The question is, Do they have The joint resolution (H.J. Res. 100) ever seen. It would take a very special the chance to survive until next year was ordered to a third reading, was person to catch Chris’s eye.’’ or are they done? Many of them are read the third time, and passed. Christopher was inspired to join the going to be out of business. But many f military by the terrorist attacks of more will be, if there is a failure to act, HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES September 11, 2001. His unit was called if there is a failure by Congress to do to active duty in 2005, and Christopher what it has almost always done in the LANCE CORPORAL CHRISTOPHER P. LYONS was sent to California for training. In case of natural disaster, which is to Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, this March of that same year, he was de- provide disaster relief on an emergency afternoon I come to the Senate floor to ployed to Iraq. basis. pay tribute to Marine LCpl Christopher Months before his deployment, Chris- We don’t budget for natural disas- Lyons from Mansfield, OH. On July 28, topher and Bethany became expectant ters. There is no line item in the budg- 2005, Lance Corporal Lyons was killed parents. For Christopher, who was so et for natural disaster. Perhaps there when his unit encountered hostile fire devoted to his family, it was a momen- should be, but there is none. in Iraq. He was only 24 years old. tous occasion, and he was so proud of a I, frankly, think it would be a wise Lance Corporal Lyons is survived by t-shirt he wore with the word ‘‘Daddy’’ thing to do. At least we could take the his wife Bethany and their daughter on the front of it.

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And as she grows up, Ella will was always ‘‘kind, gentle, caring, com- Ray was born in Pleasantville, NJ, in have numerous emails and photos from passionate, and giving.’’ 1968. He moved to Queens, NY, as a boy Christopher to treasure. ‘‘People have said to me how proud I and graduated from John Adams High Christopher regularly wrote to fam- must be of him,’’ she said. ‘‘I was proud School in 1986. He then attended the ily and friends from Iraq. Two of these of him before he entered the military prestigious Blair Academy in New Jer- letters were sent to the News Journal because of his integrity and his ability sey for a year of study, where he was in Mansfield and were published in to let things roll off his back.’’ captain of the football team and a their editorial pages. The letters told At an early age, Phyllis taught her member of the wrestling team. about Christopher’s experience in Iraq, son the importance of honesty, hard Many admired Ray at Blair Academy and what it was like to lose a sergeant work, and respect. Christopher used an for his hard work and dedication. Bob in his unit during combat. ‘‘When all is acronym to encompass his beliefs and Latessa, his former wrestling , re- said and done,’’ he wrote, ‘‘the greatest values. The acronym was ‘‘WHO:’’ W- members that ‘‘There was no task too act is when one of our own gives his or for willingness—to always be willing to tall. He never got down. He never ever her life in service [to] our country and do what you must and what is asked of felt sorry for himself or felt like he each other.’’ you; H- for honesty and integrity—to couldn’t do something. This is a kid This, of course, is the sacrifice that be honest about what and why you do that just blew everybody away. I feel Christopher, himself, made for our Na- what you do; and O for obedience—al- lucky and privileged to have known tion and for the ideals of freedom and ways obey those who have rule over him.’’ democracy that we all hold dear. Chris- you, including God first and your Ray carried his tremendous work topher believed in his mission in Iraq. mother. ethic and positive attitude with him to And, while paying tribute to eight of From boot camp and Iraq, Chris- the Ohio State University, where he his Marine brothers who had fallen in topher would write his mother Phyllis was a heavyweight wrestler. Coach combat, he wrote the following in one to say that he would keep the faith and Russ Hellickson described him as an of his letters: be alright—and that he knew ‘‘WHO’’ aggressive athlete who pursued his The Corps values of honesty, courage and he was. Phyllis says it is Christopher goals with passion. ‘‘He wasn’t a guy commitment have served as our cornerstone she now turns to for comfort. ‘‘He is who stood around,’’ he said. Coach as we press on to put down the insurgency now my strength and guidance,’’ she Hellickson will never forget the young and win the war on terror. said. man who was one of his star wrestlers. The people [in the] villages were grateful I am honored that I had the oppor- Ray ‘‘forced the action and went after for our presence, often showing gratitude tunity to meet Christopher’s family and appreciation by offering tea, blankets, or things,’’ he recalled. ‘‘He was a pleas- simply a smile and wave. and friends during a memorial in his ure to watch. I always felt he was a Seeing this reaffirms that we have a pur- honor, all of whom remember him as a very mature kid. He was committed to pose working toward a greater good in this special and unique person. He will accomplishing what he set out to do.’’ country. Honoring our fallen brothers, we never be forgotten by those who knew Ray lettered for the Buckeyes in 1992 will continue the fight upholding the highest him. Christopher was an avid Scrabble and 1993 and was the Big Ten runner-up standards and working to break this dark op- player, and there was a message for in the heavyweight division in 1993. His pressive force that lingers over the Iraqi citi- him spelled out in Scrabble letters at contributions to the Buckeyes will zens. his funeral. It read simply: ‘‘B-E-L-O- never be forgotten. They placed fourth These are very impressive words, Mr. V-E-D’’ beloved. in the Nation while he was there, and President, from a young man who was The spirit of LCpl Christopher Lyons Ray’s overtime victory against a reign- just 24-years-old. will never be forgotten. He had an in- ing champ in the 1993 Big Ten tour- Christopher’s widow remembers that sight into life and a sense of humor nament remains one of the program’s Christopher realized he could be killed that was truly unique. He understood most thrilling moments. Adam while in serving in Iraq. But, she also the importance of service, and was a DiSabato, one of Ray’s former team- remembers that Christopher, after man who was dedicated to family, com- mates, remembers that Ray was the being deployed, ‘‘saw how much good munity, and country. ‘‘key ingredient’’ to their team. ‘‘He the United States was doing for Iraq.’’ My wife Fran and I continue to keep solidified our team,’’ he said. ‘‘He was Christopher’s first person accounts of the family of LCpl Christopher Lyons the type of guy who wouldn’t argue if Lima Company’s heroism spread to the in our thoughts and prayers. you told him to do something that families and friends of readers eager to MAJOR RAMON J. MENDOZA, JR. would benefit the team.’’ hear from one of their own. In Green- Mr. President, I also rise today to Today, wrestlers at Ohio State re- wich, OH, Christopher’s 9 year-old pay tribute to Marine MAJ Ramon J. member Ray by wearing a patch bear- cousin Devin Back wrote of Chris- Mendoza Jr., from Columbus, OH. On ing his name on their singlets. And topher’s heroism in a poem entitled, November 15, 2005, Major Mendoza died during one game, the OSU football ‘‘My Hero:’’ from wounds that were sustained when team wore a decal on their helmets in My hero is my cousin, Christopher. an improvised explosive device deto- Ray’s memory. He is nice. nated near his vehicle. He was 37 years While he was attending OSU, Ray He is playful. old. He is survived by his wife Karen, met Karen Miller, the love of his life. He is in Iraq. My cousin is very smart. his daughter Kiana, and his son Alek- Karen recalls that Ray began thinking Christopher, my cousin, is not afraid of any- sandr. He is also survived by his two of joining the Marines soon after grad- thing. brothers Niola and Jermaine. uating. According to Karen, he simply He is cool. He is happy a lot. The death of Major Ray Mendoza has felt that it was his calling. She said, He writes to us from Iraq. been felt by many. He was a man con- ‘‘We were married and getting set to He takes a lot of risks. sidered indestructible—someone whom launch a family. He said, ‘I just have to Christopher’s aunt Gwen Gwinner re- his friends and family describe as do this.’ It was almost like a calling to members that he never said anything ‘‘larger than life.’’ His smile will al- the pulpit.’’ bad about anyone. And his cousin Amy ways be remembered. It was huge and Ray completed Officer Candidate Blevins remembers that he was the def- put everyone he met immediately at School at Quantico, VA, and entered inition of honorable, even before he ease. the Marine Corps in February 1995. He

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In the competed for the All-Marine Wrestling eryone around her. ‘‘She’s a phe- eyes of his young nephews, he was the Team and was the Central Region nomenal example for all of us,’’ said ‘‘best’’ because he was so ‘‘cool’’ and Olympic Trial Greco-Roman Champion Judy L. Svendsen, Karen’s longtime because he loved the videogame HALO at 100 kilograms. One year, he placed friend. ‘‘She’s always thinking of the as much as they did. He is greatly second in the nation in the Armed military families, putting them first.’’ missed by everyone who knew him. Services National Wrestling Tour- Mr. President, those who knew Ray Jeff graduated from Normandy High nament. And in 1996, Ray was able to all agree that he died doing what he School in 1999, where he played quar- live the dream of millions when he be- loved to do—and that was leading ma- terback and wide receiver for the In- came an alternate for the U.S. wres- rines. ‘‘He was always right in the fric- vaders. Soon after graduating, he en- tling team at the Olympic Games in tion,’’ remembers 1SG Dennis J. Down- listed in the Marine Corps Reserves and Atlanta. ing. ‘‘He always thought his best point began studying criminal justice at But Ray was much more than an in- of view was right up there with the Ma- Cuyahoga Community College. He credible wrestling talent. He brought rines.’’ graduated from the program as presi- the same dedication and determination Perhaps the words of SGM Sylvester dent of his class in 2001. At the time he that he had displayed on the mat to his D. Daniels say it best: was sent overseas, he was working full service as a Marine. In October 1997, We all love Major Mendoza, make no mis- time as a corporate security supervisor Ray was selected for augmentation and take about that. for National City Bank and part time promoted to the rank of captain. He Without a doubt, Ray will continue as a deputy with the Geauga County now had a regular commission in the to lead and inspire even after his pass- Sheriff. United States Marine Corps. ing. Karen says that she will never for- One of Jeff’s classmates, Tim Ellis, Ray was deployed to Iraq with his get what happened shortly after receiv- recognized his friend’s natural gifts as unit in June 2003. Upon being rede- ing word that her husband had died. a leader. Tim remembers how Jeff— ployed after combat, he assumed com- Her 8-year-old son, Alec, wrote a note who was in outstanding shape—would mand of Echo Company. And on Octo- and hung it from his bedroom door. fall back in order to encourage the ber 1, 2005, Ray was promoted to the The note read, slower guys during their training runs. rank of major in the operational the- Be a leader, not a follower. ‘‘Hang in there,’’ he would say, ‘‘only atre. I would like to conclude with words Ray was a true leader in the Marines one lap left.’’ Tim wrote the following from a tribute that Ray’s former wres- in remembrance of his friend on an who always inspired others. Courage tling coach wrote and posted on the and dedication were attributes that he Internet tribute page: Ohio State web site: Jeff was elected class president without repeatedly displayed. In Husayba, Iraq, Much like in the Marines, success on the Ray positioned himself at the point of asking for it or even mentioning it. He was wrestling mat is a consequence of the dili- a born leader. Jeff had a higher calling, and attack to maneuver his platoons and gence and discipline that goes in to the I will forever look up to him. attachments, without regard to his training. Ray knew the only way to truly own safety. While leading from the perform was to immerse yourself in the prep- In January of 2005, Jeff followed that front, Ray enabled his company to de- aration. Do it hard, do it right, and do it re- higher calling when his unit was de- feat several enemy strong points and lentlessly with passionate resolve. ployed to Iraq. And Jeff found more Ray put his heart and soul into every lift, than comrades in his sniper unit—he allowed the battalion to maintain its every run and every match he ever wrestled initiative as it advanced through the found brothers. They became a tightly for the Buckeyes. To a man, his teammates knit group, so close that Jeff later de- city. are grieving today. To know Ray, was to love MG Richard F. Natonski said this him and respect him. No excuses ever! He clined a promotion just to be able to about the service of Ray and his com- was never absent, never late, and always stay with them. rades in Iraq: ready to do his part with a smile and 100% I would like to quote the words of commitment. For a period of 9 days—starting November SGT Brian Casagrande, who served Ray was a powerful man with a kind and 5, 2005—Echo Company made history. Com- with the snipers of 3–25. In a eulogy for caring heart. He was the ultimate team play- his fallen comrade, he had this to say: pany Echo, under Mendoza’s leadership, er in that he cared as much or more about cleared over 600 buildings, found 16 weapon you as he did about himself. Ray loved his Jeff Boskovitch was the platoon clown. He caches, and detained more than 300 insur- family, he loved his fellow Marines, and he had a great sense of humor. He would often gents. loved his wrestling Buckeyes. imitate other people and we loved to pick on Major Mendoza was truly loved by Ray showed us all that leadership is not a him too. . . . He proved himself to be a valu- the marines under his command. SSG position, it is an action. Ray is my hero, too. able asset to the platoon, and was a com- Boyde Allen described him as ‘‘the best Good bye, my friend. forting, sometimes comical voice on the other side of the handset. platoon commander I’ve ever served My wife Fran and I will continue to under.’’ And, SGT David Sanchez re- keep the family and friends of Ray Jeff loved his unit, and he loved his members Major Mendoza’s effort to get Mendoza in our thoughts and prayers. marines. According to his father Jim, to know his marines, and how one day He was a truly outstanding marine. He ‘‘He was always one to do the honor- he took the time to ask him about his was a truly outstanding human being. able thing.’’ And in the words of his sister’s wedding ceremony. ‘‘He was He will never be forgotten. uncle Dan, Jeff ‘‘had the biggest heart really surprising,’’ said Sergeant San- CORPORAL JEFFREY A. BOSKOVITCH in the world. He was just a great kid.’’ chez. ‘‘He really knew his marines.’’ Mr. President, I rise today to pay Jeff truly was a person who cared Ray’s service to this Nation has tribute on the Senate floor to Marine deeply. One example of his compassion earned him many awards, including a Cpl Jeffrey Allen Boskovitch of Seven is the story about a puppy that Jeff posthumous Bronze Star. But the Hills, OH. Corporal Boskovitch was as- found in a paper bag carried by an Iraqi awards are not what matter most. Ac- signed to the 3rd Battalion, 25th Ma- boy. He asked the child to sell the cording to Ray’s wife: rine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, puppy to him for a quarter and three Awards are great, but the most fulfilling based in Brook Park, OH. He was one of jellybeans. The boy agreed, and Jeff reward I can receive and our family can re- six members of a sniper unit to be named the dog Beans. Beans became ceive is knowing that the Marines completed killed on August 1, 2005, by small-arms the mascot of the entire 3–25 and would their mission. His boys finished the job. fire in Iraq. He was 25 years of age. help them on missions. One time, she Karen has started the Ray Mendoza Jeff—as he was called by family and even alerted the unit to an attempted Blair Wrestling Scholarship fund in her friends—lived a life that epitomized ambush. In an e-mail to his mother,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 15, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 22067 Kathy, Jeff expressed the love for his Aaron’s family and friends remember he reads the greeting—‘‘Hey Daddy-O,’’ new friend with the following simple him as a quiet young man with an up- using the nickname he had given his words: ‘‘Beans is so cool.’’ He sent his beat demeanor. His smile was truly father, ‘‘nothing much going on here. mother pictures of Beans, and Kathy something special. With it, he could Just the daily grind . . . Just thought began to raise money to bring the dog light up an entire room. He was easy- I’d drop you a short note to let you back to Ohio. going and social with his friends, al- know I was doing fine.’’ And in an e- After Jeff died, Kathy embarked on a ways ready to laugh. At the same time, mail to his mother, Sara, Aaron wrote, quest, a quest to bring his dog Beans though, when it came time to get ‘‘Mom, I’m just out here doing the best home, petitioning the aid of both poli- things done, no one worked harder I know how to do.’’ ticians and military officials. The than he did. It was typical of Aaron to describe story of ‘‘Operation Beans’’ was printed Aaron’s capacity for leadership was his service in Iraq as ‘‘nothing much.’’ in newspapers in both the United unique, and he was active in both his He was always willing to serve others States and Iraq. Three months later, church and community. His words al- and do so with a cheerful smile on his after crossing the Atlantic on a mili- ways had a great impact on those who face. tary transport plane, Beans dis- heard them. A 2001 graduate of South- Aaron remained positive throughout embarked in Ohio and found Jeff’s eastern High School—where he had run his time in Iraq. Angela Flowers had mother Kathy waiting for her. On the both cross-country and track and been his friend since the time they met way home, Beans and Kathy made a field—he had been elected by his class- in seventh grade, and the two wrote stop at Jeff’s final resting place. mates to serve as senior class presi- each other frequently during Aaron’s Jeff was a young man who had a dent. Leonard Steyer, Aaron’s prin- deployment. Aaron called when he was bright future before him. He was an as- cipal, said, ‘‘When you’re senior class able, and Angela remembers the last piring police officer, someone willing president, that should tell you quite a time they talked. ‘‘He was extremely to step forward as a role model for the bit about what kind of young man he optimistic and positive,’’ she said. ‘‘He entire community and for those who was.’’ was still the same old Reed.’’ loved him. Aaron was also known for his com- Hundreds of mourners gathered at Jeff was also planning a family. Days passion. His mother Sara was active Aaron’s funeral to pay their respects. before he was killed, he spoke with his with Habitat for Humanity, and they Family and friends talked about Aaron beloved fiance´e, Shelly Tevis, and se- were planning to help build a house to- the jokester, Aaron the faithful friend, lected a date for their wedding. The gether when Aaron returned from Iraq. and Aaron the steadfast teammate. date was to be October 14, 2006. In They also laughed and told funny tales In the words of Cody Elam, one of Aar- Shelly’s words, ‘‘Jeff just embodied about joy riding and the typical teen- on’s friends from high school, Aaron wholesomeness and strength, everyone age pranks that Aaron had played. ‘‘was the kind of guy to give you the looked up to him, and we will miss him They also spoke of Aaron’s faith in shirt off his back if you needed it.’’ very, very much.’’ God. Aaron was wearing a cross around Aaron joined the Marines shortly Mr. President, I would like to con- his neck when he died. It was recovered after graduating. He wasn’t the first clude with the words of Jeff’s father. and returned to his mother Sara. She This is what he said about his son: member of his family to serve in the wears that cross every day. military—his older brother Matt was We’re proud of him. And we look at him as At his funeral, Aaron’s friend Joey a true hero—just like the other men and stationed in Kosovo at the time. Ac- played guitar and sang one of Aaron’s women who are serving in Iraq. cording to his father, Steve, Aaron favorite songs: ‘‘The Dance,’’ by Garth Indeed, the world is a better place be- simply wanted the challenge of being a Brooks. ‘‘We all loved Aaron, and cause Jeff Boskovitch was in it. He will marine. Aaron loved all of us,’’ Joey said. ‘‘He forever be remembered for his sincere It is impossible to remember LCpl left this world much better than he compassion to help and serve others, Aaron Reed without also remembering found it.’’ for his sense of humor, and for his dedi- the other marines of Lima Company. Aaron had big plans for his life. He cation to his friends, family, and coun- The bond among these men was some- was planning to attend college when he try. He will be remembered as a de- thing we do not see every day. They returned from Iraq. He loved to write, voted son, a kind brother, a beloved were truly brothers. Because Aaron and his father believes Aaron would fiance´, and the best friend of a dog had dark hair and glasses, they nick- have become an excellent writer. ‘‘He named Beans. named him after the fictional wizard had the heart of a poet,’’ his father My wife Fran and I will continue to ‘‘Harry Potter.’’ said. ‘‘And he wrote some very good keep Jeff’s family and friends in our Before his death, Aaron had been pro- things.’’ thoughts and in our prayers. moted to team leader. According to his Aaron will never be forgotten. A me- LANCE CORPORAL AARON H. REED friend Joey Barker, Aaron was spend- morial scholarship has been established Mr. President, I come to the Senate ing almost all of his spare time ana- in his honor. Family, friends, commu- floor today to talk about Marine LCpl lyzing past missions to better prepare nity members, and complete strangers Aaron Reed from Chillicothe, OH, and for the next one. But, this is simply the gave willingly and generously. Almost pay tribute to him. On August 3, 2005, kind of man Aaron was—always hard- $25,000 has been raised, and the first Lance Corporal Reed was killed when working and always willing to do his scholarship of $1,000 was granted last his military vehicle was hit by an im- best for others. spring to a graduating Southeastern provised explosive device during com- Aaron kept in touch with his family senior. bat operations in Iraq. He was only 21 and friends regularly while in Iraq, Aaron’s mother Sara also worked to years old—just 20 days shy of his 22nd calling and e-mailing frequently. build a Habitat house in his honor and birthday. Aaron and his friend Joey had been in the honor of Army SPC Gavin Aaron was one of the marines with playing an intense game of tic-tac-toe Colburn, another Ohioan from Aaron’s Lima Company—Marine Force Re- through the mail. Joey remembers that hometown who also lost his life serving serve’s 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regi- Aaron had been ‘‘in one of the best in Iraq. Aaron had told his mother that ment, 4th Marine Division, based in Co- moods he’d ever heard him, laughing when he got home, they would volun- lumbus, OH. Everyone knows their and joking around.’’ At the time, he teer together to help build a Habitat story, which is one that has touched had been in Iraq since March 2005, and house. After his death, several of Aar- hearts across this Nation. On the day was scheduled to come home in late on’s friends worked with his mother Aaron died, 13 other men in his unit— September. Sara to help his dream become a re- eight of them from Ohio—died along- Aaron’s dad’s last communication ality. Fittingly, they decided to name side him. It was a tragedy that was felt from Aaron was through e-mail, a the building Hometown Hero House. by the Nation and felt by the State of short note letting him know his son I had the privilege of meeting several Ohio. was safe. His dad still chuckles when of Aaron’s family members and friends

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 22068 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 15, 2006 at a service held in his honor. Each re- The rains began in earnest the last days of capital. It started out with a day at 90 members the beaming, megawatt smile May 2005. Our crops were in the ground so degrees; the next day, 92. Then right that would always light up Aaron’s the majority of the input costs for the crops after July 4 it went over 90 degrees the face. And they will always remember were already realized. We received 25 inches next 2 days. Then it jumped up to 102, in 33 days and the attached pictures show the and then it was 97. The next week, 96, that Aaron died while serving our Na- result. In our local town residents were tion. going up and down the streets in boats. and then it was 101, 105, 94, 101, 105, 106. ‘‘Aaron believed in what he was We did our very best to cope with expenses This is not heat index. These were the doing, which made him my hero,’’ his but with the increased energy prices and the actual temperatures. Then we had kind father Steve said. ‘‘Now he’s everyone’s loss of crop income we and all the other pro- of a cooling, and it got into the 80s. hero.’’ ducers in our area lost the battle. Our farm Then on the 22nd it jumped back up to Mr. President, 21 years, 11 months, had financial reversals in the amount of 96, 97, 96, 90s all these days, 99, 97, and and 11 days was the short time that $110,000. We carry crop insurance but this then the real corker, on the 30th of program does not begin to cover our risks. Aaron lived on this Earth, but we are July, 112 degrees. That is really hot. I In speaking with loan officers at 2 of our had friends who went out and drove all better off because of the time he did local banks I was told that First National live. He was a young man who genu- expects to restructure 60% of their Ag. Loans south of my hometown that day who inely loved life and had compassion for and State Bank estimated 75%–80%. This is told me it was so hot it took your others. His dedication to his friends, serious business in agriculture. breath away, 112 degrees. I am not family, community, and country was We have felt the seriousness of the disas- talking heat index or any of that; I am unmatched. Aaron is a model of what ters in the South from last year’s hurricanes talking the actual temperature. we all hope our children will become. and we have urged our delegation to support The crops just burned up. During this help for them. However our area was under- period, there was no precipitation—no My wife Fran and I continue to keep standably off everyone’s radar screen yet we the family of Aaron Reed in our precipitation, no precipitation, no pre- had the devastation here as well. cipitation that whole week, no precipi- thoughts and prayers. Concerns abound as we look to the future. I thank the Chair and yield the floor. As I look out my window to the west I see a tation this entire week, no precipita- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- field that we have seeded since my grand- tion until the 19th. In fact, not a drop ator from North Dakota. father homesteaded here in 1892. For the first until the 19th of July, and then there Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I say to time we will not be able to seed it. It is 120 was 7/100th, then there was 32/100th, acres with about 60 acres still under water my colleague, Senator DEWINE, those then no precipitation, none for the from last summer. The Federal Government have been very moving tributes to fall- next period going through the end of has placed a heavy burden on us by declaring the month. So from the 21st to the 31st, en soldiers from his State of Ohio. He our area as a Prairie Pot Hole Region. This has set a good example for all of us on not another drop of precipitation. means I cannot drain this excess water into Meanwhile, 101, 105, 106, 112 degrees. recognizing the service and sacrifice of a nearby drainage system. I am stuck with those from his home State. I find as I it. How do I begin to recover the financial This is why the disaster is so serious, a listen to those tributes that they are losses mentioned above when the Govern- combination of virtually no precipita- extremely well done. I thank the Sen- ment Regulations limit those opportunities? tion—for this whole month, there was ator for that. The water is to the top of the road on both 39/100th of an inch of precipitation— I also wish to acknowledge that the sides and now after being this way for close and day after day, 90 and 100 degrees. to a year the road is saturated and just Senator from Ohio will be leaving at The crops just burned up. about ruined. I just spoke with a township We can say: Tough luck, you are out the end of this term and that I have supervisor and they feel they will be closing of here, but that is not what we have very much appreciated working with the road because of liability concerns. done in the past. In the past, going him. He has been one of the very seri- We are asking that you come along side us back to 1989, we had the disaster assist- and help us through this impossible situa- ous Members of this body, and we are ance bill, $3.4 billion. In 1990, we had going to miss him. I wanted to say to tion that has been presented to us by a com- bination of nature and government regula- disaster assistance. Every year with him that I certainly appreciate his the exception of 1991, right through service in the Senate. He has always tions. Please support the Disaster Relief Ap- propriation currently working its way 2005. been a constructive colleague, some- through Congress. If you do, you will lit- Disaster assistance in 2000 was $14.8 body who was working diligently to try erally be the difference between many being billion. The next year it was $11.3 bil- to solve problems facing the country. able to continue to produce food and fiber for lion. This disaster package is $4.5 bil- We very much appreciate his dedica- this great nation and not being able to con- lion for 2 years, so it is dramatically tion to the country. tinue this production. less. Obviously, that is a result of more The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Thank you so much for listening to part of our story. widespread disasters, perhaps, in those ator from Ohio. years, so the cost is less, but also this Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I thank This gentleman included pictures. I is a less generous disaster bill, as we my colleague and tell him that I have don’t think these are pictures that can have moved to reduce things, cut enjoyed working with him very much. be seen on camera, but I will hold them things from the $6.7 billion to $4.5 bil- We have worked on things together. up and describe them. These are six dif- lion or just under $4.5 billion. You can work across the aisle in this ferent pictures. In some of them, there I think most people would acknowl- body and get things done. I thank him is water from horizon to horizon. Here edge I have not been somebody who has for his very kind and generous words. we see a view that would go for miles ever sought to hold up the business of f and miles. There is water everywhere. the Senate. I have been here 20 years. This is what happened last year over DISASTER RELIEF FOR FARMERS That is not how I have conducted my- much of my State—as I indicated ear- self. But I am left with no alternative Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, as this lier, a million acres that could not and no choice when a commitment was interregnum continues, as we wait for even be planted, another 600,000 acres made to me yesterday, both publicly some kind of resolution—we were told where the crops were drowned out. Now and privately, that we would go to the an hour and a half ago that would be this year, as I have said before, irony of Agriculture appropriations bill today forthcoming in 45 minutes—I wanted to ironies, the worst drought since the and that I would have a chance to offer read a letter I received from a young 1930s. Land I have been on many times the amendment. I have reviewed the farm family that had been hit by one of in my life south of my hometown is RECORD. It is very clear, the commit- the disasters I had referenced earlier. like a moonscape—nothing growing, ment that was made. As of this hour— This family is from Souris, ND. It was just dirt; land that had been planted we are approaching the 6 o’clock a letter that was written to me last and nothing even emerged. hour—that commitment has not been year about the extraordinary rains. To understand what happened, this is kept. This is what the father of the family the weather for the month of July in I understand there are others who wrote: my State. Bismarck, ND, is the State may have lodged objection to going to

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They can raise a stand they are going to try to work I can’t even compare this year to any other budget point of order. They can raise through the evening to resolve this year,’’ Schumacher said. rule XVI. As I have indicated, it is matter so we can go to the bill at some He said about 50 ranchers have run cows through his auction this year. clear to me rule XVI doesn’t apply be- point, with some assurance. ‘‘Some of them just trimmed off their cause we have written this in a way I want to bring this to my colleagues’ herds, but about a third of them were com- that it does not apply. They can insist attention. I pointed out the horrendous plete dispersions—they’ll never be back,’’ he on a vote. Fair enough. That is all I am weather in July in North Dakota. This said. asking for. I am asking for a vote. is an article that appeared in the ‘‘This county is looking rough—these 100- These people deserve that chance. Grand Forks Herald. It said this: degree days are just killing us,’’ said Gwen The fact is, literally thousands of Payne, a North Dakota State University ex- Fields of wheat, durum and barley in the tension agent in Kidder County, where farm families in my State are hanging Dakotas this dry summer will never end up Steele is located. in the balance. Right now, they are as pasta, bread or beer. What is left of the The Agriculture Department says North done with production for the year. stifled crops has been salvaged to feed live- Dakota last year led the nation in produc- Many of these places didn’t have any stock struggling on pastures where hot winds tion of 15 different commodity classes, in- production. This time of year, you go blow clouds of dirt from dried-out ponds. cluding spring wheat, durum wheat, barley, Some ranchers have been forced to sell oats, canola, pinto beans, dry edible peas, to your banker, and the bankers are their entire herds, and others are either saying to me that if there is not dis- lentils, flaxseed, sunflower and honey. moving their cattle to greener pastures or North Dakota State University professor aster assistance, 5 to 10 percent of farm buying more already-costly feed. Hundreds of and researcher Larry Leistritz said it’s too families in my State are finished. What acres of grasslands have been blackened by early to tell what effect this year’s drought does that mean? We have 35,000 farm fires sparked by lightning or farm equip- will have on commodity prices. Flour prices families in North Dakota. Five percent, ment. already have gone up and may rise more be- if my math is right, would be 1,750. Ten ‘‘These 100-degree days for weeks steady cause of the effect of drought on wheat. percent would be 3,500 farm families have been burning everything up,’’ said Wal- ‘‘There will be somewhat higher grain ter Johnson, Steele’s mayor. ‘‘I’d go for 2 who are out there right now wondering: prices, no doubt about it,’’ Leistritz said. feet of snow than this.’’ ‘‘With livestock, the short-term effect may What is the Federal Government going Farm ponds and other small bodies of mean depressed meat prices, with a larger to do? Are they going to do what they water have dried out from the heat, leaving number of animals being sent to slaughter. have always done every year for almost the residual alkali dust to be whipped up by But in the longer run it may prolong the pe- the last 20 years and provide some kind the wind. The blowing, dirt-and-salt mixture riod of relatively high meat prices.’’ of disaster assistance, or are they is a phenomenon that hasn’t been seen in Eventually, more than farmers could suf- going to say: Tough, you are on your south central North Dakota since the Dust fer. ‘‘Agriculture is not only the biggest indus- own, you are out of luck? I very much Bowl of the 1930s, Johnson said. More than 60 percent of the United States try in the state, it’s just about the only in- hope there will be a response and it now has abnormally dry or drought condi- dustry,’’ Leistritz said. ‘‘Communities live or will be a favorable response. These are tions, stretching from Georgia to Arizona die with the fortunes of agriculture.’’ as good as any people I know any- and across the north through the Dakotas, Mr. President, this is an article that where, hard-working, decent, honest, Minnesota, Montana and Wisconsin, said was repeated in newspaper after news- good people. They have been hit by the Mark Svoboda, a climatologist for the Na- paper across my State. This is a dis- most extraordinary set of conditions. tional Drought Mitigation Center at the Uni- versity of Nebraska at Lincoln. aster that is virtually unprecedented. This drought has been rated the third South Dakota is even worse. That is worst drought in our Nation’s entire An area stretching from south central North Dakota to central South Dakota is the why we simply have to achieve a re- history. most drought-stricken region in the nation, sult. I again ask my colleagues, please, The flooding last year was unprece- Svoboda said. just give us a vote. These people de- dented in my State. Outside of the 1997 ‘‘It’s the epicenter,’’ he said. ‘‘It’s just like serve at least that. floods, which was a 500-year flood—the a wasteland in north central South Dakota.’’ I yield the floor and suggest the ab- worst flood in 500 years—we have not Conditions aren’t much better a little far- sence of a quorum. seen anything like it. I don’t pretend ther north. Paul Smokov and his wife, Betty, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The raise several hundred cattle on their 1,750- to know what is going on with the clerk will call the roll. weather out there, but something ex- acre ranch north of Steele, a town of about 760 people. The legislative clerk proceeded to traordinary is happening—extreme North Dakota’s all-time high temperature call the roll. weather and extreme weather condi- was set here in July 1936, at 121. Smokov, Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask tions, unlike anything I have seen in now 81, remembers that time and believes unanimous consent that the order for my adult lifetime. The result is deep fi- conditions this summer probably are worse. the quorum call be rescinded. nancial damage to thousands and thou- ‘‘I could see this coming in May,’’ Smokov The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sands of people. said of the parched pastures and wilted objection, it is so ordered. Mr. President, I hope somewhere crops. ‘‘That’s the time the good Lord gives Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I have somebody is listening. I thank the us our general rains. But we never got them just been told now by leadership staff this year.’’ they are going to do everything they Chair and suggest the absence of a Brad Rippey, a federal Agriculture Depart- quorum. ment meteorologist in Washington, said this can to try to get this Agriculture ap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The year’s drought is continuing one that started propriations bill up tomorrow and that clerk will call the roll. in the late 1990s. ‘‘The 1999 to 2006 drought I would have an opportunity to offer an The legislative clerk proceeded to ranks only behind the 1930s and the 1950s. It’s amendment and get a vote. I have been call the roll. the third-worst drought on record—period,’’ assured they are going to bend their Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I ask Rippey said. best efforts to accomplish that tomor- unanimous consent that the order for Svoboda was reluctant to say how bad the row. I appreciate that effort. I hope it the quorum call be rescinded. current drought might eventually be. occurs. Of course, that was supposed to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘We’ll have to wait to see how it plays out—but it’s definitely bad,’’ he said. ‘‘And happen today. objection, it is so ordered. the drought seems to not be going anywhere I am also informed they want to ad- Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, leader- soon.’’ journ the body for the day, and I cer- ship indicates to me they wish to ad- Herman Schumacher, who owns Herreid tainly will not stand in the way of ad- journ for the evening momentarily. I Livestock Auction in north central South journing. There are many here who

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As a the way of that, especially with these attached report excludes these result, the enclosed current level report ex- assurances that now, once again, have amounts. cludes these amounts (see footnote 2 on Table 2). been given to me that they will bend The estimates show that current their best efforts to try to get to the level spending is under the budget reso- Since my last letter dated September 5, Agriculture appropriations bill tomor- lution by $11.869 billion in budget au- 2006, the Congress has cleared and the Presi- row and give me an opportunity for a thority and by $4.030 billion in outlays dent has signed the Department of Defense in 2006. Current level for revenues is Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109– vote. 289). In addition to providing regular defense Mr. President, I yield the floor and $6.590 billion above the budget resolu- appropriations for 2007, this act appropriated suggest the absence of a quorum. tion in 2006. $200 million for firefighting activities in fis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Since my last report dated Sep- cal year 2006. Those appropriations were des- clerk will call the roll. tember 5, 2006, Congress has cleared ignated as emergency requirements in 2006 The legislative clerk proceeded to and the President has signed the De- and did not affect the current-level totals. call the roll. partment of Defense Appropriations Sincerely, DONALD B. MARRON, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Act, 2007, P.L. 109–289. In addition to Acting Director. ask unanimous consent that the order providing regular defense appropria- tions for 2007, this act appropriated for the quorum call be rescinded. TABLE 1.—SENATE CURRENT-LEVEL REPORT FOR SPEND- $200 million for firefighting activities The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006, AS OF in fiscal year 2006. Those appropria- objection, it is so ordered. SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 tions were designated as emergency re- f quirements in 2006 and did not affect [In billions of dollars] BUDGET SCOREKEEPING REPORT the current level totals. Current This is my final report for 2006. Budget Current level over/ Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I hereby resolution 1 level 2 under (¥) There being no objection, the mate- resolution submit to the Senate the budget rial was ordered to be printed in the scorekeeping report prepared by the RECORD, as follows: ON-BUDGET Congressional Budget Office under Sec- Budget Authority ...... 2,094.4 2,082.5 ¥11.9 U.S. CONGRESS, Outlays ...... 2,099.0 2,095.0 ¥4.0 tion 308(b) and in aid of Section 311 of CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Revenues ...... 1,589.9 1,596.5 6.6 the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, Washington, DC, October 5, 2006. OFF-BUDGET as amended. This report meets the re- Hon. JUDD GREGG, Social Security Outlays 3 ..... 416.0 416.0 0 quirements for Senate scorekeeping of Chairman, Committee on the Budget, Social Security Revenues ..... 604.8 604.8 * section 5 of S. Con. Res. 32, the first U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. 1 H. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2006, assumed $50.0 billion in budget authority and $62.4 billion in outlays concurrent resolution on the budget for DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed tables show the effects of Congressional action on in fiscal year 2006 from emergency supplemental appropriations. Such 1986. emergency amounts are exempt from the enforcement of the budget resolu- the 2006 budget and are current through Sep- tion. Since current-level totals exclude the emergency requirements enacted This report shows the effects of con- tember 30, 2006. This report is submitted in the previous session and the emergency requirements in Public Law 109– gressional action on the 2006 budget 176, Public Law 109–208, Public Law 109–234, and Public Law 109–289 under section 308(b) and in aid of section 311 (see footnote 2 on Table 2), the budget authority and outlay totals specified through September 30, 2006. The esti- of the Congressional Budget Act, as amend- in the budget resolution have also been reduced (by the amounts assumed mates of budget authority, outlays, ed. for emergency supplemental appropriations) for purposes of comparison. The estimates of budget authority, out- 2 Current level is the estimated effect on revenue and spending of all leg- and revenues are consistent with the islation that the Congress has enacted or sent to the President for his ap- technical and economic assumptions of lays, and revenues are consistent with the proval. In addition, full-year funding estimates under current law are in- technical and .economic assumptions for fis- cluded for entitlement and mandatory programs requiring annual appropria- the 2006 concurrent resolution on the cal year 2006 that underlie H. Con. Res. 95, tions, even if the appropriations have not been made. budget, H. Con. Res. 95. Pursuant to 3 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for which are also off-budget, but are appropriated annually. section 402 of that resolution, provi- Fiscal Year 2006. Pursuant to section 402 of Source: Congressional Budget Office. sions designated as emergency require- that resolution, provisions designated as Note: * = Less than $50 million. TABLE 2.—SUPPORTING DETAIL FOR THE SENATE CURRENT-LEVEL REPORT FOR ON-BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006, AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 [In millions of dollars]

Budget Au- thority Outlays Revenues

Enacted in Previous Sessions: Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 1,607,180 Permanents and other spending legislation 1 ...... 1,296,134 1,248,957 n.a. Appropriation legislation ...... 1,333,823 1,323,802 n.a. Offsetting receipts ...... ¥479,868 ¥479,868 n.a.

Total, enacted in previous sessions: ...... 2,150,089 2,092,891 1,607,180 Enacted This Session: Katrina Emergency Assistance Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–176) ...... 250 250 0 An act to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program for 2006 (P.L. 109–204) ...... 1,000 750 0 Native American Corrections Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–221) ...... 23 23 3 Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–222) ...... 0 0 ¥10,757 Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act (P.L. 109–227) ...... 0 0 ¥1 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (P.L. 109–234) ...... ¥111 143 55 Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005 (P.L. 109–235) ...... 0 0 1 Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–236) ...... 0 0 1 Returned Americans Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–250) ...... 4 3 0 An act to provide funding authority to facilitate the evacuation of persons from Lebanon (P.L. 109–268) ...... 0 27 0

Total, enacted this session: ...... 1,166 1,196 ¥10,698 Entitlements and mandatories: Difference between enacted levels and budget resolution estimates for appropriated entitlements and other mandatory programs ...... ¥68,740 879 n.a. Total Current Level 1, 2, 3, 4 ...... 2,082,515 2,094,966 1,596,482 Total Budget Resolution ...... 2,144,384 2,161,420 1,589,892 Adjustment to budget resolution for emergency requirements 4 ...... ¥50,000 ¥62,424 n.a. Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... 2,094,384 2,098,996 n.a. Current Level Over Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... n.a. n.a 6,590 Current Level Under Adjusted Budget Resolution ...... 11,869 4,030 n.a.

1 P.L. 109–171 was enacted early in this session of Congress, but is shown under ‘‘enacted in previous sessions’’ as requested by the Committee on the Budget. Included in current-level totals for P.L. 109–171 are $980 million in budget authority and ¥$4,847 million in outlays. 2 Pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2006, provisions designated as emergency requirements are exempt from enforcement of the budget resolution. As a result, the cur- rent-level totals exclude the following amounts:

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Emergency requirements enacted in previous session ...... 74,981 112,423 7,111 Katrina Emergency Assistance Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–176) ...... ¥250 0 0 National Flood Insurance Enhanced Borrowing Authority Act of 2006 (P.L. 109–208) ...... 2,275 2,275 0 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (P.L. 109–234) ...... 94,541 24,184 0 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (P.L. 109–289) ...... 200 0 0 Total, enacted emergency requirements ...... 171,747 138,882 ¥7,111 3 Excludes administrative expenses of the Social Security Administration, which are off-budget. 4 H. Con. Res. 95, the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2006, assumed $50,000 million in budget authority and $62,424 million in outlays in fiscal year 2006 from emergency supplemental appropriations. Such emer- gency amounts are exempt from the enforcement of the budget resolution. Since current-level totals exclude the emergency requirements enacted in the previous session and the emergency requirements in P.L. 109–176, P.L. 109–208, P.L. 109–234, and P.L. 109–289 (see footnote 2 above), budget authority and outlay totals specified in the budget resolution have also been reduced (by the amounts assumed for emergency supplemental appropriations) for purposes of com- parison. Notes.—n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = Public Law. Source: Congressional Budget Office. h

FIGHTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE I have spent almost 34 years of my protect all Americans from these toxic Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise life in Congress and witnessed the emissions, EPA’s proposal would essen- today to pay special tribute to the transformative impact of powerful Fed- tially turn the Pacific Northwest into General Federation of Women’s Clubs eral legislation. For instance, the Vio- an environmental sacrifice zone. and their recent work to fight domestic lence Against Women Act improved EPA’s analysis shows that the big- violence. The organization is a gem Federal and State criminal laws and gest risk from these pollutants comes among our midst. Founded in April enacted programs that encourage pros- from benzene which is naturally found 1890, it is one of the world’s oldest and ecution of abusers, create battered in petroleum products and ends up in largest women’s volunteer organiza- women’s shelters and sponsor edu- the gas tanks of our cars and in the gas tions. More than 150,000 women mem- cational campaigns. Over the past dec- cans in our garages. Some of the high- bers in 5,000 local and 20 international ade, the act’s programs have distrib- est levels of benzene in gasoline are clubs volunteer over 13 million hours uted over $4 billion to States, local found in the Northwest. In fact, our re- and contribute approximately $35 mil- governments, and nonprofit organiza- gion of the country has the highest av- lion through more than 160,000 club tions. Yet despite this extraordinary erage levels of benzene in gasoline in projects. I can’t underestimate how success, I am convinced that Federal the United States, more than three powerful and influential this corps of Government action alone cannot end times higher than gasoline here on the volunteers is to the health of our Na- domestic violence. We desperately need east coast. tion. the individual attention and dedication Benzene is a known carcinogen. Ex- I am particularly proud that this of volunteers. Change happens one posure to benzene has been shown to year the international president, Jac- woman at a time and one volunteer at cause leukemia and poses other health queline Pierce, has adopted ‘‘Domestic a time. The volunteer work done by risks, such as genetic changes. Al- Violence Awareness and Prevention’’ club members fills an invaluable role. though the EPA has never set a health as her President’s Special Project for As my mother would say, these are the standard for benzene in the environ- 2006–2008. Nannette White, a member people who do God’s work. ment, the Department of Environ- from Louisiana, serves as the national I commend Madam President Pierce mental Quality for the State of Oregon chairperson of the President’s Special for her leadership and commitment to has, and we have levels of benzene in Downtown Portland that are 20 times Project, and with the support of a na- airing our Nation’s ‘‘dirty little se- higher than the State’s standard. The tional committee of women, promotes cret,’’ domestic violence. She has majority of this benzene comes from participation in this project. All across brought a whole new legion of women gasoline. So it should be good news the Nation, local women’s clubs are warriors to help battered women and adopting battered women’s shelters that EPA is finally acting to regulate their children. On behalf of the entire and donating needed goods such as the amount of benzene in gasoline. Senate, I thank them for their tireless food, linens, health care items, and Unfortunately, EPA has proposed a volunteerism to end domestic violence more. In Nevada, members sponsored a regulatory scheme that will simply not and giving women what they haven’t public service campaign on radio sta- ensure that these levels are reduced as tions to promote important messages had before—hope. much as they need to be, and let me ex- about violence prevention. In Mis- f plain why. First, EPA rejected the idea that sissippi, members distributed 2,000 fli- HOLD EXPLANATION ers with information on the National there should be a maximum level of Domestic Violence Hotline and helped Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I have benzene in gasoline. The current Fed- raise funds for the Mississippi State placed a hold on the nomination of eral requirements for reformulated Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Roger A. Martella, Jr., to be general gasoline contain a maximum threshold This is just a small sampling of the counsel of the U.S. Environmental Pro- for benzene. The State of California’s good works being done. tection Agency. Consistent with my fuel standards include a provision lim- As part of this special project, the policy of publicly announcing when- iting the percentage of benzene in gaso- General Federation of Women’s Clubs ever I place a hold on a nomination, I line sold in California. Canada has a forged a historic collaboration with the want to notify my colleagues of my ob- benzene limit. Korea has a benzene Family Violence Prevention Fund, the jection to allowing Mr. Martella’s nom- limit. Japan has a benzene limit. The National Domestic Violence Hotline, ination to be considered under a unani- European Union has a benzene limit. the National Network to End Domestic mous consent agreement and to take a And according to a recent article in the Violence and domestic violence organi- few minutes to explain to my col- industry trade press, Vietnam is going zations in communities throughout the leagues why I am doing so. to establish a benzene limit. But not United States. Innovative partnerships After many years of delay, the EPA EPA. between the public and private sector, has finally proposed regulations under Instead, what EPA has proposed is new relationships between organiza- the Clean Air Act to protect Americans the establishment of a national aver- tions—these are the pathways to solu- from toxic air pollutants from cars and age for benzene in gasoline. Every re- tions to our Nation’s most pressing trucks and other mobile sources. But finery or gasoline importer is theoreti- problems. instead of proposing a rule that would cally supposed to sell gasoline that

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Rather Following his service with the Berke- standard will get credits that they can than make the investment in benzene ley Police Department, Sheriff Plum- give away, trade, or sell to refineries control and removal technology, EPA, mer was appointed chief of police for which make gasoline above the stand- from the beginning, simply expects this the city of Hayward in June of 1976. ard. Many refineries that make gaso- company to use credits to meet the During his 10 years with the Hayward line with high benzene levels would standard for all of this high benzene Police Department, Sheriff Plummer never have to meet the EPA standard. gasoline. Who is Company No. 2 and employed many innovative and suc- And again, because under the EPA pro- why is EPA proposing to give them cessful programs. In 1979, Sheriff Plum- posal there would be no maximum level this license to pollute? mer volunteered the Hayward Police of benzene in gasoline, many refineries This would all be bad enough if EPA Department to be one of five trial sites are expected to make little, if any, re- hadn’t actually thought about these to test the law enforcement service duction in the amount of benzene in problems. They acknowledged in their standards established by the Commis- their gasoline and rely instead on cred- rulemaking process that there would sion on Accreditation for Law Enforce- its to meet the standard. According to be regional inequities. They examined ment Agencies, CALEA, becoming the EPA, five refineries producing gasoline alternatives for setting maximum lev- ninth law enforcement agency in the over the EPA standard would take no els of benzene that should be in gaso- Nation, and the first west of the Mis- action whatsoever to reduce their ben- line. In one case, they looked at the ad- sissippi, to be accredited by CALEA. zene levels. ditional cost to Americans of imposing Sheriff Plummer was later elected to The reason this is all so important is an average maximum level of benzene CALEA, served as its president, and that Americans don’t get their gasoline of 1.3 percent as part of the standard in has since been a strong advocate for from a gasoline terminal filled with order to address these problems. EPA’s the accreditation of law enforcement ‘‘average’’ gasoline. They get their gas own analysis concluded that this would agencies. from regional refineries and distribu- cost consumers in my region of the Most memorably, in his role as Hay- tors. In Oregon, we get almost all of country less than one-half of 1 cent a ward chief of police, Sheriff Plummer our gasoline from refineries on Puget gallon and Americans, nationwide, an initiated what became known as ‘‘The Sound in the State of Washington—re- additional 5/1000ths of a cent per gallon Cardinal Sins,’’ a set of simple, fineries which, for the most part, of gasoline. That is not five cents. That straightforward rules demanding hon- produce gasoline with high benzene lev- is .005 cents. The bottom line is that esty from all employees and prohib- els. Even if everything worked as EPA EPA is proposing to allow my constitu- iting bigotry, the acceptance of bribes, intended, benzene levels in gasoline in ents to breathe more toxic emissions and the use of controlled substances. the Northwest would be 40 percent and face greater risk of cancer so that Many officers felt that adherence to above the national standard. However, oil companies can save a fraction of a these rules helped build a bond of trust the plain fact is that there is no assur- cent per gallon of gas. between law enforcement and the com- ance that gasoline in our region will be I am not going to sit back and let munities they served. Today, ‘‘The Car- cleaner because EPA leaves the deci- EPA just go ahead with this rule- dinal Sins’’ have become standard in sion of whether the refineries in Puget making without complaint. The Office many law enforcement agencies Sound reduce their benzene levels up to of General Counsel is the chief legal throughout the Nation. Under his lead- the companies that own those refin- advisor to EPA. Mr. Martella was the ership, the Hayward Police Department eries. If oil companies decide that it is principal deputy general counsel when became one of the most highly re- in their economic interest to simply this rule was proposed. He is now the spected law enforcement agencies in buy their way to compliance by using acting general counsel. I am placing a the country. credits instead of investing in equip- hold on his nomination to send as In 1986, Sheriff Plummer was elected ment that will actually reduce the strong a signal to EPA as I can at this sheriff of Alameda County. In his ca- amount of benzene in our gas, EPA time that they need to take another pacity as sheriff, he opened the new says they can. The only thing that look at their own figures. They need to Santa Rita jail, the sixth largest facil- EPA will care about is that those com- take another look at their own regu- ity of its kind in the United States; he panies have begged, borrowed, or latory analysis. The regional problems established a marine patrol unit to pro- bought enough credits to meet the na- that they identified would occur in set- tect the shoreline of Alameda County; tional average. And we will continue to ting up a national cap-and-trade pro- he opened a state-of-the-art Office of have the same high levels of benzene gram are real problems and must not Emergency Services Center; he has we have now. In fact, without any sort be ignored. They need to come up with achieved CALEA accreditation for the of overall cap on the amount of ben- a real solution. Until they do, I will ob- sheriff’s office; and has also received zene that can be in gasoline, benzene ject to any unanimous consent agree- accreditation for many branches of the levels in our gasoline in the Northwest ment to allow Mr. Martella’s nomina- sheriff’s office, including Prison Health could even go up. tion to come to a vote in the Senate. Services, the County Crime Labora- I have focused my remarks on the tory, and the Explosive Ordinance f impact that this proposal has on the Unit. Under his leadership, the Ala- Northwest, but it is not just a problem ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS meda County Sheriff’s Office is the for the Northwest. Other parts of the only agency in California to earn the country will also have gasoline with National Sheriff’s Association pres- benzene levels over the national stand- IN HONOR OF SHERIFF CHARLES tigious ‘‘Triple Crown Award.’’ ard, and without any maximum level of PLUMMER In addition to his regular duties as benzene no American can be sure of ∑ Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take Alameda county sheriff, Sheriff Plum- how much benzene might be in their this opportunity to recognize Alameda mer has served as head of Region II in gasoline and in the air they breathe. County Sheriff Charles Plummer, who the California Law Enforcement Mu- I also want to emphasize again that is retiring after more than 54 years of tual Aid System, a statewide program under the EPA approach, it will be the dedicated service in law enforcement. under the Office of Emergency Services oil companies that decide whether they Sheriff Plummer began his career in that restores order during emergencies, reduce their benzene levels at any law enforcement in 1952 with the city including civil unrest, and provides as- given refinery, not EPA. If EPA’s anal- of Berkeley Police Department. His sistance to local agencies during other ysis is correct, a single major oil com- dedication to the Berkeley Police De- unusual events. Throughout his career,

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In lice Executive Research Forum, and Delano Elementary consistently re- 2005, Orono Intermediate received five the International Association of Chiefs ceives five-star ratings from the De- stars in both math and reading from of Police. partment of Education in both reading the Minnesota Department of Edu- In his spare time, Sheriff Plummer and math. Last year, 87 percent of cation. In 2004, the school received four has been very involved in his commu- Delano third-graders scored in the top stars in math and five stars in reading. nity, serving as past president and a three levels on the Minnesota Com- Much of the credit for Orono Inter- member of the Hayward Rotary Club. prehensive Assessment Reading Test, mediate School’s success belongs to its He is a lifetime volunteer for the Boy and 93 percent of the third-graders principal, Paula Martin, and the dedi- Scouts of America, serving on the exec- scored in the top three levels in math. cated teachers. The students and staff utive council in San Francisco, and a Much of the credit for Delano Ele- at Orono Intermediate School under- lifetime member of the Southern Ala- mentary School’s success belongs to its stand that, in order to be successful, a meda County Chapter of the NAACP. principal, Darren Schuler, and the school must go beyond achieving aca- Sheriff Plummer has generously given dedicated teachers. The pupils and staff demic success; it must also provide a his time to such organizations as the at Delano Elementary School under- nurturing environment where students YMCA and the Salvation Army. stand that, in order to be successful, a can develop the knowledge, skills, and For over half a century, Sheriff school must go beyond achieving aca- attitudes for success throughout life. Plummer has dedicated his life to pro- demic success; it must also provide a All of the faculty, staff, and students moting excellence in law enforcement nurturing environment where children at Orono Intermediate School should and the communities he has served. He can develop the knowledge, skills, and be very proud of their accomplish- has served with honesty, integrity, and attitudes for success throughout life. ments. a commitment to excellence. I am con- All of the faculty, staff, and pupils at I congratulate Orono Intermediate fident that, even in retirement, Sheriff Delano Elementary School should be School in Orono for winning the Award Plummer will continue to touch lives very proud of their accomplishments. for Excellence in Education and for its with his good will and compassion. I I congratulate Delano Elementary exceptional contributions to education wish him the very best and hope he en- School in Delano for winning the in Minnesota.∑ joys his much deserved retirement.∑ Award for Excellence in Education and f for its exceptional contributions to f IN MEMORY OF SIGMUND education in Minnesota.∑ DELANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STROCHILTZ f DELANO, MINNESOTA ∑ Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, ∑ Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, today I ORONO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, today I speak in memory of Sigmund honor Delano Elementary School, in ORONO, MINNESOTA Strochiltz, a truly remarkable man Delano, MN, which recently earned an ∑ Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, today I from New London, Connecticut who Award for Excellence in Education for honor Orono Intermediate School, in passed away on Monday October 16, at its exceptional and innovative achieve- Orono, MN, which recently earned an the age of 89. I was saddened to hear ments in educating children. Award for Excellence in Education for about Mr. Strochiltz’s death, and I will Delano Elementary School is truly a its exceptional and innovative achieve- keep his friends and family in my model of educational success. The ments in educating children. thoughts and prayers. school takes great pride in involving Orono Intermediate School is truly a Mr. Strochlitz was best known as the parents in their children’s school expe- model of educational success, where owner of Whaling City Ford, a success- riences. Last spring, the rate of par- students are advancing to a new phase ful car dealership that became a local ents’ participation at parent-teacher in their educational experience. Exer- institution in New London. Almost conferences was an impressive 99 per- cising higher levels of responsibility anyone who has lived in southeastern cent. Parents contributed over 6,000 and independence in their learning, Connecticut can recall the television hours of volunteer services during the students achieve within a challenging commercials for his dealership, in 2005–2006 school year. and caring environment. The dedicated which Mr. Strochiltz would pleasantly The Partners in Education organiza- staff at Orono work closely with stu- invite the viewer to ‘‘Come in. I would tion at Delano Elementary raises over dents to foster personal and academic like to meet you,’’ a simple slogan that $30,000 per year for student activities success. The staff are committed to reflected his pleasant demeanor and and supplies for teachers and class- providing students with rigorous aca- truly optimistic outlook on life. Those rooms. Recently, the organization con- demic curricula that challenge them to who knew him best say that he had a tributed $8,000 toward the purchase of achieve higher standards. To this end, deep appreciation for the simple joys in SMARTBOARD technology, an inter- staff strive to develop an educational life, like dining with friends or spend- active, electronic blackboard system. program that addresses each child’s in- ing time with his grandchildren. The money was also used to install dividual needs and allows all students Mr. Strochiltz’s optimism is incred- sound-field systems in a number of the to achieve to their full potential. ible considering the horrors he had to primary grade classrooms. Orono Intermediate School is accred- endure early in life. Mr. Strochiltz Delano Elementary also offers sev- ited by the North Central Association grew up in Poland, where he lived eral programs to challenge children of of Colleges and Schools, NCA. Accredi- through both world wars. During the high potential. The school’s Tiger’s tation is granted to schools that dem- Second World War, he was held in a Tale publishing center allows children onstrate a commitment to continued concentration camp in Auschwitz, Po- to turn their own creative stories into improvement and curriculum review. land, for over 15 months. During this books that have a professionally pub- Orono Intermediate School enhances truly horrible experience, Mr. lished look. The math lab extends and educational opportunities through a Strochiltz was forced to watch as his enriches skills taught through class- variety of programs and policies, in- parents, two sisters, his first wife, and room instruction. cluding: a concentration on small class countless others marched off to their An organized gifted and talented pro- sizes, field trips, computer/media labs, deaths. gram, with a teacher of gifted and tal- an aquatics program, a United Nations Yet Mr. Strochiltz’s spirit could not ented children, offers several opportu- peace site, competitive academic be broken, and he refused to give up nities for pupils beyond their class- teams, an artist-in-residence program, hope that the people of all nations

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When he became ABA by expanding his ‘‘commitment to gime, such atrocities might never be CEO at CB&T, he made the decision community’’ philosophy throughout repeated. He worked tirelessly toward that he would continue to live off the the country. It is this commitment, this end. He served on the U.S. Memo- amount of his previous salary and save working as a partner with his commu- rial Holocaust Council, which worked and invest the difference in order to nity, that has made him a leader in the to establish the National Holocaust buy CB&T stock. This self-discipline, banking profession.∑ along with some help from his parents Memorial and Museum. He served as f chairman of the council’s remembrance and a loan from another bank, allowed committee, where he lobbied the gov- Earl to continue buying stock in MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT CB&T, eventually gaining majority ernments of every State and the Dis- Messages from the President of the ownership. Further, the loan that he trict of Columbia to hold annual cere- United States were communicated to took out, that he hoped to pay off in 10 monies to remember victims and sur- the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his years? He paid it off in 5. Earl acknowl- vivors of the Holocaust. secretaries. In addition to his great work with edges that he risked everything on this the council, Mr. Strochiltz helped ele- one venture, but it is certainly a risk f vate the writer Elie Wiesel, a close that has paid off. EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Perhaps the quote that Earl has friend of his, to international fame. As in executive session the Presiding The two were partners in their mission framed and hanging in his office best sums up what guides him. The quote, Officer laid before the Senate messages to make sure the world never forgot by President Calvin Coolidge, reads: from the President of the United the evils of the Holocaust. Together ‘‘Nothing in this world can take the States submitting sundry nominations they traveled the globe, meeting with place of persistence. Talent will not; which were referred to the appropriate world leaders, such as German Chan- nothing is more common than unsuc- committees. cellor Helmut Schmitt and Pope John cessful men with talent. Genius will (The nominations received today are Paul II. Mr. Strochiltz also lobbied not; unrewarded genius is almost a printed at the end of the Senate pro- Capitol Hill to have Mr. Wiesel nomi- proverb. Education will not; the world ceedings.) nated for the Nobel Peace Prize; he was is full of educated derelicts. Persist- successful, and Mr. Wiesel was deserv- f ence and determination alone are om- edly awarded the prize. nipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE The passing of Sigmund Strochiltz is solved and always will solve the prob- At 2:22 p.m., a message from the truly a loss for the people of Con- lems of the human race.’’ House of Representatives, delivered by necticut and throughout the world. Earl’s own hard work, persistence, Mr. Hays, one of its reading clerks, an- May his kind nature and devotion to and willingness to take risks gives him nounced that the House has passed the promoting peace and tolerance in the an understanding and an empathy for following bills and joint resolutions, in world live on in all those he has people who are looking to start and which it requests the concurrence of touched.∑ own their own business. His commit- the Senate: f ment to promoting entrepreneurship, H.R. 864. An act to provide for programs RECOGNIZING EARL MCVICKER his willingness to help individuals start and activities with respect to the prevention a business, and his ability to recognize ∑ Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, today of underage drinking. the potential of these individuals, even H.R. 1245. An act to provide for programs I congratulate a Kansan, and a friend, those who may not have business expe- to increase the awareness and knowledge of Earl McVicker, whose hard work, per- rience, makes him unique and reminds women and health care providers with re- severance, and dedication has earned us all of the important role hometown spect to gynecologic cancers. him recognition by those in his profes- banks play in a community. They un- H.R. 6314. An act to amend title 38, United sion. Last month, Earl, who started his derstand the needs of the customers, States Code, to extend certain expiring pro- banking career at a bank in a town of visions of law and to expand eligibility for their community, and know that their the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational 400, was elected chairman of the Amer- role in helping individuals and busi- ican Bankers Association. I join his Assistance program. nesses succeed is vital to economic H.J. Res. 96. Joint resolution recognizing friends, family, and colleagues in ex- health. the contributions of the Christmas tree in- tending my congratulations and best Now, I don’t want to leave you with dustry to the United States economy. wishes to him during the upcoming the impression that Earl is just an- H.J. Res. 100. Joint resolution making fur- year. other skilled businessman, although ther continuing appropriations for the fiscal Earl’s career in the banking industry over the past 14 years, his private in- year 2007, and for other purposes. began shortly after his graduation vestment company, Central Financial The message also announced that the from Kansas State University, home of Corp., has grown to include banks in a House has agreed to the following con- the always optimistic and fighting dozen States and has outperformed current resolution, in which it requests Wildcats. Although Earl earned an en- Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway, the concurrence of the Senate: gineering degree from K-State, he had as well as the Dow and the S&P 500. In H. Con. Res. 496. Concurrent resolution taken a few business classes and a fact, Earl wears several hats, including providing for a conditional adjournment of course on rural banking, which cap- a Stetson when he is out horseback the House of Representatives and a condi- tured his interest. His first job was at riding with his wife Molly or helping tional recess or adjournment of the Senate. the Bazine State Bank. Earl worked out on his parent’s farm near Ness f hard, learning the banking business City. And he’s particularly fond of the from the ground up. His strong work motorcycle helmet that he wears when ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ethic paid off, and he rose steadily in he takes his Harley for a ride up to The message further announced that the banking industry, moving on to Sturgis, SD. Maybe not what you ex- the Speaker has signed the following banks in Colorado and Kansas before pected from the incoming ABA chair- enrolled bills: becoming CEO of Central Bank and man. S. 435. An act to amend the Wild and Sce- Trust, in Hutchinson, KS. By this time, Earl has reached a milestone in his nic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Earl was looking for more than just an- career, but in this success, he has also Farmington River and Salmon Brook in the

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An act to authorize the Secretary of lumbia to facilitate the utilization, develop- Major. the Interior to reallocate costs of the ment, and redevelopment of such property, (Nominations without an asterisk Pactola Dam and Reservoir, South Dakota, and for other purposes; to the Committee on were reported with the recommenda- to reflect increased demands for municipal, Homeland Security and Governmental Af- industrial, and fish and wildlife purposes. fairs. tion that they be confirmed.) S. 1131. An act to authorize the exchange of H.R. 6314. An act to amend title 38, United f certain Federal land within the State of States Code, to extend certain expiring pro- Idaho, and for other purposes. visions of law and to expand eligibility for INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. 1140. An act to designate the State the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational JOINT RESOLUTIONS Route 1 Bridge in the State of Delaware as Assistance program; to the Committee on The following bills and joint resolu- the ‘‘Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge’’. Veterans’ Affairs. tions were introduced, read the first S. 3880. An act to provide the Department f and second times by unanimous con- of Justice the necessary authority to appre- hend, prosecute, and convict individuals MEASURES PLACED ON THE sent, and referred as indicated: committing animal enterprise terror. CALENDAR By Mr. FRIST: H.R. 409. An act to provide for the ex- S. 4052. A bill to authorize refugee relief change of land within the Sierra National The following bill was read the sec- and reconstruction assistance for North Forest, California, and for other purposes. ond time, and placed on the calendar: Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- H.R. 860. An act to provide for the convey- S. 4051. A bill to provide sufficient re- tions. ance of the reversionary interest of the sources to permit electronic surveillance of By Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. COCH- United States in certain lands to the Clint United States persons for foreign intel- RAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. Independent School District, El Paso Coun- ligence purposes to be conducted pursuant to SALAZAR, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mrs. ty, Texas. individualized court-based orders for calls BOXER, and Mr. KERRY): H.R. 1129. An act to authorize the exchange originating in the United States, to provide S. 4053. A bill to amend the National and of certain land in the State of Colorado. additional resources to enhance oversight Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a H.R. 3085. An act to amend the National and streamline the procedures of the Foreign Summer of Service State grant program, a Trails System Act to update the feasibility Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, to en- Summer of Service national direct grant and suitability study originally prepared for sure review of the Terrorist Surveillance program, and related national activities, and the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail Program by the United States Supreme for other purposes; to the Committee on and provide for the inclusion of new trail Court, and for other purposes. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. CRAIG (for himself and Mr. segments, land components, and camp- f grounds associated with that trail, and for AKAKA): other purposes. EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF S. 4054. A bill to amend title 38, United H.R. 5842. An act to compromise and settle COMMITTEES States Code, to expand the number of indi- all claims in the case of Pueblo of Isleta v. viduals qualifying for retroactive benefits United States, to restore, improve, and de- The following executive reports of from traumatic injury protection coverage velop the valuable on-reservation land and nominations were submitted: under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- natural resources of the Pueblo, and for By Mr. WARNER for the Committee on ance; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. other purposes. Armed Service. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and The enrolled bills were subsequently Army nomination of Brig. Gen. James B. Mr. SESSIONS): S. 4055. A bill to address the effect of the signed by the President pro tempore Mallory III to be Major General. Navy nomination of Vice Adm. Patrick M. death of a defendant in Federal criminal pro- (Mr. STEVENS). Walsh to be Admiral. ceedings; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Thomas J. By Mr. ISAKSON (for himself and Mr. At 3:34 p.m., a message from the Kilcline, Jr. to be Vice Admiral. CHAMBLISS): House of Representatives, delivered by Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, for the S. 4056. A bill to amend the Public Health Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, Service Act to provide revised standards for Committee on Armed Services I report announced that the House has passed quality assurance in screening and evalua- favorably the following nomination the following enrolled bill, in which it tion of gynecologic cytology preparations, lists which were printed in the requests the concurrence of the Senate: and for other purposes; to the Committee on RECORDS on the dates indicated, and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 6326. An act to clarify the provision of ask unanimous consent, to save the ex- nutrition services to older Americans. f pense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND At 4:44 p.m., a message from the SENATE RESOLUTIONS House of Representatives, delivered by the Secretary’s desk for the informa- Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, tion of Senators. The following concurrent resolutions announced that the House has passed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and Senate resolutions were read, and the following bills, without amend- objection, it is so ordered, referred (or acted upon), as indicated: ment: Air Force nomination of Thomas C. By Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. Hankins to be Colonel. FEINSTEIN): S. 101. An act to convey to the town of Air Force nominations beginning with S. Res. 614. A resolution honoring the fire- Frannie, Wyoming, certain land withdrawn Jeffery C. Carstens and ending with Marcia fighters and other public servants who re- by the Commissioner of Reclamation. Wheeler, which nominations were received sponded to the devastating Esperanza Inci- S. 4001. An act to designate certain land in by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- dent fire in southern California in October New England as wilderness for inclusion in sional Record on September 29, 2006. 2006; to the Committee on the Judiciary. the National Wilderness Preservation system Army nominations beginning with Robert and certain land as a National Recreation f E. Suter and ending with Dawn Harold, Area, and for other purposes. which nominations were received by the Sen- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS The message also announced that the ate and appeared in the Congressional S. 408 House agrees to the amendments of the Record on September 29, 2006. Senate to the bill (H.R. 5585) to im- Army nomination of John M. Cotten to be At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the prove the netting process for financial Lieutenant Colonel. name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. contracts, and for other purposes. Army nominations beginning with Laureen HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. A. Otto and ending with Dee A. Paoli, which 408, a bill to provide for programs and f nominations were received by the Senate and activities with respect to the preven- MEASURES REFERRED appeared in the Congressional Record on tion of underage drinking. September 29, 2006. The following bills were read the first Army nominations beginning with Steven S. 440 and the second times by unanimous F. Williams and ending with Jessica N. Stan- At the request of Mr. BUNNING, the consent, and referred as indicated: ton, which nominations were received by the name of the Senator from Utah (Mr.

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HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) were ance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(2)), draw 440, a bill to amend title XIX of the So- added as cosponsors of S. 3980, supra. down articles and services from the inven- tory and resources of any agency of the cial Security Act to include podiatrists S. 3984 as physicians for purposes of covering United States Government for the Fund to At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the carry out the programs and activities identi- physicians services under the medicaid name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. fied in section 4. program. DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (2) AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE BY CONTRACT OR S. 910 3984, a bill to improve programs for the OTHERWISE.—The assistance authorized under At the request of Ms. SNOWE, the identification and treatment of post- paragraph (1) may include the supply of arti- name of the Senator from New York deployment mental health conditions, cles and services that are acquired by con- (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- including post-traumatic stress dis- tract or otherwise. sor of S. 910, a bill to require that order, in veterans and members of the (3) AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.— (A) LIMIT.—The aggregate value of assist- health plans provide coverage for a Armed Forces, and for other purposes. ance provided under this subsection, as de- minimum hospital stay for S. 4046 fined under section 644(m) of the Foreign As- mastectomies, lumpectomies, and At the request of Mr. PRYOR, his sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2403(m)), may lymph node dissection for the treat- name was added as a cosponsor of S. not exceed $1,000,000,000. ment of breast cancer and coverage for 4046, a bill to extend oversight and ac- (B) ASSISTANCE NOT COUNTED TOWARD SPE- secondary consultations. countability related to United States CIAL AUTHORITY LIMIT.—Assistance provided under this subsection shall not count toward S. 1687 reconstruction funds and efforts in Iraq any limitation under section 506 of the For- At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the by extending the termination date of eign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2318). name of the Senator from Iowa (Mr. the Office of the Special Inspector Gen- (4) REIMBURSEMENT.— HARKIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. eral for Iraq Reconstruction. (A) IN GENERAL.—Articles and services pro- 1687, a bill to amend the Public Health S. 4049 vided under this subsection shall be made Service Act to provide waivers relating At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the available to the Fund without reimburse- to grants for preventive health meas- name of the Senator from California ment to the applicable appropriation, fund, or account except to the extent that funds ures with respect to breast and cervical (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor cancers. are appropriated pursuant to subparagraph of S. 4049, a bill to provide for the rede- (B). S. 3677 ployment of United States forces from (B) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the Iraq by July 1, 2007. (i) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be name of the Senator from Arkansas f appropriated to the President such sums as (Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor may be necessary to reimburse the applica- of S. 3677, a bill to amend title XVIII of STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED ble appropriation, fund, or account for the the Social Security Act to eliminate BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS value of articles and services provided under the in the home restriction for Medi- By Mr. FRIST: this subsection, as defined under section 644(m) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 care coverage of mobility devices for S. 4052. A bill to authorize refugee re- lief and reconstruction assistance for (22 U.S.C. 2403(m)). individuals with expected long-term (ii) OFFSET.—The maximum amount au- needs. North Korea; to the Committee on For- thorized to be appropriated for the Fund S. 3744 eign Relations. under subsection (b) shall be reduced by an At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask amount equal to the aggregate value of the names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. unanimous consent that the text of the articles and services made available under paragraph (1). MARTINEZ) and the Senator from Texas bill be printed in the RECORD. SEC. 4. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE (Mrs. HUTCHISON) were added as cospon- There being no objection, the bill was FUND. sors of S. 3744, a bill to establish the ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as follows: (a) REFUGEE RELIEF, RELOCATION AND RE- Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Pro- SETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE.—The President gram. S. 4052 may use amounts in the Fund to provide re- S. 3808 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- lief to refugees that have escaped from North resentatives of the United States of America in At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the Korea, to relocate such refugees to South Congress assembled, name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Korea or other countries prepared to accept SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. them, and to assist in the resettlement of DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘North Korea such refugees in any country willing to ac- 3808, a bill to reduce the incidence of Refugee Relief and Reconstruction Act of cept their resettlement. These activities suicide among veterans. 2006’’. may be carried out pursuant to the authori- S. 3913 SEC. 2. PURPOSE. ties provided in the Migration and Refugee At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, The purpose of this Act is to help the peo- Assistance Act of 1962 (22 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). the name of the Senator from Lou- ple of North Korea gain freedom from polit- (b) REUNIFICATION AND RECONSTRUCTION AS- SISTANCE.—The President may use amounts isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a ical oppression. in the Fund to provide for the benefit of per- cosponsor of S. 3913, a bill to amend SEC. 3. NORTH KOREA REFUGEE RELIEF AND RE- CONSTRUCTION FUND. sons living in the territory of North Korea title XXI of the Social Security Act to (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established the types of assistance authorized for the eliminate funding shortfalls for the in the Treasury of the United States a fund Independent States of the former Soviet State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- to be known as the ‘‘North Korea Refugee Union under section 498 of the Foreign As- gram (SCHIP) for fiscal year 2007. Relief and Reconstruction Fund’’ (in this Act sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2295) and for S. 3980 referred to as the ‘‘Fund’’), consisting of the countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia under sections 499A, 499B, 499C, At the request of Mr. DODD, the name such amounts as may be appropriated to the and 499D of such Act (22 U.S.C. 2296a, 2296b, of the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Fund pursuant to subsection (b) and such ar- ticles and services as may be made available 2296c, and 2296d) in the event of— SARBANES) was withdrawn as a cospon- to the Fund pursuant to subsection (c). The (1) the reunification of North Korea with sor of S. 3980, a bill to direct the Sec- resources of the Fund shall be available to South Korea; or retary of Health and Human Services, carry out the programs and activities identi- (2) the emergence in North Korea of a new in consultation with the Secretary of fied in section 4. national government committed to respect Education, to develop a policy for man- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— for human rights, nonproliferation, and aging the risk of food allergy and ana- There are authorized to be appropriated for peaceful relations with the United States phylaxis in schools, to establish school- contributions to the Fund such sums as may and the other countries of the region. based food allergy management grants, be necessary, not to exceed $10,000,000,000. SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON INTERNATIONAL Amounts appropriated for the Fund shall re- EFFORTS. and for other purposes. main available until expended. It is the sense of Congress that the Govern- At the request of Mr. DODD, the (c) DRAWDOWN AUTHORITY.— ments of South Korea, Japan, China, and names of the Senator from Michigan (1) IN GENERAL.—The President may, pursu- Russia and other concerned governments (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from ant to section 506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assist- should make commitments commensurate to

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Summer of Service provides (6) enhance the social-emotional develop- By Mr. DODD (for himself, Mr. young people with the chance to be a ment of youth of all backgrounds. COCHRAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. positive change in their communities. SEC. 3. SUMMER OF SERVICE PROGRAMS. BAUCUS, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. For this reason, I urge my colleagues Title I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511 et seq.) is ROCKEFELLER, Mrs. BOXER, and to join me in supporting the Summer amended— Mr. KERRY): of Service Act of 2006. I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be (1) by redesignating subtitles F, G, H, and S. 4053. A bill to amend the National I as subtitles G, H, I, and J, respectively; and Community Service Act of 1990 to printed in the RECORD. (2) by redesignating sections 160 through establish a Summer of Service State There being no objection, the bill was 166 as sections 159A through 159G, respec- grant program, a Summer of Service ordered to be printed in the Record, as tively; and national direct grant program, and re- follows: (3) by inserting after subtitle E the fol- lated national activities, and for other S. 4053 lowing: ‘‘Subtitle F—Summer of Service Programs purposes; to the Committee on Health, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Education, Labor, and Pensions. resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘SEC. 161. DEFINITIONS. Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise to Congress assembled, ‘‘In this subtitle: introduce, along with Senators COCH- ‘‘(1) EDUCATIONAL AWARD.—The term ‘edu- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. cational award’ means an award disbursed RAN, KENNEDY, BAUCUS, ROCKEFELLER, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Summer of under section 162B(d) or 163B(d). SALAZAR, BOXER and KERRY, the Sum- Service Act of 2006’’. ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘eligible mer of Service Act of 2006. This bill of- SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. entity’ means a public or private nonprofit fers middle school students the chance (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- organization, an institution of higher edu- to spend a summer in service to their lowing: cation, a local educational agency, a public communities as they transition into (1) Throughout the United States, there elementary school or public secondary high school. are pressing unmet human, educational, en- school, or a consortium of 2 or more of the Summer of Service creates a com- vironmental and public safety needs. entities described in this paragraph. petitive grant program that enables (2) Americans desire to affirm common re- ‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE YOUTH.—The term ‘eligible States and localities to offer middle sponsibilities and shared values, and join to- youth’ means a youth who will be enrolled in gether in positive experiences, that tran- the sixth, seventh, eighth, or ninth grade at school students an opportunity to par- scend race, religion, gender, age, disability, the end of the summer for which the youth ticipate in a structured community region, income, and education. would participate in community service service program over the summer (3) Americans of all ages can improve their under this subtitle. months. It employs service-learning to communities and become better citizens ‘‘PART I—SUMMER OF SERVICE STATE teach civic participation skills, help through service to their communities. GRANT PROGRAM young people see themselves as re- (4) When youth participate in service ac- ‘‘SEC. 162. GRANTS TO STATES. sources to their communities, expand tivities and see that they are able to improve ‘‘(a) GRANTS.— educational opportunities and discour- the lives of others, the youth feel better able ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Offi- age ‘‘summer academic slide.’’ Pro- to control their own lives in a positive way, cer shall award grants on a competitive basis avoiding risky behaviors, strengthening viding tangible benefits to their com- to States, to enable the State Commissions— their community connections, and becoming ‘‘(A) to carry out State-level activities munities, Summer of Service projects more engaged in their own education. under subsection (d); and direct grantees to work on unmet (5) When youth service is tied to learning ‘‘(B) to award subgrants on a competitive human, educational, environmental objectives, that service is shown to decrease basis under section 162A to eligible entities and public safety needs and encourage alienation and behavior problems, and in- to pay for the Federal share of the cost of all youth, regardless of age, income, or crease knowledge of community needs, com- carrying out community service projects. disability, to engage in community mitment to an ethic of service, and under- ‘‘(2) FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.—The service. The program also grants par- standing of politics and morality. Chief Executive Officer shall decide whether (6) When service is tied to what students funds appropriated to carry out this part and ticipants with an educational award of are learning in school, the students make available for educational awards (referred to up to $500 which can later be used to gains on achievement tests, complete their in this part as ‘educational award funds’) pay for college. homework more often, and increase their shall be— Volunteerism not only brings support grade point averages. ‘‘(A) included in the funds for such grants and services to communities in need, it (7) Students who engage in service-learning to States and subgrants to eligible entities; also provides significant benefits to the improve their communication skills, in- or students who participate. When young crease their awareness of career possibilities, ‘‘(B) reserved by the Chief Executive Offi- people participate in service activities have a deeper understanding of social and cer, deposited in the National Service Trust they feel better able to control their economic issues that face the United States, for educational awards, and disbursed ac- and develop more positive workplace atti- cording to paragraphs (1) and (3) of section lives in a positive way, avoiding risk tudes, preparing them to take their places as 162B(d). behaviors, strengthening their commu- future leaders of the United States. ‘‘(3) PERIODS OF GRANTS.—The Chief Execu- nity connections and become more en- (8) In a national poll, more than 80 percent tive Officer shall award the grants for peri- gaged in their studies. When service is of parents said that their child would benefit ods of 3 years. tied to what students are learning in from an after school program that offered ‘‘(4) AMOUNTS OF GRANTS.—The Chief Exec- school, they make gains on achieve- community service and 95 percent of teens utive Officer shall award such a grant to a ment tests, complete their homework agreed that is important to volunteer time State for a program in a sum equal to— more often, and increase their grade to community efforts. ‘‘(A) the amount obtained by multiplying (b) PURPOSE.—The purposes of this Act are $500 and the number of youth who will par- point average. Students who engage in to— ticipate in the program (to be used for pro- service learning also improve their (1) offer youth the chance to spend a sum- gram expenses); communication skills, gain increased mer in service to their communities as a rite ‘‘(B) unless the Chief Executive Officer de- awareness of career possibilities, and of passage before high school; cides to deposit funds for educational awards

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At the request of the applicant, ‘‘(C) ensure that the youth participating in Executive Officer may require, including in- the Chief Executive Officer shall provide the project engage in service-learning; formation that— technical assistance to the applicant as part ‘‘(D) engage as volunteers in the project ‘‘(1) designates the State Commission as of the resubmission process. The Chief Exec- business, civic, or community organizations the agency responsible for the administra- utive Officer shall promptly reconsider an or individuals, which may include older indi- tion and supervision of the community serv- application resubmitted under this para- viduals, volunteers in the National Senior ice program carried out under this part in graph. Volunteer Corps established under title II of the State; ‘‘(d) STATE-LEVEL ACTIVITIES.—A State the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 ‘‘(2) describes how the State Commission that receives a grant under this section may (42 U.S.C. 5000 et seq.), participants in the will use funds received under this part, in- reserve up to 5 percent of the grant funds for school-based and community-based service- cluding funds reserved for State-level activi- State-level activities, which may include— learning programs carried out under parts I ties under subsection (d); ‘‘(1) hiring staff to administer the program and II of subtitle B, participants in the ‘‘(3) describes the procedures and criteria carried out under this part in the State; AmeriCorps program carried out under sub- the State Commission will use for reviewing ‘‘(2) providing technical assistance, includ- title C, or students enrolled in secondary applications and awarding subgrants on a ing technical assistance concerning the pro- schools or institutions of higher education; competitive basis under section 162A to eligi- fessional development and training of per- ‘‘(E) ensure that youth participating in the ble entities for projects, including how the sonnel, to eligible entities that receive sub- project provide at least 100 hours of commu- State Commission will give priority to an grants under section 162A; nity service for the project; entity that— ‘‘(3) conducting outreach and dissemina- ‘‘(F) recruit eligible youth to participate ‘‘(A) offers a quality plan for or has an es- tion of program-related information to en- in the project; tablished track record of carrying out the sure the broadest possible involvement of el- ‘‘(G) recruit service sponsors for commu- activities described in the entity’s applica- igible entities and local eligible youth in the nity service activities carried out through tion; program carried out under this part; and the project, if the eligible entity intends to ‘‘(B) has a leadership position in the com- ‘‘(4)(A) conducting an evaluation of the enter into an arrangement with such spon- munity from which the youth participating projects carried out by eligible entities sors to provide project placements for the in the project described in the application youth; will be drawn; under this part; ‘‘(B) using the results of the evaluation to ‘‘(H) promote leadership development and ‘‘(C) proposes a project that focuses on build an ethic of civic responsibility among service by the participants during the transi- collect and compile information on best practices and models for such projects; and the youth; tion year before high school; ‘‘(I) provide team-oriented, adult-super- ‘‘(C) disseminating widely the results of ‘‘(D) plans to ensure that at least 50 per- vised experiences through the project; the evaluation. cent of the participants are low-income eligi- ‘‘(J) conduct opening and closing cere- ble youth; ‘‘SEC. 162A. SUBGRANTS TO ELIGIBLE ENTITIES. monies honoring participants in the project; ‘‘(E) proposes a project that encourages or ‘‘(a) SUBGRANTS.— ‘‘(K) involve youth who are participating enables youth to continue participating in ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A State that receives a in the project in the design and planning of community service throughout the school grant under section 162 shall use the grant the project; and year; funds to award subgrants on a competitive ‘‘(L) provide training, which may include ‘‘(F) plans to involve the participants in basis to eligible entities to pay for the Fed- life skills, financial education, and employ- the design and operation of the project, in- eral share of the cost of carrying out com- ment training, in addition to training con- cluding involving the participants in con- munity service projects. cerning the specific community service to be ducting a needs-based assessment of commu- ‘‘(2) PERIODS OF SUBGRANTS.—The State provided through the project, for the youth; nity needs; shall award the subgrants for periods of 3 and ‘‘(G) proposes a project that involves youth years. ‘‘(3)(A) specifies project outcome objectives of different ages, races, sexes, ethnic groups, ‘‘(3) AMOUNTS OF SUBGRANTS.—The State relating to youth development or education religions, disability categories, or economic shall award such a subgrant to an eligible achievement, community strengthening, and backgrounds serving together; and entity for a project in a sum equal to— community improvement; ‘‘(H) proposes a project that provides high ‘‘(A) the amount obtained by multiplying ‘‘(B) describes how the eligible entity will quality service-learning experiences; $500 and the number of youth who will par- establish annual benchmarks for the objec- ‘‘(4) describes the steps the State Commis- ticipate in the project (to be used for project tives, and annually conduct an evaluation to sion will take, including the provision of on- expenses); and measure progress toward the benchmarks; going technical assistance described in sub- ‘‘(B) unless the Chief Executive Officer de- and section (d)(2) and training, to ensure that cides to deposit funds for educational awards ‘‘(C) provides an assurance that the eligible projects funded under section 162A will im- in the National Service Trust, as described entity will annually make the results of such plement effective strategies; and in section 162(a)(2)(B), an additional amount evaluation available to the State. ‘‘(5) describes how the State Commission equal to the amount described in subpara- ‘‘(c) CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible will evaluate the projects, which shall in- graph (A) (to be used for educational to receive funds under this section for a sec- clude, at a minimum— awards). ond or subsequent year of a subgrant period, ‘‘(A) a description of the objectives and ‘‘(b) APPLICATIONS.—To be eligible to re- an entity shall demonstrate that the entity benchmarks that will be used to evaluate the ceive a subgrant under this section for a has met the annual benchmarks for the ob- projects; and project, an entity shall submit an applica- jectives described in subsection (b)(3). ‘‘(B) a description of how the State Com- tion to the State Commission at such time, ‘‘(d) SELECTION OF SUBGRANT RECIPIENTS.— mission will disseminate the results of the in such manner, and containing such infor- In awarding subgrants under this section, evaluations, as described in subsection mation as the State Commission may re- the State shall ensure that projects are fund- (d)(4)(C). quire, including information that— ed in a variety of geographic areas, including ‘‘(c) APPLICANT REVIEW.— ‘‘(1) designates the community in which urban and rural areas. ‘‘(1) SELECTION CRITERIA.—The Chief Execu- the entity will carry out the project, which ‘‘SEC. 162B. SUMMER OF SERVICE PROJECTS. tive Officer shall evaluate applications for community may be the service area of an el- ‘‘(a) USE OF FUNDS.— grants under this section based on the qual- ementary school or secondary school, a ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An eligible entity that ity, innovation, replicability, and sustain- school district, a city, town, village, or other receives a subgrant under section 162A shall ability of the State programs proposed by locality, a county, the area in which a public use the subgrant funds to carry out a com- the applicants. housing project is located, a neighborhood, munity service project. ‘‘(2) REVIEW PANELS.—The Chief Executive or another geographically or politically des- ‘‘(2) SPECIFIC USES.—The eligible entity Officer shall employ the review panels estab- ignated area; may use the subgrant funds to pay for—

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‘‘(A) hiring staff to administer the project; ‘‘(B) enter into a contract with a private ‘‘(3) PERIODS OF GRANTS.—The Chief Execu- ‘‘(B) developing or acquiring service-learn- sector organization to hold the educational tive Officer shall award the grants for peri- ing curricula for the project, to be integrated award funds and disburse the educational ods of 3 years. into academic programs, including making award as described in subparagraph (A). ‘‘(4) AMOUNTS OF GRANTS.—The Chief Exec- modifications for students who are individ- ‘‘(3) DISBURSEMENTS BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE utive Officer shall award such a grant to an uals with disabilities and students with lim- OFFICER.—If the Chief Executive Officer de- organization for a program in a sum equal ited English proficiency; cides under section 162(a)(2)(B) to reserve to— ‘‘(C) forming local partnerships to develop educational award funds, the Chief Executive ‘‘(A) the amount obtained by multiplying and offer a variety of service-learning pro- Officer shall disburse the educational award $500 and the number of youth who will par- grams for local youth participating in the as described in paragraph (2)(A). ticipate in the program (to be used for pro- project; ‘‘SEC. 162C. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS. gram expenses); ‘‘(D) establishing benchmarks, conducting ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Of- ‘‘(B) unless the Chief Executive Officer de- evaluations, and making evaluation results ficer may award a supplemental grant to an cides to deposit funds for educational awards available, as described in subparagraphs (B) eligible entity that demonstates the matters in the National Service Trust, as described and (C) of section 162A(b)(3); described in subsection (b), to assist the enti- in paragraph (2)(B), an additional amount ‘‘(E) conducting outreach and dissemina- ty in carrying out a community service equal to the amount described in subpara- tion of program-related information to en- project in accordance with the requirements graph (A) (to be used for educational sure the broadest possible involvement of of this part, as determined appropriate by awards); and local eligible youth and community partners the Chief Executive Officer. ‘‘(C) an amount sufficient to provide for in the project; ‘‘(b) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to re- the reservation for quality assurance activi- ‘‘(F) conducting ceremonies as described in ceive a supplemental grant under subsection ties described in subsection (d). section 162A(b)(2)(J); (a), an entity shall submit an application to ‘‘(b) NATIONAL DIRECT APPLICATIONS.—To ‘‘(G) carrying out basic implementation of the Chief Executive Officer, at such time, in be eligible to receive a grant under this sec- the community service project; and such manner, and containing such informa- tion for a community service program, an or- ‘‘(H) carrying out planning activities, dur- tion as the Chief Executive Officer may re- ganization shall submit an application to the ing an initial 6 to 9 months of the subgrant quire, including information dem- Chief Executive Officer at such time, in such period. onstrating— manner, and containing such information as ‘‘(3) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—An eligible enti- ‘‘(1) that the entity received a subgrant the Chief Executive Officer may require, in- ty that receives a subgrant under section under section 162A for a community service cluding information that— 162A shall provide the non-Federal share of project; and ‘‘(1) describes how the organization will the costs described in section 162A(a)(1) from use funds received under this part, including private or public sources other than the ‘‘(2) that the entity would be unable to carry out the project without substantial funds reserved for quality assurance activi- subgrant funds. The sources may include fees ties under subsection (d); charged to the parents of the youth partici- hardship unless the entity received a supple- mental grant under subsection (a). ‘‘(2)(A) describes the procedures and cri- pating in the community service project in- teria the organization will use for reviewing volved and determined on a sliding scale ‘‘(c) AMOUNT OF GRANT.—The Chief Execu- applications and awarding subgrants on a based on income. tive Officer shall award such a grant to an competitive basis under section 163A to local ‘‘(b) SERVICE PROJECTS.— eligible entity for the project in the amount providers for projects, including how the or- ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE SERVICE CATEGORIES.—The el- obtained by multiplying $250 and the number igible entity may use the subgrant funds to of youth who will participate in the project ganization will give priority to a provider carry out a community service project to (to be used for project expenses). that, with respect to each project described meet unmet human, educational, environ- ‘‘SEC. 162D. INDIAN TRIBES AND TERRITORIES. in the application— mental, or public safety needs. ‘‘From the funds made available to carry ‘‘(i) offers a quality plan for or has an es- tablished track record of carrying out the ‘‘(2) INELIGIBLE SERVICE CATEGORIES.—The out this part under section 165(b)(2)(A) for eligible entity may not use the subgrant any fiscal year, the Chief Executive Officer activities described in the provider’s applica- funds to carry out a service project in which shall reserve an amount of not more than 3 tion; participants perform service described in percent for payments to Indian tribes, the ‘‘(ii) has a leadership position in the com- section 132(a). United States Virgin Islands, Guam, Amer- munity from which the youth participating ‘‘(c) PERIOD OF SERVICE PROJECTS.—The eli- ican Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the in the project will be drawn; gible entity— Northern Mariana Islands, to be used in ac- ‘‘(iii) proposes a project that focuses on ‘‘(1) shall carry out the community service cordance with the requirements of this part, service by the participants during the transi- project funded under section 162A during a as determined appropriate by the Chief Exec- tion year before high school; period, the majority of which occurs in the utive Officer. ‘‘(iv) plans to ensure that at least 50 per- months of June, July, and August; and cent of the participants are low-income eligi- ‘‘PART II—SUMMER OF SERVICE ‘‘(2) may carry out the project in conjunc- ble youth; tion with a related after school or in-school NATIONAL DIRECT GRANT PROGRAM ‘‘(v) proposes a project that encourages or service-learning project operated during the ‘‘SEC. 163. NATIONAL DIRECT GRANTS. enables youth to continue participating in remaining months of the year. ‘‘(a) GRANTS.— community service throughout the school ‘‘(d) EDUCATIONAL AWARD.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Offi- year; ‘‘(1) ELIGIBILITY.—Each eligible youth who cer shall award grants on a competitive basis ‘‘(vi) plans to involve the participants in provides at least 100 hours of community to public or private organizations (referred the design and operation of the project, in- service for a project carried out under this to individually in this part as an ‘organiza- cluding involving the participants in con- part shall be eligible to receive an edu- tion’)— ducting a needs-based assessment of commu- cational award of not more than $500. An eli- ‘‘(A) to carry out quality assurance activi- nity needs; gible youth may participate in more than 1 ties under subsection (d); and ‘‘(vii) proposes a project that involves such project but shall not receive in excess ‘‘(B) to pay for the Federal share of the youth of different ages, races, sexes, ethnic of $1,000 in total for such participation. cost of carrying out a community service groups, religions, disability categories, or ‘‘(2) DISBURSEMENTS BY ELIGIBLE ENTITY.— program— economic backgrounds serving together; and If the Chief Executive Officer decides under ‘‘(i) in a State where the State Commission ‘‘(viii) proposes a project that provides section 162(a)(2)(A) to include educational does not apply for funding under part I; or high quality service-learning experiences; or award funds in subgrants under this part, the ‘‘(ii) in multiple States. ‘‘(B) if the organization will carry out the eligible entity carrying out the project ‘‘(2) FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.—The community service program directly, dem- shall— Chief Executive Officer shall decide whether onstrates that the organization meets the re- ‘‘(A) disburse an educational award de- funds appropriated to carry out this part and quirements of clauses (i) through (viii) of scribed in paragraph (1) in accordance with available for educational awards (referred to subparagraph (A) with respect to each regulations issued by the Chief Executive Of- in this part as ‘educational award funds’) project described in the application; ficer, which— shall be— ‘‘(3) describes the steps the organization ‘‘(i) may permit disbursal of the award to ‘‘(A) included in the funds for such grants will take, including the provision of ongoing the parents of the youth that have estab- to organizations and any subgrants to local technical assistance described in subsection lished a qualified tuition program account providers; or (d)(2)) and training, to ensure that projects under section 529 of the Internal Revenue ‘‘(B) reserved by the Chief Executive Offi- funded under this part will implement effec- Code of 1986, for deposit into the account; cer, deposited in the National Service Trust tive strategies; and but for educational awards, and disbursed ac- ‘‘(4) describes how the organization will ‘‘(ii) shall not otherwise permit disbursal cording to paragraphs (1) and (3) of section evaluate the projects funded under this part, of the award to the parents; or 163B(d). which shall include, at a minimum—

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SUMMER OF SERVICE PROJECTS. ity, innovation, replicability, and sustain- project is located, a neighborhood, or an- ‘‘(a) USE OF FUNDS.— ability of the programs proposed by the ap- other geographically or politically des- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A local provider that re- plicants. ignated area; ceives a subgrant under section 163A shall ‘‘(2) REVIEW PANELS.—The Chief Executive ‘‘(2) for each project described in such ap- use the subgrant funds to carry out a com- Officer shall employ the review panels estab- plication, describes the manner in which the munity service project. lished under section 165A in reviewing the local provider will— ‘‘(2) SPECIFIC USES.—The local provider applications. ‘‘(A) engage a substantial portion of the may use the subgrant funds, to pay for— ‘‘(3) NOTIFICATION OF APPLICANTS.—If the youth in the designated community in- ‘‘(A) hiring staff to administer the project; Chief Executive Officer rejects an applica- volved; ‘‘(B) developing or acquiring service-learn- tion submitted under this section, the Chief ‘‘(B) engage a variety of entities and indi- ing curricula for the project, to be integrated Executive Officer shall promptly notify the viduals, such as youth organizations, ele- into academic programs, including making applicant of the reasons for the rejection of mentary schools or secondary schools, elect- modifications for students who are individ- the application. ed officials, organizations offering summer uals with disabilities and students with lim- ‘‘(4) RESUBMISSION AND RECONSIDERATION.— camps, civic groups, nonprofit organizations, ited English proficiency; The Chief Executive Officer shall provide an and other entities within the designated ‘‘(C) forming local partnerships to develop applicant notified of rejection with a reason- community to offer a variety of summer and offer a variety of service-learning pro- able opportunity to revise and resubmit the service opportunities as part of the project; grams for local youth participating in the application. At the request of the applicant, ‘‘(C) ensure that the youth participating in project; the Chief Executive Officer shall provide the project engage in service-learning; ‘‘(D) establishing benchmarks, conducting technical assistance to the applicant as part ‘‘(D) engage as volunteers in the project evaluations, and making evaluation results available, as described in subparagraphs (B) of the resubmission process. The Chief Exec- business, civic, or community organizations and (C) of section 163A(b)(3); utive Officer shall promptly reconsider an or individuals, which may include older indi- ‘‘(E) conducting outreach and dissemina- application resubmitted under this para- viduals, volunteers in the National Senior tion of program-related information to en- graph. Volunteer Corps established under title II of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 sure the broadest possible involvement of ‘‘(d) QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTIVITIES.—An local eligible youth and community partners organization that receives a grant under this (42 U.S.C. 5000 et seq.), participants in the in the project; section may reserve up to 5 percent of the school-based and community-based service- ‘‘(F) conducting ceremonies as described in grant funds for quality assurance activities, learning programs carried out under parts I section 163A(b)(2)(J); which may include— and II of subtitle B, participants in the ‘‘(G) carrying out basic implementation of ‘‘(1) hiring staff to administer the program AmeriCorps program carried out under sub- title C, or students enrolled in secondary the community service project; and carried out under this part by the organiza- schools or institutions of higher education; ‘‘(H) carrying out planning activities, dur- tion; ‘‘(E) ensure that youth participating in the ing an initial 6 to 9 months of the grant pe- ‘‘(2) providing technical assistance, includ- project provide at least 100 hours of commu- riod. ing technical assistance concerning the pro- nity service for the project; ‘‘(3) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—A local provider fessional development and training of per- ‘‘(F) recruit eligible youth to participate that receives a subgrant under section 163A sonnel, to local providers that receive sub- in the project; shall provide the non-Federal share of the grants under section 163A; and ‘‘(G) recruit service sponsors for commu- cost described in section 163A(a)(1) from pri- ‘‘(3)(A) conducting an evaluation of the nity service activities carried out through vate or public sources other than the projects carried out by local providers of the the project, if the local provider intends to subgrant funds. The sources may include fees organization under this part; enter into an arrangement with such spon- charged to the parents of the youth partici- ‘‘(B) using the results of the evaluation to sors to provide project placements for the pating in the community service project in- collect and compile information on best youth; volved and determined on a sliding scale practices and models for such projects; and ‘‘(H) promote leadership development and based on income. ‘‘(C) disseminating widely the results of build an ethic of civic responsibility among ‘‘(b) SERVICE PROJECTS.— the evaluation. the youth; ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE SERVICE CATEGORIES.—The ‘‘SEC. 163A. SUBGRANTS TO LOCAL PROVIDERS. ‘‘(I) provide team-oriented, adult-super- local provider may use the subgrant funds to ‘‘(a) SUBGRANTS.— vised experiences through the project; carry out a community service project to ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An organization that re- ‘‘(J) conduct opening and closing cere- meet unmet human, educational, environ- ceives a grant under section 163 may use the monies honoring participants in the project; mental, or public safety needs. grant funds to award subgrants on a com- ‘‘(K) involve youth who are participating ‘‘(2) INELIGIBLE SERVICE CATEGORIES.—The petitive basis to local providers to pay for in the project in the design and planning of local provider may not use the subgrant the Federal share of the cost of carrying out the project; and funds to carry out a service project in which community service projects. ‘‘(L) provide training, which may include participants perform service described in ‘‘(2) PERIODS OF SUBGRANTS.—The organiza- life skills, financial education, and employ- section 132(a). tion shall award the subgrants for periods of ment training, in addition to training con- ‘‘(c) PERIOD OF SERVICE PROJECTS.—The 3 years. cerning the specific community service to be local provider— ‘‘(3) AMOUNTS OF SUBGRANTS.—The organi- provided through the project, for the youth; ‘‘(1) shall carry out the community service zation shall award such a subgrant to a local and project funded under section 163A during a provider for a project in a sum equal to— ‘‘(3)(A) specifies project outcome objectives period, the majority of which occurs in the ‘‘(A) the amount obtained by multiplying relating to youth development or education months of June, July, and August; and $500 and the number of youth who will par- achievement, community strengthening, and ‘‘(2) may carry out the project in conjunc- ticipate in the project (to be used for project community improvement; tion with a related after school or in-school expenses); and ‘‘(B) describes how the local provider will service-learning project operated during the ‘‘(B) unless the Chief Executive Officer de- establish annual benchmarks for the objec- remaining months of the year. cides to deposit funds for educational awards tives, and annually conduct an evaluation to ‘‘(d) EDUCATIONAL AWARD.— in the National Service Trust, as described measure progress toward the benchmarks; ‘‘(1) ELIGIBILITY.—Each eligible youth who in section 163(a)(2)(B), an additional amount and provides at least 100 hours of community equal to the amount described in subpara- ‘‘(C) provides an assurance that the local service for a project carried out under this graph (A) (to be used for educational provider will annually make the results of part shall be eligible to receive an edu- awards). such evaluation available to the organiza- cational award of not more than $500. An eli- ‘‘(b) LOCAL PROVIDER APPLICATION.—To be tion. gible youth may participate in more than 1 eligible to receive a subgrant under this sec- ‘‘(c) CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible such project but shall not receive in excess tion, a local provider shall submit an appli- to receive funds under this section for a sec- of $1,000 in total for such participation.

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‘‘(2) DISBURSEMENTS BY LOCAL PROVIDER.—If ‘‘(b) NATIONAL EVALUATION.— (3) Section 193A(f)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. the Chief Executive Officer decides under ‘‘(1) RESERVATION.—For each fiscal year, 12651d(f)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘sub- section 163(a)(2)(A) to include educational the Chief Executive Officer shall reserve not titles C and I’’ and inserting ‘‘subtitles C and award funds in subgrants under this part, the more than the greater of $500,000, or 1 per- J’’. local provider carrying out the project cent, of the funds described in subsection (a) (4) Section 501(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. shall— for the purposes described in paragraph (2). 12681(a)(2)) is amended— ‘‘(A) disburse an educational award de- ‘‘(2) EVALUATION.—The Chief Executive Of- (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking scribed in paragraph (1) in accordance with ficer shall use the reserved funds— ‘‘SUBTITLES C, D, AND H’’ and inserting ‘‘SUB- regulations issued by the Chief Executive Of- ‘‘(A) to arrange for an independent evalua- TITLES C, D, AND I’’; ficer, which— tion of the programs carried out under parts (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘sub- ‘‘(i) may permit disbursal of the award to I and II, to be conducted in the second and titles C and H’’ and inserting ‘‘subtitles C the parents of the youth that have estab- third years in which the programs are imple- and I’’; and lished a qualified tuition program account mented; and (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘sub- under section 529 of the Internal Revenue ‘‘(B) using the results of the evaluation, to title H’’ and inserting ‘‘subtitle I’’. Code of 1986, for deposit into the account; collect and compile information on models (b) REDESIGNATION OF SECTIONS.— but and best practices for such programs; and (1) Section 155(d)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(ii) shall not otherwise permit disbursal ‘‘(C) to disseminate widely the results of 12615(d)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘section of the award to the parents; or the evaluation. 162(a)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 159C(a)(3)’’. ‘‘(B) enter into a contract with a private ‘‘(3) REPORT.—The Chief Executive Officer (2) Section 156(d) of such Act (42 U.S.C. sector organization to hold the educational shall annually submit to the Committee on 12616(d)) is amended by striking ‘‘section award funds and disburse the educational Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of 162(a)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 159C(a)(3)’’. award as described in subparagraph (A). the Senate and the Committee on Education (3) Section 159(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(3) DISBURSEMENTS BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE and the Workforce of the House of Rep- 12619(c)) is amended— OFFICER.—If the Chief Executive Officer de- resentatives, a report concerning the results (A) in paragraph (2)(C)(i), by striking ‘‘sec- cides under section 163(a)(2)(B) to reserve of the evaluations conducted under para- tion 162(a)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘section educational award funds, the Chief Executive graph (2). Such reports shall also contain in- 159C(a)(2)’’; and Officer shall disburse the educational award formation on models of best practices and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘section as described in paragraph (2)(A). any other findings or recommendations de- 162(a)(2)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘section ‘‘(e) APPLICATION OF SECTION.—References veloped by the Chief Executive Officer based 159C(a)(2)(A)’’. in this section to local providers, with re- on such evaluations. Such reports shall be (4) Section 159B(b)(1)(B) of such Act (as re- spect to the use of subgrant funds received made available to the general public. designated by section 3(2)) is amended by under section 163A, apply equally to organi- striking ‘‘section 162(a)(3)’’ and inserting zations that carry out community service ‘‘PART IV—GENERAL PROVISIONS ‘‘section 159C(a)(3)’’. projects directly, with respect to the use of ‘‘SEC. 165. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS (c) RELATIONSHIP TO NATIONAL SERVICE grant funds received under section 163. AND AVAILABILITY. EDUCATIONAL AWARD PROVISIONS.— ‘‘SEC. 163C. SUPPLEMENTAL GRANTS. ‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (1) NATIONAL SERVICE TRUST.—Section 145 ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Executive Of- There are authorized to be appropriated to of the National and Community Service Act ficer may award a supplemental grant to a carry out this subtitle $100,000,000 for fiscal of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12601) is amended— local provider that demonstates the matters year 2007 and such sums as may be necessary (A) in subsection (a)— described in subsection (b), to assist the pro- for each subsequent fiscal year. (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at vider in carrying out a community service ‘‘(b) AVAILABILITY.—Of the funds appro- the end; project in accordance with the requirements priated under subsection (a) for a fiscal year, (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking the period of this part, as determined appropriate by the Chief Executive Officer— and inserting ‘‘, other than interest or pro- the Chief Executive Officer. ‘‘(1) shall reserve not more than 4 percent ceeds described in paragraph (4)(B); and’’; ‘‘(b) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to re- to carry out activities under part III (relat- and ceive a supplemental grant under subsection ing to national activities); and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (a), a provider shall submit an application to ‘‘(2) from the remainder of such funds, ‘‘(4)(A) any amounts deposited in the Trust the Chief Executive Officer, at such time, in shall make available— such manner, and containing such informa- under subtitle F; and ‘‘(A) a portion equal to 662⁄3 percent of such ‘‘(B) the interest on, and proceeds from the tion as the Chief Executive Officer may re- funds for programs carried out under part I sale or redemption of, any obligations held quire, including information dem- (relating to the State grant program), in- by the Trust for a program carried out under onstrating— cluding programs carried out under section subtitle F.’’; and ‘‘(1) that the provider received a subgrant 162D; and under section 163A for a community service (B) in subsection (c), by inserting ‘‘(other ‘‘(B) a portion equal to 331⁄3 percent of such than any amounts deposited in the Trust project; and funds for programs carried out under part II under subtitle F)’’ after ‘‘Amounts in the ‘‘(2) that the provider would be unable to (relating to the national direct grant pro- Trust’’. carry out the project without substantial gram). hardship unless the provider received a sup- (2) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS IN NATIONAL ‘‘(c) REALLOCATION.—If the Chief Executive SERVICE TRUST.—Section 148(a) of the Na- plemental grant under subsection (a). Officer determines that funds from the por- ‘‘(c) AMOUNT OF GRANT.—The Chief Execu- tional and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 tion described in subsection (b)(2)(A) will not tive Officer shall award such a grant to a U.S.C. 12604(a)) is amended by inserting be needed to carry out programs under part local provider for the project in the amount ‘‘(other than any amounts deposited in the I for a fiscal year, the Chief Executive Offi- obtained by multiplying $250 and the number Trust under subtitle F)’’ after ‘‘Amounts in cer shall make the funds available for pro- of youth who will participate in the project the Trust’’. (to be used for project expenses). grams under part II for that fiscal year. ‘‘PART III—SUMMER OF SERVICE ‘‘SEC. 165A. REVIEW PANELS. Mr. CRAIG (for himself and Mr. ‘‘The Chief Executive Officer shall estab- NATIONAL ACTIVITIES AKAKA): lish panels of experts for the purpose of re- ‘‘SEC. 164. NATIONAL ACTIVITIES. viewing applications submitted under sec- S. 4054. A bill to amend title 38, ‘‘(a) NATIONAL QUALITY AND OUTREACH AC- tions 162, 162C, 162D, and 163. United States Code, to expand the TIVITIES.—The Chief Executive Officer may ‘‘SEC. 165B. CONSTRUCTION. number of individuals qualifying for use funds reserved under section 165(b)(1), ei- retroactive benefits from traumatic in- ther directly or through grants and con- ‘‘An individual participating in service in a tracts, to— program described in this subtitle shall not jury protection coverage under ‘‘(1) provide technical assistance and train- be considered to be an employee engaged in Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance; ing to recipients of grants and subgrants employment for purposes of the Fair Labor to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. under parts I and II; Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.).’’. Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I have ‘‘(2) conduct outreach and dissemination of SEC. 4. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. sought recognition to comment on leg- program-related information to ensure the (a) REDESIGNATION OF SUBTITLES.— islation that the distinguished Senator broadest possible involvement of States, eli- (1) Section 118(a) of the National and Com- from Hawaii, Senator AKAKA, and I are gible entities, organizations, local providers, munity Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. introducing today. This bill would ex- and eligible youth in programs carried out 12551(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘subtitle H’’ under parts I and II; and and inserting ‘‘subtitle I’’. pand the number of eligible recipients ‘‘(3) to carry out other activities designed (2) Section 122(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. of retroactive payments under the to improve the quality of programs carried 12572(a)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘subtitle Traumatic Injury Protection under out under parts I and II. I’’ and inserting ‘‘subtitle J’’. Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance,

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For those with injuries post follows: servicemembers who were seriously in- December 1, 2005, it does not matter if Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- jured during Operation Iraqi Freedom an injury occurs as a result of combat resentatives of the United States of America in (OIF). They were members of an orga- operations or training exercises—pay- Congress assembled, nization called the Wounded Warrior ment under TSGLI is available in ei- SECTION 1. EXPANSION OF INDIVIDUALS QUALI- FYING FOR RETROACTIVE BENEFITS Project, and they told me of their ther situation. FROM TRAUMATIC INJURY PROTEC- lengthy recovery times at Walter Reed The Senate Committee on Veterans’ TION COVERAGE UNDER Army Medical Center and the financial Affairs held a hearing on the TSGLI SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE IN- toll that that period of convalescence benefit this past September. The Com- SURANCE. (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section had on them and their families. They mittee received testimony from the Wounded Warrior Project, the organi- 501(b) of the Veterans’ Housing Opportunity talked about wives, parents, and other and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006 (120 relatives who had taken long absences zation largely responsible for TSGLI’s Stat. 414; 38 U.S.C. 1980A note) is amended by from work, and some who had even conception. While very pleased with striking ‘‘, if, as determined by the Sec- quit their work, in order to spend time the program overall, a serious concern retary concerned, that loss was a direct re- with those recovering at Walter Reed. was raised regarding the equity of only sult of a traumatic injury incurred in the And they told me that the Department extending retroactive TSGLI payments theater of operations for Operation Enduring of Veterans Affairs compensation sys- to those injured during Operations Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The heading tem was no help because, by law, those Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Mr. Jer- emy Chwat, testifying for the Wounded of such section is amended by striking ‘‘IN benefits do not kick in until after sepa- OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM AND OPER- Warrior Project that day, used the ex- ration from service. ATION IRAQI FREEDOM’’. Based on their experiences, these ample of one servicemember as rep- wounded warriors recommended that I resentative of others who are not now By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself pursue legislation to create a new in- eligible for benefits: and Mr. SESSIONS): surance benefit for those with trau- Brave men and women like Seaman Robert S. 4055. A bill to address the effect of matic injuries such as theirs. The in- Roeder who was injured on January 29, 2005 the death of a defendant in Federal surance would pay between $25,000 and when an arresting wire on the aircraft car- criminal proceedings; to the Com- $100,000 as soon as possible after an in- rier, the USS Kitty Hawk, severed his left mittee on the Judiciary. leg below the knee.... Although the ship was jury occurred, thereby bridging the gap on its way to the Gulf and the training exer- Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, in assistance needed during the time of cises being conducted were in preparation for today I am pleased to introduce the a wounded servicemember’s recovery action in either Operation Enduring or Iraqi ‘‘Preserving Crime Victims’ Restitu- and the time of his or her separation Freedom, Robert’s injury does not qualify tion Act of 2006.’’ The Act would clarify from service. They asked that I make for payment. the rule of law and procedures that the legislation prospective only, mean- Furthermore, since enactment of the should be applied when a criminal de- ing that they, and hundreds of others, 2005 Emergency Supplemental, retro- fendant, such as former Enron CEO would go without any TSGLI payment. active SGLI and death gratuity bene- Kenneth Lay, dies after he has been I honored that request and, together fits combining $238,000 have been ex- duly convicted, but before his appeals with Senator AKAKA and other Mem- panded to provide payments to sur- are final. bers of the Committee on Veterans’ Af- vivors of all servicemembers who died I am pleased that Senator SESSIONS fairs, introduced an amendment to the on active duty, whether in combat or is joining me as a cosponsor in intro- 2005 Emergency Supplemental Appro- not. The reason behind the expansion ducing this bill. We have worked close- priations bill then pending before the of retroactive benefits was a recogni- ly with the Department of Justice in Senate. tion that military service is universal crafting this legislation, and have used A second degree amendment was in character; that each military man much of DOJ’s transmitted language. later unanimously agreed to which au- or woman, no matter where they are DOJ fully supports the principles con- thorized retroactive benefit payments serving, contributes in a unique way to tained in this bill, and has indicated its to all of those injured in the Operation make the United States Armed Forces support for this bill’s efforts to fix this Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring second to none. problem now to ensure that, despite a Freedom (OEF) theaters of operation— The legislation I am introducing defendant’s death, hard-won convic- providing for TSGLI payments to hun- today, along with Senate AKAKA, will tions are preserved and restitution re- dreds of servicemembers who had been make the TSGLI retroactive payment mains available for the victims of seriously injured since the start of the eligibility criteria consistent with the crime. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. At the other benefit program retroactive pay- This bill that I introduce today time, the retroactive TSGLI provision ment criteria I just mentioned. Thus, if would do the following: Establish that, was consistent with other retroactive this legislation is enacted, all trau- if a defendant dies after being con- benefits approved within the Emer- matically injured servicemembers who victed of a Federal offense, his convic- gency Supplemental bill, such as served between October 7, 2001, and De- tion will not be vacated. Instead, the $238,000 in combined Servicemembers’ cember 1, 2005, will be eligible for court will be directed to issue a state- Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and death TSGLI payments, irrespective of where ment stating that the defendant was gratuity benefits that were provided their injuries occurred. Unofficial esti- convicted (either by a guilty plea or a retroactively to survivors of those mates from the Department of Vet- verdict finding him guilty) but then killed in combat operations since the erans Affairs suggest that approxi- died before his case or appeal was final. start of the War on Terror. Needless to mately 700 individuals would be cov- It would codify the current rule that say, the TSGLI amendments were ap- ered under this bill. no further punishments can be imposed proved by the Congress and enacted Both the Wounded Warrior Project on a person who is convicted if they die into law. and the National Military Families As- before a sentence is imposed or they Fast forward to the present. TSGLI sociation have expressed their support have an opportunity to appeal their has been up and running since Decem- for this bill. And I now ask my col- conviction. ber 1, 2005, and provides financial as- leagues for their support. This is the It would clarify that, unlike punish- sistance of $25,000 to $100,000 to trau- right thing to do for our military men ment, all other relief, such as restitu- matically injured servicemembers and women. tion to the victims, that could have

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But of the defendant and challenge or ap- parties who were injured by criminal there is also, more importantly, a legal peal his conviction if they want, and misconduct. and moral basis for defending the liv- can also secure a lawyer—either on As the six dissenters in Parsons ing. The legislation that I introduce their own or by having one appointed, noted, the majority’s ‘‘ ‘finality ration- today codifies that distinction. and ale’ is a completely novel judicial cre- This legislation offers a fair solution If the Government had filed a crimi- ation which has not been embraced or and orderly process in the event that a nal forfeiture action—in which it had even suggested by . . . other courts.’’ criminal defendant dies prior to his sought to reach the defendant’s assets The Third and Fourth Circuits, for ex- final appeal. that were linked to his crimes—the ample, have expressly refused to take Enron’s collapse in 2001 wiped out Government would get an extra 2 years this position, and upheld a restitution thousands of jobs, more than $60 billion after the defendant’s death to file a order after a criminal defendant’s in market value, and more than $2 bil- parallel civil forfeiture lawsuit so that death. lion in pension plans. When America’s it could try to recover those same as- The Parsons decision was remarkable seventh largest company crumbled into sets in a different, and traditionally- in several other respects, including the bankruptcy after its accounting tricks accepted manner. fact that (as the dissenters noted), its could no longer hide its billions in The need for this legislation was viv- new rule of law was apparently inspired debt, countless former Enron employ- idly demonstrated last month. On Oc- by a single law review article. That ees and shareholders lost their entire tober 17, 2006, U.S. District Judge Sim academic piece boldly claimed that a life savings after investing in Enron’s Lake, of the Southern District of criminal defendant’s right of appeal is 401(k) plan. Texas, wiped clean the criminal record ‘‘evolving into a constitutional right,’’ Many of these Enron victims have of Enron founder Kenneth Lay, even and suggested that a conviction untest- been following closely the years of after a jury and judge had unanimously ed by appellate review is unreliable and preparation by the Enron Task Force, found him guilty of 10 criminal illegitimate. This notion runs contrary and the four-month jury trial and sepa- charges, including securities fraud, to the traditional rule applied in vir- rate one-week bench trial, hoping to fi- wire fraud involving false and mis- tually every other context—where a nally recover some restitution in this leading statements, bank fraud and jury’s findings are typically respected criminal case. And despite Mr. Lay’s conspiracy. under the law. vigorous efforts to avoid being held ac- That decision was not based on an Of course a defendant is presumed in- countable for his actions, a conviction in the trial or any suggestion of nocent at the outset of his case. After was finally secured. unfairness in the proceedings. Instead, a jury has deliberated and unanimously Yet now these people have essen- it was simply based on the fact that issued a formal finding of guilt, how- tially been victimized again. They will Mr. Lay died before his conviction had ever, that presumption of innocence no be forced to start all over in their ef- been affirmed on appeal, under a com- longer stands. forts to get back some portion of the mon law rule known as ‘‘abatement.’’ The Parsons ‘‘finality’’ rationale pension funds on which they expected In other words, this order essentially raises the absurd possibility that even to subsist, and the other hard-earned means that Mr. Lay is ‘‘convicted but a defendant who fully admitted his assets that will remain beyond their not guilty’’—‘‘innocent by reason of his wrongdoing and pleaded guilty, but reach, despite the unanimous, hard- death.’’ who then died while an appeal of his fought verdicts finding Mr. Lay guilty Judge Lake granted this dismissal sentence was pending, could have his of all ten counts with which he had even in the face of DOJ Enron Task entire criminal conviction erased. In been charged. Force filings, which noted how Mr. fact, this has already occurred, in the The time has come for Congress to Lay’s conviction ‘‘provided the basis 1994 case of United States v. Pogue, end this injustice—hopefully, by acting for the likely disgorgement of fraud where the D.C. Circuit ordered the dis- quickly enough to assist these Enron proceeds totaling tens of millions of missal of a conviction of a defendant victims, but in any event in a way that dollars.’’ In other words, the dismissal whose appeal was pending—even will prevent this type of injustice from means that millions dollars, that the though the docketing statement had ever happening again in the future. jury found were obtained by Mr. Lay il- said that the defendant intended to I urge my colleagues to support this legally, will now remain untouched in challenge only his sentence, and not legislation. the Lay estate. And everyone agrees his underlying conviction. f that former Enron employees and I have urged the Attorney General to shareholders will now find it much continue to fight for Enron victims by SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS harder to lay claim to these ill-gotten appealing Judge Lake’s dismissal to gains held by Mr. Lay’s estate, because the Supreme Court. There, he should they will be unable to point to his ask for a resolution of this split in the SENATE RESOLUTION 614—HON- criminal conviction as proof of his law between these Circuits, so that he ORING THE FIREFIGHTERS AND wrongdoing. can try to get the Parsons rule over- OTHER PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO I do not fault Judge Lake for issuing turned. Unfortunately, the Justice De- RESPONDED TO THE DEV- this order. He made it clear that he partment has been noncommittal—it ASTATING ESPERANZA INCIDENT was simply following the binding refuses to say if it will appeal the Ken FIRE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA precedent issued in 2004 by the full U.S. Lay dismissal or not, even with the fil- IN OCTOBER 2006 Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, in ing deadline fast approaching. Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. a case called United States v. Estate of In the meantime, rather than re- FEINSTEIN) submitted the following res- Parsons. maining silent on this issue, and hop- olution; which was referred to the But as I noted in a letter I wrote to ing that the Attorney General will ap- Committee on the Judiciary: Attorney General Gonzales on October peal the Lay case as he should, I be- S. RES. 614 20, 2006, the Fifth Circuit’s Parsons de- lieve the time has come for Congress to Whereas, in late October 2006, the moun- cision goes far beyond the traditional take action. tain communities west of Palm Springs, rule of law in this area. While the com- While I have no desire for our Gov- California were struck by a vast wildfire, mon-law doctrine of abatement has his- ernment to punish a criminal defend- which came to be known as the Esperanza

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 22084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 15, 2006 Incident and which authorities believe was SA 5155. Mr. COBURN submitted an cal year ending September 30, 2007, and started by an arsonist; amendment intended to be proposed by him for other purposes; which was ordered Whereas the Esperanza Incident fire trag- to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- to lie on the table; as follows: ically claimed lives, homes and other build- dered to lie on the table. On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert ings, and more than 40,000 acres of terrain; SA 5156. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- the following: Whereas nearly 3,000 firefighters from doz- ment intended to be proposed by him to the SEC. 758. None of the funds made available ens of fire crews courageously battled the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie by this Act may be used to take an action fast-spreading blaze, which was fanned by on the table. that would violate Executive Order 13149 (65 Santa Ana wind gusts up to 60 miles per SA 5157. Mr. COBURN submitted an Fed. Reg. 24607; relating to greening the gov- hour; amendment intended to be proposed by him ernment through Federal fleet and transpor- Whereas 4 firefighters—Mark Loutzenhiser, to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- tation efficiency). Jess McLean, Jason McKay, and Daniel Hoo- dered to lie on the table. ver-Najera—made the ultimate sacrifice by SA 5158. Mr. COBURN submitted an SA 5151. Mr. VITTER (for himself, giving their lives when flames overtook amendment intended to be proposed by him Mr. NELSON of Florida, Ms. STABENOW, them as they tried to protect a home; to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amend- Whereas an additional firefighter, Pablo dered to lie on the table. Cerda, joined them in that sacrifice when he SA 5159. Mr. COBURN submitted an ment intended to be proposed by him too lost his life, after fighting to survive for amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5384, making appropria- 6 days in a hospital before succumbing to to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- burns he had received fighting alongside his dered to lie on the table. ment, Food and Drug Administration, fallen colleagues; SA 5160. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- and Related Agencies for the fiscal Whereas firefighters honored the spirit of ment intended to be proposed by him to the year ending September 30, 2007, and for their fallen colleagues by completing the job bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie other purposes; which was ordered to they started and controlling the blaze, even on the table. lie on the table; as follows: while recognizing considerable danger to SA 5161. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- their own well-being; ment intended to be proposed by him to the On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert Whereas skilled and courageous aircraft bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie the following: SEC. 758. None of the funds made available personnel and additional emergency per- on the table. in this Act for the Food and Drug Adminis- sonnel, including law enforcement and med- SA 5162. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- tration may be used to prevent an individual ical personnel, also responded to the threat ment intended to be proposed by him to the not in the business of importing a prescrip- posed by the fire; and bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie tion drug (within the meaning of section Whereas law enforcement personnel are ag- on the table. 801(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- gressively pursuing the conviction of the ar- SA 5163. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- metic Act (21 U.S.C. 381(g))) from importing sonist, and generous Californians have of- ment intended to be proposed by him to the a prescription drug from Canada that com- fered additional funds, on top of those of- bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie plies with sections 501, 502, and 505 of such fered by the Riverside County Board of Su- on the table. Act (21 U.S.C. 351, 352, and 355). pervisors, to help bring the arsonist to jus- SA 5164. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- tice: Now, therefore, be it ment intended to be proposed by him to the Resolved, That the Senate— bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie SA 5152. Mr. VITTER (for himself, (1) recognizes and honors— on the table. Mr. NELSON of Florida, Ms. STABENOW, (A) all of the firefighters who responded to SA 5165. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amend- the devastating Esperanza Incident fire in ment intended to be proposed by him to the ment intended to be proposed by him southern California in October 2006; and bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was ordered to lie to the bill H.R. 5384, making appropria- (B) all others, including emergency, law on the table. tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- enforcement, and medical personnel and air- SA 5166. Mr. COBURN (for himself and Mr. craft crews, who contributed to controlling ment, Food and Drug Administration, OBAMA) submitted an amendment intended and Related Agencies for the fiscal the fire, keeping Californians safe, and find- to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5384, ing and arresting the suspected arsonist; and supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. year ending September 30, 2007, and for (2) commends the firefighters and other SA 5167. Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Ms. other purposes; which was ordered to personnel who responded to the fire for dedi- SNOWE) submitted an amendment intended lie on the table; as follows: cated service to the people of California. to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 5384, On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert f supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. the following: SEC. 758. None of the funds made available AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND f in this Act for the Food and Drug Adminis- PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS tration may be used to prevent an individual SA 5149. Mrs. DOLE (for herself and Mr. not in the business of importing a prescrip- BURR) submitted an amendment intended to SA 5149. Mrs. DOLE (for herself and tion drug (within the meaning of section be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 5384, mak- Mr. BURR) submitted an amendment in- 801(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cos- ing appropriations for Agriculture, Rural De- tended to be proposed by her to the bill metic Act (21 U.S.C. 381(g))) from importing velopment, Food and Drug Administration, H.R. 5384, making appropriations for a prescription drug from Canada that com- and Related Agencies for the fiscal year end- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food plies with sections 501, 502, and 505 of such ing September 30, 2007, and for other pur- and Drug Administration, and Related Act (21 U.S.C. 351, 352, and 355): Provided, poses; which was ordered to lie on the table. That this section shall apply only to a per- SA 5150. Mr. DAYTON submitted an Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- sonal-use quantity of the prescription drug, amendment intended to be proposed by him tember 30, 2007, and for other purposes; not to exceed a 90-day supply: Provided fur- to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- which was ordered to lie on the table; ther, That the prescription drug may not dered to lie on the table. as follows: be— SA 5151. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. NEL- On page 168, strike lines 7 and 8 and insert (1) a controlled substance, as defined in SON of Florida, Ms. STABENOW, and Ms. COL- the following: ‘‘the purchase of land and section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act LINS) submitted an amendment intended to moving of utilities; (21 U.S.C. 802); or be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5384, (6) the Town of Boone, North Carolina, a (2) a biological product, as defined in sec- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. rural area for purposes of eligibility for tion 351 of the Public Health Service Act (42 SA 5152. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. NEL- U.S.C. 262). SON of Florida, Ms. STABENOW, and Ms. COL- Rural Utilities Service water and waste LINS) submitted an amendment intended to water loans and grants; and be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5384, (7) the Cities of Alamo, Mercedes, Weslaco, SA 5153. Mr. COBURN submitted an supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. and amendment intended to be proposed by SA 5153. Mr. COBURN submitted an him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 5150. Mr. DAYTON submitted an propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- amendment intended to be proposed by velopment, Food and Drug Administra- dered to lie on the table. SA 5154. Mr. COBURN submitted an him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- amendment intended to be proposed by him propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- cal year ending September 30, 2007, and to the bill H.R. 5384, supra; which was or- velopment, Food and Drug Administra- for other purposes; which was ordered dered to lie on the table. tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- to lie on the table; as follows:

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Mr. COBURN submitted an cal year ending September 30, 2007, and lowing: amendment intended to be proposed by for other purposes; which was ordered Notwithstanding any other provision of him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- to lie on the table; as follows: this Act, none of the funds appropriated or At the appropriate place, add the fol- otherwise made available in this Act may be propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- lowing: available for the World Food Prize, and the velopment, Food and Drug Administra- tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- Notwithstanding any other provision of total amount made available in this Act is this Act, none of the funds appropriated or reduced by $350,000. cal year ending September 30, 2007, and otherwise made available in this Act may be for other purposes; which was ordered available for Termite Species in Hawaii, and SA 5154. Mr. COBURN submitted an to lie on the table; as follows: the total amount made available in this Act amendment intended to be proposed by At the appropriate place, add the fol- is reduced by $150,000. him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- lowing: propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- Notwithstanding any other provision of SA 5163. Mr. COBURN submitted an velopment, Food and Drug Administra- this Act, none of the funds appropriated or amendment intended to be proposed by tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- otherwise made available in this Act may be him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- cal year ending September 30, 2007, and available for a Lettuce Geneticist/Breeder, propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- for other purposes; which was ordered and the total amount made available in this velopment, Food and Drug Administra- Act is reduced by $36,276. to lie on the table; as follows: tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- cal year ending September 30, 2007, and At the appropriate place, add the fol- SA 5159. Mr. COBURN submitted an for other purposes; which was ordered lowing: amendment intended to be proposed by to lie on the table; as follows: Notwithstanding any other provision of him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- this Act, none of the funds appropriated or On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert otherwise made available in this Act may be propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- the following: available for the Population Management velopment, Food and Drug Administra- SEC. 758. (a) In this section, the term ‘‘ear- Center, and the total amount made available tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- mark’’ means a provision of law, or a direc- in this act is reduced by $200,000. cal year ending September 30, 2007, and tive contained in a joint explanatory state- for other purposes; which was ordered ment or report accompanying a conference SA 5155. Mr. COBURN submitted an to lie on the table; as follows: report or bill (as applicable), that specifies— (1) the identity of an entity, program, amendment intended to be proposed by At the appropriate place, add the fol- him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- project, or service to receive assistance not lowing: authorized in the provision or directive; and propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- Notwithstanding any other provision of (2) the amount of the assistance to be re- this Act, none of the funds appropriated or velopment, Food and Drug Administra- ceived. tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- otherwise made available in this Act may be (b) The Secretary of Agriculture shall sub- cal year ending September 30, 2007, and available for Seafood Waste, and the total mit to Congress, and make available to the for other purposes; which was ordered amount made available in this Act is reduced public on the Internet website of the Depart- to lie on the table; as follows: by $160,000. ment of Agriculture, the following informa- tion: At the appropriate place, add the fol- SA 5160. Mr. COBURN submitted an (1) A description of each earmark made lowing: amendment intended to be proposed by Notwithstanding any other provision of available to the Department of Agriculture this Act, none of the funds appropriated or him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- by this Act, including— otherwise made available in this Act may be propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- (A) the location (by city, State, country, and congressional district, as the Secretary available for Alternative salmon products, velopment, Food and Drug Administra- determines to be relevant) at which the ear- and the total amount made available in this tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- marked funds will be used; Act is reduced by $1,088,000. cal year ending September 30, 2007, and (B) the purpose of the earmark (if known); for other purposes; which was ordered and SA 5156. Mr. COBURN submitted an to lie on the table; as follows: amendment intended to be proposed by (C) the recipient of the earmark. At the appropriate place, add the fol- (2) The total cost of administering each him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- lowing: earmark made available to the Department propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- Notwithstanding any other provision of of Agriculture by this Act, including— velopment, Food and Drug Administra- this Act, none of the funds appropriated or (A) the amount of the earmark; tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- otherwise made available in this Act may be (B) the cost of compensating applicable cal year ending September 30, 2007, and available for the planning and design of the personnel; for other purposes; which was ordered Biotechnology Laboratory in West Virginia, (C) administrative expenses; and to lie on the table; as follows: and the total amount made available in this (D) any other applicable costs. Act is reduced by $2,500,000. (3) The total cost of administering all ear- At the appropriate place, add the fol- marks made available to the Department of lowing: SA 5161. Mr. COBURN submitted an Agriculture by this Act. Notwithstanding any other provision of amendment intended to be proposed by (4) An assessment of the utility of each this Act, none of the funds appropriated or such earmark in meeting the goals of the De- otherwise made available in this Act may be him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- partment of Agriculture, in accordance with available for goose control in the State of a rating system as follows: New York, and the total amount made avail- velopment, Food and Drug Administra- (A) An assessment of ‘‘A’’ for an earmark able in this Act is reduced by $194,000. tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- that directly advances the primary goals of cal year ending September 30, 2007, and the Department (including any agency, ele- SA 5157. Mr. COBURN submitted an for other purposes; which was ordered ment, or component of the Department). amendment intended to be proposed by to lie on the table; as follows: (B) An assessment of ‘‘B’’ for an earmark him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- At the appropriate place, add the fol- that advances many of the primary goals of propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- lowing: the Department (including any agency, ele- velopment, Food and Drug Administra- Notwithstanding any other provision of ment, or component of the Department). tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- this Act, none of the funds appropriated or (C) An assessment of ‘‘C’’ for an earmark cal year ending September 30, 2007, and otherwise made available in this Act may be that may advance some of the primary goals available for the Montana Sheep Institute, of the Department (including any agency, for other purposes; which was ordered element, or component of the Department). to lie on the table; as follows: and the total amount made available in this Act is reduced by $591,000. (D) An assessment of ‘‘D’’ for an earmark At the appropriate place, add the fol- that is not demonstrated to be cost-effective lowing: SA 5162. Mr. COBURN submitted an in advancing the primary goals of the De- Notwithstanding any other provision of amendment intended to be proposed by partment (including any agency, element, or this Act, none of the funds appropriated or component of the Department). otherwise made available in this Act may be him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- (E) An assessment of ‘‘F’’ for an earmark available for the National Wild Turkey Fed- propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- that distracts from or otherwise impedes the eration, and the total amount made avail- velopment, Food and Drug Administra- capacity of the Department to meet the pri- able in this Act is reduced by $232,000. tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- mary goals of the Department.

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Mr. President, I ask amendment intended to be proposed by ment, Food and Drug Administration, unanimous consent, on behalf of Sen- him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- and Related Agencies for the fiscal ator BINGAMAN, that Jonathan Epstein, propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- year ending September 30, 2007, and for a fellow from his office, be granted the velopment, Food and Drug Administra- other purposes; which was ordered to privilege of the floor during the pend- tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- lie on the table; as follows: ency of S. 3709, H.R. 5682, and any roll- cal year ending September 30, 2007, and On page 97, line 10, before the semicolon in- call votes thereon. for other purposes; which was ordered sert ‘‘, of which not less than $351,939 shall be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to lie on the table; as follows: for early disease identification, comprehen- objection, it is so ordered. sive composting for cull disposal, and potato On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert f the following: late blight research activities in the State of SEC. 758. Any limitation, directive, or ear- Maine’’. UNANIMOUS-CONSENT mark contained in the House of Representa- f AGREEMENT—H.R. 5385 tives or Senate report accompanying this AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, Act shall be included in the conference re- port or joint statement accompanying this MEET notwithstanding passage of H.R. 5385, I Act in order to be considered as having been COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES ask unanimous consent that the Akaka approved by both Houses of Congress. Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask amendment No. 5128 and Reed amend- unanimous consent that the Com- ment No. 5125 be further modified with Mr. COBURN submitted an SA 5165. mittee on Armed Services be author- the changes at the desk. amendment intended to be proposed by ized to meet during the session of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without him to the bill H.R. 5384, making ap- Senate on November 15, 2006, at 11:30 objection, it is so ordered. propriations for Agriculture, Rural De- a.m. and 2:30 p.m., to receive testimony The amendments, as modified, are as velopment, Food and Drug Administra- on the current situation and U.S. mili- follows: tion, and Related Agencies for the fis- tary operations in Iraq and Afghani- AMENDMENT NO. 5125, AS MODIFIED cal year ending September 30, 2007, and stan. (Purpose: To provide that, of the amount ap- for other purposes; which was ordered The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without propriated or otherwise made available for to lie on the table; as follows: objection, it is so ordered. Military Construction, Navy and Marine On page 121, line 4, before the period insert Corps, $3,410,000 shall be available for the COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL ‘‘: Provided further, That, notwithstanding replacement of a vehicle bridge at Naval RESOURCES any other provision of this Act, no loan guar- Station, Newport, Rhode Island, and to anteed under this heading shall be used to Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask provide an offset) unanimous consent that the Com- construct, improve, renovate, expand, or oth- On page 82, between lines 19 and 20, insert erwise develop a golf course’’. mittee on Energy and Natural Re- the following: sources be authorized to meet during SEC. 126. (a) The amount appropriated or SA 5166. Mr. COBURN (for himself the session of the Senate on Wednes- otherwise made available by this title under and Mr. OBAMA) submitted an amend- day, November 15 at 2:30 p.m. The pur- the heading ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY ment intended to be proposed by him pose of this hearing is to receive testi- AND MARINE CORPS’’ and available for ‘‘Re- to the bill H.R. 5384, making appropria- mony on the December 2005 report from placement Vehicle Bridge, Increment 2, tions for Agriculture, Rural Develop- the President’s Task Force on Puerto Naval Station, Newport, Rhode Island’’ is Rico’s Status. hereby increased by $3,410,000. ment, Food and Drug Administration, (b) The amount appropriated or otherwise and Related Agencies for the fiscal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without made available by this title under the head- year ending September 30, 2007, and for objection, it is so ordered. ing ‘‘MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MA- other purposes; which was ordered to COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC RINE CORPS’’ and available for ‘‘Hazardous lie on the table; as follows: WORKS Material Storage Facility, Naval Station On page 175, between lines 9 and 10, insert Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask Newport, Rhode Island’’ is hereby reduced by the following: unanimous consent that on Wednesday, $3,410,000. SEC. 758. (a) Each report described in sub- November 15, 2006, following the first AMENDMENT NO. 5128, AS FURTHER MODIFIED section (b) shall be posted on the Internet vote of the day, the Committee on En- (Purpose: To propose a substitute) website of the Department of Agriculture for vironment and Public Works be author- At the end of title II, add the following: the public not later than 48 hours after the ized to hold a business meeting to con- SEC. lll. Of the amount appropriated by submission of the report to Congress. (b) The reports described in this subsection sider the following agenda: Alex this title under the heading ‘‘VETERANS are the following: Beehler to be Inspector General of the HEALTH ADMINISTRATION’’, up to $1,000,000 (1) Each report required by a provision of Environmental Protection Agency. shall be available for the Office of Inspector this Act to be submitted by the Secretary of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without General. Agriculture to the Committees on Appro- objection, it is so ordered. f priations of the Senate and the House of COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, APPOINTMENT Representatives. AND PENSIONS (2) Any report required to be submitted by Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the Secretary of Agriculture to Congress in unanimous consent that the Com- Chair, on behalf of the majority leaders support of the budget of the President for fis- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, of the Senate and House of Representa- cal year 2008 (as submitted to Congress pur- tives, pursuant to Public Law 109–236, suant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United and Pensions be authorized to hold a States Code) for the Department of Agri- hearing during the session of the Sen- appoints Thomas P. Mucho, of Pennsyl- culture, including any budget justification ate on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at vania, to serve as a member of the documents in support of such budget for the 3 p.m. in SD–430. MINER Act Technical Study Panel. Department of Agriculture. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f (c) In posting a report on the Internet objection, it is so ordered. website of the Department of Agriculture MEASURE PLACED ON THE under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agri- f CALENDAR—S. 4051 culture may redact any information the re- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I lease of which to the public would, as deter- mined by the Secretary, compromise the na- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk tional security of the United States. ask unanimous consent that Joel that is due a second reading. Rubin, a congressional fellow in my of- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The SA 5167. Ms. COLLINS (for herself fice, be granted the privileges of the clerk will report the bill by title. and Ms. SNOWE) submitted an amend- floor for the duration of my comments. The legislative clerk read as follows: ment intended to be proposed by her to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without A bill (S. 4051) to provide sufficient re- the bill H.R. 5384, making appropria- objection, it is so ordered. sources to permit electronic surveillance of

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If there is no fur- sure review of the Terrorist Surveillance THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR REGULAR Program by the United States Supreme ther business to come before the Sen- APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE Court, and for other purposes. ate, I ask unanimous consent that the UNITED STATES ARMY NURSE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531 AND 3064: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, in Senate stand in adjournment under the order to place the bill on the calendar previous order. To be major There being no objection, the Senate, under the provisions of rule XIV, I ob- SHELLY M. TAYLOR, 0000 at 6:32 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, ject to further proceedings. THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR November 16, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE f UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, tion is heard. U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: Without objection, the bill will be NOMINATIONS To be lieutenant colonel placed on the calendar. Executive nominations received by OMAR L. HAMADA, 0000 f the Senate November 15, 2006: SETH W. WRIGHT, 0000 SIGNING AUTHORIZATION THE JUDICIARY IN THE NAVY Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous TERRENCE W. BOYLE, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FOURTH CIR- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR TEMPORARY consent that during the adjournment CUIT, VICE J. DICKSON PHILLIPS, JR., RETIRED. APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE of the Senate, the majority leader and WILLIAM JAMES HAYNES II, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FOURTH CIR- 5721: the occupant of the chair, Senator CUIT, VICE H. EMORY WIDENER, JR., RETIRING. PETER D. KEISLER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNITED To be lieutenant commander COBURN, be authorized to sign duly en- STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- rolled bills or joint resolutions. BIA CIRCUIT, VICE JOHN G. ROBERTS, JR., ELEVATED. KEITH T. ADKINS, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without WILLIAM GERRY MYERS III, OF IDAHO, TO BE UNITED JEFFREY A. ANDERSON, 0000 STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE GABRIEL A. ANSEEUW, 0000 objection it is so ordered. THOMAS G. NELSON, RETIRED. CARL BENTON, 0000 JAMES EDWARD ROGAN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE JASON L. BIRCH, 0000 f UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL KEVIN H. CADY, 0000 DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, VICE NORA M. MANELLA, RE- JOSEPH J. CASALE, 0000 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, SIGNED. BLAKE CHANEY, 0000 NOVEMBER 16, 2006 BENJAMIN HALE SETTLE, OF WASHINGTON, TO BE PAUL D. CLARKE, 0000 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN BRIAN G. CUNNINGHAM, 0000 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, VICE FRANKLIN D. BUR- MICHAEL J. DAIGLE, JR., 0000 ask unanimous consent that when the GESS,RETIRED. TRAVIS DAUN, 0000 NORMAN , OF IDAHO, TO BE UNITED RAVI M. DESAI, 0000 Senate completes its business today, it STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FORTHE NINTH CIRCUIT, VICE CHRISTOPHER J. DOMENCIC, 0000 STEPHEN S. TROTT, RETIRED. DANIEL P. DUHAN, 0000 stand in adjournment until 9:30 a.m. on MICHAEL BRUNSON WALLACE, OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE DAVID F. ETHERIDGE, 0000 UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FIFTH CIR- tomorrow, Thursday, November 16. I STEVEN C. EVERHART, 0000 CUIT, VICE CHARLES W. PICKERING, SR., RETIRED. ADAM L. FLEMING, 0000 further ask that following the prayer MARGARET A. RYAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A JUDGE OF WILLIAM D. FRANCIS, JR., 0000 and pledge, the morning hour be THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS TO PETER D. FRENCH, 0000 deemed expired, the Journal of pro- EXPIRE ON THE DATE PRESCRIBED BY LAW, VICE HER- GREGORY G. GALYO, 0000 ceedings be approved to date, the time MAN F. GIERKE, TERM EXPIRED. CESAR S. GONZALEZ, 0000 SCOTT WALLACE STUCKY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A ROBERT J. GRIFFITH, 0000 for the two leaders be reserved, and JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR BRIAN G. GUGLIOTTA, 0000 there be a period of morning business THE ARMED FORCES FOR THE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS MARK W. HANEY, 0000 TO EXPIRE ON THE DATE PRESCRIBED BY LAW, VICE JAMES A. HAYES, 0000 with Senators permitted to speak SUSAN J. CRAWFORD, TERM EXPIRED. AARON D. JOHNSON, 0000 ROBERT S. JONES, 0000 therein for up to 10 minutes each. IN THE COAST GUARD The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without JOHN M. LONG, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ALEX T. MABINI, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES MICAH D. MAXWELL, 0000 COAST GUARD RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION JEREMIAH D. MINNER, 0000 f 12203(A): DONALD L. MORRISON, JR., 0000 PAUL S. NAGY, 0000 PROGRAM To be captain DOUGLAS A. PATTERSON, 0000 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, to- ANDREA L. CONTRATTO, 0000 LAWRENCE J. PENN, 0000 STEPHEN B. NYE, 0000 JOSHUA D. PETERS, 0000 morrow we will conduct a short period ERICK A. PETERSEN, 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE of morning business before turning to COREY A. POORMAN, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS IN THE GRADES JOHN D. PORADO, 0000 the United States-India nuclear bill. INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, DAVID M. RAY, 0000 We were able to reach an agreement to U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): ROBERT P. ROBBINS, 0000 THOMAS A. RYNO, 0000 limit amendments to the bill earlier To be lieutenant colonel ROBERT W. SAWYER, 0000 today, and it is my hope that we will JERZY J. CHACHAJ, 0000 BENJAMIN J. SELPH, 0000 be able to expedite consideration and EDWIN MEDINA, 0000 HAROLD A. SEXTON, 0000 MICHAEL A. RIPLEY, 0000 RYAN P. SHANN, 0000 BRIAN T. TURNEY, 0000 vote final passage tomorrow. We are To be major also attempting to begin work on the DAMIAN K. VILTZ, 0000 GREG GORDON, 0000 WYATT T. WATERS, 0000 Agriculture appropriations bill. DONALD G. WETHERBEE, 0000 We were able to pass the short-term THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- WILLIAM J. WILBURN, 0000 POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED SAI G. WILLIAMS, 0000 continuing resolution today. I thank STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: DORSEY WISOTSKI, 0000

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TRIBUTE TO COUNCILMAN GARY Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this CELEBRATING NATIONAL M. KELLY time to recognize Councilman Gary M. Kelly. ADOPTION MONTH

HON. HENRY CUELLAR f HON. DANNY K. DAVIS OF TEXAS OF ILLINOIS A TRIBUTE TO CARMEN S. COMAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, November 15, 2006 HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF NEW YORK honor Councilman Gary M. Kelly, an American today to celebrate November as National hero—a soldier, a leader, a father, a husband, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Adoption Month. Originating in Massachusetts and city councilman in the city of Cibolo, who Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in 1976 as National Adoption Week under recently passed away on October 15, 2006. Governor Michael Dukakis, the honor was Councilman Kelly was recently named mayor Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the jazz musician, Carmen S. celebrated nationally by President Ford in pro tem by the city of Cibolo before his death 1976 and then extended to the month of No- in honor of his lifetime commitment to the city Comas, distinguished musician. It behooves us to pay tribute to this outstanding artist and vember in 1990. It is a time during which we and to the community. celebrate the families who have shown their Gary M. Kelly was born on October 1, 1948, I hope my colleagues will join me in recog- nizing her impressive accomplishments. commitment to children in need by opening in the city of Utica in the State of New York their homes and a time to promote awareness With a smile of grace that can light up a to his parents, Raymond and Arlene Kelly. He of the need to find permanent homes for our room, Carmen S. Comas was born on Novem- graduated from high school in Whitesboro, most vulnerable children. ber 9, 1939 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Ar- New York, and then attended the Syracuse Permanency is important in the life of a thur Comas and Patricia America Justiniano. University College of Forestry in 1970 with a child; with over 523,000 children in foster care, At the young age of eighteen, Mrs. Comas bachelor of science. He earned a master’s de- we must focus our attention on finding perma- was voted ‘‘Misses Smile of Mayaguez.’’ This gree in business administration from the Uni- nent, stable, and caring relationships for these versity of Alaska in Fairbanks in 1975. Shortly was just a reminder that her smile had an im- children. Approximately 20 percent of the chil- after graduate school, Gary joined the Squad- pact on her neighbors and her community. dren in foster care have the ultimate end goal ron Officer School in 1976, thus beginning At the age of twenty-one, Mrs. Comas was of adoption. This equals around 104,600 who nearly 30 years of service in the United States married with two daughters, when she decided are awaiting or working toward adoption. The Air Force. to move to . Mrs. Comas is a Councilman Kelly served his country with need for quality, loving and permanent homes woman of many talents and was unsure which for these children is great. Children who age great honor in the United States Air Force and she would use to become the entrepreneur received numerous military awards and acco- out of the foster care system are more likely that she was determined to be. While attend- to be homeless and more likely to end up in lades such as the Legion of Merit, Joint Serv- ing secretary school she changed gears to ice Commendation Medal, National Defense jail than their counterparts. open a clothing factory. She became a mentor The issue of safe and permanent homes is Service Medal, to name just a few. He also to people in the community, showing them that rose quickly within the military ranks from Sec- of particular concern to my district, the Sev- opportunity does exist with guidance and de- enth Congressional District of Illinois. The ond Lieutenant to Colonel. His military career termination. was focused on program management and lo- Seventh District has the highest percentage of Mrs. Comas’ drive and expectations allowed gistics support of weapon systems for the kinship care providers in the entire United her to continue to pursue the land of oppor- United States Air Force at Kelly Air Force States. I hope that our efforts in the 110th tunity. After thirty wonderful years of learning Base. It was just not his country he served Congress will promote permanency for these and growing, she pursued her second pas- with great passion, it was the city of Cibolo in children and support them and their families. sion—cooking. the State of Texas as city councilman. He was I urge organizations to continue their hard sworn into office on May 25th, 2005, and After working for Heart Share Human Serv- work advocating for adoption and perma- made numerous accomplishments such as ices of New York for ten years as a resident nency. Organizations such as the National writing the charter for the city, overseeing the cook she changed gears to Cypress Hills Council for Adoption, Voice for Adoption, the creation of two fiscal budgets, establishing the Child Care Corporation. This experience al- Child Welfare League of America, the Chil- Streets and Drainage Committee, the Public lowed her to do her best work of nurturing dren’s Defense Fund, the Congressional Coa- Safety Committee, and the Business Develop- children. lition on Adoption, and the North American ment Committee. He worked as the liaison to Loved and adored by many, Mrs. Comas Council on Adoptable Children, just to name a the Capital Improvements Committee, and acknowledges the support of her growing fam- few. Parents who adopt face many challenges Planning and Zoning Commission. He also ily. Aside from her four beautiful daughters, and deserve our recognition and thanks. was known for being a great mentor to new she has her life partner Luis who has provided These families commit themselves to a child, members of the city council and to commis- her with support and empowerment throughout emotionally, financially and mentally. The sion chairs. their lives together. She has three grand- bonds they form are lifelong, and, most impor- He is survived by his wife, Patricia C. Kelly, daughters: Christina, Alisson and Javalia and tantly, they positively affect the life of a child. his two sons, Allen Dearborn and Scott Kelly, six grandsons: Hector, Nelson, Javier, Thom- Mr. Speaker, as John F. Kennedy once his mother, Arlene, his two sisters and their as, John and Anthony. Mrs. Comas is also a said, ‘‘Children are the world’s most valuable spouses, Cindy and Gregory Hobbs, Karen part of the extended family at the Democratic resource and its best hope for the future.’’ We and Raymond Jankowski, his brother, Chris Club of North Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Highland must make sure that all of our Nation’s chil- Kelly and his wife, Kathleen, and numerous Park Lions club. dren have hope for their future. To do this, we aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent must ensure them loving, stable, and caring friends of the family. He truly led by example on this body to recognize the accomplish- environments. Adoptive parents provide this and inspired his children to be the best they ments of Carmen S. Comas. Her willingness for thousands of children every year. I thank could be in achieving their dreams and goals. to get involved and the smile she brings adoptive parents as well as the numerous or- He will be missed by us all and especially by makes her most worthy of our recognition ganizations dedicated to helping promote per- the city of Cibolo in the State of Texas. today. manency for their commitment and sacrifice.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2006 The team included four seniors, Earl Knight, Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise Nathaniel Cooper, William Mace, and Lance Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute today in recognition of Professors Mark James; four juniors, Crawford John, Michael to The Shiloh Baptist Church, its many Lewine and Ormond Brathwaite, both of Cuya- Craig, Chauncey Gillian, and Jamal Baylor-ali; congregants and The Reverend James B. hoga Community College (Tri-C) located in my two sophomores, Gary Lyons and Dylan Rodgers. During the month of October, 2006, congressional district, who will be honored on Talley; and four freshmen, Jeremy Delgado, they are celebrating Shiloh Baptist Church’s Thursday, November 16, 2006 here in Wash- Orlando Hidalgo, Tyrone Parker, and Eric 150th Anniversary, a truly remarkable achieve- ington, DC for their excellence in under- Johnson. Scoring leaders of the team include ment. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in graduate teaching as part of the U.S. Profes- William Mace (196), Lance James (191), and celebrating the Shiloh Baptist Church family sors of the Year awards program. Dylan Talley (190). Assists leaders include and Dr. James B. Rodgers, Pastor on this mo- For more than 20 years Dr. Mark Lewine Lance James (103), Crawford John (42), and mentous occasion. has remained committed to undergraduate Dylan Talley (34). Blocks leaders include Wil- The Shiloh Baptist Church is located in Sac- education. During his tenure at Cuyahoga liam Mace (40), Crawford John (19), and Earl ramento, California and was first organized in Community College, he has done much to Knight (10). Rebound leaders include William 1856 as the Siloam Baptist Church. Shiloh is support the teaching and learning environ- Mace (161), Crawford John (121) and Dylan the oldest African-American church west of the ment. He founded and directed the Center for Talley (89). Steals leaders include Crawford Mississippi River and the first Baptist Church Community Research at the college and was John (54), Lance James (40), and William organized by African-Americans in Sac- active in promoting the Society for Anthro- Mace (26). Three point field goal leaders in- ramento. Its current faithful leader is Dr. pology in Community Colleges. He is active clude Lance James (17), Dylan Talley (17), James B. Rodgers, but Shiloh has been shep- with the American Anthropological Association, and Crawford John (12). herded by 27 pastoral leaders during its 150 serving on its Advisory Committee. Dr. Lewine Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulations to years. regularly gives informative and passionate the LEAP Academy Basketball Team for an When Shiloh was first conceived it had no presentation about undergraduate teaching exceptional 2005–2006 season and on their facilities in which to hold religious services, so and the importance of providing opportunities championship. I wish the entire team and it forged a strong relationship with the Chinese to non-traditional students. For his work, Tri-C school the best of luck in their future athletic, Americans in the area. As a result, an offer has awarded him with the College’s Besse personal, and professional lives. Award recognizing the energy, creativity, dis- was extended to Shiloh to hold religious serv- f ices at the Chinese Chapel, located at historic cipline and high expectations he brings to his Sixth and H Streets in Sacramento. teaching. TRIBUTE TO THE GATEWAY Dr. Ormond Brathwaite has consistently COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. The Shiloh Baptist Church is no ordinary demonstrated effective teaching both in and church. It has overcome many obstacles out of the classroom. Dr. Brathwaite holds a through faith and determination. It overcame HON. HENRY CUELLAR Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the City University foreclosure in the 1860s; significant reduction OF TEXAS of New York. He began his career at Cuya- in congregant membership because of reloca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hoga Community College in 1994 as an as- tions; destruction of the church facility by fire sistant professor in chemistry and biology. Dr. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 in 1861 and 1905; and the inability to secure Brathwaite is committed to student learning building loans on several occasions. However, Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and student success. He serves as a faculty today Shiloh stands firm as a testament to the honor the inauguration of the new Main Facil- mentor to Bridges to Success in the Sciences strong faith, perseverance, determination, ity of the Gateway Community Health Center, students and has been very instrumental in character and courage of its founders and Inc., on October 20, 2006, in the city of La- the success of the program. Additionally, Dr. early congregations. redo. Brathwaite was a recipient of the NISOD Ex- The Gateway Community Health Center, With the outstanding leadership of Pastor cellence Award in 2004 and received the Na- Inc., first began as a Migrant Health Clinic ad- Emeritus Willie P. Cooke, Shiloh has provided tional Role Model Mentor Award in 2003. ministered by the Laredo-Webb County Health dedicated service to the citizens of the Sac- Therefore it is my pleasure, on behalf of the Department in 1963, and has rapidly grown to ramento region through its 26 year history. people of the 11th Congressional District to one of the largest community health centers in Shiloh provides numerous services through its recognize Professors Mark Lewine and Or- south Texas in providing a variety of much- many ministries and participates in a multitude mond Brathwaite—two gifted educators whose needed services to underserved residents of of community based programs. In recognition commitment to providing quality education to Webb County. Today, the Gateway Commu- of these services Shiloh has deservedly re- all is to be commended. nity Health Center operates over five sites in ceived numerous Presidential, Congressional, f Webb County, serving over 18,007 residents Gubernatorial and State Legislative com- of Webb County in 2005 alone. The new facil- mendations since its inception. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEAP ACADEMY LANCER BASKETBALL ity, which is being inaugurated today, is ex- In honor of its 150th anniversary, Shiloh TEAM pected to increase the number of users in late Baptist Church began a week long celebration 2006 and 2007. on Monday, October 16, 2006, culminating on The continued growth of the population in Sunday, October 22, 2006. The celebration’s HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS Webb County present challenges for the Gate- OF NEW JERSEY theme takes inspiration from Ezekiel 34:26, way Community Health Center, Inc., but the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Shiloh, A Godly Heritage: Blessed Future.’’ dedication of its staff, especially that of Mr. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to thank and Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Miguel Trevino, the C.E.O., will be able to congratulate the Shiloh Baptist Church for its Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to make sure these challenges are met with the 150 years of invaluable service to the greater congratulate the LEAP Academy Lancer Bas- support they have from the community. The Sacramento community. I ask all of my col- ketball Team on their first South Jersey Group new Main Facility will help Gateway in pro- leagues to join with me in wishing the Shiloh I championship. viding more services and expanding its out- Baptist Church and Dr. Rodgers continued The Lancer Basketball team completed their reach to the residents of Webb County. I am success in all their future endeavors. season 18–7–0. The LEAP Academy basket- very proud of the staff of Gateway Community

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Wednesday, November 15, 2006 its well-being and spirit. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise The church’s motto, ‘‘We Dare to be Dif- f today to congratulate the Field Museum of ferent’’ aptly describes their continued service Natural History on its recent award of a to our community. Under Pastor Mitchell’s A TRIBUTE TO BRITTANY $10,000 grant from the Illinois Humanities guidance, the church has offered job fairs, SIMPKINS Council. This grant helps fund the develop- after school programs and marriage coun- ment of public outreach programming related seling, just to name a few. Every week the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS to the Halls of the Ancient Americas exhibition. church’s parishioners give back to the commu- OF NEW YORK The Field Museum is a world-class institu- nity by distributing free food to the most needy tion dedicated to providing outstanding edu- among us. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cational experiences to the millions of people Pastor Mitchell has personally shaped our Wednesday, November 15, 2006 who walk through its doors every year. Found- community. He has worked with the Sac- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ed as the Columbian Museum of in ramento County Department of Health, the recognition of Brittany Simpkins, one of Brook- 1893, the Field Museum’s original goal was, Task Force on AIDS, the Board of Directors of lyn’s rising stars. It behooves us to pay tribute ‘‘accumulation and dissemination of knowl- the Goodwill Industries, and with the Sac- to this outstanding young woman and I hope edge, and the preservation and exhibition of ramento Police Department in an effort to my colleagues will join me in recognizing her objects illustrating art, archaeology, science steer kids away from gangs. With almost a thousand parishioners, a impressive service. and history.’’ The Field Museum continues the same goals and objectives today, continuing large and beautiful house of worship and Brittany Simpkins is a very active and gifted its commitment to preservation and education. acres of land for the community to enjoy, Anti- young woman with a determination to become The Field Museum is so much more than a och Progressive Church has become a staple all that she can be. The daughter of Nanette museum, it is a world class education and re- of the Sacramento Community. Simpkins, Ms. Simpkins is a graduate of Fash- search facility; the Field Museum also boasts Mr. Speaker, as Pastor Curtis Mitchell, his ion Industries High School and she has a an impressive 250,000 piece natural history wife Kay, their children and grandchildren deep passion for the creative arts and fashion collection. In addition, this wonderful institution gather on this momentous occasion, I am hon- design. She is wonderfully gifted in that area is committed to giving back to the community ored to pay tribute to one of Sacramento’s and has designed fashionable dresses for through outstanding learning opportunities and most distinguished citizens. His successes young ladies. Ms. Simpkins has participated in important research. have been many, and it is an honor for me to various modeling assignments and provided I am proud that the Field Museum calls Chi- recognize his twenty years of contributions to assistance to teachers in her school’s annual cago home. Its impressive exhibits and collec- the people of Sacramento. I ask all my col- fashion shows. Recently, she did community tions have the ability to educate the people of leagues to join me in wishing Pastor Mitchell work with Artmaker, Inc., painting a mural on both Chicago and the world. With important continued success at Antioch Progressive the wall of one of Bedford Stuyvesant’s edifice education programs such as the Halls of the Church and in our community. at Nostrand and Green Avenues in Brooklyn, Ancient Americas, the Field Museum has the portraying famous African American women f ability to instruct those who walk through its who contributed tremendously to the African doors on their heritage, culture and history. HONORING RUTGERS-CAMDEN UNI- American community. Once again I would like congratulate the VERSITY ON THE NCAA DIVISION Ms. Simpkins currently attends Baruch Col- Field Museum on receiving the grant from the III WOMEN’S SOFTBALL CHAM- lege in New York City where she majors in Illinois Humanities Council. The Field Museum PIONSHIP Business/Marketing. As a dedicated member has served and will continue to serve both of Berean Baptist Church since the age of 4, Chicago and the Nation for decades to come. HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS she has been active with the choir, Girl OF NEW JERSEY Scouts, and the Ministry of Sacred Dance. Ms. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Simpkins was recognized by her pastor, con- IN RECOGNITION OF DR. CURTIS J. gregation and peers as a ‘‘Member of the MITCHELL’S 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Week.’’ She enjoys working with children from Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the community and her church home and was HON. DORIS O. MATSUI honor the Rutgers-Camden University Wom- employed by Berean’s Summer Day Camp as OF CALIFORNIA en’s Softball Team for winning the NCAA Divi- an assistant teacher. She has also been a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion III Women’s Softball Championship in strong advocate for the cure for breast cancer 2006. and has demonstrated her concern by partici- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 The Scarlet Raptors defeated the defending pating in the annual American Cancer Society Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to champion, the University of St. Thomas, in a Breast Cancer Walk-A-Thon. honor Dr. Curtis J. Mitchell’s 20 years of serv- thrilling 3–2 decision during play at Peace Col- Ms. Simpkins has received numerous ice to the people of Sacramento as pastor of lege in North Carolina last spring in May 2006. awards, namely an art award from the United Antioch Progressive Church. Over the week- This is the first national sports title in Rutgers- Federation of Teachers, as well as an Incen- end of October 7th and 8th Dr. Mitchell’s pa- Camden history, and also the first NCAA title tive Award for her academic studies. In addi- rishioners, family and friends will gather to rec- for a team sport earned on any Rutgers cam- tion, she has won several medals participating ognize his good work. I ask all my colleagues pus. on the track team. Ms. Simpkins desires to be- to join me in honoring one of Sacramento’s Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the outstanding come one of New York’s greatest entre- finest leaders. season of the Rutgers-Camden Women’s Soft- preneurs in fashion design, and she is cur- For over 30 years Pastor Mitchell has been ball Team. I applaud every member of the rently working on her business logo and devel- in the gospel ministry in various locations Scarlet Raptors softball team, as well as oping her clientele. across our Nation. He has earned a Doctorate Coach Carl Taylor and his staff, for this out- Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent of Philosophy and Master of Ministry from standing accomplishment. I am proud of their on this body to recognize the work of Brittany Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburg, Indi- skill, determination, and fierce competitive- Simpkins. Her deep commitment to her family ana, graduating Summa Cum Laude. ness, and thank them for the excitement they and community makes her most worthy of our His tireless work on behalf of the Sac- created for all Rutgers-Camden supporters recognition today. ramento community has been surpassed by throughout the season.

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He toured 22 countries as captain celebration of the life of Gerald Levert. On No- honor Judge George P. Kazen as a recipient of the team and received his second degree vember 10, 2006, beloved entertainer, father, of the 2006 Longhorn Legacy Awards, given black belt in 1969. For the past 18 years, Mr. son, brother, and friend Gerald Levert de- to him on October 5th, 2006 by the Laredo Jameson has been participating in the New parted this life at the age of 40. Gerald was Chapter of the University of Texas Ex-Stu- York State Police Olympics. He has won sev- one of the greatest entertainers of our time. dents Association. eral bronze and silver medals for cycling and Known for his silky-smooth vocals and electri- Judge Kazen received his law degree with track and field. In 1974, Mr. Jameson started fying showmanship, Gerald was adored the honors from the University of Texas School of the Union United Methodist Self Defense world over and will truly be missed. He was a Law in 1961, and thus began a long, accom- School. By 1985, he had awarded 150 black son of the 11th Congressional District of Ohio. Born in Philadelphia on July 13, 1966 and plished career in law. Shortly after graduation, belts to students. This community outreach raised in Cleveland, Gerald is the son of leg- he served a term as a briefing attorney for the program was started to foster good minds and endary singer Eddie Levert of The O’Jays and Texas Supreme Court, entered the United strong bodies for local youth. Mr. Jameson Martha Levert. Gerald was exposed to music States Air Force as a JAG officer, and was currently serves as the Imperial director of the at an early age, traveling with his father’s awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal Imperial Bicycle Department of the Prince Hall band regularly. While attending Shaker in 1965. He returned back to the city of La- Masonic Temple. Heights High School, Gerald formed the group redo in 1965 where he practiced law until he Mr. Jameson is currently employed as a LeVert along with his brother Sean and friend was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to customs enforcement officer with the United Mark Gordon. The group would go on to become United States District Judge in 1979 States Customs Border Protection. He has record seven albums, four of which were cer- for the Southern District of Texas. The South- also volunteered extensively with the Federal tified platinum. The albums yielded such mem- ern District of Texas includes divisions in Emergency Management Agency on search orable hits as ‘‘Pop, Pop Goes My Mind,’’ Houston, Galveston, Victoria, Laredo, Corpus and recovery missions. Mr. Jameson has ‘‘Casanova,’’ and ‘‘ABC–123.’’ Christi, McAllen, and Brownsville. Judge worked in the Disaster Recovery Centers of In 1991, Gerald launched his solo career Kazen also is a member of the FISA Court Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mississippi and Ala- with the album Private Line which went on to based in Washington, DC. bama in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. be #1 on the R&B charts. It was during this He has received a number of accolades and Born in Brooklyn, NY, Carl Jameson is a time that he began writing and producing awards such as the Dean Leon Green Award product of the New York public school system songs for other artists including Stephanie from the Texas Law Review Association in and he remains a part of the Brooklyn commu- Mills, James Ingram, Teddy Pendergrass, and 1998, the Samuel Pessarra Award for Out- nity today. Mr. Jameson received his asso- even The O’Jays. Gerald earned a Grammy standing Jurist from the Texas Bar Association ciate in applied science degree in physical nomination for his work on Barry White’s 1995 in 2004, and the Mr. South Texas Award in therapy from LaGuardia Community College hit ‘‘Practice What You Preach,’’ and helped 2000. He is extensively involved in several and his bachelor of arts degree from the Col- launch the careers of many Cleveland-area legal and civic organizations such as the Fifth lege of New Rochelle. He also did post-bacca- R&B groups including Men At Large and the Circuit District Judges’ Association, the Laredo laureate work at Queens College. Rude Boyz. Civic Music Association, the Boys and Girls Mr. Jameson is a member of Greater Mt. Some of Gerald’s most memorable works Club of Laredo, and the St. Augustine-Ursuline Pleasant Baptist Church, where he serves as were his collaborations with his father Eddie Board. He served as a member of the Laredo a trustee and member of three choirs. Mr. Levert. In 1992 they recorded the #1 R&B sin- Community College Board of Trustees from Jameson has been married to his lovely wife gle ‘‘Baby Hold On To Me’’ and later in 1995 1972 to 1979 and has lectured at various legal Ella for the past 43 years and is the proud fa- recorded the album Father & Son which and judicial seminars throughout the country. ther of four. topped the R&B charts. Gerald and Eddie al- Judge Kazen has been married to the won- Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent lowed the old school generation and the hip- derful Barbara Ann Kazen for 44 years since on this body to recognize the work of Carl hop generation to have a meeting of the 1962 and has four children and seven grand- Jameson. His deep commitment to service minds that ultimately produced beautiful music children. He is a member of the Blessed Sac- and community makes him most worthy of our for all to enjoy. rament Church, where he is president of the recognition today. Affectionately known as the ‘‘teddy bear’’ of Parish Council and is a lector and eucharistic f the music industry, Gerald carried himself with minister. a gentle kindness. He always would greet you Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this HONORING THE FRANK LLOYD with a smile and was a friend to all he en- time to recognize the dedication of Judge WRIGHT PRESERVATION TRUST countered. News reports of Gerald’s death George P. Kazen to the city of Laredo and to talked about his recent trip to South Africa promoting the University of Texas at Austin as HON. DANNY K. DAVIS with his father. They reported that he and his one of its most accomplished alumni mem- OF ILLINOIS father were well received throughout the coun- bers. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try and treated like kings. Gerald was our king f Wednesday, November 15, 2006 and his legacy of love and zest for life will for- ever live in our hearts. A TRIBUTE TO CARL JAMESON Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise On behalf of the Congress of the United today to recognize the Frank Lloyd Wright States and the citizens of the 11th Congres- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Preservation Trust. The American Association sional District of Ohio, I would like to offer my OF NEW YORK of Museums recently conferred accreditation sincerest condolences to the family and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust. friends of Gerald Levert. On a personal note, Accreditation is a prestigious honor; it is the I cherish the times I was in cities when he was Wednesday, November 15, 2006 highest national recognition of a museum’s on the road and Gerald recognized me as his Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in commitment to professional museum stand- Congresswoman and gave me my own teddy recognition of Carl Jameson, a distinguished ards, accountability, public service, and excel- bear. I also will never forget the last time we citizen of Brooklyn, NY. It behooves us to pay lence in education. spent together in New York during the induc- tribute to this outstanding man and I hope my The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust tion of The O’Jays into the Rock and Roll Hall colleagues will join me in recognizing his im- works tirelessly to preserve both Wright’s of Fame and Museum. pressive service. home and studio as well as the Frederick C.

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The of Northern California acquired the Health In- Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust pro- surance Counseling and Advocacy Program, f vides a great service to the people of my con- an organization that advises thousands of sen- A TRIBUTE TO ESMERALDA gressional district, the Seventh District of Illi- iors on the different prescription drug plans BROWN nois. available to them under Medicare. Mr. Speaker, I once again would like to ex- Mr. Speaker, for 50 years the good men tend my sincerest congratulations and thanks and women of Legal Services of Northern HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS to the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust California have dedicated countless hours to OF NEW YORK for all of their hard work and recent accredita- identifying and defeating the causes of poverty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. and injustice. As the staff and volunteer attor- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 f neys gather to reflect upon a half century of exemplary service to the community, I am Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVER- proud to recognize such a reputable organiza- recognition of Esmeralda Brown, a distin- SARY OF LEGAL SERVICES OF tion. I ask all of my colleagues to join me in guished citizen of Brooklyn, New York, and NORTHERN CALIFORNIA congratulating Legal Services of Northern Cali- contributor to the world community. It be- fornia and wishing them many more years of hooves us to pay tribute to this outstanding HON. DORIS O. MATSUI continued success. woman, and I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing her impressive service. OF CALIFORNIA f As the Resource Center Specialist for Eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO MR. ELMO LOPEZ, SR. nomic and Environmental Justice at the United Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Methodist Office for the United Nations, Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. HENRY CUELLAR Esmeralda Brown deals with issues of concern to the Women’s Division constituency in the honor an organization with a distinguished his- OF TEXAS area of economics, the environment, and de- tory of community service to the Sacramento IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES capital region. Legal Services of Northern Cali- velopment. Ms. Brown has been involved in fornia is celebrating 50 years of providing free Wednesday, November 15, 2006 organizing several workshops and meetings in legal services to the low-income residents of Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Latin America, the Caribbean, and North Sacramento County and 22 other counties in honor Mr. Elmo Lopez, Sr., as a recipient of America. Issues discussed include racism, northern California. As the staff and sup- the 2006 Longhorn Legacy Awards, given to militarization, and the situation of women in porters of Legal Services of Northern Cali- him on October 5, 2006 by the Laredo Chap- the Americas. fornia gather to celebrate this momentous ter of the University of Texas Ex-Students As- Ms. Brown is the chairperson of the United milestone, I ask all my colleagues to join me sociation. Nation’s NGO committee on the International in saluting one of Sacramento’s most impor- Elmo Lopez, Sr. is a native of the city of Rio Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. tant and respected organizations. Grande and now currently resides in the city Ms. Brown is also the Southern Co-Chair of In 1956, Legal Services of Northern Cali- of Laredo in the State of Texas. He graduated the NGO Steering committee to the NGO fornia, then known as the Legal Aid Society of from the University of Texas at Austin with de- Commission on Sustainable Development. Ms. Sacramento County, was born out of the in- grees in music, a Bachelor of Arts in 1953 and Brown holds the chairperson position for the sight of prominent members of the Sac- a Masters in 1957, and thus began a long, ac- Southern Caucus of NGO’s that form part of ramento Bar Association and a budget of complished musical career. Shortly after grad- the Regional and National Networks on Sus- $12,000. With the assistance of volunteer pro uation, he worked as Band Director for the La- tainable Development in developing countries bono attorneys and a staff consisting of one redo Independent School District, bringing his of the world. She is also the Economic and part-time attorney and one social worker, the experience as a band member of the UT Environmental Justice Specialist at the United Legal Aid Society of Sacramento County fin- Longhorns Band to Lamar Junior High, Martin Methodist Office for the United Nations. Addi- ished its first year having provided assistance High School, and Nixon High School from tionally, Ms. Brown is a United Nations rep- to nearly 2,900 low-income clients. 1953 to 1967. During this time, he served in resentative for the Commission of Human From these humble beginnings 50 years several posts with the Texas Music Educators Rights in Central America and the Pan African ago, the Legal Aid Society has grown signifi- Association. Movement for the Conference on Environment cantly. In 1967, the organization began to ex- Mr. Lopez’s passion for music was recog- and Development (UNCED). pand its services beyond Sacramento County nized by the Texas Legislature for promoting In 1992, Ms. Brown was co-founder of the and opened offices in Yolo County. By the late good will between the United States and Mex- Peoples’ Alliance for the Earth Summit. This 1970s, the Legal Aid Society of Sacramento ico through musical exchange programs. He organization did the preparatory work for the County had acquired a state-wide reputation also was honored in 1963 with Laredo Paso Non-Governmental Organizations invited to for resolute and effective advocacy on behalf Doble, a musical composition written by Pro- the United Nations Conference on Environ- of the poor and disabled, and had won signifi- fessor Clifton Williams at the University of ment and Development (UNCED). Ms. cant victories on behalf of its clients. To reflect Texas at Austin. In addition to having guest Brown’s work has not gone unnoticed. In June its expanding geographic reach, the organiza- conducted the UT Longhorn Band on numer- 1990, she was honored by the Ecumenical tion changed its name in 1979 to Legal Serv- ous occasions, he also conducted the United Program for Inter-American Communication ices of Northern California, which today oper- States Armed Forces band and the Special and Action (EPICA) in Washington for Out- ates offices serving 23 counties, with a budget Presidential Band of Mexico. standing Contributions to the Struggle for of over $7 million and a staff of over 120 em- In 1987, Mr. Lopez founded the Laredo Human Rights in Central America. ployees and 1,000 volunteers. Chapter of the UT-Exes as a way to keep the Esmeralda Brown is a native of Panama, Legal Services of Northern California has connection between the University of Texas at and holds a B.A. in Political Science from also greatly expanded its scope of services Austin and its alumni in the city of Laredo. He Hunter College of the City University of New beyond providing traditional legal assistance to dedicated his time and energy to the Univer- York. low-income individuals. The organization now sity including 12 years of service on the Board Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent operates the Senior Legal Hotline, the Health of Directors of the UT Dad’s Association, and on this body to recognize the work of Rights Hotline, Ombudsman Services of was named Distinguished Alumnus in 1993 Esmeralda Brown. Her deep commitment to Northern California, and the Disability Employ- and honored with the Lifetime Achievement the international community makes her most ment Rights Advocacy Program, As a testa- Award from the Laredo UT-Exes. worthy of our recognition today.

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HON. DANNY K. DAVIS HON. DORIS O. MATSUI HON. JON C. PORTER OF NEVADA OF ILLINOIS OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute honor Denise Ashbaugh in commemoration of today to honor the John G. Shedd Aquarium, to Mike Boyd, a legendary television reporter the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Denise is a 17-year survivor of breast cancer the 2006 recipient of the National Award for and anchor whose level of career achievement who has dedicated herself to the fight to eradi- Museum and Library Services. It comes as no was matched only by his passion for living life surprise to me that this superior institution was cate breast cancer. to its fullest. Sadly, Mr. Boyd passed away on Denise has exhibited unparalleled commit- selected as the recipient of this award. The October 14, 2006 at the age of 74. As his Shedd Aquarium has served not only Chicago, ment to the push for breast cancer awareness friends and family gather to celebrate Mike’s but the entire Nation, for well over 75 years. in Southern Nevada. She has served both as remarkable life, I ask all of my colleagues to It very much deserves our admiration and re- the vice president and president of the Las spect. join with me in saluting this outstanding citizen Vegas, Nevada, Chapter of the Susan G. and model reporter. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She has The John G. Shedd Aquarium is a world Mike Boyd was born in Maine in 1932, the organized volunteers to conduct fundraising class institution that enjoys a national reputa- events, educational events, support groups son and grandson of attorneys. He graduated tion for excellence. The Shedd Aquarium is and early detection programs. Denise also from the University of Maine and after a num- truly the world’s aquarium. In addition to being participated in establishing the MammoVan, a the largest indoor aquarium in the world, the ber of broadcasting jobs along the East Coast, state-wide program to provide mammography Shedd was one of the first aquariums to offer he joined Sacramento’s KCRA Channel 3 to underserved and uninsured women, and a an education program. Through its unique News in 1963 where he remained until his re- local news station’s buddy check program. ability to make education fun, the Shedd has tirement in 2001. Mike became an institution in At the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer touched the lives of the more than 2 million of Sacramento as thousands of Sacramento resi- Foundation’s National Headquarters, Denise people who walk through its doors every year. dents tuned into his hard-hitting, exclusive sto- was the National Spokeswoman for the Cure. The John G. Shedd Aquarium is so much ries throughout his 38-year tenure at KCRA. She also served as Special Program Director more than a museum; the scientists and staff His memorable, deep, and booming voice of Board Breaks for the Cure, a national fund- are leaders throughout the world in research made him ideal for a career in broadcast jour- raising and breast cancer awareness program and conservation. The research initiatives that nalism. that she conceived and developed. She rep- resented the Foundation on national talk the Shedd undertakes are vital to under- His tenacity as an investigative reporter led standing and preserving our environment, es- shows, ad campaigns, speaking engagements, him to cover some of the past half-century’s pecially in the Chicago area. and local news networks. Denise’s dedication most unforgettable stories. In 1968, Mike Boyd and commitment to this cause has not only in- As a Chicagoan, I am proud to have the was at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles creased awareness in her own community, but Shedd Aquarium located in my congressional when Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated nationwide. district. The Shedd’s genuine commitment to and his reporting of the tragic event was Currently, Denise is involved with breast serving the greater Chicagoland community broadcast across the country. When the ru- care specialists and other experts in devel- has for decades made it one of the most dis- mors began to circulate about Ronald Regan oping a breast prosthetic device that can be tinguished non-profits in our area. In particular, running for President, it was to Mike Boyd that worn immediately after mastectomies. She is the Shedd demonstrates an exceptional com- personally working to provide these devices mitment to the community in Chicago through Nancy Reagan admitted that she hoped Ron- ald would not run. free to underserved breast cancer patients. As education programs and other service-related a result of her activism, Denise has been des- initiatives. One of its most important projects is Perhaps Mike Boyd will be most remem- ignated as a Lifetime Honorary Mrs. United its participation in the Great Lakes Forever ini- bered for his coverage of some of the Nation’s States and has received numerous other tiative. Roughly 37 million people depend on most notorious crimes. Boyd was always look- awards including the Governor’s Certificate of the Great Lakes for drinking water, recreation, ing for the scoop, and he was often success- Commendation. and livelihood. The Shedd is committed to en- ful. He was the first reporter to interview Throughout her years of extensive commit- suring that the Great Lakes are healthy and Charles Manson in prison. Manson went so far ment to the fight against breast cancer, continue to serve those around them for cen- Denise has maintained a balanced family life. turies to come. as to offer Boyd his steak dinner. Years later, in 1988, he had an exclusive interview with She is a loving wife and mother of two out- Clearly, the Shedd understands its role as a the infamous landlady Dorthea Puente, who standing children. Through her example, she community leader and gives a great deal back was convicted of killing eight of her tenants in has instilled in her children the importance of to the people of Chicago. Mr. Speaker, as Gif- community service, civic involvement and downtown Sacramento. His ability to connect ford Pinchot once said of conservation, ‘‘Con- positive activism. with his interview subjects clearly showed servation means the wise use of the earth and Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to honor its resources for the lasting good of men.’’ through, as evidenced by the retirement gift Denise Ashbaugh on the floor of the House Conservation is paramount at the Shedd Puente sent Boyd from prison. today. Denise has not only made a difference Aquarium, and every operation is carried out Mr. Speaker, as Mike Boyd’s friends and in our community through her commitment to to reflect this ideal; it is truly working for the family gather to honor this great American, I breast cancer education and fundraising, but lasting good of man. Chicago and its citizens am honored to pay tribute to one of Sac- she has been a beacon of hope for countless are privileged to call its city the home of the ramento’s most respected citizens. His integ- women and families who have confronted the John G. Shedd Aquarium. The Shedd Aquar- rity, morals and enthusiasm for his job were challenges of breast cancer. Her tireless dedi- ium works tirelessly to give back to the com- cation and unwavering optimism, despite her inspirations to young reporters everywhere. He munity, including both Chicago and the Nation. own health challenges, is truly admirable. I will be deeply missed. I ask all of my col- Again, it is my great honor to announce that commend Denise for her leadership in the the John G. Shedd Aquarium is the 2006 re- leagues to join me in acknowledging Mike’s in- fight against breast cancer and I thank her for cipient of the National Award for Museum and valuable contributions to Sacramento and the her incredible commitment to this most impor- Library Services. United States of America. tant cause.

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Giles, Widow versity System in 1984 as Vice Chancellor for Engineering, and Dean of the College of Engi- OF PENNSYLVANIA Sons’ No. 11, Mr. A.P. Portias, J. Francis neering and Distinguished Professor of Engi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mickens, W.R. Lee, William Odell, Cornelius Moore and Samuel W. Green. Due to their neering. Dr. Richardson brought together the Wednesday, November 15, 2006 success in Masonic circles, African Lodge 459 three engineering research and service agen- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today No. 63 was granted bona fide Lodge status cies—the Texas Engineering Experiment Sta- to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the and on November 19, 1921, they became an tion, the Texas Engineering Extension Service, House of Representatives to pay tribute to integral part of the Masonic Fraternity of the and the Texas Transportation Institute—to Leonard A. Verrastro, a prominent business- State of New York and the nation. The Lodge form an integrated Engineering Program. In man and community leader in the borough of is appropriately named after African Lodge 1993, he became Director of the Texas Trans- Dunmore, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. 459, the original lodge of the illustrious found- portation Institute, the largest university-affili- Mr. Verrastro was selected by the Columbus er of Masonry among men of color in the ated transportation research organization, and Day Association of Lackawanna County as United States, Prince Hall. Associate Vice Chancellor for Engineering. their 2006 ‘‘Man of the Year,’’ an honor he Down through the years, the Lodge has Under his leadership, the Texas Transpor- truly deserves. achieved and maintained a very prominent tation Institute has become home to nine na- Born in 1923, Mr. Verrastro was one of place in the jurisdiction. It has furnished the tional research centers with expenditures eight children of the late Dominic Verrastro fraternity with numerous officers and is cur- ranging to $36 million. and the former Vita Grace Bochicchio. His fa- rently represented in the Grand Cabinet by Dr. Richardson has also received numerous ther was a veteran of World War I and then R.W. Richard A. Grady, Judge Advocate, R.W. accolades and awards from his peers for his worked in the anthracite coal mines before Elwood E. Gregory, District Deputy Grand exemplary academic leadership such as the starting Leonard’s Bar and Grill in Dunmore. Lecturer. recently awarded 2006 Roy W. Crum Distin- Leonard was the oldest of six boys, five of With 13 living members and 9 honorary guished Service Award from Transportation whom served in World War II. Mr. Verrastro members, their mission as Prince Hall Masons Research Board, Rufus Oldenberger Medal, was educated in Dunmore public schools after is to serve God through selfless service to oth- Centennial Medal and the Benjamin Garver which he attended the University of Scranton. ers. They strive to give our youth a positive di- Lamme Medal by the American Association for Mr. Verrastro founded Best Dry Cleaners rection and high self-esteem; our elderly the Engineering Education; and in addition to and later operated Leonard’s Bar and Grill. He love, respect and attention they deserve; and these awards, he was elected to several nota- also founded the Dunmore Hoagie Shop and our poor and down trodden brothers and sis- ble organizations such as the American Soci- later went into the real estate business where ters whatever assistance they can provide. ety of Mechanical Engineers, American Asso- he acquired many homes and converted them Over the past 84 years, they have raised ciation for the Advancement of Science, Na- into remodeled apartments. funds for college scholarships, summer tional Associate of the National Academies He is the last surviving charter member of camps, reading clinics, community feeding and the Research Council. the Dunmore Lions Club. He is also a member programs, Christmas gifts for needy and/or In his 22 years of academic service with the of the Dunmore American Legion, Knights of hospitalized children, and their Knights of Texas A&M University System, Dr. Richardson Columbus, Saint Anthony’s Holy Name Soci- Pythagoras youth group. has shown exemplary leadership in building ety, the Willow Club, the Dunmore Senior Citi- Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent strong academic and research programs, thus zens Center, the Lackawanna County Colum- on this body to recognize the accomplish- helping make the College of Engineering and bus Day Association and the San Cataldo ments of African Lodge 459 No. 63. This the Texas Transportation Institute one of the Club. groups’ deep commitment to love, support and unparalleled centers for excellent education in Mr. Verrastro is also well known for his polit- assist one another makes them most worthy engineering. ical activity, having been first elected to the of our recognition today. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this time to recognize the strong academic leader- Dunmore Borough Council in 1963 where he f has served for 44 years. He also served as ship of Dr. Herbert H. Richardson for the Dunmore’s representative on the Scranton TRIBUTE TO DR. HERBERT H. Texas A&M University System. Sewer Authority and as Lackawanna County RICHARDSON f Treasurer for two years. He continues to serve MARCUS HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING as deputy treasurer. HON. HENRY CUELLAR BAND, STATE CHAMPIONS Mr. Verrastro was married to the former OF TEXAS Angelina Mecca, who died in 1996, and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS couple had three children: Vita Grace Wednesday, November 15, 2006 OF TEXAS Masucci, Carmel Ann Biko and Dominic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Verrastro. He has seven grandchildren. Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- honor Dr. Herbert H. Richardson for his in- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 lating Mr. Verrastro on being selected as ‘‘Man credible dedication to the scientific community Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the Year.’’ His contributions to his commu- at Texas A&M University as Director of the recognize the superior performance of the nity demonstrate his selflessness and commit- Texas Transportation Institute and Associate Marcus High School Marching Band of the ment to improving the quality of life. Vice Chancellor for Engineering. 26th District of Texas. The band won the State f Dr. Richardson was born in the State of championship at the UIL Class 5A Marching Massachusetts and was educated at Colby Contest in San Antonio, TX. A TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN LODGE 459 College in Maine and at the Massachusetts In- The breakdown of a travel bus did not deter NO. 63 stitute of Technology where he received a the Marcus High School Band from capping B.S. and M.S. degree with honors in 1955, off their marching season with excellence. At HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS and the Sc.D. in 1958 from MIT. Shortly after the rigorous UIL competition, Marcus sur- OF NEW YORK graduation, he served as a faculty member, passed 35 elite Texas programs before receiv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES then as head of the Department of Mechanical ing the top honor of State champions. Marcus Engineering and Association Dean for the competed against all 5A Texas high schools Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Massachusetts Institute of Technology for 27 reserve a spot in the State competition. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in years. Under his leadership, he conducted and The band’s achievements are the combined recognition of African Lodge 459 No. 63, ar- directed a wide-ranging research program, efforts of many extremely talented students,

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I grieve with Mr. Shuler’s wife, Barbara OF VIRGINIA Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the Carey-Shuler, a former Miami-Dade Commis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES achievements of the Marcus High School sioner and political icon in south Florida. Dur- Marching Band. I extend my sincere congratu- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ing this difficult time, the Carey and Shuler lations to these hard-working students, and I Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise look forward to their future successes. families do not mourn alone: They are joined today to recognize the opening of the Cheese- in prayer by a saddened and indebted com- f cake Factory located in the Dulles Town Cen- munity. ter. A TRIBUTE TO JAMES J. BINNS James Lamar Shuler was born on August The Dulles Town Center is a commercial, 14, 1953 to Marian Steward Shuler and Cleve- retail, and office park located in Loudoun HON. ROBERT A. BRADY land Shuler of Delray Beach, Florida. Mr. County, VA, which is the second fastest grow- OF PENNSYLVANIA Shuler attended S.D. Spady Elementary ing county in the nation. This exciting res- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES School and graduated from Atlantic High taurant addition will add to the elegant atmos- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 School in 1971. He then graduated from phere and tasty restaurant choices already provided by the existing 185 surrounding Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Miami-Dade Community College in 1976 with a degree in Mortuary Science and became a stores and restaurants. rise to honor James J. Binns for his service to The history of the Cheesecake Factory be- Licensed Funeral Director in 1977. Mr. Shuler the people of Philadelphia. Jimmy Binns is a gins with Oscar and Evelyn Overton in the Philadelphia attorney specializing in litigation soon purchased the House of Albert Funeral 1940’s. Evelyn created her Original Cheese- who has always been a friend of labor. His un- Home on West Atlantic Avenue in Delray cake recipe, and it immediately gained praise flinching service to labor is shown by his Beach, then renovated and dedicated Shuler’s from family and friends. With the dream of achievement of 51 consecutive ‘‘not guilty’’ Memorial Chapel Inc. on May 26, 1985. An in- owning a successful family business, Evelyn verdicts on behalf of those accused of picket stitution that served the community was borne. opened a small cheesecake shop in her line violence during the Philadelphia Federa- Mr. Shuler was a professional who provided hometown Detroit. The business then moved tion of Teachers strike. It is clear his efforts funeral services to all, irrespective of their eco- to the Overton family’s basement kitchen to enabled union members to unite to better their nomic status. continue to provide the local restaurants with lot without fear of intimidation. Mr. Shuler hosted a re-dedication celebra- her famous cheesecakes. Mr. Binns is more than a friend of labor. He tion on May 21, 2001 to recognize the renova- In 1971, the Overtons decided to move their is also an important member of the community cheesecake business to Los Angeles. Using tion and expansion of his funeral home. The as seen through his service on numerous their retirement savings, they opened a small ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by ap- boards, including the Boy Scouts of America, bakery selling only Evelyn’s Original Cheese- Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and St. proximately 800 well wishers, including gov- cake. They called it ‘‘The Cheesecake Fac- Luke’s Hospital. He also dedicated the James ernment officials and celebrities. Mr. Shuler tory.’’ In 1978, son David joined the family J. Binns Fitness Center at LaSalle University, achieved iconic status within the community. business and founded The Cheesecake Fac- his alma mater. Mr. Binns founded the Judeo Personal successes were coupled with com- tory restaurant in Beverly Hills to showcase Christian School at Roman Catholic. Addition- munity leadership activities. Mr. Shuler served his parents’ delicious, high-quality baked ally, Mr. Binns initiated the current fundraising as chairman of the West Atlantic Redevelop- goods. The restaurant became an immediate drive to replace 65 motorcycles for the Phila- ment Coalition which supported business and success, not an easy feat in the culinary busi- delphia Police Highway Patrol. investment activities along the West Atlantic ness. Today there are more than 100 Cheese- Mr. Binns also chaired the Organized Crime corridor. Mr. Shuler also served actively as cake Factory restaurants nationwide, and the Task Force of the Citizens Crime Commission chair of the Community Redevelopment Agen- residents of Loudoun, Prince William, and and served as Pennsylvania’s Boxing Com- cy, guiding neighborhood renewal projects Fairfax counties will surely enjoy the additional missioner under Governors Dick Thornburgh restaurant in the Dulles Town Center. throughout Delray Beach. and Bob Casey. Due to his service he was in- Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask that my col- ducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Mr. Shuler was named 1998 Mortician of the leagues join me in recognizing the opening of Fame. Year and served as 1st vice president of the the Cheesecake Factory in the Dulles Town It is readily apparent that James J. Binns Florida Mortician Association. He attended Center. has played a vital role in the betterment of the Saint Paul AME Church in Delray Beach. He f community of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania was also a member of the Delray Beach Ma- IN RECOGNITION OF AMBASSADOR as a whole. His continued contribution is to be sonic Lodge #275, the Zeta Iota Sigma Chap- EURIPIDES L. EVRIVIADES applauded, and I ask you and my other distin- ter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, the Alpha guished colleagues to join me in commending Gamma Chapter of Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary James J. Binns for his immeasurable contribu- fraternity, the Vision 2000 Committee for Del- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY tion to the city of Philadelphia. ray Beach. OF NEW YORK f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Shuler is survived by his wife, Barbara TRIBUTE TO JAMES LAMAR Carey-Shuler; sons, Victor Shuler and Wesley Wednesday, November 15, 2006 SHULER Potts; daughter, Jessica Coogle; stepson, Ar- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today chie Carey; two brothers, Jerry Shuler and to pay tribute to Ambassador Euripides L. HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK Cleveland Shuler; and a sister, Marion Stew- Evriviades, who has served as the Cypriot am- OF FLORIDA art. bassador to the United States since December IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2003. When families throughout Delray Beach and As a co-founder and co-chair of the Con- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 south Florida experienced the passing of a gressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, I have Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise loved one, they came to Shuler’s Memorial worked closely with Ambassador Evriviades today to celebrate the life and to mourn the Chapel for funeral arrangements. It was on several issues of importance to both the passing of James Lamar Shuler, a civic lead- James Lamar Shuler who would comfort the United States and Cyprus. He exemplified un- er, successful entrepreneur, talented business- bereaved, in a manner that bespoke his grace, commonly exceptional service in building on man, community role model, devoted hus- empathy and humanity. We stand united as the harmonious relations between our coun- band, beloved family man and loyal friend. one community honoring this remarkable man. tries.

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Over the last 3 years, he has Affairs, June 2006] custodian, the so-called jathedar, of Akal worked with untiring devotion to create aware- BOOK REVIEW Takht Sahib, Vedanti Joginder Singh Saran ness and compassion for finding a peaceful (By Awatar Singh Sekhon) actively watched the ball game of his em- solution for Cyprus. I commend him for his Title: Tabai Ros Jagio, translation in ployer, the executive of the Shiromani commitment to the reunification of Cyprus. English Details of Fundamentalist Hindus’ Gurdwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC), The people of Cyprus have been fortunate Attack on the Sikh Faith 2005, by Dr. and SGPC’s member as well as the president to have such an accomplished individual rep- Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke, is an eye opener. of the Akali Dal-Badal faction, Prakash resent them not only in the United States but with regard to the premeditated attacks by Singh Badal himself. What an unfortunate in a variety of other diplomatic posts. As a ca- the fundamentalist Hindus, belonging to the part of the Sikh history! The present and former custodians of the reer diplomat, he has held positions at Cypriot Rashtriya Swamsewak Sangh and the mem- bers of the ‘‘Sangh Parivar/family’’, on the Akal Takht Sahib, Vedanti Joginder Singh embassies in Libya, USSR/Russia, Germany, followers of the Sikh Faith. Saran, Puran Singh of Luv and Kush, Manjit and served as the Ambassador to Israel and It was a great pride and pleasure for the re- of Kesgarh, Kirpal Singh, etc. failed to pro- the Netherlands before coming to Washington. viewer, who is the Editor in Chief, The Inter- vide any directions to the Sikh Nation, Guru As a testament to his exemplary public serv- national Journal of Sikh Affairs ISSN 1481– Khalsa Panth or the Sikhs of Punjab. They ice over the years, he was lately honored with 5435, published from Canada, to write a few however, collaborated with the enemy of the the King Legacy Award for International Serv- words on the publication of Dr. Sukhpreet Guru Khalsa Panth. ice in recognition for his distinguished leader- Singh Udhoke. Dr. Udhoke is a medical pro- Dr. Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke, a young Sikh fessional but is devoting most of his precious full of energies, recorded in his book, the ship and contributions and for his steadfast brutality of the Sikhs’ traditional enemies, dedication to sharing and implementing Dr. time in recording the much needed events of the Sikh history of the 20th and 21st cen- the Brahmins and pro-Brahmins belonging to King’s historical work wherever he has trav- turies. These events pertain to the persecu- the Hindumahasabha (mother of all evils) eled. tion of the Sikh youth in particular and for and its offshoots such as Swam Sevak Sangh, While I am sad to see Ambassador the present and coming generations of the Jansangh, Rashtriya Swamsewak Sangh Evriviades leave his post in the United States, Sikh faith, the Guru Khalsa Panth. Dr. (RSS), a terrorist organization as declared I am grateful for his 3 years of stellar service. Udhoke’s first publication, Tabai Ros Jagio, by the United States administration, I am confident that he will bring this same published in July 2004, was an excellent trea- Rashtriya Sikh Sangat (formed at the direc- level of passion and integrity to his next en- tise relating to the ‘‘Attacks on the Sikh tions of A. B. Vajpayee and his clique in 1990s) the ‘‘Sangh family’’, responsible for deavor. faith, Sikh culture, Sikh heritage, Sikh pride, Sikh esteem, Guru Granth Sahib (Holy anti-non-Brahmin and anti-non-Hindus ac- f Scripture of Sikhs), the Sikh identity, and tivities, and other such organizations, as NEW BOOK DETAILS ATROCITIES the Sikh nation, Punjab, Khalistan, strug- well as the activities of the Saffaronized fun- damentalist Hindu organizations Vishwa AGAINST SIKHS gling for its independence by peaceful means.’’ His book clearly reflects the intimi- Hindu Parishad, Hanuman Sena, Shiv Sena, dation of the Sikhs of their holy and historic Bajrang Dal, to cite a few. The RSS was HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS homeland, Punjab, by their traditional and formed in support of the Fascists of Europe. OF NEW YORK notorious enemy, the fundamentalist Hindu Dr. Udhoke has exposed Saffaronization of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organizations as well as the politicians of the Sikh history, disrespect and character assassination of the Sikh Gurus, Guru Nanak Wednesday, November 15, 2006 the preceding and present administrations of the Indian democracy, its New Delhi admin- Sahib to Sahib Guru Gobind Singhji, by Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, in the June issue istrations of J.L. Nehru to Manmohan Singh, these organizations and their supporters. Fi- of the International Journal of Sikh Affairs, Dr. run primarily by the Brahmins (who are only nally, I wish Dr. Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke, Awatar Singh Sekhon reviews a book entitled 3 percent of the total population of India of who is a gifted and prolific writer and speak- ‘‘Tabai Ros Jagio,’’ which translates into over a billion hungry mouths) and about 15 er all the best. May the the Almighty Lord shower. His blessings on him. English as ‘‘Details of Fundamentalist Hindus’ percent pro-Brahmins. This group has cap- Attacks on the Sikh Faith,’’ by Dr. Sukhpreet tured more than 80 percent of the total deci- f sion-making jobs of the Indian administra- Singh Udhoke. The book details how the fun- tion. Dr. Sukhpreet Singh Udhoke’s task at RECOGNIZING OREST damentalist Hindus who run India have been hand was not an easy one, especially when DEYCHAKIWSKY’S 25 YEARS OF attacking Sikhism and other faiths since the his, his forefathers, and the Sikhs’ holy and SERVICE ON THE COMMISSION very earliest days of the Indian republic. De- historic homeland is under the occupation of ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION spite the fact that the Brahmin caste is only 3 the Sikhs’ enemy, the Brahmins, ‘‘Butchers IN EUROPE percent of the population, they run Indian soci- of our world’’, according to the founder of ety, according to Dr. Udhoke. the Sikh faith, Guru Nanak Sahib. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Dr. Udhoke details those Sikhs who have The Indian administration and their inter- national news media’s term, the ‘‘largest de- OF NEW JERSEY supported the Hindu fundamentalists in their mocracy of the world’’, India, made Dr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES effort to enforce Hinduism on the entire popu- Udhoke’s task highly difficult in describing Wednesday, November 15, 2006 lation of India. He details those who connived the reality and tragedy of the Sikh nation, with India on the attack on the Golden Tem- Punjab, and beyond the understanding of an Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, ple, the seat of the Sikh religion. He recorded ordinary citizen of the Sikhs’ holy and his- today I am pleased to pay tribute to Orest the brutality of the Brahmins and the Hindu toric homeland. Deychakiwsky for his 25 years of faithful serv- fundamentalists. He writes about how their It is amply clear that the Sikh leaders, of ice to the Commission on Security and Co- umbrella organization, the Rashtriya Punjab so to speak, and most commonly operation in Europe, the Helsinki Commission. known as the Dastaardhari (turbaned) Hin- Orest began his work as a member of the pro- Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), was founded to dus in the Sikh identity, have failed to re- support the Fascists in Europe. He describes spond to the psyche and aspirations of the fessional staff on November 15, 1981, just six the RSS as a terrorist organization. India Sikhs of Punjab, the Sikh Diaspora and the years after the signing of the Helsinki Final claims to be our ally in the War on Terror, but Sikh nation. Rather, these Dastaardhari Act, a period marked by ruthless Soviet re- their preeminent ideology is a brand of Fas- Hindus in the Sikh Identity have fallen into pression and widespread violations of human cism that practices violence against minorities the trap of the Brahmins and pro-Brahmins. rights and fundamental freedoms. and their neighbors. The day in and the day out, the Sikhs’ Driven by a deep commitment to aid the vic- We should stop aid and trade with India and Darbar Sahib Complex (Golden Temple Com- tims of Communist oppression, Orest devoted we should be vocal and active in supporting plex), which includes the Supreme Seat of himself to documenting the human rights Sikh Polity, Akal Takht Sahib, Amritsar, self-determination for all the people there. and other religious and political places of cases, particularly those involving divided fam- That is how we can help bring freedom to all the Sikhs, Gurdwaras (Houses of God), are ilies, an especially poignant task given his own in the subcontinent. desecrated, to humiliate the Sikh nation. family’s history under Soviet domination and Mr. Speaker, I highly recommend Dr. The saddest moment of the Sikh history of repression. He was responsible for compiling Sekhon’s excellent review of Dr. Udhoke’s ex- post-15th August, 1947, is that a Dastaardhari and maintaining the lengthy lists of individuals

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His years of service making representations to the Romanian Em- diabetes tests and insulin monitors—improving to his nation and community are admirable. I bassy on behalf of all those seeking to exer- the quality of life for many affected by the dis- applaud his efforts and with him the best in his cise their right to leave their country. When ease. Advanced education, detection, and re- future endeavors. Moscow began to accept emigration lists from search are all essential considering that ap- f the Commission in the mid-80s, Orest’s dili- proximately one in three Americans born after gent efforts on behalf of refuseniks began to 2000 will suffer from diabetes. RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- pay off for families, including some with Amer- Continuing to fight the struggle against dia- SARY OF THE REDINGTON ican spouses, who were finally allowed to betes, the American Diabetes Association par- HOTEL, NOW THE GENETTI leave the Soviet Union after a decade or more ticipated in World Diabetes Day on November HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CEN- of waiting. 14, 2006. The objective was to provide Ameri- TER With a passion for Ukraine, his familial cans with information on signs that show an homeland, Orest helped document modern increased risk of having diabetes. Additionally, HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Soviet repression in that country including im- the worldwide campaign raised awareness in OF PENNSYLVANIA prisonment of human rights activists, suppres- communities around the globe that have dif- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion of Ukrainian culture and language as well ficulty assessing the impact of diabetes in their Wednesday, November 15, 2006 as harsh actions against the Ukrainian Catho- respective countries. lic Church. He was at the forefront of efforts It is my honor to recognize November as Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the restoration of Ukrainian inde- the National Diabetes Month and thank all to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the pendence and the consolidation of democracy those working to improve the quality of life for House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. in that country following the demise of the So- the millions of people affected by the disease. Gus Genetti, owner of the Genetti Hotel and viet empire. Despite setbacks, Orest was opti- We continually strive to increase diabetes Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre Pennsyl- mistic that the people of Ukraine would insist awareness and assist those with the disease vania, on the occasion of the 100th anniver- on a democratic future for their country. On a not only during the month of November but at sary of the opening of the Redington Hotel. cold November night in 2004, he witnessed every opportunity throughout the year. Mr. Genetti acquired the Redington Hotel in firsthand their determination as he stood in f 1963 and proceeded to renovate and expand Kiev’s Independence Square where tens of that facility into a landmark haven of hospi- thousands of Ukrainians gathered to protest PAYING TRIBUTE TO LARRY tality in Wilkes-Barre’s downtown. fraudulent elections. ‘‘DOC’’ MOSES Built by John Redington, the hotel was Fifteen years earlier he had stood in the opened October 11, 1906, at the corner of main square in Sofia, Bulgaria as peaceful HON. JON C. PORTER East Market Street and South Pennsylvania demonstrators stood up to tyranny, ushering in OF NEVADA Avenue. The lavish seven story hotel was de- the demise of Eastern Europe’s longest stand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES signed by the prominent architectural firm of McCormick and French. The facility contained ing dictatorship. In recent years, he has been Wednesday, November 15, 2006 active in confronting the repressive regime of many modern conveniences, such as a dining Aleksandr Lukashenka in Belarus, Europe’s Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to room, telephone exchange, public bath, barber last dictatorship. honor my good friend Larry ‘‘Doc’’ Moses for shop, butcher shop and bakery. Many notable Mr. Speaker, in this year when we observe his service to his country and his community. visitors stayed at the hotel including come- the thirtieth anniversary of the Helsinki Com- Larry was born and raised in Des Moines, dians Abbott and Costello. mission, as a long serving Commissioner and Iowa and is a product of the Des Moines In October 1922, John Redington retired Co-Chairman, I am pleased to recognize and School System. After studying at Tarkio Col- and leased the hotel to the Keystone State commend Orest Deychakiwsky for his faithful lege in Tarkio, Missouri and Drake University Hotel Association. In 1930, Mr. Redington with service and tireless defense of human rights in Des Moines, Larry decided to serve his his son, John A., Jr., resumed management of and dignity. country by enlisting in the United States Ma- the hotel until John Senior’s death on January f rine Corps. Following his tour of duty in the 24, 1941. Marine Corps, Larry obtained his Bachelor’s In February 1942, the hotel was purchased RECOGNIZING NATIONAL and Master’s degrees in History and Edu- from the Redington estate through a sheriff’s DIABETES MONTH cation from Utah State University in Logan, sale by Conrad F. Goeringer. Goeringer sold Utah. the hotel to Morgus Enterprises on May 20, HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Following the completion of his Master’s 1960. OF ILLINOIS program, Larry obtained a teaching position in With the decline and eventual termination of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Idaho Falls, Idaho. After one year, Larry the Lehigh Valley Rail Service, changing hotel moved to Las Vegas where he pursued and standards and the opening of motels on the Wednesday, November 15, 2006 earned his Doctorate in Education from UNLV outskirts of Wilkes-Barre, the Redington fell on Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in 1983, and entered educational administra- hard times. recognize November as National Diabetes tion. His first educational administration post The hotel changed hands once again at Month. Since 1975, November has served as was as a principal in Yerington, Nevada, fol- sheriff’s sale, eventually being purchased by a time of increased public awareness and un- lowed by a vice-principalship in Moapa Valley, Mr. Genetti in July 1963. The hotel was sub- derstanding of diabetes, as well as a time to other assistant principal positions in Las sequently upgraded, modernized and re- celebrate the institutions and people that labor Vegas, and culminating in the principal’s posi- opened in September, 1963, as the Genetti year round to improve diabetes care. This No- tion at Moapa Valley High School, where he Hotel. vember, the American Diabetes Association opened the new school in 1993. The hotel was again renovated after the has placed a specific focus on increasing care Larry retired in 1997 and immediately be- Agnes flood of 1972 and has been continually for those affected by the disease. As one of came involved in the historical restoration improved and enlarged since then. The hotel’s the 21 million Americans with diabetes, I truly business. His perseverance and determination frontage now extends along the entire second understand the fundamental importance of dia- led to the restoration of the Old Logandale block of East Market Street. betes awareness, education, detection, and School, the old Overton Gymnasium, and the Despite the Agnes flood of 1972 and a fire research. old Overton Hospital—all of which are now on New Year’s Day in 1999, the Genetti Hotel Diabetes is a disease in which the body fails being (re)used as valuable community re- has maintained its position as a premier lodg- to produce or properly use insulin, a nec- sources. Larry has also been an active mem- ing, dining and meeting destination in Wilkes- essary hormone needed to process the sugar ber of Rotary Club and serves on the Overton Barre.

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His calm and rational thinking lating Mr. Genetti on this milestone occasion. A TRIBUTE TO TRUDY HAYES- is to be applauded. This award is the second Throughout adversity and success, Mr. Genetti SARGEANT highest honor an individual can receive in the has proven himself to be one of Wilkes- Denton Police Department. Barre’s outstanding businessmen and commu- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Mr. Speaker, I commend Detective Fletcher nity leaders. His commitment and dedication for his display of active heroism during the car OF NEW YORK to Wilkes-Barre’s economic development is accident. His service to our community both IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES exceptional. And, for that, he deserves the on and off duty is inspiring. Detective Danny gratitude of the entire region. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Fletcher is an asset to the Denton City Police f Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Department and the Denton community, and I am honored to represent him in Washington, TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT HUNTER recognition of Trudy Hayes-Sargeant, a dedi- cated citizen of New York. It behooves us to DC. pay tribute to this outstanding woman and I f HON. HENRY CUELLAR hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing A TRIBUTE TO WADE H. STEVENS, OF TEXAS her impressive service. JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A native of the island of Trinidad & Tobago, Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Trudy Hayes-Sargeant is proud to call New Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to York her home. She serves as a Clinical HON. ROBERT A. BRADY honor Dr. Robert Hunter, who has served for Technician Assistant with Forest Research In- OF PENNSYLVANIA 20 years in the Texas State House of Rep- stitute and is the CEO/Owner of her own con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives, and his dedication to the city of struction firm—Trucomm Construction. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Abilene, Abilene Christian University, and the Quoting Maya Angelou, ‘‘If you find it in your Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Independent Colleges and Universities of heart to care for somebody else, you will have rise to honor one of Philadelphia’s most impor- Texas. succeeded,’’ Mrs. Hayes-Sargeant dedicates tant leaders, my friend, Wade Stevens. Mr. Robert Hunter was born in 1928 in Dodge her time to several organizations such as the Stevens is the Business Manager of the La- City in Kansas, as the tenth child of twelve Canarsie Lions, The American Breast Cancer borer’s International Union’s District Council of children. He enrolled at Abilene Christian Col- Society, Pleasantville Senior Sec. Old Boyz, the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vi- lege after graduating from San Mateo High East New York Diagnostic & Treatment Center cinity. In this capacity he has been a tireless School in California in 1948. Shortly after and the East New York Scholarship Fund. contributor to the betterment of Philadelphia’s graduation from college, he married his wife, Mrs. Hayes-Sargeant received her Bachelor workers. Shirley Long of Austin, in Thailand, and of Arts degree from the University of Wash- Mr. Stevens, who has served most of his life served in the United States Navy as Security ington, D.C. in Computer Information and Sys- as a union activist, is celebrating his 10th year Aide to two admirals in the South Pacific and tem Science and holds several Microsoft cer- as a Business Manager. He joined Laborer’s in Washington, D.C., from 1952 to 1955. Hun- tifications. She is the loving mother of one Local 135 in Norristown, PA in 1971, and ter then accepted the invitation of Abilene son, Jarrell. served in varying capacities as a Delegate, Christian College President Don H. Morris to Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent Sergeant of Arms, and Judge of Elections. He become director of special events. There, at on this body to recognize the work of Trudy still maintains his membership having trans- his alma mater, he quickly moved up the aca- Hayes-Sargeant. Her deep commitment to ferred to Laborers’ Local 332 in Philadelphia. demic ladder to become the executive vice community makes her most worthy of our rec- Mr. Stevens became a part of the Laborers’ president of the Independent Colleges and ognition today. Universities of Texas. During his work with the District Council as a Field Representative in f Independent Colleges and Universities of 1989, and as a part of his duties was a Build- Texas, he coordinated the passage of the IN RECOGNITION OF DENTON ing Trades Committee Representative. In Texas Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) pro- POLICE DETECTIVE DANNY 1996, Mr. Stevens was elected to his current gram, which helped Texas students attend pri- FLETCHER passion as the Business Manager of the La- vate colleges and universities in the State of borers’ District Council. He worked in conjunc- Texas. tion with local business managers, delegates, In 1970, Hunter served on the city council in HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS and management to create unprecedented the city of Abilene, and thus began his pas- OF TEXAS services and benefits for Council members. In, sion for civic service in which he ran for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2001 Mr. Stevens was appointed to the Tax Review Board of Philadelphia by Mayor John Texas State House of Representatives in Wednesday, November 15, 2006 1986, won the seat to this day which he has Street. remained a wonderful voice for his constitu- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Stevens is also active in his community ents and for the State of Texas. In the Texas commend Denton Police Detective Danny having sat on the Board of the All-Star Labor House of Representatives, Hunter chaired the Fletcher for his valiant efforts in saving a fam- Classic Committee, raising thousands of dol- House Committee on International and Cul- ily trapped in their burning car. He was re- lars for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. He is tural Relations, and is currently vice-chairman cently awarded the Meritorious Conduct Bar a lifetime member of the NAACP and a spon- of the Regulated Industries Committee and for his heroism by the Denton City Police De- sor of the Norristown Bandits Midget Football serves on the Government Reform Committee. partment in the 26th District of Texas. Team. Mr. Stevens is proudly married to Cora He also serves on committees for several na- Detective Fletcher witnessed the family get Stevens and has been blessed with three tional legislative organizations. into the auto accident as he was driving home sons and three grandchildren. I ask that you In 2006, Hunter will have completed his from work on June 13, 2006. He responded and my other distinguished colleagues rise to tenth term as State Representative, with more without hesitation and called for the help of congratulate Mr. Wade H. Stevens, Jr. for his than $1 billion appropriated for the Texas Tui- emergency services. He then heroically ap- 10th year as the Business Manager of the La- tion Equalization Grant (TEG) program, and proached the flaming vehicle and pulled out borers’ International Union North America La- more than 50 years of service with the Abilene three young children, aged 4, 2, and 2 borers’ District Council of the Metropolitan Christian University. months, trapped in the backseat of the car. He Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 15, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 22099 TRIBUTE TO 93RD STREET COMMU- HONORING NATIONAL FAMILY IN RECOGNITION OF AMBASSADOR NITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST WEEK, NOVEMBER 19–25, 2006 JOHN R. MILLER CHURCH HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY HON. DANNY K. DAVIS OF NEW YORK HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA Wednesday, November 15, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Wednesday, November 15, 2006 honor the work of one of the leaders of the Wednesday, November 15, 2006 modern-day abolitionist movement, Ambas- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise sador John R. Miller, who has announced he Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I today to Honor National Family Week. Na- will step down as Director of the U.S. Depart- rise to pay tribute to the 93rd Street Commu- tional Family Week takes place November ment of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat nity Missionary Baptist Church on the occa- 19th through November 25th. This event is Trafficking in Persons. sion of its 45th church anniversary celebration, sponsored by the Alliance for Children and He will be greatly missed. from Monday, October 16 until Sunday, Octo- Families. The Alliance for Children and Fami- As Ambassador Miller has often reminded ber 22, 2006. Pastor Carl Johnson led his lies represents an impressive group of advo- us, trafficking in persons is modern-day slav- congregation in celebrating the milestone in cates who have a tremendous effect on our ery. With that conviction, he has led his office, the history of this beloved church, which has children and families. National Family Week and the whole of U.S. Government, on a mis- become a citadel of faith in Miami’s Miami- reflects a commitment to ensuring healthy, sion to settle for nothing short of the abolition Dade County community. stable communities—communities where fami- of this terrible international crime. Pastor Larry Lovett II of the Antioch Baptist lies that have the resources, affordable hous- Under Ambassador Miller’s leadership, the Church of Brownsville and Pastor Jeffrey ing and the social networks they need to thrive U.S. Government has grown in its commit- Mack of the Second Canaan Baptist Church and where children have the quality education, ment—both at home and abroad—against joined Pastor Johnson on the climax services child care, and the health care they need to modern-day slavery. His work has helped on October 22 with the theme: ‘‘Coming Out of grow into our leaders of tomorrow. spotlight the issue of slavery around the world, the Comfort Zone.’’ Indeed, it is fitting and through the annual Secretary of State’s Traf- The Alliance for Children and Families rep- ficking in Persons Report, diplomatic engage- proper to give praise to Almighty God for resents several vital organizations in Chicago. blessing this church with its longevity of serv- ment, speeches and multiple prosecution, pro- There are fifteen Alliance members who work tection, and prevention programs around the ice to its members and to all those who seek in the heart of Chicago. Included in this group comfort and solace in its sanctuary. world. of advocates are: Casa Central; Centers for Earlier this year, New York Times columnist In 1961, a group of dedicated Christians New Horizons, Inc.; Chicago Children’s Advo- Nicholas D. Kristof praised the U.S. commit- committed themselves to laying down the cacy Center; Child Care Association of Illinois; ment to abolishing modern-day slavery, noting: foundation of this church. Reverend Alonzo Children’s Home and Aid Society of Illinois; [T]he heaviest lifting has been done by the Anderson sought a place of worship that was ChildServ; Generations of Success; Jane Ad- State Department’s tiny office on traf- located on Northwest 22nd Avenue and 76th dams Hull House; Jewish Child and Family ficking—for my money, one of the most ef- Street. In 1968, he sought a larger place of Services; Kids Hope United; Lawrence Hall fective units in the U.S. government. The of- worship, which was subsequently named the Youth Services; Methodist Youth Services, fice, led by a former Republican congress- 93rd Street Community Missionary Baptist man, John Miller . . . puts out an annual re- Inc.; Metropolitan Family Services; and Salva- port that shames and bullies foreign govern- Church—a name that has continued on to this tion Army Family Services. I am grateful for ments into taking action against forced day. In March 1971, the church was duly in- each of them and all the wonderful work that labor of all kinds. corporated. The congregation suffered a great they do. Specifically I would like to recognize The 2006 Trafficking in Persons Report is loss with the passing of Reverand Anderson the Jane Addams Hull House, which recently the most comprehensive worldwide report on on November 22, 1992. received a $3 million grant from the Depart- the efforts of governments to combat severe In January 1993, Minister Carl Johnson was ment of Education for its Early Reading First forms of trafficking in persons. Along with pre- appointed pastor of the church. This visionary program. This grant illustrates the outstanding vious editions, its findings have raised global pastor became God’s shepherd par excel- work that the 300 member organizations of the awareness and compelled countries to take ef- lence, as he guided and well-served the con- Alliance for Children and Families do for our fective actions to counter human trafficking. gregation, which grew from 200 congregants citizens. I recognize and understand the im- Under Ambassador Miller’s direction, the Re- to its current 3,000 members. He has led his portance of groups like the Jane Addams Hull port has steadily increased its country assess- church with a good mixture of old-time religion House that provide important services to com- ment total each year—from 124 governments and civic responsibility that continues to munities. I also want to recognize the efforts reviewed in 2003 to 158 countries assessed in strengthen church members and our entire of the numerous other organizations in the the 2006 TIP Report. community. Seventh District of Illinois that are not mem- During that time, Ambassador Miller also In the year 2000, God led Reverend John- bers of the Alliance but who are committed to oversaw crucial refinements to the Report, ele- son into the challenge of the Millennium Re- the betterment of child welfare and well-being. vating the annual compendium to a level of vival, to help bring churches together. Through These organizations work hard to teach our sophistication rarely enjoyed by a publication his creative efforts and hard work, the faith-ac- children, advocate on behalf of families every- of its kind: the Trafficking in Persons Report has become the gold standard on which gov- tion service that now defines the 93rd Street where, and provide necessary services to help ernments and the media are able to weigh Community Baptist Church has truly per- strengthen communities. progress on the global effort to fight human severed in showing its congregation the truth As George Bernard Shaw once said, ‘‘Per- trafficking. that emanates from the study of Holy Scrip- haps the greatest social service that can be Annual release of the report has also gen- ture. rendered by anybody to this country and to erated increasing media coverage, helping As a servant of God and as a deeply spir- mankind is to bring up a family.’’ The Alliance raise global consciousness of the existence itual leader immersed in scriptural commit- for Children and Family and their three hun- and widespread problem of modern-day slav- ment, Pastor Carl Johnson has earned our dred members help families and communities ery. Release of the 2006 Report, for example, deepest respect and commendation. This is successfully achieve the greatest social serv- produced widespread coverage by national the legacy with which he now guides the ice by providing the tools necessary to ensure and international print, broadcast, and Internet church, and we now congratulate his pastoral healthy and stable communities. It is my great media, reaching, for the second year in a row, ministry and extend our heartfelt congratula- honor to recognize National Family Week, the more than 400 million people across the tion on the 45th church anniversary celebra- Alliance for Children and Families, and all that globe. Media coverage was particularly in- tion of the 93rd Street Community Missionary they do to ensure the success of our nation’s tense in many of the Tier 3 and Tier 2 Watch Baptist Church. children and families. List countries, such as Saudi Arabia and India.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 22100 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 15, 2006 Today, the TIP Report is the essential ref- In part because of Ambassador Miller’s ef- and holding another 52,000 as political pris- erence for global benchmarks that challenge forts, since 2003 over 30 American pedophiles oners; killing Muslims by the tens of thou- all governments to join the 21st century aboli- have been extradited back to the U.S. and sands in Kashmir, where more than 90,000 tionist movement. The annual Trafficking in sent to jail. have been killed, Gujarat, where between Persons Report serves as the primary diplo- With Ambassador Miller’s prodding, the 2,000 and 5,000 died in a massacre pre- matic tool through which the U.S. Government United States last December became an offi- planned by the government, and elsewhere; encourages partnership and increased deter- cial party to the U.N. Protocol to Prevent, Sup- killing Christians throughout the country, in- mination in the fight against forced labor, sex- press and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Es- cluding over 300,000 just in Nagaland; and ual exploitation, and modern-day slavery. pecially Women and Children, also known as mass killing many other minorities. Yet India ‘‘In our judgment,’’ declared Dr. Mohamed the Palermo Protocol. The Trafficking in Per- proclaims itself the victim of terrorism and pro- Mattar, Executive Director of the Protection sons (TIP) Protocol, which supplements the claims itself a democracy. Well, Mr. Speaker, Project, ‘‘this report constitutes the primary ref- U.N. Convention Against Transnational Orga- it certainly doesn’t act that way. erence and main source of information on ef- nized Crime, is an important multilateral com- The repression and terrorism must be forts made by foreign governments to combat ponent of the worldwide effort to combat mod- stopped. We should end all aid and trade with trafficking in persons.’’ ern-day slavery. It seeks to prevent trafficking, India until such time as the repression ends Armed with the report, Ambassador Miller protect victims, and promote anti-trafficking co- and people enjoy the most basic human has engaged with governments from Japan to operation among nations. rights, and we should throw our full support Jamaica, from Belize to Bangladesh, to bring As chairman of the interagency Senior Pol- behind self-determination in Punjab, Khalistan, about improved law enforcement, victim pro- icy Operating Group, Ambassador Miller has in Kashmir, in Nagalim, and wherever people are trying to be free. In addition, we should tection, and prevention of this odious crime. improved coordination among U.S. agencies, designate India a terrorist state and impose Worldwide, Ambassador Miller’s diplomatic helping to make the panel a decision-making leadership helped spur new or improved anti- the sanctions that that designation brings. body whose participants have furthered the Mr. Speaker, I would like to insert the Coun- human trafficking legislation in 41 countries in U.S. effort against trafficking in person both at cil of Khalistan’s open letter into the RECORD. 2005, along with the establishment of dozens home and abroad. For example, the Depart- It is a frightening record of Indian terrorism. of new survivor shelters. That effort paid huge ment of Justice (DOJ), in 2005 charged 116 dividends: anti-trafficking convictions world- COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN, individuals with human trafficking, almost dou- Washington, DC, October 10, 2006. wide increased from several hundred, before bling the number charged in FY 2004. Ap- OPEN LETTER TO INDIAN PRIME MINISTER Ambassador Miller arrived at the State Depart- proximately 80 percent of those defendants MANMOHAN SINGH: INDIA ISATERRORIST ment, to over 4,700 in 2005. Last year’s fig- were charged under the federal Trafficking STATE, NOT A VICTIM ure—an increase from about 3,000 the year Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000. Forty- DEAR PRIME MINISTER SINGH: On October 4, before—was especially dramatic among coun- five traffickers were convicted, of which 35 you said that India is it victim of tries in Africa (from 29 TIP convictions in 2004 were implicated in sexual exploitation. As of crossborder terrorism. India is a terrorist to 58 in 2005) and East Asia and Pacific na- May 22, 2006, the Department of Health and state itself and should be subject to the pen- tions (from 348 TIP convictions in 2004 to Human Services (HHS) had certified 1,000 alties that are imposed on terrorist states. 2,347 in 2005). On January 2, 2002, the Washington Times victims of human trafficking since the TVPA reported that India is supporting cross-bor- Specifically, Ambassador Miller’s diplomatic was signed into law in October 2000. In FY der terrorism in Sindh, a province of Paki- efforts helped persuade Japan to vastly re- 2005, HHS certified 230 foreign victims of stan, the very same kind of thing that Prime duce the number of TIP-exploitable ‘‘entertain- human trafficking from a remarkably diverse Minister Singh was claiming is victimizing ment visas’’ Japan issued for young women array of countries. India. In addition, India’s leading newsmaga- from the Philippines—to fewer than 5,000, On a personal note, during his tenure as Di- zine, India Today, reported that the Indan from a high of 80,000 a year. In addition, Am- rector of the State Department’s Office to government created the Liberation Tigers of bassador Miller has carefully honed the re- Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified by the U.S. Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, government as a terrorist organization, and port’s system of tier rankings to cultivate glob- Ambassador John R. Miller has been a friend its leaders were put up by the Indian govern- al anti-TIP efforts. This year, for example, Ma- and colleague to those of us in Congress who ment in the finest hotel in Delhi, How can lawi rose from Tier 2 to Tier 1 on the TIP Re- have taken a leadership role against modern- you blame Pakistan when India started port, while Ecuador rose from Tier 3 to Tier 2. day slavery. We wish him well in his future cross-border terrorism with its own actions? Over the last 2 years, Ambassador Miller work as a Professor of International Studies at The Indian government has committed ter- helped enhance the U.S. government’s anti- George Washington University. rorism against its own minorities. It has trafficking efforts to include a greater focus murdered over 250,000 Sikh infants, children, f youth, men, women, and elderly since 1984, against child sex tourism (CST), a crime in COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN HAS as well as more than 300,000 Christians in which people travel from their own country to Nagaland, over 90,000 Mulims in Kashmir, developing countries, such as Laos or Cam- SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION tens of thousands of Christians and Muslims bodia, looking for anonymity and the avail- throughout the country, and tens of thou- ability of children in prostitution. Ambassador HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS sands of Assamese, Bodos, Dalits, Manipuris, Tamils, and other minorities. A report by Miller’s leadership against CST has netted OF NEW YORK the Movement Against State Repression success, as Time magazine recently ob- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served: (MASR) states that 52,268 Sikhs are being Wednesday, November 15, 2006 held as political prisoners in India without Those working to protect children in Cam- charge or trial, mostly under a repressive bodia agree that the police force has recently Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, recently, Indian law known as the ‘‘Terrorist and Disruptive shown a far stronger commitment to tar- Prime Minister Manmohan Singh publicly stat- Activities Act’’ (TADA), which expired in geting pedophiles. But it’s not just law and ed that India is the victim of cross-border ter- 1995. Many have been in illegal custody since order that is doing the trick. A new political ror. The Council of Khalistan under the leader- 1984! There has been no list published of will to root them out is the result of diplo- those who were acquitted under TADA and matic incentives and pressures, both the car- ship of Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh wrote to Prime Minister Singh and reminded him that those who are still rotting in Indian jails, rots of international donors and the stick of Tens of thousands of other minorities are the U.S. State Department, say child protec- India has been sponsoring cross-border ter- also being held as political prisoners, accord- tion workers. . . . But the stick came in 2005 rorism in Sindh, a province of Pakistan, as the ing to Amnesty International. Tell the fami- when the U.S. State Department, fed up with Washington Times reported on January 2, lies of these innocent Sikhs and others that the impunity enjoyed by traffickers here, 2002 and that it created the Liberation Tigers there is no terrorism in India. relegated Cambodia to it lowest tier three of Tamil Eclam, which our government has lndian police arrested human-rights activ- rating on its global trafficking report. Cam- identified as a terrorist organization, according ist Jaswant Singh Khalra after he exposed bodia was lumped in with Burma, Cuba and to Indian Today, which is the leading news their policy of mass cremation of Sikhs, in North Korea, and Washington threatened which over 50,000 Sikhs have been arrested, sanctions against Phnom Penh for its inabil- magazine in India. tortured, and murdered, then their bodies ity to comply with ‘‘minimum standards’’ to It has also sponsored domestic terrorism were declared unidentified and secretly cre- combat human trafficking and convict offi- against the minorities within its borders, in- mated. Khalra was murdered in police cus- cials involved. cluding murdering a quarter of a million Sikhs tody. His body was not given to his family.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD November 15, 2006 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 22101 No one has been brought to justice for the Kare Ga Khalsa.’’ Now is the time to act on HONORING THE MILLS-PENINSULA kidnapping and murder of Jaswant Singh it. Do we mean what we say every morning MEDICAL CENTER GROUND Khalra. The only witness to the Khalra kid- and evening? BREAKING napping, Rajiv Singh Randhawa, has been re- The flame of freedom continues to burn peatedly harassed by the police, including blightly in the heart of the Sikh Nation. No having been arrested for trying to hand a force can suppress it. Recently, Dal Khalsa note to then British Home Secretary Jack and the Shiromani Khalsa Dal announced HON. TOM LANTOS Straw. Last year, 35 Sikhs were charged and that they are uniting for sovereignty for OF CALIFORNIA arrested in Punjab for making speeches in Khalistan. This was met with chants of support of Khalistan and raising the ‘‘Khalistan Zindabad.’’ The Punjab Legisla- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Khalistani flag. How can making speeches tive Assembly proclaimed the sovereignty of and raising a flag be considered crimes in a Punjab when it cancelled the water agree- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 democratic society? ments. Only by liberating Khalistan can we The police never released the body of put an end to the repression and terrorism Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on November 1, former Jathedar of the Akal Talkht Gurdev against the Sikh Nation by the Indian re- 2006 is a day that will long be remembered in gime. Now is the time to rededicate our- Singh Kaunke after SSP Swaran Singh Burlingame, California, as the ground breaking Ghotna murdered him, He has never been selves to the liberation of Khalistan. Last year, Sikh farmers were expelled from for the construction of the Mills-Peninsula tried for the Jathedar Kaunke murder. In Uttaranchal Pradesh and their land was Medical Center. This medical facility, located 1994, the U.S. State Department reported seized. They were beaten up by the police. that the Indian government had paid over in my Congressional District, is a continued Their homes were bulldozed by paratroopers. 41,000 cash bounties for killing Sikhs. The example of why the Bay Area continues to be Their homes in many cases were built using MASR report quotes the Punjab Civil Mag- their life savings and by their own hands. We at the forefront of nation’s healthcare system. istracy as writing ‘‘if we add up the figures condemn this act of state terrorism by the of the last few years the number of innocent The New Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, government of Uttaranchal Pradesh. As you scheduled to open its doors to the public in persons killed would run into lakhs [hun- know, Sikhs are prohibited from buying land dreds of thousands.]’’ The Indian Supreme in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. Now 2010, will be an extraordinary facility inte- Court called the Indian government’s mur- Uttaranchal Pradesh joins that list. Yet grating the latest environmentally friendly tech- ders of Sikhs ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ there are no restrictions on land ownership nology design into a state-of-the-art $528 mil- Missionary Graham Staines was murdered in Punjab by non-Sikhs. People from any- lion 450,000-square-foot building. This newly along with his two sons, ages 8 and 10, by a where can buy land in Punjab, including peo- constructed modern marvel will boast an mob of militant, fundamentalist Hindu na- ple from Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. tionalists who set fire to the jeep, sur- India is trying to subvert Khalistan’s inde- emergency room 40 percent larger then that of rounded it, and chanted ‘‘Victory to pendence by overrunning Punjab with non- the existing Mills-Peninsula Hospital, and will Hannuman,’’ a Hindu god. Missionary Joseph Sikhs while keeping Sikhs from escaping the also provide 243 patient beds in all-private Cooper was beaten so badly that he had to brutal repression in Punjab. It is incumbent rooms. This new hospital will also have space spend a week in an Indian hospital. Then the on the Sikh diaspora to free Khalistan. We designated for accommodations for family Indian government threw him out of the must redouble our efforts. That is the only members of patients, allowing for those who country. None of the people involved has way to keep these atrocities from continuing been tried, The persons who have murdered and to protect the Sikh Nation and the Sikh have traveled great distances the ability to re- priests, raped nuns, and burned Christian religion. main close to sick loved ones. The blueprints churches have not been charged or tried. Po- The Akali Dal conspired with the Indian also include an attached office building that lice broke up a Christian religious festival government in 1984 to invade the Golden will offer space for physician offices, a new Temple to murder Sant Bhindranwale and with gunfire. Recently, militant Hindus from parking garage and gardens for people to get the Bharatiya Janata Yuva (a youth move- 20,000 other Sikhs during June 1984 in Pun- ment affiliated with the BJP and the Fascist jab. Among those who conspired with the away from the hustle and bustle of the hos- RSS) attacked the Convent of Loreto and the government, according to Chakravyuh: Web pital. school there. A spokesman for the BJP, Mr. of Indian Secularism, were Dr. Chohan, Mr. Speaker, the Mills-Peninsula Hospital Ganga Singh Dhillon, and Didar Singh Bains H. Dikshit, demanded an investigation of the has been in existence for nearly 100 years school! It appears the Indian regime is even willing The murderers of 2,000 to 5,000 Muslims in to arrest its own agents to suppress the and is consistently held up as a beacon of ex- Gujarat have never been brought to trial. An movement for Khalistan! Now Badal and cellence for hospitals in the Bay Area. The Indian newspaper reported that the police Chief Minister Amarinder Singh have been hospital has been a recipient of numerous were ordered not to get involved in that mas- accusing each other of being tied in with awards and recognitions including, being ‘‘terrorists.’’ These leaders view support for sacre, a frightening parallel to the Delhi named the Best Hospital in San Mateo County massacre of Sikhs in 1984. The most impor- Khalistan as terrorism, as the Indian govern- ment does. They have shown where their loy- 14 years running by the readers of the San tant mosque in India, the Babri Mosque, was alties lie. How will these so-called Sikh lead- destroyed by militant Hindu fundamentalists Mateo County Times as well as being named ers account for themselves? Remember the who have never been held responsible for the best place to work in the Bay Area for two words of former Jathedar of the Akal Takht their actions. consecutive years by the Business Journal Professor Darshan Singh: ‘‘If a Sikh is not a It is good that you have admitted the guilt Khalistani, he is not a Sikh.’’ Publications. Professional recognitions include of the Indian government for the Delhi mas- Sikhs will never get any justice from being designated as one of the top eight hos- sacres, in which over 20,000 Sikhs were Delhi. Ever since independence, India has pitals in the State of California for cardio- killed, by apologizing for the massacres, but mistreated the Sikh Nation, starting with vascular surgery by the California Office of what good does it do the Sikh Nation? Where Patel’s memo calling Sikhs ‘‘a criminal Statewide Health Planning and Development. are the apologies for the Golden Temple at- tribe.’’ What a shame for Home Minister tack, the destruction of the Akal Takht, and Patel and the Indian government to issue Mr. Speaker, the ground-breaking and the desecration of Darbar Sahib, and the this memorandum when the Sikh Nation planned opening of this hospital has come to other atrocities? Where is the compensation gave over 80 percent of the sacrifices to free fruition due to the tireless efforts of the mem- for the victims’ families? That operation was India. There is no place for Sikhs in sup- bers and board of the Peninsula Health Care yet another act of Indian domestic ter- posedly secular, supposedly democratic rorism. India. Our moment of freedom is closer than District, Mills-Peninsula Health Services, and The Guru granted sovereignty to the Sikh ever. Sikhs will continue to work to make Sutter Health, as well as the extraordinary Nation, saying ‘‘In Grieb Sikhin Ko Deon certain that we shake ourselves loose from support of community leaders and residents. Patshahi.’’ We must remind ourselves of our the yoke of Indian oppression and liberate Without their spectacular efforts, this state-of- heritage by raising slogans of ‘‘Khalistan our homeland, Khalistan, so that all Sikhs the-art facility would be nothing more then a Zindabad’’ and beginning a Shantmai may live lives of prosperity, freedom, and dream. I urge all my colleagues to join me in Morcha to liberate our homeland, Khalistan. dignity. Whoever is honest and dedicated in leading Sincerely, congratulating the Mills-Peninsula Hospital that Shantmai Morcha deserves our support. GURMIT SINGH AULAKH, community on the successful ground breaking Every rooming and evening we recite, ‘‘Raj President. of their new hospital.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 22102 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 15, 2006 RECOGNIZING JOHN FINERTY’S 25 Bridgeview Fire Department, in recognition of passion and pride for both his community and YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE his retirement, after 30 years of dedicated country. Having twice run for the President of COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND service. Chief Lipinski has been an invaluable the United States, he was a strong advocate COOPERATION IN EUROPE asset to the fire and emergency management of economic and tax reforms to better the lives community in the United States and we are of our Nation’s poor. Paul also ran for U.S. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH forever grateful for his passion, wisdom, and Congress in Nevada in 1986 and in Illinois in OF NEW JERSEY guidance. 1954. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Terrence Lipinski began his career with the Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Bridgeview Fire Department as a firefighter, my good friend Paul C. Fisher. He dedicated rising to the ranks of lieutenant and shift com- his life to the pursuit of ideas that would help Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, mander before becoming chief. He has served improve conditions for mankind. I applaud all today I am pleased o pay tribute to John as chief for over a decade, while simulta- his efforts; he was truly a distinguished hu- Finerty for his 25 years of faithful service to neously taking on other state and national manitarian and will be profoundly missed. the Commission on Security and Cooperation leadership roles. f in Europe, the Helsinki Commission. John During his career, Chief Lipinski has been began his work as a member of the profes- president of the Bridgeview ETSB Board, TRIBUTE TO MRS. ETHEL MINOR sional staff on November 8, 1981, just 6 years president and vice president of the MABAS Di- after the signing of the Helsinki Final Act, a vision 21 Chief’s Board, a trustee for the HON. HENRY CUELLAR period marked by ruthless Soviet repression Bridgeview Fireman’s Pension Fund, and a OF TEXAS and widespread violations of human rights and member of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association fundamental freedoms. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Driven by a passion for upholding the dig- Executive Board. During times of devastation Wednesday, November 15, 2006 nity of the downtrodden, John devoted himself and disaster, as in the aftermaths of the tor- nado in Utica, IL and Hurricane Katrina, Chief Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to documenting the cases of political prisoners honor Mrs. Ethel Minor, the outgoing President and prisoners of conscience cast into the So- Lipinski has responded as a member of the of the National Association for the Advance- viet gulag or banished because of their beliefs. first command incident team. He has also as- ment of Colored People (NAACP), for her 14 His career at the Commission began in the sisted in establishing a mutual aid system in years of service to the San Antonio Chapter of aftermath of the Soviet invasion of Afghani- Texas and, recently, the State of Illinois ap- the NAACP. stan, a situation he followed closely. He also pointed him as a lead coordinator for a state- Ms. Minor was born on November 26, 1922 focused on the plight of Soviet Jewry, abuse wide exercise. Currently, Chief Lipinski is vice of psychiatry and use of slave labor in the president of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System in the City of San Antonio in the State of USSR, the persecution of human rights de- and serves on the Region 7 EMS Advisory Texas. She attended Prairie View A&M Uni- fenders, and repression of religious believers. Board, the Christ Advocate EMS Advisory versity and majored in Business Administration His determined efforts were undertaken for Board, and the Moraine Valley Community at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. well-known dissidents and the unknown alike College Fire Education Advisory Board. She then began her 35 years of service to without distinction. The resolution of hundreds It is my honor today to recognize Chief Ter- Kelly Air Force Base as an Equal Employment of Soviet human rights cases were brought rence P. Lipinski. After 30 years, the Opportunity Specialist in the Black Employ- about in no small measure as a result of Bridgeview Fire Department is privileged to ment Program, fighting for equal treatment of John’s diligence. have had his dedication, determination, and employees at the Kelly Air Force Base until The end of the Cold War brought new chal- impeccable service. Chief Lipinski’s contribu- her retirement in 1980. lenges and opportunities and once again tions, insights, and hard-work have truly made Ms. Minor was involved in the civil rights John’s talents proved invaluable to me and my our great nation a better place to live. I wish marches and protests throughout Bexar Coun- fellow Commissioners as freedom began to him the very best in retirement and congratu- ty during the turbulent 1960s, was elected to take root in the former Soviet Union and the late him on his accomplishments. the San Antonio Branch of the NAACP in subjugation of the Baltic States came to an f 1987, and served for 10 consecutive years end. Throughout the turbulent transition, John from 1987 to 1996, and 4 years from 2003– remained focused on promoting peaceful PAYING TRIBUTE TO PAUL C. 2006. Under her remarkable leadership, the democratic change while continuing his vigi- FISHER San Antonio Branch of the NAACP succeeded lant defense of human rights. He was part of with the voter registration drives. She also pro- the first teams to monitor elections in the HON. JON C. PORTER moted the education of the African-American former USSR. While the conflict in Chechnya OF NEVADA youth, advocated for the local African-Amer- has faded from the focus of many, John has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican community, and organized the San Anto- not been willing to forget its victims. Similarly, nio Annual Martin Luther King Day March he has helped draw attention to those who Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Celebration, which has become the largest an- have fallen victim to terrorists in places like Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nual civil rights celebration in the entire Nation Beslan. honor the life of my good friend Paul C. Fish- with over 100,000 attendees. Mr. Speaker, in this year when we observe er, who passed away on Friday, October 20, In addition to her work as the first female the 13th anniversary of the Helsinki Commis- 2006. President of the San Antonio Branch of the sion, as a long-serving Commissioner and Co- Paul was a genius and a dreamer, an advo- NAACP, Ms. Minor is extensively involved in Chairman, I am pleased to recognize and cate of the scientific technique in social many community service and educational or- commend John Finerty for his faithful service sciences and a philosopher. Paul is most well ganizations including the Centennial, Scholar- and tireless defense of human rights and dig- known for his invention of the ‘‘space pen’’, ship, and Diversity Committees at St. Philip’s nity. which was first used by NASA on Apollo 7 in College, the National Coalition of 100 Black f 1968. Paul was the recipient of the Governor’s Women, and the National Council of Negro HONORING CHIEF TERRENCE P. Distinguished Nevada Business Award in Women. She was the first black PTA Presi- LIPINSKI OF THE BRIDGEVIEW 1989. As a result of his marketing and manu- dent at Brackenridge High School, a Member FIRE DEPARTMENT ON HIS RE- facturing efforts, Paul was presented with the of the District Educational Improvement Coun- TIREMENT Governor’s Industrial Appreciation Award as cil (DEIC) in the East Central School District, Exporter of the Year in 1996 by Nevada’s and the Program and Nominating Chair of the Governor Bob Miller. International Training and Communication ITC. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI Paul was also a public servant. He was an She has received numerous honors and OF ILLINOIS outstanding example of a civic and community awards such as: the Yellow Rose of Texas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES minded person that I had the privilege of which was given to her by then-Governor Wednesday, November 15, 2006 knowing and interacting with during his many Mark White, the Key to the City of New Orle- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to years as a resident of southern Nevada. ans, the Friend of Education Award from honor Chief Terrence P. Lipinski of the Throughout the years, Paul demonstrated his American Federation of Teachers, Top Ladies

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BURGESS Their visit will also include three events to as well involved in the religious community at OF TEXAS raise funds for the construction of an Italian the Antioch Baptist Church where she remains IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Cultural Center to be located in a devoted member. Northeast Philadelphia. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the The Republic of Italy has long been a criti- passion Ms. Minor has demonstrated in ad- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cally important ally in the fight against ter- vancing the civil rights of the African-American congratulate the Texas Motor Speedway for rorism and against organized crime. As a community. celebrating 10 successful years of racing. The member of the House Armed Services Com- facility is located in the heart of north Texas, mittee, I am pleased that this important dele- f between Fort Worth and Denton in the 26th gation will be touring defense facilities in my District of Texas. District. And, as a son of Italy, I am equally TRIBUTE TO RUTH D. HUNT The Texas Motor Speedway has hosted proud that they will be doing so much to help several NASCAR, Indy Racing League, and us create the Italian American Cultural Center. other prestigious motor sport races since its I know that all of my colleagues will join me HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS inaugural year in 1997. Millions of enthusiastic in welcoming them to the United States. OF NEW YORK fans have flocked to enjoy the modern racing f and entertainment facilities at one of the fast- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES est tracks in the Nation. TRIBUTE TO BISHOP-ELECT RANDALL E. HOLTS Wednesday, November 15, 2006 The Texas Motor Speedway has a tremen- dous impact on the north Texas economy by Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in bringing millions of dollars to businesses, ho- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK recognition of Ruth D. Hunt, a distinguished tels, restaurants, and attractions in the area. OF FLORIDA citizen of Brooklyn, NY. It behooves us to pay The Speedway continues to exceed pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tribute to this outstanding woman and I hope dictions of its regional economic impact each Wednesday, November 15, 2006 my colleagues will join me in recognizing her year. impressive service. As an avid racing fan, I regularly attend Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I Ruth D. Hunt is the director of Marketing events at the Texas Motor Speedway. I am rise to pay tribute to Bishop-Elect Randall E. and Outreach for the New York City Health pleased to have such a fine facility in the Holts on the occasion of his recent election and Hospital Corporation North Brooklyn North Texas community, and I proudly boast and appointment as Bishop last Sunday, No- Health Network. She has greatly improved the of its accomplishments on my congressional vember 12, 2006. He is currently serving as public image of the network, expanded part- Web site. In addition to hosting races, the the senior Pastor of the New Hope Missionary nerships and promoted health services. Last Texas Motor Speedway also supports a num- Baptist Church of Miami. year, Ms. Hunt coordinated and provided over ber of worthy charities in the north Texas com- Deeply devoted to his vocation, Bishop 300 community outreach health events in munity. Holts has spearheaded many spiritual revival Brooklyn and screened over 15,000 partici- Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Texas Motor symposia that have enlightened the commu- pants. Speedway for 10 distinguished years of serv- nity through his insightful theological teachings and preaching of God’s Word. Guided by the Ms. Hunt is an accomplished manager and ing the racing and Texas communities. I look motto, ‘‘Building Strong Families for the 21st developer. She has an extensive background forward to many more. Century,’’ he has admirably paved the way for in special events planning, fundraising and f a clearer understanding and deeper commit- has coordinated major events with the Jackie A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR SERGIO ment on the part of his Congregation toward Robinson Foundation, the Doll League, Inc: DE GREGORIO the Sacred Scriptures. Women and AIDS Resource Network, Meharry In 1997, he formed a leadership team that Alumni Association and the National Associa- focused on the emergence of the ‘‘New Hope tion of Health Services Executives. Ms. Hunt HON. ROBERT A. BRADY Development Center, Inc.,’’ a 501c3 non-profit has also had an extensive career in fashion. OF PENNSYLVANIA corporation, to ensure self-sufficiency of fami- She has modeled professionally for more than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies through economic empowerment to en- 100 New York City fashion designers and Wednesday, November 15, 2006 hance the quality of life of both Church mem- manufacturers and has graced countless run- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I bers and other people from surrounding neigh- ways, showrooms and trade-shows. She rise to honor our colleague from the Republic borhoods. Indeed, it is fitting and proper to founded Ruth Hunt Associates in 1988. The of Italy, the Honorable Sergio De Gregorio. give praise to Almighty God for blessing this mission of the company is to help build self- Senator De Gregorio was elected Senator of Church with the longevity of Bishop-Elect esteem by teaching clients how to look, act the Republic of Italy on April 10, 2006. As Holt’s service to his Congregation, and to all and speak their best to achieve career ad- President of the Defense Committee for the those who seek comfort and solace in its vancement. Republic of Italy, Senator De Gregorio is one Church Sanctuary. Ms. Hunt is most proud of working with Ra- of the most important national security officials A native of Miami, Florida, Bishop-Elect chel Robinson during the inception of the in one of our most important allied states. Holts obtained his early education from the Jackie Robinson Foundation. She served as Prior to his election to the Senate, Mr. De Miami-Dade County Public Schools and went the foundation coordinator and implemented Gregorio served as a pioneering journalist who on to get his Bachelor’s degree in 1976 from the production of four major Jazz concerts. produced many important reports on orga- the University of Florida’s School of Business Under the guidance of her mentor, Mrs. Rob- nized crime, various wars and conflicts in al- majoring in Banking and Finance. He worked inson, Ms. Hunt administered and creatively most every corner of the world. He further es- in the banking profession for the next 20 established the historical collection of Jackie tablished his international credentials during years, for which he obtained praise and tribute Robinson’s life and career. This collection later his tenure as Assistant to European Par- from his colleagues. As he retired from his became a traveling exhibition that was spon- liament, a position he held until 2004. professional banking ventures, he committed sored by the Coca-Cola Company. Mr. Speaker, the city of Philadelphia is his full-time service as Pastor of the New Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent proud to host Senator De Gregorio and 15 dis- Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He now also on this body to recognize the work of Ruth D. tinguished Italian delegates, including four serves on the Board of Directors for North Hunt. Her deep commitment to her community members of his committee: Hon. Paolo Shore Medical Center, as well as on the Col- makes her most worthy of our recognition Guzzanti; Hon. Filippo Berselli; Hon. Calogero lective Banking Group of Miami-Dade & Vicin- today. Mannino; and Hon. Gianni Nieddu, as well as ity, and other community-based organizations.

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He has led his Cathy, have two children, Cathleen Conway ranches are still held by descendants of the Church with a good mixture of old-time religion and Mrs. Wendy Scott. original owners such as Randado, which was and civic responsibility that continues to Mayor Conway is a veteran of the United visited by General Robert E. Lee during the strengthen the members, not only to become States Army, having served in Vietnam where Civil War. spiritual and moral leaders, but also respon- he distinguished himself and was the recipient Whereas, ranching remains one of the vital sible and conscientious guardians of good of numerous medals and commendations. elements of the economy in Jim Hogg County, government and civic pride. Mayor Conway began his community in- and the city of Hebbronville is located on the Indeed, his inspiring leadership is genuinely volvement in Delaware Water Gap in 1997 as land that once was a part of the Las admirable. As a servant of God and as a spir- a member of the Planning Commission. He Noriacitas Ranch. W.R. Hebbron, the town’s itual leader he has earned the community’s has been chairman of the Planning Commis- namesake, established the city along the route deepest respect. This is the legacy with which sion since June, 2004. During this time, he of the Texas Mexican Railway in 1883. he now guides his Church, and I extend to has been instrumental in revising numerous Be it hereby resolved, That Congressman him my heartfelt congratulations. zoning ordinances. HENRY CUELLAR, in representing the 28th Con- f Mayor Conway is active in the Delaware gressional District of the State of Texas, com- Water Gap Chamber of Commerce and is the mends the City of Hebbronville on its celebra- PAYING TRIBUTE TO E. STEVEN backbone of the current annual golf tour- tion of the history of the vaquero on November SMITH nament. He also sponsors a Mayor’s Cup Golf 4, 2006. Tournament. f Mayor Conway has obtained over $485,000 HON. JON C. PORTER TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA WILLIAMS OF NEVADA in grant money for the borough and other re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lated organizations, such as the Antoine Dutot HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Museum, the police department and the fire department. OF NEW YORK Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to And even though he resides in the bor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the life of E. Steven Smith, who passed ough’s flood zone, he is well known for help- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 away on Monday, October 16, 2006. ing his neighbors even before he works on his Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Dr. Smith, a leader in forensic dentistry, was own home. He also coordinates all flood re- the founding dean of the UNLV School of recognition of Patricia Williams, a community covery efforts. leader and entrepreneur. It behooves us to Dental Medicine, the first dental school in the He was a past member and president of the State of Nevada. He oversaw the school’s pay tribute to this outstanding woman and I Kittatiny Lions Club. He is currently a veteran hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing founding from 1999 until 2002, when the first member of the Kiwanis Club. He served as Lt. students entered the school. her impressive service. Governor for Division 17 in 1993 for the Penn- Born to the Honorable Kathryn Williams and When he moved to Las Vegas to lead the sylvania District of Kiwanis International. He the late James Williams, Patricia Williams dental school, Dr. Smith began volunteering was also a recipient of the Pennsylvania credits living and growing up in evolving his time and expertise with the Clark County Kiwanis International Keystone Award. neighborhoods like Harlem, Bedford coroner’s office in examining dental records. For the past 15 years, he has been involved Stuyvesant and East New York as an inspira- His efforts often provided closure for family with golf tournament fund raising for the tion to work for social and economical change. members who may otherwise not have know Geisinger Children’s Heart Program. He is Ms. Williams knows hard work is an invest- the fate of a missing loved one. also active with the Children’s Miracle Net- ment. She currently is the President/CEO of Dr. Smith was also the founder of the work. Ecotech Enterprises, Inc., a firm she estab- Crackdown on Cancer Initiative. This body Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- lished to provide consultant services to gov- would travel to schools throughout Nevada to lating Mayor Conway on this happy occasion. ernment agencies, private sector corporations, warn students about the effects of tobacco on His commitment and service to the Borough of and small, minority-owned business enter- the mouth, providing an invaluable public serv- Delaware Water Gap has greatly enriched the prises. In the past, Ms. Williams provided ice. quality of life in that community. community outreach and event planning for Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of f the Brooklyn Museum of Art Construction E. Steven Smith. Under his leadership, Ne- Project. She has delivered bottom line serv- vada now has a world class institution for TRIBUTE TO THE VAQUEROS ices such as marketing and sales to well Dental Medicine education. His amalgamation known small businesses and she provides of professional success and community activ- HON. HENRY CUELLAR fundraising and workshop development assist- ism is exemplary. He will be greatly missed. OF TEXAS ance to several non-profits. Ms. Williams has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f been called upon as a panelist and guest CONGRATULATING MAYOR WAL- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 speaker on numerous occasions and is con- TER CONWAY UPON BEING Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, whereas, the sidered an authority on business development. NAMED ‘‘CITIZEN OF THE YEAR’’ Vaqueros are the true original cowboys of Prior to starting her own consulting firm, Ms. BY THE DELAWARE WATER GAP south Texas, and they were an essential part Williams was executive Director of the Minority CHAMBER OF COMMERCE of the early ranching industry in Jim Hogg Business Opportunity Center under the U.S. County. Department of Commerce, Minority Business HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Whereas, Vaqueros were renowned for their Development Agency where she provided business services to more than 70,000 minor- OF PENNSYLVANIA exemplary ranching and stock-handling skills, ity/women-owned and small businesses. As IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which were needed for the development of ranches and without them, the ranching indus- senior Administrator of Equal Employment Op- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 try would not have developed to the State it is portunity and Diversity for Morse Diesel Inter- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today today. national, she successfully implemented poli- to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the Whereas, the skills and the ranching prac- cies to ensure 100 million dollars of con- House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. tices shown by the vaqueros have left a last- tracting opportunities for minority-owned and Walter Conway, mayor of Delaware Water ing impact on modern ranching. The equip- small businesses where she exceeded labor Gap, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. ment of the vaquero—saddle, chaps, ban- force and contracting goals set for women and Mayor Conway has been named ‘‘Citizen of dana, lasso, and spurs—has become the minority skilled workers at JFK Airport’s Ter- the Year’’ by the Delaware Water Gap Cham- standard gear of all Texas cowboys. minal 4 construction project. She was Senior

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For more than a decade he has been a Once a year, Melanie holds a performance Ms. Williams attended John Jay College member of the prestigious law firm Zarwin, entitled Dancing Through the Decades, where where she majored in Criminal Justice and Baum, DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer, Toddy, P.C. in she gives her students a chance to share Labor Law. Her work has not gone unnoticed. Philadelphia. some of what they learned in her reading Ms. Williams has been recognized by several He also serves as the chair of the Philadel- class. She heads the school’s teacher mentor government agencies and community organi- phia Bar Association’s Real Property Section. program, which is designed to help new teach- zations. She is also the recipient of the Co- In spite of his impeccable legal credentials ers acclimate to the school as well as helps lumbia University Non-Profit Executive Man- I did not meet Mr. Fleischer in a board room, them develop lesson plans and reviews class- agement Scholarship. Ms. Williams is the at a big ticket gala or as the attorney of record room management skills. Melanie is active in proud mother of two, Leah and John. representing a powerful client. I came to know afterschool activities, such as student council, Mr. Speaker, I believe that it is incumbent him because of the countless hours that he guitar club, and the scrapbook club. on this body to recognize the work of Patricia and an amazing group of attorneys have put Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Ms. Williams. Her deep commitment to her com- into representing, on a pro bono basis, my Melanie Teemant for her commendable devo- munity makes her most worthy of our recogni- constituents who were forced from their tion to improving the lives of her students. Her tion today. homes because their properties were literally perseverance and dedication is an admirable f sinking on a street in my district. trait. I applaud her efforts and I wish her luck Mr. Speaker, putting aside any question of in all her future endeavors. CELEBRATING 100 YEARS WITH profit, Ken and his fellow volunteers at the f THE EVERMAN INDEPENDENT Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Pro- SCHOOL DISTRICT gram have worked tirelessly to ensure that CONGRATULATING DON COOPER these constituents who found themselves in UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS the middle of a bureaucratic nightmare had TIREMENT FROM THE WYOMING VALLEY JEWISH COMMUNITY OF TEXAS the best legal representation possible. No CENTER AND THE JEWISH FED- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES words can express the gratitude I have for their diligence and commitment to work ERATION IN WILKES-BARRE, Wednesday, November 15, 2006 through the legal maze these homeowners PENNSYLVANIA Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to faced. honor the Everman Independent School Dis- But, Mr. Fleisher’s efforts would come as no HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI trict as they celebrate their 100th anniversary surprise to anyone who knows the culture of OF PENNSYLVANIA of providing quality education for its students. the Zarwin firm. It has been home to many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Everman School District has been a fix- people I have been honored to work with and Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ture in southwest Fort Worth since 1906. call my friends over the years. It is a firm that The School district was first established in inspires leadership and dedication in its attor- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 1906 when the Enon School and the Antioch neys. Two of my good friends, the late Rotan to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the School consolidated to make the Everman Lee, a former Philadelphia School District House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. School. After the merger the School district president, and Seth Williams, Philadelphia’s Don Cooper, retiring executive director of the prospered, experiencing massive growth in the Inspector General, both were a part of the Wyoming Valley Jewish Community Center community as well as the student body popu- firm. and the Jewish Federation in Wilkes-Barre, lation. Mr. Speaker, as the Philadelphia legal com- Luzerne County, PA. During its 100-year history, Everman ISD munity today honors Mr. Fleisher for his highly During his tenure, Mr. Cooper developed an has earned state and national recognition in successful tenure as chair of the Philadelphia active and involved membership that included academics, athletics, fine arts, leadership, and Bar Association’s Real Property Section, I ask commitment and participation from all ele- service disciplines. my colleagues to join me in thanking him for ments of the community. He also enhanced The mission of Everman Independent his service and wish him well in the future. JCC programming in all areas by developing School District is to provide all students with f and encouraging an outstanding, competent, an educational program which allows them to productive and loyal staff. develop their full potential intellectually, phys- PAYING TRIBUTE TO MELANIE Mr. Cooper made exceptional contributions ically, and socially in order to be responsible TEEMANT in the areas of day care, elder programming citizens and contributing members of society. and leadership development. He has pro- With a century of success behind them, I am HON. JON C. PORTER tected, improved and expanded the JCC facil- more than confident that Everman ISD will OF NEVADA ity in downtown Wilkes-Barre and its day continue to educate and inspire the young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES camp facility nearby. adults that walk the halls of their schools. He has overseen successful fundraising and Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I grant writing applications that have assisted in stand here today and honor the 100th anniver- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to securing the financial future of the JCC. sary of the Everman Independent School Dis- honor Ms. Melanie Teemant for her out- Mr. Cooper received a BA in sociology and trict for their dedication and continuing com- standing achievements as a seventh-grade economics from the University of Cincinnati mitment to education in Everman, Texas. teacher. and a MSW; ACWS in community organization f On October 18, 2006, Melanie was named from Western Reserve University. 2007 Nevada Teacher of the Year for hard During the course of his career, Mr. Cooper TRIBUTE TO KENNETH J. work and dedication to her young students at served as a field worker in the Greater Cleve- FLEISHER, ESQ. Bob Miller Middle School in Henderson, Ne- land Neighborhood Centers Association; as- vada. The award was presented by the De- sistant executive director for the Lenox Hill HON. ROBERT A. BRADY partment of Education and it is also part of a Neighborhood Association in New York; as- OF PENNSYLVANIA nationwide program from the Council of Chief sistant executive director for the Jewish Fed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State School Officers. eration and Council of Greater Kansas City; As part of the award, Melanie was given a executive director for the Tampa Jewish Fed- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 key to the city of Henderson and she is en- eration/Jewish Community Center; and as ex- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I tered in the nationwide competition for teacher ecutive director for the Jewish Federation of rise to honor a man who personifies the finest of the year. She is given a trip to the Nation’s Greater Hartford.

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Pennsylvania School of Social Work Board of Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Bright. His long and distinguished career in Visitors; and the Beth Israel Zion Synagogue Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to service to our Nation’s veterans is commend- in Philadelphia. commend Assistant Chief of Police John able. I applaud him for all his hard work and Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- David Lynn as he retires from 34 years of success. lating Mr. Cooper on the occasion of a well service in the North Richland Hills Police De- f partment. deserved retirement. The contributions he PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN L. made to the Jewish community as well as the Assistant Chief Lynn began his career in 1973 as a patrolman. He was assigned to the CHURNETSKI, WILLARD G. community at large have been responsible for Criminal Investigations division, and by 1975 KRESGE, AND LEE W. ECKERT, improving the quality of life for so many peo- he had been promoted to Sergeant. Through- FOUNDERS OF QUAD THREE ple, a fact for which Mr. Cooper should be jus- out Mr. Lynn’s career, he has served as a pa- GROUP INC. IN WILKES-BARRE, tifiably proud. trol supervisor, been promoted to the rank of PENNSYLVANIA Captain, and served as the Investigative Serv- f ices Division Commander for 11 years. During HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI his service as Captain, Mr. Lynn attended the OF PENNSYLVANIA TRIBUTE TO THE 150TH ANNIVER- 139th Session of the FBI National Academy in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SARY OF THE SEBASTOPOL Quantico, Virginia. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE In May of 1993, Mr. Lynn was promoted to his current rank of Assistant Chief of Police. Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today As commander of the Management Services to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the HON. HENRY CUELLAR Bureau, Assistant Chief Lynn was awarded his House of Representatives to pay tribute to John L. Churnetski, Willard G. Kresge and Lee OF TEXAS second Meritorious Service Award. He also served as Interim Chief of Police for several W. Eckert, founders of Quad Three Group, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months in both 1998 and 2005 for the Police Inc. in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsyl- vania. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Department. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- Quad Three Group is a full service architec- Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ognize Assistant Chief of Police John David tural, engineering and environmental science firm that has grown from a single proprietor- honor the 150th anniversary of the Sebastopol Lynn’s 34 years of dedicated service to the North Richland Hills Police Department and ship in 1967 to a firm employing 70 people House State Historic Site in the city of Seguin, today in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and Pitts- located in the 28th District of Texas. Community. I am proud to serve as his rep- resentative in Washington, D.C. burgh, PA. This 3,000 square foot home was built in f From 1967 through 1987, the company was 1856 and is constructed mainly of limecrete, a multidiscipline professional engineering firm an early form of concrete, a material rarely PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN B. known as Utility Engineers which served a used in the area. Joshua Young, who lost his BRIGHT large number of architectural firms, commer- son in the Civil War, built the Sebastopol cial and industrial clients and municipalities. A large part of the firm’s growth came from con- House and later sold the house to his sister, HON. JON C. PORTER tracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. who then sold it to Joseph and Nettie Zorn. OF NEVADA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1987, Utility Engineers, which had em- Joseph Zorn served as alderman, postmaster, ployed 35 people, merged with the largest ar- and mayor of Seguin for 20 years, was instru- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 chitectural design firm in the Wilkes-Barre/ mental in the growth and the modernization of Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Scranton area, Pyros and Sanderson, which the city, and left a remarkable legacy in the honor John B. Bright for his service to our Na- employed 15 people, to form Quad Three creation of the trustee-managed, free public tion’s veterans. Group, Inc. school system in 1891. The house remained John was appointed by the Veterans Health Noteworthy regional projects they completed with the Zorn family until the death of Calvert Administration as the Director of Veterans Af- included Blue Cross Blue Shield of North- Zorn, when the house was rented out to fami- fairs of the Southern Nevada Healthcare Sys- eastern Pennsylvania headquarters, Luzerne lies, including that of Robert and Mary Ybarra, tem in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 1, 2006. County Community College Technology Build- He was previously the Associate Director ing, Penn State University Wilkes-Barre and who lived in the house for many years. since May 6, 2005. Hazleton campuses, Martz Trailways Office The Sebastopol House faced the threat of Prior to his appointment in Las Vegas, John Building, InterMetro Industries Corporate demolition in the early 1960s, but was saved was the Chief Financial Officer at the VA Fa- Headquarters Building, the environmental im- by the Seguin Conservation Society to serve cilities at Big Spring and Amarillo, Texas since pact study for the Francis E. Walter Dam Hy- as a historic house museum until 1976, and 1998. He has also been the Chief Financial droelectric Project, Newport, Rhode Island and was restored to its original condition in the Officer at Phoenix, AZ and Reno, NV. He Lakehurst, New Jersey Naval Base Utility Sys- 1980s by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart- began his career in 1985 at the VA in Seattle, tem Upgrade and the $85 million Steamtown ment to preserve this important piece of Texas WA and served in management positions at Mall project in downtown Scranton. VA Hospitals in Durham, NC, Prescott, AZ, They also completed the Philadelphia Naval architectural history. As we look back on the Battle Creek, MI and San Antonio, TX. John is Shipyard Base Re-Alignment and Closure past 150 years of this house and its inhab- a Veteran who served in the United States project, ten major K–12 and higher education itants with pride, we also look forward to an Army from 1972 through 1975. projects, the $45 million Wachovia Arena at enduring future for the Sebastopol House As Director of the Southern Nevada Casey Plaza and the $30 million Mount Laurel State Historic Site. Healthcare System, John has continually ad- Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this vocated for the construction of the new Las Mr. Churnetski received his bachelor of time to honor the 150th anniversary of the Vegas Veterans Hospital Complex. John is de- science in mechanical engineering from Notre Sebastopol House State Historic Site. voted to our veterans in southern Nevada and Dame University. Mr. Kresge received his goes above and beyond to ensure that vet- bachelor of electrical engineering from Penn

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But central to the College is its mis- lating these three talented men who have dis- intendents. He has held the positions of chair- sion of providing a Christian education to tinguished themselves in the engineering man and vice chairman of the board 7 times young people from the Ozarks who are de- world as well as in their northeastern Pennsyl- each. serving, yet financially unable to procure such vania community. Their commitment to excel- Through the years, Mr. Smith has served on training. lence and professionalism has benefited ev- several board committees, most notably the Originally, the purpose of the School of the eryone associated with Quad Three Group Vocational Committee, working with the State Ozarks, also known by its students and grad- and has contributed to improving the quality of to acquire the Locklin Technical Center, the uates as ‘‘Hardwork U,’’ was to provide an op- life in the entire region. first and only vocational center located in portunity for a high school education. This f Santa Rosa County. He has also been active mission was pursued without significant in the Lions Club, Optimist Club, and the Fer- change until 1956, when The School of the TRIBUTE TO FIREFIGHTER PHIL ris Hill Baptist Church. Ozarks added 2 years of junior college to the PFISTER Mr. Smith’s effort to better Santa Rosa 4-year high school program. This format con- County schools is admirable. His devotion to tinued until 1964 when the Board of Trustees HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO the education of the children of his community and the faculty voted to expand the 2-year OF WEST VIRGINIA is inspirational. I congratulate him on his ac- program into a 4-year liberal arts program. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES complishments and his retirement. The 4-year college program of the School of Wednesday, November 15, 2006 f the Ozarks began classes for juniors in Sep- tember 1965. In 1990, the Board of Trustees Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to PAYING TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE approved changing the operating name of the congratulate and honor one of my constitu- FIRST CLASS PHILLIP B. WIL- School of the Ozarks to ‘‘College of the ents, Charleston firefighter Phil Pfister on be- LIAMS Ozarks.’’ coming the World’s Strongest Man. The distinctive tradition of the work program This award was bestowed after a long and HON. JON C. PORTER and the college’s commitment to its five-fold arduous competition amongst 25 athletes from OF NEVADA mission of academic, spiritual, cultural, voca- around the world. The 10-day contest in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional, and patriotic growth in its students has Sanya, China included events such as bus attracted and continues to attract famous Wednesday, November 15, 2006 pulls, car pushes, stone lifts, and tire turns. guests, including U.S. Presidents and First La- Mr. Pfister, is the first American to win this Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dies, U.S. Commanding Generals, Prime Min- competition in 24 years. After trailing in the honor the life of United States Army PFC Phil- isters, and other dignitaries who recognize its early events, Mr. Pfister focused his strength, lip B. Williams who was killed on October 9, uniqueness. Today, the college offers degrees discipline, and determination to win the final 2006, in Baghdad, Iraq, while serving in Oper- in 34 academic areas, and student enrollment five events leading him to the title. His hard ation Iraqi Freedom. is approximately 1,400. work and dedication during training certainly Private First Class Williams was assigned to More than ever, our country needs young paid off. Headquarters and Headquarters Company, men and women with these values to serve as Nonetheless, after all his glory of winning 4th Brigade Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne leaders. Dr. R.M. Good, who led the school this prestigious competition, Mr. Pfister re- Infantry Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. during the Depression years once said, ‘‘In- turned to West Virginia a few days later and During his service, Private First Class Willams vestments in humanity bring substantial and promptly resumed his daily work of protecting was decorated with the National Defense sure dividends.’’ This is why the college has a our wonderful city of Charleston as a fire- Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the renewed commitment this centennial year to fighter. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and continue its worthy, distinct mission—a tradi- I am proud to honor Mr. Pfister for his ac- the Army Service Ribbon. For his bravery on tion that works. It is these things—a respect complishments in the World’s Strongest Man October 9th, Private First Class Williams was for and appreciation of our roots and work tra- competition and his dedication to the Charles- posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, the dition, as well as the prospect of a promising ton community through his service as a fire- Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, future—that College of the Ozarks will cele- man. West Virginia is truly fortunate to have the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Combat brate throughout its centennial year. him as a Mountaineer. Action Badge. I want to wish College of the Ozarks an- f Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of other 100 years of service to the region, edu- United States Army PFC Phillip B. Williams. cating and inspiring students with a curriculum CONGRATULATING KEN SMITH ON Private First Class Williams made the ultimate that emphasizes character, faith and excel- HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE sacrifice for his country while defending de- lence. SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOL mocracy and freedom. He was a true patriot f BOARD who served the United States of America with valor and courage. I am saddened by his loss FARM RESERVOIR ACT HON. JEFF MILLER and I extend my deepest sympathies to his OF FLORIDA family. HON. TERRY EVERETT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, November 15, 2006 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH AN- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise NIVERSARY OF COLLEGE OF THE Wednesday, November 15, 2006 today to congratulate and pay tribute to Ken OZARKS Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I am intro- Smith, who is retiring from the Santa Rosa ducing legislation today, along with my col- County School Board after 28 years of serv- HON. ROY BLUNT leagues Representatives JO BONNER and MIKE ice. Mr. Smith’s dedication to his community OF MISSOURI ROGERS, to assist American farmers in dealing and the education of its children is profound IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with drought conditions and enable them to in- and commendable. crease their farm productivity. The need for Mr. Smith was born in Bagdad, Florida. He Wednesday, November 15, 2006 on-the-farm drought management has become first got active in the school system in Santa Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay honor increasingly evident as farmers and the gov- Rosa County when he volunteered at his chil- to an institution celebrating its centennial mile- ernment struggle to keep ahead of the effects dren’s schools as a PTA member. After serv- stone this month. College of the Ozarks is an of Mother Nature. In recent years, droughts

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Ad hoc govern- Seven years ago, Toni was diagnosed with eastern Pennsylvania and, for that, the entire ment disaster assistance is often slow and in- progressive super nuclear palsy, a rare neuro- community is grateful. adequate, and frankly, a better use of tax dol- logical disease. Sadly, on October 4, 2006, f lars would be to help farmers take steps to Toni passed away. She was 91. minimize the impact of drought on their crop Toni contributed a great deal to her commu- CONGRATULATING ANTHONY J. before the disaster strikes. nity. She will truly be missed by everyone she ZAGAMI ON HIS RETIREMENT The Farm Reservoir Act would provide cost- touched. Her service and care helped shape share assistance to agriculture producers for Las Vegas into the thriving metropolitan city HON. TOM DAVIS the construction of reservoirs on their farms. known today and we thank her for all her serv- OF VIRGINIA For many farmers, pumping water from ice. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES streams, lakes and wells during the growing f Wednesday, November 15, 2006 season is not an option. However, by col- RECOGNIZING THE PHILAN- lecting and storing surface water in reservoirs Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. I rise today to THROPIC WORK PERFORMED BY during the off-season, when rainfall and honor to Mr. Anthony J. ‘‘Tony’’ Zagami on the MEMBERS OF THE MILLENNIUM stream levels are typically high, farmers can occasion of his retirement after 40 years of CIRCLE FUND OF THE LUZERNE attain an effective source of irrigation. As pop- dedicated public service to the legislative FOUNDATION IN WILKES-BARRE, ulation growth places more demand on water branch and to our Nation. PENNSYLVANIA resources, we will need new sources of irriga- I first met Tony in the mid-1960s, when we tion water. On-farm irrigation storage, which is both served as pages in the United States made possible by my legislation, has the po- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Senate and attended the Capitol Page School. tential to greatly expand agricultural irrigation OF PENNSYLVANIA Tony continued his service to Congress while capacity and make farming more productive. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES working his way through college and law Under the Farm Reservoir Act, cost share as- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 school. He received a bachelor of science de- gree from the University of Maryland School of sistance would be provided through the Envi- Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, rise today to Business and Public Administration, and a ronmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the Juris Doctor from the George Mason Univer- to assist farmers with the construction of res- House of Representatives to pay tribute to the sity School of Law. He served in a variety of ervoirs. The maximum amount of cost share Millennium Circle Fund of the Luzerne Foun- positions before leaving Capitol Hill in 1990 to assistance is 50 percent of the cost of the res- dation in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the become general counsel to the Government ervoir. In order to qualify, a project must meet members of which perform philanthropic work Printing Office, the agency responsible for pro- EQIP eligibility requirements and be deemed that benefits the community in many ways. eligible based on its cost-effectiveness. The The Millennium Circle Fund is a special ducing the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. He producer must maintain agricultural production group of donors whose gifts of $2,000 play a worked tirelessly to improve and modernize on the land for at least 5 years. pivotal role in helping identifying significant the organization. f unmet community needs. Tony has been active in many professional, October 2006 has been designated as Mil- civic and social organizations, including the PAYING TRIBUTE TO TONI CLARK- lennium Circle Month in Luzerne County, American and Federal Bar Associations, the FINUF Pennsylvania. Members of the Millennium Cir- U.S. Capitol Historical Society, the National cle Advisory Committee have held a series of Italian American Foundation, the Make-A-Wish HON. JON C. PORTER events in recent months to help spread the Children’s Foundation of Greater Washington, OF NEVADA word about the good works of the organization and the U.S. Senate Staff Club, of which he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and to introduce the concept of perpetual giv- served as a board member and counsel. He is an elected official and former chairman of the Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ing. Since 2001, the Millennium Circle Fund has U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Board of Di- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to granted $65,000 to non-profit organizations rectors, as well as the past president of the honor Mrs. Toni Clark-Finuf for her dedication throughout Luzerne County. Capitol Hill Chapter of the Federal Bar Asso- to the community of Las Vegas. In 2001, a $10,000 grant was used to ciation. Toni, known throughout town as ‘‘The First present 28 ‘‘Follow Your Dreams’’ motivational Throughout his many years on Capitol Hill Lady of Las Vegas,’’ helped her late husband, presentations to local high school students. and at GPO, Tony was known for his dedica- Wilbur Clark, establish the prominent Desert In 2002, a $10,000 grant was presented to tion and commitment to public service. He has Inn Hotel and Casino. The fifth resort on a 2- the Diamond City Partnership for downtown been the recipient of numerous awards and lane highway, now the Las Vegas Strip, with Wilkes-Barre revitalization. recognitions, among them being listed in 300 rooms and a 3-story tower opened on In 2003, a $10,000 grant was presented to Who’s Who in Washington and Who’s Who In April 24, 1950. On October 23, 2001, Toni Candy’s Place, a community support center American Law. His vast experience and watched as her late husband’s hotel was re- for cancer patients and their loved ones. knowledge will be greatly missed. duced to rubble in order for the now-popular In 2004, a $15,000 grant was presented to Mr. Speaker, in closing, I ask my colleagues Wynn Hotel and Casino to be erected. Friday’s Child, a Jewish Community Center of to join me in congratulating Anthony J. ‘‘Tony’’ In 1958, the Fashion Foundation of America Wilkes-Barre program for autistic children in Zagami and wishing him the best of luck in all named Toni to its 10 Best Dressed Women in the region. future endeavors. America. She was among a small group who In 2005, a $20,000 grant was presented to f helped high-fashion designs from Paris and the McGlynn Center to support educational New York become stock in the forum shops of programs for at-risk children in the city of IN HONOR OF WILLIAM WHALEN Las Vegas. Wilkes-Barre. Toni was also a civic leader who spent Members of the Millennium Circle Fund are HON. NANCY PELOSI seven decades sponsoring and promoting cul- urged to recommend needy causes for grants OF CALIFORNIA tural arts as well as other philanthropic work in and then the members vote in order to choose IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Las Vegas. Her and her husband donated grant recipients. land to the Catholic Church, now the location Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 of the Guardian Angel Cathedral. Toni and lating members of the Millennium Circle Fund Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay my Wilbur traveled throughout the world as good- for their unyielding devotion and commitment final respects to William J. Whalen III, a great will ambassadors, praising the virtues of Las to the community in which they live. San Franciscan and a great American who

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He also established a part- passed beauty, ecological benefit and recre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nership with the Children’s Advocacy Center and he was responsible for a newly expanded ation for present and future generations. The Wednesday, November 15, 2006 emergency department. GGNRA is a monument to the tenacity of a Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Dr. Hartman has kept CMC at the forefront handful of leaders and interested citizens who honor Troopers Eddie Dutchover, Rosell of the many changes and challenges facing struggled to realize their dream. Owens, and Shawn Martin for their roll in the health care today. Mr. William E. Aubrey II, Bill Whalen’s career began as a youth coun- apprehension of Warren Jeffs, one of the most chairman of the board of CMC Healthcare selor in the Great Smoky Mountain National wanted men in America. Systems, noted that in addition to his respon- On Monday August 28, 2006, Trooper Eddie Park. He moved on to serve as deputy super- sibilities as President and CEO, Dr. Hartman Dutchover pulled over a maroon Cadillac intendent of Yosemite National Park where he served on many boards and displayed a dedi- Escalade along the northbound lanes of Inter- cation to the entire community. He also noted implemented a pioneering mass transit pro- state 15 for a routine traffic stop. Upon ques- gram to reduce traffic congestion. that Dr. Hartman was part of the effort to re- tioning the passengers of the vehicle form medical malpractice liability, Medicare re- In 1972, only 32 years old, Bill Whalen be- Dutchover noticed discrepancies in the ac- imbursement and, most recently, was part of came the first superintendent of Golden Gate counts given by driver Isaac Jeffs and his pas- the effort aimed at developing a new medical National Recreation Area, where he embraced senger—fugitive prophet Warren Jeffs, leader college in northeastern Pennsylvania. the daunting challenge of developing and ex- of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ Prior to serving at CMC, Dr. Hartman was panding the GGNRA. He masterminded the of Latter Day Saints. Isaac Jeffs had just con- vice president of medicine and academic af- immense task before him with extraordinary sented to a search of the Escalade when two fairs at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, other troopers, Rosell Owens and Shawn Mar- ability and innovative planning. He invited poli- Ohio; vice president of medical affairs for the tin, arrived. ticians, environmentalists and residents to col- Washington DC Hospital Center; professor of The three troopers conducted a comprehen- Medicine for George Washington University laborate in creating this world-class people’s sive search of the vehicle and discovered: park. Bill created a Citizens Advisory Commis- and several posts at the University of Kansas $67,500 in $100 bills; at least 14 cell phones; Medical Center including chief of staff; Vice sion to encourage citizen participation and a radar detector; two global positioning system Chancellor of Clinical Affairs and Emergency public-private partnerships, resulting in unprec- units; laptop computers; half a dozen pairs of Services Director. edented public support and involvement. He sunglasses and three wigs—one blond, one Dr. Hartman is a fellow of the American Col- transformed Fort Mason Center and launched black and one brunette. lege of Physicians. He is board certified in in- the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Warren Jeffs, formerly of Colorado City, ternal medicine and endocrinology and he that raised over $100 million to implement the Ariz., was wanted on sexual abuse charges completed his medical education, residency in GGNRA’s plans. stemming from marriages that authorities say internal medicine and fellowship in endocri- he arranged among minors and was one of His great success led to an appointment by nology through the University of Kansas Med- the FBI’s 10-most wanted. Due to the dili- ical Center. President Jimmy Carter in 1977 as the young- gence and investigative prowess of these Ne- est director of the National Park Service. He Dr. Hartman’s memberships include dip- vada State Troopers one of the most dan- lomat status in the American College of believed that the American people should gerous men in America is now in custody and Healthcare Executives; president and board have a greater role and voice in managing our will be held accountable for his actions. member of the American Heart Association, Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Troopers Nation’s parks and directed emphasis on Lackawanna Division and board member of Eddie Dutchover, Russell Owens, and Shawn urban parks that had previously been ignored. the United Way, the Scranton Everhart Mu- Martin. Their actions on the evening of August Bill implemented the Alaska Native Lands seum and the Hospital Association of Pennsyl- 28, 2006 relieved the American people of one Claims Settlement Act that created 44 national vania. He is a member of the Pennsylvania of its most wanted criminals. These three indi- parks and doubled the size of national park Association of Non Profit Organizations, viduals are excellent examples of the service lands nationwide. Lackawanna Industrial Fund Enterprises that America’s first responders provide for this through the Scranton Chamber of Commerce; God blessed San Francisco with a handful country. I applaud their actions and wish them Keystone College President’s Advisory Coun- of extraordinary leaders and a troop of citizens the best in their future endeavors. cil; the Lackawanna County Medical Society whose teamwork produced the Golden Gate f National Recreation Area. Rarely do individ- and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. uals of such caliber, intellect and determina- CONGRATULATING DR. C. RICHARD Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- lating Dr. Hartman on the occasion of his re- tion converge in one place at one time. With HARTMAN AS HE RETIRES AS tirement. His tireless efforts to improve med- the consummate political acumen of Con- PRESIDENT AND CEO OF SCRAN- TON PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ical care and treatment has enhanced the gressman Phillip Burton, the vision of environ- MEDICAL CENTER quality of life for thousands of people in north- mentalist Edgar Waybum, the executive ge- eastern Pennsylvania and, for that, we are all nius of Bill Whalen, and the voice, vigilance grateful. and support of citizens led by Amy Meyer, the HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI OF PENNSYLVANIA f GGNRA flourished and today is the most vis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ited National Park in America. RECOGNIZING BERNIE HANSEN’S Wednesday, November 15, 2006 SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE I offer my deepest sympathy to Mary, Bill GREAT LAKES Whalen’s beloved wife of 47 years, his sons, Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today William IV, Dennis, Timothy and Michael, and to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the House of Representatives to pay tribute to Dr. his five grandchildren as well as our deepest HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK C. Richard Hartman, who is retiring as presi- appreciation for sharing their magnificent hus- OF ILLINOIS dent and chief executive officer for the Scran- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES band, father and grandfather with us. As they ton Pennsylvania Community Medical Center. have lost a loved one, so the San Francisco Dr. Hartman has served at the helm of Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Bay Area has lost one of its distinguished Scranton CMC since January 17, 1996. Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of the sons. We will never forget the beauty and During his tenure, Dr. Hartman made many House Great Lakes Task Force, I rise today to riches he brought to our lives as well as to fu- improvements to CMC including a fully accred- honor former Chicago Alderman Bernie Han- ture generations. ited Regional Level II Trauma Center. sen for his outstanding service as a member

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:44 May 19, 2017 Jkt 049102 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\FDSYS\BOUNDRECORD\BR15NO06.DAT BR15NO06 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with BOUND RECORD 22110 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 152, Pt. 17 November 15, 2006 of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. As a nearly 10,000 veterans in our nation’s class- as children who stand to benefit from their member of this prestigious, binational commis- rooms. unique expertise. sion, Alderman Hansen worked tirelessly to Troops to Teachers is a unique program The bottom line is that we are losing out on support measures that protect the Great Lakes that provides veterans with a $5,000 stipend great teachers because they cannot accept fishery and helped to improve the regional to help cover the costs of teaching certification the certification stipend due to a lack of economy and environment. He held several in exchange for three years service in a high- schools meeting the higher needs threshold in positions on the commission including Chair, need school, which until recently was defined their community. The more we restrict oppor- Vice-Chair, U.S. Section Chair, and Chair of as receiving grants under part A of Title I. To tunities for participation, the fewer teachers we the Finance and Administration Committee. He further encourage participants to teach in will be able to bring into public education, and retired from the commission earlier this year schools with the greatest need, a $10,000 the fewer teachers we will eventually be able after 12 years of dedicated service. bonus is offered to those who agree to teach to attract to the schools with the greatest The Great Lakes Fishery Commission was for three years in a school with 50 percent of need. Further, given the President’s recent established by the 1954 Convention on Great students below the poverty level. focus on the need for more math and science Lakes Fisheries, a treaty between the United This structure has proven very effective in teachers, as well as their support for adjunct States and Canada. The commission is re- transitioning qualified retiring military per- and alternative routes to teaching programs, sponsible for conducting fisheries research, sonnel into second careers in teaching. In- we should be removing, not creating, restric- making recommendations to the government deed, Troops participants fill several critical tions that prevent qualified teachers in these about how to improve fish stocks of common needs among educators: eighty-two percent areas from teaching in our nations class- concern, and, most notably, controlling the de- are male, over one-third ethnic minorities, and rooms. structive, invasive sea lamprey. U.S. commis- a majority bring an expertise in science and Mr. Speaker, with Troops to Teachers, the sioners are appointed by the President of the math to the classroom. In an increasingly Department already has an established pro- United States and serve because they are globalized economy, these valuable character- gram that is well-funded and successful. Rath- honored to do so, without compensation. istics provide a vital resource for schools er than restricting it, we should be maximizing Alderman Hansen excelled at his job as across the country. this program’s potential. The bill we introduce commissioner. As a sitting Chicago Alderman, However, this success is now in jeopardy today simply clears the confusion surrounding his knowledge of the Great Lakes’ political due to a drafting error in the 2001 No Child the conflicting definitions of ‘‘high-need’’ and landscape was a great benefit to the commis- Left Behind Act which has inadvertently re- represents a compromise between the two. sion, particularly during the work of the Great stricted the number of schools in which partici- Specifically, it allows for participants to teach Lakes Regional Collaboration, convened under pants may fulfill their service. The applicable in high-need schools, as defined by having re- President’s Bush’s Executive Order for the definition for ‘‘high-need local education agen- ceived grants under part A of Title I, if no Great Lakes. He vastly improved communica- cies’’ for Troops to Teachers was inadvertently other school, for which the member is qualified tions between the commission and elected of- changed as it was included in the section of to teach, under the new definition exists within ficials, he consistently brought new and rel- the legislation regarding other alternative pro- a 50 mile radius of the participant’s residence. evant issues to the commission’s attention, grams that had a different definition. This This is a pragmatic solution that is perfectly and he helped the commission better manage stricter definition requires a higher threshold in-line with the spirit of No Child Left Behind and evaluate its programs. He left a lasting for ‘‘high-need’’ requiring the school to have while also supporting our veterans and stu- mark on many commission products and pro- either 10,000 students or 20 percent of stu- dents by maximizing opportunities for partici- grams including the Strategic Vision for the dents from families below the poverty level. pation. I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- First Decade of the New Millennium and the However, the original Title I definition of high- porting this successful program and restoring communications program. need was also retained in the law in the sec- the opportunity to ‘‘serve again’’ to our nation’s Alderman Hansen is a life-long resident of tion specifically detailing the Troops program. veterans. Chicago and served as Alderman for 20 years, Essentially, Congress accidentally created two f retiring in 2002. He is particularly proud of his conflicting definitions of ‘‘high-need’’ with re- role on the City Council for environmental and gard to this program. TRIBUTE TO MR. TYRUS ‘‘T.P.’’ recycling legislation, which gave Chicago one Early on, the Department and the Troops to TURNEY of the most aggressive and workable recycling Teachers program recognized this unintended, programs in the country. change in law and worked together to address HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT Alderman Hansen is a true asset to Chicago it. From 2003–2005, while discussions were OF ALABAMA and to the Great Lakes region. Because of his being held on how to reconcile this discrep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ancy, the program continued to operate under work on the commission, the fishery is strong- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 er, the environment is healthier, the people of the original and intended definition. However, the region are better off, and the commission after the completion of a negotiated rule- Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, today I would itself is a better institution. I ask my colleagues making process in September 2005, the De- like to pay tribute to the late Mr. Tyrus ‘‘T.P.’’ to join me in thanking him for his remarkable partment issued a regulation stating that the Turney and to recognize his many accomplish- service to the Great Lakes. new, stricter definition was not an error but ments. He was truly a man who embodies the f congressional intent. As one of the leading American principles of hard work, dedication supporters of this program during the drafting to one’s family and service to one’s commu- INTRODUCTION OF THE TROOPS of No Child Left Behind, I can assure my col- nity. T.P. Turney was born December 17, TO TEACHERS IMPROVEMENT leagues that this was clearly not the intent of 1935 in Morgan County, Alabama to Alonzo ACT OF 2006 the supporters of the program. Fletcher Turney and Alice Pauline Sharp Tur- Mr. Speaker, the unfortunate result of this, ney and raised in Northern Alabama. Mr. Tur- HON. THOMAS E. PETRI aside from limiting the number of schools in ney served 18 months in the United States OF WISCONSIN which veterans may teach and honor their ob- Army in Germany and worked for 43 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ligation of three-years service in this program, and three months at a chemical lab in Mon- is that it has disproportionately impacted west- santo, Alabama. In 1976, Mr. Turney was ap- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ern and rural states. In my home state of Wis- pointed to serve on the Morgan County Board Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, today, I am intro- consin, the number of eligible school districts of Education and was re-elected the four fol- ducing the Troops to Teachers Improvement has been reduced from approximately 400 to lowing terms. He was a member of the Brewer Act of 2006, along with Congresswoman Doris 11. Not surprisingly, participation in the pro- Lions Club for 17 years and served as an offi- Matsui, to improve opportunities for veterans grams has fallen significantly since the imple- cer for the Morgan County Cattleman’s Asso- to transition into second careers in teaching. I mentation of the new definition last year. This ciation. He was a member at the First Chris- have been a supporter of the Troops to decision, although understandable given the tian Church in Hartselle, Alabama where he Teachers program since its authorization and conflicting definitions contained in the law, is a also served as a Deacon, an Elder and as I am proud of its success over the last dec- disservice both to veterans wishing to continue Chairman of the Board. T.P. Turney was an ade. Since 1994, this program has placed their service to our nation as educators as well avid supporter of Gospel music. He had a

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T.P. the importance of depriving the regime of its Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with repressive organs and resources which up- Turney passed away at his home in great honor and pleasure that I stand before hold it and consequently are used to harass you today to recognize the many accomplish- Valhermoso Springs, Alabama on Sunday, citizens, we look with enthusiasm on any ac- July 23, 2006. He is survived by his wife, San- tion to put an end to such a terrible situa- ments of Mr. John Silhavy. I have known John dra; two sons, Steven Turney of Trinity, Ala- tion. for many years, and he is one of the most in- volved citizens I have ever known, especially bama and Irby Gray of Orlando, Florida; three We Cubans long for and need democracy, daughters, R. Jeannine McCormick of and in order to obtain it we are willing to en- when it comes to his service to the Inter- Gardendale, Alabama, Teresa Burton of dure the greatest sacrifices. The government national Association of Machinists and Aero- Saraland, Alabama, and Tammy Cowan of in Havana and its lackeys in the media are space Workers (IAM & AW). John has been a Okeechobee, Florida; two brothers, Gerald determined to distort the content and pur- member of the IAM & AW for an astounding Turney of Valhermoso Springs, Alabama and pose of the aforementioned Commission. 45 years, and his contributions to the organi- Carleton Turney of Somerville, Alabama and They try to make one think that it is a mili- zation are immeasurable. Though John has seven grandchildren. T.P. Turney was an in- tary threat from our neighbor to the north been a constant fixture within the organization, spiring role model for all of us and I join his or an interventionist policy. On the con- he will be retiring from the IAM & AW at year’s trary, the measures presented to the Presi- end. For his efforts and many contributions to family and friends in remembering him today. dent of the United States by the Commission the union, John will be honored at a retirement f for Assistance to a Free Cuba only seek to accelerate the nonviolent transition to de- celebration on Saturday, December 9, 2006, FREEDOM FOR LEONICO mocracy in Cuba, which will have as its pro- at the IAM & AW Local Lodge 1227 in RODRI´GUEZ PONCE tagonists Cubans both in and out of the is- Valparaiso, Indiana. land. John Silhavy was born in Valparniso, Indi- HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART For all of them, we urge all Cubans who ana in 1943 and grew up on a farm with his two brothers and two sisters. After graduating OF FLORIDA long for the reestablishment of democracy and an open and pluralist society where the from the Valparaiso. School System in 1961, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES execution wall, exit permits, and exile cease he joined the IAM while working for McGill Wednesday, November 15, 2006 to be paths for those who dissent from gov- Manufacturing. John’s service as an elected Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. ernment policies, to support this initiative member of the union began in 1965, when he which together with others will contribute Speaker, I rise today to speak about Leoncio was elected Union Steward in the external decisively to bringing down this unjust and grinding department. From there, John’s dedi- Rodrı´guez Ponce, a political prisoner in totali- undemocratic system which has lasted near- tarian Cuba. ly half a century. cation to the union and its members continued Mr. Rodrı´guez Ponce is a member of the as he was elected Vice President of Local And to the frontmen of Castro’s govern- Pedro Luis Boitel Association of Political Pris- Lodge 1227 in 1969. With John’s commitment ment-run press, it is time to stop manipu- to serve, it is only fitting that in 1971, John oners and an opponent of the dictatorship of lating information. Far from attacking and the Castro brothers. He has committed himself cowardly disqualifying their adversaries, was elected President of Local Lodge 1227, a to doing everything possible to bringing an they should have the dignity of providing the position he would hold for an astonishing 23 end to the dictatorshp and to restoring democ- people with transparent information in its years. Equally impressive, John also served racy to that enslaved island. Because of his whole and unadulterated state so that after as a member of the Bargaining Committee steadfast belief in freedom, democracy and knowing it, the people may come to their from 1970 to 1994. the rule of law, Mr. Rodrı´guez Ponce has con- own conclusions, without Machiavellian in- Aside from his service to the local lodge, terference and deliberate gaps. The contrary stantly been targeted by the dictatorship. John also held many posts with District Lodge is deceit and political cowardice. According to Prima News, Mr. Rodrı´guez 72, a further demonstration of his commitment Ponce was severely beaten in the gulag and Mr. Speaker, it takes extraordinary, truly ad- to the union and its membership. From 1976 confined to a punishment cell in 2002. Accord- mirable courage to sign a document that de- to 1994, John served as a Delegate of the ing to Directorio, he has undertaken numerous mands freedom when the signer knows the Lodge. The respect and trust the union’s hunger strikes while in the gulag to call atten- Castro brothers’ machinery of repression will members have for John has never been ques- tion to the gross human rights abuses in Cuba be unleashed on him and his family. Mr. tioned, and evidence of this can clearly be and in July of this year he courageously Rodrı´guez Ponce is representative of the fight- seen in the fact that John also was elected to signed the following statement: ing spirit of the Cuban people: of their rejec- serve as Trustee, Vice-President, and of The Pedro Luis Boitel Association of Polit- tion of the brutality, discrimination, depravity, course, President of District Lodge 72. John ical Prisoners would like to express, once and oppression of the totalitarian tyranny. Mr. held this distinguished position until 1994, again, its complete and unconditional sup- Rodrı´guez does not waiver in his conviction when he was elected to the position of Busi- port for the measures presented by the com- that freedom and democracy are the inalien- ness Representative for District Lodge 90. mission for a Free Cuba, and we urge the able right of the Cuban people. It is a crime Since then, John’s service has continued, and President of the United States of America, in 1999, he was elected to his current position, against humanity that Castro’s totalitarian George W. Bush, to implement them imme- Directing Business Representative for District gulags are full of men and women, like Mr. diately. Lodge 90, a post he will vacate through his re- Cuban political prisoners, conscious of the Rodrı´guez, who represent the best of the tirement on December 31, 2006. Also impor- intolerance and lack of political will of the Cuban nation. Havana regime, support all measures which tant to note, in 1996, John served on the IAM pressure the dictatorship to concede to open- Let me be very clear, Mr. Rodrı´guez Ponce Blue Ribbon Commission, which was estab- ings with the objective of restoring a demo- is imprisoned because he refuses to accept lished with the goal of finding ways to improve cratic system in Cuba with the rule of law the Castro brothers’ dictatorship in Cuba the IAM on a national level. John’s knowledge where each Cuban can exercise the inalien- today. Mr. Speaker, we must speak out and of the union and his field, along with his will- able prerogatives and freedoms which they act against the abominable violations of ingness to serve, has made him one of the possess by the single fact that they are human rights, human dignity, and human free- most well-respected individuals the union has human beings. dom just 90 miles from our shore. My col- We also support any initiative to offer sup- ever seen. His daily presence will surely be port and help to the democratic forces that leagues, we must demand the immediate and missed. are struggling and resisting from inside Cuba unconditional release of a Leoncio Rodrı´guez When not engaged within the union, John in an unequal and titanic battle against the Ponce and every political prisoner in totali- spends his spare time with those closest to totalitarian hoards of hate and oppression. tarian Cuba. him, his family. A loving husband, father, and

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They have been blessed with two He first began his revolutionary work in 1974 over 2 million continue to be at risk. daughters, Tina and Tammy, and John’s step- during a widespread famine in his native Ban- I led the first congressional delegation to sons, Robert and James. John and Carolyn gladesh. Then an economics professor at Darfur. I witnessed the horror these people are also the proud grandparents of James, Chittagong University, Dr. Yunus began ex- live with day to day and the impact of dec- Jason, Joel, and Jordan. perimenting with different ways to help the ades of war. Just last week the United Na- Mr. Speaker, John Silhavy has given his poor. He struck upon the concept of micro- tions reported fresh ongoing attacks. There time and efforts selflessly to the members of credit, the provision of very small loans to is no question that the government of Sudan the International Association of Machinists and orchestrated and continues to direct the poor individuals to start or improve basic busi- genocide in Darfur. In one village, 27 of the Aerospace Workers for the past 45 years. At nesses. people that were killed were children under this time, I ask that you and all of my distin- Although desperately poor, those to whom the age of 12. The United Nations is working guished colleagues join me in commending Dr. Yunus lent money proved to be depend- to try to get desperately needed U.N. troops him for his lifetime of service and dedication. able clients and could be relied upon to repay on the ground but the government of Sudan f their debts. When local banks declined to continues to reject this deployment. make small loans of this sort, Dr. Yunus Targeted divestment from companies doing TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW VERNON founded the Grameen Bank in order to do it business in Sudan is an action that can make PURBAUGH a difference. The genocide in Sudan can be himself. To date, the Grameen Bank has dis- stopped. Every American can do his or her bursed more than $5.3 billion to nearly 7 mil- part. The and the HON. HENRY J. HYDE lion borrowers, most of whom have no collat- president have called it genocide. It is now OF ILLINOIS eral. up to the states to apply economic pressure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Yunus’ objective is to rid the world of on the government of Sudan and divest from Wednesday, November 15, 2006 poverty, and his microcredit concept has in- companies doing business in Sudan. We have seen in the past that the government in Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec- deed showed promising results. Roughly half of Dr. Yunus’ clients have achieved basic eco- Khartoum responds to economic pressure. ognition of a young friend of mine, Matthew Last month I called on my home state of Vernon Purbaugh. While Matthew does not re- nomic objectives: a home with a metal roof; Virginia to divest and a state senator will be side in my district, he and I share a great love clean drinking water; a sanitary latrine; warm putting forth legislation when the General of the English language and a great respect of clothes for winter and mosquito netting for Assembly returns in January. I hope every words in general. summer; about $75 in a savings account; and state will follow the lead of California, Con- Matthew Purbaugh is an amateur published schooling for the children. Upon this founda- necticut, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey and Or- poet; his poem ‘‘Noon’’ appeared in the Inter- tion, one can envision a world in which the egon which have already moved to divest national Society of Poets’ 2006 edition. He scourge of poverty is banished. from companies doing business with Sudan. Dr. Yunus’ achievements have long been Today we call on the remaining 44 states to was awarded ‘‘Outstanding Achievement in do the same. Poetry’’ and Best Amateur Poet. Matthew was praised; it is fitting that he has finally received We encourage all governors to review their recently invited to submit a new work for the high honor of the Nobel Prize. I ask that state’s pension funds and identify companies ‘‘Who’s Who in American Poetry.’’ my colleagues join me in congratulating Dr. which are doing the type of business in I share his poem ‘‘Words’’ with you today. Yunus on this occasion. Sudan that is aiding the government and ful- WORDS f filling this genocide, not helping the people. We ask that they work with their state legis- What is it in a word lators to enact legislation to divest from That DIVESTMENT FROM SUDAN those companies. Can Stir the heart of men California just passed a law last month and To bring them to do great and HON. FRANK R. WOLF its model of targeted divestment limits the Courageous deeds? OF VIRGINIA scope of companies and investments, pro- What is it about words. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viding a good plan for action. We need to That, Wednesday, November 15, 2006 send a signal to the government in Khar- Let them have the power toum that America and the West will not To topple empires of stone and steel? Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I want to share stand silent in the face of genocide—that the What is it about words, with our colleagues my statement from a women and children in those camps matter That press conference I hosted with Congressman as much to us as our own families. History will judge our willingness to act. Let them go deeper than the strongest bul- DONALD PAYNE, and the Genocide Intervention let? Network today calling on all State Governors f What is it about words, to divest from companies doing business in OCTOBER IS NATIONAL SPINA That Sudan. Local students from Langley High Let them hold sway over men BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH More than their fate School and Westfield High School also partici- More than the point of a gun? pated, and I would like to commend them for HON. BART STUPAK being so active on this issue. What is in words? OF MICHIGAN Thank you all for coming. Today I join my That IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lets something we have created good friend and congressional colleague Don- Hold sway over us, more than, ald Payne in calling on all states to divest Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Our deepest fears? from companies doing business in Sudan. I Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to And our greatest, Driving Desires? want to especially thank the Sudan Divest- ment Taskforce and the Genocide Interven- pay tribute to the more than 70,000 people in f tion Network for working so hard on this the United States currently living with Spina HONORING DR. MUHAMMAD issue. This movement started at UCLA and Bifida, the most common permanently dis- YUNUS, NOBEL PEACE PRIZE Swarthmore College and has gained recogni- abling birth defect. Each October we recog- WINNER 2006 tion over the last 2 years. I also would like nize these Americans during National Spina to thank all of the students in attendance. Bifida Awareness Month and recognize the im- HON. TOM DAVIS So many young people are embracing this portance to work year round to advance re- issue. I commend them and urge them to re- search, programs, and policies to meet the OF VIRGINIA main vigilant. needs of this important community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For over 20 years the government of Sudan National Spina Bifida Awareness Month is Wednesday, November 15, 2006 engaged in a brutal civil war with the people of southern Sudan. This conflict took the sponsored by the Spina Bifida Association Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I lives of over 2 million people. During this (SBA), which for more than 30 years has rise today to honor Dr. Muhammad Yunus of time slavery flourished and terrorism took helped those living with and affected by this

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Founded in 1973, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SBA is the Nation’s only organization solely fateful day, when the American Airlines Flight Wednesday, November 15, 2006 dedicated to advocating on behalf of the Spina 587 crashed into Belle Harbor Queens and Bifida community. Through its nearly 60 chap- killed 260 passengers and 5 residents, it Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, today, my col- ters in more than 125 communities, the SBA changed the lives of not just their families, but league, Mr. PETRI, and I introduced the Troops brings expectant parents together with those also multiple communities here and in the Do- to Teachers Improvement Act of 2006. I am who have a child with Spina Bifida. This inter- minican Republic. proud to bring this bipartisan effort before the action helps to answer questions and con- House. I first learned about the Troops to There is no rhyme or reason to such events. cerns, but most importantly it lends much Teachers program at a California Purple Heart needed support and provides hope and inspi- No amount of time or information will ever an- Veterans Day event in my district. Two dif- ration. swer why it happened. Just two months after ferent veterans who are participating in the Mr. Speaker, Spina Bifida is a birth defect the tragedy of Sept. 11, the crash reminded us Troops to Teachers program spoke with me that can happen to anyone. It is a neural tube all of how fragile our lives are and how pre- about the program and how it had offered defect that occurs in the first month of preg- cious are the moments we share daily with our them the chance to continue to contribute to nancy when the spinal column does not close loved ones. our country. After serving their country in the Armed Forces, they were now able to teach in completely. Everyday, an average of eight ba- Leaders and government officials on every bies are affected by Spina Bifida and approxi- high-need school districts. level of government have tried to do their best mately 3,000 pregnancies are affected by this With a slogan like, ‘‘Proud To Serve Again,’’ birth defect each year. We do not know the to ease the grief of the families and bring Troops to Teachers is a unique program that exact cause of it, but research found that if a some sense of closure to this tragedy. We provides stipends to military retirees to obtain woman takes 400 mcg of folic acid every day have organized economic and social re- the necessary certification for a second career before she becomes pregnant, she reduces sources for relatives, pressed the NTSB to in teaching. Equally important, the program her risk of having a baby with Spina Bifida or conduct a thorough investigation, and urged places much needed math, science and spe- another neural tube defect by as much as 70 American Airlines to do what is right when set- cial education teachers in the classroom. In percent. tling with families. fact, over 46 percent of Troops to Teachers No two cases of Spina Bifida are ever the participants teach science, a significant im- There are, of course, still some outstanding same. While Spina Bifida typically causes a provement over the national average of 18 host of physical, psychosocial, educational, issues. Yet today, after a lot of hard work, we percent. Additionally, veterans who participate and vocational challenges, approximately 90 will see the unveiling of a memorial that is in the Troops to Teachers program fill another percent of all babies diagnosed with Spina more than a reminder of an unexplained trag- void for male and ethnic minority teachers. Bifida live into adulthood, approximately 80 edy, but a beautiful testament to how they Right now, our country is seeing 7 percent of percent have normal IQ’s, and approximately lived. the Nation’s teaching force leave every year, and we have a need for highly qualified 75 percent participate in sports and other rec- They were like millions of dreamers who science and math teachers. Simply put, the reational activities. With access to appropriate come to this land, strapped with hopes for a and comprehensive care, people with Spina Troops to Teachers program has never been better life for themselves and their children. Bifida can live productive and fulfilling lives. more important. The National Spina Bifida Program—which I These immigrants bring a dynamic energy to First authorized in 1993, the program was helped to create with Representative CHRIS this land, achievements that can be seen in designed to help members of the military ob- SMITH—plays a critical role in improving the every part of society. Yet no matter how suc- tain teaching credentials to teach in large dis- quality of life for people with Spina Bifida. I am cessful they are here, no matter how grateful tricts with low-income schools. A variety of re- hopeful that the House allocation of $6 million they are to their American opportunities, part tired, separated, active duty and transitioning for the program in FY 2007 will be maintained of their soul still remain in their homelands. military members and veterans—including dis- abled veterans—are eligible to participate. in the final FY 2007 Labor-Health and Human For thousands of Dominicans, that first flight Services-Education bill and thank my col- Those who are interested are required to have of the morning—or any flight back to the Do- leagues in advance for helping to ensure this a bachelor’s or advanced degree, or if apply- important funding is provided. minican—is what they dream about when they ing for a vocational or technical teaching posi- I thank the SBA for its partnership and its are pulling the long hours, working multiple tion, are required to have at least 6 years of commitment to ensuring that we are doing all jobs and stretching their paychecks to survive experience in the field. The program has suc- that we can to reduce and prevent suffering in this city. It is more than their reward for a cessfully recruited and placed almost 10,000 from Spina Bifida and I congratulate the SBA job well done. It is their chance to enjoy a veterans in school districts since then. In my on the occasion of its 18th annual Roast that home cooked meal by midday with those they home State of California, 571 veterans are took place on October 3. I would also like to hadn’t seen for months or years. It is their currently participating in the program. take this opportunity to commend the SBA of chance to feel complete again—if only for just Unfortunately, a small change under the No Child Left Behind Act, NCLB, of 2001 greatly the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for working a couple of days. tirelessly to help the families of those living affected where veterans could teach to fulfill with Spina Bifida meet the challenges and It is not easy, but it is a sacrifice that many their stipend. In some areas of the country, re- enjoy the rewards of raising their children. do daily. tiring military and veterans interested in the f And so, while there is much to be sad about program now have to drive 50 to 100 miles to today, we can all take comfort that this memo- find an eligible school. This has resulted in a REMEMBERING THE TRAGEDY OF 20–30 percent drop-off in veteran participation, rial will always serve as a reminder of the FLIGHT 587 ON THE FIFTH ANNI- which has seriously hindered this productive VERSARY OF THE FATAL CRASH beauty and strength of the Dominican people. and necessary program. A reminder that the families of Flight 587 have The bill that my esteemed colleague Mr. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL not been crushed by the weight of this dev- PETRI and I are introducing today would fix OF NEW YORK astating tragedy or the adversity that has fol- this error. The bill would allow participants to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lowed. fulfill their teaching obligation at any school that receives title I funding, and is therefore, Wednesday, November 15, 2006 A reminder that the spirit of a community did not die that day, but instead, continues to considered a high-need school. Prior to the Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to NCLB change, participants were able to fulfill grow and inspire others. honor the lives of the 265 people who lost their teaching obligation in any school within

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But with Linda, compas- I ask all Members of the U.S. House of Rep- I believe in this program and want to see sion for others came through in everything she resentatives to join me in recognizing and re- disabled and retiring military have a second did. membering her life. chance at serving our country. Recently, the In 2005, Linda Mills and her husband Doug f Disabled American Veterans magazine pub- pledged $10 million to establish the Mills lished a story about William Mimigia, a retired Breast Cancer Institute at Carle Clinic in Ur- RETIREMENT OF PEARL MOORE Marine Corps major who proudly served in our bana. As one who had suffered from breast military for 31 years. Now a middle school cancer herself, Mrs. Mills felt very strongly HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE special education teacher, Mr. Mimigia was re- about the research and the help this organiza- OF PENNSYLVANIA cently named the 2006 Middle School Teacher tion could give to serve others who suffer from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Year by the California Troops to Teach- breast cancer. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 ers program. In the article, he is quoted as Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me saying, ‘‘I served with good people who sac- today in honoring the memory of Mrs. Linda Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rificed so much for our country. I promised Mills. recognize my constituent and Oncology Nurs- myself I would find a way to help them some f ing Society Chief Executive Officer Pearl day. What better way than to help their kids Moore, for her life-long commitment to ad- and the kids some of them would never have HONORING THE LIFE OF MARILYN vancing oncology nursing and helping people a chance to have? Teaching lets me do that.’’ MENNELLO with cancer. In January, Pearl will be retiring Mr. Mimigia’s dedication to serving our from her position as the CEO of the Oncology country and contributing to future generations HON. JOHN L. MICA Nursing Society. is honorable. This program offers our returning OF FLORIDA Ms. Moore has lived and worked in Pitts- veterans an opportunity for them to feel the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES burgh all of her life, and we are proud to have same sense of fulfillment that Mr. Mimigia ex- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 her as a member of our community. Ms. pressed. Troops to Teachers brings important Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Moore received both her Bachelor of Science math, science, and foreign language expertise honor and pay tribute to Marilyn Mennello of of Nursing and Master of Nursing degrees to our classroom and fills a critical need Winter Park, Florida, a wonderful friend, tire- from the University of and has been among our educators. These characteristics less advocate for the arts and community an adjunct assistant professor at the Univer- make Troops to Teachers an excellent source leader in Central Florida. She was a philan- sity’s School of Nursing since 1983. of highly qualified educators and my colleague thropist who rose to national prominence as As a pioneer practitioner, Pearl served at and I bring this bill before the House today to an arts patron who inspired all whom she met. Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh as one of the ensure that others can continue to serve our From humble beginnings in Pasadena, Cali- Nation’s first oncology clinical nurse specialists country—whether in the military or in the fornia, Marilyn moved to the Orlando area in in the Nation. Thirty years ago, Ms. Moore and classroom. I hope that we can work swiftly on 1962. Raising two daughters, she was a suc- other oncology nurses founded the Oncology this bipartisan bill to do just that, and will con- cessful business woman and community activ- Nursing Society and in 1983 she became its tinue to support the ideals behind the Troops ist. CEO. During her tenure, the Oncology Nursing to Teachers program in the 110th Congress. She devoted her time and energy to charity Society has grown to the largest organization f work, especially in the arts. In 1964, she was of oncology health professionals in the world, TRIBUTE TO LINDA MILLS appointed to the Cultural Affairs Committee with more than 33,000 registered nurses and and later founded a volunteer group of 101 other health care professionals. The Society’s HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON women to raise funding for the Loch Haven mission is to promote excellence in oncology Arts Center, now the Orlando Museum of Art. nursing and quality cancer care. The Oncology OF ILLINOIS Nursing Society honors and maintains IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This group became one of the most success- ful fundraising organizations in Central Florida nursing’s historical and essential commitment Wednesday, November 15, 2006 benefiting the Orlando Science Center, the Or- to the public good by providing nurses and Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise lando Museum of Art, the American Heart As- healthcare professionals with access to the today in honor of the memory of Linda Mills of sociation of Central Florida and the Florida highest quality educational programs, cancer- Champaign, Illinois who passed away on Hospital. In 1998 she and her husband, Mi- care resources, research opportunities, and Thursday, September 14, 2006. A great com- chael Mennello cofounded the Orlando networks for peer support. I commend the On- munity leader and active businesswoman, Mennello Museum. cology Nursing Society’s staff and members, Linda Mills has left a footprint in Central Illinois She is credited for discovering the work of especially Ms. Moore, for all that they do and that will always be remembered. Earl Cunningham, a self-taught artist and shop have done to improve the quality of care for Linda Mills was dedicated to improving the owner from Maine. He displayed his paintings people with cancer. lives of those in the Champaign-Urbana com- in his St. Augustine shop that included an Ms. Moore’s strong leadership and experi- munity for many years. As President of Busey array of vivid harbor scenes and Americana. ence in quality cancer care has been recog- Travel and director of Busey Bank, Mrs. Mills Over 15 years, the Mennellos worked to pro- nized by many organizations. In 1996, the volunteered at the Don Moyer Boys & Girls mote him as an important folk artist. The International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care Club where she served as president for many Mennellos presented one of his pieces to presented her with its Distinguished Merit years. The executive director of this club re- President George W. Bush for the White Award in recognition of steadfast and prolific members Linda Mills as an extremely compas- House Collection. Cunningham’s art now contributions to the art and science of cancer sionate lady, she was very interested in the hangs proudly in the Mennello Museum. An care worldwide. In 2004, Ms. Moore was education of our kids. Along with the Boys & exhibition featuring Cunningham’s work will named a University of Pittsburgh Legacy Lau- Girls Club, Mrs. Mills also volunteered her open in the Smithsonian in Washington, DC reate, which honors alumni who have been time at the Cunningham Children’s Home next year. recognized for their outstanding personal and where the President and CEO of the Home al- Not only was Marilyn Mennello special to art professional achievements. Additionally, Ms. ways remembers Linda Mills’ heart for the appreciation in America, she was a patriot Moore serves as a member of the School of community, helping to meet the needs of chil- who dearly loved our country. She was also a Nursing’s Board of Visitors at the University of dren and adults who needed help overcoming loving mother and grandmother to her daugh- Pittsburgh, as well as the Advisory Board for the odds. She did so many great things in an ters, Lynda and Sylvia, and her grandsons, People to People, and the Johnson & Johnson unassuming fashion. She was someone who Alec and Andrew. Advisory Board for the Campaign for Nursing’s wasn’t flashy. So much she did, no one would To her devoted husband, Michael, we ex- Future. All of these honors are extremely well- ever know about. tend our deepest sympathy. deserved. I understand that despite all of her

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DINGELL 14th Congressional District and all people who families that have decided to make a dif- OF MICHIGAN have or may be touched by cancer, I would ference in the life of a child. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like to thank Ms. Moore for her outstanding I commend these families and hope that Wednesday, November 15, 2006 and innumerable contributions to oncology children across the nation will find a place to nursing. As a nurse and leader in the field for call home this Saturday as part of National Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to almost 50 years, Ms. Moore has made it her Adoption Day. congratulate Focus: HOPE and its wonderful life’s mission to help others, and she should team for being selected to receive the 2006 be applauded for all she has accomplished. f Exemplary Public Interest Contribution Award Cancer patients and their families have bene- (EPIC). Focus: HOPE co-founder Eleanor fited immensely from Ms. Moore’s involvement HONORING THE 60TH ANNIVER- Josaitis is one of my dear friends and one of and leadership in cancer care. SARY OF VFW METZGER-CROOK the most admirable and inspiring women I I am most grateful to Pearl Moore for her POST 6504 know. She has put together an outstanding ongoing commitment to assuring access to team of motivated, energetic individuals such quality cancer care for all cancer patients and HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO as Keith Cooley, who recently became Chief their families, and I wish her all the best on OF ILLINOIS Executive Officer. the occasion of her retirement. The EPIC Award is one of the most pres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f tigious honors recognized by the United States Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Government through the Department of Labor, TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL ADOPTION honoring public interest organizations that sup- DAY Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join in honoring the 60th port equal employment opportunities and have HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars worked with federal contractors to make these Metzger-Crook Post 6504 in Waterloo, Illinois. opportunities available for minorities, women, OF CALIFORNIA individuals with disabilities, and veterans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1946, as many of our Nation’s veterans were returning from serving their country in For nearly four decades, Focus: HOPE has Wednesday, November 15, 2006 World War II, a small group of veterans in been a leading voice for eliminating discrimi- Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Monroe County, Illinois, began discussions nation and injustice, starting in southeast recognize Saturday, November 18th as Na- about forming a local VFW post. With assist- Michigan. Following the deadly and violent tional Adoption Day and to celebrate all adop- ance from the adjutant of the neighboring post 1967 Detroit riots, Father William Cunningham tive families. in Belleville, and after the original group solic- and Eleanor Josaitis founded Focus: HOPE, a On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, court- ited additional veterans for membership, the metropolitan civil and human rights organiza- rooms across the country will come together Metzger-Crook Post was formed and received tion committed to ‘‘intelligent and practical ac- to dedicate the resources of our judicial sys- its charter on April 27, 1946. The name, tion to overcome racism, poverty and injus- tem to finalize adoptions of kids currently in Metzger-Crook, was selected in honor of the tice.’’ The belief is that this goal can be ac- the foster care system. first two Monroe County residents to give their complished if the playing field is level and the In the 5 years since National Adoption Day lives in World War II, Monroe Metzger and economic mainstream is accessible to every- was established, it has truly grown into a na- William Crook. one. Focus: HOPE programs assist individuals tional celebration. Last year, 3,300 adoptions With 108 names on the original charter, from all walks of life in many different ways. were finalized as part of 227 nationwide John Mitchell was elected as the first presi- Their food distribution program is one of the events. dent. Meetings in the early days were held in largest in the Nation, serving 43,000 children, Unfortunately, despite the declining number a variety of locations as the fledgling organiza- mothers and seniors every month. Focus: of children waiting in foster care, there are still tion grew in size of membership and array of HOPE career development programs are tar- 118,000 children seeking adoption. activities. The first fish fry and picnic was held This is simply unacceptable. It is our duty as geted towards preparing participants for em- on July 4, 1946, and was such an instant suc- a prosperous nation to unite and ensure these ployment in high-demand fields such as engi- cess that it developed into an annual event. children find safe, loving homes. neering and information technology. Since its Six years ago, my wife and I decided to ex- Post 6504 has provided support for count- inception, Focus: HOPE has literally helped pand our family and open our home to two less individuals and organizations in Monroe thousands of individuals—particularly women foster care children. County throughout their 60 years of service. and minorities—to become financially inde- Like many adoptive families, we faced many Scholarship recipients, Boy Scouts and Cub pendent. challenges during this process. But these ex- Scouts, Operation Uplink and Adopt a Unit are Focus: HOPE is one of the most successful periences have only made our family stronger. just a few examples of the benefactors of Post organizations of its kind in this country, and The adoption process is often complicated 6504’s support. The post also provides the this award is well-deserved. I ask that all of and riddled with paperwork, meetings, and use of assistance equipment such as canes, my colleagues join me in congratulating home studies—important factors when access- walkers and wheelchairs to anyone who asks. Focus: HOPE on another momentous achieve- ing the ability of a family to care for a new The Metzger-Crook Post 6504 Auxiliary is ment and in sending the Focus: HOPE team child—but they can also discourage qualified also celebrating their 60th anniversary this our best wishes for another successful year. year. In addition to their duties at the post, the parents from embarking on the adoption proc- f ess. auxiliary has provided support for numerous The foster care community has been work- organizations and individuals. Annual trips to TRIBUTE TO DEAN LENABURG ing with Congress and State governments visit nursing home residents, support of cancer across the country to streamline the adoption research, local veterans hospitals and the chil- HON. EARL POMEROY process and focus on limited resources, such dren of veterans are just some of the ways OF NORTH DAKOTA as requiring frequent home visits and experi- that the auxiliary has contributed to its com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enced caseworkers. munity. As Members of Congress, it is our job to be Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Wednesday, November 15, 2006 the voice for foster children and make sure in congratulating the members of VFW Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to their dreams are recognized. We owe it to Metzger-Crook Post 6504 both past and reflect upon the life of a strong and good man, them to streamline the adoption process to en- present on 60 years of serving veterans and Dean Lenaburg from Valley City, North Da- sure positive outcomes for these kids. the people of southwestern Illinois. kota.

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He Dean was easy to look up to—he towered had a first rate intellect and insatiable appetite HONORING JEROLD L. HARRIS OF over most of us with a height of 6′ 4″ and the for learning. He was a lifelong student of his- WICHITA, KANSAS athletic build of someone who excelled in tory and read extensively. He would positively sports. He easily transitioned from the small delight in uncovering a new insight or perspec- HON. JERRY MORAN town competition of Portland, North Dakota to tive on the historical development of our State OF KANSAS stand-out on the University of North Dakota and Nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES football team. His interest in scholarship led him to ex- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Dean’s parents obviously instilled in him an tended service on the Valley City Library intellectual curiosity and love of learning—that Building. Our beautiful Andrew Carnegie build- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise would be an important feature of his character ing and its contents reflect his conscientious today to recognize Jerold L. Harris of Wichita, throughout his life. contribution to the preservation and enhance- Kansas. Jerold has served rural America for Dean quickly completed his university years ment of our community library. 43 years in his role with the Farm Credit Sys- earning his undergraduate and law degrees in Dean’s spirit—including his active mind, his tem. American agriculture will miss this good just 5 years. He married Mary Trom from Lis- concern for others, and his good humor—lives friend come January when he plans to retire. bon, North Dakota, and upon graduation they on in his daughters and grandchildren. Jerold grew up on a farm near Denby, began the adventure of Dean’s service in the Dean Lenaburg had a life well lived. All of South Dakota, and later attended high school Federal Bureau of Investigation. us whose lives he touched feel grateful for in Gordon, Nebraska. After receiving a bach- Dean would have been the very picture of having known him and will carry him in our elor’s degree in agricultural business from Col- an FBI agent in those days—tall, strong, thoughts and memories always. orado State University in 1963, he went to smart, and absolutely committed to advancing f work for the Farm Credit System, where his justice and public safety. Dean was never one positive leadership helped people work to- to talk about himself, so most of his experi- IN MEMORY OF JON CORBIN, REC- gether. Jerold embodies a statement he often ences as an FBI agent were never shared— OGNIZING HIS SERVICE TO THE quotes ‘‘There is no limit to progress when even with those closest to him. I know, how- HOUSE people work together.’’ ever, he served with honor and that the FBI During Jerold’s 43 years of service, one ac- has never had an agent more trustworthy than HON. VERNON J. EHLERS complishment truly stands out. The Western Dean Lenaburg. OF MICHIGAN Farm Credit Bank in Sacramento, California After several years Dean, Mary and their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES entered into a joint management agreement four young daughters, Kristin, Kathryn, An- with the Farm Credit Bank of Wichita in Janu- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 drea, and Susan, came back to North Dakota ary 2002. The Board of Directors named where Dean began his career as a practicing Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on November 6, Jerold as President and Chief Executive Offi- attorney—briefly in Oakes and later in Valley 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives lost cer. Under this agreement, Jerold combined City where he was a fixture in the area’s legal an institution in the Members’ Dining Room the operations of these two banks while devel- community for more than 30 years. when Jon Corbin, maitre d’ until January 2006, oping and implementing a strategy to merge In the course of these years, Dean made passed on. the two banks and form a new bank, U.S. many positive contributions to his community, Jon started his lifelong career working for AgBank, FCB, which would be headquartered his clients and friends. He profoundly influ- Congress in 1954 working for Representative in Wichita, Kansas. enced my own life during this time, as re- Sam Rayburn and the Texas Delegation giving The 1980s were a difficult decade for Amer- vealed in three examples. tours of the U.S. Capitol. He also took a sec- ican agriculture. During part of this time Jerold In 1971, my father died unexpectedly at the ond job at the U.S. Senate Post Office from was the Chief Executive Officer of the jointly age of 57. Dean handled the estate. To this which he retired in 2005. Jon became very managed Ninth District Federal Land Bank As- day, I vividly remember the competent and popular working with the Texas Delegation sociation and the Ninth District Production sensitive representation he provided to our and was assigned the position of personal Credit Association that served four states. grief stricken family. His example of service server for Representative Rayburn in his pri- Even in those difficult times, Jerold was able furthered my own thinking with regards to pur- vate dining room until Representative to bring people together, under a common ob- suit of a law career. Rayburn’s death in 1961. Jon went on to be- jective, to produce results. In 1974, Dean supported my application for come the maitre d’ of the Main Dining Room, During his long and distinguished career, the Rotary Foundation Award. With his help, I now the Members’ Dining Room, in 1968. Jerold held numerous leadership positions won the scholarship and was able to pursue Jon loved his job, working with the Members within the Farm Credit System. He has served graduate studies in England. of the House. He was an astute listener and as a loan officer, an appraiser, a supervisor Finally, Dean and his law partner R. Jon would gather all the facts before answering and a manager, a follower and a leader, but Fitzner allowed me to fulfill my first career most questions asked of him, giving well always with the same dedication and achieve- goal—joining them in the practice of law back thought out, honest answers and his views on ment. in my hometown. many subjects. He was a huge sports fan and Jerold has also provided distinguished serv- Fortunately for me, both Dean and R. Jon did his research on most scores and the who, ice at the national level, serving 15 years as had a broad and selfless view of my participa- what and when of big weekend games that a member of the Farm Credit System Presi- tion in the law firm. When I became interested Members would discuss with him. Jon was ex- dents Planning Committee, during three of in pursuing elected office—first for the legisla- tremely knowledgeable about the U.S. Capitol which he served as Chairman. Jerold also ture and then as a statewide candidate—they and was considered the dining room staff in- served 11 years on the Board of Directors of were completely supportive. formation source on most questions con- the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Cor- I believe the value of junior members in cerning the Capitol. He was well liked and re- poration, with three of those years as Chair- many law firms is found solely in the billable spected by his fellow workers and by Mem- man. He also serves on the Board of Directors hours they generate for the benefit of the firm. bers of Congress. Jon had a great memory of the National Council of Farmer Coopera- Dean Lenaburg and R. Jon Fitzner thought I and knew most of the Members, past and tives (NCFC) and is a member of the NCFC had something to offer in the area of public present, by name on sight. Executive Council. leadership. Without their understanding and All who had the honor to meet and work Jerold is also a familiar face here in Wash- support, I would never have been able to par- with Jon Corbin will truly miss him. On behalf ington, DC. He has represented the Farm ticipate in the political process. of the former and current Members Jon served Credit System by testifying before both the

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His energy, drive, leader- the farmers and ranchers he has represented Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, Whereas, I have ship, keen understanding of national goals, and served. His accomplishments speak vol- worked with Coran James in various activities objectives, and priorities, and ability to develop umes about his dedication to agriculture. He for more than 10 years in education, political innovative approaches has left an exception- has worked tirelessly to improve agriculture and social projects. In addition to her role as ally positive impact across the Undersea War- and rural America, and his leadership will be a community activist, she is a dedicated moth- fare enterprise. truly missed. er of a daughter who graduated from Spelman Admiral Timme’s personal efforts have suc- It is a great pleasure for me to share his im- College. As an educator she recently retired cessfully steered the Undersea Warfare direc- pressive record of service with my colleagues from service as the principal of Freedom torate through trying workforce downsizing ini- in the U.S. House of Representatives. Academy High School in Brooklyn. Coran tiatives, delivered significant cost savings, and James went to Brazil in the Summer of 2005 f improved submarine maintenance planning. as the recipient of the Fulbright Award Win- Most importantly, he directly supported key PERSONAL EXPLANATION ning Principals Exchange Program. She was Team Submarine strategic goals in maximizing the host for the Brazilian principals in New operational days for submarines and deep HON. BEN CHANDLER York. Several of her students were also spon- submergence vehicles, improvement of mod- sored on an exchange program to Jordan in OF KENTUCKY ernization fits, optimization of submarine fleet the Middle East after winning an award for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES engagements, and preparation of personnel to technology. meet future technical and management chal- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Whereas, Coran James, the community lenges. Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. Speaker, I would like leader, is a member of the National Alliance of Admiral Timme has worked closely with to take this opportunity to explain my absence Black School Educators, NABSE; Association senior shipyard personnel to develop process from the House of Representatives on Novem- of Black School Educators of New York, changes that have resulted in reduced costs ber 13 and 14th. ABENY; New York Urban League; NAACP; and increased efficiency at our nation’s public During that time, I was in Quebec City at- Net Generation of Youth-New York Metro Co- and private shipyards. These include major ini- tending the NATO Parliamentary Assembly ordinator; YWCA; Central Brooklyn Martin Lu- tiatives in coordinating work across the Naval annual meeting. In the beginning of the 109th ther King, Jr. Commission and the 100 Shipyards and strengthening vital areas such Congress, I was honored to receive your ap- Women for Congressman Major R. Owens. as the innovative One Shipyard concept. pointment to serve as a member of the as- Whereas, Coran James is a mentor for the After the USS San Francisco grounding inci- sembly. Youth Congressional Award Program in dent in January 2005, Admiral Timme devel- The NATO Parliamentary Assembly is vital Brooklyn. The Congress of the United States, oped the repair and transit procedures that di- in fostering an open dialogue on security through The Congressional Award Program, rectly help save this high value, and operation- issues between member nations. A main re- recognizes the initiative, achievement, and ex- ally critical platform for the Navy. Additionally, sponsibility of the assembly is to serve as cellence of young persons who accomplish in his role as submarine safety certifying offi- Congress’s check and oversight of NATO ex- high goals in voluntary public service with the cial, he has presided over the certification ecutive policy decisions. Our delegation was presentation of a Congressional Award by a process for sea trials and unrestricted oper- able to meet with representatives from other member of Congress. Coran is a wonderful ations of over 47 submarines and manned NATO countries to further our diplomatic rela- helper assisting Brooklyn youth to achieve submersibles. tionships. As you know, our security, both eco- personal goals in order to earn the Youth Con- The son of a career military officer, Admiral nomic and military, is increasingly dependent gressional Award. Coran received the Con- Timme attended Rutgers University for 1 year upon building these relationships. For this rea- gressman MAJOR R. OWENS’ ‘‘Youth Service prior to entering the Naval Academy in 1974, son, I consider it prudent to participate as Award for Outstanding Efforts in Developing graduating with distinction in 1978 with a de- much as possible in NATO Parliamentary As- Youth Leaders for the 21st Century,’’ in Sep- gree in mechanical engineering. Following sembly meetings. tember 2005. commissioning and completion of nuclear Whereas, Coran James has been a sup- Please let the RECORD show that had I been power school and basic submarine training, porter of numerous education and civic organi- present I would have voted in the following Admiral Timme reported to USS Archerfish. zations over the years and is a leader in the ways: rollcall vote 517, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 518, He served as Reactor Controls Assistant and community. She exhibits a superior level of ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 519, ‘‘no’’; rollcall vote 520, Weapons Officer, completing three deploy- personal integrity, motivation, intelligence and ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 521, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote ments. In March 1983, Admiral Timme was emotional control. She works extremely well 522, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall vote 523, ‘‘yes.’’ assigned to the Personnel Exchange Program as a productive leader and team member, has f with the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom. excellent problem solving abilities and can re- He served on the staff of Flag Officer Sub- PERSONAL EXPLANATION late to others in an effective manner. On the marines at the Commander-in-Chief Fleet occasion of her retirement Tribute on Friday, Headquarters in Northwood, England. Admiral HON. IKE SKELTON November 17, 2006, I am pleased, on behalf Timme completed Submarine Officers Ad- of the constituents of the 11th Congressional OF MISSOURI vanced Course in October 1985, earning the District to salute Coran James as a Point of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES L. Y. Spear Award as class honorman. He Light for all Americans. then reported as new construction Engineer Wednesday, November 15, 2006 f Officer on the PCU Tennessee, where the Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL ship earned the Navy Unit Commendation dur- 511, which was on the question of passage of WILLIAM G. TIMME ing the shipyard construction period. H.R. 4772, the Private Property Rights Imple- Later, Admiral Timme served at the Bureau mentation Act, I inadvertently voted ‘‘no.’’ This HON. JAMES P. MORAN of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C., as bill was considered on September 29, 2006, the submarine department head detailer. Dur- OF VIRGINIA and approved by the House on a vote of 231 ing this tour he earned a masters degree in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to 181. Engineering Management from The Catholic My intent was to vote ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote Wednesday, November 15, 2006 University. He relieved as Executive Officer of 511, and I wish the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to USS Chicago in April 1991, earning the Battle to indicate my support for this legislation. pay tribute to Rear Admiral William G. Timme Efficiency ‘‘E’’ award. Subsequently, he served

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He was a member of the distin- in concentrations in Michigan, California, Flor- ations, including supporting the USS Con- guished Army Ranger Battalion and partici- ida, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Washington, Texas, stellation Battle Group. Subsequently, USS pated in the historic D-Day landing at Nor- Ohio, and Illinois. Helena conducted an interfleet transfer and mandy. He was awarded the Silver Star for The ties between the United States and the began a Depot Modernization Period at Ports- extraordinary bravery in the battle of La Pointe Netherlands date back to the earliest days of mouth Naval Shipyard. In May 1998, he re- du Hoc in Normandy, France. He also re- the Republic. It was the Dutch who first recog- ported to the New Attack Submarine Program ceived a Bronze Star and five battle stars. nized the United States of America and The as the Warfare Requirements and Fleet Liai- At the end of the war, Judge Heaney re- Hague was home to the first American em- son Officer. In June 2000, Admiral Timme re- turned home and entered private practice in bassy in the world. The American people will lieved as the Program Manager for Undersea Duluth. During that time he was instrumental not soon forget how on November 16, 1776, Weapons, responsible for all of the Navy’s tor- in improving the state education system, and as the American warship, Andrew Doria, en- pedo programs. served on the Board of Regents of the Univer- tered the harbor of the Dutch island of St. Admiral Timme’s awards include the Legion sity of Minnesota. He was instrumental in Eustatius in the West Indies, the fort fired a of Merit Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, helping the Duluth school system develop a salute, recognizing the flag of the United Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achieve- payroll system that equalized the pay for both States of America—the first of such acts by ment Medal and several unit and service men and women. any country. This salute heralded the begin- awards. In 1966, President Johnson appointed ning of a relationship that would persist, un- The Department of the Navy, the Congress, Judge Heaney to the 8th Circuit Court of Ap- broken, for three centuries. and the American people have been well peals. In that capacity, Judge Heaney has Today we also celebrate the people of the served by this dedicated naval officer. Admiral been a champion of protecting the rights of Netherlands who have stood beside us in Timme’s professionalism, superior technical the disadvantaged. He is devoted to making good and bad times since the War of Inde- and managerial expertise and determination to sure that every person has an equal oppor- pendence. The Dutch granted the U.S. Con- support the Fleet are unrivaled. He has been tunity for an education, a job, and a home. He gress its first loan, helping to sustain a strug- instrumental in ensuring that the U.S. sub- firmly believes the poor, the less educated, gling Nation at one of its lowest points; in the marine force is, and will remain, the world’s and less advantaged deserve the protections wake of Pearl Harbor, the Dutch were among most preeminent in the 21st century. He provided by the United States Constitution. the first nations to align themselves with the leaves an enduring legacy. As a hard working, well-prepared, and fair- U.S. and they fought proudly with the 82nd Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today to minded jurist, Judge Heaney left his legal im- and 101st Airborne Divisions in the occupied express appreciation to Admiral Timme for his primatur on school desegregation cases, Netherlands during the Second World War. outstanding service to the nation. I also want bankruptcy law, prisoner treatment, and social Today, the Dutch stand by us still in the ranks to recognize and thank his wife Suzette and security law. of NATO and among our troops in the ongoing his daughters Savannah and Morgan for their His public service is discerned by industry, efforts to combat terrorism in Afghanistan. loyalty and support. No one in our armed brilliance, and scholarly excellence. His com- Dutch American Heritage Day is a special serves can do their job without the love and passion and dedication to our most disadvan- day not only because it celebrates the herit- understanding of their loved ones. They have taged are unparalleled. age and contribution of Americans of Dutch shared equally in all of Admiral Timme’s suc- It is fitting and proper for Congress to des- descent but because the day is also a cele- cess. On behalf of the citizens of Virginia’s 8th ignate the Duluth, Minnesota Federal Building bration of a friendship that has helped shape district, I would like to thank Admiral Timme and United States Courthouse and Custom- and sustain our Nation from the days of its in- for his steadfast service to his country over his house in honor of Judge Gerald W. Heaney. fancy. We are thankful to the people of the illustrious 28-year career and wish him and his I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- Netherlands and we look forward to continued family fair winds and following seas in his re- porting this bill. strong ties and goodwill for years to come. tirement. f f f DUTCH AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY HONORING EMILY J.T. PEREZ GERALD W. HEANEY FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN COURTHOUSE AND CUSTOM- OF MARYLAND OF MARYLAND HOUSE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Wednesday, November 15, 2006 OF MINNESOTA Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, today, on Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, Sep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dutch American Heritage Day, I rise to recog- tember 23, I attended the funeral services for nize the history of warm relations the Dutch Army Second Lieutenant Emily J.T. Perez, an Wednesday, November 15, 2006 and American people have shared for over outstanding young officer who gave her life in Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- 400 years and also to celebrate the many con- service to her country while patrolling near port of a bill to name the Federal building and tributions of Dutch Americans to U.S. history. Najaf, in southern Iraq, on September 12th of United States Courthouse and Customhouse Americans of Dutch descent include Theo- this year. in Duluth, Minnesota, in honor of Judge Ger- dore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt, whose Emily J.T. Perez was a 23-year-young ald W. Heaney. Judge Heaney was appointed courage and strength helped lead the Amer- woman of great determination and distinction Judge of the United States Court of Appeals ican people through difficult times in our Na- from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who for the 8th Circuit on November 3, 1966. After tion’s past. Their ranks also include President rose to the top of her class at Oxon Hill High 40 years of distinguished judicial service, Martin Van Buren, Walt Whitman, and Thomas School. Seeing her tremendous potential, I Judge Heaney retired on August 31, 2006. Edison—and Senator Arthur Vandenberg who had the honor of nominating her for an ap- Judge Heaney was born on January 29, helped shape U.S. foreign policy after World pointment to the United States Military Acad- 1918, in Goodhue, a rural community in the War II. emy at West Point. Emily rose to the top of southeastern part of Minnesota. As a child The Dutch were deeply involved in the ex- her class to become the first minority female growing up in a farming community, Judge ploration of the New World and the settlement Command Sergeant in West Point’s history. Heaney learned the value of a close family, of the early colonies. In 1609, while searching With sadness I acknowledge her for another honesty, and hard work. These qualities have for an easy route to Asia, Captain Henry Hud- distinction; she is the first female graduate of marked not only his personal life but also his son discovered the river that bears his name. West Point to die in Iraq. Lieutenant Perez, a

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